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Criteria: Must be Baptist, Hispanic and enrolled at a four-year institution; restricted to US citizens. Send application, financial need analysis, references and self-addressed stamped envelope.
Deadline: May 31
Amount of Scholarship: $500
Additional Information: www.abc-em.org
Contact: American Baptist Financial Aid Program
Mrs. Lynne Eckman, Director of Financial Aid
P.O. Box 851
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851
American Meteorological Society Minority Scholarships
Criteria: Awarded to Minority students entering their freshman year of college who are planning to study one of the following areas: Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Hydrology, Oceanic Science
Deadline: January 31
Amount of Scholarship: $3000
Contact: American Meteorological Society
ATTN: Fellowship/Scholarship
45 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108
American Physical Society
Awarded to high school seniors and college freshmen or sophomores who plan on or are majoring in Physics. Must be a minority student. Application consists of a personal statement, three recommendations, transcripts and SAT/ACT test scores.
Deadline: February 2
Amount of Scholarship: $2,000
Additional Information: www.aps.org
Contact: American Physical Society
Education & Outreach Dept.
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740
or by contacting Arlene Modeste-Knowles at knowles@aps.org
AMOCO Foundation
Criteria: This scholarship is available to Hispanic juniors and seniors in engineering and other sciences at certain academic institutions.
Deadline: contact agency
Amount of Scholarship: $500-$1,250
Contact: AMOCO Foundation
200 E. Randolph Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
BECA Foundation Scholarship
Criteria: Hispanics who are residents of North County, CA and who are high school seniors pursuing a degree in a medical related field.
Deadline: April 1
Amount of Scholarship: $500 - $2,000
Additional Information: www.bizguide2000.com/education/
Contact: BECA Foundation
Manny Valdez
1070 South Commerce St., Suite B
San Marcos, CA 32069
Collegiate Scholarship Program
Additional Information: www.gemfellowship.org/
Contact: Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities
Gem Central Office
P.O. Box 537
Notre Dame, IN 46556
George H.Brooker Scholarship for Minorities
Criteria: Awarded to a Minority student studying Real Estate w/ at least a 3.0 GPA and US citizenship--must have completed at least two courses in real estate at the time of application.
Deadline: March 15
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 - $2,500
Additional Information: www.irem.org
Contact: Institute of Real Estate Management Foundation
ATTN: Booker Scholarship
430 North Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
HACU National Internship Program
Criteria: Juniors and Seniors who are U.S. citizens with at least a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline: March 1
Amount of Scholarship: varies
Additional Information: www.hnip.net
Contact: HACU
One Dupont Circle, NW
Suite 605
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 467-0893
HANA Scholars Program
Criteria: Must be Undergraduate, Hispanic and Methodist
Deadline: June 1
Amount of Scholarship: $500-$3,000
Additional Information: www.umc.org
Contact: United Methodist Church
Awards Officer
Board of Higher Education
P.O. Box 871
Nashville, TN 37202
Hispanic College Fund, Inc.
Criteria: Must be accepted or enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, pursuing a career in business (many disciplines other than Business acceptable). Have a GPA of 3.00 or better on a 4.00 scale. Must provide evidence of financial need. Must be a U.S. citizen of Hispanic origin residing in the U.S. (permanent residents are not eligible). Close consideration will be given to students who can demonstrate leadership qualities as defined by a record of involvement and participation in extra curricular activities at their college campuses and/or in civic activities in their local communities.
Deadline: April 15
Amount of Scholarship: $500 to $5,000
Additional Information: www.hispanicfund.org
Contact: Hispanic College Fund, Inc.
One Thomas Circle, N.W.,
Suite 375
Washington, D.C. 20005
Hispanic Public Relations Association Scholarships
Awarded to Hispanic communications students entering or attending college
Deadline: contact agency
Amount of Scholarship: $500 to $1,000
Contact: Hispanic Public Relations Association Scholarships
ATTN: Octavio Nuiry, President
735 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Jesse Arias Scholarship Fund
Deadline: Contact Agency
Amount of Scholarship: $2,000
Contact: Jesse Arias Scholarship Fund
ATTN: Rita Arias
181 N. E St.
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund
Criteria: Must be a US citizen, Florida resident and full-time Hispanic student
Deadline: April 1
Amount of Scholarship: $2,000
Contact: Marti Scholarship Administrator
Florida Department of Education
1344 Florida Education Center
325 West Gaines St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Kraft/LULAC Scholarship
Criteria: This scholarship is available to Hispanic students at the junior level with financial need and demonstrated academic achievement. Applications must major in Engineering, Sales, Marketing or Business Administration. Applications must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 and must apply before their junior year in college. Students must request applications directly from participating LULAC Councils in their communities
Deadline: June 9
Amount of Scholarship: contact agency
Additional Information: www.lulac.org
Contact: League of United Latin American Citizens
LULAC National Education Service Centers
2100 M St. N.W. #602
Washington, D.C. 20037
Landscape Architecture Foundation
Criteria: Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students in Landscape Architecture and Horticulture. Some awards are earmarked for female and minority students.
Deadline: May 1
Amount of Scholarship: $500-$5,000
Additional Information: www.asla.org
Contact: Landscape Architecture Foundation
4401 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20008
Latin American Studies Program Competition
The LAS program will be conducting a competition for University of Miami students through the end of the semester. The program in Latin American Studies of the College of Arts & Sciences, of the University of Miami is pleased to announce a new annual competition. Three prizes will be awarded: $500 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for the best entry from a first year student. Entries may be papers or creative projects, including original musical comP.O.sitions, art, and films. Media must be accompanied by a written description. Projects may be on any area related to Latin American, Hispanic or Latino life and culture
Deadline: contact agency
Amount of Scholarship: contact agency
Contact: Latin American Studies Office
Ivonnede la Paz
(305) 284-2017
Lowrider Magazine Scholarship Fund
Offered to Hispanic upper-classmen with at least a 3.0 G.P.A.
Deadline: contact agency
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
Additional Information: www.lowridermagazine.com
Contact: Lowrider Magazine Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 648
Walnut, CA 91788-0648
MARC Program
Criteria: Third-year undergraduate students with US citizenship or permanent residency. Minority access to research careers in the Biomedical Sciences (Included: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Computer Science, and Mathematics.)
Deadline: September 10
Amount of Scholarship: Full tuition
Additional Information: www.nigms.nih.gov/funding/marcfaq.html
Contact: MARC Program
National Institute of Health Services
Westwood Bldg., Room 9A-18
Bethesada, MD 20205
Mark Zambrano Scholarship
Criteria: College juniors, seniors, and graduate students of Hispanic descent interested in majoring in print or broadcast journalism are eligible. Applications (submitted in Spanish or English) must include an autobiographical essay of 500 words describing some aspect of the relationship between Hispanic Americans and the press
Deadline: February 1
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 stipend
Additional Information: www.nahj.org
Contact: National Association of Hispanic Journalists
National Press Building
529 14th St., NW, Suite 1193
Washington, D.C. 20045-2100
MAS Family Scholarships
Criteria: Awarded to Cuban-American undergraduates and graduates who are direct descendants of those who left Cuba (at least one parent or two grandparents) or were born in Cuba themselves. Must be in financial need and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the areas of Engineering, Business, International Relations, Economics, Communications and Journalism. Selection based on academics, leadership qualities and P.O.tential to contribute to the advancement of a free society.
Deadline: March 31
Amount of Scholarship: Amount Varies
Contact: Jorge Mas Canosa Freedom Foundation
Mas Family Scholarships
P.O. Box 14-1898
Miami, Fl 33114-1898
mmartinez@jmcffmasscholarships.org
McDonald's Hispanic American Commitment to Education Resources (HACER)
Criteria: Not specified
Deadline: contact agency
Amount of Scholarship: contact agency
Additional Information: www.mcdonalds.com
Contact: McDonald's Hispanic American Commitment to Education Resources
(415) 892-9971
NAHN National Scholarship Award
Criteria: Hispanic students enrolled in associate of arts, diploma, baccalaureate, or graduate nursing programs at NLN accredited schools of nursing that are U.S. citizens or legal residents are eligible.
Deadline: April 1
Amount of Scholarship: Amount Varies
Additional Information: www.thehispanicnurses.org
Contact: National Association of Hispanic Nurses
National Award Scholarship Chairperson
1501 16th St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
National Action Council of Minorities in Engineering
Criteria: Awarded to minority undergraduate students. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA
Deadline: contact agency
Amount of Scholarship: $500-$3,000
Additional Information: www.nacme.org
Contact: National Action Council of Minorities in Engineering
3 W. 35th St.
Third Floor
New York, NY 10001-2281
National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Scholarship Fund
Criteria: Hispanic American high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students interested in majoring in print, broadcast (radio/television), or photojournalism are eligible. Students majoring in other fields must demonstrate strong interest in pursuing a career in journalism. Applications (in English/Spanish) must include an autobiographical essay of 500 words describing some aspect of the relationship between Hispanic Americans and the press.
Deadline: February 1
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 - $2,000 stipends over 1 year
Additional Information: www.nahj.org
Contact: National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Scholarship Fund
ATTN: Begonia Rivas-Abrams
National Press Building
529 14th St., NW, Suite 1193
Washington, D.C. 20045-2100
National Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Criteria: Undergraduate and graduate students in Engineering, Science, Medicine, Business and Law. US citizens or permanent residents from Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Caribbean, Central American or South American heritage. Selection is based on academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership and financial need. Must send application, transcripts, a typed personal statement and letters of recommendation, one of which should come from a school official.
Deadline: June 15
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 and over
Additional Information: www.hsf.net
Contact: National Hispanic Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 728
Novato, CA 94948
Nicaraguan and Haitian Scholarship Program
Criteria: Must be Nicaraguan or Haitian; enrolled at a four-year institution; resident of Florida and studying in Florida
Deadline: July 1
Amount of Scholarship: $4,000-$5,000
Additional Information: www.firn.edu/doe
Contact: Florida Department of Education
Joseph Simma
Florida Department of Education
1344 Florida Education Center
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Nicaraguan Student Scholarship
Criteria: To qualify for the Nicaraguan Student Scholarship you must: 1) Be of Nicaraguan heritage or born in Nicaragua; 2) Be a United States citizen or permanent resident; 3) Be working toward a first baccalaureate degree at the University of Miami enrolled in a select major (see application for list of majors); 4) Be in good academic standing with the University (2.0 Cumulative GPA or higher; 5) Demonstrate financial need as determined by current UM need analysis policies upon receipt of a processed 2008-09 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Deadline: May 7, 2008
Amount of Scholarship: Varies
Additional Information: www.miami.edu/scholarships/NicaraguanStudentScholarship.pdf
Contact: Nicaraguan Student Scholarship
C/o Joanne Brown, OFAS
1204 Dickinson Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33124
The Sallie Mae Fund First in Family® Scholarship Program
Criteria: Applicant must be a US citizen; be of Hispanic descent; be the first in their family to attend college; be a high school senior or graduate planning to enroll or a student already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited P.O.stsecondary institution; and, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Deadline: April 15
Amount of Scholarship: $500 - $5,000
Additional Information: www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/first_family.html
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarships
Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate/graduate engineering/science course in a college or university and be pursuing a career in one of those areas. Members of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) receive special consideration.
Deadline: April 1
Amount of Scholarship: $500 - $7,000 stipend per year
Additional Information: www.shpe.org
Contact: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation
ATTN: Kathy Borunda
5400 East Olympic Boulevard, Suite 210
Los Angeles, CA 90022
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarships
Criteria: Undergraduate students of Hispanic background accepted at (or planning to enroll in) a college, university, community college, or business school with a minimum grade P.O.int average of 3.0.
Deadline: April 1
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 stipend
Additional Information: www.ushcc.com
Contact: U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
ATTN: Scholarships Department
1030 15th St. NW, Suite 206
Washington, D.C. 20005
Belcore Engineering Scholarship
Criteria: These scholarships are available to minority high school seniors and college students for studies in: Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Selection is based on academic achievement and aptitude, rank in class and strength of high school and college curriculum
Deadline: December 1
Amount of Scholarship: contact agency
Additional Information:
Contact:Bellcore University Relations
CN 1300, Rm. 4C-128
Piscataway, NJ 08854-1356
Bowen Engineering Minority Scholarship
Criteria: This scholarship is available to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors pursuing, or planning to pursue a four or five-year degree program in an ABET or ACCE-accredited (or candidate status) construction and/or civil engineering program. The renewable award is in the amount of $1,500 per year for each year of undergraduate education, up to a maximum of $6,000. High school seniors are not eligible to apply
Deadline: November 1
Amount of Scholarship: $1,500
Additional Information: www.agc.org
Contact: ACG Education and Research Foundation
Associated General Contractors of America
1957 E. St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Cay Drachnik Minorities Fund
Criteria: Must be a minority student enrolled in an approved AATA program
Deadline: June 15
Amount of Scholarship: varies
Additional Information: www.arttherapy.org
Contact: American Art Therapy Association, Inc.
1202 Allanson Road
Mundelein, IL 60525
WTOL-TV Broadcast and Communications Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to Minority undergraduates with at least a junior status in Broadcast Communications. Must also have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Deadline: contact agency
Amount of Scholarship: $3,000
Additional Information: www.wtol.com
Contact: 50 Men and Women of Toledo and Image, NW Ohio Chapter
J.C. Caldwell
P.O. Box 3557
Toledo OH 43608
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