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1 Scholarships Macy s is proud to continue the Go Red Multicultural Scholarship program. For racially and ethnically diverse women in at-risk communities, the need for passionate, strong voices in healthcare is critical. That s why we invite women to apply for one of the 16 scholarships of $2,500 that will be awarded through the Go Red Multicultural Scholarship Fund. Now in its fourth year in , the scholarship aims to help close the gaps in both treatment and access to a more affordable education for women of diverse backgrounds. Applicants must: Be a female of Hispanic, African-American or other minority origin Be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident of the United States Be currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, health care institution or program in the U.S. Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) DCFS Scholarship Program The DCFS Scholarship Program provides a maximum of 48 scholarships each year; four of which are awarded to children of veterans. Youth who the Department has court-ordered legal responsibility for, youth who aged out of the Department s care at age 18 or older, youth that the Department had legal responsibility for prior to the youth s adoption being finalized, or youth that are in the Subsidized Guardianship or KinGap Program are eligible to apply for a DCFS Scholarship. Scholarship recipients receive up to four consecutive years of tuition and academic fee waivers to be used at participating Illinois state community colleges and universities, a monthly stipend and a medical card. Youth that graduated from high school in previous years or youth that are currently enrolled in college are eligible to apply for the Department scholarship. USDA/1890 NAT IONAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM APPLICAT ON DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28, Through the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, qualified students who are U.S. citizens may be awarded f ull tuition throughout their course of study if they attend one of the eighteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions and pursue a bachelor s degree in any field of study in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or other related disciplines. To be eligible for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program scholarship, a student must: Be a U.S. citizen Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) Have been accepted for admission or currently attending one of the eighteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. Intend to study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines Demonstrate leadership and community service Submit an official transcript with the school seal and an authorized official's signature Submit a signed application (original signature only) contact Ariella Brown in my Cuyahoga County office; Phone: (216) , AriellaBrown@mail.house.gov NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH Scholarship funds are available to students who are homeless or who have been homeless during their school attendance. (Children being raised by relatives, who do NOT have legal guardianship or custody are considered homeless.) Criteria: Students who have not reached their 21st birthday by Sept. 1, 2012 and who have completed no more than one year of college may apply. Applicants may be high school seniors, students enrolled in GED or other alternative education programs, or recent graduates/ged recipients. Applicants should have demonstrated average or higher than average achievement. Application forms may be downloaded from the NAEHCY web site at: SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID SEARCH ASSISTANCE: CAREERSANDCOLLEGES Free college search, scholarship search, and articles with college-related advice. SCHOLARSHIPS.COM Scholarships.com searches for scholarships relevant to and appropriate for a student based on his/her individual characteristics. FASTWEB SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH FastWeb is a depository for information for students, parents, and educators regarding the process of transitioning to college, including but not limited to scholarship searches and information on applying to jobs and internships. FREE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH Free Scholarship Search has a database of over 5,000 organizations and foundations that offer scholarships, representing approximately 450,000 awards. WHAT S NEXT ILLINOIS Assistance with planning and preparing for college. FAFSA ON THE WEB (Your Key Aid Form & College Info) Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students

2 Scholarship &Financial Aid Help CollegeNet ' s Scholarship Database International Students Scholarships & Aid Help FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid Scholarships College Answers and Scholarship Search College Board Scholarship Search Financial Aid Assistance Scholarship Search GENERAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS: DEPAUL UNIVERSITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP astone2@depaul.edu The Community Service Scholarship at DePaul University is a 4 year program that involves students in increasing levels of sophistication in service learning and activism. Students who have exceptional records of community involvement in high school or who have participated in programs at community-based organizations are highly encouraged to apply. above address or contact Ashley Stone, Program Coordinator at for more information. SHAWN CARTER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Qualified applicants must be a high school senior, college student, and/or between the ages of 18-25, pursuing studies at a vocational or trade school. All applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be a US citizen Student Inventors Scholarships Student Video Scholarships Coca-Cola Two Year and Four Year College Scholarships Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships Brand Essay Competition USDA veterinary and agricultural scholarships and internships Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credit Tax Breaks Guaranteed Scholarships BOEING Scholarships (Some HBCU Connects) Easley National Scholarship Program

3 Burger King Scholarship Program Siemens Westinghouse Competition GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies SIT Study Abroad Scholarships Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities INROADS internships ScienceNet Scholarship Listing Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD The Roothbert Scholarship Fund Jack Kent Cook Foundation Graduate Scholars Program Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship (for environmental studies) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDENTS: AWG Minority Scholarships for Women Black Excel Scholarship Gateways Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Historically Black College & University Scholarships NAACP Lehmund Fund and Other Scholarships National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)

4 National Black Police Association Ron Brown Scholarship (high school seniors) UNCF Merck Science Initiative < United Negro College Fund Scholarships SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HISPANIC/LATINO STUDENTS: ASSOCIATION FOR LATINO PROFESSIONALS in FINANCE and ACCOUNTING (ALPFA) CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE CHCI s mission is to develop the next generation of Latino leaders by promoting higher education, providing unmatched career development experience, and awardwinning leadership development curriculum. CHCI 2013 Scholarship Application HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Thousands of young Hispanics benefit from HACU with internships, scholarships, college retention and advancement programs, precollegiate support, and career development opportunities and programs. HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation s largest provider of college financial aid for Latino students. HSF scholarship award amounts range from $1,000- $5,000. The average award amount is $2,500 for students attending four-year institutions and $1,250 for students attending two-year institutions. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITY STUDENTS: Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students American Chemical Society Scholarships American Institute of Certified Public Accountants American Political Science Association Minority scholarship list Engineering for Minorities Gates Millennium Scholarships International Education Financial Aid LGBT Scholarships Multiple List of Minority Scholarships National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART Grant) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students Xerox Minority Technical Scholarships SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS:

5 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND For Blind High School Seniors through Grad School Students in the United States or Puerto Rico. THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Scholarships are awarded to blind or visually impaired college students from across the country, though priority is given to students who reside in Illinois and in the greater Chicago area. For more information phone or HEALTHCARE RELATED SCHOLARSHIPS: AORN FOUNDATION BEACON PARTNERS HEALTHCARE IT ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS The Illinois Nursing Education Scholarship Program provides 140 nursing students with scholarships that include money for tuition and expenses. NURSING SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH THE POSSE FOUNDATION Identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. Posse s partner colleges and universities award Posse Scholars four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships. These Scholars graduate at a rate of 90 % and make a visible difference on campus and throughout their professional careers. KAISER MEDIA INTERNSHIPS IN HEALTH REPORTING Return to previous page