Scholarships for Undocumented Students

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1 Scholarships for Undocumented Students Scholarships for Undocumented Students College-bound students who are not citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States are not eligible for State or federal financial assistance because of their immigration status. In addition, they are generally classified as international students and therefore are required to pay higher tuition and fees. Resources for Undocumented Students Description of Scholarships Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science Hispanic-descent U.S. citizenship is not required. Be accepted into or attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico. Be enrolled full-time (12 hrs undergraduate, 9 hrs graduate) during the academic year. High school graduating seniors must be graduating from an accredited U.S. high school with a diploma. Minimum GPA: 3.00 on a 4.0 for high school seniors and undergraduates; 3.25 on a 4.0 scale for graduate students. Major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related field. Be pursuing your first bachelors, masters or doctoral degree. (Students pursuing a second bachelors, etc. are not eligible). Award: $1,000-$3,000 Deadline: April 1st, 2012 Website: Alvin Cox Memorial Scholarship All people may apply for our scholarships regardless of age, race, gender, income, or ethnicity. We ask only that you be enrolled in an accredited academic program. Must write a two page essay about why you are pursuing a college education. Must on twitter to receive updates and future scholarship announcements. Award: $ Deadline: November 1 st, 2011 Website:

2 Amigos Del Salvador Open to high school, community college and tech schools Award: (2) $500.00, (1) $ and (1) $1,000 Deadline: TBA (Check website April, 2012) Website: Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship Applicants must be a high school senior or college freshman, write a brief autobiography of their activities relating to clear disarmament, conflict resolution, or community service, describe his or her plan for contributing to a healthy planet, they must provide information on his or her school and community activities, include two letters of recommendation. There are no grade point or age requirements, and students from any country may apply. Award: TBA Deadline: TBA Website: Centro LatinoAmericano Scholarship Must be of Chicano/Latino descent Must be a resident of Lane County No-citizenship requirement Visit organization for more eligibility requirements Deadline: TBA Website: Chicano Organizing & Research in Education (Que Llueva Café Scholarship) Must be of Chicano/Latino descent Must be an undocumented student. We define an undocumented student as someone who was born outside of the U.S. but lives here without the legal permission of the federal government. Must be or will be a high school/ged graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the academic year. Due to limited funds, current college students who have already graduated high school or received their GED will not be considered. Must demonstrate financial need. Must demonstrate academic potential and promise. Award: $ Deadline: February 24 th, 2012 Website:

3 Cruzando Fronteras/Ayudando a la Comunidad Be a high school senior Be an undocumented student Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.00 scale Planning to pursue higher education with the goal of returning to the community Write a creative personal statement Provide enrollment notification when accepted to college Provide proof of community service Complete community service form Two letters of Recommendation -1. High School Staff (teacher/counselor/advisor) -2. Community Service Advisor Award: $ Deadline: March 17 th, 2012 Website: Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund Active participation in struggles for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity or other progressive issues Must demonstrate financial need Both graduate and undergraduate students and must be enrolled in an accredited school and receiving college credit for the time period covered by their grant. Citizenship is not a consideration; applicant must be living in the United States and planning to enroll in school in the US in order to apply. There is a strong preference for grantees who plan on staying in the U.S. and building the movement here. Submit official financial statement from (i.e., FAFSA OR SAR) Award: up to $10,000 Deadline: April 1 st, 2012 Website: Discover Scholarship Program The scholarship program awards up to $250,000 in scholarships annually to high school juniors nationwide to support continued education and training beyond high school. Since 1991, Discover has awarded more than $16 million in scholarships to nearly 6,500 students. Deadline: January 31 st, 2011 Website:

4 Dream Scholarship Fund The student immigrated to the USA as a child, and is, or will be, a graduate of a High School prior to the start of college classes. The student must have resided in the state in which he or she is applying for post-secondary education. The student must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or higher. The student must apply and be accepted for admission prior to August 1 to be eligible. If the recipient fails to carry a minimum of 6 credits per quarter and maintain satisfactory academic progress the award is forfeited from that point forward. Awards will be disbursed twice annually and are paid directly to the college. The applicant must complete the scholarship application. Deadline: May 1 st, 2012 Website: Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time, in a four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories Demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry Recipients must also be available to attend the 30 th National USHLI Conference in Chicago, IL (February 16 th -19 th, 2012) Award: $ (community college student) and $1,000 (four-year college student). Deadline: December 31 st, 2011 Website: Ellie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest 2012 Registered undergraduate full-time juniors or seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States the fall 2011 Semester. Award: $ $5,000 Deadline: December 5 th, 2011 Website: Fredrikson & Byron Foundation- Minority Scholarship Program Currently enrolled, first-year law students of diverse backgrounds. Applicants must be minority first-year law students. Award: $10,000 Deadline: March 31st, 2012 Website:

5 Human Education Network: A Voice for Animals High School Essay Contest High school students (or home schooled) and under 19 Open to all students regardless of nationality or country of residence Check website for more eligibility information Award: $ $1,000 or ($6,500) Deadline: July 31 st, 2012 Website: ISA Scholarship Eligibility Currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program in an instrumentation, systems, or automation discipline (2 year program or 4 year baccalaureate program or its equivalent) at an educational institution in their country of residence. Two year program applicants must have completed at least one academic semester or 12 semester hours or its equivalent Four year degree program applicants must be in their sophomore year or higher of their study or its equivalent at the time of application Applicants must be full-time students in an educational institution and have at least an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Preference for Foundation scholarship awards is given to students who are enrolled in a degree program in instrumentation, systems, and automation or other closely related fields. Applicants are eligible to apply and win in multiple years if the applicant meets ISA s requirements for reporting back to ISA on the use of previously granted awards and if the application demonstrates additional potential contribution to the field beyond that for which any previous awards were based. Application must be postmarked no later than 15 February However, the application must be received at ISA by 25 February 2011 to be eligible. Submit one original of all application documentation and ten (10) copies, with each copy stapled. Award: Up to $5,000 Deadline: February 15th, 2012 Website: Lane Foundation Scholarships To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in Lane Community College at least part-time. Students are able to apply for all available scholarships at once; nearly 200 separate funds. Individual award amounts vary from $100 up to $3000; however students may receive multiple awards. Website: Deadline: March 15 th, 2012

6 Latino Medical Student Association- Cinthya Felix Scholarship Must be committed to pursuing a career in medicine and dedicated to serving the Latino and underserved communities. Applicants should demonstrate a desire to advance the state of health care and education in Latino and underserved communities through leadership in extracurricular activities and/or membership in civic organizations. Must be sophomore level or higher at 4-year University or post-baccalaureate student during the academic year. Students are eligible to receive the scholarship regardless of immigration or citizenship status, as long as the university they attend will allow them to enroll and register for classes. Strong consideration will be placed upon financial need. Must be a resident or attending school within the LMSA-West region states (Arizona, California, Oregon, Utah, Washington) Must be a dues-paying pre-med member of LMSA-West. Winners must be available to be interviewed for the LMSA-West Newsletter. LMSA-West reserves the right to withdraw or withhold scholarship pending submission of necessary documents. Deadline: November 4 th, 2011 Contact: [email protected] Website: La Unidad Latina Foundation Scholarship Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative GPA of out of a 4.0 GPA scale. Cumulative GPAs above 3.60 or below 2.80 do not qualify for a scholarship, Be currently enrolled in an eligible bachelor s or master s degree program at an accredited fouryear college or university. Eligible degrees include: all Bachelor degrees, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Public Administration/Policy, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, and Master of Divinity. Have completed at least one full-time year of study for undergraduate applicants, and at least one full-time semester of study for graduate applicants. Reside in the United States. Award: $ $1,000 Deadline: February 15th, 2012 Website:

7 Los Hermanos de Stanford Outstanding Latino Students graduating from high school with plans to attend any 2-year or 4- year institution of higher learning Applicants will be judged on their contributions to the aforementioned guiding principles of our organization academic excellence, community service and cultural awareness. Financial need will be taken into account along with many other important factors. Award: (2) $1,000 Deadline: April 20 th, 2012 Website: MALDEF s 2011 Dream Act Student Activist Scholarship Applicants are evaluated for their academic achievements, for their background and financial need, and, most importantly, for their demonstrated commitment to advancing the DREAM Act and the civil rights of DREAM Act students. Current Resume Award: $5,000 Deadline: September 15, 2011 Contact: [email protected] Website: 15/ Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) - Law School Scholarship MALDEF Law School Scholarship Application Form, including the Financial Statement Form completed by the Applicant s law school. Current Resume Personal Statement of 750 words or less, double-spaced, detailing Applicant s academic and extracurricular achievements, background and financial need, record of service to the Latino community, and goals in law. One (1) Letter of Recommendation that highlights Applicant s academic and extracurricular achievements, background and financial need, record of service to the Latino community, and goals in law. Transcripts for college (for all Applicants) and law school (for Applicants who have already completed a year of law school. Unofficial transcripts accepted. Award: (5-10) $5,000 scholarships Deadline: January 2, 2012 Website: or

8 Migrant Farm Worker Scholarship- Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers Eligible applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines: -Visual painting, sculpture, photography, etc. -Performing dance, theatre, music, etc. -Media film, video, animation, computer graphics, etc. -Literary poetry, short stories, etc. -Crafts traditional folk arts, furniture, weaving, pottery, etc. Minimum 16 years of age Applicant needs to be enrolled in school Because there is no essay required, the Letter of Recommendation is very important and should address the quality of both the applicant and the intended project. A history of movement to obtain work in agriculture is REQUIRED. Awards: $500 or $2,500 Deadline: Annually by June 1 st or November 1st $500: (No deadline for application-requests will be reviewed case-by-case, complete sections A and C of this application) $2,500: (Application deadline June 1 and November 1, A budget or documentation of expenses must be submitted with the application, a portfolio or samples of work are required, complete all Sections of this application). Website: Migrant Farm Worker Scholarship- Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship Applicant must be a migrant farmworker student who wishes to pursue a career in teaching. Recent history of migration for agricultural employment Teaching as a career goal Scholastic achievement Financial need Accompanied by at least (2) letters of recommendation and an official school transcript Include a personal essay of words Must also submit his/her current or most recent Migrant Education Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Award: $1,000 Deadline: Submitted annually by February 1 st Website:

9 Migrant Farm Worker Scholarship- Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children Recent history of movement for agricultural employment-priority will be given to currently interstate migrant youth. Scholastic potential Financial need Enrolled in or accepted at an accredited public or private college, technical or vocational school, or a dropout or a potential dropout from high school who shows promise of ability to continue schooling. A letter of recommendation from a school, community or educational agency representative with a personal knowledge of the applicant s character, educational commitment and financial need. Applicant s personal essay telling about his/her background, career and personal goals and indicating why he/she should receive this assistance Proof that the student has been admitted to the school chosen A copy of the applicant s current or most recent Migrant Education Program Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Awards: (100) ranging from $150 to $500 Deadline: There is no deadline for applications which are reviewed on a case by case basis. Students may reapply annually but are limited to one award per 12 month period. Website: Migrant Farm Worker Scholarship- Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to a deserving student with a history of migrating for employment in agriculture who has successfully completed one year of college. This support will cover expenses beyond what the youth is entitled to in federal/state and other scholarship assistance. This scholarship is designed to assist the youth in obtaining a baccalaureate degree without being encumbered with substantial debt. This scholarship is made available through a generous endowment from a concerned individual for the education of children of migrant farmworkers. The donor wishes to remain anonymous. Award: TBA Deadline: Annually by July 1st Contact: 3 Mt. Morris-Leicester Road, Leicester, NY 14481, (585) Website:

10 National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) - Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund These scholarships are designed to encourage and assist Latino students to pursue careers in journalism. NAHJ offers scholarships to college undergraduates and graduate students pursuing careers as print, photo, broadcast or online journalism. Applicants must plan to attend a college or a university as a full-time for the entire academic year in order to be eligible for the NAHJ scholarship. Award: Website: Deadline: March 28th, 2011 National Peace Essay Contest Submit application and 1,500 word essay Must be in grades nine through twelve in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories, or if they are U.S. citizens attending high school overseas. Students may be attending a public, private, or parochial school. Entries from homeschooled students are also accepted. Students must have a contest coordinator who can review the essays and act as the key contact between participants and the institute ($1,000-$10,000) Deadline: February 1st, 2012 Website: National Sculpture Society Scholarship Submit scholarship application form Submit a biography or resume that explains the student s background in sculpture. This can be in the form of a Word (.doc) or PDF (.pdf) document or a separate piece of paper. Submit two letters of recommendation. (These can be mailed separately) A CD with six of fifteen images of work by the applicant. (Look at application for more details) A list stating the title, medium and dimensions of the sculpture shown in the images on the CD. This can be in the form of a Word (.doc) or PDF (.pdf) document. Proof of financial need. This can be in the form of photocopies of other scholarship/grant applications, photocopies of tax forms from previous years, and/or signed letter from the financial aid office of the applicant s school. Award: $2,000 (only 4 available) Deadline: June 1 st, 2012 Website:

11 Que Llueva Café Scholarship Must be of Chicano/Latino descent Must be an undocumented student. We define an undocumented student as someone who was born outside of the U.S. but lives here without the legal permission of the federal government. Must be or will be a high school/ged graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the academic year. Due to limited funds, students enrolled in college after they have graduated will not be considered. Must demonstrate financial need Must demonstrate academic potential and promise Award: $ Deadline: February 25th, 2011 Website: Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund- General Field Scholarship SALEF scholarship is open to students regardless of their field of study. Students could either be enrolled in a 2 year institution, 4 year institution, or graduate school. Applicants must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity Applicants must demonstrate proven financial need Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA Applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement Applicants must be either: a) Graduating High School seniors b) Current undergraduate, graduate and professional students c) Community college students (must be AB540) d) Vocational/Trade school (must be pursuing a health related field) We prioritize in low income students that reside and study in either one of the following areas: a) Greater Los Angeles Area (Specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union-Central LA, East Los Angeles) b) San Fernando Valley c) San Francisco/Bay Area Award: TBA Deadline: May 2 nd, 2012 Website: programs

12 Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund- Health Career Scholarship Scholarships are offered to students pursuing health related fields. This includes graduating high school seniors, community colleges, vocational/ trade schools, undergraduate, students pursuing a Master in Public Health (MPH) and students in Medical and/or Dentistry schools. Applicants must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity Applicants must demonstrate proven financial need Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA Applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement Applicants must be either: a) Graduating High School seniors b) Current undergraduate, graduate and professional students c) Community college students (must be AB540) d) Vocational/Trade school (must be pursuing a health related field) We prioritize in low income students that reside and study in either one of the following areas: a) Greater Los Angeles Area (Specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union-Central LA, East Los Angeles) b) San Fernando Valley c) San Francisco/Bay Area Award: TBA Deadline: May 2 nd, 2012 Website: programs Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund- High School Student Scholarship Graduating High school seniors are eligible to apply for SALEF Scholarship regardless of their field of study and the educational institution they decide to attend after high school. Scholarship money is generously provided by the College Access Foundation of California (CAFC) Applicants must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity Applicants must demonstrate proven financial need Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA Applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement Applicants must be either: a) Graduating High School seniors b) Current undergraduate, graduate and professional students c) Community college students (must be AB540) d) Vocational/Trade school (must be pursuing a health related field) We prioritize in low income students that reside and study in either one of the following areas: a) Greater Los Angeles Area (Specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union-Central LA, East Los Angeles) b) San Fernando Valley c) San Francisco/Bay Area Award: TBA Deadline: May 2 nd, 2012 Website: programs

13 Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Fund Be of Chicana/Latina background Be a High School Senior with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Will attend a junior college, vocational school or a four-year institution in the fall semester of 2010 U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is not a requirement for this scholarship and will not be reviewed in considering. Award: (1) $ and (1) $ Deadline: April 1 st, 2010 Website: The Carl Buchan Scholarship The Carl Buchan Scholarship is ONLY available to U.S. full- and part-time regular Lowe s employees, their spouses/domestic partners and their dependents. Eligible candidates must: Be high school seniors or current college undergraduates who have completed at least one full semester at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical school in the United States Be a full or part-time Lowe's employee (or a qualified relative of an employee) who has at least 90 days of service with Lowe's as of January 1 of the year in which the scholarships are awarded. The employee must still be employed at the time awards are announced. (Former award recipients are able to reapply for another award regardless of employment status.) Maintain a minimum 3.25 Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 scale) Demonstrate a history of commitment to their community through leadership activities, community service and/or work experience Award: (50) $5,000 scholarships Deadline: February 28, 2012 Website: The Chamber Latino Network Leadership Scholarship (Future First Citizen Scholarship) The Chamber Latino Network Leadership Scholarship provides opportunities for Latino/ Hispanic students living in the Southern Oregon region to complete their post high school career/degree goals. This scholarship s primary aim is to build leadership in our region s communities. Award: TBA Deadline: TBA Website: _network.aspx

14 The Lowes Scholarship The Lowe s Scholarship is available to all eligible students within the United States, including Lowe s employees and their children. Eligible candidates must: Be current high school seniors Maintain a minimum 3.25 Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 scale) Demonstrate a history of commitment to their community through leadership activities, community service and/or work experience Award: (140) $2,500 scholarships Deadline: February 28, 2012 Website: The National AIDS Memorial Grove (in San Francisco Golden Gate Park) Applicants must submit an essay ( words) or creative expression addressing the impact of HIV/AIDS and/or the National AIDS Memorial Grove. Must be available for presentations. The scholarship is for current sophomore, junior and senior high school students. Award: Minimum of (3) $1,000 scholarships Deadline: November 6, 2011 Contact: Website: Tzu Chi Scholars 2012-Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Demonstrates financial need for college tuition Is a U.S. high school graduating senior or equivalent Has a minimum 3.0 GPA Will enroll in an accredited U.S. college full-time for the entire academic year More documents required (please read application) Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 9 th, 2012 Website:

15 U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) - Dr. Juan Andrade scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student, in a four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories Demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry Recipients must also be available to attend the 30 th National USHLI Conference in Chicago, IL, February 16-19, 2012 Award: $1,000 (students attending four-year institution) and $500 (students attending two-year institution) Deadline: December 31st, 2011 Website: or Scholarships for Documented Students Description of Scholarships AAMC-Nickens Medical Student Scholarships Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien Must be entering the third year of study in a LCME-accredited U.S. medical school in fall 2011 Students enrolled in combined degree programs (such as M.D./Ph.D) are eligible when they are entering their third year of medical school. Award: (5) $5,000 Deadline: May 4, 2012 Website: Adelante! U.S. Education Fund Applicants may be college freshman, sophomores, juniors, or seniors attending a Hispanicserving institution with a 2.5 or 3.0 GPA. Dependent upon the specific scholarship Pursuing a degree in a business-related field. Selected students must attend the Adelante! Leadership institute and participate in a summer internship. Check website for more eligibility requirements Deadline: TBA Website:

16 All- Ink Scholarship Students who apply must be a United States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average. Qualified applicants must be enrolled or planning to participate in an accredited college or university program during the spring 2010 or Fall 2011 term or full-year school year Check website for more eligibility requirements Award: $5,000 Deadline: TBA Website: American Bar Association (ABA) - Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund The applicant must be an entering, first-year law student in the 2012 academic year. Only students beginning law school in the 2012 academic year will be eligible for an ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship. Applicants who are part-time law students also must be starting law school in the 2012 academic year to be eligible. At the time of submission of the application, the applicant must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 grading scale) at his or her undergraduate institution. If the applicant has not completed his or her undergraduate degree at the time the application is submitted, he or she must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 grading scale) as of the most recent completed semester. The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America. Students, who are citizens and residents of a foreign country, even if they plan to attend law school in the United States, are not eligible to apply. Award: (20) $15,000 Deadline: March 1 st, 2012 Website: American Chemical Society- ACS Scholars Program Be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident Be a full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better) Demonstrate financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science OR intending to or already pursuing a degree in chemical technology Be planning a career in the chemical sciences. Award: $5,000 Deadline: November 1 st through March 1 st (annually) Website:

17 American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students An underrepresented minority in the accounting profession (e.g., Black or African American; Hispanic or Latino; Native American; or Asian American) Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate (12 semester hours or equivalent) or a full-time graduate level student (9 semester hours or equivalent) for the academic year. (Note: an exception may be granted if you plan to participate in an internship.) Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate-level degree in an accounting-related major. ( Accounting-related shall be as determined by Sponsor in Sponsor s sole discretion.) Planning to pursue the CPA licensure but not presently be a CPA Completed at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of college coursework, including at least 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting, by end of spring 2012 Applied to or been accepted into a public or private, 501(c) four-year college or university located in the U.S. states or territories. The business program must be accredited by the AACSB and/or ACBSP. Maintained an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) An AICPA student affiliate member (or have submitted a new member application). Apply online at no cost: A U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) Some financial need (i.e., not receiving a full or partial scholarship(s) and/or grant(s) that cover and/or exceed one s educational expenses) Note: AICPA staff and their family members are not eligible to receive this scholarship. Award: $3,000 Deadline: April 1st, 2012 Website: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) - Minority Scholarship Awards Applicants shall be required to be undergraduates in chemical engineering during the academic year and be members of a minority group that is under-represented in chemical engineering, i.e., African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native. Applicants who will complete the chemical engineering baccalaureate degree requirements in mid-academic year (i.e., after one semester of one or two quarters), if successful, will receive prorated awards. Candidates who receive the scholarship are expected to join their college s AIChE Student Chapter. For AIChE student membership information, call and request an application packet. Award: $1,000 Deadline: June 15th, 2011 Website:

18 Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship Submit a completed application form indicating a sincere interest in an automotive career. Provide an official transcript of all academic work. Submit two letters of recommendation supporting your automotive interests. Submit a letter of acceptance for an associate, bachelor, or masters program. Be accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school within the United States at the time of application. Students attending a technical training school may also apply (trade school should equal a twoyear associate program). Student must be a United States citizen or in the United States on a Student Visa. Must be enrolled full-time. Must have 3.0 GPA or higher. Award: TBA Deadline: Must be postmarked between February 1 st and June 30th Website: Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Be high school seniors or graduates or be current undergraduate students Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university for the entire academic year (excluding proprietary and online schools) Plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs of study. See the list of eligible majors. Be interested in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States Award: (1,000) $2,000 and (100) $25,000 Deadline: February 29 th, 2012 Website: Coca-Cola Scholars CURRENT high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States (or select DoD schools); U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization program); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees; Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application; Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution; Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school. Award: (50) 20,000 and (200) $10,000 Deadline: August-October 31st Website:

19 College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Scholarships GED or HS Diploma Migrant or Seasonal Farmworking Background U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Residency Seeking a 4-yr academic degree Be determined to need the services/support provided Scholarship only applies to college freshman year. Applicants must plan to obtain a four-year degree (BS/BA) in a CAMP campus. Award: $ $4,000 Deadline: Varies Website: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) - Scholarship Awards Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education accredited community college, four-year University, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested Demonstrated financial need Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities Strong writing skills U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency Award: $1,000 (2 year-community college), $2,500 (4 year-college) and $5,000 (graduate level institution Deadline: April 16th, 2012 Website: Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship Currently a full-time student in a graduate program that prepares students for careers in state and local government finance and expecting to be enrolled in the spring 2011 semester (including spring 2011 graduates) Baccalaureate degree or its equivalent Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada Recommendation from student s academic advisor or dean of the graduate program Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship program administered by the GFOA Award: $10,000 Deadline: February 24 th, 2012 Website:

20 Eastern Oregon University Foundation Scholarship Students must be admitted or pursuing the admissions process. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Students authorize the scholarship coordinator to obtain any pertinent EOU academic information for the scholarship application by submitting an application. Students must upload most current transcript. Students must upload resume of activities Deadline: March 1 st, 2012 Website: Eastern Oregon Freshman Scholarships Students from diverse populations that traditionally have been underrepresented on our campus, including but not limited to ethnic backgrounds, first generation Status (neither parent graduated from college), low income (as determined by federal Guidelines used by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as well as those students who bring unique life experiences and backgrounds and have a strong commitment to diversity and the concept of embracing difference. Educational background, including GPA, test scores and previous coursework. Community service, leadership, activities and commitment to social activism. Scholarships will be renewable for up to 12 terms of undergraduate coursework. Students will need to maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and complete 45 credit hours per year to get the award renewed. Please check website for more requirements Deadline: TBA (please check website) Website: Fight for your Rights (FFYR) Leadership Scholarship Check website for eligibility requirements. Award: TBD Deadline: Varies Website:

21 Fisher Broadcasting Scholarship for Minorities You must be sophomore level or above enrolled in a broadcast oriented curriculum (radio, television, marketing, or broadcast technology) Earning an accredited degree at one of the following: Four-year college or university, Community college, transferable to a four-year baccalaureate degree program, Vocationaltechnical school You must be of non-white origin You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA You must provide proof of citizenship Award: TBD Deadline: May 31st, 2012 Website: Gates Millennium Scholars Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian Pacific Islander American** or Hispanic American Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited*** college or university (with the exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma) in the fall of 2012 as a fulltime, degree-seeking, first-year student. First-time college enrollees can also be GED recipients. Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria Have completed and submitted all three required forms: the student s application (Nominee Personal Information Form), an evaluation of the student s academic record (Nominator Form) and an evaluation of the student s community service and leadership activities (Recommender Form) by the deadline Award: TBD Deadline: January 11th, 2012 Website:

22 HENAAC Scholars Applicants must demonstrate leadership through academic achievements and campus/community activities Applicants must be Science, Technology, Engineering or Math related majors Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the Fall 2011 semester Applicants must be of Hispanic origin and/or must significantly participate in and promote organizations and activities in the Hispanic community Award: $ $8,500 Deadline: April 30 th, 2011 Website: pplication.pdf Hispanic College Fund (HCF) Scholarship Programs Plan to enroll fulltime at an accredited college/university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; or, have graduated from a high school in the U.S. after having attended at least three years Demonstrate financial need Must commit to meeting program requirements if accepted, including webinar attendance and other activities Award: $ $10,000 Deadline: March 1st, 2012 Website: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Scholarship Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident Applicant must be of Hispanic ancestry, permanently residing in Oregon or Clark County, Washington Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA as evidenced by a certified high school or college transcript Applicant must be enrolled by September 2012 in an accredited community college, 4-year college or university or an accredited graduate degree program Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: January 28 th, 2012 Website:

23 Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) Be a U.S. citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree Must plan to apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning January 2012 Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year. Award: TBD Deadline: Varies Website: Horatio Alger Scholarship Program Enrollment full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2012, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation; A strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution. Idaho, Louisiana, and Montana state scholarship recipients must pursue and complete a degree at specific colleges and universities. Please see the individual program description for those requirements); Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided); Involvement in co-curricular and community activities; Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 United States Citizenship. Deadline: October 30 th, 2011 Website: Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Be a graduating, minority high school senior; Plan to attend an accredited and approved four year institution within the United States; Show leadership potential; demonstrate a dedication to community service; present evidence of financial need; be a United States citizen. A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 22. Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4 year College when applying for the scholarship. Award: $7,500 Deadline: March 30 th, 2012 Website:

24 LA Grant Foundation Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian/Pacific Islander American, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaska Native Must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution, carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester/quarter *Must have a minimum of 2.75 GPA (if you do not meet this requirement, please see the application checklist below) MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising or must minor in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising Must have at least one year to complete his/her degree from the time the scholarships are awarded If chosen, the applicant must attend The LAGRANT Foundation s career development workshop and awards reception to receive the scholarship. Recipient must be available Sunday, May 22, 2011 through Tuesday, May 24, TLF incurs the costs associated with the trip. In addition, the applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support. Award: $5,000 Deadline: February 29 th, 2012 Website: Lane Foundation Scholarships To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in Lane Community College at least part-time. Students are able to apply for all available scholarships at once; nearly 200 separate funds. Individual award amounts vary from $100 up to $3000; however students may receive multiple awards. Website: Deadline: March 15 th, 2012 League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)- Latino National Educational Service Center, Inc. (LNESC) Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident Must have applied to or be enrolled in a college, university, or graduate school, including 2- year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate s degree A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council Deadline: March 31st, 2012 Website: F425-4E58-B9F E2FD943}

25 Microsoft Minority Scholarship You must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor s degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time you submit the application. Plus, we ll need to see that you re making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics and that you demonstrate an interest in computer science. Because the scholarship is merit based, you must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0. Deadline: February 3 rd, 2012 Website: Oregon State University Students eligible to apply for scholarships are those enrolling or enrolled in the CAS through OSU s Corvallis campus, the college s location on the Eastern Oregon University campus in La Grande, OSU s distance-education program, or OSU s degree partnership program with select Oregon community colleges. Students with an agricultural science related interest enrolling or enrolled in the general agriculture or environmental science program at OSU s Cascades campus also are considered. Check website for more eligibility requirements between $1,000-$2,000 Deadline: February 10 th, 2012 Website: Oregon Student Access Commission (OSAC) Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen in the United States for other than a temporary purpose, and intend to become a permanent resident of the United States. See list below for scholarships available to non-u.s. citizens/non-eligible noncitizens. Be an Oregon resident. Residency is usually established when an independent student or the parents of a dependent student have been in continuous residency in Oregon for 12 months before enrollment. For exceptions, such as tribal residency, see definition of Oregon resident. Be an Oregon graduating high school student during the current academic year, or a GED or home-schooled graduate, or a first-time college freshman, undergraduate, or graduate student. Have Oregon listed as your home of record if you are U.S. military personnel. Not owe a refund on an educational grant or be in default on any educations loans Deadline: March 1st, 2012 Website:

26 PFLAG National Scholarship Program You are a graduating senior entering higher education for the first time in 2012 (if you graduate in 2011 and took a year off you are still eligible to apply). You self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or as a straight ally You demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT community. You have applied to an accredited higher education institution. You are a U.S. citizen. Award: $1,000, $2,500 or $5,000 scholarships Deadline: March 16 th, 2012 Website: Portland State University General University Scholarship Must be enrolled at Portland State University Scholarships are based on: academic achievement, financial need, diverse and unique backgrounds, specific major and career choices, first generation status, disabilities, service to school and community, leadership skills Deadline: February 1st, 2012 Website: aspx?cpid=199 Scholarship Available for Undergraduate or Graduate Accounting Students Currently a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate accounting program preparing for a career in state and local government finance Undergraduate students must be in the process of completing at least junior year by the time the scholarship is awarded Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada Recommendation by the student s academic advisor or the chair of the accounting program Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship program administered by the GFOA Award: $5,000 Deadline: February 24 th, 2012 Website:

27 Scholarship Available to Minority Students Intending to Pursue Careers in Public Finance Currently a full-time or part-time upper division undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with specific focus on government or nonprofit management) Belong to one of the following groups: Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino. Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada Recommendation by student s academic advisor, department chair (undergraduate students), or dean of the graduate program (graduate students) Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship program administered by the GFOA Award: $5,000 Deadline: February 24 th, 2012 Website: Southern Oregon University Scholarship Application Must be enrolled at Southern Oregon University Check website for more eligibility requirements Deadline: March 1st, 2012 Website: TELACU Education Foundation Scholarship Program Be a first-generation college student Be from a low-income family Have a minimum 2.5 GPA Be enrolled full-time for the entire academic year California applicants: Be a permanent resident of an underserved community within the counties of Los Angeles, Orange or San Bernardino, such as East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, Baldwin Park, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles, Montebello, Ontario, Pico Rivera, Pomona, South Gate, Santa Ana, and San Bernardino Texas Applicants: Be a permanent resident of San Antonio or Austin Illinois Applicants: Be a permanent resident of Greater Chicago land Area New York Applicants: Be a permanent resident of the state of New York Award: $ $3,000 Deadline: March 17 th, 2012 Website:

28 The AIChE Minority Scholarship Award Applicants shall be required to be undergraduates in chemical engineering during the academic year and be members of a minority group that is under-represented in chemical engineering, i.e., African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native. Applicants who will complete the chemical engineering baccalaureate degree requirements in mid-academic year (i.e., after one semester of one or two quarters), if successful, will receive prorated awards. Candidates who receive the scholarship are expected to join their college s AIChE Student Chapter. For AIChE student membership information, call and request an application packet Award: $1,000 or $1,500 Deadline: June 15 th, 2011 Website: The Sallie Mae Fund- American Dream Scholarship Program Open to African Americans with financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), who meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria, and are enrolled full time at approved, accredited, undergraduate institutions. Award: $ $5,000 Deadline: TBD Website: The Sallie Mae Fund- First in my Family Scholarship Fund Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college and have financial need. The program is open to Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Award: $ $5,000 Deadline: TBD Website:

29 The Sallie Mae Fund- Unmet Need Scholarship Open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less, this program is intended to supplement financial aid packages that fall more than $1,000 short of students' financial need. This scholarship is not designed as a substitute for aid provided by an institution. Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are accepted or enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions. Students must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) to be eligible to apply. Recipients will be selected based on financial need. Award: $ $5,000 Deadline: TBD Website: Thurgood Marshall College Fund Are merit based and applicants must have a financial need to qualify. Are restricted for payment of tuition, on campus room and board, books and fees. Are paid directly to the college or university on behalf of the award recipient to be credited to his or her school account. All scholarship award recipients must re-apply annually for renewal. Please check website for more eligibility requirements Award: $2,200 Deadline: Application available February 2012 Website: University of Oregon General University Scholarship Scholarship Committee considers many factors, including academic performance, extracurricular involvement, faculty recommendation, as well as writing ability and creativity as demonstrated in the career aspirations and scholarship essays. A 3.50 is the minimum cumulative GPA for undergraduate and graduate applicants; a 3.25 is the minimum cumulative GPA for law applicants. General university scholarships require full time attendance at the University of Oregon. Award: $1,000-$3,000 Website: Deadline: February 15th, 2012

30 Wal-Mart Foundation- Associate Scholarship Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States. Must be employed part-time or full-time with any division of Walmart for at least six consecutive months prior to the appropriate application due date (see chart below). Must have graduated high school/home school or obtained a GED before applying or be a graduating high school senior. If applying as a graduating high school senior, must wait to apply until you are within 6 months of starting your college courses. Must have financial need and be able to demonstrate the need with required documents. (Note: Students with other funds that pay entirely for tuition, books, fees, and on-campus room and board are ineligible.) Deadline: Varies (check website) Website: Walmart Foundation- Dependent Scholarship Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States. Must be the dependent of an associate (employee) of any division of Walmart who has been actively employed with Walmart for at least six consecutive months as of March 15, Dependents of Walmart Board of Directors and dependents of Walmart officers (vice president and above) are not eligible to apply. Must be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1, 2011 and July 31, Must have financial need and be able to demonstrate the need with required documents. (Note: Students with other funds that pay entirely for tuition, books, fees, and on-campus room and board are ineligible.) Award: $13,000 Deadline: March 15 th, 2012 Website: Western Oregon University Scholarships- Current Students Selection criteria vary by scholarship, but generally include academic merit, extracurricular activities, personal essays, and overall quality of application. Financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), is an additional factor for some scholarships. Deadline: April 16 th, 2012 Website:

31 Western Oregon University Scholarships- Incoming Freshman Awarded to graduating high school seniors Minimum 3.40 high school GPA Minimum 21 ACT or 1000 SAT (combined critical reading and math sections) 2010 high school graduates must complete a minimum of three college preparatory units with a C- or better in their senior year Students with at least a 3.80 high school GPA and 29 ACT or 1300 SAT (combined critical reading and math sections) will receive a four-year renewable award of $3,500 per year Award: $1,000-$3,500 Deadline: February 13th, 2012 Website: Western Oregon University Scholarships- Incoming Transfer Awarded to new transfer students Minimum 3.5 transferable GPA Scholarships are renewable for a total of two years Award: $1,000 (per year) Deadline: February 1 st, 2012 Website: Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships Applicants must be citizens of the United States or be in possession of a Green Card Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a design or art discipline listed below and intend to pursue that discipline as a career -Advertising (art direction only) -Fine Arts -Graphic Design -Illustration -Interactive design/motion graphics -Photography Applicants must be matriculated (or planning to matriculate) at accredited colleges and universities in the United States for the Fall 2012/Spring 2013 academic year and must maintain full-time status for the entire year. Incoming students who have yet to enroll must submit proof of acceptance from schools of choice. Though not a requirement, minority status is a significant factor considered in jury decisions. Students must have at least 2.0 GPA. Scholarships are only awarded to students who are in financial need; applicants must, therefore, provide complete financial aid information on the scholarship form and have the form signed by a financial aid officer. Award: $2,000-$3,000 and one or two top awards may receive $5,000 Deadline: March 30 th, 2012 Website:

32 Xerox Corporation- Technical Minority Scholarship Program Minority students enrolled in one of the technical sciences or engineering disciplines Available to U.S. Citizens and individuals with Permanent Resident visas This scholarship is not available to spouses and children of Xerox employees See pre-application questions for further eligibility Award: $1,000-$10,000 Deadline: September 30 th, 2012 Website: Scholarship Search Engines Affinity Plus Foundation American Indian Graduate Center- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Minority Doctoral Fellowships Program- Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund- Aspira Association, Inc. - Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America- College Board College Connection Scholarship- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Fastweb.com Fin Aid- Fondo Futuro- Free-4U.com the National Database of Scholarships- Get College Funds- Government Finance Officers Association- Minorities in Government Finance Scholarshipwww.gfoa.org

33 Get Ready For Collegehttp:// Hispanic Scholarship com Institute for Humane Studies (HIS) - Humane Studies Fellowship- Latin American Educational Foundation- Latino College Dollars- Mana (A National Latina Organization) - Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) PFLAG National Scholarship Program- Saludos- Scholarships- Scholarships for Students- The Ana Maria Arias Scholarship The Latino Legal Voice for Civil Rights in America- UNCF (A mind is a terrible thing to waste) Scholarships- University of Oregon- (see CES Advisor for login instruction) U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) - Dr. Juan Andrade scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders- Yoshiyama Award Exemplary Service to the Community- Zinch