Washington State Migrant Education Student Leadership Program A Sampling of Scholarships Researched and Specific to Migrant/Hispanic Students

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1 American Architectural Foundation 1799 New York Ave NW Washington DC Minority/Disadvantaged Architecture Scholarship Renewable scholarships are awarded to minority students studying architecture on the basis of financial need and academic achievement. Open to high school seniors and college freshman Award Amount: $500-$2500 Nomination forms available between 9/15 and 12/1 annually at website or call institute directly. See website for specific information. (202) Mattera Scholarship Committee 27 Lackawanna Avenue Mt. Morris NY Gloria & Joseph Mattera History of migration Scholastic Potential Financial Need Enrolled/accepted into college/voc/tech school See website for more information Award Amount: $150-$500. Determined by financial need or potential of applicant. THERE IS NO DEADLINE, IT IS CASE BY CASE. See website or contact Geneseo Migrant Center for more information. Geneseo Migrant Center, Inc. PO Box 549 Geneseo NY Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarship Minimum 16 years of age, need not be enrolled in school, Letter of recommendation is important-no essay required and history of movement to obtain work in ag. Have interest in painting, photo, dance, music, theater, film, video, computers, poetry, short stories, crafts, weaving, furniture and pottery. Grants under $ have no deadline, and grants up to have June 1 and Nov 1 as deadlines.

2 Kazmierczak Scholarship Committee 27 Lackawanna Avenue Mt. Morris NY Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship Recent history of migration for agricultural employment, teaching as a career goal, scholastic achievement, financial need An annual award of $1,000 to a migrant farm worker student who wishes to pursue a career in teaching. See website for more information - (800) info@migrant.net 2/1/ Lackawanna Ave Mt Morris NY Migrant Farm worker Baccalaureate Scholarship Recent history of movement for agricultural employment; scholastic achievement; financial need; successful completion of at least one year at an accredited post-secondary institution. Award Amount: up to $2,000 for 3 years - See website for more information (800) info@migrant.net 7/1/2007 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Inc 911 2nd ST NE Washington DC CHCI Scholarship Awards History of active participation in public service-oriented activities, Acceptance into an accredited community college, 4 year university, or a graduate/professional program. Applicants must be full-time students, demonstrated financial need, good writing skills, U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency $2,500 to attend a four-year or graduate-level academic institution; or $1,000 to attend a two-year community college.

3 Gates Foundation Gates Millennium Scholars PO Box Fairfax VA GMSP (4677) 1/12/2007 HACER HACER Scholarship P.O. Box B South Sixth Street Sunnyside WA /7/2007 Be African American, Hispanic, Native American or Asian American US citizens. Have minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Financial need. High school seniors applying to an accredited college or university. Call GMSP office for more requirement information or visit website. High school seniors or in GED program, history of migrant lifestyle, see website for specific information. Students must be nominated by high school representative. Application packet must include the application, a nomination letter, a transcript, a letter of recommendation & student s personal statement. Visit website or call for application. Award Amount: $1,000 Given in August at the end of the year for the first year of full-time status at a college or university. See website or contact MSDR for current deadline (usually early February). Hispanic Association of Colleges and Student Support Systems 8415 Datapoint Drive Suite 400 San Antonio TX HACU Scholarships Must be attending or planning on attending one of the Hispanic Association of College/University members. See website or call for more information. Variety of scholarships available, contact program or see website for more information (ask for or click on student resources ) (210) hacu@hacu.net

4 Hispanic College Fund, Inc Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 460 HCF Scholarships See website or call for more info. Several scholarships available. For application and deadlines see website. Washington DC Mexican American Legal Defense & Education 634 South Spring Street, 11th Floor Los Angeles CA (213) MALDEF LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The scholarships are awarded to students based upon three primary factors: (1) demonstrated involvement in and commitment to serve the Latino community through the legal profession; (2) academic and professional achievement; and (3) financial need. Award Amount: $3,000-$7,000 per individual Visit website for more information - website also features other scholarship opportunities. Path to Scholarships.com PO Box 536 Path to scholarships This is a website with information for migrant students regarding scholarships of many kinds. Too many to list. Also help with loans and financial aid. Oakland FL mcbridejune@msn.c

5 Washington Apple Education Foundation PO Box 3720 Various Fruit/Tree/Ag Scholarships See specific scholarship for requirements. Various scholarship programs. See website for more info Wenatchee WA