College Scholarship Guidebook

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1 College Scholarship Guidebook 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Introduction 4 September 4 October 4 November 5 December 5 January 6 February 8 March 9 April 1 May 12 June 13 Scholarships that do not require proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency 23 Varying Deadlines & Awards 25 Scholarship Search Databases and Websites 2

3 Congratulations KIPPsters! You are taking an even further step in continuing your education. As you know, financial planning and preparedness is one of the biggest and most important steps in the college-going process. With over $3 billion in scholarship money available to students each year, it is critical to begin the scholarship search early and this guidebook can help you get started. Quick Tips and Important Definitions Grants: Similar to a scholarship, this is money that does not have to be repaid and is most often given out based on a student s financial need Loans: Money that is borrowed and must be repaid to the lender, usually with interest Work-study: Provides funds for part-time employment to help students to finance the costs of tuition Scholarships: A form of financial aid intended to bridge the gap between what a family can contribute and the actual cost of tuition. Scholarships can be won for a number of different talents, skills, accomplishments, or experiences. It is imperative that students begin to make a list of scholarships they would be eligible for as early as possible. Remember This is not a completely comprehensive list. Be sure to take the time to expand your search. Organize all the applications by deadline and make sure that you collect all of the necessary materials. Have at least 2 other people read any essays you write for your applications. Treat each application with care. Do not wait until the last minute to apply! How KTC Can Help As always, KIPP Through College (KTC) is here to support you with the financial aid process! These are some of the ways KTC can help you understand financial aid and help you get the most money for college: Support you in completing financial aid applications such as the FAFSA, Dream Act, or CSS Profile applications each year Review your financial aid award to make sure you are getting the most money from your school each year Help you find and apply for scholarships and/or fellowships that can help cover the cost of college Read over and provide personalized feedback on scholarships essays KTC Tuition Scholarship: available each year to eligible 2 and 4-year college students and high school seniors who finished a KIPP middle school in Los Angeles We hope you enjoy and take advantage of the information presented in this guidebook. Happy scholarship searching! 3

4 SEPTEMBER MESBEC PROGRAM Eligibility: Applicants must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian, enrolled in a tribe, and attend or plan to attend college full-time and study math, science, engineering, or technology. Award: $500-$5,000 Deadline: March 15, 2014 (summer school) Deadline: April 15, 2014 (fall semester/quarter) Deadline: September 15, 2014 (spring semester/quarter) Contact: OCTOBER ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eligibility: Various scholarships awarded to students of Asian and Pacific Islander heritages. Recipients must have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Awards are made on the basis of academic record, future plans, community service, financial need, and leadership. The APIASF Community College Scholarship Program is available for students at City College of San Francisco, Coastline Community College, De Anza College, and South Seattle Community College. Award: $2,500-$5,000 Deadline: January 10, 2014 Contact: DIVERSITY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Minority students currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program. Applicants need to have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and must be accepted to the study abroad program with a DiversityAbroad.com Partner Organization. Students need to submit a video essay answering the following question: How do you feel your experience abroad will prepare you for your future career? Additional documents required are a resume and references. See website for more details. Award: 10 awards for $500 each Deadline: Spring 2014 Semester October 18 Summer 2014 Semester- March 7 Fall 2014 Semester- May 2 Contact: NOVEMBER EDUCATION FUND: EMPOWERING EDITING S FUTURE Eligibility: College juniors or seniors, graduate students and college graduates with high academic standing who are interested in pursuing a career in copy editing. You must have been in school for at least one full term or enrolled for such during the period summer 2013 through spring Applicants need to submit a 500 word essay on the aspects of copy editing that are and will be most important in a multimedia world, the headlines of up to 6 pieces they have written, and 3 references. Award: one award for $2,500, and four awards for $1,000 Deadline: November 15, 2013 Contact: 4

5 DECEMBER HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND (HSF) GENERAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibility: Students may find scholarships for all interests and fields of study. General requirements include: students must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, of Hispanic descent, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, be a full-time student, and apply for financial aid using the FAFSA. Some scholarships have other specific criteria, check website for details. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: December 15 th 2013 Contact: STEPHEN J. BRADY STOP HUNGER SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: The Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships recognize students who are driving awareness and mobilizing youth to be catalysts for innovative models and solutions to eliminate hunger in America. Students enrolled in any grade through graduate programs are eligible to apply. Award: $5000 scholarship for tuition and $5000 to a charitable organization Deadline: December 5, 2013 Contact: JANUARY BLACK COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: For students attending a Historically Black College or University. Students must sign-up on website to search scholarships. Award: $1,000 Deadline: January 1st of each year Contact: MICROSOFT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibility: Student populations currently underrepresented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American. Students must be current undergraduate students at 4 year college or university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Deadline: January 31 ST 2014 Award: Full-partial tuition awards Contact: 5

6 FEBRUARY ADHA INSTITUTE FOR ORAL HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibility: Students who are already enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students who are currently pursuing or who are interested in pursuing a career in dental hygiene. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA Deadline: February 1 st Contact: ALLIANCE/MERCK CIENCIA (Science) HISPANIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM Eligibility: Open to high school and college students of Hispanic heritage who plan to pursue a career/majoring in science, technology, engineering or math. Students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and attend high school in Los Angeles, CA. Award: $2,000 (College Students) $42,500 (High School) Deadline: February 15 th See website for exact dates Contact: AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Minority Scholarship Eligibility: Open to African American, Hispanic, and Native American high school seniors, freshman, and sophomore undergraduate students who plan or are majoring in physics. Award: $2,000-$3,000 Deadline: February 7 th 2014 Contact: BOREN AWARDS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Eligibility: Currently enrolled undergraduate students planning to major in foreign languages and cultures. Awards are to be used for study abroad terms (both summer programs and semester programs). Students must also agree to seek employment with the federal government upon graduation. Award: $8,000 to $20,000 Deadline: February 5 th 2014 Contact: COLGATE BRIGHT SMILES, BRIGHT FUTURES, MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: Full-time, minority (African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, and Males) undergraduate/graduate students currently under represented in the Dental Hygiene profession may apply. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA Deadline: February 1, 2014 Contact: IOTA SIGMA PI UNDERGRADUATE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CHEMISTRY Eligibility: The Iota Sigma Pi Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Chemistry recognizes excellence in chemistry by a woman undergraduate student. The candidate shall be a senior woman chemistry student in an accredited college or university that grants a four year degree. The candidate may be, but need not be, a member of Iota Sigma Pi. Nominations for the award must be made by faculty members of the candidate s current institution. Only one nomination may be submitted by a single department. Deadline: February 15 th Contact: 6

7 THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION Eligibility: Available to ethnic minority students majoring in advertising, marketing or public relations (as well as art, anthropology, English, communications, graphic design and sociology while demonstrating a career path in advertising, marketing or public relations) with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Students in their freshman-junior years at a 4 year college can apply. Award: $5,000, multiple awards Deadline: February 28 th 2014 Contact: Scholarships LAMBA THETA ALPHA SORORITY Inc. Eligibility: California undocumented students who are seniors in high school who plan on enrolling in college or current college students may apply. Award: $500 Deadline: Mid January (See website for exact details) Contact: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: Students interested in pursuing a career in journalism with strong academic standing should apply. Scholarships are open to any foreign or American born students, currently attending an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. or those who are candidates for graduate school. To be considered and to receive a scholarship, all applicants must be a member of NABJ. Award: Up to $2,500. Deadline: March 21, 2014 Contact: ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY FOUNDATION: BACHELOR S IN NURSING DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Scholarships are available to individuals who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing, enrolled in their senior year, do not currently hold an RN license and do not have a college degree. There is a $5 application fee. Award: $2,000 Deadline: February 1, 2014 Contact: SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: For women who are majoring in engineering or computer science, must have had at least one semester at a college or university to apply. The minimum GPA is 3.5/4.0 for freshman applicants and 3.0/4.0 for sophomore, junior, senior and graduate applicants. Award: $200 to $5,000. At least 90 are granted. Deadline: Sophomores through graduate students: Feb 14, 2014 Freshmen: May Contact: 7

8 MARCH NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibility: Students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, or social science health research. Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA Award: Up to $20,000 Deadline: March 3 rd 2014 Contact: ACS/BAYER SCHOLAR PROGRAM Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry or chemistry related field. Must be a U.S. Citizen and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. High School seniors and freshman-junior undergraduates may apply. Award: $2,500-$5,000 Deadline: March 1 st Contact: HALLIE Q. BROWN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eligibility: For minority students who demonstrate financial need and are recommended by a member of the National Association of Colored Women s Clubs. Must have a 2.0 minimum GPA. Deadline: March 31 st Contact: LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS (LULAC) NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eligibility: LULAC Councils will award scholarships to qualified Hispanic students who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in accredited colleges or universities in the United States. Students must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college, university, or graduate school, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate s degree. Award: $250-$2,000 Deadline: March (See website for exact date) Contact: MESBEC PROGRAM Eligibility: Applicants must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian, enrolled in a tribe, and attend or plan to attend college full-time and study math, science, engineering, or technology. Award: $500-$5,000 Deadline: March 15, 2014 (summer school), April 15, 2014 (fall semester/quarter), September 15, 2014 (spring semester/quarter) Contact: TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION Eligibility: College Juniors & Seniors Preferred. Applicants must be majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math disciplines. Award: up to $5,000 Deadline: By mid March (See website for exact date) Contact: Toyota/TELACU Scholarship Eligibility: College juniors and seniors preferred. Applicants must be majoring in Business or Engineering Award: Up to $5,000 are Deadline: By mid March (See website for exact date) Contact: 8

9 APRIL AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) FOUNDATION Eligibility: High school seniors and undergraduate minority and/or disadvantaged students who are pursuing a career in architectural studies. Student must be accepted to a NAAB accredited architecture school. Students must submit an essay, statement of disadvantaged circumstances, letters of recommendations, transcripts and a drawing. Students must be U.S. citizens Award: $3,000-$4,000 Deadline: (See website for exact date) Contact: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: Undergraduates studying accounting, finance, or information systems at a U.S. college. Must have at least 30 credits completed at the time of application. Award: up to $5,000, about 300 winners annually. Deadline: April 1 st Contact: AMERICAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY Eligibility: Women and minority students studying nuclear science or nuclear engineering. Applicants must have completed their freshman year of college and must be a member of the ANS. Deadline: April 1 st Contact: A.W. BODINE-SUNKIST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: Students entering any undergraduate grade level may apply and must have a background in CA or AZ agriculture (you or someone in your immediate family must have received the majority of your/their income from agriculture), financial need, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on test scores, essay, and references Award Amount: $2,000 Deadline: April 30 th Contact: BREAKTHROUGH TO NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ETHNIC PEOPLE OF COLOR Eligibility: African-American, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, and Polynesian undergraduate students who are enrolled in nursing or pre-nursing programs at a state-approved institution. Deadline: April 1 st Contact: DAVIS-PUTTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eligibility: Students must demonstrate participation in working for civil rights, economic justice, peace and international solidarity. For graduate or undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. Award: Up to $10,000 Deadline: April 1 st Contact: LÁNZATE: PREMIO UNIVERSITARIO DE SOUTHWEST AIRLINES Eligibility: Southwest will provide round-trip airline tickets to undergraduate and graduate students across the country with socio-economic need who travel away from home to pursue higher education. Deadline: End of April (See website for exact date) Contact: 9

10 MESBEC PROGRAM Eligibility: Applicants must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian, enrolled in a tribe, and attend or plan to attend college full-time and study math, science, engineering, or technology. Award: $500-$5,000 Deadline: March 15, 2013 (summer school), April 15, 2013 (fall semester/quarter), September 15, 2013 (spring semester/quarter) Contact: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC JOURNALISTS- FORD MOTOR COMPANY SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: Open to students enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program pursuing careers in print, broadcast, online and visual journalism. College-bound high school seniors, college undergraduate or graduate students are eligible as long as they have a 2.0 average. Students must plan to attend a community college or university that is within the United States or Puerto Rico full-time for the entire academic year. Award: $1000 to $2000 Deadline: April of every year (See website for exact date) Contact: NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: Various scholarships to members (Must be an ACTIVE, PAID NSBE member), students who are not members can sign up on the website, for students pursuing studies in the engineering field Award: $500 to $10,500 Deadline: April (See website for exact date) Contact: SALVADORAN-AMERICAN LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL FUND: SALEF EDUCATION FOR EXCELLENCE Eligibility: For students of Central American and other Latino background with financial need, a minimum GPA of 2.5, and a history of community involvement who are willing to give back by mentoring a high school student. Various scholarships students can apply to. Deadline: April (See website for exact date) Contact: programs 10

11 MAY ADELANTE! US EDUCATION LEADERSHIP FUND Eligibility: Hispanic students who have a minimum of 3.0 GPA, who are eligible for financial aid or state-funded programs and enrolled full-time. Must be a rising college Junior or Senior. Must provide two letters of recommendation, complete a student survey, participate in ADELANTE s leadership institute and a resume to [email protected]. Deadline: May (See website for exact date) Contact: CENTER FOR STUDENT OPPORTUNITY (CSO) SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Students must be graduating seniors, who are first-generation students, from an underrepresented background, and must be attending a CSO partner school, list on the website. Award: $2,000, renewable for up to 4 years Deadline: May 24, 2014 (Official date not yet posted) Contact: DIVERSITY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Minority students currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program. Applicants need to have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and must be accepted to the study abroad program with a DiversityAbroad.com Partner Organization. Students need to submit a video essay answering the following question: How do you feel your experience abroad will prepare you for your future career? Additional documents required are a resume and references. See website for more details. Award: 10 awards for $500 each Deadline: Spring 2014 Semester October 18 Summer 2014 Semester- March 7 Fall 2014 Semester- May 2 Contact: HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: Various scholarships offered to students who demonstrate financial need and are attending a HACUmember institution (excluding international members).for a list of HACU schools visit their website. Award: $1,000 Deadline: May (See website for exact date) Contact: THE LOU AND CAROLE PRATO SPORTS REPORTING SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: A deserving minority student who is planning a career as a sports reporter in television or radio. Applicants should have strong writing skills and must be at least a sophomore in college. Award: $1,000 Deadline: May (See website for exact date) Contact: RADIO, TELEVISION, DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: Awarded to deserving minority students pursuing careers in radio and television news and/or journalism. Applicants must be at least a sophomore in college. Award: $1,000-$10,000 Deadline: May (See website for exact date) Contact: 11

12 SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: For women who are majoring in engineering or computer science, must have had at least one semester at a college or university to apply. The minimum GPA is 3.5/4.0 for freshman applicants and 3.0/4.0 for sophomore, junior, senior and graduate applicants. Award: $200 to $5,000. At least 90 are granted. Deadline: The deadline for upperclassmen and graduate students will be February 15 th. Freshmen will have a May 15 deadline. Contact: JUNE ACCENTURE AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribe. Must display academic excellence, demonstrated leadership ability, commitment to preserving American Indian culture and communities. Must be majoring in one of the following: Various Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Management, Finance, Marketing and Other Business Oriented Fields. Must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Award: $2,500 every year for four years Opens: Dec 15, 2013 Deadline: June (See website for exact date) Contact: COLLEGIATE INVENTORS SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: The competition has recognized and encouraged undergraduate and graduate student innovators on their quest to change the world around them. Students with an original invention should apply during their freshman year of college. Award: Up to $15,000 Deadline: June 14, 2014 Contact: 12

13 SCHOLARSHIPS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP OR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENCY DECEMBER SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA Eligibility: Sophomore year or higher during the academic year. Be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA). Have received a high school diploma or the equivalent from a U.S. school, by September, 2013, have completed or expect to successfully complete a minimum of one full year of postsecondary education by June 2014, plan to enroll in full time undergraduate study at the sophomore year level or higher at an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire academic year, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent), and demonstrate financial need. Award: Between $5,000 and $15,000 annually, growing by $1,000 each year until graduation. Due: December 19, 2013 Contact: ELIE WIESEL PRIZE IN ETHICS FOUNDATION ESSAY CONTEST Eligibility: The contest is open to registered undergraduate full-time Juniors or Seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States during the Fall 2013 Semester. The essay must be the original, unpublished work of one student. Only one essay per student per year may be submitted. Award: Awards: First Prize - $ 5,000, Second Prize - $ 2,500, Third Prize - $1,500, and Two Honorable Mentions - $ 500 Each Due: December 2, 2013 Contact: login.php?formid= HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eligibility: High school seniors, community college and college undergrads Specific eligibility varies by scholarship. Have plans to enroll full-time at a two- or four-year U.S. accredited institution. Award: Various awards ranging from $1,000- $20,000 Due: From October February 2014 (most due in Dec/Jan) Contact: 13

14 JANUARY CASA 2 SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: High School Senior or continuing undergraduate student. Be an Undocumented Student in the United States. Reside in California. Will be attending a higher education institution in Fall 2014 (e.g. Trade School, Two-year College, Four-Year Universities, etc.). Must be a high school senior or continuing undergraduate student (will not have a Bachelor's by Fall 2014). Award: (3) $500 scholarships Due: January Contact: [email protected] or POINT FOUNDATION: COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LGBT STUDENTS Eligibility: High school senior and current college, including graduate and post-graduate work, excludes current community college students. No citizenship requirements. History of leadership and/or allyship in issues that affect the LGBT/Queer community. Must plan to continue this leadership/allyship in the future. No specific GPA but seeking candidates with high academic performance. Due: January Notes: Application available in November. Consists of a 2-part app Contact: MICROSOFT MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Attend a 4-year university in United States, Canada, or Mexico. Be completing an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics and demonstrate an interest in computer science. 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. Award: Full or partial tuition Due: January 31 Notes: All recipients of the scholarship will be required to apply for, and complete if offered, a salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington. Contact: [email protected] or 14

15 FEBRUARY PG&E SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Eligibility: High school senior or current college student. Family must be PG&E customer. Proof of residency may be established by providing a copy of a PG&E phone bill within the past 6 months for your home address, a driver s license, etc Award: $1,000 $5,000 Due: Early February Region: Must be PG&E customer Contact: LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Current undergrad and grad students Hispanic undergraduate applicants who have a cumulative GPA of 2.80 out of a 4.0 GPA scale. Award: $250-$1,000 Due: February (also due in October) Notes: Must 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. Contact: FRANK KAZMIERCZAK MEMORIAL MIGRANT SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Current college student. Must have recent history of migration for agricultural employment, have teaching as a career goal, demonstrate scholastic achievement, and have financial need. Award: $1,000 Due: February 1 Notes: Each applicant must include in application his/her current or most recent Migrant Education Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Contact: kazmierczak.htm NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC JOURNALISTS Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate Students. Each of the following criteria is weighed equally when NAHJ considers which students to select as scholarship recipients: commitment to the field of journalism; academic achievement; financial need; and awareness of the Latino community. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Due: February Contact: 15

16 MARCH BANATO FAMILY FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATION FUND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Incoming freshman enrolled full-time at an accredited 4 year-college or university Financially needy student, at least 50 percent Filipino heritage majoring in engineering, mathematics, computer science, environmental or physical science and living in specified counties. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Award: $5,000 renewable ($20,000 total) Due: March Notes: Applications available late December Contact: [email protected] or - banatao CANFIT SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Ethnic student affiliation of African-American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian-American, Pacific Islander or Latino/Hispanic descent. Enrolled in approved bachelor level program in nutrition/physical education at an accredited WASC university or enrollment in culinary arts college in California. Undergraduate Requirement: Enrollment in an approved bachelor level program in Nutrition or Physical Education at an accredited university in California. Have 50 semester units (or equivalent) of college credits completed with an official copy of college transcript and a 2.5 or better GPA. Culinary Arts Requirement: Enrollment in a culinary arts college in California. Award: $500 $1,500 Due: March 31st every year Contact: CALIFORNIA SRAWBERRY SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: High School seniors and college students who will be enrolled full-time in a trade school, community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested. The scholarship amount is based on merit. First-time applicants must have a parent that is currently employed as a California strawberry fieldworker (Applicants may also qualify if they are employed as a California strawberry fieldworker). Must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or greater. Award: $400 $5,000; All scholarships are one-year allocations Due: March 1st Contact: Dyann Meschi, Scholarship Coordinator: [email protected] or by call MATT FONG ASIAN AMERICANS IN PUBLIC FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Must be enrolled in California college or university, majoring in political science, public policy, business administration or related fields, be of Asian ethnic heritage (at least 50%), have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have financial need. Preference is given to those with record of community service or volunteer work. Award: $1,500 Due: March Contact: - human CHIN: SHUI KUEN AND ALLEN CHIN SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Be an incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate at a four-year college or university in , have parent or self currently or formerly employed at an Asian-owned or Asian cuisine restaurant, demonstrate community advocacy and social justice work on behalf of Asian American, immigrant, gay and lesbian and/or other progressive causes, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have financial need. No citizenship status Award: $1,000 Due: March Contact: 16

17 APRIL CONGRESSIONAL HISPAIC CAUCUS Eligibility: Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education Accredited community college or four-year university during the period for which scholarship is requested. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, have consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities, have strong writing skills, and must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization. There is no GPA or academic major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Award: $1,000 for community college students and $2,500 for students attending a 4-year academic institution Due: April 16 Contact: scholarship-program DAVIS-PUTTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eligibility: Undergraduate and Graduate and must be living in the U. S. and planning to enroll in an accredited school. Grantees must receive college credits for the time period covered by their grant. Award: Up to $10,000 Due: April 1 of each year Contact: GLORIA AND JOSEPH MATTERA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUN FOR MIGRANT CHILDREN Eligibility: Entering or enrolled in college or other types of post-secondary programs, high school dropouts or potential dropouts Recent history of movement for agricultural employment - priority will be given to currently interstate migrant youth. Have 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. Award: 100 awards of $150-$500 Due: April 15 Notes: Applicants must submit a copy of the their current or most recent Migrant Education Program Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Students may reapply annually but are limited to one award per 12 month period. Contact: htm GREAT MINDS IN STEM HEENAAC AWARDS Eligibility: Demonstrate leadership through academic achievements and campus/ community activities, be Science, Technology, Engineering or Math related majors, overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher, be enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate program for the preceding fall semester, at an accredited 2-yr or 4-yr college/university in the U.S. or its territories, be of Hispanic origin and/or must significantly participate in and promote organizations and activities in the Hispanic community. Award: $500 to $10,000 Due: April 30 Notes: Recipients must attend the HENAAC Conference to receive the scholarship. Scholarships will be presented at the conference alongside the sponsor. Contact: Dr. Gary Cruz [email protected] scholarship-application-guidelines 17

18 SHPE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibility: High school senior or current college student Latino/a students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Minimum GPA: 3.00 on a 4.0 for high school seniors and undergraduates; 3.25 on a 4.0 scale for graduate students; must be a full-time student. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Due: April Contact: A.W. BODINE SUNKIST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: High School senior, or current college student. A background in California or Arizona agriculture the student or someone in the student s immediate family must have derived the majority of his or her income from agriculture; Financial need; and GPA and extracurricular activities indicative of potential for success. Award: $2,000 (renewable) Due: April 30 Notes: Scholarship recipients must maintain good academic and disciplinary standings, carry at least 12 graded units per term and earn a minimum 2.7 grade point average. Region: California and Arizona CCNMA: LATINO JOURNALISTS OF CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: High school senior or college student Latino students who are pursuing broadcast (television/radio), print, photo and/or online journalism. Students may major in any field, but must be committed to the field of journalism, scholastic achievement, community awareness and prove financial need. Finalists must be able to participate in an oral interview. Award: $500-$1,000 Due: First Friday in April Region: Students must be enrolled full-time and either attend a California college or university, or, for those attending a school outside of the state, must be a California resident. Contact: 18

19 MAY AMIGOS DE EL SALVADOR Eligibility: Open to high school, community college, university & tech schools. Low-income, graduating from a public high school, min 2.5 GPA. Award: 2 of $1,000, 2 of $1,500, and 1 of $2,000 Due: May (but will extend deadline if not enough applicants) Region: California Contact: SALEF FULLFILLING OUR DREAMS SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eligibility: High School seniors, current undergraduate, graduate and professional students, or community college students (must be AB540) Applicants must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity, must demonstrate financial need, minimum 2.5 GPA, history of community, involvement. Must be low-income. Award: Varies Due: May Region: San Francisco/Bay Area; greater Los Angeles Area; San Fernando Valley (must be pursuing a health related field). Contact: (213) , [email protected] or -! programs HEALTH CAREERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students entering their Junior or Senior year of their undergraduate study in the Fall If the student is in a program that is not a 4-year program, they are eligible if they will be entering either their final year of undergraduate study or their second-to-last year of undergraduate study in the Fall of Additionally, students must be enrolled in an accredited institution in a program of study that prepares them for a career in health care. Students eligible to be considered for the award must demonstrate financial need that will be determined using information provided by the school's Financial Aid office on the form provided in the scholarship application materials. Students must also meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards set by their institution and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Award: Unspecified Due: May Contact: 19

20 JUNE TYLENOL FUTURE CARE SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Must have completed at least one year of graduate or undergraduate by the Spring of 2013 at an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational-technical school. Student must be pursuing a healthcare- related degree. Scholarships are awarded based on leadership qualities, academic excellence and community involvement. Students can apply electronically. Award: (10) $10,000 and (30) $5,000. Due: June Region: National Contact: WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Age 18 or older The Family Scholarship Program is intended to help two members of the same family move up the economic development ladder through education. Applicants must be two members of the same family. All applicants must be age 18 or older. Country of origin for at least one of the applicants must be outside the United States. Application must include educational providers for primary and secondary award recipients Award: $1,000-$5,000 per family (2 awards given per family) Due: June Region: National Contact: programs.html JULY MALDEF S DREAM ACT STUDENT ACTIVIST SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: 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. Award: Up to $5,000 Due: July 1 st of each year Contact: MIGRANT FARMWORKER BACCALAUREATE SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Recent history of movement for agricultural employment. Demonstrate scholastic achievement, financial need, and successful completion of at least one year at an accredited post-secondary institution. Must include in application a copy of current or most recent Migrant Education Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Award: Up to $2,000 per year, maximum of three years Due: July 1st Contact: (585) or STAN BECK FELLOWSHIP Eligibility: Applicants must be studying entomology or related discipline. Nominees/candidates will be judged using the following criteria for a total of 60 points: An undergraduate student majoring in entomology or related discipline at a college or university in the United States, Canada or Mexico (10), have need based on physical limitation, economic, minority or environmental condition (10), recommendation of professors, advisors, etc. (10), enthusiasm, interest and achievement in entomology or related disciplines (10), notable academic plans (10), and impact of need (10). Award: $300; based on earnings from Foundation s investments Due: July 1 st Contact: 20

21 CSU MONTEREY BAY FRANK MCDOWELL SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate at CSUMB. Must demonstrate financial need and otherwise not qualify for federal or state aid due to legal status. Award: $5,000 Due: February Note: Find the application at the Financial Aid Website. There is one application. Check off that you are applying to the Frank McDowell Scholarship. Contact: SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS INCORPORATED OF SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: High school senior or undergraduate college student.see list of ASI scholarships for specific eligibility requirements. Minimum enrollment of part- time status attending SFSU or enrolled in at least half time at another college or a high school senior for the academic year and planning to attend SFSU at least part-time in the Fall of 2014 and Spring Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Award: Up to $1,000, various scholarships awarded Due: February Region: SF State University Contact: SF STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: SFSU Seniors. Applicant must be a senior and enrolled full-time (12 units or more) fall 2014 and have a minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA. Scholarships are merit and need based. Award: $1,500 Due: April UC DAVIS ASUCD SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: All continuing undergraduate students enrolled and in good academic standing at the University of California, Davis are eligible for an ASUCD Scholarship. Students must be enrolled after Spring quarter of 2013 to receive the scholarship. Award: (4) $500 scholarships and (3) $1000 scholarships Due: November Contact: XUY LEYBA ISPIRING DREAMERS SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Must have completed at least one quarter at UC Davis Must be an undocumented student (must meet at least one of the following criteria): be an AB- 540 student, who is ineligible for Financial Aid and must not be a permanent U.S resident or green card recipient. Preferred minimum G.P.A of 2.0 (student must be in good academic standing). Due: December and also due various time throughout the year, check with Scholars Promoting Education, Rights, and Awareness (SPEAK) student organization for exact due date Award: $500 Contact: [email protected]. 21

22 UC BERKELEY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PROGRAM Eligibility: Incoming college freshman or junior transfer. Gross family income of $86,000 or less. California resident as defined by the AB 540 guidelines. Submit a UC Berkeley application for Fall 2014/Spring 2015 enrollment. Submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by May 1, 2014 for incoming freshman and by June 1, 2014 for incoming Junior transfer. Award: Up to $6,000 renewable and a laptop Due: February Contact: Awards/TAAP/main.asp BERKELEY STUDENT FOUNDATION Eligibility: Incoming college freshman or junior transfer to UCB. Must belong to an under-represented minority group, including one of these categories: African American, Native American, Chicano/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander/Filipino, (Asian includes the following countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam), Middle-Eastern/North African, Multi-ethnic (at least one parent must be a member of one of the aforementioned groups), or disabled (registered with the Disabled Students Program at the University of California, Berkeley). Candidates must submit a timely complete application providing all of the information and materials requested. Award: $1,000 for each year of attendance at the University, applied $500 to the Fall semester and $500 to the Spring semester. BSF awards up to 13 scholarships per year. Due: May 1st for the fall semester awards and November 30th for a Spring Notes: BSF considers the following criteria in assessing applications from eligible candidates: 10% academic achievement, 30% financial need, 30% community service and 30% personal story; see website for more details. Contact: ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Latino student, undergraduate enrollment at UC Berkeley, demonstrated financial need for tuition, books, equipment, and living expenses. Award: Varies Due: Spring 2014 Contact: CHU: JACK AND JEANETTE CHU SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Incoming junior or junior transfer at UC Berkeley. Major in Business Administration at Haas School of Business. Be Asian (at least 50%), preference given to students of Chinese heritage, $100,000 maximum household income, and minimum 3.0 GPA. Award: $2,500-$5,000, renewable for additional year Due: September Contact: applicant LEADERSHIP AWARD Eligibility: Demonstrate innovative, motivational leadership impacting academic, work, or community environments. All applicants must be incoming freshmen, incoming transfer, or current student at UC Berkeley. For current students: registration and enrollment as UC Berkeley undergraduate student in at least the minimum number of units approved by major college or school for Fall 2014 and/or Spring 2015, and interview in-person on campus in September 2014 (Study-abroad students interview by telephone). Due: Incoming freshmen due February, incoming transfer students, and current Cal students due June 30 Award: $2,000 Contact: leadership-award 22

23 SLAS/EOP LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Eligibility: Junior or Senior standing by the beginning of the Spring 2014 semester. Transfer Students Only: Must have completed a minimum of 30 units at UCB by the beginning of the Spring 2014 semester. Must be an EOP student, meeting ANY of the 3 criteria below: Low income (Pell Grant or Dream Act Scholarship eligible as verified by Financial Aid), first generation college student, or historically underrepresented student. Must have demonstrated leadership and service on campus and/or the community-at-large, have a minimum UCB cumulative grade point average of 3.0, and be registered as a full-time undergraduate student. Award: $300-$500 Due: March Contact: [email protected] or VARYING DEADLINES AND AWARDS The following scholarships have varying deadlines and awards. Please be sure to visit each website and read through the details carefully. $1,000 GEN AND KELLY TANABE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Applicants must be 9th-12th grade high school students, college undergraduates, or graduate students, be U.S. citizens or legal residents and may study any major and attend or plan to attend any accredited college or university in the U.S. Selection is based primarily on a brief 250-word essay. Award: $1,000 Deadline: July 31 st for spring, December 31 st for fall Contact: COLGATE SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility: For any students currently enrolled in or interested in a dental hygiene program. Deadline: Varies depending on scholarship Contact: FINAID VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LGBT STUDENTS Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors and college students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender or are children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender parents may apply to any of the various scholarships listed in the database. Award: Various amounts Deadline: See website for specific dates Contact: HEALTH CAREERS PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: In partnership with White Memorial Medical Center, the Foundation provides community college nursing school students with a full complement of support services and resources, including financial assistance of up to $9,000, to cover book, tuition and living expenses. CONTACT: A specific application is required. For more information, please contact the Health Careers Program Coordinator at J. P. MORGAN LAUNCHING LEADERS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: The program is open to Black, Hispanic and Native American sophomores and juniors from all majors who are interested in financial services and have a 3.5 GPA minimum. Award: up to $15,000 Deadline: See website, application opens in the fall Contact: 23

24 MOTIVATING UNDERGRADUATES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (NASA MUST) Eligibility: Undergraduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Open to all students but particularly focused on students from underserved and underrepresented groups: women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and persons with disabilities). Applicants apply during their freshman year of college. Award: up to $10,000 Deadline: See website Contact: SHELL OIL COMPANIES FOUNDATION/SHELL INCENTIVE FUNDS Eligibility: Minority students working towards a bachelor s degree in Science or Technology, at participating universities. Student must be a U.S. citizen. The universities must be contacted for specific information and/or applications. Deadline: Varies depending on scholarship Contact: application.html United Negro College Fund Eligibility: To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the on-line application process. As many of the UNCF scholarships require that the scholarship recipient apply for Federal Student Aid, it is recommended that applicants complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Award: varies by scholarship Deadline: varies by scholarship Contact: 24

25 SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH DATABASES AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS Database of scholarships for African Americans in many disciplines Contact: ASPIRA ASSOCIATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship database with listings of many different scholarships for Hispanic youth Contact: BLACK COLLEGE DOLLARS A scholarship database with hundreds of scholarships for African-American students Contact: COLLEGE BOARD SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH COLLEGE GREEN LIGHT EDUCATORS FOR FAIR CONSIDERATION Listing of scholarships specifically for undocumented students FEDERALLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS & INTERNSHIPS I M FIRST LATINO COLLEGE DOLLARS A scholarship database for Latino students to find scholarships MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND (MALDEF) For all students regardless of residency status. MULTICULTURAL ADVANTAGE National database of scholarships for people from diverse backgrounds SCIENCENET SCHOLARSHIPS Database of scholarships for students studying or planning to study a science related field. 25

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