Scholarships for Students of Color AARP Foundation Women s Scholarship Program For women 40+ seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves. Academic Competitiveness Grant For first-year and second-year college students who graduated from high school. Actuarial Diversity Scholarship For minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession. AFCEA General Emmett Paige Scholarship http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/genemm.asp Majoring in electrical, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering; mathematics; physics; science or mathematics education; technology management; management information systems; or computer science. Air Force Express Scholarship http://www.njit.edu/rotc/scholarships/ Be a United States citizen, pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, and pass the AFROTC Physical Fitness Test. Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program (ASCP) http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcetrng/a/ascp.htm United States citizen. under age 31 on December 31 of the year you will graduate, have at least one year Time-In-Service. Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund For students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia. American Copy Editors Society Scholarship Available to junior, senior and graduate students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships. American Accounting Association http://aaahq.org/awards.cfm College scholarships, grants, and loans available for accounting students. American Architectural Foundation http://www.aia.org/education/aiab081881ollege freshmen attending a NAAB accredited professional program in architecture. American Association of Physics Teachers http://www.aapt.org/programs/grants/ Scholarships for future high school physics teachers.
American Foundation for the Blind [Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship] http://www.afb.org/section.asp?documentid=2962 Scholarships for Legal Blindness. American Indian College fund http://www.collegefund.org/students_and_alumni/content/tribal_college_general_scholarships Enrolled in an accredited tribal college or university. American Indian Fellowship in Business Scholarship http://www.ncaied.org/about/scholarships/ Scholarships to American Indian college or graduate students majoring in business. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants http://www.efwa.org/scholarships_undergraduate.php Financial awards to undergraduate and graduate-level students majoring in accounting that plans to become licensed CPA professionals. American Library Association http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships/allscholarships American Marketing Association http://themarketingfoundation.org/valuing_diversity.html American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program http://www.apa.org/pi/mfp/index.aspx American Psychological Association of Graduate Students Scholarships and Awards http://www.apa.org/about/awards/apags-outstand.aspx APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women New Scholarship http://scholarshipsfile.com/education-aid/apsibm-research-scholarships-for-undergraduate-women-2011. html APS Minority Scholarship http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm AORN Foundation Scholarship For students studying to be nurses and preoperative nurses pursuing undergrad and grad degrees. Army ROTC Scholarships (See Nursing note on page) http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/courses-and-colleges/programs/nursing.html Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship https://secure.apiasf.org/ Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity and citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States.
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship For students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career. AWG Minority Scholarship For Women Encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. AXA Achievements Scholarship Provides more than $600K in annual scholarships to 52 students one from each state. Beacon Partners Healthcare IT Scholarships A warded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the IT Healthcare field. Best Buy Scholarship For students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate program upon high school graduation. Burger King Scholars Program For high school seniors who have part-time jobs and excel academically in school. Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Scholar Program https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program Developed to assist minority and disabled students, but open to all who meet the requirements. Coca-Cola Scholars Program Four-year achievement-based scholarships given to 250 high school seniors each year. Computing Research Association Outstanding Undergraduate Award http://www.cra.org/awards/undergrad/ Davidson Fellows Scholarship Recognizes and awards the extraordinary who excel in math, science, and technology. Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund Need-based scholarships for college students are part of the progressive movement in their community. Dell Scholars Program For students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF) http://www.krellinst.org/csgf/awards-and-contests
Development Fund For Black Students in Science and Technology For students studying science or technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Discovery Scholarship Annual scholarship for high school juniors to support continued education and training beyond high school. DOD National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowship http://www.onr.navy.mil/education-outreach/undergraduate-graduate/ndseg-graduate-fellowship.aspx Ed Bradley/ Ken Kashiwahara Scholarships Open to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting http://www.efwa.org/ Women enrolling as an incoming freshman to earn a Bachelors degree in Accounting. EMPOWER Scholarship Award Designed to increase diversity in the medical rehabilitation field by awarding students of color. ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program For minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts. Fulbright Scholar Program Sends faculty and professionals abroad each year to lecture and conduct research. Future Engineers Scholarship Program For students pursuing a career in engineering who shows outstanding academic performance. Gates Millenium Scholarship Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; established to help low income minority students. General Scholarships Abroad http://allabroad.us/funding2.php Scholarships and grants specifically for study abroad. General Scholarships http://www.scholarships.com/ Go On Girl Book Club Scholarship Supports authors of the Black African Diaspora who want to write their way to college money.
Google Anita Borg Scholarship For women who excel in computing and technology, and are active role models and leaders. Green/Sustainable Design Scholarship http://www.ifdaef.org/pdfs/2012/green_sustainable_design.pdf Undergraduate student focusing on the green/sustainable field. Hallie Q. Brown Scholarship For African American women who have a minimum C average, and can demonstrate financial need. HBCU Study Abroad Scholarship Provides travel opportunities for students of color who are traditionally under-represented in such programs. HENAAC Scholars Program http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/college/henaac-scholarship-program Hewlett-Packard Global Business Challenge http://www.ja.org/programs/programs_schools.html Students who have participated in Junior Achievement programs. Hispanic College Fund http://www.hispanicfund.org/programs/college Hispanic college students. Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have graduated from high school in the U.S. after attending at least 3 years. Institute of Management Accountants http://www.imanet.org/ima_membership/scholarships_awards.aspx Scholarships and Award for Accountants and Financial professionals in Business. IEEE Computer Society Student Scholarships and Awards http://www.ieee.org/membership_services/membership/students/awards/index.html Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program Provides fellowships to students who excel in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholarship Fund To increase diverse students access to talent development opportunities through teacher training. Jeannette Rankin Women s Scholarship Fund For low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves and their community. Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship For cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need.
Kay F. Thompson Memorial Fund http://pittsburghfoundation.org/node/1645 KFC Colonel s Scholars Program For college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75. KODAK Student Scholarship Program http://motion.kodak.com/motion/education/scholarships/index.htm Film, cinematography and production majors. Be engaged in an undergraduate or graduate program. Land Economics Foundation http://www.eduinreview.com/scholarships/land-economics-foundation-scholarship/ Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay Contest A writing contest pertaining to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era. Math for America Fellowship Program http://www.mathforamerica.org/home Maureen Flanagan Scholarship Women interested in research, internships, or service that complements your campus course work. Undergraduate students, with a preference for women, who have financial need as demonstrated in the content of their Financial Aid Application. McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Designed to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education. Medi-smart Nursing Education Resources http://medi-smart.com/finaid.htm Microsoft Scholarships http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/companies/microsoft.htm Minority Nurse Scholarships http://www.minoritynurse.com/financial/scholarships.html NAACP [Lillian & Samuel Sutton Education Scholarship] http://www.naacp.org/pages/awards Man or woman of African descent and American citizenship for outstanding achievement. Nancy Goodhue Lynch Scholarship http://www.aie.org/scholarships/detail.cfm?id=2000623
National Achievement Scholarship Established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding African American high school students. National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) Scholarships http://www.nacme.org/nacme_b.aspx?pageid=102 National Association of Black Accountants http://www.nabainc.org/membershipprograms/nationalscholarshipprogram/tabid/112/default.aspx Undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or first-year senior accounting, finance, or business major. National Black Nurses Association http://www.nbna.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74&itemid=71 Enrolled in a nursing program (B.S.N., A.D., Diploma or L.P.N. / L.V.N.) National Black Police Association Scholarships For students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other related areas. National Federation of the Blind Computer Science Scholarship http://www.aie.org/scholarships/detail.cfm?id=9893 National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship National Institute for Labor Relations Applegate Research Future Teacher Scholarship http://www.nilrr.org/scholarships For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Minority Scholarship http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/scholarships/hollings.html National Organization of Professional Hispanic NRCS Employees Students that will or are pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or Natural Resources Conservation. National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering http://www.nacme.org/nacme_b.aspx?pageid=102 National SMART Grant Available to full-time students who are majoring in science, math, technology, engineering, and more.
National Society of Accountants http://www.nsacct.org/education/nsascholarshipfoundation/scholarshipsavailablefor20112012/ tabid/7179/default.aspx Accounting students entering their third or fourth year of studies National Society of Hispanic MBAs http://www.nshmba.org/scholarship Hispanic heritage, United States Citizen or legal permanent resident. Nursing Schools, Including Scholarships http://www.allnursingschools.com/faqs/scholarships.php Phi Delta Kappa International Teachers Scholarship http://pdkintl.org/programs-resources/scholarships-awards/ PMI Educational Foundation Scholarships Established for students in the field of project management or a project management related field. Public Relations Society of America http://www.prsa.org/search/scholarships Ron Brown Scholar Program Seeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Seeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses. Sallie Mae http://www.collegeanswer.com/default.aspx Scholarships for Nursing http://www.free-4u.com/nursing.htm Siemen Competition Competition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research Program http://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/giar/index.shtml Society for the Psychology of Women Hyde Graduate Student Research Grants http://www.apadivisions.org/division-35/awards/index.aspx
Sovereign Nations Scholarship Fund Endowment http://www.collegefund.org/content/sovereign_nations_fund Students of any Indian nation or major enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or professional school who are attending either tribal colleges or mainstream universities. Student Nurse Center (Great Info) http://www.nursezone.com/student_nurse_center/financial_assistance.asp The Boeing Company http://jobs-boeing.com/internships Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships For first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more. Tri-Delta Scholarships For students who excel in chapter and campus involvement, community service, academics, and more. Tylenol Scholarship For students pursuing a career in health care who can demonstrate leadership and academic qualities. United Negro College Fund Scholarships Administers 400 different scholarship programs so low-income families can afford college, tuition, and books. U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship For high school seniors planning to enroll or college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors already enrolled. USDA/1890 National Scholars Program For students seeking a Bachelor s degree in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors. U.S. Dept of Health Loan & Scholarship Info http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/index.html
Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program Provides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics, and more. William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism Scholarship Available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related field. Writer s Digest Annual Short Story Competition Contest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less. Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship For academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and information tech