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Ron Brown Scholarships: The award: Leadership, community service, all fields. The deadline is usually in January. This is one of most prestigious scholarships and it's very, very competitive. Details at site.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: The award: $6,000 per year. Number of winners about 100. It's renewable. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields. Deadline is usually in April. Detail see site.
Project Excellence Scholarships: The award: $4;000 or higher (to full tuition). Number of winners: at least 600. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields. Deadline: Feb. Details at site.
United Negro College Fund Scholarships: The UNCF is one of our major scholarship gateways. The awards are of varying amounts, and there are a great many under different names and requirements (Grandmet, Duracell, for example). The deadline is usually December. Details at site.
Kodak Scholarships: The award: varying amounts to $5,000. Number of awards: Varies. For those studying in film/cinematography at U.S. colleges. Details at site
Intel Science Talent Search: The award'is from $5,000 to $100,000. There are approx. 40 awards in this prestigious competition. You must present a scientific research project. Deadline: December. Details at site.
NACME Scholarships---(National Action Council For Minorities in Engineering): The award amounts to $20,000, and many are awarded. This is our major engineering scholarship gateway. You must be an engineering student. The deadline is usually in February. Go to the website for details, or contact from aid officials at your college.
Gates Millennium Scholarships: The Gates Millennium Scholarship is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need. The scholarship will cover room, board and tuition for at least 1,000 high school students a year. Nomination material for 2002-2003 will be available November 2001. Go to website for details. Deadline: March 15.
NSBE Scholarships---(National Society of Black Engineers): Award amount: Generally range from $1,500 to $3,000 for members of NSBE. Number of awards varies: This is primarily for engineering students, and others majoring in related disciplines. Deadlines vary. Details at website.
ARMY ROTC Scholarships---(for Historically Black Colleges): Students looking to enroll at a HBCU must enroll in the Army ROTC. Award amount to full-tuition. Many awards. Must have minimum 920 on SAT or 19 ACT score. Deadline is November 15. Details at website.
American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships (AICPA): For undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college with at least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,0.00 with about 300 winners annually. Deadline is in July. Go to website for GPA requirements and details.
Developmental Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarships: Award amount: $2,000 and renewable. Several scholarships granted. This is for science or engineering students at HBCUs. Deadline is June 15.
Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarships: This is a major competition with hundreds of over 250 awards going to "scholars," with academic, leadership, and talent qualities. The award amount is from $4,000 to $20,000. You can apply on-line. The deadline is October 31.
Ambassadorial Scholarships: This is the prestigious "Rotary" organization scholarship for students who can speak another language and want to study abroad in the "host" country of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to $23,000 for a 3 month to full year of study abroad. You should have completed at least 2 years of college work.
Ronald McDonald House Charities and the United Negro College Fund: Students must be studying at a HBCU which is a member of the UNCF. The award is from $1,000 to full tuition. Approx. 60 students are selected. The deadline is April 1. Go to website for details.
Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship: Type in "Scholarship" in the search engine. This is a good scholarship for , strong minority scholarships for students studying in areas like chemistry, engineering, physics, and "tech" areas. The award amount is up to $4,000 for undergraduates and more for graduate students. The deadline is Sept. 15. Go to web location for details.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships: The above link is to the Chicago headquarters and that gateway of scholarships: Note that there are over 700 AKA Chapters, and you would be wise to contact sorority in your local vicinity. Scholarship ' opportunities abound. The deadline at AKA headquarters is Feb. 15. Applications (at the website) must be sent between Dec. 1st and January 30th each year. *Note: all of our Greeks (listed in our BlackExcel college guide) offer scholarships, and you should contact your local chapters.
NCAA Scholarships--(National Collegiate Athletic Association): This is the major NCAA sports association with which student-athletes are associated. Awards are given in all sports categories, amounts from $3,000 to $12,500. Awards are also available for sports-related study (such as sports journalism). Deadlines vary, as do the number.of awards each year.
National Alliance for Excellence Scholarships: The student competitors can be seniors or already in college. They must submit an application that can include recommendations (academics), art (slides), dance (tapes), ,photographs, or other materials that point to talent and achievement in all areas. The awards are for a minimum of one year, and over 100 are granted. Applications can be submitted at any time. The selection process is ongoing. Go to the website.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship: The is one of the most prestigious scholarships, shaped for students who intend to pursue a career targeted to public service or government. Graduate study should be a goal, with a portion of the funds directed there. You must be at least a junior, and your college must nominate you. A "nomination package" must be created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000 over the years. Generally about 80 students are selected. The deadline is February 1st. Go to website for details.
National Association of Hispanic Journalist: www.nahj.org/student.html. Awards from $1000 - $5000 Students interested in journalism as a career can apply. Deadline is Feb 28th. See web site for application and information.
National Association of Black Journalists: NABJ offers 10 scholarships. It's a $2,500 award. Students should be attending a four-year University. They must present three letters of recommendation from a school adviser, dean or a faculty member. Also, a 500-800 word article on a Black journalist must be presented. A gradepoint average of 3.0 is desirable. Eligible students must be majoring in journalism-print, photography, radio or television. One of those should be a career goal. Deadline is March 31. Go to website for details.
Hispanic College Fund Scholarships: Major site for Hispanic students majoring in business-related areas, A to Z (accounting, human resources, communications, and more). The award amount varies. Over 140 awards granted. Deadline:. April. Go to website for details.
Arts Recognition And Talent Search Awards: These awards are granted to high school or college students (1, 18 years of age) who show talent in dance, voice, music, art, photography, jazz, visual arts, writing, or other creative areas. You must audition or submit a portfolio or tape. The award is to be used for freshman year in college. Award amounts from $100 to $3,000. Deadline is June 1 or April 1 (for registration in specific regions).
Society of Women Engineer Scholarships: These scholarships are targeted for women who are majoring in engineering or computer science. Award amount are from $200 to $5,000, and at least 90 are granted. The deadline for students already in college is February 1st but is May 15 for high school seniors entering an "accredited"program.
American Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship: This is a scholarship for minority students enrolling in architecture programs. Awards are from $500 to $3,000. Generally 20 students are selected. Deadline is December
Non Commisioned Officers Association: Children and spouses of members of the Non Commissioned Officers Association. Awards not limited by race, color, creed, national origin or sex. For undergraduate study at accredited colleges and universities. Children of members must be under age 25 to receive initial grant.
TROA. The Retired Officers' Association: The 2002-2003 school year application for a TROA Scholarship Fund interest-free loan is now available on this website. Applicants for our programs must be planning to attend an accredited college or university during the 2002-2003 school year as a full-time student. All loans, grants and scholarships are for students seeking their first undergraduate. degree.
ALASKAN SEA SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Applicant must be a legal resident of the State of Alaska. Alaska Sea Service Scholarship Fund, c/o U.S. Navy League Council 55-151, P.O. Box 201510, Anchorage, AK 99520-1510.
AMERICAN LOGISTICS ASSOCIATION NEW YORK CHAPTER: One dependent from each of the five uniformed services. Commanding Officer (Code N005), Naval Station New York, 355 Front Street, Staten Island, NY 10304. Due 29 March.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NAVAL ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS: Candidates must be in final one/two years of full time or coop undergraduate or one . year graduate program in engineering or physical science, and U.S. Citizen. The American Society of Naval Engineers, 1452 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. (703) 836-672.
BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION, KATHERN F. GRUBER SCHOLARSHIP: Children/spouses of legally blinded veterans. Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program, Blinded Veterans Association, 47H. Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. Due 15 April.
CAPTAIN CALIENDO COLLEGE ASSISTANCE FUND: Children of regular, reserve, retired, or deceased enlisted personnel in pay grade E-6 or below. U. S. Coast Guard Petty Officers Association, 5520 G. Hempstead Way, Springfield, VA 22151, phone: 703-941-0395. Due 1 June of each year.
COMMANDER WILLIAM STUHR SCHOLARSHIP: Senior High School Military Dependents of all services. One award of $4,500, paid annually for 4 years. Must be a high school senior with Junior or Senior yea (1st half year) average grades in top 10% of his/her class; having financial need. Must be planning to attend accredited college (no geographic limitations).
DAUGHTERS OF THE CINCINNATI SCHOLARSHIPS: Must be a daughter of Commissioned Officer in the regular Army, Navy, air Force, Coast Guard or Marines, (active, retired or deceased) and a high school senior at the time of application. Daughters of the Cincinnati, Scholarship Program, 122 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022. Due 15 March.
EXCEPTIONAL FINANCIAL NEED (EFN) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS (SDS): Full-time students with exceptional financial need pursuing degree in medicine, dentistry, or osteopathic medicine. Division of Student Assistance, BHPr/HRSA, Student and Institutional Support Branch, Parklawn Bldg, Rm 8-34, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 2085. Phone: 301-443-4776.
FISHER, ZACHARY AND ELIZABETH M. ARMED SERVICES FOUNDATION: Children of active or reserve service members. Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher, Armed Services Foundation, Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum, 12th Ave. and West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036. Due 1 February.
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS I, II, III, AND IV: Dependent children/spouses of members in good standing. FRA Scholarship Administrator c/o 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50398. 1-800-424-1120. Due 15 April.
FORT MEADE ARMY OFFICERS WIVES CLUB: Children of member's of the Ft. Meade Officers Wives Club in good standing. Applications accepted between the beginning of January and the end of March of each year. Scholarships awarded each April. For additional information, write Ft. Meade OWC, P. O. Box 280, Fort Meade, MD 20755
FRATERNAL ORDER UDT/SEAL EDUCATION GRANT: Sons/daughters of regular members in good standing. Chairman, Scholarship committee, Fraternal Order of UDT/SEAL, Inc., P.O. Box 5365, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Due 15 April.
GAMEWARDENS OF VIETNAM ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Sons/daughters of members who served with Navy River Patrol Force "Operation Gamewardens", Gamewardens of Vietnam Association, Inc., P.O. Box 5523, Virginia Beach, VA 23455-0523. Due 15 April.
LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION: Children of members in good standing. LAFRA Scholarship Administrator, c/o 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50398. 800-424-1120. Due 15 April.
MARIANAS NAVAL OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: Children/spouses of regular/reserve Navy, Marine or Coast Guard members on active duty, retired or deceased. Scholarship Chairman, Marianas Naval Officers' Wives' Club, COMNAVMAR, Box 49, FPO AP 96630. DUE 1 April.
MARINE OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB OF WASHINGTON, D.C. HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR AND SPOUSAL SCHOLARSHIP: Dependent children and spouses of officer/enlisted Marines residing or stationed within a 50-mile radius of Washington, D.C. Scholarship Chairman, Marine Officers' Wives' Club, 9418 Mt. Vernon Circle, Alexandria, VA 22309. Due 1 March.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART (MOPH): Sons, daughters, grandchild or a member. Scholar Program, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Headquarters, 5413-B Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151. No due date.
NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (NSDAR): Must be a' US citizen. Attend an accredited college in the U.S. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to National Society, DART, Office of Committees-Scholarships, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006-5392. Due 1 February.
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (NFCU) STUDENT LOANS: Available to NFCU members worldwide. Navy Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 3350, Merrifield, VA 22119-2250. No due date.
OCEANA OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: Children of service members. residing in Tidewater area. Scholarship Chairman, Oceana Officers' Wives' Club, P.O. Box 8492, Virginia Beach, VA 23450. Due 15 April.
OPPENHEIMER SCHOLARSHIP TO CULVER MILITARY ACADEMY: Children of members who served a minimum of five years. The Oppenheimer Scholarship, Office of Admission, Culver Academies, Winter School, Culver, IN 46511. No due date.
PATUXENT RIVER CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: Children of members in good standing. Chief Petty Officers' Wives' Club, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 264, Patuxent River, MD 20670. Due 1 April.
SAN DIEGO NAVAL OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: Children, spouses: member must have served tour in San Diego since 1985. Naval Officers' Wives' Club, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 18-2104, Coronado, CA 92118. Due 15 April.
USO/ANHEUSER-BUSCH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Family members (including spouses) of active duty personnel who graduated from high school within last four years. USO World Headquarters Scholarship Program, 601 Indiana Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, or visit local USO. Due 1 March.
USO-METRO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Sponsored by USO-METRO, valued at $1000. Applicant must be an immediate family member (son, daughter, spouse only) of an active duty enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces. Active duty spouse must be based in Greater WashingonlBatlimore area on 1 April 1995. Applicant must be a high school senior graduating in 1995. Selections are based on established criteria and the . scholarships are limited to undergraduate studies at an accredited educational institution. Deadline: 1 April.
USO-METRO SATO TRAVEL ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP: Sponsored by SATO Travel, valued at $2000. Applicant must be the spouse of an active duty enlisted service member E-5 or below as of 1 JAN 95, based (applicant and spouse) in greater Washington area (Baltimore to Quantico), a high school grad or GED equivalent, at least 1years old, must type 30 words per minute. Upon successful completion of 9 week course or 14 week course (evenings), the awardee will receive a diploma certifying graduation from a professional travel academy. The academy will provide job placement and career counseling. Contact USO-Metro for more information at 703-696-2628.
VADM E.P. TRAVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Sponsored by Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society. (1) $2,000 awarded to qualifying children of active duty members; (2) up to a $3,000 interest free loan awarded to active duty parents to be repaid by a 24 month allotment. Applications are available by contacting NMCRS, Education Program, 801 N. Randolph Street, Suite 1228, Arlington, VA 22203-1989; (703) 696-4904. Due 15 March.
WOMEN IN DEFENSE HORIZONS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION: Citizen enrolled in junior year or higher, including graduate levelrelated to the advancement of women in the National Security career field. P.O. Box 16221 Arlington VA 22215. 202-225-4775. Due 12/1 and 8/1 each year.
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Career Central site: click on "Financial Aid."
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Siemens Foundation: Science and Technology Competition and Advanced Placement Awards for outstanding high school students and educators
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FreSch: Online database of thousands of sources of scholarships, searchable for free. Tips on applying for and winning scholarships, volunteers to answer financial aid and scholarship questions.
National Merit: An independent not-for-profit organization offering scholarship assistance.
AbsolutelyScholarships: Free service that searches multiple scholarship databases at the same time.
National Academy of American Scholars: A private organization that awards financial aid and academic scholarships to high school seniors and college freshman.
The Scholarship Page: Browse and search for scholarships
Arkansas Scholarship: Free database of Arkansas scholarships. Also includes over 250 fmancial aid links for anyone in the United States.
U.S. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: One year, renewable, scholarships for the children of active duty.and retired marines
College Connection: Free scholarships added to this site every month, since 1995, for undergraduate, graduate and international students.
Morris K. Udall Foundation: US Federally supported program awards scholarships, fellowships, and internships for students interested in the environment and Native American tribal policies.
Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America: Features information and resources for community, partnership, and corporations based scholarships.
The Scholastic, Inc. Art and Writing Awards: Information on one a prestigious arts recognition program in the country. Over 1,000 awards given annually.
College Scholarships and Fellowships for Minorities and Women: College, graduate school and postgraduate financial aid for African Americans, Aleuts, Eskimos, Hispanics, Micronesians, Native Americans, Polynesians, and women.
Collegexit.com: Full-time college juniors and seniors can register to win a weekly $5,000.00 scholarship.
Indian-American Scholarship Fund: Offers assistance to students of Indian heritage
Wal-Mart: Scholarships for high school students interested in manufacturing, industry and technology-related fields.
HispanicScholarship.com: Free scholarship .search for Hispanics needing financial assistance for college.
CollegeFunds.Net: Search for scholarships, find books and sign up for a financial aid newsletter.
Scholarships-Ar-Us: Offers free scholarship search and information about financial aid and general college entrance advice
Actuarial Scholarships: Actuary' financial aid for aspiring actuaries with math, statistics or other technical majors.
WinScholarships.com: Free scholarship resources to learn insider secrets about finding and winning scholarships, boosting financial aid, and minimizing tuition bills.
Children's Scholarship Fund: Offers scholarships for private education for low income families.
Walter Beale Scholarship Foundation: A renewable college scholarship for qualifying students.
GeoScholarships.com: Free scholarship search engine and financial aid information for students
Florida College Student of the Year Award: Statewide scholarship program for Florida college students
Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis: A nonprofit organization providings interest and fee free loans to St. Louis area students.
The Scholarship Workshop: Offers a workshop and sells books on how to get scholarships from private and public universities.
Taiwanese American Foundation of Boston: Provides scholarship funds to individuals or organizations in any field of research related to Taiwan.
AAUW-Sacramento: Provides scholarships for women in the Sacramento area.

Terrill Scholarship: A general scholarship for high school seniors planning to enter first year of college; up to $2500 per recipient and up to 10 recipients per year.
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Single Parent Scholarship: Three scholarships exclusively for single parent students.
Duracell/NSTA Invention: Win scholarships for college by inventing something powered by Duracell brand batteries. Sponsored by the National Science Teachers Association.
McDonald's Arching Into Education Scholarships: More than $425,000 in scholarships available for students in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut Tri-State area.
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