Gamma Mu Foundation

The Gamma Mu Foundation scholarship program focuses on the critical needs of gay men living in, or having come from rural areas, who wish to pursue higher educational opportunities and professional career growth. For complete details, go to www.gammamufoundation.org/grant_scholarships/scholarships.htm 

Garden Club of America

The Garden Club of America has several scholarships and fellowships available for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students for field work, research and/or laboratory studies in areas of botany, ecology, wetland conservation, environmental studies, etc. Applications and information available at www.gcamerica.org. 
Award: Varies

Gates Millennium Scholarship

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander American*, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. Continuing GMS Scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence by providing thousands of outstanding students, who have significant financial need, the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Eligibility: Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they: are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, are a citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the United States, have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.00 scale (unweighted) at the time of nomination, will be entering a U.S. accredited college or university as full-time, degree seeking freshmen in the Fall of 2007, have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities, an d meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Have all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form) completed and submitted by the deadline. Go to www.gmsp.org for more details and required forms.

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry

The United Methodist Scholarship Program is a church-wide educational service providing scholarships to help supplement the financial needs of today’s students. Funding for these scholarships is provided through Special Sundays Offerings, wills, annuities and other designated gifts. Students need to complete only one application each year. Applications are reviewed by members of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) and other affiliated representatives. Scholarship applications are accepted January 1 - April 15 each year. Awards are determined by July. Payment of scholarship awards are made after the Scholarship Office has received a verification of enrollment at a college or university for the Fall term. Visit www.gbhem.org for complete list of scholarships and deadlines.
Award: Varies

General Electric LULAC Scholarship

Contact: Lorena Maymi, (202) 835-9646, Tel: (202) 833-6130;

Eligibility: Plan on studying business and/or engineering. Student must have college sophomore status and a 3.0 GPA. Student must also exhibit leadership involvement.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: Contact for details

Hispanic College Fund

The Hispanic College Fund awards over 600 scholarships each year among the many scholarships available. The Fund scholarship program is open to students of Hispanic background majoring in business, finance, accounting, computer science, computer engineering, IT, hospitality management, hotel management, culinary, food & beverage, and many more! Scholarships awards are up to $10,000. To read more about each program's requirements, please go to: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org. Deadline: ongoing  

Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference

Contact: HENAAC Inc., 3900 Whiteside Street, Los Angeles, CA 90063, (323) 262-0997, www.henaac.org

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in math, computer science, material science, or engineering with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA. There is one award for an undergraduate and one for a graduate student.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: Varies 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. HSF offers different scholarship programs for Hispanic American students enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program at US accredited Title IV eligible institutions in the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or Guam. More details about all the programs offered are available at www.hsf.net.

Indian Health Employees Scholarship Fund. Inc.

Contact: P.O. Box 15910, Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910, (800) 279-9777, Fax: (505) 827-7392, www.nmche.org. 

Eligibility: Students of Indian descent who wish to pursue education after high school. Must have an interest in a health career and a C average.
Award: Various scholarships
Deadline: January 1, June 1, October 1  

Institute for Humane Studies

Advancing a freer society by supporting students, recent graduates, and academics interested in the ideas of liberty. Visit www.theihs.org for a list of various scholarships, fellowships and internships.
Award: Varies

Jackie Robinson Foundation, Inc.

Contact: Emma Roberson via writing only, Attn: Scholarship Program, JRF Headquarters, 3 West 35th St.  11th Floor, New York, NY 10001-2204, (212) 290-8600, Fax: (212) 290-8081, www.jackierobinson.org. 

Eligibility: Minority senior high school students who have a high level of academic achievement, financial need, and leadership potential. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have been accepted to an accredited 4-year college or university. Students must have a minimum of a 900 SAT score and an ACT score of 23.
Award: up to $6,000, renewable for 4 years
Deadline: Contact for details

James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation

Junior Fellowships; awarded to students who are about to complete, or have recently completed, their undergraduate course of study and intend to pursue full-time graduate work. Senior Fellowships; awarded to experienced teachers who want to pursue graduate studies on a part-time basis through summer and evening classes. Applicants for a fellowship must be: a U.S. citizen or U.S. national; and a teacher, or planning to be a teacher of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level.

Lagrant Foundation Scholarship – February, annually

This scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who meet minimum GPA requirements, belong to a qualifying ethnic group per the foundation’s eligibility requirements, and major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising. For additional information and an application, visit www.lagrantfoundation.org/site/?page_id=3 Award: Varies

Latino College Dollars

This is an online directory of scholarships across the United States that provides for Latino students.  The directory is searchable by key categories and organized such as sponsoring organization, grade level, minimum grade point average (GPA), citizenship requirements, deadline, and state/regional awards.  It also contains directions for applying to scholarships in Spanish and English.  The directory contains all organizations in the United States identified by Tomas Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI) that awards grants and scholarships specifically targeting Latino students. TRPI has also included the largest national organizations (in total dollars awarded) that grant scholarships for which Latino students may qualify.  To download a directory for free, go to www.latinocollegedollars.org.

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

Contact: Carlos Zapata Scholarship Coordinator LNESC Scholarship Program, 777 N. Capital St., N.W., Suite 305, Washington, DC 20002, www.lulac.org/programs/education/scholarships;  Eligibility: Various scholarship opportunities for Hispanic students. Call or write for more information. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details

Lena Chang Internship

Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1187 Lena Chang Internships, Selection Committee PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Rd., Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794 Fax: (805) 568-0466 www.wagingpeace.org, email: wagingpeace@napf.org

Eligibility: Awards offered to ethnic minorities currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate course work. Selection is based on the applicants’ college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and an essay (3 pages) on ways to achieve peace in the nuclear age and how they hope to contribute to this end.
Award: $2,500
Deadline: Contact for details 

MANA-A National Latina Organization, Mexican American Women's National Association

Contact: 1725 K St., NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC. 20006, (202) 833-0060, Fax: (202) 496-0588 www.hermana.org, email: MANAevents@aol.com;

Eligibility: Hispanic women admitted to or attending, a junior college, college, or university, or vocational institution.
Award: Scholarship varies  

MET Program

The MET program is for students or dependent children of people who work in agriculture or a slaughterhouse. Students must apply and be accepted prior to the beginning of the semester. The fundamental objective of MET's migrant and seasonal farm worker program is permanent unsubsidized employment in an occupation that pays a sustainable wage and allows the individual to advance in both earnings and responsibility as the client's tenure and skill set increase. For more information, please contact (507) 446-1471.

Mike Augustin Scholarship

The scholarships are for Communication or Education Majors. The student must be of junior or senior status (full-time). For further information contact Tom Cross at (651)696-6157. 

Minnesota Achieve Scholarship

The Minnesota Achieve Scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible Minnesota students who complete a qualifying secondary school program and are attending a Minnesota institution at a minimum of 15 credits per term. For additional eligibility requirements visit www.getreadyforcollege.org/achieve.  Award: $1200-$4000
Deadline: 30 days after term begins


Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program:

Must be American Indian and must file for financial aid to qualify.  To learn more and apply online for the 2008-2009 MISP scholarship, go to: www.getreadyforcollege.org/indianscholarship. To apply, just click on the 'Apply Online Now' Link.  For more information, please contact Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program at (800) 657-3927 or by email at cfindianeducation@state.mn.us.

Minnesota Jobs.com Scholarship Program

$1000 scholarship available from Minnesotajobs.com.  For more information, please visit www.minnesotajobs.com/scholarships.

Minority Scholars

Contact: American Chemicals Society Minority Scholars, 1155 16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (800) 227-5558, www.chemistry.org,  e-mail: rwainwright@acs.org  Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Pacific Islander who is a freshmen to senior student in a four or two year university. Applicants must be pursuing degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or related chemical science fields such as material science, toxicology and environmental science.
Award: $1,500
Deadline: November/Check website for updates

National Institute of General Medical Sciences

Contact: Adolphus Toliver, Building 45, Suite 2AS-37, 45 Center Drive MSC 6200, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6200 (301) 496-7301, www.NIGMS.nih.gov  

Eligibility: Fellowship. Minority undergraduate and graduate students who wish to pursue a career in biomedical science. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Award: Contact for details; renewable for up to 5 years
Deadline: February 1, July 1 or October 1  

National Newspaper Publishers Association Scholarship and Intern Program

Contact: Lizette Jenness, 3200 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010, (202) 588-8764, www.nnpa.org/news;  Eligibility: African American college students who are full-time juniors or seniors pursuing a career in journalism. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details

National Scholars Honor Society Scholarships
Benjamin Franklin Scholarship: $5000
Alexander Bell Scholarship: $4000
Abraham Lincoln Scholarship: $5000
Thomas Jefferson Scholarship: $5000
For more information, please visit www.CollegeHonors.org

National Science Foundation – Graduate Research Fellowship Program

The NSF recognizes and supports future leaders in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Each year, NSF awards over 1,000 fellowships to outstanding students in these fields. Visit www.nsf.gov/grfp for official information, and www.nsfgrfp.org for application assistance. 

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Contact: 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303, (202) 628-1776, www.dar.org/natsociety/default.html. 

Eligibility: Undergraduate American Indian with financial need, 2.75 GPA.
Award: Various scholarships
Deadline: December 1, August 1  

National Women’s Studies Association

The NWSA is a professional organization dedicated to leading the field of women’s studies and gender studies, as well as its teaching, learning, research, and service wherever they are found. The organization offers multiple scholarships to eligible graduate students. Visit www.nwsa.org/students/scholarships/index.php for complete requirements and deadlines.

Navy Baccalaureate Degree Program

Provides qualified students who meet the Navy's physical requirements with up to $54,000 to truly focus on their education. The money is sent directly to the student to spend on tuition, room and board, books, even purchasing a computer or repairing a car. For more information log on to www.navy.com.

Northern Baptist Theological Seminary

The Partnership in Ministry Grant Program. This grant program is an innovative opportunity for partnership between local churches, Northern Seminary, and seminary students. For more information the email address is admission@seminary.edu or call Charles Dresser at 630-620-2100.

PFLAG National Scholarship Program

This scholarship program is established for those who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or as a straight ally, and who demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT community. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior entering higher education for the first time. For complete details visit www.community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=370

PFund Scholarships

Available to high school, graduate and undergraduate students in both public and private schools, who are LGBT or allies. Awards are based on the students’ efforts to advance awareness and support of LGBT issues and their ability to spur visibility and dialogue in their communities.  Service to their LGBT and allied communities is a ket consideration.  Visit www.pfundonline.org for application and additional details.

The Point Foundation

The Point Foundation is the first and only nationwide LGBT scholarship organization that focuses exclusively on granting assistance to undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students of distinction.  The Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity.  The Point Foundation recognizes that individuals may be socially marginalized or even abandoned by family, friends, and society because of their sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity.  These lives should not be further disadvantaged as they prepare for the future. Point Scholars are chosen for their demonstrated leadership, scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, involvement in the LGBT community and financial or emotional need. For more information, visit: www.thepointfoundation.com

Public Relations Society of America

Contact: 33 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003, (212) 460-1474, www.prss.org;  

Eligibility: Minority undergraduate full-time juniors pursuing a degree in public relations or communications with a 3.0 GPA.
Award: Contact for details
Deadline: Contact for details 

Public Safety Officer's Survivor Grant Program

To be eligible to receive a Public Safety Officer's survivor Grant, a student must meet certain criteria that is listed on the application form available in the Student Administrative Services office. For any additional information you may contact Minnesota Office of Higher Education at (651) 642-0567.

Ruben Salazar Scholarship Fund

Contact: Nancy Tita, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 1000 National Press Building 529 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20045-2001, (202) 662-7145, www.nahj.org, email: nahj@nahj.org  

Eligibility: Must be a current college sophomore fluent in Spanish, and planning to pursue a career in broadcast journalism.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: Contact for details  

The Sallie Mae Fund sponsors several scholarship programs and supports hundreds of college scholarships. All programs are based on financial need, as The Fund seeks to bridge the dollar gap when no one else can. To be eligible for the Sallie Mae Fund scholarship programs, students must be accepted and enrolled as a full-time, undergraduate at a Title IV eligible, accredited, postsecondary, two or four-year college or university, vocational or technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico, and meet program-specific eligibility requirements. Scholarship applications are now available for download from Sallie Mae's website at www.thesalliemaefund.org.
Award: Varies

The Sallie Mae Fund has also announced two new resources to help students research scholarships available from dozens of organizations:
      -- a Sallie Mae Fund directory to help African-American students identify and apply
         for scholarships;
      -- a Sallie Mae Fund directory to help Hispanic students research scholarships for 
         college.

SOF Foundation, Inc. Scholarship

This is a nonprofit foundation who is motivated to impact the lives of students and encourage them to continue their educational journey. Scholarship awards up to $1,000 are available for those who qualify and meet all requirements.  Students may apply online at any time during the academic year. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, demonstrate financial need, must file FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) each year, have a minimum GPA of 2.7, and be enrolled in program leading to applicant’s desired degree, or be a high school senior planning to enter college. To apply, go to: www.soffoundation.com.

Spanish American Institute Scholarship

Contact: P.O. Box 50127, Long Beach CA 90815, (562) 438-5006, email: Sainstitute@cs.com

Eligibility: Open to full time undergraduate Latino students registered at any U.S college. All focuses may apply.
Award: $100-$1,000
Deadline: Email for details

Student Loan Network – Monthly Scholarship Giveaway

For more than ten years, Student Loan Network has helped millions of students and their families access federal and private student loans, scholarships and consolidation funding. Here is your chance to win $10,000 for college by entering our scholarship drawing and becoming a member of Scholarship Points, our tool for awarding up to $10,000 in scholarships each month. Visit www.studentloannetwork.com/10k for more details.

TELACU Scholarship Fund

Contact: Michael Alvarado, 5400 East Olympic Blvd. Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655, www.telacu.com, email: telacu@telacu.com;

Eligibility: Student attending any postsecondary institution exhibiting outstanding leadership abilities. Available for students in engineering, education, law, or public administration.
Award: $2,500
Deadline: Contact for details

Two Feathers Fund Scholarship

For more information please contact Anne Pierre at the St Paul Foundation (651) 224-5463.

United Jewish Fund and Council of St. Paul – May, annually

The UJFC offers three annual scholarship funds for undergraduate and graduate students seeking two-year, four-year, or graduate and professional degrees. All Minnesota residents are eligible, although the committee gives preference to St. Paul residents and students attending Minnesota colleges or universities. Awarding is also based on financial need, scholastic performance, Jewish identity and community involvement, and available funds. For complete details and application information, visit twincities.ujcfedweb.org/page.aspx?id=44808. Award: Varies

United Methodist Scholarship Programs

There are several scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate United Methodist students. Visit www.ghem.org and www.umhef.org to learn more about scholarship options and deadlines.

USBC SMART Scholarships / Honor Awards

More than $6 million in scholarship money is offered each season by bowling associations and councils, certified tournaments and proprietors throughout the United States. Visit www.bowl.com/scholarships for a list of numerous opportunities for both high school and college students.
Award: Varies
Deadline: varies

VA Mortgage Center.com Scholarship

Offered in conjunction with the Military Education Scholarship Program, this scholarship is awarded in May and November of each year. To be eligible you must be a current or prospective ROTC program student, active duty military personnel with plans to attend college, honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Military, or the son or daughter of a veteran or active duty military. Visit www.vamortgagecenter.com/scholarships.html for additional details.
Award: $1,500

Zonta International Scholarships

Zonta International addresses challenges to women’s equality in science, business, public affairs and government by providing critical financial support through programs funded by the Zonta International Foundation. Visit www.zonta.org for information on all scholarships offered by this organization. Award: Varies

Scholarships for Law Students only

Leonard, Street and Deinard Diversity Scholarship Program

Leonard, Street and Deinard is the only Twin Cities-based law firm to offer a comprehensive scholarship and professional development program to all four of Minnesota’s law schools. For additional information visit www.leonard.com/about/scholarship.aspx

Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship – Deadline April 1, 2010

The purpose of the fund is to help fund a deserving Berks County, Pennsylvania, resident embarking on his or her second year at an accredited law school. For additional information and an application, visit www.bccf.org/pages/forms/Foxapplication.html. Award: $3000

Mike Eidson Scholarship – Deadline May 31, 2010

Sponsored by the American Association for Justice, this scholarship is awarded annually to a female student entering their third year of law school (the student can be enrolled in a three-year day program or four-year night program) who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer. Complete details may be found at www.justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/8514.htm

Elaine Osborne Jacobson Award – Deadline May 31, 2010

Sponsored by the American Association for Justice, the candidate shall be a woman currently enrolled in an accredited North American law school on a full- or part-time basis who through her law school academic and clinical work and other related activities demonstrates her aptitude for and a long-term commitment to a legal career of advocacy on behalf of the health care needs of children, women, the elderly or the disabled. Visit www.justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/2926.htm for complete details. Award: $3,000

Richard D. Hailey AAJ Law Student Scholarship – Deadline May 31, 2010

Sponsored by the American Association for Justice, this scholarship is open to all incoming first, second and third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American and Bi-Racial AAJ Law Student Members. Applicants must exhibit an interest an proficiency of skills in trial advocacy, express a desire to represent victims, demonstrate a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission, and show a financial need for the scholarship. Visit www.justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/1739.htm for complete details. Award: $1,000

2010 Trial Advocacy Scholarship – Deadline May 31, 2010

Sponsored by the American Association for Justice, this scholarship is open to all second and third-year AAJ Law Student Members. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission, expresses a desire to represent victims, exhibits an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy and shows a financial need for the scholarship. Visit www.justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/1741.htm for complete details. Award: $2,500

Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholarship

This scholarship addresses the need of intellectual property groups in law firms and intellectual property law departments in corporations to improve their diversity profiles by increasing the number of minority candidates. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to developing a career in intellectual property law, show strong academic performance at the undergraduate, graduate and law school levels, have financial need, as well as other general factors such as leadership skills, community activities or special accomplishments. Visit www.aiplef.org/scholarships/sidney_b_williams for complete details.

Scholarships for Current High School Students only
 

Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship Award – Deadline December 31, 2009

This scholarship is awarded to two graduating high school seniors with documented learning disabilities and are pursuing undergraduate degrees. Complete details and application available at www.ncld.org. Award: $10,000