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Get A Scholarship
College can be affordable for most students after obtaining scholarships, grants and other financial aid. More than a billion dollars is available for students through financial aid. Why wouldn't you try to get it? Now is the time to actually research and pursue your higher education options.
There are three basic types of financial aid that you can apply for: loans, grants and scholarships. Work study, the fourth option, is also available. Work study is a federal government program that offers part time work to help students with a variety of educational cost.
Loans, which may be subsidized by the federal government, must be paid back. Grants and scholarships, which are available from the private sector, businesses, state and federal government, do not have to be repaid.
First and foremost you should obtain and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is provided by the government. You can also call the Federal Student Financial Aid Information Center (800-4FED-AID) to make certain that your potential college is eligible to participate in the federal student aid program prior to applying.
You can actually find money in the most unusual places if you simply take a little bit of time and do some of the research yourself. First you must look locally. Community leaders, civic groups and business organizations connected to your field of interest can certainly assist you in this area. Don't be afraid to go directly to the source when looking for money and don't be afraid to ask for different leads.
You can also contact the financial aid administrator at the college you want to attend to inquire about a plethora of scholarships and grants. The administrator will surely have a variety of sources for you to investigate. Again, you must not be afraid to ask for the money. In many cases they are not going to volunteer this information to you.
Go to the library to locate state and private sources of financial aid. Simply speak to the librarian about grants and scholarship. The librarian is a walking source of information that loves to share this wealth of knowledge. Again, if you don't ask they will not share!
You can also register online for a free scholarship search: www.wiredscholarship.com and also www.fastweb.com . Again, do your research and you will be surprised at how many different sources you will uncover. Your academic advisor, school counselor and academic coordinator will certainly assist you with this endeavor.
When you decide to apply for a scholarship make sure that certain criteria are met. Get a good grade of paper, check for spelling errors and just make sure the entire application is well prepared.
Have your counselor or academic advisor double check the document for you. Ask your English teacher to check your application as well. They will be excited that you are asking them for help!
Everything from the content of your resume to the type of paper should be superior in quality. Remember that you are going to be judged on the overall appearance of your application and the scholarship board will be looking at many others. Also, make certain that you are applying for only the scholarships that you are eligible for.
Don't slack off of getting the good grades. In a nut shell, if you don't have good grades, you will not be getting federal aid. Federal law states that to be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must meet and maintain your school's standards of academic progress toward a degree offered by that institution.
ALL OF YOU BEWARE OF SCAMS!!! There are many shady agencies that are only out to scam you. They will promise you the world knowing that you may not qualify for any type of financial aid. If an agency guarantee's that you will receive money after you pay a fee, run away. Quite often you will find yourself paying for a service only to get nothing but high hopes in the end.
If you think you have been a victim of a scholarship scam, contact the National Fraud Information Center at 1-800-876-7060. Researching and applying for scholarships is a full time job, something that only you can do for yourself. With a little luck and a lot of perseverance, you can finance your higher education and achieve your ultimate goals of obtaining a degree.
The following list is general and specific scholarships that are available to you. This is a jump start to your scholarship hunt. Make note of the deadlines and please do not put it off. When you complete reading this document, begin doing your research, obtain the application, have it proofed and ship it out immediately. Hey, just in case you don't get an athletic scholarship, at least have another game plan.
Here is another interesting point while scholarship hunting is to always research each site in detail. You may find an additional source of funding without looking for it. Pay close attention what you are going to be researching!
Courtesy of
U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
2006 EDITION
JANUARY DEADLINES
Ebell of Los Angeles/Charles N. Flint Scholarship Fund, The
Contact: Shirley Taylor Haizlip Scholarship Chair
743 Lucerne Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90005-3707
(323) 931-1277 ext.131, www.ebellla.com, e-mail: ebellla@artnet.net
Eligibility: Must be a local area undergraduate resident
enrolled in a L.A. County university or college. Award: $2,000 Deadline: January 1 – mid March
National Space Club Goddard Scholarship
Contact: 2000 L St. NW #710 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 973-8661 Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors and seniors who plan to specialize in aerospace science and technology (must be a US citizen). Send a self-addressed stamped envelope in September. Award: $10,000
Deadline: January 8
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship
Contact: Shirley Kennedy Keller AASA
P.O. Box 9338 Arlington, VA 22219
www.aasa.org/discover.htm e-mail: tributeaward@aasa.org
Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school junior, have a cumulative grade point average
for the 9th and 10th grade years only of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled in an accredited public or private high school in the US Award: State $2,500, National $25,000 (9 awards given out for each)
Deadline: January 9
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Contest
Contact: BPO Elks of the USA 2750 N. Lakeview Avenue Chicago, IL 60614-1889 (773) 755-4700 Fax: (773) 755-4790 Local LA Chapter Lodge 99 607 S. Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA (213) 387-1136
www.elks.org/enf/default.cfm e-mail: enf@elks.org Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens with a minimum 3.0 GPA, applicants do not need to be members or children of members.
Award: $1,000 - $15,000 per year
Deadline: Application must be submitted by mid January to a local chapter, chapter
locations available on website.
Gates Millennium Undergraduate Scholars Program
Contact: Gates Millennium Scholars P. O. Box 10500 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044 (877) 690-4677 www.gmsp.org
e-mail: Trevor@gatesfoundation.org
Eligibility: Applicants must be a low-income minority student either graduating
from high school or a college student continuing college courses. Applicant must have at least a 3.3 GPA and demonstrate community involvement. Although there are, no restrictions on major, nominators are asked to consider academic performance in math and sciences. Award: Program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses not paid for by grants and scholarships already committed as part of the recipient’s financial aid
package.
Deadline: Mid January
Future Leaders Program
Contact: Jeff Hollingsworth The Phillips Foundation 7811 Montrose Road Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 340-7788 ext. 6028 www.thephillipsfoundation.org e-mail: jhollingsworth@phillips.com. Eligibility: Must be sophomore or junior enrolled as fulltime student in 4-year university or college in good academic standing and must provide a written narrative (must be U.S. citizen).
Award: $1,000, $2500, $5000, or $7500
Deadline: January 15
Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship
Contact: www.merf.us.mensa.org Eligibility: Open to all students (must write a 550-word essay). Request an application at local chapter, chapter information is available online. Awards: varies Deadline: January 15
Microsoft Minority Scholarship
Contact: College Relations One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-6399 e-mail: resume@microsoft.com
www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American sophomores or juniors pursuing studies in computer science or related disciplines in math; a minority full-time undergraduate pursuing environmental careers at historically Black college/university. Must apply 2 years before receiving
bachelor of science degree, 3.0 GPA and goal statement also needed Award: Full tuition and fees, monthly stipend, summer internship after first year
Deadline: January 15
San Francisco Foundation: Jackson/Phelan Award
Contact: Director of Scholarships San Francisco Foundation Awards Office 685 Market Street Suite 910
San Francisco, CA 94111 Eligibility: Applicant must be pursuing a degree in Drama/Theater, Secondary Education, English, Humanities, or Literature. Must also be a Californian resident. For application and more information please contact by mail. Award: $2,000
Deadline: January 15
Phi Delta Kappa International
Contact: Phi Delta Kappa International 408 N. Union St. P.O. Box 789 Bloomington, IA 47402 (800) 766-1156
Eligibility: Must show interest in pursuing a career within the field of education. Students will be asked to submit an application and have a 3.0 or above GPA Award: $1,500
Deadline: January 15
Minority Advertising Intern Program, The
Contact: Rhonda Jackman 666 Third Ave. New York, NY 10017 (212) 682-2500 Eligibility: Minority undergraduate and graduate college students who have an interest in the field of communications. The program gives students a realistic view of what advertising is about by placing them in working environments. Award: $250/week
Deadline:
January 28
Arthur Anderson Scholarship Program for Minorities
Contact: 33 West Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 507-3402 Fax: (312) 507 6748 Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic, or Native-American accounting major. Applicant must display: excellence in academics, leadership, work experience and participation in community activities. Award: $2,500-$4,000
Deadline: January 30
Dean Children Memorial Scholarship
Contact: Scholarship/Grants Chairman, CMLEA-SS, 1499 Bayshore Highway, Suite 142, Burlington, CA 94010
Eligibility: Applicant must be an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Education. Must also reside from one of the following areas of California: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Kern, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura, Riverside, Orange, or San Diego. For application and more information, please contact by mail.
Award: $5,000; Deadline: January 31
American Institute of Architects Foundation
Contact: Mary Felber, 1735 New York Ave., NW; Washington, DC. 20006; (202) 626-7511
www.archfoundation.org; e-mail: mfelber@archfoundation.org Eligibility: High school seniors, junior college, or technical school students transferring to a professional program in architecture. Undergraduate students in their final two years and graduate students pursuing their master’s degree in engineering. Award: $2,500;
Deadline: January 31
Gillette/National Urban League Scholarship for Minority Students, The
Contact: Director of Education, 120 Wall St Fl 8, New York, NY 10005, (888) 839-0467,
www.nul.org/scholarships.html; Eligibility: Minority undergraduate students who are in the top 25% of their class and will be entering their junior year. Must be preparing for a career in engineering, sales, marketing, manufacturing operations, finance and business administration. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Award: $1,000;
Deadline: January 31
Ruben Salazar Memorial Scholarship
Contact: 1000 National Press Building, Washington, D.C. 20045-2100, (202) 662-7145, www.nahj.org, e-mail: nahj@nahj.org; Eligibility: Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in broadcast, print, and photo-journalism. High school seniors are also encouraged to apply. Award: $1,000-$5,000;
Deadline: January 31
Andersen Consulting Scholarship Program for Minorities
Contact: Andersen Consulting Foundation; c/o Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America 1505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter MN 56082, (507) 931-1682 Eligibility: This scholarship is open African-Americans, Hispanic American, and Native Americans who are enrolled in their third year of undergraduate study. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and be majoring in engineering, computer science, information systems (including accounting, business, computer, management, and related fields), or decision or management sciences. U.S. citizenship is required although asylees and refugees are also eligible to apply. Award: $2,500; Renewable;
Deadline: January
Al-Ben Scholarship
Contact: Los Angeles Council of Black Professional Engineers 4401 Crenshaw Blvd. Suite 312, Los Angeles, CA 90043 Eligibility: Black high school seniors, high school graduates, or college students from the LA area or currently attending an institution of higher learning and interested in majoring in the sciences or engineering. Award: Contact
for details:
Deadline: January
Ford Corporate Scholars Program
General Award:
Scholarship assistance, mentoring from Ford employees and internship at Ford Motor Company.
Eligibility requirements: Ford Motor Company Fund supports the Ford Corporate Scholars Program that provides hundreds of scholarships to minority college students through the Negro College Fund, the Hispanic College Fund and the American Indian College Fund.
www.uncf.org
www.ford.org
The Jackie Robinson Scholarship
Jackie Robinson Foundation
3 W. 35th St. , 11th floor
New York , NY 10001-2204
General
Up to $6,000; renewable for up to four years
Minority graduating high school seniors who have been accepted by a four-year, accredited college/university; academic achievement, leadership and financial need will be considered.
Deadline April 1
Applications available online at www.jackierobinson.org
Anheuser Busch
Urban Scholars Program
Corporate Affairs
Anheuser Busch Companies
1 Busch Place
St. Louis , MO 63118
General
Varies the award
Anheuser Busch and its wholesaler is partnering with local organizations in urban centers across America to make a wish for a college education come true.
www.africanamericanbud.com for participating centers in your area
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship (THERE ARE SEVERAL SO ASK QUESTIONS)
National Association of Blacks in
Criminal Justice
North Carolina Central University
P.O. Box 19788
Durham , NC 27707
Criminal Justice or related field
$2,000.00
Student's who have at least a “B” average and have been accepted or are currently enrolled in a degree program in criminal justice the Fall after the receipt of the scholarship. Applicants must submit a 1,000 word narrative explaining the reason for choosing criminal justice.
Deadline April 30th
www.nabj.org
Wal-Mart Foundation
General
$1,000.00
High school seniors. Selection of recipients will be based on academic record, ACT/SAT test scores, community/extracurricular involvement, work experience and financial need.
Deadline March 1 (Applications available at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club)
The Ron Brown Scholar Program
c/o Ms. Fran Hardey
Executive Assistant Ron Brown
Scholar Program
1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
Charlottesville , VA 22901
General
$10,000 for four years for a total of $40,000; summer internship, mentor
African American seniors must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential, be involved in community service and must demonstrate financial need. Must be U.S. citizen or have a permanent resident visa.
Deadline November 15th and January 9th
Write or call for details; www.ronbrown.org . 434-964-1588
Chevrolet Excellence in Education Scholarship
General
$1,000.00
Open to African American students graduating in the fall with a minimum GPA of 3.3. See the current edition of the
Guide to Historically Black Colleges and Universities by Chevrolet and Ebony for details.
www.gm.com
scholarshipinfo@gmsac.com
1-888-377-5233
Deadline January-March
NAACP/Earl G. Graves Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate Senior, Graduate Student (Classification)
2.5 GPA
Majors: Business
(Participating Schools)
Open (Participating States)
Application Deadline : Friday, March 31, 2006
Scholarship Detail: Applicants for this scholarship must be full-time students at an accredited college or university in the U.S., and in the top 20% of their class. Applicant need not demonstrate a financial need. Members of the National NAACP Board of Directors, SCF Trustees, National Youth Work Committee, the NAACP scholarship selection committee, employees and their spouses or families to the first degree of consanguinity, are not elibible to apply for or receive this scholarship.
Donor/Sponsor Name: NAACP
Donor/Sponsor URL: http://www.naacp.org
Abercrombie & Fitch Scholarship Program
Program Description : The UNCF/Abercrombie & Fitch Scholarship Program will provide 4-year scholarships to a total of 22 students enrolled in a UNCF member or university or any other accredited 4-year college or university. Scholarships of $3,000 will be awarded annually, up to 4 years. Award amount will be based upon students unmet financial need and will be renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements.
Alcoa Scholarship
Program Description : Restricted to students from low-income families. Student must attend a NC, FL or Atlanta, GA UNCF college/university, FAMU or North Carolina A&T. ( This scholarship is closed for the 2004-2005 Academic Year.)
Alliant Techsystems Internship/Scholarship
Program Description : Selected students will participate in a paid summer internship and receive a scholarship the following academic school year.
American Hotel Foundation Scholarship
Program Description : To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Amtrak Travel Scholarship
Program Description : Amtrak has partnered with the United Negro College Fund to provide 185 travel scholarships, valued at $750 per student; to students attending targeted HBCUs across the country. They are to include various UNCF colleges/universities and Lincoln (PA), Bowie State, Cheyney State, Coppin State, Delaware State, Florida A&M, Harris-Stowe, Meharry Medical, Norfolk State, NC Central, Tennessee State, Texas Southern, Savannah State, Jackson State, Howard, Virginia State, West Virginia State, Allen and Hampton Universities and Colleges. This unique opportunity will allow selected students the opportunity to travel to any destination serviced by Amtrak during the period of November 2005 through November 2006. You may visit Amtrak's web site for travel routes and schedules. The application for this scholarship is only available at UNCF. To apply, choose the pdf version and print from your computer to complete the application, or choose the doc. format and save to your computer when prompted.
Anderson, John W. Foundation Scholarship
Program Description : To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Angelou, Maya /Vivian Baxter Scholarship
Program Description : To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Armstrong, Earl & Patricia
Program Description : There are no additional qualifications for this scholarship other than the ones listed upbove. To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Athena Group, L.L.C. Scholarship
Program Description : The Athena Group is a real estate investment and development company in New York. Athena Group has established an opportunity for a student to receive a scholarship after successful internship.
AXA Foundation Fund Achievement Scholarship
Program Description : This scholarship will be awarded to students with an unmet financial need who exemplify high academic achievement, leadership ability and community service.
Bank of America Scholarship
Program Description : Bank of America supports UNCF students attending a UNCF college or university located in any of the Bank of America core states. (See list above)
Benice Michaelson Diamond Fund
Program Description : Benice Michaelson Diamond dedicated her entire life with involvement in the area of Civil Rights. This scholarship is design to support students at the UNCF member institutions. The scholarship requires that applicants' parents are or were members of a trade union.
Berbeco Senior Research Fellowship
Program Description : This fellowship program helps students to begin their senior thesis or research project. The primary goal of the program is to encourage independent research outside the United States during the summer period between the applicants' junior and senior year.
Best Buy Scholarship Programs
Program Description : Best Buy Enterprises offers two scholarship programs one specifically for employee and non-employee. For the employee program, applicant must have worked for six consecutive month for Best Buy to be considered. For either program, applicants must attend a UNCF member college/university or Florida A&M University and must demonstrate an unmet financial need.
Bettingen, Burton G. Foundation Scholarship
Program Description : To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Bildner Family Foundation Scholarship
Program Description : To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Blade Foundation Scholarship
Program Description : To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Bowser, Nathalia Scholarship
Program Description : This scholarship is open to African American males only
Bozic, Mike & Stephanie Scholarship
Program Description : There are no additional qualifications for this scholarship other than the ones listed upbove. To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
C-SPAN Scholarship Program
Program Description : This program offers a paid summer internship and scholarship in the amount of $2,000. In addition to majors listed above, students can also major in the field of Radio/TV/Film.
C.R. Bard Scholarship & Internship Program
Program Description : This scholarship provides a paid summer internship at the C.R. Bard headquarters in Murray Hill, NJ.
Cannon, Raymond W. Memorial Scholarship
Program Description : This annual scholarship is awarded to students majoring in pharmacy or pre-law and who have demonstrated leadership in high school and college.
Cardinal Health Scholarship
Program Description : Open to all four-year accredited undergraduate colleges. Students must be a rising sophomore or junior, majoring in accounting/finance, IS, marketing purchasing/operations, engineering or chemistry, or in their first or second year of pursuing a degree in Pharmacy. Applicants must demonstrate non-collegiate leadership experience. To apply, choose the pdf version and print from your computer to complete the application, or choose the doc. format and save to your computer when prompted. If you choose open, you will be modifying the original application and your information will be available for everyone to see.
Cargill Scholarship Program
Program Description : Students are also eligible for this scholarship from the following institutions: Kansas State University, University of Illinois, University of Minnesota, Iowa State University, North Carolina A & T State University and University of Wisconsin-Madison. Internship opportunities may become available to students receiving this scholarship. Cargill will consider the following majors: Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, Science, Agricultural and Animal Sciences.
Carpenter, Doris & John Scholarship
Program Description : This scholarship provides funding to students with the greatest demonstrated financial need. To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Castle Rock Foundation Scholarship
Program Description : This scholarship from the Castle Rock Foundation supplies scholarships to 10 eligible business and engineering students.
CDM Scholarship/Internship
Program Description : CDM created this scholarship/internship program for six students majoring in chemical, civil, construction, electrical, environmental, geotechnical, mechanical and structural engineering. The paid internship will consist of a summer work program during which the selected students will have the opportunity to work on a variety of engineering projects in a CDM office. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and students attending non-UNCF member colleges are also eligible.
ChevronTexaco Scholars Program
Program Description : Applicants for this scholarship must major in civil, mechanical, or petroleum engineering. Funds from this scholarship may be used toward tuition, room/board, or to repay federal student loans. The deadline has been extended to February 28, 2006.
Chisholm, Alfred L. Scholarship
Program Description : This scholarship was created in 1997 in memory of Alfred Chisholm, a leader in his community. With the support of the BASF African-American Employees Group (AAEG), one deserving student will receive $5,000 toward college assistance.
Chrysler Corporation Scholarship
Program Description : This scholarship provided by the Chrysler Fund offers financial support to 10 eligible students.
CINergy Foundation Scholarship
Program Description : There are no additional qualifications for this scholarship other than the ones listed upbove. To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Cisco/UNCF Scholars Program
Program Description : This scholarship is designed to provide financial support and Cisco internship opportunities for African American Electrical Engineering or Computer Science majors, with a special focus on women and students who demonstrate community service. Applicants must have a minimum 3.2 GPA. The other participating institutions are California State Polytechnic (San Luis Obispo), Georgia Tech, Grambling State University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, North Carolina A & T State University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, Prairie View A & M University, San Jose State University, Stanford University, University of California-Berkeley, University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana, University of Michigan and University of Texas at Austin.
Apply Online
Citigroup Fellows Program
Program Description : The UNCF/Citigroup Fellows Program enhances the educational opportunities for ambitious and economically disadvantaged students that are interested in pursuing a career in business. The program provides an annual $6,400 scholarship, the personal attention of Citigroup professionals as mentors, and professional development conferences. Since the program was established in 1984, more than 300 students have graduated as Citigroup UNCF Fellows. Currently, the UNCF/Citigroup Fellows Program is accepting nominations for the class of 2008. The student must be a US citizen and have an overall GPA of 3.0 and intend to pursue a career in business. The ten strongest candidates will be selected by the UNCF selection committee to receive scholarships in their junior and senior years.
Cleveland Municipal School Scholarship
Program Description : This scholarship is awarded to seniors who meet requirements and are graduating from a Cleveland district high school.
Colgate-Palmolive Company/UNCF Scholarship
Program Description : This scholarship is available to UNCF students who have completed their freshman year and are majoring in business with a concentration in marketing. They must have a minimum gpa of 3.0.
CVS/pharmacy Scholarship
Program Description : This scholarship is awarded to 3rd and 4th year Pharmacy majors from the Washington, D.C. Area or Detroit, Michigan.
Davenport Forte Pedestal Fund
Program Description : This scholarship was established to benefit a student who graduates from the Detroit Public Schools system. Applicant must be a 1st semester freshman. The scholarship is renewed annually.
Deaver, Elmer Roe Foundation Scholarship
Program Description : To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Deinard, Amos Foundation Scholarship
Program Description : To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Dole, Robert Scholarship
Program Description : Former Senator Robert Dole was the Senate majority leader who lost the use of his right hand during World War II. This scholarship provides scholarships to physically and mentally challenged students attending a UNCF member college or university.
ESSENCE® Scholars Program
Program Description : For 35 years, ESSENCE® has been the only magazine dedicated to reflecting Black women and their lives. That mission has not changed. It has, however, evolved along with the women for whom the magazine exists. Today's
ESSENCE® speaks to a reader who is defined not by her age or income by her mind-set. Rather than addressing her as a woman with one interest, one style, and one perspective - we see her and speak to her as multidimensional. Currently, ESSENCE® has a monthly circulation of over one million. Time Warner Inc. acquired full ownership of ESSENCE® Communications in March 2005.
ESSENCE® and Time Warner share a commitment to serve the public, enrich people's lives and strengthen communities around the world. ESSENCE®, with the support of Time Warner and in partnership with the United Negro College Fund, is proud to sponsor five scholarships to benefit sophomore and junior African American women attending one of the 39 UNCF member institutions, Hampton or Howard Universities. The selected students will receive $10,000 each to cover educational expenses for the 2005-06 academic year.
Fannie Mae Foundation Scholarship
Program Description : This scholarship will benefit 12 students pursuing carrers in the fields of housing and community development.
Federated Department Stores Scholarship
Program Description : Federated Department Stores has initiated a scholarship aimed at college sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing careers in the retail industry. The scholarship will award recipients a $5,000 scholarship for the 2005/06 academic year. In addition, each scholarship recipient will receive a $500 Macy's certificate to be used at any Macy's store or online at macys.com.
Financial Services Institution
Program Description : Monies from this Institution are provided to create exciting opportunities for students to learn about and be exposed directly to the financial services industry.
Fisk Premedical Summer Institute/Minority Medical Education Program
Program Description : To be eligible for this program students must be either African American, Mexican American, Native American or mainland Puerto Rican. Applicants must show a serious interest in a medical career, be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, have completed at least 1 year of college (qualified post-baccalaureate applicants are also eligible), have an overall GPA of 2.75, with a 3.00 in the sciences, and a combined SAT score of 950 or ACT score of 15. Exceptions to these criteria will be considered on a case-to-case basis. Students accepted into this program will be limited to one summer of participation. The summer institute program is held at Fisk University.
Fitterman, Edward Foundation Scholarship
Program Description : There are no additional qualifications for this scholarship other than the ones listed upbove. To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Fitzgerald, Ella Charitable Foundation Scholarship
Program Description : Children and music were very important to legendary jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. This scholarship was created to help carry on her legacy to music.
GAP Foundation Scholarship
Program Description : Through this gift from the GAP Foundation, scholarships are available to go towards tuition, books, room & board, or to repay federal student loans. This scholarship will also consider merchandise management.
Garofalo, Letty Scholarship
Program Description : To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Gates Millennium Scholarship
Program Description : This scholars program is aimed at increasing minority enrollment in undergraduate and graduate degree programs. This program is available to entering freshman with at least a 3.3 GPA attending any college or university.
Giles, Dr. William R. Memorial Scholarship
Program Description : This renewable scholarship was created in the name and memory of Dr. William R. Giles, entrepreneur and fund raiser for UNCF. The selected "William R. Giles Scholar" will be introduced at the annual "Evening of Elegance" benefit event which was founded by Dr. and Mrs. Giles.
Gillroy, James and Ruth Scholarship
Program Description : There are no additional qualifications for this scholarship other than the ones listed upbove. To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
GlaxoSmithKline Company Science Achievement Award
Program Description : Research-based pharmaceutical companies provide four scholarships per year to graduates of a UNCF member college or university with science-related majors who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate degree program at any American college or university. The deadline has been extended to January 23, 2006.
Griffith, Michael & Donna Scholarship
Program Description : To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Grigg, Edward D. Scholarship
Program Description : There are no additional qualifications for this scholarship other than the ones listed upbove. To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Half, Robert International
Program Description : To ascertain the basic criteria for this scholarship, please go to the UNCF home page. Click on "Scholarships", then the "General" tab.
Hartfield, Ostina and Herman Scholarship
Program Description : This scholarship is awarded to a student who exhibits a strong interest in the Biological Science field. Students, who are enrolled in the fields of Pharmaceutical and Nursing, are also eligible to apply for this scholarship.
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