Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education.  Founded in 1975, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans.  During its 30-year history, HSF has awarded more than 73,000 in excess of $170 million to Hispanic students who have attended more than 1,700 colleges.  Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500.   

Eligibility:

• Be of Hispanic heritage
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
• Minimum 3.00 cumulative gpa required on a 4.00 scale (or the equivalent)
• Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

College Scholarship Program:

• Be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam
• Must have completed 12 units at a U.S. accredited institution

 Deadline: August 1 and October 15. Applications and additional information is available online at www.hsf.net.

High School Scholarship Program:

• Be a graduating high school senior
• Have plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam in the upcoming academic year

Deadline: September 1 and December 15. Applications and additional information is available online at www.hsf.net

Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS):

• Graduating high school senior
• 3.3 GPA
• Demonstrated leadership skill
• Significant financial need (Pell Grant Eligible)

 

Deadline: August 1 and October 15. Applications and additional information is available online at www.gmsp.org.

Community College Transfer Scholarship Program:

• Be enrolled part-time or full-time at a community college
• Have plans to transfer and enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam in the upcoming academic year

Deadline: September 1 and February 1.

Applications and additional information is available online at www.hsf.net.

 

APHL/CDC EID Laboratory Fellowship

The Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Laboratory Fellowship Program prepares laboratory scientists for careers in public health. The two-track program (training and research) emphasizes the practical application of technologies, methodologies and practices related to emerging infectious diseases.

Emerging Infectious Diseases Advanced Laboratory Training Fellowship

• Must have completed a bachelors or masters level degree in biology, chemistry virology or a related scientific discipline or completed an accredited medical technological program
• Must be a US citizen

Emerging Infectious Diseases Postdoctoral Laboratory Fellowship

• Must have received a PhD, MD ort DVM (or have completed all requirement for such a degree)
• Must be a US citizen

For deadlines, applications and additional information for both fellowships see the information online at www.cdc.gov/train.htm or www.aphl.org

 

AH & LEF Scholarships

The purpose of the AH & LEF Scholarship program is to support the educational development of student pursuing an undergraduate degree in hospitality management.

Scholarships Available:

• Annual Scholarship Grant Program
• Arthur J. Packard Memorial Scholarship
• Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management
• The Rama Scholarship for the American Dream
• Pepsi Scholarship
• The AAA five Diamond Hospitality Scholarship
• Ecolab Scholarship
• American Express Scholarship
• Lodging Management Program
• IAHI Scholarship Program

Applications and additional information are available at http://www.ahlef.org.

 

NDU-Lebanon Scholarship for Students in the USA

This scholarship provides an opportunity for one qualified American student to study abroad at NDU, Lebanon for one semester. The $3000 scholarship will be in the form of free tuition and lodging during the academic semester. The recipient is responsible for all transportation costs to and from the US and Beirut, Lebanon.

Eligibility:

1. Citizen/legal resident of the United States
2. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
3. Attending college/university as a full-time student seeking an undergraduate degree in one of the following Faculties:
   A. Faculty of Architecture, Art and Design
   B. Faculty of Business Administration and Economics
   C. Faculty of Engineering
   D. Faculty of Humanities
   E. Faculty of Natural and Applied Science
   F. Faculty of Political Science, Public Administration and Diplomacy

Deadline:
Fall semester - June 15
Spring semester - November 1
Summer semester - March 15
Applications and additional information are available at NDU.

 

Suntrust Off to College Scholarship

High school seniors can win a $1,000 scholarship for first year expenses at an accredited college or private career school, plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card. There are fifteen chances to win with one winner being chosen every two weeks from October 31, 2006, through May 11, 2007. Winner's school of attendance will also receive $1,000. Students can begin registering September 15, 2006, and the first drawing will be held on October 31, 2006.

It's FREE to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Each $1,000 scholarship check will be payable to the winner's school of attendance. A $250 Gift Card will be sent directly to student to use as he or she wishes. Only one entry per person for each drawing, however you can register after each drawing for the next one! No purchase of transaction necessary to enter or win.

For complete details visit www.www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps.

 

RFCA Educational Foundation

Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates Educational Foundation (Charlottesville, VA) was formed in 2000 to provide scholarship or grant funds for students of the professions including accounting, law, medicine and engineering and students who have an interest in a career in governmental service, public administration or public service in Virginia. With the cost of higher education on the rise, the Foundation aims to aid successful students in achieving affordable educations.

Eligibility:

Submit a general application (available on line), including general information, college transcript and three essay questions. Each application is brought before the Foundation's selection committee for consideration based on academic achievement and articulate responses to the essay portion.

Deadline: November 1 of each calendar year.   Applications and additional information are available on line at www.rfca.com/edfound.html

Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia

The Community Foundation is pleased to administer 45 scholarships.  Eligibility requirements and application materials vary for each scholarship.

Information about each scholarship is available under "Grants and Scholarships" at www.tcfrichmond.org

 

The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund Scholarship Program

The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund was created in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.  The scholarship program is open to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks, and who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approves, accredited institutions.  Scholarship awards of up to $2,500 per application, per school year, are available and may be renewed on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility:

Scholarships Available:

• Enrolled full time and making satisfactory academic progress at one of the following institutions
• Public 2 year
• Private/Proprietary 2 year
• Public or private 4 year

Deadlines:May 15-Deadline for applications to Financial Aid Administrator

July 1-Fin Aid Administrator must submit applications to the Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund

September-Scholarship award notification

Applications and additional information are available at www.salliemaefund.org.

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard

This congresswoman, representing California's 34^th district, has also prepared the 2007 edition of the monthly scholarships guide.

 

College Net Scholarships

Today, CollegeNET begins an experiment to give the next generation more say over who wins the money to advance through our educational system. If you are a student who needs a scholarship, you can earn it by writing on topics in ways that persuade others to vote for you. And by voting, you can exercise control applying your judgment and values towards the collective choice of winners.

Eligiblity:

Be a resident of the United States (excluding Puerto Rico)

Currently attending a college or university on the CollegeNET approved list of schools

Be enrolled in a two (2) year, undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree program at the College

Planning to attend a College and enroll in such a program within one (1) year of the date on which the applicable Scholarship is awarded.

Additional information is available atwww.collegenet.com

2008-09 Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Scholarships

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi's ongoing commitment to excellence is reflected in its scholarships and awards programs. More than $700,000 is awarded each year to outstanding Phi Kappa Phi members and chapters through the Society's various awards competitions: the Fellowship, Phi Kappa Phi Scholar & Artist, Emerging Scholar Awards, Study Abroad Grants, Literacy Grants, and Love of Learning.

Phi Kappa Phi sets high standards for its award recipients. Selection committees comprised of representatives from each of the Society's five regions carefully review all applications. Applicants are evaluated based on numerous factors, including academic recognition and awards, campus and community involvement, leadership experiences, and quality and scope of proposed program.

Eligibility requirements and applications are available at www.phikappaphi.org.

 

Fellowship Programs at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fellowship Program at The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers graduate students and senior scholars from the United States and around the world the opportunity to undertake study and research related to their work in art history, archaeology, and art conservation, either at the Museum or abroad.

Possible fields of research for art history candidates include Western art; Asian art; the arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas; antiquities; arms and armor; costumes; drawings; illuminated manuscripts; paintings; photographs; sculpture; and textiles. Some fellowships for travel abroad are also available for students whose projects involve firsthand examination of paintings in major European collections.

Conservation and scientific research fellows may work with paintings, textiles, musical instruments, costumes, paper, or objects (including sculpture, metalwork, glass, ceramics, furniture, and archaeological objects). Applicants for the conservation and scientific research fellowships should have reached an advanced level of experience or training.

A two-year research scholarship in photograph conservation is offered in alternate years. Applicants for this position are expected to have a graduate degree in conservation or equivalent experience and should be completely committed to the conservation of photographs as their area of specialization.

Learn more about the conservation fellowship program, the art history fellowship program, or the research scholarship in photograph conservation at the Met.

 

Hispanic College Fund Scholarships

Last year the Hispanic College Fund awarded $2.4 million to over 600 students nationwide. HCF Scholars not only benefit from funding, but also from joining a powerful network of HCF Scholars, corporate executives and government leaders vested in developing the next generation of Hispanic professionals.  HCF Scholars include some of the nation's top college students studying business, finance, engineering and the sciences. Through the HCF network, students have started careers at companies like Lockheed Martin, Estee Lauder Companies and Sallie Mae.  All students must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria.  Each scholarship program has additional requirements.  Please visit their listed website.

Eligibility:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.  U. S. citizens from underrepresented groups (Women, African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and persons with disabilities) are encouraged to apply
• Must reside in the U.S. or Territories of the U.S.
• Must be studying and hold full-time academic status at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for the 2008-09 academic year
• Be a rising college freshman, sophomore or junior during the time of application who plans to attend or enroll in an accredited U.S. higher education institution as a full-time student for the 2008-09 academic year

Hilton Family Diversity Scholarship - OPEN!
Deadline: March 15^th

Marriott Scholars Program - OPEN!
Deadline: March 15th

Sallie Mae Fund First In My Family Scholarship Program - OPEN!
Deadline: April 15th

ALPFA Scholarship Program - OPEN!
Deadline: March 15th

HCF Scholarship Program - OPEN!
Deadline: March 15th

Google Scholarship Program - OPEN!
Deadline: March 15th

Kaiser Permanente College To Caring Program - OPEN!
Deadline: March 15th

Pharmacy Scholar Program - OPEN!
Deadline: March 15th

Lockheed Martin Scholarship Program - OPEN!
Deadline: March 15th

Sodexho Scholarship Program - OPEN!
(Apply through HCF Scholarship Program)
Deadline: March 15th

Manuel Candamo Memorial Scholarship Program- OPEN!
Deadline: May 15th

Ford Mi Fuerza Program - OPEN!
(Apply through HCF Scholarship Program)
Deadline: March 15th

Denny's Scholarship Program - OPEN!
(Apply through HCF Scholarship Program)
Deadline: March 15th

MasterCard Scholarship Program -OPEN!
Deadline: March 15^th

 

2008-09 Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs

The Sallie Mae Fund sponsors several scholarship programs and supports hundreds of college scholarships. All of our programs are based on financial need, as The Fund seeks to bridge the dollar gap when no one else can. With an estimated $3 billion in private scholarships awarded nationally each year, The Fund aims to send the message that money is available to those who make the effort to apply. Since 2001, The Sallie Mae Fund has awarded more than $12.7 million in scholarships to more than 5,000 students.  The Sallie Mae Fund provides scholarships through a number of its own programs that address a common barrier to higher education access: financial need.  These scholarships include:

American Dream Scholarship

Established in partnership with the United Negro College Fund, the American Dream Scholarship Program is open to African-Americans with financial need.  Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.

Eligibility:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Minimum of 2.5 GPA
• Must be Pell Grant eligible
• Enrolled fulltime at approved, accredited undergraduate institutions

 

First in My Family Scholarship

The First in My Family Scholarship Program, developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college and have financial need.  Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.

Eligibility:

• Hispanic-Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• Enrolled as full time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA

Unmet Need Scholarship

Open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less, this program is intended to supplement financial aid packages that fall more than $1,000 short of students financial needs.  This scholarship is not designed as a substitute for aid provided by an institution.  Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,800.

Eligibility:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Accepted or enrolled fulltime at an approved, accredited undergraduate institution
• Minimum of 2.5 GPA
• Demonstrate financial need

Deadlines range from Feb. 2 to May 31.  Applications and additional information is  available at www.salliemaefund.org.

 

Army Emergency Relief Scholarship Program

AER is a private nonprofit organization incorporated in 1942 by the Secretary of War and the Army Chief of Staff.  AER's sole mission is to help soldiers and their dependents.  It is the Army Emergency Relief's objective to ensure all Army Families, active, retired, and survivor, are made aware of the scholarship opportunities available for the spouse and dependent children of soldiers.

 

 

 

Dominion's Diversity Scholarship Program

 

Dominion is committed to creating and reinforcing an inclusive, creative and productive environment in which each employee feels accepted, respected and believes it is possible to achieve his or her fullest potential.  With that in mind, we are pleased to offer the Dominion Diversity Scholarship Program. This program is open to students enrolled full-time in a field of study mutually beneficial to the company and the individual. This program assists students in achieving their fullest potential by providing a $5,000 scholarship and a paid summer internship. These paid internships allow students to develop their skills by working side-by-side with our professionals, learning new skills and sampling new technologies involved in the energy industry.  Dominion is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women and minorities to apply.

 

Eligibility:

• All applicants must currently have a 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale.
• All applicants must be enrolled/registered as a full-time student for the current academic year at an accredited 4-year college or university.
• At the time of applying, applicants must be either a college freshman or sophomore.
• Acceptance of a scholarship requires that the applicant commit to a paid 10-12 week intern work session during the summer. This work session is contingent upon satisfactory completion of normal pre-employment requirements.
• Scholarship awards will be subject to the receipt of the applicant's final grades for the current school year and satisfactory completion of the summer work session.

Submittal Guidelines

Applications must be postmarked by December 1 (late applications will not be processed). All applications will be reviewed by a panel, and the panel will conduct interviews for selected candidates.

Applications should be returned to: Dominion Diversity & Staffing, Diversity Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 26666 , Richmond, VA 23261. All scholarship recipients will be announced by March 1.

 

Applications can be downloaded from our website at http://www.dom.com/jobs/dsp.jsp

 

The Garden Club of America

 

The purpose of the Garden Club of America is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening, to restore, improve and protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement.

 

Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship - December 31

Katherine M. Grosscup - January 15

GCA Awards in Tropical Botany - January 15

Frances M. Peacock Scholarship for Native Bird Habitat - January 15

Anne S. Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany - January 15

Loy McCandless Marks Scholarship in Tropical Ornamental Horticulture - January 15

Douglas Dockery Thomas Fellowship in Garden History and Design - January 15

GCA Fellowship in Ecological Restoration - January 15

GCA Award in Desert Studies - January 15

The Zone VI Fellowship in Urban Forestry - January 31

GCA Summer Scholarship in Field Botany - February 1

GCA Internship in Garden History and Design - February 1

Joan K. Hunt and Rachel M Hunt Summer Scholarship in Field Botany - February 1

Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany - February 1

Caroline Thorn Kissel Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship - -February 10

The Mary T. Carothers Summer Environmental Scholarship - February 10

Clara Carter Higgins/GCA Environmental Studies - February 10

The Elizabeth Gardner Norweb Summer Environmental Studies - February 10

Applications and additional information is available at www.gcamerica.org.