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
sorors at local locations. 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.
Editor's note: all of our Greeks (listed in our
BlackExcel college guide) offer scholarships,
and you should tap your local chapters.
Ambassadorial
Scholarships
This is theprestigious "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 American
Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged
Scholarship
Go to: 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 6. Go to website for details.
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 $5,000 with about 300 winnersannually
Deadline is in July. Go to website for GPA
requirements and details.
Arts
Recognition And Talent Search Awards - These
awards are granted to high school or college
students (17, 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).
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 AUGUST 1 - OCTOBER 31. The deadline is October
31.
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.
Harry
S. Truman Scholarship-Go to: www.truman.gov
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. Intel
Science Talent Search- www.sciserv.org/sts
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. 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. 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
NCAA
Scholarships--(National Collegiate Athletic
Association) - This is the major NCAA sports
association student-athletes are associated with.
Awards are given in all sports categories,amounts
from $3,000 to $12,500. Awards are also available
for sports related study(like sports journalism).
Deadlines vary, as do the number of awards each
year. 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.
National
Association of Black Journalists - NABJ offers
10 scholarships. It's a $2,500 award. Students
should be attending a four-yearUniversity. 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. NSBE
Scholarships---(National Society of Black Engineers).
Go to:
.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.
Ron Brown Scholarships
The award: 10,000 for 10 to 20 students. It's renewable. Academic merit, leadership,
community service, all fields. The deadline is unusually in January. This is
one of most prestigious scholarships and it's very, very competitive. Details
at site.
Scholarship
America Scholarships - Scholarship America manages thousands
of scholarship programs. Many are only open to employees
of the sponsoring company or their families, but some are available
to students in the general public. All of the programs below are
managed by Scholarship America.
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.
United 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.
UNCF
SCHOLARSHIPS, PROGRAMS, INTERNSHIPS, AND FELLOWSHIPS!
Welcome to the UNCF scholarships, programs, internships and fellowships
website. UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each
program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and
required documentation. To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must
apply through the on-line application process.
Wal-Mart
Scholarships New 2006 Scholarship Opportunities Only
available the week of November 1st to January
20th! Scholarship Amount:
1,000-10,000
Administrative Contact:
http://www.walmartfoundation.org
Washington Metropolitan
Scholars
The majority of All-Met Scholars are low-income minority students who demonstrate
considerable academic achievement and outstanding leadership qualities.
Xerox
Technology Minority Scholarship
http://www.xerox.comand 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.
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