National Guard
100% tuition assistance
1 weekend a month $140 per. Weekend
GI Bill $283 per month
Contact: www.1800goguard.com
or Sgt. Gammon Brasier @ 895-1285
National Foundation for Advancement in the ARTS
Based on talent
Contact: 773-755-4732
National Society of Black Engineers Scholarship
$1,000
Engineering or Math or Science Major at accredited college
November
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Contact: National Society of Black Engineers Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter PO Box 1178 Gonzalez, FL 32560
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Male / Female $1,000
Transcript Volunteer Community Service
Deadline December 7
Web site www.principals.org
NATPL
In a Tech Prep Program
GPA 3.5 or higher
Completed a quality work-based project
NACAC
GPA average “B” or higher
PSAT score at least 100/ 1000 on the SAT 22 Deadline February 1
Navy Recruiting District
US citizen
Male/ Female
High School Graduate or Possesses equivalency diploma
17-26yrs old
National Achievement Scholarship Corporation
African-American Students w/ high PSAT
Contact: Achievement Program 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 866-5100
National Association of Minority Engineering Program Administrators Scholarship Fund
Native American, Hispanic, African American
Up to $30,000
Contact: NAMEPA National Scholarship Foundation National Scholarship Selection Committee Chair
1133 West Mores Boulevard, Suite 201
Winter Park, Florida 32789-3788 (407) 647-8839
National Caucus of Black School Board Members Scholarship
Monetary award for accredited college
Financial need
$500
African American
December
Contact: NSBA Caucus Liaison 1680 Duke St. Alexandria, VA 22314
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National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Annual awards only for American Indians.
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Award is intended to help Native American students of any age, any tribe, in any state who are striving to get an education.
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Awards based on financial need, academics and ambition.
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Applicants must be Native Americans, be in financial need, have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (no exceptions), submit completed application, proof of Indian blood,
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3 recommendation letters,
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official transcripts and letter giving family history, financial status and aims.
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All academic levels are eligible and may be pursued at voc-tech schools or college/universities.
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Undergraduates given preference.
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Due dates: Fall-; Spring-. Non-renewable.
Contact: National Chairman-American Indian Committee
NSDAR-American Indians Committee
3738 South Mission Drive
Lake Havasu City, AZ 66406
National Space Club Goddard Scholarship
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Contact; 200 L St. NW#710, Washington, DC 20036 202-973-8661
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Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors and seniors
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who plan to specialize in aerospace science and technology (must be a US citizen). Send a self-addressed stamped envelope in September.
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Award: $10,000 Deadline: January 8
Native American Education Grant
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Awarded to Presbyterian Indian: Aleut or Eskimo at the undergraduate level.
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Amount: $200-$1,500. Deadline: June 1.
Contact: Native American Education Grant
Presbyterian Church Financial Aid
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 4020-1396
(502) 569-5760
NCR Foundation Minority Scholarship
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Open to Black and other minority students
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who exhibit outstanding academic performance and who plan to m
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Amount: $5,000-$20,000.
Contact: College Relations Consultant, NCR Corporation Headquarters
1700 S. Patterson Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45479
(513) 445-1777
Newhouse Foundation Scholarship
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African American Student attending an accredited four year university
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Renewal $5,000 must meet 3.0 GPA
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Majors in print journalism
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Works on campus newspaper
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www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships
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Office of Indian Education Programs
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This annually awarded (may be renewed) stipend is available to applicants recognized by the Secretary of the Interior as a member of a tribe and have at least ¼ degree Indian blood.
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Recipients must be admitted for enrollment to an accredited institution and demonstrate financial need.
Contact: US Bureau of Indian Affairs
U S Bureau of Indian Affairs
1951 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20245
(202) 343-4871
One Hundred Black Men of America Inc. Scholarship
$1,000 - $3000 for study at an accredited college
2.5 GPA, Essay, emphasis on leadership activities
March Contact # : 141 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303
Outstanding African-American Student of Alabama
Nomination only accepted
March
Contact: (205) 888-7770 or (205) 979-8004 Elanni Publishing
PO Box 95 Birmingham, AL 35201
Organization of Black Airline Pilot/Aviation Scholars
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Annually awarded scholarship is for minority students, especially blacks, interested in aviation.
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All minority students interested in flying are eligible.
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Sponsored by the Organization of Black Airline Pilots and the Summer Flying School in Tuskegee, AL. Average award is $1000. Number of awards and due dates may vary.
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Contact: Scholarship Coordinator
Organization of Black Airline Pilot/Aviation Scholars
20 N Van Brunt St-Suite 200
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 568-8145
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Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc.
Presidential Freedom Scholarships
$1,000
Recognition of outstanding leadership in service to community
100 contributed in past 12 months prior to applying
Will attend accredited 2 or 4 year school
Contact: www.nationalservice.org/scholarships
Papa John’s Pizza Scholarship
$1,000
standard with emphasis on extra curricular activities
November
Contact: 800-865-9373
Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship
Must have evidence of Epilepsy
250 word essay
Contact: Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award c/o IntraMed Educational Group
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230 Park Avenue South, 10th Floor New York, NY 10003
Prichard Housing Authority
Monetary award for study at accredited college
Must reside in public housing
Submit transcript, reference letters
March
Contact: Prichard Housing Authority 800 Hinson Ave. Prichard, AL 36610
Contact: Phi Delta Kappa International 408 N. Union St. P.O. Box 789 Bloomington, IA 47402 (800) 766-1156
Local Contact: Margaret Hope, 1104 South Drive , Mobile, AL 36605
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 Financial need
Deadline: January 15
Education major
Monetary award: $1,500
November
Police Officer’s and Firefighter’s Survivor’s Educational Assistance Program
Dependent or spouse of a police officer or firefighter killed or disabled in the line of duty in Alabama.
Tuition, fees, books, and supplies
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Contact: Alabama Commission on High Education PO Box 302000
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Montgomery, AL 36130-2000 (334)242-2273
Presbyterian Church Native American Education Grant
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Indian, Aleut, or Eskimo student pursuing post-secondary education.
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Amount: $200-$1,500.
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Contact: Presbyterian Church Native American Education Grant
Financial Aid for Studies
100 Witherspoon St.
Louisville KY 40202-1396
Presbyterian Church Native American Seminary Scholarship
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Applicant must be Native American, US Citizen, Presbyterian and majoring in Religion or Theology.
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Amount varies.
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Contact: Awards Officer
Presbyterian Church-USA
100 Witherspoon Street, Room MO52B
Louisville, KY 40202
Private Colleges and Universities Scholarship
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For all students of color who are currently residents of the US and who plan to enroll in a baccalaureate degree program in 2000 at one of the specified colleges and universities are eligible for consideration.
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From among those who apply, semi-finalists and winners will be selected on the basis of their academic merit and on their service to their community.
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Deadline: November 5.
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Amount: $1000. Up to 20 awards are given.
Contact: Private Colleges and Universities
Scholarship Program
239 Littleton Road
Suite 8A
Westford, MA 01886
Al Qoyawayma Award
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Awarded to undergraduate, American Indian students studying Science, Engineering and Arts.
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Amount: $2,000 per year.
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Deadline: June 15.
Contact: George Bird Grinell
American Indian Children’s Fund
Box 47H
RD#1
Dover Plains, NY 12522
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Donna Reed Performing Arts Festival Technical/Stage Design Scholarship
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Deadline: April 1.
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Amount:
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Participation in a festival, including transportation, lodging, and full tuition plus a $150 stipend will be provided.
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Criteria: You must be a US Citizen.
Reformed Church in America/Minority Education Fund
Annual award for minority student members of the Reformed Church in America.
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Applicant must be a member of the Reformed Church in America,
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show leadership ability, demonstrate financial need, have be
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The amount varies with need.
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator
Reformed Church in America
475 Riverside Dr-18th floor
New York, NY 10115
(212) 870-3071
React/Take Action Awards
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Annual scholarships of up to $20,000 for students between the ages of 12 and 18 w
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That have taken action in their community by fighting racism, helping the homeless, working for student’s rights, dealing with the environment or other significant community actions.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation
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For minority high school seniors accepted to an accredited four-year college or university.
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Deadline: April 2.
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Amount: Up to $6,000.
contact: www.jackierobinson.org
Radio Shack Tandy Scholars Program
Monetary for math, science, or computer science
September
Contact # 1-817-924-4087
Regions Financial Corp. / Right Way Scholarship Program
Contact: Regions’ Right Way Scholarship c/o Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc.
PO Box 23737
Nashville, TN 37202-3737
Request application from above
Jimmy Rane Foundation
Academic /leadership & community involvement
Financial Need
Contact: Jimmy Rane Foundation PO Box 40 1100 Hwy 431 North
Abbeville, AL36310
Deadline: February (334)
www.jimmyranefoundation.org
Ride Aid / UNCF Pharmacy Scholarships
Entering sophomore year in an HBCU undergraduate pre- pharmacy
Financial need
Min.2.8 GPA
Robert Scott Scholarship Foundation
Financial need due to parent/ guardian’s illness or injury (particularly those that were active in high school or college basketball programs in the state of AL)
Deadline April
Must attend school in Alabama
Contact: Robert Scott Scholarship Foundations 100 Grandview Place, Suite 110 Birmingham, AL 35243
Rotary Club of Mobile
$4,000
Academic Test
Senior in public or private Mobile County School
Accredited college
Contact: Rotary Club of Mobile PO Box 94
Roy Wilkie Scholarship Instructions
Two appraisal forms
Transcript
One page essay
Deadline May
Study English at University of Alabama
Contact: The Community Foundation of South Alabama
PO Box 990 Mobile, AL 36601 (251)438-5591
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Sam Walton Community Scholarship
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$1,000 non-renewable scholarship
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First time student
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May NOT be affiliated with Sam’s Club or Wal-Mart stores
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Deadline January
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Contact: www.walmartfoundation.org access code : SWCS
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
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Scholarships available for children employees of Sam’s Club or Wal-Mart stores
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Deadline January
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Contact: www.walmartfoundation.org
Scholar-Chessplayer Outstanding Achievement Award www.uschess.org
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High school juniors and seniors in the Americas who excel in academics, play chess and demonstrate good sportsmanship.
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Deadline: March 1. Amount: $2,500.
SCHOLASTIC, Inc.
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Sponsors contests in art, photography, writing and other subjects, for students in grades 7-12.
Contact:
Scholastic, Inc.
555 Broadway
New York, NY 10012-3999
Shell Oil Companies Foundation/Shell Incentive Funds
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Annual awards for minority students working towards a bachelor’s degree in Business or Technology, at participating universities.
Student must be a U.S. citizen.
Due date, award amount (which is paid directly to the school), and number of awards may vary.
Contact the Foundation for a list of participating schools; a stamped self-addressed envelope must be included.
The universities must be contacted for specific information and/or applications.
Contact: Education Grants Officer
Shell Oil Companies Foundation
PO Box 2463
Houston, TX 77252
SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Engineering Scholarships
Intended degree area in engineering or related field
December
Type I : Must be enrolled in accredited ABET Engineering Program
$1,000 to $10,000
Contact: www.abet.org BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship
3.75GPA 90%ACT Math & Verbal $1500 /4yrs.
E.D. Hendrickson/SAE 3.75 GPA 90%ACT Math & Verbal $1,000 /4yrs.
SAE Women Engineers Committee 3.0 GPA $1500
Tau Beta PI/SAE 3.75GPA 90%ACT Math & Verbal $1,000 TMC/SAE
D.D. Dawson Technical 3.25GPA ACT 27+ $1,500 / 4 yrs. w/3.0 GPA
Fred W. Young Sr./SAE 3.75GPA 90%ACT Math & Verbal $1,000/4yrs. w/3/0 GPA
Detroit Section SAE Technical 3.0 GPA 28 ACT child/grandchild of Detroit SAE member
Type II Sponsored by participating college
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$400 to full tuition Contact: www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
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University of AL/J.C. Lewis/SAE GPA 3.5 ACT 27 $1,000/4yrs w/3.0 GPA
University of Arkansas/SAE GPA & ACT $500/4yr
Arkansas Tech Uni./SAE GPA & ACT (mech. & elect. eng.) $1,000 to $4,000/4yr w/3.25 GPA
Bradley University/John Deere/SAE GPA & ACT $1,250/4yr. w/3.0 GPA
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University of Bridgeport/SAE (computer sci., comp. Eng., or Mathematics) 3.0GPA 24 ACT $9,000/4yrs w/3.0GPA
Calvin College/J. Bosscher/SAE +GPA & ACT $2,000/2yrs.
Catholic University of America/SAE financial need $1,000/4yrs w/3.0 GPA
Cedarville University/SAE academic achievement financial need $1,000
Central Missouri State University/Auto. Technology/SAE 3.2 GPA 25 Act $500/2yr. w/3.5 GPA
Central State University/SAE 3.0 GPA +ACT; $1,000/2yr w/3.0 GPA
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