Scholarships
Scholarships and internships
We have created a compilation of information on available scholarships and internships. This information is broken down by month, based on application deadlines.
August
Hertz fellowship
Eligibility: Eligible applicants for Hertz Fellowships must be students of the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America, and who are willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency. College seniors wishing to pursue the Ph.D. degree in any of the fields of particular interest to the Foundation, as well as graduate students already in the process of doing so, may apply. Fields of interest include: Aeronautics/Astronautics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Applied Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth and Geo Sciences, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Quantitative Biology and Bio-Engineering.
Award: Over $250,000
Deadline: Late August - visit website for exact deadline.
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Program
Open to US citizens or legal residents with High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Scholarship payable to winner's college/university or certified trade school in the US. Winners not based on financial need.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Late August - visit website for exact deadline.
September
Cynthia Denise Robinson Horton scholarship fund
High School Senior who will be attending a UNCF Institution; must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Award: Up to $3,000.
Deadline: Mid-September, check with organization for most current deadline.
Mexican American Dream Scholarship
Applicant for college and graduate students must:
Be an AB-540 Student,
If not an AB-540 student, must be a member or related to a member of a COFEM affiliated Federation or Club,
Must be considered a full-time student or enrolled in at least 12 units at a four-year institution,
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0,
Demonstrate a need for financial assistance,
Demonstrate involvement in the community and/or work experience,
Be able to participate in COFEM’s 2012 Annual Conference and the Higher Education Summit, and·
For Grad Students: Must be AB-540 students.
Applicant for Incoming Freshman must:
Be an AB-540 Student,
If not an AB-540 student, must be a member or related to a member of a COFEM affiliate, federation of club
Provide proof of admission, registration, and enrollment in at least 12 units in an accredited college,
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0,
Demonstrate a need for financial assistance,
Demonstrate participation in the community and/or work experience, and
Be able to participate in COFEM’s Annual Conference and the Higher Education Summit.
Award: $1,000 to $3,000 each.
Deadline: Mid-September, check website for 2013 deadline.
National Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship
The Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship Program is the only national scholarship program targeted at Hispanic students who are committed to careers in healthcare - medicine, nursing, dentistry, public health, health management and policy analysis, health research, and allied health. Applicants must be enrolled full-time and seeking a professional degree at medical,
dental, nursing, public health, or policy schools located in California for the California Gala Event; in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut for the NYC Gala Event. Applicants are not required to be Hispanic; an affinity for the health of Hispanic communities and an interest in participating in NHHF Scholars Alumni activities is needed.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: Check with organization for most current deadline.
October
Alicia Patterson fellowship
Available only to U.S. citizens who are fulltime print journalists, or to non-U.S. citizens who work fulltime for U.S. print publications, either in America or abroad.
Award: The fellowship stipend is $40,000 for twelve months and $20,000 for six months and must cover your travel and research costs. You also must pay taxes on this income.
Deadline: October 1
National foundation for advancement of the arts (NFAA) Recognition and talent search
Senior high school students who are pursuing careers in dance, music, visual arts, theater, writing, film, etc. Must be between 17 and 18 years old by December 1 and a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Award: Up to $10,000.
Deadline: Mid-October. Check with organization for next year's deadline.
Fulbright scholar program
Must be a U.S. graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals and artists to study, conduct research or be an English teaching assistant abroad for one academic year.
Award: These fellowships offer up to one academic year of support for study and/or research in academic fields and the creative and performing arts. Or, The Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) Program places recent college graduates and young professionals as English teaching assistants in primary and secondary schools or universities overseas, thus improving foreign students’ English language abilities and knowledge of the United States while increasing the U.S. student's own language skills and knowledge of the host country. Or, Grants for international travel are available to Germany, Hungary and Italy to supplement other fellowships that do not include travel costs or to supplement a student's own funds for study/research.
Deadline: Mid-October - check with organization for most current deadline.
Coca-Cola scholarship
High school seniors demonstrating leadership and academic achievement. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident planning to attend an accredited university. Applicants must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. Applications can be requested via telephone or through website. Applicants whose parents or grandparents are employees of Coca-Cola or of a Coca-Cola bottling plant are ineligible.
Award: $10,000- $20,000
Deadline: October 31
November
Intel science talent search
High school seniors. Submit a research report in science, mathematics or engineering, along with transcripts, essay questions, and recommendations. Please visit our website for complete rules and entry instructions.
Award: $1,000-$100,000
Deadline: Mid-November - check most current deadline.
Junior summer institute at the woodrow wilson school of public and international affairs
Open to students of color in their junior year of undergraduate study with a strong interest in public service and a career in domestic public policy or international affairs.
Award: Will fund entire cost of tuition, housing, meals, and transportation plus $1,000 stipend.
Deadline: November 1
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Students interested in obtaining a research-focused Master's or PhD in in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields. Must be a US citizen, US National or Permanent Resident. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program by Fall 2011, and must have completed no more than 12 months of graduate study by August 1, 2012.
Award: $10,500 cost of education allowance plus $30,000 stipend, renewable for up to three years.
Deadline: November 4-8, depending on subject. Applicationsusually open near the end of August.
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Applicants must be current high school seniors; excel academically; demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility and a willingness to extend themselves to others who are in need; and have financial need.
Award: $40,000 ($10,000 over 4 years) for use at any accredited 4-year college or university.
Deadline: November 1 to be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers; January 9 to be considered ONLY for the Ron Brown Scholar Program.
Ron Brown scholar program
Applicants must be current high school seniors; excel academically; demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility and a willingness to extend themselves to others who are in need; and have financial need.
Award: $40,000 ($10,000 over 4 years) for use at any accredited 4-year college or university.
Deadline: November 1 to be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers; January 9 to be considered ONLY for the Ron Brown Scholar Pro
The Dow Jones News Fund Internship Programs
Paid 10-week summer internships in business reporting, multimedia editing, sports and news editing for college juniors, seniors and graduate students at newspapers, news services and other media outlets. Candidates apply via the website, upload 500-word essay, resume and transcripts and take required DJNF-created tests.
Award: $1,000 scholarship, salary starting at $350/week
Deadline: November
Ford Foundation predoctoral fellowships for minorities
All citizens or nationals of the United States regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation (must have become a U.S. citizen by November 1, 2010); Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations); Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level; Individuals enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree at a U.S. educational institution; Individuals who have not earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field.
Award: Annual stipend: $20,000; Award to the institution in lieu of tuition and fees: $2,000; Expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows; Access to Ford Fellow Liaisons, a network of former Ford Fellows who have volunteered to provide mentoring and support to current fellows.
Deadline: November
First freedom student competition (essay and video categories)
High-school students (9th - 12th) in the United States and U.S. territories attending American schools and American home-schooled students worldwide. Examine religious freedom, its history, current importance, and relevance in today's world.
Award: Essay Award: $2,500 and Video Award: $2,500
Deadline: Check website.
Luis W. Alvarez postdoctoral fellowship in computational science
Must be a recent graduates with a Ph.D. (or equivalent) with a significant amount of computational and computer science skills and knowledge.
Award: The fellowship allows recent graduates with a Ph.D. (or equivalent) to acquire further scientific training at one of the leading facilities for scientific computing and to develop professional maturity for independent research. The successful applicant will be compensated with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Deadline: Check website.
December
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
Must be nominated by a high school counselor or principal; have GPA of 2.8 or higher, and be a full-time high school senior.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: December 2013
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Must be:
Legal resident of U.S.
High school, college, or graduate student, including adult students
Currently in school or planning to start school in the next 12 months
Award: $1,000
Deadline: December 31
UCLA graduate division fellowships and programs
Includes Eugene V. Cota-Robles Fellowship, Graduate Opportunity Fellowship Program, Karekin Der Avedisian Memorial Endowment Fund, Rose and Sam Gilbert Fellowship, Gordon Hein Memorial Scholarship, Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Fellowship, Dr. Ursula Mandel Scholarship, Paulson Scholarship Fund, Will Rogers Memorial Fellowship, Steven J. Sackler Scholarship, Charles F. Scott Fellowship, UCLA Faculty Women's Club Scholarship.
Must be a UCLA student. Additional requirements for each opportunity.
Award: $2,500-$21,000 stipend plus first year of tuition
Deadline: December 15
Most Valuable Student competition – Elks National Foundation
Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply; Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks; College students are not eligible to apply; Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed, resident alien status does not qualify. Male and female students compete separately. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university.
Award: 500 scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $15,000 per year.
Deadline: Check website.
Elie Wiesel prize in ethics essay contest
his prize is open to full-time juniors and seniors in college or university. Check the website above for the annual essay question.
Award: $500-$5,000 each.
Deadline: Early December, check website. Application info available starting in September.
Earthwatch Student Fellowship Program
High school students interested in the fields of ecosystem services, climate change, oceans, and cultural heritage. Recipients are given an opportunity to work in the field for 10 -15 days with a professional scientist on a research expedition. Students must be nominated before they can apply.
Award: Contact for details.
Deadline: Expected deadline mid-December - check with organization for most current information.
National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships
Applicant must be an Eagle Scout in their senior year of high school; minimum SAT score 1800 or ACT 28; must be member of National Eagle Scout Association.
Award: $1,000 to $50,000.
Deadline: December 31
January
Gates Millennium Undergraduate Scholars Program
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 U.S. citizen, national or legal permanent resident;
Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED;
Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or university (with the exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma) in the fall of 2014 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student. First-time college enrollees can also be GED recipients;
Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities;
Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria; Have completed and submitted all three required forms: the student’s application (Nominee Personal Information Form), an evaluation of the student’s academic record (Nominator Form) and an evaluation of the student’s community service and leadership activities (Recommender Form) by the deadline date.
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: Expected deadline: January 15
Hispanic College Fund scholarships
Applicants must:
Be of Hispanic heritge
Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Have plans to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university in the 2014-2015 year
Submit a FAFSA application
Be pursuing their first undergraduate or graduate degree
Award: $1,000 - $7,500
Deadline: January
Burger King scholars
Applicants must:
Be living in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
Be a graduating high school senior
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Plan to enroll full-time in the coming year in a U.S. college or university
Award: $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline: Check website.
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Applicants must:
Be of Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity
Be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
Be enrolling in an accredited U.S. college or univerity as a full-time, degree-seeking student in the upcoming acdemic year
Have a minimum GPA of 2.7
Submit a FAFSA application
Award: $2,500 - $15,000
Deadline: Check website.
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
Applicants must be students of accredited high schools who have graduated or will graduate in the school year 2014-2015. Additionally, applying students must have a GPA of at least three points (3.0) on a four-point scale and demonstrate a sincere aptitude for and pursuit of a career in aviation, aerospace technology or research. Application forms and instructions may be obtained from your local Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Chapter. Completed applications must be returned to the nearest Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Chapter, on or before due date.
Award: 40 awards of $1,500 each.
Deadline: Visit website for exact deadline.
Cherokee Nation Scholarships
Cherokee Nation tribal members planning to attend an institution of higher education.
Award: Varies - many different scholarships available.
Deadline: January 2014 - check website for specfic dates for each scholarship.
February
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Applicants must:
Be a graduating, minority high school senior
Plan to attend a 4-year institution in the U.S.
Show leadership potential
Demonstrate dedication to community service
Present evidence of financial need
Be a U.S. citizen
Minimum SAT score of 1000, ACT 21
Not possess a degree when applying for the scholarship
Award: Up to $24,000 over four years.
Deadline: Mid-February
Fulbright-MTVU Awards
The Fulbright-mtvU Fellowship is a special opportunity for up to four U.S. students to pursue projects around an aspect of international contemporary or popular music as a cultural force for expression. Eligibility requirements:
U.S. citizenship at the time of application. Permanent residents are not eligible.
B.A. degree or the equivalent conferred before the start of the grant.
In the creative and performing arts, four years of professional training and/or experience meets the basic eligibility requirement.
Good health. Grantees will be required to submit a satisfactory Medical Certificate from a physician.
Proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country sufficient to communicate with the people and to carry out the proposed study. This is especially important for projects in the social sciences and the humanities.
Candidates who have undertaken their higher education primarily at educational institutions in the U.S. Undergraduate study abroad will not be considered a disadvantage.
Candidates who have not resided or studied in the country to which they are applying for more than six months, not counting undergraduate study abroad. Duty abroad in the Armed Forces of the United States is not considered disqualifying within the meaning of this section.
For most programs, applicants who have had extensive previous foreign experience in the host country are at a competitive disadvantage, but are still eligible to apply.
Award covers monthly living expenses including housing, round trip travel to/from host country, and health insurance.
Deadline: February 27, 2015
American Physical Society Minority Scholarship
Any African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship. Engineering physics and applied physics majors also welcome to apply.
Award: $2,000 for new recipients, $3000 for renewal recipients
Deadline: Applications available in November; application deadline is in early February.
Clair A. Hill Scholarship
Applicant must be:
California resident
Full-time junior or senior in the year the scholarship will be applied
Attending an accredited, publicly funded college or university in California
Demonstrate commitment to the field of water by pursuing degree related to engineering, agriculture/urban water supply, environmental studies, or public administration
Planning to attend school for the complete academic year
Award: $5,000
Deadline: February 1
Fulbright public policy fellowship
Must be a U.S. citizen and cannot be a U.S. State Department employee or an immediate family member of a U.S. State Department employee. Must have a Master's or J.D. degree by beginning of Fellowship or be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program. Must have at least 2 years of work experience in public policy-related fields.
Award: Professional placement in foreign gov ministries or institutions while conducting an academic research/study project.
Deadline: February 1; check website for exact application details.
ASM Undergraduate research fellowship (ASM-URF)
Be enrolled as full-time matriculating undergraduate students during the 2010-2011 academic year at an accredited U.S. Institution, be involved in a research project, have an ASM member at their home institutions willing to serve as a mentor, and not receive financial support for research (i.e., Council for Undergraduate Research, Minority Access to Research Careers, Sigma Xi) during the fellowship.
Award: Up to $4000 for student stipend, two-year ASM student membership, and up to $1000 in travel support for students to present the results of the research project at the 2012 ASM General Meeting. Travel funds are contingent upon acceptance of an abstract for the General Meeting.
Deadline: February 1
Microsoft Scholarship Program
Open to undergrad enrolled full-time at four-year universities only. Must be pursuing studies in computer science or related disciplines such as such as electrical engineering, math, or physics and must also demonstrate interest in computer science. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Four scholarships available: General Scholarships, Women's Scholarships, Underrepresented Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.
Award: Full tuition and fees, monthly stipend, summer internship after first year.
Deadline: February 1 - check website for most current deadlines
Minorities in Government finance scholarship
Currently a full- or part-time upper-division undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management).
Award: $5000 stipend.
Deadline: Mid-February
National Peace Essay Contest
Students who are in grades 9-12 must be attending a public, private or parochial school or be participating in a high school correspondence program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. Territories.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Mid-February
ONS bachelor’s scholarships
Current RN applicants (currently licensed as a registered nurse) must:
Be currently enrolled or have been accepted into a bachelor of nursing degree program at an NLN or CCNE accredited School of Nursing and enrolled in the 2011–2012 academic year.
Have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing.
Non-RN and Non-RNHS applicants must:
Be currently enrolled in a bachelor of nursing degree program at an NLN or CCNE accredited School of Nursing for enrollment in the 2014-2015 academic year.
Must be in the nursing component of the program.
Candidates that already possess a bachelors degree in another field and applying to an accelerated program must have applied to the program prior to the application date and acceptance verified prior to June 1.
Must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing.
High school students and individuals in the liberal arts component of a BSN program are not eligible. At the end of each year of scholarship participation, the nurse shall submit a summary describing the education activities they participated in.
Award: $2,000
Deadline: February 1
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
Undergraduate prospective junior in the fields of public service and government. Must have a 3.0 minimum GPA. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Preference given to students planning to attend graduate school and a career in government.
Award: Up to $30,000 for up to two years of graduate study.
Deadline: Early February - check website for most current information.
LAGRANT Foundation Scholarship
Minimum GPA: 2.75 for undergraduate students and 3.25 for graduate students, 20 scholarships are awarded each year. Scholarships are available for both undergraduates and graduates who are ethnic minorities and public relations, marketing, journalism, or advertising majors.
Award: $5,000 for undergraduate students and $10,000 for graduate students.
Deadline: Late February - check website for details.
American nuclear society scholarship
Several scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students interested in nuclear science and technology careers. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Award: Contact for details. All scholarships are non-renewable.
Deadline: February 1 (April 1 for incoming freshmen)
March
Don't forget - FAFSA applications are due in March! Everyone should submit a FAFSA, whether you're planning on applying for financial aid or not - it is also required for many scholarships.
Warner Bris, REACH honorship
Must be a graduating high school senior who will major in animation in college with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and can demonstrate financial need.
Award: 1 $10,000 college scholarship and paid summer internships during college
Deadline: Applications will be available in November. Check website for updated deadline information.
National society of professional engineers scholarships
High school seniors in top 25% of their class studying engineering. Special scholarships for minorities and women. Scholarships are issued by state chapters, call the NSPE for state chapter contacts.
Award: $1,000 - $2,500
Deadline: March 1 - check website for updated deadlines for specific scholarships.
INROADS Internship Program
For a paid internship, a student must:
Have a career interest in business, computer science, engineering or related field
Be a freshman or sophomore in accredited college or university
Be a H.S. senior applying or admitted to accredited college or university
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 GPA.
INROADS interns receive mentoring, coaching, leadership training, free tutoring and are exposed to scholarships, in addition to their multi-summer internship experience. Refer to website for more information and to find a local office nearest you.
Award: Contact for details.
Deadline: Expected deadline March 31 - check website for updated information.
Society of exploration geophysics scholarship
Entering freshmen and undergraduate students in financial need maintaining above average grades. Students should be pursuing a career in geophysics, physics, mathematics and/or geology.
Award: $500 - $14,000
Deadline: March 1
American Chemistry Society Scholars Program
Applicants must:
Must be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian
U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
Full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college intending to or already majoring in a chemically-related science OR intending to or already pursuing a degree in chemical technology
Be planning a career in the chemical sciences
Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science
Demonstrate financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form.
Award: $2,500 for freshmen; $3,000 for sophomores; $5,000 for juniors and seniors.
Deadline: Application cycle: opens November 1 and ends March 1.
Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship
College senior or graduate student enrolled in an APSIA member school. Students must be nominated by the dean of his/her school in order to be considered (contact the career center or student affairs office for an application and details for procedures within your school).
Award: $2,000 stipend and summer professional fellowship with a Member of Congress or in the State Department
Deadline: Check website for expected deadline.
SCAG scholarship program
Residency: Must be a resident within the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region (i.e. Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Ventura County, or on Tribal Lands within the SCAG region), and be eligible to work in the United States
Must be a high school junior or graduating senior, or currently enrolled in a two-year community college in the SCAG region. Graduating students must enroll in higher education (two- or four-year college or university) following graduation
GPA Minimum: Candidates must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher (based on a 4.0 scale)
Externship Requirement: Selected applicants must be available for a two-week externship with a local planning agency during the summer and attend a recipient's seminar in July at the SCAG offices in downtown Los Angeles
Externship assignments will be located near the student's place of residence and students are expected to be available during normal office hours for the two weeks
Award: $2,000 and two-week externship with local planning agency
Deadline: Early March, check website for details.
April
A. W. Bodine - Sunkist memorial scholarship
A. W. Bodine - Sunkist memorial scholarship
Applicants must:
Have a background in California or Arizona agriculture - the student or someone in the student's immediate family must have derived the majority of their income from agriculture
Have financial need
Have GPA and extracurricular activities indicative of potential for success.
Award: $2,000 (varies)
Deadline: April 30
ACWA scholarship
Applicant must be:
California resident
Full-time junior or senior in the year the scholarship will be applied
Attending an accredited, publicly funded college or university in California
Studying a water-resources related field or discipline
Planning to attend school for the complete academic year
Award: $3,000
Deadline: April 1 every year (or the next business day if the deadline is on a weekend or holiday).
Stateside/Overseas Spouse Education Assistance Program
Applicant must be a spouse of an active duty or retired Soldier, and widow(er) of Soldier who died either on active duty or in a retired status, and residing in the United States. The SSEAP Scholarships are based on financial need. Assistance is for full time, first undergraduate studies only.
Requirements vary depending on whether spouse is overseas or stateside. Visit website for more information.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Expected April 1 - applications open in January, check for updated information at that time.
U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Scholarships
High school senior at least 16 years old at time of application, of Asian Pacific Island heritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstrating leadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need.
Award: Up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presented.
Deadline: April - check website for updated deadlines
Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who plans to enroll full time. Selection is based upon commitment to the field of journalism, a sensitivity to Asian-American issues (as demonstrated by community involvement), journalistic and, scholastic ability, and financial need.
Award: $2,000
Deadline: Early-Mid April; check back when application is released in January
Carroylin and Robert Threlkel Scholarship Fund
To be eligible, an applicant must:
Be a female senior from Rio Vista High School, Delta High School, River Delta High School or Mokelumne High School
Be pursuing a business related degree at an accredited college or university
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
Demonstrate financial need
Award: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: April 15 - check website for updated information (check for other scholarships at this site!).
The Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship
To be eligible, an applicant must:
Be a graduating senior at a high school in the greater Sacramento or Denver area
Have a parent or legal guardian with terminal cancer or other terminal illness, or have lost a parent to a terminal disease during their tenure in high school
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
Award: $1,000 to $3,000
Deadline: April 15 - check website for updated information
CHCI scholarship
The mission of CHCI Scholarship Program is to provide critical financial assistance that will increase graduation rates among Latino students in post-secondary education. CHCI's scholarship opportunities are afforded to Latino students in the United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must have:
Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested
Demonstrated financial need
Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
Strong writing skills
U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency
Award: $1,000 community college or AA/AS granting institution; $2,500 4-year academic institution; $5,000 graduate-level institution. Each scholarship award is divided over the number of years required for graduation (for example, a $2,500 scholarship for a college freshman will be distributed in four equal installments of $625 a year).
Deadline: Mid-April
Adult students in scholastic transition
The ASIST Scholarship Program helps provide financial support to adult students in a variety of transitional situations. The goal of the ASIST Program is to enable recipients to improve their self-esteem and to have a positive impact on the recipient’s personal life, employment, family, and community. In addition to the Chapter ASIST awards, there are twelve Corporate awards of $2,500 (payable in USD) given annually. Corporate candidates are selected from Chapter winners. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements: Clearly define career goals and objectives; Specify the educational requirements to attain the above goals and objectives; Utilize re-entry programs available through colleges/universities, community agencies and service groups or career professionals; be 18 years of age or older; and applicant must be residing in boundaries of the EWI Chapter to which application is submitted.
Award: $2,000 - $10,000
Deadline: End of April; check website for deadline.
Father Rutilo Grande Scholarship
Tailored for students in the field of Theology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and/or an Emphasis in Cultural Studies, Environmental Studies, or Social Justice. Applicants must:
Be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity.
Demonstrate financial need.
Possess a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate a history of community involvement.
Be either: (1) graduating high school seniors, (2) current undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, (3) community college students (must be AB 540). Low-income students must reside and study in San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles Area (Specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union, East Los Angeles) and San Fernando Valley.
Be willing to give back to the community by becoming a mentor to a high school student or completing the equivalent of 52 community service hours assigned by SALEF.
Award: $1,000-$5,000
Deadline: Check website for updated information.
HENAAC scholars program
Full-time graduate or undergraduate students, high school seniors enrolled in full time study at a college/university the upcoming fall session encouraged to apply. Minimum 3.0 GPA, commitment and involvement in the Latino community, and majoring in engineering, applied science, computer science and math.
Award: $500 - $5,000 – various scholarships available.
Deadline: April 30 - check website for updated information
Louis Stokes Health Scholars program
U.S. citizens or legal residents, minimum 3.0 GPA, currently enrolled or planning to start a full-time undergraduate program at either a 2-year or 4-year college, university, vocational, or technical school. Anticipated course of study must be in the health field. Must demonstrate financial need. The ideal candidate is at a 2-year institution planning on completing a four-year degree, also plans on working in an underserved community.
Award: Up to $8,000.
Deadline: Late April - Early May - check website for updated information.