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These are some informational site listings that were
gleaned while online and from other Christian sites: Please take the time to check them out for further educational assistance.
The road to "excellence" is never ending!
1) Ron Brown Scholarships: www.RonBrown.org. They award for leadership,
community service, all fields. The deadline is unusually in January. This is one of the most prestigious scholarships and
it's highly competitive.
2) Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: www.JackieRobinson.org. The award is $6,000
per year. Number of winners about 100. It's renewable. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields.
3)
Project Excellence Scholarships: www.project-excellence.org. The award is $4,000 or higher (to full tuition). Number
of winners at least 600. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields.
4) United Negro College Fund Scholarships:
www.uncf.org/programs. 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).
5) Kodak Scholarships: www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/programs/student/scholarship.shtml.
The award varyies in amounts up to $5,000. The number of awards also varies and is for those studying film/cinematography
at U.S. colleges.
6) 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.
7) NACME
Scholarships (National Action Council For Minorities in Engineering): www.nacme.org/sch_index.html. The award is up 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 aid officials at your college.
8) Gates
Millennium Scholarships: www.gmsp.org/SOW4/. 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.
9) NSBE Scholarships (National Society of Black
Engineers): www.nsbe.org/scholarships. Award amounts generally range from $1,500 to $3,000 for members of NSBE.
The number of awards also varies. This is primarily for engineering students, and others majoring in related disciplines.
Deadlines vary.
10) ARMY ROTC Scholarships (for Historically Black Colleges): www.usarotc.com/index.htm. Students
looking to enroll at a HBCU must enroll in the Army ROTC. Award amount to full-tuition. Many awards are given. Must have minimum
920 on SAT or 19 ACT score.
11) American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships (AICPA): www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm.
For undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college with at least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,000 with
about 300 winners annually. Deadline is in July.
12) Developmental Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology
Scholarships: ourworld.compuserve.com/hompages/dhinson/dfb_sch.htm. Award amount is $2,000 and renewable.
Several scholarships are granted. This is for science or engineering students at HBCUs.
13) Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarships:
www.coca-colascholars.org. 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.
14) Ambassadorial
Scholarships: www.rotary.org/foundation/education/amb_scho. This is the prestigious "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 "host" $23,000 for a 3 month to full year of study abroad. You should have completed at least
2 years of college work.
15) Ronald McDonald House Charities and the United Negro College Fund. www.mcdonalds.com/countries/usa/community/education/scholarships/index.html.
Students must be studying at a HBCU which is a member of the UNCF. The award is from $1,000 to full tuition. Approx. 60
students are selected.
16) Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship: www.xerox.com. 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.
17) Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships: www.akaeaf.org/scholarshipprogram.html. This 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.
18) Harry S. Truman Scholarship: www.truman.gov. This 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.
19) National Association of Hispanic Journalist: www.nahj.org/student.html. Awards
are from $1000 - $5000. Students interested in journalism as a career can apply. Deadline is Feb. 28th. See web site
for application and information.
20) National Association of Black Journalists: www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html.
NABJ offers 10 scholarships. It's a $2,500 award. Students should be attending a four-year University. 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 grade point 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.
21) Hispanic College Fund Scholarships: hispanicfund.org/hcf
-scholar.html. Major site for Hispanic students majoring in business-related areas, A to Z (accounting, human resources,
communications, and more). The award amount varies. Over 140 awards granted.
22) Arts Recognition And Talent Search
Awards: www.artsawards.org. These awards are granted to high school or college students 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.
23) Society of Women
Engineer Scholarships: www.swe.org/SWE/StudentServices/Scholarship/brochure.htm. These scholarships are targeted for women
who are majoring in engineering or computer science. Award amounts are from $200 to $5,000, and at least 90 are granted.
The deadline for students already in college is February 1 and May 15 for high school seniors entering an "accredited" program.
24)
American Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship:
www.e-architect.com/institute/scholar.htm. This is
a scholarship for minority students enrolling in architecture programs. Awards are from $500 to $3,000. Generally
20 students are selected.
Here are some additional sources forwarded by another ministry co-laborer. We pray they
are useful to your endeavors for higher education.
1 ) Ron Brown Scholar Program (major Scholarships) http://www.ronbrown.org/
2) Scholarships On The Net (1,500) http://advocacy-net.com/scholarmks.htm
3) Fast WEB Scholarship Search
http://www.fastweb.com/
4) THE HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP SITE http://www.truman.gov/
5) THE HISPANIC
COLLEGE FUND http://hispanicfund.org/scholar.html
6) JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS http://www.jackierobinson.org/
7) MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIPS http://www.marine-scholars.org/
8) McDonald's Education Scholarships (with
UNCF) http://www.mcdonalds.com/countries/usa/community/education/scholarships/uncf
9) Target Scholarships http://www.target.com/target_group/community/community_scholarships.jhtml
10) UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND MERCK SCIENCE INITIATIVE http://www.uncf.org/merck/program.htm
11) ACADEMY
FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIPS http://ppia.aed.org/index.html
12) Minority Health Program http://www.ahcpr.gov/fund/minortrg.htm
13) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC CPA's Scholarships http://www.aahcpa.org/scholar.htm
14) AMERICAN
GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE Minority Geoscience Scholarships http://www.agiweb.org/ehr/mgsftp.html
15) Minority Scholarships
(doctoral students in accounting) http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/fmds.htm
16) AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR
MICROBIOLOGY Undergraduate Fellowships http://www.asm.org/edusrc/edu23b.htm
17) Research Program for Women & Minorities
Underrepresented in the Sciences http://www.research.att.com/academic/urp.html
18) BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB Minority
Fellowships in Academic Medicine http://www.bms.com/aboutbms/fellow/data/
19) DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR BLACK STUDENTS
IN SCIENCE Scholarship http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/dfb_sch.htm
20) Tylenol Scholarships http://scholarship.tylenol.com/
21) Coca Cola Scholarships http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/education_scholarsfoundation.html
22)
STATE FARM INSURANCE Achievement Scholarships http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/awards.htm
23) STATE FARM INSURANCE
Hispanic Scholarships http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/hispanic.htm
24) McNair Scholars Program http://trc.dfrc.nasa.gov/trc/Undergrad/space.html
25) Undergraduate Scholarships (national Institutes of Health Scholarships) http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/InfoUGSP.htm
26) National Scholarships at all levels http://scholarships.kachinatech.com/scholars.html
27) The ROTC Scholarships
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/chart_mil_rotc.html
28) Sallie Mae's free Online Scholarship search http://www.salliemae.com/planning/scholarships.html
29) Scholarship Search - From FreeSearch! http://216.110.42.89/search-logon.phtml
30) Astronaut Scholarship
Foundation http://www.astronautscholarship.org/
31) College Fund/UNCF http://www.uncf.org/
32) Art, Film,
Writing Scholarships/Competitions List http://www.xensei.com/users/adl/
33) Ambassadorial Scholarships http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/
34) NACME Scholarship Program http://www.nacme.org/univ/scholars.html
35) Athletic Scholarships http://scholarships-ar-us.org/athletic.htm
36) Baptist Scholarships http://www.free-4u.com/baptist_scholarships.htm
37) Methodist Scholarships http://www.free-4u.com/methodist_scholarships.htm
38) Project Excellence Scholarships http://www.project-excellence.com
39) Intel Science Talent Search http://www.sciserv.org/sts
40) Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships http://www.akaeaf.org/scholarshipprogram.html
41) Discover Card Tribute
Award Scholarships http://www.aasa.org/Discover.htm
42) United States Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest
http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.shtml
43) Scholarships and Grants http://www.elclick.com/lulfoundation/html/resources.html
44) Gateway to 10 Free Scholarship Searches http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm
45) Gateways to US Government Grants/money http://www.students.gov/link_search/listlinks.cfm?cfid_81339&cftokenv597759&
46) Accounting Scholarships http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/edu/jlcs.htm
47) American Psychological
Association (APA) Scholarships and Fellowships http://www.apa.org/students/funding.html
48) American Sociological
Association Graduate funding http://www.asanet.org/student/funding.html
49) Americorps http://www.cns.gov/
50)
Minority Scholarships http://content.sciencewise.com/newscholarship/scholarships3.cfm
51) BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS
FOR UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html
52) Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
53) Student Video Scholarships http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
54) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html
55) Holocaust Remembrance
Scholarships http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
56) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships http://www.aynrand.org/contests/
57) Brand Essay Competition http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.html
58) Gates
Millennium Scholarships (major) http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID_
59) Xerox Scholarships for Students
http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp?view
60) Sports Scholarships and Internships http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
61) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
62)
Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary) http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html
63) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship
Fund http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm?rdn=FID 806&CFTOKEN_301928
64) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide
to Financial Aid (scholarships) http://www.finaid.org/
65) Presidential Freedom Scholarships http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
66) Microsoft Scholarship Program http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp
67) WiredScholar
Free Scholarship Search http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search
68) Hope Scholarships
& Lifetime Credits http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
69) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
70) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/black.html
71) Guaranteed Scholarships http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
72) BOEING scholarships (some HBCU
connects) http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships/
73) ROTC Military Scholarships (Navy,
Army, Marines, Airforce) http://www.todaysmilitary.com/chart_mil_rotc.html
74) Easley National Scholarship Program
http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
75) Maryland Artists Scholarships http://www.maef.org/
76) Jacki Tuckfield
Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida) http://www.jackituckfield.org/
77) Historically
Black College & University Scholarships http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
78) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority
Students http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm
79) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/
80) College Board Scholarship Search http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
81) Burger King Scholarship Program http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/
82) Siemens Westinghouse Competition
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/
83) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
84) CollegeNet's Scholarship Database http://mach25.collegenetcom/cgi-bin/M25/index
85) Union Sponsored
Scholarships and Aid http://www.aflcio.org/scholarships/scholar.htm
86) Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways http://www.fedmoney.org/
87) 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
88) Scholarship
& Financial Aid Help http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
89) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group) http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm
90) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
91) Aid & Resources for Re-Entry
Students http://www.back2college.com/
92) Scholarships and Fellowships http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html
93) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm
94) HBCU "Packard"
Sit ABroad Scholarships (for study around the world) http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html
95) Scholarship
and Fellowship Opportunities http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html
96) INROADS internships http://www.inroads.org/
97) ACT-SO Olympics of the Mind" Scholarships http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml
98) Black Alliance
for Educational Options Scholarships http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp
99) ScienceNet Scholarship
Listing http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
100) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=NORITIES
101) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html
102) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund http://www.roothbertfundorg/scholarships
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