Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Student Internship Program
Contact: 5220 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601, (818) 754-2800, e-mail: Eligibility: Undergraduate college students. This program is designed to give students in-depth exposure to professional facilities and practices during an eight week summer period in LA. Award: $4,000 stipend + $300 spending allowance; Deadline: March 15
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AES Engineers Scholarship
Contact: (submit essays to this address). Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. The award is $500. Eligibility: For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to the following question:
What are your dreams for your future? When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?
There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time.
Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year. Deadline for entry: October 5, 2012.
Altura Credit Union
The Altura Credit Union Foundation awards monetary scholarships to Riverside County High School seniors pursuing a college education. Scholarships are available from three separate funds, each of which has a different criteria. Students applying for any of the Altura Credit Union Foundation scholarships need to fill out only one application. Students should highlight their academic achievement, community service/extracurricular activities, financial need and personal character/leadership qualities. Deadline for entry: March 9, 2012.
A.H.P.E. Corporate Scholarship
Contact: Association of Hispanic Professionals for Education, P.O. Box 340, Fullerton, CA 92634 (714) 278-2288, Fax: (714) 449-4195 Eligibility: Initial applicants possess distinct career goals and potential and have at least a 3.0 GPA with 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of college or university work and display a commitment to community service. Final applicants will be required to appear for a personal interview in the L.A. area. Award: $500-$700, Deadline: March 15
Air Force Aid Society Grant
Contact: Dory Larkin, Educational Department, 1745 Jefferson Davis Hwy., #202, Arlington, VA 22202, (800) 429-9475 Fax: (703) 607-3064; e-mail: dvosbrug@afasEligibility: Dependent children of either an active duty, deceased or retired officer from the Air Force. Grant is based on financial aid and a minimum 2.0 GPA. Beginning with 2001-2002 academic year, sons and daughters of full-time active duty AGR serving Title 32 and retired reservists with 20 qualifying years are eligible. Award: $1,500; renewable up to 5 years; Deadline: March 12
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
The Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship ProgramProvides 3- and 4-year scholarships in three different types to high school seniors. provides 3- and 4-year scholarships in three different types to high school seniors. The application process is the same for each type.
American Bar Foundation
Contact: Summer Research Fellowships for Minority and Undergraduates, 750 N. Lake Shore DR., Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 988-6500, Fax: (312) 988-6579, email: Eligibility: Fellowship. Applicants are invited from junior students of African, Mexican, Native American, or Puerto Rican heritage. Must be U.S. citizen or legal resident. Scholarships for sophomore and junior academic majors in social sciences or humanities; Award: $3,500/10weeks; Deadline:March 1
American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program is now accepting applications from African-American, Hispanic/Latino and Native American students who are pursuing, or intend to pursue, bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology or related majors.
Renewable awards of $1,000 to $5,000 per year are given to qualified high school seniors, community college students and college freshmen, sophomores or juniors. The awards are based on academic standing and financial need.Deadline: March 1, 2012
American Geological Institute, Minority Geoscience Scholarship
Contact: Marilyn Suiter, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, (703) 379-2480; Eligibility: Must be Black, Hispanic or Native American. Full-time undergraduate and graduate minorities with a good academic record, under-represented in Geoscience and exhibit financial need. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: Up to $1,000; Deadline:March 10
American Institute of Architects/American Architectural Foundation Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship Program
Contact: Scholarship Programs 1735 New York Ave., N.W, Washington, D.C. 20006-5292, (202) 626-7511, Fax: (202) 626-7420. email: ; Eligibility: High school senior, technical school/community college students transferring to a National Architectural Accrediting Board school of Architecture, or college freshman entering or attending a program leading to a bachelor's or master's degree in architecture are eligible to be nominated, must be nominated by an individual familiar with the student's interest and potential to be an architect. Award: $500-$2,500; Deadline: Nominations in December, Applications in mid-January
American Institute of Architects Foundation
Contact: Mary Felber, 1735 New York Ave., NW; Washington D.C. 20006; (202) 626-7511. email: . Eligibility: High school seniors, junior college, or technical school students transferring to a professional program in architecture. Undergraduate students in their final two years and graduate students pursuing their master's degree in engineering. Award: $2,500; Deadline: January 31st
American Institute for Real Estate Appraisers
Contact: Olivia Carreon 875 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 335-4100; Eligibility: Sophomore Students interested in pursuing a career in real estate and economics. Contact for additional requirements and for an application. Award: $3,000-graduate; $2,000-undergraduate Deadline:March 15
American Nuclear Society
Contact: Tony Bishop John and Muriel Landis Scholarship American Nuclear Society, Scholarship Committee 555 N. Kensington Ave. LaGrange Park, IL 60526 (708) 352-6611. email: . Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students interested in nuclear science and technology careers. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Award: Contact for Details; Deadline: February 1st
American Nuclear Society (ANS) Undergraduate Scholarships
Contact: Joann Hollensteiner; American Nuclear Society, Scholarship Committee; 555 Kensington Ave. LaGrange Park, IL 60525; (708) 352-6611. email: . Eligibility: Completed a minimum of two academic years in a four-year nuclear engineering program, and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Award: $1,000-4,000. Deadline: February 1st
American Physical Society, The
Contact: One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3844; (301) 209-3200; Fax: (301) 209-0865; Eligibility: Black, Hispanic, or Native American U.S. citizens with a physics interest. Must be a high school senior, college freshman or sophomore. Award: $2,000; Deadline: February 14
American Physical Society, The
Contact: One Physics Ellepse College Park, MD 20740-3844; (301) 209-3200
Fax: (301) 209-0865 Eligibility: Black, Hispanic, or Native American U.S. citizens with a physics interest. Must be a high school senior, college freshman or sophomore.
Award: $2,000 Deadline: February 15
American Postal Workers Union/AFL-CIO
Contact: Juliette Cobb, 1300 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 842-4200, (202) 842-8500 Eligibility: High School seniors who are dependent children of American Postal Workers Union members. Award: $1,000; renewable for 4 years; Deadline:March 1
American Society for Microbiology: Undergraduate Fellowship
Contact: Education Board, American Society for Microbiology, 1752 N. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 942-9283, Fax: (202) 942-9329. email: . Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority undergraduate that has taken introduction courses in biology or chemistry. The student must not be graduating before the conclusion of the program in the summer. Further preferred criteria include lab research experience, and an interest in obtaining a doctorate degree. Award: $4,500 for expenses; Deadline: February 1st
Andersen Consulting Scholarship Program for Minorities
Contact: Andersen Consulting Foundation; c/o Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America 1505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter MN 56082, (507) 931-0425. Eligibility: This scholarship is open to African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans who are enrolled in their third year of undergraduate study. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and be majoring in engineering, computer science, informations systems (including accounting, business, computers, management, and related fields), or decision or management sciences. U.S. citizenship is required although persons under asylum and refugees are also eligible to apply. Award: $2,500; Renewable; Deadline: January
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Arthur Anderson Scholarship Program for Minorities
Contact: 33 West Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 507-3402 Fax: (312) 507-6748 Eligibility: African American, Hispanic, or Native American accounting major. Applicant must display: excellence in academics, leadership, work experience, and participation in community activities. Award: $2,500-$4,000 Deadline: January 30th
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Asian Pacific Community Fund – Verizon Scholarship Award Program
The Asian Pacific Community Fund partners with Verizon to financially assist students in their pursuit of higher education as they face the challenge of significantly rising costs of obtaining a college degree. These awards will support those who excel academically, are leaders amongst their peers and are making a positive impact in their communities.Deadline: March 30
Bank of America Student Leaders Program
the Bank of America Student Leaders Program has recognized more than 1,600 high school juniors and seniors identified as exemplary young people with a passion for improving their communities. The program helps students gain a greater understanding of how nonprofits create impact in the community and helps develop them as the next generation of community leaders through two components:
A summer 2012 eight-week paid internship with selected nonprofit organizations designed to provide opportunities for the students to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on work experience, while raising their awareness of community issues addressed by their Host Organization.
A week-long all-expense paid Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. Conducted in partnership with the Close Up Foundation, the Summit introduces students to aspects of civic, social and business leadership and provides them with knowledge and skills they will use throughout their life to create positive community change.Deadline: January 25.
Best Buy Scholarship
The Best Buy Scholarship is for students that hit the books and help their communities. Deadline:February 15, 2012.
Booker T. Washington Scholarships
Contact: National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 4626 (317) 802-4321; Fax: (317) 802-5321 e-mail: ; Eligibility: This program is open to graduating high school seniors or high school graduates preparing to enroll in their first year of college education. applicant must be a minority FFA member interested in pursuing a degree in agriculture. The following ethnic groups may apply: African-Americans, Asian-Americans or Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Alaska Natives, or American Indians. They may be residents of any state, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the District of Columbia. Award: One $10,000 and three $5,000 scholarships are awarded Deadline: February 15
Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color
Contact: National Student Nurses' Association, 45 Main Street, Suite 606, Brooklyn, NY 11201. (212) 581-2368; Fax: (718) 210-0710. email: or ornsna.org; Eligibility: Scholarships available to African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Polynesian undergraduate students who are enrolled in nursing or pre-nursing programs at a state-approved institution. No funds can be used for graduate nursing programs. Award: $1,000-$2,000 (13-15 awarded each year) Deadline: January
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
- Be high school seniors or graduates or be current undergraduate students
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university for the entire 2012–13 academic year (excluding proprietary and online schools)
- Plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs of study. See the list of eligible majors.
- Be interested in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries
- Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States
Burger King Scholars
Contact: Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, Saint Peter, MN 56082. Win a $50,000, $25,000, $5,000 or $1,000 scholarship. Eligibility: High School seniors, 2.50 GPA or higher, be a resident of U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico, and pursing a full-time college education (please see website for additional eligibility information). Also, please see website for requirements specific to Burger King employees and their children. Apply online. Deadline: Application period opens Nov. 15, 2011 and closes Jan. 10, 2012.
California Association of Collectors
The Educational Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2005 by the California Association of Collectors (CAC). The scholarship requires a simple one-page application and an essay on "The Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Financial Credit During Your College Years". The scholarship is available to any California high school senior for their use at any accredited college, university, or trade school.Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by January 16, 2012.
California Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
Contact:Larita Wade, 930 Georgia St. , Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 620-1100 ext.100, e-mail: Eligibility: Students entering or attending a 4-year college in CA and majoring in an agricultural related field. Maximum award amount: $5,000; Deadline:March 15 and November 30
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California Congress of Parents and Teachers, Teacher Education Scholarships
Contact: Los Angeles Office, 930 Georgia Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 620-1100. Applications may be picked up at any PTA office or through the website. Eligibility: Applicants must be PTA members. This scholarship is based on volunteer service done at school. There is no minimum GPA required. Two letters of reference are required. Award: $750. Deadline: February: 1st
California Farm Bureau Scholarship
Contact: 2300 River Plaza Dr., Sacramento, CA 95833, (916) 516-5520; Eligibility: This scholarship is for undergraduates and high school graduates wishing to pursue a degree in Agriculture or Home Economics. Applicants must be a resident of California. Award: $1,800-$5,000; Deadline:March 1
California-Hawaii Elks Association Vocational Grant
Contact:. 951-696-8099. The program is open to any prospective applicant, residing in California or Hawaii who is an American Citizen, planning to pursue an eligible vocational/technical (voc/tech) course, above and supplemental to high school or preparatory school level. A high school diploma or equivalent is not required. Eligibility: The program is open to male and female applicants and will be judged on an equal basis. While graduating high school seniors may apply, it is not limited to high school students. It is open to all prospective students who require training or retraining to compete in the workplace. The Vocational Grant is for one year only, with an option to renew for one additional year. The Grant may be used for tuition and fees, room and board (only if living on campus) and books and supplies. It may be used only for usual and required costs of applicant's planned course of study.Deadline: applications must be filed with the Temecula Elks Lodge Scholarship Chairman no later than three months after first receiving the application.
California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc-Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities
Contact: . 951-696-8099. Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities has increased from five scholarships of $1,000 to twenty to thirty scholarships of $1,000 to $2,000 each. Scholarship recipients may reapply each year. If qualified, they can receive up to a total of four years of assistance. Eligibility: Individuals applying must be a United States citizen and a resident of California or Hawaii; have a physical impairment, neurological impairment, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and/or speech-language disorder; and be a senior in high school, a high school graduate, or have passed the General Educational Development (GED) Examination or the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE). The applications must be Please visit website for more information and to apply.Deadline: March 15, 2012(applications are endorsed by Lodge scholarship chairmen, then student forwards completed packet to California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc. by deadline).
California Newspaper Carrier Foundation
Contact: 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95825, Eligibility: Applicant must be (or a child of) a Newspaper carrier/delivery person that resides in California. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors only with high academic achievement. Award: $2,000; Deadline:March 1
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California State University, Northridge
Contact: 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8307, (818) 677-4907, ; Eligibility: Personal essay Letter of recommendation and a transcript Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 2