DFW International links over 1,600 North Texas internationally focused civic, community and educational organizations.
Our Mission is to promote and link North Texas ethnic and immigrant groups, empowering them as respected members of the community and giving them a forum through which to express, share and celebrate the richness of their cultural heritages. Our Vision is the recognition of DFW as an international metroplex which embodies the cultural and economic vibrancy of the global community.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITY STUDENTS
ACT-SO "OLYMPICS OF THE MIND" SCHOLARSHIPS for African-American youth
ACTUARIAL SCHOLARSHIPS for minority students in the pursuit of actuarial careers. The Casualty Actuarial Society/Society of Actuaries scholarship program is available to African North Americans, Hispanisc, and Native North Americans. An applicant must be either a U.S. citizen or have a permanent resident visa.
ADA FOUNDATION-MINORITY DENTAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Applicants must be 2nd year students at the time of application and currently attending or enrolled at a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
ADELANTE U.S. EDUCATION LEADERSHIP FUND College juniors attending a Hispanic-serving institution with a 3.0 GPA, pursuing a degree in a business related field. 210-692-1971
AID & RESOURCES FOR RE-ENTRY STUDENTS
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SCHOLARSHIPS
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERTISING AGENCIES, Inc Multicultural Advertising Internship Program
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY-SCHOLARS PROGRAM Awards are given to high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who are pursuing a chemical technology career. Must demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. 800-227-5558
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS MINORITY DISADVANTAGED SCHOLARSHIP This is a scholarship for minority students enrolling in architecture programs. Awards are from $500 to $3,000. Generally, 20 students are selected.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS MINORITY DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM Students must be studying or intending to study chemical engineering. Open to minority high school seniors or college students (freshman to juniors.) Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. 212-591-7338
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIPS 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.
AMS-CENTENNIAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Applicants must have held their doctoral degree for at least three years. 401-455-4107
UNITING INTERNATIONALLY-FOCUSED CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
6310 LBJ, Suite 203 / Dallas, TX 75240 / 972-661-2764 /
ART MAJORS SCHOLARSHIPAward for undergraduate study. Student
must be majoring in Graphic Design and have a 3.0 GPA. Amount Awarded: $500-1500. Number of Awards: 250-300. To request an application for this scholarship write to:
Kristin Winkowski, Program Coordinator
National Scholarship Trust Fund of the Graphic Arts
200 Deer Run Rd.
Sewickley, PA 15143
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. Awards from $100 to $3,000.
ASPIRA ASSOCIATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIPS
AYN RAND ESSAY SCHOLARSHIPS
BECA LATINO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION A mentor is also assigned to recipients of medical award. In addition, High School seniors of Latino descent, graduating from schools. 760-741-8246
BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS for Underrepresented Minorities
BLACK COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
BLACK ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS SCHOLARSHIPS
BLACK EXCEL FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
BLACK EXCEL SCHOLARSHIP GATEWAY
BOEING SCHOLARSHIPS (Some of these scholarships have HBC/U or historically Black Colleges /Universities connections)
BONNER SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIPS Award amount: $4,000 and renewable till graduation. Community service is pivotal, as well as need. Your college must be a participating college. Approx. 1,500 awards granted. Deadline varies.
BURGER KING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
CAREER SERVICES CENTER FOR A BETTER CHANCE
COCA COLA TWO YEAR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
COLLEGE BOARD SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH
COLLEGENET’S SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE
COMMONWEAL FOUNDATION-PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to 9-12th grade students who wish to attend boarding school. Applicants must have a family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, and must be willing to participate in work and community service opportunities. 301-592-2009
CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE
DATATEL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Must be currently attending a Datatel Client college or university, or who work at a Datatel non-education Client site and will attend any college or university during the upcoming academic year.
DAVIS-PUTTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND Open to graduate or undergraduate students. Must demonstrate financial need. Must demonstrate participation in expanding civil rights, economic justice, and international solidarity
DEVELOPMENTAL FUND FOR BLACK STUDENTS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS Award amount: $2,000 and renewable. Several scholarships granted. This is for science or engineering students at HBCUs ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/dfb_sch.htm
EASLEY NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS for Minority Students
FAFSA ON THE WEB
FEDERALLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS & INTERNSHIPS
FINAID: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships
FINANCIAL AID for non-citizen youth. Students who are not legal residents or citizens cannot apply for state or federal financial assistance. MALDEF has compiled a list of scholarships open to undocumented students. Call 213-629-2512 or visit
FORD INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
FREDERICKSON & BRYON FOUNDATION-MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Applicants must be minority first-year law students. 617-347-7141
GATES MILLENIUM SCHOLARSHIPS
GE and LULAC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
GINGER AND FRED DEINES MEXICO SCHOLARSHIP Award can be used at an institution in Mexico or the US. Must attend a four year institution. Must intend to pursue career in logistics, civil engineering, transportation. Must have finished at least one year of undergraduate studies. 7031 Manchester Street New Orleans, LA 70126
GOOD NEIGHBOR SCHOLARSHIPS The State of Texas provides 235 scholarships annually to citizens of Western Hemisphere countries (excluding the US and Cuba) who are studying at Texas public universities. These scholarships pay all tuition (in-state and out-of-state) for the selected students. Information is available at and from the Financial Aid Office at all public universities in Texas.
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS For Minorities Nationwide
GUARANTEED SCHOLARSHIPS
HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP 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.
HISPANIC ENGINEER NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS CORPORATION GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD SCHOLARSHIP In most cases applicants need a bachelor’s degree in a math or science based major to be eligible. Applicants do not have to be of Hispanic descent. Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college . Limited to US Citizens. 323-262-0997
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIPS
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIPS
HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND, INC. 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.
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND / CLUB MUSICA LATINO SCHOLARSHIPS Applicants must be of Hispanic background, Club Musica Latino members, and entering freshmen or sophomores at a four-year college 877-473-4636
HOLOCAUST REMEMBERANCESCHOLARSHIPS
HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS & LIFETIME CREDITS
INROADS INTERNSHIPS
INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP Available for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad. Open to students interested in the classical liberal tradition. 703-993-4880 or 800-697-8799
INTEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH 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.
INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
JACKI TUCKFIELD MEMORIAL GRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS (for AA students in South Florida)
JACKIE ROBINSOUND FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP The award: $6,000 per year. Number of winners: about 100. Renewable. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields.
JARVIS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS for African Americans. Has engineering programs linked with UA campus. Historically Black, Disciples of Christ Affiliat , Hawkins, TX
JUSTICIA EN DIVERSIDAD SCHOLARSHIP FUND Must be of Latino heritage, from a US high school and have a 2.5 GPA. 617-445-4452
KARMAN FELLOWSHIP TRUST
KODAK SCHOLARSHIPS The award: varying amounts to $5,000. Number of awards: Varies. For those studying in film/cinematography at U.S. colleges.
KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
LAMBDA THETA NU SORORITY INC. LATINO SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Latina pursuing her education at an accredited college university.
LATIN AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FOUNDATION Latina pursuing her education at an accredited college or university.
LATINO INITIATIVES FOR THE NEXT CENTURY for first generation Latino college students with an opportunity to obtain a degree in higher education. 773-762-8970
LA UNIDAD LATINO FOUNDATION, INC. Scholarships are awarded to Hispanic students who have completed at least one semester of higher education. Applicants must have a 2.7 GPA.
LEONARD M. PERRYMAN COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP for Ethnic Minority Students majoring in journalism or mass communications. 888-278-4862
MALDEF-ELLEN AND FEDERICO JIMENEZ SCHOLARSHIP College or state university undocumented students only. UT students DO NOT qualify.
MALDEF LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Candidates must have outstanding academic records, including participation and leadership in extracurricular activities. Must be enrolled full time to qualify. Latino background. Academic achievement indicating the potential for a successful completion of a law degree. 213-629-2512
MARGARET MCNAMARA MEMORIAL FUND to support the education of women from developing countries who are committed to improving the lives of women and children in a developing country.
MERC SCHOLARSHIP Minority, HS senior, GPA 3.5+ 408-920-5555
MEXICAN TUITION WAIVERS The State of Texas permits public universities to allow a limited number of financially-needy citizens of Mexico to pay the lower in-state tuition rate rather than the higher out-of-state tuition rate. Eligibility is based on financial need. Students must be in Texas on a valid student visa and be willing to return to Mexico after graduation. Undocumented Mexicans or long-term Mexican-American residents of Texas are NOT eligible for this program. Contact the Financial Aid office of any public university in Texas for further information.
MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND Scholarships for all students regardless of residency status. 213-629-2512
MICROSOFT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
MIGRANT FARMWORKER SCHOLARSHIPS Recent history of movement for agricultural employment . Scholastic achievement and financial need. 800-245-5681
MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID A listing of scholarships and financial aid opportunities for minority students can be reviewed at
MONSANTO HISPANIC NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP Award: $1500 Criteria: Must be of Hispanic descent, U. S. residents, must attend a university or college. Contact:
Juan A. Atkins
Monsanto Hispanic Network
800 N. Lindbergh C2NC, St. Louis, MO 63167
MULTICULTURAL SCHOLAR AWARDS These awards are offered to students with multicultural ancestry and/or interests by University of North Texas. Contact Patrick Vasquez, Director of Community Development and Outreach at for further information. 940-565-2456.
NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS The awards go up to $20,000, and many are awarded. You must be an engineering student.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS SCHOLARSHIPS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC JOURNALISTS-RUBEN SALAZAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Applicants must be high school seniors, college undergraduates, or first-year graduate students who are pursuing careers in English or Spanish-language print, photo, broadcast, or online media. 202-622-7145
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS 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.
NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE INTERNSHIPS
NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS (Sponsored by the National Association
of Secondary School Principals) This is a scholarship for National Honor Society members in their senior year. Your chapter/school nominates you. Award amount is $1,000 for about
250 students nationwide.
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program is offering competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical research. The program is primarily designed to provide an incentive for exceptional scholars to pursue biomedical research careers at NIH.
NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST Students in 9th through 12th grades who attend a public, private or parochial school or participate in a high school correspondence program in any of the 50 states, DC or the US territories.
NATIONAL SCULPTURE SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP Offered for students of figurative, realist, or representational sculpture.
NEW HORIZON SCHOLARS PROGRAM Hispanic or African American students who are infected with Hepatitis C, or who are dependents of someone with Hepatitis C and want to attain a college education. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIPS Award amount: generally 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.
NUCLEAR AGE PEACE FOUNDATION This foundation offers a poetry and an essay contest.
PAUL & DAISY SOROS FELLOWSHIPS FOR NEW AMERICANS PROGRAM
PFLAG-HATCH YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender student. 202-467-8180
PHI DELTA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Applicant must show interest in pursuing a career within the field of education. 800-766-1156
P.L.A.T.O.® SCHOLARSHIP
POETRY CONTEST Open to all poets. 410-356-2000
PRESIDENTIAL FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIPS
PROJECT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS The award: $4,000 or higher (to full tuition). Number of winners: at least 600. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields.
PRSSA-MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Applicants must be of Latino, African-American, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander ancestry. Must be full time students at an accredited four-year college or university with at least junior status by the time the scholarship will be used. Membership in PRSSA is preferred, a major or minor in public relations is also preferred. 212-460-1474
PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD Students must be in grades 5-12 from any state. Student must show participation in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application.
PUERTO RICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Awards are given to Latino first or second year students in a J.D. program at an American Bar Association approved school. PRBA selects recipients based on financial need and academic promise. 212-739-7517
RADIO TV NEWS DIRECTOR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION Must officially be a sophomore enrolled in college and have at least one more academic year remaining to graduate. May be enrolled in any major so long as career intent is in television or radio news. 202-467-5218
RE-ENTRY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
RELIGION BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
RON BROWN SCHOLARSHIPS $10,000 for 10 to 20 students, renewable.Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES (And the United Negro College Fund) Students must be studying at an HBCU which is a member of the UNCF and have at least a B average. It's for sophomores. The award is from $1,000 to full tuition. Approx. 60 students are selected.
ROTARY AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND WORLD PEACE FELLOWSHIPS information is available at Applications are made on a district-wide basis determined by either the home address or the school address. For the Dallas-area district, check for the Fort-Worth area, check more information.
SALEF-FULFILLING OUR DREAMS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDApplicants must have a demonstrated financial need and a min imum GPA of 2.5. Should have a history of community service involvement. High School students must already be admitted to a four year college. College applicants must be working toward their BA or graduate degree. Transfer students and undocumented students attending a community college are also eligible. 214-480-1052 or
SALVADORAN-AMERICAN LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL FUND: SALEF EDUCATION FOR EXCELLENCE Must be of Central American and other Latino background. Must demonstrate financial need. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Must have a history of community involvement and be willing to give back by becoming a mentor to a high school student. Must be accepted to a four-year university (for undergrad or graduate students) 214-480-1052 or
SAUL T. WILSON SCHOLARSHIP (Veterinary)
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LATINOS The Ellen & Federico Jimenez Scholarship Program will award twenty-five $2,000 scholarships to deserving Latino college students who are INELIGIBLE to receive federal and/or state financial aid; who have demonstrated commitment to serving the Latino community in the United States; and who have been accepted to a Community College or State University in CALIFORNIA or TEXAS. A social security number is NOT required to apply. See mail or call 213-629-2512
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HISPANIC STUDENTS The HOGAR de Dallas scholarship is offered to a Dallas ISD senior with a Hispanic surname and/or families who will attend a higher education institution during the fall of 2004. The scholarship is based on submission of a family tree of the student's family/ancestors, along with an essay. Contact Art Garza at for further information.
SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID HELP
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY IN PARALEGAL STUDIES
SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS Open to students in grades 7-12 enrolled in US public schools. Awards are available in 10 writing categories and 16 art categories. 212-343-6493 A&
SCIENCENET SCHOLARSHIPS
SEARS CRAFTSMAN SCHOLARSHIP Available for high school seniors of any age, race, ethnic origin and personal belief. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or above and plan to attend a 2 year or 4 year college or trade/technical school. 626-250-2296
SIEMENS WESTINGHOUSE COMPETITION
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEER SCHOLARSHIPS 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.
SOROS FELLOWSHIPS FOR NEW AMERICANS provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished new Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The national program awards thirty fellowships each year, at