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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Scholarship Opportunities

Forwarded by a friend:


(No - I have not verified all these links - but certainly worth a try if you need a scholarship to complete your work.)

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AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/aarp_foundation_womens_scholarship.html> 
For women 40+ seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves.

Academic Competitiveness Grant <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/academic_competitiveness_grant.html> 
For first-year and second-year college students who graduated from high school.

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/actuarial_diversity_scholarship.html> 
For minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.

Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/akash_kuruvilla_memorial_scholarship.html> 
For students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia.

American Copy Editors Society Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/american_copy_editors_society_scholarship.html> 
Available to junior, senior and graduate students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships.

AORN Foundation Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/aorn_foundation_scholarship.html> 
For students studying to be nurses and perioperative nurses pursuing undergrad and grad degrees.

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/automotive_hall_fame_scholarships.html> 
For students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career.

AWG Minority Scholarship For Women <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/awg_minority_scholarship.html> 
Encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences.

AXA Achievements Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/axa_achievements_scholarship.html> 
Provides more than $600K in annual scholarships to 52 students - one from each state.

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Beacon Partners Healthcare IT Scholarships <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/beacon_partners_healthcare_it_scholarships.html> 
Awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the IT Healthcare field.

Best Buy Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/best_buy_scholarship.html> 
For students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate program upon high school graduation.

Burger King Scholars Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/burger_king_scholars_program.html> 
For high school seniors who have part-time jobs and excel academically in school.

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CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/cia_undergraduate_scholarship_program.html> 
Developed to assist minority and disabled students, but open to all who meet the requirements.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/coca_cola_scholars_program.html> 
Four-year achievement-based scholarships given to 250 high school seniors each year.

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Davidson Fellows Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/davidson_fellows_scholarship.html> 
Recognizes and awards the extraordinary who excel in math, science, and technology.

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/davis_putter_scholarship.html> 
Need-based scholarships for college students are part of the progressive movement in their community.

Dell Scholars Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/dell_scholars_program.html> 
For students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

Development Fund For Black Students in Science and Technology <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/development_fund_black_students_science_technology.html> 
For students studying science or technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Discovery Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/discover_scholarship.html> 
Annual scholarship for high school juniors to support continued education and training beyond high school.

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Ed Bradley/ Ken Kashiwahara Scholarships <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/ed_bradley_ken_kashiwahara_scholarships.html> 
Open to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news.

EMPOWER Scholarship Award <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/empower_scholarship.html> 
Designed to increase diversity in the medical rehabilitation field by awarding students of color.

ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/esa_computer_video_game_scholarship.html> 
For minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts.

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Fulbright Scholar Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/fulbright_scholar_program.html> 
Sends faculty and professionals abroad each year to lecture and conduct research.

Future Engineers Scholarship Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/future_engineers_scholarship_program.html> 
For students pursuing a career in engineering who shows outstanding academic performance.

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Gates Millenium Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/gates_millennium_scholarship.html> 
Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; established to help low income minority students.

Go On Girl Book Club Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/go_on_girl_book_club_scholarships.html> 
Supports authors of the Black African Diaspora who wan to write their way to college money.

Google Anita Borg Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/google_anita_borg_scholarship.html> 
For women who excel in computing and technology, and are active role models and leaders.

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Hallie Q. Brown Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/hallie_q_brown_scholarship.html> 
For African American women who have a minimum C average, and can demonstrate financial need.

HBCU Study Abroad Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/hbcu_study_abroad_scholarships.html> 
Provides travel opportunities for students of color who are traditionally under-represented in such programs.

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Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/jacob_javits_fellowship.html> 
Provides fellowships to students who excel in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholarship Fund <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/javits_frasier_teacher_scholarship.html> 
To increase diverse students' access to talent development opportunities through teacher training.

Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/jeanette_rankin_womens_scholarship.html> 
For low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves and their community.

Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/joe_francis_haircare_scholarship.html> 
For cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need.

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KFC Colonel's Scholars Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/kfc_colonels_scholars_program.html> 
For college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75.

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Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay Contest <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/lincoln_forum_scholarship_essay_contest.html> 
A writing contest pertaining to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era.

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McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/mckesson_pharmacy_scholarship.html> 
Designed to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education.

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National Achievement Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/national_achievement_scholarship.html> 
Established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding African American high school students.

National Black Police Association Scholarships <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/black_police_association_scholarships.html> 
For students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other related areas.

National Institute of Grants For Women <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/grants_for_women.html> 
Designed to help women and girls find funding for college education, and more.

National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/nih_undergraduate_scholarship.html> 
For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research.

National SMART Grant <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/national_smart_grant.html> 
Available to full-time students who are majoring in science, math, technology, engineering, and more.

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PMI Educational Foundation Scholarships <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/pmi_educational_foundation_scholarships.html> 
Established for students in the field of project management or a project management related field.

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Ron Brown Scholar Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/ron_brown_scholar_program.html> 
Seeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society.

Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/ronald_reagan_college_leaders_scholarship.html> 
Seeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses.

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Siemen Competition <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/siemens_competition.html> 
Competition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.

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Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/thurgood_marshall_college_fund_scholarships.html> 
For first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more.

Tri-Delta Scholarships <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/tri_delta_scholarships.html> 
For students who excel in chapter and campus involvement, community service, academics, and more.

Tylenol Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/tylenol_scholarship.html> 
For students pursuing a career in health care who can demonstrate leadership and academic qualities.

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United Negro College Fund Scholarships <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/united_negro_college_fund_scholarships.html> 
Administers 400 different scholarship programs so low-income families can afford college, tuition, and books.

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/us_bank_internet_scholarship.html> 
For high school seniors planning to enroll or college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors already enrolled.

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/usda_1890_national_scholars_program.html> 
For students seeking a Bachelor's degree in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors.

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Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/vanguard_minority_scholarship.html> 
Provides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics, and more.

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William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/william_b_ruggles_scholarship.html> 
Available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related field.

Writer's Digest Annual Short Story Competition <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/writers_digest_short_story_competition.html> 
Contest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less.

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Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/xerox_technical_minority_scholarship.html> 
For academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and information technology.



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