PROGRAM: ADHA INSTITUTE
ELIGIBILITY: Minority scholarship is available to students enrolled in certificate/associate or bachelor’s degree dental hygiene programs. Must have a 3.0 GPA and show financial need. Deadline: May 1.
AMOUNT: $1,500
CONTACT: ADHA Institute for Oral Health, 444 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 440-8900.
PROGRAM: AFNA NEW ACCESS ROUTES TO PROFESSIONAL CAREERS
ELIGIBILITY: Primarily for black high school students who have completed the tenth grade and who are residents of Philadelphia . Program is aimed at placing students at medical schools or laboratories to get research experience and earn money for college.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: American Foundation for Negro Affairs, 1700 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, (215) 563-1248.
PROGRAM: AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
ELIGIBILITY: Scholarships are available through local congregations. The AME church has over 8,000 congregations worldwide.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2311 N. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037, (202) 337-3930.
PROGRAM: AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH
ELIGIBILITY: This organization’s 1.5 million members, encompassing 2,500 churches, provide scholarships for its college-bound members.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church , 1200 Windermere Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 (412) 242-5842.
PROGRAM: ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION
ELIGIBILITY: Minority students who have completed their junior year in college and who are interested in government careers. Students must attend accredited summer institute. Deadline varies.
AMOUNT: $6,000
CONTACT: APAM Program, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, 630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2550, New York, NY 10111, (212) 582-0450.
PROGRAM: ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY
ELIGIBILITY: Many of the 700 local chapters offer scholarships to qualified high school and college students. Awards are almost exclusively for black women.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., 5211 S. Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, (773) 684-1282.
PROGRAM: ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY
ELIGIBILITY: The fraternity provides scholarships to high school students involved in various educational and community projects.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 4432 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653, (773) 373-1819.
PROGRAM: AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
ELIGIBILITY: American Chemical Society Minority Scholarships for African American, Hispanic, or Native American Indians who are college freshmen, sophomores, and are juniors planning to major in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering. must be enrolled full-time, with financial need. Deadline: February.
AMOUNT: Up to $5,000 yearly, renewable
CONTACT: American Chemical Society Minority Scholars Program, The American Chemical Society, 1155 16 th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, (800) 227-5558.
PROGRAM: AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION
ELIGIBILITY: The Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholarship awarded to minority nominees enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate criminal justice program in a four-year college; must demonstrate financial need and academic achievement.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship, American Correctional Association, 4380 Forbes Boulevard, Lanham, MD 20706-4322, (800)-222-56-46,
PROGRAM: AMERICAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS’ ASSOCIATION
ELIGIBILITY: Minority students enrolled in a dental hygiene program. Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year in a dental hygiene curriculum and have a 3.0 GPA. Minimum financial need of $1,500. Deadline: June 1.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: Minority Scholarships, American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Institute for Oral Health, 444 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 440-8900.
PROGRAM: AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE, MINORITY PARTICIPATION
ELIGIBILITY: Judged on academic achievement, financial need, and potential for success. Must be a U.S. citizen and majoring in one of the following: geology, meteorology, geochemistry, planetary geology, geophysics, oceanography, hydrology, or earth sciences. Deadline: February 1.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: Director of Education, American Geological Institute, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, (703) 379-2480.
PROGRAM: AMERICAN HOTEL FOUNDATION HYATT HOTEL FUND OF MINORITY LODGING MANAGEMENT STUDENTS
ELIGIBILITY: Minority students pursuing an undergraduate degree in hospitality or hotel management on a full-time basis.
AMOUNT: $2,000
CONTACT: American Hotel Foundation Hyatt Hotel Fund of Minority Lodging Management Students, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 6000, Washington, DC. 20005
PROGRAM: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be minority students who are undergraduate accounting majors, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and in financial need.
AMOUNT: UP to $1,500
CONTACT: Sharon Donahue, Manager, Minority Recruitment, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1211 Avenue of the Americas , New York, NY 10036, (212) 575-7641.
PROGRAM: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
ELIGIBILITY: Appraisal Institute Education Trust Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens majoring (graduate or undergraduate) in real state appraisal, land economics, real estate, or allied field; awarded on the basis of academic merit. Deadline: March 15.
AMOUNT: $3,000 for graduate level; $2,000 at the undergraduate level.
CONTACT: Appraisal Institute, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-1980, (312) 335-4136.
PROGRAM: AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY
ELIGIBILITY: For any minority students attending or planning to attend a four-year college full-time. The scholarship is based on academic achievement, recommendations, SAT/ACT or GRE test scores.
AMOUNT: $3,000
CONTACT: American Meteorological Society, 45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108.
PROGRAM: AMERICAN NURSES’ ASSOCIATION BACCALAUREATE COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY: This program is designed for, but not limited to, minority R.N.s interested in pursuing full-time study toward a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients must be enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate-nursing program. Deadline January.
AMOUNT: $2,000
CONTACT: American Nurses’ Association Minority Fellowship Programs, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 100W, Washington, DC 20024-2571, (202) 651-7246.
PROGRAM: AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY
ELIGIBILITY: APS Minorities Scholarship Program. Minority high school seniors or college freshmen and sophomores majoring in physics. Applicants must complete application and personal statements as well as provide references, official transcripts, and standardized test scores. Deadline: February 17.
AMOUNT: $2,000 renewable
CONTACT: The American Physical Society, One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740-3844, (301) 209-3200.
PROGRAM: AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY CORPORATE SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN PHYSICS
ELIGIBILITY: Awards sponsored by corporations and given to outstanding minority students who are majoring or plan to major in physics.
AMOUNT: $2,000
CONTACT: The American Physical Society, One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740-3844, (301) 209-3200.
PROGRAM: AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION
ELIGIBILITY: Planning Fellowship Program. Must be enrolled in a recognized graduate program and nominated by school. Deadline: May 15.
AMOUNT: $2,000 to $5,000
CONTACT: Director of Council Programs, American Planning Association, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 872-0611.
PROGRAM: AMERICAN RESPIRATORY CARE FOUNDATION
ELIGIBLITY: The Jimmy Young Scholarships Respiratory Care. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have visas, be of minority origin, be enrolled in an American Medial Association approved respiratory care program, demonstrate financial need, submit at least two letters of recommendation attesting to worthiness and potential in the field, and submit an original referenced paper on some facet of respiratory care.
AMOUNT: $1,000
CONTACT: American Respiratory Care Foundation, 11030 Ables Lance, Dallas, TX 75229, (214) 243-2272.
PROGRAM: ARMSTRONG MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY: Minorities who are juniors in high school with a 3.0 GPA and participate in school activities. Only extended to students at colleges where Armstrong recruits. Check your college’s financial aid office.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: Armstrong World Industries, P.O.Box 3001, Lancaster, PA 17604
PROGRAM: ARMY ROTC QUALITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a black U.S. citizen and be physically fit and have good grades. Will be commissioned as an officer after graduation. Deadline: December 1.
AMOUNT: $200 a year
CONTACT: Army ROTC QEP, 11499 Chester , Suite 403, Cincinnati, OH 45246, (513) 772-6135.
PROGRAM: ART MAJORS SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY: To request an application for this scholarship, write to Kristin Winkowski at address below.
AMOUNT: $500 to $1,500; 350-300 awards given out
CONTACT: Kristin Winkowski, Program Coordinator, 200 Deer Run Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143.
PROGRAM: ARTS RECOGNITION AND TALENT SEARCH AWARDS
ELIGIBLITY: 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.
AMOUNT: $100-$3,000
CONTACT: Arts recognition and talent search awards at www.artsward.org
PROGRAM: AT&T BELL LABORATORIES ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be minority students with a 3.0 GPA majoring in electrical or mechanical engineering or computer science. Deadline: January 15.
AMOUNT: Tuition and fees
CONTACT: ESP Manager, AT&T Bell Laboratories, 600 Mountain Avenue , RM3D-303, P.O. Box 636, Murray Hill, NJ 07974-0636, (908) 582-6461.
PROGRAM: BONNER SCHOLARSHIPS
ELIGIBILITY: Community service is pivotal as is need; all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
AMOUNT: $4,000
CONTACT: Bonner Scholarships at www.bonner.org/foundation/BSP/
PROGRAM: BREAKTHROUGH TO NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY: Minority undergraduate students interested in studying for nursing careers. Financial need a requirement.
AMOUNT: $2,000
CONTACT: National Students Nurses’ Association, 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019, (212) 581-2211.
PROGRAM: CATHOLIC NEGRO SCHOLARSHIP FUND
ELIGIBILITY: This fund provides assistance to African Americans pursing a college education. Applicants must demonstrate need.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: Catholic Negro Scholarship Fund, 73 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01103.
PROGRAM: CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)
ELIGIBLITY: Black Scholarship Fund provides black Americans interested in pursuing a career in the ministry of the Christian Church. Applicants must be members of the Christian Church, demonstrate academic ability, have financial need, be enrolled in an accredited postsecondary institution, and submit a transcript of their academic record.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: Christian Church, 222 S. Downey Avenue, P.O.Box 1986 Indianapolis, IN 46206.
PROGRAM: CIEE EDUCATION ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR MINORITY STUDENTS
ELIGIBILITY: This fund assists minority students who wish to participate in any CIEE educational program, including study, work, voluntary service, and internship program.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: Council on International Educational Exchange, 205 E. 42 nd Street, New York, NY 10017, (212) 666-4177.
PROGRAM: COALITION OF BLACK MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
ELIGIBLITY: One of this organization’s goal is to assist black students in their total education in college and institutions of the American Lutheran Church .
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: Coalition of Black Members of the American Lutheran Church , 422 S. 5 th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415, (610) 330-3100.
PROGRAM: COCA-COLA SCHOLARSHIPS
ELIGIBILITY: Academic, merit, leadership, and talent qualities. Details at site, deadline October: 31.
AMOUNT: $4,000 to $20,000
CONTACT: Coca-Cola scholarships at www.thecoca-colacompany. com
PROGRAM: COLGATE “BRIGHT SMILES, BRIGHT FUTURES” MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBLITY: The Colgate “Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” scholarships are awarded to members of a minority group currently underrepresented in dental hygiene programs.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: Colgate Minority Scholarship, 44 Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago IL 60611.
PROGRAM: CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS SPOUSES SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be residents of a Congressional district represented by a member of the Congressional Black Caucus in Maryland . Deadline: March 25.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., Attn: Educational Program Coordinator, 1004 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 675-6730.
PROGRAM: DELTA SIGMA THETA, INC.
ELIGIBILITY: Myra Davis Hemmings Scholarship. Applicants must be active, dues-paying members of Delta Sigma Theta and majoring in the performing or creative arts. Applicants must submit transcripts of all college and records. Deadline: March.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., 1707 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, (202) 483-5460.
PROGRAM: THE DOW JONES NEWSPAPER FUND
ELIGIBILITY: For minority college sophomores and juniors; awards will include a paid summer internship to work at a daily newspaper. Deadline: November 1.
AMOUNT: $1,000
CONTACT: The Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, P.O. Box 300, Princeton, NJ 08543.
PROGRAM: ED BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY: Full-time minority undergrads majoring in electronic journalism; applicants must have least one full year of school remaining and be in good academic standing.
AMOUNT: $5,000
CONTACT: Ed Bradley Scholarship, Radio and Television News Directors Foundation, 1000 Connecticut Avenue., N.W., Suite 615, Washington, DC 20036.
PROGRAM: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PUBLICATIONS SCHOLARHSIP PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a full time student working toward a bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline. Selection based on GPA, extracurricular activities, a personal statement, and a recommendation. Females only. Deadline: February 15.
AMOUNT: $50
CONTACT: Career Opportunities Through Education, P.O. Box 2810, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, (609) 795-9634.
PROGRAM: FOUNDATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIPS
ELIGIBILITY: For disabled, disabled minority, disabled gifted, or disabled gifted minority students with financial need. Deadline: February 1.
AMOUNT: Varies
CONTACT: Scholarship Committee, Foundation for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091, (703) 620-1054.
