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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) supports training opportunities to help individuals prepare for a career in health services research. AHRQ is particularly interested in fostering the professional development of minority health services researchers.

Health services research affects a wide range of issues, including consumer education; patient outcomes and effectiveness of care; health care quality; health care for minority, elderly, and other special populations; health care costs and financing; information for health care policymakers; and access to care and health care delivery.

www.ahcpr.gov/fund/minortrg.htm


American Association of School Administrators - Educational Administration Scholarship Award

Six Graduate Student Scholarships are available in the amount of $2,000 each for outstanding graduate students who intend to pursue the public school superintendency as a career.

http://www.aasa.org/awards_and_scholarships/scholarships/Graduate_Student.htm


American Chemical Society Scholars Program

The American Chemical Society sponsors scholarship programs for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, as well as students seeking a two-year degree in chemical technology. The programs are designed to encourage African American, Hispanic, and Native American students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology.

http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=minorityaffairs%5Cscholars.html


American Indian Education Foundation (AIEF)


AIEO Merit Scholarship

Sponsored by The American Indian Educational Opportunity, Inc.

Contact:
Julia Abeyta, Chair
AIEO Scholarship Committee
(505) 747-2141
Pamela Pino, President


American Indian Research and Development, Inc. (AIRD)

Fully Funded Graduate School Opportunity for American Indians and Alaska Natives
Earn a Master of Education Degree in One Year

AIRD is seeking qualified American Indian and Alaska Native applicants for its School Administrator Training Program (SATP). The SATP is a master's degree program in which selected participants study at the Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, for one calendar year and earn a Master of Education degree and qualify to test for certification as a School Administrator.

Contact:
Stuart A. Tonemah, Director
2233 W. Lindsey, Suite 118
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 364-0656
(405) 364-5464
email: airdsat@ionet.net


American Indian Services Scholarship
http://www.ess.pdx.edu/fao/scholarships/AmericanIndian.htm


AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students

This scholarship program provides awards of up to $5,000 to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. Scholarships are awarded each July for the following academic year.

http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm


American Psychological Association (APA) Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.apa.org/students/funding.html


American Sociological Association Graduate Funding
http://www.asanet.org/student/funding.html


AT&T Laboratories Special Programs
http://www.research.att.com/academic/


Arkansas Scholarship Connection
http://www.arkansasscholarshipconnection.org/


Art Deadlines List

A monthly newsletter with several hundred announcements listing art contests & competitions, art scholarships & grants, juried exhibitions, art jobs & internships, call for entries/proposals/papers, writing & photo contests, residencies, design & architecture competitions, auditions, casting calls, fellowships, festivals, funding, and other opportunities (including some that take place on the web) for artists, art educators and art students of all ages.

http://www.xensei.com/users/adl/


Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
http://www.astronautscholarship.org/


Back to College - Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com/


Baptist Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/baptist_scholarships.htm


Black Alliance for Educational Options
http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.htm


Boys & Girls Clubs of America Scholarships

Opportunity for scholarships for Native American high school seniors, GED recipients, and incoming college freshman. Boys & Girls Club of Tahlequah provides services to over 1000 area youth, with over 56% of those being served Native American.

Contact:
Gina Mankiller-Olaya
Chief Professional Officer
Boys & Girls Club of Tahlequah
P.O. Box 1967
Tahlequah, OK 74465 (918) 456-6888 - Phone
(918) 458-1560 - Fax
E-mail: bgclub@intellex.com


Brower Youth Awards

The nation's largest cash prize given to young leaders for their outstanding environmental projects.

http://www.earthisland.org/bya/byaHowToApply.html


The Ron Brown Scholar Program (Major Scholarships)
http://www.ronbrown.org/


Burger King Scholars Program
http://www.bk.com/CompanyInfo/community/BKscholars/2004.aspx


The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program
http://www.fulbright.ca/en/award.asp


University of Chicago Graduate School of Business (GSB)

The mission of the Office of Diversity Affairs (ODA) is to create an environment where community and corporate diversity are fostered through educational, personal, and cross-cultural experiences. ODA leads the GSB community's efforts to embrace and celebrate campus diversity, serves as a liaison between students, Chicago GSB offices, and corporate partners to provide unique experiences and opportunities for underrepresented students including African American, Latino, Native American, women, and gays and lesbians.
See http://gsb.uchicago.edu/fulltime/ftlife/oda.aspx for more information.

Jessica Pounds-Bryant
Director, Office of Diversity Affairs
Chicago Graduate School of Business
(773) 702-6803


University of Chicago - Office of Minority Student Affairs
http://omsa.uchicago.edu/opportunities/


Coca Cola Scholars Foundation
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/Index.jsp


College Board Scholarship Search
http://www.collegeboard.com/pay/scholarships_and_aid/0,,6-30-0-0,00.html


CollegeNet's Scholarship Database
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index


College Xpress College, Scholarship, and Loan Search
http://www.collegexpress.com/


The Collegiate Inventors Competition
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/


Jack Kent Cooke Foundation - Graduate Scholarships Program

Contact:
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
E-mail: jkc-g@act.org
Tel: (800) 498-6478
http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/jkcf_web/content.aspx?page=Grad


Creighton University
http://www.creighton.edu/NAA/page6.html


Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship
http://www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropy/tribute.shtml


University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law

UDC-DCSL is actively seeking academically talented, public interest oriented students.

http://www.law.udc.edu/prospective/index.html


e-Scholar Public Job and Scholarship Listing
http://www.studentjobs.gov/e-scholar.asp


Department of Education - FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/


Federal Student Aid
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp


FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid
http://www.finaid.org/


First Data Western Union Foundation Scholarship Program

The program is dedicated to providing an opportunity for non-traditional students to realize their educational dreams. The Foundation seeks individuals who have overcome personal challenges, exemplify initiative, exhibit a commitment to learning and working hard, and demonstrate financial need.

http://www.firstdatawesternunion.org/scholarships/


FreSch! Free Scholarship Search
http://www.freschinfo.com/


Fulbright Scholar Program

Several Scholarships available for faculty and professionals.

http://www.cies.org/


Gateways to US Government Grants/Money
http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/SG_Ctrl?Topic=0201


Grambling State University
http://www.gram.edu/GSU/scholarships.htm


Grammy Foundation Grants

Research Projects
The GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program awards grants to organizations and individuals to support efforts that advance the research and/or broad reaching implementations of original research projects related to the impact of music study on early childhood development, the human development and the medical and occupational well being of music professionals.

Archiving and Preservation Projects
The GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program awards grants to organizations and individuals to support efforts that advance the archiving and preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of the Americas.

http://www.grammy.com/grants/


Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/


Department of Health & Human Services - Nursing Scholarship Program

In exchange for at least 2 years service at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. Scholarships pay

  • tuition
  • required fees
  • monthly stipend
Eligibility
  • US citizen or national
  • enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited school of nursing in a professional registered nurse program
See http://www.bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/default.htm


Hispanic College Fund, Inc.
hispanicfund.org


Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/


IES Abroad - IES Minority Scholarships

Our mission is to provide students and U.S. colleges and universities with high-quality academic study abroad programs that foster intercultural development.

http://www.iesabroad.org/minorityScholarship.do


Indian Health Service (IHS) Scholarships

Both full and part-time student opportunities are available. If you would like further information regarding the benefits, policies and application information please contact the office at the number below.

http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/Scholarship_index.asp

Eligibility: Applicant must be an American Indian or Alaska Native.

Indian Health Service
Scholarship Program
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120
Rockville MD 20852
Phone: (301) 443-6197
Fax: (301) 443-6048


Intel Science Talent Search
http://www.sciserv.org/sts


International Education Financial Aid Scholarship Search
http://www.iefa.org/


Intertribal Timber Council
http://www.itcnet.org/education.html


University of Iowa - Tom Brokaw Scholarship Fund

Former NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw has established a scholarship for American Indian Students at the University of Iowa.

http://www.uiowa.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/general.html


Lewis-Clark State College Minority Student Scholarships
http://www.lcsc.edu/financialaid/scholarships-minority.htm


LULAC - GE Fund and GM Fund LULAC Scholarship Program

The General Electric Scholarship and the General Motors Scholarship are two separate scholarships provided by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers. These scholarships are intended to assist and encourage outstanding minority students in completing their college education. The program is directed specifically to minority students with career interests in business or engineering.

The GE/LULAC Scholarship Program is open to Sophomores through Seniors in College interested in business or engineering majors this scholarship awards two $5000 scholarships.

The General Motors/LULAC Scholarship is open to Freshmen through Seniors in College interested in engineering majors. This scholarship awards 20 $2000 scholarships.

http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html


U. S. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
http://www.marine-scholars.org/


Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/


Maryland Artists Equity Foundation

Senior high school students from all Maryland public and private schools who have applied for entry to an accredited college or university for advanced art studies in the visual arts are eligible to apply for MAEF scholarships.

http://www.maef.org/NEWscprogram.html


McDonald's USA National Employee Scholarship Program
http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/community/scholarship.html


Ronald McDonald House Charities - RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program
http://www.rmhc.org/mission/scholarships/scholarships_hacer/index.html


Janice K. Mendenhall's Scholarship "Commitment to Excellence in IT"

Purpose: To encourage education and careers in technology, particularly telecommunications and information technology.

Scholarship Award Amount: $1,500.00

Eligibility: Any student planning to or majoring in a technology field. Student's permanent home address must be within the following Southeastern States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina or Tennessee.

http://www.adpcouncil-se.com/adpscholarship.html


Methodist Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/methodist_scholarships.htm


Mercedes-Benz USA - DRIVE YOUR FUTURE Scholarship

This year, $1 million in scholarship funding will be made available to college-bound students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education. Mercedes-Benz USA and our dealers nationwide are proud to offer several hundred new scholarships and open doors to educational opportunities that students may not have had otherwise.

http://www.mbusa.com/brand/aboutus/philanthropy/philanthropyFrame.jsp?page=2


University of Miami - Scholarship Database
http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,29532-1;30010-2;29913-2;29912-2;29141-3,00.html


Microsoft Scholarships
http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx


MIGIZI Communications Inc.

  • THE WALTER PORKY WHITE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    An annual award to a Native student who is enrolled in an environmental or natural resources program at the undergraduate level

  • THE MADELINE MOOSE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    An annual award of $1,000 will be made to a Native student who is enrolled in an Ojibwe Language and Culture program at the undergraduate level

  • THE FIRST PERSON JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    An annual award to a Native student who is enrolled in a journalism program at the undergraduate or graduate level

Deadlines: February 15 of each year, for next year's enrollment

http://migizi.org/mig/organizational/scholarships/default.html


Military.com Scholarship Finder

Find millions of dollars in scholarships and grants exclusively for the military community!

http://benefits.military.com/education/scholarship/ScholarshipSearch.jsp


National Academy of American Scholars

Annual sponsorship of merit competition for American high school seniors who exhibit scholastic excellence, leadership, merit, integrity, and outstanding character

http://www.naas.org/senior.htm


National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)
http://www.nacme.org/scholarships/


NAACP Scholarship Program
http://www.naacp.org/departments/education/scholarship_index.html


National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Scholarships
http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.html


The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
American Indian Fellowship in Business

Three to five American Indian Fellowship in Business Scholarships will be given to American Indian college students majoring in business who are currently in their junior, senior or master level of study. This scholarship is awarded annually.

Contact:
NCAIED Scholarship Committee
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
953 E. Juanita Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 545-1298 ext. 243
(480) 545-4208 Fax

http://www.ncaied.org/fundraising/


National Federation of Paralegal Associations - Awards & Scholarships
http://www.paralegals.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=13


National Indian Gaming Association Spirit of Sovereignty Scholarships

For Business and related majors (e.g. hotel management, information systems, computer science, economics, human resources, etc.)

http://www.spiritfund.com/student.htm


National Institutes of Health - Undergraduate Scholarship Program
http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/InfoUGSP.htm


Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program

The ONNSFA Program's purpose is to serve eligible Navajo people and provide them the opportunity to achieve their educational goals. This opportunity is provided as a privilege with the intent that recipients, upon graduation, will return to the Navajo Nation to apply their learning to benefit the continuing development of the Navajo Nation.

http://www.onnsfa.org/


New Mexico Highlands University - College Assistance Migrant Program (C.A.M.P.)

New Mexico Highlands University has a new program to help farm workers obtain a University education. The program offers academic and financial aid services to qualified students, along with an $80 monthly stipend to offset college expenses. C.A.M.P. participants will receive a minimum of $500 to $1,000 scholarship based on their unmet need determined by the Financial Aid Office. The program is funded to serve 40 students and there are openings for more students.

To be eligible for this program, you must be a farm worker (you or your parents), you must have been employed in farm work for at least 75 days in the past 24 months, and farm work must be your primary employment on a temporary or seasonal basis. Farm work is any agricultural activity performed for either wages or personal subsistence, on a farm, ranch, or similar establishment. Agricultural activity means any activity directly related to the cultivation or harvesting of trees; or any activity related to fish farms.

If you are interested in attending college and you believe you qualify for this program, contact us at our toll free number, 1-866-611-4140.

http://www.nmhu.edu/camp/


University of New Mexico Hospitals - Nursing / Radiology Scholarships
http://hsc.unm.edu/consg/Financial_Aid_for_UG_Students.shtml


New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business Pre-Doctoral Program

The fundamental idea behind the program is to provide talented, interested students with a solid foundation in the quantitative business skills necessary for success in doctoral studies with a heavy research orientation.

www.stern.nyu.edu/phd/predoctoral/


The Open Meadows Foundation

The Open Meadows Foundation is accepting applications for grants to support projects designed and carried out by women and girls, projects that promote the empowerment of women and girls while reflecting cultural and ethnic diversity, and projects for social change that have had difficulty obtaining support.

http://www.openmeadows.org/


The David and Lucile Packard Foundation - Tribal Scholars Program

The Tribal Scholars Program supports graduates of tribal colleges who are admitted to four-year colleges and universities for study in science, engineering, computer science, or mathematics.

http://nature.berkeley.edu/community_forestry/Funding/TSP.html


University of Phoenix Scholarships
http://www.phoenix.edu/scholarships/


Portland State University Scholarship Search

Includes “under-represented groups” as one of several search criteria.

http://www.pdx.edu/finaid/funding.html


The PPQ William F. Helms Student Scholarship Program

What Kind of Career Opportunities Does Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Offer?

  • Biology
  • Plant Pathology
  • Entomology
  • Virology
  • Bacteriology
  • Mycology
  • Ecology
For information on applying for this scholarship: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/recruitment/students/helms/index.html


Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/programs/pfs.asp


Chips Quinn Scholars

Giving opportunity, training and voice to young journalists of color

http://www.chipsquinn.org/scholars/index.aspx


Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_index


Jeannette Rankin Foundation

The Jeannette Rankin Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for, and awarding grants to, low-income women, age 35 and older. Each grant recipient has a vision of how a college education will benefit herself, her family, and her community. Most recipients are in truly meager financial circumstances and may have other hardships or disabilities.

http://www.rankinfoundation.org/


ROTC Military Scholarships (Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force)
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/wyg/t5_wyg_rotc.php


Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html


The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships
http://www.jackierobinson.org/index03nf.htm


The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php


Rotary Foundation - Ambassadorial Scholarships
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html


The SallieMae Fund Scholarship

Scholarships for low income families.

http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/


San Francisco Art Institute - T.C. Cannon Scholarship

The T.C. Cannon Scholarship, named for noted Native American artist T.C. Cannon (Kiowa-Caddo), is awarded to one Native American applicant to the SFAI Bachelors or Master of Fine Arts program each year who demonstrates artistic excellence and an exceptional commitment to the fine arts. The scholarship consists of a full tuition waiver for one year and a $10,000 annual scholarship in subsequent years.

Contact: 1-800-345-7324

http://www.sfai.edu/data/pubs/SFAI_scholarship.pdf#page=4


Scholarship & Financial Aid Help by State
http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm


Scholarships On The Net (over 1,500 links)
advocacy-net.com/scholarmks.htm


School for International Training - Scholarships for study abroad
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/scholarships/index.html


ScienceNet Scholarship Listings
Undergraduate
Graduate


The 7th Generation Community Service Corporation Scholarship Program

At the heart of The 7th Generation Community Service Corporation is the value of giving back to the community in which benefits reach into the “Seventh Generation”. Therefore, Native American youth will receive scholarships designed to fulfill their financial need for a college education and will be afforded opportunities for internships and mentoring. The scholarship package is designed to not only educate Native American youth but to empower and support their growth and development.

For eligibility criteria and application information please visit http://www.7thgeneration.csfa.org/

Contact: Scholarship Management Services at (507) 931-1682


Siemens Foundation - Siemens Westinghouse Competition

The Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science & Technology recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research.

http://www.siemens-foundation.org/competition/process.htm


Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html


State Farm Insurance Hispanic Scholarships

http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/hispanic.htm

See in addition State Farm's link to American Indian College Fund


Student Video Scholarships
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html


Target Scholarships
http://target.com/target_group/community_giving/scholarships.jhtml


Tax Breaks for Education
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=128874,00.html


Third Wave Scholarship Program
http://www.thirdwavefoundation.org/programs/scholarships.html


Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D.

Scholarships for Aboriginal Canadians, Native Alaskans (Aleuts, Inuit, Eskimos), Native Americans, Native Pacific Islanders (Hawaiians, Polynesians or Micronesians)

http://scholarships.fatomei.com/scholar3a.html

(Be sure to explore the other categories)


The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
http://www.truman.gov/


Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship

For African American United States citizen residents of South Florida enrolled full-time in a graduate business degree program (master's or doctoral) at a Florida University and planning to pursue a professional career in South Florida.

http://www.jackituckfield.org/


Tylenol Health Education Scholarships

McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, makers of the Tylenol family of products, has announced that students preparing for health-related careers can apply for grants from the Tylenol Brand Scholarship Fund.

http://tylenolscholarship.com/


Morris K. Udall Foundation

Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship: The Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation awards 80 merit-based scholarships of up to $5,000 to

  • College sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated outstanding potential and a commitment to pursuing careers related to the environment

  • Native American and Alaska Native college sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated outstanding potential and a commitment to careers related to tribal public policy or health care

The Foundation will also award up to 50 Honorable Mentions of $350 in 2005.

http://www.udall.gov/


United Negro College Fund
http://www.uncf.org/

Also: UNCF - Merck Science Initiative


United States Institute of Peace - National Peace Essay Contest

Contest winners earn money for their college or university studies.

http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.html


USAFunds Access to Education Scholarships
http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/ofa/scholarships/usafunds.html


Washington University in St. Louis - George Warren Brown School of Social Work

Buder Scholarship: The Kathryn M. Buder Center offers full scholarships to American Indians who intend to practice social work in American Indian Communities.

http://www.gwbweb.wustl.edu/buder/


The Saul T. Wilson, Jr., Scholarship Program in Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/pubs/pub_ahwilson.pdf


XEROX - The Technical Minority Scholarship Program

In demonstration of our commitment to the academic success of minority students and to the cultivation and recruitment of qualified minority employees in technical fields, scholarships are available in the amount of $1,000 (depending on tuition balance on record and academic excellence).


2005 Resource Guide of Summer Opportunities for Minority Undergraduate Students

A list of scholarships, internships and job opportunities.

http://www.doorsofopportunity.org/


25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm


102 Scholarships Online
http://ihwac.mtsac.edu/Scholarship_Info.htm


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