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PROGRAM:
National Black MBA Association Inc. Scholarship Programs
180 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60601 |
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DISCIPLINE: |
Business or Management Programs |
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AWARD: |
$1,000 |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
Various scholarship programs are offered for graduate and undergraduate students. Contact your local NBMBAA chapter for program calendar, requirements, application and selection criteria. |
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DEADLINE: |
Visit website for details: www.nbmbaa.org |
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PROGRAM:
Radio and Television News Directors Foundation Inc.
1000 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 615
Washington, DC 20036 |
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DISCIPLINE: |
Electronic Journalism, Broadcast Journalism |
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AWARD: |
Carole Simpson
Scholarship: $2,000
Ed Bradley
Scholarship: $10,000 |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
Full-Time minority undergraduates majoring in electronic journalism; applicants must have at least one full year of school remaining and be in good academic standing; they must submit completed application, goal statement, and reference letter. Bradley applicants must include 1-3 examples demonstrating journalistic skills totaling 15 minutes or less on audio cassette or VHS. |
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DEADLINE: |
May 3 Contact Karen Jackson-Bullitt for details. |
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PROGRAM:
The UNCF Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship UNCF
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
PO Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 |
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DISCIPLINE: |
Phsyical Science |
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AWARD: |
Up to $25,000 plus 10-12 week internship with combined stipend of at least $10,000 |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
African-American student must be enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university in the US. Must be a junior who will be a degree candidate in the 2003-2004 academic year, and must have completed two semesters of organic chemistry by the end of the 2002-2003 academic year. |
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DEADLINE: |
Write for 2003 deadline. |
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PROGRAM:
ChairScholars Foundation Inc.
16101 Carancia Lane
Odessa, FL 33556-3278 |
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DISCIPLINE: |
General |
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AWARD: |
$3,000-$5,000 per year for each college year of study to a maximum of $20,000 total. |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
Student must be physically challeneged, but does not have to be in a wheelchair. Applicants must have serious financial difficulties and a B+ average. Not graduate students are eligible. Must be under the age of 21. All applicantions must be sent by mail. Please include a 300-500 word essay outlining how you became physically challenged and how it has effected you and your future goals. |
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DEADLINE: |
March 1 www.chairscholars.org
813-920-2737 |
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PROGRAM:
Coca-Cola Scholarship Program
PO Box 1615
Atlanta, GA 30301-1615 |
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DISCIPLINE: |
General |
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AWARD: |
National Scholars: $20,000;
Regional Scholars:
$4,000 |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
Coca-Cola Scholarships are awarded based on character, personal merit and commitment. Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement and motivation to serve and succeed. Visit website for additional details, www.coca-colascholars.org |
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DEADLINE: |
October 31
Apply Online or call
800-306-COKE |
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PROGRAM:
John L. Henry National Dental Association Foundation Colgate-Palmolive Scholarship Program
3517 16th St, NW
Washington, DC 20010 |
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DISCIPLINE: |
Dental |
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AWARD: |
$2,000, renewable for up to 3 years based on academic eligibility. |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
Freshmen minority students must be first time, full time dental student. Must be a U.S. citizen. |
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DEADLINE: |
Deadline: May 15
Applications available online:
www.ndaonline.org |
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PROGRAM:
Lillian & Samuel Sutton Education Scholarship
NAACP
Education Division
4805 Mount Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215-3297 |
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DISCIPLINE: |
Education |
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AWARD: |
$1,000 for undergrads; $2000 for graduate students; recipients can reapply for a second year of funding; awards are subject to availability of funds. |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
Applicants must be full-time students who are U.S. citizens; preference is given to active NAACP members; undergraduates must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or a "C plus" average; graduate students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or "B" average. NAACP membership and participation is highly desirable. |
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DEADLINE: |
Applications available in September.
Deadline: April 30 |
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PROGRAM:
AHBAI Fred Luster Sr. Education Foundation |
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DISCIPLINE: |
Cosmetology |
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AWARD: |
$250-$500 |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
Costmetology students must have an 85 percent or higher average in school and must have completed a minimum of 300 hours. Extracurricular activities, attendance records and previous competitions/awards will also be taken into consideration. |
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DEADLINE: |
Visit Webstie for details: www.proudlady.org |
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PROGRAM:
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program |
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DISCIPLINE: |
Fine Arts: Social Sciences, Art, Humanities |
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AWARD: |
Based on availability; maximum stipend $21,500 |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, must not have yet completed first full year of doctoral or MFA study at the time of application. Must be acepted to or currently attending a graduate program at an institution of higher learning approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of the Department of Education. |
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DEADLINE: |
To request an application call 1-800-433-3243 or fax 1-319-358-4316 |
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PROGRAM:
Target Stores (Target-All-Around Scholarship)
Citizen's Scholarship Foundation
1505 Riverview Road
PO Box 480
St. Peter, MN 56082-0480 |
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DISCIPLINE: |
General |
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AWARD: |
Varies |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
Open to high school seniors, graduates, and current college students who are legal US residents (age 24 and under). Must enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study no later than fall 2004-2005 school year at an accredited two or four-year-institution or vocational technical school. Previous recipients are not eligible. |
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DEADLINE: |
Application must be postmarked by November 1. |
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PROGRAM:
American Foundation for the Blind Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York NY 10001 |
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DISCIPLINE: |
Rehabilitation |
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AWARD: |
$2,500 |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
Undergraduate and graduate students who are legally blind and studying in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are blind or visually impaired. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Visit website for details. |
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DEADLINE: |
April 30 www.alb.org |
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PROGRAM:
Gillette/National Urban League
Scholarship for Minority Students
Director of Education
120 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005 |
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DISCIPLINE: |
Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance or Business Administration |
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AWARD: |
$5000 |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
College sophomores in a four-year program who will be classified as juniors at the time the award commences in the fall. Must be a U.S. citizen, with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Must have application signed by an Urban League affilliate by January 15. |
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DEADLINE: |
February 15 www.nul.org 888-839-0467 |
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PROGRAM:
Mitsubishi Motors USA Leadership Awards |
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DISCIPLINE: |
General |
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AWARD: |
$2,000 |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
Applicants must submit a one-page essay on the personal impact of their community experiences and also include two letters of recommendation detailing their talents, interests and aspirations. GPA 2.5 or higher. |
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DEADLINE: |
October 31 Applications available online: www.uncf.org or www.misubishicars.com |
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PROGRAM:
National Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation NNPA - Fund Black Press Institute
3200 13th St, NW
Washington, DC 20010 |
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DISCIPLINE: |
Journalism |
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AWARD: |
$5,000 |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
African-American undergraduate students majoring in journalism who demonstrate an understanding of the important role the Black press continues to play. |
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DEADLINE: |
Applications available online: www.nnpa.org |
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PROGRAM:
Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award
National Black Police Association
3251 Mount Pleasant St, NW,
Washington, DC 20010-2103 |
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DISCIPLINE: |
Law enforcement or related areas. |
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AWARD: |
Varies |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
Minority applicants must be a U.S. citizen, a senior in high school, be of good character and have a letter of recommendation from a principal, counselor or teacher. Must be accepted by a college or university prior to receiving award. |
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DEADLINE: |
June 1 |
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PROGRAM:
Ford Corporate Scholars Program |
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DISCIPLINE: |
General |
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AWARD: |
Scholarship assistance, mentoring from Ford employees and internships at Ford Motor Company. |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
Ford Motor Company Fund supports the Ford Corporate Scholars Program that provides hundreds of scholarships to minority college students through the United Negro College fund, the Hispanic College Fund and the American Indian College Fund. |
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DEADLINE: |
Visit web sites for details:
www.uncf.org
www.ford.org |
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PROGRAM:
The Jackie Robinson Scholarship
Jackie Robinson Foundation
3 W 35th St, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001-2204 |
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DISCIPLINE: |
General |
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AWARD: |
Up to $6000; renewable for four years. |
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ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: |
Minority graduating high school seniors who have been accepted by a four-year, accredited college/university; academic achievement, leadership and financial need will be considered. |
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DEADLINE: |
October 1 - March 15; Applications available online: www.jackierobinson.org |
