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STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE:
Scholarships, Internships, Fellowships, and Other Opportunities
Courtesy of
U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD
Congressional District 40-California
2017 - 2018 Edition
Student Resource Guide is provided by Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard’s District Office, http://roybal-allard.house.gov
This directory is updated annually. Please check with each scholarship contact for the most current information.
(September 2017)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
September Deadlines ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
October Deadlines ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
November Deadlines ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
December Deadlines ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
January Deadlines ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
February Deadlines ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
March Deadlines ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
April Deadlines ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
May Deadlines ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
June Deadlines ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
July Deadlines ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Multiple Date Deadlines .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Visit Website for Deadlines ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Scholarships & Internships for Students with Disabilities ................................................................................... 42
Scholarships for Undocumented Students ............................................................................................................... 49
Suggested Websites……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………53
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September Deadlines
The Gates Scholarship
Contact: Gates Scholarship, https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
Eligibility:
A high school senior.
From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American.
Pell-eligible.
U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident.
A minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a U.S. accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
Award: Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Deadline: September 15, 2017
Hispanic Dental Association Scholarship
Contact: Hispanic Dental Association Foundation, Contact Unknown, 4557 Dogwood Lane, Brownsburg, IN 46112, (317) 714-0037, [email protected], http://hdassoc.org/hda-foundation/scholarship-program/
Eligibility:
Accepted or enrolled in an accredited dental program, dental hygiene program, dental assisting program or dental laboratory program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
A current HDA (Hispanic Dental Association) member and/or HSDA (Hispanic Student Dental Association) member.
A full-time student during the academic year for which you are applying.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or in good academic standing at your school if your dental program does not provide a GPA. Show interest in improving the oral health of the Hispanic community.
Show evidence of commitment and dedication to serve the Hispanic community.
Award: $500 to $4,000
Deadline: All applications must be postmarked or emailed no later than September 15, 2017.
Mitchell Scholarship
Contact: U.S. - Ireland Alliance, Carolina Chavez, Director, 2800 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 305 West, Arlington, VA 22201, [email protected], http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/content/43/en/Applying%20to%20the%20George%20Mitchell%20Scholarship%20Program.html
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen.
18 years of age or older, but not yet 30, on September 29 of the year of application (those who turn 30 on September 30th are not eligible).
Have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before beginning study as a Mitchell Scholar. Degrees from international accredited universities are acceptable, if all other conditions are met.
While married applicants or applicants with partners are accepted, no allowance is made for the expenses of an applicant’s spouse, partner, or dependents. It is important to note that the relevant government agency may require spouses or partners who are non-EU citizens to enroll full-time and prove financial resources for the year or to obtain a work permit before seeking paid employment in Ireland. Please check with the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland for additional information.
Award: The Mitchell Scholarship Program supports one academic year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by an institution of higher learning in Ireland or Northern Ireland. The Mitchell Scholarship Program provides tuition, accommodation, a stipend for living expenses and travel.
Deadline: September 29, 2017 (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Fellows
Contact: NASA, Elizabeth Cartier, NASA Fellowships and Scholarships Deputy Program Manager, Ames Research Center, Office of Education, Moffett Field, CA 94035, [email protected] or [email protected], https://intern.nasa.gov/ossi/web/public/main/
Eligibility:
Register at website to create and maintain student profile, save opportunities of interest and apply for Fellowships.
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Award: Visit website for details
Deadline: September 30, 2017
October Deadlines
Alicia Patterson Fellowship
Contact: The Alicia Patterson Foundation, Margaret Engel, Director, 1100 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 393-5995, [email protected], http://aliciapatterson.org/
Eligibility: U.S. citizens who are fulltime print journalists or non-U.S. citizens who work full-time for U.S. print publications, either in America or abroad.
Award: Stipend is $40,000 for twelve months, and $20,000 for six months and must cover travel and research costs. Fellow must pay taxes on stipend.
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by October 1, 2017.
British Marshall Scholarships
Contact: Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, Mary Denyer, Assistant Secretary/ Head of Scholarship Administration, Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square, London, UK WC1H 9HF, 44 (207) 380-6704 Ext. 3, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.marshallscholarship.org/applications/apply
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens.
(By the time they take up their scholarship i.e. September 2018) hold their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
Have obtained a GPA of not less than 3.7 on their undergraduate degree.
Have graduated from their first undergraduate college or university after April 2015.
Not have studied for, or hold a degree or degree-equivalent qualification from a British University or GCSE or A Levels taken at school in the UK.
Award: Varies according to the circumstances (place of residence, selected university, etc.) of each Scholar but the figure tends on average to be about £35,000 a year.
Deadline: October 2, 2017 (5:00 p.m. In the time zone your endorsing institution is located).
NIH (National Institutes of Health) Marshall Scholarships
Contact: Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, Mary Denyer, Assistant Secretary/Head of Scholarship Administration, Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square, London, UK WC1H 9HF, 44 (207) 380-6704 Ext. 3, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.marshallscholarship.org/applications/nih
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the NIH Marshall Scholarship, applicants must first be selected as Marshall Scholars, applying in the usual way.
Applicants should also apply for the OxCam programme (whether or not they wish to go to Oxford or Cambridge) separately.
Award: The Marshall Commission will pay for the first two years of the scholarship and the Scholar will spend this time in the UK, and the NIH will pay for the third and fourth years and will give the Scholar the opportunity to research at NIH in Bethesda. Chosen Scholars will receive joint supervision from their British University and the NIH and will ultimately receive a doctoral degree from the British Institution.
For students interested in combined-degree MD/PhD training, stipend and tuition support is available from the NIH MD/PhD partnership training for those who enroll in the NIH-Marshall scholars program.
Deadline: October 2, 2017 (5 p.m. In the time zone your endorsing institution is located).
United States Senate Youth Program
Contact: California Department of Education, Dina Fong, USSYP Coordinator, 1430 N Street, Suite 5602, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 319-0551, [email protected], http://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/in/us/
Eligibility:
High school junior or senior interested in public service, leadership and currently serving in an elected capacity in student government, civic or educational organization.
Be a permanent resident of the U.S. and currently enrolled in a secondary school located in the state in which either one of his or her parents or guardians legally resides.
Please note that students must be nominated by their high school principal to be considered for the USSYP.
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Award: Recipients receive a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC from March 3-10, 2018.
Deadline: October 2, 2017
The Rhodes Scholarship
Contact: The Rhodes Scholarship, Elliot F. Gerson, American Secretary, 8229 Boone Boulevard, Suite 240, Vienna, VA 22182, (703) 821-5960, [email protected], http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen or must have been admitted to the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident and must have maintained, and be expected to maintain, legal status as a lawful permanent resident. A prior requirement for lawful permanent residents to have maintained residency for five years prior to the application deadline is no longer applicable.
By October 1 in the year of application must be at least 18 but not yet 24 years of age. (In 2017, applicants will be eligible who were born after October 1, 1993 and on or before October 1, 1999.)
Have achieved academic standing sufficiently advanced to assure completion of a Bachelor’s degree before October 1 in the year of admission to Oxford.
Award: All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees, are paid on the Scholar’s behalf by the Rhodes Trustees. Each Scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance (the stipend) adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, one time each way. They do not pay for passports or visas, which are required for overseas students studying at Oxford. Election to the scholarship is normally for two or three years, depending upon the degree program pursued by the Scholar.
Deadline: October 4, 2017
National Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship
Contact: National Hispanic Health Foundation, Raquel Morales, Administrative Assistant, 1920 L Street NW, Suite 725, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 628-5895, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.nhmafoundation.org/index.php/scholarship-program
Eligibility:
3.0 GPA
Exceptional academic performance, documented leadership activities, and have a commitment to a career providing healthcare services to the Hispanic community in the United States.
Open to any student enrolled full-time in the following accredited graduate programs: dental, medical (allopathic or osteopathic), pharmacy, nursing, public health or health policy.
U.S. citizen, permanent lawful resident, or have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Award: $2,000 - $5,000 (Medical students only.)
Deadline: October 6, 2017
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Contact: Institute of International Education, Lora Seery, Senior Program Manager, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, (212) 984-5327, [email protected] or [email protected], https://us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens at the time of application.
Have a conferred Bachelor's degree or the equivalent before the start of the grant.
In the creative and performing arts, four years of professional training and/or experience meets the basic eligibility requirement.
Be in good health. Grantees will be required to submit a satisfactory Medical Certificate from a physician.
Have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country sufficient to communicate with the people and to carry out the proposed study/research. This is especially important for projects in the social sciences and the humanities.
May hold a J.D. at the time of application.
Doctors of Medicine may receive grants for advanced academic study, but not for internships or residencies.
Award: Up to one academic year of support for study and/or research in academic fields and the creative and performing arts, or one academic year as an English teaching assistant overseas.
Deadline: October 6, 2017 (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship
Contact: Institute of International Education, Lora Seery, Senior Program Manager, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, (212) 984-5327, [email protected] or [email protected], https://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/types-of-awards/fulbright-national-geographic-digital-storytelling-fellowship
Eligibility:
Candidates from all fields are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience and talent in storytelling.
Candidates must have completed at least an undergraduate degree by the commencement of the Fulbright award.
Award: The Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship, a component of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to participate in an academic year of overseas travel and storytelling in one, two, or three countries on a globally significant theme. This Fellowship is made possible through a partnership between the U.S. Department of State and the National Geographic Society. Storytellers publish stories on the Fulbright-National Geographic Stories blog.
In addition to receiving Fulbright benefits (for travel, stipend, health, etc.), and materials and reporting special allowance, Storytellers will receive instruction in story-telling techniques, including effective blog writing, video production, photography, and other relevant training by National Geographic staff prior to their departure. National Geographic will also provide editorial mentorship for Storytellers during their Fulbright grant period. Storytellers will provide material for the National Geographic website on a frequent and ongoing basis throughout their grant term.
Deadline: October 6, 2017 (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Youngarts’ National Arts Competition
Contact: National Youngarts Foundation, Contact Unknown, 2100 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137, (800) 970-2787, [email protected], http://www.youngarts.org/
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status.
15-18 years of age or in grades 10-12 on December 1, 2017.
Award: Receive up to $10,000 in cash awards, take master classes with accomplished artists, become eligible for nomination as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and receive a lifetime of mentoring and professional support.
Deadline: October 13, 2017
The YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund
Contact: YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund, Contact Unknown, 1501 Broadway, Suite 2302, New York, NY 10036, (212) 278-0008, [email protected], http://www.ymafsf.org/fsf-application/
Eligibility:
Full time students enrolled in a fashion related program at one of the 60 member schools listed on the FSF website. https://colin-turek.squarespace.com/member-schools/
Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Freshman through seniors (graduating in spring), transfer students and international students.
Majors such as but not limited to: advertising, communications, consumer science, apparel design, graphic design, finance, Information technology, business management, marketing, merchandising, retail studies, supply chain management, etc.
Consider opportunities in the fashion industry after graduation. Award:
$5,000
Scholarship winners attend the annual January Awards Gala in New York City.
o Complimentary hotel and travel reimbursements provided.
Access to internship opportunities through FSF partner companies.
Scholarship recipients are strategically matched to an industry leader who will serve as a mentor during the year of the award.
Networking opportunities, speaking engagements and panel discussions with the top leaders in the fashion industry.
(1) One, $5,000 scholarship winner from each member school will compete the following year for a prestigious scholarship with eight awards between $10,000 and $35,000.
Deadline: October 16, 2017
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National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
Contact: National Science Foundation, Contact Unknown, 1818 N Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, (866) 673-4737, [email protected], http://www.nsfgrfp.org/
Eligibility:
Citizenship: Be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the U.S. by the application deadline. The term "national" designates a native resident of a commonwealth or territory of the United States, such as American Samoa. It does not refer to a citizen of another country who has applied for United States citizenship and who has not received U.S. citizenship by the application deadline.
Degree Requirements: Applicants are eligible to apply: 1) as undergraduates or post baccalaureates not enrolled in graduate school and who will have adequate preparation to attend graduate school in the fall that begins after they apply to GRFP; or 2) as graduate students who have not completed more than 12 months of a graduate program in a supported field of study.
Field of Study: Fellowships are awarded for graduate study leading to research-based Master's and Doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. An individual's proposed research and graduate study must be in a STEM field or in STEM education. Fellows must enroll in a graduate degree program consistent with the relevant field of study proposed in their application and to undertake a course of study leading to a research-based master’s or doctoral degree.
Award: Each Fellowship consists of three years of support during a five-year fellowship period. Currently, NSF provides a stipend of $34,000 to the Fellow and a cost-of-education allowance of $12,000 to the graduate degree-granting institution for each Fellow who uses the fellowship support in a fellowship year.
Deadlines: (received by 5 p.m. Local Time of applicant’s mailing address)
October 23, 2017 - Life sciences, geosciences.
October 24, 2017 - Computer and information science and engineering, engineering, materials research.
October 26, 2017 - Psychology, social sciences, STEM education and learning.
October 27, 2017 - Chemistry, mathematical sciences, physics and astronomy.
Hertz Fellowship
Contact: Hertz Foundation, Contact Unknown, 2300 First Street, Suite 250, Livermore, CA 94550, (925) 373-1642, [email protected], http://hertzfoundation.org/fellowships/fellowshipaward
Eligibility:
Be a student of the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences or mathematics who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America, and who is willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency (see their Moral Commitment section).
College seniors wishing to pursue the PhD degree in any of the fields of particular interest to the Foundation, as well as graduate students already in the process of doing so, may apply.
Award:
Option 1 - Five Year Hertz
o $32,000/ 9-month personal stipend*.
o Full tuition equivalent.
o Renewable for up to 5 years.
Option 2 - Five-Year Coordinated
o Hertz Period - Two Years.
o $38,000/ 9-month personal stipend*.
o Full tuition equivalent.
* $5,000/ year additional stipend for Fellows with dependent children.
Deadline: October 27, 2017
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Contact: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Incorporated, Contact Unknown, 1 Coca Cola Plaza NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, (800) 306-2653, [email protected], http://www.coca-colascholars.org
Eligibility:
Current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools).
U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, refugees, asylees, Cuban-Haitian entrants, or humanitarian parolees.
Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application.
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Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution.
Award: $20,000
Deadline: October 31, 2017 (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Patriot’s Pen
Contact: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Quentin Carroll, Program Coordinator, 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111, (816) 968-1155 or (816) 756-3390, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.vfw.org/VOD/
Eligibility:
Patriot’s Pen is open to students in grades 6-8 (by the Oct. 31 deadline) who are enrolled in public, private or parochial schools in the U.S., its territories or its possessions.
Home-schooled students also are eligible.
Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (the application which has not been denied) and intends to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.
Dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools can participate too.
Award: $5,000 plus an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC, for the winner and a parent or guardian.
Deadline: October 31, 2017 (12:00 a.m. Local Time)
Voice of Democracy
Contact: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Quentin Carroll, Program Coordinator, 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111, (816) 968-1155 or (816) 756-3390, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.vfw.org/VOD/
Eligibility:
The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 (by the Oct. 31 deadline) who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or in an overseas U.S. military/civilian dependent school.
Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (the application for which has not been denied) and intends to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.
Award: Up to $30,000.
Deadline: October 31, 2017 (12:00 a.m. Local Time)
November Deadlines
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Contact: Ron Brown Scholar Program, Contact Unknown, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (434) 964-1588, [email protected], http://www.ronbrown.org
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Black/African American and current high school seniors at the time of their application.
Demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and have a demonstrated financial need.
Award: $40,000 ($10,000 annually over 4 years) for use at any accredited 4-year college or university.
Deadline: November 1, 2017
Supreme Court Fellows Program
Contact: Supreme Court of the United States, Contact Unknown, 1 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20543, (202) 479-3415, http://www.supremecourt.gov/fellows/default.aspx
Eligibility:
Only U.S. citizens that hold a J.D. or other postgraduate degree will be considered.
The Commission is especially interested in candidates who are completing or have recently completed at least one judicial clerkship and anticipate pursuing careers in the academy or in public service.
Award: 1 year fellowship with compensation equivalent to GS-13/1 of the government pay scale at the applicable locality rate — currently $94,796. Fellows are eligible for federal employees' health and life insurance, and other programs offered to federal employees. The Supreme Court Fellows Program is a residential fellowship, in that fellows are required to be in residence full time in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
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Deadline: November 3, 2017
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Contact: Prudential (International Scholarship and Tuition Services), Contact Unknown, 1321 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 800, Nashville, TN 37217, (855) 670-4787, [email protected], https://spirit.prudential.com/awards/how-to-apply
Eligibility:
Be in grades 5-12
Be a legal resident of any U.S. state or Washington, DC.
Have engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred during the 12 months prior to the date of the application.
Submit a completed application to a school or the head of an official designated local organization.
Award: Varies every year.
Deadline: November 7, 2017
Luis W. Alvarez Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computational Science
Contact: Berkeley Lab Computing Sciences, Contact Unknown, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1 Cyclotron Road, Building 50B, Suite 4230, Berkeley, CA 94720, (510) 486-6426, http://cs.lbl.gov/careers/alvarez-fellowship/
Eligibility:
Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics or related discipline.
Have less than three years of paid postdoctoral experience.
Award: This is two-year postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal and/or conversion to Career or Term Research Scientist based upon appropriate division review and approval, job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs. This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes. Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates. Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
Deadline: November 13, 2017
Regeneron Science Talent Search
Contact: Society for Science & the Public, Allison Hewlett Stifel, Director, 1719 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 785-2255, [email protected], https://student.societyforscience.org/apply-science-talent-search
Eligibility: High school seniors living in the U.S. or U.S. territories, or U.S. citizens who are seniors studying abroad.
Award: $2,000 - $250,000
Deadline: November 15, 2017 (8:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Most Valuable Student Competition – Elks National Foundation
Contact: The Elks National Foundation, Contact Unknown, 2750 N. Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614, (773) 755-4732, [email protected], http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Eligibility:
High school seniors who are U.S. citizens.
Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
College students are not eligible to apply.
Must be U.S. citizens on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
Male and female students compete separately.
Award: 4-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $12,500 per year.
Deadline: November 27, 2017
Duffel Bags Boy Internet Marketing Scholarship
Contact: Duffel Bags Boy, Contact Unknown, 1320 Crosby Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, (718) 829-6212, [email protected], https://duffelbagsboy.com/scholarship/
Eligibility: This scholarship is only for students that are currently enrolled in colleges, universities or high schools.
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While reading the articles that are submitted, they will take note of several factors including creativity, value of the provided information and a few other criteria that they will not disclose.
Award: $1,250
Deadline: November 30, 2017
December Deadlines
Center for Alcohol Policy Essay Contest
Contact: Center for Alcohol Policy, Contact Unknown, Attn: Essay Contest, 1101 King Street, Suite 600-A, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 519-3090, [email protected], http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/essay-contest/
Eligibility: Open to all persons who are over the age of 18 as of December 2017. Students, academics, practicing attorneys, policymakers and members of the general public are encouraged to submit essays.
Award: Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners in the amounts of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000 respectively.
Deadline: December 1, 2017
The Ignite LA Earthwatch Student Science Fellowship Program
Contact: Earthwatch Institute, Katharine Evans, Program Coordinator, 114 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02134, (978) 450-1261 or (978) 461-0081, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.earthwatch.org/education/student-fellowships/ignite
Eligibility: Los Angeles County high school students who are
Sophomores and juniors in high school.
16 or older by June 2018.
Creative thinkers and motivated learners.
Well-rounded students.
Available for 10-14 days in the summer of 2018.
Excited to work with a team of students and scientists on a research project in the United States.
Award: Summer 2018 – Participate on a scientific field research expedition for 10-14 days during your summer vacation. While on the expedition, you and your peers will conduct a variety of field and laboratory research activities, collecting data on some of the world’s most pressing environmental and sustainability issues.
In addition, you will have time to attend informal lectures on important environmental issues, bond with other students or the research staff during free time or group meals, and explore the beautiful natural landscape that can be called home for the duration of the expedition.
Deadline: December 1, 2017
Ghostek Scholarship
Contact: Ghostek LLC, Contact Unknown, 140 58th Street, Suite 2G, Brooklyn, NY 11220, [email protected], http://www.ghostekproducts.com/scholarship/
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students of accredited U.S. universities or colleges.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: December 1, 2017
USC Merit Scholarship Program
Contact: USC Undergraduate Programs, Contact Unknown, USC Office of Admission, 3601 Trousdale Parkway, STU 300, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0911, (213) 740-9116, https://ahf.usc.edu/merit-scholars/merit-scholarships/
Eligibility:
Be an incoming freshman or current undergraduate, graduate, or professional student of USC.
All students who submit a complete application will be automatically considered for a scholarship.
Each scholarship has individual selection criteria.
Award: Amounts and scholarship lengths vary; awards between $1,000 to full tuition. Contact USC admissions office for more details.
Deadline: December 1, 2017
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Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities (Pre-doctoral, Dissertation, and Postdoctoral
Contact: Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs, Chris O’Brien, Program Officer, Fellowships Office, 500 5th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 334-2883 or (202) 334-2872, [email protected] or [email protected], http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_046609
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents, as well as individuals granted deferred action status under the DACA program.
Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as GPA, class rank, honors or other designations).
Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level.
For additional requirements for each of the fellowships visit website for details.
Award:
Pre-doctoral - $24,000 and expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows.
Dissertation - $25,000 and expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows.
Postdoctoral - $45,000 and expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows. Deadline:
Dissertation and Postdoctoral December 7, 2017 (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Pre-doctoral December 14, 2017 (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
Contact: The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, Christina Burner, Executive Assistant, 555 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, (212) 490-7788, http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org
Eligibility: Registered undergraduate full-time juniors or seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States during the fall 2018 semester.
Award: $500-$5,000
Deadline: December 11, 2017 (5:00 p.m. Pacific Time)
The AAUW Career Development Grants Program
Contact: The American Association of University Women, Contact Unknown, 1310 L Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 785-7700, [email protected], http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/career-development-grants/
Eligibility: Open to women who:
Are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Hold an earned (not honorary) Bachelor’s degree.
Received their Bachelor’s degree on or before June 30, 2012.
Do not hold an earned (not honorary) graduate or professional degree.
Plan to enroll or are enrolled in courses/activities that are required for professional employment or advancement.
Plan to enroll or are enrolled in one of the following:
o Bachelor’s or Associate degree program that is different from the field of study of the previously earned Bachelor’s degree.
o Master’s degree program
o Certification program
o Technical school
o Professional degree (e.g., law or medicine)
All courses of study must occur at a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States or at a technical school that is fully licensed and/or accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants must reside within the United States during the grant period.
Award: $2,000 to $12,000 are used to cover tuition, supplies, books, fees, local transportation and child care.
Deadline: December 15, 2017 (11:59 p.m. Central Time)
Online Resume Builders
Contact: Online Resume Builders, Contact Unknown, 199 E. Flagler Street, Suite 214, Miami, FL 33131, (866) 930-3205, [email protected] or [email protected], https://onlineresumebuilders.com/scholarship/
Eligibility:
Enrolled, or due to be enrolled, in full time university education for the semester they are applying to receive the scholarship fund.
One application can be made per student, per semester.
Award: $1,000
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Deadline: December 15, 2017
MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program
Contact: MALDEF, Contact Unknown, 634 S. Spring Street, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014, (213) 629-2512, [email protected], http://www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/index.html
Eligibility: Open to all students who are enrolled full-time at an accredited United States law school in the 2017-2018 academic school year and are completing their first law degree.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: December 18, 2017
Sentence House Scholarship
Contact: Sentence House, Contact Unknown, [email protected], http://sentencehouse.com/sentence-house-scholarship/
Eligibility:
Individuals who are attending college, graduate school or university currently or in the near future.
GPA should be at least 2.5.
Award: $1,500
Deadline: December 30, 2017
Percy Martinez Law Scholarship
Contact: Percy Martinez | Personal Injury, Contact Unknown, (305) 785-0210, https://percymartinezlaw.com/law-scholarship/
Eligibility:
High School
Undergraduates
Graduates
Law school students As well as ONE (any) of these categories:
Involvement in law either as a Volunteer or Intern.
Have shown interest in law.
Currently enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited law school.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: December 31, 2017
$1,000 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Student Scholarship
Contact: Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship, Contact Unknown, 2713 Newlands Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002, (650) 618-2221, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.genkellyscholarship.com
Eligibility:
9th - 12th grade high school students, college undergraduates, or graduate students.
U.S. citizens or legal residents.
Study any major.
Currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months.
Selection is based primarily on a brief 250-word essay answering one of the following questions: "Why do you deserve this scholarship?", "Describe your academic or career goals?", or, "Any topic of your choice."
Award: $1,000
Deadline: December 31, 2017
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January Deadlines
Jesuit Community Scholarship
Contact: Loyola Marymount University, Contact Unknown, Undergraduate Admission, 1 LMU Drive, Von der Ahe Building, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659, (310) 338-2750, [email protected], http://financialaid.lmu.edu/prospectivestudents/scholarships/lmuacademicscholarshipsforfreshmen/#
Eligibility:
An incoming freshman enrolled full-time at LMU.
A graduate of Jesuit or other Catholic secondary school.
No special application is required for this scholarship. All applicants for admission are automatically considered.
Award: $10,000 annually for up to four years.
Deadline: January 15, 2018
LMU Academic Scholarship Programs (Arrupe, Trustee and Presidential, Jesuit and Marymount High School, Leadership, and LMU Achievement Awards)
Contact: Loyola Marymount University, Undergraduate Admission, 1 LMU Drive, Von der Ahe Building, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659, (310) 338-2750, [email protected], http://financialaid.lmu.edu/current/scholarships/
Eligibility: An incoming freshman to LMU enrolled full-time. There may be additional eligibility requirements by individual scholarships.
Award: $1,000-$22,500 annually; varies.
Deadline: January 15, 2018
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Graduate Fellowship
Contact: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), Jazmin Garcia, Professional Program Specialist, 1128 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 543-1771, [email protected], http://chci.org/programs/graduate_fellowship/
Eligibility:
Completed a Master's degree or postgraduate degree prior to the program start date.
High academic achievement (preference of 3.0 GPA or higher).
Evidence of leadership skills and potential for leadership growth.
Demonstrated commitment to public service-oriented activities.
Superior analytical skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills.
U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization. NOTE: Individuals who are seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival” (DACA) policy must possess an Employment Authorization Document at the time of application.
All individuals are welcome to apply. However, preference will be given to individuals with financial need.
Family members of members of the CHCI Board of Directors or Advisory Council are prohibited from participating in any of CHCI's charitable programs. "Family members" include the following individuals whether the relationship is biological or adoptive:
o Immediate Family - to include a spouse, domestic partner, ex-spouse, parent, stepparent, sibling, half-sibling, step-sibling, child, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild; Extended family - to include a niece, nephew, uncle, aunt, first cousin. Applications by such family members will not be considered.
Award:
Work Experience in Washington, DC
Great Pay
o Dollar amounts to be released in coming weeks.
Benefits
o Domestic round-trip transportation to Washington, DC.
o Health Insurance Coverage (updated January, 2017): As a result of the Health Care Reform Act, individuals are now able to remain under their parent’s health insurance policies until they are 26 years old. However, for those that are older than 26 or who wish to receive health insurance coverage under CHCI’s health policy, CHCI will offer similar health insurance benefits that are available to permanent CHCI employees and be required to pay a monthly premium during the course of the fellowship. The insurance is available to the Fellow only and not dependents of the Fellow.
o Optional short-term housing. CHCI secures and individuals reimburse CHCI for this service
Weekly Leadership Training, Networking and More.
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Deadline: January 29, 2018 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Policy Fellowship Program
Contact: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), Jazmin Garcia, Professional Program Specialist, 1128 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 543-1771, [email protected], http://chci.org/programs/public_policy_fellowship/
Eligibility:
Earned a Bachelor's degree within two years of the program start date.
High academic achievement (preference of 3.0 GPA or higher).
Evidence of leadership skills and potential for leadership growth.
Demonstrated commitment to public service-oriented activities.
Superior analytical skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills.
U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization. NOTE: Individuals who are seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival” (DACA) policy must possess an Employment Authorization Document at the time of application.
All individuals are welcome to apply. However, preference will be given to individuals with financial need.
Family members of members of the CHCI Board of Directors or Advisory Council are prohibited from participating in any of CHCI's charitable programs. "Family members" include the following individuals whether the relationship is biological or adoptive:
o Immediate Family - to include a spouse, domestic partner, ex-spouse, parent, stepparent, sibling, half-sibling, step-sibling, child, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild; Extended family - to include a niece, nephew, uncle, aunt, first cousin. Applications by such family members will not be considered.
Award:
Work Experience in Washington, DC
Great Pay
o Dollar amounts to be released in coming weeks
Benefits
o Domestic round-trip transportation to Washington, DC.
o Health Insurance Coverage (updated January, 2017): As a result of the Health Care Reform Act, individuals are now able to remain under their parent’s health insurance policies until they are 26 years old. However, for those that are older than 26 or who wish to receive health insurance coverage under CHCI’s health policy, CHCI will offer similar health insurance benefits that are available to permanent CHCI employees and be required to pay a monthly premium during the course of the fellowship. The insurance is available to the Fellow only and not dependents of the Fellow.
o Optional short-term housing. CHCI secures and individuals reimburse CHCI for this service
Weekly Leadership Training, Networking and More.
Deadline: January 29, 2018 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)
February Deadlines
Lucille Roybal-Allard Student Art Competition (40th Congressional District)
Contact: Office of Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Attn: Kim Tachiki-Chin, 500 Citadel Drive, Suite 320, Commerce, CA 90040, (323) 721-8790, [email protected], http://www.lrastudentartcomp.org/
Eligibility: Must submit a qualifying art piece to enter the competition that is open to all high school students who live in California’s 40th Congressional District. To find out if you live in the 40th Congressional District go to http://www.house.gov and type in your zip code and address.
Award: The first place winner will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship, and a trip to Washington, DC where they will attend the unveiling of his/her work in the U.S. Capitol. Runner-ups and honorable mentions are also eligible to win scholarships.
Deadline: Early February 2018.
ACWA Scholarship
Contact: Association of California Water Agencies, Marie Meade, Outreach and Social Media Specialist, 910 K Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95814-3577, (916) 441-4545, [email protected] or [email protected], https://www.acwa.com/about/scholarships/acwa-scholarship/
Eligibility:
California resident at the time of application.
Attend an accredited, University of California or California State University at the start of the 2018-2019 academic year.
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Pursue an undergraduate degree in a water resources-related field of study related to engineering, agricultural and/ or urban water supply, environmental studies or public administration.
At least a junior at the time of the award.
Commit to full-time enrollment (12 semester units or 16-quarter units) for the entire 2018-2019 academic year.
Award: Two $3,500 scholarships to selected applicants.
Deadline: February 1, 2018 (Applications must be postmarked by this date.)
Clair A. Hill Scholarship
Contact: Association of California Water Agencies, Marie Meade, Outreach and Social Media Specialist, 910 K Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95814-3577, (916) 441-4545, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.acwa.com/content/clair-hill-scholarship-0
Eligibility:
California resident at the time of application.
Attend an accredited University of California or California State University college at the start of the 2018-2019 academic year.
Pursue an undergraduate degree in a water resources-related field of study related to engineering, agricultural and/or urban water supply, environmental studies or public administration.
At least a junior at the time of the award.
Commit to full-time enrollment (12 semester units or 16-quarter units) for the entire 2018-2019 academic year.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: February 1, 2018 (Applications must be postmarked by this date.)
Stephen K. Hall ACWA Water Law & Policy Scholarship
Contact: ACWA Scholarship Program, Marie Meade, Outreach and Social Media Specialist, 910 K Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95814-3577, (916) 441-4545, [email protected], https://www.acwa.com/about/scholarships/stephen-k-hall-acwa-water-law-policy-scholarship/
Eligibility:
Attend an accredited, public or private U.S. college at the start of the 2018-2019 academic year.
Pursue a graduate degree (Master’s, PhD, or law school) in water law and policy or public administration with a demonstrated concentration in the field of water resources.
Commit to full-time enrollment (8 semester units or 10 2/3 quarter units) for the entire 2018-2019 academic year.
Award: $7,000
Deadline: February 1, 2018 (Applications must be postmarked by this date.)
ONS Bachelor’s Scholarships
Contact: Oncology Nursing Society Foundation, Contact Unknown, 125 Enterprise Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, (866) 257-4667 (Option 4), [email protected], http://www.onsfoundation.org/apply/ed/Bachelors
Eligibility:
Enrolled for your senior year of a bachelor of nursing degree program at an NLN or CCNE accredited school of nursing in the 2018-2019 academic year.
Scholarships are available to individuals who are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in nursing.
o Individuals who are currently licensed as a registered nurse.
o Individuals who are not currently licensed as a registered nurse but have a Bachelor's degree in another field.
o Individuals who do not currently hold an RN license and do not have a college degree. Applicant must be enrolled in the nursing component of the program.
Note: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time.
Award: $3,000 to $5,000
Deadline: February 1, 2018 (The 2018 Bachelor's application will be available after October 15, 2017.)
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
Contact: Harry S. Truman Foundation, Contact Unknown, 712 Jackson Place NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 395-4831, [email protected], https://www.truman.gov/candidates/2018-competition
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Eligibility:
A full-time junior-level student at a four-year institution pursuing a Bachelor's degree during the 2017-2018 academic year.
Nominated by the Truman Scholarship Faculty Representative at his or her institution.
In the upper quarter of his or her class.
U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Legal resident (green card holders) are not eligible.
Award: Up to $30,000 toward a public service-related graduate degree, attendance at the Truman Scholars Leadership Week, and entrance into the summer Institute and Truman Fellows program following graduation.
Deadline: February 6, 2018
ASM (American Society for Microbiology) Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF)
Contact: American Society for Microbiology, Amy Chang, Education Director, 1752 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 942-9283 or (202) 737-3600, [email protected], https://www.asm.org/index.php/professionaldevelopment/students/25-education/students/7827-asm-undergraduate-research-fellowship-asm-urf
Eligibility: Eligible student candidates for the fellowship must:
Be an ASM member.
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Be enrolled as full-time matriculating undergraduate students during the 2017-2018 academic year at an accredited U.S. institution.
Be involved in a research project.
Have an ASM member at their home institutions willing to serve as a mentor.
Not receive financial support for research (i.e., Council for Undergraduate Research, Minority Access to Research Careers, Sigma Xi) during the fellowship.
Eligible faculty mentors must:
Have an appointment at the same institution as the student applicant.
Be ASM members.
Have an ongoing research project.
The program requires a joint application from both the student and a faculty mentor. The faculty mentor must be an ASM member and willing to serve as the applicant's mentor for the duration of the research experience.
Award: Up to $4000 for student stipend, and up to $1000 in travel support for students to present the results of the research project at the ASM Microbe Meeting. Travel funds are contingent upon acceptance of an abstract for ASM Microbe.
Deadline: February 15, 2018
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Contact: Jackie Robinson Foundation, Contact Unknown, 75 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013, (212) 290-8600, [email protected], [email protected], http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/applicants/
Eligibility:
Be a graduating high school senior.
Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the U.S.
Show leadership potential.
Demonstrate a dedication to community service.
Present evidence of financial need.
U.S. citizen.
Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21.
Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year college when applying for the scholarship.
Award: The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $28,000/four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.
Deadline: February 15, 2018 (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
LAGRANT Foundation Scholarship
Contact: The LAGRANT Foundation, Jessica M. Gresham, Programs & Communications Associate, 633 W. 5th Street, 48th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071, (323) 469-8680 Ext. 225, [email protected], https://www.lagrantfoundation.org/Undergraduate%20Scholarships
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
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Be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaska Native.
A full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution within the U.S., carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester/quarter.
Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA (if you do not meet this requirement, please see the application checklist on the website listed above.)
MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on advertising, marketing or public relations.
Have at least one year to complete his/her degree from the time the scholarships are awarded in May 2018.
Recipients who attend a college/university east of Chicago MUST be available Saturday, May 19, 2018 through Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Recipients who attend a college/university west of Chicago MUST be available Saturday June 2, 2018 through Tuesday, June 5, 2018. If chosen, the applicant MUST attend TLF's scholarship activities to receive the scholarship. The applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support.
Award: (60) $2,000 award for undergraduates and (40) $3,250 award for graduates.
Deadline: February 28, 2018 (5:00 p.m. Pacific Time)
March Deadlines SCGA Junior Scholarship Program
Contact: Southern California Golf Association Junior (SCGAJ), Jennifer Seislove, Director of Programs, 3740 Cahuenga Boulevard, Studio City, CA 91604, (818) 980-3630, [email protected], https://www.scgajunior.org/scholarships/
Eligibility:
An active SCGA Junior Golf Club member for at least two years.
Submit an application, college budget, resume, and personal statement, along with two reference letters from community service or academic professionals.
Minimum 2.5 GPA requirement and student must maintain full-time academic status.
Award: Varies.
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Alice Newell Joslyn Medical Scholarship
Contact: BECA Foundation, Contact Unknown, P.O. Box 936, Escondido, CA 92033, (858) 779-4157, http://www.becafoundation.org/
Eligibility:
Be entering the medical/health care profession i.e.; dental/medical assistant, nursing, physical therapist, or seeking their Bachelor of Science, Master's or Doctorate in the health field.
Be living or attending a high school or college in San Diego County at the time of application.
Eligibility is contingent upon a student's financial need, scholastic determination, and community/cultural awareness. Scholarship recipients may reapply contingent on scholastic progress.
Award: $500 - $2,000
Deadline: March 2, 2018
INROADS Internship Program
Contact: INROADS, Inc., Contact Unknown, 10 South Broadway, Suite 1550, St. Louis, MO 63102, (314) 241-7488, [email protected], [email protected], https://inroads.org/internships/apply/
Eligibility:
Attending accredited college/university.
Full-time undergraduate college student with at least 1 summer or 27 credit hours remaining before graduating college.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. First semester college freshmen apply with a 0.0.
Major or career interest in business, finance, accounting, economics, engineering (STEM), supply chain management, computer science/MIS, healthcare, retail management and liberal arts.
Award: Paid multi-year internship with a top company.
Deadline: INROADS accepts applications year-round, however, for priority consideration, we recommend college undergraduates submit their online internship application by March 31, 2018.
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April Deadlines
Swackhamer Disarmament Video Contest
Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Rick Wayman, Program Director, 1622 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 965-3443, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.peacecontests.org/
Eligibility: Submit a short (2-3 minute) video on the importance of U.S. leadership for a nuclear weapons-free world. Please visit their website for more information.
Award: Contact office for details.
Deadline: April 1, 2018 (The specific topic is announced on February 1 each year.)
The Delson Scholarship
Contact: UCLA Scholarship Resource Center, Angela Deaver Campbell, Director, UCLA Scholarship Resource Center, 330 De Neve Drive, 233 Covel Commons, Los Angeles, CA 90024, (310) 206-2875, [email protected], http://www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/src-donor-scholarships/all/
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Bell High School or Huntington Park High School graduate with minimum 3.0 GPA entering UCLA.
Planning to enroll full-time in a major at UCLA.
Must perform a total of 20 community service hours during the academic year at Nimitz Middle School, as well as at Bell High School or Huntington Park High School.
Award: $8,000, renewable if student maintains minimum 2.7 GPA while attending UCLA.
Deadline: April 6, 2018
HENAAC Scholars Program
Contact: Great minds in STEM, Dr. Gary Cruz, HENAAC Scholars Program Manager, 3900 Whiteside Street, Los Angeles, CA 90063, (323) 262-0997, [email protected], http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/college/henaac-scholarship-application-guidelines
Eligibility:
Demonstrate merit through academic achievements, leadership and campus/community activities.
Pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math degree.
Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Be of Hispanic origin and/or must significantly demonstrate leadership or service within the Hispanic community.
Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program for the preceding fall semester, at an accredited two-year or four-year college/university in the U.S. or its territories.
Award: $500 - $10,000 – Various scholarships available.
Deadline: April 30, 2018
May Deadlines
Ayn Rand Novels Essay Contests
Contact: Ayn Rand Institute, Anthony Loy, Student Outreach Coordinator, 2121 Alton Parkway, Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92606, (949) 222-6550 Ext. 247, [email protected], http://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests
Eligibility: Three essay contests for the novels:
Anthem: 8th, 9th and 10th graders
The Fountainhead: 11th and 12th graders
Atlas Shrugged: 12th graders, college undergraduates and graduate students.
Award: $30-$10,000
Deadlines:
Anthem: May 1, 2018
Fountainhead: May 15, 2018
Atlas Shrugged: May 15, 2018
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Dorothy and Robert DeBolt Scholarship
Contact: Dorothy and Robert DeBolt Scholarship Committee, c/o Lilliput Families, 8391 Auburn Boulevard, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, (916) 678-7254, [email protected], http://lilliput.org/
Eligibility:
Scholarship will be awarded to a youth who has been adopted after being in foster care (a dependent of the juvenile court) in California.
Be a resident of California at the time of the application and must have been accepted for admission to or be enrolled in an accredited two-year, four-year university or trade/vocational school in the U.S.
Maximum age at application is 25 years.
Award: $2,000 - $3,000
Deadline: May 31, 2018
June Deadlines
The Sikh Education Fund (SEF)
Contact: Association of Sikh Professionals, Contact Unknown, 2917 Oak Brook Hills Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, [email protected], http://associationofsikhprofessionals.org/sikh-education-fund/
Eligibility: Sikh students in America.
Award: Ranging from $500 to $4,000.
Deadline: June 1, Annually
DRS Guardian Scholarship Fund
Contact: The National Guard Educational Foundation, Luke Guthrie, Director of Development, Attention: DRS Guardian Scholarship Fund, One Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 789-0031, [email protected], http://www.ngef.org/get-involved/apply-for-the-drs-guardian-scholarship/
Eligibility:
Be a dependent son or daughter of a National Guard member who died in an operational or training mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation New Dawn.
All educational institutions to be attended by scholarship recipients must be geographically located within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam.
o Eligibility Criteria for Applicants for Four (4) - Year Scholarship Grants 1. High school students in their junior or senior year with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent who have been accepted to a nationally or regionally accredited four (4) - year college or university. 2. Full-time students currently attending a nationally or regionally accredited four (4) - year college or university who maintain a GPA of 2.5 or equivalent for the academic year immediately preceding the academic year for which the scholarship is sought. 3. Applicants may apply for a maximum of four annual grants of $6,250 per year for a total of $25,000.
o Eligibility Criteria for Applicants for Two (2) - Year Scholarship Grants 1. High school students in their junior or senior year with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent who have been accepted to a nationally or regionally accredited community college or technical school. 2. Full-time students currently attending a nationally or regionally accredited community college or technical school with a GPA of 2.5 or equivalent for the academic year immediately preceding the academic year for which the scholarship is sought. 3. Applicants may apply for a maximum of two annual grants of $6,250 per year for a total of $12,500.
Award: Up to $25,000 paid over a four-year college education.
Deadline: June 30, Annually
Federal Pell Grant
Contact: U.S. Department of Education, Contact Unknown, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202, (800) 872-5327, http://www2.ed.gov/programs/fpg/index.html
Eligibility: There are no limitations with regard to age. You are not eligible to receive a Pell Grant if you are incarcerated in a state or federal penal institution or subject to a civil commitment after completing incarceration for a non-forcible or forcible sexual offense. Any other undergraduate students who have not earned a Bachelor's or professional degree might be able to get funds. Some students who are enrolled in a post baccalaureate teacher certification program also qualify for the Pell Grant.
Award: Amounts can change yearly. For the 2017–18 award year (July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018), the maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $5,920. The amount you get, though, will depend on:
Your financial need.
Your cost of attendance.
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Your status as a full-time or part-time student.
Your plans to attend school for a full academic year or less.
Deadline: For the 2017–18 year, you can apply between Oct. 1, 2016, and June 30, 2018. For the 2018–19 year, you can apply between Oct. 1, 2017, and June 30, 2019.
July Deadlines
Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards
Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Rick Wayman, Program Director, 1622 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 965-3443, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.peacecontests.org/
Eligibility:
The annual contest is open to people worldwide.
Poems must be original, unpublished, and in English.
You may submit up to three unpublished poems; maximum of 30 lines per poem.
Award: Adult Winner - $1,000; Youth (13-18) Winner - $200; Youth (12 and under) Winner - $200
Deadline: July 1, 2018 (Must be postmarked or emailed by this date.)
Multiple Date Deadlines
National Medical Fellowships, Inc.
Contact: National Medical Fellowships, Inc., Alexandra Gemma, Program Manager, 347 Fifth Avenue, Suite 510, New York, NY 10016, (212) 483-8880, [email protected], https://www.nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/general-scholarships-awards/
Eligibility:
Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter.
Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school.
o Exception for CVS Health/NMF Pharm.D Scholarship where applicant must be enrolled in accredited pharmacy doctoral school
Underrepresented minority student.
o NMF designates the following racial/ethnic groups as underrepresented minorities: African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Americans (American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian), Asian American (Vietnamese and Cambodian only), and Pacific Islander.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Commitment to serving medically underserved communities.
Award: Varies by Scholarship.
Deadlines: Colgate-Palmolive/NMF Dental Leadership Program
CVS Health/NMF Pharm.D. Scholarship Victor Grifols Roura Scholarship
September 15, 2017
CSU Fresno Scholarships
Contact: California State University, Fresno, Contact Unknown, Scholarship Office, 5150 N. Maple Avenue, Joyal Administration Room 274, Fresno, CA 93740, (559) 278-6572, [email protected], http://www.csufresno.edu/scholarships/
Eligibility: Be a full-time CSU Fresno student.
Award: Varies.
Deadlines: September 1, 2017 - March 2, 2018 (There are different deadline dates for the various scholarship opportunities.)
Youth Forward Scholarship 2017
Contact: National Driving and Traffic School, Contact Unknown, 64 Shattuck Square, Suite 285, Berkeley, CA 94704, (510) 848-5508, [email protected], http://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in either high school, university or college as a full-time student (2016-2017 school year).
High school sophomore, junior, or senior or as a college freshman.
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Award: (6) $500; The winners will be required to provide proof of successful acceptance to a higher institute of learning, college or university.
Deadlines: There will be multiple contest submission dates. To be eligible for the contest submit your essay by one of the submission dates.
September 1, 2017
December 31, 2017
MESBEC Program (math, engineering, science, business, education, and computer science)
Contact: Catching the Dream, Dean Chavers, Director, 8200 Mountain Road NE, Suite 103, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 262-2351, [email protected], http://catchingthedream.org/application_student-renewal-_-native-american-scholarships-2/applicationstudent-renewal/
Eligibility:
Be 1/4 or more degree American Indian, enrolled in a tribe and attending or planning on attending a college or university within the U.S. on a full-time basis that is fully accredited.
Students applying to any of these three programs are required to apply for all other sources of funding which is a minimum of forty (40), write a comprehensive essay about themselves and their plans, and provide proof of high school completion, college admission, and tribal enrollment.
Award: Scholarships are on a competitive basis. Awards are based on CTD’s projected income. Student that are awarded will be notified by letter as early as possible.
Deadlines:
Spring Semester or Quarter: September 15
Summer school: March 15
Fall Semester or Quarter: April 30
AIFS-HACU Scholarships (American Institute For Foreign Study-Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities)
Contact: AIFS Abroad, Contact Unknown, 9 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT 06902-3788, (800) 727-2437, [email protected], http://www.aifsabroad.com/scholarships.asp
Eligibility:
Hispanic student with intentions on attending a HACU member school.
Meet all standard AIFS eligibility requirements.
Award: Students will receive scholarships of 50% of the AIFS all-inclusive program fee.
Deadlines:
Spring quarter/spring semester: October 1
Academic year/fall quarter/fall semester: April 15
Summer: March 1
AIFS-NAFEO Scholarships (American Institute For Foreign Study-National Association for Equal Opportunity)
Contact: AIFS Abroad, Contact Unknown, 9 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT 06902-3788, (800) 727-2437, [email protected], http://www.aifsabroad.com/scholarships.asp
Eligibility:
Must be an outstanding student attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Students must meet all standard AIFS eligibility requirements.
Award: Students will receive 50% of the AIFS all-inclusive program fee.
Deadlines:
Fall quarter/fall semester: April 15
Spring quarter/spring semester. October 1
Redfin College Biannual Scholarship Contest
Contact: REDFIN, Julie Clark, 2025 First Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98121, (206) 576-8198, [email protected], https://www.redfin.com/resources/scholarship
Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen years old, and meet the following requirements at the time of entry:
(i) A high school senior with a grade point average (“GPA”) of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or greater, planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study during the entirety of the upcoming academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States.
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(ii) A freshman, sophomore, or junior in undergraduate studies, with a GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or greater, at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States.
Award: $2,500
Deadlines:
Spring Contest Period: (i) Start Time: November 1 of each year (12:00 a.m. Pacific Time). (ii) End Time: January 31 of the following year (11:59 p.m. Pacific Time).
Fall Contest Period: (i) Start Time: May 1 of each year (12:00 a.m. Pacific Time). (ii) End Time: July 31 of each year (11:59 p.m. Pacific Time).
OppU Achievers Scholarship
Contact: Opportunity Financial, LLC, Matt Pelkey, Content Manager, 130 E. Randolph Street, Suite 1650, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 212-8079 Ext. 909, [email protected], https://www.opploans.com/scholarship/
Eligibility:
Enrolled full time in high school or at least part-time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school.
Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 / 4.0.
U.S. citizen.
Award: $2,500
Deadlines: Winners for the OppU Achievers Scholarship are selected four times a year, with submission deadlines on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30.
ASE (Advanced Studies in England) Paul Lapworth Scholarship
Contact: ASE (Advanced Studies in England), Emma Hurry, Admissions Officer, 2 Pierrepont Street, Bath, England, BA1 1LB, 01144-1225-447134, [email protected], http://www.studyabroadbath.org/drupal634/?q=node/223
Eligibility:
Demonstrate keen interest in Shakespeare.
Students applying to ASE normally require a 3.0 GPA. ASE will consider positively applicants with a GPA slightly below 3.0, providing the transcript indicates work at a high level in those academic areas which correspond to the ASE curriculum.
If you have any questions regarding the admissions procedure, please email [email protected]
Award: £500 for a semester's study.
Deadline: April 7 (fall semester) or October 7 (spring semester)
The IEI $1,000 Bi-Annual Scholarship Essay Contest
Contact: Ivey Engineering Incorporated, Lisa Zollinger, Marketing Manager, 8330 Juniper Creek Lane, San Diego, CA 92126, (858) 587-2874, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.iveyengineering.com/about-us/scholarship/
Eligibility:
Presently be a senior in high school.
Or be transitioning from high school to a college or university.
Or be already enrolled as an undergraduate in a college or university inside the United States or Canada.
Award: $1,000
Deadlines: The deadline for Ivey Engineering scholarship entries is bi-annually on October 15 and May 15. If there are fewer than 10 entries, the deadline will be extended.
ExtremeTerrain’s Student Scholarships
Contact: ExtremeTerrain, Contact Unknown, 1 Lee Boulevard, Unit 2, Malvern, PA 19355, [email protected], https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html
Eligibility:
Students who are pursuing a degree in environmental studies, environmental research, land use, earth & atmosphere studies, sustainable land management, parks and recreation, sustainable agriculture systems.
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Proof of enrollment is required along with submission.
Award: $3,000
Deadlines: October 15 and June 15 (12:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Southern California Movers Scholarship by HireAHelper
Contact: HireAHelper.com, Director of Scholarships, (800) 995-5003, [email protected], http://www.hireahelper.com/scholarships/southern-california/
Eligibility:
Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher their previous year of high school or college.
Be a resident of the state of California.
Be entering an accredited university in one of the following counties; San Diego, Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino and Los Angeles.
Be a student pursuing their first Vocational / Associate's / Bachelor's degree.
Must not have a HireAHelper scholarship previously.
Award: $500
Deadline: October 1 and May 1
Supreme Court Judicial Internship
Contact: Supreme Court Fellow, Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the United States, Room 5, Washington, DC 20543, (202) 479-3415, https://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/internship/InternshipProgram.aspx
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen.
Completed two semesters of undergraduate study and be actively enrolled in an academic program concurrent with the internship term or returning to a degree program immediately following the internship term or participating in a federal fellowship program.
Law students are not eligible to participate in the Supreme Court Internship Program.
Preference will be given to applicants prepared to work eight-hour days, five days per week. Some offices may accept interns available less than full time but at least four days per week.
Interns selected for the fall and spring terms should plan to work for 16 weeks. Summer interns are expected to work for at least 12 weeks.
Award: The internship is unpaid. Interns may receive academic credit through special arrangement with their college or university in consultation with the Supreme Court Internship Program.
Deadline:
Spring placement - October 15
Summer placement - March 1
Fall placement - June 15
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Congressional Internship Program
Contact: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), Ashlynn Polanco, Senior College Programs Specialist, 1128 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 543-1771, [email protected], http://chci.org/programs/internships/
Eligibility:
Be enrolled full time and working towards an undergraduate degree.
Individuals that will graduate in the May or June prior to the summer session are NOT eligible, but are eligible to participate in the Public Policy Fellowship Program.
Community college individuals graduating in June are eligible for the summer session if they are transferring to a new institution come the fall semester. If selected, they will be required to provide confirmation of enrollment at new institution for the fall semester.
High academic achievement (preference of 3.0 GPA or higher).
Evidence of leadership skills and potential for leadership growth.
Demonstrated commitment to public service-oriented activities.
Superior analytical skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills
U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization. Note: Individuals who are seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival” (DACA) policy must possess an Employment Authorization Document at the time of application.
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Award:
Congressional Office Internship placement
Great pay (Dollar amounts released in the coming weeks.)
Domestic round-trip transportation to Washington, DC
Housing (All Expenses Covered)
Academic Credit
Leadership Training, Networking and More
Deadline: Spring 2018 September 29, 2017 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time) Summer 2018 December 1, 2017 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time) Fall 2018 March 9, 2018 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)
Robert T. Matsui - University of California Fellowship Program
Contact: University of California, Washington Center, Contact Unknown, 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 974-6200, [email protected], https://www.ucdc.edu/internships/robert-t-matsui-uc-fellowship
Eligibility: An undergraduate student in the University of California Washington Program engaged in term-time congressional internships.
Award: The Fellowship carries a significant stipend to defray the costs of a term in Washington. Students in a semester program will receive a $2,000 stipend; students in a quarter program will receive a $1,500 stipend.
Deadline:
Winter quarter / spring semester 2018 November 3, 2017
Spring quarter 2018 January 19, 2018
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Internships for Students
Contact: NASA, Elizabeth Cartier, NASA Fellowships and Scholarships Deputy Program Manager, Ames Research Center, Office of Education, Moffett Field, CA 94035, [email protected] or [email protected], https://intern.nasa.gov/ossi/web/public/guest/searchOpps/index.cfm
Eligibility:
Be high school through graduate level student attending full-time accredited program appropriate to the NASA internship opportunity.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Select opportunities are also open to citizens from countries participating in the NASA International Internship (I^2) Program.
Be enrolled full-time in a degree-granting course of study appropriate to NASA's long-term professional workforce needs.
College-level interns must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
Award: Varies.
Deadline: Spring Internship - November 17, 2017. Yearlong internship applications are accepted at any time. Visit website for summer and fall deadlines.
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Contact: Ron Brown Scholar Program, Contact Unknown, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (434) 964-1588, [email protected], http://www.ronbrown.org
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Black/African American and current high school seniors at the time of their application.
Demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and have a demonstrated financial need.
Award: $40,000 ($10,000 annually over 4 years) for use at any accredited 4-year college or university.
Deadline:
Early Consideration: November 1, 2017 (postmarked)
Final Deadline: January 9, 2018 (postmarked)
American Nuclear Society Scholarships: ANS General, ANS Graduate, Need Committee, all Named Scholarships
Contact: American Nuclear Society, Tracy Coyle, Senior Program Coordinator, 555 N. Kensington Avenue, La Grange Park, IL 60526, (708) 352-6611, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships/
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Eligibility:
Undergraduate and graduate scholarships are open to ANS student members enrolled in a course of study relating to a degree in nuclear science or nuclear engineering.
All applications must be sponsored by a faculty advisor of an ANS Student Section or an individual ANS member.
U.S. and non-U.S. residents may apply if they are enrolled in and attending an accredited institution in the United States with an established ANS Student Section or Alpha Nu Sigma chapter.
Award: Up to $4,000. Varies based on scholarship.
Deadline:
ANS General Application | all Named scholarships: February 1
Incoming Freshman | Two-Year College Scholarship applications: April 1
National Council of Jewish Women l Los Angeles (NCJW l LA)
Contact: CMHSS – NCJW l LA, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 543 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036, (323) 852-8515, www.ncjwla.org
Eligibility:
Must live and attend school in the Greater Los Angeles area, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and Ventura Counties and may apply for up to two scholarships per cycle.
Additional requirement based on scholarship selected.
Award: Varies.
Deadline:
1st CYCLE (Applications Accepted Feb. 1 – May 1)
2nd CYCLE (Applications Accepted Aug. 1 – Nov. 1) Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program
Contact: Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, Franchesca Rybar, HNIP Program Director, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 430, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 467-0893, [email protected], http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Apply_Online.asp
Eligibility:
Be an undergraduate/graduate Hispanic student wishing to experience the scope of professional careers available in federal government, mostly in D.C.
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Award: Pay is based on a forty (40) hour work week and is distributed bi-weekly. Undergraduate $520, graduate $590 (Salary for corporate interns are set by the corporate sponsor). Travel expenses aid. Housing payments deducted from biweekly paycheck. Provisions can be made for interns to receive academic credit.
Deadline: Dates vary depending on academic quarter/semester.
Youths for Chinese American History
Contact: Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, Contact Unknown, 411 Bernard Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (323) 222-0856, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.chssc.org/About/YCAH.aspx
Eligibility: Youths for Chinese American History (YCAH) is a student-run project of the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California (CHSSC) and they work to help the CHSSC preserve and promote Chinese American history in order to help produce a counter-narrative to western history.
Award: YCAH is based in Chinatown and they offer community service hours. Volunteers will work on the various projects that the CHSSC offers. In the past, volunteers have worked on the organization of the CHSSC's archival room, the formation of an Asian American library, and the restoration of their two Victorian houses which also serve as their office.
Deadline: Continuous
Viacom Internship Program (BET, CMT, MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Paramount)
Contact: Viacom, MTV Networks, Contact Unknown, 2600 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404, http://www.viacomcareers.com/internships.html
Eligibility: Open to college students entering their junior or senior year, but may also accept law and graduate students. Must be available at least 2 full days a week for a minimum of 10 weeks (no weekends).
Award: Interns are paid at a standard competitive rate.
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Deadline: The program runs during the spring, summer and fall semesters. Application dates for fall and spring resume submissions are rolling.
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard Los Angeles District Office Internship
Contact: Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, Alana Dawson, Intern Coordinator, 500 Citadel Drive, Suite 320, Commerce, CA 90040, (323) 721-8790, [email protected], http://roybal-allard.house.gov/ConstituentServices/Internships.htm
Eligibility: College students with a strong commitment to serve the community, excellent communication skills, solid technical skills (Word, Excel, etc.), and thrive in a team environment. Residents of the 40th Congressional District strongly encouraged to apply. Award: Unpaid Internship, school credit may be earned.
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis, contact for details.
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard Washington, DC Office Internship
Contact: Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, James Randaccio, Intern Coordinator, 2083 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, (202) 225-1766, [email protected], http://roybal-allard.house.gov/ConstituentServices/Internships.htm
Eligibility: College students with a strong commitment to serve the community, excellent communication skills, solid technical skills (Word, Excel, etc.), and thrive in a team environment. Residents of the 40th Congressional District strongly encouraged to apply.
Award: Unpaid Internship, school credit may be earned.
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis, contact for details.
Visit Website for Deadlines
U.S. Department of Defense (National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program)
Contact: American Society for Engineering Education, Contact Unknown, 1818 N Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 649-3831, [email protected], http://ndseg.asee.org/
Eligibility:
Must be a citizen or national of the U.S. enrolled in the final year of undergraduate studies or have completed less than two full-time years of graduate study in: aeronautical and astronautical engineering, biosciences, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, cognitive, neural, and behavioral sciences, computer and computational sciences, electrical engineering, geosciences, materials science, and engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, naval architecture and ocean engineering, oceanography, or physics.
Must intend to pursue a Doctoral degree in order to be eligible for NDSEG Fellowship support.
Award: NDSEG Fellowships last for three years and pay for full tuition and all mandatory fees, a monthly stipend, and up to $1,000 a year in medical insurance (this excludes dental and vision insurance).
Deadline: 2018 Fellowship(s) expected to open in September 2017. Visit website for deadline.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Contact: Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, Contact Unknown, 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, [email protected], http://www.artandwriting.org/
Eligibility:
Students in 7th-12th grade.
Additional requirements for each scholarship.
Award: $1,000 to $10,000.
Deadline: Deadlines vary by region. Visit website for deadline.
Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley (SUPERB)
Contact: UC Berkeley, Tiffany Reardon, University of California Berkeley, 230 Bechtel Engineering Center, Suite 1702, Berkeley, CA 94720, (510) 642-8791, [email protected], https://www2.eecs.berkeley.edu/Diversity/SUPERB/superb.html
Eligibility:
Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. who is a rising junior or senior and has completed some upper division coursework in electrical engineering and computer sciences.
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. No prior research is necessary.
Award: 9-week research experience in engineering; $4,500 stipend, housing, meals, and $600 travel allowance provided.
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Deadline: Application opens mid-October. Visit website for deadline.
Adolph Van Pelt Scholarship
Contact: Association on American Indian Affairs, Contact Unknown, 966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 30-A, Rockville, MD 20850, (240) 314-7155, [email protected], https://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships.html
Eligibility:
Be enrolled members within their respective tribe from continental U.S. tribes or Alaska Native.
Submit a copy of tribal enrollment (there is no minimum blood quantum requirement for eligibility). This can be a copy of the student's tribal I.D. card or a copy of an official letter from the tribe.
Be enrolled as full-time undergraduate students for both fall and spring semesters.
Have a minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA.
Attend an accredited institution and be seeking an Associate's degree or higher (AAIA does not fund certificate programs or seminaries).
Award: Varies.
Deadline: Application opens October 2017. Visit website for deadline.
Displaced Homemaker Scholarship
Contact: Association on American Indian Affairs, Contact Unknown, 966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B, Rockville, MD 20850, (240) 314-7155, [email protected], https://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships.html
Eligibility:
Be enrolled members within their respective tribe from continental U.S. tribes or Alaska Native.
Submit a copy of tribal enrollment (there is no minimum blood quantum requirement for eligibility). This can be a copy of the student's tribal I.D. card or a copy of an official letter from the tribe.
Be enrolled as full-time undergraduate students for both fall and spring semesters.
Have a minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA.
Attend an accredited institution and be seeking an Associate's degree or higher (AAIA does not fund certificate programs or seminaries).
35 years or older.
Female and male students.
Award: Varies.
Deadline: Application opens October 2017. Visit website for deadline.
Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund
Contact: Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund, Contact Unknown, 1 Huntington Road, Suite 701, Athens, GA 30606, (706) 208-1211, [email protected], http://rankinfoundation.org/students/application/
Eligibility:
A woman, age 35 or older.
Low-income.
U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
Pursuing a technical or vocational education, an Associate's degree, or a first Bachelor's degree.
Enrolled in, or accepted to, a regionally or ACICS accredited school.
Award: $2,000
Deadline: Application opens November 2017. Visit website for deadline.
National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Scholarships
Contact: National Future Farmers of America Organization, Teri Buchholtz, Scholarship Program Manager, Attn: Scholarship Office, P.O. Box 68960, Indianapolis, IN 46268, (317) 802-4419, [email protected] or [email protected], https://www.ffa.org/scholarships
Eligibility:
Be a high school senior or currently enrolled full-time in college.
Less than 23 years of age at time of application.
A current FFA member unless otherwise stated.
Plan to attend postsecondary school in the U.S.
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Eligibility varies among sponsors.
Award: Varies.
Deadline: 2018 Scholarships open November 15, 2017. Visit website for deadlines.
Montgomery Summer Research Diversity Fellowships in Law and Social Science for Undergraduate Students
Contact: American Bar Foundation, Willa Sachs, SRDF Program Associate, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 988-6517, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.americanbarfoundation.org/research/Fellowshipopportunities/SummerResearchDiversityFellowshipsinLawandSocialScience.html
Eligibility:
American citizens and lawful permanent residents including, but not limited to, persons who are African American, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or Puerto Rican, as well as other individuals who will add diversity to the field of law and social science, such as LGBT individuals and those with disabilities.
For sophomores and juniors majoring in social sciences or humanities with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Award: A stipend of $3,600 for 8 weeks of research and mentorship under an American Bar Foundation research professor. Deadline: Summer 2018 Fellowship opens in November 2017. Visit website for deadline.
CSU Pre-Doctoral Program
Contact: Office of the Chancellor, California State University, Dr. Maridith Janssen, Director of CSU Pre-Doctoral Program, 401 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802, (562) 951-4706, [email protected], http://www.calstate.edu/PreDoc/
Eligibility:
Limited to junior, senior and graduate students enrolled in a degree-seeking program at any one of the CSU campuses at the time of application.
U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Award: Working one-on-one with faculty members from both CSU and doctoral-granting institutions, students receive funding for activities such as participation in a summer research internship program at a doctoral-granting institution to receive exposure to the world of research in their chosen field, visits to doctoral-granting institutions to explore opportunities for doctoral study, travel to a national symposium or professional meeting in their chosen field; other related activities such as membership in professional organizations and journal subscriptions. Graduate school application and test fees are covered.
Deadline: Application opens December 2017. Visit website for deadline.
Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program (SEAP)
Contact: HQ Army Emergency Relief, Contact Unknown, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-0600, (866) 878-6378, [email protected] or [email protected], https://www.aerhq.org/Apply-for-Scholarship/Spouse-Education-Assistance-Program
Eligibility:
Be the spouse of an active duty or retired Soldier or the widow(er) of a Soldier who died while on active duty or while retired.
Registered in DEERS (Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System).
Pursuing first undergraduate degree and may be enrolled part-time (minimum of six credit hours per semester or term) or full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per semester or term). Student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale.
Be enrolled, accepted, or pending acceptance as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited postsecondary or vocational institution listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions (http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx).
Must not be active duty or in a reserve component or a retiree of the National Guard, Reserves, or other military branch.
May not already be fully funded by other sources. Any Spouse Scholarship recipient who also receives funding from other sources (i.e. GI Bill, scholarships, My CAA, VA benefits, etc.) may not be eligible to receive their full scholarship from AER. The Financial Aid Office at each school will determine the recipient’s final eligibility based on the complete financial aid package.
Award: Varies each year.
Deadline: Application opens January 1, 2018. Visit website for deadline.
MG James Ursano Scholarship Program
Contact: HQ Army Emergency Relief, Contact Unknown, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-0600, (866) 878-6378, [email protected] or [email protected], https://www.aerhq.org/Apply-for-Scholarship/Dependent-Children
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Eligibility:
Be a dependent of a Soldier on federal active duty, a retired Soldier, or a deceased active or deceased retired Soldier.
Registered in DEERS (Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System).
Be under the age of 23 (eligibility ends at the end of the semester/term in which the student reaches their 23rd birthday. Example – turning 23 in December would mean the scholarship would be awarded for fall term ONLY.)
Remain unmarried for the entire academic year.
Must not be a member of the National Guard, Reserves, or other military branch.
Be enrolled, accepted, or pending acceptance as a full-time student in an accredited postsecondary or vocational institution listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions (http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx).
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
May not already be fully funded by other sources. Any MG James Ursano Scholarship recipient who also receives funding from other sources (i.e. GI Bill, scholarships, VA benefits, etc.) may not be eligible to receive their full scholarship from AER. No student can receive funding above the school’s established Cost of Attendance – once all costs are covered, the school must return any remaining funds to AER. The Financial Aid Office at each school will determine the recipient’s final eligibility based on the student’s complete financial aid package.
Award: Varies each year.
Deadline: Application opens January 1, 2018. Visit website for deadline.
American Institute of Architects/Architects Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholarship
Contact: Architects Foundation, Contact Unknown, The American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006-5292, [email protected], https://architectsfoundation.org/education/the-diversity-advancement-scholarship/
Eligibility:
Member of a minority race or ethnicity.
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
U.S. Citizen.
Rising 1st or 2nd year student in a NAAB-accredited architecture program.
Award: $4,000 renewable scholarship; may be renewed every year until your degree is completed, up to 5 years.
Deadline: Applications open in the fall of 2017. Visit website for deadline.
The Getty Center Multicultural Undergraduate Internship Grant Program
Contact: The Getty Foundation, Contact Unknown, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1685, (310) 440-7320, [email protected], http://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/current/mui/mui_getty_internships.html
Eligibility:
Be of a group underrepresented in museums and visual arts organizations, including, but not limited to, individuals of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander descent.
Be currently enrolled undergraduates. Students must have completed at least one semester of college by June 2017. Students graduating in May or June 2017 are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
Reside or attend college in Los Angeles County.
U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Award: The internships are full-time (40 hours/week) positions, each with a stipend of $5,000.
Deadline: Visit website in winter 2017 for details.
American Atheists Founders' Scholarship
Contact: American Atheists, Contact Unknown, P.O. Box 158, Cranford, NJ 07016, (908) 276-7300, https://www.atheists.org/activism/scholarships/
Eligibility:
Current college or vocational students or high school students entering college the upcoming year.
Full-time graduate and law school students are eligible.
Applicants for all awards must be atheists and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (in academic subjects) or better.
Award: (2) $1,000 award and (6) $500 award; a free one-year membership to American Atheists.
Deadline: Visit website in late 2017 for details.
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Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST)
Contact: Executive Women International (EWI), Sherrie Carr, Los Angeles ASIST Chair, East West Bank, 624 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (818) 710-5407, [email protected], http://ewiconnect.com/scholarships/
Eligibility:
Clearly define career goals and objectives.
Specify the educational requirements to attain the above goals and objectives.
Utilize re-entry programs available through colleges/universities, community agencies and service groups or career professionals.
18 years of age or older.
Must reside in boundaries of the EWI Chapter to which application is submitted.
Award: $1,000 - $10,000
Deadline: Visit website in late 2017 for spring 2018 application.
National Presbyterian Student Opportunity Scholarship
Contact: Presbyterian Church (USA), Laura Bryan, Associate for Financial Aid for Service, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202, (800) 728-7228 Ext. 5735, [email protected], http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/financialaid/student-opportunity-scholarship/
Eligibility:
Be a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Have completed first year of college.
Be enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in the United States.
Be in good academic standing (2.5 GPA or greater).
Be seeking a Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrate financial need.
Award: Up to $2,500.
Deadline: Visit website in spring 2018 for details.
Brown and Caldwell: Minority Scholarship
Contact: Brown and Caldwell, Attn: HR/Scholarships Program, 1527 Cole Boulevard, Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80401, (303) 239-5400, [email protected], http://www.brownandcaldwell.com/Scholarships.asp?id=1
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
A full-time student enrolled in his/her junior, senior year or graduate program at an accredited college/university.
Declared major in civil, chemical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology).
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale).
Identify as a member of a minority group (e.g. African American, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific American or Alaska Native).
Award: $5,000
Deadline: 2018 scholarship opens next spring. Visit website for deadline.
Brown and Caldwell: Women in Leadership Scholarship
Contact: Brown and Caldwell, Attn: HR/Scholarships Program, 1527 Cole Boulevard, Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80401, (303) 239-5400, [email protected], http://www.brownandcaldwell.com/Scholarships.asp?id=1
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
A full-time student enrolled in his/her junior, senior year or graduate program at an accredited college/university.
Declared major in civil, chemical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology).
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale).
Identify as a woman who demonstrates leadership within the community.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: 2018 scholarship opens next spring. Visit website for deadline.
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AAJA (Asian American Journalists Association) General Scholarship and Internship Awards
Contact: Asian American Journalists Association, Justin Seiter, AAJA Program Coordinator, 5 Third Street, Suite 1108, San Francisco, CA 94103, (415) 346-2051 Ext. 107, [email protected], http://www.aaja.org/scholarships-internship-grants
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with a focus on journalism.
Award: $500 - $2,000. The AAJA offers several different scholarships.
Deadline: Visit website for various program(s) deadlines.
Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships
Contact: Asian Pacific Fund, Sue May, Scholarship Manager, 465 California Street, Suite 809, San Francisco, CA 94104, (415) 395-9985, [email protected], http://www.asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/
Eligibility: Be an incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate. Other eligibility criteria depending on each scholarship.
Award: Amounts vary on scholarship. Between $500 to $20,000.
Deadline: Visit website for various program(s) deadlines.
American Indian Scholarship Graduate Center: Cobell, Scholars, Accenture American Indian Scholarship, and Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship
Contact: American Indian Graduate Center, Sara LaBarge, Director of Scholarship Operations, 3701 San Mateo NE, Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 881-4584 Ext.116, (505) 884-7007, [email protected], http://www.aigcs.org/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/
Eligibility:
Pursuing a master, doctoral, or professional degree as a full time student at an accredited graduate school in the U.S.; an undergraduate degree as a full time student at an accredited undergraduate school in the U.S.; a high school senior planning to attend an accredited undergraduate school in the U.S.
Must be able to demonstrate financial need through submission of a Financial Needs Form (due July 15 each year) and FAFSA.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate personal enrollment in a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, or possess one fourth (1/4) degree verifiable federally recognized American Indian blood through the submission of a Tribal Eligibility Certificate.
Each AIGC opportunity has additional criteria for eligibility beyond these basic listed qualifications.
Award: Varies each year.
Deadline: Visit website for various program(s) deadlines.
AmeriCorps
Contact: Corporation for National and Community Service, Contact Unknown, 250 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20525, (800) 942-2677, https://questions.nationalservice.gov or https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/publicRequestSearch.do
Eligibility:
At least 17 years of age or be an out-of-school youth 16 years of age at the commencement of service and has not left school to join AmeriCorps.
U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or a legal permanent resident of the United States.
The time commitment varies depending on the needs of the program. Generally, the service commitment can be from three months, e.g. a summer program, up to one year. Many terms of service are full time, but there are also part time service opportunities available.
Award: Most AmeriCorps members receive student loan deferment, and training, and may receive a living allowance and limited health benefit options. After you complete your term of service, you will also receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to help pay for college, graduate school, or vocational training or to repay student loans.
Deadline: Visit website for various program(s) deadlines.
USC Scholarship Program
Contact: USC Office of Admission and USC Alumni Clubs and Communities, Contact Unknown, USC Office of Admission, Undergraduate, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90089, (213) 740-1111, http://admission.usc.edu/firstyear/prospective/scholarships.html
Eligibility: Be an incoming freshman or current undergraduate, graduate, or professional student of USC. Each scholarship has individual selection criteria.
Award: $500-full tuition (approx. $42,000).
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Deadline: Visit website for various program(s) deadlines.
Youth For Understanding
Contact: YFU USA, Youth For Understanding, Contact Unknown, 641 S Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001, (800) 833-6243, [email protected], https://online.yfuusa.org/study-abroad/scholarships.php
Eligibility:
Usually students need to be between 15 and 18 while in program, however, certain countries will accept overage or underage students on a case-by-case basis. We offer some special programs for 18-26 year olds.
For year or semester programs, we require a 3.0 GPA or above. For summer programs, the GPA requirement is 2.0 or above.
Students who are open-minded, interested in other cultures and becoming a global citizen, and willing to take on new challenges. Award: We offer 200 merit-based scholarships. Your family’s ability to pay program tuition will not affect your chances of winning a scholarship. To learn more about these, you may visit our scholarship page.
In addition to our merit-based scholarship awards, limited needs-based financial aid is also available to enrolled YFU students. Many of our students are able to fundraise a portion (or sometimes all) of their program tuition. Check out their fundraising page.
Deadline: Visit website for various program(s) deadlines.
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Internships, Scholarships and Fellowships:
Contact: National Energy Technology Laboratory, Jennifer Casey, ORISE Project Manager, P.O. Box 117 MS-36, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117, (865) 576-3146, [email protected], https://www.orau.gov/netl/programs/index.html or https://orise.orau.gov/stem/internships-fellowships-research-opportunities/index.html
Eligibility: For science and engineering students and educators at every academic level (K-12, college students and postdoctoral, and university faculty).
Award: Internships, scholarships, and fellowships -- varies for each opportunity.
Deadline: Visit website for various program(s) deadlines.
Osher Reentry Scholarship Program
Contact: The Bernard Osher Foundation, Contact Unknown, One Ferry Building, Suite 225, San Francisco, CA 94111, (415) 861-5587, http://www.osherfoundation.org/index.php?programs
Eligibility:
Have experienced a cumulative gap in their education of five or more years.
Are at the undergraduate level and pursuing their first baccalaureate degree.
Anticipate workforce participation for a significant period of time subsequent to graduation.
Demonstrate financial need.
Show academic promise and a commitment to degree completion.
Award: Scholarship awards must be applied to student tuition fees exclusively.
Deadline: Visit website for various program(s) deadlines.
Big Future by College Board: Scholarship Search
Contact: College Board, Contact Unknown, 250 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10281, (212) 713-8000, https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/grants-scholarships
Eligibility: Eligibility requirements differ by scholarships.
Award: Awards differ by scholarships.
Deadline: Visit website for various program(s) deadlines.
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program
Contact: Contact Unknown, (800) 237-4636 Ext. 2151, [email protected], http://www.yes-abroad.org
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen, 15-18.5 years of age at start of program.
Enrolled in high school (including home school) at the time of application.
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For the following countries, prior French skills are required: Morocco, Senegal.
The YES Abroad program seeks applicants of all races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic backgrounds, and sexual orientations.
Award:
Domestic round-trip airfare as well as room and board for the National Pre-Departure Orientation.
Round-trip airfare between the participant’s domestic home region and host community abroad.
In-country support, cultural activities, and school tuition (where applicable).
Room and board with a host family.
Emergency accident and sickness coverage in the host country.
Host country visa fees.
Reentry orientation at the scheduled conclusion of the program, as well as membership in “International Exchange Alumni,” the Department of State’s exchange alumni network, which includes access to relevant resources and professional contacts are also provided.
A modest monthly stipend, reflective of typical costs that would be seen in the host country is also provided. This stipend covers costs associated with the student’s basic needs while in their host country.
Cell phone while on program.
Deadline: The 2017 - 2018 program is no longer accepting new applicants. Register here to be notified when the 2018 - 2019 application becomes available in the fall of 2017.
CCNMA (California Chicano News Media Associations) Journalism Scholarships
Contact: CCNMA: Latino Journalists of California, Contact Unknown, 725 Arizona Avenue, Suite 206, Santa Monica, CA 90401-1734, (424) 229-9482, [email protected], http://www.ccnma.org/
Eligibility:
Latino college students and graduating high school seniors attending a college or university in California. California residents may attend a college or university outside of California.
Students may major in any field, but must be able to prove a sincere interest in pursuing a career in journalism.
Finalists must be able to participate in an oral interview.
To receive award, winners must provide proof that they are officially enrolled full-time in school for the entire academic year and be in good standing.
Award: $500 to $1,000
Deadline: Visit website for deadline or email [email protected] to be placed on their mailing list for the next scholarship competition.
The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Fellowship
Contact: Congressional Fellowship Program, Anthony Reyes, APAICS Program Associate, 1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 320, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 296-9200, [email protected] or [email protected], http://apaics.org/congressional-fellows/
Eligibility:
Must have at least completed an undergraduate degree prior to program start date, unless otherwise specified.
U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals, lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization.
Award: Program stipend and round-trip airfare for a 12-month Washington, DC fellowship.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Summer Internship Program
Contact: Summer Internship Program, Cathy He, APAICS Program Director, 1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 320, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 296-9200, [email protected], http://apaics.org/summer-interns/
Eligibility:
Interest in government, public policy, and Asian American and Pacific Islander community empowerment.
Evidence of leadership abilities and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Current enrollment in an accredited two-year or four-year undergraduate educational institution. Recent graduates (within 6 months) are also welcome to apply.
U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency at the time of application. Individuals seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (DACA) policy must possess an Employment Authorization Document.
Be 18 years of age by June 1 (of internship summer).
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Award: 8 Week summer internship in Washington, DC. Program stipend of $2,500 and complimentary roundtrip airline ticket sponsored by Southwest Airlines (limited additional support available on a case-by-case basis).
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Fall Internship Program
Contact: Fall Internship Program, Anthony Reyes, APAICS Program Associate, 1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 320, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 296-9200, [email protected] or [email protected], http://apaics.org/fall-internship/
Eligibility:
Interest in government, public policy, and Asian American and Pacific Islander community empowerment.
Evidence of leadership abilities and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Current enrollment in an accredited two-year or four-year undergraduate educational institution. Recent graduates (within 6 months) are also welcome to apply.
U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency at the time of application. Individuals seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (DACA) policy must possess an Employment Authorization Document.
Be 18 years of age by September 1 (of internship start date).
Award: 12 Week fall internship in Washington, DC. Program stipend of $3,750 and complimentary roundtrip airline ticket sponsored by Southwest Airlines (limited additional support is made available on a case-by-case basis).
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Contact: Central Intelligence Agency, Contact Unknown, https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html
Eligibility:
18 years of age by date of application to the scholarship program.
Financial need as demonstrated by the gross annual household income ceiling up to $70,000 for a family of four or less, and $80,000 for a family of five or more.
If the applicant has not been listed as a dependent for the previous tax year, the gross annual household income ceiling is $35,000 or less.
1000 SAT (new official score scale) or 1500 (old score scale); or 21 ACT scores or higher (high school students).
Acceptance at a 4- or 5-year college/university; or pursuing an undergraduate degree as a full time student enrolled in, or planning to take, at least 9 credits per semester.
GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for high school and/or college.
Availability to work at least two 90-day summer tours prior to graduation and willingness to work at CIA full time after graduation.
Award: You will be given an annual salary; a benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, and retirement; and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, and books. You will be required to work at an Agency facility during summer breaks. We will pay the cost of transportation between school and the Washington, DC area each summer and provide a daily allowance for lodging, meals, and incidentals.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
American Fire Sprinkler Association (ASFA) Second Chance Scholarship
Contact: American Fire Sprinkler Association, Contact Unknown, 12750 Merit Drive, Suite 350, Dallas, TX 75251, (214) 349-5965, [email protected], https://www.afsascholarship.org/secondchance/
Eligibility:
The Second Chance College Scholarships Contest is open to citizens and legal permanent residents in the USA with High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
Scholarship funds are payable to the winner’s college/university or certified trade school in the United States; winner must enroll or already be enrolled for spring 2018 session.
Winner selection is NOT based on financial need, GPA or demographic criteria.
Relatives of AFSA staff or NATIONAL board members may not enter.
Past winners of AFSA’s High School Senior Scholarship Contest or AFSA’s Second Chance College Scholarships Contest are not eligible to win this contest.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
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Valentine Internship Program
Contact: The Valentine, Marisa Day, Student Programs and Tours Manager, 1015 E. Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219, (804) 649-0711 Ext. 317, [email protected] or [email protected], https://thevalentine.org/programs-tours/college/internships/
Eligibility: Varied depending on the internship selected. Fill out the online application at https://thevalentine.org/programs-tours/college/college-internship-application/ and upload an unofficial transcript, writing sample, cover letter and resume. Submit by deadline.
Awards:
Education Internship
Development Internship
Archives Internship
Costume & Textiles Internship
General Collection Internship
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
The Achievement Award Program
Contact: Cal Alumni Association, Contact Unknown, 1 Alumni House, Berkeley, CA 94720, (510) 900-8225, [email protected], http://alumni.berkeley.edu/services/scholarships/achievement-award-program
Eligibility:
Gross family income of $86,000 or less.
Completed high-school, GED or community college transfer requirements in California, please note this is regardless of immigration status.
Submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by incoming freshman/incoming junior transfer deadline.
Award:
Incoming freshmen receive $6,000 per year (for up to 4 years) and a laptop.
Incoming junior transfers receive $6,000 per year (for up to 2 years) and a laptop.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
TEACH Grant
Contact: Federal Student Aid of the U.S. Department of Education, Contact Unknown, https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/eligibility/basic-criteria
Eligibility:
Meet the general eligibility requirements for the federal student aid programs as described at StudentAid.gov/eligibility/basic-criteria.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Be enrolled as an undergraduate, post baccalaureate, or graduate student at a school that participates in the TEACH Grant Program.
Be enrolled in a TEACH-Grant-eligible program of study.
Meet certain academic achievement requirements (generally, scoring above the 75th percentile on one or more portions of a college admissions test or maintaining at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA).
Receive counseling (on ED's TEACH Grant page at https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/launchTeach.action ) that explains the terms and conditions of the TEACH Grant service obligation.
Sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve.
Award: Potential to get one or more grants to cover the cost of higher education.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Ronald McDonald House Charity
Contact: Ronald McDonald House Charities, Contact Unknown, (866) 664-0236, [email protected], http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships
Eligibility:
Be a high school senior.
Be younger than 21 years old.
Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of study.
Be a legal U.S. resident.
Live in a participating RMHC Chapter's geographic area.
Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline of the application.
Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program.
Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited Postsecondary institution.
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Award: TBD for the 2017-2018 program.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
National Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship: Auxiliary Legacy Scholarship
Contact: National Society of Professional Engineers, Contact Unknown, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (888) 285-NSPE (6773), [email protected], https://www.nspe.org/resources/students/scholarships
Eligibility: Applicant must be an NSPE Member/Student Member who is:
A female.
Enrolled in a four-year ABET-accredited engineering program.
Entering the junior year of the program.
U.S. citizen.
Award: One disbursement of $2,000 at the beginning of the junior year.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
National Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship: The Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering
Contact: National Society of Professional Engineers, Contact Unknown, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (888) 285-NSPE (6773), [email protected], https://www.nspe.org/resources/students/scholarships
Eligibility: Applicant must be high school seniors who:
Are a member of an underrepresented ethnic minority in the field of engineering.
Are African-American, Hispanic, or Native American.
Are accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university.
Are U.S. citizens.
Award: Two disbursements of $2,500 each at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters of the freshman year.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
National Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship: The Steinman Scholarship
Contact: National Society of Professional Engineers, Contact Unknown, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (888) 285-NSPE (6773), [email protected], https://www.nspe.org/resources/students/scholarships
Eligibility:
Currently enrolled in good standing in a four-year ABET accredited engineering program.
Will be entering the junior year in the fall.
U.S. citizens.
Award: One installment of $5,000 at the beginning of the fall semester of the junior year.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program
Contact: California State Fair, Contact Unknown, (855) 670-ISTS (4787), [email protected], [email protected], http://www.castatefair.org/scholarship/
Eligibility: The Friends of the California State Fair offers 14 categories of scholarships with varying eligibility requirements. Applicants may apply for one scholarship category of their choice per year.
Award: Multiple scholarships are awarded for 14 categories ranging from $1,000 – $2,500 each.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
UCDC Internship Program
Contact: University of California, Washington Center, Contact Unknown, 1608 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 974-6200, http://www.ucdc.edu/internships
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Eligibility: Contact your home campus for details.
Award: UCDC Academic Internship Program participants earn UC credit, maintain their financial aid eligibility, and may receive a UCDC scholarship. Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Council of Korean Americans | Korean American League for Civic Action (KALCA) - CKA-KALCA Public Service Internship Program
Contact: Council of Korean Americans, Contact Unknown, 1875 I Street NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 775-4162, [email protected], http://councilka.org/about/public-service-internship-program/
Eligibility: An undergraduate student, graduate student, or a recent graduate who is interested in a career that strengthens his or her local and global communities.
Award:
A $3,000 to $5,000 scholarship (80% will be distributed at the beginning of the internship and 20% distributed upon successful completion of the internship).
At least one in-person meeting with CKA staff during the internship period.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Warner Bros. Los Angeles County Honorship
Contact: Warner Bros. Entertainment Incorporated, Contact Unknown, 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91522, [email protected], http://www.wbcitizenship.com/community/reach-honorship-program/
Eligibility: A graduating senior attending high school in L.A. County with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must have a passion for a career in the entertainment industry and demonstrate financial need.
Award: $5,000 college scholarships and paid summer internships during college.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarship Program
Contact: Society of Women Engineers, Kritika Lyer, SWE-LA Scholarship Chair, 291 Del Amo Fashion Square, Box #14322, Torrance, CA 90503, [email protected] or [email protected], http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/scholarships
Eligibility:
Only women are eligible.
Undergraduate applicants must be planning to study an ABET-accredited program in engineering, technology, or computing in the upcoming academic year.
Masters and PhD candidates must be enrolled or accepted at a school with ABET-accredited programs in engineering, computing, or technology.
Must be planning to attend full time (exceptions are made for reentry and non-traditional applicants).
Must not be fully funded for tuition, fees, and books and equivalent.
Transcripts must be in English.
Additional requirements for individual scholarships.
Award: $1,000 to $20,000
Deadline: Visit website for deadlines.
TELACU Scholarship Program
Contact: TELACU, 5400 E. Olympic Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655, http://telacu.com/telacu-education-foundation/college-success-program/
Eligibility:
Be a first-generation college student.
Be from a low-income household.
Have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Be enrolled full-time for the entire 2017-2018 academic year.
Attend mandatory sessions throughout the academic year, some will be held on Saturday mornings (Required only for students attending local area schools).
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California Applicants: Be a permanent resident of an underserved community within the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, or San Bernardino, such as East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, Baldwin Park, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles, Montebello, Ontario, Pico Rivera, Pomona, South Gate, Santa Ana, and San Bernardino.
Texas Applicants: Be a permanent resident of San Antonio, Austin, Laredo, Edinburg, or Rio Grande City.
Illinois Applicants: Be a permanent resident of the greater Chicagoland area.
New York Applicants: Be a permanent resident of the state of New York.
Award: $500-$5,000 and can be renewed for up to 4 years.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
HSF College Scholarship Program
Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Contact Unknown, 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 700, Gardena, CA 90248, (310) 975-3700, http://www.hsf.net/en/scholarships/
Eligibility: The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available, on a competitive basis, to: graduating high school seniors, community college transfer students, undergraduate students and graduate students.
Must be of Hispanic heritage.
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students.
Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students.
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, not-for-profit, 4-year university, or graduate school, during the fall of a scholarship cycle (year).
U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, DACA or eligible non-citizen (as defined by FAFSA).
Award: $500-$5,000
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Berbeco Senior Research Fellowship
Contact: United Negro College Fund, William Dunham, Senior Relationship Manager, 3699 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 675, Los Angeles, CA 90010, (202) 810-0258, [email protected], https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/f8912f41-af50-4959-9a66-046466fae001
Eligibility:
Attend a UNCF institution.
Be an undergraduate junior.
Possess a minimum 2.5 GPA.
U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident.
Award: Up to $7,500.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund (TASF)
Contact: Asian Pacific Community Fund, Attn: TASF, 1145 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 105, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (213) 624-6400 Ext. 6, [email protected], www.TAScholarshipFund.org
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident (holders of a permanent resident card) AND a direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen.
High school senior or 1st year college student residing in the United States.
Plan to attend a university or college as a full-time 1st or 2nd year student in the fall of 2017 in the United States (If selected, high school seniors must submit college acceptance letter for verification.)
Have a minimum cumulative unweighted high school/college GPA of 3.0.
Have a household income at or below the Federal/State/County Low Income Level (Must be able to show 2015 or 2016 tax return should applicant be selected for award.)
The scholarship is open to ALL MAJORS.
Award: $2,500
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
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The Bright Futures Scholarship
Contact: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Attn: Lisa Alvarez, Scholarships Officer, 2440 W. El Camino Real, Suite 300, Mountain View, CA 94040, (650) 450-5487, [email protected], http://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/bright-futures-scholarship
Eligibility:
Applied for, but not awarded, an SVCF Managed Scholarship and/or was awarded a scholarship, but can demonstrate unmet need after all other forms of college financial aid are secured.
Demonstrated academic promise with a cumulative GPA between 3.3 and 3.8 on a 4.0 scale.
Currently enrolled at a four-year educational institution as a full-time student.
Award: Up to $10,000.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP)
Contact: California Alliance for Minority Participation, Attn: CAMP Summer Science Scholars Program, 107 Rockwell Engineering Center, Irvine, CA 92697-1024, (949) 824-2363, [email protected], http://camp.uci.edu/summer-research-scholars/
Eligibility: Offered to students in good academic standing who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and members of underrepresented group: Blacks/African Americans, Native Americans/Alaskan Natives, Pacific Islanders, and Latinos.
Award: Varies.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project, Inc. Programs
Contact: Chicano Latino Youth Leadership (CLYLP) Project, Incorporated, Fernando Ramirez, President, P.O. Box 161566, Sacramento, CA 95816, (530) 481-5642, [email protected], http://clylp.org/programs/
Eligibility: Eligibility depends on program.
Award: The CLYLP enhances the leadership skills, academic preparation, self-esteem, and cultural awareness of young people.
Deadline: Visit website for deadlines.
Congressional Black Caucus Spouses (CBCS) Visual Arts Scholarship
Contact: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated, Contact Unknown, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 263-2800, [email protected], http://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships/
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident.
Currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time undergraduate student (students pursuing a graduate degree in the fall are ineligible).
Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Pursuing a major and career in a visual art.
Exhibit leadership and community service.
Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or Black students.
Award: Up to $3,000.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Dream Award
Contact: Scholarship America, Contact Unknown, One Scholarship Way, Saint Peter, MN 56082, (507) 931-1682, [email protected], https://scholarshipamerica.org/dreamaward/
Eligibility:
Received a high school diploma or equivalent from a U.S. school.
Planning to complete a minimum of one full year of postsecondary education by the end of the current academic year.
Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at the sophomore-year level or higher at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
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U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent resident (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA).
Award: $5,000 to $15,000 based on the individual student’s financial need. Each student’s award will increase by $1,000 each year to help them successfully finish school and earn their degrees.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Housing Authority Resident Scholarship
Contact: Community Development Foundation, Contact Unknown, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 6428, Alhambra, CA 91802-6428, (626) 586-1899, https://lacdf.hacola.org/programs/housing-scholarship
Eligibility:
Be a participant of the Los Angeles County Section 8 Program.
Or be a tenant in the housing owned or managed by the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) and in good standing.
High school seniors that will attend an accredited college or vocational program.
High school graduates or GED recipients that will enter an accredited college or vocational program.
Students currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited college or vocational program.
Award: $750-$1,000
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Microsoft Scholarship Program
Contact: Microsoft Corporation, Contact Unknown, 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-8303, [email protected], https://careers.microsoft.com/students/scholarships
Eligibility:
Be enrolled full time in a Bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time the application is submitted.
Open to students pursuing computer science, computer engineering, or a related STEM degree.
Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 GPA out of a possible 5.0.
Award: Recipients receive partial tuition covered for one academic year as posted by the Financial Aid office at your college or university. Microsoft will make a one-time payment to the designated school, and amounts are not transferable to other academic institutions. You may use the funds for tuition only – not for other costs listed on your bursar bill, such as room and board.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Muslim Youth Leadership Program
Contact: CAIR California, Maheen Ahmed, Programs Consultant, 1122 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95815, (916) 441-6269, [email protected], http://ca.cair.com/sacval/what-we-do/youth-empowerment/muslim-youth-leadership-program/
Eligibility: High school students interested in civic engagement and political participation. Conference is geared toward the Muslim faith, but is open to all faiths for application. Students will also be asked to fundraise $800 to help with the cost of the trip.
Award: Four day intensive political immersion and leadership building retreat in Sacramento. Usually takes place in July.
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
NAHJ Scholarships - General Scholarships Ruben Salazar Fund, Maria Elena Salinas, Hortencia Zavala, and Jonathan Camuy
Contact: National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Contact Unknown, 1050 Connecticut Avenue NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20036, [email protected], http://www.nahj.org/nahj-scholarships/
Eligibility:
College-bound high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students pursuing careers in English or Spanish-language print, broadcast, digital or photojournalism.
Students attending four-year colleges and community colleges in the United States and Puerto Rico with a GPA of 2.5.
Award: $2,000-$5,000
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
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Internship for U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
Contact: Senator Feinstein's Los Angeles Office, Hannah Levien, Staff Assistant, 11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 915, Los Angeles, CA 90025, (310) 914-7300, [email protected] or [email protected], https://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/intern-program
Eligibility:
Professional and friendly students with a familiarity with the American political system and current events.
Strong writing and communication skills are a must.
Award: Full-time (35-40 hours/week) and part-time (at least 16 hours/week) internships are available in all offices. All internships are unpaid.
Deadline: Varies. Visit website for deadline.
National Merit Scholarship Program
Contact: National Merit Scholarship Corporation, Contact Unknown, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201-4897, (847) 866-5100, http://www.nationalmerit.org
Eligibility: Students must:
Take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12, regardless of grade classification or educational pattern.
Be enrolled as a high school student, progressing normally toward graduation or completion of high school, and planning to enroll full time in college no later than the fall following completion of high school.
Be a citizen of the United States; or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.
Award: Up to $2,500.
Deadline: Registration for the test is by high school rather than individual student. Interested students should see their counselor at the beginning of the school year to make arrangements to take the PSAT/NMSQT at the school in the fall.
The Panetta Institute for Public Policy – Congressional Internship Program
Contact: The Panetta Institute for Public Policy, Contact Unknown, 100 Campus Center, Building 86E, California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA 93955, (831) 582-4200, [email protected], http://www.panettainstitute.org/programs/study-with-us/congressional-intern-training/
Eligibility: Open to students attending any of the California State University campuses, Santa Clara University, or Dominican University of California. Students are encouraged to contact their President’s office for application and eligibility requirements.
Award: The Institute covers costs for the semester-long, 13-week program; this includes fees for 20 units; housing, meals and classes at the Panetta Institute; air travel, ground transportation, and housing in Washington, along with a stipend.
Deadline: Contact your campus for exact deadline and application details.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Contact: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, Kim Nawrocki, Administrative Assistant/Programs and Services, 3035 Center Green Drive, Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80301, (303) 541- 0270 or (303) 541-0200, [email protected], http://www.wiche.edu/wue
Eligibility: Students who are residents of WICHE states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Award: Can request a reduced tuition rate of 150% of resident tuition at participating two- and four- year college programs outside of their home state.
Deadline: Varies based on school.
GFOA’s Research and Consulting Center (RCC) Internship Program
Contact: Government Finance Officers Association, Mike Mucha, Director, Research and Consulting Center, GFOA, 203 N. La Salle Street, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 977-9700, [email protected], http://www.gfoa.org/about-gfoa/student-opportunities/gfoa-internships
Eligibility:
Currently enrolled in an advanced degree program in public affairs/policy/administration or a related field.
Strong interest in a career in the public sector or issues facing the public sector
Ability to lead project teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills/ability to work effectively in small teams.
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Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills/ability to prioritize tasks.
Award: The internship is to last a minimum of 10 weeks, with a flexible end date. Interns are expected to work between 20 and 30 hours per week in GFOA’s Chicago office.
This position provides interns with networking opportunities with local government leaders as well as opportunities to research pressing public finance issues affecting local governments. During the program, interns may work in one or more of the following areas: public policy analysis; financial indicator analysis; revenue forecasting; school budgeting; debt administration; and public-sector transparency.
Compensation $15-$20 per hour. The internship position is part-time and not eligible for benefits.
Deadline: No deadline listed. Visit website for deadline.
Code for America Fellowship
Contact: Code for America, Contact Unknown, 155 Ninth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, [email protected], http://www.codeforamerica.org/geeks/fellowship-apply/
Eligibility: Must be a developer, designer, researcher or project manager. Must be committed to discovering new ways technology can help address the challenges faced by our government.
Award: 9-month, full time fellowship in San Francisco, CA with a salary of $5,000 per month stipend, plus benefits.
Deadline: Applications will re-open on a rolling basis throughout the year. Visit website for deadline.
Downey Federal Credit Union: Barbara Lamberth Scholarship
Contact: Downey Federal Credit Union, 8237 Third Street, Downey, CA 90241, (562) 862-8141, https://www.downeyfcu.org/page.php?id=10103
Eligibility: High school applicants must live in Downey or attend a Downey high school and college applicants must have attended a Downey high school or live in Downey.
Award: Two (2) $1,000 scholarship awards are given to one (1) high school student and one (1) current college student.
Deadline: Unknown. Applications are distributed via the high school counselors and are also available online.
Downey Federal Credit Union: Marketing Internships
Contact: Downey Federal Credit Union, 8237 Third Street, Downey, CA 90241, (562) 862-8141, [email protected], https://www.downeyfcu.org/page.php?id=10102
Eligibility: Varied. Senior students from any Downey Unified School District high school are encouraged to apply.
Award: Internship will be for one 10 to 12-month period, usually beginning in August of each year.
Deadline: Applications are taken in May and June, for internships beginning in July each year.
UCLA Graduate Division Fellowships and Programs | Fellowships, Scholarships & Grants for Entering Students
Contact: UCLA, Contact Unknown, 1252 Murphy Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (310) 825-1025, [email protected], http://grad.ucla.edu/asis/entsup/fellgrnt.htm
Eligibility: Must be a UCLA student. Additional requirements for each opportunity.
Award: Amounts and scholarship lengths vary by program. Awards between $1,000-$25,000.
Deadline: Department's deadline for admission (consult your department for exceptions).
Scholarships & Internships for Students with Disabilities
The Claude S. Weiler Scholarship for Amputee College Students
Contact: National Amputation Foundation, Attn: Claude S. Weiler, Scholarship Coordinator, 40 Church Street, Malverne, NY 11565, (516) 887-3600, http://nationalamputation.org/scholar1.html
Eligibility:
A letter from an attending physician (on letterhead) confirming that the student has a major limb amputation.
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A letter from the college confirming that the student will be (or is) attending the school as a full time student. Please make sure the school address is included.
A copy of the student’s transcript or a letter from the high school or college, confirming the student is in good standing.
The student's Proof of American Citizenship, i.e. copy of birth certificate or naturalization papers.
The student's school ID number.
A short letter (not more than one page) from the student explaining how the loss of limb(s) has affected his or her life.
Award: The amount awarded is determined by the number of applicants.
Deadline: August 31, 2018
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN): Autistic Scholars Fellowship Program
Contact: ASAN, Reid Caplan, Leadership Programs Coordinator for ASAN, PO Box 66122, Washington, DC 20035, [email protected], http://autisticadvocacy.org/projects/education/autistic-scholars/
Eligibility: Provides 4 to 6 autistic students a one-time, $5,000 tuition scholarship each to create systems change on their college campuses.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: Applications for the scholarship are due in late October.
Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship
Contact: National Center for Learning Disabilities, Contact Unknown, 32 Laight Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013, [email protected], http://ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards/
Eligibility:
Graduating high school seniors who will be attending a two-year community college, a vocational/technical training program, or specialized program for students with a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD in the fall.
Submit current financial information.
Provide most current documentation of an identified learning disability and/or ADHD (e.g., psycho-educational report, neuropsychological evaluation, IEP or 504 plan) and has utilized services, supports and/or accommodations.
o Please note: LD and ADHD can co-occur with other issues such as speech/language, hearing and vision, and autism spectrum disorders; to be eligible candidates must provide documentation of a specific LD and/or ADHD.
Be a United States citizen.
Award: $2,500
Deadline: November 6, 2017
Anne Ford Scholarship
Contact: National Center for Learning Disabilities, Contact Unknown, 32 Laight Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013, [email protected], http://ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards/
Eligibility:
Graduating high school seniors who will be attending a four-year Bachelor’s degree program in the fall.
Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale (or equivalent).
Submit current financial information.
Provide most current documentation of an identified learning disability and/or ADHD (e.g., psycho-educational report, neuropsychological evaluation, IEP or 504 plan) and has utilized services, supports, and/or accommodations.
o Please note: LD and ADHD can co-occur with other issues such as speech/language, hearing and vision, and autism spectrum disorders; to be eligible candidates must provide documentation of a specific LD and/or ADHD.
Be a United States citizen.
Award: $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years).
Deadline: November 6, 2017
The AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability
Contact: American Association on Health and Disability, Scholarship Committee, 110 N. Washington Street, Suite 328-J, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 545-6140, [email protected], https://www.aahd.us/initiatives/scholarship-program/
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Eligibility: Important: applicants who have not yet graduated from high school will not be considered. High school student entering college in the fall of 2017 are NOT eligible to apply.
Have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Be enrolled full time as undergraduate student and completed one full year of college, and is currently in their 2nd year of study in a program at a college or university pursuing an undergraduate degree; or enrolled part time or full time in a graduate school, pursuing a Postgraduate degree.
Preference will be given to students majoring in public health, disability studies, health promotion or a field related to disability and health.
Preference will be given to students with a history of community service and/or volunteer activities.
U.S. citizen or legal resident living in the United States and enrolled in an accredited United States university.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 15, 2017
Percy Martinez Autism Scholarship
Contact: Percy Martinez | Personal Injury, Contact Unknown, (305) 785-0210 https://percymartinezlaw.com/autism-scholarship/
Eligibility:
High school students.
Undergraduates
Graduates
Autism school students.
o As well as ONE (any) of these categories:
Involvement in any program either as a volunteer or intern.
Have shown interest in education.
Currently enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited school.
Two letters of recommendation from, but not limited to, former teachers, college administrators, community leaders or other similar persons concerning the academic ability, character, reputation or professional aptitude of the applicant.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: December 31, 2017
The AAAS Entry Point! Program
Contact: American Association for the Advancement of Science, Laureen Summers, Project Director, 1200 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 326-6400, [email protected], https://www.aaas.org/entrypoint/about
Eligibility:
Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student for the academic term before and after the desired internship.
Have a disability – apparent or non-apparent.
Have a GPA of 3.0 (B) or better.
U.S. citizen (Will be verified by the employer.)
Award: Internship and Co-op opportunities.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted for review beginning the first week of September. Portfolio referral to our partners begins in October. Very few applications received after January 15th will be considered by our partners.
National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society Scholarship Program
Contact: National MS Society, Contact Unknown, [email protected], http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Living-Well-With-MS/Work-and-Home/Insurance-and-Financial-Information/Financial-Resources/Scholarship-Program
Eligibility:
High school seniors who have a parent with MS who will be attending an accredited postsecondary school for the first time.
High school seniors who have MS and will be attending an accredited postsecondary school for the first time.
High school (or GED) graduates of any age who have a parent with MS who will be attending an accredited postsecondary school for the first time.
High school (or GED) graduates of any age who have MS and will be attending an accredited postsecondary school for the first time.
In addition, National MS Society scholarship recipients from 2012 or later are eligible to reapply.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents living in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam or any other U.S. territory and plan to enroll in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school located in the U.S, PR, VI, Guam or any other U.S. territory.
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Students who are planning a mission trip, GAP year, or other experience and do not plan to enroll in college for the 2017-18 academic year should not apply now. Instead, apply in the year you plan to enroll in college.
Enroll in at least 6 credit hours per semester in coursework leading to a first-time degree, license or certificate.
Students who have already completed an undergraduate degree are ineligible to apply.
Award: Unknown for 2018.
Deadline: Applications for fall scholarships open in October and go through mid-January. See website for details.
Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship
Contact: Daughters of the American Revolution, Contact Unknown, 29 Oats Road, Oppelo, AR 72110, [email protected], http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/specific-scholarships-0
Eligibility: Awarded to a graduating high school senior who has been accepted into the Harvey and Bernice Jones Learning Center, housing the Ben Caudle Learning Program at the University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, Arkansas. Applications must be requested directly through the Learning Center upon acceptance into this program for learning disabled students.
Award: $1,000 annually for up to four years with annual transcript review by the National Chairman required for renewal.
Deadline: February 15, 2018
Lighthouse Guild Scholarship Program
Contact: Lighthouse Guild, Gordon Rovins, Director Special Programs, 250 W. 64th Street, New York, NY 10023, (212) 769-7801, [email protected], http://www.lighthouseguild.org/programs-services/scholarships/
Eligibility:
Provide proof of legal blindness. Verification should be in the form of a statement from a state rehabilitation agency, an ophthalmologist or an optometrist.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship. A passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers or proof of legal residency.
Award: Lighthouse Guild scholarship program helps outstanding and deserving legally blind high school students from across the country attend college with scholarships of up to $10,000.
Deadline: March 31, 2018
Scholarship for Students Who Are Hard of Hearing or Deaf
Contact: Sertoma Headquarters, Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship Program, Contact Unknown, 1912 E. Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64132, (816) 333-8300, https://members.sertoma.org/document.doc?id=356
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen
Must have a minimum 40dB bilateral hearing loss, as evidenced on audiogram by an SRT & PTA of 40dB or greater in both ears.
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree on a full-time basis at a college or university in the United States
o Graduate degrees, Associates degrees, community colleges, and vocational programs do not qualify.
Have a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 un-weighted scale.
o High school senior – Cumulative GPA is for grades 9-11 and first semester for grade 12.
o College freshman – Cumulative GPA is all of high school and first semester of college.
o College sophomore or higher - Cumulative GPA for all college-level semesters completed.
Award: $1,000 scholarship to cover tuition, books and supplies.
Deadline: May 1, 2018 (4:00 p.m. Central Time), and May 1 annually.
If the deadline falls on a weekend, the following Monday will be used as the deadline date.
“Business Plan” Scholarship For Students With Disabilities
Contact: Fit Small Business, Contact Unknown, 315 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10017, [email protected], http://fitsmallbusiness.com/learn-how-to-write-a-business-plan/#
Eligibility: Students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at any accredited American college, university or trade school with a documented disability may apply. The scholarship is open to students with any type of disability, including but not limited to physical disabilities, medical conditions, mental and psychiatric conditions, speech and language, learning disabilities, behavioral conditions, and all other disabling conditions.
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Award: $1,000
Deadline: The Business Plan is awarded twice annually, once in the spring and once in the fall. It will be awarded in 2017 and for the foreseeable future.
Spring semester: Accepting submissions from January 1st through April 1st.
Fall semester: Accepting submissions from August 1st through November 1st.
The Baer Reintegration Scholarship
Contact: The Center for Reintegration, Incorporated, Contact Unknown, 347 W. 37th Street, New York, NY 10018, [email protected], http://www.reintegration.com/scholarship-program/
Eligibility: These scholarships are for persons with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder.
Be currently receiving medical treatment for the illness, including medications and psychiatric follow-up.
Be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegrative efforts, such as clubhouse membership, part-time work, volunteer efforts or school enrollment or in competitive employment.
Complete an application package that includes an application form, essay, transcripts (if applicable), recommendation forms from three references and school financial requirements.
Award: The scholarships cover a part or all of an education ranging from G.E.D. to Ph.D.
Deadline: Visit website for 2018 deadline.
HFA Educational Scholarships
Contact: Hemophilia Federation of America, Contact Unknown, 820 First Street NE, Suite 720, Washington, DC 20002, (202) 675-6984, [email protected], http://www.hemophiliafed.org/programs/educational-scholarships/hfa-scholarships/
Eligibility:
Educational Scholarship
o A person with a bleeding disorder.
o Seeking a postsecondary education from a college, university or trade school.
Parent/Sibling/Child Educational Scholarship
o Must be a parent/sibling/child of a person with a bleeding disorder.
o May or may not have a bleeding disorder themselves.
o Seeking a postsecondary education from a college, university or trade school.
Medical/Healthcare Services Educational Scholarship
o A person with a bleeding disorder or related to someone with a bleeding disorder.
o Must be pursuing a degree in the medical/healthcare services field.
Award: We offer 4 scholarships of $2,000-$4,000 in three categories.
Deadline: Visit website for 2018 deadline.
Google Lime Scholarship Program
Contact: Lime Connect & Google, Contact Unknown, 590 Madison Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10022, (212) 521-4469, http://www.limeconnect.com/programs/page/google-lime-scholarship
Eligibility:
A current undergraduate, graduate or PhD student enrolled at a university in the U.S. or Canada (freshmen/first years and international students studying in the U.S. or Canada are eligible to apply); and also
Continuing current studies or intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full time student in a new program (e.g., graduating and pursuing an advanced degree) at a university in the U.S. or Canada in the 2018-2019 academic year.
Pursuing a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field (such as software engineering; or electrical engineering with a heavy computer science course load).
Maintaining a strong academic performance.
A student with a visible or invisible disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one or more major activities that others may consider to be a daily function); this definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists. We know that 90% of disabilities on campus are invisible, and candidates with all disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a commitment to and passion for computer science and technology.
Previous Google Lime Scholars are unfortunately not able to be considered.
This scholarship is not open to current high school students.
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Award: $10,000 for those studying in the U.S. and $5,000 for those studying in Canada (based on tuition costs).
Deadline: View website for 2018 deadline.
P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship
Contact: P. Buckley Moss Endowed Foundation, Mary Morgan, Office Manager, 108 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980, (540) 932-1728, [email protected], http://www.mossfoundation.org/scholarships-awards-and-grants/p-buckley-moss-endowed-scholarship
Eligibility:
Nomination by a P. Buckley Moss Society member.
Graduating high school senior.
Verified specific language-related learning disability.
Verified financial need.
Visual arts talent.
Acceptance to accredited four-year college or university or two-year community college.
Intent to pursue career in a visual arts.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: View website for 2018 deadline.
Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship
Contact: Shire US Incorporated, Contact Unknown, P.O. Box 562, Chestertown, MD 21620, (855) 474-4732, http://www.ShireADHDscholarship.com
Eligibility:
Be accepted to, or enrolled in a two- or four-year undergraduate program or a graduate program (of one or more years in length) at an accredited college, university, trade school, technical school, or vocational school located in the United States as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as amended from time to time) (a "Qualifying Institution"). Please visit http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx to confirm Qualifying Institutions.
Be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia.
At the time of submitting the Application, each applicant must be diagnosed with ADHD and under the care of a licensed health care provider for ADHD, although no specific future or ongoing plan of management or treatment for applicant’s ADHD is required in order for applicant to be eligible to receive a Scholarship.
Award: $2,000 tuition payment with one (1) year of ADHD coaching services by the Edge Foundation.
Deadline: View website for 2018 deadline.
Ruby's Rainbow Scholarship: Maudie’s Scholarship Award
Contact: Ruby’s Rainbow, Liz Plachta, Executive Director, P.O. Box 153095, Austin, TX 78715, [email protected], https://rubysrainbow.org/apply-now/
Eligibility:
Individuals with Down Syndrome who are 18 years of age or older.
Desire and intent to enroll or continue enrollment in a class or program that will enhance your life through employment, independent living or life skills, or interests in any other areas.
Provide copy of high school diploma or equivalent (certificate of completion) or transcripts if graduating in the spring of this year.
Individuals who were previously awarded a Ruby’s Rainbow scholarship are not eligible to apply for another scholarship the following year, but may reapply again two years later.
Award: Up to $5,000.
Deadline: View website for 2018 deadline.
WI Lend Program: Wisconsin Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities
Contact: Waisman Center: University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Julie Schears, Senior Outreach Specialist, 1500 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, [email protected], http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/cedd/wilend/apply.php
Eligibility:
A family member of an individual with a developmental disability.
A person with a developmental disability (self-advocate).
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A student enrolled in (or a graduate of) the graduate program for one of the core disciplines (audiology, genetic counseling, human development and family studies, medicine, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, public health, social work, special education, speech/language pathology) at the UW-Madison or at another campus.
Award: Stipends are awarded to trainees who are eligible (based on federal regulations and university policy) to receive a federally funded traineeship to support participation in the training program.
Deadline: View website for 2018 deadline.
Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship
Contact: The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., Contact Unknown, 250 W. 57th Street, Suite 401, New York, NY 10107, https://www.perecman.com/avonte-oquendo/autism-scholarship/
Eligibility:
Either you or a close family member has been diagnosed with a form of autism, including Asperger syndrome.
The applicant is currently enrolled or has been accepted into an accredited university or college, either at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: View website for 2018 deadline.
AAPD Summer Internship Program
Contact: American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), Contact Unknown, 2013 H Street NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 521-4316 or (800) 840-8844, [email protected], http://www.aapd.com/summer-internship-program/
Eligibility:
Any undergraduate student, law student, graduate student, or recent graduate from a U.S. college or university who self-identifies as an individual with any type of disability.
You will not be required to disclose your specific disability; however, your application for this program will signify that you consider yourself a person with a disability.
Award: Each summer, AAPD places college students, graduate students, law students, and recent graduates with all types of disabilities in summer internships with Congressional offices, federal agencies, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations in the Washington, DC area. Each intern is matched with a mentor who will assist them with their career goals. AAPD provides the interns with a living stipend, transportation to and from Washington, DC and fully-accessible housing.
At the beginning of the summer, interns participate in a 1-week orientation session to learn about AAPD and the disability rights movement, meet the other interns, and participate in a variety of engaging workshops and events. As part of the AAPD network, interns also receive opportunities to attend events on Capitol Hill, conferences, community events, briefings, and more.
Deadline: The 2018 cycle will open September 2017. Visit website for 2018 deadline.
RiSE Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Contact: RISE Scholarship Foundation, Incorporated, Contact Unknown, P.O. Box 422417, Atlanta, GA 30342, [email protected], http://risescholarshipfoundation.org/
Eligibility:
Current high school, college bound senior who is actively applying to an accredited college or university for the fall semester after they graduate high school.
U.S. citizen.
Have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4 point scale (or equivalent).
Have a documented learning disability, and or an ASD diagnosis.
o A diagnosis of ADHD or ADD alone does not qualify.
Provide a letter of reference from a teacher, high school counselor, or principal of present high school.
o This may be uploaded with applicant’s name. Please email the website link for the person to upload this during application season. They must use the same link to DropBox and save under your name.
If the student is chosen for a RiSE award, the student must provide RiSE Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Proof of registration and the student identification number to accepted college or university for the scholarship to be issued the fall semester of the same year that the award is presented.
Must upload all needed material between the due dates that are stated on the application.
Must include a photograph.
Award: $2500 for 1st Place, $500 for Honorable Mention.
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Deadline: The 2018 cycle will open October 2017. Visit website for 2018 deadline.
OAR Scholarship Program
Contact: Organization for Autism Research (OAR), Saman Kamgar-Parsi, Program and Outreach Associate, 2000 N. 14th Street, Suite 240, Arlington, VA 22201, (866) 366-9710, [email protected], https://researchautism.org/how-we-help/scholarships/
Eligibility: Any individual with an established autism diagnosis who will be attending an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education in the United States for the fall 2018/spring 2019 semesters is eligible to apply.
Eligible individuals need to be enrolled on a full-time basis or be working toward certification or accreditation in a particular field (e.g., studying to be a paralegal, chef, etc.). Past recipients of a Schwallie Family Scholarship/Lisa Higgins Hussman scholarship or immediate family members of any person serving on OAR’s Board of Directors or Scientific Council are not eligible to apply.
Award: $3,000
Deadline: The 2018 cycle will open December 2017. Visit website for 2018 deadline.
Emerging Leaders Program
Contact: National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) at The Viscardi Center, Michael McGowan, Corporate Services Specialist, 201 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507, (516) 465-3747, [email protected], http://www.viscardicenter.org/nbdc/emerging-leaders/
Eligibility:
Self-identify as a person with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.
Have completed a minimum of 60 college/university-level credits.
Maintain at least a 2.8 overall GPA (Employers require your GPA on your resume).
Have U.S. citizenship or be a documented individual legally authorized to work in the United States.
Maintain student status the semester following your internship (rising graduate students may also apply).
Award: Places top undergraduate and graduate college students with disabilities in fulfilling internships nationwide that provide them with meaningful leadership development and networking opportunities.
Deadline: Applications are processed on a rolling basis as they are received. You are strongly encouraged to apply early, because early applicants have the greatest opportunity for placement in an internship.
Workforce Recruitment Program
Contact: Contact Unknown, [email protected], https://wrp.gov
Eligibility: Current, full-time undergraduate or graduate students with a disability, or have graduated within one year of the release of the database each December. For the 2018 WRP release, interviews will be held in the fall of 2017. A candidate who graduated in April, 2016 or later would still be eligible to participate. Must be U.S. citizen. If you are an eligible candidate, share this information with your school's disability services or career services coordinator, and ask him or her to contact the WRP Coordinator at [email protected].
Award: Unknown.
Deadline: Please understand that we work directly with college coordinators, and cannot respond to inquiries from individuals.
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Los Angeles Immigration Lawyers Scholarship
Contact: Law Offices of Joshua L. Goldstein, PC, Contact Unknown, 205 S. Broadway, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 262-2000, https://immigrationlawyerslosangeles.com/los-angeles-immigration-lawyers-scholarship-2017/
Eligibility:
Submit a completed application.
Be either a: 1. Foreign born student who now resides in the U.S. (with or without lawful status) or 2. U.S. born student whose parents originated from another country.
Proof of Enrollment or future enrollment in post-high school education (trade school, graduate school, etc).
Automatic disqualification if you contact the law firm, plagiarize your essay, or submit an essay with 451 words or more. Award: $1,000
Deadline: September 30, 2017
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Golden Door Scholarship
Contact: Golden Door Scholars, Contact Unknown, 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707, [email protected], http://www.goldendoorscholars.org/apply.html
Eligibility:
DACA recipients and undocumented students.
High school seniors or recent graduates.
Preference will be given to high school graduates from states that require undocumented students to pay out-of-state tuition.
Award: Four-year college scholarships for high-performing high school graduates and professional development & internship support.
Deadline:
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis
Deadline 1 is September 30,2017 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time); students interested in early admissions to GDS partner schools should apply for deadline 1
Deadline 2 is October 25, 2017 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)
Mexican-American Dream Scholarship
Contact: Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM), Contact Unknown, 125 Paseo de La Plaza, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 417-8390, https://www.cofem.org/scholarships-becas
Eligibility:
Be considered undocumented or must benefit from AB-540 or DACA. Also can be a member or be related to a member of a COFEM-affiliated federation or club.
Be a full-time student, enrolled in at least 12 units at a four-year institution or two-year community college. Proof of admission and registration required.
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Demonstrate need for financial assistance.
Complete 2017-2018 applications for FAFSA, DREAM ACT, or BOG waiver and submit proof.
Attend school in the following counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Inland Empire, and Ventura.
Attend mandatory 2017 Annual Scholarship Reception on Friday, November 17, 2017.
Award: $500 to community college students and $1,000 to undergraduate students.
Deadline: October 1, 2017 (11:59 p.m. Pacific Time)
National Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship
Contact: National Hispanic Health Foundation, Raquel Morales, Administrative Assistant, 1920 L Street NW, Suite 725, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 628-5895, or 1216 Fifth Avenue, Room 457, New York, NY 10029, (212) 419-3686, [email protected] or [email protected], http://www.nhmafoundation.org/index.php/scholarship-program
Eligibility:
3.0 GPA
Exceptional academic performance, documented leadership activities, and have a commitment to a career providing healthcare services to the Hispanic community in the United States.
Open to any student enrolled full time in the following accredited graduate programs: dental, medical (allopathic or osteopathic), pharmacy, nursing, public health or health policy.
U.S. citizen, permanent lawful resident, or have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Award: $2,000 - $5,000
Deadline: October 6, 2017 (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Contact: The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships, Contact Unknown, 224 W. 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, (212) 547-6926, [email protected], https://www.pdsoros.org/apply
Eligibility:
Your birth parents must have both been born outside of the U.S. as non-U.S. citizens, and both parents must not have been eligible for U.S. citizenship at the time of their births.
In addition, one of the following must be true of the applicant - born in the U.S., naturalized citizen, green card holder, adopted, DACA recipient.
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Planning to be enrolled full time in an eligible graduate degree program at a U.S. university for the full 2018-19 academic year.
Must not have begun the third year of the program that they are seeking funding for as of the November 1, 2017 deadline.
Must not have reached or passed their 31st birthday as of the application deadline.
Award: Provides up to $90,000 in support over two years.
Deadline: November 1, 2017 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)
Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities (Pre-doctoral, Dissertation, and Postdoctoral)
Contact: Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs, Chris O’Brien, Program Officer, Fellowships Office, 500 5th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 334-2883 or (202) 334-2872, [email protected] or [email protected] http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_046609
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents, as well as individuals granted deferred action status under the DACA program.
Evidence of superior academic achievement (such as GPA, class rank, honors or other designations).
Committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level.
For additional requirements for each of the fellowships visit website for details.
Award:
Pre-doctoral - $24,000 and expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows.
Dissertation - $25,000 and expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows.
Postdoctoral - $45,000 and expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows.
Deadline:
Dissertation and Postdoctoral - December 7, 2017 (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Pre-doctoral - December 14, 2017 (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
National Scholarship
Contact: TheDream.US, Contact Unknown, 1300 17th Street N, Suite 1700, Arlington, VA 22209, (855) 670-4787, [email protected], http://www.thedream.us/scholarships/
Eligibility: High School and HSE Program Graduates
Have graduated or will graduate from high school (or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma) by the end of the 2016-2017 academic year with a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Are not currently enrolled in college in the 2016-2017 academic year (except in a high school pre-college or dual enrollment program).
Intend to enroll full-time in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program at one of TheDream.US partner colleges no later than the spring of 2018.
Are eligible for in-state tuition at the partner college you want to attend.
Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday.
Are DACA eligible OR have applied for or received DACA or TPS approval.
Have significant unmet financial need.
Community College Graduate Transfers
Have graduated or will graduate from an accredited community college at the end of the 2016-2017 academic year with a community college GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale.
Have not enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program.
Intend to enroll full-time in a Bachelor’s degree program at one of TheDream.US partner colleges in the fall of 2017-2018 academic year.
Are eligible for in-state tuition at the partner college you want to attend.
Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday.
Are DACA eligible OR have applied for or received DACA or TPS approval.
Have significant unmet financial need.
Award: Covers tuition and fees up to a maximum of $12,500 for an Associate’s degree and $25,000 for a Bachelor’s degree, at one of our partner colleges. Please note, some Scholars may be eligible for an additional stipend, of up to $4,000 (or $1,000 per year) for books, supplies, and transportation. The Award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria – including continuous full-time enrollment (more than 12 credits per term) and a college GPA of 3.0.
Deadline: Application opens November 2017. Visit website for deadline.
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Opportunity Scholarship
Contact: TheDream.US, Contact Unknown, 1300 17th Street N, Suite 1700, Arlington, VA 22209, (855) 670-4787, [email protected], http://www.thedream.us/scholarships/
Eligibility:
Have graduated or will graduate from high school in a locked out-state with a GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale; Alaska, Idaho, N. Dakota, S. Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, S. Carolina, N. Carolina, W. Virginia.
Have taken the SAT or ACT.
Are not currently enrolled in a four-year college.
Intend to relocate to and enroll full-time in a Bachelor’s degree program at one of our Opportunity Partner Colleges in the fall term of the 2017-2018 academic year.
Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday.
Are DACA eligible OR have applied for or received DACA or TPS approval.
Have significant unmet financial need.
Award: The Opportunity Scholarship Award will cover your tuition, fees, and on-campus housing and meals at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $80,000 for a Bachelor’s degree. The Award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria – including continuous full-time enrollment (more than 12 credits per term) and a college GPA of 3.0. If you struggle, your Scholar Advisor will be there to help you get back on track.
Deadline: Application opens November 2017. Visit website for deadline.
Soros Justice Fellowships
Contact: Open Society Foundations, Contact Unknown, 224 W. 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, (212) 548-0600, [email protected], https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/soros-justice-fellowships
Eligibility: Visit Fellowship website for details on each project’s requirements.
All projects must, at a minimum, relate to one or more of the following U.S. criminal justice reform goals: reducing mass incarceration, challenging extreme punishment, and promoting fairness and accountability in our systems of justice. Please carefully review the complete guidelines for more details on the specific requirements for each category of fellowships - Advocacy Fellowships, Media Fellowships, and Youth Activist Fellowships.
Award: $58,700–$110,250 over 18 months.
Deadline: Visit website for 2018 deadline details.
Que Llueva Café Scholarship
Contact: Chicano Organizing & Research in Education (CORE), Jaime L. Del Razo, Scholarship Committee Chair, P.O. Box 160144, Sacramento, CA 95816, [email protected], http://www.ca-core.org
Eligibility:
Be of Chicano / Latino descent.
Be an undocumented student. Undocumented student defined as someone who was born outside of the U.S. but lives here without the legal permission of the federal government.
Be or will be a high school/GED graduate who will have enrolled for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Demonstrate financial need, and academic potential and promise.
Award: About 30 scholarships (varies yearly).
Deadline: Visit website for 2018 deadline.
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Suggested Websites
Office of Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
http://roybal-allard.house.gov/students
U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/finaid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) http://www.fafsa.gov/
California Student Aid Commission
http://www.csac.ca.gov/
College is Possible
http://www.collegeispossible.org/
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute http://chci.org/programs/
FastWeb
http://www.fastweb.com/
Financial Aid
http://www.finaid.org/
Gates Millennium Scholars http://www.gmsp.org/partner-organizations/
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities http://www.hacu.net/
Hispanic Heritage Foundation http://www.hispanicheritage.org/
TELACU Education Foundation http://telacu.com/telacu-education-foundation/tef/
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund http://www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/index.html
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs http://exchanges.state.gov/
Robert A. Taft Information Technology H.S. - College, Vocational & Career Resources https://taftiths.cps-k12.org/resources/college-vocational
LA Tutors 123 http://www.latutors123.com/scholarship/
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