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Syracuse University Scholarships Syracuse University has 10 Full Rides for African American Men and Women Interested in Studying Architecture. Mark Robbins, Dean of Syracuse University's School of Architecture is desperately seeking young men and women of color interested in pursuing a five year professional degree in Architecture. He says he's deeply committed to bringing diversity to his field and has scholarship money set aside to fully cover education costs for 10 students. He says that Hispanic enrollment in the school has increased substantially, but it's been harder to attract Blacks. Syracuse University School of Architecture has a great reputation and this seems like a terrific opportunity, so please pass this on to everyone you know.
Florida A&M Looking for Black Female Students
Bill Cosby Screenwriting Program This program was established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby at the University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television. Unaffiliated with USC, the Hanks-Miller Program is geared toward increasing the pool of qualified African-American writers in the entertainment industry. The program has single-handedly brought more successful African-American writers into the entertainment industry than any other program of its type. Our program is not designed for beginning level writers. We are seeking writers who have taken the initiative to formally study television or feature writing through workshops or classes; a degree is not necessary. In an industry that is extremely competitive, we have found our greatest success in assisting those who have a strong foundation in television or screen writing. Deadline: September 15, 2009 Award Amount: N/A Website/Contact Info: www.cosbyprogram.com
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Applicants must select one of three topics to write about regarding Atlas Shrugged - a fiction novel by Ayn Rand. Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Atlas Shrugged. The applicant must be enrolled in a college degree program at the time of entry. High school students entering college in the fall of 2007 are also eligible. The contest is open to students worldwide. Essay must be no fewer than 1,000 and no more than 1,200 words in length, and must be typewritten and double-spaced. One entry per student, please. Award Amount: $50 - $10,000 Deadline: September 17, 2009 Website/Contact Info: www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_atlas
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program Pursuing a career in Technology has its built-in challenges. What needn't be a challenge is finding the financial wherewithal that will help you in achieving your goals. To that end, Xerox established the Technical Minority Scholarship Program. In demonstration of our commitment to the academic success of minority students and to the cultivation and recruitment of qualified minority employees in technical fields, scholarships are available in the amount depending on tuition balance, academic excellence and classification. Applicants must be academic high-achievers (3.0 or better GPA). Applicants must be US citizens or visa-holding Permanent Residents of African American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent. They must be enrolled as a full time undergraduate or graduate student in any of the following technical fields: Chemistry, Information Management, Computing & Software Systems, Material Science, Printing Management Science, Laser Optics, Physics, Material Science, and Engineering (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Imaging, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Optical, or Software). Deadline: September 30, 2009 Award Amount: $1,000 - $10,000 Website/Contact Info: www.xerox.com/go/xrx/template/009.jsp?ed_name=Careers_Technical_Scholarship&view=Feature
NFAA’s Young ARTS Scholarship Program We’re looking for talented young artists in all disciplines of the performing, literary, and visual arts. NFAA’s youngARTS program is dedicated to nurturing and supporting high school senior–aged artists at this critical point in their professional development. For more than 25 years, we’ve sought out the best young artists and provided support in a variety of ways. We are the only organization that recognizes artistic excellence in all art forms: cinematic arts, dance, jazz, music, photography, theater, voice, visual arts, and writing. youngARTS evaluates students against a standard of excellence for their discipline and age. Approximately 10 percent of the 6-8,000 annual applicants receive scholarships and awards. Of those, up to 150 students are chosen to participate in youngARTS Week, during which they are brought to Miami for an all-expenses-paid week of master classes, showcase performances, exhibitions, interdisciplinary activities, enrichment programs, interviews, and the final auditions. Award Amount: $100 - $10,000 Deadline: October 1, 2009 Website/Contact Info: www.nfaa.org/Students/index.html
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world. International experience is critically important in the educational and career development of American students, but it can also require a substantial financial investment. The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program aims to encourage students to choose non-traditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia. The Gilman scholarship aims to support students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities. The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range and type of public and private institutions from all 50 states. Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award to defray eligible study abroad costs. These costs include program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance and international airfare. Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Location: October 6, 2009 Website/Contact Info: www.iie.org/gilman
Future Engineers Scholarship Program One winner will receive a scholarship to be used toward eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board during the 2009 calendar year. Candidates must be full-time students at the time of application submittal, pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States during the 2008 calendar year, and be accepted into the School of Engineering. Scholarships will not be awarded to Freshman, or Seniors who will be graduating on or before June 2008. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale (or 3.5 on a 4.5 scale, and so forth). Demonstrated potential for and commitment to a career in engineering, as well as outstanding academic performance. Essays will also be judged based on depth of knowledge and awareness of the issue and/or challenge addressed, as well as creativity, composition and originality. Deadline: October 15, 2009 Award Amount: $5,000 Website/Contact Info: www.kellyengineering.us/web/us/ker/en/pages/scholarships.html
CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program For Minority Students The Undergraduate Scholar Program was developed, in part, to assist minority and disabled students, but application is open to all students who meet the requirements. The program offers unmatched experience. You'll complete work sessions during each summer break, increasing your knowledge and job responsibilities while assisting intelligence professionals and applying your academic skills. We believe in challenging our Scholars with meaningful work that relates to their college major. An IT major, for example, might be given increasingly complex projects involving sophisticated computer systems. An engineering major might help produce a piece of state-of-the-art equipment. A finance major could be involved in developing and analyzing budgets for a worldwide operation. A foreign language major might be instrumental in translating documents for US policymakers. As a final example, a human resource major could have the opportunity to develop and implement personnel policies and procedures. Award Amount: Up to $18,000 Deadline: October 15, 2009 Website/Contact Info: https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/index.html#udergradscholar
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program Pursuing a career in Technology has its built-in challenges. What needn't be a challenge is finding the financial wherewithal that will help you in achieving your goals. To that end, Xerox established the Technical Minority Scholarship Program. In demonstration of our commitment to the academic success of minority students and to the cultivation and recruitment of qualified minority employees in technical fields, scholarships are available in the amount depending on tuition balance, academic excellence and classification. Applicants must be academic high-achievers (3.0 or better GPA). Applicants must be US citizens or visa-holding Permanent Residents of African American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent. They must be enrolled as a full time undergraduate or graduate student in any of the following technical fields: Chemistry, Information Management, Computing & Software Systems, Material Science, Printing Management Science, Laser Optics, Physics, Material Science, and Engineering (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Imaging, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Optical, or Software). Deadline: September 30, 2009 Award Amount: $1,000 - $10,000 Website/Contact Info: www.xerox.com/go/xrx/template/009.jsp?ed_name=
Florida A & M Scholarships for Women Florida A & M University is providing an outstanding opportunity for Black women entering college in the fall of 2009. It is designed to address their absence in the field of computer technology. Dr. Jason Black is the Principal Investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled African-American Women in Computer Science. The grant provides scholarships from $4000 to $10,000 per year for female African American students. www.famu.edu/index.cfm?a=headlines&p=display&news=602&archive
Siemens Competition For Math, Science and Technology Students The Siemens Foundation, in partnership with the College Board, established the Siemens Competition. The Competition promotes excellence by encouraging students to undertake individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology or in combinations of these disciplines. With its high academic standards, rigorous judging process, and emphasis on authentic scientific research, it has quickly become the leading science and mathematics research-based competition for high school students in the United States. The Competition promotes high academic standards in math, science, and technology and gives you an opportunity to further your research skills. It is nationally recognized and highly regarded by the most prestigious colleges and universities. Deadline: October 1, 2009 Award Amount: $1,000 Website/Contact Info: http://collegeboard.com/student/pay/scholarships-and-aid/23619.html
Beacon Partners Healthcare IT Scholarship This program, established to advance the field of Healthcare Information Technology, is awarded to a student pursuing a degree (Undergraduate, Masters or Ph.D) in the IT Healthcare field. In addition to the scholarship award, the winner will also receive an all-expense paid trip to the Annual HIMSS Conference and Exhibition. The applicant must be a member in good standing of HIMSS. The primary occupation of the applicant at the time the scholarship is awarded must be that of a full-time student enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, Masters or PhD program related to the healthcare information management systems field. The specific degree program is not a critical factor, however, students enrolled in a MIS or Healthcare Administration-like program highly preferred. Undergraduate applicants must be at least a first-term junior when the scholarship is awarded. Deadline: October 31, 2008 Award Amount: $7,000 Website/Contact Info: www.himss.org/foundation/schlr_Beacon.asp
National Achievement Scholarship Program The National Achievement Scholarship Program is an academic competition established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding Black American high school students. Black students may enter both the National Achievement Program and the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and meeting other published requirements for participation. The two annual programs are conducted concurrently but operated and funded separately. A student's standing is determined independently in each program. Black American students can qualify for recognition and be honored as Scholars in both the National Merit Program and the National Achievement Program, but can receive only one monetary award from NMSC. Location: $2,500 Deadline: Varies Website/Contact Info: www.nationalmerit.org/nasp.php
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program This program offers scholarships to U.S. citizens who are seeking a bachelor's degree at one of the eighteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions and Tuskegee University to study agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors. The program helps to strengthen the partnership between USDA and the 1890 institutions; helps to increase the number of students studying agriculture and related disciplines; and offers career opportunities at USDA. National Scholars are required to study in the following or related disciplines: Agriculture; Agricultural Business/Management; Agricultural Economics; Agricultural Engineering/Mechanics, Agricultural Production and Technology; Agronomy or Crop Science; Animal Sciences; Botany; Farm and Range Management; Fish, Game, or Wildlife Management; Food Sciences/Technology; Forestry and Related Sciences; Home Economics/Nutrition/Human Development; Horticulture; Natural Resources Management; Soil Conservation/Soil Science; and other related disciplines, (e.g., biological sciences, pre-veterinary medicine, computer science). Deadline: Varies Award Amount: Varies
National SMART Grant The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant, also known as the National Smart Grant is available during the third and fourth years of undergraduate study to full-time students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and who are majoring in physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, or engineering or in a foreign language determined critical to national security. The student must also be enrolled in the courses necessary to complete the degree program and to fulfill the requirements of the intended eligible major in addition to maintaining a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in coursework required for the major. The National SMART Grant award is in addition to the student's Pell Grant award. To be eligible for each academic year, a student must: * Be a U.S. citizen; Deadline: Varies Award Amount: $4,000 Website/Contact Info: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/SmartGrants.jsp?tab=funding
National Housing Endowment Scholarships The National Housing Endowment administers scholarship programs for graduate and undergraduate students studying residential construction and related fields. These scholarships are for students looking to become a builder, contractor, specialty contractor, project supervisor, warranty manager, estimator, purchasing agent, job foreman, site supervisor, inspector, project coordinator, or a project planner. The National Housing Endowment, together with individual and corporate support, is committed to improving the future of the building industry by creating educational opportunities for students across the country. Award Amount: $2,000 and up Deadline: Varies Website/Contact Info: www.nationalhousingendowment.com/Scholarships.htm
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to New England students with financial need who display academic excellence, strong citizenship and character, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society. The awards are renewable and, in most cases, range from $3,000 to $10,000 annually. Students may be in high school or college, may attend full time any U.S. institution, and must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. The application deadline is May 1st. Complete information to include criteria can be found at www.phillips-scholarship.org.
The Charles Shafae' Scholarship Fund The Charles Shafae' Scholarship Fund awards two $500 scholarships each year (one per long semester) to the winners of the Papercheck Essay Contest. To qualify for entry, participants must meet the following criteria: * be enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. Scholarship Question and Guidelines: How would you rate President Obama's first 100 days in office? 1) Do you believe President Obama has met, exceeded, or underachieved in reference to the previous administration's benchmarks? 2) Is there another president with whom you can draw parallels to President Obama in regard to: his overall economic program his administrative policies his solutions to problems or new problems which have been created What can President Obama do to ensure re-election in 2012 You must write a minimum of 1,000 words; there is no maximum word count. We will focus on grammar and the ability to present ideas clearly. Include a Works Cited page with a minimum of three sources. The essay must follow the Modern Language Association (MLA) system for documenting sources, which is set forth in the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th edition (New York: MLA, 2003). Deadline: January 31, 2010 Award Amount: Varies Website/Contact Info: www.papercheck.com/scholarship.asp
Additional College Scholarship Links
1) Bell Labs Fellowships for Under Represented Minorities http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html
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