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Math for America (MfA) operates the Newton Fellowship Program, which recruits and trains mathematically-talented individuals to become outstanding high school math teachers. The five-year Fellowship offers generous financial incentives ($90,000 over five years in addition to teaching salary), full tuition scholarship for a master's in education at one of MfA's Partner Universities, and support services including mentoring and camaraderie with a group of teachers who know and love math.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship --- Go to: Coke Scholarships. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded to 250 high school seniors each year. Fifty of these are 4-year $20,000 scholarships ($5,000 per year for four years), while 200 are designated as four-year $10,000 scholarships ($2,500 per year for four years). Deadline date is October 31, 2006
Windy City Rattler Scholarship Award ---Go to: Windy City Rattlers The Chicago Chapter of the FAMU NAA is pleased to announce the Windy City Rattler Scholarship Award. This year, the chapter will award a minimum of (4) $1,000.00 scholarships to students who will attend FAMU this Fall or are currently enrolled full-time at the university.
Ron Brown Scholarships---Go to: www.RonBrown.org The award: Leadership, community service, all fields. The deadline is usually in January. This is one of most prestigious scholarships and it's very, very competitive. Get more details from site.
American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA) Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP)---Go to http://www.aaaa.org/diversity/ This award is designed to support African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, and Native-American college students majoring in advertising, marketing, communication, liberal arts, English, or who are able to demonstrate a strong desire to pursue careers in advertising.
Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students---Go to: http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarship.cfm To provide scholarships at the undergraduate or graduate level for certain minority students who are interested in pursuing actuarial careers.
American Association of Law Libraries George A. Strait Minority Scholarship---Go to: http://www.aallnet.org/services/sch_strait.asp The $3500 George A. Strait Minority Scholarship is awarded annually to college graduates with meaningful law library experience who are members of a minority group as defined by current U.S. government guidelines, are degree candidates in an accredited library or law school, and who intend to have a career in law librarianship.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship---Go to: www.JackieRobinson.org The award: $6,000 per year. Number of winners is about 100. This scholarship is renewable. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields. Deadline is usually in April. Get more details from site.
United Negro College Fund Scholarships---Go to: www.uncf.org/scholarship/index.asp. The UNCF is one of our major scholarship gateways. The awards are of varying amounts, and there are a great many under different names and requirements. The deadline is usually December. Get more details from site.
Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships---Go to: http://www.aynrand.org/contests/. The award: High school and college essay contests with prizes totaling $70,500.
Intel Science Talent Search---Go to: www.sciserv.org/sts. The award is from $5,000 to $100,000. There are approx. 40 awards in this prestigious competition. You must present a scientific research project. Deadline: December. Get more details from site.
NACME Scholarships---(National Action Council For Minorities in Engineering) Go to: www.nacme.org. The award amounts to $20,000, and many are awarded. This is one of the major engineering scholarship gateway. You must be an engineering student. The deadline is usually in February. Go to the website for details, or contact aid officials at your college.
NSBE Scholarships---(National Society of Black Engineers). Go to: www.nsbe.org/scholarships. Award amount: Generally range from $1,500 to $3,000 for members of NSBE. Number of awards varies. This is primarily for engineering students, and others majoring in related disciplines. Deadlines vary. Get more details at website.
American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships (AICPA). Go to: www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm. For undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college with at least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,000 with about 300 winners annually. Deadline is in July. Go to website for GPA requirements and details.
Developmental Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarships - Go to: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/dfb_sch.htm. Award amount: $2,000 and renewable. Several scholarships granted. This is for science or engineering students at HBCUs. Deadline is June 15.
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund---Go to: http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/scholarships/scholarships.htm. Scholarships will only be awarded per semester based on available funding.
Ambassadorial Scholarships---Go to: www.rotary.org/foundation. This is the prestigious "rotary" organization scholarship for students who can speak another language and want to study abroad in the "host" country of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to $23,000 for a 3 month to full year of study abroad. You should have completed at least 2 years of college work.
Presidential Freedom Scholarship--Go to: http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/programs/pfs.asp The Presidential Freedom Scholarships promote student service and civic engagement. These scholarships, funded in part by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency, recognize high school students for outstanding leadership in service to their community and neighbors.
NCAA Scholarships--(National Collegiate Athletic Association) Go to: www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html. This is the major NCAA sports association student-athletes are associated with. Awards are given in all sports categories, amounts from $3,000 to $12,500. Awards are also available for sports related study (like sports journalism). Deadlines vary, as do the number of awards each year.
National Alliance for Excellence Scholarships--Go to: http://www.excellence.org/programs.html. The student competitors can be seniors or already in college. Intersted students must submit an application that includes recommendations (academics), art (slides), dance (tapes), photographs, or other materials that point to talent and achievement in all areas. The awards are for a minimum of one year, and over 100 are granted. Applications can be submitted at any time. The selection process is ongoing. Go to the website for more details.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship--Go to: www.truman.gov. The is one of the most prestigious scholarships, shaped for students who intend to pursue a career targeted to public service or government. Graduate study should be a goal, with a portion of the funds directed there. You must be at least a junior, and your college must nominate you. A "nomination" package must be created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000 over the years. Generally about 80 students are selected. The deadline is February 1st. Go to website for details.
National Association of Black Journalists--Go to: http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.html NABJ offers 10 scholarships. It's a $2,500 award. Students should be attending a four-year University. They must present three letters of recommendation from a school adviser, dean or a faculty member. Also, a 500-800 word article on a Black journalist must be presented. A gradepoint average of 3.0 is desirable. Eligible students must be majoring in journalism-print, photography, radio or television. One of those should be a career goal. Deadline is March 31. Go to website for details.
Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship--Go to: http://www.jackituckfield.org. Scholarship awarded to African American citizen residents of South Florida, enrolled in a full-time in a graduate business degree program.
Arts Recognition And Talent Search Awards-- Go to: www.artsawards.org. These awards are granted to high school or college students (17, 18 years of age) who show talent in dance, voice, music, art, photography, jazz, visual arts, writing, or other creative areas. You must audition or submit a portfolio or tape. The award is to be used for freshman year in college. Award amounts from $100 to $3,000. Deadline is June 1 or April 1 (for registration in specific regions).
IES Minority Scholarships-- Go to: www.iesabroad.org/hbcuScholarship.do. To be eligible, you must attend an HBCU that is a Member or Associate member of the IES consortium that transfers at least 75% of home school aid to IES.