FINANCIAL AID
RESOURCE
&
SCHOLARSHIP
GUIDE
MAJOR/
FIELD
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S
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NAME
*COLLEGE BOARD SCHOLARSHIP
SEARCH
*FASTAID
*FASTWEB
*FINAID!
Helps match education level, talents, and
http://apps.collegeboar
background with more than 2,300
d.com/cbsearch_ss/welc
undergraduate scholarships, internships, and
ome.jsp
loan programs.
Largest private sector scholarship database in
www.fastaid.com
the world.
Search engine for over 1.5 million
www.fastweb.com
scholarships with personalized scholarship
matches
Enables students to complete an online form
and receive a response in minutes on
www.finaid.org
scholarships relevant to background and
interests.
Database provides funding opportunities for
medical and life sciences research support.
www.grantsnet.org
*INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS & AID HELP
Assists students in various fields of study and
various locations.
www.iefa.org
*SCHOLARSHIPS.COM
C
*SCHOOLGRANTSBLOG.COM
S
WEBSITE
*GRANTSNET
R
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CRITERIA
Assists students in obtaining scholarship
awards, as well as info on local, state and
www.scholarships.com
national scholarship opportunities.
Site provides some of the essential
www.schoolgrantsblog.
information necessary to get school grants and
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make education something affordable.
DEADLINE
DATE
MAJOR/
FIELD
NAME
I
N
*EDUCAID INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM
T
E
*EDUCATION FINANCE GROUP
R
CRITERIA
WEBSITE
A low-cost alternative education loan (not
guaranteed by the federal government) for
undergraduate and graduate students
www.educaid.com/selec
enrolled at an Educaid approved school.
tloan.htm
International students must apply with a U.S.
citizen or permanent resident co-borrower.
Student loan program and resources for
international (non-U.S./non-Canadian)
students enrolled in approved colleges.
www.internationalstud
Student must have a creditworthy U.S. citizen
ent.com
or permanent resident willing to co-sign and
guarantee the loan.
A list of loans for international students with www.edupass.org/finai
their description and criteria.
d/loans.phtml
N
*EDUPASS
A
*THE GLOBAL STUDENT LOAN
Loans for international and distance learning
students that do not require a U.S. co-signer.
www.globalslc.com/
T
*INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Complete website of resources for
international students.
www.iefa.org
I
*TERI
O
N
A
L
Loans international students can apply for
with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident coapplicant.
www.teri.org
DEADLINE
DATE
MAJOR/
FIELD
BUSINESS/
ACCOUNTING/
GOVERNMENT
NAME
*DANIEL B. GOLDBERG
SCHOLARSHIP
*FRANK L. GREATHOUSE
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING
SCHOLARSHIP
*GEORGE A. NIELSEN PUBLIC
INVESTORS SCHOLARSHIP
*MARJORIE M. SHOSTAK
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
*THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF
ACCOUNTANTS
*INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
ACCOUNTANTS
NAME
MAJOR/
FIELD
*GLADYS A. M OREAU
SCHOLARSHIP AW ARD
CRITERIA
WEBSITE
DEADLINE
DATE
$10,000 available for award to a graduate
student who is enrolled in full time master’s
www.gfoa.org
February 21, 2014
study preparing for a career in state and local
government finance.
$5000 for either under grad student in
accounting program preparing for career in
www.gfoa.org
February 21, 2014
state and local government finance.
Must be employed at least one year by a state
or local government agency or other public
http://www.gfoa.org/ser
March, 2014
entity and enrolled in an undergraduate or
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graduate program in public administration,
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finance business administration or related
field.
For both women and men interested in
international business/trade. Must be a legal
U.S. citizen or resident enrolled as a full-time
www.wit-la.org
November 15, 2013
sophomore or higher undergraduate student
at an accredited Southern Ca. institution with
a GPA at least of 3.0 on a 4.00 scale.
Objective of the foundation is to provide
scholarships to deserving undergraduate
accounting students who are either U.S. or
www.nsacct.org
March 10th, 2014
Canadian citizens and maintaining a ‘B’ or
better overall grade point average.
12 credits per semester for undergrad and
grad students pursuing accounting, financial
management, or information careers. Must be
an IMA student member with member
www.imanet.org
February, 2014
number included on form. Minimum
cumulative 3.0 GPA throughout entire
academic career.
CRITERIA
WEBSITE
M ust be a legal female U.S. resident or
citizen, enrolled as a full-time
sophomore, junior, or senior undergrad
student at a Southern California
institution of higher education. Must
have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
www.wit-la.org
DEADLINE
DATE
Novem ber 15,
2013
on a 4.0 scale. Acceptable m ajors
include: Business Administration,
Economics, or Political Science (all
with an International Emphasis)
WOMEN
*SOROPTIMIST
INTERANTIONAL OF LOS
ANGELES FELLOWSHIP AWARD
*ASSOCIATION OF LATINO
PROFESSIONALS IN FINANCE
AND ACCOUNTING
MAJOR/
FIELD
MINORITY
Offering its annual fellowship to an
outstanding woman graduate student. The
award of $3,500 is for the 2011-2012 academic
year. Candidates must be enrolled in a
graduate degree program at an accredited
institution of higher education in los angeles
county.
Organization provides scholarships to
outstanding Hispanic college students
pursuing degrees in accounting, finance or
information systems related fields.
NAME
CRITERIA
*GATES MILLENIUM SCHOLARS
Eligible low-income minority students who
demonstrate significant need, leadership
abilities, and have at least a 3.3 GPA.
*HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND
www.soroptimistlosangeles.com/
March, 2014
www.alpfa.org
June, 2014
WEBSITE
www.gmsp.org
This is awarded to a U.S. citizen of Hispanic
background pursuing a bachelor’s degree in
business, computer science, engineering, or www.hispanicfund.or
g
business-related major. Student must plan to
enroll as a full-time undergraduate student
with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
DEADLINE
DATE
January 15th, 2014
March 1st, 2013
*HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
(HSF)
*KOREAN AMERICAN
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
*MINORITIES IN GOVERNMENT
FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP
*NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
MAJOR/
FIELD
Eligible candidates of Hispanic background
who maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and have
earned at least 12 undergraduate units.
Applicants must be entering their sophomore
year or above. Scholarship ranges from
$1,500-$10,000.
Full-time student of Korean American
heritage enrolled in college graduate school or
professional school in the Western Region.
1- $5000 or 2-$2500 for Full or part-time
upper division under or grad student of
minority in public admin, accounting, finance,
political science, econ, or business admin with
focus on government or non-profit
U.S. citizen or resident alien, of Italian
American ancestry as defined by at least one
ancestor who emigrated from Italy, and is
majoring or receiving a minor in Italian
language. Eligibility includes a minimum
3.25 GPA.
www.hsf.net
December 15th,
2013
www.kasf.org
July, 2014
www.gfoa.org
February 15, 2014
www.niaf.org
M arch 1 th , 2014
DEADLINE
NAME
CRITERIA
WEBSITE
*PAUL & DAISY SOROS
FELLOWSHIPS FOR NEW
AMERICANS
Candidates must be either a resident alien,
naturalized citizen, or child of two naturalized
citizens, and must either have a bachelor’s
degree or be in their final year of
undergraduate study.
www.pdsoros.org
November 8, 2013
www.usafunds.org
February 2014
MISC
*USA FUNDS – ACCESS TO
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship assistance for students with
financial need who are enrolled in a fulltime undergraduate program and maintain at
least a 2.5 GPA. Geared to provide
assistance to students who are members of
ethnic minority groups or are physically
challenged.
DATE
*ATLAS SHRUGGED ESSAY
CONTEST
*B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
*BANK OF AMERICA
*CAMPUS DISCOVERY $5,000
“VALUE OF COLLEGE”
SCHOLARSHIP
$1000 LOS ANGELES STUDENT
SCHOLARSHIP
MAJOR/
FIELD
Essay to demonstrate “an outstanding www.aynrand.org/cont
grasp of the philosophic meaning of the
ests/
book Atlas Shrugged. ”
The creators of the “Student Award Search
Aid” website are offering a scholarship for
2013.
Online Financial Aid Scholarship for five
students in the amount of $1,000 each.
www.studentawardsea
rch.com/scholarship.ht
m
https://www.bankofam
erica.com/studentbanki
ng/index.cfm?template
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fm
Septem ber 17 th ,
2013
May 27th, 2014
February, 2014
Open to all U.S. citizens or legal residents
currently enrolled at (or recently graduated
from) any 2-or-4-year college in the U.S.
http://campusdiscovery
Complete survey, then respond (200 words or
.com/start
January 31st, 2014
less): What have you gotten out of your college
experience and why has it been valuable to
attend?
Open to all Los Angeles high school, college, and https://collegeprowler.com
graduate students and students who previously
/scholarship/los-angeles/ December 31, 2013
attended a high school in the Los Angeles area.
ENTERTAINMENT BLOGGING
SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must have a cumulative college grade
http://www.usdish.com/sc December 21, 2013
point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale, and be
holarship
enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or fouryear college or university between August 1, 2012
and July 31, 2013.
*CAPPEX ”A GPA ISN’T
EVERYTHING” SCHOLARSHIP
Open to all U.S. students currently enrolled in www.scholarshipexper
high school or college.
ts.com/notes/capg.jsp
NAME
*EDUCATION MATTERS” $5K
SCHOLARSHIP
*ELIE WIESEL PRIZE IN ETHICS
ESSAY CONTEST
CRITERIA
WEBSITE
November 30th,
2013
DEADLINE
DATE
Open to all U.S. students 13 years of age or www.scholarshipexpe
older. Respond (250 words of less): What
rts.com/apply.htx
November 30, 2013
would you say to someone who thinks
education doesn’t matter, or that college is a
waste of time and money?
Open to undergraduate Juniors and Seniors
enrolled full time during the fall semester at
an accredited college or university in the www.eliewieselfoundat December 2, 2013
ion.org
*EQUALS.COM TOP-TALENT
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
*FORD FOUNDATION
FELLOW SHIP PROGRAM
*INTERN FOR LIBERTY: FILM &
PRODUCTION, JOURNALISM, OR
PUBLIC POLICY
United States or Canada. In addition the
student must have a professor review the
submitted essay and turn in a Faculty
Sponsor Form.
Student scholarships are distributed to
college students and are awarded based
upon academic achievement and Equals6
community participation.
Ford Foundation Fellowships are designed
to increase the diversity of the nation’s
college and university faculties. Applicants
must be planning a career in
college/university level teaching and
research. Offer stipends and allowances
between $20,000 and $40,000.
The Institute for Humane Studies is looking for
students and recent graduates passionate about
individual rights and economic freedom for paid
internships. All internships offer: stipend for 8-10
weeks, weeklong career workshops, housing
assistance and travel scholarships, and industry
experience.
Jewish community scholarship fund is awarded to
full-time students attending an accredited learning
institution in the U.S. with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Must be a Jewish student who is a legal and
permanent resident of L.A. County.
www.equals6.com
December 31,
2013
Predoctoral:
www.nationalNovember
20, 2013
academies.org/fellows
Postdoctoral/
hips
Dissertation:
Novem ber 15,
2012
www.theihs.org/libert
y
January 31, 2014
www.jvsla.org
January 31, 2014
*JOHN GYLES EDUCATION AWARD
Award available to either Canadian or
American citizens, female or male, with a
minimum 2.7 GPA. Financial need is
considered.
www.johngyleseducati
oncenter.com
Rolling Basis
NAME
CRITERIA
WEBSITE
*NATIONAL SCHOLARS HONOR
SOCIETY
Scholarships given to highly qualified
achievers from all academic pursuits.
Eligibility determined for each new applicant,
and must be reviewed annually.
www.CollegeHonors.org
Not specified
*ORANGE COUNTY MENSA
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Awards will be made on the basis of an
essay of fewer than 550 words, which
describes the applicant’s career, vocational,
or academic goal for which the scholarship
www.ocmensa.org
January 15th, 2014
*JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE
DEADLINE
DATE
is to provide aid. To determine address
eligibility, go to the OC Mensa website,
www.ocmensa.org, click “Scholarship” and
follow the on-screen instructions.
MAJOR/
FIELD
*POETRY CONTEST
*RON BROWN SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
NAME
*USA FUNDS – ACCESS TO
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
MAJOR/
FIELD
Poem must not be more than 20 lines. See
official rules for details on the website.
This scholarship ($10,000 per year for 4
years) is awarded to African-American H.S.
seniors who excel academically, show
exceptional leadership potential, and make
an impact on their communities through
service to others.
CRITERIA
Provides scholarship assistance for
students with financial need, enrolled
in a full-time undergraduate program,
and who are maintaining at least a 2.5
GPA. These scholarships are geared to
provide assistance to students who are
members of ethnic minority groups or
are physically challenged.
www.poetry.com
Not specified
November 1, 2013
&
www.ronbrown.org
WEBSITE
www.usafunds.org
From Sept. 2010 to July 2011 2
Undergrad Scholarships for study at
RFA@reitaku-u.ac.jp
*THE REITAKU FOUNDATION OF
Reitaku University near Tokyo Japan.
www.reitaku-u.ac.jp
AMERICA
U.S. citizen full time undergrad at U.S.
University Advanced level of Japanese
language proficiency, under 25 years of
age
Open to students who have been enrolled
full time in a college or university over
the past 12 months. You must submit an
*COLLEGIATE INVENTORS
original idea and work product that has www.invent.org/collegi
ate
COMPETITION
not been made available to the public as a
commercial product or process, or been
patented or published more than one year
prior to the date of submission to the
January 9, 2014
DEADLINE
DATE
TBA for 2014
Varies
June 2014
competition. Up to 4 students may work
together in a team; however, only one
prize will be awarded per entry.
*US DEPARTMENT OF
Supporting students interest in pursuing
HOMELAND SECURTIY
the basic science and technology
www.orau.gov/dhsed
SHOLARSHIP/SUMMER
innovations that can be applied to the US
ucationprograms
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
DHS mission.
Scholarship, mentoring, internship, and
*NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF
post-graduation employment offered to
HEALTH (NIH)
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP students who are interested in following a https://www.training.
career in health research. Must be a U.S. nih.gov/programs/ugs
(PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS citizen or permanent resident and come
p/appcenter
FROM DISADVANTAGED
from a disadvantaged background with at
BACKGROUNDS)
least a GPA of 3.5 or be in the top 5% of
class. Must be committed to a career in
biomedical research.
MAJOR/
FIELD
SCIENCE-MATH-
NAME
*ASCO NUMATICS ENGINEERING
SCHOLARSHIP
ENGINEERING
*NATIONAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE
CONSORTIUM
CRITERIA
2-$5000 merit-based scholarships.
Undergraduate and graduate engineering
students enrolled full-time in engineering,
manufacturing, processing, or other industrial
automation related disciplines program. U.S.
citizen or resident, 3.2 GPA, completed
sophomore year.
Graduate Fellowships for
Minorities & Women in the
Physical Sciences & related
Engineering fields. Must be a
U.S. citizen and have the ability
to pursue graduate work at an
NPSC member institution.
Student in their Senior year with
at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA, in a
terminal master’s program, or
WEBSITE
www.asconumatics.co
m/scholarship
www.npsc.org
January 4, 2014
Varies (Early to
Mid December,
2012)
DEADLINE
DATE
TBA for 2014
November
30th, 2013
*SIEMENS WESTINGHOUSE
COMPETITION MATH: SCIENCE:
TECHNOLOGY
*STEWARDSHIP SCIENCE
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
returning from the workforce
with no more than a master’s
degree.
This grant is made available to
February 2014
academic institutions and
www.siemensscience based organizations
foundation.org/
targeting high school level
math and science programs.
Program provides outstanding
benefits and opportunities to
January 15th, 2014
students pursuing a Ph.D. in
www.krellinst.org/ssg
areas of interest to stewardship
f
science. $36,000.00 yearly
stipend, renewable up to four
years.
March 1st, 2014
*VICTOR VALLEY GEM AND
MINERAL CLUB
*CHILD DEVELOPMENT
GRANT PROGRAM
2-$1000 to any junior or senior
undergrad as of fall 09 majoring in any
earth or natural science related field.
3.0 GPA
(760) 243-2330
Designed for students pursuing a teaching
career in a licensed children’s center.
www.csac.ca.gov/doc.
asp?id=110
Varies
Applicant planning on becoming a
www.jamesmadison.com M arch 1 st , 2014
secondary school teacher of social
studies, American history, or American
government.
Residential summer camp serving
children with emotional, behavioral,
*CAM P RAMAPO SUM MER CAM P
and learning problems. In addition,
N/A
www.ramapoforchildren.o
rg
INSTRUCTOR
Ramapo offers an on-site college course
through the National Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction.
*JAM ES MADISON MEM ORIAL
FELLOW SHIP FOUNDATION
TEACHING