January
 National Peace Essay Contest
www.usip.org/ed/npec/application.html
The Institute invites you to participate in the 2003–2004 National Peace Essay Contest.
The contest is open to all students in grades 9–12 attending high schools in the fifty states
and the District of Columbia.
Deadline: January 22
 Bank One/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program
www.uncf.org/scholarship/corporatescholars.asp
The Bank One/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program was established to increase minority
student interest in Bank One and expand the company's pool of prospective minority
employees. This scholarship/internship program consists of an 8-10 week internship in
which the selected students will have an opportunity to work in a corporate environment
at a Bank One location.
Deadline: January 31
February
 National Federation of Paralegal Associations Grant www.paralegals.org
Applicants must be a part-time or full-time enrolled students or accepted students in a
paralegal education program or college level program with emphasis in paralegal studies.
They must demonstrate they have maintained a "B" average. Selection will be based
upon scholastic excellence, participation in campus and paralegal program leadership
activities, community service, and review of the writing sample. Proven need for
financial assistance may be considered. NFPA membership is not a requirement.
Deadline: February 1
 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program
www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
The Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program will award approximately 30
scholarships to students currently attending community colleges or two-year institutions
and planning to transfer to four-year institutions in fall 2004. The scholarship awards
will provide funding for tuition, room and board, books, and other required fees for the
remainder of the Jack Kent Cooke Scholar's bachelor's degree, generally two years.
Deadline: February 2
February (cont.)
 The Roothbert Scholarship Fund www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php
Roothbert Fund scholarships are open to all in the United States regardless of sex, age,
color, nationality or religious background. While the Fund does not emphasize any
particular form of religious practice or worship, it seeks to provide support to persons
motivated by spiritual values. The Fund has awarded grants to persons entering a wide
range of careers. However, preference will be given to those who can satisfy high
scholastic requirements and are considering careers in education.
Deadline: February 2
 Harry S. Truman Scholarship
www.truman.gov
The Truman Scholar is a highly competitive, merit-based award offered to U.S. citizens
who want to go to graduate school in preparation for a career in public service.
Deadline: February 9
 The La Unidad Latina Foundation Scholarship
Educational scholarships are awarded to students on a competitive basis. Students must
be of Hispanic background, must have completed at least one year of higher education,
and are enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate four-year college or
graduate program.
Deadline: February 15
 Malcolm Pirnie Scholars Program
www.uncf.org/scholarship/corporatescholars.asp
The Malcolm Pirnie Scholars Program provides scholarship assistance and summer
internships to students majoring in civil, chemical or environmental engineering or one of
the environmental sciences.
Deadline: February 15
 The Herbert Lehman Education Fund
www.naacpldf.org/scholarships/index.html
Lehman Scholarships have been awarded annually to African-American students who are
pursuing undergraduate or law degrees. Lehman undergraduates are required to be U.S.
citizens and must have outstanding potential as evidenced by their high school academic
records, test scores, and personal essays. They must be of excellent character with strong
recommendations from teachers, community representatives, and employers. Their
community and school involvements must demonstrate that they have exceptional
leadership potential.
Deadline: Anytime between November 30 and February 15
February (cont.)
 The Earl Warren Legal Training Program, Inc
www.naacpldf.org/scholarships/index.html
Earl Warren Civil Rights Training Scholarships are awarded each year to 15-20 new
students whose community involvement activities and leadership qualities demonstrate
outstanding potential for training as civil rights and public interest attorneys. These
awards are limited to U.S. citizens and preference is given to students who are entering
their first year of full-time study. Also, The Earl Warren Shearman & Sterling
Scholarships are two special stipends sponsored by Sherman & Sterling, and are awarded
annually to talented African-American students who are entering law school.
Deadline: Anytime between November 30 and February 15
 NIH Undergraduate Scholarships
www.ugsp.info.nih.gov
The NIH Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who
show a commitment to pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science
health-related research. The following are the basic requirements:
- U.S. citizen, national, or qualified non-citizen.
- Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student for the 2004-2005 academic
year at an accredited undergraduate institution.
- From a disadvantaged background. Disadvantaged background means that your
financial aid office has certified you as having “exceptional financial need.”
- 3.5 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) or within the top 5 percent of your class.
Deadline: February 28
March
 Long and Foster Scholarship Program www.longandfoster.com/scholarship
The Long and Foster Scholarship Committee is seeking academically strong, wellrounded, students who demonstrate leadership and involvement in a variety of school
activities. Selection is based on financial need and the following criteria: academic
performance, leadership, extracurricular activities, and work experience.
Deadline: March 1
 Ambassadorial Scholarships
www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/
The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international
understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries.
Deadline: As early as March 1
March (cont.)
 Saul T. Wilson Veterinarian Scholarship www.aphis.usda.gov/
To apply, you must:
-Be a United States citizen.
-Be enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States as a full-time
student in good academic standing.
-Undergraduate student applicants must have completed at least 2 years (60 semester
or 90 quarter hours) of a 4-year preveterinary medicine or other biomedical science
curriculum.
-Graduate student applicants must have completed not more than 1 year (18 semester
or 27 quarter hours) of study in veterinary medicine.
Deadline: March 1
 McDonalds Education Scholarships
www.mcdonalds.com/countries/usa/community/community/nesp/index.html
Must be currently employed and have at least four months continuous employment at the
time of application, must work a minimum of 15 hours per week, must be a high school
senior, a current or returning student attending or planning to attend an accredited
institution offering post-secondary education and/or career training and instruction, must
be employed by McDonald's at the time the scholarship awards are announced.
Deadline: March 1
 American Geological Institute Minority Geo-science Scholarship
www.agiweb.org/education/mpp/index.html
For students enrolled in an earth science education or geo-science degree program.
Deadline: March 1
 SAMMY/Got Milk Scholarship Award
www.whymilk.com/fun/sammy_04.htm
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) award rewards high school
scholar athletes who know the importance of good nutrition to help fuel academic and
athletic activity and are chosen by a celebrity panel of milk mustache athletes. In
addition, the 25 outstanding scholar athletes will receive a spot in a special milk
mustache ad that will run in an issue of USA Today. Winners will also receive an allexpense paid trip to a special awards ceremony at The Milk House at Disney's Wide
World of Sports in Orlando, Fla. along with their picture in the SAMMY Hall of Fame
located in the Milk House. Applicants will be required to describe in 75 words or less
how drinking milk has been a part of their life and training regimen.
Deadline: March 5
March (cont.)
 William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship
www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
Through this scholarship program, the Fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of
students to issues relating to philanthropy, voluntarism, and nonprofit organizations.
Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for
this experience. The ideal candidate for this scholarship is a highly motivated graduate or
undergraduate student from an underrepresented community.
Deadline: March 15
 Household Int’l Corporate Scholars Program
www.uncf.org/scholarship/corporatescholars.asp
This program provides educational opportunities for African Americans, American
Indians, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans and other minority students through a
scholarship of up to $10,000, a summer internship in selected cities across the US and a
monthly summer intern salary.
Deadline: March 15
April
 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
www.jackierobinson.org/apply/index03.htm
US citizen, minority student, minimum 900 SAT or 21 ACT, leadership, financial need
Deadline: April 1
 Marine Corps Scholarships www.marine-scholars.org/eligible.html
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides financial assistance in the form of
scholarships to deserving sons and daughters of current or former United States Marines;
and to deserving sons and daughters of current or former United States Navy Corpsmen
who have served with the United States Marine Corps, in their pursuit of higher
education.
Deadline: April 1
 Ayn Rand Essay Scholarship www.aynrand.org/contests/tf.html
Deadline: April 15
 The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program
www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
The Graduate Scholarship Program will award approximately 35 scholarships to college
seniors or recent graduates to attend graduate programs in fall 2004. The scholarship
awards will provide funding for tuition, room and board, books, and other required fees
for the length of the graduate degree program, up to six years.
Deadline: April 30
April (cont.)
 Holocaust Remembrance Scholarship
www.holocaust.hklaw.com/2004ContestInfo/2004ContestInfo.asp
The Holocaust Remembrance Project is a national essay contest for high school students
designed to encourage and promote the study of the Holocaust.
Deadline: April 30
May
 Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students www.beanactuary.org
The Casualty Actuarial Society/Society of Actuaries scholarship program is available to
the following groups that are under-represented in the actuarial profession: African
American, Hispanic, and Native North American. An applicant must be either a U.S.
citizen or have a permanent resident visa. A scholarship applicant should have taken
either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the ACT Assessment. Applicants must be
admitted to a college or university offering either a program in actuarial science or
courses that will serve to prepare the student for an actuarial career.
Deadline: May 1
 Coca Cola Two Year College Scholarship
www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/Index.jsp
Each college campus may nominate two students for this scholarship program. (Eligible
students should contact the colleges financial aid office to declare their interest in being
nominated by their college.) Nominees may be first and/or second year students planning
to continue their education at a two-year institution. Applicants:
-Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
-Must have demonstrated academic success (with a minimum grade point average of 2.5
on a 4.0 scale)
-Must have completed 100 hours of community service within the previous 12 months as
validated by their college nominator
-Must be planning to enroll in at least two courses during the next term at a two-year
institution and plan to use the funds for education expenses at the two-year
college/institution
-May not be children of Coca-Cola employees
Deadline: May 31
June
 Minority Accounting Scholarship
www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
This scholarship program provides awards of up to $5,000 to outstanding minority
students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry
into the profession
Deadline: June 1
 Student Video Scholarship www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.htm
Entries will be judged on:
-Content—ability to capture the theme: ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
-Artistic and technical proficiency.
-Adherence to all contest rules.
Deadline: June 11
Miscellaneous Scholarships
 Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship Program
www.youthdevelopment.coca-cola.com/ach_fgs_overview.html
Students interested in a Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship should contact the
student aid office at any one of the participating schools. To be eligible, the student must:
-Be the first in his or her immediate family to go to college,
-Must demonstrate need,
-Be accepted into full-time enrollment at the participating school of choice,
-Possess a record of community service, and
-Once selected by the college or university as Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship
recipient, the student is required to attain and then maintain a 3.0 academic record.
 CBS Career Horizons www.uncf.org/scholarship/corporatescholars.asp
This scholarship from CBS is open to minority students at HBCUs and other 4 year
institutions.
 Cisco/UNCF Scholars Program
www.uncf.org/scholarship/corporatescholars.asp
This scholarship is designed to provide financial support and Cisco internship
opportunities for African American Electrical Engineering or Computer Science majors,
with a special focus on women and students who demonstrate community service.
Applicants must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and attend one of the chosen
colleges/universities.
 Fortune Brands Scholarship Program
www.uncf.org/scholarship/corporatescholars.asp
This year, Fortune Brands has partnered with the United Negro College Fund to create the
UNCF/Fortune Brands Scholarship Program for UNCF students majoring in accounting,
information technology, finance, marketing or human resources. Selected students will receive a
$7,500 scholarship for credit to their school accounts.
 Pfizer/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program
www.uncf.org/scholarship/corporatescholars.asp
Pfizer have partnered to provide rising college juniors, seniors, graduate students and 1st
year law school students with an opportunity to gain invaluable internship experience.
Students, with the exception of 1st year law school students, earn a scholarship up to
$15,000 while 1st year law students earn a premium internship pay. The goal of the
UNCF/Pfizer Corporate Scholars Program is to expand the company’s talent pool of
diverse, prospective colleagues by increasing awareness of Pfizer among minority
students and institutions.
Miscellaneous Scholarships (cont.)
 National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship
www.nabj.org/studentsvcs.html
To be eligible, candidates must demonstrate an interest in journalism through one of the
following:
-Journalism degree program
-Staff position on your school newspaper
-Campus television, radio, or web site
-All scholarship winners must become a NABJ student member
 American Psychological Association Scholarship
www.apa.org/students/funding.html
This scholarship is designed to increase opportunities to minorities and women in the
field of psychology and provide funding sources for students and researchers at the
graduate, undergraduate, pre-doctoral, doctoral, and post-doctoral levels.
 Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org
The Fund's mission is to provide opportunities for students attending Public HBCUs.
Recipients of Thurgood Marshall Scholarships have demonstrated exemplary
achievement in academic studies, or exceptional talents in the creative and performing
arts. TMSF awards scholarships to qualifying students attending one of our 45 member
schools.
 Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study abroad)
www.sit.edu/studyabroad/scholarships/index.html
About one-third of those who seek scholarships from SIT Study Abroad receive financial
assistance to participate in our programs. Awards are made on consideration of both
merit and need. In addition, we use our scholarship funds to ensure that a diverse group
of students can participate from all regions in the U.S. – and abroad – and from a variety
of colleges and universities.
 Maryland Artists Equity Foundation Scholarships www.maef.org
Senior high school students from all Maryland public and private schools, who have
applied for entry to an accredited college or university for advanced art studies in the
visual arts, are eligible to apply for MAEF scholarships.
 Xerox Scholarship www.xerox.com/go
The Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship provides funding to minority students
enrolled in one of the technical sciences or engineering disciplines. To qualify, students
must:
-Be a full-time student enrolled in a four-year institution.
-Have a B average or better.
-Be working toward a BS, MS, or PhD in a technical science or an engineering discipline.
-Have tuition (or tuition related) expenses not covered by scholarships/grants (excluding
loans).
Miscellaneous Scholarships (cont.)
 Presidential Freedom Scholarship
www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/apply.html
Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
-Be a high school junior or senior during the 2003-2004 academic year
-Have contributed at least 100 hours of service within the 12 months prior to applying
-Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
-Attend a public, private, charter, or parochial school located within one of the 50 states
or District of Columbia
-Plan to attend an eligible institution of higher education in the U.S.
 Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
www.astronautscholarship.org/scholarship.html
The Foundation was created to ensure that the United States would maintain its
leadership in science and technology in the future by supporting promising students in
engineering and the physical sciences.
 ROTC Scholarships
www.todaysmilitary.com/wyg/t5_wyg_tuitionsupport.php
Tuition Support is one of the many ways that the Military can you help with the rising
cost of further education. There are four main initiatives that make up Tuition Support
Programs: Tuition Assistance, Montgomery G.I. Bill, College Fund Programs, Loan
Repayment Programs.
Scholarship Services
 FAFSA on the web
www.fafsa.ed.gov
 FastWeb
www.fastweb.com
 College Board Scholarship Search
www.collegeboard.org
 Sallie Mae
www.salliemae.com
 Gateway to 10 Free Scholarship Searches
www.college-scholarships.com
 US Government Grants
www.students.gov
 Scholarships on the Net
www.advocacy-net.com
 Guaranteed Scholarships
www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
 FinAid
www.finaid.org
 College Xpress
www.collegexpress.com
 Federal Scholarships and Aid
www.fedmoney.org
 International Education Financial Aid
www.iefa.org
 Black Excel Scholarships
www.blackexcel.org
 Wired Scholar
www.wiredscholar.com
 Scholarships for Re-Entry Students
www.back2college.com/library/scholarships.htm
Scholarship Services (cont.)
 Union Sponsored Scholarships
www.aflcio.org/familyfunresources/collegecosts/scholar.cfm
 A Better Chance
www.abetterchance.org
 Black Alliance for Educational Opportunities
www.baeo.org
 Chela Financial
www.loans4students.org
 CollegeNet Scholarship Database
www.collegenet.com/mach25
 Nationally Coveted Scholarships, Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Awards
www.scholarships.kachinatech.com
Internships and Summer Opportunities
 INROADS- Internships for African-American College Students
www.INROADS.org
 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars Program
www.ed.gov
The MLK Jr. Scholars Program is an 8-week paid summer internship experience at the
US Department of Education. Continuing college juniors, seniors, and graduate students
are eligible to participate. This program is an exceptional way for outstanding students to
learn about the federal role in education and to understand better the value of government
service.
 US Postal Service Summer Internship Program
www.usps.com/employment/summerinternprogram.htm
The 2004 Summer Internship Program is offering positions to college level freshmen,
sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students. The internship will provide students
with an opportunity to gain meaningful experience in their field of study along with
financial support for continuing their education. Students must be enrolled full time in a
degree program at an accredited college or university with the intent to continue their
education.
Deadline: January 16
Internships and Summer Opportunities (cont.)
 Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
www.kff.org/docs/topics/jordanscholars.html
Through this 9-week summer program at Howard University, scholars gain knowledge
about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing
their critical thinking and leadership skills. In addition to an internship in a congressional
office, scholars participate in seminars and site visits to augment their knowledge of
health care issues.
Deadline: January 30
 Dell/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program
www.uncf.org/scholarship/corporatescholars.asp
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Dell have partnered to provide sophomores
and graduate students at select schools with an opportunity to gain invaluable internship
experience and earn a $10,000 scholarship. Selected students participate in an 10-12
week summer internship at Dell corporate headquarters and are eligible to receive
scholarship funding.
Deadline: January 31
 American Society for Microbiology Undergraduate Fellowship
www.asm.org
Students will have the opportunity to conduct full time summer research with an ASM
member and present research results at the 2005 ASM General Meeting. Students will:
agree to participate in an undergraduate summer research program in any U.S. institution
other than their own, conduct a research project for a minimum of 8 weeks beginning in
the summer of 2004, work with a faculty mentor who is an ASM member, submit a
research abstract to ASM for presentation at the 2005 ASM General Meeting.
Deadline: February 1
 Women’s Technology Program at MIT http://wtp.mit.edu
This 4-week summer residence program is designed to introduce high school girls to
electrical engineering and computer science. You must be a rising high school senior and
have demonstrated math and science ability.
Deadline: February 3
 AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholarship Program
www.uncf.org/scholarship/corporatescholars.asp
You can work on the front lines of a real union organizing campaign, where you will talk
to workers about gaining a voice on the job, fair wages and benefits for themselves and
their families by joining a union.
Deadline: February 27
Internships and Summer Opportunities (cont.)
 Harvard Summer Ventures In Management Program
www.hbs.edu/mba/experience/meet/diversity/svmp.html
The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP), sponsored by the Harvard
Business School, is designed to expose college students to general management in the
business world. Through this unique educational experience, SVMP students gain a
broader understanding of the challenges business leaders face, the innumerable
opportunities that exist in business, and the impact they can have on their community and
the world through business leadership.
Deadline: End of February