Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Scholarships for Undocumented Students College-bound students who are not citizens or legal
permanent residents of the United States are not eligible for State or federal financial assistance
because of their immigration status. In addition, they are generally classified as international
students and therefore are required to pay higher tuition and fees.
Resources for Undocumented Students
http://www.e4fc.org/studentresources/scholarshiplists.html
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/financial-aid/undocumented-students
http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gpg.cfm?pageid=1586
http://www.dreamactivist.org/faq/education/scholarships/
Description of Scholarships
Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science
Eligibility:
•Hispanic-descent
•U.S. citizenship is not required.
•Be accepted into or attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United
States or Puerto Rico.
•Be enrolled full-time (12 hrs undergraduate, 9 hrs graduate) during the academic year. High
school graduating seniors must be graduating from an accredited U.S. high school with a
diploma.
•Minimum GPA: 3.00 on a 4.0 for high school seniors and undergraduates; 3.25 on a 4.0 scale for
graduate students.
•Major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related field.
•Be pursuing your first bachelors, masters or doctoral degree. (Students pursuing a second
bachelors, etc. are not eligible).
Award: $1,000-$3,000
Deadline: April 1st, 2012
Website: http://www.ahetems.org/scholarships/ahetemsgenscholarships.html
Alvin Cox Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility:
•All people may apply for our scholarships regardless of age, race, gender, income, or ethnicity.
We ask only that you be enrolled in an accredited academic program. Must write a two page
essay about why you are pursuing a college education. Must follow @coxmemorial on twitter to
receive updates and future scholarship announcements.
Award: $700.00
Deadline: November 1st, 2011
Website: http://www.alvincoxmemorial.com/
Amigos Del Salvador
Eligibility:
•Open to high school, community college and tech schools
Award: (2) $500.00, (1) $750.00 and (1) $1,000
Deadline: TBA (Check website April, 2012)
Website: http://www.amigosdeelsalvador.org/becas.html
Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Applicants must be a high school senior or college freshman, write a brief autobiography of their
activities relating to clear disarmament, conflict resolution, or community service, describe his or
her plan for contributing to a healthy planet, they must provide information on his or her school
and community activities, include two letters of recommendation. There are no grade point or age
requirements, and students from any country may apply.
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA
Website: www.grandmothersforpeace.org
Centro LatinoAmericano Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Must be of Chicano/Latino descent
•Must be a resident of Lane County
•No-citizenship requirement
•Visit organization for more eligibility requirements
Award: Varies
Deadline: TBA
Website: http://centrolatinoamericano.org/
Chicano Organizing & Research in Education (Que Llueva Café Scholarship)
Eligibility:
•Must be of Chicano/Latino descent
•Must be an undocumented student. We define an undocumented student as someone who was
born outside of the U.S. but lives here without the legal permission of the federal government.
•Must be or will be a high school/GED graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited
college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2012-2013 academic year. Due to limited
funds, current college students who have already graduated high school or received their GED
will not be considered.
•Must demonstrate financial need.
•Must demonstrate academic potential and promise.
Award: $500.00
Deadline: February 24th, 2012
Website: http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe
Cruzando Fronteras/Ayudando a la Comunidad
Eligibility:
•Be a high school senior
•Be an undocumented student
•Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.00 scale
•Planning to pursue higher education with the goal of returning to the community
•Write a creative personal statement
•Provide enrollment notification when accepted to college
•Provide proof of community service
•Complete community service form
•Two letters of Recommendation
-1. High School Staff (teacher/counselor/advisor)
-2. Community Service Advisor
Award: $500.00
Deadline: March 17th, 2012
Website: http://www.csus.edu/org/mecha/
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Eligibility:
•Active participation in struggles for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity or
other progressive issues
•Must demonstrate financial need
•Both graduate and undergraduate students and must be enrolled in an accredited school and
receiving college credit for the time period covered by their grant.
•Citizenship is not a consideration; applicant must be living in the United States and planning to
enroll in school in the US in order to apply. There is a strong preference for grantees who plan on
staying in the U.S. and building the movement here.
•Submit official financial statement from (i.e., FAFSA OR SAR)
Award: up to $10,000
Deadline: April 1st, 2012
Website: www.davisputter.org
Discover Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
•The scholarship program awards up to $250,000 in scholarships annually to high school juniors
nationwide to support continued education and training beyond high school. Since 1991, Discover
has awarded more than $16 million in scholarships to nearly 6,500 students.
Award: Varies
Deadline: January 31st, 2011
Website: http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/index.shtml#scholarship
Dream Scholarship Fund
Eligibility:
•The student immigrated to the USA as a child, and is, or will be, a graduate of a High School
prior to the start of college classes.
•The student must have resided in the state in which he or she is applying for post-secondary
education.
•The student must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or higher.
•The student must apply and be accepted for admission prior to August 1 to be eligible.
•If the recipient fails to carry a minimum of 6 credits per quarter and maintain satisfactory
academic progress the award is forfeited from that point forward.
•Awards will be disbursed twice annually and are paid directly to the college.
•The applicant must complete the scholarship application.
Award: Varies
Deadline: May 1st, 2012
Website: http://www.dreamscholarshipfund.com/applicants.html
Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders
Eligibility:
•Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time, in a four-year or two-year institution
in the U.S. or U.S. territories
•Demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
•At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry
•Recipients must also be available to attend the 30th National USHLI Conference in Chicago, IL
(February 16th-19th, 2012)
Award: $500.00 (community college student) and $1,000 (four-year college
student).
Deadline: December 31st, 2011
Website: http://www.ushli.org/student/scholarship.php
Ellie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest 2012
Eligibility:
•Registered undergraduate full-time juniors or seniors at accredited four-year colleges or
universities in the United States the fall 2011 Semester.
Award: $500.00-$5,000
Deadline: December 5th, 2011
Website: http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/contest2012.aspx
Fredrikson & Byron Foundation- Minority Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
•Currently enrolled, first-year law students of diverse backgrounds.
•Applicants must be minority first-year law students.
Award: $10,000
Deadline: March 31st, 2012
Website: www.fredlaw.com/firm/scholarship.htm
Human Education Network: A Voice for Animals High School Essay Contest
Eligibility:
•High school students (or home schooled) and under 19
•Open to all students regardless of nationality or country of residence
•Check website for more eligibility information
Award: $250.00-$1,000 or ($6,500)
Deadline: July 31st, 2012
Website: http://www.hennet.org/contest.php
ISA Scholarship
Eligibility
• Currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program in an instrumentation, systems, or
automation discipline (2 year program or 4 year baccalaureate program or its equivalent) at an
educational institution in their country of residence.
• Two year program applicants must have completed at least one academic semester or 12
semester hours or its equivalent
• Four year degree program applicants must be in their sophomore year or higher of their study or
its equivalent at the time of application
• Applicants must be full-time students in an educational institution and have at least an overall
GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Preference for Foundation scholarship awards is given to students who are enrolled in a degree
program in instrumentation, systems, and automation or other closely related fields.
• Applicants are eligible to apply and win in multiple years if the applicant meets ISA’s
requirements for reporting back to ISA on the use of previously granted awards and if the
application demonstrates additional potential contribution to the field beyond that for which any
previous awards were based.
• Application must be postmarked no later than 15 February 2011. However, the application must
be received at ISA by 25 February 2011 to be eligible.
• Submit one original of all application documentation and ten (10) copies, with each copy
stapled.
Award: Up to $5,000
Deadline: February 15th, 2012
Website: www.isa.org/scholarships
Lane Foundation Scholarships
Eligibility:
•To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in Lane Community College at least part-time. Students
are able to apply for all available scholarships at once; nearly 200 separate funds. Individual
award amounts vary from $100 up to $3000; however students may receive multiple awards.
Award: Varies
Website: http://www.lanecc.edu/foundation
Deadline: March 15th, 2012
Latino Medical Student Association- Cinthya Felix Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Must be committed to pursuing a career in medicine and dedicated to serving the Latino and
underserved communities.
•Applicants should demonstrate a desire to advance the state of health care and education in
Latino and underserved communities through leadership in extracurricular activities and/or
membership in civic organizations.
•Must be sophomore level or higher at 4-year University or post-baccalaureate student during the
2011-2012 academic year.
•Students are eligible to receive the scholarship regardless of immigration or citizenship status,
as long as the university they attend will allow them to enroll and register for classes.
•Strong consideration will be placed upon financial need.
•Must be a resident or attending school within the LMSA-West region states (Arizona, California,
Oregon, Utah, Washington)
•Must be a dues-paying pre-med member of LMSA-West.
•Winners must be available to be interviewed for the LMSA-West Newsletter.
•LMSA-West reserves the right to withdraw or withhold scholarship pending submission of
necessary documents.
Award: Varies
Deadline: November 4th, 2011
Contact: vp_scholarship@lmsa.net
Website: http://lmsa.net/midwest/scholarships/cinthya-felix-scholarship-foreignborn-students/
La Unidad Latina Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.80 – 3.60 out of a 4.0 GPA scale.
Cumulative GPAs above 3.60 or below 2.80 do not qualify for a scholarship,
•Be currently enrolled in an eligible bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited fouryear college or university. Eligible degrees include: all Bachelor degrees, Master of Arts, Master
of Science, Master of Public Administration/Policy, Master of Social Work, Master of Education,
and Master of Divinity.
•Have completed at least one full-time year of study for undergraduate applicants, and at least one
full-time semester of study for graduate applicants.
•Reside in the United States.
Award: $250.00-$1,000
Deadline: February 15th, 2012
Website: http://www.lulfoundation.org/Apply/tabid/60/Default.aspx
Los Hermanos de Stanford
Eligibility:
•Outstanding Latino Students graduating from high school with plans to attend any 2-year or 4year institution of higher learning
•Applicants will be judged on their contributions to the aforementioned guiding principles of our
organization academic excellence, community service and cultural awareness.
•Financial need will be taken into account along with many other important factors.
Award: (2) $1,000
Deadline: April 20th, 2012
Website: http://www.stanford.edu/group/hermanos/cgibin/newHermanosSite/layout/template/projects_scholarships_layout.php
MALDEF’s 2011 Dream Act Student Activist Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Applicants are evaluated for their academic achievements, for their background and financial
need, and, most importantly, for their demonstrated commitment to advancing the DREAM Act
and the civil rights of DREAM Act students.
•Current Resume
Award: $5,000
Deadline: September 15, 2011
Contact: acampos@maldef.org
Website: http://thenativecircle.org/2011/09/dream-act-scholarship-deadline-sept15/
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) - Law School
Scholarship
Eligibility:
•MALDEF Law School Scholarship Application Form, including the Financial Statement Form
completed by the Applicant’s law school.
•Current Resume
•Personal Statement of 750 words or less, double-spaced, detailing Applicant’s academic and
extracurricular achievements, background and financial need, record of service to the Latino
community, and goals in law.
•One (1) Letter of Recommendation that highlights Applicant’s academic and extracurricular
achievements, background and financial need, record of service to the Latino community, and
goals in law.
•Transcripts for college (for all Applicants) and law school (for Applicants who have already
completed a year of law school. Unofficial transcripts accepted.
Award: (5-10) $5,000 scholarships
Deadline: January 2, 2012
Website: www.maldef.org or http://maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/index.html
Migrant Farm Worker Scholarship- Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for
Migrant Farmworkers
Eligibility:
•Eligible applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents
in one of the following disciplines:
-Visual painting, sculpture, photography, etc.
-Performing dance, theatre, music, etc.
-Media film, video, animation, computer graphics, etc.
-Literary poetry, short stories, etc.
-Crafts traditional folk arts, furniture, weaving, pottery, etc.
•Minimum 16 years of age
•Applicant needs to be enrolled in school
•Because there is no essay required, the Letter of Recommendation is very important and should
address the quality of both the applicant and the intended project.
•A history of movement to obtain work in agriculture is REQUIRED.
Awards: $500 or $2,500
Deadline: Annually by June 1st or November 1st
$500: (No deadline for application-requests will be reviewed case-by-case,
complete sections A and C of this application)
$2,500: (Application deadline June 1 and November 1, A budget or
documentation of expenses must be submitted with the application, a
portfolio or samples of work are required, complete all Sections of this
application).
Website: http://www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-thorn.htm
Migrant Farm Worker Scholarship- Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant
Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Applicant must be a migrant farmworker student who wishes to pursue a career in teaching.
•Recent history of migration for agricultural employment
•Teaching as a career goal
•Scholastic achievement
•Financial need
•Accompanied by at least (2) letters of recommendation and an official school transcript
•Include a personal essay of 300-500 words
•Must also submit his/her current or most recent Migrant Education Certificate of Eligibility
(COE)
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Submitted annually by February 1st
Website: http://www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-kazmierczak.htm
Migrant Farm Worker Scholarship- Gloria and Joseph Mattera National
Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children
Eligibility:
•Recent history of movement for agricultural employment-priority will be given to currently
interstate migrant youth.
•Scholastic potential
•Financial need
•Enrolled in or accepted at an accredited public or private college, technical or vocational school,
or a dropout or a potential dropout from high school who shows promise of ability to continue
schooling.
•A letter of recommendation from a school, community or educational agency representative with
a personal knowledge of the applicant’s character, educational commitment and financial need.
•Applicant’s personal essay telling about his/her background, career and personal goals and
indicating why he/she should receive this assistance
•Proof that the student has been admitted to the school chosen
•A copy of the applicant’s current or most recent Migrant Education Program Certificate of
Eligibility (COE).
Awards: (100) ranging from $150 to $500
Deadline: There is no deadline for applications which are reviewed on a case by
case basis. Students may reapply annually but are limited to one award per 12
month period.
Website: http://www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-mattera.htm
Migrant Farm Worker Scholarship- Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate
Scholarship
Eligibility:
• The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to a deserving student with a
history of migrating for employment in agriculture who has successfully completed one year of
college. This support will cover expenses beyond what the youth is entitled to in federal/state and
other scholarship assistance. This scholarship is designed to assist the youth in obtaining a
baccalaureate degree without being encumbered with substantial debt.
•This scholarship is made available through a generous endowment from a concerned individual
for the education of children of migrant farmworkers. The donor wishes to remain anonymous.
Award: TBA
Deadline: Annually by July 1st
Contact: 3 Mt. Morris-Leicester Road, Leicester, NY 14481, (585) 658-7960
Website: http://www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-mfb.htm
National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) - Rubén Salazar Scholarship
Fund
Eligibility:
•These scholarships are designed to encourage and assist Latino students to pursue careers in
journalism. NAHJ offers scholarships to college undergraduates and graduate students pursuing
careers as print, photo, broadcast or online journalism. Applicants must plan to attend a college or
a university as a full-time for the entire academic year in order to be eligible for the NAHJ
scholarship.
Award:
Website: http://www.nahj.org/2011/02/scholarship/
Deadline: March 28th, 2011
National Peace Essay Contest
Eligibility:
•Submit application and 1,500 word essay
•Must be in grades nine through twelve in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the
U.S. territories, or if they are U.S. citizens attending high school overseas. Students may be
attending a public, private, or parochial school. Entries from homeschooled students are also
accepted.
•Students must have a contest coordinator who can review the essays and act as the key contact
between participants and the institute
Award: Varies ($1,000-$10,000)
Deadline: February 1st, 2012
Website: http://www.usip.org/programs/initiatives/national-peace-essay-contest
National Sculpture Society Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Submit scholarship application form
•Submit a biography or resume that explains the student’s background in sculpture. This can be in
the form of a Word (.doc) or PDF (.pdf) document or a separate piece of paper.
•Submit two letters of recommendation. (These can be mailed separately)
•A CD with six of fifteen images of work by the applicant. (Look at application for more details)
•A list stating the title, medium and dimensions of the sculpture shown in the images on the CD.
This can be in the form of a Word (.doc) or PDF (.pdf) document.
•Proof of financial need. This can be in the form of photocopies of other scholarship/grant
applications, photocopies of tax forms from previous years, and/or signed letter from the financial
aid office of the applicant’s school.
Award: $2,000 (only 4 available)
Deadline: June 1st, 2012
Website: http://nationalsculpture.org/nssN/index.cfm/fa/cProg.scholarships
Que Llueva Café Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Must be of Chicano/Latino descent
•Must be an undocumented student. We define an undocumented student as someone who was
born outside of the U.S. but lives here without the legal permission of the federal government.
•Must be or will be a high school/GED graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited
college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2011-2012 academic year. Due to limited
funds, students enrolled in college after they have graduated will not be considered.
•Must demonstrate financial need
•Must demonstrate academic potential and promise
Award: $500.00
Deadline: February 25th, 2011
Website: http://calsa.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=150874
Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund- General Field Scholarship
Eligibility:
• SALEF scholarship is open to students regardless of their field of study. Students could either
be enrolled in a 2 year institution, 4 year institution, or graduate school.
•Applicants must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity
•Applicants must demonstrate proven financial need
•Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA
•Applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement
•Applicants must be either:
a) Graduating High School seniors
b) Current undergraduate, graduate and professional students
c) Community college students (must be AB540)
d) Vocational/Trade school (must be pursuing a health related field)
•We prioritize in low income students that reside and study in either one of the following areas:
a) Greater Los Angeles Area
(Specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union-Central LA, East Los Angeles)
b) San Fernando Valley
c) San Francisco/Bay Area
Award: TBA
Deadline: May 2nd, 2012
Website: http://www.salef.org/#!__programs
Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund- Health Career Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Scholarships are offered to students pursuing health related fields. This includes graduating high
school seniors, community colleges, vocational/ trade schools, undergraduate, students pursuing a
Master in Public Health (MPH) and students in Medical and/or Dentistry schools.
•Applicants must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity
•Applicants must demonstrate proven financial need
•Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA
•Applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement
•Applicants must be either:
a) Graduating High School seniors
b) Current undergraduate, graduate and professional students
c) Community college students (must be AB540)
d) Vocational/Trade school (must be pursuing a health related field)
•We prioritize in low income students that reside and study in either one of the following areas:
a) Greater Los Angeles Area
(Specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union-Central LA, East Los Angeles)
b) San Fernando Valley
c) San Francisco/Bay Area
Award: TBA
Deadline: May 2nd, 2012
Website: http://www.salef.org/#!__programs
Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund- High School Student
Scholarship
Eligibility:
• Graduating High school seniors are eligible to apply for SALEF Scholarship regardless of their
field of study and the educational institution they decide to attend after high school. Scholarship
money is generously provided by the College Access Foundation of California (CAFC)
•Applicants must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity
•Applicants must demonstrate proven financial need
•Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA
•Applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement
•Applicants must be either:
a) Graduating High School seniors
b) Current undergraduate, graduate and professional students
c) Community college students (must be AB540)
d) Vocational/Trade school (must be pursuing a health related field)
•We prioritize in low income students that reside and study in either one of the following areas:
a) Greater Los Angeles Area
(Specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union-Central LA, East Los Angeles)
b) San Fernando Valley
c) San Francisco/Bay Area
Award: TBA
Deadline: May 2nd, 2012
Website: http://www.salef.org/#!__programs
Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Fund
Eligibility:
•Be of Chicana/Latina background
•Be a High School Senior with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
•Will attend a junior college, vocational school or a four-year institution in the fall semester of
2010
•U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is not a requirement for this scholarship and will not
be reviewed in considering.
Award: (1) $500.00 and (1) $300.00
Deadline: April 1st, 2010
Website: http://oaklandtech.com/staff/scholarship/2010/03/01/sigma-pi-alphasorority-inc-scholarship-fund/
The Carl Buchan Scholarship
Eligibility:
•The Carl Buchan Scholarship is ONLY available to U.S. full- and part-time regular Lowe’s
employees, their spouses/domestic partners and their dependents. Eligible candidates must:
Be high school seniors or current college undergraduates who have completed at least one full
semester at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical school in the United
States
•Be a full or part-time Lowe's employee (or a qualified relative of an employee) who has at least
90 days of service with Lowe's as of January 1 of the year in which the scholarships are awarded.
•The employee must still be employed at the time awards are announced. (Former award
recipients are able to reapply for another award regardless of employment status.)
•Maintain a minimum 3.25 Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 scale)
•Demonstrate a history of commitment to their community through leadership activities,
community service and/or work experience
Award: (50) $5,000 scholarships
Deadline: February 28, 2012
Website: http://careers.lowes.com/college_recruiting_scholarship.aspx#1
The Chamber Latino Network Leadership Scholarship (Future First Citizen
Scholarship)
Eligibility:
•The Chamber Latino Network Leadership Scholarship provides opportunities for Latino/
Hispanic students living in the Southern Oregon region to complete their post high school
career/degree goals. This scholarship’s primary aim is to build leadership in our region’s
communities.
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA
Website:
http://www.medfordchamber.com/cwt/external/wcpages/chamber/chamber_latino
_network.aspx
The Lowes Scholarship
Eligibility:
•The Lowe’s Scholarship is available to all eligible students within the United States, including
Lowe’s employees and their children. Eligible candidates must:
•Be current high school seniors
•Maintain a minimum 3.25 Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 scale)
•Demonstrate a history of commitment to their community through leadership activities,
community service and/or work experience
Award: (140) $2,500 scholarships
Deadline: February 28, 2012
Website: http://careers.lowes.com/college_recruiting_scholarship.aspx#1
The National AIDS Memorial Grove (in San Francisco Golden Gate Park)
Eligibility:
•Applicants must submit an essay (500-750 words) or creative expression addressing the impact
of HIV/AIDS and/or the National AIDS Memorial Grove. Must be available for presentations.
The scholarship is for current sophomore, junior and senior high school students.
Award: Minimum of (3) $1,000 scholarships
Deadline: November 6, 2011
Contact: 415.765.0497
Website: http://www.aidsmemorial.org/news-and-resources/congratulations-tothe-winners-of-the-2011-world-aids-day-scholarship-award
Tzu Chi Scholars 2012-Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
Eligibility:
•Demonstrates financial need for college tuition
•Is a U.S. high school graduating senior or equivalent
•Has a minimum 3.0 GPA
•Will enroll in an accredited U.S. college full-time for the entire academic year 2012-2013
•More documents required (please read application)
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 9th, 2012
Website: http://northerncal.us.tzuchi.org/nc.nsf/home/index
U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) - Dr. Juan Andrade scholarship for
Young Hispanic Leaders
Eligibility:
•Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student, in a four-year or
two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories
•Demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
•At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry
•Recipients must also be available to attend the 30th National USHLI Conference in Chicago, IL,
February 16-19, 2012
Award: $1,000 (students attending four-year institution) and $500 (students
attending two-year institution)
Deadline: December 31st, 2011
Website: www.ushli.com or
http://www.ushli.com/docs/2012%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf
Scholarships for Documented Students
Description of Scholarships
AAMC-Nickens Medical Student Scholarships
Eligibility:
•Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien
•Must be entering the third year of study in a LCME-accredited U.S. medical school in fall 2011
•Students enrolled in combined degree programs (such as M.D./Ph.D) are eligible when they are
entering their third year of medical school.
Award: (5) $5,000
Deadline: May 4, 2012
Website: http://lmsa.net/midwest/scholarships/aamc-nickensscholarships/
Adelante! U.S. Education Fund
Eligibility:
•Applicants may be college freshman, sophomores, juniors, or seniors attending a Hispanicserving institution with a 2.5 or 3.0 GPA.
•Dependent upon the specific scholarship
•Pursuing a degree in a business-related field.
•Selected students must attend the Adelante! Leadership institute and participate in a summer
internship.
•Check website for more eligibility requirements
Award: Varies
Deadline: TBA
Website: www.adelantefund.org
All- Ink Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Students who apply must be a United States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5
Grade Point Average.
•Qualified applicants must be enrolled or planning to participate in an accredited college or
university program during the spring 2010 or Fall 2011 term or full-year 2010-2011 school year
•Check website for more eligibility requirements
Award: $5,000
Deadline: TBA
Website: http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx
American Bar Association (ABA) - Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund
Eligibility:
•The applicant must be an entering, first-year law student in the 2012 academic year. Only
students beginning law school in the 2012 academic year will be eligible for an ABA Legal
Opportunity Scholarship.
•Applicants who are part-time law students also must be starting law school in the 2012 academic
year to be eligible.
•At the time of submission of the application, the applicant must have achieved a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 grading scale) at his or her undergraduate
institution. If the applicant has not completed his or her undergraduate degree at the time the
application is submitted, he or she must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (on
a 4.0 grading scale) as of the most recent completed semester.
•The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America. Students,
who are citizens and residents of a foreign country, even if they plan to attend law school in the
United States, are not eligible to apply.
Award: (20) $15,000
Deadline: March 1st, 2012
Website: www.abanet.org/fje/losfpage.html
American Chemical Society- ACS Scholars Program
Eligibility:
•Be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian
•Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
•Be a full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college
•Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B"
or better)
•Demonstrate financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form
(FAFSA) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form
•Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or
already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related
science OR intending to or already pursuing a degree in chemical technology
•Be planning a career in the chemical sciences.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: November 1st through March 1st (annually)
Website: www.acs.org/scholars
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Scholarships for
Minority Accounting Students
Eligibility:
•An underrepresented minority in the accounting profession (e.g., Black or African American;
Hispanic or Latino; Native American; or Asian American)
•Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate (12 semester hours or equivalent) or a full-time graduate
level student (9 semester hours or equivalent) for the 2012-13 academic year. (Note: an exception
may be granted if you plan to participate in an internship.)
•Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate-level degree in an “accounting-related” major.
(“Accounting-related” shall be as determined by Sponsor in Sponsor’s sole discretion.)
•Planning to pursue the CPA licensure but not presently be a CPA
•Completed at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of college coursework, including at least 6
semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting, by end of spring 2012
•Applied to or been accepted into a public or private, 501(c) four-year college or university
located in the U.S. states or territories. The business program must be accredited by the AACSB
and/or ACBSP.
•Maintained an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
•An AICPA student affiliate member (or have submitted a new member application). Apply
online at no cost: www.thiswaytocpa.com/aicpa-student-membership
•A U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)
•Some financial need (i.e., not receiving a full or partial scholarship(s) and/or grant(s) that cover
and/or exceed one’s educational expenses)
Note: AICPA staff and their family members are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
Award: $3,000
Deadline: April 1st, 2012
Website: www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) - Minority Scholarship Awards
Eligibility:
•Applicants shall be required to be undergraduates in chemical engineering during the 2011-2012
academic year and be members of a minority group that is under-represented in chemical
engineering, i.e., African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native.
•Applicants who will complete the chemical engineering baccalaureate degree requirements in
mid-academic year (i.e., after one semester of one or two quarters), if successful, will receive
prorated awards.
•Candidates who receive the scholarship are expected to join their college’s AIChE Student
Chapter. For AIChE student membership information, call 1-800-242-4363 and request an
application packet.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 15th, 2011
Website:
www.aiche.org/Students/Awards/MinorityScholarshipAwardsStudent.aspx
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Submit a completed application form indicating a sincere interest in an automotive career.
•Provide an official transcript of all academic work.
•Submit two letters of recommendation supporting your automotive interests.
•Submit a letter of acceptance for an associate, bachelor, or masters program.
•Be accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school within the United States at the
time of application.
•Students attending a technical training school may also apply (trade school should equal a twoyear associate program).
•Student must be a United States citizen or in the United States on a Student Visa.
•Must be enrolled full-time.
•Must have 3.0 GPA or higher.
Award: TBA
Deadline: Must be postmarked between February 1st and June 30th
Website: www.automotivehalloffame.org
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
•Be high school seniors or graduates or be current undergraduate students
•Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited U.S. four-year college or
university for the entire 2012–13 academic year (excluding proprietary and online schools)
•Plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select
Design and Business-related programs of study. See the list of eligible majors.
•Be interested in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries
•Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States
Award: (1,000) $2,000 and (100) $25,000
Deadline: February 29th, 2012
Website: http://www.buickachievers.com/
Coca-Cola Scholars
Eligibility:
•CURRENT high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States (or
select DoD schools);
•U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization
program); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees;
•Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application;
•Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution;
•Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.
Award: (50) 20,000 and (200) $10,000
Deadline: August-October 31st
Website: www.coca-colascholars.org/
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Scholarships
Eligibility:
•GED or HS Diploma
•Migrant or Seasonal Farmworking Background
•U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Residency
•Seeking a 4-yr academic degree
•Be determined to need the services/support provided
•Scholarship only applies to college freshman year.
•Applicants must plan to obtain a four-year degree (BS/BA) in a CAMP campus.
Award: $750.00-$4,000
Deadline: Varies
Website: http://www.campaa.org/scholarships.html
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) - Scholarship Awards
Eligibility:
•Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education accredited community college,
four-year University, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is
requested
•Demonstrated financial need
•Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
Strong writing skills
•U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency
Award: $1,000 (2 year-community college), $2,500 (4 year-college) and $5,000
(graduate level institution
Deadline: April 16th, 2012
Website: http://www.chci.org/scholarships/
Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Currently a full-time student in a graduate program that prepares students for careers in state and
local government finance and expecting to be enrolled in the spring 2011 semester (including
spring 2011 graduates)
•Baccalaureate degree or its equivalent
•Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada
•Recommendation from student’s academic advisor or dean of the graduate program
•Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship program administered by the GFOA
Award: $10,000
Deadline: February 24th, 2012
Website: http://www.gfoa.org/downloads/GFOA_PublicFinanceScholarship.pdf
Eastern Oregon University Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Students must be admitted or pursuing the admissions process.
•Only complete applications will be reviewed.
•Students authorize the scholarship coordinator to obtain any pertinent EOU academic
information for the scholarship application by submitting an application.
•Students must upload most current transcript.
•Students must upload resume of activities
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 1st, 2012
Website: https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/2205-eou-foundationapplication-2012-2013
Eastern Oregon Freshman Scholarships
Eligibility:
• Students from diverse populations that traditionally have been underrepresented on our campus,
including but not limited to ethnic backgrounds, first generation
•Status (neither parent graduated from college), low income (as determined by federal
Guidelines used by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as well as those students who
bring unique life experiences and backgrounds and have a strong commitment to diversity and the
concept of embracing difference.
• Educational background, including GPA, test scores and previous coursework.
• Community service, leadership, activities and commitment to social activism.
• Scholarships will be renewable for up to 12 terms of undergraduate coursework.
• Students will need to maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and complete 45 credit hours per year to
get the award renewed.
•Please check website for more requirements
Award: Varies
Deadline: TBA (please check website)
Website: http://www.eou.edu/fao/files/2011/11/Freshman_scholarship1.pdf
Fight for your Rights (FFYR) Leadership Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Check website for eligibility requirements.
Award: TBD
Deadline: Varies
Website: http://www.mtv.com/onair/ffyr/discrimination/challenge_grant.jhtml
Fisher Broadcasting Scholarship for Minorities
Eligibility:
•You must be sophomore level or above enrolled in a broadcast oriented curriculum (radio,
television, marketing, or broadcast technology)
•Earning an accredited degree at one of the following: Four-year college or university,
Community college, transferable to a four-year baccalaureate degree program, Vocationaltechnical school
•You must be of non-white origin
•You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
•You must provide proof of citizenship
Award: TBD
Deadline: May 31st, 2012
Website: http://fsci.com/careers/scholarships-for-minorities/
Gates Millennium Scholars
Eligibility:
•Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian Pacific Islander American** or
Hispanic American
•Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
•Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a
GED
•Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited*** college or university (with the
exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma) in the fall of 2012 as a fulltime, degree-seeking, first-year student. First-time college enrollees can also be GED recipients.
•Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service,
extracurricular, or other activities
•Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
•Have completed and submitted all three required forms: the student’s application (Nominee
Personal Information Form), an evaluation of the student’s academic record (Nominator Form)
and an evaluation of the student’s community service and leadership activities (Recommender
Form) by the deadline
Award: TBD
Deadline: January 11th, 2012
Website: www.gmsp.org
HENAAC Scholars
Eligibility:
•Applicants must demonstrate leadership through academic achievements and
campus/community activities Applicants must be Science, Technology, Engineering or Math
related majors
•Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher
•Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the Fall 2011 semester
•Applicants must be of Hispanic origin and/or must significantly participate in and promote
organizations and activities in the Hispanic community
Award: $500.00-$8,500
Deadline: April 30th, 2011
Website:
http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/henaac/scholars/docs/2011HENAACScholarsA
pplication.pdf
Hispanic College Fund (HCF) Scholarship Programs
Eligibility:
•Plan to enroll fulltime at an accredited college/university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the
upcoming academic year
•Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
•Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; or, have graduated from a high school in the U.S. after
having attended at least three years
•Demonstrate financial need
•Must commit to meeting program requirements if accepted, including webinar attendance and
other activities
Award: $500.00-$10,000
Deadline: March 1st, 2012
Website: http://www.hispanicfund.org/
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident
•Applicant must be of Hispanic ancestry, permanently residing in Oregon or Clark County,
Washington
•Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA as evidenced by a certified high school or college
transcript
•Applicant must be enrolled by September 2012 in an accredited community college, 4-year
college or university or an accredited graduate degree program
Award: $1,000-$5,000
Deadline: January 28th, 2012
Website: http://www.hmccoregon.com/scholarships/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
Eligibility:
•Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
•Be a U.S. citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport
stamped I-551
•Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree
•Must plan to apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) beginning January 2012
•Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. accredited institution in
the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year.
Award: TBD
Deadline: Varies
Website: www.hsf.net
Horatio Alger Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
•Enrollment full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the
Spring/Summer 2012, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
•A strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution
located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then
transfer to a four-year institution. Idaho, Louisiana, and Montana state scholarship recipients must
pursue and complete a degree at specific colleges and universities. Please see the individual
program description for those requirements);
•Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher
explanation must be provided);
•Involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
•Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
•A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
•United States Citizenship.
Award: Varies
Deadline: October 30th, 2011
Website: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Be a graduating, minority high school senior;
•Plan to attend an accredited and approved four–year institution within the United States;
•Show leadership potential; demonstrate a dedication to community service; present evidence of
financial need; be a United States citizen.
•A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a
composite ACT score of 22.
•Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship.
Award: $7,500
Deadline: March 30th, 2012
Website: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/general-applicants.php
LA Grant Foundation
Eligibility:
•Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
•Must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian/Pacific
Islander American, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaska Native
•Must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution, carrying a total of 12 units or
more per semester/quarter
•*Must have a minimum of 2.75 GPA (if you do not meet this requirement, please see the
application checklist below)
•MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or
advertising or must minor in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations,
marketing or advertising
•Must have at least one year to complete his/her degree from the time the scholarships are
awarded
•If chosen, the applicant must attend The LAGRANT Foundation’s career development workshop
and awards reception to receive the scholarship. Recipient must be available Sunday, May 22,
2011 through Tuesday, May 24, 2011. TLF incurs the costs associated with the trip. In addition,
the applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive
professional guidance and academic support.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: February 29th, 2012
Website: http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/Scholarship%20Program
Lane Foundation Scholarships
Eligibility:
•To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in Lane Community College at least part-time. Students
are able to apply for all available scholarships at once; nearly 200 separate funds. Individual
award amounts vary from $100 up to $3000; however students may receive multiple awards.
Award: Varies
Website: http://www.lanecc.edu/foundation
Deadline: March 15th, 2012
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)- Latino National Educational
Service Center, Inc. (LNESC)
Eligibility:
•Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
•Must have applied to or be enrolled in a college, university, or graduate school, including 2year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree
•A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee
member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 31st, 2012
Website: http://www.lnesc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={3AEDB506F425-4E58-B9F6-44867E2FD943}
Microsoft Minority Scholarship
Eligibility:
•You must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or university
in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time you submit the application. •Plus, we’ll need
to see that you’re making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer
science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering,
math, or physics—and that you demonstrate an interest in computer science.
•Because the scholarship is merit based, you must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.
Award: Varies
Deadline: February 3rd, 2012
Website: http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/internships-scholarships.aspx#
Oregon State University
Eligibility:
•Students eligible to apply for scholarships are those enrolling or enrolled in the CAS through
OSU’s Corvallis campus, the college’s location on the Eastern Oregon University campus in La
Grande, OSU’s distance-education program, or OSU’s degree partnership program with select
Oregon community colleges.
•Students with an agricultural science–related interest enrolling or enrolled in the general
agriculture or environmental science program at OSU’s Cascades campus also are considered.
•Check website for more eligibility requirements
Award: Varies between $1,000-$2,000
Deadline: February 10th, 2012
Website: http://agsci.oregonstate.edu/scholarships
Oregon Student Access Commission (OSAC)
Eligibility:
• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen in the United States for other than a temporary
purpose, and intend to become a permanent resident of the United States. See list below for
scholarships available to non-U.S. citizens/non-eligible noncitizens.
• Be an Oregon resident. Residency is usually established when an independent student or the
parents of a dependent student have been in continuous residency in Oregon for 12 months before
enrollment. For exceptions, such as tribal residency, see definition of Oregon resident.
• Be an Oregon graduating high school student during the current academic year, or a GED or
home-schooled graduate, or a first-time college freshman, undergraduate, or graduate student.
• Have Oregon listed as your home of record if you are U.S. military personnel.
Not owe a refund on an educational grant or be in default on any educations loans
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 1st, 2012
Website: http://www.osac.state.or.us/grants.html
PFLAG National Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
•You are a graduating senior entering higher education for the first time in 2012 (if you graduate
in 2011 and took a year off you are still eligible to apply).
•You self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or as a straight ally
•You demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT community.
•You have applied to an accredited higher education institution.
•You are a U.S. citizen.
Award: $1,000, $2,500 or $5,000 scholarships
Deadline: March 16th, 2012
Website: http://community.pflag.org/page.aspx?pid=370
Portland State University General University Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Must be enrolled at Portland State University
•Scholarships are based on: academic achievement, financial need, diverse and unique
backgrounds, specific major and career choices, first generation status, disabilities, service to
school and community, leadership skills
Award: Varies
Deadline: February 1st, 2012
Website:
https://portlandstate.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.
aspx?cpId=199
Scholarship Available for Undergraduate or Graduate Accounting Students
Eligibility:
•Currently a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate accounting program preparing for a
career in state and local government finance
•Undergraduate students must be in the process of completing at least junior year by the time the
scholarship is awarded
•Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada
•Recommendation by the student’s academic advisor or the chair of the accounting program
•Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship program administered by the GFOA
Award: $5,000
Deadline: February 24th, 2012
Website: http://www.gfoa.org/downloads/GFOA_Accountingscholarship.pdf
Scholarship Available to Minority Students Intending to Pursue Careers in Public
Finance
Eligibility:
•Currently a full-time or part-time upper division undergraduate or graduate student in public
administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business
administration (with specific focus on government or nonprofit management)
•Belong to one of the following groups: Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska
Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino.
•Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada
•Recommendation by student’s academic advisor, department chair (undergraduate students), or
dean of the graduate program (graduate students)
•Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship program administered by the GFOA
Award: $5,000
Deadline: February 24th, 2012
Website: http://www.gfoa.org/downloads/GFOA_MinorityScholarship.pdf
Southern Oregon University Scholarship Application
Eligibility:
•Must be enrolled at Southern Oregon University
•Check website for more eligibility requirements
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 1st, 2012
Website: http://www.sou.edu/sosa/
TELACU Education Foundation Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
•Be a first-generation college student
•Be from a low-income family
•Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
•Be enrolled full-time for the entire 2012-2013 academic year
•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 or Austin
•Illinois Applicants: Be a permanent resident of Greater Chicago land Area
•New York Applicants: Be a permanent resident of the state of New York
Award: $500.00-$3,000
Deadline: March 17th, 2012
Website: http://telacu.com/site/en/home/education/applications.html
The AIChE Minority Scholarship Award
Eligibility:
•Applicants shall be required to be undergraduates in chemical engineering during the 2011-2012
academic year and be members of a minority group that is under-represented in chemical
engineering, i.e., African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native.
•Applicants who will complete the chemical engineering baccalaureate degree requirements in
mid-academic year (i.e., after one semester of one or two quarters), if successful, will receive
prorated awards. Candidates who receive the scholarship are expected to join their college’s
AIChE Student Chapter.
•For AIChE student membership information, call 1-800-242-4363 and request an application
packet
Award: $1,000 or $1,500
Deadline: June 15th, 2011
Website:
www.aiche.org/Students/Awards/MinorityScholarshipAwardsStudent.aspx
The Sallie Mae Fund- American Dream Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
•Open to African Americans with financial need.
•Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a minimum 2.5 grade point
average (on a 4.0 scale), who meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria, and are enrolled full time at
approved, accredited, undergraduate institutions.
Award: $500.00-$5,000
Deadline: TBD
Website:
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/american_dream.html
The Sallie Mae Fund- First in my Family Scholarship Fund
Eligibility:
•Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college and have financial
need.
•The program is open to Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents
enrolled as full time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.
•Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Award: $500.00-$5,000
Deadline: TBD
Website: http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/first_family.html
The Sallie Mae Fund- Unmet Need Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less, this program is intended to
supplement financial aid packages that fall more than $1,000 short of students' financial need.
This scholarship is not designed as a substitute for aid provided by an institution.
•Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are accepted or enrolled as full-time
undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.
•Students must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) to be eligible to apply.
•Recipients will be selected based on financial need.
Award: $500.00-$5,000
Deadline: TBD
Website: http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_need.html
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Eligibility:
•Are merit based and applicants must have a financial need to qualify.
•Are restricted for payment of tuition, on campus room and board, books and fees.
•Are paid directly to the college or university on behalf of the award recipient to be credited to his
or her school account.
•All scholarship award recipients must re-apply annually for renewal.
•Please check website for more eligibility requirements
Award: $2,200
Deadline: Application available February 2012
Website: http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/student/scholarshipprograms
University of Oregon General University Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Scholarship Committee considers many factors, including academic performance, extracurricular
involvement, faculty recommendation, as well as writing ability and creativity as demonstrated in
the career aspirations and scholarship essays.
•A 3.50 is the minimum cumulative GPA for undergraduate and graduate applicants; a 3.25 is the
minimum cumulative GPA for law applicants.
•General university scholarships require full time attendance at the University of Oregon.
Award: $1,000-$3,000
Website: https://tembo.uoregon.edu/scholarships/GUS/
Deadline: February 15th, 2012
Wal-Mart Foundation- Associate Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States.
•Must be employed part-time or full-time with any division of Walmart for at least six
consecutive months prior to the appropriate application due date (see chart below).
•Must have graduated high school/home school or obtained a GED before applying or be a
graduating high school senior.
•If applying as a graduating high school senior, must wait to apply until you are within 6 months
of starting your college courses.
•Must have financial need and be able to demonstrate the need with required documents. (Note:
Students with other funds that pay entirely for tuition, books, fees, and on-campus room and
board are ineligible.)
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies (check website)
Website: www.walmartfoundation.org
Walmart Foundation- Dependent Scholarship
Eligibility:
•Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States.
•Must be the dependent of an associate (employee) of any division of Walmart who has been
actively employed with Walmart for at least six consecutive months as of March 15, 2012.
•Dependents of Walmart Board of Directors and dependents of Walmart officers (vice president
and above) are not eligible to apply.
•Must be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1,
2011 and July 31, 2012.
•Must have financial need and be able to demonstrate the need with required documents. (Note:
Students with other funds that pay entirely for tuition, books, fees, and on-campus room and
board are ineligible.)
Award: $13,000
Deadline: March 15th, 2012
Website: http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8736.aspx
Western Oregon University Scholarships- Current Students
Eligibility:
•Selection criteria vary by scholarship, but generally include academic merit, extracurricular
activities, personal essays, and overall quality of application.
•Financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), is an
additional factor for some scholarships.
Award: Varies
Deadline: April 16th, 2012
Website: http://www.wou.edu/student/finaid/current_student.php
Western Oregon University Scholarships- Incoming Freshman
Eligibility:
•Awarded to graduating high school seniors
•Minimum 3.40 high school GPA
•Minimum 21 ACT or 1000 SAT (combined critical reading and math sections)
•2010 high school graduates must complete a minimum of three college preparatory units with a
C- or better in their senior year
•Students with at least a 3.80 high school GPA and 29 ACT or 1300 SAT (combined critical
reading and math sections) will receive a four-year renewable award of $3,500 per year
Award: $1,000-$3,500
Deadline: February 13th, 2012
Website: http://www.wou.edu/student/finaid/scholarships.php
Western Oregon University Scholarships- Incoming Transfer
Eligibility:
•Awarded to new transfer students
•Minimum 3.5 transferable GPA
•Scholarships are renewable for a total of two years
Award: $1,000 (per year)
Deadline: February 1st, 2012
Website: http://www.wou.edu/student/finaid/incoming_transfer.php
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships
Eligibility:
•Applicants must be citizens of the United States or be in possession of a Green Card
•Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a design or art discipline
listed below and intend to pursue that discipline as a career
-Advertising (art direction only)
-Fine Arts
-Graphic Design
-Illustration
-Interactive design/motion graphics
-Photography
•Applicants must be matriculated (or planning to matriculate) at accredited colleges and
universities in the United States for the Fall 2012/Spring 2013 academic year and must maintain
full-time status for the entire year.
•Incoming students who have yet to enroll must submit proof of acceptance from schools of
choice.
•Though not a requirement, minority status is a significant factor considered in jury decisions.
•Students must have at least 2.0 GPA.
•Scholarships are only awarded to students who are in financial need; applicants must, therefore,
provide complete financial aid information on the scholarship form and have the form signed by a
financial aid officer.
Award: $2,000-$3,000 and one or two top awards may receive $5,000
Deadline: March 30th, 2012
Website: www.worldstudio.org
Xerox Corporation- Technical Minority Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
•Minority students enrolled in one of the technical sciences or engineering disciplines
•Available to U.S. Citizens and individuals with Permanent Resident visas
•This scholarship is not available to spouses and children of Xerox employees
•See pre-application questions for further eligibility
Award: $1,000-$10,000
Deadline: September 30th, 2012
Website: http://www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/why-xerox/scholarship.aspx
Scholarship Search Engines
Affinity Plus Foundation – http://www.affinityplusstudentloans.org/
American Indian Graduate Center- http://www.aigcs.org/
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Minority Doctoral Fellowships
Program- www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/fmds.htm
Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund- www.apiasf.org
Aspira Association, Inc. - http://www.aspira.org/scholarships
Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America- www.scholarshipamerica.org
College Board – http://www.collegeboard.com
College Connection Scholarship- http://www.collegescholarship.com
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute – http://www.chciyouth.org
Fastweb.com – http://www.fastweb.com
Fin Aid- www.finaid.org
Fondo Futuro- http://www.fondofuturo.com/ff-application.html
Free-4U.com the National Database of Scholarships- http://www.free-4u.com/
Get College Funds- www.getcollegefunds.org
Government Finance Officers Association- Minorities in Government Finance Scholarshipwww.gfoa.org
Get Ready For Collegehttp://www.getreadyforcollege.org/pdfGR/ScholarshipsUndocumented.pdf
Hispanic Scholarship com – http://www.hispanicscholarship.com
Institute for Humane Studies (HIS) - Humane Studies Fellowship- www.theihs.org
Latin American Educational Foundation- www.laef.org
Latino College Dollars- www.latinocollegedollars.org
Mana (A National Latina Organization) - http://www.hermana.org
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) – http://www.maldef.org
PFLAG National Scholarship Program- www.pflag.org
Saludos- http://www.saludos.com/educationpavilion/scholarships/index.html
Scholarships- www.scholarships.com
Scholarships for Students- www.scholarships4students.com
The Ana Maria Arias Scholarship – http://www.annamariaarias.com/index.html
The Latino Legal Voice for Civil Rights in America- www.maldef.org
UNCF (A mind is a terrible thing to waste) Scholarships- www.uncf.org
University of Oregon- http://oregoncis.uoregon.edu (see CES Advisor for login instruction)
U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) - Dr. Juan Andrade scholarship for Young Hispanic
Leaders- www.ushli.com
Yoshiyama Award Exemplary Service to the Community- http://www.hitachifoundation.org/ourwork/yoshiyama-young-entrepreneurs-program/application
Zinch- http://zinch.com/
www.incight.org
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.nextstudent.com
www.brokescholar.com
www.supercollege.com
www.collegeanswer.com