Scholarship Opportunities
First Data/Western Union
Foundation Scholarship Program
Straight Forward Media Minority
Scholarship
Amount
$500 - $3,000
Amount
$500
Available to high school graduates with a
high school diploma or GED and graduating
high school seniors. Must be accepted or
enrolled as a full-time student at an
accredited, post secondary education
institute within the United States or Puerto
Rico.
Scholarship is available to current and
prospective students of color.
Deadline
June 1st or December 1st
A. Patrick Charnon Memorial
Scholarship
Amount
$1500
Open to full-time undergraduate students
who have been accepted to or who are
currently enrolled in a four-year college or
university. Students who value tolerance,
compassion and respect for all people in
their communities, and who demonstrate
their commitments to these values by their
actions will be considered for this award.
Deadline
March 31, 2006
Website
http://www.cesresources.org
Deadline
March 31, 2006
Website
www.straightforwardmedia.com/minority/
Frank O’Neil Memorial Scholarship
Amount
$500
Available to students attending a
university, college, trade school, technical
institute, vocational training or other postsecondary education program in the 20052006 or 2006-2007 academic year. You
must submit an essay of fewer than 1,000
words on how one person in particular has
influenced your life in a positive way to be
eligible for this award.
Deadline
March 31, 2006
Website
http://www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form.
html
For more information contact the Office of Financial Aid:
Takeo Kubo
Ernesto Espinoza
Angelica Montelongo & Racine Quiroz
Director
Officer
Assistants
(408) 273-2708
(408) 273-2741
(408) 273-2740
Tkubo@nhu.edu
eespinoza@nhu.edu
fastaff@nhu.edu
Scholarship Opportunities
"Dream Deferred" Essay Contest
on Civil Rights in the Middle East
NPG Population Scholarship Essay
Contest
Amount
$500 - $2000
Amount
$500 - $2,000
Available to students who are 25 years old
or younger and live in the Middle East or
America. You must submit an essay of
600-2,000 words addressing one of the
questions listed on the sponsor's Web site.
You must reside in an Arab League
member state, Iran or the United States
and essays may be submitted in English,
French, Arabic or Farsi.
The NPG Population Scholarship Essay
Contest is available to students who submit
an essay of 500 to 750 words answering
the following question: Should the United
States government pursue population
policies to protect our quality of life for
future generations?
Deadline
March 31, 2006
Website
http://www.hamsaweb.org/essaycontest.php
Global Solutions Flash Movie
Contest
Deadline
April 1, 2006
Website
http://www.npg.org/scholarship.html
Dale E. Fridell Memorial
Scholarship
Amount
$500 - $2000
Amount
$1000
Available to high school, college and grad
students, aspiring artists, multimedia
designers and activists who have an
interest in international affairs. You must
answer the following question, "Why do
you think global problems matter to
Americans and what can Americans do
about them?" The contest is open to
students of all majors, though those
interested in international relations,
political science, government, human
rights, computer science, graphic design,
and IT are particularly encouraged to
apply.
Available to students aspiring to attend a
two- or four-year college, trade school,
technical institute or other post-secondary
education program. You must submit an
essay answering the following question:
Why is the completion of a postsecondary
program important to you, and what do
you hope to achieve once you get a
degree?
Deadline
April 1, 2006
www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell/for
m.php
Deadline
April 14, 2006
Website
Website
http://www.globalsolutions.org/flash.html
For more information contact the Office of Financial Aid:
Takeo Kubo
Ernesto Espinoza
Angelica Montelongo & Racine Quiroz
Director
Officer
Assistants
(408) 273-2708
(408) 273-2741
(408) 273-2740
Tkubo@nhu.edu
eespinoza@nhu.edu
fastaff@nhu.edu
Scholarship Opportunities
Society of Women Engineers
Amount
$1,000
qualified female high school graduates.
Must attend college full-time next fall
(2006), pursue a bachelor's degree in
engineering, be a permanent resident or
attend school in Santa Cruz, San Mateo, or
Santa Clara counties.
The MasterCard Scholarship
Program
Amount
Total Scholarship Funds - $50,000
Individual Awards - $10,000
Available to students studying business,
finance and technology from California,
Texas or the greater metropolitan regions
of St. Louis, Miami, or New York City.
Deadline
April 15, 2006
Deadline
April 15, 2006
Website
www.swegoldenwest.org/scvs/www/scholar/index.ht
ml
Website
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applic
ations/subsectionID.1,pageID.117/default.
asp
The Google Scholarship Program
Woodside Terrace Kiwanis ClubRedwood City
Amount
Total Scholarship Funds - $100,00
Individual Awards - $5,000
Available to undergraduate juniors and
seniors or graduates studying computer
science or computer engineering.
Deadline
April 15. 2006
Website
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applic
ations/subsectionID.1,pageID.123/default.
asp
Amount
Sixteen $500 or $1,000
Must be a U.S Citizen, current senior, and
resident of Redwood City. Must have at
least a 3.0 GPA and ability and motivation
to go to college. Preference will be given to
those who have demonstrated leadership
through activities in their community,
school, or church. Financial need is
considered but not required.
Deadline
April 15, 2006
Website
www.agencyinfo.org/kiwanis
For more information contact the Office of Financial Aid:
Takeo Kubo
Ernesto Espinoza
Angelica Montelongo & Racine Quiroz
Director
Officer
Assistants
(408) 273-2708
(408) 273-2741
(408) 273-2740
Tkubo@nhu.edu
eespinoza@nhu.edu
fastaff@nhu.edu
Scholarship Opportunities
Compassion and the Starving Child
Essay Contest
Amount
$250 - $1000
Open to students 22 years old and
younger. To be eligible, you must submit
an essay that demonstrates a clear
understanding of, and compassion for the
current and future problem of starving
children. Students 13-17 must submit an
essay approximately 800 words in length;
students ages 18-22 must submit an essay
approximately 1200 words in length.
Women’s Network Employee
Association of Pacific Gas and
Electric Company
Amount
$1,500 - $2,500
Available to students who are currently or
will be enrolled in an accredited university
or college. Must be 22 years old or
younger. Must submit an essay, current
official transcript and reference letters.
Deadline
April 27, 2006
Deadline
April 16, 2006
Website
http://www.oakseed.org/
National Latino Peace Officers’
Association
Amount
$500 - $2,500
Committed to helping Latino college
students pursue a higher Education. The
NLPOA does this by awarding deserving
students with scholarships. There are four
different types of scholarships that a
student can receive: The Richard Reyes
Memorial Scholarship, The
NLPOA/Corporate Scholarship, The Suenos
Scholarship and The NLPOA Scholarship.
Deadline
April 17, 2006
Dance Spirit Essay Contest
Amount
$250
Available to students who submit an essay
of 250 words or less. You must write on
the following subject: You've just written a
best selling mystery dance novel that
centers around a famous dance venue
(such as the Met or Covent Garden) and
features dancers as the main characters.
How would the summary on the book
jacket describe the plot?
Deadline
April 30, 2006
Website
http://www.nationaldanceweek.org/n_essa
y.htm
For more information contact the Office of Financial Aid:
Takeo Kubo
Ernesto Espinoza
Angelica Montelongo & Racine Quiroz
Director
Officer
Assistants
(408) 273-2708
(408) 273-2741
(408) 273-2740
Tkubo@nhu.edu
eespinoza@nhu.edu
fastaff@nhu.edu
Scholarship Opportunities
General Motors Engineering
Excellence Award
Lockheed Martin Scholarship
Award
Amount
Amount
$2,000
$2,800
Full-time undergraduate or graduate
students at 4-year institutions with
declared majors in an engineering degree
program. Students must possess a
minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
Scholarship is renewable based on
availability of funds and student’s
continuing eligibility.
Full-time undergraduate students at 4-year
institutions with declared majors in
electrical engineering, computer science
and mechanical engineering. Student must
be interested in Lockheed Martin
employment opportunities and possess a
minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20.
Deadline
May 26, 2006
Deadline
Website
https://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/
applicants/
May 26, 2006
Website
https://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/
applicants/
Home Depot Scholarship Award
Amount
$2,200
NASCAR/Wendell Scott Award
Amount
$1,500 (undergraduate)/$2,000 (graduate)
Full-time or part-time undergraduate
students attending 2 or 4 year institutions.
Student must possess a minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.0. All majors
welcomed to apply.
Available to undergraduate or graduate
students of any major who demonstrate
either a recreational or professional
interest in the motor sports industry.
Deadline
Deadline
May 26, 2006
May 26, 2006
Website
https://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/
applicants/
Website
https://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/
applicants/
For more information contact the Office of Financial Aid:
Takeo Kubo
Ernesto Espinoza
Angelica Montelongo & Racine Quiroz
Director
Officer
Assistants
(408) 273-2708
(408) 273-2741
(408) 273-2740
Tkubo@nhu.edu
eespinoza@nhu.edu
fastaff@nhu.edu
Scholarship Opportunities
Office Depot Scholarship
Wal-Mart Achievers Award
Amount
Amount
$1,000
$1,000
Undergraduate students attending 4-year
institutions with a minimum cumulative
GPA of 3.0 in any the following majors:
business administration, international
business, marketing, merchandising, or
information technology.
Deadline
May 26, 2006
Full-time undergraduate students attending
2- or 4-year institutions in their sophomore
or junior year at a U.S. mainland
institution. Students must be declared
majors in: business administration, general
management, retail management,
marketing, or food merchandising – or
their equivalent majors/curricula – degree
program. Students must possess a
minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and
preferably, be working while attending
school and have an interest in retail.
Website
Deadline
https://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/
applicants/
May 26, 2006
Website
Wachovia Scholarship Award
Amount
https://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/
applicants/
Patricia M. McNamara Memorial
Scholarship
$1,000
Amount
$5,000
Full-time undergraduate students attending
2 or 4 year institutions with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.0 in any of the
following majors: finance, accounting, or
business administration.
Available to students who are attending or
will be attending college within a year of
award deadline. Must submit an essay on
the following topic: “In 1000 words or less
write about the best trait or traits of
someone whom you look up to in your
life.”
Deadline
May 26, 2006
Website
https://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/
applicants/
Deadline
May 31, 2006
Website
http://www.patriciasscholarship.org/schola
rship.htm
For more information contact the Office of Financial Aid:
Takeo Kubo
Ernesto Espinoza
Angelica Montelongo & Racine Quiroz
Director
Officer
Assistants
(408) 273-2708
(408) 273-2741
(408) 273-2740
Tkubo@nhu.edu
eespinoza@nhu.edu
fastaff@nhu.edu
Scholarship Opportunities
The Sally Mae Fund Unmet Need
Amount
Free Speech and Democracy Film
Contest
$1,000,000 to be given out
Amount
$250 - $1000
Available to low-income students. Must be
a US citizen, a family adjusted gross
income for the calendar year 2005 of
$30,000 or less, demonstrate unmet
financial need of at least $1,000, have a
minimum GPA of 2.5 and be a high school
senior or graduate planning to enroll or a
student already enrolled in a fulltime
undergraduate course of study at an
accredited postsecondary institution.
Open to American filmmakers age 19 and
younger. To be eligible, you must submit
an original film (4 minutes maximum; DVD
or VHS) that answers the question, "Does
free speech matter?" The film can be a
documentary, animated film, experimental
film, music video, public service
announcement, etc. You must also submit
a narrative explaining your creative
process and ideas behind your work.
Deadline
August 15, 2006
Web
http://www.yfen.org/pages/events/upcomi
ngevents.htmsite
Excellence in 3D Animation Award
Amount
$100 - $1000
Available to students who create the best
animated characters, props, sets and
movie scenes. You must download the
latest ANIMOIDS Program and use it to
create a unique animated character, prop,
set or movie scene to be eligible for this
award.
Deadline
May 31, 2006
Website
http://www.troystudios.com/award.html
Global Solutions Design Contest
Amount
$100 - $700
Open to students who are interested in
seeing their ideas and designs on
promotional posters, t-shirts, etc. You
must create a design that could be used to
promote the Citizens for Global Solutions
annual conference. You are encouraged to
apply if you are majoring in art, graphic
design, marketing, business, political
science, international relations or
philosophy.
Deadline
September 16, 2003
Website
http://advocacy.globalsolutions.org/site/Pa
geServer?pagename=Poster_Contest_Reg
For more information contact the Office of Financial Aid:
Takeo Kubo
Ernesto Espinoza
Angelica Montelongo & Racine Quiroz
Director
Officer
Assistants
(408) 273-2708
(408) 273-2741
(408) 273-2740
Tkubo@nhu.edu
eespinoza@nhu.edu
fastaff@nhu.edu
Scholarship Opportunities
Harris Wofford Award
College-Computers.net Scholarship
Amount
$500
Amount
$1,000
Open to individuals who have
demonstrated exemplary commitment and
action to involve themselves and other
peers in service, youth voice, servicelearning and civic engagement activities.
You must be between the ages of 5 and 25
and be a legal resident of the U.S. to be
eligible for nomination.
Available to students who are attending, or
planning to attend, a university, college,
trade school, technical institute, vocational
training or other post-secondary education
program in the 2005-2006 or 2006-2007
academic year. You must submit an essay
addressing the topic listed on the sponsor's
Web site.
Deadline
October 12, 2006
Deadline
December 31, 2006
Website
http://www.ysa.org/
Website
http://www.collegecomputers.net/scholarship/
Do Something BRICK Awards
Amount
$10,000
Available to students age 18 and under
and 19-25 who are outstanding leaders.
You must use your talents to take action
that measurably strengthens your local
community in areas of community building,
health, or the environment.
Deadline
November 1, 2006
Website
http://www.dosomething.org/
For more information contact the Office of Financial Aid:
Takeo Kubo
Ernesto Espinoza
Angelica Montelongo & Racine Quiroz
Director
Officer
Assistants
(408) 273-2708
(408) 273-2741
(408) 273-2740
Tkubo@nhu.edu
eespinoza@nhu.edu
fastaff@nhu.edu