SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCE LIST
(2/1/06)
Disclaimer. The below list was compiled by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). It should not, however, be construed as any kind of endorsement or support of any particular organization, individual, views expressed, or products or services offered by these outside sites. HACU does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of this outside information. HACU is not in any manner responsible for the content in any of these web sites or sources of information.
¡Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund 8415 Datapoint Drive, Suite 400 San Antonio, TX 78229 Tel: 1-877-692-1971 (toll free) Fax: 210-692-1951 Email: info@adelantefund.org Web site: http://www.adelantefund.org/ ¡Adelante! offers scholarships in business-related fields, leadership training and internships for college juniors and seniors.
American Education Services (AES) 1200 North Seventh Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 Tel: 1-800-692-7392 Web site: http://www.aessuccess.org/ (Financial aid information) http://www.educacionsuperior.org/ (Informacion en Español) AES offers a broad range of bilingual materials and programs to assist with planning, preparing, and paying for higher education goals
Casualty Actuarial Society/Society of Actuaries Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students 475 N. Martingale Road, Suite 800 Schaumburg, IL 60173-2226 Tel: 847-706-3500 Web site: http://www.beanactuary.org/ The purpose of the Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students program is to provide scholarships at the undergraduate or graduate level for students interested in pursuing actuarial careers. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of individual merit and financial need and are renewable.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc. (CHCI) 911 Second Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Tel: 1-800-392-3532 Fax: (202) 546-2143 Tel: (202) 543-1771 Web site: http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/index.htm CHCI’s educational services are designed to provide Latino students with the tools and resources they need to succeed in attaining a higher education. CHCI’s web site contains information on college preparation, scholarships, internships, fellowships and a section for parents to assist them in successfully guiding their children from K-12 education to the university setting.
Department of Homeland Security Scholarship and Fellowship Program Web site: http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/ The DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program is intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission.
Federal Student Aid Information Center P.O. Box 84 Washington, DC 20044 Tel: 1-800-433-3243 Web site: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov This center is contracted by the U.S. Department of Education. A telephone representative can assist you with general information on eligibility for federal scholarships, grants and loans. Also, ask for the free publications “College is Possible” and the “2000-2001 Student Guide.” These publications will generally take 10-14 days for delivery.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Institute of International Education (IIE) 520 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 740 Houston, TX 77027 Tel: 713-621-6300, ext 25 Email: gilman@iie.org Web site: www.iie.org/gilman The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $8,000 for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. To be eligible applicants must be receiving federal Pell Grant funding and participating in a study abroad program of at least 4 weeks during the fall, spring or academic year. Summer programs are not eligible. This congressionally funded program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education. Application deadline: April for Fall semester/Academic Year and October for Spring semester study abroad programs.
The Goizueta Foundation Graduate Scholars Fund Assistantship Web site: http://www.gradsch.uga.edu:5080/goizueta/ For current or incoming graduate students in any department or college at the University of Georgia through the Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education (CLASE), University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. The Goizueta Foundation Graduate Scholars Fund seeks to enhance the education and skills of graduate students dedicated to Latino education so that these Graduate Scholars will continue to contribute to Latino educational improvement in the United States after they complete graduate school.
HACU Scholarship Program - Click here to apply! 8415 Datapoint Dr. Suite 400 San Antonio TX 78229 Attn: Scholarship Program Tel: 210-576-3250 Fax: 210-690-0823 Web site: http://scholarship.hacu.net/ Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, HACU awards over $150,000 in scholarships annually. Scholarships are also available to students at HACU member schools for study abroad semesters at Laureate International Universities. See http://www.hacu.net/ for details.
Hispanic College Fund, Inc. (HCF) 1301 K Street, NW Suite 450-West Washington, D.C. 20005 Tel: 1-800-644-4223 or 202-296-5400 Fax: 202-296-3774 Web site: http://www.hispanicfund.org/ HCF awards scholarships and/or internships to deserving Hispanic seeking higher education leading to business careers.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Selection Committee One Sansom Street, Suite 1000 San Francisco, CA 94104 Tel: 1-877-473-4636 Fax: 415-445-9942 Web site: http://www.hsf.net The HSF serves outstanding Hispanic students in higher education throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Scholarship programs are offered in the following areas: college retention, high school, community college transfer, and professional. You may download HSF’s scholarship application from their web site.
Hobsons CollegeView 10200 Alliance Road, Suite 301 Cincinnati, OH 45242 Tel: 800-927-8439 Fax: 800-891-8531 Web site: http://www.collegeview.com Collegeview.com reaches millions of students, parents, and counselors in North America and around the world who are actively exploring higher education options and career opportunities. The web site includes an online guide highlighting Hispanic colleges and universities.
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Scholarship Fund 2000 L. Street, N.W., Suite 610 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 202-835-9646 Fax: 202-835-9685 Web site: http://www.lnesc.org/ LULAC offers scholarships for high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate college students through its educational counterpart, the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. Refer to the “Programs” link when you access this web site. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with written requests made by mail.
MANA - A Latina Organization (San Diego Chapter) MANA de San Diego P.O. Box 81364 San Diego, California, 92138-1364 Tel: 619-225-9594 Fax: 619-225-0500 Web site: http://www.sdmana.org/scholorships.htm
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) 634 S. Spring Street, 11th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-629-2512, Ext. 124 Fax: 213-629-0266 Web site: http://www.maldef.org/ MALDEF awards law school scholarships to Latino students in their first, second or third year of law school, and communications scholarships to students pursuing a graduate or professional degree in the field of communications.
Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Resource Library 800 NW Loop 410 GPM South Tower, Suite 200 San Antonio, TX 78216-5699 Tel: 210-525-8494 Fax: 210-341-6627 Web site: http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/mspabout.html Students in the San Antonio area may visit this financial aid resource library. Call to verify hours before going to their offices. The web site listed above is the “Window on State Government, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts” site which offers a comprehensive database of financial aid for students in Texas. It also includes information on programs operated by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation. Refer to the “Paying for College” link when you access this web site.
National Association of Hispanic Journalists Web site: http://www.nahj.org/ The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) offers several scholarships through our Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund program. These scholarships are designed to encourage and assist Latino students pursue careers in journalism. Hispanics remain woefully underrepresented in mainstream U.S. newsrooms. One of NAHJ’s goals is to help more qualified Hispanic students to move from the classroom to the newsroom. NAHJ offers scholarships to college undergraduates and graduate students pursuing careers as print, photo, broadcast or online journalism. For more information, click on: http://www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/nahjscholarships.shtml.
The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program (NDSEG) Web site: http://www.asee.org/ndseg This fellowship program is sponsored by the Army Research Office, Office of Naval Research, Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program This program is intended for U.S. citizens at or near the beginning of their graduate studies in science and/or engineering programs. The fellowships are for three year tenures. The stipends begin at $30,500 for first year fellows, $31,000 for second year fellows, and $31,500 for third year fellows. Full tuition and fees and a health insurance allowance are included as part of the program.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Web site: http://www.orau.gov/noaa/HollingsScholarship/ The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce is pleased to announce the availability of a two year undergraduate scholarship opportunity, the 2006 Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program. For more information, visit the Web site above.
The National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program Web site: https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/ This fellowship program provides students with three years of financial support including a $30,000 annual stipend and $10,500 cost-of-education allowance. U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens at or near the beginning of research-based graduate studies in the Chemistry, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Geosciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, and Social Sciences fields are eligible to apply.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Web site: http://www.asee.org/resources/nrl/ This program is open to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents and offers a competitive stipend as well as insurance, relocation, and travel allowances. This program offers one to three year postdoctoral fellowships designed to increase the involvement of scientists and engineers from academia and industry to scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Navy. This program has a rolling admission.
The Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program (NREIP) Web site: http://www.asee.org/nreip NREIP is a ten week summer research opportunity for undergraduate Juniors & Seniors, and Graduate students, under the guidance of a mentor, at a participating Navy Laboratory. The stipend amounts for the program are $5,500 for undergraduate students and $6,500 for graduate students. U.S. citizenship required; Permanent residents accepted at certain labs.
Preliminary SAT (PSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) Scholarship and Recognition Programs Web site: http://www.collegeboard.com High school students who take the PSAT/NMSQT may qualify to enter competitions for the following scholarships and recognition programs: the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program, the National Scholarship Service and Fund for Negro Students, and The Telluride Association. For more information, consult http://www.collegeboard.org/psat/student/html/nmsc.html or contact your high school counselor and/or these organizations directly.
National Merit Scholarship Corporation 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200 Evanston, IL 60201-4897 |
National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program The College Board 1233 20th Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 703-464-8412 |
National Scholarship Service and Fund for Negro Students 250 Auburn Avenue, NE, Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30303 |
The Telluride Association 217 West Avenue Ithaca, NY 14850 |
Scholarships for Hispanics 941 National Press Building Washington, DC 20045 Tel: (202) 662-7250 Web site: http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/ The purpose of Scholarships for Hispanics is to provide online access of over 1000 scholarships included in the Hispanic Scholarship Directory, sponsored by the National Education Association. The web site also includes information on financial aid preparation for college.
Scholarship Hunter Web site: http://www.scholarshiphunter.com/ "The FREE and EASY scholarship source."
ScholarSearch T.I.Y.M. Publishing Co., Inc. 1489 Chain Bridge Road, #200 McLean, VA 22101 Tel: 703-734-1632 Web site: http://www.scholarsite.com This web site provides a way to search for scholastic financial aid information. Made possible by T.I.Y.M. Publishing Co., Inc.
The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) Web site: http://www.asee.org/seap SEAP is an eight week summer research opportunity at participating ONR laboratories for high school students who have completed at least grade 9, and are at least 16 years of age (for most Laboratories), and a U.S. citizen. A graduating Senior is eligible to apply. The stipend for the summer program is $1,500 for new students; $1,550 for returning students.
Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Education Program Web site: http://www.asee.org/smart This education program provides scholarships and fellowships to students including an annual salary, full tuition, and other normal educational expenses. The purpose is to promote the education, recruitment and retention of undergraduate and graduate students in science, mathematics and engineering studies. The SMART Education Program is open only to citizens of the United States, and students must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible. There is an employment obligation to DoD with this education program.
Southwest Airlines’ Travel Award Program Through “Dándole Alas a Tu Éxito/Giving Flight To Your Success,” Southwest Airlines will provide round trip tickets to students with socioeconomic need who travel away from home to pursue a higher education. Students must submit a transcript and certificate of enrollment from the university that they are attending. More information regarding the online application, eligibility criteria and deadlines for the travel award program is now available on HACU’s Web site at http://www.hacu.net/hacu/lanzate_EN.asp For more information, please E-mail: development@hacu.net
Student Fellowships and Scholarships Administered by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Web site: www.asee.org
United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Corporate Scholars Program 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, 4th Floor Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 Tel: 1-866-671-7237 (toll free) E-mail: internship@uncf.org Web site: www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp This UNCF program offers Hispanic American, Asian, Pacific Islander American, African American and Native American college students a scholarship that includes an internship designed to help expand the minority workforce of corporations throughout the U.S. Applications are accepted from college sophomores, juniors and graduate students in disciplines requested by UNCF corporate partners. Visit the UNCF website for specific program and application deadline information.
United States Army ROTC Scholarships Web site: www.armyrotc.com Army ROTC provides unmatched leadership development opportunities in addition to full-tuition scholarships at more than 700 schools nationwide.
United States Coast Guard Academy Director of Admissions U. S. Coast Guard Academy 31 Mohegan Ave. New London, CT 06320-8103 Tel: 1-800-883-8724 Email: admissions@cga.uscg.mil Web site: http://www.cga.edu The Coast Guard contributes to America’s safety, security, and economic well being by performing missions involving search & rescue, illegal drug & migrant interdiction, fisheries protection, aids to navigation, and marine environmental protection. The Academy provides preparation to serve as a commissioned officer in the U. S. Coast Guard. Full-four year scholarships are available covering room and board, a PC laptop, and a monthly stipend for textbooks, uniforms and other expenses.
The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Room 5E110 Washington, DC 20202-3601 Tel: 1-800-USA-LEARN (general info) Office: 202-401-1411 Fax: 202-401-8377 Web site: http://www.YesICan.gov A bilingual web site to help parents secure a college education for their children. This web site provides information on tuition costs and other subjects.
CHECK OUT THESE WEB SITES!
U.S. Department of Education - Student Financial Assistance
http://www.ed.gov/finaid.html
College is Possible
http://www.collegeispossible.org/
Fastweb.com
http://www.fastweb.com/
FinAid
http://www.finaid.org/
Free Scholarship Search and Information Service
http://www.freschinfo.com/
Nelnet's College Planning site
http://www.collegeplanning.nelnet.net/
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