SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCE LIST

(July 2010)

Disclaimer. The list below was compiled by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). It should not be construed as endorsement or support of any particular organization, individual, views expressed, or products or services offered by these outside entities. 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.

Scholarships, Internships, and Student Programs

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship
Web site: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/scholarships.shtml#diversity
The Actuarial Foundation offers a scholarship for Black/African American, Hispanic and Native American Indian students recognizing and encouraging academic achievements by awarding scholarships to full time undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.

Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship
Web site: http://www.legacyforhealth.org/adams-scholarship.aspx
The Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship for Outreach and Health Communications to reduce tobacco use among Priority Populations is offered through the American Legacy Foundation. Scholarship applications from high school, undergraduate, or graduate students – will be accepted starting January 1 through April 30.

¡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.

The Airport Minority Advisory Council Educational and Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.amac-org.com/
AMACESP distributes approximately 12 scholarships per semester valued at $2,000.00 each to women and minorities pursuing a degree in the aviation industry (i.e. engineering, construction, business, etc).  The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) is the only national, non-profit, trade association dedicated to promoting the full participation of minority-owned, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises (M/W/DBEs) in airport contracting and the inclusion of minorities and women in employment.

American Institute of CPAs
Web site: http://ceae.aicpa.org/Resources/Scholarships+and+Awards/
The Accounting Education Center page on the AICPA website offers student resources for accounting majors.

AmeriCorps
Web site: http://www.americorps.gov/
AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that engage Americans in intensive service to meet the nation’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps offers benefits including an education award, which can be applied to college tuition or student loans.

Boettcher Teachers Program
Web site: http://www.boettcherteachers.org/
Established in 2003, the Boettcher Teachers Program is a dual licensure and master’s degree fellowship designed to prepare a highly-skilled workforce of professional educators who make a difference in the individual lives of low-income students and communities and the schools that serve them. Boettcher Teaching Fellows are specially trained and endorsed to work with culturally and linguistically diverse students, and earn a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Denver, as well as a Colorado teaching license from the Colorado Department of Education.

British Marshall Scholarship
Web site: http://www.marshallscholarship.org 
The British Marshall Scholarship offers full tuition and living expenses for study at any accredited university within the United Kingdom.  Application is open to American citizens who either already possess or will possess a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in the United States before the start of their award.  Prospective applicants must have at least a 3.7 GPA.  For more information visit www.marshallscholarship.org.  Anyone giving serious consideration to applying can contact Marshall Scholarship alumnus Lionel Foster at lionel@urbanitebaltimore.com. 

CPAexcel
Web site: http://www.cpaexcel.com/students/scholarship.html
The CPAexcel college scholarship program awards 50 prizes in an annual drawing. Prizes include: 1 Grand Prize: $5000 Cash + Video Gold Medal Course (value: $1,690); 5 First Prizes: Video Gold Medal Course; 50 Second Prizes: Online Self-Study Courses (value $1,335 each).

Casualty Actuarial Society/Society of Actuaries Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
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.

Chicano Organizing & Research in Education (CORE) 
Web site: http://www.ca-core.org/home
CORE announces its first annual "Que Llueva Café" scholarship. Applicants must be undocumented, Chicano/Latino, high school students entering college fall 2009. The postmark deadline is April 10, 2009.  For more information and application, click here.

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Web site: https://www.coca-colascholars.org/

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/scholarships/
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.

Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
Web site: http://www.cleoscholars.com/
CLEO is a non-profit project of the American Bar Association (ABA) Fund for Justice and Education to expand opportunities for minority and low-income students to attend law school.

Ford Salute to Education
Ford has a Salute to Education scholarship for Texas: http://www.salutetoeducation.net/South Florida: http://www.stescholarships.org/San Diego: http://salutetoeducation.com/.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Institute of International Education (IIE)
1800 West Loop South, Ste. 250
Houston, TX 77027
Tel: 713-621-6300, ext 25
E-mail: 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, summer or academic year. 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.

HACU Scholarship Program - Click here to apply!
8415 Datapoint Drive, Suite 400
San Antonio TX 78229
Attn: Scholarship Program
Tel: 210-576-3250  Fax: 210-690-0823
Web site: http://www.hacu.net/scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, HACU awards over $150,000 in scholarships annually.  

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 Education Endowment Fund (HEEF)
The Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) of the Orange County Community Foundation provides three avenues of community support throughout the year. Student Scholarships; Corporate Partnerships and Recognition of K-12, community college and university Teachers and Educators. Scholarships are provided for Orange County Hispanic elementary and middle school students, graduating high school seniors, community college transfers, Law School admits, or participants in specialized HEEF programs. Eligible candidates must demonstrate financial need. HEEF also provides a limited number of renewal awards to previous scholarship recipients. For more information, visit http://www.heef.org/ or http://www.heef.org/scholarships/index.htm.

Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Web site: http://hispanicheritage.org/
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation has a page dedicated to scholarships and educational resources.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
Web site: http://www.hsf.net
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education.  Founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans.  In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than  any other organization in the country.  During the 2006-2007 acdemic year, HSF awarded nearly 4,200 scholarships exceeding $26.5 million.  In its 32-year history, HSF has awarded more than 82,000 scholarships worth more than $221 million to Latinos from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands attending nearly 2,000 colleges and universities.  Applications for scholarships are available online at http://www.hsf.net/.   

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Scholarship Fund
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.

Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation
Web site: http://www.everychanceeverytexan.org/
The Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Aid contains a list of colleges and universities in the State of Texas, admission requirements, total expenses for an academic year, financial aid data and related information, helpful hints to the college bound, together with a calendar of various scholarship deadlines arranged by months. From the Every Chance Every Texan homepage, select the Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Aid Calendar link. To access the Scholarship Index, select the Scholarships & Aid link.

My Apartment Map Housing Scholarship
Web site: http://www.myapartmentmap.com/housing_scholarship.php
$1000 scholarship for on or off campus housing.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Web site: http://www.nahj.org/
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) offers several scholarships through the Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund program. Hispanics remain woefully underrepresented in mainstream U.S. newsrooms. One of NAHJ’s goals is to help qualified Hispanic students move from the classroom to the newsroom. NAHJ offers scholarships to college undergraduates and graduate students pursuing careers in print, photo, broadcast or online journalism. To access the scholarship page, select For Students and then Scholarships.

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.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance for full-time study during the 9-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year.

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.

Organization of American States (OAS)
Web site: http://www.educoas.org
OAS offers a number of internationally oriented scholarships for students in the Americas.

Peace Corp
Web site: http://www.peacecorps.gov/
Since 1960, nearly 200,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 139 host countries to work on issues ranging from AIDS education to information technology and environmental preservation.

Primero Hispanic Heritage Scholarship^SM
Web site: www.shcprimerobeca.com
Sears Holdings Corporation (SHC) celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by introducing the PRIMERO Hispanic Heritage Scholarship℠ and a new bilingual social network site for students and parents. Visit www.shcprimerobeca.com and enter for the opportunity to win up to $10,000 for college tuition, receive helpful tips via blogs from current college students and learn how to plan, apply, fund, and the value of education. Giving back to the communities where SHC lives, works and does business is important to us. SHC’s Sears and Kmart stores are dedicated in supporting the continued growth and development of its Hispanic neighbors, employees and customers. For more information on Sears and Kmart, visit www.sears.com or www.kmart.com.

San Antonio Education Partnership
Web site: http://www.saedpartnership.org/
Offers scholarship opportunities for high school and college students in San Antonio.

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

Summer Undergraduate Minority Research Program
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Web site: http://www.upenn.edu/ldi/sumr/.
The Summer Undergraduate Minority Research (SUMR) program, in its eleventh year, provides rising sophomores, juniors and seniors with an opportunity to receive a generous monthly stipend to conduct health services research on a topic of their choice, under the guidance of Penn faculty. The purpose of SUMR is to prepare and encourage top minority students to pursue academic and research careers in health services research and epidemiology.

Teach For America
Web site: http://www.teachforamerica.org/
Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates and working professionals - of all academic majors, backgrounds and career interests - who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders for expanding educational opportunity for all children. Each year, Teach For America selects a diverse, highly selective corps of individuals who have the leadership skills to change the prospects of students growing up today, and ultimately to effect fundamental change from a variety of sectors, including education, policy, law, business, medicine and the sciences.

USA Funds
Web site: http://usafunds.org/
USA Funds offers a scholarship award and other college resources. From the home page, select the Planning for College link.

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Corporate Scholars Program
Web site: http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.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 Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation (UNCFSP) With a focus on excellence, innovation, and diversity, the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation (UNCFSP) is dedicated to increasing the role and participation of higher education in world communities; and, to globally achieving sustainable solutions to meet the vital challenges of the 21st Century.  Founded in April 2000, UNCFSP is a spin-off the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). We are an independently established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has designed and implemented national and international programs addressing health, international affairs and development, policy analysis, and civic engagement.  Through the many programs administered by UNCFSP, we have awarded more than $32.5 million for education and research infrastructure building, fellowships, internships, and professional development. Please register online at www.uncfsp.org/register for a complete listing of scholarship, fellowship, and internship opportunities for students and faculty.

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.

College and Financial Aid Resources

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)
Web site: 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.

College is Possible
Web site: http://www.collegeispossible.org/

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.

FinAid
Web site: http://www.finaid.org/

Hobsons CollegeView
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.

U.S. Department of Education - Student Financial Assistance
Web site: http://www.ed.gov/finaid.html

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.

Scholarship Search Web Sites

DFW International
Web site: http://www.dfwinternational.org/
This Dallas based organization has an extensive scholarship list. To navigate to the scholarships page, under the Guides and Reports drop down box, select Reports. Next, select Guide to Scholarships for New Americans and Minorities.

Fastweb.com
http://www.fastweb.com/

Free Scholarship Search and Information Service
Web site: http://www.freschinfo.com/

Latino College Dollars
Web site: http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/
This site offers a scholarship search directory for high school and college students compiled by the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute.

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
Web site: http://www.maldef.org/
The MALDEF scholarship page has a link to General Scholarships where students can access the annual MALDEF Scholarship List / Lista de Becas.

Proyecto Visión
Web site: http://www.proyectovision.net/english/opportunities/scholarships.html
The Proyecto Visión scholarship list includes dozens of scholarships for Latinos with disabilities. Information includes award amounts, application deadlines, and direct links to application forms. There are scholarships for every type of disability and in every state.

Scholar Search
Web site: http://www.scholarsite.com
This web site provides a way to search for scholastic financial aid information.