Scholarships 

 

 

Paying for College - College Resource Guide (provided by U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard) provides a list of scholarships based on their monthly deadlines, as well as others with no deadlines.  Although some scholarships deadlines may have passed - use this resource to gather contacts for future use if possible. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

 

200 FREE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITIES
Click on the following link to view 200 free scholarships for minorities, as well as job opportunities!  It is very much worth your time to browse through these resources - highly recommended!

*The 200 Scholarship link is at:   http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html

1)    Ron Brown Scholarships

http://www.RonBrown.org

2)    FastWEB Scholarship Search

http://www.fastweb.com/

3)    United Negro College Fund Scholarships

http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/uncfscholarship.asp

4)    Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships

http://www.jackierobinson.org/

5)    Intel Science Talent Search

http://www.sciserv.org/sts

6)    Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund

http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/

7)    FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to

Financial Aid (scholarships)

http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/

8)    United Negro College Fund

http://www.uncf.org/

9)    Gates Millennium Scholarships (Annual)

http://www.gmsp.org/(hmrfvje1fdxdi0nwbrpmbd45)/default.aspx

10)   McDonald's Scholarships (Annual)

http://www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com/

11)   Broke Scholars Scholarships

http://scholarships.brokescholar.com/

12)   National Society of Black Engineers Scholarships

http://www.nsbe.org/programs/

13)   National Merit Scholarships

http://www.nationalmerit.org/

14)   College Board Scholarship Search

http://appscollegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp

15)   African America Scholarships

http://studylands.com/african-american-scholarships 

16)   FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

17)   LULAC - National Scholastic Achievement Awards

http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/GetScholar?page=10177

18)   Scholarship & Financial Aid Help

http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm

19)   NAACP Scholarships

http://www.naacp.org/departments/education/scholarship_index.html

20)   Paralegal Scholaships

http://www.paralegals.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=13

21)   ScienceNet Scholarship Listing

http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

22)   Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships

http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp

23)   Siemens Foundation Competition

http://www.siemens-foundationorg/

24)   College Board Scholarship Search

http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01..html

25)   International Students Scholarships & Aid Help

http://www.iefa.org/

26)   Historically Black College & University Scholarships

http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm

27)   Guaranteed Scholarships

http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

28)   Hope Scholarships and Lifetime Learning Credits

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html

29)   Presidential Freedom Scholarships

http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships

30)   Sports Scholarships and Internships

http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

31)   Student Video Scholarships

http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html

32)   Student Inventors Scholarships

http://www.invent.org/collegiate/

33)   Decca Scholarships

http://www.deca.org/scholarships/

34)   Black Student Fund

http://www.blackstudentfund.org/programs/FinAid/financial_aid.htm

35)   Scholarships Pathways

http://scholarshipssite.blogspot.com/

36)   Private Scholarships For Seniors

http://www.phs.d211.org/stsvc/college/scholarships.asp

37)   ScienceNet Scholarship Listing

http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

38)   Chela Education Financing ââ?¬Å?Gateway to Success

Scholarshipââ?¬Â?  http://www.loans4students.org

39)   Princeton Review Scholaahips & Aid

http://www.princetonreview.com/college/finance

40)   American Legion Scholarships

http://www.legion.org

41)   Free Scholaaship Search

http://www.srnexpress.com

42)   2005 Holocaust Remembrance Essay Contest

http://www.holocaust.hklaw.com

43)   Horace Mann Scholarship Program

http://www.horacemann.com/scholarship

44)   Ayn Rand Institute

http://www.aynrand.org/contests

45)   The David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fundâ??

http://www.wilsonfund.org

46)   Congressional Hispanic Scholarships

http://www.chciyouth.org

47)   Nursing Scholarships

http://www.blackexcel.org/nursing-scholarships.html

48)   College-Bound High School Seniors - Scholarships

http://scholarships.fatomei.com/scholar13.html

49)   AFROTC High School  Scholarships

http://www.afrotc.com/

50)   Minority Scholarships

http://www.free-4u.com/minority.htm

51)   Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students

http://wwwaicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm

52)   The Elks National Foundation Scholarships

http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm

53)   Art Deadlines and Scholarships

http://www.xensei.com/users/adl/

54)   Journalism Grants

http://www.mccormicktribune.org/journalism/grantslist.htm

55)   African American Scholarships

http://www.littleafricacom/scholarship/

56)   Marine Corps Scholarships

http://www.marine-scholars.org/

57)   Research for Women & Minorities Underrepresented in the Sciences

http://www.research.att.com/academic/urp.html

58)   Tylenol Scholarships

http://scholarship.tylenol.com/

59)   Undergraduate Scholarships (Health)

http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/InfoUGSP.htm

60)   STATE FARM INSURANCE Hispanic Scholarships

http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/hispanic.htm

61)   National Scholarships at All Levels

http://scholarships.fatomei.com/

62)   Burger King Scholars (Annual Awards)

http://www.bk.com/CompanyInfo/community/BKscholars/index.aspx

63)   Ambassadorial Scholarships

http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/

64)   Baptist Scholarships

http://www.free-4u.com/baptist_scholarships.htm

65)   Methodist Scholarships

http://www.free-4u.com/methodist_scholarships.htm

66)   Project Excellence Scholarships

http://www.project-excellencecom

67)   Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships

http://www.aasa.org/Discover.htm

68)   United States National Peace Essay Contest

http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.shtml

69)   Gateway to 10 Free Scholarship Searches

http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm

70)   Accounting Scholarships

http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/edu/jlcs.htm

71)   Americorps

http://www.cns.gov/

72)   Sports Scholarships and Internships

http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

73)   100 Minority Scholarship Gateways

http://www.blackexcel.org/100minority.htm

74)   Awards and Scholarships

http://www-hl.syr.edu/cas-pages/ScholarshipsAvailable.htm

75)   American Chemical Society Scholarships

http://www.cnetweb.org/american_chemical_society_scholarships.htm

76)   Sallie Mae Grants and Scholarships

http://www.salliemae.com/parent_answer/decide/explore_alternatives/grants.html

77)   Scholarships List and Search

http://www.adventuresineducation.org/sbase/

78)   New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence

http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/0/7E4A6245D908330685256DB0006B3A30

79)   Hispanic Scholarship Fund

http://www.hsf.net/

80)   Scholarship Research Center: US NEWS

http://12.47.197.196/usnews/

81)   Pacific Northwest Scholarship Guide Online

http://fp2.adhost.com/collegeplan/scholarship/default.asp

82)   College Net Scholarship Search

http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index

83)   Scholarships For Hispanics

http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/

84)   NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.nfb.org/services/schlprg02.htm

85)   Actuary Scholarships for Minority Students

http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/

86)   Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

http://www.astronautscholarship.org/

87)   ELA Foundation Scholarships (disabled)

http://www.elaorg/scholarships/scholarships.html

88)   Indian Health Service Scholarships

http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/SP/spTOC.asp

89)   Minority Undergraduate Fellows Program

http://www.naspa.org/resources/mufp/

90)   Third Wave Foundation Scholarships

http://www.thirdwavefoundation.org/programs/scholarships.html

91)   College Connection Scholarships

http://www.collegescholarships.com/

92)   Super College Scholarships

http://www.supercollege.com

93)   Indian Students

http://www.gurgaonscoop.com/story/2005/3/14/195141/137

94)   Comprehensive Recourse List (All cultures)

http://www.globalvision.org/educate/connected/sect4e.html

95)   Scholarship Database (Alphabetical Listing)

http://www.campuscareercenter.com/scholarships/scholarships..asp

96)   Music Scholarships

http://www.newenglandconservatory.edu/financeYourEducation/musicscholarships.html

97)   Navy Scholarship Lists

http://www.odu.edu/ao/hrnrotc/scholarship/scholarships.htm

98) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships    (NABJ)

http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.html

99)   Science and Engineering Student Scholarships

http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/

100)  The Roothbert Fund Scholarships

http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php

101)  Gateway to 10 Free Scholarship Searches

http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm

102)  Federal Scholarships and Aid

http://www.fedmoney.org/

103)  International Students Help and Scholarships

http://www.iefa.org/

104)  NACME Scholarship Program

http://www.nacme.org/scholarships/

105)  Black Excel Scholarship Gateway

http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm

106)  Peterson's Aid and Scholarships Help

http://www.petersons.com/finaid/

107)  Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships

http://www.akaeaf.org/scholarships.htm

108)  Coveted National Scholarships

http://scholarships.fatomei.com/

109)  25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel

http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

110)  Martin Luther King Scholarships

http://www.sanantonio.gov/mlk/?res=1024&ver=true

111)  Financial Aid Research Center

http://www.theoldschool.org/

112)  Art and Writing Awards

http://www.artandwriting.org

113)  Wells Fargo Scholarships

http://www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps

114)  Princeton Review Internships

http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/search/internshipAdvSearch.asp

115)  Chicana/Latina Foundation

http://www.chicanalatina.org/scholarship.html

116)  NCAA Scholarships and Internships

http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

117)  Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

http://www.chci.org/

118)  Morris K. Udall Foundation Scholarships

http://www.udall.gov/p_scholarship.asp

119)  A Better Chance Scholarships

http://www.abetterchance.org/ReferralOrgs&Resources/res-coll_native_schol1.htm

120)  Asian American Journalist Association

http://www.aaja.org/

121)  American Assoc. of University Women

http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/index.cfm

122)  Scholarships by State

http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/scholarships.cfm

123)  State Agencies of Higher Education

http://collegeapps.about.com/od/stateagencies/

124)  Engineering School Scholarships

http://www.engineeringedu.com/scholars.html

125)  Scholarship News

http://www.free-4u.com/

126)  Scholarships and Fellowships List (Graduate Level)

http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3gradinf.htm

127)  Orphan Foundation of America

http://www.orphan.org/

128)  September 11th Scholarship Funds

http://www.nasfaa.org/publications/2001/ARScholarshipFundsDetailed110701.html

129)  Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships

http://www.aasa.org/awards_and_scholarships/Discover/index.htm

130)  American Fire Sprinkler Scholarship Contest

http://www.afsascholarship.org/

131)  Mensa Scholarship Essay Scholarship

http://merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships/zipfinder.php

132)  Chess Scholarships

http://www.successchess.com/WeibelChess/Scholarships.html

133)  Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund (Activist)

http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~alliance/academic/scholarships..html

134)  Federal Student Aid Portal

http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp

135)  Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships

http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#general

136)  Fridell Memorial Scholarship (Dale E.)

http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell/

137)  Alger Association Scholarships (Horatio)

http://www.horatioalgerorg/scholarships

138)  Collegiate Inventors Competition

http://www.invent.org/collegiate/

139)  Alphabetical Index to Scholarships and Aid

http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/faidalpha.html

140)  National Security Scholarships Programs

http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/nsephome.htm

141)  Institutes of Health Scholarship Programs

http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/nsephome.htm

142)  Adventures in Education

http://adventuresineducation.org/

143)  Union Plus Scholarship Database

http://www.aflcio.org/familyfunresources/collegecosts/scholar.cfm

144)  Verizon Scholarship Program

http://foundation.verizon.com/06011.shtml

145)  Michigan Community Scholarships (over 100)

http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/privcomm.htm

146)  College View's Scholarship Search

http://www.collegeview.com/financial_aid/schol_directory/

147)  College Xpress Scholarship Search

http://apps.absolutelyscholarships.com/exec/scholarship

148)  Scholarships on the Net (1500 Links)

http://whatsonthe.net/scholarmks.htm

149)  Scholarships, Prizes, and Honors (Cal based)

http://students.berkeley.edu/fao/Scholarships/default.htm

150)  Cola-Coca Art & Film Scholarships

http://www.youthdevelopment.coca-cola.com/art_refreshing.html

151)  Art School Scholarships

http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/art/scholarship-guide.php

152)  Bowling Scholarships

http://www.bowlingmembership.com/PDF/smart_colleges.pdf

153)  Red Cross Presidential Intern Program

http://www.redcross.org/images/pdfs/PIP_Fact_Sheet.pdf

154)  Congressional Black Caucus Scholarships

http://www.cbcfinc.org/Leadership%20Education/Scholarships/index.html

155)  Microsoft Scholarships

http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx

156)  Scholarship of The Month

http://www.collegescholarships.com/scholarships.html

157)  Fellowship Database (Graduate)

http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/

158)  Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf

http://www.agbell.org

159)  APS Minorities Scholarship Program (Physics)

http://www.aps.org/educ/com/index.html

160)  The Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Program (architecture)

http://www.archfoundation.org

161)  Music For The Blind

http://www.NFMC-music.org

162)  War Memorial Fund

http://www.usjaycees.org

163)  Engineering Awards and Scholarships

http://www.ieeorg/EduCareers/Awards/UG/index.cfm

164)  Undergraduate Awards for Women

http://www.biochem.northwestern.edu/resfunds/undergrad.women.pdf

165)  Civil Air Patrol Scholarships

http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5589

166)  Various College scholarships List

http://www.parktudor.pvt.k12.in.us/scholarships2.htm

167)  Typical Scholarship Opportunities

http://www.esu3.org/districts/bellevue/curriculum/east/jsheridan/

168) AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.axa-achievement.com

169) FEDERAL EMPLOYEE EDUCATION FUND
http://www.feea.org/scholarships.shtml

170) PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD
http://www.prudential.com/spirit for more information.

 

171) Undesignated Scholarships (Engineering)
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/undesignated/

172) WAL*MART COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.walmartfoundation.org

173) Scholarships for Minority accounting Students
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm

174) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarship.cfm

175) Minority Scholarships (All levels)
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/scholar3.html

176) Findaid: Minority Scholarships
http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/minority.phtml

177) Library Scholarships
http://www.ala.org/ala/lita/litaresources/litascholarships/litascholarships.htm

178) Study Abroad Scholarships
http://www.iesabroad.org/minorityFinancialAid.do

179) Native American & Other Scholarships
http://www.abetterchance.org/ReferralOrgs&Resources/res-coll_native_schol1.htm

180) Sports Figures Scholarships
http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/stu_sportsfigurechal_1.jsp

 181) Scholarship Scams
 http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/

182) Students of Color Scholarships
http://www.financialaid4you.com/index.php/scholarships

183) USA Access Education Scholarships
http://www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship/index.html

184) Fellowships and Scholarships
http://www.sacnas.org/fellow.html

185) Dow Jones Scholarship and Program Listings
http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/cg_js_min_scholarships.asp

186) Ernest Hemingway Awards Scholarships
http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/cg_gen_scholarships.asp

187) Minority Journalism Internships
http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/cg_min_internships.asp

188) Hispanic/Latino Scholarships
http://www.elmhurst.edu/~bio/arriola/Hablamos/scholarships.html

189) General Scholarships
http://www.hccfl.edu/scholarship/general.html

190) Jewish Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/jewish.htm

191) Scholarship Opportunities (graduate)
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/finaid/external-finaid.shtml

192) Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities
http://national-academies.org/fellowships

193) Scholarships in Many Areas
http://www.meredith.edu/finaid/outsideaid.htm

194) League Foundation: Alternative Lifestyles Scholarships
http://www.league-att.org/foundation/

195) Datatel Scholarships
http://www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/applicants.cfm

196) Alpha Kappa Alpha Awards
http://www.akaeaf.org/

197) National Black Police Assoc. Scholarships
http://www.blackpolice.org/

198) Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
http://www.elks.org

199) National Back Nurses' Assoc. Scholarships
http://www.nbna.org

200) Scholarships Based on Ethnicity
http://www.college.ucla.edu/UP/SRC/ethnic.htm

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COLLEGE ZONE FINANCIAL AID EVENTS YOU CAN ATTEND!
"The primary goal of ISAC's outreach efforts is to help families navigate the steps of the college admission and financial aid processes.  We offer or participate in a number of college fairs, financial aid nights, and FAFSA Workshops.  Check out the list of outreach events in Illinois for the one nearest you."  Seton recommends parents and students to attend workshops in order to assist their college transition.  Click on the link below for details:

http://www.collegezone.com/informationzone/10_3383.htm

 

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LATINO SCHOLARSHIPS
Click on the handout below to research a good number of scholarships directed specifically for Latino students...

Handout: Latino Scholarships

 

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LEARN ABOUT CREDIT, RENTING APARTMENTS, SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS
This site offers practical, straightforward advice for college students on everything from credit cards to renting apartments to avoiding scholarship scams.  The FCIC site also includes a wealth of other helpful consumer information and resources, at:
www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cfocus/cfoncampus04/focus2

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LEARN TO SAVE MONEY

This site offers advice to anyone who is just starting to save money - from college to first career.  Check out this site for help with your taxes or to learn how to build your savings, and check back later for career tips and advice from first-time home buyers, at:

http://www.kiplinger.com/fronts/channels/saving/ 

 

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PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS
Visit the web page for Homewood Flossmoor High School to see a listing of many private organization scholarships: http://www.hfhighschool.org/hfmain/guid/privaid.html

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SALLIE MAE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES
Deadlines are approaching for the Sallie Mae Fund's  2009-2010 scholarship programs!

According to research, nearly 4.4 million students who graduate from high school this decade will not be able to attend a four-year college because they believe they cannot afford it.  Scholarships play a critical role in helping deserving students bridge the financial gap to attend college.

This year The Sallie Mae Fund will make education dreams a reality for roughly 1,000 underserved students planning to attend college in the fall by awarding more than $2.5 million in college scholarships.  Some of the Sallie Mae Fund's scholarships include:

- American Dream Scholarship (deadline: April 15th)
- First in My Family Scholarship (deadline: April 15th)
- Unmet Need Scholarship Program (deadline May 31st)
- and more

Applications are available online at: www.salliemaefund.org

 

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SCHOLARSHIP LINKS

www.AbsolutelyScholarships.com
www.amricorps.org
www.bestbuy.com/scholarships
www.bpscholarships.org
www.BrokeScholar.com
www.clubscholarship.com
www.collegeboard.org
www.collegeedge.com/FA/
www.collegeview.com
www.CollegeAnswer.com
www.Collegenet/Mach25.com
www.CollegeZone.com
www.EduPrep.com
www.FastAid.com
www.fastweb.com
www.fie.com/molis/scholar/htm
www.finaid.org
www.freschinfo.com/
www.HispanicScholarship.com
www.ilamvets.org
www.isac-online.org
www.NextStudent.com
www.nhsf.org/
www.parknatl.com
www.Petersons.com
www.questbridge.org
www.salliemae.com
www.Scholarships.com
www.Scholarships101.com
www.scholarships.cps.k12.il.us/
www.scholarshipworkshop.com
www.SchoolSoup.com
www.signet.com/collegemoney/toc1.html
www.srnexpress.com
www.studentaid.org
www.students.gov
www.takemeaway.com
www.tallclubchicago.org
www.uncf.org
www.wiredscholar.com

 

You should also look at the web sites for the following types of businesses/organizations for possible scholarships:
- Businesses
- Car dealerships
- Clothing stores
- Commercial stores (Target, Kmart, Value City, JC Penny, Sears, etc.)
- Fast food chains
- Foundations
- Restaurants
- Sporting goods stores/companies