Scholarship Listing 2015-2016 1) The American Academy of Chefs/The American Culinary Federation Foundation: www.acfchefs.org/content/education/scholarship/default.htm Award: Varies depending on need Criteria: To be considered, an applicant must be an exemplary student, be a high school senior eligible to graduate the same year as the scholarship is applied for, be currently accepted to an accredited, post-secondary college with a major in either culinary or pastry arts or be an ACF registered apprentice, and have a career goal of becoming a chef or pastry chef. Deadline: High school seniors: March 31. College Students: May 1 Contact: The American Academy of Chefs 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095 Phone: (800) 624-9458, ext. 102 Email: [email protected]

2) ADHA Institute for Oral Health Scholarship Program: www.adha.org Award: $1,000 Criteria: Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA and show financial need. Full-time students must apply for FASFA, needs to be a member of SADHA. Available: October 1 every year Deadline: February 1 Contact: ADHA Institute for Oral Health 444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (312) 440-8900 Email: [email protected]

3) American Indian Scholarship: www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Award: $1,000, varies year to year Criteria: GPA of 2.75 or higher, transcript, three letters of recommendation, proof of Indian blood, letter giving family history, financial status, and aims. Deadline: April 1 Contact: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution 1776 D St., NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303 Phone: (202) 628-1776

4) American Institute of Architects Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Program: www.e-architect.com Award: $500 to $2,500 Criteria: High school seniors or college students who have an interest or desire to pursue an education in architecture. To apply, you must first be nominated by either a high school guidance counselor, AIA member, architect, or other individual who can express your interest and aptitude in architecture. If

nomination is accepted, then an application is mailed. To receive nomination forms, call (202) 626-7511 or write to the address below. Nomination forms are only available between September 15 and December 1 of each year. This scholarship is heavily based on financial need and potential for success. Available: January 2012 Deadline: See website for deadline. Contact: Catherine Roussel, American Institute of Architects 1735 New York Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202) 626-7417 Email: [email protected]

5) American Institute of Chemical Engineers Minority Scholarship Awards: www.aiche.org/Students/Awards/index.aspx Award: Varies by scholarship. Several $1,000 awards; one $5,000 award Criteria: For students studying or intending to study chemical engineering. Applicants must be minority high school seniors or college students with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Multiple scholarships available. Deadline: Varies by scholarship; see website for details. Contact: American Institute of Chemical Engineers ([email protected]) Minority Scholarship Awards 3 Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5991 Phone: (646) 495-1333

6) The American Physical Society – Corporate Sponsored Scholarships for Minority Undergraduate Students in Physics: www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/index.cfm Award: $2,000 - $3,000 Criteria: Any Hispanic-American, African-American, or Native-American student who is a U.S. citizen, and majoring in physics. Deadline: Application will be available in November Contact: APS Minority Scholarship, American Physical Society One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: (301) 209-3232

7) ARMY ROTC: www.military.com/ROTC Award: Amount to full tuition Criteria: Receive a minimum SAT score of 920 or an ACT composite score of 19. Students must meet required physical standards and agree to accept a commission in the United States Army or in a Reserve component. Deadline: Accepting applications continuously Contact: High school academic advisor or Campus Military Science Department for information.

8) Arts Recognition and Talent Search Awards: www.artsawards.org Award: From $100 to $10,000 for freshman year in college.

Criteria:

Deadline: Contact: Phone: Fax:

These awards are granted to high school or college students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its official territories, and who show talent in dance, voice, music, art, photography, jazz, visual arts, writing, or other creative areas. Applicants must register and submit a portfolio or tape. Varies. See website for more information. Attn: Programs Department 777 Brickell Ave., Suite 370, Miami, FL 33131 (800) 970-ARTS (305) 377-1149

9) UCLA Asian-American Studies Center Scholarships: http://www.aasc.ucla.edu/scholarship.htm Award: Varies (multiple scholarships available) from $1,000 to $8,000 Criteria: Varies by scholarship Deadline: For deadline, please visit the website Contact: Meg Thornton UCLA Asian-American Studies Center 2239 Campbell Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1546 Phone: (310) 825-1006

10) Asian Pacific Islands for Professional and Community Advancement/AT&T http://apca-att.org/home.html Award: $1,000 - $2,000 per senior. Criteria: All full-time graduating high school seniors in good academic standing (minimum unweighted GPA 3.40 on 4-point scale), of any ethnic or cultural background, who plan to attend an accredited college or university (2-year and 4-year) in Fall 2016. Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Deadline: January 31, 2016. Email: [email protected] Contact: APCA PO Box 2694 San Ramon, CA 94583 Phone: (425) 633-4935 (Mr. Yakun Gao, Scholarship Program Chair)

11) Association for Women in Architecture: http://awaplusd.org/scholarships/ Award: $2,500 Criteria: Applicants must be residents of California or attending a California school, and must be enrolled in one of the qualifying majors for the current school term. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 18 units in their major by the application due date. Deadline TBA Contact: Association for Women in Architecture 22815 Frampton Avenue Torrance, California 90501 Phone: (310) 534-8466 Fax: (310) 257-6885

12) AT&T Foundation Scholarship Program: http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=538 Award: $2,500 for a four year $1,500 for a two-year, $2,000 one-time honorarium to attend a military academy Criteria: Be 26 years or younger as of February 14, 2014.Be students planning to enroll in a fulltime undergraduate course of study at a two or four year U.S. college for the entire 2015-2016 academic year. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must be a dependent of current regular full-time active employees of AT&T, Inc. and its U.S. Subsidiaries. Children of officers or senior managers are not eligible. Deadline: See website for deadline Contact: AT&T foundation Phone: none available

13) American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Scholarship: http://www.avmf.org/programs/avmf-scholarships/ Award: $1,000 to $2,500 Criteria: The American Veterinary Medical Foundation awards scholarships to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year students attending accredited colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States. Students are encouraged to consider both traditional and non-traditional careers as they move forward in their education to understand the many options that the veterinary profession offers. Deadline: Available February 2016 Contact: American Veterinary Medical Foundation 1931 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173 Phone: 1-800-248-2862 x 6690 Email: [email protected]

14) Black Excel: www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm Award: Over 350 scholarships available Criteria: Varies Deadline: Varies Contact: Black Excel The College Help Network 244 Fifth Ave., PMB 4281, New York, NY 10001-7604 Phone: (212) 591-1936 (24-hour voice mail) Email: [email protected]

15) BLU Educational Foundation Scholarships: http://www.bluedfoundation.org/#!scholarship-program/clyp Award: Varies Criteria: Excellence, commitment to the community we serve, professional and personal maturity, intelligence, critical-thinking skills and people who can work

Deadline: Contact: Phone: Email:

independently and be successful. Submit all required documents, including proof of enrollment each semester Varies. See website BLU Educational Foundation P.O. Box 7042 San Bernardino, CA 92411 909-685-9995 Message/Fax: 909.820.2827 [email protected]

16) California School Employees Association: www.csea.com/memberhome (must have an account or a member ID#) Award: $1,000 Criteria: Graduating seniors whose parent(s) belong to CSEA. Must submit a transcript, three recommendations, and pages 1 & 2 of parents’ federal tax return. Applications available January 1 of every year. Student must be a working fulltime or part-time senior. Deadline: March 31 of every year Contact: CSEA Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 640, San Jose, CA 95106 Phone: (800) 632-2128

17) California State University, San Bernardino: http://finaid.csusb.edu Award: Criteria: Deadline: Contact: Phone:

Varies Apply for FASFA March 2. It is recommended to apply before the March 2 deadline. California State University, San Bernardino 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407 (909) 537-5227

18) Chinese-American Citizens Alliance (CACA): http://www.cacafoundation.org/2015_CACA_Foundation_Announcement Award: Eight $1,000 scholarships Criteria: Each year, the Foundation begins to accept scholarship applications in May/June. Applicants must be available for an in-person interview in Los Angeles to be scheduled in July/August. In general, applicants must be attending a California college or university. The scholarships are open to undergraduate students of Chinese descent, who are completing two years of college, and are going to be juniors in the fall. Deadline: Starts over in May/June of each year. Contact: Grand Lodge – Walter U. Lum Scholarship Fund Peninsula Lodge, 786 W. Dana St., Mt. View, CA 94041 Phone: (213) 628-6368 Email: [email protected]

19) David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund: www.wilsonfund.org (select scholarships from menu)

Award: Criteria:

Deadline: Contact: Phone: Email:

Up to $1,000 Students who are active participants in community or religious activities; high school senior; demonstrate financial need; copy of high school transcripts; three letters of recommendation; and photo. March 31 The David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund 115-67 237th St., Elmont, NY 11003-3926 (800) 759-7512 [email protected]

20) Dell Scholars Program: http://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/ Award: Varies. Criteria: Completing the online application is the first step to becoming a Dell Scholar. Once submitted, all applications will be assessed, and a group of Dell Scholar Semifinalists will be selected. Semifinalists are asked to submit a current copy of their high school transcript, a complete Student Aid Report (SAR) from their FAFSA, and an online recommendation. After the semifinalist information is submitted, all information is reviewed by an independent selection committee. Deadline: See website to apply. Contact: Michael and Susan Foundation Phone: 1-800-294-2039 Email: [email protected]

21) Edison Scholars Program: www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/edison Award: $2,500 a year & up to $10,000 if all requirements are met. Criteria: Be high school seniors with a cumulative grade-point average of 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. Meet placement standards for entry-level baccalaureate coursework and have taken the ACT or SAT. Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study for the entire upcoming academic year with a major in one of the following disciplines: Math Physics Chemistry Engineering (electrical, computer, chemical or mechanical) Materials Science Computer Science/Information Systems Plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. Live in or attend a public or private high school in areas serviced by Southern California Edison (SCE) or attend an eligible high school in the designated area surrounding SCE’s San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). Attend an eligible school in designated Edison Mission Group areas. (Visit the website for eligible schools.) Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the U.S. Prove financial need.

22) Environmental Management Scholarship: http://energy.gov/scholarships-andfellowships Award: $2,000 to community college students and $3,000 to four-year university students. Criteria: Eligible students must be pursuing academic majors and/or certificate programs pertinent to Department of Energy’s goal of environmental restoration and waste management. High school senior, U.S. citizen or non-citizen four years, U.S. accredited institution, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, or Guam. Deadline: Varies Contact: 1000 Independence Ave. SW Washington DC 20585 202-586-5000 Phone: (866) 620-2081 Deadline: application available October 2015 Contact: Edison Scholars Program Scholarship America One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 Phone: (507) 931-1682 or (800) 537-4180

23) Fantasy Sports Daily: https://www.fantasysportsdaily.com/scholarship Award: $1,000 for fall, $1,000 for spring Criteria: We are interested in helping students who demonstrate a strong aptitude for higher learning, have a drive to improve themselves, and a desire to improve society in general Students enrolled in a two year, four year, or a graduate program are eligible to apply. The General Scholarship is awarded each fall and spring semester annually. Deadline: October 1, 2015 for fall Contact: Maria Navales Phone: (561) 274 6504 Email: [email protected]

24) The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS): http://www.hsf.net/innerContent.aspx?id=432 Award: Varies Criteria: Funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific-Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, public health or library science. Eligible applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrated leadership skills, and significant financial need. Deadline: See website for deadline Contact: Gates Millennium Scholars 1805 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 1-877-690-4677

Email:

[email protected].

25) HBCU Minority Student Scholarships: www.hbcuconnect.com (select the “scholarship” tab) Award: Varies by scholarship Criteria: Varies by scholarship Deadline: Varies Contact: HBCU Connect LCC 750 Cross Point Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43230 Phone: (877) 864-4446

26) Hispanic Scholarship Fund: www.hsf.net Award: $100 - $10,000 Criteria: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal, permanent resident, complete the FAFSC, be of Hispanic heritage, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must plan to enroll as a fulltime graduate or undergraduate student. Deadline: Varies Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund 55 Second St., Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: (877) 473-4636

27) Intel Science Talent Search: https://student.societyforscience.org/apply-intel-sciencetalent-search Award: From $7,500 to $100,000. Number of awards: Approximately 40. Criteria: U.S. Citizen. Scholarships are awarded based on a scientific research project Deadline: November 11, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. Contact: Intel Science Talent Search Science Service 1719 N St., NW, Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 785-2255 Fax: (202) 785-1243

28) Italian Catholic Federation Central Council: www.icf.org/scholarships.html Award: $400 to $600 and $1,000 (winners are eligible to apply for Second, third, and fourth year scholarships during college years) Criteria: Graduating seniors of Italian ancestry and of Catholic faith (or whose nonItalian parents or grandparents are members of the Federation), have at least a 3.2 GPA, and live in California. Scholastic and activity records and financial need considered; personal statement, three letters of recommendation, transcript, and pages 1 & 2 of parents’ federal tax return are also required. Deadline: For 2015-2016 deadline, please visit the website Contact: Italian Catholic Federation Central Council 8393 Capwell Dr., Suite 110, Oakland, CA 94621 Phone: (510) 633-9058 Fax: (510) 633-9758 Email: [email protected]

29) Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: www.JackieRobinson.org Award: Up to $7,500 per year, renewable. Number of awards: 100 Criteria: One letter of recommendation, unofficial sealed transcript. Take SAT or ACT. Score of SAT 4248 and ACT 6570; Minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited four-year college/university. Deadline: For 2015 deadline, please visit the website Contact: Jackie Robinson Foundation, Attn: Scholarship Application One Hudson Square 75 Varick St., 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013 Phone: (212) 290-8600

30) Japanese-American Citizen League (JACL) National Scholarship: https://www.jacl.org/jacl-national-scholarship-program/ Award: Range from $1,000 to $5,000 Criteria: Be an active National JACL member at either an individual or student/youth level. Parent membership will not meet this requirement. Letter of recommendation. Official transcripts, including SAT and/or ACT test score verification. Work experience and community involvement. Deadline: For 2015-2016 deadline, please visit the website Contact: JACL National Scholarship 1765 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94115 Phone: (415) 921-5225

31) Kappa Delta Chi National Foundation: www.kdxfoundation.org Award: $500 to $1,000 Criteria: High school female senior eligible and will attend a four-year college and cannot be related to any Delta member. Letter of recommendation, financial need, and academic achievement. Deadline: For 2015-2016 deadline, please visit the website Contact: Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 4317 Lubbock, TX 79409 Email: [email protected]

32) Library & Information Technology Association Scholarships and Awards: http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships Award: Varies by scholarship Criteria: Varies. Please see website for more information on the scholarships available. Deadline: Varies by scholarship Contact: American Library Association 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611-2795 Phone: (800) 545-2433, ext. 4270

33) McDonald’s USA – National Employee Scholarship Program: http://www.aboutmcdonalds.com/mcd/student_zone/scholarships.html

Award: Criteria: Deadline: Contact: Phone:

$1,000 - $5,000 Must work a minimum of 15 hours a week for a U.S. McDonald’s; U.S. at least four months. Varies. Please see website for more information on the scholarships available. McDonald’s Corporation 2111 McDonald’s Dr., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (800) 244-6227

34) Medical Library Association Scholarships: https://www.mlanet.org/awards/grants/index.html Award: Varies Criteria: Students must be members of a minority group and entering an ALA accredited graduate library school or have at least one half of his/her academic requirements to complete during the first year following the granting of the scholarship. Deadline: December 1 (except as noted on website) Contact: ATTN: Grants, Scholarships and Fellowships 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60601-7246 Phone: (312) 419-9094 Email: [email protected]

35) Monsanto and National Association of Farm Broadcasting Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship: https://www.ffa.org/scholarships Award: $1,500, several Criteria: Varies. Please see website for more information on the scholarships available. Must be a high school senior from a farm family, above average academic record. Enrolled as a full-time student in an agriculture-related academic major at an accredited school. Available: November 15, 2015 Deadline: February 1, 2016 at 5 p.m. (EST) Contact: Teri Buchholtz Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program 1410 King Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (317) 802-4419 Email: [email protected]

36) National Association of Black Journalists: http://www.nabj.org/?SEEDScholars2015 Award: Several up to $5,000 Criteria: Member of NABJ Deadline: For 2015-2016 deadline, please visit the website Contact: National Association of Black Journalists, Attn: Scott Berry, Program Manager 1100 Knight Hall, Suite 3100 College Park, Maryland 20742 Phone: (301) 405-0248 Email: [email protected]

37) National Association of Hispanic Journalists: http://nahj.org/scholarships/ Awards: From $1,000 to $5,000 Criteria: High school seniors or graduates majoring in print or broadcast journalism, photo, online journalism. Deadline: For 2015-2016 deadline, please visit the website Phone: (202) 662-7145 Fax: (202) 662-7144 Email: [email protected] 38) National Association of Hispanic Nurses: http://www.nahnnet.org/NAHNScholarships.html Award: $1,000 Criteria: Must be a full-time student member or join NAHN and have a letter of acceptance or course schedule from a four-year university indicating acceptance in a nursing program. 2 letters of recommendation, 500 word essay, resume, official transcript, see website for full details. Deadline: For 2015-2016 deadline, please visit the website Contact: Mario Alfredo M. Chavez, BSN, RN Chair, Awards/Scholarship Committee National Association of Hispanic Nurses 6301 Ranch Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223 Phone: (501)367-8616 Email: mailto:[email protected]

39) National Black Nurses Association Scholarship Program: http://www.nbna.org/content.asp?contentid=82 Award: Ranging from $1,000 - $6,000 Criteria: Candidates must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (B.S.N., A.D., Diploma or L.P.N./L.V.N.) and in good standing at the time of application. Must be a member of the NBNA and have at least one full year of school remaining. Deadline: Postmarked by April 15 of each year Contact: National Black Nurses Association, Scholarship Committee 8630 Fenton Street, #330 l Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: (301) 589-3200 Email: [email protected]

40) Pacific Gas and Electric Company: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/pge/ Award: Ranging from $20,000 a year for up to five years to - $2,000 Criteria: *Be a minimum of 16 years of age and be a high school senior or graduate, have received GED certification or be a current postsecondary undergraduate student. *Be a PG&E customer (based on current copy of bill). *Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or

four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2016-2017 academic year pursuing first postsecondary degree. *Must be pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) disciplines Deadline: February 29, 2016 Phone: 1-507-931-1682 Email: [email protected] 41) Ruth and Jesse Owens Scholars Program: http://www.jesse-owens.org/youth.html Award: Up to $2,000 Criteria: Must be a permanent U.S. resident or citizen and must be attending Ohio State University, 2.5 average GPA. Deadline: None Contact: 4800 Chicago Beach Drive #2203N Chicago,Illinois 60615 Phone: (773) 538-4560 Email: [email protected]

42) Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships: http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-usscholarships Award: $1,000 to full tuition. Number of awards: Approximately 60. Criteria: Varies Deadline: For deadline, please visit website Contact: Ronald McDonald House Charities
 One Kroc Drive Oak Brook, IL 60523 Phone: (855) 670-4787 Email: [email protected]

43) SAE Engineering Scholarship Program: http://students.sae.org/scholarships Award: Varies Criteria: In recognition of the important contributions made by engineers in improving the quality of our lives, particularly those related to mobility, the SAE International is proud to be able to offer a number of scholarships to qualified students who are interested in the study of engineering and the related sciences. Deadline: For deadline, visit website Contact: SAE International Scholarships Program 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001 Phone: 1.724.776.4841 Email: [email protected]

44) Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation: http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/

Award: Criteria:

Deadline: Contact: Phone: Email:

$1,000 to $5,000 Hispanic engineering and science students are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, involvement in school and community activities, career goals, and counselor recommendations. For 2015-2016 deadline, please visit the website Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation, 1765 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 647-2122 [email protected]

45) Society of Women Engineers Scholarships: https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp Award: $1,000 to $10,000 Criteria: These scholarships are targeted for women who are majoring in engineering or computer science. U.S. citizen, 3.5 GPA minimum. Deadline: 2015-2016 scholarship information will be available March 1 - May 15. Contact: Society of Women Engineers 230 E. Ohio St., Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60611-3265 Phone: (312) 596-5223 Email: [email protected]. 46) Women’s Environmental Council Scholarship: www.wecweb.org/ Award: Minimum of $1,000 Criteria: Scholarships offered to women attending institutes of higher learning in the Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego Counties of California. Applicant must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Deadline: Applications will be available September 2015 Contact: Scholarships are at http://www.wecweb.org/scholarships.html WEC Scholarship P.O. Box 17161, Irvine CA 92623-7161 Phone: None Email: [email protected]

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