African-American Scholarships

Ron Brown Scholarships: The award: $10,000 for 10 to 20 students. It's renewable. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields. The deadline is unusually in January. This is one of the most prestigious scholarships and it's very competitive.; Go to the Ron Brown Scholarships
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: The award: $6,000 per year. Number of winners about 100. It's renewable. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields. Deadline is usually in April.; Go to the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
United College Fund Scholarships: The UNCF is one of our major scholarship getaways. The awards are of varying amounts, and there are a great many under different names and requirements (Grandmet, Duracell, for example). The deadline is usually December.; Go to the United College Fund Scholarships
Kodak Scholarships: The award: varying amounts to $5,000. Number of awards: Varies. For those studying film/cinematography at U.S. colleges.; Go to the Kodak Scholarships
Intel Science Talent Search: The award is from $5,000 to $100,000. There are approximately 40 awards in this prestigious competition. You must present a scientific research project. Deadline: December.; Go to the Intel Science Talent Search
NACME Scholarships (National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering): The award amounts go to $20,000, and many are award. This is our major engineering scholarship gateway. You must be an engineering student. The deadline is usually in February. Go to the website for details, or contact financial aid officials at your college.; Go to the NACME Scholarships (National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering)
Gates Millennium Scholarships: The goal of Gates Millennium Scholarship is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need. The scholarship will cover room, board and tuition for at least 1,000 high school students a year. Nomination material for 2002-2003 will be available November 2001. Deadline: March 15.; Go to the Gates Millennium Scholarships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships (AICPA): For undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college with at least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,000 with about 300 winners annually. Deadline is in July. Go to website for GPA requirements.; Go to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships (AICPA)
Bonner Scholar Scholarships: Award amount: $4,000 and renewable till graduation. Community service is pivotal, as well as need. Your college must be a participating college. Approximately 1,500 awards granted. Deadline varies.; Go to the Bonner Scholar Scholarships
Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarships: This is a major competition with hundreds of over 250 awards going to "scholars" with academic, leadership, and talent qualities. The award amount is from $4,000 to $20,000. You can apply online. The deadline is October 31.; Go to the Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarships
Ronald McDonald House Charities (and the United Negro College Fund): Students must be studying at a HBCU, which is a member of the UNCF and have at least a B average. It's for sophomores. The award is from $1,000 to full tuition. Approximately 60 students are selected. The deadline is April 1.; Go to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (and the United Negro College Fund)
Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship: This is a good scholarship for strong minority students studying in areas like chemistry, engineering, physics, and "tech" areas. The award amount is up to $4,000 for undergraduates and more for graduate students. The deadline is Sept. 15.; Go to the Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship (type "Scholarship" in the search engine)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships: The above link is to the Chicago headquarters and that gateway of scholarships. Note that there are over 700 AKA Chapters, and you would be wise to contact sorors at local locations. Scholarship opportunities abound. The deadline at AKA headquarters is Feb. 15. Applications (at the website) must be sent between Dec. 1 and January 30 each year.; Go to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships
National Alliance for Excellence Scholarships: The student competitors can be seniors or already in college. They must submit an application that can include recommendations (academics), art (slides), dance (tapes), photographs, or other materials that point to talent and achievement in all areas. The awards are for a minimum of one year, and over 100 are granted. Applications can be submitted any time. The selection process is ongoing.; Go to the National Alliance for Excellence Scholarships
Harry S. Truman Scholarship: This is one of the most prestigious scholarships, shaped for students who intend to pursue a career targeted to public service or government. Graduate study should be a goal, with a portion of the funds directed there. You must be at least a junior, and your college must nominate you. A "nomination" package must be created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000 over the years. Generally about 80 students are selected. The deadline is February 1.; Go to the Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Hispanic College Fund Scholarships: Major site for Hispanic students majoring in business-related areas, A to Z (accounting, human resources, communications, and more). The award amount varies. Over 140 awards granted. Deadline: April.; Go to the Hispanic College Fund Scholarships
Arts Recognition and Talent Search Awards: These awards are granted to high school or college students (17 or 18 years of age) who show talent in dance, voice, music, art, photography, jazz, visual arts, writing, or other creative areas. You must audition or submit a portfolio or tape. The award is to be used for freshman year in college. Award amounts from $100 to $3,000. Deadline is June 1, or April 1 (for registration in specific regions).; Go to the Arts Recognition and Talent Search Awards
Society of Women Engineer Scholarships: These scholarships are targeted for women who are majoring in engineering or computer science. Award amounts are from $200 to $5000, and at least 90 are granted. The deadline for students already in college is February 1, but is May 15 for high school seniors entering an "accredited" program.; Go to the Society of Women Engineer Scholarships
American Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship: This is a scholarship for minority students enrolling in architecture programs. Awards are from $500 to $3,000. Generally 20 students are selected. Deadline is December 6.; Go to the American Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship

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