Scholarships Opportunities 1. A AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program 2. www.aarp.org/womensscholarship For women 40+ seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves. 3. Academic Competitiveness Grant www.ed.gove/about/offices/list/open/ac-smart.html For first-year and second-year college students who graduated from high school. Actuarial Diversity Scholarship www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/ scholarships.shtml For minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund www.akmscholarship.com For students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia. American Copy Editors Society Scholarship www.copydesk.org/edfund/apply Available to junior, senior and graduate students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships. AORN Foundation Scholarship www.aorn.org/aornfoundation For students studying to be nurses and periOperative nurses pursuing undergrad and grad degrees. Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship www.automativehalloffame.org/education For students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career. AWG Minority Scholarship For Women www.awg.org/eas/minority.htm Encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. AXA Achievements Scholarship www.axa- scholarship.com Provides more than $600K in annual scholarships to 52 students - one from each state. J Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits Provides fellowships to students who excel in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholarship Fund www.nagc.org/javitsfrasierscholars.aspx To increase diverse students' access to talent development opportunities through teacher training. Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund www.rankinfoundation.org For low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves and their community. Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship www.joefrancis.com For cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need. K KFC Colonel's Scholars Program www.kfc.com/foundation For college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75. L Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay Contest www.thelincolnforum.org/scholarship-essay- contest.php A writing contest pertaining to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era. M McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship http://www.mckesson.com/about- mckesson/corporate-citizenship/mckesson- foundation/ Designed to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education. N National Achievement Scholarship www.nationalmerit.org Established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding African American high school students. B Beacon Partners Healthcare IT Scholarships Awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the IT Healthcare field. Best Buy Scholarship www.bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org For students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate program upon high school graduation. Burger King Scholars Program www.haveityourwayfoundation.org For high school seniors who have part-time jobs and excel academically in school. C CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program https://www.cia.gov/careers/student- opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship- program.html Developed to assist minority and disabled students, but open to all who meet the requirements. Coca-Cola Scholars Program www.coca- colascholarsfoundation.org Four-year achievement-based scholarships given to 250 high school seniors each year. D Davidson Fellows Scholarship www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/ Recognizes and awards the extraordinary who excel in math, science, and technology. Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund www.davisputter.org Need-based scholarships for college students are part of the progressive movement in their community. Dell Scholars Program www.dellscholars.org For students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Development Fund For Black Students in Science and Technology www.dfbsstscholarship.org For students studying science or technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). National Black Police Association Scholarships www.blackpolice.org For students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other related areas. National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research. National SMART Grant www.educationgrant.com Available to full-time students who are majoring in science, math, technology, engineering, and more. P PMI Educational Foundation Scholarships www.pmi.org/pmief/scholarship/ Established for students in the field of project management or a project management related field. R Ron Brown Scholar Program www.ronbrown.org Seeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. S Siemen Competition www.siemens- foundation.org Competition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. T Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/scholarship/about- scholarships-program For first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more. Tri-Delta Scholarships www.tridelta.org/foundation/scholarships For students who excel in chapter and campus involvement, community service, academics, and more. Tylenol Scholarship www.tylenol.com/news/subptyschol For students pursuing a career in health care who can demonstrate leadership and academic qualities. E Ed Bradley/ Ken Kashiwahara Scholarships www.rtdna.org/pages/education/scholarship- info.php Open to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. EMPOWER Scholarship Award www.couragecenter.org/contentpages/volunteer Designed to increase diversity in the medical rehabilitation field by awarding students of color. ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program www.esafoundation.org/scholarship For minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts. F Fulbright Scholar Program www.us.fulbrightonline.org Sends faculty and professionals abroad each year to lecture and conduct research. Future Engineers Scholarship Program http://www.kellyservices.us/us/careers/kelly- engineering-resources/future-engineers- scholarship-program For students pursuing a career in engineering who shows outstanding academic performance. G Gates Millenium Scholarship www.gmsp.org Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; established to help low income minority students. Go On Girl Book Club Scholarship www.goongirl.org/scholarships/index Supports authors of the Black African Diaspora who wan to write their way to college money. Google Anita Borg Scholarship www.google.com/anitaborg For women who excel in computing and technology, and are active role models and leaders. H Hallie Q. Brown Scholarship www.nacwc.org/programs/scholarships.html For African American women who have a U United Negro College Fund Scholarships https://scholarships.uncf.org Administers 400 different scholarship programs so low-income families can afford college, tuition, and books. U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship www.usbank.com/scholarship For high school seniors planning to enroll or college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors already enrolled. V Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program https://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/vanguard Provides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics, and more. W William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism Scholarship http://nilrr.org/2006/05/16/william-b- ruggles-right-work-scholarship Available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related field. Writer's Digest Annual Short Story Competition http://www.writersdigest.com/competitions/writers- digest-annual-competition Contest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less. X Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship www.xerox.com/jobs/student-internship-program For academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and technology. www.xerox.com/jobs/minority- scholarships/enus.html minimum C average, and can demonstrate financial need. HBCU Study Abroad Scholarship www.iesabroad.org/study- abroad/scholarships/hbcu-scholarship Provides travel opportunities for students of color who are traditionally under-represented in such programs.