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Scholarships

Student Inventors Scholarships
Website: http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
Deadline: June 15, 2012

Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
Website: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/content/printable_version/saultwilson.pdf
Deadline: March 1

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
Website: http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/current-scholarships
Since its inception in 1987, Thurgood Marshall College Fund has provided scholarships to qualified students attending its member-schools.

Microsoft Scholarship Program
Website: http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp
Deadline: February 3, 2012

Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
Website: http://www.beanactuary.org/college/scholarships.cfm
Deadline: Varies by program

International Students Scholarships &Aid Help
Website: http://www.iefa.org
Deadline: Varies by program

Siemens Westinghouse Competition
Website: http://www.siemens-foundation.org/
Deadline: October 1, 2012

LULAC Scholarship Funds
Website: http://www.lulac.org/programs/education/scholarships/
Deadline: March 31, 2012

CollegeNets Scholarship Database
Website: http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
Deadline: Varies by program

Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
Website: http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
Deadline: Varies by program
Scholarship &Financial Aid Help
Website: http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
Deadline: Varies by program

FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info)
Website: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Deadline: June 30, 2012(13)

Study Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
Website: http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/721.htm
Deadline: Varies by program

INROADS source of paid internships for diverse, high performing, undergraduate students
Website: http://www.inroads.org
Deadline: Varies by program. For priority consideration apply by May 31, 2012

Ron Brown Scholarships
Website: http://www.RonBrown.org
The award: Leadership, community service, all fields. The deadline is unusually in January. This is one of most prestigious scholarships and it's very, very competitive.
Deadline: November 1, 2012

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Website: http://www.JackieRobinson.org
The award: $6,000 per year. Number of winners about 100. It's renewable. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields.
Deadline: March 30, 2012

United College Fund Scholarships
Website: http://www.uncf.org/ForStudents/scholarship.asp
The award: The UNCF is one of our major scholarship gateways. The awards are of varying amounts, and there are a great many under different names and requirements (Grandmet, Duracell, for example).
Deadline: Varies by program

Kodak Scholarships
Website: http://motion.kodak.com/US/en/motion/Education/Discounts_And_Scholarships/index.htm
The award: varying amounts to $5,000. Number of awards: Varies.
For university or college students of film, film production, or cinematography at the undergraduate or graduate levels in a degree or diploma program.
Deadline: Deadline: June 13, 2011

Intel Science Talent Search
Website: http://www.societyforscience.org/sts/onlineapp
Deadline is usually November
The award: from $5,000 to $100,000. There are approx. 40 awards in this prestigious competition. You must present a scientific research project. Deadline: December.

National Action Council For Minorities in Engineering (NACME) Scholarships
Website: http://www.nacme.org/NACME_B.aspx?pageid=78
The award: amounts to $20,000, and many are awarded. 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 from aid officials at your college.
Deadline: Varies by program

Gates Millennium Scholarships
Website: http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/Scholarships.aspx
Award: the 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.
Deadline: January 11, 2012

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Scholarships
Website: http://national.nsbe.org/Programs/Scholarships/tabid/84/Default.aspx
The award: amounts generally range from $1,500 to $3,000 for members of NSBE. Number of awards varies. This is primarily for engineering students, and others majoring in related disciplines.
Deadlines vary.

American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships (AICPA)
Website: http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
The award: 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: Application will be posted on this site in December 2012

Developmental Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarships
Website: http://dfbsst.dlhjr.com/dfb_sch.html
Award amount: $2,000 and renewable. Several scholarships granted. This is for science or engineering students at HBCUs.
Deadline: High school seniors can apply between August 1 - October 31

Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarships
Website: http://www.coca-colascholars.org
The award: 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.
Deadline: High school seniors can apply between April 15 - June 15, 2012

Ambassadorial Scholarships
Website: http://www.rotary.org/en/studentsandyouth/educationalprograms/ambassadorialscholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx
The award: This is the prestigious "rotary" organization scholarship for students who can
speak another language and want to study abroad in the "host" country of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to $23,000 for a 3 month to full year of study abroad. You should have completed at least 2 years of college work.
Deadline: Varies (March to August)

Ronald McDonald House Charities and the United Negro College Fund
Website: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships
Scholarships are for students in the United States living in areas where there are participating local Chapters. The award is from $1,000 to full tuition. Approx. 60 students are selected.
Deadline: January 27, 2012

Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship
Website: http://www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/why-xerox/scholarship.aspx
This is a good scholarship for strong minority scholarships for 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.
Deadline: September 30, 2012

Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Website: http://www.truman.gov
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.
Deadline: February 7, 2012

National Association of Black Journalists
Website: http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.php
The award: NABJ offers 10 scholarships. It's a $2,500 award. Students should be attending a four-year University. They must present three letters of recommendation from a school adviser, dean or a faculty member. Also, a 500-800 word article on a Black journalist must be presented. A gradepoint average of 3.0 is desirable. Eligible students must be majoring in journalism-print, photography, radio or television. One of those should be a career goal.
Deadline: April 1, 2012

Hispanic College Fund Scholarships
Website: http://www.hispanicfund.org/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: March 1, 2012

Arts Recognition And Talent Search Awards
Website: http://www.artsawards.org
These awards are granted to high school or college students (17, 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: October 19, 2012

Society of Women Engineer Scholarships
Website: http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php/scholarships#activePanels
These scholarships are targeted for women who are majoring in engineering or computer science. Award amount are from $200 to $5,000, and at least 90 are granted.
Deadline for sophomore through graduate students is typically available December 1 – February 15. For freshmen: March 1 – May 15.

NOTE: Actual deadlines vary from program to program and are subject to change. Students should visit the individual website for the latest information on deadlines and requirements."

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