Scholarship List  

June Deadlines

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Contact: Minority Scholarship Program, 1211 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, (888) 777-7077 www.aicpa.org; Eligibility: Minority students who are citizens or permanent residents. Full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in accounting. For application write to: AICPA Order Department, P.O. Box 2209, Jersey City, NJ 07303-2209, Product #870110 Award: $5,000; Deadline: June 1

Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Scholar Program

Contact: Central Intelligence Agency, Attn: Personnel Representative, P.O. Box 12727, Arlington, VA 22209, (800) 368-3886, (800) JOBS-CIA, Fax: (703) 613-7873, Eligibility: This program is open to high school seniors who either are a member of an ethnic group or have a disability. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, achieved 1000 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT, have a high school GPA of at least 2.75, meet the same employment standards as permanent CIA employees, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Applicant must also plan to major in computer science, economics, electrical engineering, foreign area studies, or non-romance foreign languages. Recipients must be available to work in metropolitan Washington, D.C. for at least 90 calendar days each summer while in college. Award: Interns receive an annual salary and up to $15,000 a year for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Summer travel to Washington, D.C. and a housing allowance while there are also provided. Deadline: June 1

The Lucille and Edward R. Roybal Foundation

Contact: The Lucille and Edward R. Roybal Foundation, 5253 E. Beverly Blv., Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 725-3960; Eligibility: 1. Fill out application found at www.royalfoundation.org, 2. Be accepted to an accredited college or university and seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree in pharmacy, optometry, nursing, or public health 3. Minimun 2.5 GPA  4. Commitment to service the interest of low income Latinos and/or other low income communities, and be 5. Be in financial need. The Roybal Foundation offers various scholarships, please check the website for current information and to access the website. Awards: Vary Deadline: Postmark June 20th

National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors

Contact: Gerry Kennedy, SAPHCC Scholarship Program, PO. Box 6808, Falls Church, VA 22046 (323) 725-3970 Fax: 323-725-0316 www.foundation.phccweb.org/scholarships Eligibility: Variety of scholarships check website for more information. Award: varies Deadline: June 1

Latino Healthcare Professionals Project, The

Contact: California State University, Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd. ASFO-16, Long Beach, CA 90840-4801 (562) 985-5288 www.csulb.edu e-mail: lhpp@csulb.edu Eligibility: Open to all Latino/a bilingual/bicultural university with junior standing and focusing on healthcare. Award: Two years’ tuition Deadline: June 3

Communications Scholarship Fund

Contact: The Directors Office, MALDEF-Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 www.maldef.org Eligibility: MALDEF offers scholarships nation-wide to exceptional students pursuing law or communications degrees. To qualify for the scholarships you must be an exceptional student with financial need willing to serve the Latino/a community. Award: Contact for details. Deadline: June 30

Judge Louis Garcia, The; Memorial Scholarship

Contact: MALDEF, The Directors Office, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles CA 90014 www.maldef.org Eligibility: Open to First year Latino/a first year Law students. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: June 30

MALDEF Law School Scholarship

Contact: Ruth Zunigas, 634 Spring Street, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 Fax: (213) 629-0266 www.maldef.org Eligibility: Hispanic graduate student entering the first, second, or third year of law school. LSAT scores and community service will be reviewed. Award: Contact for details from $2,000 to $6,000 Deadline: June 30

Helena Rubinstein Endowment Scholarship, The

Contact: MALDEF-Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, The Director’s Office, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 www.maldef.org Eligibility: Open to first year law students focusing on law or communications. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: June 30

William Randolph Hearst Endowment Scholarship

Contact: The Director’s Office, MALDEF, National Headquarters 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 www.maldef.org Eligibility: Open to minority first year law students; Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: June 30

The Matt Garcia Memorial Scholarship

Contact: MALDEF, Director’s office, National Headquarters, 364 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 www.maldef.org; Eligibility: Open to first year law students. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: June 30

Valerie Kantor Memorial Scholarship

Contact: Director’s Office, MALDEF, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 www.maldef.org Eligibility: Must have completed undergraduate work and be enrolled at a law school. Award: $3,000-$7,000 Deadline: June 30

Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE)

Contact: P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027 Phone: (916) 526-8002 www.csac.ca.gov Eligibility: This program is for college juniors and seniors majoring in education. This program will forgive up to $11,000 in loans in return for agreement that the participant teach in a California public school for three years. Students must be nominated by their school to apply for this program. Please contact using the information given above for further details of this program. Award: Up to $11,000 in loans forgiven Deadline: June 30

Swackhamer Peace Essay Contest

Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Road, Ste. 1, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 (805) 965-3443 Fax: (805) 568-0466 www.wagingpeace.org Eligibility: Applicant must submit an essay and fulfill the requirements of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. Please contact by phone or visit their website using the information above. Award: $500-$1,500 Deadline: June

Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund

Contact: Laura Castillo, 8415 Datapoint, Suite 400, San Antonio, TX 78229, (877) 692-1971 Fax: (210) 692-1951 e-mail: jan@adelantefund.org Eligibility: University juniors with a GPA of 3.0 and above. Must be eligible for financial aid, pursuing a business degree (or a related field). Must attend a paid Leadership Institute and participate in a business institute. Must provide two letters of recommendation. Award: $2,000-$3,000 Deadline: June

MAGAF Scholarship

Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, 405 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031 Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and pursuing a degree in a business related field. College sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. Contact them for further information. Award: Varies Deadline: June

Lena Chang Internship

Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, 1187 Lena Chang Internships, Selection Committee PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Rd., Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794 Fax: (805) 568-0466 www.wagingpeace.org e-mail: wagingpeace@napf.org Eligibility: Awards offered to ethnic minorities currently  enrolled in undergraduate or graduate course work. Selection is based on the applicants’ college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and an essay (3 pages) on ways to achieve peace in the nuclear age and how they hope to contribute to this end. Award: $2,500 Deadline: Varies

July Deadline

Tailhook Association

Contact: Jim Carol, Scholarships, 9696 Businesspark Ave., San Diego, CA 92131-1643 (858) 689-9223 www.tailhook.org/ e-mail: thookassn@ail.com Eligibility: A parent who served on an aircraft carrier. Award: $2,000 (20 winners) Deadline: July 15

Namepa National Minority Scholarship Awards

Contact: Scholarship Chair, Namepa National Scholarship Fund, 1133 W. Morse Blvd. #201, Winter Park, FL 32789, (407) 647-8839, www.namepa.org/pages/awards.htm, e-mail: namepa@namepa.org; Eligibility: Awards for minorities who are incoming freshman and undergraduate transfer students who are majoring in engineering. Freshman must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and an ACT score of 25 or SAT 1000. Transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 Award: $1,000; Deadline: July 21

Recycling/Resource Center Scholarship for EOP Students

Contact: California State University, San Francisco, 1600 Hollow Ave., San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 338-7000 Fax number: (415) 338-0949 www.sfsu.edu e-mail: finaid@sfsu.edu Eligibility: EOP Students currently enrolled at SFSU Focus: Resource Conservation. Award: Paid tuition and $2,500 for books Deadline: July 30

ADA Endowment and Assistance Fund

Contact: American Dental Association, 211 E. Chicago, IL 6061, (312) 440-2800 www.ada.org Eligibility: American Indian, Mexican American, African American, or Puerto Ricans accepted to a dental school in the U.S. Must be a United States citizen and beginning the first year of dental school. Award: $1,000-$2,500 Deadline: July 31-September 15

Mexican American Grocers Association Foundation

Contact: Jackie Solis, 405 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031 (323) 227-1565 Fax: (323) 227-6935 www.maga,org e-mail: execoffice@maga.org Eligibility: Must be of Hispanic descent in college, full time students at, at least the sophomore level with financial need. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and must be majoring in business or business related field. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the above address for an application. Award: Varies ($2,000 maximum) Deadline: July

August Deadline

American Association of Women Dentists

Contact: American Association of Women Dentists, 330 South Wells Street, Suite 1110, Chicago, IL 60606 (800) 920-2293 www.womendentists.org e-mail: info@womendentists.org Eligibility: Sophomore or junior enrolled in dental school. Based on financial aid. Award: $2,000 Deadline: August 1

Latinas Learning to Lead: Summer Youth Institute

Contact: National Hispanic Leadership Institute, Latinas Learning to Lead, 1901 N. Moore Street, Suite 206, Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 527-6009 e-mail: NHLI@aol.com www.NHLI.org Eligibility: Applicant must be a Latina enrolled in an undergraduate program with a minimum 30 semester units by May and a minimum of 2.50 GPA. The student must be between ages 17-22 yrs. With some leadership experience through volunteer work or other activities, and have a strong commitment to Latina/o issues. See official website. Award: Cost of airline travel, room and board and all classroom materials are covered by NHLI. Deadline: August 15

China Times Cultural Foundation

Contact: James N. Tu, 136-39 41 Ave. #1A, Flushing, NY 11355 Phone/fax: (718) 460-4900, e-mail:ctcfmail@yahoo.com; Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students of Chinese ancestry. Award: $10,000; Deadline: August 15

National Medical Fellowships, Inc.

Contact: Jennifer Collins, 110 W 32nd Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10001, (212) 483-8880, www.nmf-online.org Eligibility: Graduate medical students from African American, Mexican American, Mainland Puerto Rican, and American Indian descent. Must be U.S. citizen, 1st or 2nd year medical students and have demonstrated financial need. Award: $2,500; renewable; Deadline: August 31

HACE National Scholarship Program

Contact: Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, 25 E. Washington St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 6060, (312) 435-0498, Fax: (312) 435-1494, www.hace-usa.org, Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate Hispanic students who are enrolled full time (12+ units for undergraduates and 6+ units for graduates) in an institution of higher learning in the United States. Undergraduates must have completed at least 12 units of coursework before applying. All applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Award: Contact for more information; Deadline: August

September Deadline

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship

Contact: Xerox Corporation, 907 Culver Raod, Rochester, NY 14609, www.xerox.com; Eligibility: Minority and undergraduate/graduate pursuing technical degrees, must display academic excellence. Award: $4,000 Deadline: September 15

HOPI Tribe Grants and Scholarship Program

Contact: P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, Arizona 86039, (800) 762-9630 Ext. 520, Fax: (520) 7ail: IPolingyumptewa@hopi.nsn; Eligibility: Senior high school students who are pursuing a career in the area of dance, music, visual arts, theater, writing, and film, etc. Must be between 17-18 years old and a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: Up to $3,000 Deadline: September 1

October Deadline

National Foundation for Advancement of the Arts (NFAA) Recognition and Talent Search

Contact: Dena Willman, 800 Brickell Ave., Suite 500, Miami, FL 33131, (800) 970- ARTS, Fax: (305) 377-1149 www.nfaa.org, e-mail: info@nfaa.org; Eligibility: Senior high school students who are pursuing a career in the area of dance, music, visual arts, theater, writing, and film, etc. Must be between 17 and 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: Up to $3,000 Deadline: October 1

WTS Undergraduate Scholarship

Contact: Women’s Transportation Seminar, Attn: National Headquarters, One Walnut Street, Boston, MA 02108, (202) 496-4340, Fax: (617) 227-6783, www.wtsnational.org, e-mail: wts@engineers.org; Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be women who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in transportation or a transportation-related field (e.g. transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics). A minimum of 3.0 GPA is required and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted first to a local chapter (see website or contact for more information), where the local chapter will forward selected applications for consideration at the national level. Financial need is not considered. Award: $1,500 Deadline: Applications must be submitted to a local chapter by October 8

National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Contact: School Guidance Counselor, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201-4897, (847) 866-5100 www.nationalmerit.org Eligibility: Students sign up for scholarship by taking the PSAT/NMSQT. Students must be high school students enrolling in college or a university the following year. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: $2,500 Deadline: October 10

National Hispanic Scholarship Fund, The

Contact: Scholarship Committee or send a self addressed stamped envelope for an application. Selection Committee, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104-0728, (415) 445-9930, (415) 445-9936. www.hsf.net, e-mail: info@hsf.net Eligibility: High school or full-time community college, four year college, and graduate school students who are at least half Hispanic U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Undergrads must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have completed a minimum 15 semester credits. Awards based on financial need, community involvement and achievement. Applications are only available August 3 through October 9. Awards: $1,000; renewable Deadline: October 15

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Contact: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082 Eligibility: Students must be in grades 5-12 from any state. Student must show participation in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application. Application must be submitted to a school principal, Girl Scout council executive director, or county 4-H agent by the last week in October. Award: $1,000-$6,000 Deadline: October 31

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc.

Contact: Scholarship Committee, 1 Coca-Cola Plaza, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, (404) 237-1300, www.coca-colascholars.org e-mail: scholars@coca-cola.com Eligibility: High school seniors demonstrating leadership and academic achievement. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident planning to attend an accredited university. Applicants must have a minimum GPA or 3.0. Applications can be requested via telephone or though their web page. Applicants whose parents or grandparents are employees or Coca-Cola o of a Coca-Cola bottling plant are ineligible. Award: $4,000-$20,000 Deadline: October 31

National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students

Contact: School College Counselor, 1560 Sherman, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201, (615) 259-8400, www.mnps.org e-mail: public@mnps.org Eligibility: Black students who plan to earn a bachelor’s degree. PSAT/NMSQT must be taken. Application, transcript, and recommendation, required. Consideration for scholarship requested by student. Award: Contact for details: $2,000 for one time award, 4 year awards provide between $250-$2,000 annually. Deadline: Test date in late October. Write for student bulletin.

United States Senate Youth Program

Contact: Selection Administrator for California or Program Coordinator, William Randolph Hearst Foundation Program Director, Suite, 1212, 90 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-4504 (415) 543-4057, (800) 841-7048, fax: (415) 243-0760, www.hearstfdn.org/ussyp/ e-mail: USSYP@hearstfdn.org Eligibility: High school junior or seniors provided he or she has not previously been a delegate to the program, and is currently serving in an elected capacity in student government. Must be a permanent resident of the U.S. and currently enrolled in a secondary school located in the state in which either one of this or her parents or guardians legally resides. Award: $5,000 Deadlines: October

November Deadline

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Contact: Michael A. Mallory 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (434) 964-1588, Fax: (804) 964-1589 www.ronbrown.org e-mail: mmallory@ronbrown.org Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility and a willingness to extend themselves to others who are in need. Award: $40,000 ($10,000/4years) Deadline: November 1

Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship

Contact: The Foundation for Exceptional Children 1920 Association Drive Reston, VA 22091 (888) CEC-SPED Fax: (703) 264-9494 www.cec.sped.org/index.html Eligibility: Disabled, minority students who are gifted in general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude, creativity, visual or performing arts, full-time college student, complete application. Award: $1,000 Deadline: November 1

Junior Summer Institute at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University

Princeton University from June 12 to August 1

Contact: www.wws.princeton.edu/jsi Eligibility: Open to students of color in their junior year of undergraduate study with a strong interest in public service and career in domestic public policy or international affairs. Award: Will fund entire cost of tuition, housing, meals and transportation plus $1,000 stipend Deadline: November 1

Women and Minority Engineering Program, The

Contact: University of California, Irvine 111 Engineering & Computing Trailer, Irvine CA 92967-2750, (949) 824-5011 www.uci.edu Eligibility: Open to undergraduate minority and female students focusing in engineering. Award: Contact for details according to program Deadline: November 1

Minority Science Program

Contact: Luis Mota-Bravo, 423 Steinhaus Hall, Irvine CA 92697-1024, (949) 824-6463 e-mail: jjrea@uci.edu, www.uci.edu, Eligibility: Contact for details Award: Contact for details Deadline: November 1

Minority Engineering Scholarship Program

Contact: James T. Pippin, assistant Dean, College of Engineering, University of Tennessee, 103 Eastbrook Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996-2360, www.engr.utk.edu/ e-mail: jpippin@utk.edu, Tel: (865) 974-1956, Eligibility: African American student attending University of Tennessee with a minimum GPA of 3,0, SAT 07 940, and 3.5 in mathematics. Award: $250-$500 Deadline: November 8

AHBAI Cosmetology Scholarship

Contact: 401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 Tel: (708) 633-6328 Fax: (708) 633-6329, www.ahbai.org/scholar/scholar_new.html, e-mail: ahbai1@sbcglobal.net Eligibility: High school seniors planning to major in cosmetology, must be enrolled in a four-year college as freshmen, must have minimum 3.0 GPA, based on financial need. Award: $12,300, renewable Deadline: November 15

National Science Foundation Fellowship

Contact: Oakridge Association University, P.O. Box 3010, Oakridge, TN 37831-3010, (865) 241-4300, Fax: (866) 353-0905, www.orau.org/nsf/nsffel.htm, e-mail: nsfgrfp@orau.gov, Eligibility: Students interested in obtaining a graduate degree in mathematical, physical, engineering, and social sciences. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: $12,300 renewable, Deadline: November 14

Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program, Veterans of Foreign Wars

Contact: Gordon Thorson, Director, VFW National Headquarters, 406 W. 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 756-3390 www.vfw.org/yourtown/you_VoiceOf.htm e-mail: info@vfw.org Eligibility: U.S. high school students in grades 9-12. Students must submit a 3-5 minute essay for local competition. Selected candidates compete on state and national levels. Contact your high school counselor or local VFW Post. Award: Contact for details, up to $25,000 Deadline: November 15

American Political Science Association

Contact: Ricky Feaster, 1527 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 483-2512, Fax: (202) 483-2657 www.apsanet.org/ E-mail: apsa@apsanet.org, Eligibility: Fellowship. Chicano and Latino students wishing to earn a Ph.D. in political science. Amount: $6,000, Deadline: November 30

CSU Fresno Scholarship Fund

Contact: California State University, Fresno, 5150 N. Maple, Fresno CA 93740, (559) 278-6572, www.csufresno.edu, Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be full-time students. Award: $100-$2,200 Deadline: November 30

Supreme Court Fellows Program

Contact: Administrative Director, Supreme Court Fellows Program, Supreme Court of the United States One First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20543, (202) 479-3415, www.fellows.supremecourtus.gov Eligibility: At least one postgraduate degree; two or more years in professional experience with a record of high achievement; multi-disciplinary training, including familiarity with the judicial system. Amount: $98,000 Deadline: November

U.S. Department of Education, Upward Bound Program

Contact: Gabie Watts for CA programs or your high school counselor for programs in your area. 1990 Kay St., N. West 7000, Washington, D.C., (202) 502-7600, Eligibility: High school seniors who would be first generation college students and/or from low-income families. Award: Contact for details. Deadline: Contact for details (Nov/Dec)

December Deadline

National Society of Professional Engineers

Contact: Scholarships are issued by state chapters. Call the NSPE for state chapter contacts. Educational Foundation, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2715, (703) 684-2800, Fax: (703) 836-4875 www.nspe.org, Eligibility: High school seniors in top 25% of their class studying in engineering. Special scholarships for minorities and women. Award: $1,000-$2,500 Deadline: December 1

Presbyterian Church USA

Contact: Francis Cook, Student Opportunities Program, Presbyterian Church, USA, 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 40202-1396, Tel: (800) 872-3283 ext. 5776, Fax: (502) 569-5018, www.pcusa.org; Eligibility: High school senior of Asian, Black, Hispanic, or Native American descent and member of the Presbyterian Church (USA), a U.S. citizen, and entering college full time as a freshman. Must apply to college for financial aid. Award: $500-$1,000 Deadline: December 1

National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in engineering & Science Inc.

Contact: Valerie Washington, P.O. Box 537, Notre Dame, IN 46556, (202) 457-8672, Fax: (574) 287-1486 www.gemfellowship.org, e-mail: gem.@indie.edu; Eligibility: The GEM Fellowship Programs provide full tuition fees and stipends per academic year for a masters and PhD program. Paid summer internships with Fortune 500 companies. Must be U.S. citizen. Juniors, seniors, and B.S. degree holders can apply. Award: $6,000-$12,000 Deadline: December 1

National Association of Secondary School Principals-Principal Leadership Award

Contact: Ms. Macheal Waters, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091-1537, (703) 860-7344, Fax: (703) 476-5432 www.nassp.org, Eligibility: Must be nominated by your school principal. This scholarship is based on volunteer work. Award: $1,000 Deadline: December 6

USC Trustee Scholarship

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors. Award: Full tuition, Deadline: December 10

National Hispanic Scholarship, University of Southern California

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu; Eligibility: Open to designated National Hispanic Scholars. Award: Half tuition (approximately $13,000); Deadline: December 10

USC Associates Scholarship

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu Eligibility: Open to entering freshmen of all focuses. Award: $7,500; Deadline: December 10

Town and Gown Scholarship

Contact: Office of Admissions, University of Southern California, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA 90007 (213) 740-1111, www.usc.edu Eligibility: Open to incoming freshmen and transfer students Award: $2,500-$5,000; Deadline: December 10

Presidential Scholarship, University of Southern California

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors with SAT1/ACT1 scores in the top 3% nationally and transfer students with 45 units completed with a 3.75 GPA. Award: Half tuition (approximately) Deadline: December 10

National Merit Scholarship (USC) University of Southern California

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/student-affairs/ntsaf/index.htm Eligibility: Open to National merit, national achievement, National Hispanic Scholarship finalist. Must name USC as first choice college with National Scholarship Corporation. Award: Half tuition (approximately $13,000) Deadline: December 10

International Freshman, Academic Scholarship

Contact: University of Southern California, Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu Eligibility: This competitive scholarship is available for international freshmen only. Recipients ranking in the top 10% in his/her class. Award: Half tuition; Deadline: December 10

Dean’s Scholarship

Contact: Scholarship Department, University of Southern California, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu; Eligibility: Very competitive. Freshmen selected for this award are usually among the top 5% of their high school graduating class. Transfer students should have at least a 3.6 GPA with 30 transferable units completed prior to the selection process. Award: One-quarter tuition ($6,500) Deadline: December 10

Alumnae Scholarship Program, University of Southern California

Contact: Office of Admission, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-1111 www.usc.edu Eligibility: Open to domestic freshman and transfer students. Must have a minimum 3.8 GPA and 1270 SAT 1/29 ACT. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership and academic performance. Award: $5,000-$5,500 Deadline: December 10

Russell Caldwell Neighborhood Scholarship

Contact: University of Southern California, Academic Services, University Park Campus Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-5930 www.usc.edu Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors focusing on Liberal Arts Award: $3,000 Deadline: December 10

National Achievement Scholarship, University of Southern California

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311 www.usc.edu Eligibility: Open to National Merit, National Achievement, National Hispanic Scholarship Finalists. Must name USC as first choice with National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Award: Half tuition (approximately $13,000) Deadline: December 10

Graduate Opportunity, Fellowship Program

Contact: University of California, Los Angeles Gloria Dial, Chicano studies Research Center, 1252 Murphy Hall, Box 951419, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (310) 825-3521, www.ucla.edu or www.gdnet.ucla.edu Eligibility: To qualify for this program students must be a graduate student currently attending UCLA. For more information please consult their website. Award: $12,000 Deadline: December 15

Eugene Cota Robles Fellowship

Contact: Toni Crow, the University of California, Los Angeles, 1252 Murphy Hall, Box 951419, Los Angeles CA 90095-1419 (310) 825-3521, www.ucla.edu Eligibility: The Eugene Cota Robles Fellowship requites applicants to be accepted in a doctorate program. Students must have maintained a 3.0 GPA. For more information please refer to the website. Award: $12,500 Deadline: December 15

Chancellor Fellowship Program

Contact: University of California, Los Angeles, Gloria Dial, Chicano Studies Research Center, 152 Murphy Hall, Box 951419, Los Angeles CA 90095-1419 (310) 825-3521, www.ucla.edu or www.gdnet.ucla.edu. Scholarship is for school fees plus one year out-of state tuition. The field of study is open, but the student must be accepted into a doctorate program. Award: $16,500 Deadline: December 15

University of Redlands Achievement Awards

Contact: University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave. Redlands, CA 92373, (909) 793-2121, www.redlands.edu Eligibility: Achievement award is awarded to students of high academic ability and leadership who plan on attending the University of the Redlands. Award:  up to $11,000 Deadline: December 15

Modesto Bee Internship

Contact: Donna Moullette, McClatchy Newspapers, P.O. Box 3928, Modesto, CA 95352, (209) 578-2000 ext. 2351 E-mail: Metro@modbee.com Eligibility: Internship in reporting, editing, photography and graphics available for minority students. Modesto Bee also offers scholarships to high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in journalism Award: Internship $350 a week Deadline: December 31

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay

Contact: The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, 529 Fifth Avenue, suite 1802, New York, NY 10017, (212) 490-7777 Fax: (212) 490-6066, www.eliewieselfoundation.org, e-mail: info@eliewieselfoundation.org; Eligibility: This scholarship is open to full-time juniors and seniors in college or university. Check the website above for the annual essay question, Award: $500-$5,000 Deadline: December

Women’s Sports Foundation

Contact: Grant Program, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554, (800) 227-3988, www.womenssportsfoundation.org, wosport@aol.com Eligibility: Female high school seniors who demonstrate leadership and athletic ability, and who will be pursuing a full-time course of study at an accredited two or four-year college. To obtain an application, contact the above address. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: December 31

Kaiser Media Internships in Urban Health Reporting

Contact: Penny Duckham Executive, The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Rd. Menlo Park, CA 94025, (650) 854-9400, www.kff.org Keyword: internships, e-mail: pduckham@kff.org Eligibility: Minorities, graduating journalism students, Focus: Health reporting, area served: National Award: $6,000 (minimum) Deadline: December

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