African American Scholarships

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First 10 African American scholarships:
Lagrant Foundation Scholarships
 
Amount:
$5000 Undergraduate, $10,000 Graduate
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
Feb 28
Scholarships are available for both undergraduates and graduates who are public relations, marketing, journalism, or advertising majors. Applicant must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident, African American, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaskan Native, planning to study as a full-time student, 2.75 GPA. Contact for more details on eligibility and application procedures.
Contact:
Ericka Avila, Programs Manager, THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION, 626 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017, 323-469-8680 ext. 223, erickaavila@lagrant.com, http://www.lagrantfoundation.org
Mildred Colodny Diversity Scholarship for Graduate Study in Historic Preservation
 
Amount:
Up to $15,000 towards graduate study tuition, a paid summer internship with the National Trust following student's first year of study and support to attend National Preservation Conference or other National Trust training opportunity.
Awards:
1
Deadline:
Feb 28
Open to students in their final year of undergraduate study intending to enroll in a graduate program in historical preservation or graduate students enrolled in or planning to enroll in a historic preservation program. Students must be eligible to work in the U.S.. Must be attending college or university program in the U.S.. Acceptable fields of study: Historic Preservation, Architecture, Urban Planning, American Studies, History, Museum Studies. Focus must be on Historical Preservation.
Contact:
David Field Colodny, Scholarship Coordinator, 800-944-NTHP x 6124 or via e-mail at david_field@nthp.org
The Carl Brandon Parallax Award
 
Amount:
$1000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
February 29
The award is given to works of speculative fiction created by a self-identified person of color. Works must be speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, horror, magical realism, etc.) and published in English. The works must have been published in 2011. Works translated into English are eligible if the English version was published in 2011. When considering works to nominate, keep in mind that by speculative fiction, we mean science fiction, fantasy, horror, magical realism, or any works that incorporate elements of these and related genres. Works do not have to be marketed as science fiction to be eligible for these awards. We welcome graphic novels for consideration.
Contact:
Url: http://www.carlbrandon.org/awards.html
The Carl Brandon Kindred Award
 
Amount:
$1000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
February 29
Award is given to any work of speculative fiction dealing with issues of race and ethnicity; nominees may be of any racial or ethnic group. Works must be speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, horror, magical realism, etc.) and published in English. The works must have been published in 2011. Works translated into English are eligible if the English version was published in 2011.When considering works to nominate, keep in mind that by speculative fiction, we mean science fiction, fantasy, horror, magical realism, or any works that incorporate elements of these and related genres. Works do not have to be marketed as science fiction to be eligible for these awards. We welcome graphic novels for consideration.
Contact:
Url: http://www.carlbrandon.org/awards.html
American Chemical Society Scholarships
 
Amount:
Up to $5000
Awards:
100
Deadline:
Mar 01
Open to African American, Hispanic and Native American Students who are planning to pursue studies in a chemically related field. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must be full-time student in high school or accredited college, university or community college. Must excel in science or chemically related field with at least a 3.0 G.P.A..
Contact:
American Chemical Society Scholars Program 1155 16th Street NW Washington D.C. 20036 1-800-227-5550 ext. 6250 or scholars@acs.org
Rosa Parks Scholarship
 
Amount:
$2000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
Mar 01
High school seniors attending a private or public Michigan High School, minimum 2.5 GPA, must graduate by August of the year you apply, show commitment to ideals of civil rights as demonstrated by Rosa Parks, show proof of enrollment into an accredited college or university by August of year you are applying, complete application and essay, include supporting documents.
Contact:
rpscholarship@dnps.com or 1-313-222-2538
Dr. Charles Nilon Memorial Scholarship
 
Amount:
Unspecified
Awards:
Unspecified
Deadline:
Mar 01
Open to African-American students. Must be full-time student. 3.0 cumulative GPA. Completed 12 credit hours.Involved in African American Affairs activities or other activities on campus.
Contact:
Eastern New Mexico University 1500 S Ave K Portales, NM 88130 575.562.1011 www.enmu.edu
Dr. Julia Rosa Lopez-Emslie, AHORA Scholarship
 
Amount:
Unspecified
Awards:
Unspecified
Deadline:
Mar 01
Open to low income students not eligible for financial aid. Must be full-time student. 2.5 cumulative GPA for entering freshmen or a 3.0 cumulative GPA for continuing students. Priority given to low income students who are not eligible for financial aid. Entering freshmen must become active members of Association to Help Our Race Advance (A.H.O.R.A.), and continuing students must be active members.
Contact:
Eastern New Mexico University 1500 S Ave K Portales, NM 88130 575.562.1011 www.enmu.edu
Euola Cox Scholarship for Minorities
 
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
Mar 01
Open to minority students pursuing a teaching career and who are enrolled full-time. Must have financial need. Must attend Eastern New Mexico University.
Contact:
Eastern New Mexico University1500 S Ave KPortales, NM 88130575.562.1011 www.enmu.edu
New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Scholarship
 
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
Mar 01
Open to Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Electronics Engineering Technology majors at ENMU. Must be full-time student with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Intended for Hispanic, Black, Pacific Islander, Native American Indian or Alaskan Native students.
Contact:
Eastern New Mexico University1500 S Ave KPortales, NM 88130575.562.1011 www.enmu.edu