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First 10 Native American scholarships:

Amount:
$3500
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
April 30
A candidate must be: 1. A resident of New York City and of African-American, Latino, Asian or Native American background 2. A current high school graduate or recipient of a GED 3. Accepted as a full time and first-term matriculating freshman at an accredited college or university in pursuit of a Baccalaureate or Associate degree at the time the award is presented 4. A person who demonstrates strong potential for academic achievement 5. Of excellent character and proven leadership ability, with a demonstrated commitment to community service and extra-curricular activities.
Contact:
New York Urban League 204 W. 136th St. New York, NY 10030 212-926-8000 https://www.nyul.org/what-we-do/nyul-education-programs/scholarship/
Amount:
$2000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
April 30th and October 31st
The program is available to female students and students of African-American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent, and be: A US citizen or permanent resident. A junior or senior, full-time, day-time student at an accredited and approved college or university. Enrolled in contiguous fall and spring semesters, carrying a minimum of 12 credits and earning a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) each semester. Working towards a baccalaureate degree in science, technology, engineering or math, specifically related to disciplines within our industry with at least 60 credits of college work prior to the submission of the application.
Amount:
$2000
Awards:
4
Deadline:
May 1
The Ethnic Minority Future Teacher Scholarship of the Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF) shall serve the following purposes: 1. To assist and encourage highly-qualified ethnic minority students to enter the teaching profession. 2. To ensure that ethnic minority students who have clearly indicated their intention of entering the teaching profession receive the support of CEF, active and retired CEA teachers and the CEA student program when and where appropriate. 3. To offer continued professional support upon entry into the profession.
Contact:
Ethnic Minority Affairs Commission Capitol Place, Suite 500 21 Oak Street Hartford, CT 06106 Contact Shannon Waxenberg Phone 800-842-4316 or 860-525-5641 www.cea.org/cef/ethnic-minority-scholarship-fund/
Amount:
$10,000
Awards:
5
Deadline:
May 1
To be eligible to receive the scholarship, NAJA applicants must be enrolled juniors, seniors, or graduate students at an accredited university in the United States pursuing a degree in digital media/journalism/communications with a commitment to storytelling as demonstrated by completed coursework, clips/work samples and a letter of recommendation from professor or internship supervisor familiar with their work and attesting to career commitment.
Contact:
If you have any questions about applying to this fund or making a tax-deductible donation to it, please contact NAJA Education Manager Sheena Roetman at [email protected]. Website: www.naja.com
Amount:
$15,000 renewable up to 5 years
Awards:
15
Deadline:
May 1
The KPMG Foundation Minority Accounting Doctoral Scholarships aim to further increase the completion rate among African-American, Hispanic-American and Native American doctoral students. The scholarships provide the funding for them to see their dreams come to fruition. In order to apply for this scholarship, you must be: African-American, Hispanic-American, or Native American; A U. S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States (possess a green card); Enrolled, on campus, in a full time AACSB accredited, Accounting business doctoral program in the U.S. by September.
Contact:
Anita English Scholarship Administrator KPMG Peat Marwick Foundation Three Chestnut Ridge Road Montvale , NJ 07645 Phone: 201-307-7152 Web: www.kpmgfoundation.org
Amount:
$5000
Awards:
1
Deadline:
May 1
AAJ's Minority Caucus will award a $5,000 scholarship to a minority Law Student member who is entering his/her first, second, or third year of law school. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best: Exhibits an interest and proficiency in trial advocacy skills. Expresses a desire to represent those who have been injured by the negligence or misconduct of others. Promotes accountability and safety. Demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through involvement in an AAJ student chapter and Minority Caucus activities. Shows a financial need for the scholarship.
Contact:
Submit applications to: [email protected] OR AAJ Membership Department 777 6th Street NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20001 For more information, contact the AAJ Membership Department at 800-424-2727 or [email protected]. https://www.justice.org/community/caucuses/law-students/hailey-scholarship
Amount:
$1000 initial scholarship, can be renewed for a total of $2000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 1
Open to high school seniors who are pursuing a degree in education. Open to students who have a federal minority ethnic status of one of the following: Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Non-Hispanic Black. Minimum 2.8 GPA and admission to college program required. Personal essay and letters of recommendation are to be included with application.
Contact:
Website: www.maspa.org
Amount:
Up to $1850 Annually
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 1
The Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship program is designed to assist academically competitive students who are identified as members of any of the following ethnic/racial groups: African American; American Indian or Alaskan Native; Asian or Pacific Islander; or Hispanic. Scholarship selection is based on financial need as determined by federal methodology.
Contact:
Complete and submit the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov. The priority deadline is April 1. Submit the State of Kansas Student Aid Application online at https://sfa.kansasregents.org/ or the paper version and mail to the Kansas Board of Regents.
Amount:
$5000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 19
Open to full-time international/minority graduate students studying communication sciences and disorders in the United States and demonstrating outstanding academic achievement. (Only non-U.S. citizens are eligible.)
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 31
Be enrolled with his or her respective Tribe, either federally recognized or non-federally recognized Tribe, from the continental US or Alaska. Submit a copy of Tribal enrollment (there is no minimum blood quantum requirement for eligibility). This can be a copy of the student's Tribal I.D. card or a copy of an official letter from the Tribe. The student must be directly recognized as a citizen or member of his or her Tribal Nation. Be enrolled as full-time student. %u200BHave a minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA. Submit a current class schedule and transcript. Attend an accredited institution seeking an Associate's Degree or higher (the Association does not fund certificate programs or seminaries). Provide essays described in the application that show the student's connection to their Tribal Nation and Indian Country.