This scholarship is open to students who will be improving their local communities by choosing a career in business, government, non-profit, public service or other profession that will improve their community. First Generation College Bound Students graduating from high school and moving into a two-year or four-year college or university program are encouraged to apply. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have volunteered or worked at an organization that promotes improvement of local communities (i.e., non-profit agencies; YMCA; tutorial programs; mentoring programs; advocacy programs; etc.). Applicants must be residents of or attending a college or university within the United States. This scholarship is available to students who will be working and attending college part-time or students who are enrolled in school full-time. Past recipients are encouraged to apply for renewal.

UA Alumni Association scholarships are awarded in two categories: Merit-based %u2014 to attract and retain students of exceptional academic quality, and need-based %u2014 for students who demonstrate great financial need. (Need-based scholarship applicants must complete a free application for federal student aid.) The application below serves the University of Arizona Alumni Association. Scholarships are open to all without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin or other protected categories, in compliance with the University's Non-Discrimination Policy (http://equity.arizona.edu/policies). The scholarship selection committee adheres to these University policies.

This year a scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $10,000 to one incoming freshman attending each of the twelve Texas medical schools. The funds will be disbursed directly to the school in increments of $2,500 annually during the first four years of a student's matriculation. The scholarship program is directed towards minorities who are underrepresented in Texas medical schools and the state's physician workforce. Eligible students must be a permanent legal resident of the U.S. and must identify themselves as African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American students who have been accepted for admission for FALL.

The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) will award 40 scholarships in 2016. Of the 40, 20 undergraduate ethnically diverse minority undergraduate students will receive scholarships of $2,500 each and 20 graduate students will receive scholarships of $5,000 each. Students must be attending four-year accredited institutions in the U.S. and majoring in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations. Contact for more details on eligibility and application procedures.

Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada. Must be of American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander descent. Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program or a multi-course program in archival administration, or have applied to such a program for the next academic year. (The graduate program must offer at least three courses in archival science or be listed in the current SAA Directory of Archival Education. If the program is not listed in the SAA Directory of Archival Education, the applicant must provide proof of the three-course standard by submitting copies of course descriptions from the institution's current course catalog.) Shall have completed no more than half of the credit requirements toward her/his graduate degree at the time of award (i.e., June 1). Must be enrolled in a graduate program and begin school no later than September 1 or the fall semester/quarter immediately following the award. Otherwise the award will be rescinded. May have full-time or part-time status. Must submit a 500-word report to the SAA Council upon completion of the second semester. In the event that certain conditions arise, the following shall apply: 1) if the award exceeds tuition fees for one semester, the balance may be carried over to the next semester; 2) if the recipient drops out of the archival administration program, all unused fees shall be returned to SAA; and 3) if the recipient's tuition is paid in full by another scholarship or award, the recipient shall decline the Mosaic Scholarship.

Students in their final year of undergraduate study intending to enroll in a graduate program in historic preservation; or graduate students enrolled in or intending to enroll in historic preservation programs. The program of study must be at a U.S. university, college or institution, and in order to receive the internship stipend portion of the award, students must be eligible to work in the U.S. Selections will be based partly on financial need, and partly on application materials, undergraduate academic performance, promise shown for future achievement, commitment to working in preservation in the United States following graduation, and potential to help increase diversity within the preservation movement. Applications will be reviewed through a flexible consideration of all pertinent elements of diversity in light of the particular qualifications of each applicant. Students who have received the scholarship in a previous year are not eligible to apply. Eligible Fields of Study: Historic Preservation, or graduate programs in departments of History, Architecture, American Studies, Urban Planning, Museum Studies, etc, with a primary emphasis on Historic Preservation.

Undergraduate student or high school student transitioning to college. Minimum grade point average of 2.5. Attending a post secondary, accredited institution or planning to attend Plans to attend school for entire academic year, beginning in the fall. Completed 50 hours of active community service within past 12-months with certified documentation. Leadership involvement (Defined as office held for instance is a President, Treasurer, etc. in High School, College or an organization / club; Captain of a team; Students that have started an organization / program or developed / invented an item that helps to benefit the community at large; etc.).

Applicant must write an article of 600-1000 words on the topic "Why is it important to stop cyberbullying?" Open to students who are U.S. citizens/ currently attending or planning to attend an U.S. college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies/ high school, college or graduate students or a students planning to enter college.

Ignite Advisory Group offers an annual scholarship of $1000 USD to current students of any major (undergrad or graduate school) committed to their education and seeking financial assistance. Requirements to apply Applicants have at least one family member from a different country or culture from outside the United States or were influenced by different cultures growing up. Applicants are existing undergraduate or graduate students at any U.S. college or university. Applicants are legal residents of the U.S. Complete a typed one to two-page essay/ personal statement (in Word or PDF formats). Send required materials via email to marketing@igniteag.com prior to deadline. Send valid identification (driver's license and/or student ID) Provide your latest school transcript. GPA is 3.0 or higher.

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 2016. Works translated into English are eligible if the English version was published in 2016. 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.