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First 10 African American scholarships:

Amount:
$1000-$5000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
December 10
The award is only open to 100 Black Men mentees, Collegiate 100�, or affiliates who are graduating high school seniors or college undergraduates enrolled full-time in an accredited post-secondary institution. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and deadlines to be considered for the scholarship. The National Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 and is expected to be applied toward tuition, room, board, and books. Checks will be mailed from the World Headquarters Office and made payable to the institution.
Contact:
100 Black Men of America, Inc. World Headquarters 141 Auburn Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: 404-688-5100 Fax: 404-688-1028 Email: [email protected] Website: www.100blackmen.org
Amount:
250
Awards:
1
Deadline:
December 12
Eligibility and Criteria � Applicant must be between the ages of 15-30 � Applicant must be enrolled in a school or a university and actively studying Arabic or Islamic studies � Applicant must submit an original essay on Prophet Mohamed's character, an infographic on Aqidah or Ibadat or a video of applicant's recitation of the Holy Quran with Tajweed.
Contact:
Scholarship Description *Firdaws Academy believes in providing scholarship opportunities for deserving students. In recognition of their achievement and as an incentive for all those studying the Arabic language and Islamic studies to excel. This investment also serves to advance the field of Islamic studies while enriching the online education atmosphere with diversity, talent, and academic excellence. *Firdaws Academy, it is an Islamic online academy for teaching Qur'an, Arabic and Islamic studies. Seeks to recognize and reward young students who are seeking knowledge of the Quran and the Arabic language. *Students from all over the world are welcome to apply. To be eligible, candidates must be between 15 and 30 years of age. *For any other information, please contact the Firdaws Academy Scholarship Committee at [email protected] https://firdawsacademy.com/firdaws-academy-international-scholarship-program/
Amount:
$1500
Awards:
2
Deadline:
December 21
1. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 2. Resident of Morgan or Lawrence County 3. Minority Student 4. A high school senior or freshman in college (if you are a high school senior, an accredited college must have already accepted you.) 5. Financial need.
Contact:
DMDA Address 2228 8th Street SW, Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256.303.8848 FAX: 256.306.0904 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.DMCMDA.org
Amount:
$500
Awards:
4
Deadline:
December 21
Open to minority students in the State of Alabama. Must be resident of Morgan or Lawrence County. Demonstrate interest in pursuing a Skilled Trade.
Contact:
if you have any questions call Murphy Brown, 256-303-8848 www.DMCMDA.org
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
December 30th
Application is open ONLY to African American students, ages 17-30, who are Michigan residents. Applicant must be a high school senior accepted to an accredited college/university or a medically related program (e.g., medical technician, physician's assistant, etc.) or Must be a college student admitted to a medically related professional program; e.g., nursing, medicine, physical or occupational therapy, AND Must submit an official transcript with G.P.A., AND Must have a minimum overall G.P.A. of 3.0. Note: A personal interview is required.
Contact:
Thomara Latimer Cancer Foundation Franklin Plaza Center 29193 Northwestern Hwy #528 Southfield, Michigan 48034-1006 For additional information, please feel free to call: (248) 557-2346 or e-mail us at www.thomlatimercares.org
Amount:
$10,000
Awards:
1
Deadline:
Usually January or February. Contact for exact deadline.
Enrollment Status: Full- or part-time; graduate or upper level undergraduate. Course of Study: Public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with specific focus on government or nonprofit management). Letter of Recommendation: Someone who can speak to your commitment to the public sector.
Contact:
Scholarship Committee Government Finance Officers Association, 203 N. La Salle St., Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60601-1210, 312-977-9700, Fax: 312-977-4806, www.gfoa.org
Amount:
Eligible students will receive between $500 and $2,000 to use toward the cost of studying abroad. Scholarships will be awarded for programs lasting for the summer, one semester, or an academic year, as well as for university/college sponsored study tours and programs spent studying the country's language.
Awards:
Up to 100
Deadline:
There is no deadline to TCA scholarships. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.
Undergraduates or graduate students who fulfill the following criteria may apply: U.S. citizens or permanent residents Of African, Armenian, Bosnian, Filipino, Hispanic/Latino, Macedonian, or Native American descent. Enrolled full-time and in good standing at an accredited U.S. college or university. Accepted into a language program or study abroad program at a university in Turkey, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, or Bosnia and Herzegovina. Willing to share your experiences in Turkey with your peers and the TCA community %u2013 especially via TCA's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TurkishCoalitionofAmerica
Contact:
Turkish Coalition of America 1510 H St. NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Interested students must contact [email protected] to determine eligibility prior to sending application materials to Bah�e%u015Fehir University.
Amount:
Up to $24,000 annually
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
Contact
The JPFP aims to increase the U.S. talent pool of underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities who receive Master's and Doctoral degrees participating in the STEM workforce. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen (either by birth or naturalization), including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories. Note: Permanent residents and non-US citizens are ineligible for the JPFP. Applicants must be a member of an underrepresented group, which includes women, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline. Applicants must either be within the first 3 years of a graduate program at an accredited, U.S. university OR be in the process of applying to an accredited STEM graduate program. Note: Persons who have advanced to doctoral candidacy are in-eligible. Non-Degree or special status students who are enrolled in masters or doctoral level courses are ineligible. Minimum 3.00 on a 4.00 grading scale (B average and above). If the applicant attends an institution where scales other than 4.00 are used, the applicant's GPA must correspond to a B average. If selected, students cannot participate in any other federally-funded fellowship or scholarship program.
Contact:
Sheryl Karpowicz, Project Manager, Phone: (703) 205-7625; Email: [email protected] Apply to NASA student opportunities at: http://intern.nasa.gov
Amount:
SUMR scholars earn $15/hour during the summer months for a time commitment of 40 hours per week. Students work with their mentors to devise a schedule that can be flexible to work around other employment.
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
Contact
Program participants should have an interest in health care and strong quantitative skills. Candidates from minority groups that are underrepresented in the field of health services research (African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander) and first generation college students are particularly encouraged to apply. Prospective participants do not have to make a commitment in advance to attend graduate school to be accepted into the program, but an academic or research career should be something they are considering. A committee of Penn faculty selects each year's SUMR scholars from the highly competitive applicant pool.
Contact:
Contact the Program Director, Joanne Levy, MBA, at [email protected] https://ldi.upenn.edu/sumr/about
Amount:
$1000
Awards:
20
Deadline:
February / March Contact for Exact Deadline
GPA of 3.0 or higher. Entering freshman year in college (current high school senior). Any major/field of study. American Citizenship or Permanent Residency.