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First 10 minority scholarships:

Amount:
Up to $3000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
February 15
This scholarship is available through Psi Chapter in the Dallas area. Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate or high school student transitioning to college and pursuing a degree in business, business administration, science or engineering; have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; have completed community service within the past 12 months with certified documentation; plan on attending an accredited post-secondary institution.
Contact:
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Inc., Psi Chapter Attn: Education and Scholarship Chairperson PO Box 223871 Dallas, TX 75222-3871 www.iota-psi.org
Amount:
$5000
Awards:
3
Deadline:
February 15
Established in 2002, this program awards scholarships to students who demonstrate a strong desire to pursue a career as a Spanish-language journalist. It is made possible through a donation from Univisi�n network news anchor, and NAHJ founding member Mar�a Elena Salinas. (Students applying for this scholarship must submit their essay in Spanish).
Contact:
National Association of Hispanic Journalists 1000 National Press Building 529 14th St., NW Washington, DC 20045-2001 Ph: (202) 662-7145 Email: [email protected] www.nahj.org/nahj-scholarships/
Amount:
$5000 x 4
Awards:
1
Deadline:
February 15
The Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo consists of a $5,000 one-year scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship, named for the former executive director of the National Press Club Journalism institute, is to recruit promising future journalists who will bring diversity to American journalism. The award can be renewed up to three years, for a total of $20,000 toward educational expenses. Students do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship.
Contact:
The National Press Club 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor - Washington, DC 20045 202-662-7500 Url: https://www.pressclubinstitute.org/national-press-club-scholarship-opportunities/
Amount:
$1000
Awards:
7
Deadline:
February 15
1. Applicant must be a spring 2022 Colorado high school graduating senior, and meet one of the following requirements: identify as a student of color, be the first generation (neither parent/guardian received a bachelor's degree) to attend college, and/or be a student with financial need. 2. Applicant must be a graduate of a Colorado High School. (Open to all Colorado residents regardless of legal residency or citizenship). 4. Applicant must enroll at a 2 or 4 year Colorado college or university in the fall of 2022 and take a minimum of 6 credit hours. 5. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.80 (non-weighted) or higher. 6. Applicant will be selected by, but not limited to, the following criteria: academic performance, awards and accomplishments, community and school involvement, community service (particularly within underrepresented communities), and financial need.
Contact:
Colorado Educational Services and Development Association (CESDA) P.O. Box 40214 Denver, CO 80204 If you have any questions, please contact Charita Thomspon at [email protected] https://www.cesda.org/scholarships
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
February 15
Open to Utah high school graduating seniors planning to attend the University of Utah. Applicants and demonstrate an interest in majoring or minoring in business or business-related fields. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need.
Amount:
$5000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
February 17
Belong to a minority group under-represented in the California College and University system, principally African- Americans; Americans (North, Central, or South) derived from Spanish speaking cultures; Native Americans; and Pacific Islanders. Be enrolled for the fall semester prior to the award (or have completed your course work within the past year) at Diablo Valley, Contra Costa, or Los Medanos Colleges. Applicants may not be currently enrolled nor intend to enroll before next June in a four-year college or university. Be eligible (have sufficient and proper units) to transfer to a four-year institution with junior standing for the next fall term (or at the latest the next spring term) following the award. Provide evidence of financial need. Complete and submit on time the application with all required attachments. If selected for interview, you MUST attend the Saturday morning Selection Committee interviews in the spring.
Contact:
Kennedy King Memorial College Scholarship Fund, Ltd. P. O. Box 727, Martinez, CA 94553 email: [email protected] website: www.kennedyking.org
Amount:
$1000
Awards:
100
Deadline:
February 19
The applicant must be a resident of San Diego County, a senior high school student attending an accredited public or private school in San Diego County, scheduled to graduate in the spring semester and have a desire to continue his or her education at a vocational/technical school, college or university. Note: All high school seniors may apply regardless of their grade point average
Contact:
San Diego County Salute to Education P.O. Box 19366 San Diego, CA 92159-0366 Phone 619-521-2404 www.salutetoeducation.com
Amount:
$3000 per year x 2 years
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
February 24
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status. Students who will be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2023 are eligible to apply. Students must plan to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Marine Biology is not eligible. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students eligible to apply for the AMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities may also apply to the AMS Freshman Scholarship Program but can only accept one scholarship if selected for both.
Contact:
The application includes specific guidelines; if you have further questions, contact AMS Development and Student Program Manager Donna Fernandez: [email protected] 617-227-2426 ext. 3907 https://www.ametsoc.org/
Amount:
$2000-$5000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
February 26
Scholarship applicants must currently be a resident of the state of Georgia. Proof of residency is required. Applicants must also be accepted into a program of study at an educational institution, as evidenced by a proof of acceptance (either an acceptance letter OR a current school transcript). Applicants must be at least 25 years of age as of June 1, 2021. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, and/or physical impairment. Applicants must fall at or below the income eligibility requirements outlined in the table below. Applicants must attend a not-for-profit, regionally accredited institution. The following accreditations are accepted. Please do not contact the JRF office with questions about your school's accreditation. Please contact your academic institution for information. Middle States Commission on Higher Education New England Association of Schools and Colleges Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Western Association of Schools and colleges. If your school is accredited by an agency listed on this website, please select %u201Cother%u201D when you reach the accreditation question in your application and follow the remaining prompts. Applicants must complete the application online in full before the deadline of February 26, 2021. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided; therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on a number of criteria: Your goals. Your plan for reaching your goals. Your plan to use your education to give back to your community. Only a select number of applicants will be chosen as recipients. Recipients will be announced in June 2021. You will be contacted in regards to your application status whether you have been chosen as a recipient or not.
Contact:
1.706.208.1211 1 Huntington Road, Suite 701 Athens, GA 30606 [email protected] https://rankinfoundation.org/for-students/eligibility-requirements/emerge-eligibility
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
February 26
Applicants must attend a high school or community college within specific areas near: Dinuba/Tulare, California; Denison, Texas; Florence, South Carolina; Applicants must be: A high school senior with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA if applying to attend a 4-year college/university, and 2.5 GPA if applying to attend a trade school or community college. Or a community college student with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA who is receiving their Associates Degree and applying to attend an accredited 4-year college/University.
Contact:
Scholarship Inquiries E-mail: [email protected] www.ruiz4kids.org/scholarships/