Open to students who pursuing careers in the areas of nutrition, physical education, public health, and culinary arts, dietetics or food management. Must reside in California. Must be African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Latino/Hispanic; Must have financial need; Graduates must have completed 12-15 units; Undergraduates must have completed 50 units with a 2.5 GPA or better except for Culinary students.

Established in 2009 by her parents and husband, the Madhuri Vindhya Kumar Memorial Nursing Scholarship pays tribute to Madhuri's deep belief that education empowers students to achieve their dreams. Applicant requirements: graduate of a public high school located in Ector County, Texas, student who has been admitted as first-year, first-semester student in the Nursing Program of Odessa College or the Nursing Program of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin; preference given to female students.

Open to female students pursuing a post-secondary degree and who possess an interest in business or entrepreneurship. The winner of the scholarship will receive $500 to help further their educational goals and create a more diverse and inclusive business community. Scholarship applicants must submit a resume, official transcript, letter of recommendation, and a 500-word essay in response to the following question: If you could see one change in gender inequality in your lifetime, what would it be, and why? How do you think this can be achieved? In addition, applicants must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Read more: http://marylandcriminallaws.com/#ixzz3mnPPYiky

Students are eligible to submit an application for consideration if they are: Currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior at an accredited 4 year college. Enrolled as a STEM or Business major with a focus on pursuing a career in IT and related business services. Able to demonstrated commitment to the value of diversity (see application requirements). A citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.

Open to non-traditional women whose education was delayed or interrupted, individuals with a vision to succeed regardless of any obstacles that life has put in their way. We are especially interested in recognizing women who give back to their communities and whose goals and desires for education align with their passions. Additionally, scholarships are given to women who are residents of the state of Georgia and who are pursuing their educational endeavors in the state of Georgia. This may include women who are returning to school after a hiatus, changing careers, seeking advancement in their career or work life, and stay-at-home moms entering the work place and in need of additional education/training. This scholarship is not intended for recent high school graduates or women who are eligible for or who have already received other significant financial aid. Must be 25 years of age or older and a resident of Georgia.

This scholarship is open to women who are Maine residents, thirty years of age or older, need financial assistance in order to improve skills or to complete education for career advancement, have a definite plan to use the desired training in a practical and immediate way to improve chances for advancement, to train for a new career field, or to enter or reenter the job market. Applicants must also provide information about the specific course of study at an accredited school, be qualified as an applicant for the course, and be officially accepted into the program or course of study.

Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above, Must be single parent with child(ren) living in home, residing in Washington County, Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education, Must have attended a post-secondary institution full-time within the past two years, Income must be below $25,000 (gross income).

Open to students who are actively participating in struggles for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity or other progressive issues. Open to graduate and undergraduate students who are enrolled in an accredited school and will be receiving college credit for the time period covered by their grant. Although U.S. citizenship is not a consideration, applicants must be living in the United States and planning to enroll in school in the US in order to apply. There is a strong preference for grantees who plan on staying in the US and building a movement here.

The Sedona Women, Dames Who Make a Difference awards annual scholarships in honor of our founder, Helen Wolfe. Individual Scholarships, up to $2500, are awarded to women who are re-entering students whose education has been interrupted or to students who are planning to resume their education. Eligibility requirements include: -Must be a women who is a permanent resident of the Verde Valley, which encompasses, Sedona, Cottonwood, Jerome, Cornville, Clarkdale, Camp Verde, Rimrock, Lake Montezuma and the Village of Oak Creek (zip codes 86322-86351) - Must Be a re-entering student whose education has been interrupted for a period of time. - Must already be accepted at an accredited academic or vocational institution.

%u2022 Currently enrolled in, or accepted in, an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking student in a nursing program, or graduate-level physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, therapeutic recreation, orthotics or prosthetics, or neuropsychology program %u2022 Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale (overall and in the chosen area of study) %u2022 Demonstrated leadership ability through participation in community service, extracurricular or other volunteer activities %u2022 Black or African American, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native %u2022 Citizen of the United States %u2022 Demonstrates a commitment to serving diverse populations %u2022 Applicant must be a permanent resident of Michigan