American Indian College Fund
http://www.collegefund.org/
Building better lives. Revitalizing Indian communities. Replacing despair with hope. That, simply, is what the American Indian College Fund is all about. Through our scholarships for American Indian college students and our support of America's tribally controlled colleges and universities, we are giving hope to, and creating better lives for, generations of Native American students and their families and communities.
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American Indian Graduate Center Fellowships
http://www.aigc.com/other-funding-opportunities/fellowships.html
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American Indian Graduate Center Internships
http://www.aigc.com/other-funding-opportunities/internships.html
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American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships
http://www.aigc.com/other-funding-opportunities/scholarships.html
Eligibility: Any Indian or Alaska Native that is a member of a federally recognized tribe and is attending full time at a nationally accredited graduate program in the United States. If the student is a descendent of a federally recognized tribe, he/she must have at least 1/4 blood quantum. The student must apply for financial aid through FAFSA. Awards are made on the first come basis. There is a one time processing fee of $15.00 that must be submitted with the application. Contact the American Indian Graduate Center, 4520 Montgomery Blvd., NE, Ste. 1-B, Albuquerque, NM 87109-1291. Tel. (505) 881-4584.
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Scholarship Programs
http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships/
AISES scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, who are members of AISES, for leadership and academic achievement. These monies are to assist talented students in meeting the financial demands of attending college. The awards are intended to augment unmet need, loans, and student employment.
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
For the purpose of this program, the AICPA defines minority students as those of Black, Native American/Alaskan Native, or Pacific Island races, or of Hispanic ethnic origin. The scholarships are competitive, merit- and need-based awards of up to $5,000 for outstanding accounting students who, in the opinion of the Institute's Selection Committee, show significant potential to become certified public accountants. All applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals -- minorities, business
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American Philosophical Association
John Hope Franklin Dissertation Fellowship
http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/johnhopefranklin.htm
Designed to support an African-American Ph.D. candidate in any field of knowledge. For more information contact Linda Musumeci; Phone: (215) 440-3429; E-mail: LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org
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American Psychological Association
Minority Fellowship Program
http://www.apa.org/mfp/
The MFP objective is to increase the number of ethnic minorities who complete doctoral degrees in psychology and to improve the quality of mental health treatment and research on issues of concern among ethnic minority populations.
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American Society of Microbiology (ASM)
Minority Fellowships
http://www.asm.org/general.asp?bid=16715

American Speech Language Hearing Foundation
http://www.asha.org/students/financial-aid
Each year the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHF) offers several scholarship and grant competitions to graduate students and new researchers in the field of communication sciences and disorders. Up to ten Graduate Student Scholarships are available annually for master's or doctoral level students studying audiology or speech language pathology. Of the ten scholarships, one gives priority to a student with a disability, one gives priority to an international student studying in the US, and one gives priority to a US citizen who is a member of an ethnic or racial minority group. The scholarships range between $2,000 and $4,000.
Two $2,000 Student Research Grants are available annually to master's and doctoral students. One is for a one-year study in Early Childhood Language Development, and the other is for a one-year study in Clinical or Rehabilitative Audiology.
Up to seven $5,000 New Investigator Research Grants are available each year to individuals who have received their latest degree (master's or doctoral level) in communication sciences and disorders within the last five years and are starting their research careers. The one-year proposal must be for research to be initiated.
One $5,000 Speech Science Research Grant is available in alternate years to an individual who has completed a doctoral degree within the last five years and who proposes a one-year study in the area of speech science.
From time-to-time, as funds allow, ASHF may offer other funding opportunities. Examples include $25,000-50,000 Treatment Outcomes Grants in 1996, 1997, and 1999; a $15,000 Clinical Research Grant in 1999; and a $55,000 Outcomes Grant in Audiology in 2001.
For more information about funding opportunities, please visit the Foundation Web site at www.ASHFoundation.org, contact the Foundation office at 800-638-8255, ext. 4314, or write to ASHF, 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.
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APS Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors
http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm
Each year, the APS Committee on Minorities in Physics (COM) acts as the selection committee for this scholarship which attracts many excellent applicants. The award consists of $2000 per year for new corporate scholars, and $3000 per year for renewal students to be used for tuition, room & board, educational materials. In addition, each physics department that hosts one or more APS minority undergraduate scholars and assigns a mentor for their student/s will receive a $500 award for programs to encourage minority students. The program is usually able to fund 20-25 new recipients each year.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - sciences, minorities.
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Arab American Scholarship Foundation
http://www.lahc.org/education.htm
Applicants must be of Arab descent, U.S. citizens or U.S. residents and must also be Michigan residents. Applicants majoring in mass communications will be given extra consideration. For more information, contact the Arab American Scholarship Foundation, 4337 Maple Road, Dearborn, MI 48126
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Arab American Institute
Scholarships for American Students of Arab Descent, Arab Students Studying in the United States, and Other Scholarships
http://www.aaiusa.org/foundation/33/scholarships
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Armenian General Benevolent Union
Scholarships and Loans
http://www.agbu.org/programs/projects.asp?program_id=4
The AGBU offers interest-free loans to full-time graduate students of Armenian descent enrolled in most competitive colleges and universities in the United States. Students must start repayment of their loans one year after graduating or leaving school. Awards are in the range of $2,500-7,500. Deadline for returning a completed application is April 1.
The AGBU offers financial assistance to full-time U.S. undergraduate students of Armenian descent enrolled in colleges and universities outside of the U.S. Some selected fields of graduate study will be considered.
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Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)
Internship Grant for Broadcast
see http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3jrnlism.htm

Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)
Internship Grant for Print and New Media
see http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3jrnlism.htm

Aspira Student Financial Aid Information
http://www.aspira.org/Scholarships.htm
The ASPIRA Association, Inc. is the only national nonprofit organization devoted solely to the education and leadership development of Puerto Rican and other Latino youth. ASPIRA takes its name from the Spanish verb aspirar, "aspire." The web page provides a list of financial aid resources specifically for Hispanic students pursuing postsecondary education or graduate studies.
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Association on American Indian Affairs
http://www.indian-affairs.org/
Since 1922, the Association on American Indian Affairs has been dedicated to helping Native people and their communities in meeting the challenges they face. One of these challenges is that of paying for a higher education. AAIA assists college students in meeting this challenge through our eight scholarship programs. AAIA offers two graduate fellowships, one scholarship which is open to graduate and undergraduates and five undergraduate scholarships, one of which is available to students from tribes that are state recognized but not federally recognized. AAIA depends on the generosity of our donors to fund our scholarship programs, therefore, availability may change from year to year.
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Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
formerly called the American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants
Student Scholarships
http://www.alpfa.org/
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Berrien Fragos Thorn, see Thorn

Black College Dollars : Scholarships for African American Students
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship_directory/index.html
This free scholarship search, geared for African-American students, contains more than 300 scholarships searchable by GPA requirement, academic and career interest, and application deadline.
This directory is a part of The Sallie Mae Fund’s multi-faceted African-American College Access Initiative, launched in October 2005, to improve access to higher education among African-American students. Produced by the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education.This free scholarship search, geared for African-American students, contains more than 300 scholarships searchable by GPA requirement, academic and career interest, and application deadline.
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Black Excel's 100 Minority Scholarship Gateway List
http://www.blackexcel.org/100minority.htm
Black Excel has presented gateways to well over 1000 Scholarships for students nationwide. In the Black Excel African American Student's College Guide (available at major bookstores and at Amazon.com), we list hundreds of scholarships and provide a step-by-step tutorial as to what to do after you get a gigantic list like the one below. Knowing the "rules of play" gives you a tremendous advantage in regard to the A, B, C's of winning scholarships. Note that Black Excel is linked to over 900 websites, and that many colleges are directing their students to our resources and info. -- Isaac Black, Black Excel Founder and Author
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Black Excel's 200 Free Scholarships for Minorities
http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html
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Black Greek Scholarships for Books and Supplies
http://www.collegegreekbooks.com/cashaward.html
All students with a minimum 2.0 GPA or C Average in any accredited college or university that has a Greek Social setting may apply. Each Applicant will be asked to fill out a one-page application, provide a copy of their current school registration and transcript, and write or photocopy their school’s “hazing policy”.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Undergraduates.
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Black Men Building Resources Scholarship
http://www.grfoundation.org/scholarships-list.php#general
Restricted to African American Kent County high school graduates or GED recipients who have been accepted to an accredited institution to pursue a degree, certificate, or license in an occupational-related curriculum. Administered by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation.
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Chevy Excellence in Education Scholarships
Excellence in Music Award
Excellence in Education Award
http://www.chevrolet.com/scholarships/
$1000 is available for first year college expenses.
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Chippewa County Community Foundation
Paul and Emily Shagen Scholarship
Reserved for enrolled members of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians to attend college or vocational schools. Contact the foundation via letter at P.O. Box 1979, 138 Ridge St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783-7979; by telephone at (906) 635-1046; by fax at (906) 635-7368 for more information.
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CINTAS Foundation Fellowships.
http://www.cintasfoundation.org/
Cintas Fellowships acknowledge creative accomplishments and encourage excellence in architecture, literature, music composition and the visual arts. Eligibility is limited to artists of Cuban citizenship or direct descent (having a Cuban parent or grandparent). Artists are recommended for fellowships by panels of qualified members from each artistic discipline. The Board of the Cintas Foundation, Inc., awards fellowhips based on the recommendations of the panels. Cintas Fellows are free to pursue their artistic activities as they wish. The fellowships are not awarded for academic study or research, or to performing artists. Fellowships are not awarded more than twice to the same person. Second awards are granted only to candidates demonstrating outstanding artistic development. Fellowships are awarded annually in the amount of $15,000 each and are paid in quarterly stipends, beginning in September, for twelve consecutive months. The award is currently considered taxable income.
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The CIRI Foundation (TCF)
http://www.thecirifoundation.org
“A 501(c)(3) private foundation, the CIRI Foundation awards scholarships to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of CIRI and their direct lineal descendants as defined by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA).”
Our (TCF) mission is to promote individual self-development and economic self-sufficiency through education and to maintain pride in culture and heritage among Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of Cook Inlet Region and their descendants. The major goal of The CIRI Foundation (TCF) is to encourage the education and career development of the Foundation’s Alaska Native beneficiaries through post secondary scholarships and grants, research and other education projects. A second goal is to perpetuate and enhance the heritage of Cook Inlet Region’s Alaska Native people through programs that foster appreciation and understanding by the general public.
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Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarships
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp
The program is open to all high school seniors in the United States from 26,000 high schools. Coca-Cola Scholars come from all 50 states and more than one-third are minorities. The Scholars represent a cross-section of outstanding young people, characterized by their educational excellence, leadership in their schools and commitment to their communities. web site provides application form.
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Coleman A. Young Foundation
http://www.cayf.org/
Coleman A. Young Scholars Program sponsors 4 year, renewable scholarships with a total value of $16,000, payable in annual $4,000 increments. Program focuses on assisting Detroit minority youth.
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College Scholarships for African American Students
http://www.abetterchance.org/abetterchance.aspx?pgID=1078
Courtesy of a Better Chance.
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College Scholarships for Asian American Students
http://www.abetterchance.org/abetterchance.aspx?pgID=1080
Courtesy of a Better Chance.
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College Scholarships for Latinos and Hispanic Students
http://www.abetterchance.org/abetterchance.aspx?pgID=1081
Courtesy of a Better Chance.
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College Scholarships for Native American Students
http://www.abetterchance.org/abetterchance.aspx?pgID=1082
Courtesy of a Better Chance.
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College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Awards : African Americans / Blacks
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/african.html
A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D.
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College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships and Postdoctoral Awards for Minorities
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/minorities.html
Covers African Americans, Hispanics, Latinos (Mexican Americans, Chicanos, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, South and Central Americans), Native Alaskans (Aleuts, Inuit, Eskimos), Native Americans, Native Pacific Islanders (Hawaiians, Polynesians or Micronesians). A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D.
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College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Awards for Native Americans
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/native.html
Covers Aboriginal Canadians, Native Alaskans (Aleuts, Inuit, Eskimos), Native Americans, Native Pacific Islanders (Hawaiians, Polynesians or Micronesians). A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D.
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Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC)
Minority Graduate Application Fee Waiver
http://www.cic.uiuc.edu/programs/FreeApp/
http://grad.msu.edu/cic.htm
The CIC FreeApp program is designed to expand participation of underrepresented students in graduate education. Through this program, prospective students can apply for a graduate application fee waiver or request graduate information for Ph.D. or Master of Fine Arts programs at CIC institutions, which includes all Big Ten schools plus the University of Chicago.
MSU students desiring more information about the FreeApp program can contact : Trina Trefil, Michigan State University, The Graduate School, 118 Linton Hall, East Lansing, Michigan 48824; Phone: 517-353-4738; Email: trefiltr@msu.edu Also listed under Grants for Individuals -- Graduate
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Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC)
Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)
http://www.cic.uiuc.edu/programs/SROP/
Minority undergraduates are invited to apply for a summer program designed to prepare them for graduate study and faculty careers. Eligible applicants are African Americans, Native Americans, Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans who are sophomores or juniors majoring in any field. During the eight-to-ten week summer session, students work on a research project guided by a faculty mentor and are able to explore a topic of interest at one of 15 host CIC universities (University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago, Indiana University, Indiana University/Puurdue University at Indianapolis, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Northwestern University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee). Each student receives a stipend of at least $2,500 for the summer, plus up to $1,100 toward board and travel to and from the host institution. The faculty mentor may receive $500 toward the cost of the student's research project.
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Community Development Work Study Program (CDWS)
http://www.oup.org/programs/aboutCDWSP.asp
To attract more minority and disadvantaged students to academic programs in community planning and development, HUD's Office of University Partnerships has created the Community Development Work Study Program (CDWSP). Colleges and universities throughout the United States use this program to offer financial aid and work experience to students enrolled in a full-time graduate program in community development or a closely related field such as urban planning, public policy, or public administration.
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Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL)
http://www.capal.org
The Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) is awarding $2,000 scholarships to three outstanding Asian Pacific American (APA) college students interning in the Washington, D.C., area during the summer of 2005. Eligibility is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Awarded annually since 1992, CAPAL scholarships are intended to enable outstanding APA students to work full-time and learn about ways to affect public policy that benefit their communities. With these scholarships, CAPAL hopes to provide APA students with the financial means to successfully complete their summer internships. Applications can be downloaded from the CAPAL website. For more information, call (202) 270-6897 or e-mail capalscholar@gmail.com.
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Congressional Black Caucus
Spouses Scholarships
http://cbcfinc.org/CBC%20Spouses/index.html
Consistent with its mission to provide educational opportunities to a new generation of leaders, the CBC Foundation demonstrates its commitment by sponsoring a number of educational programs. These programs include the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship Fund, the CBC Spouses Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarship, the CBCF Fellows Program and the CBCF Internship Program. The CBC Spouses have also entered a partnership with Heineken USA to launch the CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship. This scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a career in the performing arts, music and/or some related field.
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
http://www.ma.iup.edu/Pueblo/financial_forum/chci.html
http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarship.htm
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute has developed one of the most complete and concise collections of Hispanic-specific financial aid information currently available. By calling toll free, 1-800-EXCEL DC, students have access to more than 200,000 resources. CHCI assembles a comprehensive college financial aid strategy, based on the student's particular field of interest. There is no charge for this service and bilingual assistance is available. CHCI's Clearinghouse Coordinator provides individual counseling and assistance to all CHCI summer interns and fellows.
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Public Policy Fellowship
http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/
Every year, the nine-month Fellowship Program (late August to late May) offers up to 20 talented Latinos from across the country the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the national level in the public policy area of their choice (General Public Policy Fellowship). Fellows have the opportunity to work in such areas as international affairs, economic development, education policy, housing, or local government. CHCI also aims to develop leaders in areas of public health administration (Edward Roybal Public Health Fellowship), telecommunications (Telecommunications Fellowship), corporate-public interest (Corporate Fellow), and financial services (Financial Services Fellowship). These specialized fellowships are open only to individuals with a graduate degree.
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Scholarships
http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/
Current listings include:

Cornell University
Graduate School Fellowship Notebook
Graduate Fellowships for Minorities
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES
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Costco Pharmacy Scholar Program
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.150/default.asp
Award: A multi-year scholarship, up to $9,500 to cover tuition, books and fees, through their education
Deadline: March 15
Eligibility Requirements – Students must…

Diversity Pipeline Alliance
http://www.diversitypipeline.org/
A comprehensive resource for African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans interested in pursuing business and management studies. You'll find information about MBA programs, financial aid, internships and business careers.
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Financial Aid Directory for Students of Armenian Descent
http://www.aaainc.org/PDF/internship/Finaid2003.pdf
Armenian Assembly of America, 5th edition, October 2001.
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Financial Aid, College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships and Postdoctoral Awards for Hispanic Americans
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/hispanics.html
Covers Puerto Ricans, Jíbaros, Boricuas, Cubanos, Guajiros, Dominicanos, Quisqueyanos, South and Central Americans, Mexican Americans, Chicanos, Latinos. A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D. Focuses on Latinos, Hispanics, Chicanos, Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, South and Central Americans.
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Financial Aid for Native American Students
http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/natamind.phtml
This page provides information about financial aid for Native American students, compiled with the assistance of Donovan Gomez, Executive Director of the San Juan Pueblo Department of Education. In addition to spelling out requirements for Native American status, the FastWEB scholarship search lists 70 active award sources for Native American students only, 11 award sources for Native American or Native Alaskan students, and hundreds of awards for minority students.
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Financial Aid, Scholarships, Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Awards : Ethnic Groups and Studies
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/ethnic.html
A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D.
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First in My Family Scholarship Program
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/first_family.html
The First in My Family Scholarship Program, developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college and have financial need. The program is open to Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. If you have specific questions about this program, please call HCF at 1-800-644-4223.
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Ford Foundation Dissertation Diversity Fellowships
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/forddiss.html
Through its program of Diversity Fellowships, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. This year the program will award approximately 35 dissertation fellowships.
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Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Diversity Fellowships
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/fordpost.html
Through its program of Diversity Fellowships, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. This year the program will award approximately 20 postdoctoral fellowships. The postdoctoral fellowships provide one year of support for individuals engaged in postdoctoral study after the attainment of the Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree.
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Ford Foundation Predoctoral Diversity Fellowships
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/fordpredoc.html
Through its program of Diversity Fellowships, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. This year the program will award approximately 60 predoctoral fellowships. The predoctoral fellowships provide three years of support for individuals engaged in graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree.
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Foundation Center
Reference Guide for Minorities and Special Populations
http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/guides/minorities.html
If you are an individual from a minority or special population group, and are looking for information on grant opportunities, this user aid will help you in your search. We have selected a few of the most important print and electronic resources for you to begin your search.
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Gates Millenium Scholars Program
http://www.gmsp.org/
The scholarships pay the difference between any financial aid the recipient may get from their college or university, and the total for their tuition, books and housing. The scholarships will be renewed yearly if recipients maintain a 3.0 grade average. Principals, teachers, guidance counselors, and other professional educators are invited to nominate students for the award. Nomination information and materials are available at the program's Web site and may be submitted online or via regular mail. For more information, contact: The Gates Millennium Scholars; Tel: (877) 690-GMSP (4677); E-mail: info@gmsp.org.
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GEM, see National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science

General Motors Scholarship Programs
http://www.gm.com/corporate/careers/student_center.jsp?p=scholarships
General Motors contributes funding to various organizations that provide scholarship support to minority students. This entry lists such programs.
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Hispanic College Fund, Inc., Scholarships
http://hispanicfund.org/
Deadline: March 15
The mission of the Hispanic College Fund is to develop the next generation of Hispanic business leaders in America by awarding scholarships to deserving Hispanic students. HCF accomplishes this mission by securing the funds necessary to award f inancial assistance to deserving Hispanic students seeking an undergraduate degree in academic disciplines leading to careers in business. This enables them to meet the career demands of today's job market and entrepreneurial arena. Current scholarship offerings include:

Hispanic Online.Com Scholarships Page
http://web.archive.org/web/20041119084029/http://www.hispaniconline.com/edu&/ss_ix.html
Entries currently include: Amoco Foundation, AT&T Hispanic Division, American G. I. Forum of the U. S. Scholarship Fund, American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants (AAHCPA) Scholarship Program, Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders, Arizona State University Hispanic Alumni Association Los Diablos Scholarship, Beca Foundation, California Chicano News Media Association School of Journalism, Vikki Carr Scholarship Foundation, College Board/National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program, Cuban-American Scholarship Fund, Cuban American Teachers’ Association Scholarship, The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) Scholarship Program, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), Hispanic Designers Inc. Scholarship, Hispanic Office of Planning and Evaluation (HOPE), Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Hispanic Women’s Council, Horizons Scholarship, Latin Business Foundation, Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF), Latin American Professional Women’s Association, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), National Educational Service Centers Inc. (LNESC), Lowrider Magazine Scholarship Fund, MALDEF Communications Scholarship Program, McDonald’s Hispanic American Commitment to Education Resources (HACER), José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund, Medical Library Association Scholarship Committee, Mexican American Grocers Association, Mexican-American Women’s National Association (MANA) Raquel Marquez Frankel Scholarship, Michigan Educational Opportunity Fund, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), National Association of Hispanic Nurses Ildaura Murillo-Rohde Scholarship Award, National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees Scholarship Program, National Image Inc. Project Cambio Scholarships, Nevada Hispanic Services Scholarship Fund, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation, Texas Minority Leaders in Education Scholarship Program, U. S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U. S. of Mexican Ancestry Scholarships, Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarships. Dated 2004. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund Online
http://www.hsf.net
The Education Gateway for U.S. Hispanics. Brought to you by AT&T. HSF scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500 are available to undergraduate and graduate students of Hispanic parentage who have completed at least fifteen units/credits of undergraduate college work with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must be enrolled for the fall and spring semester of each year as full-time students, carrying at least six units if they are graduate students or twelve units if they are undergraduates. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and at least half Hispanic background. Send a self-addressed, stamped, business-size (9" x 14") envelope to the Fund's office between August 3 and October 9 to receive an application form or download the application from the Fund's website. For more information, contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104; telephone: (415) 445-9930; e-mail: info@hsf.net.
Currently offers listings in the following categories:

How Do I Trace Indian Ancestry
http://www.doi.gov/ancestry.html
To determine if you are eligible for tribal membership, contact your ancestral tribe. Individual tribes determine tribal membership. Additional resources links to trace Indian ancestry are also provided. Many scholarships reserved for Native Americans may require proof of status.
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HUES: Designers of Color Scholarships
http://www.designersofcolor.org/scholarship.html
Sponsoring a Blogger Scholarship contest. Offering $100 blogger scholarships to students willing to have their blogs added to the HUES web pages. Scholarship will help aid in the costs of books and supplies for student designers of color.
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IBM Research Internship for Black, Hispanic, and Native American Students
http://www.almaden.ibm.com/almaden/diversity/
IBM sponsors a research internship program for under-represented minorities. The goal is to encourage under-represented sophomore and junior minority students to pursue graduate studies in science and engineering. The internships are salaried positions typically 10 weeks long at one of three IBM research locations (San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, or Yorktown Heights, NY), and include in addition a $2,500 grant, plus the opportunity to work with an IBM mentor. The Watson lab has a full range of research, as does the Almaden lab, and the Austin lab focuses on software and systems. Research areas of the internship are individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the skills and interests of the student, and the ongoing research programs of the laboratory.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals : Internships
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Idaho State University
Minority Student Scholarships
http://www.isu.edu/departments/scholar/
A compilation of scholarship sources broken out into the following categories: African American, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American.
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IMDiversity.com
Guide to Graduate and Professional School Scholarships
http://www.imdiversity.com/Villages/Channels/grad_school/gs_fellowcontents.asp
Courtesy of By IMDiversity.com, with The BLACK COLLEGIAN Online and our diversity-committed Grad School Channel Members.
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Inroads Minority Internship Program
http://www.inroads.org/interns/internWhatItTakes.jsp
The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership. INROADS seeks high performing African American, Hispanic, and Native American Indian students for internship opportunities with some of the nation's largest companies. Our rigorous career development training process will challenge you to commit to excellence and raise the bar on your personal expectations.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Business, Internships, Minorities.
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Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan
Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver
http://www.itcmi.org/ituition.html
In 1976, the Michigan Legislature enacted Public Act 174, "An act to provide free tuition for North American Indians" in public colleges and universities in the State. This legislation is most commonly known as the "Comstock Agreement". In 1934, former governor, William A. Comstock, petitioned the U.S. Government to establish state responsibility for Indian education in trade for the Mt. Pleasant Indian School, which was to be utilized as a training facility for the developmentally disabled. In 1976, Public Act 174, was passed by the Michigan House to enact 390.1251 Waiver of Tuition.
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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships for Minority Youth
http://www.jackierobinson.org/
JRF awards four-year scholarships of up to $6,000 per year to attend so students may attend the four year, accredited college or university of their choice.
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Japanese American Citizens League Scholarships
http://www.jacl.org/
The JACL began its National Scholarship and Awards Programin 1946. The JACL recognizes education as a key to greater opportunities for its members and therefore offers over 30 awards, with an annual total of over $60,000 in scholarships to qualified students nationwide. The National Scholarship and Awards Program offers scholarships to entering freshman, undergraduate, graduate, law, and creative & performing arts students. The National Scholarship and Awards Program also offers a student aid award. All scholarships are one-time awards.
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Julian Samora Endowment Scholarships 2000-2001
http://www.jsri.msu.edu/commconn/scholarships/images/Scholarship.pdf
Reserved for full-time Chicano/Latino Michigan State University students. For more information, call (517) 432-1317.
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Korean American Scholarship Foundation
http://www.kasf.org/
The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is a non-profit, volunteer-managed organization established to help meet the financial needs of Korean-American students seeking higher education. Founded in 1969 by a small group of concerned individuals in Washington, D.C., the KASF began as a local organization with limited focus and funding resources. However, with the dramatic growth of Korean immigrant communities in the U.S., the KASF has expanded to include other regions and to broaden its funding base. The KASF seeks 1) to assist Korean American students in pursuit of academic and personal achivement, 2) to encourage community and civic service as an integral part of leadership development, and 3) to nurture the sense of pride and confidence in Korean cultural heritage and tradition.
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KPMG Foundation PhD Project
http://www.phdproject.com/index.html
"Welcome to The PhD Project on the Web. We're actively recruiting African-American, Hispanic-American, and Native American professionals who have an interest in pursuing a business doctorate. In support of its continuing effort to diversify the ranks of our nation's business schools and eventually the business community, the KPMG Foundation has, to date, earmarked nearly $4 million in scholarships to minority American accounting and information systems doctoral candidates." Michigan State University is a participating member.
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LaGrant Foundation
http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American. Applicant must also be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution, carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester/quarter. Applicant must have a minimum of 2.75 GPA* and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising or must minor in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising.
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Latin American Educational Foundation
http://www.laef.org/scholarships.html
Since 1949, LAEF has been helping students overcome the financial hardships of attending college. Make use of the informative sections below. Please contact LAEF's office for specific questions on LAEF's scholarship application.
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Latino College Dollars : Scholarships for Latino Students
http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/
Published by the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute and made possible with grants from The Sallie Mae Fund, The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation, and The Walt Disney Company, this scholarship directory contains information on more than 300 scholarships targeting Latino students. Scholarship listings are categorized by education level, deadline, minimum GPA, by whether citizenship is required, as well as by region. A guide on how to apply for scholarships in both Spanish and English is also included in the directory.
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Lebanese American Heritage Club
Arab American Scholarship
http://www.lahc.org
The application for the $1000 scholarship is usually available in February, with a deadline in April. For more information contact the Lebanese American Heritage Club; The Arab American Scholarship Foundation; 13530 Michigan Ave., Suite 227, Dearborn, MI 48126, (313) 846-8480, fax (313) 846-2710.
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Little People of America (LPA)
http://www.lpaonline.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=44409&orgId=lpa
The Little People of America association offers the LPA Scholarship for members of its organization. LPA is a nonprofit organization that provides information and support to people of short stature and their families. Membership is offered to people who are 4'10" or less in height. The deadline for the LPA Scholarship is April 1.
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Magic Johnson Foundation
Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program
http://mje001.pieheadproductions.com/index.php?/foundation/programs/taylormichaels/
The Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program is designed to provide support for deserving minority high school students who exemplify a strong potential for academic achievement but face social-economic conditions that hinder them from reaching their full potential. Since its inception in 1998, over 200 students have received financial assistance to attend the college/university of their choice. We have scholarship recipients attending Cornell, MIT, UC Berkeley, Morehouse, Azusa Pacific University, Clark-Atlanta University. Unlike most scholarship programs, the Magic Johnson Foundation/Taylor Michaels Scholarship Fund has made a commitment to assist the recipients through their entire undergraduate experience through several unique components including a mentoring program, internship program, and Life and Practical Skills classes.
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Marathon Oil Corporation/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program
http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=20726
Deadline: January 13, 2006
The Program provides educational opportunities for African Americans, American Indians/Alaskan Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, Hispanic Americans through scholarships of up to $10,000 and 8- to 10-week summer internships at Marathon operations in various U.S. locations. Marathon Oil Corporation shall provide $2,500 for those interns who do not live near internship sites. Marathon is seeking sophomore applicants majoring in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, geology or geophysics and seniors or graduate student candidates with plans to earn a Masters in geology, geophysics, mathematics or physics. Applicants must complete an online application, have a faculty member complete a letter of recommendation and submit a current transcript and resume.
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Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA)
Media Scholarship
http://www.manaa.org/
Deadline: June 1
The scholarship is dedicated to balanced and positive images of Asian Americans in the media. $1,000 scholarship available. Selections will be made the basis of academic and personal merit, desire to uplift the image of Asian Pacific Americans in film and television, as well as an essay, work sample, and financial need.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals -- Communications.
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Michigan Minority Business Development Council
http://www.mmbdc.com/html/home.htm
Deadline: May 27
The MMBDC is a privately funded, minority business development organization, whose primary goal and responsibility is to facilitate successful business relationships between minority business enterprises and Corporations that lead to increased procurement for mbes. The program awards scholarships of $2000 each, to ten students annually, and will provide each with an internship opportunity.
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Michigan State University
Julian Samora Research Institute
Scholarship Opportunities
http://www.jsri.msu.edu/commconn/scholarships/index.html
A list of opportunities sent to the Julian Samora Research Institute.
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Michigan State University
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Native American Institute
Financial Aid Reference Publications, Scholarships, Grants, and Loans On the Web
http://www.msu.edu/~nai/finaid%20home_Final.htm
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Michigan State University
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
http://www.diversity.msu.edu/mlk/scholarship.html
The purpose of the Endowed Scholarship is to recognize individual students who can demonstrate their active involvement outside the classroom by continuing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s fight against injustice by promoting equality for all on every possible level. Selection of scholarship recipients is based on full-time enrollment status, demonstrated leadership, community involvement and service. Scholarships are usually for $1000.
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Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-mfb.htm
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to a deserving student with a history of migrating for employment in agriculture who has successfully completed one year of college. This support will cover expenses beyond what the youth is entitled to in federal/state and other scholarship assistance. This scholarship is designed to assist the youth in obtaining a baccalaureate degree without being encumbered with substantial debt.
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Minority Scholarships, Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Awards in Medicine, Public Health, and Related Fields
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/health.html
A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D. Focuses on African Americans, Alaska Natives (Aleuts, Eskimos, Inuit), Hispanics (Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, South and Central Americans), Native Americans, Native Pacific Islanders (Native Hawaiians, Polynesians, Micronesians).
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Minority University Space Interdisciplinary Network
http://muspin.gsfc.nasa.gov/scholarships.html
A collection of links to minority scholarships by the Goddard Space Flight Center.
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Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program
http://www.udall.gov/udall.asp?link=300
Deadline: January 15
Native Americans and Alaska Natives . . . who intend to pursue careers in health care and tribal public policy are eligible to apply for the Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program. Interns will be provided with airfare to and from Washington, DC; lodging at George Washington University; and, per diem to cover meals, transportation and incidentals. A $1,200 stipend at the conclusion of the internship is given. For more information contact: Susan Parrott, 520-670-5529, email: parrott@udall.gov. Source: Grants and Foundations Review, October 16, 2001.
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National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM)
http://www.gemfellowship.org/
The GEM Fellowship programs are designed to offer opportunities for underrepresented minority students to obtain MS degrees in engineering and Ph.D. engineering and the natural and physical sciences through a program of paid summer internships and graduate financial assistance.
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National Italian American Foundation Scholarships
https://www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp
http://www.niaf.org/grants/index.asp
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has an education budget of $1,000,000. The NIAF will award scholarships and grants to outstanding students in the summer of 2002 for use during the following academic year. The awards will be made on the basis of academic merit and divided between two groups of students.

National Physical Science Consortium
Graduate Fellowships for Minorities and Women (NPSC)
http://www.npsc.org
Application deadline: November 5
Applicants should have research experience in one of the following fields: Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, or in related engineering fields such as Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical.
NPSC welcomes applications from all qualified students, with continued emphasis on the recruiting of underrepresented minorities and women. Applicants must be graduating seniors with at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA, in their first year of a graduate program pursuing a Ph.D., be in a terminal master's program, or be returning from the workforce with no more than a master's degree. Persons who already possess a doctoral degree in any field are ineligible.
The NPSC awards up to $16,000 stipends for students aspiring to earn a doctoral degree the physical sciences, biochemistry, computer science, and related fields of science and engineering. The initial phase of the Traditional Fellowship covers the first two or three years of graduate school, depending on the employer who sponsors the fellowship, with the possibility of continuation for several more years providing all the conditions of the fellowship continue to be met. The maximum total duration is six years.
Also listed under Grants fro Individuals -- Graduate Students, Minorities, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Sciences.
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National Society : Daughters of the American Revolution
American Indian Scholarships
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#general

National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA)
http://www.nshmba.org/scholarships.asp
The NSHMBA and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) have partnered to provide financial resources to assist outstanding Latinos pursuing Master’s Degrees in management/business. The scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to full-time and part-time Master’s degree-seeking graduate students. Awards will range from $2,500 to $5,000 with one $10,000 scholarship.
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Native American Scholarships
http://www.phx.devry.edu/financial_info/native_american_scholarships.asp
A compilation by DeVry University.
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Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship For New Americans,
see Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Pirnie Scholarship Programs
http://www.pirnie.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76&Itemid=339
Faced with the dilemma of a shortage of trained minority engineers and environmental scientists, Malcolm Pirnie is taking action to improve the odds for tomorrow — by creating new opportunities for a greater number of minorities to become environmental professionals.
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Public Policy & International Affairs Fellowship Program (PPIA)
http://www.ppiaprogram.org
Deadline: March 1st (annually)
The PPIA Fellowship Program prepares students, primarily from underrepresented communities, for careers and influential roles that serve the public good. The Fellowship Program offers an intensive summer institute to train students in public policy work and then offers to pay for graduate school should a student be admitted.
Scholarship Details: All expenses-paid summer institute (JSI) after junior year in college, internship opportunities and a minimum of $5,000 towards a masters degree in public policy, public administration or international affairs>
Location: JSIs take place at UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, Carnegie Mellon University, Princeton University & University of Maryland, graduate schools - nationwide
For more information, send an email to ppia@ppiaprogram.org or call202-496-0130 ext. 204
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Rising Farmworker Dream Fund
http://www.risingfarmworkers.org/scholarships.php
Deadline : June 1, 2008
The Rising Farmworker Dream Fund is proud to announce its second annual Pre-MBA Fellowship program. The award is intended to encourage the sons and daughters of farmworkers to purse MBA degrees and in turn, develop more leaders who will channel resources to the U.S. farmworking community. Two categories of awards will be given in 2008:
1) Pre-MBA Fellowship Award--for students applying for an MBA in 2008 (expected graduation 2011)
2) MBA Preparation Fellowship Award--for college Juniors & Seniors interested in pursuing an MBA within 5 years
We encourage students to apply as early as possible since some of the awards will be given on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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Ron Brown Scholar Program
http://www.ronbrown.org/
The Ron Brown Scholar Program awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated, African-American high school seniors who have demonstrated financial need, social commitment, and leadership potential. Very competitive.
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Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation
http://www.rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org/
Deadline: April 1
In 1980, the Detroit News established the foundation to provide Michigan high school seniors with $2,000 grants that are applied to their first year of college. Recipients of the $2,000, non-renewable scholarship are chosen for their outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership, and commitment to the principles embraced by Rosa Parks and the civil rights movement. Applicants must include three letters of recommendation, a high school transcript, ACT or SAT test scores and an essay of 250 words or less answering the question "What makes you a Rosa Parks Scholar?" For applications and more information on the Rosa Parks scholarships, call (800) 766-3247.
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Sallie Mae Fund
Project Access
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/
For the second straight year, The Sallie Mae Fund plans to award more than $2.5 million in scholarships to help enroll students in college through its community-based initiative, Project Access. Project Access targets under-served and ethnic minority populations to increase access to higher education by addressing three key barriers -- awareness of financial aid, academic performance and financial need. This scholarship campaign is part of the Project's three-year, $15 million initiative.

Saludos.com - Scholarships
http://www.saludos.com/educationpavilion/scholarships/index.html
Categories include: Science, Health, and Agriculture; Business; Computer Science and Technology; Law, Education, Social Services; Teaching; and Science and Technology.
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Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
http://www.saulttribe.com/
Identifies four scholarships available to members of the tribe:

Scholarship.com Minority/Ethnicity Scholarships
http://www.scholarships.com/MinorityScholarships.asp
Note: requires free registration to access.
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Scholarships Based on Ethnicity
http://www.college.ucla.edu/UP/SRC/ethnic.htm
A compilation provided by UCLA.
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Scholarships for American Students of Arab Descent
http://www.aaiusa.org/foundation/33/scholarships
A compilation by the Arab American Institute.
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Scholarships for Hispanics
National Scholarship Directory
http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/default.asp?id=25
A new website will make more than 1,000 sources of financial aid more easily accessible to Hispanic students around the country and world. The site includes application guidelines, an alumni section, and,a database of scholarships fully searchable by a variety of categories, including state, college, and field of interest. Jointly sponsored by the National Education Association and the Hispanic Press Foundation. Requires free registration for use.
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Scholarships for Minorities
http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1453&use_sec=false
A compilation provided by the American Chemical Society.
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Scholarships for Students of Ukrainian Ancestry or Citizenship
http://www.brama.com/education/scholarship.html
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Sons of Norway Foundation
Scholarships
http://www.sofn.com/foundation/showPage.jsp?document=foundation_scholarships.html
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Soros Fellowship For New Americans
http://www.pdsoros.org/
Deadline: November 1
Provides support for new Americans - naturalized U.S. citizen, child of two parents who are both naturalized U.S. citizens, or a resident alien who holds a Green Card. Full support is given for two years of graduate study in the United States. Fellows receive a $20,000 maintenance grant and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of graduate program.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Graduate
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Tall Clubs International (TCI)
http://www.tall.org/
Tall Clubs International (TCI) offers a $1,000 scholarship for tall people, the Kae Sumner Einfeldt Scholarship. Individual chapters may also offer local awards. Women who are at least 5'10" and men who are at least 6'2" are eligible for the award. Candidates must be under 21 years old and plan to attend college in the fall.
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(Berrien Fragos) Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Workers
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-thorn.htm
Funded by a bequest from Berrien Fragos Thorn, creative arts scholarships have been initiated in order to foster and encourage the creative talents of individuals with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. Eligible applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines:
(1) Visual-painting, sculpture, photography, etc.
(2) Performing-dance, theatre, music, etc.
(3) Media-film, video, animation, computer graphics, etc.
(4) Literary-poetry, short stories, etc.
(5) Crafts-traditional folk arts, furniture, weaving, pottery, etc.
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Time Warner Cable Hispanic Heritage Scholarship
http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/
Time Warner Cable has partnered with ScholarshipsforHispanics.org and bello Magazine to create the “Time Warner Cable Hispanic Heritage Scholarship”. This initiative focuses on students who want to achieve academic excellence at a higher learning institution. The “Time Warner Cable Hispanic Heritage Scholarship” provides financial support to these deserving individuals. Students currently enrolled in higher learning institutions such as colleges and universities, as well as vocational and trade schools can enter for a chance to win one of the scholarships. They range from $500 to $3,000 and can be applied towards educational expenses incurred through 2007. The winners can use the scholarships for expenses related to their education, such as tuition, room and board, transportation, books, study materials, and on-campus meal plans. Students can participate for a chance to win one of several scholarships by providing proof of higher education enrollment and writing a 500-word or less essay.
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Udall Foundation
http://www.udall.gov/
The Morris K. Udall Foundation supports three programs of possible interest to MSU students: