Minority Scholarships
| Alliance of Black Telecommunications Professionals Eligibility: Must be African American and have been an Iowa Resident for past 12 months. Apply: Scholarship applications can be picked up in the Office of Student Financial Planning in Carnegie Hall. Contact: Thomas Douglas, ABTP Iowa Chapter, 900 Keo 3 South, Des Moines, IA 50309 |
| American Chemical Society (Minority Scholarship) Eligibility: Must be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Must be a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college, and a high academic achiever in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better). Must be able to demonstrate financial need according to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. Must be a graduating high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology. NOTE: Please note that students intending to enter Pre-Med programs or pursing a degree in Pharmacy are not eligible for this scholarship. Apply: Applications can be downloaded off of the website: www.chemistry.org/scholars Contact: Robert J. Hughes, Phone: 1-800-227-5558, ext. 6250, Email: r_hughes@acs.org |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Eligibility: Undergraduate Students: A declared accounting major with an overall and accounting grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 on a four-point scale. A minority student who has satisfactorily completed at least 30 semester hours, or 45 quarter hours, equivalent college work including at least six (6) semester hours in accounting. Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student (12 semester hours or equivalent) unless you are completing your final semester of study, at a four-year or upper division institution. Students who will be attending a four-year school for the first time must include an acceptance letter from the school. Graduate Students: A minority student who is enrolled in the final year of a five-year accounting program or an undergraduate accounting major who is presently accepted or enrolled in a master-level accounting; business administration, finance or taxation program, or who had any undergraduate major and is presently accepted in a master-level accounting program. Enrolled as a full-time graduate student (nine semester hours or equivalent), unless you are completing your final semester of study. NOTE: 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. All applicants must be U.S. citizens.*** Apply: Scholarship applications can be download the application from: www.aicpa.org/download/members/div/career/mini/Scholarship_Application.pdf Contact: Phone: (212) 596-6270 |
| DRI Diversity Scholarship Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority or woman. Apply: Applications can be done online at: www.dri.org Contact: Katrina H. Holland, (312) 698-6207, kholland@dri.org |
| General Motors Minority Dealers Association Scholarship Eligibility: The General Motors Minority Dealers Association Scholarship Program provides scholarships each year to help deserving minority college students pursue their educational dreams. The scholarships, which are awarded on behalf of all GMMDA members, have resulted in a great number of success stories for minority students across the country. Apply: Scholarship applications for the academic year 2006-2007 will be available at your local GM Minority Dealership in August 2006 See the following web site for more details: www.gmmda.org/main.cfm?location=15 Contact: Email: scholarshipinfo@gmsac.com |
| Hispanic College Fund Inc. ALPFA Scholarship Program Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of Hispanic/Latino heritage residing in the fifty states or Puerto Rico, be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale. Applicant must plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student (12 credits undergraduate/6 credits graduate per semester) for a full academic year and be pursuing a degree in an accounting, finance, business administration, IT or related field. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need. Apply: ALL applications must be completed & submitted ONLINE at the following website: www.hispanicfund.org |
| Hispanic College Fund Inc. The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship Program Eligibility: Applicant must be the first person in your family to attend college, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of Hispanic background. Applicant must be a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in the fall, and must plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student (registered for at least 12 credits per semester) from the fall to the spring. Applicant must be applying to or be enrolled in a college or university in the fifty states or Puerto Rico, and must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA or no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need. Apply: ALL applications must be completed & submitted ONLINE at the following website: www.hispanicfund.org |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund Eligibility: Student must be currently enrolled at any four-year institution as a first-time freshman. Must be of Hispanic heritage. Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident. Must have successfully completed high school in the state of Georgia with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Student must have applied for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Additional Information: For more information, please check out http://www.hsf.net. Contact: Carlos Chavoya, Program Officer, Pipeline Scholarships, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Phone: (415) 808-2372, FAZ: (415) 808-2304, Website: http://www.hsf.net |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund / Wal-Mart Eligibility: Student must be of Hispanic heritage. Student must be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or a 4.0 scale. Must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA. Must be an undergraduate or a graduate student enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam. Apply: Apply online at http://www.hsf.net. For more information, please see this scholarship folder in the Office of Student Financial Planning located in Carnegie Hall. Contact: Phone: (877) HSF-INFO x2365 Email: scholar1@hsf.net |
| The Lily Reintegration Scholarship Eligibility: Applicants must be diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreiform, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder. Applicants must be currently receiving medical treatment for the disease, including medications and psychiatric follow-up. Applicants must be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegrative efforts, such as clubhouse membership, part-time work, volunteer efforts or school enrollment. Apply: Applicants must complete an application package that includes an application form essay, transcripts (if applicable), recommendation forms from three references and school financial requirements. For more information, please see this scholarship folder in the Office of Student Financial Planning located in Carnegie Hall. Or visit the website at http://www.reintegration.com to download the application. Contact: Phone: (800) 809-8208, Email: lillyscholarships@reintegration.com |
| The McGregor Scholarship Program Apply: For more information, please see this scholarship folder in the Office of Student Financial Planning located in Carnegie Hall or visit the website www.iowa-braille.k12.ia.us Contact: McGregor Scholarship Committee, Iowa Braille School, 1002 G Avenue, Vinton, IA 52349; Phone: (319) 472-5221 ext. 1105; Email: mcgregorscholar@iowa-braille.k12.ia.us |
| Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship Apply: More information can be found at the website www.gfoa.org. Or see the scholarship folder in the Office of Student Financial Planning located in Carnegie Hall. Contact: Phone: (312) 977-9700, Mail: Scholarship Committee, Government Finance Officers Association, 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60601-1210 |
| Morris Scholarship Fund, Inc. Eligibility: Applicants must be of minority ethnic status as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must have been Iowa high school graduates AND must be residents of Iowa who are attending any U.S. college or university OR Non-Iowa residents who are attending Iowa colleges or universities. Apply: Applications can be downloaded off the website: www.morrisscholarship.org Contact: Phone: (515) 282-8192, Email: morris@assoc-mgmt.com |
| NAHJ ABC News Joanna Bistany Memorial Scholarship Program Eligibility: The NAHJ ABC News Joanna Bistany Memorial Scholarship Program is open to Hispanic undergraduate and first-year graduate students who are pursuing careers as English-language television broadcast journalists. Students must plan to attend a community college or university that is within the United States or Puerto Rico full-time for the entire academic year in order to be awarded an NAHJ scholarship. (Students who attend or plan to attend colleges or universities outside of the United States or Puerto Rico are not eligible for NAHJ scholarships.) Contact: Nancy Tita, Email: ntita@nahj.org Apply: Scholarship applications can be downloaded off of the following website: www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/scholarshipmaterials.shtml |
| National Association of Hispanic Journalists - General Scholarships Eligibility: You must be Hispanic. You must plan to attend a college or a university as a full-time student for the entire academic year in order to be eligible for an NAHJ scholarship. Only students who attend or plan to attend schools within the United States or Puerto Rico are eligible for NAHJ’s scholarships. Apply: Scholarship applications can be downloaded off of the following website: www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/currentscholarships.shtml Contact: Nancy Tita, Email: ntita@nahj.org |
| National Federation of the Blind Eligibility: Student must be legally blind. Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a Full-Time postsecondary course of study in the fall semester of 2006, in the United States, except that one scholarship may be given to a Full-Time employee also attending school part-time Apply: Applications can be found on the following website: http://nfb.org/services/schlprg02.htm Contact: Mrs. Peggy Elliott, Phone: (641) 236-3366 |
| Principal Scholars Program Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native. Must be a U.S. citizen. Student must have current status of sophomore or above with minimum grade point average of 3.0. Student must be pursuing industry-related majors, which include liberal arts, business, information systems, finance, and/or accounting. Employees, agents and family members of employees of the Principal Financial Group and its subsidiaries are not eligible. Apply: Applications must be done online at the following website: https://secure02.principal.com/forms/careers/scholarform.htm |
| The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship Program Eligibility: Must be Jewish. Graduate, undergraduate, and vocational students are eligible. Studying full-time toward a degree in a “helping profession”. (See website for details.) Must have legal domicile in the greater Chicago metropolitan area, Cook County or Northwest Indiana. (See website for details.) A Apply: Applications can be downloaded from the website: www.jvschicago.org/scholarship/ Contact: JVS Scholarship Secretary, Phone: (312) 673-3457, Email: jvsscholarship@jvschicago.org |