Minority Scholarships
Accenture American Indian Scholarship
Alliance of Black Telecommunications Professionals
American Chemical Society (Minority Scholarship)
AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students
AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
Asian American Journalists Association Scholarship
Hispanic College Fund Inc. ALPFA Scholarship Program
Hispanic College Fund Inc. The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship
Home Depot Most Promising Minority Student
Lily Reintegration Scholarship
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
National Association of Hispanic Journalists - General Scholarships
National Federation of the Blind
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship Program
Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship
Accenture American Indian Scholarship
Deadline: Annual
Award: Not Disclosed
Eligibility: Applicant must be an enrolled member of a U.S. federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, or possess a degree of federally recognized Indian blood. Must demonstrate involvement with or measurable interests in Native American activities or affairs. Must be a full-time graduate student with a cumulative average G.P.A. of 3.25 seeking a degree in the high technology and business fields.
Apply: More information and applications can be found at www.aigcs.org
Contact: email: marveline@aigcs.org, phone: (505) 881-4584 ext 111
Alliance of Black Telecommunications Professionals
Deadline: April (Annually)
Award: Undisclosed
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)
Deadline: March (Annually)
Award: Up to $3,000 (Approx. 100 awards)
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, community college, or high school
- Demonstrate high academic achievement 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 OR intending to or already pursuing a degree in chemical technology.
- Be planning a career in the chemical sciences
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: scholars@acs.org
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students
Deadline: April 1, 2011
Award: Varies
Eligibility:
Have earned a Master's Degree and/or completed at least three years full-time experience in the practice of accounting, be a CPA or plan to pursue the CPA credential, agree to attend school on a full-time basis while attaining one's doctoral degree
Apply: Scholarship applications can be download the application from: www.aicpa.org/diversity
Contact: Visit: www.aicpa.org/diversity Email: MIC_programs@aicpa.org Phone: 888-777-7077 American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
Deadline: March (Annually)
Award: Up to $5,000
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/diversity
Contact: Phone: (212) 596-6270
Asian American Journalists Association Scholarship
AWARD: $5,000
DEADLINE: MAY 3, 2013
$3,900 will go towards the student’s college education.$1,100 will go towards travel, lodging and registration costs for the student to attend AAJA’s national annual convention in August 2013 in
New York as a Voices student news project participant.Depending on the winner’s area of study, the student will also be paired with a professional print, online or broadcast mentor at the
convention to help them network.
PURPOSE
To encourage students to pursue journalism as a career.
To increase students’ critical thinking skills and abilities to research, learn and give an opinion on a topical news item and to take a stand on this particular issue.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be committed to AAJA’s mission. Applicants must
be college freshmen going into their sophomore year. AAJA membership
is not required to apply, but if the student is awarded the scholarship
he/she must become an AAJA student member.
SELECTION CRITERIA: Candidates must submit a complete application following all instructions and will be selected on the basis of:
Academic achievement
Demonstrated journalistic ability
Commitment to the field of journalism
Sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues
CONTACT: For more information, go to
www.aaja.org/anna-chennault-scholarship/
DRI Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: May (Annually)
Award: $10,000 (2 available)
Eligibility: Applicant must be incoming second-year or third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pan Asian and Native American law students. Second-year and third-year female law students are also eligible regardless of race or ethnicity.
Apply: Applications can be done online at: www.dri.org
Contact: Katrina H. Holland, (312) 698-6207, kholland@dri.org
Hispanic College Fund Inc. ALPFA Scholarship Program
Deadline: Varies (see website)
Award: Varies
Eligibility:
- Be of Hispanic heritage
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Have plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam
- Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree
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
Deadline: April (Annually)
Award: Varies
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
Deadline: Until program is filled
Award: $2,500
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, FAX: (415) 808-2304, website: http://www.hsf.net
Home Depot Most Promising Minority Student
Deadline: January 27, 2012
Award: $5,000
Eligibility:
- Minority studnt (African, Asian, Latino, Native American, or Pacific Island descent)
- Majoring in advertising, marketing, or communications
- College sophomore or junior at the time of application deadline
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- US citizen
- Include in application: resume, official college transcript, recommendation letter, essay addressing the following in 250 words or fewer: What does "Multicultural Marketing" mean to you? Is it still relevant? Should advertisers market differently to different segments? Why or why not?
Contact:http://www.aaf.org/images/public/aaf_content/images/mpms11/F_8211_MPMS_ScholarshipKit.pdf
Additional Information: See website for application
James B. Morris Scholarship
Deadline: March 11, 2013
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Applicants must be of minority ethnic status as defined
by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and have a minimum 2.5 G.P.A.
All applicants must be U.S. Citizens and have a social security number as well
as being: (1) Iowa high school graduates or May 2013 graduates and residents of
Iowa who are, or will be, attending any U.S. college or university; or (2)
Non-Iowa residents who are attending Iowa colleges or universities.
Apply: Online at https://www.morrisscholarship.org/index.php/application
Contact: Randi Malone 515-282-8192
The Lily Reintegration Scholarship
Deadline: January (Annually)
Award: Not specified
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) 809-8202, Email: lillyscholarships@reintegration.com
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
Deadline: Annual
Award: $5,000
Eligibility: Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident. The applicant must be a full- or part-time upper-level undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management). The applicant must be a minority. The student must not be a past winner.
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
National Association of Hispanic Journalists - General Scholarships
Deadline: Various (Annually)
Award: $1,000-$5,000
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/
Contact: Nancy Tita, Email: ntita@nahj.org
National Federation of the Blind
Deadline: March (Annually)
Award: Between $3,000 and $12,000 (There are 5 types of scholarships available with their own restrictions---please see the application for details)
Eligibility: Student must be legally blind. Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a Full-Time postsecondary course of study in the 2009 academic year, 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/nfb/scholarship_program.asp
Contact: Mrs. Peggy Elliott, Phone: (641) 236-3366
Nelson Urban Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Award: Varies
Eligibility: African-American Iowa resident enrolled in a full or part time graduate level program, which involves significant contact with "at risk" minority students grades K-12.
Apply: http://www.morrisscholarship.org/documents/NelsonUrbanApp_WebVersion.pdf
Contact: 525 SW 5th St. Suite A Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 282-8192 Email:morris@assoc-mgmt.com
Principal Scholars Program
Deadline: November (Annually)
Award: $5,000 (Paid Summer Internship Required)
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: www.principal.com/careers/student/scholarships.htm
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship Program
Deadline: February (Annually)
Award: Need based aid for students with who meet the following eligibility requirements.
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
Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2011
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Applicant must be an enrolled member of a U.S. federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group. Must be pursuing a career and degree in fields relating to banking, resort management, gaming operations, management and administration (including accounting, finance, information technology, and human resources). Must be a college junior or senior or a graduate student at a U.S. accredited college or university as full-time or degree seeking with a cumulative average G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application. Undergraduate applicants must meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.
Apply: More information and applications can be found at www.aigcs.org
Contact: email: marveline@aigcs.org, phone: (505) 881-4584 ext 111
