Outside Scholarship List

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SILVER CROSS Ability Achievement Scholarship Due December 31, 2013 Who: Undergraduate or graduate student with at least a 3.0 GPA who has completed at least one full year of college and must use a manual power wheelchair, or mobility scooter (exceptions considered on a case-bycase basis). How Much: $3,000 When: Due December 31, 2013 Why: SILVER CROSS understands the unique needs of wheelchair users in an academic environment and we're willing to help them any way we can. We are proud to introduce the SILVER CROSS Ability Achievement Scholarship! How: For more information, please see: http://www.silvercross.com/scholarship.html DDCs Next Big Science Thinker Merit Scholarship Due January 1, 2014 Who: Any US resident currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited university and interested in studying laboratory science, biological science, or medicine. How Much: $5,000 When: January 1, 2014 Why: DDC is welcoming applicants to its "Next Big Science Thinker" Scholarship so we can contribute to the education of one of the brightest stars of the next generation. How: Students will submit and essay and their transcripts. For more information, please see: http://www.dnacenter.com/scholarship/ Smith Publicity Book Marketing Scholarship for Persuasive Writing Due January 13, 2014 Who: Any high school or college/university student in the United States. How Much: $1,000 When: January 13, 2014 Why: To offer students a chance to win $1,000 towards their education! How: Students will submit an essay. For more information, please see: http://www.smithpublicity.com/book-marketing-scholarship/ Create-A-Greeting Scholarship Contest Due January 15, 2014 Who: All high school, college and university students enrolled at any time during the latter half of 2013 in an academic program designed to conclude with the awarding of a diploma or a degree are welcome to participate in our scholarship competition. How Much: $10,000 When: January 15, 2014 Why: To offer students a chance to win $10,000 towards their education! How: For more information, please see: http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm

Phillips Scholars Program Due January 17, 2014 Who: Sophomore during the 2013-2014 academic year. Must have: commitment to community service and implementing your own service project, and a 2.75 GPA or higher. How Much: $16,500, spread over two years. When: January 17, 2014 Why: The Phillips Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards private college students who strive to make life better for those with unmet needs. How: For more information, go to: www.mnprivatecolleges.org//scholarships/phillips/apply.php 2014 Talbots Womens Scholarship Program Due January 20, 2014 Who: Women currently residing in the United States or Canada who have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 2004, are enrolled or planning to enroll in a full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, are attending the full 2014-15 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2015, and have at least two remaining to complete an undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the 2014 fall academic term How Much: One $30,000 scholarship and 30 $5,000 awards When: January 20, 2014 Why: The Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to present a scholarship program for women looking to return to college later in life. How: For more information, please see: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen/ United Educators Credit Union Education Major Award Due February 7, 2014 Who: Applicants must be attending an accredited college or university in the state of Minnesota as an education major or be a United Educators Credit Union member or the child or grandchild of a member. (This award is available to non-UECU members) How Much: $1,500 When: February 7, 2014 Why: To offer students a chance to win $1,500 towards their education! How: For more information, please see http://www.uecu.coop/scholarship/ Minnesota Masonic Charities Undergraduate Scholarship Due February 15, 2014 Who: Undergraduate students who maintain a GPA of 2.75 or above and plan to graduate in four years. How Much: Up to $6,000 When: February 15, 2014 Why: The Minnesota Masonic Family is a diverse group of compassionate men and women who share common values and are committed to service in the name of Masonry, the worlds oldest and largest fraternal order. How: For more information, please see:http://www.mnmasoniccharities.org/content/undergraduatescholarships Rotary 2015-16 Global Grant Scholarship for International Graduate Level Studies March 14, 2014 Who: Graduate level students in the St. Paul area, southeastern Minnesota, or western Wisconsin beginning study at an international university starting Fall 2015. How Much: $30,000 annually When: 1st application due March 14, 2014, final application due April 23, 2014 2

Why: To help fund students pursuing educational and service dreams generating an impact in the areas of the Rotarys new future vision focus. How: Student will submit an application and interview. For more information, please see: http://www.rotary5960.org and click on the Foundation tab or contact Ed Jones at n2ecj@hotmail.com A Flying Cameras $1000 Smile Scholarship Due March 31, 2014 Who: Student enrolled in the US during the 2013-2014. How Much: $1,000 When: March 31, 2014 Why: To offer students committed to creativity and artistic expression a change to win $1000 towards their higher education. How: Students must submit an original Haiku in image format. For more information, please see: http://www.aflyingcamera.com/smile-scholarship/ SuretyBonds.com Scholarship Program Due March 31, 2014 Who: Any student enrolled full-time in an institution of higher learning for the fall semester 2014. How Much: Three $1,500 awards will be given out. When: Due March 31, 2014 Why: SuretyBonds.com understands the value small businesses add not only to our economy but also to the communities we live and work in. So, to show our appreciation, we're paying it forward by establishing a nationwide scholarship program to reward students who have personal experience with small business. How: Students will submit an essay. For more information, please see: http://www.suretybonds.com/scholarships Boomtown Internet Group Scholarship April 14, 2014 Who: Any college student. How Much: $500 When: Due April 14, 2014 Why: To offer student the chance to win $500 toward their education! How: Student will write an essay. For more information, please see: http://www.boomtownig.com/about/2014-scholarship/ DOMO Scholarship For Business Management Due by 2014 academic school year Who: Student enrolled for the 2014 academic year and that are studying business management with interest in analytics. How Much: Two $2,500 scholarships When: 2014 academic school year Why: Bottom line: there is a demand for data-driven leaders, and Domo is helping tomorrows businesses to fill it. How: Students will fill out a survey and complete an essay. For more information, please see: http://www.domo.com/#scholarship QuickshipToner.com Student Scholarship June 15, 2014 Who: Any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in fall 2013 or spring 2014 and that is a US resident. 3

How Much: $1,500 When: Due June 15, 2014 Why: To offer student the chance to win $1,500 toward their education! How: For more information, please see: http://www.quikshiptoner.com/catalog/scholarship_program.php Spokeo Connections Scholarship Due July 1, 2014 Who: Students who recently graduated from high school and are planning to enroll as a freshman in a 2 or 4 year college in spring/fall 2014 OR are a currently enrolled full-time student in a 2 year or 4 year college, have 3.0 or higher GPA, and are a US citizen or permanent resident. How Much: $1,000 When: November 20, 2013 for Spring 2014 and July 1, 2014 for Fall 2014 Why: As both a leading people search platform and a pioneer in reverse phone lookup technology, Spokeo has made it easier than ever to reunite friends and family. We are now searching for exemplary students who demonstrate a desire to find and achieve their own dreams. How: Students must submit an essay. For more information, please see: http://www.spokeo.com/spokeoconnections-scholarship Console & Hollawell Legal Leaders Scholarship Due July 15, 2014 Who: Full-time college students committed to a career in law, with a GPA of 3.0 or above. How Much: $1,000 When: July 15, 2014 Why: To offer students a chance to win $1,000 towards their education! How: For more information, please see: http://www.consoleandhollawell.com/pages/legal-leadersscholarship/ International Gem Society 2014 Clark Scholarship Due December 15, 2014 Who: Any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at any time during calendar year 2014 at any accredited American college, university or trade school. How Much: $750 When: December 15, 2014 Why: To offer students a chance to win $1,000 towards their education! How: Students will submit an essay. For more information, please see: http://www.gemsociety.org/scholarships/

Other Outside Scholarships:

ACS Minority Scholars Program ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards are based on academic standing, financial need, career objective, leadership skills, and involvement in school activities and community service. If you are an African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology, you may be eligible. For an application and complete details, go to www.acs.org/scholars. Award: $2,500 - $5,000; Deadline: March- Check website for updates.

Affinity Plus Since the Affinity Plus Foundation was founded in 2000, it has taken significant strides toward improving financial literacy throughout the state of Minnesota. Each year a total of five $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to freshman, upperclassmen, nontraditional and graduate students. All applicants must be primary members of Affinity Plus. Applications are available at all Affinity Plus branch locations and on the website at www.affinityplus.org. You may also visit the office of financial aid for more information. American Indian College Fund Partnerships with corporate and private donors have introduced a category of special scholarships that are being offered to American Indian students attending Mainstream Colleges or Universities across the U.S. These scholarships are administered by the Fund and are generally based upon merit and demonstrated financial need. Visit www.collegefund.org/scholarships/schol_mainstream.html American Indian Science & Engineering Society Scholarship AISES administers numerous scholarships each year for high school and college undergraduate students. Most awards require the applicant to be an AISES member, be Native American / Alaskan Native, and majoring in a hard science or engineering field. Visit www.aises.org/ for an application and additional information. Award: Various scholarships. Deadlines: vary throughout the year (depending on specific scholarship). American Library Association Contact: Pat Jackson, ALA Scholarship Juries, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611, www.ala.org (800) 545-2433 Eligibility: Students interested in pursuing a career in library and information science. Awards focus on academic excellence, leadership qualities and evidence of a commitment to a career in librarianship. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) Fellowships and Grants The ASF will offer over $1,000,000 to outstanding American and Scandinavian students, scholars, visiting lecturers, professionals and artists. Visit www.amscan.org for complete details and deadlines. Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) East LA Chapter Contact: Patricia Bullock, 5123 South Bryon Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706, (562) 262-6513, Eligibility: Hispanic students in higher education. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship Contact: Institute of International Education, 1800 West Loop South, Suite 250, Houston, TX 77027, (713) 621-6300 Ext. 25, e-mail:gilman@iie.org, http://www.iie.org/gilman Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen enrolled as an undergraduate receiving Federal financial aid. Must intend to participate in a credit-bearing study abroad program. Award: $4,000 average; Deadline: Contact the Headquarters Charnon, A. Patrick Scholarship Contact: The Center for Education Solutions, Box 208, San Francisco, CA 94104-0208 http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html; Eligibility: Must be admitted or enrolled in an undergraduate program of study of an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. All applicants must submit a 2-4 page essay explaining how community service experiences have shaped your life and how you will use your 5

college educations to build communities in a manner consistent with Pat Charnon's values of compassion, tolerance, generosity and respect. Award: $1,500 per academic year; Deadline: March 31st annually. Chicana/Latina Foundation Contact: Claudia Leon, Chicana/Latina Foundation; Attn: Scholarship Competition, 1419 Burlingame Ave. Suite N, Burlingame, CA 94010, (650) 373-1085, e-mail: info@chicanalatina.org, www.chicanalatina.org; Award: $1,500 Eligibility: Must be Chicana/Latina heritage; Deadline: Varies; contact for information Gamma Mu Foundation The Gamma Mu Foundation scholarship program focuses on the critical needs of gay men living in, or having come from rural areas, who wish to pursue higher educational opportunities and professional career growth. For complete details, go to http://www.gammamufoundation.org/grant_scholarships/scholarships.asp Garden Club of America The Garden Club of America has several scholarships and fellowships available for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students for field work, research and/or laboratory studies in areas of botany, ecology, wetland conservation, environmental studies, etc. Applications and information available at www.gcamerica.org Award: Varies Gates Millennium Scholarship The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander American*, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. Continuing GMS Scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence by providing thousands of outstanding students, who have significant financial need, the opportunity to reach their full potential. Eligibility: Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they: are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, are a citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the United States, have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.00 scale (unweighted) at the time of nomination, will be entering a U.S. accredited college or university as full-time, degree seeking freshmen, have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities, and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Have all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form) completed and submitted by the deadline. Go to www.gmsp.org for more details and required forms. General Board of Higher Education and Ministry The United Methodist Scholarship Program is a church-wide educational service providing scholarships to help supplement the financial needs of todays students. Funding for these scholarships is provided through Special Sundays Offerings, wills, annuities and other designated gifts. Students need to complete only one application each year. Applications are reviewed by members of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) and other affiliated representatives. Scholarship applications are accepted January 1 April 15 each year. Awards are determined by July. Payment of scholarship awards are made after the Scholarship Office has received a verification of enrollment at a college or university for the Fall term. Visit 6

www.gbhem.org for complete list of scholarships and deadlines. Award: Varies General Electric LULAC Scholarship Contact: Lorena Maymi, (202) 835-9646, Tel: (202) 833-6130; Eligibility: Plan on studying business and/or engineering. Student must have college sophomore status and a 3.0 GPA. Student must also exhibit leadership involvement. Award: $5,000, Deadline: Contact for details Hispanic College Fund The Hispanic College Fund awards over 600 scholarships each year among the many scholarships available. The Fund scholarship program is open to students of Hispanic background majoring in business, finance, accounting, computer science, computer engineering, IT, hospitality management, hotel management, culinary, food & beverage, and many more! Scholarships awards are up to $10,000. To read more about each program's requirements, please go to: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org. Deadline: ongoing Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference Contact: HENAAC Inc., 3900 Whiteside Street, Los Angeles, CA 90063, (323) 262-0997, www.henaac.org Eligibility: This scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in math, computer science, material science, or engineering with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA. There is one award for an undergraduate and one for a graduate student. Award: $5,000; Deadline: Varies Hispanic Scholarship Fund Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nations leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. HSF offers different scholarship programs for Hispanic American students enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program at US accredited Title IV eligible institutions in the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or Guam. More details about all the programs offered are available at: www.hsf.net. Indian Health Employees Scholarship Fund., Inc., Contact: P.O. Box 15910, Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910, (800) 279-9777, Fax: (505) 827-7392, www.nmche.org. Eligibility: Students of Indian descent who wish to pursue education after high school. Must have an interest in a health career and a C average. Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: January 1, June 1, October 1 Institute for Humane Studies Advancing a freer society by supporting students, recent graduates, and academics interested in the ideas of liberty. Visit www.theihs.org for a list of various scholarships, fellowships and internships. Award: Varies Jackie Robinson Foundation, Inc. Contact: Emma Roberson via writing only, Attn: Scholarship Program, JRF Headquarters, 3 West 35th St. 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001-2204, (212) 290-8600, Fax: (212) 290-8081, www.jackierobinson.org. Eligibility: Minority senior high school students who have a high level of academic achievement, financial need, and leadership potential. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have been accepted to an accredited 4year college or university. Students must have a minimum of a 900 SAT score and an ACT score of 23. Award: up to $6,000, renewable for 4 years; Deadline: Contact for details

James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation Junior Fellowships awarded to students who are about to complete, or have recently completed, their undergraduate course of study and intend to pursue full-time graduate work. Senior Fellowships awarded to experienced teachers who want to pursue graduate studies on a part-time basis through summer and evening classes. Applicants for a fellowship must be: a U.S. citizen/national; and a teacher, or planning to be a teacher of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level. Visit http://www.jamesmadison.com/ Lagrant Foundation Scholarship February, annually This scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who meet minimum GPA requirements, belong to a qualifying ethnic group per the foundations eligibility requirements, and major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising. For additional information and an application, visit www.lagrantfoundation.org/site/?page_id=3 Award: Varies Latino College Dollars This is an online directory of scholarships across the United States that provides for Latino students. The directory is searchable by key categories and organized such as sponsoring organization, grade level, minimum grade point average (GPA), citizenship requirements, deadline, and state/regional awards. It also contains directions for applying to scholarships in Spanish and English. The directory contains all organizations in the United States identified by Tomas Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI) that awards grants and scholarships specifically targeting Latino students. TRPI has also included the largest national organizations (in total dollars awarded) that grant scholarships for which Latino students may qualify. To download a directory for free, go to www.latinocollegedollars.org. League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Contact: Carlos Zapata Scholarship Coordinator LNESC Scholarship Program, 777 N. Capital St., N.W., Suite 305, Washington, DC 20002, www.lulac.org/programs/education/scholarships; Eligibility: Various scholarship opportunities for Hispanic students. Call or write for more information. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details Lena Chang Internship Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1187 Lena Chang Internships, Selection Committee PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Rd., Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794 Fax: (805) 568-0466 www.wagingpeace.org email: wagingpeace@napf.org Eligibility: Awards offered to ethnic minorities currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate course work. Selection is based on the applicants college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and an essay (3 pages) on ways to achieve peace in the nuclear age and how they hope to contribute to this end. Award: $2,500 Deadline: Contact for details MANA-A National Latina Organization, Mexican American Women's National Association Contact: 1725 K St., NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC. 20006, (202) 833-0060, Fax: (202) 496-0588 www.hermana.org, e-mail: MANAevents@aol.com; Eligibility: Hispanic women admitted to or attending, a junior college, college, or university, or vocational institution. Award: Scholarship Varies MET Program The MET program is for students or dependent children of people who work in agriculture or a 8

slaughterhouse. Students must apply and be accepted prior to the beginning of the semester. The fundamental objective of METs migrant and seasonal farm worker program is permanent unsubsidized employment in an occupation that pays a sustainable wage and allows the individual to advance in both earnings and responsibility as the clients tenure and skill set increase. For more information, please contact (507) 446-1471. Mike Augustin Scholarship The scholarships are for Communication or Education Majors. The student must be of junior or senior status (full-time). For further information contact Tom Cross at (651) 696-6157. Minnesota GI Bill The Minnesota GI Bill provides financial assistance to Minnesota veterans and service members who served on or after September 11, 2001. Full-time undergraduate or graduate students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per term and part-time students can receive up to $500 per term. A one-page online application for the Minnesota GI Bill is available at www.ohe.state.mn.us/military. More information is also available by calling the Minnesota Office of Higher Education at 651-642-0675 or by contacting a regional representative of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program: Must be American Indian and must file for financial aid to qualify. To learn more and apply online for the MISP scholarship, go to: www.getreadyforcollege.org/indianscholarship. To apply, just click on the 'Apply Online Now' Link. Minnesota Jobs.com Scholarship Program $1000 scholarship available from Minnesotajobs.com. For more information, please visit www.minnesotajobs.com/scholarships. The National Research Council of the National Academies The National Research Council (NRC) administers competitive graduate postdoctoral and senior research awards on behalf of 26 U.S. government research agencies and affiliated institutions with facilities at over 100 locations throughout the U.S. and abroad. Awards are available for scientists and engineers at all stages of their career. For more information and to apply visit www.nationalacademies.org/rap or visit the financial aid office for more information. National Institute of General Medical Sciences Contact: Adolphus Toliver, Building 45, Suite 2AS-37, 45 Center Drive MSC 6200, Bethesda, Maryland 208926200 (301) 496-7301, www.NIGMS.nih.gov Eligibility: Fellowship. Minority undergraduate and graduate students who wish to pursue a career in biomedical science. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: Contact for details; renewable for up to 5 years; Deadline: February 1, July 1 or October 1 National Newspaper Publishers Association Scholarship and Intern Program Contact: Lizette Jenness, 3200 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010, (202) 588-8764, www.nnpa.org/news; Eligibility: African American college students who are full-time juniors or seniors pursuing a career in journalism. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details 9

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program The NSF recognizes and supports future leaders in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Each year, NSF awards over 1,000 fellowships to outstanding students in these fields. Visit www.nsf.gov/grfp for official information, and www.nsfgrfp.org for application assistance. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Contact: 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303, (202) 628-1776, www.dar.org/natsociety/default.html. Eligibility: Various scholarships with separate requirements. See web site for details. Award: Various amounts; Deadline: Visit web site for details. National Womens Studies Association The NWSA is a professional organization dedicated to leading the field of womens studies and gender studies, as well as its teaching, learning, research, and service wherever they are found. The organization offers multiple scholarships to eligible graduate students. Visit www.nwsa.org/students/scholarships/index.php for complete requirements and deadlines. Navy Baccalaureate Degree Program Provides qualified students who meet the Navys physical requirements with funds to help complete their education and truly focus on their education. The money is sent directly to the student. To spend on tuition, room and board, and books even purchasing a computer or repairing a car. For more information log on to: www.navy.com. Northern Baptist Theological Seminary The Partnership in Ministry Grant Program is an innovative opportunity for partnership between local churches, Northern Seminary, and seminary students. For more information the email address is admission@seminary.edu or call Charles Dresser at 630-620-2100. PFLAG National Scholarship Program This scholarship program is established for those who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or as a straight ally, and who demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT community. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior entering higher education for the first time. For complete details visit www.community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=370 PFund Scholarships Available to high school, graduate and undergraduate students in both public and private schools, who are LGBT or allies. Awards are based on the students efforts to advance awareness and support of LGBT issues and their ability to spur visibility and dialogue in their communities. Service to their LGBT and allied communities is a key consideration. Visit www.pfundonline.org for application and additional details. The Point Foundation The Point Foundation is the first and only nationwide LGBT scholarship organization that focuses exclusively on granting assistance to undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students of distinction. The Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity. The Point Foundation 10

recognizes that individuals may be socially marginalized or even abandoned by family, friends, and society because of their sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity. These lives should not be further disadvantaged as they prepare for the future. Point Scholars are chosen for their demonstrated leadership, scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, involvement in the LGBT community and financial or emotional need. For more information, visit: www.thepointfoundation.org. Public Safety Officers Survivor Grant Program To be eligible to receive a Public Safety Officers survivor Grant, a student must meet certain criteria that are listed on the application form available online. For the application and additional information, you may visit http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=350. Ruben Salazar Scholarship Fund Contact: Nancy Tita, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 1000 National Press Building 529 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20045-2001, (202) 662-7145, www.nahj.org, e-mail: nahj@nahj.org Eligibility: Must be a current college sophomore fluent in Spanish, and planning to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. Award: $5,000; Deadline: Contact for details Saint Paul Garden Club The Garden Club of America offers several scholarships available for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students for field work, research and/or laboratory studies in the areas of botany, ecology, wetland conservation, environmental studies, etc. Find additional information at www.gcamerica.org. SallieMae Fund The Sallie Mae Fund sponsors several scholarship programs and supports hundreds of college scholarships. All programs are based on financial need, as The Fund seeks to bridge the dollar gap when no one else can. To be eligible for the Sallie Mae Fund scholarship programs, students must be accepted and enrolled as a fulltime, undergraduate at a Title IV eligible, accredited, postsecondary, two or four-year college or university, vocational or technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico, and meet program-specific eligibility requirements. Scholarship applications are now available for download from The Sallie Mae Funds web site, www.thesalliemaefund.org. Award: Varies The Sallie Mae Fund has announced three new resources to help students research scholarships available from dozens of organizations: Sallie Mae Fund directory to help African-American students identify and apply for available scholarships at www.blackcollegedollars.org Sallie Mae Fund directory available to help Hispanic students research scholarships for college at http://recp.mail.salliemae.com/ctt?kn=10&m=1229620&r=ODM2MjE5MjQ3MAS2&b=2&j =Mzg5Njg5ODgS1&mt=1. SOF Foundation, Inc. Scholarship This is a nonprofit foundation who is motivated to impact the lives of students and encourage them to continue their educational journey. Scholarship awards up to $1,000 are available for those who qualify and meet all requirements. Students may apply online at any time during the academic year. Applicants must be 11

US citizens or permanent residents, demonstrate financial need, must file FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) each year, have a minimum GPA of 2.7, and be enrolled in program leading to applicants desired degree, or be a high school senior planning to enter college. To apply, go to: www.soffoundation.com. Spanish American Institute Scholarship Contact: P.O. Box 50127, Long Beach CA 90815, (562) 438-5006, e-mail: Sainstitute@cs.com, Eligibility: Open to full time undergraduate Latino students registered at any U.S college. All focuses may apply. Award: $100-$1,000; Deadline: E-mail for details Student Loan Network Monthly Scholarship Giveaway For more than ten years, Student Loan Network has helped millions of students and their families access federal and private student loans, scholarships and consolidation funding. Here is your chance to win $10,000 for college by entering our scholarship drawing and becoming a member of Scholarship Points, our tool for awarding up to $10,000 in scholarships each month. Visit www.studentloannetwork.com/10k for more details. TELACU Scholarship Fund Contact: Michael Alvarado, 5400 East Olympic Blvd. Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655, www.telacu.com, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility: Student attending any postsecondary institution exhibiting outstanding leadership abilities. Available for students in engineering, education, law, or public administration. Award: $2,500; Deadline: Contact for details Two Feathers Fund Scholarship For more information please contact Anne Pierre at the St. Paul Foundation (651) 224-5463. United Jewish Fund and Council of St. Paul May, annually The UJFC offers three annual scholarship funds for undergraduate and graduate students seeking two-year, four-year, or graduate and professional degrees. All Minnesota residents are eligible, although the committee gives preference to St. Paul residents and students attending Minnesota colleges or universities. Awarding is also based on financial need, scholastic performance, Jewish identity and community involvement, and available funds. For complete details and application information, visit http://jewishstpaul.org/page.aspx?id=198619 Award: Varies United Methodist Scholarship Programs Deadline varies There are several scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate United Methodist students. Visit www.gbhem.org and www.umhef.org to learn more about scholarship options and deadlines. USBC SMART Scholarships / Honor Awards Deadlines Vary More than $6 million in scholarship money is offered each season by bowling associations and councils, certified tournaments and proprietors throughout the United States. Visit www.bowl.com/scholarships for a list of numerous opportunities for both high school and college students. Award: Varies Zonta International Scholarships Zonta International addresses challenges to womens equality in science, business, public affairs and 12

government by providing critical financial support through programs funded by the Zonta International Foundation. Visit www.zonta.org for information on all scholarships offered by this organization. Award: Varies

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