Contact: Shirley Taylor Haizlip Scholarship Chair 743 Lucerne Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90005-3707 (323) 931-1277

who plan to specialize in aerospace science and technology (must be a US citizen). Send a self-addressed

for the 9th and 10th grade years only of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled in an accredited public or

January 9

Contact: BPO Elks of the USA 2750 N. Lakeview Avenue Chicago, IL 60614-1889 (773) 755-4700 Fax: (773)

755-4790 Local LA Chapter Lodge 99 607 S. Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA (213) 387-1136

www.elks.org/enf/default.cfm e-mail: enf@elks.org Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who are U.S.

citizens with a minimum 3.0 GPA, applicants do not need to be members or children of members. Award:

locations available on website.

Contact: Gates Millennium Scholars P. O. Box 10500 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044 (877) 690-4677 www.gmsp.org

from high school or a college student continuing college courses. Applicant must have at least a 3.3 GPA and

demonstrate community involvement. Although there are, no restrictions on major, nominators are asked to

living expenses not paid for by grants and scholarships already committed as part of the recipient’s financial aid

Contact: Jeff Hollingsworth The Phillips Foundation 7811 Montrose Road Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 340-7788

junior enrolled as fulltime student in 4-year university or college in good academic standing and must provide a

Contact: College Relations One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-6399 e-mail: resume@microsoft.com

or juniors pursuing studies in computer science or related disciplines in math; a minority full-time undergraduate

pursuing environmental careers at historically Black college/university. Must apply 2 years before receiving

Contact: Director of Scholarships San Francisco Foundation Awards Office 685 Market Street Suite 910

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English, Humanities, or Literature. Must also be a Californian resident. For application and more information please

Contact: Phi Delta Kappa International 408 N. Union St. P.O. Box 789 Bloomington, IA 47402 (800) 766-1156

Eligibility: Must show interest in pursuing a career within the field of education. Students will be asked to submit

and graduate college students who have an interest in the field of communications. The program gives students a

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Hispanic, or Native-American accounting major. Applicant must display: excellence in academics, leadership, work

Contact: Scholarship/Grants Chairman, CMLEA-SS, 1499 Bayshore Highway, Suite 142, Burlington, CA 94010

Eligibility: Applicant must be an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Education. Must also reside from one of the

following areas of California: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Kern, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura,

Riverside, Orange, or San Diego. For application and more information, please contact by mail.

Contact: Mary Felber, 1735 New York Ave., NW; Washington, DC. 20006; (202) 626-7511

technical school students transferring to a professional program in architecture. Undergraduate students in their final

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Contact: Director of Education, 120 Wall St Fl 8, New York, NY 10005, (888) 839-0467,

and will be entering their junior year. Must be preparing for a career in engineering, sales, marketing, manufacturing

Contact: 1000 National Press Building, Washington, D.C. 20045-2100, (202) 662-7145, www.nahj.org, e-mail:

January 31

Contact: Andersen Consulting Foundation; c/o Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America 1505 Riverview Road,

Hispanic American, and Native Americans who are enrolled in their third year of undergraduate study. Applicants

must have a 3.0 GPA and be majoring in engineering, computer science, information systems (including accounting,

business, computer, management, and related fields), or decision or management sciences. U.S. citizenship is

Contact: Los Angeles Council of Black Professional Engineers 4401 Crenshaw Blvd. Suite 312, Los Angeles, CA

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Contact: Michael Alvarado, Eastman Kodak Company, TELACU, 5400 East Olympic Blvd. Ste 300

students with a minimum 3.0 GPA, majoring in chemistry or engineering and who demonstrate financial need. Must

be U.S. citizens whose permanent residence is in the city of Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Montebello, Monterey Park,

Contact: National Student Nurses' Association 45 Main Street, Suite 606, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 210-0705;

Hispanics, Asian-Americans, and Polynesian undergraduate students who are enrolled in nursing or pre-nursing

Contact: Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220; (412) 921-7373; Fax: (412) 921-

demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing. The applicant must also be enrolled in an

undergraduate nursing degree program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing (the program must have application

to oncology nursing), have a current license to practice as a registered nurse, and be of an ethnic minority group.

Past recipients of a bachelor’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation are not eligible for an award.

January

Contact: Wendy Estevez, Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund-SALEF, 1625 W. Olympic Blvd.,

Salvadoran, Central, or other Latino high school & college students. Student must demonstrate financial need, GPA

of at least a 3.0, show history of community service and involvement, and write a 500 word essay to SALEF.

Scholarship open to students who have been accepted to a 4 yr college or students working on their bachelor's or

Contact: Mayra Soriano, 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 706, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 480-1052, www.salef.org

background and live in Los Angeles. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and a history of community service

Deadline: January – June

Contact: Michael A. Mallory 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (434) 964-1588, Fax: (804)

$40,000 ($10,ooo/4 years)

Contact: Scholarship Programs 1735 New York Ave., N.W, Washington, D.C. 20006-5292, (202) 626-7511, Fax:

technical school/community college students transferring to a National Architectural Accrediting Board school of

Architecture, or college freshmen entering or attending a program leading to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in

architecture are eligible to be nominated, must be nominated by an individual familiar with the student’s interest and

January

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Contact: American Geological Institute, Attn: Director, AGI Minority Geoscience Scholarships, 4220 King Street

geoscience majors (or a related field) who are U.S. citizens and members of the following underrepresented ethnic

minority groups: African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans (American Indians, Eskimos, Hawaiians, and

Samoans). Related geoscience fields include geology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, physical

Contact: Institute of Peace, 1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3011

http://www.usip.org/ed/Programs/NPEC/npec.html; Eligibility: Students who are in grades 9-12 must be

attending a public, private or parochial school or participating in a high school correspondence program in any of

Contact: Education Board, American Society for Microbiology, 1752 N. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202)

introduction courses in biology or chemistry. The student must not be graduating before the conclusion of the

program in the summer. Further preferred criteria includes lab research experience, and an interest in obtaining a

Contact: Association of Hispanic Professionals for Education, P.O. Box 340, Fullerton, CA 92634

have at least a 3.0 GPA with 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of college or university work and display a

commitment to community service. Final applicants will be required to appear for a personal interview in the L.A.

Contact: Tammy Jones, Loyola Marymount University; 7900 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045

Deadline: February 1 or upon school application

Contact: 7900 Loyola Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, (310) 338-2753, www.lmu.edu; Eligibility: All incoming

Contact: LMU; 7900 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045, (310) 338-2753, www.lmu.edu/financialaid/;

Eligibility: Applicant must have at least a 3.7 GPA and a 1350 SAT score, with a verbal score and a math score

Contact: Tammy Jones, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 338-2753, Fax: (310) 338-2793,

www.lmu.edu/financialaid; Eligibility: Outstanding students who graduate from a Marymount Secondary school.

Contact: Tammy Jones, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045 www.lmu.edu/financialaid, (310) 338-2753,

Fax: (310) 338-2793 Eligibility: This scholarship gives preference to students from Catholic high schools.

Students must have demonstrated exceptional leadership ability, and have a strong academic record. A

separate application is required. Please contact for more information Award: $20,000 ($5,000 for four years);

Deadline: February 1

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Contact: Ping Wai, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191,

and also a national member in good standing at the time of the award.

Contact: Summer Research Fellowships for Minority and Undergraduates, 750 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL

Applicants are invited from junior students of African, Mexican, Native American, or Puerto Rican heritage. Must be

U.S. citizen or legal resident. Scholarships for sophomore and junior academic majors in social sciences or

Contact: National Office, 230 E. Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611-3265, (312) 596-5223, Fax: (312)457-2180

admitted to a SWE approved school. For additional information and an application please send a self-addressed

Contact: Amy Hertel, 712 Jackson Place, NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 395-4831, Fax: (202) 395-6995

have a 3.0 minimum GPA. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Preference given to students planning to attend

Contact: NSTA, 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington VA 22201-3000 USA, (703) 243-7100, www.nsta.org

Eligibility: High school students who create and build an original working device powered by one or more Duracell

batteries. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

Contact: Roland Ho (949) 553-4202 Orange County HEEF Scholarship Program Orange County Community

who demonstrates an interest in pursuing an education and/or career and/or a career in any of the various fields of

the arts including the performance of music, drama, dance and the creativity of visual art such as fine art and

Contact: Los Angeles Office, 930 Georgia Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 620-1100, http://www.capta.org

members. This scholarship is based on volunteer service done at school. There is no minimum GPA required.

member of ethnic minority, evidence of financial need, anticipating enrollment for the first time in full-time postsecondary

Contact: Roland Ho, Orange County HEEF Scholarship Program, Orange County Community Foundation

2801 Business Center Dr., Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92612, (949) 553-4202 Eligibility: Awarded to graduating

seniors who have demonstrated community leadership by volunteering at least 30 hours at a community based

Contact: Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Fund 1501 Lee Highway--Suite 130 Arlington, VA 22209-1109 (703) 522-

accepted by participating colleges and universities. Must be in financial need and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Contact: Coordinator, Affirmative Action University of California, Santa Barbara Graduate Division

Contact: Tony Bishop John and Muriel Landis Scholarship American Nuclear Society, Scholarship Committee

555 N. Kensington Ave. LaGrange Park, IL 60525 (708) 352-6611 www.ans.org; e-mail: outreach@ans.org

Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students interested in nuclear science and technology careers. Minorities

Contact: Karen Thompson, Assistant Director Bentonville, AR 72716-8071 (800) 530-9925

Contact: Janet Eagers Mary Traiger 2000 Florida Ave., NW Washington, DC. 20009-1227 Tel: (202) 462-6900

Contact: Joann Hollensteiner; American Nuclear Society, Scholarship Committee; 555 N. Kensington Ave.

minimum of two academic years in a four-year nuclear engineering program, and must be a U.S. citizen or

Contact: Scholars Management Srvc. CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, PO BOX 297, St. Peters, MN 56082

Eligibility: High School senior, demonstrates academic excellence and extracurricular activities. Must be a resident

Deadline: February 1 – July 31

Contact: Marie Mayne 312 McLaughlin Hall Berkeley CA 94720-5900 (510) 642-1734

Contact: One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3844; (301) 209-3200; Fax: (301) 209-0865;

www.aps.org/; Eligibility: Black, Hispanic, or Native American U.S. citizens with a physics interest. Must be a

high school senior, college freshman or sophomore. Award: $2,000; Deadline: February 14

Contact: Mary Mitchel, Orange County HEEF, Orange County Community Foundation 2801 Business Cntr. Dr.

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Contact: California Teacher’s Association, P.O. Box 921, Burlingame, CA 94011 (650) 697-1400, Fax: (650) 568-

in order to receive funds, scholarship recipients will be required to show proof of registration in an approved

Contact: Orange County Community Foundation, 2801 Business Center Drive, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92612, (949)

Deadline: February 15

California Sate Polytechnic University, Pomona Contact: Crystal Steele, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA

91768, (909) 869-3703 www.csupomona.edu; Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA

and be enrolled full time at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. In addition, preference will be

given to Ford employee’ or spouses, and children of Ford employees. The scholarship is merit based and can

Contact: Orange County Community Foundation, 2801 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92612, (949) 553-

Contact: Mary Mitchel, Chapman University, Orange County HEEF Scholarship Program, Orange County

offered to 1st generation Latino(a) who will be graduating from Orange City High School and who have applied to

Chapman through regular admissions process; have significant financial need; have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a

Contact: 924 West Colfax Avenue Ste. 103, Denver, Colarado 80204, (303) 446-0541, Fax: (303) 446-0526

to college students who are currently enrolled at a community college and plan to transfer to a 4-year institution.

Contact: National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 4626

graduating high school seniors or high school graduates preparing to enroll in their first year of college education.

Applicant must be a minority FFA member interested in pursuing a degree in agriculture. The following ethnic

groups may apply: African-Americans, Asian-Americans or Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Alaska Natives, or

American Indians. They may be residents of any state, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the District of

Contact: Garcia Bockman Office of Graduate Studies University of California, Irvine 120 Administration Building

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Contact: Etelvina de la Torre, Director One LMU Drive University Hall, Suite 2800 Los Angeles, CA 90045

academic achievement, involvement in the community, and financial need. Must apply for federal, state and

Deadline: February 16, 2004

Maynard Institute for Journalism Education 1211 Preservation Park Way Oakland CA 94612 (510) 891-9202

www.maynardije.org e-mail: mije@maynardije.org; Open to journalists focusing in print media

Deadline: February 20

Contact: Lizette Jenness; send a SASE. 1000 National Press Bldg. Washington, DC 20045; 1-888-346-NAHJ;

February 26

Contact: Beverly Vogel, PO. Box 45762, Los Angeles, CA 90045, Tel: (310) 670-7664, Fax: (310) 670-5238

Eligibility: Hispanic high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. Please a send a self-addressed,

Contact: 1219 28th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 393-4373, Fax: (202) 333-0468

www.hereunion.org/, e-mail: feedback@hereunion.org; Eligibility: Children of union members and wards of

Contact:, P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741, (888) 294-0105, Fax (916) 526-7937,

language certified by the Dean of the School of Education at college of student's choice; U.S. citizen or legal

Contact: National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Attn: Scholarships, 1193 National Press Building

juniors seniors that are of Hispanic descent and interested in majoring in print journalism. Applications, which may

be submitted in English or Spanish, must include an autobiographical essay of 500 words describing some aspect of

the relationship between Hispanic Americans and the press. Selection is based on academic excellence, a

to attend the association’s convention, and an internship during the summer between the junior and senior year.;

Deadline: February

Contact: Orange County HEEF Scholarship Program, Orange County Community Foundation, 2801 Business

Deadline: February

Contact: Center for California Studies, 916-278-6906, www.csus.edu/cals/programs/jesse_unruh.html

Eligibility: Applicants must have earned their undergraduate degree by September 2003. The 11-month fellowship

graduate credits from Cal State Sacramento, monthly stipend of $1,882 plus health, dental and vision benefits.

Deadline: February

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Contact: Datatel Scholars Foundation, 4375 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, VA 22033, (800) 486-4332, Fax 703-968-

4625 e-mail: scholars@datatel.com; Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students planning to attend or are

currently attending a Datatel Client college or university, or who work at a Datatel non-education Client site and

will attend any college or university during the upcoming academic year You must write an essay that

summarizes your educational goals and objectives, and indicate the difference a Datatel Scholars Foundation

Contact: Akiko Schelske, Japanese American Citizens League, 1765 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

or planning to re-enter a trade school, business college, college, university, or other undergraduate institution of

Contact: American Meteorological Society, Attn: Fellowhip/Scholarship Coordinator, 45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

Candidates must be entering their final undergraduate year and majoring in meteorology or some aspect of the

atmospheric, or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents,

enrolled full time at an accredited U.S. institution, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

Contact: Nancy Lynn, One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61710-0001 (309) 766-2039 for Fellowship, (309)

a business related field. The program is designed to give students a realistic view of advertising by putting them in

actual working situations. Fellowship. Junior or senior undergraduate in business related fields; Computer Science,

Contact: Scholarship Committee Government Finance Officers Association 203 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2700 Chicago,

and graduate students who are enrolled full-time and preparing for a career in public finance. Applicants

must be members of a minority group, citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and able to

provide a letter of intent from the dean of their school. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of

Deadline: February

Contact: Harriet Moss Summer Research for Minority Undergraduates, Graduate Affirmative Affairs Office

upper-division undergraduates. Opportunity to work closely with faculty in all fields, regular seminars. Must have a

Contact: California Chapter American Physical Therapy Association Attn: California Physical Therapy Fund

2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95833 Tel: (800) 743-2782; Fax: (916) 646-5960; e-mail:

bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral physical therapist professional education program in California with at least a

3.0 GPA. Students must be African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian, or Hispanic/Latino;

Contact: PO Box 2102 Birmingham, AL 35201 (205) 591-8910 Fax: (205) 592-2307 www.civitan.org; e-mail:

pursuing a career in higher education, special education, vocational education, health care services, and the

Contact: Barbara Hoffman Summer Research Program Miami Valley Laboratories PO Box 398707

Contact: Karla Scherer, The Karla Scherer Foundation, 737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2330, Chicago, IL 60611

Contact: Mei Mah, Program Coordinator, Education Department Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, 2 East

91st Street, New York, NY 10128, (212) 849-8380, www.si.edu/ndm, e-mail: edu@ch.si.edu

Eligibility: Applicants must be of Latino/Hispanic descent; currently enrolled in a degree-granting, post-graduate

program; have graduated from a post-graduate program in the six months prior to the start date.

Newspaper carrier/delivery person that resides in California. This scholarship is open to graduating high school

Contact: 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332, (703)-428-0000, Fax: (703)-325-7183,

members of the army. Must be a U.S. citizen and not yet 22 years of age on June 1st of the school year that begins

Contact: Brooker Scholarship, 430 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60611-8775, (312) 329-6008, Fax: (312) 410-

real estate and specifically real estate management upon graduation, must have declared major in real estate or

related field, must have completed two courses in real estate or indicate intent to complete such, minimum 3.0 GPA

Contact: Society of Exploration Geophysicists PO Box 702740 Tulsa, OK 74170-2740 Tonia Gist (918)

need maintaining above average grades. Students should be pursuing a career in geophysics, physics,

scholarship is for undergraduates and high school graduates wishing to pursue a degree in Agriculture or Home

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Contact: Juliette Cobb, 1300 L Street NW, Washington, DC. 20005, (202) 842-4200, (202) 842-8500,

Contact: National Press Club, Attn: General Manager Office, 529 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20045

been accepted to college and plan to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must demonstrate an ongoing

interest in journalism through work in high school and/or other media, submit a one-page essay on why they

March 1

Contact: Wiedner & Vandercook M.S.F., c/o Leal Portis, Chairperson, 16335 Patricia Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949

freshman with a background in community involvement. The student must also include his/her plan for contributing

Contact: Sealaska Heritage Foundation, One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 400, Juneau, Alaska 99801-1276, (907)

Contact: 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8307, (818) 677-4907, scholarships@csun.edu

Contact: Dominican Community College of San Rafael, 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, (415) 457-4440

excellent academic record, outstanding leadership ability, and participated in school and community activities.

Contact: Lourdes Ferrer, Deputy Director of Constituency Services, NALEO Educational Fund, 500 Citadel Drive,

Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90040, (323) 720-1932 ext. 127, e-mail: lferrer @naleo.org, www.naleo.org

Eligibility: Applicants must be Latino, a minimum of 21 years of age, in their senior year and plan to graduate in May

or June, have completed their baccalaureate degree or are attending graduate school. Applicants must reside in

the following states or regions: California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Puerto Rico, the Northeast or the

Contact: Susan Noell 1010 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-6400 Fax: (703) 549 2984

to students in 2 or 4-year schools. 4-year school students may apply for their 3rd and 4th year only.

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Contact: Marilyn Suiter, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, (703) 379-2480, www.agiweb.org

Eligibility: must be Black, Hispanic or Native American. Full-time undergraduate and graduate minorities with a good

Contact: California State University, Fullerton, Scholarship Coordinator, P.O. Box 6804, Fullerton CA 92634-

Central or South American applicants may be either first time freshmen or continuing students, but must have a

minimum high school or college GPA of 2.5 and must display evidence of school and community activities. This

program is co-funded by the California State University, Fullerton, Hispanic Scholarship Program, TELACU

Scholarship Program and the California State University Scholarship Program. Students must live in the

following areas in order to qualify for this program: Unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce,

March 13

Contact: Olivia Carreon 875 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 335-4100 www.appraisalinstitute.org;

Eligibility: Sophomore students interested in pursuing a career in real estate and economics. Contact for additional

Contact: Dee Robinson Clock Tower place Ste.100 Maynard, MA 01754 (978) 461-0081

anthropology, environmental studies, biology, or marine science. Recipients are given an opportunity to work in the

March 15

Contact: Larita Wade, 930 Georgia St. , Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 620-1100 ext.100, e-mail: info@capta.org

Eligibility: Students entering or attending a 4-year college in CA and majoring in an agricultural related field.

Contact: 5220 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601, (818) 754-2800

The program is designed to give students in-depth exposure to professional facilities and practices during an eight

Contact: 99 Hudson St. Suite 1600 New York, NY 10013-2897 (212) 965-2202 www.naacpldf.org/scholarships/;

Eligibility: U.S. citizens who are entering first year of full-time study at an accredited law school, demonstrate interest

in civil rights and community service, excellence in academic record, complete application, three letters of

Contact: CTA Human Rights Dept., P.O. Box 921, Burlingame, CA 94011, 650/552-5370, e-mail:

Contact: Drawer 1210, Durant, Oklahoma 74702-1210 (800) 522-6170, Fax: (580) 924-1267,

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ethnic minority students with either junior or senior status. Community college students that will transfer to a

Contact: Dory Larkin, Educational Department, 1745 Jefferson Davis Hwy., #202, Arlington, VA 22202, (800) 429-

duty, deceased, disabled or retired officer from the Air Force. Grant is based on financial aid and a minimum 2.0

GPA. Beginning with 2001-2002 academic year, sons and daughters of full-time active duty AGR serving as Title 32

March 12. Awards announced June

Contact: Nancy Takata, LAJCC, 350 South Bixel St., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (213) 989-2159

awarding students that have made either contributions to their community and/or school through volunteer efforts

and/or positions of leadership. Participation in a competitive activity in a sport or art is also required. Please see the

Contact: Worldstudio Foundation, 200 Varick Street, Suite 507, New York, NY 10014, (212) 366-1317

to disadvantaged or minority college students who are currently enrolled at an accredited school and majoring in

one of the following areas: advertising, architecture, environmental graphics, fashion design, film/video, fine arts,

furniture design, graphic design, illustration, industrial/product design, interior design, landscape architecture, new

media, photography, surface/textile design, or urban planning. Selection based on a slide p0rtfolio of work, a written

Contact: 500 Citadel Drive, Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90040, (323)720-1932, Fax: (323) 720-9519,

FL, IL, NM, NY or TX of Latino origin. Need not attend college in these states. Participants are offered a summer

internship to work for a state or federal elected official. Must demonstrate leadership potential and possess a sense

of commitment to the Latino/a community. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident of Latino/a origin.

Contact: 1 Tower Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, (866)338-7934, www.devry.com, e-mail:

Deadline: March 23

Contact: Pablo Tagre, La Alianza at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 495-4606

GPA on a 4.0 scale. Student must be from a high school in the United States. Must be planning to attend a 4-yr

Contact: Kathy Jones National Right To Work Committee William B. Ruggles Scholarship 8001 Braddock Road

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Applicants must submit a 500-word essay which demonstrates their understanding of the "Right To Work" principle.

Contact: Whittier Union High School District, 9401 South Painter Ave., www.wuhsd.k12.ca.us, e-mail:

Robert.Chavez@wuhsd.k12.ca.us

Eligibility: Graduates of schools within the Whittier Union District. Must enroll at one of the following schools:

Pomona College, Stanford University, University of California (any branch), University of Southern California or

Contact: Felix Castro, PO Box 45762, Los Angeles CA 90045, (310) 670-7664, (310) 670-7664, Fax: (310) 670-

5238 Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with an exceptional high school career.

Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a SAT score of at least 1100. For an application

send a self-addressed stamped business size envelope to: Youth Opportunities Foundation. Applicants must be

Contact: David Hefner, The Tennessean, 1100 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, (615) 259-8000,

Writing, Media Sales, Graphic Arts, and Public Relations. Applicants must submit a cover letter, list of honors,

extracurricular activities, awards and recommendations from a professor or employer.

Contact: Lagrant Foundation, 555 Flower Street, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90071, (323) 469-8680

school seniors and under graduates who are public relations, marketing, journalism, or advertising majors.

Contact: The Fund for American Studies, 1706 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009

is given to sophomores and juniors majoring in Political Science, Economics, and Journalism. Annual 8-week

summer institute at Georgetown University offering courses, internships, foreign policy lectures, media dialogue

undergraduate students who have completed at least one full year of school. Part of the application process

includes sending a videotape and a letter. Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address above

Contact: VA Regional Office PO Box 8888, Muskogee, OK 74402-8888; 800-827-1000 www.va.gov/

Eligibility: Nursing, nurse anesthesia, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant training &

respiratory therapy. Must be in their third or fourth year of study. Award: Tuition fees, book allowance & stipend

Contact: Levon Parleer Building 31; Room 8A - 19 Bethseda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5332

acquire valuable hands on research training and experience in biomedical research or academic medicine. U.S.

Contact: Ping Wei, Scholarship Office, 345 E. 47th St., New York, NY 10017-2398, (800) 548-2723, www.asce.org

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Eligibility: Samuel Fletcher Tapman Scholarship requires undergraduate freshmen or juniors pursuing a degree in

Contact: Ana Garcia, Office Manager, 830 E Grand Ave # B, Escondido, CA 92025, (760) 741-8246

Eligibility: Hispanic descent living or going to school in San Diego at time of application, must be a San Diego county

student; General Program: High school senior entering 2 – 4 year university. Medical Program: student pursuing a

Contact: MANA, A National Latina Organization, Attn: Scholarships, 1725 K Street, N.W., Suite 501, Washington,

DC 20006 (202) 833-0060, ext.14, Fax: (202) 496-0588, e-mail: HerMANA2@aol.com, www.hermana.org

Eligibility: Applicant must be a Latina enrolled full time as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited

Contact: MANA, A National Latina Organization, Attn: Scholarships, 1725 K Street, N.W., Suite 501, Washington,

DC 20006 (202) 833-0060, ext.14, Fax: (202) 496-0588, e-mail: HerMANA2@aol.com, Website: www.hermana.org;

Eligibility: Applicant must be a Latina enrolled full time as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited

Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Attn: Selection Committee, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San

Francisco, CA 94104, Tel: (415) 445-9930, (877) HSF-INFO, ext. 33, Fax: (415) 445-9942, e-mail: info@hsf.net,

background who are currently enrolled full time in community college and have completed at least 15 units with

a grade point average of at least 3.0. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed

10029 (212) 360-1210, Fax: (212) 360-1231, e-mail: cyberinfo@ubms.edu,

who are interested in pursuing a career in technology. High school seniors, high school graduates, and

Contact: Brown Foundation for Education Equity, Excellence and Research, P.O. Box 4862, Topeka, KS 66604

Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority undergraduate in their junior year attending an institution of higher learning

with an accredited program in education with at least a 3.0 GPA. The student must be accepted into a teacher

education program and enrolled at least half-time. Please a send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for more

Contact: Michael Alvarado, TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022

Contact: Rhonda Boozer (Must submit a written request for an application.), Attn: Director, Youth and College

Division Wilkins (Roy) Scholarship, 4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215, (410) 580-5760, Fax: (410) 764-

Deadline: March

Contact: Akiko Schelske, Japanese American Citizens League, 1765 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

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must be a minority that is currently, or will become, a full time student in an accounting doctoral program. The

applicant must have a Master’s degree and three years of full time experience practicing accounting, and aspiring to

become an accounting educator. Recipient must agree to not work full time as a teacher or teaching assistant

Contact: 1705 Village Green Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34209, Attn: Scholarship Chairperson

Eligibility: Must express interest in Art-Jazz Dance. Mail self-addressed envelope to address provided.

Contact: Asian American Journalist Association, AAJA Program coordinator, 1182 Market St., Suite 320

Contact: Kathy Borunda-Haro, SHPE Scholarships, 5400 East Olympic Blvd., Suite 210, Los Angeles, CA

Contact: East Los Angeles College (ELAC), 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754

there is 1 health professional for every 4oo residents in general, there is only 1 Latino health professional, of the

same culture and language, for every 9,500 Latinos. The program hopes to expand to other geographical areas

Contact: California State University, Fullerton Mr. Fuentes, Chicano/Latino Faculty & Staff Association, California

State University, Fullerton (CSUF), P.O. Box 34080, Fullerton, CA 92834-9480, Fax: (714) 278-7090

student with a 2.5 GPA. Student must show active involvement in the community or in a campus organization. Must

reside or have resided in the city of Los Angeles, Montebello, Commerce, Bell Gardens, or Monterey Park.

Contact: University of San Francisco, Lisa Moore, 2130 Fulton St., San Francisco CA 94117-1080

Contact: Department of Journalism, 5300 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92182, Tim (619) 594-2709

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Contact: Martha Granados, CHARO-CDC Community Development Corporation, 3951 Medford St., Los

school seniors, college undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a business degree. The serious

Deadline: April 1

Contact: Janna Bugliosi Asst. Director Cornell University Summer College, Box 20 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853,

Contact: Deidra Schuler, 1707 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202) 986-2400 ext. 544

Contact: Alma Rojas, 1725 K. Street- NW, Suite 501, Washington, D.C. 20006, (202) 833-0060, e-mail:

Contact: League of Mexican American Women, Attn: Scholarship Chair, Ms. Teresa Acosta: (559) 276-7345,

http://lmawfresno.org/; e-mail: ElenaVFresno@aol.com; P.O. Box 686, Fresno, CA 93712 *Please send a

available to all U.S. citizens continuing their undergraduate studies. Preference given to Mexican American

Contact: 5400 E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655 e-mail: telacu@telacu.com,

Contact: Michael Alvarado, TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA

Contact: TELACU Education Foundation, Michael Alvarado, 5400E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022

Theater focus. To qualify, students must reside in the following areas: Unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell

Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, Montebello, Monterey Park, South Gate, and the City of Los Angeles.

Contact: Cozette Munatones, California Chicano News Media Association, USC School of Journalism, 3800 S.

students of Latino/a descent in CA interested in pursuing journalism or communication careers. Applicant need not

Contact: Asian American Journalist Association, Contact: AAJA Program Coordinator, 1182 Market St, Suite

Contact: AAJA, 182 Market Street, Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 346-2051, Fax: 415 346-6343

Contact: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, 175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500

Contact: Henry J. Reilly, Chairman Mickey Hagan, Memorial Scholarship Fund, One Constitution Ave., NE

Contact: Beryl Love, 4647 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706, (877) 726-8387, Fax: (301) 459-7924,

Contact: National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship AssociationAttn: 7226 North 16th Street Suite 210 • Phoenix,

seniors whoa are interested in attending college. Applicants are asked to write a 500-word essay on this

question: “One of the principal goals of education and golf is fostering ways for people to respect and get along

with individuals who think, dress, look, and act differently. How might you make this goal a reality?” Selection is

based on academic record, personal recommendations, participation in golf, school and community activities

Contact: Janice Blankenship AMBUCS Resource Center, 3315 North Main St., High Point, NC 27265, (336)869-

Contact: Hydee Diaz, The Greenling Institute, 785 Market St., Third floor, San Francisco, CA 20003,

Deadline: April 15

Contact: Mark Davis or the Scholarship Office PO Box Drawer 1734, Atlanta, GA 30301, (214) 902-2830

historically black colleges and universities that are members of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in

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Contact: Hispanic College Fund, Inc., 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 460, Washington, DC 20006,

graduate student at an accredited institution of higher education with a declared major/concentration in

Contact: Tom Holcombe, P.O. Box 2877, Tampa, FL 33601, (866)452-2737

students aged 19 and under. The applicant must respond to a prompt found at the website and submit an entry

in scholarships and for the first prize winners, a trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the U.S. Holocaust Memorial

chemistry, business or engineering, must be enrolled in a four-year college as freshmen, must have minimum

Contact: Denise Wooten, National Urban League Scholarship Programs, 120 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005,

(Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)

Contact: The Ayn Rand Institute P.O. Box 57044 Irvine, CA 92619-7044 (949) 222-6550 Fax: (949) 222-6558

Contact: James Forestal Campus, Michael Wolley, PO. Box 3008, Princeton, NJ. 08543-3008, (800) 292-7777,

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Contact: 1111 California St., San Francisco, CA 94108-2284, (415) 292-9196, www.californiamasons.org

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Eligibility: High school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate. Must be a CA

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Contact: Scholarships and Loans, 2012 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 293-1200 ext.

accredited program. Must be a U.S. citizen. Send self-addressed stamped envelope for application.

Contact: CSU-Dominguez Hills, Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity, 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747

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must be either a high school senior with a 3.0 GPA, a transfer student with a 2.8 GPA, or a student currently

Contact: Cal State Polytechnic University Pomona, Ernesto G. Rodriguez, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA

Deadline: April 21

that have completed at least one full year of college course work. Applicants must be majoring, or planning to

major, in an architecture related field, which includes Interior Design/Architecture, Environmental Design, or

Contact: Dick Wise, UCLA, P.O. Box 951419, Los Angeles CA 90095-1419, (310) 206-2182 or (310) 825-4321 ext.

Contact: Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc., 1505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 88, St. Peter, MN

graduate with at least one more year of education remaining. The applicant must demonstrate leadership in their

Contact: Sunkist Growers, INC. Scholarship and Awards Program PO Box 7888 Van Nuys, CA 91409-7888

Eligibility: Student entering any undergraduate grade level. Must have a background in AZ or CA agriculture (you or

someone in your immediate family must have derived the majority of your/their income from agriculture), financial

April 30; Renewable

Contact: American Planning Association, 1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 872-

or senior planning to major in (Urban) Planning or of a major closely related (e.g. environmental science or public

Contact: Carolee Williams, (916) 924-5370, Fax # (916) 924-5370 601 University Ave. ST. 135 Sacramento, CA

need and academic achievement. Recommended that you already be in the process of establishing residency.

Contact: General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division, Attn: GM Scholarship Administration Center

graduating Hispanic high school seniors that have accumulated at least a 3.2 GPA. Students must demonstrate

academic excellence and community involvement. As part of the application process, students must include a

recommendation from a high school teacher or administrator, official high school transcripts, and a personal

Contact: Alberto Del Calvo, P.O. Box 6422, Santa Ana CA 92706, (818) 768-2669, Fax: (714) 664-0517

Eligibility: Students of Cuban descent who reside in LA County. Must speak Spanish and demonstrate an interest in

April

Contact: TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 East Olympic Blvd., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022

undergraduates that are majoring in a business related field, and reside in unincorporated areas of east Los

Angeles, as well as the cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey

Park, or South Gate. Applicants must be a first-generation college student, be from a low-income family, have a

minimum GPA of 2.5 and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The student must be attending or planning to

Contact: TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 East Olympic Blvd., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022

undergraduate college or university students that reside in unincorporated areas of east Los Angeles, as well as the

cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey Park, or South Gate.

Applicants must be a first-generation college student, be from a low-income family, have a minimum GPA of 2.5,

and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The award must be used at a university/college designated by TELACU.

Contact: Carolina Remtz, 13633 South Western Ave., Gardena, CA 90249, (310) 323-1950, Fax: (310) 323-4210

Eligibility: East LA area students of Mexican descent that attend Roosevelt High, Garfield High, or Lincoln High

Contact: 5400 East Olympic Blvd. Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655, www.telacu.com

Montebello or Monterrey Park. Must attend ELAC, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State L.A., Cal State Long Beach, Cal

State Northridge, UCLA, UC Irvine, Harvey Mudd College, Loyola Marymount University, Mt. St. Mary's College,

Contact: 2027 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 www.rosenthalfellowship.org/ e-mail :

or Foreign Affairs. Must be recommended by dean and a U.S. citizen. Write for complete details. Description:

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Fellowship provides an opportunity for a student to spend a summer working in the office of a member of Congress

or Executive branch on foreign affairs and government service issues. Selected fellows will also receive preferential

Contact: Contra Costa College, Rosa Valdez, 2600 Mission Bell Dr., H31, San Pablo, CA 94806, (510) 235-

Contact: Caroline Williams, 555 W. 5th Street, ML15BO, Los Angeles, CA 90013, (213) 244- 2555 e-mail:

Deadline: May 1

Contact: Aster Oconor, Division of Communication, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263, (310) 506-

May 1

Contact: Tiffany Bonham, Sears Craftsman's Scholarship, NHRA Youth & Educational Service, 2035 Financial Way

race, ethnic origin, or personal belief. Student must have a 2.0 GPA or above and plan on attending a 2 yr. or 4 yr.

Contact: San Francisco Bay Area of the National Defense Transportation Association, P.O. Box 24676

Business, Logistics, or Distribution. Applicant must also be a California resident who is, or plans on being, enrolled

Deadline: May 1

Contact: Asian-American Journalist Association, National Program Coordinator, 1765 Sutter St. Suite 1000

Contact: Isidro Rodríguez, 160 Kerchkhoff Hall, UCLA Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (310) 825-2420

Eligibility: Applicants must be first year, transfer, or continuing UCLA students with high academic achievement and

Contact: Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center, 1465 E. 103rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90002

(323) 564-7911, Fax # (323) 569-8527 http://www.kaiserpermanente.org/locations/California/watts/watts-award.html

Eligibility: High school seniors and college students who have a minimum 2.8 GPA have demonstrated a

commitment to community service have completed a minimum of 100 hours of voluntary community service in a

demographically under served group in Los Angeles County personal statement describing your background,

motivation and contribution to community service, as well as your future aspirations will be required.

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Contact: Mary Martinez, 525 S. Virgil Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020, (213)739-8200, Fax: 213-480-7724

college or university, pursuing a degree in a real estate related field. Applicant must be a resident of

Contact: 400 South El Camino, Suite 300, San Mateo, Calif. 94402, (800) 334-5353, Fax: (650) 347-7200

Decision is based on academic achievement, leadership ability, and interest in politics or government. Students

meet and question headline figures from government and politics such as the President, his cabinet, House and

Contact: PROMAX Foundation, 9000 W. Sunset Blvd, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90069, (310) 789-1521

seeking a degree in marketing and promotions, must submit transcript and brief personal statement.

Contact: Yasmin Williams, University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis CA 95616, (530)

Contact: Lynne Hall, Coordinator, 21400 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48121, (313) 240-4000,

Contact: Educational Communications, Inc., 721 N. McKinley Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045, (512) 440-2300

date to request an application

Contact: University of Southern California, USC-STU 203, Los Angeles, CA 90089, (213) 740-4735

Contact: Jessica Lopez, P.O. Box 6930, Fullerton, CA 92834, www.lowridermagazine.com, Keyword:

May 31

Contact: Chair of Scholarship Committee California Library Association, 717 20th Street, Suite 200, Sacramento,

Eligibility: Minority graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in library and information science at an accredited

Contact: Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 1615, Atlanta, GA 30301-1615, (800)306-

institution (eligible students should contact their school to express interest). Eligible students must have a

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minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, 100 community service hours completed in the past 12 months that are validated

by their college nominator, and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Children of Coca-Cola employees are

Contact: University of Southern California, Mexican American Programs, Student Union 203, University Park, Los

undergraduate Mexican American/Hispanic/Latino Students, must apply for financial aid. GPA and major are

that are graduating high school seniors or students enrolled in a community college, in a 4-year college, university,

or vocational/technical school that have accumulated at least a 2.8 GPA. Must provide 2 letters of recommendation,

Deadline: May

Contact: JCPenney Company, Inc., Attn: Public Relations, 6501 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024, (972) 431-

of Hispanic descent who are between the ages of 16 and 21, currently enrolled in high school or an institution of

higher education, and not professional models. Registrants under 18 must have consent from their parents or

$2,500 scholarship, $1,000 JCPenney wardrobe, and other gifts. Runners-Up: $1,500 scholarship, $500

JCPenney wardrobe, and other gifts. There are two grand winners and two runner-ups selected nationwide.;

Deadline: May

Contact: American Dental Hygienists’ Association, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611,

to those underrepresented in the dental hygiene profession: Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics,

Asian-Americans, and males. Applicants must have completed at least one year in a dental hygiene curriculum at

Deadline: May

Contact: Minority Scholarship Program, 1211 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, (888) 777-7077

graduate student majoring in accounting. For application write to: AICPA Order Department, P.O. Box 2209,

Contact: Central Intelligence Agency, Attn: Personnel Representative, P.O. Box 12727, Arlington, VA 22209,

who either are a member of a ethnic group or have a disability. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18

years old, achieved 1000 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT, have a high school GPA of at least 2.75, meet the same

employment standards as permanent CIA employees, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Applicant

must also plan to major in computer science, economics, electrical engineering, foreign area studies, or non-

Romance foreign languages. Recipients must be available to work in metropolitan Washington, D.C. for at least

year for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Summer travel to Washington, D.C. and a housing allowance while

Contact: Fellowship Coordinator, California State University, P.O. Box 6804, Fullerton, CA 92634 (714) 278-

3125 www.fullerton.edu; Eligibility: All graduate students, especially from underrepresented groups including,

Black, Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, Central or South American, American Indian, Filipino, Pacific Islander,

and men and women in underrepresented majors as well as the disabled, are eligible for this fellowship. Full

time graduate students with graduate degree objectives, residents of California, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and

displaying financial need are welcomed to apply. This award is available throughout the California State

Contact: Gerry Kennedy, NAPHCC Scholarship Program, PO. Box 6808, Falls Church, VA 22046 (323) 725-3970

Contact: (514) 486-2700 www.oda.org e-mail: dentist@oda.org Eligibility: Full-time under-represented minorities

(Native American, Hispanic, African American, and Asian males) in dental undergraduate hygiene program.

Contact: California State University, Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd. ASFO-16, Long Beach CA 90840-4801

Contact: The Directors Office, MALDEF- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, National

Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 www.maldef.org Eligibility: MALDEF offers

scholarships nation-wide to exceptional students pursuing law or communications degrees. To qualify for the

scholarships you must be an exceptional student with financial need willing to serve the Latino/a community.

Contact: MALDEF, The Directors Office, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles CA 90014

June 30.

Contact: Ruth Zunigas, 634 Spring Street, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 Fax: (213) 629-0266

www.maldef.org Eligibility: Hispanic graduate student entering the first, second, or third year of law school. LSAT

30.

Contact: MALDEF-Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, The Directors Office, National

Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 www.maldef.org Eligibility: Open to first year law

Contact: The Director’s Office, MALDEF, National Headquarters 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512

Contact: MALDEF, Director’s office, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512

Contact: Director’s Office, MALDEF, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512

Contact: P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027 Phone: (916) 526-8250 Fax: (916) 526-8002

www.csac.ca.gov Eligibility: This program is for college juniors and seniors majoring in Education. This program will

forgive up to $11,000 in loans in return for agreement that the participant teach in a California public school for three

years. Students must be nominated by their school to apply for this program. Please contact using the information

Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Road, Ste. 1, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

(805) 965-3443 Fax: (805) 568-0466 www.wagingpeace.org Eligibility: Applicant must submit an essay and fulfill the

requirements of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. Please contact by phone or visit their website using the

Contact: Teresa Vargas, 8415 Datapoint, Suite 400, San Antonio, TX 78229, (210) 692-1971 Fax: (210) 692-1951

e-mail: jan@adelantefund.org Eligibility: University juniors with a GPA of 3.0 and above. Must be eligible for financial

aid, pursuing a business degree (or a related field). Must attend a paid Leadership Institute and participate in a

Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, 405 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and pursuing a degree in a business related field. College

Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 123, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 (805) 965-

3443 Fax: (805) 568-0466 www.wagingpeace.orgm e-mail: 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

Contact: Jim Carol, Scholarships, 9696 Businesspark Ave, San Diego, CA 92131-1643 (858) 689-9223

www.tailhook.org/ e-mail: thookassn@aol.com Eligibility: A parent who served on an aircraft carrier.

Contact: Scholarship Chair, Namepa National Scholarship Fund, 1133 W Morse Blvd. #201, Winter Park, FL

for minorities who are incoming freshmen and undergraduate transfer students who are majoring in engineering.

Freshmen must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and an ACT score of 25 or SAT of 1000. Transfer students must have

Contact: California State University, San Francisco, 1600 Hollow Ave., San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 338-

7000 Fax Number: (415) 338-0949 www.sfsu.edu e-mail: finaid@sfsu.edu Eligibility: EOP Students currently

Contact: American Dental Association, 211 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 6061, (312) 440-2500 Fax: (312) 440-

2800 www.ada.org Eligibility: American Indian, Mexican American, African American, or Puerto Ricans accepted to

a dental school in the U.S. Must be a United States citizen and beginning the first year of dental school.

Contact: Jackie Solis, 405 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031 (323) 227-1565 Fax: (323) 227-

6935 www.maga.org e-mail: execoffice@maga.org Eligibility: Must be of Hispanic descent in college, full time

students at, at least the sophomore level with financial need. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and must be

majoring in business or a business-related field. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the above address for

Contact: Chinese American Citizens Alliance Foundation, 763 Yale Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (323) 876-4083

Eligibility: Sophomore of Chinese descent starting junior year in fall, attendee of accredited college or university in

Contact: American Association of Women Dentists, 330 South Wells Street, Suite 1110, Chicago, IL 60606

(800) 920-2293 www.womendentists.org email: info@womendentists.org Eligibility: Sophomore or junior

Contact: National Hispana Leadership Institute, Latinas Learning To Lead, 1901 N. Moore Street, Suite 206,

Applicant must be a Latina enrolled in an undergraduate program with a minimum 30 semester units by May and a

minimum of 2.50 GPA. The student must be between 17 - 22 yrs with some leadership experience through

volunteer work or other activities, and have a strong commitment to Latina/o issues. See official website. Award:

China Times Cultural Foundation Continue

Contact: James N. Tu, 136-39 41 Ave. #1A, Flushing, NY 11355 Phone/fax: (718) 460-4900, e-mail:

Deadline: Aug 15

Eligibility: Graduate medical students from African American, Mexican American, Mainland Puerto Rican, and

American Indian descent. Must be U.S. citizen, 1st or 2nd year medical students and have demonstrated financial

Contact: Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, 25 E. Washington St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 6060, (312)

Hispanic students who are enrolled full time (12+ units for undergraduates and 6+ units for graduates) in an

institution of higher learning in the United States. Undergraduates must have completed at least 12 units of

Deadline: August

Health Careers Clubs at Roosevelt, Garfield, and South Gate High Schools. Must have applied and been accepted

HOPI Tribe Grants and Scholarship Program,

P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, Arizona 86039, (800) 762-9630 Ext.520, Fax: (520) 734-2435, e-mail:

Contact: Dena Willman, 800 Brickell Ave., Suite 500, Miami, FL 33131, (800) 970-ARTS, Fax: (305) 377-1149

of dance, music, visual arts, theater, writing, and film, etc. Must be between 17 and 18 years old and a U.S. citizen

Contact: Robert Von Hatten, Society of Mexican American Engineers & Scientist (MAES), 13337 South St.,

Contact: Robert Von Hatten, Society of Mexican American Engineers & Scientist (MAES), 13337 South St.,

#349, Cerritos, CA 90703, (714) 560-7732, www.maes-natl.org, e-mail: ro.vonhatten@worldnet.att.net

Eligibility: MAES student members Focus: Science, Engineering and Computer Science Area Served: National.

Contact: Robert Von Hatten, Society of Mexican American Engineers & Scientist (MAES), 13337 South St.,

Eligibility: MAES student members Focus: Science, Engineering and Computer Science Area: National.

Contact: Women’s Transportation Seminar, Attn: National Headquarters, One Walnut Street, Boston, MA 02108,

applicants must be women who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in transportation or a transportationrelated

field (e.g. transportation engineering planning, finance, or logistics). A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and

minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted first to a local chapter (see

website or contact for more information), where the local chapter will forward selected applications for

must be submitted to a local chapter by October 8.

Contact: School Guidance Counselor, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201-4897, (847) 866-

Contact: Scholarship Committee or send a self addressed stamped envelope for an application.

Selection Committee, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104-0728, (415) 445-9930, (415)

college, and graduate school students who are at least half Hispanic U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Undergrads must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and have completed a minimum 15 semester credits. Awards based

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on financial need, community involvement and achievement. Applications are only available August 3 through

Contact: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082

Eligibility: Students must be in grades 5-12 from any state. Student must show participation in a volunteer activity

that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application. Application must be submitted to a

Contact: Scholarship Committee, 1 Coca Cola Plaza, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, (404) 237-1300, www.cocacolascholars.

academic achievement. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident planning to attend an accredited university.

Applicants must have a minimum G.P.A of 3.0. Applications can be requested via telephone or through their web

page. Applicants whose parents or grandparents are employees of Coca-Cola or of a Coca-Cola bottling plant are

Contact: School College Counselor, 1560 Sherman, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201, (615) 259-8400,

PSAT/NMSQT must be taken. Application, transcript, and recommendation, required. Consideration for scholarship

Contact: Selection Administrator for California or Program Coordinator, William Randolph Hearst Foundation

Program Director, Suite 1212, 90 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-4504 (415) 543-4057, (800)

junior or seniors provided he or she has not previously been a delegate to the program, and is currently serving in

an elected capacity in student government. Must be a permanent resident of the U.S. and currently enrolled in a

Contact: The Foundation for Exceptional Children 1920 Association Drive Reston, VA 22091 (888) CEC-SPED

general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude, creativity, visual or performing arts, full-time college

Eligibility: Open to students of color in their junior year of undergraduate study with a strong interest in public service

Contact: University of California, Irvine, 111 Engineering & Computing Trailer, Irvine CA 92967-2750, (949) 824-

Minority Science Program, University of California, Irvine

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Contact: Luis Mota-Bravo, 423 Steinhaus Hall, Irvine CA 92697-1024, (949) 824-6463, e-mail: jjrea@uci.edu,

Contact: Jean Tenuta, 325 Waukegan Rd., Northfield, IL 60093-2750, (847) 832-7256, Fax: (847) 832-8256

women who are seeking careers in sport’s writing and sport’s editing. Submit essay, resume, 1

Contact: James T. Pippin, Assistant Dean, College of Engineering, University of Tennessee, 103 Eastbrook Hall

Knoxville, TN 37996-2360, www.engr.utk.edu/, e-mail: jpippin@utk.edu, Tel: (615) 974-4457, Fax: (615) 974-4995

Eligibility: African American student attending University of Tennessee with a minimum GPA of 3.0, SAT of 940, and

November 1

cosmetology, must be enrolled in a four-year college as freshmen, must have minimum 3.0 GPA, based on

Contact: Oakridge Association University, P.O. Box 3010, Oakridge, TN 37831-3010, (865) 241-4300, Fax: (866)

Contact: Gordon Thorson, Director, VFW National Headquarters, 406 W. 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111

students in grades 9-12. Students must submit a 3-5 minute essay for local competition. Selected candidates

Contact: Ricky Feaster, 1527 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 483-2512, Fax: (202) 483-

Contact: California State University, Fresno, 5150 N. Maple, Fresno CA 93740, (559) 278-6572,

Contact: Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America, Attn: Scholarship Management Services, 1505 Riverview

enrolled as full time sophomores at an accredited 2-year college or technical school, and planning transfer to a

Deadline: November

demonstrate excellence in academics, athletic performance, leadership and community service to be eligible for this

Deadline: November

Contact: Administrative Director, Supreme Court Fellows Program, Supreme Court of the United States

One First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20543, (202) 479-3415, www.fellows.supremecourtus.gov

Eligibility: At least one postgraduate degree; two or more years in professional experience with a record of high

November

application process, the applicant must write an essay. Selected students will advance to a national competition.

Contact: Kimberly Stafford, William Saunders, Science Service, Inc., 1719 N. Street, NW , Washington, DC. 20036

or an independent research report in science, mathematics or engineering. Must request entry form from science

Contact: Gabie Watts for CA programs or your high school counselor for programs in your area.

details (Nov/Dec)

Contact: The Sphinx Organization, 3319 Greenfield Road #705, Dearborn, Michigan 48120-1212 (323) 877-

students/musicians of U.S. citizenship pursuing a degree at conservatories, university schools of music or

recognized summer programs. Consideration is given to high school students who demonstrate accomplishments

and promise. Awards given based on completion of application, personal audition, teachers recommendation and

Contact: Scholarships are issued by state chapters. Call the NSPE for state chapter contacts.

Educational Foundation, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2715, (703) 684-2800, Fax: (703) 836-4875

Contact: Maria Alvarez, Student Opportunities Program, Presbyterian Church, USA, 100 Witherspoon Street

senior of Asian, Black, Hispanic, or of Native American descent and member of the Presbyterian Church (USA), a

Contact: Valerie Washington, PO. Box 537, Notre Dame, IN 46556, (574) 631-7771, Fax: (574) 287-1486

fees and stipends per academic year for a masters and PhD program. Paid summer internships with Fortune 500

Contact: Ms. Macheal Waters, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091-1537, (703) 860-7344, Fax: (703) 476-

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Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311,

Contact: University of Southern California, Office of Admissions, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu

Contact: Office of Admissions, University of Southern California, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA 90007

Deadline: December 10

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311,

December 10

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus , Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 740-2311,

Achievement, National Hispanic Scholarship Finalist. Must name USC as first choice college with National

Contact: University of Southern California, Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA

freshmen only. Last year’s recipient had an average SAT score of 1400 and a ranking of top 10% in his/her

Contact: Scholarship Department, University of Southern California, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA

usually among the top 5% of their high school graduating class. Transfer students should have at least a 3.6

Deadline: December 10

Contact: Office of Admission, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-1111, www.usc.edu

Eligibility: Open to domestic freshman and transfer students. Must have a minimum 3.8 GPA and 1270 SAT

Deadline: December 10

Contact: University of Southern California, Academic Services, University Park Campus Los Angeles, CA

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 9007, (213)-740-2311,

Contact: University of California, Los Angeles Gloria Dial, Chicano Studies Research Center, 1252 Murphy Hall, Box

this program students must be a graduate student currently attending UCLA. For more nformation please consult

Contact: Toni Crowe, The University of California, Los Angeles, 1252 Murphy Hall, Box 951419, Los Angeles

applicants to be accepted in a doctorate program. Students must have maintained a 3.0 GPA. For more

Contact: University of California, Los Angeles, Gloria Dial, Chicano Studies Research Center 1252 Murphy Hall,

PO Box 951419, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (310) 825-3521, www.ucla.edu or www.gdnet.ucla.edu; Scholarship is

for school fees plus one year out-of state tuition. The field of study is open, but the student must be accepted

Contact: University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave., Redlands, CA 92373, (909) 793-2121, www.redlands.edu

Eligibility: Achievement award is awarded to students of high academic ability and leadership who plan on attending

Contact: Donna Moullette, McClatchy Newspapers, P.O. Box 3928, Modesto, CA 95352, (209) 578-2000 ext. 2351

minority students. Modesto Bee also offers scholarships to high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in

Contact: The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, 529 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10017, (212) 490-

scholarship is open to full-time juniors and seniors in college or university. Check the website above for the annual

Contact: Eileen Munoz, Hispanic Medical Student Scholarship Award, (949) 856-4603

Eligibility: Hispanic medical students currently registered and completing one quarter at UCI College of Medicine.

Must demonstrate financial need and have a history of participation in the health care of the Latino Community and

will be likely candidates to return and work with the under-represented Latino community, as well as pursue

research and academic medicine, and/or health policy issues.

Contact: Grant Program, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554, (800) 227-3988, www.lifetimetv.com/WoSport

will be pursuing a full-time course of study at an accredited two or four-year college. To obtain an application,

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Contact: Penny Duckham Executive, The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park,

Contact: Asian American Journalist Association, National Program Coordinator, 1765 Sutter St. Suite 1000

Contact: University of California, San Diego, Kathy Kennedy, La Jolla CA 92093-0328, (858) 534-6407 or (858) 534-

Contact: AAJA Program Coordinator, Asian American Journalist Association, 1765 Sutter St. Ste. 1000, San

Contact: Asian American Journalist Association, 1182 Market Street, Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102 (415)

Contact: Karen Harnish, National Merit Scholarship Corporation, PO. Box 3001, Lancaster, PA 17604, (717) 397-

applications between August 1 and December 1

Contact: Dr. Marguerite Regan, Director of Curriculum, Congressional Youth Leadership Council

1110 Vermont, N.W., Suite 320, Washington, D.C. 20005, (202) 777-4050, www.cylc.org, e-mail:

scheduling is generally flexible. All interns are paid a stipend of $9.00 per hour. Additionally, academic credit

Contact: Attn: GSMF Application Request, 333 S.Beaudry Ave. Ste 216-C, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (800) 666-

Contact: Ana Esquivel, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 425, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 467-0893, Fax: (202)

Hispanic students wishing to experience the scope of professional careers available in federal government, mostly

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Contact: P.O. Box 15910, Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910, (800) 279-9777, Fax: (505) 827-7392, www.nmche.org

June 1, October 1

Contact: Peter Martin, Executive Director, Four West Wheelock Street, Hanover, NH 03755, (603) 643-5548

completed applications by September 1

Contact: Adolphus Toliver, Building 45, Suite 2AS-37, 45 Center Drive MSC 6200, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6200

Contact: 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303, (202) 628-1776, www.dar.org/natsociety/default.html

August 1

Contact:Sitka Tribe of Alaska, 456 Katlian St., Sitka, Alaska 99835, (907) 747-3207, Fax: (907) 747-4915

May 1st., Winter/Spring Oct.1

Contact: Jackie Kuwada, Japanese American Citizens League, 1765 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 (415)

and April 1

Contact: Ms. Louis Yates, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Scholarship, Los Angeles, CA

Contact: P.O. Box 15910, Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910, (505) 827-7383, Fax: (505) 827-7392, www.nmche.org

Contact: Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), Attn: Youth Excel Program Coordinator, P.O. Box 22409, Lake Buena

GPA. Participate in at least one sanctioned high school sport and show involvement in the community. Must submit

an essay on goals accomplished and obstacles. Persevering through adversity is the key ingredient in the awarding

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Contact: Grants Program Administrator Adolescent and Youth Undergraduate Award, The Henry A. Murray

student proposing a research project using Murray Center data is eligible to apply. Proposals must be approved by

Contact: Professional Careers in the Public Sector for Minority Students, 630 Fifth Ave., Suite 2550, New York, NY

with the federal government. Offers positions as staff members on legislative committees, the U.S. Foreign Service

details

Contact: CSU, Sacramento, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-6044, (916) 278-6011, www.csus.edu/

Eligibility: These scholarships are for Latino/a undergraduate students who are majoring in engineering.

Contact: Aaron Garcia, 1200 Northwest Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 326-6400, www.aaas.org/

Deadline: Contact for details

Contact: 1015 15th St., NW #802, Washington, DC. 20005, (202) 347-7474, Fax: (202) 898-0068

Contact for details

undergraduate with interest in science, math or engineering, minimum 2.0 GPA, must be a member of AISES

more information

Contact: Pat Jackson, ALA Scholarship Juries, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611, www.ala.org

excellence, leadership qualities and evidence of a commitment to a career in librarianship. Applicant must be a U.S.

Contact: 11690B Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston VA 20191-1409, (703) 453-1122, Fax: (703) 620-4557

of journalism. Paid summer internship for minority freshmen and sophomores at their hometown or nearby

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Contact: www.aypf.org/whatsnew.htm

Eligibility: Make a self-designed proposal for a project on significant issues in youth policy, practice, research or

Contact:University of Southern California, USC University Park, MC 4851, Student Union 410, Los Angeles, CA

90089-4851, (213) 740-4999, Fax: (213) 740-5284,

http://www.usc.edu/dept/socialwork/admissions/msw/financialaid/scholarships.php, e-mail: apass@usc.edu

Eligibility: Entering freshman who have applied for financial aid, have a strong sense of ethnic identity, commitment

for details

Contact: AT&T Bell Laboratories, University Relations, 600 Mountain Ave., Room 3D 304, Homdel, NJ 07733

Indian, Black American, Mexican American, or Puerto Rican entering freshmen and transfer students; full time; and

online, or call to receive an application by calling 1-800-344-8382, or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to

Contact: National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., 356 East Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802, www.nbcusa.org

Eligibility: Applicant can be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student that is a member of a National

contact for more information.

Contact: Beca Foundation Inc., 830 E. Grand Ave., Suite B, Escondido, CA 92025, (760) 741-8246

Eligibility: Must be a 2002 high school graduating student planning to attend Pepperdine University in Fall 2002.

Contact: Institute of International Education, 520 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 740, Houston, TX 77027-9407, (713) 621-

undergraduate receiving Federal financial aid. Must intend to participate in a credit-bearing study abroad program.

for high school seniors wishing to pursue a degree in Medicine or Health Care. Applicant must have financial need

Deadline: Contact for more information

Contact: University of Southern California, Black Alumni Programs, Student Union 202, Los Angeles, CA 90089-

0890, (213) 740-4999, http://www.usc.edu/dept/socialwork/admissions/msw/financialaid/scholarships.php

Eligibility: Currently enrolled USC African-American undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.

Award: Varies; Deadline: Contact for details.

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details

Contact: California Student Aid Commission, P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741, (888) 224-7268

Baccalaureates at an accredited California college or university. Must not already have a degree. Please write to

Deadline: Contact for details (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)

seniors and undergraduates that are attending or are going to attend a technical, trade, or vocational school. This

Contact: Awards Officer; American Legion Auxiliary, California; 401 Van Ness Ave.; San Francisco, CA 94102

Eligibility: This award is for college freshman whose parent is a veteran. It is open to all majors and applicant must

Contact: Jack Shakely, Pres., 445 S. Figueroa St. Suite 3400, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1638, Los Angeles, CA

high school student from California who wishes to pursue a degree in Engineering. There may be restrictions on

which college you may attend with this award. For further information, please contact using the above contact

Contact: Radio and Television News Directors Foundation, RTNDA / RTNDF, 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700

minority undergraduates majoring in electronic journalism, one full year of school remaining and be in good

academic standing, completed application, reference letter, three audio/video VHS tapes showcasing reporting

Contact: The Center for Education Solutions, Box 208, San Francisco, CA 94104-0208

study of an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. Must value tolerance, compassion and respect for

all other people in their community have demonstrate their commitments to these values by their actions must

submit a 500 to 1,000 word essay explaining what you would like to do during your undergraduate program or what

Deadline: Visit website for details. Only the first 500 applications will be accepted

Contact: Lupe Gallegos-Diaz, Chicana/Latina Foundation; Attn: Scholarship Competition, P.O. Box 1941

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Contact: Chicana/Latina Foundation, Scholarship Committee, 1419 Burlingame Ave., Ste. N., Burlingame, CA.

Contact: Andrea Landes, One East 75th St., New York, NY 10021-2692, (212) 606-3800, Fax: (212) 606-3600,

Contact: Dr. Cindy Winston, Director of Education and Interns, 1004 Pennsylvania Ave., SW, Washington, DC

internship. Undergraduate students, a nine-month fellowship for graduate students interested in Public Policy. The

Contact: 504 C Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 543-1771, (800) 367-5273, Fax: (202) 546-2143

have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The CHCI also offers a fellowship program for Hispanic graduate students receiving

advanced degrees in public policy or policy-related areas. It ranges from aides in congressional offices to assistants

in the White House and government agencies and private sector corporations. The CHCI also offers financial

assistance by dialing (800) EXCELDC. The Institute provides Hispanic students with access to more than fourteen

Contact: Nancy Tita, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 1000 National Press Building 529 14th St.,

Contact: 5151 State University Drive, SA 213, Los Angeles, CA 90032, (323) 343-3191

Contact: California State University, Sacramento, Walter Perlick, 6000 J St., Sacramento CA 95819-6044

Contact: California State University, Sacramento, Madeleine Fish, 6000 J St., Sacramento CA 95819-6044

students who are majoring in engineering. This program helps minority students achieve their educational

Contact: California State University, Sacramento Madeleine Fish, 6000 J St., Sacramento CA 95819-6044

students. This program helps minority students achieve their educational financial needs. For more information

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Contact: California State University, Fullerton, Mr. Allison G. Jones or Dave Hamlett, (562) 985-2937,

high school. Applicants must demonstrate financial need to be eligible. All CSU schools offer this scholarship.

Scholarship fund is awarded to full time students of Cuban decent. A 3.0 GPA is required. Recipients must be

California residents, enrolled in a college or university or accepted for the fall semester for high school seniors.

address for more information. (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)

Contact: Linda Waller, Deputy Director, P.O. Box 300, Princeton, NJ 08543-0300, (609) 452-2820, Fax: (609)

College sophomores the summer before their junior year to work at a local newspaper press. Also, an internship

program for college juniors, seniors, and graduate students to work as copy editors at daily newspapers. Open to

Contact: Beca Foundation Inc., 830 E. Grand Avenue, Suite B, Escondido, CA 92025, (760) 741-8246

Contact: 2705 Blandenburg Road, NE., Washington, D.C, 20018, (202) 635-3604,

Deadline: Contact for details

Contact: Jezebel Sierra, East Los Angeles College (ELAC), 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA

Deadline: Contact for details

scholarship is for graduates and college seniors pursuing a master’s degree in Library Science. Applicant must

Financial Aid. Must be enrolled by fall 2004 of selected universities, students must live in CA or TX, and be

scholarship is unique because it aims to assist all students, not just the top academic students, at Woodrow Wilson

High School in Los Angeles. Rudy Estrada was an average student in high school and is now a highly successful

Deadline: Varies

Contact: Freedom Forum, Attn: Sports Journalism Scholarship Program, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA

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is open to students entering their senior year in college who are interested in a career in sports journalism. The

Contact: California Sate University, Sacramento; Diane Cordero de Noriega, 6000 J St., Sacramento, CA 95819

engineering. Student must have college sophomore status and a 3.0 GPA. Student must also exhibit leadership