Outside Scholarships - Minorities

CATEGORY:   MINORITIES

NAME:  The Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship

DESCRIPTION:  To be awarded to an upper division undergraduate or graduate student of public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management).  The purpose of the Minorities in government Finance Scholarship is to recognize outstanding performance by minority students preparing for careers in state and local government finance.  Eligibility:  Currently a full or part time upper-division undergraduate or graduate student in public administration (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management).  Belong to one of the following groups (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau) Black, Indian, Eskimo or Aleut, Asian or Pacfic Islander, Hispanic Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.  Recommendation by student's academic advisor, department chair, (undergraduate students), or dean of the graduate program (graduate students).

APPLICATIONS:  

Scholarship Committee

Government Finance Officers Association

203 North LaSalle Street

Suite 2700

Chicago, IL  60601- 1210

Phone:  312-977-9700

Web Site:  <www.gfoa.org>

*This information sheet was prepared based on information received at the time of preparation.  This information is intended as a guide only and has not been reviewed by the Department of Education.


CATEGORY:  MINORITIES

 

NAME:   Access to Education Scholarships

 

DESCRIPTION:   The USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships program will award renewable scholarships to students with financial need.  Scholarships will be targeted to students who, in addition to demonstrating financial need, are members of an ethnic-minority group or are physically disabled.  Students must maintain a 2.5 gpa on a 4.0 scale.  

 

APPLICATIONS:  For applications and deadline information, contact:

Access to Education Scholarships

PO Box 6180

Indianapolis, IN  46206-6180

PHONE:  (886) 497-USAF

E-mail:  scholarship@usafunds.org

Web site:  ww.usafunds.org

 

*This information sheet was prepared based on information received at the time of preparation.  This information is intended as a guide only and has not been reviewed by the Department of Education.


CATEGORY:   MINORITIES

 

NAME:   NCAA Women's and Ethnic Minority Enhancement Program's Postgraduate Scholarships

 

DESCRIPTION:  This scholarship is for ethnic minorities and women who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree in a sports related field.  

 

APPLICATIONS:  

For applications, visit the NCAA web site <www.ncaa.org>, click on the education/outreach section

 

Or write,

 

NCAA Women's and Ethnic Minority Enhancement Program's Postgraduate Scholarship

PO Box 6222

Indianapolis, IN  46206-6222

PHONE:  (317) 917-6222

 

*This information sheet was prepared based on information received at the time of preparation.  This information is intended as a guide only and has not been reviewed by the Department of Education.


CATEGORY:  MINORITIES

 

NAME:  The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses Education Scholarship

 

DESCRIPTION:   Any graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning, or a full time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral student with a minimum 2.5/4.0 gpa is eligible to apply for these scholarships.  All applicants must also provide a completed financial statement.  

 

All applicants must:

- complete the CBC Spouses Education scholarship application.

- submit an official high school or college transcript with the application.

- write a personal statement (500 words or more) describing your interest and involvement in the following school activities, community and public service, hobbies, special talents, sports, etc.  The personal statement must also speak to the applicant's future career plans.

- submit two letters of recommendation

- submit a recent photograph

 

APPLICATIONS:  

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses Education Scholarship

Federal Building, Room 255

401 North Patterson Street

Valdosta, GA  31601

FAX:  (229) 241-1035

 

or

 

The Honorable Sanford Bishop

Local Selection Committee, 2nd District

2429 Rayburn HOB

Washington, DC  20515

 

*This information sheet was prepared based on information received at the time of preparation.  This information is intended as a guide only and has not been reviewed by the Department of Education.


CATEGORY:   MINORITIES

NAME:  The Gates Millennium Scholars

DESCRIPTION:  Individuals are eligible to be nominated as Gates Millennium Scholars if they are African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific American or Hispanic citizens/permanent residents of the United States.  They must also have a 3.3 gpa on a 4.0 scale.  Must have been accepted or enrolled full time in an accredited college or university for the academic year at the time of the award or have applied to, have been accepted into or are enrolled in a graduate degree program in mathematics, science (including life sciences, physical sciences and computer science), engineering, education or library science for the academic year at the time the nomination is complete; have significant financial need as defined by the federal needs analysis formula; have demonstrated leadership ability through participation in community service, extracurricular activities or other activities.

APPLICATIONS:  

Gates Millennium Scholars

PO Box 10500

Fairfax, VA  22031

PHONE:  (877) 690-4677


CATEGORY:  MINORITIES

 

NAME:  Hispanic Scholarship Fund

 

DESCRIPTION:  Must be of Hispanic heritage (one parent fully Hispanic or each parent half Hispanic).  Be a US citizen or a legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired).  Be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a US accredited college or university in the US, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands.  Have earned at least 12 undergraduate units in a US accredited college or university.  Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

 

APPLICATIONS:

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

55 Second Street, Suite 1500

San Francisco, CA  94105

Phone:  1-877-HSF-INFO (toll-free)

Web site:  <www.hsf.net>

 

*This information sheet was prepared based on information received at the time of preparation.  This information is intended as a guide only and has not been reviewed by the Department of Education.