GRANTS FOR MINORITIES:
ASIANS, BLACKS, HISPANICS, LATINOS,
NATIVE AMERICANS, AND OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS
Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
To provide scholarships at the undergraduate or graduate level for certain minority students who are interested in pursuing actuarial careers.
American Anthropological Association
Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program
The American Anthropological Association invites minority doctoral candidates in anthropology to apply for a full-year dissertation fellowship of $10,000. This program is designed to demonstrate the Association's support for promising minority graduate students in anthropology and to demonstrate its commitment to the long-range goal of increasing diversity in the discipline.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals--Anthropology.
American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA)
Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP)
This award is designed to support African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, and Native-American college students majoring in advertising, marketing, communication, liberal arts, English, or who are able to demonstrate a strong desire to pursue career in advertising. Applicants must be citizen or U.S. permanent resident currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program. Visit the web page for additional information on the Intership Program.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Minorities, Business, Internships.
American Association of Law Libraries
George A. Strait Minority Scholarship
The $3500 George A. Strait Minority Scholarship is awarded annually to college graduates with meaningful law library experience who are members of a minority group as defined by current U.S. government guidelines, are degree candidates in an accredited library or law school, and who intend to have a career in law librarianship. Applicants must show evidence of financial need. Web page includes application form.
Also listed under Grants for Indviduals - Minorities, Law, Libraries
American Bar Association (ABA)
Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program
The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program was established to improve diversity in the legal profession by encouraging and supporting racial and ethnic minority law students. The scholarship provides $5,000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school. Assuming the recipient achieves satisfactory performance in law school, an award made to an entering freshman may be renewed for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during his or her time in law school.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Law
American Geological Institute (AGI)
Minority Geoscience Scholarships
supports U.S. undergraduates who are currently enrolled in an accredited institution as an undergraduate student majoring in geoscience, including the geoscience subdisciplines of geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth-science education. This program does not support students in other natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Candidates must have a verifiable ethnic-minority status as Black, Hispanic, or Native American (American Indian, Eskimo, Hawaiian, or Samoan). The award provides support is for full-time students only, with demonstrable financial need.
The award is available only to students currently enrolled in college geoscience programs. Application requires a personal statement, transcripts, test scores, 3 recommendations. Awards range from $250-$1,000. Web site contains application form.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals -- Minorities, Sciences
American Health and Beauty Aids Institute Scholarship
AHBAI is an internationally reknowned trade association representing the world's leading Black-owned companies that manufacture ethnic hair care and beauty related products featuring the Proud Lady Symbol.
American Hellenic Educational Professional Association (AHEPA)
Educational Foundation Scholarships
n order to apply and be eligible for the scholarships, the applicant must satisfy one of the following:
The applicant is a member, in good standing, of either AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles or Maids of Athena.
The applicant is the son or daughter of a member of AHEPA or a member of Daughters of Penelope in good standing. Further, the applicant must belong to one of the following categories:
A student in the graduating class of his or her high school and planning to attend full time an accredited college or university during the current calendar year.
A high school graduate planning to attend full time an accredited college or university during the calendar year.
Attending an accredited college or university and will continue to attend full time during the calendar year.
AmericanIndianCollege Fund
Building better lives. Revitalizing Indian communities. Replacing despair with hope. That, simply, is what the American Indian College Fund is all about. Through our scholarships for American Indian college students and our support of America's tribally controlled colleges and universities, we are giving hope to, and creating better lives for, generations of Native American students and their families and communities.
AmericanIndianGraduateCenter Fellowships
AmericanIndianGraduateCenter Internships
American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships
Eligibility: Any Indian or Alaska Native that is a member of a federally recognized tribe and is attending full time at a nationally accredited graduate program in the United States. If the student is a descendent of a federally recognized tribe, he/she must have at least 1/4 blood quantum. The student must apply for financial aid through FAFSA. Awards are made on the first come basis. There is a one time processing fee of $15.00 that must be submitted with the application. Contact the AmericanIndianGraduateCenter, 4520 Montgomery Blvd., NE, Ste. 1-B, Albuquerque, NM87109-1291. Tel. (505) 881-4584.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Scholarship Programs
AISES scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, who are members of AISES, for leadership and academic achievement. These monies are to assist talented students in meeting the financial demands of attending college. The awards are intended to augment unmet need, loans, and student employment.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
For the purpose of this program, the AICPA defines minority students as those of Black, Native American/Alaskan Native, or Pacific Island races, or of Hispanic ethnic origin. The scholarships are competitive, merit- and need-based awards of up to $5,000 for outstanding accounting students who, in the opinion of the Institute's Selection Committee, show significant potential to become certified public accountants. All applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals -- minorities, business
American Psychological Association
Minority Fellowship Program
The MFP objective is to increase the number of ethnic minorities who complete doctoral degrees in psychology and to improve the quality of mental health treatment and research on issues of concern among ethnic minority populations.
American Society of Microbiology (ASM)
Minority Fellowships
Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship : offers a two-year tenure for senior-level graduate students from an underrepresented minority group to conduct research in microbiology.
ASM's Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowships : offers an 10-week summer program for students from underrepresented minority groups to conduct microbiology-related research with an ASM member at a sponsoring institution. Community-based programs at Tufts University School of Medicine in MA or Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NY. Traditional program also available.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - medicine, minorities
American Speech Language Hearing Foundation
Each year the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHF) offers several scholarship and grant competitions to graduate students and new researchers in the field of communication sciences and disorders. Up to ten Graduate Student Scholarships are available annually for master's or doctoral level students studying audiology or speech language pathology. Of the ten scholarships, one gives priority to a student with a disability, one gives priority to an international student studying in the US, and one gives priority to a US citizen who is a member of an ethnic or racial minority group. The scholarships range between $2,000 and $4,000.
Two $2,000 Student Research Grants are available annually to master's and doctoral students. One is for a one-year study in Early Childhood Language Development, and the other is for a one-year study in Clinical or Rehabilitative Audiology.
Up to seven $5,000 New Investigator Research Grants are available each year to individuals who have received their latest degree (master's or doctoral level) in communication sciences and disorders within the last five years and are starting their research careers. The one-year proposal must be for research to be initiated.
One $5,000 Speech Science Research Grant is available in alternate years to an individual who has completed a doctoral degree within the last five years and who proposes a one-year study in the area of speech science.
From time-to-time, as funds allow, ASHF may offer other funding opportunities. Examples include $25,000-50,000 Treatment Outcomes Grants in 1996, 1997, and 1999; a $15,000 Clinical Research Grant in 1999; and a $55,000 Outcomes Grant in Audiology in 2001.
For more information about funding opportunities, please visit the Foundation Web site at contact the Foundation office at 800-638-8255, ext. 4314, or write to ASHF, 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD20852.
Armenian General Benevolent Union
Scholarships and Loans
The AGBU offers interest-free loans to full-time graduate students of Armenian descent enrolled in most competitive colleges and universities in the United States. Students must start repayment of their loans one year after graduating or leaving school. Awards are in the range of $2,500-7,500. Deadline for returning a completed application is April 1.
The AGBU offers financial assistance to full-time U.S. undergraduate students of Armenian descent enrolled in colleges and universities outside of the U.S. Some selected fields of graduate study will be considered.
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)
Internship Grant for Broadcast
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Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)
Internship Grant for Print and New Media
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Aspira Student Financial Aid Information
The ASPIRA Association, Inc. is the only national nonprofit organization devoted solely to the education and leadership development of Puerto Rican and other Latino youth. ASPIRA takes its name from the Spanish verb aspirar, "aspire." The web page provides a list of financial aid resources specifically for Hispanic students pursuing postsecondary education or graduate studies.
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
formerly called the American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants
Student Scholarships
AT&T Special Programs and Fellowships
Have you always wanted to know what it's like to be part of a scientific team in a leading industrial laboratory? If you're a woman or minority student in your third year of college, this could be your opportunity. Apply for summer employment. If accepted, you'll work with experience research scientists and engineers on projects designed to advance the state of the art in the technology that interests you.
Web site describes the undergraduate research program and the labs fellowship program.
Bell Labs Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Fellowships are awarded to women and members of a minority group currently underrepresented in the sciences who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The program is primarily directed to graduating college seniors, but applications from first-year graduate students will be considered. Candidates are selected on the basis of scholastic attainment in their fields of specialization, and other evidence of their ability and potential as research scientists. Students must be pursuing full-time doctorial studies in the following disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communications Science, Computer Science / Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Science, Materials Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, Physics, and Statistics.
Black Collegian Graduate Study Opportunity Programs & Fellowships
Black Collegian Organizations Assisting People of Color
The challenge for 95% of the students interested in graduate and professional study is finding money--scholarships, fellowships, and grants. Finding money is especially difficult for students who don't know what monies are available or how and where to look for them. African Americans, in particular, lack the information needed to identify these financial resources and, as a result, tend to think more about taking out a loan to pay for their education. If other sources are not available, you should consider a loan. However, our hope is that you will use the information provided as a launching pad to find and secure free money for your graduate and professional studies. THE BLACK COLLEGIAN has compiled the following listing of some of the organizations assisting people of color interested in pursuing graduate and professional degrees in management, humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, law, human resources, labor/industrial relations, material sciences, astronomy, computer science, geology, chemistry, and physics. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
Black Excel's 100 Minority Scholarship Gateway List
Black Excel has presented gateways to well over 1000 Scholarships for students nationwide. In the Black Excel African American Student's College Guide (available at major bookstores and at Amazon.com), we list hundreds of scholarships and provide a step-by-step tutorial as to what to do after you get a gigantic list like the one below. Knowing the "rules of play" gives you a tremendous advantage in regard to the A, B, C's of winning scholarships. Note that Black Excel is linked to over 900 websites, and that many colleges are directing their students to our resources and info. -- Isaac Black, Black Excel Founder and Author
Black Excel's 200 Free Scholarships for Minorities
(Last checked 09/15/05)
Black Greek Scholarships for Books and Supplies
All students with a minimum 2.0 GPA or C Average in any accredited college or university that has a Greek Social setting may apply. Each Applicant will be asked to fill out a one-page application, provide a copy of their current school registration and transcript, and write or photocopy their school’s “hazing policy”.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Undergraduates.
CalTech Fellowships for Women and Minorities
ChippewaCounty Community Foundation
Paul and Emily Shagen Scholarship
Reserved for enrolled members of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians to attend college or vocational schools. Contact the foundation via letter at P.O. Box 1979, 138 Ridge St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783-7979; by telephone at (906) 635-1046; by fax at (906) 635-7368 for more information.
CINTAS Foundation, Inc.
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Awards fellowships annually to creative artists of Cuban lineage who are currently residing outside of Cuba. The Cintas Foundation was established with funds from the estate of the late Oscar B. Cintas, a former Cuban ambassador to the United States and a prominent industrialist and patron of the arts. Cintas Fellowships acknowledge demonstrated creative accomplishments and encourage the development of creative artists in architecture, literature, music composition, and the visual arts. Past recipients include Pulitzer-Prize winning novelist Oscar Hijuelos, playwright Maria Irene Fornes, painter Carlos Alfonzo, photographer Andres Serrano, architect Andres Martin Duany, sculptor Maria Elena Gonzales, and composer Orlando Garcia.
The Cintas Fellowship program is administered by the Cintas Foundation Board and the Institute of International Education, the nation's oldest and most active organization in the field of international education and cultural exchange. Applications for the program are due in the spring, in the U.S. Student Programs Division of the Institute. Requests for specific deadlines and program regulations should be addressed to Cintas Fellowships, U.S. Student Programs, Institute of International Education, 809 U.N. Plaza, New York, NY 10017 -3580; or, by e-mail to .
CIRI Foundation
The CIRI Foundation's mission is to promote individual self-development and economic self-sufficiency through education among Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of CIRI and their lineal descendants. The CIRI Foundation also strives to enhance the heritage of Alaska Natives through programs that foster appreciation and understanding of Alaska Native cultures.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarships
The program is open to all high school seniors in the United States from 26,000 high schools. Coca-Cola Scholars come from all 50 states and more than one-third are minorities. The Scholars represent a cross-section of outstanding young people, characterized by their educational excellence, leadership in their schools and commitment to their communities. web site provides application form.
Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC)
Summer Research Opportunities Program
Minority undergraduates are invited to apply for a summer program designed to prepare them for graduate study and faculty careers. Eligible applicants are African Americans, Native Americans, Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans who are sophomores or juniors majoring in any field. During the eight-to-ten week summer session, students work on a research project guided by a faculty mentor and are able to explore a topic of interest at one of 15 host CIC universities (University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago, Indiana University, Indiana University/Puurdue University at Indianapolis, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Northwestern University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee). Each student receives a stipend of at least $2,500 for the summer, plus up to $1,100 toward board and travel to and from the host institution. The faculty mentor may receive $500 toward the cost of the student's research project.
Coleman A. Young Foundation
Coleman A. Young Scholars Program sponsors 4 year, renewable scholarships with a total value of $16,000, payable in annual $4,000 increments. Program focuses on assisting Detroit minority youth.
College Scholarships for Native American Students
Courtesy of a Better Chance.
College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Awards for Minorities
A compilation of web resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, University of New Mexico.