Archive for January, 2012

Jan 04 2012

National Dunbar/Horace Mann Alumni Association

Scholarship: National Dunbar/Horace Mann Alumni Association  

Eligibility: Applicant must be College-Bound African American high school seniors with a GPA of 2.75 or higher, with evidence of need. 

Application Deadline: 2/29/12

Additional Information: Applicant must submit an essay of 250-500 words on (1) what their major will be, (2) what their goals are for the future, and (3), a brief synopsis on the life of Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Applications are in the scholarship drawer. 

Deadline:
February 29, 2012

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Jan 02 2012

HSF / Discover Scholarship Program

Scholarship: HSF / Discover Scholarship Program

Sponsor/Organization: HSF / Discover

Scholarship Amount: $5,000

Eligibility: Eligibility Requirements * Be of Hispanic heritage * Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or eligible Non-U.S. citizen * Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale * Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2012-2013 academic year * Must permanently reside OR attend an institution in one of the following states: o Arizona o California o Connecticut o Delaware o Illinois o New York o Ohio o Texas o Utah * Intend to enroll as an undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior at a four-year college or university in the 2012-2013 academic year * Be pursuing one of the following majors: Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology (IT/MIS) or Marketing * Must submit a resume * Must plan to apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning January 2012.

Online Application

Application Deadline: February 15, 2012 

Website

Deadline:
February 15, 2012
10:00 pm

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Dec 13 2011

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Scholarship: Davidson Fellows Scholarship 

Scholarship Amount: $50,000, $25,000, and $10,000

Eligibility: Must be 18 or younger as of Oct. 4., U.S. citizen- residing in the U.S., or permanent resident of the U.S.

Online Application

Application Deadline: 2/01/2012  

Deadline:
February 1, 2012

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Feb 08 2011

Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement

Scholarship: Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement

Sponsor/Organization: Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement

Scholarship Amount: Five $1800 scholarships and four $1500 scholarships

Eligibility: Our scholarship is open to: * All full-time graduating high school seniors in good academic standing (minimum GPA 3.00 on 4-point scale, or 3.75 on 5-point scale), of any ethnic or cultural background, who plans to attend an accredited college (2-year and 4-year) or vocational school. * Applicants must be a United States citizen or a permanent resident of the United States.

Online Application

Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2012 

Website

Deadline:
February 15, 2012

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Oct 18 2010

California State PTA Scholarships

Scholarship: California State PTA Scholarships

Sponsor/Organization: California State PTA

Scholarship Amount: $500

Eligibility: Open to seniors graduating from a Californai high school with a PTSA unit in good standing (Tech qualifies) and is a member of the PTSA (all students are welcome to join the PTSA -- $5 membership dues). This scholarship recognizes volunteer servie in the school and community and does not have a GPA restriction.

Online Application

Application Deadline: February 1, 2012 

Website

Deadline:
February 1, 2012

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Feb 17 2010

Chicano Organizing and Research in Education (CORE) Scholarships

Scholarship: Chicano Organizing and Research in Education (CORE) Scholarships

Sponsor/Organization: Chicano Organizing and Research in Education (CORE)

Scholarship Amount: $500 to $1000

Eligibility: The “Que Llueva Café” Scholarship aims to support the dreams, hopes and aspirations of college bound undocumented students so that they can earn their college education and allow for all of their hard work and sacrifice to persevere. This scholarship program strives to make a world of difference. Eligibility Criteria: • Must be of Chicano / Latino descent • Must be an undocumented student. We define an undocumented student as someone who was born outside of the U.S. but lives here without the legal permission of the federal government. • Must be or will be a high school/GED graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2011-2012 academic year. Due to limited funds, students enrolled in college after they have graduated will not be considered. • Must demonstrate financial need. • Must demonstrate academic potential and promise.

Online Application

Application Deadline: February 24, 2012 

Website

Deadline:
February 24, 2012

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Feb 17 2010

Lowe’s Scholarships

Scholarship: Lowe's Scholarships

Sponsor/Organization: Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation

Scholarship Amount: 140 $2500 Scholarships

Eligibility: The Lowe’s Scholarship is available to all eligible students within the United States, including Lowe’s employees and their children. Eligible candidates must: •Be current high school seniors •Maintain a minimum 3.25 Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 scale) •Demonstrate a history of commitment to their community through leadership activities, community service and/or work experience.

Online Application

Application Deadline: February 28, 2012

Additional Information: Apply online.

Website

Deadline:
February 28, 2012

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Feb 17 2010

Leadership Award/UC Berkeley

Scholarship: Leadership Award/UC Berkeley

Sponsor/Organization: Cal Alumni Association

Scholarship Amount: $2000

Eligibility: •Minimum 3.3 unweighted GPA •Demonstrate innovative, motivational leadership impacting academic, work, or community environments •Submit a UC Berkeley application for Fall /Spring enrollment •Interview in-person in the United States, London, or Hong Kong in May •Submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by May 1.

Online Application

Application Deadline: February 24, 2012 

Website

Deadline:
February 24, 2012

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Feb 17 2010

Achievement Award Program/UC Berkeley

Scholarship: Achievement Award Program/UC Berkeley

Sponsor/Organization: Cal Alumni Association

Scholarship Amount: Up to $6,000 each year and a laptop.

Eligibility: Each year, highly qualified and community-minded students with a proven track record of academic success, gain admission to Berkeley but cannot afford to attend. The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) offers these students substantial scholarship funding and support services to provide the opportunity of a Berkeley education. The Achievement Award Program is a four-year scholarship program for incoming freshman students and a two-year scholarship program for incoming junior transfer students. •Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA •Gross family income of $86,000 or less •California resident as defined by the AB 540 guidelines •Submit a UC Berkeley application for Fall /Spring enrollment •Submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by May 1.

Online Application

Application Deadline: February 24, 2012 

Website

Deadline:
February 24, 2012

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Jan 20 2010

Pinay Aspire Scholarship

Scholarship: Pinay Aspire Scholarship

Sponsor/Organization: Pinay Aspirations

Scholarship Amount: $1000

Eligibility: The Pinay Aspire Scholarship recipient will be a young woman who: - Is a high school student of Filipino descent and will attend college the following academic year - Demonstrated personal, community and/or academic success - Experienced personal hardship(s) - Takes pride in their Philippine heritage

Online Application

Application Deadline: February 29, 2012 

Website

Deadline:
February 29, 2012

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