Scholarships
On this page, you can find the scholarships that I’ve received or come across as an undergraduate student. While there may be some major /area or residency restrictions, these opportunities are not limited to specific institutions. As time goes on, I’ll add more opportunities that are forwarded to me.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc.
Deadline: April
Merit
To be eligible for this one-year one-time only scholarship, the applicant must:
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Be a full-time, sophomore or beyond;
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Be currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting institution;
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Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (“B” average);
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Demonstrate community service and involvement.
Financial Need
To be eligible for this one-year one-time only award, the applicant must:
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Be a full-time, sophomore or beyond;
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Be currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting institution;
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Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (“C+” average);
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Demonstrate community service and involvement.
Website: http://www.akaeaf.org/undergraduate_scholarships.htm
Arizona Cleaver Stemons Scholarship – High School Seniors
Deadline: February
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Available to High School Seniors ONLY (Fall/Spring semester enrollment in 4 year college)
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Awarded for full-time study for the academic year and may be renewed.
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Amount varies from $500 to $1,000 payable to college or university.
Website: http://www.zpbnef1975.org/znef-scholarshipfellowship-application/
CHADE Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: April/May
The Chade Foundation Scholarship Program is offering financial aid to incoming and current college or graduate school students. Requirements to apply include:
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Students must be currently enrolled in college or graduate school will matriculate the next academic year (2015-2016).
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Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in Illinois.
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Must be, or intend to be, a full-time student.
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Students may only be awarded the scholarship twice.
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If you have received a scholarship twice, you are no longer eligible to receive a scholarship for Chade Foundation.
Website: http://www.chadefoundation.org/scholarship.htm
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: October
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
Applicants must be:
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Current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States (or select DoD schools)
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U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees
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Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application
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Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
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Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school
Applicants may not be:
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Children or grandchildren of employees, officers or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions or subsidiaries.
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DACA students
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International students (with the exception of students at DoD schools)
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High school graduates
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Temporary residents
Website: https://connect.coca-colascholars.org/scholarships/application-2017/2017-login
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation General Mills Health Scholarship
Deadline: February
This scholarship was established in 1998 to increase the number of minority students pursuing degrees in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition, and other health-related studies. In collaboration with CBCF, CBC district offices work with local scholarship committees to select scholarship recipients. Since the inception of the program, General Mills has invested more than $1,000,000 to underwrite this initiative. The CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship has served hundreds of students over the years, and has helped to create leaders in the medical and health related fields. Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district.
Website: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/316
Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Scholarship
Deadline: May
Seeing an educational need in their congressional districts, the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship was established in 1988 by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships, which disproportionately affect people of color. This scholarship awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated students of all majors who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees. Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district.
Website: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/321
Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship
Deadline: April
This program was established in 2000 in honor of the late Curtis Mayfield to ensure that students pursuing a degree in the performing arts receive financial assistance. Performing arts includes theater, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, marching bands, etc. Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district.
Website: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/324
Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
Deadline: April
The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship was established in 2006 to provide financial assistance to students who are pursuing a degree in the visual arts. Visual arts include architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production, etc. Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district.
Website: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/320
CREW Network Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline: April
Eligibility:
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Must be a citizen of the United States or Canada
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Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university
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Focus of study is included in one or more of our qualified fields of commercial real estate
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Must be a female
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Must be a full-timejunior, senior or graduate (2016-2017 academic year)
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Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Website: http://usascholarships.com/crew-network-foundation-scholarship-program/
Deborah Partridge Wolfe~ International Fellowship
Deadline: February
Available to graduate or undergraduate United States students studying abroad and/or graduate or undergraduate foreign students studying within. Awarded for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Amount varies from $500 to $1,000 paid directly to recipient. Documented proof of academic study and plan of program must be sent to the Scholarship Chairperson with signature of school administrator or Program Director.
Website: http://www.zpbnef1975.org/znef-scholarshipfellowship-application/
Eula Dean Roby Scholarship For Education Majors
Deadline: March
The Eula Dean Roby Scholarship is made possible by a generous donation to the Delta Research and Educational Foundation by Eula Dean Roby, a longtime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and retired educator, who resided in Southern California. Mrs. Roby passed in 2013.
Successful applications must meet the following criteria to qualify:
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Must be a high school graduating senior or a collegiate student
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Possess a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
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Must be majoring in Education
Website: http://www.deltafoundation.net/charitable-engagement-services/scholarships-and-internships
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation
Deadline: October
Scholarship guidelines are the following:
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An applicant must be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student during the fall term of 2015 at an accredited community college or four-year college or university;
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An applicant must be of Latino ancestry;
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The application form must be filled out completely and typed, including a personal statement describing how the scholarship award will help the recipient achieve his or her educational and career goals;
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A letter of recommendation written by the student’s primary academic advisor or major professor is required. The letter must be on official college letterhead, include a contact phone number, and be mailed separately to the address below;
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Scholarship money must be used in the same academic year as it is granted; and
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Previous winners of an ILLCF scholarship are not eligible to apply again.
Website: http://illcf.org/scholarship/
Isabel M. Herson ~Scholarship in Education
Deadline: February
Available to graduate or undergraduate level students enrolled in a degree program in either elementary or secondary education. Award for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Amount varies from $500 to $1,000. Proof of enrollment required.
Website: http://www.zpbnef1975.org/znef-scholarshipfellowship-application/
Lullellia W. Harrison~ Counseling Scholarship
Deadline: February
Available to graduate or undergraduate level students enrolled in a degree program in counseling. Awarded for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Amount varies from $500 to $1,000. Proof of enrollment required.
Website: http://www.zpbnef1975.org/znef-scholarshipfellowship-application/
Mildred Spicer West Scholarship – High Honors/Leadership
Deadline: February
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Available to students with exceptionally high academic GPA (3.5+) and exemplary leadership experience (school and/or community setting) documented by official transcripts, in letters of recommendation, and on application.
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Awarded for full-time study for the academic year and may be renewed.
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Amount varies from $500 to $1,000 payable to college or university.
Website: http://www.zpbnef1975.org/znef-scholarshipfellowship-application/
S. Evelyn Lewis Memorial Medical Health Science Scholarship
Deadline: February
Available to graduate or undergraduate young women enrolled in a program leading to a degree in medicine or health sciences. Awarded for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Amount varies from $500 to $1,000 paid directly to the college or university. Proof of enrollment required.
Website: http://www.zpbnef1975.org/znef-scholarshipfellowship-application/
TMCF | DAVID J. STERN SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: TBA
In partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Thurgood Marshall College Fund are proud to administer the David J. Stern Scholarship Program, which will provide a talented and enthusiastic student the opportunity to enhance his or her studies at a college or university of his or her choice, including any one of the nation’s 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The scholarship awarded each year will be determined on the basis of merit and need.
The recipient will receive a 3-year renewable scholarship at $10,000 per year (for a total not to exceed $30,000). He or she will also have the opportunity to apply to intern at the NBA league office (dependent upon eligibility) as a rising senior and will receive direct mentorship from Commissioner Emeritus David Stern.
Scholarship Criteria:
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Enrolled full-time at a four-year college or university
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Open to all majors with an interest in sports
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Classified as a sophomore as of the beginning of Fall 2016
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Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and maintains such grade point average in each contract year in which the student receives a scholarship
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Recipients must meet certain GPA and conduct requirements each academic year to remain eligible for renewal
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Renewable scholarship is defined as: tuition plus all mandatory fees, room & board factoring in other available non-loan resources
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The scholarship awarded each year will be determined on the basis of merit and need
Application Process:
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Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
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2015-2016 Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
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Most recent transcript (unofficial or official transcript that includes GPA)
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Recommendation Letter from current school faculty or staff member
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Essay: in a minimum of 500 words, please address the following:
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Sports teaches many important lessons including teamwork, leadership and discipline. How have you embodied these qualities in your academics, on your team (if possible) and in your community?
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Describe what impact this scholarship will have on your education (financial or otherwise).
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Website: https://tmcf.org/our-scholarships/current-scholarships/tmcf-david-j-stern-sports-scholarship-program/1936
Zeta- National Education Foundation General Graduate Scholarship
Deadline: February
Available to graduate women working on a professional degree, masters, doctoral or enrolled in post-doctoral study. Awarded for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Not to exceed $2,500 per year-paid directly to recipient.
Website: http://www.zpbnef1975.org/znef-scholarshipfellowship-application/
Zeta- National Education Foundation General Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: February
Available to COLLEGE Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors continuing full-time study in proceeding Fall semester.
Website: http://www.zpbnef1975.org/znef-scholarshipfellowship-application/
The Zora Neale Hurston Scholarship
Deadline: February
Available to graduate students pursuing a degree in anthropology or related fields. Award for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Amount varies from $500 to $1,000. Proof of enrollment required.
Website: http://www.zpbnef1975.org/znef-scholarshipfellowship-application/