General Scholarships

ACT-SO
NAACP
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore Maryland 21215
877-622-2798
actso@naacpnet.org
www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml

PROGRAM: ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) is a year-long enrichment program that begins with mentoring, coaching and teaching. ACT-SO Students who receive gold medals on the local level then compete at the National Competition where they receive scholarships and other rewards provided by national sponsors. Competition categories include music composition, voice (classical), and instrumental (classical).
ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to African-American high school students who are citizens of the United States, enrolled in grades 9 through 12 and are amateurs in the category in which they enter. Students must compete in a local ACT-SO program to qualify for the National ACT-SO competition.
TO APPLY: Contact your local NAACP Branch office (or the National ACT-SO Office) for information regarding applications for the program.
DEADLINE: Local competitions usually take place between March and May. The annual NAACP convention usually takes place in early July. Contact the NAACP for specific deadline and application information.

AHEPA Educational Foundation
c/o AHEPA Headquarters
1909 Q Street N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC, 20009
www.ahepa.org

PROGRAM The AHEPA Educational Foundation scholarship programs were established to promote, encourage, induce and advance education at the college, university and graduate school level.
ELIGIBILITY: In order to apply and be eligible for one of the P. A. Margaronis scholarships the applicants must demonstrate that they are of Hellenic heritage, demonstrate financial need, and have no police records. In order to apply and be eligible for any of the other scholarships, the applicants must be a member (or the son/daughter of a member) of AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles or Maids of Athena. Further, all the applicants must be planning to enroll (or continue to enroll) full time at an accredited college or university during the calendar year.
TO APPLY: Applications are available for download on the AHEPA website.
DEADLINE: The applicant is responsible for the submission of all documents and completion of all sections of this application and mailing the application package by “Certified Mail and Return Receipt Requested” postmarked not later than March 31 to the Educational Foundation.

American Council of the Blind Scholarship Program
Attn: Terry Pacheco
1155 15th St. NW
Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
800-424-8666
www.acb.org

PROGRAM: The American Council of the Blind offers scholarships to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who are blind.
ELIGIBILITY: Scholarships are open to graduate and undergraduate students who are pursuing post-secondary study at an accredited college or university. Unless extenuating circumstances exist, a 3.3 cumulative grade point average is required.
TO APPLY: Application forms are available on the AFB website; an online application is also available. Applications should include certification of the applicant's legal blindness; transcripts; a recommendation letter from a current or recent instructor; and an autobiographical sketch containing information about the applicant's field of study, personal goals, strengths, weaknesses, hobbies, honors, achievements, etc.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2004

Julie Tucker
American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza
Suite 100
New York, NY 10001
212-502-7661
juliet@afb.net
www.afb.org/scholarships.asp

PROGRAM: The American Foundation for the Blind administers a scholarship program for deserving students. Each year, individuals who are legeally blind or visually impaired can apply for financial awards to support their post-secondary/graduate education. Five scholarships are offered through thie program, includingt the R.L. Gilette Scholarship for literature or music study.
ELIGIBILITY: Scholarships are open to legally blind U.S. citizens who have been accepted to a program of post-secondary study.
TO APPLY: Application forms are available on the AFB website or upon request from Julie Tucker at the address above. Applicants must submit an application form; essay; three letters of reference; official transcripts; a performance tape (where applicable); and proof of enrollment/acceptance, legal blindness, and U.S. citizenship.
DEADLINE: April 30, 2004

American Indian Graduate Center
4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 1B
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-881-4584
aigc@aigc.com
www.aigc.com

PROGRAM: The American Indian Graduate Center was founded in 1969 to help open the doors to graduate education for American Indian and Alaska Native college graduates. For over thirty three years, AIGC has awarded more than 10,000 American Indian Graduate Center Fellowships to qualified Native American and Alaskan Native students to pursue Master's, Doctorate and professional degrees in all fields.
ELIGBILITY: To be considered for an AIGC fellowship, the applicant must be an enrolled member of a U.S. federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native Group, or possess one fourth degree (federally recognized) Indian blood. Applicants must be pursuing a master's or doctorate degree as a full-time graduate student at an accredited graduate school in the United States; and demonstrate financial need (applicants must apply for federal financial and campus based aid at the college financial aid office).
TO APPLY: The AIGC provides a Fellowship Application Request form on its website for all students interested in obtaining a fellowship application packet. Completed applications must include an essay based on the question "How will your graduate education impact the Indian Community?" or a similar question to establish the connection for our students between education and community.
DEADLINE: Usually, June.

America Israel Cultural Foundation
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 400
New York, NY 10017
212-557-1600
info@aicf.org
http://aicf.webnet.org

PROGRAM: AICF is the proud sponsor of the AVIV Competitions. This annual competition for Young Israeli Musicians (19 to 29) includes each year three to five categories repeated in a three-year cycle (except piano which is held biannually). The purpose of these Competitions is to further young performers who are ready for a professional career. In addition to monetary prizes, exposure to the public and to professional critics, the winners have performance opportunities, radio broadcasts in Israel and as much as possible, abroad.
TO APPLY: To learn about joining AICF's Young Leadership, call AICF.
DEADLINE: None specified.

AMVETS Department of Illinois
2200 South Sixth Street
Springfield, Illinois 62703
271-528-4713
www.amvets.org/scholarship.htm

PROGRAM: AMVETS believes in supporting the community and assisting students with their academic ventures. Every year, since the mid 50s, AMVETS Department of Illinois has been awarding scholarships. Currently AMVETS Department of Illinois awards approximately 40 new scholarships a year. Scholarships include the Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship and the Safe Driving Excellence award. Awards range from $500 to $1000, with some renewable for as many as four years.
ELIGIBILITY: Several awards require that the applicant be the child or grandchild of a veteran who served after September 15, 1940 and was honorably discharged or is presently serving. Visit the AMVETS website for the eligibility requirements specific to each award.
TO APPLY: To request an application, submit a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address above.
DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2004

Beacon Hill Civic Association
Community Service Scholarship
74 Joy Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-227-1922

PROGRAM: The Beacon Hill Civis Association offers the Community Service Scholarship in order to encourage and salute members of the Beacon Hill community who participate in or recognize the importance of community service on Beacon Hill or elsewhere in the city of Boston. The association will award one $2,500 scholarship to a college student who has a significant connection to the Beacon Hill neighborhood.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course of study. Of primary importance to the judges will be the impact of the community service on the applicant's life.
TO APPLY: Applications are available from the Beacon Hill Civic Association upon request. Applicants must complete all five sections of the application form, including their personal information, school information, connection to Beacon Hill, written statement, and references adequate to confirm relevant application information.
DEADLINE: April 16, 2004

Ruth Bishop
The Grand Rapids Community Foundation
209-C Waters Building
161 Ottawa Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2757
616-454-1751, ext. 103
rbishop@grfoundation.org
www.grfoundation.org/grants-scholarships.shtml

PROGRAM: Each year, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards numerous scholarships, including the Gerald M. Crane Music Award.
ELIGIBILITY: Residents of Kent (and, in some cases, Ottawa) County who plan to attend an educational institution in the 2004-2005 academic year may be eligible to receive a scholarship from the Foundation.
TO APPLY: Applications (including the Grand Rapids Community Foundation general application) are available for download on the Foundation's website. The General Application may also be submitted electronically at http://grcf.egrant.org.
DEADLINE: The deadline for the general application is Thursday, April 1, 2004.

CAP Grant Application
P.O. Box 01-0272
Miami, FL 33101
http://216.221.180.59/

PROGRAM: Dade Community Foundation partners with the College Assistance Program of Miami-Dade County (CAP) assisting economically disadvantaged seniors with 'last dollar' grants.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be graduates of a Miami-Dade County Public High School, and be enrolled full-time at an approved post-secondary institution where they are studying towards the completion of first undergraduate degree.
TO APPLY: CAP Grant applications should include a copy of the student's financial aid award letter, his/her Student Aid Report (SAR) showing the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), copy of college grades, final high school transcript (for new college students), and a statement of financial hardship circumstances.
DEADLINE: Completed applications and all documents must be received at the address above by June 28, 2003. Post-marked dates of June 28, 2003 will be accepted until July 3, 2003.

Chicana/Latina Foundation
Scholarship Committee
1419 Burlingame Ave., Ste. N.
Burlingame, CA. 94010
info@chicanalatina.org
www.chicanalatina.org/scholarship.html

PROGRAM: The purpose of the Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Fund is to assist Latina students in completing their undergraduate and graduate college education. These scholarships are available on a competitive basis to continuing undergraduate and graduate female college students of Latino background. Awards are made for $1,500.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be Chicana/Latina women who have been a resident for at least two years and are attending college in one of the following Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma. Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled as a full-time college student, have completed a minimum of 15 college semester units after high school graduation, and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Graduate students must provide verification of acceptance to a graduate school. All candidates must have demonstrated leadership and civic/community involvement. Applicants must agree, if awarded a scholarship, to volunteer a minimum of 5 hours in the next year in support of the Chicana/Latina Foundation.
TO APPLY: A fill-in web-based application form is available on the Chicana/Latina website. In addition to the online form, students must submit two essays, two letters of recommendations, and an official transcript.
DEADLINE: All applications (including applications submitted by US mail, transcripts and letters of recommendation for online application submissions) and related documents must be received/postmarked by March 12, 2004.

Christian Record Services
4444 South 52nd Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
www.christianrecord.org/site/services/scholarships.php

PROGRAM: Partial scholarships are offered to legally blind young people striving to obtain a college education. Scholarships are given on a limited basis to those who qualify.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be legally blind and planning to attend college on the undergraduate level to secure training that will enable independence and self-support.
TO APPLY: Applications are available on the Christian Record Services website.
DEADLINE: Applications for tuition scholarships are accepted between November 1 of the present year and April 1 of the following year for assistance the next fall term. For example, if tuition assistance is desired for the school year 2004-2005, the application should be received in our office between November 1, 2003, and April 1, 2004.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Post Office Box 442
Atlanta, Georgia 30301-0442
800-306-2653
www.coca-colascholars.org

PROGRAM: The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is one of the largest business-supported, merit-based scholarship programs of its kind in the U.S., supporting the higher education of deserving high school seniors through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program with 50 National Coca-Cola Scholarships ($20,000 each) and 200 Regional Coca-Cola Scholarships ($4,000 each). The Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarship Program awards 400 scholarships to students attending two-year degree granting institutions in the amount of $1,000 and $2,000 awards.
TO APPLY: The 2003-04 Online application was available from September 8 thru November 3, 2003. Check back on the Coca-Cola Scholars website for information on applying for 2004-2005.

Community Foundation of Cape Cod
259 Willow Street
P.O Box 406
Yarmouthport, MA 02675
508-790-3040
www.capecodfoundation.com

PROGRAM: The Community Foundation of Cape Cod administers 34 scholarship funds totaling about $12 million in principal. The Foundation’s scholarship office coordinates all scholarship activity and provides students, parents and school officials with an available resource for scholarship information. In 2003, the Community Foundation of Cape Cod awarded approximately $110,000 in scholarships to more than 40 local students.
ELIGIBILITY: Many awards are restricted to students attending specific schools in the Cape Cod area. See application for restrictions specific to each award.
TO APPLY: Applications are available for download on the Foundation's website. Student should submit a copy of their SAR; 2 letters of recommendation,; and a brief essay describing their academic goals, interests, achievements, and any special circumstances that they wish the committee to consider.
DEADLINE: April 1, 2004

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
712 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202-1720
716-852-2857
www.cfgb.org

PROGRAM: The Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo awards more than $3.7 million in scholarships to thousands of local students. Awards are made from about 145 individual scholarship endowment funds held at the Foundation. In 2002, scholarships totaling $911,000 were awarded to 928 students.
ELIGIBILITY: Scholarships are restricted to current residents of Western New York who have been accepted for admission to any U.S. non-profit school accredited by the U.S. Department of Education for full time study at the undergraduate level. Many scholarships are limited to residents of specific counties, especially Erie County.
TO APPLY: Applications are available for download on the CFGB website or upon written request to the CFGB office (such request should accompany a self-addressed stamped legal-sized envelope).
DEADLINE: Each March, the Foundation begins accepting scholarship applications for scholarships. Awards are announced every August for that academic year.

Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program
American Association of School Administrators
801 N Quincy Street, Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22203-1730
703-528-0700
tributeaward@aasa.org
www.aasa.org/Discover.htm

PROGRAM: The Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship program is sponsored by Discover Card, in cooperation with the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). The program recognizes the achievements of high school juniors in areas beyond academics, and awards scholarships for any type of post-high school education or training. There are two levels of Tribute Award scholarships: as many as 9 State (and District of Columbia) Scholarships of $2,500 each and as many as 9 National Scholarships of $25,000 each.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants for the 2004 program year must be a high school junior, have a cumulative grade point average for the 9th and 10th grade years only of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled in and graduate from an accredited public or private high school in the U.S. or the District of Columbia.
TO APPLY: Application materials for the 2005 program will be sent to high schools in August 2004 and available online at this website beginning September 1, 2004.
DEADLINE: The application deadline for the 2004 program was Friday, January 9, 2004. The electronic request form for the 2005 Tribute Award program for students becoming high school juniors in the fall of 2004 will be available on this website beginning March 1.

Yes I Can! Foundation for Exceptional Children
1110 North Glebe Road
Suite 300
Arlington, Virginia 22201
yesican@cec.sped.org
http://yesican.sped.org

PROGRAM: Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship awards of $500 are given to four to ten students who will enter college or vocational school for the first time. The scholarship may be applied to a two or four-year college program or vocational, technical, or fine arts training program.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be enrolling for the first time in full-time post-secondary education or training in the 2003-2004 school year. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants for all awards must have a disability. Applicants must apply in only one of the following award categories: #1 Disabled, #2 Ethnic Minority Disabled, #3 Gifted/Talented Disabled, #4 Ethnic Minority Gifted/Talented Disabled.
TO APPLY: Applications are available on the Foundation for Exceptional Children website. To complete the application process, the applicant must provide a completed scholarship application form (2 copies); transcript(s) of academic records for grades 9-12 (one original from the institution, plus 1 copy); letter of recommendation from three persons (2 copies); goals statement (2 copies); statement verifying disability; statement indicating financial need.
DEADLINE: Usually, February

Walter Jackson, program manager
Fulbright Program
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017-3580
212-984-5327
wjackson@iie.org
www.iie.org

PROGRAM: The Fulbright Program supports educational exchanges that strengthen understanding and communication between the United States and over 140 countries. It is an effective and prestigious form of public diplomacy. The Program has enriched the lives of over 225,000 men and women and has brought some of the world’s finest minds to U.S. campuses. It offers insight into U.S. society and values to future leaders from around the world. More than 1,300 new Foreign Fulbright Fellows enter U.S. academic programs each year.
ELIGIBILITY: The program is open both to foreign students who wish to study in the U.S. and to U.S. students interested in studying abroad.
TO APPLY: Students interested in applying for the Fulbright Student Program must apply through the Fulbright Program Office in their home country. Contact information for participating countries is available on the iie.org website. There is a single application form for all types of grants: Fulbright full and travel grants, teaching assistantships, etc. Since candidates may apply generally only to one country, one application suffices for all awards to that country for which an applicant is eligible. The application period for the 2005-2006 Fulbright U.S. Student Program will officially open on May 1, 2004.
DEADLINE: Usually, October.

Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice
601 Tamiami Trail South
Venice, FL 34285
941-486-4600
agray@gulfcoastcf.org
www.gulfcoastcf.org

PROGRAM: The Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice offers several scholarships, including the general Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice Scholarship and the Donald O. Collins Music Scholarship, to residents of certain counties in Florida.
ELIGIBILITY: The scholarship program targets students who reside in a community the Foundation serves from Osprey to Boca Grande, demonstrate financial need, maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5, have experience in community service and/or employment, and are enrolled full-time at their chosen accredited post-secondary institution.
TO APPLY: Applications for some awards are available for download on the Foundation's website.
DEADLINE: Deadlines vary by program and are typically in March, April, or June.

Hai Guin Scholarship Association
P.O. Box 509
Belmost, MA 02478
978-794-1169
balirose@aol.com

PROGRAM: The Hai Guin Scholarship Association offers $2,000 awards to continuing students of Armenian descent in any area of study.
ELIGIBILITY: Any Massachusetts residents of Armenian descent who are attending an accredited College or University in the state of Massachusetts are eligible. Students must have completed one year at the college for which the scholarship is requested.
TO APPLY: To obtain an application, contact the organization via the phone number or email address above.
DEADLINE: Usually, November

Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund
823 Eleventh Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10019-3535
Attn. Nick Katsoris
212-333-7456 or 212-986-6881
HTSFund@aol.com
www.htsfund.org

PROGRAM: The Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund grants more than $100,000 in scholarships to students of Greek descent each year.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be graduate or undergraduate students of Greek descent between the ages of 17 and 25 who are enrolled in an accredited College or University. Students receiving a full scholarship from any other source, or a partial scholarship exceeding 50% of their annual tuition, are ineligible. Applicants must submit official school transcripts and are required to submit a copy of tax returns. Winners are required to submit a copy of their Bursar tuition bill.
TO APPLY: Applications are available for download on the Fund's website.
DEADLINE: Usually, January

Hispanic College Fund, Inc.
1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite 460
Washington, DC 20006
1-800-644-4223
hcf-info@hispanicfund.org

PROGRAM: The First in My Family campaign, geared to raise awareness among the Hispanic-American community of higher education opportunities, was developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, The Latino Education Achievement Project (LEAP), and the Self-Reliance Foundation. The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship Program, administered by the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships to Hispanic students who are the first in their family to attend college. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.
ELIGIBILITY: Each scholarship applicant must be a US citizen; be of Hispanic descent; be the first in their family to attend college; be enrolled (or be a high school senior planning to enroll) in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary institution; and, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
TO APPLY: Eligible students may apply online at www.hispanicfund.org. To obtain more information about the Hispanic College Fund, write to the address above.
DEADLINE: The application and all supporting documents must be submitted to the Hispanic College Fund by April 15, 2004.

HSF/Camino al Éxito Scholarship
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
877-473-4636
highschool@hsf.net
www.hsf.net

PROGRAM: The HSF Camino al Exito Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to Hispanic high school and college students in the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Chicago. Awards of $5,000 for students attending private colleges or universities and $2,500 for students attending public colleges or universities.
ELIGIBILITY: In order to be eligible for the program, the applicant must be of Hispanic heritage (one parent fully Hispanic or each parent half Hispanic). The award is open to college students currently enrolled 1(and high school students seeking enrollment) in a degree-granting program at a U.S.-accredited college or university in the U.S. Puerto Rico, or Virgin Islands. High school applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0; college students must have minimum GPA of 2.7.
TO APPLY: Applications are available for download on the HSF website.
DEADLINE: All materials must be mailed in one package that is postmarked on or before February 15, 2004.

International Federation of University Women Headquarters
8 rue de l'Ancien Port
CH-1201 Geneva, Switzerland
(41.22) 731 23 80
info@ifuw.org
www.ifuw.org

PROGRAM: The International Federation of University Women offers a limited number of fellowships and grants to women graduates for advanced research, study and training. The competitions are normally held every two years. Exceptionally, the next competition will offer fellowships and grants for the 2005-2006 academic year. The awards generally offered include the British Federation Crosby Hall Fellowship (2,500 pounds sterling), the CFUW/A Vibert Douglas International Fellowship (8,000 Canadian dollars), the Ida Smedley Maclean International Fellowship (8,000 to 10,000 Swiss Francs), the IFUW Study and Action Programme Fellowship (8,000 to 10,000 SF), NZFWG/Daphne Purves Grants (3000 to 6000 SF), Winifred Cullis and Dorothy Leet Grants (3,000 to 6,000 SF).
ELIGIBILITY: IFUW fellowships and grants are open only to women graduates who are either a member of one of IFUW’s 74 national federations and associations or, if living in a country where there is not yet a national affiliate, an independent member of IFUW, or an international individual member of IFUW. The awards are intended to help finance short graduate and post-graduate study, research and training projects and to serve as complementary funds for longer programs. The number distributed varies between 15 and 25 per competition. The awards provide a maximum of twelve months support and are not renewable.
TO APPLY: Applications will be available in March 2004.
DEADLINE: For the 2005/2006 competition, the application deadline for independent members and international individual members will be 1 November 2004. Deadlines for members applying through one of IFUW's 71 national affiliates vary by country, but will normally fall between 1 September and 1 October 2004.

JACL National Scholarship Awards
1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-921-5225
jacl@jacl.org
www.jacl.org/scholarships.html

PROGRAM: The JACL National Scholarship and Awards Program offers over 30 awards, with an annual total of over $60,000 in scholarships to qualified students nationwide. JACL offers scholarships to entering freshman, undergraduate, graduate, law, and creative & performing arts students. All scholarships are one-time awards.
ELIGIBILITY: Every applicant must be an active National JACL member at either an Individual or Student/Youth Level. Applicants must be planning to attend a college, university, trade school, business school, or any other institution of higher learning within the U.S. at the undergraduate or graduate school level in the fall of 2004. Entering freshman applicants must be high school seniors.
TO APPLY: General, freshman, and Performing/Creative Arts applications are available for download on the JACL web site. To request a paper copy, send a self addressed & stamped envelope, size #10 to the address above. Applicants must submit JACL Membership, personal statement, letter of recommendation, official transcripts including SAT and/or ACT test score verification, work experience, and community involvement.
DEADLINE: Entering Freshman applications must be postmarked and mailed to JACL by March 1, 2004. All applications excluding entering freshmen must be postmarked and mailed April 1, 2004. Applications must be complete (3 copies) and accompanied by ALL supporting documents.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
44115 Woodridge Parkway Suite 200
Lansdowne, VA 20176
703-723-8000
www.jackkentcookefoundation.org

PROGRAM: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation will award 35 scholarships for up to 6 years of study at an accredited institution in the US or abroad. The program provides funding for tuition, room and board, required fees, and books. Students in any discipline are eligible. Scholarship amounts vary based on several factors, including costs at the institution each recipient attends and other grants/scholarships the student receives. Awards can be as much as $50,000 annually.
ELIGIBILITY: Each candidate must be a college senior or recent graduate (since May 1999) from an accredited college or university from the US; have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale; plan to begin attending graduate school in Fall 2004; and be nominated by his/her undergraduate institution. Selection criteria includes: academic acheivement and intelligence; financial need based on low family and student income in light on educational expenses and substantial unmet need; will to succeed; leadership and public service; critical-thinking abilities; and appreciation for or participation in the arts and humanities.
TO APPLY: Students must be nominated by their undergraduate institutions. They cannot apply directly, Each accredited 4-year college may nominate two candidates.
DEADLINE: April 30, 2004

Administrative Offices
Jewish Vocational Service
105 Chauncy Street 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
617-451-8147
scholarship@jvs-boston.org

PROGRAM: The Combined Jewish Philanthropies Fund coordinates and adminsters a number of funds providing supplemental financial assiatance to eligible undergraduate students in the Boston area. Primary consideration is given to Jewish students. The CJP Scholarship Fund has helped hundreds of students to further their education since its formation in the early 1970s. Aid may be in the form of a grant or an interest-free loan, and all awards are based on documented financial need. Awards generally range between $1,000 and $4,000. Individuals are considered on the basis of economic need and are expected to have exhausted all available resources including college financial aid awards as well as federal, state, and other private funds.
ELIGIBILITY: To be considered, custodial parents of dependent students must reside in a Greater Boston CJP service community. To meet residency requirements, an independent student must have spent at least two years as a resident of a Greater Boston CJP service community. International students may apply if they have an I-551C, I-551, or I-94 status.
TO APPLY: For more information on an application, please contact the Jewish Vocational Service Financial Aid Administrator at the number above.
DEADLINE: The deadline for applications for sophomores, juniors, and seniors is April 30, 2004. The deadline for Freshman is May 15th.

John Gyles Education Awards
Attention: The Secretary
P.O. Box 4808, 712 Riverside Drive
Fredericton, New Brunswick
CANADA E3B 5 G4
506-459-7460

PROGRAM: The John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to students in both Canada and the United States. They are a result of a private, benevolent endeavor established in 190 with the help of a Canadian/American benefactor. Selected students will receive up to $3,000.
ELIGIBILITY: Full Canadian or American citizenship is a requirement. Awards are available to both male and female students for all areas of post-secondary study. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. Criteria other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered in the selection process.
TO APPLY: To receive an application, send only a stamped (US37¢), self-addressed envelope to the organization at the above address.
DEADLINE: April, June, and November

Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044-0084
800-433-3243
ope_javits_program@ed.gov
www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsjavits

PROGRAM: The Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program provides financial assistance to students who have demonstrated superior academic ability and achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise to undertake graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Awards are made for one year and are renewable for three additional years contingent upon the student making satisfactory progress toward the degree and continued Congressional funding for the program. The award consists of two parts: a stipend to the Fellow for personal expenses and an institutional payment to be accepted by the institution on behalf of the Fellow in lieu of all tuition and fees normally charged to students of similar academic standing.
ELIGIBILITY: The fellowship is limited to students who at the time of application have not yet completed their first full year of doctoral or master’s study; or will be entering a graduate program in academic year 2004-2005 leading to a doctoral degree, or to a master’s degree where the master’s is the terminal highest degree awarded in the selected field of study. Twenty percent of the fellowships shall be awarded in the social sciences, twenty percent in the arts, and sixty percent in the humanities. A minimum of sixty percent of the awards will be made to students who have no graduate credits.
TO APPLY: Individuals requesting a Javits Fellowship application should write to the address above. A complete, hardcopy application must include the information form, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, GRE scores, and a Statement of Purpose. Students should be careful to send such completed applications to the following address:

U.S. Department of Education
Application Control Center
Attention: CFDA # 84.170A
7th & D Streets, SW, Room 3633
Regional Office Building 3
Washington, DC 20202-4725

DEADLINE: Typically, application packets are due by October; and the FAFSA must be filed by the end January (see the Javits website for updated deadline information).

Kelly Boyle
Lighthouse International
Scholarship Awards Program
111 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022-1202
212-821-9428
kboyle@lighthouse.org
www.lighthouse.org

PROGRAM: The 2004 Scholarship Awards are designed to reward excellence, recognize accomplishments and help students who are blind or partially sighted achieve their career goals. There are four categories: College-bound Award, Undergraduate Award I, Undergraduate Award II and Graduate Award, and each carries a $5,000 prize.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be legally blind, be registered with their State Commission for the Blind and US citizens. Awards are based on scholastic and other achievements. Candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need. Applicants must reside and attend school in any of the following states: CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA and VT, or Washington, DC. Winning candidates must show evidence of enrollment or acceptance in an appropriate degree or certificate program for the following academic year before receiving the award.
TO APPLY: Each candidate must submit a competed application; a personal essay; documentation of current legal blindness; proof of US citizenship; documentation of academic record and current school status (most recent transcripts and letter of acceptance); and two letters of recommendation (one academic and one personal reference).
DEADLINE: The deadline for applications is Wednesday, March 31, 2004.

Jean Warren, Scholarship Coordinator
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
877-700-6800
jwarren@mainecf.org
www.mainecf.org

PROGRAM: The Maine Community Foundation administers numerous scholarships for the benefit of Maine residents, particularly Maine high school students or graduates of Maine high schools.
ELIGIBILITY: Each scholarship has its own application requirements, review process, and application deadline and many scholarships are limited to residents of specific counties or graduates of specific high schools.
TO APPLY: To apply for any of the scholarships, please contact the specified organization or guidance office. Applications can also be downloaded from this web site simply by locating the scholarship info and clicking the Download Application link that corresponds to it.
DEADLINE: Deadlines vary by fund. Most of the Maine Community Foundation scholarship deadlines are in April and May.

McDonald’s Serve Your Community Scholarship
Scholarship Program Administrators
P.O. Box 22492
Nashville, TN 37202
www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com/html/scholarships.html

PROGRAM: The McDonald’s “Serve Your Community” Scholarship Program will award five $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors in the New York Tri-State Area who have consistently demonstrated exemplary community service.
ELIGIBILITY: Students must be a present high school senior attending college in the fall semester of 2003. Student must reside in one of the following geographic counties: in Connecticut -- Fairfield; in New Jersey -- Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union or Warren; in New York -- Bronx, Brooklyn (Kings), Dutchess, Manhattan, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Queens, Staten Island (Richmond).
TO APPLY: Students are asked to write a 300-word essay on "How they bring the McDonald's mantra of giving back to the community to life." The essay, the student's community service record and financial need will be evaluated when selecting the five recipients.
DEADLINE: February 1, 2004

Mrs. Peggy Elliot, Chairman
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Committee
805 Fifth Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
641-236-3366
http://www.nfb.org/sch_intro.htm

PROGRAM: Each year at its National Convention in July, the National Federation of the Blind gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars. Award amounts range from $3,000 to $10,000.
ELIGIBILTY: All applicants for these scholarships must be (1) legally blind and (2) pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time post-secondary course of study in the fall semester of 2004. Some scholarships have been restricted by the donor. Visit the NFB website for eligibility requirements specific to each scholarship.
TO APPLY: Applications are available on the NFB website.
DEADLINE: Applications must be received by March 31, 2004.

Elissa Ruffino
National Italian American Foundation
202-939-3106
elissa@niaf.org
www.niaf.org/scholarships

PROGRAM: The National Italian American Foundation will award more than 100 scholarships in the academic year 2004-2005. The NIAF has awarded nearly $7 million in scholarships and grants across the country since its inception. The Foundation will award more than 100 scholarships that range from $2,500 to $15,000 each in the humanities, medicine, engineering, business, music, Italian language and culture and other specialized fields. Last year, the average scholarship was more than $4,000.
ELIGIBILITY: Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic merit and are academically outstanding. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 to apply.
TO APPLY: To apply for a 2004-05 NIAF scholarship, visit the NIAF website. The on-line application will be available in January 2004.
DEADLINE: April 30, 2004

National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
Committee Services Office
Attn: Scholarships
1776 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303
www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

PROGRAM: The National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution awards numerous scholarships through the DAR Scholarship Committee. The NSDAR Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship awarded for up to four years to well qualified, deserving sons and daughters of the NSDAR. Outstanding recipients pursuing graduate study may reapply each year.
ELIGIBILITY: All applicants must be citizens of the United States and attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
TO APPLY: To obtain an application for any DAR scholarships, send a self-addressed, stamped, business size envelope to the address above. All applicants must obtain a letter or sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. DAR Member Number must be on the application.
DEADLINE: February 15

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
37 Pleasant Street
Concord, New Hampshire 03301-4005
603-225-6641
800-464-6641
info@nhcf.org
www.nhcf.org/currentaidpro1.html

PROGRAM: The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation administers numerous scholarship, fellowship and grant programs.
ELIGIBILITY: Some awards are restricted to residents of specific counties or cities in New Hampshire.
TO APPLY: Applications for various awards are available for download on the NHCF website.
DEADLINE: Varies with award.

OCA 2004 Avon Scholarship
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 601
Washington, DC 20036
202-223-5500
oca@ocanatl.org

PROGRAM: The Organization of Chinese Americans, Inc. (OCA) has been provided with funding from the Avon Foundation to fund college scholarships for Asian Pacific American (APA) women who will be entering their first year of college. This year, OCA Avon Scholar Awards of $2,000 will be presented to 12 deserving young APA women.
ELIGIBILITY: The successful applicant will be an APA woman entering her first year of college in the Fall of 2004 who demonstrates financial need, is a permanent resident or U.S. citizen, and has a cumulative, unweighted GPA 3.00 or above.
TO APPLY: For an application, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address above.
DEADLINE: Deadlines and guidelines will be announced in January 2004.

OCA/UPS 2004 Foundation Gold Mountain Scholarship
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 601
Washington, DC 20036
www.ocanatl.org/bin/htmlos/00321.8.1764493850500016784

PROGRAM: The Organization of Chinese Americans, Inc. (OCA) has been provided with funding from the UPS Foundation to fund the OCA Gold Mountain college scholarships for Asian Pacific Americans (APA) who are the first persons in their family to attend an institution of higher education. The UPS Foundation was founded in 1951 and supports education and human welfare issues. OCA/UPS 2004 Foundation Gold Mountain Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to ten Asian Pacific American students with financial need.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be Asian Pacific Americans who are the first in their immediate family to attend college and will be entering their first year of college in the Fall of 2004. Each must demonstrate financial need, be permanent resident or U.S. citizen, and have a cumulative GPA 3.00 or above (unweighted).
TO APPLY: For an application, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address above.
DEADLINE: Deadlines and guidelines will be announced in January 2004.

OCA/Verizon 2004 Scholarship
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 601
Washington, DC 20036
202-223-5500
http://www.ocanatl.org/bin/htmlos/00321.8.1764493850500016784

PROGRAM: The Organization of Chinese Americans, Inc. (OCA) has been provided funding from the Verizon Foundation to fund college scholarships for Asian Pacific Americans (APA) who will be entering their first year of college and have significant financial need. This year, 25 students will be selected as an OCA/Verizon Scholar and awarded $2,000 each.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be Asian Pacific Americans in financial need who will be entering their first year of college in the Fall of 2004. Each must be a permanent resident or U.S. citizen, and have a cumulative GPA 3.00 or above (unweighted).
TO APPLY: For an application, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address above.
DEADLINE: Deadlines and guidelines will be announced in January 2004.

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
400 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
212-547-6926
pdsoros_fellows@sorosny.org
www.pdsoros.org

PROGRAM: The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans provides opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicant must be a senior in college no older than 30 years of age at the time of application, a holder of a bachelor’s degree, or at present enrolled in a graduate program. Individuals who are in the third, or subsequent, year of study in the same graduate program are not, however, eligible for this competition. Students who have received a master’s degree in a program and are continuing for a doctoral degree in the same program are considered to have been in the same program from the time they began their work on their master’s degree.
TO APPLY: Applications are available for download on the Soros website. Applicants should be careful to submit a complete application, including resume, letters or recommendation, essays, institutional status form, test scores, and documentation of "New American Status."
DEADLINE: Usually, November.

The Point Foundation
Post Office Box 11210
Chicago, IL 60611
www.thepointfoundation.org
info@thepointfoundation.org
866-337-6468

PROGRAM: Working closely with respected gay-sensitive national and regional organizations, as well as with student groups, counselors and Internet outreach, The Point Foundation identifies and selects scholars for the Point Scholarship based on social, emotional and financial need, scholastic aptitude and leadership potential.
ELIGIBILITY: The Point Foundation Scholarship is geared toward gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students. TPF pays particular attention to those students who have lost the financial and social support of their families and/or communities as a result of revealing their sexual orientation or gender identity. Point Scholars are those who are physically, intellectually and morally capable of leadership within their chosen fields, and who have demonstrated involvement in the LGBT community.
TO APPLY: All applicants must apply online. The Point Foundation requires both the online application as well as the following: 2 to 3 Letters of Recommendation from a teacher/professor; Official school transcripts from your most recent academic institution supporting the GPA you entered on your application; a recent photograph of yourself; your resume and/or CV (optional). Additional materials may NOT be sent until after you have successfully submitted your application and you have received a PIN number.
DEADLINE: March 1

Price Chopper Scholarship Office
P.O. Box 1074
Schenectady, NY 12301
Mailbox #60
877-877-0870
www.pricechopper.com/scholarships

PROGRAM: Price Chopper and its parent company, Golub Corporation, believe in good corporate citizenship. The Golub Foundation has established 10 different scholarships, ranging in value from $2,000 to $8,000. Awards include the Founders’ Scholarship, the Junior College Transfer Scholarship, the Tillie Golub-Schwartz Memorial Scholarship for Minorities, the Two Year Scholarship, the Lotte Meers Memorial Scholarship for Educators, and the Graduate or Professional School Scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible to apply for the following scholarships the applicant must plan to attend an accredited college or university in NY, MA, PA, VT, CT or NH. Some awards are restricted to students at 2-year colleges or graduate schools; others require that the applicant be a Price Chopper employee. To qualify for any awards, the applicant must live in the Price Chopper Supermarket marketing area.
TO APPLY: Applications are available for download on the Price Chopper website or or, upon request by completing the online request form on the Price Chopper scholarships page. Each application should include the applicant's education history and activity profile, three letters of reference, and an original essay.
DEADLINE: The application packet must be completed in full and postmarked by March 15, 2004.

Public Affairs Office
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
800-221-4792
866-RFBD-585, option 4
custserv@rfbd.org
www.rfbd.org

PROGRAM: Each year, RFB&D sponsors two awards competitions for outstanding students with print disabilities. The Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards are given to nine blind or visually impaired seniors at four-year US colleges or universities. Three top winners will receive $6,000 each; three Special Honors winners will receive $3,000 each; and three Honors winners will receive $1,000 each.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be legally blind; be registered with RFB&D for at least one year prior to the application deadline; have received a bachelor's degree within one year prior to the application deadline (applicants need not plan to further continue their education); have an overall academic average for their undergraduate years of 3.0 or more on a 4.0 scale; provide evidence of leadership, enterprise and service to others.
TO APPLY: Applications are available on the RTBD website or upon email or phone request. Applicants should include a personal application and statement, two essays, two teacher/school administrator referral forms (available on the RFDB website), and an official transcript.
DEADLINE: Usually, February

Public Affairs Office
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
800-221-4792
866-RFBD-585, option 4
custserv@rfbd.org
www.rfbd.org

PROGRAM: The Marion Huber Learning Through Listening awards, established in perpetuity by generous RFB&D donor Marion Huber in 1992, are the first national awards exclusively for high school seniors with learning disabilities. Three top winners will receive $6,000 each and three Special Honors winners will receive $2,000 each.
ELIGIBBILITY: Applicants must have a specific learning disability; be registered individually with RFB&D for at least one year prior to the application deadline; be a graduating high school in their year of application; have an overall GPA of B or above in grades 10 through 12; plan to continue their formal education beyond high school at either a two-or four-year college or a vocational school; provide evidence of leadership, enterprise and service to others.
TO APPLY: Applications are available on the RTBD website or upon email or phone request. Applicants should include a personal statemtnt, three essays, two teacher/school administrator referral forms (available on the RFDB website), a school profile and an official transcript.
DEADLINE: Usually, February

Libby Monahan
The Rhode Island Foundation
One Union Station
Providence, RI 02903
401-274-4564
www.rifoundation.org

PROGRAM: The Rhode Island Foundation manages more than 80 separate scholarship funds, including the Bach Organ & Keyboard Music Scholarship, the Antonio Cirino Memorial Art Scholarship (for visual art, writing, acting, and composition), as well as general awards to RI residents.
TO APPLY: Many of the scholarship's applications can be downloaded from the RI Foundation's website. The site also offers the RIF Scholarship directory.
DEADLINE: Deadlines vary by award.

RMHC/ASIA Scholarship Program
Scholarship Program Administrators
P.O. Box 22376
Nashville,TN 37202
www.rmhc.com

PROGRAM: Ronald McDonald House Charities local Chapters offers the RMHC/ASIA (Asian Students Increasing Achievement) Scholarship to students of Asian-Pacific heritage who face limited access to educational and career opportunities. Most local Chapters of RMHC award students a minimum of $1,000 scholarships, although amounts may vary in some local program areas.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must high school seniors with at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage, be eligible to enroll in and attend a two-year or four-year accredited college with a full course of study, attend college in the U.S., and reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating program (see RMHC website for specific areas eligible).
TO APPLY: Applications are available for download on the RMHC website and should include a personal statement, high school transcript, and a one-page letter of recommendation. Students should contact their local chapter of RMHC for detailed information (contact information is available at rmhc.org).
DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting an application for 2003-2004 is February 1, 2004.

RMHC/FUTURE Achievers Scholarship Program
Scholarship Program Administrators
P.O. Box 22376
Nashville,TN 37202
www.rmhc.com

PROGRAM: Ronald McDonald House Charities local Chapters offers the RMHC/African American Future Achievers Scholarship to students of African-American heritage who face limited access to educational and career opportunities. Most local Chapters of RMHC award students a minimum of $1,000 scholarships, although amounts may vary in some local program areas.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must high school seniors with at least one parent of African-American heritage, be eligible to enroll in and attend a two-year or four-year accredited college with a full course of study, attend college in the U.S., and reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating program (see RMHC website for specific areas eligible).
TO APPLY: Applications are available for download on the RMHC website and should include a personal statement, high school transcript, and a one-page letter of recommendation. Students should contact their local chapter of RMHC for detailed information (contact information is available at rmhc.org).
DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting an application for 2003-2004 is February 1, 2004.

RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program
Scholarship Program Administrators
P.O. Box 22376
Nashville,TN 37202
www.rmhc.com

PROGRAM: Ronald McDonald House Charities local Chapters offer the RMHC/HACER (Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources) Scholarship to students of Hispanic origin who face limited access to educational and career opportunities. Most local Chapters of RMHC award students a minimum of $1,000 scholarships, although amounts may vary in some local program areas.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must high school seniors with at least one parent of Hispanic origin, be eligible to enroll in and attend a two-year or four-year accredited college with a full course of study, attend college in the U.S., and reside in a participating local Chapter’s geographic area (see RMHC website for specific areas eligible).
TO APPLY: Applications are available for download on the RMHC website and should include a personal statement, high school transcript, and a one-page letter of recommendation. Students should contact their local chapter of RMHC for detailed information (contact information is available at rmhc.org).
DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting an application for 2003-2004 is February 1, 2004.

Argelia Velez-Rodriguez
U.S. Department of Education, OPE
Higher Education Programs
1990 K St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20006-8500
202-502-7582
argelia.velez-rodriguez@ed.gov
www.ed.gov

PROGRAM: The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program is a federally funded, State-administered program to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education. Scholarships averaging $1,500 per scholar are awarded for a period of not less than 1 or more than 4 years.
ELIGIBILITY: An eligible student applicant must (1) be a graduate of a public or private secondary school or have received the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma; (2) be a legal resident of the State in which he or she applies; (3) be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident; (4) have applied or been accepted for enrollment at an institution of higher education; (5) be otherwise eligible to receive federal financial aid. A student attending a military academy is ineligible to receive a Byrd scholarship.
TO APPLY: Students must apply directly to the State education agency in their State of legal residence. A listing of state agency contacts is available on the ed.gov website.
DEADLINE: Application deadlines are set forth by the respective SEA.

Army ROTC

Military Science Department

617-373-2375

D.washington@neu.edu

www.rotc.neu.edu

PROGRAM: An elective college course providing practical leadership experience Gain confidence, self-discipline, and leadership skills. Course is one hour a week. Arny ROTC pays full tuition and fees; $1200/year for books; monthly stipend ranging from $300-$600. 1.5-year to 4-year scholarships available.

ELIGIBILITY: Undergraduate, graduate, law, and medical students are all eligible. Provides opportunities for service to your country as an office, full-time on active duty or part-time as you pursue a civilian career.

TO APPLY: Contact the Military Science Department at Northeastern University

The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund Scholarship Program
c/o The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 420.
Washington, DC 20005
www.thesalliemaefund.org/downloads/sm911factsheet.pdf

PROGRAM: The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund Scholarship Program awards scholarships to children of victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks including those of police, fire safety, or medical personnel killed or suffering debilitating injuries. Potential scholarship awards are up to $2,500 per child and may be renewed for up to four years.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and making satisfactory academic progress at a public or private two- or four-year institution (or a four-year proprietary institution).
TO APPLY: Student must complete the application (available for download on the Sallie Mae Fund website) and submit it to their Financial Aid administrator, who will verify their student eligibility, enrollment status, and academic standing and forward the completed forms to The Sallie Mae 911 Eduation Fund.
DEADLINE: Forms are due in the student’s Financial Aid office by May 15, 2004. Completed applications must be submitted to Sallie Mae by July 1, 2004.

The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
www.thesalliemaefund.org

PROGRAM: This program helps financial aid officers meet the needs of full-time undergraduate students whose financial aid packages fall short by $1,000 or more. The Fund will provide $1 million in 2004 to help meet last dollar needs of low-income students through the Sallie Mae Unmet Need Scholarship Program. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,800.
ELIGIBILITY: Each applicant must be a US citizen; have a family adjusted gross income for calendar year 2003 of $30,000 or less; demonstrate unmet financial need of at least $1,000 after the financial aid award package has been determined; be enrolled (or be a high school senior planning to enroll) in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary institution; and, have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or GED average test score between 42 and 52.
TO APPLY: Scholarship applications are available for download on the Fund’s website. The application and all supporting documents (including SAF or ISIR and Financial Aid Award letter) must be mailed to Scholarship America in one envelope. (Note: material sent separately will not be considered.)
DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2004.

Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara
2253 Las Positas Road
P.O. Box 3620
Santa Barbara, CA 93130-3620
805-963-1873, ext. 126
claudia@sbfoundation.org
www.sbfoundation.org

PROGRAM: On behalf of the Santa Barbara Foundation's Student Aid programs, the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara administers numerous scholarships, including the Mary K. and Edith Pillsbury, Joyce H. Fahlman, and Santa Barbara Boys’ Choir Scholarships. These scholarships (to be used for music lessons or college tuition) are granted to students with unusual aptitude or potential in the field of music.
ELIGIBILITY: School-age and college students may apply. Instrumental students must be 12 years old by the application deadline or, if younger than 12, must have at least 2 years of private lessons. The maximum age limit for instrumental students is 28; vocal students between the ages of 16 and 30 may apply. The successful applicant must be planning to study music with an instructor (or be majoring in music) at an approved college or university and must demonstrate financial need as verified by federal tax returns. Applicants must have attended a Santa Barbara County school (K-12) for at least 2 years prior to applying or, if attended K-12 schools outside of the County, must have resided in Santa Barbara County for at least 2 years prior to applying and be planning to spend the following year in the County.
TO APPLY: Contact Claudia Armann via the phone or email address above to request the Music Scholarship application. Applications can also be downloaded from this page two months prior to the deadline.
DEADLINE: May 3, 2004. Auditions will be held June 7 and 8, 2004.

Paul J. Tsang Foundation, Inc.
6604 Ariock Cove
Austin, TX 78739
512-233-5260
mail@PaulJTsang.org
www.PaulJTsang.org

PROGRAM: The Paul J. Tsang Foundation awards grants on an annual basis from a fund established by the family and friends of Paul J. Tsang.
TO APPLY: Contact the Foundation at the address above for more information about grant opportunities.
DEADLINE: February 28

Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Management Services,
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
507-931-1682
www.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp

PROGRAM: Talbots Charitable Foundation offers a unique, national $10,000 scholarship program: a fund just for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago and who are now seeking a college degree.
ELIGIBILITY: Applications to the Talbot's Women's Scholarship Fund must be women currently residing in the USA; have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 1995; be enrolled or planning to enroll full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4-year institution; be attending the full 05-06 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2006; and have at least two semesters remaining to complete an unndergraduate degree as of the beginning of the 2005 fall term. Students who have previously obtained an undergraduate degree are not eligible to apply.
TO APPLY: Applications are available for download on the Talbots website. Students must submit application, essay requirement, and official transcript (including documentation of high school graduation date, if not printed on college transcript).
DEADLINE: January 3, 2005 or until the first 1,000 eligible applications have been received, whichever is earlier.

Target Corporation
www.target.com/common/page.jhtml?content=target_cg_scholarship

PROGRAM: Since 1997, Target's Take Charge of Education program has contributed more than $100 million through fundraising dollars, grants, and scholarships. Target awards over 600 All-Around Scholarships each year, including one $25,000 scholarship, to high school seniors and college students age 24 and younger. Scholarships recognize volunteer work as well as academic achievement, encouraging students to show us true enlightenment goes beyond what can be learned from textbooks.
ELIGIBILITY: High school seniors, high school graduates and current undergraduate college students (age 24 and under) who are legal U.S. residents are eligible to apply. Applicants must enroll in a full–time undergraduate course of study no later than the fall term of the 2004–2005 school year at an accredited two–or four–year college, university or vocational–technical school in the U.S.
TO APPLY: Applications and eligibility information for the 2004 awards will become available on March 1.
DEADLINE: Usually, November.

United Cerebral Palsy
71 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 02472
617-926-5480
ucpbost@aol.com
www.ucpboston.org

PROGRAM: The John J. Ingalls Memorial Scholarship, administered by United Cerebral Palsy of MetroBoson, Inc., will award up to three $5,000 scholarships a year to be used towards tuition at an accredited college or university.
ELIGIBILITY: The scholarship will be available to students diagnosed with a physical disability who are or will be attending an accredited undergraduate or graduate college or university.
TO APPLY: The application can be obtained by calling the above phone number or accessing the website at www.ucpboston.org. Please submit completed application together with all requirements as indicated on the application.
DEADLINE: April 15, 2005

Joseph A. Dubée
The Union League of Philadelphia
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-587-5568
foundations@unionleague.org
www.unionleague.org

PROGRAM: The Union League of Philadelphia offers the Union League Scholarships. In 1999, 26 scholarships were awarded, the largest number of grants in the Foundation’s History. These are scholarships of $4,000, payable in amounts of $1,000 each year, so long as the student remains in good academic standing at that educational institution.
TO APPLY: For more information on the Foundations, contact Joseph A. Dubée at 215-587-5568, or by email at foundations@unionleague.org.

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Scholarship Programs
PO Box 2000 Champlain Mill
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
888-253-4819
www.vsac.org

PROGRAM: The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, a nonprofit agency, annually publishes a comprehensive list of scholarships available to a wide range of Vermont residents, including high school students, current college students, graduate students, and adults. Brochures are available for download on the VSAC website or upon request from VSAC.
ELIGIBILITY: Many awards are limited to individuals residing in certain counties or town in Vermont.
TO APPLY: Awards administered by VSAC use VSAC's Unified Scholarship Application, which is available for download on the VSAC website. Awards administered by the other organizations may require separate applications.
DEADLINE: Deadlines vary by award. See the VSAC Scholarships Booklet for specific dates.

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships
Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
www.usafunds.org/borrowers/access_to_education_scholarship.html

PROGRAM: USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships offer financial support to students with economic need. USA Funds will award up to $2.85 million in new scholarships for the 2005-2006 academic year. Up to 50% of the awards are targeted to members of ethnic-minority groups or individuals with physical disabilities. The program will award scholarships worth $1,500 to qualified full-time students and $750 to half-time undergraduates. The scholarships may be renewed annually if the student maintains a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), until the student receives a degree/certificate, or until the total award reaches $6,000. Awards are based on the applicant’s past academic performance and future potential; leadership and participation in school and community activities; work experience; career and educational aspirations and goals; unusual personal or family circumstances.
ELIGIBILITY: USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships are open to students enrolled (or high school seniors planning to enroll) in full- or half-time undergraduate or full-time graduate coursework beginning with the Fall 2005 term through February 1, 2006. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens with an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less, as documented on a 2004 federal income-tax return on which the applicant is claimed as a federal tax exemption.
TO APPLY: To be considered for a scholarship, complete the application (available for download on the USA Funds website) and mail it, along with all other required documents, to USAF at the address above.
DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2005, for consideration.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
National Educational Foundation
1734 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
www.zphib1920.org

PROGRAM: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. awards General Graduate and General Undergraduate scholarships to women studying in any discipline. Graduate scholarships up to $2,500 will be paid directly to recipient. Undergraduate scholarship amounts range from $500 to $1,000 and will be paid directly to the college or university to be applied to tuition and appropriate fees.
ELIGIBILITY: General Graduate scholarships are available to graduate women working on a professional degree, masters, doctoral or enrolled in post-doctoral study. General Undergraduate scholarships are available to college Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and graduating high school seniors planning to enter college in the Fall. Awards are made for one academic year of full-time study.
TO APPLY: Copies of the scholarship application are available for download on the Zeta Phi Beta website. To receive an application, send your request in writing with a return self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
DEADLINE: Applications are accepted between September 1 and February 1 preceding the academic year.

* Please note : the contact information preceding each scholarship listing represents the source from which applicants may request information. Many organizations require that their applications be sent to a different address. Be sure to visit each scholarship website for complete eligibility, deadline, and application details.