RESOURCES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
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You have
dreams that you want to realize and great things to accomplish. Higher
education can help you get there so dont let yourself be discouraged,
even if it seems you do not have the immediate resources or opportunities to
continue your education. |
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Here is a
list of web resources that can help you to locate scholarships and a variety
of other types of assistance to put you on track to fulfilling your dreams.
I hope this information proves valuable and will help you to continue your
education and realize your fullest potential.
Scholarship Directories & Search Engines
FinAid
was established in 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has
grown into the most comprehensive collection of information about
student financial aid on the web. Access is free for all users and there
is no charge to link to the site which has many useful resources for
minority students, including financial aid applications, answering your
questions sections, calculators and much more.
Comprehensive site
offering scholarship information for all levels of study and for
different types of minorities African-American, Hispanic, Native
American, etc. for domestic and international study. Useful features
include the ability to search for scholarships by major, state, and
education level. A scholarship search service is offered, though most
information is available free of charge.
Offers a
large database of over 600,000 scholarships based on location, age,
school year and heritage. The service is free, though you must register
and fill out a profile first.
Whether
you are starting out in college or pursuing an advanced degree, this
interactive e-learning tutorial will guide you through the process of
seeking financial support from foundations to pursue your studies.
Serving as a 'virtual
plumber' for higher education internet transactions, over 1500
customized Internet admissions applications for college and university
programs allow you to apply to more than one program save time on
redundant typing since common data automatically travels from form to
form. The site offers: scholarship search, financial aid, college search
functions.
state aid
federal Government Aid
Your
financial aid package is likely to include funds from the federal
student aid programs. These programs, which include loans, grants and
other forms of assistance, are all administered by the U.S. Department
of Education. Completing the FAFSA is the first step in accessing
financial aid for education.
The most
comprehensive, free full-text online resource on all U.S. federal
government student financial aid programs. Here you will find detailed
and up-to-date information about (1) who can apply, (2) how to apply,
(3) full contact info, and much more... for over 130 government loans
and grants (scholarships, fellowships, traineeships) related to
education!
Undergraduate
The
Foundation awards three types of scholarships ranging from $750 - $1,500
for: merit, financial need & "Youth Partners Accessing Capital," a
scholarship fund, administered by undergraduates for undergraduates.
Ayn Rand
(1905-1982) was an ardent advocate of reason, rational self-interest,
individual rights and free-market capitalism. ARI offers scholarships
for undergraduate and graduate courses to learn more about Ayn Rands
ideas. High school and college essay contests offer prizes totaling over
$70,000.
Boeing offers three
different scholarship programs: awards to specific academic institutions
that they work closely with on technology collaborations and in
recruiting employees, awards for students who attend historically black
& minority colleges and four-year National Merit Scholarships for sons
and daughters of Boeing employees who have qualified. All information
and applications should be obtained from your school advisor.
The
Burger King Employee Scholars program grants 158 scholarships of $1,000
each to restaurant employees that are to graduating high schools seniors
to afford them the opportunity to further their education and reach
their career goals.
Each
year, the Foundation awards $20,000 to 50 National Scholars and $4,000
to 200 Regional Scholars from across the country. The program is open to
high school students. Scholarships are awarded based on character,
personal merit and commitment demonstrated through leadership in school,
civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and
motivation to serve and succeed.
McDonald's National
Employee Scholarship Program selects one outstanding student-employee
(high school senior) from each state and the District of Columbia to
receive a $1,000 scholarship every year. From those selected, the one
judged to demonstrate the highest commitment to school, work, and
community service is selected to receive a special honor. He or she is
named the "McScholar of the Year" and is awarded a $5,000 scholarship.
The House
Scholarship Program offers scholarships worth approximately $2,500 to
two high school seniors each year. The scholarship program is open to
any high school senior in Pennsylvania who plans to attend a
Pennsylvania college, university or career school full-time and who has
a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
A
strategy for developing leaders from minority groups, Prep for Prep
identifies talented students from minority group backgrounds; prepares
them for placement in independent schools; offers a range of leadership
development opportunities; and provides a sense of community, peer
support and critical post-placement services. For more information,
contact Prep for Prep at 212-579-1390 or
postoffice@prepforprep.org.
Lucent
Technologies Bell Laboratories Summer Research Program offers women and
members of underrepresented minority groups the opportunity for
technical employment experience at our research and development
laboratories in Bell Labs. The program, primarily directed toward
undergraduate students who have completed their second or third year of
college, is designed to attract students into scientific careers, by
placing participants in working contact with experienced research
scientists and engineers. Students who apply must be available for at
least 10 weeks, starting in early June. Salaries are commensurate with
those of regular Bell Laboratories employees.
AmeriCorps is a national network of US service programs that include
AmeriCorps*VISTA
and
AmeriCorps*NCCC.
AmeriCorps is often referred to as "the domestic Peace Corps because
the work is similar, but focused in the US. Members receive professional
training and a modest living allowance, some programs also provide
housing. Time commitment varies, from ten months to a year. Most
assignments are full-time, but there are some part-time opportunities.
After successfully completing a term of service you are eligible for an
education award of $4,725 that can be used for seven years.
The mission of INROADS
is to develop and place talented minority youth (African American,
Hispanic & Native American) in business and industry and prepare them
for corporate and community leadership. The program offers a paid
multi-year internship with a Fortune 1000 company, Corporate mentors who
take a personal interest in you. Additional scholarship opportunities
through corporate sponsors and affiliates and great potential for a
full-time career after graduation.
The
Associations commitment to ensuring that all Americans have the
opportunity to pursue their educational goals includes various annual
scholarships - $1,500 for undergraduates, $5,000 for junior business
majors, $1,000 for education majors, and $2,000 for those attending a
historically black educational institution. To apply a written request
must be sent to: The United Negro College Fund, Scholarships & Grants
Administration, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031,
ATTN: Kimberly Hall.
Graduate
National Security
Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships provide
opportunities for U.S. graduate students to pursue the study of
languages and cultures of areas of the world critical to U.S. national
security. Full funding is provided to enroll in one of the NSEP/NFLI
Flagship Programs in Arabic, Mandarin, Korean or Russian.
A comprehensive listing of
APAGS Scholarships
and Awards for 2005-2006 for those pursuing graduate studies in
psychology.
Bell Labs Graduate Research
Fellowship Program (BLGRFP) --This Lucent Technologies Foundation
program is open to students applying for their Ph.D. For rules please go
to the Web site or send an e-mail to
foundation@lucent.com
The Cornell University
Graduate School Fellowship Database primarily lists fellowships from
non-Cornell sources. Anyone interested in consulting the database is
welcome to do so by browsing the topics or by a keyword search.
The
Associations commitment to ensuring that all Americans have the
opportunity to pursue their educational goals includes various annual
scholarships - $2,500 for graduates, $2,000 for education majors, and
$2,000 for those attending a historically black educational
institutions. To apply a written request must be sent to: The United
Negro College Fund, Scholarships & Grants Administration, 8260 Willow
Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, ATTN: Kimberly Hall.
STUDY
ABROAD
The
opportunity to live in a foreign country is not just for the privileged and
well-off anymore. You can learn another language and gain valuable life
skills studying abroad that will give you a competitive edge in the
workforce and also enrich you for a lifetime. The global marketplace
continues to create demands for bilingual and muliticulturally skilled staff
that could earn you extra money and job opportunities.
Ambassadorial Scholarships further international understanding and
friendly relations among people of different countries. The program
sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate
students and qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies.
Scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host
country.
Rhodes
Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford,
with the possibility of renewal for a third year. All educational costs,
such as tuition, laboratory and other fees, are paid. Intellectual
distinction is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for election
to a Rhodes Scholarship, but you must be nominated by your school.
Several
different scholarship funds are designed to help promote study abroad
opportunities worldwide. Awards generally range from $500 to $4,000.
Awards are made on consideration of both merit and need.
Volunteers carry out a variety of public service projects in foreign
countries and receive a living allowance, housing and all travel costs,
as well as comprehensive medical coverage and support. Service with
Peace Corps offers the chance to live in another culture, learn another
language and develop career and leadership skills through important work
like bringing clean water to communities and teaching children,
fostering HIV/AIDS awareness, information technology, and business
development. After completing service, a $6,000 transition grant is
given to all volunteers and they have non-competitive eligibility status
for government jobs giving them an edge in securing highly sought
after government jobs.
Offers
two types of scholarships to study abroad with IES: Historically Black
College (HBCU) Scholarships of $2,000 and minority merit-based
scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $5,000.
ADULTS
RETURNING TO COLLEGE
It is never
too late to complete and advance your education, no matter what your age or
status in life. Adult schools and community colleges offer a lot of options
for late night and weekend classes geared for those working or busy during
the daytime. There are also educational institutions that will give you
credit for learning and skills gained outside of formal schooling, like on
the job training, military and volunteer experience.
Features
many tools and resources, including free scholarship searches and a
guidebook on scholarships and private organizations that aid adults
returning to college, as well as funding for vocational and professional
retraining.
The
Educational Foundation of AAUW offers Career Development Grants of
$2,000 to $8,000 for women graduate students preparing for career
advancement, career change or to re-enter the work force
Excelsior
College helps working adults earn degrees thru flexible distance
education programs and college credit for lifelong learning gained
outside of traditional educational settings, such as training completed
through the military and other job settings. Various scholarships are
offered for careers in nursing, business, liberal arts based upon
financial need and academic excellence.
Career Specific Scholarships
Keep in mind many
scholarships and opportunities are available for careers where minorities
are under-represented. When you decide upon your chosen field of study, you
may also want to be aware of the fastest growing occupations where there is
high demand for qualified personnel. The Federal Bureau of Labor &
Statistics reported in May 2005 that the top growth areas were in
healthcare, information technology, retail services and education. This
means that opportunity for both immediate employment, as well as advancement
is high in such jobs as: nursing, medical assistants, records and health
information technicians, physician assistants, home health aids, physical
therapist aids, social and human service assistants, accountants, computer
software engineers, applications and systems software, network systems &
data communications analysts, and educators.
Would you
like to become a Certified Public Accountant? Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students programThis site also has links
to more than 20 different organizations that can provide scholarships
for this field.
Actuaries are experts in
evaluating the likelihood of future events, designing creative ways to
reduce the likelihood of undesirable events, decreasing the impact of
undesirable events that do occur. This site offers several scholarship
links for this career field, especially for minorities.
Engineering or physical
science students are nominated by department heads and faculty members
at our cooperating educational institutions. Nominees must be at least
third year college students, have excellent grades, and must have
participated in lab and research work in their field.
Microsoft
offers four types of technical scholarships to undergraduate students:
General, Women's, Underrepresented Minority, and for Students with
Disabilities.
Are you
interested in Earth-related issues, like resource management and
environmental protection? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Travel? Then
the geosciences may be an interesting career path to investigate. AGI
Minority Geoscience Scholarships are provided with financial awards
ranging from $500 to $3,000.
Research fellowships,
conference scholarships and travel grants for undergraduate and graduate
students in microbiology.
LGSSP is open in the U.S. to high
school seniors and outside the U.S. to first and second year students in
college. For rules please refer to the IIE Web site at
www.iie.org.
Contact the Lucent Technologies Foundation at
foundation@lucent.com for additional questions. For
application forms, students in U.S. and abroad should please contact the
Lucent Global Science Scholars team at IIE by sending an email to
sciencescholars@iie.org; or by calling the LGSSP hotline at
212-984-5419.
The PA House of
Representatives offers a Legislative Fellowship Program that combines
education, work experience and insight into the people, issues and
politics of the legislative process. This professional, paid 13-week
program is open to college seniors and second semester juniors from all
Pennsylvania colleges and universities. Contact: Kris Bernard, BMC
Fellowship Coordinator at 717-783-1027 or e-mail her at
kbernard@pabmc.net.
A paralegal performs
substantive legal work for a lawyer, law office, governmental agency or
other entity. Scholarships of $3,500 and $1,500 are offered to pursue
studies in this field.
Sociology
applies to a wide variety of jobs in business, the health professions,
the criminal justice system, social services, and government. For
Undergraduates:
The ASA Honors
Program is a wonderful opportunity for sociology
majors to come to the Annual Meeting, meet other students, and learn
about the profession. For Graduate Students: APAGS scholarships are
available.
african-american focused Resources
Hispanic focused Resources
