Showing posts with label Minority Scholarship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Minority Scholarship. Show all posts

Sunday, February 26, 2012

France:GDF SUEZ / MAEE International Scholarship 2012/2013 for Masters Students

The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and GDF SUEZ have decided to create a programme to host and support high-level foreign students in France. The co-financed GDF SUEZ / MAEE scholarship programme for the 2012-2013 academic year is aimed at students from Brazil, Chile, India and Lebanon who are currently studying in their country. For the 2012-2013 academic year, four to six scholarships will be awarded. The application deadline is 11 May 2012, and the results will be announced no later than 20 June 2012. The GDF SUEZ / MAEE co-financed academic scholarships are awarded for one year of studies in France at the Master 2 level,at the Ecole Polytechnique.The Ecole Polytechnique will guarantee support for the recipients before their departure and during their stay in France, including: preparation for arrival in France, option to take intensive French classes in France during the summer before the scientific classes begin, assistance with administrative formalities upon arrival in France, reservation of on-campus housing at the institution.

Eligibility

-You are a national of Brazil, Chile, India, Lebanon.
- You apply to the course(s) proposed according to your home country.
-you are no more than 28 years of age in the year in which you are selected.
-you are not already benefiting from a scholarship from the French government or from another
company.
- you do not have a previous commitment with another company at the time of your arrival in
France, such as company grant, an open-ended employment contract, an apprenticeship
contract, etc.
- you are a student in your country of origin and have at least completed 4 years of undergraduate
studies in Science or Engineering.
- you show an interest in the GDF SUEZ Group.


Deadline: May 11, 2012

Further Details:http://www.hsf.net/sandisk.aspx


Saturday, October 22, 2011

NAACP/HBCU Scholarship Fund 2012-2013

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org

Purpose of award: To support incoming freshmen at HBCUs.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be incoming African American freshmen at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Students must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and demonstrate financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

NAHN Scholarship 2012-2013

National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Attn.: Maria Castro, NAHN Awards and Scholarship Committee Chair
1501 Sixteenth Street NW Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 202-387-2477
Fax: 202-483-7183
Email: info@thehispanicnurses.org
http://www.thehispanicnurses.org

Purpose of award: To aid Hispanic nursing students who demonstrate the potential to make contributions to the nursing profession and who will act as positive role models for other nursing students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of the NAHN and be enrolled in a diploma, associate, baccalaureate, graduate or practical/vocational nursing program.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 14.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by mail.

NAJA Scholarship Fund 2012-2013

Native American Journalists Association 555 Dakota Street
AI Neuharth Media Center Vermillion, SD 57069

Phone: 605-677-5282
Fax: 866-694-4262
Email: info@naja.com
http://www.naja.com

Purpose of award: To assist Native American students pursuing journalism degrees.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current members of NAJA.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

National AAJA General Scholarship Awards 2012-2013

Asian American Journalists Association
1182 Market Street
Suite 230
San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone: 415-346-2051
Fax: 415-346-6343
Email: lilac@aaja.org
http://www.aaja.org

Purpose of award: Monetary assistance is awarded to students pursuing studies that lead to careers in print, broadcast or photo journalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the field of journalism, sensitivity to Asian American issues demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, scholastic ability and financial need. Applicants may be high school seniors, college students or graduate students.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship Program 2012-2013

National Association of Black Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway
Greenbelt, MD 20770

Phone: 301-474-NABA
Fax: 301-474-3114
Email:
http://www.nabainc.org

Purpose of award: To support African Americans and other minorities in the accounting and finance professions.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be ethnic minorities currently enrolled as full-time undergraduates in accounting, finance or business or as graduate students in a Master's of Accountancy program. Applicants must also be NABA members and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $500-$6,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship Program 2012-2013

National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship Program
8701-AAdeiphi Road
Adelphi, MD 20783

Phone: 301-445-7100
Fax: 301-445-7101
Email: warren@nabj.org
http://www.nabj.org

Purpose of award: To support African American students who are planning to pursue careers in journalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African American high school seniors, college students or graduate students who plan to pursue careers in journalism and who are journalism majors or in staff positions on the school newspaper or campus television, radio or website.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Huntington-British Academy Fellowships for Study in Great Britain 2012-2013

Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108

Phone: 626-405-2194
Fax: 626-449-5703
Email: cpowell@huntington.org
http://www.huntington.org

Purpose of award: To offer scholars exchange fellowships to research British and American history, literature, art history and the history of science and medicine.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent. Applicants must submit cover sheets, project descriptions, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 15.
How to apply: There is no application form, and application materials are described online.

National Foster Parent Association Vocational/Job Training Scholarship 2012-2013

National Foster Parent Association
7512 Stanich Avenue #6
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Phone: 800-557-5238
Fax: 253-853-4001
Email: Info@NFPAinc.org
http://www.nfpainc.org

Purpose of award: To support foster youth in furthering their education through technical or vocational programs.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be foster children at least 17 years old planning to enroll in vocational, job training or correspondence courses, including the GED.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Leadership Grant 2012-2013

Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA)
219 East Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

Phone: 202-547-5106
Fax: 202-546-8168
Email: scholarships@osia.org
http://www.osia.org

Purpose of award: To provide awards to college students of Italian descent.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate prograI1l at a four-year university and of Italian descent. Applicants must submit official transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation and an essay. Awards are given based on academic merit.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Scholarship 2012-2013

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs Inc.
1806 New Hampshire Avenue NW Washington, DC 20009-3298

Phone: 202-483-4206
Fax:
Email: info@nanbpwc.org
http://www.nanbpwc.org

Purpose of award: To award scholarships to aspiring business and professional college or university students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must submit a transcript, an application form, two letters of recommendation and an essay that is at least 300 words on "Why is education important to me?"
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Up to $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Native American Education Grant 2012-2013

Presbyterian Church (USA)
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: 888-728-7228 x5776
Fax:
Email: fcook@ctr.pcusa.org
http://www.pcusa.org

Purpose of award: To aid Alaska Natives and Native Americans pursuing full-time post-secondary education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are high school graduates or G.E.D. recipients and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must present proof of tribal membership, and preference will be given to members of the Presbyterian Church and students who have already completed at least one semester of work at an accredited post-secondary institution.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $200-$2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by phone request.

Native American Leadership Education Program 2012-2013

Catching the Dream
Attn.: Scholarship Affairs Office 8200 Mountain Road NE
Suite 203
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Phone: 505-262-2351
Fax:
Email: nscholarsh@aol.com
http://www.catchingthedream.org

Purpose of award: To increase the number of American Indian teachers in American Indian schools.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be at least 1/4 degree American Indian, enrolled in a tribe and current paraprofessionals 10 an American Indian school who are attending or plan to attend college full-time studying education, counseling or school administration. Students are required to apply for all other sources of funding at the same time as applying for this scholarship. Scholarships are based on grades, ACT or SAT scores, work experience, leadership, commitment to the American Indian community, goals and potential to improve the lives of American Indian people.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15, April 15 and September 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Nelnet Scholarship 2012-2013

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org

Purpose of award: To support African American students attending UNCF member schools.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFS~) ~d have unmet financial need that is verified by the college or university financial aid office. Students are encouraged to complete the UNCF General Scholarship application to be matched with scholarships for which they meet the criteria.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Newhouse Scholarship Program 2012-2013

National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarship Committee
1000 National Press Building Washington, DC 20045

Phone: 202-662-7145
Fax: 202-662-7144
Email: ntita@nahj.org
http://www.nahj.org

Purpose of award: To support Hispanic students who plan to enter the journalism field.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current college sophomores. Recipients are required to intern at a Newhouse newspaper the summer following their junior year. The program provides a stipend to attend NAHJ's annual convention.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Last Friday in January.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

OCA/UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship 2012-2013

Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA)
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 601
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 202-223-5500
Fax: 202-296-0540
Email: oca@ocanacl.org
http://www.ocanacl.org

Purpose of award: To support first generation Asian American students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Asian Pacific Americans who intend to begin college in the fall of the year of application and must demonstrate significant financial need. Applicants must also be the first in their family to attend college and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 12.
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.

Office Depot Scholarship 2012-2013

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org

Purpose of award: To help African American students attending United Negro College Fund (UNCF) member colleges and universities who have performed service to the community.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have unmet financial need that is verified by the college or university financial aid office. Students are encouraged to complete the UNCF General Scholarship application to be matched with scholarships for which they meet the criteria. Applicants should submit two recommendation letters, a personal statement, a transcript, a resume and a small photo.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $2,000-$3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Parents without Partners International Scholarship Program 2012-2013

Parents without Partners
1650 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 510 Boca Raton, FL 33432

Phone: 561-391-8833
Fax: 561-395-8557
Email:
http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org

Purpose of award: To aid children raised by single parents.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants should be the dependent children of Parents without Partners members and be no more than 25 years old. Students must be seniors applying to a college or trade school or current undergraduates.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $250-$500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Applications are available with membership in the organization.

IAFC Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013

International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation 4025 Fair Ridge Drive
Fairfax, VA 22033-2868

Phone: 571-344-5410
Fax:
Email: iafcfoun@msn.com
http://www.iafcf.org

Purpose of award: To assist students in fire sciences or related academic programs.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be active members with a minimum of three years volunteer work, two years paid work or a combination of paid and volunteer work of three years with a state, county, provincial, municipal, community, industrial or federal fire department who will use the scholarship at an accredited institution of higher education. Students must submit application forms, statements, a list of credits and a transcript. Preference is given to those demonstrating need, desire and initiative.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $4,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: August 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

PEO International Peace Scholarship 2012-2013

PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund
3700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312

Phone: 515-255-3153
Fax: 515-255-3820
Email:
http://www.peointernational.org

Purpose of award: Women from countries other than the U.S. or Canada are assisted in their graduate studies within North America.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be female, attend a North American graduate school or Coney College and be from a country other than the U.S. or Canada.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $6,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 31.
How to apply: Applicants must first submit an eligibility form, available online. If found eligible, students will be mailed application materials.