Scholarships

Alpha Epsilon Iota Scholarship
(Doctorate/Scholarship)

Amount: $3,000 - $4,000

Purpose:
To financially support women medical students enrolled in any accredited United States college of medicine.

Eligibility:
Must be a female degree candidate in an accredited United States college of medicine.

Selection Criteria:
Applicants will be judged on scholastic achievement, financial data, work, Publications and research experience.

Deadline: May 31 of each year

Contact:
ATTN: Personal Trust Department
P.O. Box 8612
Ann Arbor, MI 48107

The American Chemical Society Minority Scholars Program

Amount: unlisted

Purpose:
This scholarship is to encourage African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, and Alaskan Native students to pursue college degrees and careers in the chemical sciences.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and either African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, Native Americans, or Alaskan Natives; currently enrolled undergraduate students or high school seniors planning to enroll in a full-time program leading to: a degree in chemistry, biochemistry chemical engineering, or other chemically related fields; and demonstrate financial need.

Deadline: February 28

Contact:
ACS Scholars Program
Career Opportunities Through Education (COTE)
P.O. Box 3750
Cherry Hill, NJ 08304-0578
(888) 227-1188 (voice and FAX)

The American Psychological Association Graduate Students Scholarship Program - Ellin Bloch and Pierre Ritchie Scholarship

Amount: Maximum $2,200 per year

Purpose:
Each year, APAGS Committee will select a topic area that is an important Social issue or is related to an underrepresented group in psychology. The topic areas will be selected at least 2 years in advance, and applicants will use the award for new education or training rather than previous work.

Eligibility:

Applicant must be a member in good standing of APAGS and enrolled at least half time as a student in good standing at a regionally accredited university.

Deadline: January 31

Contact:
APAGS Scholarship Program
750 First St., N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002-4242
(202) 336-6093

The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students David Pilon Scholarship for Training in Professional Psychology

Amount: Maximum amount is $2,200.

Purpose:
This award is intended to promote training and education in the professional aspects of psychology. It is also designated to be used for a specific training program or opportunity so that an identifiable increase in knowledge will result from the research.

Eligibility:
The applicant must be a member in good standing of APAGS and enrolled at least half-time as a student in good standing at a regionally accredited University.

Deadline: January 31

Contact:
APAGS Scholarship Program
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
(202) 336-6093

The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students Scott Mesh Honorary Scholarship for Scientific Psychology

Amount: Up to $2,000

Purpose:
The award is meant to fund research and scientific study in the field of Psychology.

Eligibility:
The applicant must be a member in good standing of APAGS and enrolled as a student in good standing at a regionally accredited university.

Contact:
APAGS Scholarship Program
American Psychological Association
750 First St., NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
(202) 336-6093

AVON Products Foundation Scholarship Program for Women in Business Studies

Amount: The amount is $1,000 - $1,500, awarded for full-time and part-time programs

Purpose:
This program was established to assist women seeking the education necessary for the entry or reentry into the work force or career advancement in a business-related field such as: management, business administration, marketing, sales, accounting, finance, and entrepreneurial education.

Eligibility:
Applicant must be a resident of Los Angeles and/or officially accepted into a program of study at an accredited U.S. institution in Los Angeles county; be a woman at least 25 years old and a citizen of the United States; have a high school or GED diploma or be graduating within 12 to 24 months from the date of the grant; demonstrate critical need for financial assistance; and have a definite plan to use the desired training to upgrade skills for career advancement, to train for a new career field, or to enter or re-enter the job market.

Deadline: April 15.
Request application between January 1 and April 1.

Contact:
Scholarships/Loans
Business and Professional Women’s Foundation
2012 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-1200, ext. 169

Business and Professional Women’s Foundation Career Advancement Scholarship Program

Amount: Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 for full-time and part-time programs.

Purpose:
The Career Advancement Scholarship Program was established to assist women seeking the education necessary for entry or reentry into the work force or advancement within a career field. The program was conceived as a concrete, practical means to achieve the BPW Foundation’s mission of improving the status of all working women in the following fields: teacher education certification, computer science, paralegal studies, engineering, science, or for a professional degree (JD, DDS, MD).

Eligibility:
Applicant must be 25 years of age or older and a citizen of the United States; be officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at a U.S. institution, including institutions in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands; be graduating within 12 to 24 months from the date of grant; demonstrate critical need for financial assistance; and have a definite plan to use the desired training to upgrade skills for career advancement, to train for a new career field, or to enter or reenter the job market.

Deadline: April 15

Contact:
Scholarships/Loans
Business and Professional Women’s Foundation
2012 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-1200, ext. 169

Charles G. Smith, MD, Scholarship Fund

Purpose:
The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship assistance to individuals pursuing educational studies (undergraduate or graduate) in the field of alcoholism and drug abuse treatment. Available only for students living or working in Arlington or Northern Virginia.
For more information contact the Arlington Community Foundation directly.

Contact:
Arlington Community Foundation
2009 N. 14^th St., Suite 103
Arlington, VA 22201

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

Amount: Fifty scholarships valued at $20,000 ($5,000 per year for 4 years) and 100 scholarships valued at $4,000 ($1,000 per year for 4 years) are awarded.

Eligibility:
Candidates must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents and planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution. Applications are available only from high school guidance counselors in participating Coca-Cola bottler territories.

Selection Criteria:
Selection criteria include leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed. Personal character is very important.

Deadline: October 31

Contact:
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
P.O. Box 442
Atlanta, GA 30301-0442
(800) 306-COKE
scholars@coca-cola.com

Gates Foundation - Millennium Scholars Program

Amount: unlisted.

About:
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program, administered by the United Negro College Fund, will provide scholarships and fellowships for outstanding low-income African-American, Native American, Hispanic American, and Asian American students to attend the undergraduate and graduate institutions of their choice. The UNCF gratefully acknowledges the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for its support of this initiative.

Purpose:
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program will enhance access to postsecondary education. Awards will supplement Scholar's existing financial aid and thus eliminate the need for them to borrow significan amounts of monies or spend excessive time at paid jobs, either of which can be a barrier to completion of a college degree.

Selection Criteria:
Applicants for a Gates Millennium Scholars Program must:
-be a citizen of the United States;
-have a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale;
-be a high school senior applying to an accredited college or university for the academic year 2000-2001; or a college student planning to continue undergraduate study in academic year 2000-20001; or a college senior or college graduate enrolled or about to enroll in graduate school for study in academic year 2000-2001. Graduate students must be enrolled in a degree program in engineering, mathematics, science, education or library science;
-demonstrate significant financial need; and
-have demonstrated leadership commitment through participation in community service (i.e., mentoring/tutoring, volunteer work in social service organizations, and involvement in church initiatives), extracurricular activities (student government and athletics), or other activities that reflect leadership abilities.

Application Details:
Application materials will be available beginning November 1, 1999. An application form will be submitted with the nomination letter and other supporting materials. Applicants will also be required to submit a high school and/or college transcript, a personal statement, a family financial profile, and letter of recommendation, in addition to the nominating letter. All materials must be submitted by February 1, 2000.

Contact:
For complete information on the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, please visit www.gmsp.org. Additional information can also be obtained through the United Negro College Fund (www.uncf.org), the American Indian College Fund (www.collegefund.org), and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (www.hsf.net).

Indian Health Services (IHS) Health Professions Scholarships

Amount: The amount varies; tuition and a monthly stipend are provided.

Eligibility:
Applicant must be a Native American Indian or Alaskan Native. Candidate must be a high school graduate or the equivalent.

Academic Requirements:
Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a full-time study program leading to a degree from a health-related professional school.

Application Details:
Applicant must submit a signed Indian Health Service Scholarship Contract agreeing "to provide health services in a manner determined by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services for a period of obligated service equal to 1 year for each year of scholarship support received, or 2 years, whichever is greater."

Deadline: May 3

Contact:
IHS Area Scholarship Coordinator
Indian Health Services
12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 443-6197

Isabel M. Herson Scholarship in Education

Amount: The amount varies from $500 to $1,000

Purpose:
To provide financial assistance to graduate or undergraduate level students enrolled in a degree program in either elementary or secondary education.

Eligibility:
This program is open to young women enrolled in a program on the undergraduate or graduate level leading to a degree in either elementary or secondary education. Applicant must be enrolled full time, and proof of enrollment is required.

Deadline: January of each year.

Contact:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
National Educational Foundation
1734 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-3103

Lullelia W. Harrison Scholarship in Counseling

Amount: The amount varies from $500 to $1,000

Purpose:
To provide financial assistance to graduate and undergraduate level students enrolled in a degree program in counseling.

Eligibility:
This program is open to women enrolled full time in a program on the undergraduate or graduate level leading to a degree in counseling. Proof of enrollment is required.

Deadline: January of each year.

Contact:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
National Educational Foundation
1734 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-3103

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Scholarship Programs

Amount: amount varies.

Purpose:
To provide financial assistance to young African-American women interested in pursuing postsecondary education.

Eligibility:
Applicant must be an African-American woman high school senior or college student in need of financial assistance. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 system (C+) and must be full-time students.

Deadlines: December 1 to receive an application; March 1 to submit application.

Contact:
National Association of Negro Business
and Professional Women’s Clubs
1806 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 483-4206

New York Life Foundation Scholarships for Women in the Health Profession

Amount: The amount ranges between $750 and $1,000

Purpose:
To assist women seeking the education necessary for entry or reentry into the work force or advancement with a career in the health-care field.

Eligibility:
Applicant must be a woman 25 years of age of older, be a citizen of the United States, be officially accepted in to an accredited program and be studying in one of the health-care fields. Relatives of officials of the New York Life Insurance Company are not eligible to apply.

Deadlines: April 15; Request application between January 1 and April 1.

Contact:
Business and Professional Women’s Foundation
Attn: Scholarships and Loans
2012 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-9118

The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students

Amount: A grant of between $2,800 and $4,200 will be awarded, depending on applicant’s educational level, financial need, and time commitment.

Purpose:
Through this scholarship program the fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of undergraduate students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations.

Eligibility:
Applicant must be a student from an underrepresented community and have a good academic record. The student should also have research and analytical abilities, a background in the social sciences or humanities, excellent writing and communication skills, demonstrated financial need, and be able to be at the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC, for 10-12 weeks during the summer.

Deadline: March 15

Contact:
Program Coordinator
Aspen Institute
1333 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Suite 1070
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 467-0790

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships

Amount: For academic-year scholarships, the maximum amount is $23,000. For multiyear scholarships, the maximum amount is $11,000 to cover specific expenses. For 3-month and 6-month cultural scholarships, the maximum amounts are $10,000 and $17,000, respectively.

Purpose:
The primary purpose of any Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries.

Eligibility:
Applicants must have completed at least 2 years of university or college course work or must have a secondary school education and have been employed in a recognized vocation for at least 2 years when the scholarship begins. All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there is a Rotary club.

Deadline: Application deadlines vary. Candidates must apply over a year in advance.

Contact:
Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-3000
(847) 358-8554 (FAX)

S. Evelyn Lewis Memorial Scholarship in Medical Health Sciences

Amount: The amount ranges between $500 and $1,000 paid directly to the college or university.

Purpose:
To provide financial assistance to women interested in studying medicine or health sciences on the undergraduate or graduate school level.

Eligibility:
This program is open to young women enrolled in a program on the undergraduate or graduate level leading to a degree in medicine or health sciences. Proof of enrollment is required. Applicant need not be a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

Limitations: Recipient must attend school on a full-time basis.

Deadline: January of each year.

Contact:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
1734 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-3103

United States Bureau of Indian Affairs
(Undergraduate/Graduate)

Amount: The amount is unlisted.

Eligibility:
Aid is available for undergraduate and graduate students. Applicant must 1) demonstrate financial need, 2) be recognized by the Secretary of the Interior as a member of an Indian tribe (at least one-fourth Indian blood), 3) be admitted to an accredited institution of higher education.

Deadline: Contact home agency.

Contact:
For undergraduate school support, applicant must obtain application forms from local agency, tribe, or area BIA office and submit application to office handling local area.
For more information contact:
United States Bureau of Indian Affairs
1849 C St., NW
MS 3530-MB
Washington, DC 20240

For graduate school contact:
American Indian Graduate Center
Montgomery Blvd., NE, Suite 1-B
Albuquerque, NM 87109

Women in Defense HORIZONS Scholarship Foundation

Amount:The minimum amount is $500

Purpose:
Women in Defense established this scholarship to encourage women to pursue careers related to the national security interests of the United States, and to provide development opportunities to women who are already working in national security fields. The scholarship program is intended to provide financial assistance to further educational objectives of individuals either employed or planning careers in this area.

Eligibility:
Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible (undergraduate must have attained at least junior level status); applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited university or college, demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security, demonstrate financial need, have minimum GPA of 3.25, and be U.S. citizens.

Deadline:
December 1 for the Spring semester and May 1 for the Fall semester.

Contact:
Woody Lee, HORIZONS Scholarship Director
WID HORIZONS Foundation, c/0 ADPA
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201-3061
Williamjlee@ccmail.eo.ray.com

Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories Scholarship for Women in Graduate Medical and Health Business Programs

Amount: The amount is $2,000 for full-time programs at the graduate level only.

Purpose:
This scholarship program is to assist women in gaining entry into underrepresented and underutilized health-related occupations, particularly in the medical and health business professions. The program encourages women to enter one of the following health fields: biomedical engineering, biomedical research, medical technology, pharmaceutical marketing, public health, and public health policy.

Eligibility:
Applicant must be a woman 25 years of age or older and a citizen of the United States: be officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at a U.S. institution, including institutions in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands; be graduating within 12 to 24 months from the date of grant; demonstrate critical need for financial assistance; and have a definite plan to use the desired training to upgrade skills for career advancement, to train for a new career field, or to enter or reenter the job market.

Deadline: April 15

Contact:
Scholarships/Loans
Business and Professional Women’s Foundation
2012 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-1200, ext. 169

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority General Undergraduate Scholarship

Amount: The amount varies from $500 to $1,000

Purpose:
To provide financial assistance to African-American women who are either college freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduating high school seniors planning to enter college in the fall.

Eligibility:
Must be studying full-time. Proof of enrollment/university acceptance must be received.

Contact:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
1734 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-3103