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Florida Department of Education Florida Bright Futures Scholarship In 1997, the Florida Legislature created the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. This Florida Lottery-Funded scholarship rewards students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding for them to pursue postsecondary educational and career goals in Florida. During the 2001-2002 award year, over 100,00 Florida students received a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. Florida Department of EducationJosé Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund1940 North Monroe StreetSuite 70Tallahassee, Florida 32303-4759Phone 1.888.827.2004Website http://www.myfloridaeducation.com The José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund is a need-based merit scholarship that provides financial assistance to eligible Hispanic students who will attend Florida public or private institutions. Applicants for undergraduate study must apply during their senior year of high school. Graduate students may apply, but priority for the scholarships is given to graduating high school seniors. The number of new awards made each year is subject to contributions from private sources and funds appropriated by the Florida Legislature. Fondo Futuro Scholarship The Fondo Futuro Scholarship program is the newest scholarship program designed to support Hispanic higher education by offering $1,000 scholarships to Hispanic college students. Its mission is to drastically increase the rate of Hispanic students attending college, graduate school, training programs, and continuing education programs.
Website: http://www.fondofuturo.com/ff-application.html Email: luis.betanzo@hcnmedia.com _________________________________________________________________________________ H Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)Scholarship Program8415 Datapoint DriveSuite 400 San Antonio, TX 78229 Phone 210.692.3805 Fax 210.692.0823 E-mail: hacu@hacu.netWebsite http://www.hacu.net To be eligible to apply for one of HACU’s scholarships, students must be attending a HACU Member or Partner college or university (visit www.hacu.nethacu_members for a complete listing) and meet all additional criteria for the program to which they are applying. Some programs may be available for high school seniors intending to enroll in a HACU-member institution in the Fall. HACU uses one scholarships application for the several different programs it administers. Program criteria will vary based on the requirements of the funding organization, e.g., specific major, level of study, college/university, region of the country, etc. Scholarship amounts also vary depending on the program, usually ranging from $500 - $2,000 per year. Most of the scholarships are not renewable. Although students may apply for more than one program, they are encouraged to apply to the program for which they best qualify.
Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program Hispanic College Fund
Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education MagazineScholarship Fund210 Route 4 East Suite 310 Paramus, N.J. 07652 Phone 201.587.8800Fax 201.587.9105Email Outlook@sprintmail.comWebsite http://www.HispanicOutlook.com Deadline – Early May each year, check website for more details The Hispanic Outlook Scholarship is open to HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, planning to attend college in September 2003, and who will be enrolled in one of the schools listed in "PUBLISHER'S PICKS" which is published in the November 18th, 2002 issue. For information and an application, send your request along with a legal size self-addressed, stamped envelope:HISPANIC OUTLOOK SCHOLARSHIP FUND PO BOX 68 PARAMUS, NJ 07652 Hispanic Scholarship FundScholarship Programs55 Second StreetSuite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone 1.877.HSF.INFO (1.877.473.4636) Fax 415.808.2302Email info@hsf.netWebsite http://www.hsf.net
I Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Foundation430 North Michigan AvenueChicago, Illinois 60611-4090Phone 312.329.6000Fax 312.661.0217Website http://www.irem.orgDeadline – Late March each year, check website for more details To facilitate increased minority participation in the real estate management industry and to demonstrate a commitment to the study of real estate at the collegiate level, the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Foundation created the George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship for Minorities (the “Brooker Scholarship”). Named in honor of the late George M. Brooker, CPM who did much to further the cause of minorities in the profession by serving as an exemplary role model and leader, the Brooker Scholarship is designed to assist minority students, on the basis of academic excellence, who are committed to a career in real estate, and specifically real estate management, upon graduation. Scholarships are available to graduate and undergraduate students.
J Jackie Robinson FoundationJackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship3 West 35th Street, 11th FloorNew York, New York 10001Phone 212.290.8600Email requests@jackierobinson.orgWebsite http://www.jackierobinson.orgDeadline – Early April each year, check website for more detailsThe Jackie Robinson Foundation provides 4-year college scholarships of up to $6,000 annually to minority high school students who attend the college of their choice. Jack Kent Cooke FoundationScholarship Program44115 Woodridge ParkwaySuite 200 Lansdowne, VA 20176 Phone 703.723.8000Fax 703.723.8030 Email jkc@jackkentcookefoundation.orgWebsite http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.orgDeadline – Early February each year, check website for more details The Foundation’s scholarship programs are among the most generous in the nation. In 2002, the Foundation awarded nearly $3.5 million to 129 Jack Kent Cooke Scholars. Of the recipients, 39 were transfer students from community college, 40 were juniors or seniors continuing their education at a four-year school, 50 were students pursuing graduate degrees.
Jesse Owens FoundationJesse Owens Foundation ScholarshipWebsite http://www.jesse-owens.org/youth.htmlIn honor of the values and tradition of the legendary Jesse Owens, his family and foundation are establishing the Jesse Owens Endowed Scholarship Fund and scholars program at Ohio State. Providing scholarships to students who are socio-economically disadvantaged, awards will based not just on financial need, but on each awardee’s demonstrated community service and leadership during high school or college. Future plans for the program include mentoring opportunities, lunch and dinner speakers, lectures by athletes and minority leaders, and internships with selected corporations. The Jesse Owens Foundation has chosen educational programs and scholarships as its major vehicles for creating a living memorial to Jesse, in part because of his own reliance on financial aid as an Ohio State student.
K KodakStudent FilmmakersWebsite http://www.kodak.comWe know you're passionate about filmmaking. You're devoting your education — along with your free time, sweat, and probably sleep — to the study of motion pictures. And you're willing to make sacrifices to further your dreams. That's why Kodak developed the Student Filmmaker Program, our initiative to help support future filmmakers and encourage excellence in the field of motion picture education . . . to help you move ahead. We tapped the minds of today's leading film educators to develop these initiatives. We hope they help you tap your creative potential. Some programs, however, are not available in all countries. So please check with your Kodak sales representative to see what's available in your country. LLagrant FoundationScholarship Program555 S. Flower StreetSuite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90071-2300 Phone 323.469.8680 Fax 323.469.8683Website http://www.lagrantfoundation.orgDeadline – Late February each year, check website for more details The Lagrant Foundation annually provides 10 scholarships to undergraduate students who are attending accredited, four-year institutions and are pursuing careers in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF)Scholarships924 West Colfax AvenueSuite 103Denver, CO 80204Phone 303.446.0541Fax 303.446.0526Email laefaa@uswest.netWebsite http://www.laef.org Deadline – Early February each year, check website for more details Since 1949, LAEF has been helping students overcome the financial hardships of attending college. The goal of the Latin American Educational Foundation Scholarship is to award funds to qualified students who have demonstrated a commitment to the Hispanic community.League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)LULAC National Scholarship Fund2000 L Street, NWSuite 610Washington, DC 20036Phone 202.833.6130Website http://www.lulac.orgDeadline – Late March each year, check website for more details The LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) rewards achievement in the Hispanic community by awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to youth. Credibility for LNSF scholarships is based on student’s academic performance, motivation, sincerity, and integrity. The deadline for applying to the program is March 31. You may download the LNSF Application from our website at http://www.lnesc.org/, a list of participating LULAC councils in your area can also be found on this website. Because this is a community-based scholarship program, you will not be eligible to apply for an LNSF scholarship if there are no participating LULAC Councils in or near your hometown. Library of CongressHispanic Division FellowshipsPhone 202.707.5400Fax 202.707.2005Email Ana Kurland akur@loc.govWebsite http://www.loc.gov Two Fellowships will be selected to work full time (40 hours per week) at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, assisting the Hispanic Division to fulfill its mission to the Hispanic-American community in the U.S. by doing bibliographical research, producing finding aids and bibliographic records, assisting Hispanic Division patrons, and working closely with primary source materials dealing with Hispanic-Americans in the U.S. The Hispanic Division will determine the scope of the project. Applicants must either be enrolled in an ongoing academic program at the junior or senior undergraduate level, or at the graduate level, or have just completed their degree at an accredited college or university. M Medical Library Association65 East Wacker PlaceSuite 1900 Chicago, IL 60602-4805Phone 312.419.9094Fax 312.419.8950Email info@mlahq.orgWebsite http://www.mlanet.org The Medical Library Association offers a variety of scholarships. Two of their scholarships include the MLA Scholarship, a scholarship for up to $5,000, which is granted to a student who is entering an ALA-accredited library school or who has yet to finish at least one half of the program’s requirements in the year following the granting of the scholarship; and the MLA Scholarship for Minority Students, a scholarship for $5,000, which is granted to a minority student who is entering an ALA-accredited library school or has yet to finish at least one half of the program’s requirements in the year following the granting of the scholarship (African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, or Pacific Islander American individuals who wish to study health sciences librarianship are eligible). For further information on the MLA Scholarship and the MLA Scholarship for Minority Students, contact the Medical Library Association (MLA) via email at mlapd2@mlahq.org; phone, 312.419.9094 ext. 28 or via mail, Attn: Professional Development, 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60601-7298. Another scholarship opportunity is the MLA/NLM Spectrum Scholarship. The Medical Library Association and the National Library of Medicine jointly sponsor the Spectrum Scholarship through the American Library Association Spectrum Initiative Scholarship program. The two organizations make a total annual donation of $5,000 each year to support minority students in their goals to become health sciences information professionals. African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, or Pacific Islander individuals attending ALA-accredited library schools are eligible. For more information about the MLA/NLM Spectrum Scholarship contact the ALA Spectrum program at 1.800.545.2433 x4276
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)MALDEF Law School Scholarship ProgramNational Headquarters 634 S. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 Phone 213.629.2512Website http://www.maldef.org The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund’s Law School Scholarship offers financial assistance to qualified Latino individuals in pursuit of higher education. Each year MALDEF awards numerous law school scholarships to Latino students in their first, second, or third year of law school. Scholarships range from $2,000-$6,000 per individual. |
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