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Scholarships Based on Ethnicity The Gates Millennium Scholars Program Deadline: Varies Award: Not stated Qualifications: •Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American who is a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States •Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 •Will be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the upcoming academic year •Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities •Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria •Have completed and submitted all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information form, Nominator form, and Recommender form) by the deadline. All three forms may be submitted individually Contact: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_gms.html Hercules Scholarship for Students Attending HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Deadline: No date yet Award: $1,500 Qualifications: Open to all HBCU students attending a TJF supported institution Contact: https://tomjoynerfoundation.org/cause-posts/hercules- scholarship/ The Gates Scholarship Deadline: 9-15-2018 Award: 300 minority students will be awarded a full scholarship Qualifications: To apply, students must be: A high school senior from at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American, Pell-eligible, A US citizen, national or permanent resident, a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, and must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program. An ideal candidate will have:

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Scholarships Based on EthnicityThe Gates Millennium Scholars ProgramDeadline: VariesAward: Not statedQualifications: •Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American who is a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States•Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 •Will be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the upcoming academic year•Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities•Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria•Have completed and submitted all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information form, Nominator form, and Recommender form) by the deadline. All three forms may be submitted individuallyContact: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_gms.html

Hercules Scholarship for Students Attending HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)Deadline: No date yetAward: $1,500Qualifications: Open to all HBCU students attending a TJF supported institutionContact: https://tomjoynerfoundation.org/cause-posts/hercules-scholarship/

The Gates ScholarshipDeadline: 9-15-2018Award: 300 minority students will be awarded a full scholarshipQualifications: To apply, students must be: A high school senior from at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American, Pell-eligible, A US citizen, national or permanent resident, a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, and must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program.An ideal candidate will have: An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her

graduating class) Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in

community service, extracurricular, or other activities) Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation,

perseverance, etc.)Contact: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

Golden Doors Scholars DACA ScholarshipDeadline: 10-27-2018Award: Varies

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Qualifications:Must be eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Temporary Protected Status (TPS).Must be a high school senior or recent high school graduate.Contact: http://www.goldendoorscholars.org/apply.html

Ron Brown Scholar ProgramDeadline: 11-1-2018 to 1-9-2019Award: Four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) Application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and forwarded to a select and limited number of colleges and scholarship providers.Qualifications: Community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans that are economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship.Must be Black/African American.Must excel academically.Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.Must participate in community service activities.Demonstrate financial need.Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.Contact: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description

Dr. Juan and Ms. Elena Andrade Scholarship For Young Hispanic LeadersDeadline: 12-29-2018Award: $500 - $1000Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Recipients must also be available to attend the 35th National USHLI Conference in Chicago, IL, February 16-19, 2017.•Required Materials: Background Essay; Leadership Essay; Optional Essay; Résumé; Portrait Picture; Transcript/s; and (3) Letters of RecommendationContact: https://form.jotform.us/71346695484165

Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) Scholarship ProgramDeadline: 1-11-2018Award: $2,500 - $20,000Qualifications:•Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census•Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. •Be enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2016. •Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7

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•Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)•Submit one letter of recommendation online.Contact: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html

Tom Joyner Foundation Scholarship for Students Attending HBCU for Fine Arts (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)Deadline: 12-8-2018Award: $1,000, $1,500, $2,000Qualifications: Open to all HBCU students attending a TJF supported institutionTo apply, students must submit a piece on, “Hidden Treasures by Any Means Necessary through Art”.Contact: https://tomjoynerfoundation.org/2017-tom-joyner-foundation-fine-arts-scholarship/

Court of St. Brigid Hibernian Scholarship FundDeadline: 2-9-2018Award: Last year the Queen received $1000, 1st Runner Up $800 and 2nd Runner Up $600. The amount of scholarship money will depend on how many functions you attend. Qualifications: Be Catholic and of Irish descent, a young lady between 17 and 23 years of age who has never have been married and is childless. Applicants completed the official Biographical form and submit a $20.00 entry fee along with it. Winner must commit to attending various functions.Contact: http://www.ctofstbrigid.com/index.html

Jackie Robinson Foundation ScholarshipDeadline: 2-1-2018Award: Provides scholarships of up to $28,000/four yearsQualifications:For Minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need, be a graduating high school senior who plans to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States; shows leadership potential; demonstrates a dedication to community service; presents evidence of financial need; be a United States citizen; and have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21Contact: https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/applicants/

The New Metropolitan Detroit ClubDeadline: 2-17-2018Award: Two $1,000 AwardsQualifications: Completed application; 3.0 GPA; two recommendations signed and on letterhead; typed essay “My Future and the Impact of Attending a Black College” or “How My Future Will Be Impacted By Attending College”); transcript including 7th

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semester grades and SAT or ACT scores; and a separate list of activities outside of course work, including leadership and work experience.Contact: http://newmetrodetroitnanbpwc.org/

CORE's Que Llueva Café Scholarship for Undocumented Chicano/Latino American StudentsDeadline: 2-25-2018Award:Qualifications: We seek to support undocumented students that have met the rigorous academic requirements asked of them and hold the academic promise to achieve so much more.We evaluate each applicant holistically but there are three key areas of evaluation. They are: (1) Your personal story, which takes into account financial need and other compelling challenges the applicant has had to endure;(2) extra-curricular involvement, which includes anything you do outside of class like community involvement, work, and clubs; and(3) Your academic promise, which is not limited to GPA or test scores but, more importantly, looks at your academic potential for the future.Contact: http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe_scholarship_program

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) ScholarshipsDeadline: 3-1-2018Award: 7 Scholarships are worth up to $2,500Qualifications:•Must be a current NABJ member•Must be an American or foreign-born student who is currently enrolled full-time at a high school in the U.S.•Must be a senior interested in majoring in journalism or a communications-related discipline at an accredited college/university in the U.S. following graduation•Must meet the cumulative G.P.A. requirement verified on an official high school transcript•Resume and Cover Letter (must explain journalism experience, academic accomplishments, career goals, community involvement and financial need; 500 - 800 words)•Essay on the specified topic (800 - 1,000 words)•Three (3) Work Samples (articles, video clips, photos, or personal website)•Three (3) References (must provide contact information. Letters are NOT required.)Contact: http://www.nabj.org/?page=seedscholarships

American Chemical Society ACS Scholars ProgramDeadline: 3-1-2018Award: Up to $5,000Qualifications: African American, Native American, and Hispanic/Latino students planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically-related field with outstanding

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academic records and a desire to pursue a career in the chemical sciences can apply for an ACS Scholars Award. Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better)• Demonstrate financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form• Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science OR intending to or already pursuing a degree in chemical technology. Be a U.S Citizen.Contact: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html

National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) ScholarshipDeadline: 3-1-2018Award: Scholarship awards range from $2,500-$12,000Qualifications: • Be a member of NIAF or have a parent/guardian who is a member of NIAF. • Be enrolled in an US accredited institution of higher education for the Fall 2016.• Have a grade-point average of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 (or the equivalent). • Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien.• For the purposes of the NIAF Scholarship Program, to be “Italian American” the student must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy.Contact: http://www.niaf.org/programs/scholarships-overview/

Fory Charitable Trust Scholarship for Russian Born AmericansDeadline: 3-1-2018Award: $2,000Qualifications:To qualify for financial assistance, the following criteria must be met:-Adopted from Russia and have proof of adoption and U.S. citizenship;Immigrant to the United States from Russia and have proof of your place of birth and legal status to be in America;-Maintain a cumulative minimum average grade of "C" (2.0 GPA); and,-Working towards an Associates or Bachelor’s Degree at an institute of higher learning or a technical school in the continental United States.Contact: http://forytrust.org/img/Application_for_College_Financial_Assistance_PDF_.PDF

Aziz Jamaluddin Scholarship ProgramDeadline: 3-1-2018Award: Ten scholarships of $4,000 eachQualifications: Scholarships for Muslim American students pursuing a college education in the

United States GPA of 3.5 or higher Demonstrated financial need

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A Journalism or Political Science Major (B.S. or M.S.) at a US accredited institution American Citizenship or Permanent Residency Essay Question: Tell us what question you think we should ask you…and now,

answer it. Transcript Letters of Recommendation (2 required) Student Aid Report (SAR) from your FAFSContact: http://www.isna.net/scholarships/

Dr. Abdus Saleem Family ScholarshipDeadline: 3-1-2018Award: Five scholarships of $10,000Qualifications: Scholarships for Muslim American students pursuing a college education in the

United States G.P.A of 3.5 or higher. (Exceptional candidates with lower grades will also be

considered) Entering Freshman in College Majoring in the areas, but not limited to medical technology, oil and energy,

computer science, journalism, or business administration American Citizenship or Permanent ResidencyContact: http://www.isna.net/scholarships/

Dr. Abdulmunim A. Shakir ScholarshipDeadline: 3-1-2018Award: Twenty scholarships of $1,000Qualifications: Scholarships for Muslim American students pursuing a college education in the

United States GPA of 3.0 or higher Entering freshman year in college (current high school senior) Any major/field of study American Citizenship or Permanent Residency Essay Question: Reflect your personal point of view on the most significant

challenge or accomplishment of Muslims in America and its value to your life. Letters of Recommendation (2 required) EFC Report from your FAFSAContact: http://www.isna.net/scholarships/

Maureen L. and Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in EngineeringDeadline: 3-1-2018Award: The scholarship is awarded in two disbursements of $2,500 each at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters of the freshman year.Qualifications:

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Applicant must be a high school senior who: is a member of an underrepresented ethnic minority in the field of engineering: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American, and is a U.S. citizen.

Has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university.

Applications will be evaluated based on: grade point average, internship/co-op experience and community involvement, two faculty recommendations,honors/scholarships/awards, and answers to the four questions on the application.

Contact: https://www.nspe.org/resources/students/scholarships/maureen-l-howard-n-blitman-pe-scholarship-promote-diversity

Generation Google ScholarshipDeadline: 3-2-2018Award: $10,000Qualifications:•Be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, or Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander).•Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2016-2017 school year •Pursuing a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field •Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology •Exhibit a strong record of academic achievement Contact: https://www.google.com/edu/scholarships/the-generation-google-scholarship/

National Association of Black Suppliers (NABSSF) ScholarshipDeadline: 3-17-2018Award: Up to $5000 per year for up to five years that can be used for tuition, room and board and fees at a college or university of the awardees’ choice.Qualifications: To provide financial and academic support to high achieving African-American students who intend to pursue careers in or related to the automotive and healthcare industry. Applicants must be a graduating African-American high school senior, a U.S. citizen, plan to be enrolled in a full-time (12 credit hours or more) undergraduate engineering, technology, business or a related curriculum of interest to NABS, and possess a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale throughout your high school career.Contact: http://www.nabssf.org/

USPAACC Scholarship for Asian AmericansDeadline: 3-30-2018Award: Between ten and twenty scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 each are being awarded every yearQualifications: High school seniors.

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Write an essay of 250-300 words on “Why Should I Be Awarded this Scholarship?”High school transcript capturing the past two years of coursework.A copy of most recent (2016 or 2017) household tax return signed by taxpayer(s)Two letters of recommendationContact: https://celebrasianconference.com/scholarships/2018

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) ScholarshipDeadline: 4-2-2018Award: $500 - $5000Qualifications: Be of Hispanic Heritage have a minimum of 3.0 GPA for High School StudentsPlan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited not-for-profit 4-year university or graduate school during FALL of scholarship cycle yearBe a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)Complete FAFSA and complete state based financial aid application Contact: https://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/general-college-scholarships

Stars of Tomorrow High School Academic & Athletic Scholarship programDeadline: 4-1-2017Award: Not ListedQualifications: To assist Jewish high school seniors who have dedicated themselves to achieving outstanding academics while also competing at the highest athletic level. Candidates will be judged by many factors, including financial need, athletic and academic achievement, record of community service, and extra-curricular activities.Contact: https://www.michiganjewishsports.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Stars_of_Tomorrow_Application7-16.pdf

Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology (DFBSST) for Students Attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)Deadline: 4-15-2016Award: Scholarship awards are up to $2,000 per year. Support is renewed annually, for a maximum of four (4) years,Qualifications: African-American, undergraduate student majoring (or intending to

major) in a technical field of study (i.e., engineering, math, science, etc.), Be enrolled (or identify his or her intention to enroll) at one of the predominantly

Black colleges or universities listed below, and Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.Applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria: Academic achievement (grades and SAT scores, especially science/math), Personal essay describing career goals, current and past relevant extracurricular

activities, etc., Recommendations (teachers and guidance counselors), and

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Financial need.Contact: http://www.dfbsstscholarship.org/dfb_sch.html

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute CHCI Scholarship ProgramDeadline: 4-15-2016Award: $2,500 to attend a four-year academic institution; and $1,000 to attend a two-year community collegeQualifications:-Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities-Demonstrated financial need-Full-time enrollment in an accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested-Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction-NOTE: Individuals who are seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival” (DACA) policy must possess an Employment Authorization Document at the time of application.Contact: http://apply.chci.org/applications/login.asp

Council of Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA) Scholars AwardDeadline: 4-23-2016Award: Not ListedQualifications: Schloarship for Asian Pacific American students planning to attend college in Michigan. Applications are required to submit their bio sketches, scholastic achievements, community service and respond to specific topics through narrative essays.Contact: http://capa-mi.org/

Entertainment Software Association ESA Foundation Scholarship Deadline: 4-26-2018Award: Up to 30 scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded annually, 15 to graduating high school seniors and 15 to current college students.Qualifications:•Women or minority students,•Pursuing degrees leading to careers in computer and video game arts (high school seniors must already be accepted into a program),•Enrolling or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, •Maintaining a grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent), and be US citizens.Contact: http://www.esafoundation.org/scholarship.asp

Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) ScholarshipDeadline: 4-29-2018Award: Not statedQualifications:

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Must be of Arab/Chaldean descent. Must be a graduating senior and a Michigan resident. Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher Must provide parents household income (based on current income tax returns) Must submit two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or other

school professional and an essay.Contact: http://www.myacc.org/programs/community-outreach-programs/

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship (This award is for students with majors in the visual arts including, but not limited to, architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production and other decorative arts)Deadline: 4-22-2018Award: $3,000Qualifications: -Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students-U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident-Currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time undergraduate student -Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale-Be pursuing a major and career in a visual art-Exhibit leadership and community service-Student must submit five original pieces of artwork from the art genre for which are you applying.-Personal statement (500-1,000 words) addressing four topics in one cohesive essay. -2 electronically submitted letters of recommendation.Contact: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/320

CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship (This award is for full-time students with majors in the performing arts including, but not limited to, drama, music, dance, opera, marching bands, and other musical ensembles)Deadline: 4-22-2018Award: $3,000Qualifications:-Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students-U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident-Currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time -undergraduate student -Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale-Pursuing a major and career in a performing art-Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities-Personal statement (500-1,000 words) addressing four topics in one cohesive essay.-Two electronically submitted letters of recommendation.-2 minute visual recording sample of performing art performanceContact: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/324

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Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards HENAAC ScholarshipDeadline: 4-30-2018Award: $500 to $10,000Qualifications:-Applicants must demonstrate merit through academic achievements, leadership and campus/community activities-Applicants must be pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math degree-Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 -scale-Applicants must be of Hispanic origin and/or must significantly demonstrate leadership or service within the Hispanic community-Recipients must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program for the preceding fall semester, at an accredited 2-yr or 4-yr college/university in the U.S. or its territories.-A 700-word essay based on a predetermined topic-Current resume-One peer letter of recommendation from a friend, classmate, lab partner, roommate, teammate, or fellow member of a campus or community organization-One faculty letter of recommendation from a faculty, teacher, mentor, advisor, counselor, principal, dean, or MEP DirectorContact: http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/college/henaac-scholarship-application-guidelines

Upakar Indian- American Scholarship and Ajay Ojha Memorial scholarshipDeadline: 4-30-2018Award: $8,000 over four years for each scholarshipQualifications:-Have either been born or have one parent born in the Republic of India-Be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. ‘Green Card’ holder (no exceptions)-Be actively seeking enrollment in a 2 year community college or an undergraduate 4-year degree program at a college or university in the United States for the 2016-2017 academic year-Have a 2015 Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on the IRS form 1040, 1040EZ or 1040A of less than $75,000-Currently be a graduating high school senior living in the USA with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.6 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)Contact: http://www.upakarfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarshipinfo

Geeta Rastogi Memorial Scholarship for Fine ArtsDeadline: 4-30-2018Award: Not ListedQualifications: Awarded to a student entering a Fine Arts (Music, Dance, Drama, etc) undergraduate program. -Have either been born or have one parent born in the Republic of India-Be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. ‘Green Card’ holder (no exceptions)

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-Be actively seeking enrollment in a 2 year community college or an undergraduate 4-year degree program at a college or university in the United States for the 2016-2017 academic year-Have a 2015 Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on the IRS form 1040, 1040EZ or 1040A of less than $75,000-Currently be a graduating high school senior living in the USA with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.6 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)Contact: http://www.upakarfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarshipinfo

Upakar Indian- American Community College ScholarshipDeadline: 4-30-2018Award: $500 for the first two years and then $2,000 for the following two yearsQualifications: These scholarships are targeted to top performing high school students that have made the decision to attend a two year community college and then transfer to a four year degree program.-Have either been born or have one parent born in the Republic of India-Be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. ‘Green Card’ holder (no exceptions)-Be actively seeking enrollment in a 2 year community college or an undergraduate 4-year degree program at a college -Have a 2015 Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on the IRS form 1040, 1040EZ or 1040A of less than $75,000-Currently be a graduating high school senior living in the USA with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.6 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)Contact: http://www.upakarfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarshipinfo

Joshua David Gardner Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: 4-30-2018Award: Not ListedQualifications:Open to United States citizens (ages 17-25) who are admitted or enrolled in an accredited four-year historically black college or university in the United States with a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.0/4.0. Must provide an acceptance letter from the higher learning institution you are planning to attend Students should have ACT score of 19 or SAT score of 1000. Unofficial copies are acceptable Three letters of reference must be submitted, one from an academic reference, attesting to the applicant’s character, leadership ability, and academic ability. A 500-word essay on the topic of “The importance of personal integrity for leaders.”Contact: http://www.joshgardnerendowment.org/application/

EMPOWER Scholarship AwardDeadline: 4-15-2018Award: $1,500Qualifications: For ethnically diverse students who are pursuing a career in a medical or rehabilitation field. Applicants must identify how they will use their

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education and training and demonstrate their interest in rehabilitation. Selection is based on the applicant’s stated intentions, past achievements, need, and graduation ranking.Contact: https://www.allinahealth.org/courage-kenny-rehabilitation-institute/programs-and-services/volunteer-opportunities/empower-scholarships/

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Scholarships for Students Attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)Deadline: May 2018Award: TMCF awards nearly 500 scholarships a year to high-achieving students from $500 to $25,000.Qualifications:•Enrolled as a fulltime student at one of TMCF’s 47 member schools for the 2016-2017 academic year•Current grade point average of 3.0 or higher•Have demonstrated leadership ability through a variety of measures•Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551•Be recommended by the faculty or staff member of your current school•Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)•2016-2017 Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)•Most recent transcript (unofficial or official transcript)•Essay: In a minimum of 500 wordsContact: http://tmcf.org/our-scholarships/current-scholarships

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship for MinoritiesDeadline: 5-2-2018Award: $1,000Qualifications: Intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession Must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following

minority groups: Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, Pacific Islander

Will be a full-time undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited educational institution

Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), emphasis on math or actuarial courses Entering college freshmen must have a minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT

math score of 600Contact: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/act-diversity.shtml

SanDisk Scholars ProgramDeadline: 5-3-2018Award: Scholarships of up to $10,000 for 50 studentsQualifications: To assist economically disadvantaged and under-represented students, such as women, Latinos and African-Americans, pursue and complete college level studies in STEM-related fields. Scholarships are based on a variety of

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factors including past academic achievements, amount of community service performed and present financial need.-Must be a high school senior or college freshman or sophomore-Must be planning to enroll or continue as a full-time undergraduate in the fall-Must be majoring or plan to major in Computer Science and Engineering or related field-Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale-Be a U.S. Citizen or legal residentContact: https://www.sandisk.com/about/corp-responsibility/scholars-program

Nadia Atisha and Samir A. Paulus Needs Based ScholarshipDeadline: 5-7-2018Award: $500-$1500Qualifications: - The applicant must be of Chaldean Ancestry and resident of Michigan- The applicant must be a graduating high school Senior- The applicant’s minimum Cumulative GPA must be of 3.0.- The applicant must complete the application in its entirety and submit a 1500 word, double spaced, essay.- The applicant must submit verification of financial need based on information requested in the application.- The applicant if awarded the scholarship must attend the awards ceremony held in May of 2016. The final date is to be announced.Contact: http://calconline.org/2018/04/03/nadia-atisha-and-samir-paulus- scholarship-fund/

CBC Spouses Education ScholarshipDeadline: 5-18-2018Award: Varies ($400 - $8,200)Qualifications:Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students.Financial need will be considered.Please provide a personal statement that responds to all of the following four (4) topics in one cohesive essay. The personal statement should be between 500 – 1,000 words. NOTE: If you are applying to multiple scholarships, please use the same personal statement for each.Future goals: What field of study (major) do you plan to pursue? Why have you chosen that field? How will this field of study help you to achieve your future career goals? Involvement in school activities/community and public service/hobbies/sports: What are your special talents and other areas of interest? Deserving of scholarship: How will receiving this award affect your current and future plans? Other experiences, skills or qualifications: What else do you feel should be considered in reviewing your application?Contact: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/321

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Michael J. George Scholarship Program for ChaldeansDeadline: 5-20-2016 ?Award: Not ListedQualifications:•Must submit letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, certificates, and/or awards•Must submit a brief biography about yourself (1 paragraph)•Must have a 3.3 GPA or higher•Must be Chaldean. Must be a Michigan resident•Must be a graduating High School Senior or College graduate continuing on to higher educationContact: http://www.chaldeangrads.com/

American Indian College Fund Full Circle ScholarshipsDeadline: 5-31-2018Award: Not ListedQualifications:•U.S. citizenship•Enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private (non-profit) college or university•Registered as a member of a federal or state recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member. (Alaska Natives may use Native Corporation membership.) Trace Indian Ancestry •Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0, but many Full Circle Scholarships funded by our partners are more competitive.Contact: http://www.collegefund.org/students_and_alumni/content/special_scholarships

UNCF General Scholarship Program Attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)Deadline: 3-29-2019Award: Maximum $5,000Qualifications:Be enrolled full-time at a UNCF Member College or University - Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)Complete the Free Application for Student Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Be Pell eligible and have a demonstrated financial needs and verified by the financial aid officeMaintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scaleContact: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/43ece5ef-ce78-4cbd-a6ae-79043edbaf6b

Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship AwardDeadline: 6-1-2018Award: Not ListedQualifications: The scholarship is awarded to minority nominees who have demonstrated a need and a willingness to continue an educational mission toward a

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college education or graduate training related to a career in the criminal justice field. All nominees must describe in a short essay (250 words, double-spaced) their reflections on the ideals and philosophies of Dr. Martin Luther King, and how they have attempted to emulate these qualities in their lives.Contact:http://www.aca.org/ACA_PROD_IMIS/Docs/Award%20Forms/aca_mlk.pdf

National Hispanic Recognition ProgramDeadline: 6-30-2018Award: The College Board’s NHRP program is an academic honor that can be included on college applications. It’s not a scholarship, but colleges do use this program to identify academically exceptional Hispanic/Latino students.Qualifications:-Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October of their junior year-Are at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino-Achieve the minimum required PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index score (this qualifying level may vary by state, region, and territory each year)-Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher by the middle of their junior yearContact: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scholarships-and-recognition/national-hispanic-recognition-program

Association for Women Geoscientists Minority ScholarshipDeadline: 6-30-2018Award: One or more awards totaling $6,000Qualifications: The applicant must be: A woman who is African-American, Hispanic, or Native American, A full-time student who is pursuing an undergraduate degree in the geosciences (geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science education) at an accredited college or university (high school students who will enter one of these fields during their freshman year may also apply) A contributor to the larger world community through her academic and personal strengthsContact: http://awg.org/awards and click on AWG Minority Scholarship link

Xerox Technical Minority ScholarshipDeadline: 6-30-2016?Award: $1,000 and $10,000 to qualified minoritiesQualifications:Applicants must be academic high-achievers (3.0 or better GPA). Applicants must be US citizens or visa-holding Permanent Residents of African American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent. They must be enrolled as a full time undergraduate or graduate student in any of the following technical fields: Chemistry, Information Management, Computing & Software Systems, Material Science, Printing Management Science, Laser Optics, Physics, Material Science, Engineering (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Imaging, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Optical, or Software)

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Contact: https://www.xerox.com/en-us/jobs/minority-scholarships/minority-scholaships-faqs

Ron Brown Scholar Program’s Guided Pathway Support (GPS) ProgramDeadline: 11-1-2018 Early applicationAward: This free program is designed to help highly motivated college-bound African American high school students navigate the college admissions process by directing them to the most comprehensive and reliable resources available. These resources include: advice and counsel related to college selection, existing prep programs, general guidance and financial aid. Selected participants will benefit from invaluable peer-to-peer advising and on-line mentorship from Ron Brown Scholars and Captains, who are eager to share their first-hand college admissions and undergraduate experiences. The Ron Brown Scholar Program has a 19-year history of providing navigational resources to African American students.Qualifications: Must be Black/African American.Must be rising high school junior or senior.Have a strong academic record.Have demonstrated leadership and active involvement at school and/or in the community.Contact: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description

Momeni Foundation Scholarship for Students of Iranian DescentDeadline: 6-30-2018Award: Every year at least ten scholarships for amounts of $500.00 to $1000.00Qualifications: The Financial Assistance Scholarship is available to all graduating high school students and current college students of all levels (undergraduate, graduate and PhD) and of Iranian descent regardless of citizenship or country of residency.Contact: http://momenifoundation.org/blog1/applications/

NBCUniversal/LNESC National Scholarship for Latino StudentsDeadline:11-6-2018Award: Awards ten (10) $5,000 national scholarships to qualified rising sophomores and juniorsQualifications: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university; at least 18 years of age or older; have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale; be a U. S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident; and have an interest in the media and entertainment industry; all majors are welcome.Contact: http://www.lnesc.org/#!nbcuniversal-scholarship/cun4

Sara and Max Goldsammler Jewish Scholarship FundDeadline: 8-10-2018Award: First place: $1,000 Second place: $500 Third place: $300

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Qualifications: Any Jewish student can apply! Applicants should describe in 500 - 1000 words how they have demonstrated leadership ability both in and outside of school.Contact: https://alumni.ncsy.org/apply-now-ou-nextgen-scholarship/