Carroll and Milton Petrie New York City Teacher Fellowship Program at Teachers College - Established at Teachers College in 2003 by The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation, The Petrie Fellowship Program is designed to bring the best and the brightest people to careers as teachers in New York City Public Schools. Each year the Petrie Fellowship Program will support 20 of the nations most outstanding and accomplished recent college graduates as they pursue master's degrees at Teachers College and prepare for careers as New York City K-12 teachers. For more information visit the website at http://www.tc.columbia.edu/financialaid/index.asp?Id=Scholarships&Info=TC's+Funds. Deadline: February 1st.
Phi Delta Kappa International (Prospective Educators Scholarship) - Applicants must be high school seniors intending to pursue a major in education. High school seniors must be a member of a PDK sponsor FEA club at their high school; or the child or grandchild of a Kappan in good standing; or have one of their reference letters written by a Kappan in good standing; or are representing the PDK chapter in their area. Undergraduate students can apply if they are members of PDK and enrolled in an education program at a college or university. For additional information visit http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/pros_eds.htm. Deadline: February 1st.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - The National Educational Foundation of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. awards scholarships and grants to worthy students for their educational pursuit. For individual scholarship criteria and application, visit the website at http://www.zphib1920.org/nef/index.html. Deadline: February 1st.
Weill Graduate School Access Summer Research Program - Training under-represented minority college students in the biomedical sciences. The aim of the program is to waken and foster an interest in biomedical research and education. The program runs for ten weeks, students receive a stipend of $3,000 and are reimbursed up to $500 for travel expenses. For additional information visit the website at http://www.biomedsci.cornell.edu/graduate_school/html/15041.cfm. Deadline: February 1st.
The W.L. Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarship - Open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in postgraduate study in the United States or the United Kingdom of International Relations or Industrial Relations. For additional information go to www.mkingscholarships.ca/criteria.html. Deadline: February 1st.
Ralph W. Shrader Diversity Scholarship - Scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded to full-time graduate students currently working toward a master's degree in the following or related fields of electrical, electronics, chemical, systems or communications engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, technology management and information technology. For more information and application, go to www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/graduate/grad2.asp. Deadline: February 1st.
Community College Institute (Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education)- The sponsor provides opportunities for community college students to participate in a broad range of science and engineering activities related to basic sciences, energy and the environment. Appointments are for ten weeks in the summer. Visit http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/cci/eligibility.html. Deadline: February 1st.
Microsoft Scholarships - Encourages student populations currently underrepresented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees. The scholarship pays 100% of tuition for the upcoming academic year as posted by the Financial Aid Office from your university or college. Microsoft will make payments to the designated school and the scholarships is not transferable to other academic institutions. The funds can only be used for tuition only, not for other costs listed on your bursar bill such as room and board. For additonal information and to apply, go to http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx. Deadline: February 1st.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Rockefeller University - The program is designed to provide qualified, highly motivated college students majoring in chemistry or biology an opportunity to experience laboratory research. Each year, outstanding college sophomores and juniors are chosen from a large pool of applicants. Participating students are matched according to their stated field of interest with faculty, postdoctoral researchers or graduate students. These mentors volunteer to help design and supervise individualized summer projects for their students. For additional information go to http://www.rockefeller.edu/surf/application.php. Deadline: February 1st.
Research Aide Appointments - The sponsor offers temporary employment appointments to college/university students designed to provide the sponsor's scientific and engineering staff with technical assistance. Students must have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, and 18 years or older at the start of the program. Must have health insurance. Appointments are made primarily during the summer months. Visit the website for additional information and application at http://www.dep.anl.gov/p_shared/researchAide_appts/shorterm.htm. Deadline: February 1st.
Community College Transfer Scholarship - In partnership with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, this scholarship is open to Hispanic students transferring from a community college to an approved accredited four-year institution. Eligible students are Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, full-time undergraduate students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,500. For additional information and to download an application, go to www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/cctransfer.php. Deadline: February 2nd
Roothbert Fund, Inc. - Provides grants for undergraduate and graduate study at accredited colleges and universities. The sponsor seeks candidates who are "motivated by spiritual values," and works to foster fellowship among them. Application available on line: http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php. Deadline: February 2nd.
Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP) Harvard Medical School - The sponsor provides a ten-week summer research program primarily for college students belonging to minority groups that are under-represented in the sciences. The program is offered for currently-enrolled undergraduates who are considering careers in biological or biomedical research sciences. For more information on this program, visit the website at http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/shurpintro.html. Deadline: February 2nd.
Summer Internship (Steppingstone Foundation) - The summer internship at Steppingstone provides talented college students with an opportunity to learn about careers in education and the non-profit sector through first-hand experience working with children in an academically rigorous program. Participants work closely with other Steppingstone interns, staff, and faculty members on projects both in and outside the classroom. For additional information and application, go to http://www.tsf.org/jobs.asp. Deadline: February 2nd.
Burger King Scholars - Students may apply from public, private, vocational, technical, parochial and alternative high schools throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Applicants must be high school seniors. For additional information visit the website at http://www.bk.com/companyinfo/community/scholarships.aspx. Deadline: February 2nd.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship - The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. Students must be college juniors at the time of selection. The Foundation also provides assistance with career counseling, internship placement, graduate school admissions, and professional development. For additional information visit the website at http://www.truman.gov/. Deadline: February 3rd.
UCLA Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)- To offer upper division undergraduate students with outstanding academic potential the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors on research projects. The programs are designed for students who wish to learn more about the graduate school experience and possibly pursue an academic career in teaching and research opportunities are available in virtually all academic fields (i.e., arts, humanities, social sciences, life sciences, health sciences, physical sciences, etc.). For additional information, go to www.gdnet.ucla.edu/asis/srp/srpintro.htm. Deadline: February 6th.
Anita Borg Scholarship (Google) - To encourage women to pursue careers in computing and technology, four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to female students in computer science, computer engineering or related technical field programs for the 2009-2010 academic year. Two scholarships will be awarded to undergraduates and two to graduate degree candidates. Minimum grade point average (gpa) of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. For application and additional informatmion, visit the website at http://groups.google.com/anitaborg/. Deadline: February 6th.
AMS/Industry/Government Graduate Fellowships - To attract promising young scientists to prepare for careers in the meteorological, oceanic,hydrologic fields. For more information and application go to www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html#3. Deadline: February 6th.
AMS/Industry Undergraduate Scholarship - A $22,000 stipend will be presented to each fellowship recipient for a nine month period in the 2006-2007 academic year. For more information visit the website at http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html#3. Deadline: February 6th.
AMS/Industry Minority Scholarship - The sponsor will provide scholarships to minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students. Minority students entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2009 are eligible to apply. Students must plan to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. For more information visit the website at http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html#3. Deadline: February 6th.
AMS/Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship - The sponsors are encouraging all high school students to pursue study in the atmospheric and related sciences. Applicants must be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2009 and be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status. For more information visit the website at http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html#3. Deadline: February 6th.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) - Students will conduct research projects supervised by Boston University faculty in engineering, math, computer science, and in the biological, physical, and social sciences. Applicants must be a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Special consideration will be given to the applicants from underrepresented minority groups, students who attend undergraduate institutes with limited research opportunities, and/or students who plan to incorporate research and teaching into their careers. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For additional information and application, go to http://www.bu.edu/urop/forstudents/funds/surf/. Deadline: February 6th.
GEICO Achievement Award - For a college sophomore or junior with a 3.0 gpa or above majoring in business, computer science, mathematics or a related program. Demonstrated leadership within campus or community. Based on financial need and can be used for school related expenses. For more information and to apply, visit the sponsor's website at http://careers.geico.com/college_recruiting/achievement_award_program. Deadline: February 7th.
KFC Colonel's Scholars - Colonel Harland Sanders has become a symbol of entrepreneurial spirit. In keeping with the Charity's commitment to young people and family values, the KFC Colonel's Scholars Program will honor 50 graduating seniors who share that spirit and need help affording college. For more information and an application visit the website at http://www.kfcscholars.org. Deadline: February 10th.
NSEP David L. Boren Scholarships- The sponsor provides support to enable U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. Boren scholars will study in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interest including: Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East. For additional information and to apply, go to http://www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship. Deadline: February 11th.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc. - Provides support for recent Latino college graduates and currently enrolled graduate students interested in public policy the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in Washington, D.C. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and should have graduated from a college or university (with a bachelor's degree) within one year of the application deadline; or be currently enrolled as graduate students; have high academic achievement (preference will be given to applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher); and demonstrate consistent active participation in public service-oriented activities. For additional information and application, visit http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/fellowship/fellowship.htm. Deadline: February 13th.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Graduate and Young Professional Fellowship Program - This is a nine month fellowship program that offers exceptional Latino college graduates and young professionals unparalleled exposure to professional experience in the public policy areas of Health, Housing, Law, International Affairs and the STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Applicants must have a graduate degree from an accredited educational institution or equivalent with three years of professional experience in chosen policy field. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. For additional information and application, visit http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/fellowship/graduatefellowship.htm. Deadline: February 13th.
Summer Research Diversity Fellowship for Undergraduates - Designed to introduce students to the rewards and demands of a research-oriented career in the field of law and social science. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents including; but not limited to persons who are African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or Puerto Rican as well as other individuals who will add diversity to the field of law and social science. Applications will be considered only from sophomores and juniors, students who have received a bachelor's degree by the time the fellowship begins are not eligible. Applicants must have a 3.0 gpa (on a 4.0 scale) and be moving toward an academic major in the social sciences or humanities. Additional information can be found at http://www.americanbarfoundation.org/research/Fellowshipopportunities/SummerResearchDiversityFellowshipsinLawandSocialScience.html. Deadline: February 13th.
Research Experience for Undergraduates - Offered through the Institute For Nanotechnology at Northwestern University. The Program gives students active hands-on research and the opportunity to work with world-renowned scientists for a nine-week period over the summer. Students majoring in the Physical Sciences or Engineering programs with at least one year left to complete their degree should apply. For more information visit the website at http://www.nsec.northwestern.edu/REU.htm. Deadline: February 15th.
Scholarship Program (La Unidad Latina Foundation) - The sponsor provides scholarships to undergraduate four-year college and graduate students of Hispanic background. Students must be of Hispanic background, must have completed at least one full-time year of study for undergraduate applicants, at least one full-time semester of higher education for graduate applicants, and enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program at an accredited undergraduate or graduate program. For additional information visit www.foundation.launidadlatina.org/2007app.pdf. Deadline: February 15th for Spring and October 15th for Fall.
Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship - $2,000 scholarship awarded for up to four years to well qualified, deserving sons and daughters of members of the NSDAR for four years of college. For additional information and criteria, visit http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm. Deadline: February 15th
Best Buy Scholarships- Awarded to high school seniors entering a U.S. college, university or technical center in the fall immediately following their senior year who have achieved good grades and outstanding community service. More than 1,000 scholarships will be awarded totaling more than $2.7 million. For additional information, visit the website at http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/scholarships.asp. Deadline: February 15th.
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship - Up to 375 students, to be known as AXA Achievers, will be selected to receive a $2,000 award. Up to ten awards will be given per AXA Advisors branch office. For more information, visit http://www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about-us/04-08-03_AXA_Achievement_Community_Scholarships.html. Deadline: February 15th.
National Air and Space Museum Internships - Offers a work experience to college and university students through its Summer Internship Program. Interns have a first hand opportunity to learn about the historic artifacts and archival materials housed in the Museum and to study the scientific and technological advances they represent. For additional information and application, go to http://www.nasm.si.edu/getinvolved/intern/index.htm. Deadline: February 15th.
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship - Offers scholarships to qualified full-time, half-time undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. All applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in course work at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational/technical school beginning with the fall 2007 term. For additional information and application please visit the website at http://www.usafunds.org/borrowers/access_to_education_scholarship.html. Deadline: February 16th.
The American Dietetic Association Foundation (ADAF) Student Scholarship - Offers a variety of scholarships and educational stipends to individuals pursuing undergrduate and advanced degrees in dietetics, food and nutrition related areas. You must be a student member of the American Dietetic Association to apply for its scholarships. For more information and application, visit the website at www.adaf.org/cps/rde/xchg/adaf/hs.xsl/8461_ENU_HTML.htm. Deadline: February 16th.
SUNY Upstate Medical University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF) - The goal of the program is to expose undergraduate students to biomedical research. Applicants to the program should be undergraduate students in good academic standing, who will be between their junior and senior years during the summer of 2009. Students should be majoring in chemistry, biology or a related field. Applicants must have a strong interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical investigative research. Visit the sponsor's website for additional information at http://www.upstate.edu/grad/programs/summer.php. Deadline: February 16th.
Graduate and Undergraduate Student Nuclear Engineering Internships - Intended to enhance the education of students majoring in science, mathematics, engineering, technology, or other areas that support the mission of the Department of Energy's Nuclear Energy Program. For additional information visit the http://www.dep.anl.gov/p_shared/gusnef/gusnef.htm. Deadline: February 17th.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Offering scholarships ranging from $1000-$3000 for High School Seniors, College Transfers, Undergraduate and Graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Students must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired). For application and detailed information, visit the website at http://www.hsf.net/scholarships.aspx?id=424#undergrad. Deadline: February 18th.
Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund - Applicants must be of Greek descent, and between the ages of 17 and 25 as of May, 2009. Scholarships are awarded based on necessity and merit. For more information and application, go to www.htsfund.org/guidelines.html. Deadline: February 19th.
Ethnic Minority and Women's Internship Grant Program - Division III will fund two-year Ethnic Minority and Women's Internship Grants. These $22,110 grants are designated for Division III institutions and conference offices to hire a 10-month full-time individual, give that person the opportunity for learning, and contribute in administration/coaching beginning the fall of 2008. It is the responsibility of the institution or conference office to provide administrative supervision and mentorship as a requirement of participation. For more information visit the website at http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?contentID=42119. Deadline: February 20th.
Four Directions Summer Research Program - The sponsor supports a summer program designed for undergraduate students with a demonstrated commitment to the health of Native American communities to experience cutting edge research at a leading medical school. For more information visit the website at http://www.fdsrp.org/index.cfm. Deadline: February 20th.
Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) - A ten-week internship program to expose students to the transportation research including the many aspects of the complex field of transportation. Students will partake in field trips and gain valuable work experience. Students of various disciplines will work on current issues facing the transportation industry. The internship runs from May to August. Visit the sponsor's website for additional information at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/education/stipdg.htm. Deadline: February 20th.
100 Black Men of America, Inc. Scholarship Program - Available to undergraduate students who will maintain full-time status at an accredited post-secondary institution beginning in the fall of the year. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000. Visit the website for criteria and additional information at http://www.100blackmen.org. Deadline: February 27th.
National Leadership Grant Competition (NLGC) Sons of Italy Foundation - U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian American Grandparent) enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a four-year accredited academic institution for the fall 2007 term are eligible. Previous SIF scholarship recipients are not eligible. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.osia.org/public/scholarships/grants.asp. Deadline: February 27th.
LaGrant Foundation Scholarship - Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups - African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic, or Native American. For more information visit www.lagrantfoundation.org/. Deadline: February 27th.
Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program - Eligibility for the scholarship is limited to the sons, daughters or legally adopted children of highway workers who die or have become permanently disabled in roadway construction zone accidents. The applicant's parent must have been employed by a transportation construction firm or a transportation public agency at the time of his or her death. For additional information and application, visit the website at http://www.artba.org/foundation/sa/hw/index.htm. Deadline: February 27th.
Grace Legendre Fellowship - Must be a female with permanent residency in New York State and a citizen of the U.S., must have a Bachelor's Degree, currently registered in graduate studies, show evidence of scholastic ability and need for financial aid. Applications available outside MH230 in bins or online at http://www.gracelegendre.org. Deadline: February 28th.
Health Professions Pre-Graduate Scholarship Program - Support is provided to American Indians and Alaskan Natives who have successfully completed a high school education or equivalency, and who have been accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in an accredited pre-graduate program leading to a baccalaureate degree in pre-medicine or pre-dentistry. For more information go to http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/index.cfm. Deadline: February 28th.
Indian Health Preparatory Scholarship Program - Support is provided to American Indians and Alaskan Natives who have successfully completed a high school education or equivalency, and who have been accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a compensatory, pre-professional general education course or curriculum leading to entry into the health professions. For more information go to http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/index.cfm. Deadline: February 28th.
Society of Women Engineers - provides various scholarship awards for women pursuing degrees in engineering, engineering technology and computer science related field. Students must meet individual guidelines to apply for the various awards. For additional information on the various scholarship awards, visit http://www.swe.org. Deadline: February 28th.
Rise at Rutgers/UMDNJ Research in Science and Engineering - The State University of New Jersey at Rutgers is offering an undergraduate research program to advance diversity in science, math and engineering. The programs runs for eight weeks from June to July and carries a stipend. There is also a ten week program from June to August. The application process is a rolling admissions process until all spaces are filled (usually during March). Apply early as admission is highly competitive. For more information and to apply on-line, go to www.rise.rutgers.edu/application.html. Deadline: February 28th.
Joe Martin Scholarship - Awards range from $500 to $5,000 for each year of full-time study. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, contributions to school and community, character and financial need. Awards may be renewed for up to an additional three years on the basis of satisfactory performance. For additional information visit the website at http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_joemartin&statecheck=NY. Deadline: February 28th.
Undergraduate Scholarship Program - The sponsor makes awards to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. For more information visit www.ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00. Deadline: February 28th.
National Institutes of Health/DHHS Undergraduate Scholarship Program - The sponsor makes awards to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research. The scholarship pays up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for one year and can be renewed up to four years. For application and additional information, go to https://ugsp.nih.gov/PDF/UGSP_Application_Info_Packet_2008.pdf. Deadline: February 28th.
Summer Training Academy for Research in the Sciences (STARS) - To increase the number of underrepresented students in doctoral science programs. The program offers a research internship for students by participating in an ongoing UCSD research project and experiencing the rigors of doctoral programs. Applicants must be members of an ethnic group: African-American, American Indian, Latino/a, Mexican-American, Native Pacific Islander, or Puerto Rican. Students must be U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents and have a commitment to diversity. For additional information and application, go to http://ogs.ucsd.edu/STUDENTAFFAIRS/STARS/Pages/default.aspx. Deadline: February 28th.
TIAA-CREF Ruth Simms Hamilton Research Fellowship - Fellowships are awarded to one or more students each year. Awarded to graduate students enrolled in a social science program at an accredited US College or University and studying the Africa Diaspora. Fellowships are awarded based on an evaluation by a panel of judges. For more information, visit http://www.tiaa-crefinstitute.org/awards/hamilton/index.html. Deadline: December 8th to March 2nd.
Off to College Sweepstakes (SunTrust) - High School Seniors can win a $1,000 scholarship for first year expenses at an accredited college or private career school, plus a $100 SunTrust Gift Card. One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 31, 2007 through May 15, 2008. For more information visit http://www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp. Deadline: September 15th to May 15, 2009.
$50K Giveaway Scholarship Sweepstakes - The Sweepstakes will award two (2) $5,000 scholarships and sixteen (16) $2,500 scholarships to first-year students enrolled at an accredited U.S. Department of Education college or trade school for the fall 2008 semester. Entries will be accepted from 10/1/07 through 5/31/08. Winners will be selected by random drawing on or about 6/11/08. Scholarship proceeds will be sent directly to the school of attendance to be credited to the student's account. For more information visit http://www.afclending.com/50k/. Deadline: May 31st.