Sandra Thomas
Executive Director
Institute for Broadening Participation
Email: sthomas@ibparticipation.orgPhone: 866-593-9103
Fax: 207-563-6069
The Collegiate Inventors Competitionhttp://www.invent.org/collegiate/Up to 12 finalists will win an all-expenses paid trip in Fall 2009 to present their work to a panel of expert judges. Each finalist or finalist team will also receive $2000. One Undergraduate and one Graduate winner or team will each receive $15,000. One Grand Prize winner or team will receive $25,000. Academic advisors of each winning team also receive a cash award.
The Christophers Awardshttp://www.christophers.org/Page.aspx?pid=217First presented in 1949, the Christopher Awards were established by Christopher founder Father James Keller to salute media that “affirm the highest values of the human spirit.” Their goal is to encourage men, women and children to pursue excellence in creative arenas that have the potential to influence a mass audience positively. Award winners encourage audiences to see the better side of human nature and motivate artists and the general public to use their best instincts on behalf of others.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundationhttps://www.coca-colascholars.org/For High School Students: Coca-Cola Scholars Program
For Community College Students: All-State Community College Academic Team Program
Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contestshttp://aynrandnovels.com/AREssays.phpThe Ayn Rand Institute sponsors annual essay contests that offer 521 prizes and $81,000 in prize money every year.
The Gates Millennium Scholars Programhttp://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/Scholarships.aspxThe goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential.
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Programhttp://www.xerox.com/go/xrx/template/009.jsp?ed_name=Careers_Technical_Scholarship&view=FeaturePursuing a career in Technology has its built-in challenges. What needn't be a challenge is finding the financial wherewithal that will help you in achieving your goals. To that end, Xerox established the Technical Minority Scholarship Program. In demonstration of our commitment to the academic success of minority students and to the cultivation and recruitment of qualified minority employees in technical fields, scholarships are available in the amount $1,000 - $10,000 (depending on tuition balance, academic excellence and classification)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Scholarships and Internshipshttp://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?key=/ncaa/ncaa/academics+and+athletes/scholarships+and+internships/scholarships+and+internships+home
National Association of Black Journalistshttp://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/Annually, NABJ awards more than $60,000 in scholarships to deserving students interested in pursuing careers in journalism. Scholarships are worth up to $25,000. Scholarships are open to any foreign or American born student, currently attending or entering an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. or those who are candidates for graduate school.
United States Department of Agriculture Scholarships and Internshipshttp://www.aphis.usda.gov/audience/students.shtmlUSDA's student opportunities are designed to combine academic studies with on-the-job training and experience and to give students an opportunity to work with USDA while completing their education. USDA provides undergraduate and graduate students with paid opportunities to serve as assistants to scientific, professional, administrative, and technical employees.
Thurgood Marshall College Fundhttp://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is the only national organization founded for the sole purpose of providing scholarships to students attending the nation's Historically Black Public Colleges and Universities. In addition to scholarships, TMCF provides leadership development and training as well as programmatic and capacity building support to its member universities. TMCF partners with other organizations to support students in preparing for graduate and professional school.
FinAidhttp://www.finaid.org/scholarships/FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools -- on or off the web.
FastWebhttp://edu.fastweb.com/FastWeb, the Internet’s leading scholarship search service, helps students make the decisions that shape their lives: choosing a college, paying for college, and finding jobs and internships.
Microsoft Scholarshipshttps://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/collegescholarship.aspxMicrosoft is offering four different types of technical scholarships: General Scholarships, Women's Scholarships, Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Sallie Mae's Scholarship Searchhttp://www.collegeanswer.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jspOur search provides access to a scholarship database containing more than 3 million scholarships worth over 16 billion dollars, and is expanded and updated daily.
Tax Benefits for Education (Hope Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit)http://www.irs.gov/publications/p970/index.htmlThere are two tax credits available to help you offset the costs of higher education by reducing the amount of your income tax. They are the Hope credit and the lifetime learning credit, also referred to as education credits.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Studentshttp://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leadership-initiatives/hearstThe Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI. Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.
The Roothbert Fund Scholarships Programhttp://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.phpThe Roothbert Fund was created in 1958 by Albert and Toni Roothbert to help men and women in need of financial aid to further their education. The principal focus of The Fund is its Scholarships Program, through which it makes grants for undergraduate or graduate study at accredited colleges or universities. Scholarships may only be applied to study at an accredited institution based in the United States. The Fund seeks candidates who are "motivated by spiritual values," and works to foster fellowship among them.
Historically Black College & University Scholarship Homehttp://hbcuconnect.com/cgi-bin/scholarships.cgiThe HBCUConnect's Scholarship section is a resource for finding scholarships and grants to help defer the costs of college. Scholarships listed will be opportunities listed by both HBCUConnect staff and members of the HBCUConnect community.
Actuarial Scholarship Opportunitieshttp://www.beanactuary.org/college/scholarships.cfmCollege Board's Scholarship Searchhttp://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jspAn online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background. Complete the brief questionnaire and Scholarship Search will find potential opportunities from our database of more than 2,300 sources of college funding, totaling nearly $3 billion in available aid.
International Education Financial Aid Scholarship Searchhttp://www.iefa.org/IEFA is the premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive college scholarship search and grant listings plus international student loan programs and other information to promote study abroad.
Siemens Merit Scholarshiphttp://www.siemens-foundation.org/en/merit_scholarship.htmEach Siemens Merit Scholarship stipend is $6,000 ($1,500 per year). This stipend is distributed each year for up to four years of college undergraduate study or until baccalaureate degree requirements are completed, whichever comes first. The winners' annual stipend will not be affected by other scholarship aid or by approved change in college.
League of United Latin American Citizens National Scholarship Fundhttp://www.lnesc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={A9E53D4E-6ADF-431B-A59A-E92DEDD44793}League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s oldest and largest direct-membership Hispanic advocacy organization. LULAC Councils will award scholarships to qualified Hispanic students who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in accredited colleges or universities in the United States.
CollegeNET Scholarship Searchhttp://www.collegenet.com/mach25/appAFL-CIO Union Scholarshipshttp://www.aflcio.org/issues/education/higher.cfmBlack Excel List of Scholarshipshttp://www.blackexcel.org/http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.htmlhttp://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htmBlack Excel was named as a major college help resource in editions of Ebony (Sept. 2006) and Black Enterprise (Oct. 2006). Founder Isaac Black, has been a keynote speaker for the College Board (New York City).
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/National Federation of Paralegal Associations Awards and Scholarshipshttp://www.paralegals.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=13SIT Study Abroad Scholarshipshttp://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/721.htmSIT Study Abroad uses scholarship funds to ensure that a diverse group of students can participate from all regions in the US--and abroad--and from a variety of colleges and universities. Scholarship funds are available for semester and summer participants. International students may apply for scholarships from SIT Study Abroad.
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at the University of Chicago - Undergraduate and Graduate Opportunitieshttp://omsa.uchicago.edu/opportunities/At OMSA we want students to have access to academic and cultural resources, but to also have opportunities independent of the classroom and student life.
INROADS Internshipshttp://www.inroads.orgINROADS is a non-profit organization that trains and develops talented minority youth for professional careers in business and industry. The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.
NAACP ACT-SO Programhttp://www.naacp.org/youth/act-so/index.htmACT-SO is a yearlong enrichment program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. The program relies on the dedication and commitment of community and business leaders who volunteer as mentors and coaches to promote academic and artistic excellence. Through this collaborative effort, participating students develop the confidence and skills needed to excel in school and in life.
Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarship Informationhttp://www.baeo.org/programs?program_id=2Emory College Center for Science Education Scholarship Liesting for Minority Scholarshttp://www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/links/undergrad/scholarships.cfmCornell University Fellowship Database for Graduate Studentshttp://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/?p=132
The Rhodes Scholarshipshttp://www.rhodesscholar.org/The Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest international fellowships, were initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, and bring outstanding students from many countries around the world to the University of Oxford. The first American Scholars entered Oxford in 1904.