These opportunities have NOTHING to with the College at
Oneonta, but why not try and apply anyway!
Ron Brown Scholarship
Scholarships On The Net
Fastweb Scholarship Search
Truman Scholarship
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships
U.S. Marine Corps Scholarships
Target Scholarships
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND MERCK SCIENCE INITIATIVE
Minority Health Program
Minority Scholarships (doctoral students in accounting)
Research Program for Women & Minorities Underrepresented in the Sciences
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB Minority Fellowships in Academic Medicine
DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR BLACK STUDENTS IN SCIENCE Scholarship
Tylenol Scholarships
Coca Cola Scholarships
STATE FARM INSURANCE Achievement Scholarships
STATE FARM INSURANCE Hispanic Scholarships
Black Excel Scholarship Gateway
Beinecke Brothers Scholarships
Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellowship
Churchill Scholarships
Gates Scholarships
Goldwater Scholarships
James Madison Fellowships
Mellon Fellowship
Mitchell Scholarships
Rhodes Scholarships
Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Thurgood Marshal Scholarships
Udall Scholarships
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Ron Brown
The award: leadership, community service, all
fields. The deadline is unusually in January. This is one of
the most prestigious scholarships and it's very, very
competitive.
http://www.RonBrown.org
Jackie Robinson Foundation
The award is $6,000 per year. Number of winners about 100. Its renewable.
Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields. Deadline is usually in April.
http://www.JackieRobinson.org
Project Excellence
The award is $4000 or higher (to full tuition). Number of winners: at least 600.
Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields. Deadline: February.
http://www.project-excellence.com
United College Fund
The UNCF is one of our major scholarship
gateways. The awards are made of varying amounts, and there are a great
many under different names and requirements (Grandmet, Duracell, for
example). The deadline is usually December.
http://uncf.org/
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Intel Science-Talent Search
The award is from $5,000 to
$100,000. There are approx. 40 awards in this prestigious
competition. You must present a scientific research
project.
http://sciserv.org/sts
Gates Millennium
The Gates Millennium Scholarship is to
promote academic excellence and provide an opportunity for thousands of
outstanding students with significance financial need. The scholarship
will cover room, board and tuition for at 1,000 high school students a
year. Nomination for 2002-2003 will be available November 2001.
Deadline is March 15.
http://www.gmsp.org
NSBE Scholarships(National Society of Black Engineers)
Award amount generally ranges from $1,500 to $3,000 for members of NSBE. Number of awards
varies. This is primarily for engineering students, and others
majoring in related disciplines. Deadlines vary, details on the
website.
http://www.nsbe.org
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
For
undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college with at least 30
credits completed. Awards up to $5,000 with about 300 winners
annually. Deadline is in July. Go to website for GPA
requirements and details.
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarships
This is a major competition with hundreds of over 250 awards going to "scholar," with academic leadership, and talent
qualities. The award amount is from $4,000 to $20,000. You can
apply on-line. The deadline is October 31.
http://www.coca-colascholars.org/
Ambassadorial Scholarships
This is the
prestigious "rotary" organizations scholarship for students who can speak
another language and want to study abroad in the "host" country of that
language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to $23,000 for a 3 month
to full year study abroad. You should have completed at least 2 years
of college.
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/
NCAA
This is the major NCAA sports association
student-athletes are associated with. Awards are given in sports
categories, amounts from $3000 to $12,500. Awards are also available for sports related study (like sports journalism). Deadlines vary,
as do the number of awards each year.
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
This is one of the most prestigious
scholarships, shaped for students who intend to pursue a career targeted
to public service or government. Graduate study should be a goal, with
a portion of the funds directed there. Must be at least a junior, and
your college must nominate you. A "nomination" package must be
created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000 over the years.
Generally about 80 students are selected. Deadline is February
1st.
http://www.truman.gov
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Awards from $1000 - $5000 for Students interested in journalism as a career can apply. Deadline is Feb. 28.
See website for application and information.
http://www.nahj.org/student.html
Arts Recognition and Talent Search Awards
These awards are granted to high school or college students (17,19 years of age) who show
talent in dance, voice, music, art, photography, jazz, visual arts, writing,
or other creative areas.You must audition or submit a portfolio or
tape. The award is to be used for freshman year in college.
Award amounts from $100 to $3,000. Deadline is June 1 or A1 (for
registration in specific regions.
http://artsawards.org
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