Once you have been awarded a UHD scholarship it will be available for credit toward your tuition and fee bill. If you are awarded funds in excess of your tuition and fee bill, you will have a balance check mailed to your home address by the UHD Student Accounting Office.
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| AICPA Scholarship |
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www.aicpa.org |
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Minority accounting students at the undergraduate level and in several specific graduate programs |
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| Bodhi Scholarship-Texas Buddhist Association |
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The Bodhi Scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors and returning college students in the amounts of $1000 to $3000 a year depending on which Bodhi scholarship best applies. |
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| Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute - Deadline in April |
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www.chci.org |
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Hispanic Background. Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident, be accepted into a graduate management/business major - demonstrate financial need. |
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| Desk and Derrick Foundation Trust Scholarships - Deadline in April |
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www.theeducationaltrust.org |
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Award $1,500 3.2 GPA, citizen of US or Canada. Pursing a career in the petroleum, energy or allied industry, or
research and development of alternative fuels. |
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| EDSF Scholarship - Deadline in May |
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www.edsf.org |
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Min. 3.0 GPA - junior lever or higher and graduate students. |
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| HGA Junior Golf Scholarship - Deadline in April |
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www.hga.org/juniorgolf |
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Full-time undergraduate students. Has participated in any junior golf event. |
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| Hispanic College Fund, Inc. |
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www.hispanicfund.org |
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For minority high school seniors-U.S. citizen SAT 900 or ACT 23 minimum scores.Leadership pontential-financial need. |
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| Native American Journalists Association Scholars - Deadline in April |
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www.naja.com |
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Native American students interested in journalism. |
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| PFLAG/HATCH Youth Scholarship |
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www.pflaghouston.org |
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Graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered high school senior, or be enrolled in university classes. Full time - resident of Houston - all majors. |
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| Peace Officers Memorial. Found. Inc. & CLE Assoc. - Deadline in April |
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www.pomf.org/scholar.html |
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Parent or guardian must be a member in good standing of CLEAT at the time of application for scholarship. Full-time student-Must be Texas resident. |
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| Point Foundation Scholarship - Deadline in April |
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www.thepointfoundation.org |
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Open to undergraduate students - 3.0 GPA -demonstrate financial need. |
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| United Negro College Fund Scholarship - Deadline in March |
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www.uncf.org |
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1. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
2. Students must have unmet need as verified by the university financial aid office
3. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA)
4. Students must request that the Student Analysis Report (SAR) be sent to the financial aid office at their college or university |
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| Women in Transition Scholarships - Deadline in April |
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www.efwa.org |
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Females with a major in Accounting. |
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Deadline in January
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Business Leadership Award
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www.hsf.net/GoldmanSachs.aspx |
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Deadline January 31st
$10,000
For junior level female students.
Students who have demonstrated an interest in business leadership and/or pursing a business career are encouraged to apply, but the scholarship is open to all majors.
Students must be of Hispanic heritage and have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
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| PAF Scholarships For Survivors - Deadline in March |
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www.patientadvocate.org/events.php?p=69 |
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A patient completing a course of study that has been interrupted or delayed by a diagnosis of cancer other critical or life threatening disease. |
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| Houston Hispanic Architects & Engineers - Deadline in March |
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www.hhae.org/qualifications.html |
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Academic Scholarship Program for Hispanic high school students in the Houston area who want to pursue a college degree in the fields of Architecture, Engineering or Surveying.
Four scholarships of $1,000. Visit website to download application.
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| Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund - Deadline in March |
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www.alhef.org/requirements.htm |
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Students who are actively pursuing an education for a career in information and records management are eligible for a scholarship. |
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| Hispanic Genealogical Society of Houston - Deadline in May |
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http://www.hispanicgs.org/scholarship.html |
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The essay contest is open to full- or part-time undergraduate students and high school seniors who plan to enroll in any field of study at an accredited local Houston area college or university in the Fall 2013. Essays must be postmarked by deadline date. The Hispanic Genealogical Society will be awarding one $500 scholarship. The winning essay will be published in the Hispanic Genealogical Society Annual Journal. |
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| Greater Houston Community Foundation - Deadline in March and April |
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http://www.ghcf.org/Recieve/ |
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Various scholarship awards.
Award amounts vary. |
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| Denton Regional Medical Center Scholarship - Deadline in June |
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- are currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning in the state of Texas;
- have completed a minimum of one (1) year of study;
- plan to continue their education in a healthcare field at a postsecondary institution in the state of Texas; and
- have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Awards range from $500 to $1,500
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| Great Lakes National Scholarship Program - Deadline in April |
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To be eligible, a student must:
- Be enrolled full-time at a public or private two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.
- Have a field of study identified in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics department of the college, university, or vocational-technical school they are attending.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Scholarship applications will be accepted through April 5, 2013, or until 20,000 applications have been received. Finalists will be notified by June 17, 2013. |
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https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/greatlakes/ |
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| American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants - Deadline in June |
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www.awscpa.org |
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To qualify, the women must meet all of the following requirements: be a US citizen, be a declared accounting student, have completed 20 hours toward a degree, have completed 12 hours of accounting. |
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| Houston Police Department Organization of Spanish Speaking Officers (HPD O.S.S.O.) Scholarship Program - Deadline in May |
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www.houstonosso.com/scholarships |
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- Must be attending or planning to attend an associates or bachelors program within one year of
notification.
- Previous (students) are eligible and may re-apply. GPA must be 2.75 or higher.
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| MassMutal Scholars Program - Deadline in May |
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www.act.org/massmutual/ |
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All majors will be considered.
Award amount: $5000
Offered to high achieving African American, Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic students interested in careers in the insurance and financial services industry.
Deadline: May 4th
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| AAIA Scholarship Programs - Deadline in June |
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www.indian-affairs.org |
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Applicant must be minimally 1/4 Native American Indian blood. Essay 1-2 pages. |
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| Adelante Scholarship - Deadline in May |
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www.adelantefund.org |
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UHD Juniors. Major in Business or related fields. 3.0 GPA - Must be eligible to receive financial aid. |
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| Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Deadline in May |
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www.hacu.net |
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Various scholarships open to students of HACU member institutions.
- Enrolled at a HACU-member college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico at the time applications are completed and scholarships awarded.
- Demonstrate financial need (typically determined by FAFSA).
- Meet criteria for specific scholarships to which they are applying.
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by May 25th Scholarships will be awarded in the fall. |
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| The Charley Wootan Grant Program - Deadline TBA |
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www.aie.org/wootan/ |
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- At the time of application, are U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents of the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands or any of the U.S. territories and commonwealths, and
- Are high school seniors or graduates (including GED recipients) who plan to enroll or are students who are already enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate course of study for the upcoming fall term at an approved* two or four year college or university or vocational-technical school, and
- Demonstrate financial need, and
- Are eligible to receive Title IV (federal financial aid) funding
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| Wings Over Houston Airshow Scholarship Program - Deadline in July |
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www.wingsoverhouston.com/woh_community_mn.htm |
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Applicants must be seeking a career field associated with aviation or aerospance, enrolled full-time with 60 credit hours and a 3.0 GPA. Award amount: $2,500 to $5,000 per academic year. |
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| Women in Leadership Society - Deadline in May |
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www.wlspearland.org/ |
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Must be a single mother residing in Brazoria County, TX
Must have joint or full custody of your children
Demonstrate financial need
Maintain a 2.0 GPA and be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours |
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| HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) - Deadline in June |
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www.hacu.net/assnfe/StudentInfo.asp?MODE=NEW&PROGTYPE=3&AppYear=2010 |
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Program benefits include:
- $450 to $550 per week
- Paid airfare to and from your internship site
- Housing arrangements
- Orientation in Washington, DC (includes lodging and travel)
- Hands-on experience in your field of study/interest (all majors should apply)
HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) program recruits college students for paid summer and semester-long internships at federal agencies and private corporations in Washington, D.C., and throughout the country. These ten and fifteen-week internship programs give college students direct experience in a myriad of careers in the federal and corporate sectors.
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| ATPE Barbara Jordan Memorial Scholarship and Fred Wiesner Educational Excellence Scholarship - Deadline in June |
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www.atpefoundation.org/scholarships.asp |
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Junior, senior and graduate students enrolled in education preparation programs at an ethnic minority institution. |
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| Urban Scholarship Fund - Deadline in July |
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www.txadc.org |
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Urban Scholarship Funds are for graduating high school seniors and returning college students attending any accredited nonprofit public or independent two- or four-year college or university or technical school. |
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| ASIE - American Society of Indian Engineers Scholarship - Deadline in September |
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www.asiehouston.org |
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Deadline is September 15 |
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| HSF - College Scholarship Program - Deadline in December |
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www.hsf.net |
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Hispanic heritage. Must be a U.S citizen or legal permanent resident. 2.7 GPA. Part-time or full-time student. Transferring to a 4 year college full-time. |
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| HSF - General Motors Scholarship Program - Deadline in Dcember |
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www.hsf.net |
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Must be of Hispanic Heritage U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Min. GPA 3.0. Major in Engineering or Business. |
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| HSF - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers - Deadline in December |
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www.hsf.net |
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Must be of Hispanic Heritage; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Min. GPA 2.7- Major engineering, mathematics, CS or science. Full-time. |
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| Mensa Foundation - Deadline in January |
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www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships/ |
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Deadline: January 15th
Awards will be made on the basis of an essay of fewer than 550 words, which describes the applicant's career, vocational, or academic goal toward which the scholarship is to provide aid. Entries will be judged and awarded at three levels: local, regional and national. Awards are made in amounts ranging from $300 to $1000. |
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| RMHC/ASIA Scholarship Program - Deadline in December |
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rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ |
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Students who have at least one parent of Asian heritage. Must reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating program. |
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| US Bank Internet Scholarship - Deadline in February |
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http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm |
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In order to be eligible for the U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program, a student must be:
- A high school senior planning to enroll or a current college freshmen, sophomore or junior at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program;
- A United States citizen or permanent resident alien.
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| AFCEA Copernicus Foundation Scholarship |
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www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/ |
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AFCEA Copernicus Found. Sch. Full- time sophomore, working in Computer Graphic Design or related fields. Must be a U.S. citizen. |
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| Jeannette Rankin Foundation - Deadline in March |
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www.rankinfoundation.org |
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Must be a female at least 35 years of age. U.S. citizen- pursuing first degree. |
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| National Hispanic Explorers Scholarship Program - Deadline in March |
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www.hispanicfund.org |
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Must be a U.S. citizen and of Hispanic heritage. Major in .Science, CS, Engineering or NASA-related major. Full-time. Min. GPA 3.0 |
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| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarships - for Graduating High School Seniors and College Students - Deadline in March |
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www.rodeohouston.com/Scholarships/Scholarships.aspx |
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Deadline: March 1st
Award amounts vary.
Applications: Disseminated directly to schools. Applications will also be available for download or by calling the Office of Educational Programs, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, at 832.667.1113.
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, an applicant must meet criteria of citizenship, residence, academic standing, college/university enrollment plans, and demonstration of leadership, character and economic need.
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| National Federation of the Blind Scholarship – 30 scholarships from $3,000 to $12,000 - Deadline in March |
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www.nfb.org/scholarship-program |
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To be eligible, a student must meet the following criteria:
- Legally blind in both eyes
- Reside in the United States, Washington, D.C., or Puerto Rico
- Plan to enroll in full-time, postsecondary education
- Participate in NFB's national convention (each scholarship winner will receive financial assistance to attend the event)
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| National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) - Deadline in February |
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$1000-$1500 scholarships to students in their junior year or higher (including grad school)
Criteria: Must demonstrate financial need during 2013-2014.
Applicants must be majoring in Education, Health, Social Welfare, or Jewish Studies
Must have permanent residence in the Greater Houston area.
Contact ncjwscholar@yahoo.com for an application or information.
Applications are due by Feb 28, 2013.
NCJW awards are equal opportunity; open to all students, without regard to gender, race, religion, or other.
Awards are based on financial needs, academic achievement, and career goals. |
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| Irene S. Wischer Educational Foundation Scholarship - Deadline in March |
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Deadline: March 1, 2013
Download scholarship application at:
https://www.frostbank.com/Pages/wischer-scholarship.aspx
Scholarships are awarded to students attending accredited undergraduate colleges and universities, graduate schools, and vocational/technical and trade schools that are designated as qualified organizations.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To apply for an Irene S. Wischer Education Foundation Scholarship, you must:
- be a U.S. citizen
- be a legal resident of Texas for 12 consecutive months prior to completing the scholarship application
- be a person of good character
- demonstrate academic potential and ability
- demonstrate a need for financial assistance
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The Vietnamese American Medical Association of Greater Houston (VAMA-GH) - Deadline in January |
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Download Application |
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The Vietnamese American Medical Association of Greater Houston (VAMA-GH)
- VAMA-GH High School Students Scholarship - Two scholarships - $500 each
- VAMA-GH Pre-medical Students Scholarship - One scholarship - $1,000
- VAMA-GH Medical Students Scholarship - One scholarship - $1,000
Candidates must be of Vietnamese descent, currently residing or attending school in the Greater Houston area, and be in good standing during their 2nd through 4th year of studies at the respective institution. The following items are required for scholarship consideration:
- A completed VAMA-GH scholarship application
- A curriculum vitae or resume
- An official transcript from your current institution
Application must be submitted by January for consideration. VAMA-GH will announce the scholarship recipients by February and the winners will be invited to the Annual Gala.
Please send scholarship application via postal or electronic mail at the following addresses:
VAMA-GH
PO Box 1259
Bellaire, TX 77402-1259
or by email: vama.gh@gmail.com
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| Lagrant Foundation Scholarship - Deadline in February |
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www.lagrantfoundation.org |
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U.S. Citizen - Must be African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American - Must be full time student - Min. 2.5 GPA |
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Essay Contests and Scholarship Drawings:
http://www.tgslc.org/blog/post.cfm/monthly-scholarship-drawing-for-students-spread-the-word?cid=10444
http://www.papercheck.com/scholarship.asp
http://www.charterone.com/scholarship/
http://www.getinbusiness.com/blog/scholarship/
http://www.freelegalaid.com/scholarship
http://missionvacation.com/scholarship/
http://techlawllp.com/scholarship/
http://www.higherone.com/scholarship
http://nahj.org/
http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Student_Saver_Scholarship.html
http://www.degreedup.com/scholarship-awards.html
http://www.hotelscheap.org/scholarship/apply
http://www.wyzant.com/Scholarships/
http://www.stayfitincollege.com/scholarship-awards.html
http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
http://www.aynrand.org/contests/atlas.html
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
http://www.alsformalwear.com/scholarship-rules.asp
http://www.medicalgoods.com/minority-nursing-scholarship/
http://www.usleaseoption.com/scholarship.php
http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/prizeinethics.aspx
http://www.lawncare.net/scholarship/
http://www.charterone.com/scholarship
http://education-portal.com/articles/Tuition_Scholarship.html
http://www.NewLookHouston.com/New_Look_Scholarship.html
http://www.offers.com/scholarship/
http://www.providianmedical.com/providian-medical-scholarship/
http://www.bounceenergy.com/scholarships
http://www.nyhealthinsurer.com/scholarship-application/
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| Scholarships awarded by organizations outside UHD will be disbursed according to guidelines provided by the donor organization. |
