Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund
Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund, a program of the Talbots Charitable Foundation, will award $100,000 in scholarships to women determined to finally get that college degree.
Five women will each be awarded $10,000 scholarships, and 50 women will each be awarded $1,000 scholarships. All applicants must be seeking an undergraduate degree from an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school. Only applicants seeking a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university are eligible to receive a $10,000 award. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago.
Miller Brewing Company National Scholarship - $3,000
The Miller Brewing Company National Scholarship is open to College Undergraduate Applicants and has an application deadline in the Summer. The award range is $3,000 and the minimum GPA requirement is 3.00.
The eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Must be full-time student eligible for junior status at a college or university in the fall
and maintain full-time status - Must be pursuing degree in business or related field
- Must be eligible for financial aid from a federal or state-funded program
The application requirements are as follows:
- Letters of recommendation
- Complete online application and student survey form
- Resume
- Be willing to participate in Adelante’s Leadership Institute and possibly a paid internship
in summer in a business or corporation
Virginia - Black Students Scholarship
A men’s club has been providing a scholarship for black high school seniors for 14 years. Graduating seniors in Virginia should apply for the scholarship.
Four years ago, the New River Valley Progressive Men’s Club upped that number to two $1,000 scholarships each year and will do so again this fall. Applications should be made by the end of June.
Accenture American Indian College Fund Scholarships for 2006
In 2006, the Accenture American Indian College Fund will award five scholarships to undergraduates. These scholarships will meet a vital need for American Indians seeking higher education and having financial need. The program seeks to select the very brightest American Indian and Alaska Native students seeking degrees and careers in the high technology and business fields. It is comprised of the following awards:
Accenture Scholars
Three $20,000 scholarships for students pursuing a four-year degree.
Finalist Scholarships
Two scholarships of $1,000 per year for four years.
Application Deadline: May 2, 2006
American Indian Education Foundation Scholarships
American Indian Education Foundation offers three scholarship opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students. Scholarships are awarded for each school year to undergraduate students.
Applications must be postmarked May 4, 2006 to be considered.
Gates Millennium Scholars Program for Minority Students
The Gates Millennium Scholars program is funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is available to graduating high school seniors. The goal of this program is to promote academic excellence and to assist students with significant financial need.
To be eligible students must have one of the following backgrounds: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic.
The scholarship is open to undergraduate students of all majors and graduate students in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science.
The Deadline for entering the Gates Millennium Scholars program is January 13, 2006
For more information and application visit the Gates Millennium Scholars website.
American Dream Scholarship for African Americans
The Sallie Mae Fund recently announced a commitment to renew its popular scholarship program with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) — the “American Dream” scholarship. The Fund will provide a $500,000 grant to UNCF for 2006-2007 academic year scholarships, symbolizing a continuing commitment to help financially needy African-American students realize their college dreams. Since 2003, The Fund has made $2 million in scholarships available for the “American Dream” program.
Graduate Scholarships for Hispanic Students
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers scholarship programs specifically for current graduate students pursuing a Masters, Doctorate, JD, or other graduate degree.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Graduate Scholarships
NAACP Sponsors College Workshops This Saturday
NAACP National Day of College Preparation to Offer Free Workshops and Clinics for Students Seeking a Higher Education On October 29 Free SAT Test Clinics, College Admission and Financial Aid Workshops offered in 19 cities.
The NAACP, in partnership with The Princeton Review Foundation, and The Sallie Mae Fund will host 19 free college preparation clinics nationwide on Saturday, October 29, 2005 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
BPW Colorado Scholarships for Women
BPW Colorado Foundation offers college scholarships for women persuing higher education. Since its inception in 1976, the Foundation has provided over 350 women with scholarships totaling over $265,000.
Scholarships are offered twice a year, with application deadlines of March 31 and September 30. Women 25 years of age and older who are enrolled in an accredited Colorado college or university are eligible to apply.
BPW Colorado Foundation Information & Application