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A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship

Description: In memory of A. Pat Charnon's generosity and strong commitment to education, the friends and family of Pat Charnon have joined The Center for Education Solutions to establish the A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship. Each year since 1992, The Center has awarded scholarships to full-time undergraduate students who have demonstrated their commitments to building communities.
Qualifications: Recipients must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program of study in an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. They must maintain good academic standing and make progress toward a degree. The Charnon Scholarship Review Committee will decide whether applicants fulfill the requirements of the award. The selection committee looks for candidates who value tolerance, compassion and respect for all people in their communities, and who have demonstrated their commitments to these values by their actions.
Amount of Award: $1,500 per semester
Length of Award: 1 year, renewable up to 4 years
Number of Awards: 1
Application Deadline: March 31
Application Process: In addition to the application form (which can be downloaded from the website), you need to submit a 2-4 page essay (typed, double-spaced) explaining how community service experiences have shaped your life and how you will use your college educations to build communities in a manner consistent with Pat Charnon's values of compassion, tolerance, generosity and respect. An official transcript from your high school or college and three letters of reference addressed to the Charnon Scholarship Selection Committee are also required.
Website: http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html#requirements

A.C.E.C. Research and Management Foundation

Description: The A.C.E.C./ProNet Scholarship is a $2,500 annual scholarship awarded to a 3rd & 4th year, or graduate student of an accredited engineering school, whose career interests will lead them into private engineering practice.
Qualifications: The criteria require that the student express an interest in practice management studies in addition to their engineering curriculum.
Amount of Award: $2,500
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Application Deadline: contact program administrator for the deadline
Application Process: The application process begins in the fall of each year with the scholarship award being announced in the spring of the following year. The contact person for the A.C.E.C. Scholarship Program is: Francis George, Scholarship Program Administrator, 1015 15th Street, NW, Suite 802, Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 347-7474 Fax: (202) 898-0868
Website: http://www.aepronet.org/insurance_scholarships.html

AAUW-Career Development Grants

Description: The American Association for University Women provides Career Development Grants for women preparing to advance careers, change careers, or re-enter the workforce.
Qualifications: Women must hold a bachelor's degree. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Special consideration is given to AAUW members, women of color, and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in a nontraditional field.
Amount of Award: $2,000-$12,000
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: December 15, 2008
Application Process: Application information is available on the website.
Website: http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/career_development.cfm

AAUW-International Fellowships

Description: The American Association for University Women provides fellowships for women who are not US citizens or permanent residents.
Qualifications: Applicants should be pursuing graduate or postgraduate study at an accredited institution.
Amount of Award: $18,000-$30,000
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: December 1, 2008
Application Process: Application information is available on the website.
Website: http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm

AAUW-Selected Professions Fellowships

Description: The American Association for University Women provides fellowships for women studying in a discipline where women are usually under-represented.
Qualifications: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must be studying architecture, computer sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Women of color can also receive grants in business administration, law, or medicine. Fellowships for Engineering Dissertation Awards go up to $20,000 and applications are due December 15th.
Amount of Award: $5,000-$12,000
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: January 10, 2009
Application Process: Application information is available on the website.
Website: http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/selected.cfm

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarships

Description: The Scholarship Fund awards $5,000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school. Assuming the recipient achieves satisfactory performance in law school, an award made to an entering freshman may be renewed for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during his or her time in law school.
Qualifications: In addition to whether the applicant is a member of a racial and/or ethnic minority that has been underrepresented in the legal profession, the applicant's financial need; personal, family, and educational background; personal statement; and participation in community service activities will be considered in selecting the recipients of the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarships.
Amount of Award: $5,000
Length of Award: up to 3 years
Number of Awards: 20
Application Deadline: March 1, 2008
Application Process: Download the application from the website.
Website: http://www.abanet.org/fje/losfpage.html

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Foundation

Description: This scholarship is available to student in LPN-to-RN, RN-to-BSN, RN-to-MSN, BSN-to-MSN or MSN-to doctorate programs. Applicants must be a member of AMSN for a least one year
Qualifications: Must be a member of AMSN for one year by application date
Amount of Award: $500
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: August 1st, annually
Application Process: Complete online application which includes submitting a brief description discussing how additional education will enhance the care of Adult Medical-Surgical patient.
Website: http://www.medsurgnurse.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/AMSNMain.woa

Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation-College Television Award

Description: Competition for graduate and undergraduate students interested in visual arts. Categories include: drama, comedy, music, documentary, news/sports/magazine shows, traditional animation, and computer animation.
Qualifications: Students must be enrolled at an accredited US institution. Film submitted must be original and created for course credit.
Amount of Award: $500-$2,000. 1st- and 2nd-place winners also receive Kodak film stock and eligibility for $4,000 Bricker Family College Award.
Length of Award: NA
Number of Awards: 21
Application Deadline: December 15, 2008
Application Process: Visit the website for application form. Submit an original film on DVD, VHS or beta to the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation.
Website: http://www.emmys.tv/foundation

Accenture Foundation Scholarship Program

Description: Accenture Foundation provides awards to African American, Native American, Asian American, and Hispanic American students who are pursuing degrees in engineering, computer science, information systems, and management-related programs.
Qualifications: Applicants to this program must be: 1) African American Hispanic American, Native American, or Asian American 2) a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee or refugee 3) enrolled in at least the third year of course work by the fall semester 2008 in a full-time undergraduate program in engineering (electrical, industrial, mechanical, or systems are preferred), computer science, information systems (accounting, business, computer, management and related), decision or management sciences, or other programs whose curricula are equivalent to the above.
Amount of Award: $2,500
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: January 31, 2008
Application Process: Students must complete the application and submit it with a current, complete transcript of grades by the postmark deadline of January 31, 2008.
Website: http://www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/accenture/

Actuarial Foundation-Wooddy Scholarship

Description: For undergraduate study of insurance/actuarial science.
Qualifications: Applicants must: be preparing to begin their senior year, be US citizens or permanent residents, have passed at least one actuarial exam and must rank in the top quarter of the class.
Amount of Award: $2,000
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: 4
Application Deadline: June 24, 2008
Application Process: Application information is available online. Students complete the Application and then ask a professor to review it and recommend them.
Website: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/research_edu/prize_award.htm#wooddy

Ada Project

Description: The Ada Project is an online resource for women in Computer Science. It provides links and information on projects, organizations, fellowships and other resources.
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Website: http://women.cs.cmu.edu/ada/

AFCEA Fellowship

Description: Fellowships of $15,000 will be awarded to full-time postgraduate students who have earned Master's degrees or the equivalent and who are currently enrolled in a doctoral degree program in the following or related fields of electrical, electronics, chemical, systems or communications engineering; physics; mathematics; or computer science. Majors directly related to the support of U.S. intelligence enterprises with relevance to the mission of AFCEA will also be eligible. The dissertation title or abstract of the specific area of research is required.
Qualifications: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen with earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees (or their equivalents) and be currently enrolled in a doctoral program at any accredited university in the United States. A thesis statement or abstract of the intended area and nature of research is required. Primary consideration will be given for demonstrated excellence of the research topic. Please note: Endorsement by the Dean of the College of Engineering is required, regardless of major.
Amount of Award: $15,000
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Application Deadline: February 15, 2009
Application Process: The online application will be posted in late November /early December.
Website: http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/graduate/grad3.asp

AFCEA General John A. Wickham Scholarship

Description: Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to full time students currently enrolled in accredited degree-granting 4-year colleges or universities in the United States. Candidates must be at least second-year college students, enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors at the time of application.
Qualifications: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and working toward a degree in the following or C4I-related fields of electrical, computer, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering; computer science; physics; mathematics; science or mathematics education; technology management; or management information systems. Majors directly related to the support of U.S. intelligence enterprises or national security with relevance to the mission of AFCEA will also be eligible. A GPA of 3.5 on 4.0 scale or better is required.
Amount of Award: $2,000
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: May 1, 2009
Application Process: At least two letters of recommendation printed on school stationery with signature will be required from field-of-study professors. An official transcript reflecting all college-level study will also be required by the deadline date. These items can be sent separately but not to arrive prior to April 1, 2008.
Website: http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/pub2.asp

AFCEA-Math and Science Teachers Scholarship

Description: Scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to full-time students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate education degree for the purpose of teaching science, mathematics or information technology at a U.S. secondary school.
Qualifications: Degree-seeking candidates must be enrolled full time in an education curriculum at an accredited college or university in the United States, be a U.S. citizen, and be at least a sophomore or junior at the time of application - minimum second-year students only. For graduate students, enrollment in at least two classes per semester is required.
Amount of Award: $2,000
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Application Deadline: June 1, 2009
Application Process: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/TeachersScholarship.asp

AGC Foundation Graduate Scholarships

Description: The Saul Horowitz, Jr. Memorial Graduate Award and the Heffner Scholarships for Graduate Students are worth $7,500 each, paid in two installments of $3,750.
Qualifications: College seniors enrolled in an undergraduate construction management or construction-related engineering degree program, or others possessing an undergraduate degree in construction management or construction-related engineering are eligible to apply. The applicant must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a graduate level construction management or construction-related engineering degree program as a full-time student.
Amount of Award: $7,500
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: November 1, 2008
Application Process: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.agc.org/cs/career_development/foundation/scholarships

AGC Foundation Undergraduate Construction Education Scholarships

Description: Our renewable scholarships are worth $2,500 per year for each year of undergraduate study, up to a maximum of $7,500. Over 100 new scholarships are awarded each year.
Qualifications: College sophomores and juniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time, four or five-year ABET or ACCE-accredited construction management or construction-related engineering program are eligible to apply. High school seniors and college freshmen are not eligible.
Amount of Award: $2,500
Length of Award: 1 year, renewable
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: November 1, 2008
Application Process: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.agc.org/cs/career_development/foundation/scholarships

AHEPA Educational Foundation Scholarships

Description: For full-time undergraduate or graduate study. Applicants will be judged on financial need, academic achievement, depth of character, leadership, seriousness of purpose and service orientation.
Qualifications: Applicant must be of Greek descent or a member or child of a member of American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. Must also be attending an accredited institution full-time.
Amount of Award: $500-$2,000
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: March 31, 2008
Application Process: Information is available online. The application include recommendations, an essay, transcript(s), proof of eligibility and a $20 application fee.
Website: http://www.ahepa.org/education/

AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship

Description: This program provides financial assistance to five AICPA Student Affiliate Members pursuing studies in accounting, finance or information systems. These awards (five $2,500 scholarships) are intended to encourage undergraduate and graduate students to consider careers in accounting and business.
Qualifications: The scholarships are available only to full-time undergraduate or graduate students at regionally accredited institutions in the United States. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Those persons who are already CPAs are not eligible for this scholarship.
Amount of Award: $2,500
Length of Award:
Number of Awards: 5
Application Deadline: April 1
Application Process: Download the application from the website.
Website: http://www.aicpa.org/Becoming+a+CPA/CPA+Candidates+and+Students/

Air Traffic Control Student Scholarship

Description: For undergraduate or graduate study in aviation or aerospace at an accredited US institution. Based on financial need, depth of character, and seriousness of purpose.
Qualifications: Students must have a minimum of 30 semester hours still to complete and be attending at least half-time.
Amount of Award: $2,000-$2,500
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: 5
Application Deadline: May 1, 2008
Application Process: Applications inlude: proof of eligibility, 2 recommendations, a 400-word essay on "How my education efforts will enhance my potential contribution to aviation", and transcript(s).
Website: http://www.atca.org/scholarshipfoundation.aspx

Akademos, Inc. TextBookX.com Scholarship

Description: Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited US institution.
Qualifications: Applicant must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or international student.
Amount of Award: $250-$2,000
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: 3
Application Deadline: April 30, 2008
Application Process: Applications consist of a 250- to 750-word essay. More details are on the website.
Website: http://www.textbookx.com/scholarship

ALBA George Watt Memorial Essay Contest

Description: The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) is pleased to announce the continuing annual competition for the George Watt Memorial Essay prizes. ALBA awards prizes for the best essays about the Spanish Civil War, the global anti-fascist political or cultural struggles of the 1920s and 1930s, or the lifetime histories and contributions of the Americans who fought in support of the Spanish Republic from 1936-1938
Qualifications: The work must be have been produced to fulfill an undergraduate or graduate course or degree requirement. We welcome submissions from both U.S. and international contestants. For the 2009 awards, essays may be submitted in English or Spanish.
Amount of Award: $500
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Application Deadline: June 1, 2009
Application Process: Applicants should be sure to include a title page with name, address, e-mail, and telephone number. Please e-mail entries as MS-Word attachments to: dczitrom@mtholyoke.edu
Website: http://www.alba-valb.org/index.php/classroom_contest.php

Alexander Graham Bell College Scholarship

Description: For full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited institution.
Qualifications: Applicant must be hearing impaired in addition to demonstrating financial need, high academic achievement and seriousness of purpose.
Amount of Award: $1000-$5,000
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: varies
Application Deadline: February 15, 2009
Application Process: Application and Information are available online. Only the first 500 applications will be accepted. Applications include: application form, information about hearing impairment, transcripts, essay, and recommendations.
Website: http://agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=Awards

All-Ink.com Scholarship

Description: All-Ink.com is committed to helping students pursue their goal of a higher education by offering $5,000 in scholarships to qualified students.
Qualifications: Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited college or university program during Spring 2008 / Fall 2008 or Full-year 2008-2009 school year. Students who apply must be a United States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount of Award: $5,000
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: December 31, 2008
Application Process: Students applying are required to complete the simple online application which includes a 50 to 200 word essay about who has had the greatest impact on your life, and a 50 to 200 word essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal / professional life after completing college.
Website: http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx

Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship

Description: The Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship Program was established to increase participation of people of color in professional theater. Fellowships require a 40-44 week commitment, and fellows are able to work with seasoned professionals in the areas of artistic and technical production, arts administration and community engagement.
Qualifications: Candidates are highly motivated individuals who must possess at least an undergraduate degree and have arts-related experience and training. Most importantly, Fellows should have a passion for the exploration of the human condition through dramatic forms.
Amount of Award: modest stipend
Length of Award: 40-44 weeks
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: varies
Application Process: Applications include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and brief writing sample (Directing, Administrative and Community Engagement applicants only). Application materials must be sent to Katherine Keefe (see website for contact information).
Website: http://www.arenastage.org/about/employment/fellows/

Alpha Beta Gama International Scholarship

Description: For full-time junior or senior study at an accredited 4-year institution.
Qualifications: Applicant or parent must be member/participant of Alpha Beta Gamma. Applicant must be a US citizen, and pursuing a career in business, accounting, or computer/information science.
Amount of Award: $500-$10,000
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: Varies
Application Process: Contact local AGB chapter for more information
Website: http://abg.org/

Alpha Kappa Alpha Merit Scholarship

Description: Alpha Kappa Alpha offers a $1,000 award to undergraduate and graduate students who excel academically.
Qualifications: Eligible applicants must: 1) be a full-time and currently enrolled undergraduate student with sophomore standing at an accredited campus-based degree-granting institution, 2) be a full-time and currently enrolled graduate student at an accredited campus-based degree-granting institution, 3) Continuing a program of study in this or another degree-granting institution, 4)Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.0 ("B" average) 5) have demonstrated community service and involvement.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: April 15, 2008 for undergraduate students; August 15, 2008 for graduate students
Application Process: Merit Scholarship applications and supporting documents for undergraduate students must by postmarked by April 15, 2008.
Website: http://www.akaeaf.org/programsandinitiatives/

Alpha Mu Gamma Scholarship

Description: For study of foreign languages at undergraduate, graduate, master's and doctoral levels. Special scholarships are available for studying French in Quebec and for studying Esperanto or Spanish.
Qualifications: Applicant or parent must be member/participant of Alpha Mu Gamma with an interest in studying foreign languages.
Amount of Award: $400-$750
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: 5
Application Deadline: February 1
Application Process: The application includes recommendations, transcript, essay, application form and certification of AMG membership.
Website: http://www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/honor/amg/scholarship.html

Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity and American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science E&R Fund, Inc.

Description: The AMTF and the ASCLS (American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science) provide scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in areas relating to clinical laboratory science.
Qualifications: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States. They must be accepted into an NAACLS accredited program in Clinical Laboratory Science, to include Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician, Cytotechnology or Histotechnology AND be in or entering their last year of study on September 1, 2008.
Amount of Award: varies
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: April 1
Application Process: The application form, required performance evaluation form and scholarship descriptions may be downloaded after November 1 of each year. All scholarships are administered by the Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity (AMTF). Completed applications must be postmarked by the deadline and sent to the AMTF Scholarship Coordinator as listed in the application form.
Website: http://www.ascls.org/leadership/awards/amt.asp

Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity and American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science E&R Fund, Inc.

Description: The AMTF and the ASCLS (American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science) provide scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in areas relating to clinical laboratory science.
Qualifications: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States and accepted into or are in approved Masters or Doctoral program in areas related to Clinical Laboratory Science including Clinical Laboratory Education or Management Programs. Applicants cannot complete their education BEFORE the scholarship is awarded.
Amount of Award: varies
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: April 1
Application Process: The application form, required performance evaluation form and scholarship descriptions may be downloaded below after November 1 of each year. All scholarships are administered by the Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity (AMTF). Completed applications must be postmarked by the deadline and sent to the AMTF Scholarship Coordinator as listed in the application form.
Website: http://www.ascls.org/leadership/awards/amt.asp

Alpine Club A.K. Gilkey and Putnam/Bedayn Research Grant

Description: The American Alpine Club offers research grants for undergraduate or graduate study in science.
Qualifications: Applicants must be US citizens with research in general science, biology, environmental science, forestry or atmospheric sciences/meteorology.
Amount of Award: $200-$1,000
Length of Award: NA
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: March 1, 2009
Application Process: Application forms are available online. Applications include recommendations, research proposal, and a curriculum vitae. Research proposals are evaluated on scientific or technical quality and contribution to scientific endeavor germane to mountain regions.
Website: http://www.americanalpineclub.org

Alumni and Friends of the London School of Economics in the United States

Description: The Alumni and Friends of the London School of Economics in the United States (AFLSE) awards at least one scholarship each year to an American citizen or permanent resident of the United States for one year of graduate study at the London School of Economics. The scholarship covers tuition costs up to the minimum overseas graduate program fees (currently £11,442). Selection of scholarship recipients is based on academic merit and financial need, with no restrictions as to age, field of study, or degree being sought. The scholarship is available to students attending the LSE for the first time in 2006 or who previously have enrolled in LSE summer school programs only; current and former LSE students are not eligible to apply.
Qualifications: See website
Amount of Award: tuition
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: 1
Application Deadline: varies
Application Process: The AFLSE does not have a separate scholarship application. To be considered for the scholarship, prospective students must first apply for admission to the LSE. The LSE will identify candidates who are eligible to apply for the AFLSE scholarship through the Graduate Merit Awards selection process. U.S. citizens and permanent residents who receive Graduate Merit Awards may apply for the AFLSE scholarship by checking the relevant box on the Graduate Support Scheme application. (For more information about the LSE's Graduate Merit Awards and Graduate Support Scheme, please see the LSE Financial Support Office website, www.lse.ac.uk/collections/studentServicesCentre/financialSupportOffice/)
Website: http://www.aflse.org/scholarships.html

AMA Foundation Minority Scholars Award

Description: In collaboration with the Minority Affairs Consortium (MAC), with support from the Pfizer Medical Humanities Initiative, the AMA Foundation offers the Minority Scholars Award. Ten Minority Scholars Awards are awarded annually, each in the amount of a $10,000 scholarship.
Qualifications: You must be a current first or second-year student and a permanent resident or citizen of the U.S. Eligible students of minority background include African American/Black, American Indian, Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino. Each medical school is invited to submit up to two nominees.
Amount of Award: $10,000
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: April 15, 2008
Application Process: By February of each year, the AMA Foundation will send a detailed packet of scholarship information to each medical school's Office of the Dean, Office of Student Affairs and Office of Financial Aid. It is through one of these offices that you can receive nomination and application information.
Website: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/17472.html

AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

Description: These $10,000 scholarships reward current third-year medical students, who are entering their fourth-year of study.
Qualifications: The selection of the recipients will be based on academic achievement and financial need.
Amount of Award: $10,000
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: May 31, 2008
Application Process: By February of each year, the AMA Foundation will send a detailed packet of scholarship information to each medical school's Office of the Dean, Office of Student Affairs and Office of Financial Aid. It is through one of these offices that you can receive nomination and application information.
Website: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/14772.html

AMBUCS Scholars Program Information

Description: For over 50 years, National AMBUCST, Inc. has been awarding scholarships to therapy students in their junior/senior year in a bachelor's degree program, or a graduate program leading to a master's or doctoral degree.
Qualifications: Students must be accepted in an accredited program by the appropriate health therapy profession authority in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and hearing audiology. Assistant programs are not eligible. Awards are based on financial need, US citizenship, commitment to local community, demonstrated academic accomplishment, character for compassion and integrity, and career objectives.
Amount of Award: $500-$1,500 with 2 awards in the amount of $6,000
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: April 15, 2008
Application Process: National AMBUCST, Inc. will accept applications from Mid-January until April 15 annually.
Website: http://www.ambucs.org/Scholars/program_information.aspx

Amelia Earhart Fellowships

Description: Fellowships are awarded annually to women who are pursuing Ph.D. degrees in aerospace-related sciences and engineering.
Qualifications: Women of any nationality are eligible. Defense-related and post-doctoral research programs are not eligible.
Amount of Award: $10,000
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: November 15, 2008
Application Process: Download the application online.
Website: http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=prog_ae_fellowships&JServSessionIdr012=ggtkdom551.app8b

American Academy in Rome-Rome Prize Fellowship

Description: Rome Prize fellowships are designed for emerging artists and for scholars in the early or middle stages of their careers. In the case of scholars, preference will be given to applicants for whom research time in Italy, and especially in the city of Rome, is essential, and who have not had extensive prior experience there. The Academy also offers a variety of opportunities for advanced scholars and artists. These include endowed residencies in the same fields as those in which the Rome Prize is awarded and a program for visiting artists and scholars.
Qualifications: Applicants for all Rome Prize fellowships, except those applying for the NEH post-doctoral fellowship, must be United States citizens at the time of application. U.S. citizens and those foreign nationals who have lived in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding the application deadline may apply for the NEH post-doctoral fellowships. Graduate students in the humanities may apply only for pre-doctoral fellowships. Previous winners of the Rome Prize are not eligible to re-apply. Undergraduate students are not eligible for Rome Prize fellowships.
Amount of Award: $12,000-$24,000
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: November 1
Application Process: Applications and supporting materials and a $25 application fee must be mailed to the American Academy in Rome.
Website: http://www.aarome.org/prize.htm

American Academy of Nursing/ John A. Hartford Foundation: Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Scholars Award Program

Description: The American Academy of nursing provides pre-doctoral scholarships for nurses committed to careers in academic geriatric nursing. Applicants must be degreed RNs, U.S. citizens or permanent residents and identify a mentor/ advisor with whom they will work. Post-doctoral fellowships and MBA scholarships (for nurses seeking careers in management of health care institutions serving the elderly) are also available.
Qualifications: (1) Must be a registered nurse; (2) Hold a degree in nursing (3) Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident; (3) Plan an academic research career; and (4) Demonstrate potential for long-term contributions to geriatric nursing.
Amount of Award: Up to $50,000 annually for two years
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: January 14, 2009
Application Process: Complete online application.
Website: http://www.geriatricnursing.org/applications/applications.asp

American Academy of Physical Therapy

Description: The "2007 Academic Award of Excellence" is presented to the physical therapy student(s) and/or physical therapy assistant student(s), who are members of the AAPT and who exhibit a true concern for the health care of minority individuals, displays excellence in academic achievement and fulfills all requirements for consideration.
Qualifications: 1) The student must be currently enrolled in an entry-level degree PT program or an Associate Degree level PTA program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association or a program that has applied for candidacy for accreditation. 2) The student must show evidence of excellence in academic achievement. 3) The student must exhibit a true concern for the health care of minority individuals, either by performing or participating in research projects, community activities, or other related activities.
Amount of Award: up to $1,000
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: January 12, 2008
Application Process: Applications included a completed and typed application form which must be signed and dated, a current official school transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation.
Website: http://www.aaptnet.org/home/index.php?id=26&sec=education-nav

American Association for Cancer Research- Thomas K. Bardos Science Education Award

Description: For full-time junior study at a 4-year institution in US or Canada.
Qualifications: Applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident with interest in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, pharmaceutics, microbiology or chemical engineering.
Amount of Award: The Award includes participation in AACR annual meeting and an annual stipend of $1,500.
Length of Award: 2 years
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: Mid-December
Application Process: Application information is available online.
Website: http://www.aacr.org/home/scientists/research-funding--training-grants/travel-grants.aspx

American Association of Candy Technologists

Description: The American Association of Candy Technologists offers scholarships to undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in confectionary technology.
Qualifications: Applicants must: have sophomore, junior or senior status; attend an accredited 4-year college or university in North America; be majoring in food science, chemical science, biological science or a related area; maintain a 3.0 GPA; and demonstrate interest in confectionary technology through activities such as research projects, work experience, and formal study.
Amount of Award: $5,000
Length of Award: 1 year, non-renewable
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: April 17, 2009
Application Process: Application is available online. Once semi-finalists are chosen, they will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation.
Website: http://www.aactcandy.org/aactscholarship.asp

American Association of Colleges of Nursing: Lydia's Professional Uniforms/ AACN Excellence in Academics Nursing Scholarship

Description: This scholarship is available to students enrolled in the junior year of an accredited BSN degree program. To qualify, students must possess a GPA of 3.5 or better, complete the required application form, and submit a 250 word essay describing their career aspirations and financial need.
Qualifications: (1) Must have a GPS of 3.5 or better and (2) Enrolled as a full-time student in a baccalaureate program
Amount of Award: $2,500
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: August and November 1st
Application Process: Complete online application
Website: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/students/index.htm

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

Description: the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy lists sources of grants and loans for undergraduate and graduate students in the field of pharmacy.
Qualifications: Varies based on the individual scholarships.
Amount of Award: varies; up to $100,000
Length of Award: varies
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: varies
Application Process: Varies based on the individual program.
Website: http://www.aacp.org

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Description: Scholarships are available to AACN members who are RNs completing a baccalaureate or graduate degree in nursing. At least 20% of the awards will be allocated to qualified ethnic minority applicants
Qualifications: Applicants must be members of AACN, have an active RN license, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, be currently working in critical care or have worked in critical care for at least one year in the past three years, be a graduate of a baccalaureate degree program or be an undergraduate junior or have obtained upper division status for the following semester, and be currently enrolled or accepted to a nursing program leading to a master's or doctorate degree in nursing.
Amount of Award: $1,500
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: April 1, 2008
Application Process: Complete online application
Website: http://www.aacn.org/AACN/Memship.nsf/vwdoc/bsnGradSchship?opendocument

American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Scholarships

Description: The Association encourages undergraduate study in family and consumer sciences and its subspecialties, such as textiles and clothing, nutrition, institutional management/food service systems administration, consumer studies, Cooperative Extension, and family and consumer sciences communication, education, and administration. Scholarships are awarded to individuals who have exhibited the potential to make contributions to the family and consumer sciences profession.
Qualifications: Before purchasing a National Undergraduate Scholarship Application, a potential applicant should consider the following eligibility requirements: 1) Potential applicant is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. 2) Potential applicant is planning to pursue or is currently pursuing a degree in family and consumer sciences or its specialties at the undergraduate level on a full-time (as defined by the university) basis. 3) Potential applicant is currently enrolled in an undergraduate program that will continue into the coming academic year or potential applicant has applied to or been admitted to an undergraduate program for the coming academic year. 4) Potential applicant is willing to commit himself or herself to meeting the specific requirements of the scholarship for which he or she is applying.
Amount of Award: varies
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: January 7, 2008
Application Process: A non-refundable application fee of $40 must be received by AAFCS by January 7, 2008, or the National Undergraduate Scholarship application will not be processed. Payments can be made by credit card, check, or money order, but must be accompanied by a Scholarship Payment Form.
Website: http://www.aafcs.org/programs/scholarships.htm

American Association of Neuroscience Nurses: Neuroscience Nursing Foundation Scholarship

Description: The NNF Scholarship Program promotes excellence in neuroscience nursing. Scholarships are awarded annually to registered nurses pursuing studies to advance a career in neuroscience nursing at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Qualifications: Varies
Amount of Award: $1,500
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: January 15
Application Process: Complete online application which includes personal statement essay, resume, and checklist.
Website: http://www.aann.org/nnf/index.htm

American Association of Petroleum Geologists

Description: The purpose of the AAPG Foundation's Grants-in-Aid program is to foster research in the geosciences. Grants are made to provide financial assistance to graduate students (currently enrolled in Masters or Ph.D. programs) whose thesis research has application to the search for and development of petroleum and energy-mineral resources, and/or to related environmental geology issues.
Qualifications: Grants are based on merit, and in part, on the financial needs of the applicant. Although the focus of the program is the support of qualified candidates for Masters or equivalent degrees, qualified doctoral candidates are also encouraged to apply.
Amount of Award: $500-$2,000
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: January 31, 2008
Application Process: Apply online.
Website: http://foundation.aapg.org/gia/about.cfm

American Association of University Women

Description: The American Association of University Women Educational Foundation has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe. One of the world's largest sources of funding for graduate women, the Educational Foundation provided more than 250 fellowships, grants, and special awards to outstanding women in the 2007-08 academic year.
Qualifications:
Amount of Award: varies
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: varies
Application Process: See the website.
Website: http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/

American Cancer Society: Master's Degree and doctoral Degree Scholarships in Cancer Nursing

Description: Awarded to graduate students pursing doctoral study in the field of cancer nursing research, and preparing for careers as nurse scientists.
Qualifications: Varies. Scholarships are awarded to graduate students demonstrating satisfactory progress in their programs.
Amount of Award: $10,000 annually for up to two years (master's); $15,000 annually for up to four years (doctoral)
Length of Award: 1 year with opportunity for renew
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: February 1st (Masters), October 15 (Doctoral)
Application Process: Complete online application
Website: http://www.cancer.org

American Center for Mongolian Studies

Description: Since the summer of 2006, the ACMS in conjunction with the CAORC has offered funding for the ACMS US-Mongolia Field Research Fellowship Program to support student field research in Mongolia. The program has supported 6 US students and 3 Mongolian students to conduct field research in Mongolia between May and October of each year.
Qualifications: Applicants are either US or Mongolian citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled full-time in a university or college in the United States or Mongolia. Undergraduate applicants must have at least third year standing in their program, while graduate applicants can be at a masters or doctoral candidacy level.
Amount of Award: $2,000 to cover travel expenses, $1,000 for expenses while in Mongolia
Length of Award: May-October
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: March 1, 2008
Application Process: Application materials are available online starting in January.
Website: http://www.mongoliacenter.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=35&Itemid=68

American Center of Oriental Research- Jennifer C. Groot Fellowship

Description: The Jennifer C. Groot Fellowship is for undergraduate or graduate students to enable their participation in an archaeological survey in Jordan.
Qualifications: Applicants must be US or Canadian citizens and be planning to participate in an ASOR-affiliated project in Jordan.
Amount of Award: $1,500
Length of Award: length of program
Number of Awards: 2 or more
Application Deadline: February 1, 2009
Application Process: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.bu.edu/acor/felappl.htm

American Chemical Society Scholars Program

Description: The American Chemical Society sponsors scholarship programs for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, and students seeking a two-year degree in chemical technology. The programs are designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic, and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology.
Qualifications: To be considered a candidate, students should meet the following criteria: 1) African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian; 2) U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. 3) full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college 4) high academic achievers in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better) 5) able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form 6) a graduating high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology. **Please note that students planning careers in medicine or pharmacy are not eligible**
Amount of Award: $2,500-$5,000
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: March 1, 2008
Application Process: In addition to the application form, two letters of recommendation plus an official transcript of grades are required. College Freshmen will also need a high school transcript along with their college transcript. One letter should be from a faculty member in your field of study (i.e. chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or chemically related science; and for two-year students, in chemical technology). The second letter of recommendation should be from someone who knows you as a student, an employee or volunteer, and who can provide insight into your personal character, potential, motivation and ability to successfully complete a rigorous scientific course of study.
Website: https://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/memberapp?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_TRANSITIONMAIN&node_id=123

American Classical League- Arthur Patch McKinlay Summer Award

Description: The McKinlay Summer Awards provides funding for either a summer study program or first-time attendance at the American Classical League Institute.
Qualifications: Applicants must be a current member of the American Classical League and must have been a member for the preceding 3 years. They must also be planning to teach classics at the elementary through secondary level for the 2009-2010 school year.
Amount of Award: Up to $1,500.
Length of Award: Length of the program
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: January 15, 2009
Application Process: Application information is available online.
Website: http://www.aclclassics.org/tr_grants.html#mckinlay

American Classical League- Maureen V. O'Donnell Memorial Teaching Training Award

Description: An award for undergraduate or graduate study for those preparing for certification to teach Latin. The award considers financial need.
Qualifications: Applicants must be members or have parent members of the American Classical League. They must be training for certification to teach Latin.
Amount of Award: $750-$1,000
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: December 1 and March 1
Application Process: Applications include recommendations and transcripts.
Website: http://www.aclclassics.org/tr_grants.html#odonnell

American Concrete Institute

Description: Fellowships are offered to high-potential undergraduate and graduate students in engineering, construction management, and other appropriate curricula who are identified by the ACI-Member Faculty. The Student Fellowship can have a nominal term of up to two academic years, renewed annually, and may extend through graduate study. Annual renewal will be subject to renomination and reapplication. These awards are granted based on the availability of contributions received.
Qualifications: The student must be considered a full-time undergraduate or graduate student as defined by the college or university when submitting an application. Applications will be accepted from anywhere in the world but study must take place in the United States or Canada during the award year.
Amount of Award: $7,000-$10,000 and other benefits
Length of Award: renewable up to two years
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: November 14, 2008
Application Process: Only students nominated by faculty members who are also ACI members will be eligible to receive applications for the ACI Student Fellowship Program. After a student is formally nominated, the ACI Foundation will convey an official application directly to the nominated student. Visit the Faculty Network page on the ACI website for a listing of many active ACI faculty members. If you do not find your university represented there, contact the head of the civil engineering department at your university to inquire about which faculty members are also members of the American Concrete Institute.
Website: http://www.concrete.org/STUDENTS/st_fellowships.htm

American Congress on Surveying and Mapping Scholarships

Description: Each year, the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) and its Member Organizations make available thousands of dollars in Scholarships for college students in the surveying and mapping professions. Outstanding students in a variety of disciplines are recognized at the ACSM Annual Convention each spring. These scholarships are a great opportunity for college students in surveying, mapping, geographic information systems, and geodetic science programs.
Qualifications: Students enrolled in four-year degree programs in surveying (or in closely-related degree programs such as geomatics or surveying engineering) are eligible to apply.
Amount of Award: $500-$2,000
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: October 1, 2008
Application Process: Application forms are available online.
Website: http://www.acsm.net/scholar.html

American Dental Association

Description: The American Dental Association offers several scholarships and grants to dental students.
Qualifications: Varies with each scholarship.
Amount of Award: varies
Length of Award: varies
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: varies
Application Process: Please visit the ADA website.
Website: http://www.ada.org/ada/adaf/grants/index.asp

American Dental Education Association

Description: The ADEA and corporate partners offer scholarships for students in dentistry and dental hygiene.
Qualifications: Qualifications vary slightly for each scholarship, but for the most part applicants must be: be pursuing education related to dental health and must be an Individual Member of ADEA.
Amount of Award: $1,000-$2,500
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: December 8, 2008
Application Process: Application instructions and materials are available online.
Website: http://www.adea.org/professional_development/adea_scholarships_awards_fellowships/Pages/default.aspx

American Dietetics Association

Description: The American Dietetic Association, through its many association groups, offers a variety of scholarships and educational stipends to individuals pursuing undergraduate and advanced degrees in dietetics or food and nutrition related areas. General scholarship and educational stipend information from the American Dietetic Association Foundation, the dietetic practice groups and affiliate (state) and district dietetic associations can be accessed from the respective group's information listed on this site.
Qualifications: Scholarships awarded by the ADAF are generally for ADA members enrolled in the junior or senior year of a baccalaureate or coordinated program in dietetics or the second year of study in a dietetic technician program, a dietetic internship program or a graduate program.
Amount of Award: $500-$3,000
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: See website.
Application Process: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/career_394_ENU_HTML.htm

American Federation for Aging Research- MSTAR

Description: The American Federation for Aging Research provides the Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program. Students participate in a 8-12 week research program in geriatrics.
Qualifications: Applicants should be allopathic or osteopathic medical students who have completed a year of medical school. Applicants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the U.S.
Amount of Award: $1,731 per month
Length of Award: 8-12 weeks
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: February 7, 2008
Application Process: The application is available online.
Website: http://afar.org/medstu.html

American Foundation for Aging Research Fellowship

Description: The American Foundation for Aging Research offers fellowships for full-time undergraduate, master's or doctoral study in the US. Areas of interest include: cellular biology, immunobiology, cancer, neurobiology, biochemistry, molecular biophysics, genomics, and proteomics.
Qualifications: Applicants must be actively involved or planning active involvement in a specific biomedical or biochemical research project in the field of aging.
Amount of Award: $500-$2,000
Length of Award: varies
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: varies
Application Process: Pre-application is available online. After a 4-week review period you will receive an application. Plan on a 2-month review period for the application.
Website: http://www.agingresearchfoundation.org

American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Scholarships and Fellowships

Description: The American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education offers several scholarships.
Qualifications: Qualifications vary by individual scholarship program.
Amount of Award: $5,000-$7,000
Length of Award: varies
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: varies
Application Process: Application information is available online.
Website: http://afpenet.org/programs.htm

American Foundation for the Blind

Description: The American Foundation for the Blind offers many scholarships for visually impaired students. Many scholarships are for any field of study, but some scholarships are specifically for students literature or music; engineering; computer, physical or life science sciences; and the education or rehabilitation of those who are blind or visually impaired.
Qualifications: Varies by scholarship. For all but one scholarship, US citizenship is a requirement.
Amount of Award: Varies
Length of Award: Varies
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: March 31, 2008
Application Process: Application information is available online. The application includes: application form with essays, official transcripts, proof of enrollment, 2 letters of recommendation, proof of citizenship, and proof of legal blindness. Some scholarships may require additional documents.
Website: http://afb.org/Section.asp?Documentid=2962

American Galvanizers Association's Galvanize the Future: Edgar K. Schutz Scholarship

Description: The American Galvanizers Association hosts an essay competition each year for students studying architecture, civil engineering, and structural engineering.
Qualifications: The American Galvanizers Association's Galvanize the Future: Edgar K. Schutz Scholarship essay contest is available to full- or part-time, undergraduate or graduate students of any age enrolled at an accredited 4-year college or university only in North America, during the 2007-2008 school year. High school students are not eligible to enter this contest. Qualifying majors include architecture, civil engineering, and structural engineering.
Amount of Award: $2,500 1st place
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: March 28, 2008
Application Process: Submit your essay by downloading the Microsoft Word electronic entry form on the AGA website.
Website: http://www.galvanizeit.org/

American Geological Institute

Description: The American Geological Institute funds scholarships to minority students who demonstrate financial need. Scholarships are provided for students enrolled in earth science education or geoscience degree program and its sub-disciplines.
Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen and verify ethnic-minority status (such as Black, Hispanic, or Native American). Applicants must be enrolled full-time in geoscience, including the sub-discipline of geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth-science education.
Amount of Award: $250-$1,000
Length of Award: One year, with possible renewal.
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: March 1, 2009
Application Process: Application must include: signed and fully completed application form, official transcripts for all colleges attended (SAT, ACT, and/or GRE scores are requested), and three letters of recommendation.
Website: http://www.agiweb.org/education

American Heart Association-Undergraduate Student Research Program

Description: The purpose of this undergraduate research training program is to encourage promising students from all disciplines to consider research careers that are broadly related to the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular areas. Students are assigned to leading biomedical research laboratories in California, Nevada or Utah for a ten-week period during the summer to work under the direct supervision of experienced scientists. The projects students work on range from basic molecular research to direct physiological studies. Examples include signal transduction, gene expression, vascular wall biology, ion transport and cellular physiology. Some opportunities for participation in more clinical investigations are also available. Students will not receive college credit for their summer research activities. Therefore, participation in the program will not appear on an official transcript from the institution where the student is assigned.
Qualifications: Applicants must: 1) Be enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree program, at the time of application, in either a four-year college or university, or a two-year institution with plans to transfer to a four-year college or university by the Fall of 2008 2) Attend an institution in California, Nevada or Utah, or be a resident of one of these states 3) Be a United States citizen, or a foreign national holding a student, exchange or permanent resident visa, including an F-1, H1, H1B, J1, PR, TC or TN visa 4) Have junior or senior academic status in the Fall of 2008. Students who will graduate in September of 2008 or before are not eligible 5) Have completed at least four semesters or six quarters of any combination of the following courses by June 2008: Biological sciences (biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, physiology or lab)and/or Physics and/or Chemistry (inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry or lab) 7) In addition, applicants must have completed at least one quarter of calculus, statistics, computational methods or computer science by June 2008.
Amount of Award: $4,000
Length of Award: 10 weeks
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: December 2, 2008 for Summer 2009
Application Process: For complete application instructions, see the website. All applications must be received (NOT postmarked) at the Affiliate office no later than February 1, 2008.
Website: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3013196

American Holistic Nurses' Association- McGuire Scholarship

Description: For undergraduate or graduate study for students with interest/experience in holistic or alternative health care practices.
Qualifications: Applicants must be members of AHNA with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a major in nursing.
Amount of Award: Varies
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: March 15
Application Process: Applications include essay, transcript, proof of eligibility, financial statement, and 2 recommendations- one of which most come from an AHNA member.
Website: http://www.ahna.org/AboutUs/DonateSponsor/CharlotteMcGuireScholarships/tabid/2193/Default.aspx

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Scholarships

Description: Are you enrolled in a U.S. undergrad hospitality degree program such as hotel/restaurant management, culinary arts, travel/tourism, or hotel administration? If so, you're probably a candidate for an AH&LEF Academic Scholarship.
Qualifications: varies with each scholarship
Amount of Award: varies
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: May 1
Application Process: Some scholarships require that the applicant be nominated by his/her school. Please check the website for specific information about the application process.
Website: http://www.ahlef.org/content.aspx?id=19642

American Indian College Fund

Description: The American Indian College Fund offers scholarships for American Indians, Alaskan Natives, or Hawaiian Natives. The scholarships are geared towards students in business and financial services. In addition to financial assistance, students will receive career support.
Qualifications: Applicants must have proof of enrollment or ancestry in one of the groups above. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate leadership and commitment to the American Indian community
Amount of Award: up to $10,000
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline:
Application Process: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.collegefund.org/scholarships/main.html

American Indian Education Fund

Description: The American Indian Education Foundation was established to support educational opportunities for students of American Indian and Alaska Native descent.
Qualifications: Applicants must be of Native American or Alaska Native descent, attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university or technical/vocational school, be enrolled as a full-time student, and have an ACT score of 14 or above. Scholarships are only for undergraduate studies.
Amount of Award: $2,000
Length of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: April 4, 2008
Application Process: Applications may be downloaded from the website.
Website: http://www.nrcprograms.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_index

American Indian Graduate Center Graduate Fellowships

Description: AIGC was established in 1969 to assist American Indian college graduates desiring to continue their education at the master's, doctorate and professional degree level who need financial support. American Indians continue to be the least represented of all minority groups in the country in medicine, business, law, science and other fields requiring advanced degrees. AIGC was founded to help open the doors to graduate education for American Indians and to help tribes obtain the educated Indian professionals they need; to become more self-sufficient and exercise their rights to self-determination.
Qualifications: Applicants must be pursuing a post baccalaureate graduate or professional degree as a full time student at an accredited institution in the U.S., be able to demonstrate financial need, and be an enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, or provide documentation of descendency (possess 1/4 degree federally-recognized Indian blood).
Amount of Award: up to $6,000
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: June 2, 2008
Application Process: Applications are available for download beginning mid-January 2008.
Website: http://www.aigcs.org/02scholarships/scholarships.htm

American Indian Science and Engineering Society

Description: The American Indian Science and Engineering Society offers several scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a career in science or engineering.
Qualifications: Applicants must have at least 1/4 of American Indian blood or are at least 1/4 Alaskan Native.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: varies
Application Process:
Website: http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships

American Indian Services

Description: Native Americans are struggling to create new better prospects for their people. Since 1958, AIS has designed many valuable programs which assist them towards self-sufficiency and building better communities. Chief among these is providing scholarships for needy Native Americans to attend colleges and vocational schools.
Qualifications: Applicants must: (1) Be enrolled in a university, college, junior college or technical school (2) Be One-Quarter (1/4) Northern-Native American Indian Blood. (3) Be an undergraduate student with no more than 150 semester credits or 210 quarter credits. (4) Be a full-time or part-time status - excluding non-credit courses. (5) Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25
Amount of Award: Varies
Length of Award:
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: varies; August 15 for classes starting in August/September
Application Process: See website for more details.
Website: http://americanindianservices.org/

American Institute for Economic Research Summer Fellowship

Description: Summer Fellows come to the Institute for a four-week period of study and are provided with room and board plus a $300 per week stipend. Those who demonstrate exceptional potential are awarded Fellowships in-absentia if they are enrolled in an accredited graduate-degree program in economics for the succeeding academic year. In-absentia Fellows receive full or partial payment of tuition or a monthly stipend for all or part of the academic year, or both. During the past 5 years, in-absentia awards have averaged about $5,000.
Qualifications: The Institute awards a dozen or more Summer Fellowships each year to students who will be entering a doctoral program in economics or affiliated program (e.g., law and economics, economic history, etc.). We also consider applications from those students enrolled in such programs for no more than two years. The program is not designed for students wishing to pursue graduate work in a business school program (e.g. MBA).
Amount of Award: $300 week plus room and board
Length of Award: 4 weeks
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: March 14, 2008
Application Process: Application information and forms are found online.
Website: http://www.aier.org/education/student_fellow.php?cat=about

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation Scholarship Program

Description: The AIAA Foundation's undergraduate scholarship program offers 30 scholarships of $2000 - $2500 to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors each year. All recipients can apply to renew their scholarship annually until they graduate. And through the annual graduate scholarship program, the AIAA Foundation presents ten graduate awards worth $5000 each and four graduate awards of $10,000 each.
Qualifications: 1) Applicant must have completed at least one (l) academic quarter or semester of full-time college work. 2) Applicant must have a college grade point average of not less than the equivalent of a 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. 3) Applicant shall be enrolled in an accredited college or university. 4) Applicant does not have to be an AIAA student member in good standing to apply, but must become one before receiving a scholarship. 5) Applicant's scholarship plan shall be such as to provide entry into some field of science or engineering encompassed by the technical activities of AIAA.
Amount of Award: $2,000-$10,000
Length of Award: 1 year, with possible renewal
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: January 31, 2008
Application Process: The completed application (including transcripts, essays, etc.) must be received by 31 January, for consideration. Students submitting their applications should include the essay mentioned herein under "Selection Criteria" and also make arrangements to have their official college transcripts sent directly to AIAA.
Website: http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=211

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship

Description: The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants scholarship program provides financial assistance to minority students who show significant potential to become CPAs (Certified Public Accountants). Awards are granted primarily on academic merit and personal achievement, financial need is evaluated as a secondary criteria.
Qualifications: Must be a minority, a U.S. citizen, and be a declared accounting major with an overall and accounting GPA of at least a 3.30. Students need to attend school full-time and have completed at least 30 semester hours with at least 6 of those hours in accounting. AICPA defines minorities as those of Black, Native American/Alaskan Native, or Pacific Island races, or of Hispanic ethnic origin.
Amount of Award: Up to $5,000.
Length of Award: 1 year, renewable.
Number of Awards:
Application Deadline: June 1, 2008
Application Process: Applications include: transcripts, financial aid worksheet, GPA calculation schedule, two essays, and a letter of recommendation.
Website: http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm

American InterContinental University

Description: With the American InterContinental University (AIU) you will enjoy personalized pre-departure counseling, a solid academic curriculum, and cultural, recreational, and travel programs to form a comprehensive educational experience. University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University's catalog and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.
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