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Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs collects and shares information about scholarships that benefit the Hispanic/Latino community of NU. Berdakin Family Latino/a Emerging Leader Scholarship The Berdakin Family Foundation was started by Dr. Daniel Berdakin and his wife Susanna Berdakin to help enrich the lives of children through the support of educational programs and financial aid assistance for students. The Foundation was established in December 2005. It is registered in California as 501.3(C) and as such retains tax exempt status. Though the initial endowment consists entirely of monies donated by the Berdakin family, the family accepts charitable donations to add to its already sizeable endowments. The Latino Emerging Leaders Scholarship is awarded to help provide one deserving Latino Freshman with the financial resources needed to attend Northwestern University. Eligible applicants should reflect active involvement in the Latino community, including community service activities and plan to continue his/her contribution to the Latino community in the future. For more information, download the Berdakin Family Scholarship Application. Deadline: December 18, 2006 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc. This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Recipients will receive
CHCI will disburse scholarship monies directly to recipients. In a two-fold effort to monitor the progress of scholarship recipients and promote college retention, total scholarships monies will be equally divided and distributed on a semester/quarterly basis as long as recipients maintain good academic standing (for community college and four-year undergraduate students only; for graduate- and professional-level students, award will be given in one lump sum). Scholarship awards are to be used for tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses associated with college enrollment. Eligibility Criteria
For more information, go to http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarshipawards.html Deadline: March 1, 2006 Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) is dedicated to promoting education and developing innovative ways to enhance learning. Understanding the importance of investing in our youth, USHLI began the Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders in 1994. Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in a four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Recipients must also be available to attend the 25th annual National USHLI Conference, March 15-18, 2007 in Chicago, IL. For more information, go to http://www.ushli.com/resources/scholarships.html Deadline: January 12, 2007 Chevrolet Excellence in Education Scholarship For more information, go to http://www.gm.com/company/careers/student/stu_scholar.html Fight For Your Rights (FFYR) Leadership Scholarship The Fight For Your Rights Scholarship will be awarded to student leaders between the ages of 16 and 24 committed to social change. Applicants must be enrolled full-time as high school seniors or college undergraduates. The funds will go toward each student’s education, with an emphasis on the continuation of their anti-discrimination and social justice work. Contact: For more information, go to http://www.mtv.com/thinkmtv/education/ Gates Millennium Scholars The Gates Millennium Scholars initiative, funded by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and administered by the United Negro College Fund and partners, is aimed at expanding access and opportunity to higher education to those citizens who will help reflect the diverse society in which we live. The Foundation seeks to increase the number of African-Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Americans, and Hispanic Americans enrolling in and completing undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has established this initiative to encourage and support students in completing college and in continuing on to earn masters and doctorate degrees in disciplines where ethnic and racial groups are currently underrepresented. The Gates Millennium Scholars awards will enable young Americans to attend undergraduate and graduate institutions of their choice and be prepared to assume important roles as leaders in their professions and in their communities. Gates Millennium Scholars must be nominated. Contact: For more information, go to www.gmsp.org Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada These scholarships are awarded to upper-division undergraduates and graduate students studying public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a focus on government or non-profit management). Applicants must be Hispanic, African American, American Indian, Eskimo, Aleutian, Asian or Pacific Islander. Awards are for $5,000. Contact: Applicants must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education as a full-time undergraduate student pursuing an academic discipline that will lead to a career in business. Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Must provide evidence of financial need and must be a US citizen of Hispanic origin residing in the fifty states or Puerto Rico. Contact: For more information, go to http://www.hispanicfund.org/ Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC) Scholars Program Applicants must be pursuing a degree in computer science or mechanical, electrical, industrial, or aeronautical engineering. Contact Info: HENAAC Inc. For more information please visit: http://www.henaac.org/scholarships/index.php All HENAAC scholarships will be presented and awarded at the 18th Annual HENAAC Conference in Anaheim, CA on October 5, 6 & 7, 2006 Deadline: April 21, 2006 2007 Scholarship Application will be available soon Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation The HHAF’s Hispanic Heritage Youth Award is an education grant program awarded to graduating high school students excelling in the following categories: academic excellence, leadership and community service, literature/journalism, science and technology, mathematics, and sports. Contact: Phone: 202-861-9797 For more information, go to www.hispanicheritage.org Hispanic Outlook Scholarship Fund The Hispanic Outlook Scholarship is open to high school seniors, planning to attend one of the schools annual listing of the “Publisher’s Picks” which is published in the November issue of the HISPANIC OUTLOOKIN HIGHER EDUCATION MAGAZINE. Contact: For more information, go to http://www.hispanicoutlook.com/ Hispanic Scholarship Fund The HSF serves outstanding Hispanic students in higher education. Scholarship programs are offered in the following areas: college retention, high school, community college transfer, and professional. Applicant must be a U. S. citizen or permanent resident of Hispanic background who has completed a minimum of 15 credits at an accredited college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico. Contact: Phone: 877.473.4636 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,200 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,200 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen in order to qualify. The application package must include a letter of recommendation and an official transcript (with raised seal). In addition, all applicants are required to take either the Standardized Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) and submit their scores. Contact: Application Timeline: October 15, 2006 — JRF Scholarship Application becomes available online Latin American Professional Women’s Association Scholarship Program The Latin American Professional Women’s Foundation awards $500 scholarships to Latina students to assist them in completing a college education. The Foundation also provides role models to help mentor young Latinas. Contact: Latino Initiatives for the Next Century (LINC)/TELACU Scholarship LINC offers scholarships of $1,000 to Latino students in Texas, New York, California, and the greater Chicago, Illinois area. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, and community service. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U. S., must demonstrate financial need, must be a first generation college student and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Contact: Chicago , IL 60623 Deadline: July 2006 For more info visit: http://www.linc-usa.org/ed/overv.html La Unidad Latina Foundation, Inc. Contact: E-mail: foundation@launidadlatina.org For more information, go to http://foundation.launidadlatina.org/ Lowrider Magazine Scholarship Fund Lowrider Magazine awards $1,000 scholarships to Hispanic undergraduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Contact: LULAC Scholarship LULAC offers scholarships for high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students through its educational counterpart, the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. Applicants must be of Hispanic descent with a strong academic record. Awards are based on financial need, community involvement, GPA and academic performance. Contact: Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) –Law Scholarship The MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program awards scholarships up to $7,000 each year to deserving individuals entering their first, second or third years of law school. Students must be enrolled in law school full-time in the upcoming school year to qualify. The scholarships are awarded to students based upon three primary factors:
All application materials must be mailed to: For more information, go to www.maldef.org National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives (NAHFE) Contact: 202-315-3942 For more info go to: http://www.nahfe.org/scholarship.html National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Contact: For more information, go to http://www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/nahjscholarships.shtml National Institutes of Health (NIH)—Undergraduate Scholarship Program The National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program offers scholarship awards to students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing careers in biomedical research. The scholarships pay for tuition and living expenses up to $20,000 per academic year. In return, recipients are obligated to serve as paid employees in NIH research laboratories during the summer and after graduation. The scholarships are awarded for one year and may be renewed. Contact: Undergraduate Scholarship Program Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Eligibility
submit a complete application and all required documentation by TBA Application Contact: 845 E. 57th Street Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Foundation Contact: Stanley E. Jackson Minority Scholarship Applicants must have a non-specific disability and must be a minority. Contact: U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) The U. S. Hispanic Leadership Institute began awarding scholarships in 1994 to assist Latino students in obtaining a college education. Applicants must be U. S. citizens or legal residents, must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time students in a four-year college or university in the U. S. or U.S. territories, and must demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. In addition, at least one parent must of Hispanic ancestry. Contact: XEROX Corporation—Technical Minority Scholarship Fund The Technical Minority Scholarship Fund provides funding to minority students majoring in chemistry, engineering, information management, physics, or material science. Applicants must be permanent residents or citizens of the United States and full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Contact: Phone: 716.422.7689 For additional listings of Scholarships for Latinos, visit the following websites: http://www.hacu.net/hacu/default_EN.asp?SnID=42923812 http://www.aspira.org/college_resources.htm http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/region/scholarships/#hispanic http://www.saludos.com/educationpavilion/scholarships/index.html http://www.cleoscholars.com/college_students/scholarship.cfm
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