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CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE
Scholarship applications for the Federal Children's Scholarship Fund (FCSF) is now available on their website. The
two-page application, along with detailed instructions and a listing of all necessary scholarship requirements can be downloaded here. Completed applications for the academic year are due by June 1. All Scholarship Awards will be announced on or before August 31. The Federal Children's Scholarship Fund is a non-profit organization offering college scholarships to the children of current and former federal employees, as well as to the children of active duty and former members of the U.S. military. Also available for immediate downloading is their free handbook, the Federal Children's Scholarship Handbook (written specifically for the children of federal employees and members of the military community), that gives college bound students, and those already in college, a wealth of information about the ins-and-outs of paying for their college education, applying for scholarships, grants and other financial aid packages and programs. For more details, visit the Federal Children's Scholarship Fund's website.

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1) Ron Brown Scholarships---The award: Leadership, community service, all fields. The deadline is usually in January. This is one of most prestigious scholarships and it's very, very competitive. Details are on their website.

2) Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship---The award: $6,000 per year. Number of winners about 100. It's renewable. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields. Deadline is usually in April. Details are on their website.

3) Project Excellence Scholarships---The award: $4,000 or higher (to full tuition). Number of winners: at least 600. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields. Deadline: Feb. 1. Details are on their site.

4) United Negro College Fund Scholarships---The UNCF is one of our major scholarship gateways. The awards are of varying amounts, and there are a great many under different names and requirements Grandmet, Duracell, for example. The deadline is usually December. Details are on their website.

5) Kodak Scholarships---The award: varying amounts to $5,000. Number of awards: Varies. For those studying in film/cinematography at U.S. colleges. Details at site

6) Intel Science Talent Search---The award is from $5,000 to $100,000. There are approx. 40 awards in this prestigious competition. You must present a scientific research project. Deadline: December. Details appear on their website.

7) NACME Scholarships---(National Action Council For Minorities in Engineering). The award amounts to $20,000, and many are awarded. This is our major engineering scholarship gateway. You must be an engineering student. The deadline is usually in
February. Go to the website for details, or contact aid officials at your college.

8) Gates Millennium Scholarships---The Gates Millennium Scholarship is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need. The scholarship will cover room, board and tuition for at least 1,000 high school students a year. Nomination material for 2002-2003 will be available November 2001. Go to website for details. Deadline: March 15.

9) NSBE Scholarships---(National Society of Black Engineers). Award amount: Generally ranges from $1,500 to $3,000 for members of NSBE. Number of awards varies. This is primarily for engineering students, and others majoring in related disciplines. Deadlines
vary. Details at website.

10) ARMY ROTC Scholarships---(for Historically Black Colleges). Students looking to enroll at a HBCU must enroll in the Army ROTC. Award amount to full-tuition. Many awards. Must have minimum 920 on SAT or 19 ACT score. Deadline is November 15. Details at website.

11) American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships---(AICPA). For
undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college with at least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,000 with about 300 winners annually. Deadline is in July. Go to website for GPA requirements and details.

12) Developmental Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology
Scholarships - Award amount: $2,000 and renewable. Several scholarships granted. This is for science or engineering students at HBCUs. Deadline is June 15.

13) Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarships---This is a major competition with hundreds of over 250 awards going to "scholars," with academic, leadership, and talent qualities. The award
amount is from $4,000 to $20,000. You can apply on-line. The deadline is October 31.

14) Ambassadorial Scholarships---This is the prestigious "Rotary" organization scholarship for students who can speak another language and want to study abroad in the "host" country of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to $23,000 for a 3 month to full year of study abroad. You should have completed at least 2 years of college work.

15) Ronald McDonald House Charities and the United Negro College Fund--Students must be studying at a HBCU which is a member of the UNCF. The award is from $1,000 to full tuition. Approx. 60 students are selected. The deadline is April 1. Go to website for details.

16) Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship--Go to website and type in "Scholarship" in the search engine. This is a good scholarship for strong minority scholarships for students studying in areas like chemistry, engineering, physics, and "tech" areas. The award amount is up to $4,000 for undergraduates and more for graduate students. The deadline is Sept. 15. Go to web location for details.

17) Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships--The above link is to the Chicago headquarters and that gateway of scholarships. Note that there are over 700 AKA Chapters, and you would be
wise to contact sorors in your local vicinity. Scholarship opportunities abound. The deadline at AKA headquarters is Feb. 15. Applications (at the website) must be sent between Dec. 1st and January 30th each year. *Note: all of our Greeks (listed in our BlackExcel college guide) offer scholarships, and you should contact your local chapters.

18) NCAA Scholarships--(National Collegiate Athletic Association) This is the major NCAA sports association with which student-athletes are associated. Awards are given in all
sports categories, amounts from $3,000 to $12,500. Awards are also available for sports-related study (such as sports journalism). Deadlines vary, as do the number of awards each year.

19) National Alliance for Excellence Scholarships--The student competitors can be seniors or already in college. They must submit an application that can include recommendations (academics), art (slides), dance (tapes), photographs, or other materials that point to talent and achievement in all areas. The awards are for a minimum of one year, and over 100 are granted. Applications can be submitted at any time. The selection process is ongoing.

20) Harry S. Truman Scholarship--This is one of the most prestigious scholarships, shaped for students who intend to pursue a career targeted to public service or government. Graduate study should be a goal, with a portion of the funds directed there. You must be at least a junior, and your college must nominate you. A "nomination package" must be created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000 over the years. Generally about 80 students are selected. The deadline is February 1st. More details on the website.

21) National Association of Hispanic Journalist--Awards from $1000 - $5000 Students interested in journalism as a career can apply. Deadline is Feb 28th. See web site for
application and information.

22) National Association of Black Journalists--NABJ offers 10 scholarships. It's a
$2,500 award. Students should be attending a four-year University. They must present three letters of recommendation from a school adviser, dean or a faculty member. Also, a 500-800 word article on a Black journalist must be presented. A gradepoint average of 3.0 is desirable. Eligible students must be majoring in journalism-print, photography, radio or television. One of those should be a career goal. Deadline is March 31. Go to website for
details.

23) Hispanic College Fund Scholarships--Major site for Hispanic students majoring in business-related areas, A to Z (accounting, human resources, communications, and more). The award amount varies. Over 140 awards granted. Deadline is April. See website for details.

24) Arts Recognition And Talent Search Awards--These awards are granted to high school or college students (17, 18 years of age) who show talent in dance, voice, music, art, photography, jazz, visual arts, writing, or other creative areas. You must audition or submit a portfolio or tape. The award is to be used for freshman year in college. Award amounts from $100 to $3,000. Deadline is June 1 or April 1 (for registration in specific regions).

25) Society of Women Engineer Scholarships--These scholarships are targeted for women who are majoring in engineering or computer science. Award amount are from $200 to $5,000, and at least 90 are granted. The deadline for students already in college is February 1st but is May 15 for high school seniors entering an "accredited"program.

26) American Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship-- This is a scholarship for minority students enrolling in architecture programs. Awards are from $500 to $3,000. Generally 20 students are selected. Deadline is December 6.