Name of Scholarship Address Phone Web Address Award Amount Deadline Requirements
A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship The Center for Education Studies       P.O. Box 208                                            San Francisco, CA 94104-0208   www.cesresources.org $1,500 April 1, Every year Must value tolerance, compassion, and respect for all other people in their community and demonstrate their commitment to these values in a 500 to 1,000 word essay. Must also be admitted or enrolled full time in an undergraduate program in a 4-year US college.
A.I. of C.E. Minority Scholarship Award American Institute of Chemical Engineers    3 Park Ave.   New York, NY 10016-5991 212-591-7478     April 16 Planning to study chemical engineering
A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship Sunkist Growers, Inc.                                    Scholarship and Awards Program                   P.O. Box 7888                                             Van Nuys, CA 91409-7888     $2,000 April of each year Students entering any undergraduate grade level.  Must have a background in CA or AZ agriculture(you or someone in your immediate family must have derived the majority of your/their income from agriculture), financial need, and a minimum of 3.0 GPA.  Selection is based on test scores, essay, and references.  Renewable!
AAUW AAUW                                                         990 Summit Ave.                                          St. Paul, MN 55105       March 15 St Paul and St Paul Suburbs; Women only
Affinity Plus Foundation Affinity Plus Foundation                                 Amy Toney                                                  Scholarship Program Administrator                175 W. Lafayette Rd.                                    St. Paul, MN 55107       January 31 Merit-based
American Association of Hispanic Accountants American Association of Hispanic Accountants Scholarship Committee                                  100 N. Main St.                                            PMB406                                                        San Antonio, TX       September 15 Accounting
American Fire Sprinkler Association Contest American Fire Sprinkler Association Contest   Scholarship Coordinator                                 12050 Jupiter Rd.                                          Ste 142                                                        Dallas, TX 75238   www.afsascholarship.org   December 7 Essay
American Institute of CPAs American Institute of CPAs                            Scholarship Coordinator                                 1211 Avenue of the Americas                         New York, NY 10036-8775   www.aicpa.org   July 1  
Ana Maria Arias Scholarship The Ana Maria Arias Scholarship                   Attn: Alma Rojas                                           1725 K St. NW                                             Ste 501                                                        Washington, DC 20006       April 1 Journalism; HS senior or college student
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship 21400 Oakwood Blvd.                          Dearborn, MI 48121 313-240-4000 www.automotivehalloffame.org Varies May 30, every year Have a sincere interest in an automotive career. Must already be accepted at an accredited college or university. Must provide official transcript and two letters of recommendation.
Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship Wiedner & Vandercook M.S.F.                       c/o Leal Portis, Chairperson                           16335 Patricia Way                                      Grass Valley, CA 95949 530-273-6018 www.grandmothersforpeace.org  $250-$500 March 1, 2006 Be a high school senior or college freshman. Write brief autobiography of their activities relating to clear disarmament, conflict resolution, or community service. Describe his or her plan for contributing to a healthy planet. Provide information on his or her school and community activities.  Include two letters or recommendations.  There are no grade point or age requirements, and students from any country may apply.
Bedding Plants Foundation, Inc Scholarship Bedding Plants Foundation, Inc. Scholarship   Scholarship Coordinator                                            P.O. Box 27241                                           Lansing, MI 48909   www.firstinfloriculture.org/bpfi/application.htm   March 15 Garden management
Chicano Faculty & Staff Association Scholarship    800 No. State College Blvd.                           Fullerton, CA 92834 714-278-2025   $500-$600 March of each year Applicants must be full time students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at Cal State Fullerton.  Priority is given to first time financial need based scholarships recipients.  May require a social security number.  Call to inquire.
Comision Femenil Scholarship Comision Femenil Scholarship                       Attn: Ana Gonzalez                                       P.O. Box 86013                                            Los Angeles, CA 90086     $1,000-$1,500 varies Latina Pursuing her education at an accredited college or university.
Comision Femenil Scholarship Comision Femenil Scholarship                       Attn: Ana Gonzalez                                       P.O. Box 86013                                            Los Angeles, CA 90086       March 7 Latina (female), pursuing education at accredited college or university.
Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship              Attn: Scholarship committee                          8088 N 110th Dr.                                           Peoria, IL 85345   www.straightforwardmedia.com   April 30  Essay
Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship 4375 Fair Lakes Court                                   Fairfax, VA 22033 800-486-4332             703-968-9000 x4549 www.datatel.com $700-$2,000 January of each year Must be currently attending a Datatel Client college or university (Carleton & Gustavus), or who work at a Datatel non-education Client site and will attend any college or university during the upcoming academic year.  You must write an essay that summarizes your educational goals and objectives, and indicate the difference that a Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship would make in your life and to those around you.  May require a social security number.  Call to inquire.
Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship Grandmothers for Peace International Scholarship                                                   9444 Medstead Way                                     Elk Grove, CA 95758-1067       March 1 HS seniors, college freshmen
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest The Elie Wiesel Foundation For Humanity                                                    529 Fifth Ave- Suite 1802                            New York, NY 10017 212-490-7777 www.eliewieselfoundation.org $500-$5,000 December of each year. Open to full time juniors and seniors in college or university.  Check our website for yearly essay question.  Student must have a faculty sponsor.
Empower Scholarship Empower Scholarship                                    Courage Center-Volunteer Services                 3915 Golden Valley Rd.                                  Minneapolis, MN 55422       April 1 Volunteer time in the Medical field
Fountainhead Essay Contest The Fountainhead Essay Contest, Dept. W   The Ayn Rand Institute                                P.O.Box 57044                                           Irvine, CA 92619-7011 949-222-6550   $30-$10,000 Varies There are three different essay contest throughtout the year: 1)9th and 10th graders, 2) 11th and 12th graders, and 3) for college students. Please write or check website for essay questions and deadline.  There are three essay contests and 510 prizes are awarded.  may require a social security number. Call to inqurie.
General Electric/LULAC Scholarship LULAC: National Education Service Centers    Education and Civil Rights                                            2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610                       Washington, DC 20036 202-835-9646              or                               202-833-6130 www.Inesc.org $5,000 Varies Students planning to study business and/or engineering are eligible.  Student must have college sophomore status and at least a 3.0 GPA.  Students must also exhibit leadership involvement.  May require a social security number.  Call to inquire.
Ginger and Fred Deines Mexico Scholarship Attn: SASE                                                  1275 Kamus Dr., Suite 101                            Fox Island, WA 98333                                   Must send a self addressed stamped envelope.     $500-$1,000 Varies Award can be used at institution in Mexico of the US.  Must attend a four year institution.  Must intend to pursue career in logistics, civil engineering, transportation.  Must have finished at least one year of undergraduate studies.
Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference HENAAC                                                    Attn:Student Scholarship Committee                                       3900 Whiteside St.                                      Los Angeles, CA 90063 323-262-0997 www.henaac.org $5,000 Varies Students must be majoring in math, computer science, material science, or engineering.  Must have an overall 3.0 GPA or higher.  2 scholarships available.  1 for undergrad & 1 for grad.
Hispanic Outlook Scholarship Fund Hispanic Outlook Scholarship Fund                  PO Box 68                                                    Paramus, NJ 07652       May 1 Planning to attend a school recommended by the foundation
Hispanic Scholarship Fund High School Scholarship Selection Committee Hispanic Scholarship  Contact Sara Paredes                                    55 Second St, Suite 1500                               San Francisco, CA 94105 1-877-473-4636 WWW.hsf.net $1,000-$2,500 Varies between October-February 15th Be of Hispanic Heritage(one parent fully Hispanic or each parent half Hispanic). Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 Scale(or a 3.7 on a 5 point scale).  Plan to enroll or be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited US college or university.  Five different scholarship programs.  Please call or visit their website.
Justicia en Diversidad Scholarship Fund La Alianza at Harvard Law School                   Harvard Law School                                       Cambridge, CA 02138 617-495-4606 www.law.harvard.edu/studorgs/alianza $5,000 Varies High School students interested in law. Must have a 2.5 GPA.  Students must be from a US high school and must be planning to attend 4-yr US college, full time during 2002-2003 academic year.
Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Inc., Latina Scholarship Award La Mesa Directiva                                          1220 Rosecrans Ave. #543                             San Diego, CA 92106   www.lambdathetanu.org $200-$1,000 Ongoing Latina pursuing her education at an accredited college or university.  No specific major required.  All California chapters award money each year.  Contact the chapter closest to you for more info.
Latin American Professional Women's Foundation Latin American Professional Women's Foundation                                                   P.O. Box 31532                                           Los Angeles, CA 90031     $500 Varies Latina Pursuing her education at an accredited college or university.
Leonard Perryman Scholarship United Methodist Communication   615-742-5407 www.umcom.org Varies Varies Open to ethnic students with either junior or senior status.  Community college students that will transfer to a university as juniors are also eligible.  The scholarship assists an undergraduate United Methodist student, who intends on pursuing a career in religion journalism, in their study at an accredited U.S. college or university.

MEChA de UC Riverside Alumni Scholarship Chicano Student Programs                            229 Costo Hall                                              University of CA, Riverside                              Riverside, CA 92521                                     Contact: Estela Acuna 909-787-3821   $300 (3 awards) April 18 of each year Student must be either a high school senior with a 3.0 GPA, a transfer student with a 2.8 GPA, or a student currently enrolled at UCR with a 3.0 GPA or above.
Migrant Farmworker Scholarships Scholarship Committee                                  P.O. Box 549                                                Geneseo, NY 14454 800-245-5681 www.migrant.net $500-$2,500 Varies, please check website for each specific award Recent history of movement for agricultural employment. Scholastic achievement and financial need. There may be additional requirement for some of the scholarships.  Five different scholarships offered.  Please call or check website.
National High School Essay Contest National High School Essay Contest               1501 16th St. NW                                         Washington, DC 20036 202-387-2477     March 1 9th-12th grade
National Hispanic Coalition for Federal Aviation Scholarship Selection Committee                    23 Osborne Rd.                                            Somers Point, NJ 08244   www.nhcfae.com   May 1 Avaiation
National Peace Essay Contest United States Institute of Peace                      National Peace Essay Contest                       1200 17th St. , NW Suite 2000                      Washington, DC 20036   www.usip.org up to $10,000 January 22 of each year. Students in 9th through 12th grades who attend a public, private or parochial school or participate in a high school correspondence program in any of the 50 states, DC or the US territories.  Must have a sponsor or contest coordinator within your school
National Sculpture Society Scholarship National Sculpture Society                             237 Park Ave, Ground Floor                           New York, NY 10017 212-764-5645 www.nationalsculpture.org $1,000 April 30th of each year. Offered for students of figurative, realist, or representational sculpture.  Send a letter of application from the student, two letters of recommendation, 8-10 photographs of applicant's work, and proof of financial need.
Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color                                                      Attn: Susan Wong                                                 555 W. 57th St.                                            New York, NY 10013       January 31 Nursing
Organic Way to Grow Essay Contest Mambo Sprouts Marketing Corporation            9 Tanner St.                                                  Haddonfield, NJ 08033   www.mambosprouts.com $1,000 July 1st of each year Available to studens 13+.  Must write a 250 word essay on why organic agriculture is important to you and your family.
PAACO Hispanic Student Athletic Scholarship PAACO Hispanic Student Athletic Scholarship Mr. Brausen                                                  5715 North Freeway                                      Houston, TX 77076 713-697-7600     May 1 Athletics, High School GPA 2.85+
Papa John's Scholarship     www.papajohns.com/comun/scholar.htm   February 22 ONLY SENIORS AT HIGH SCHOOLS SPONSORED BY A SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING PAPA JOHN’S RESTAURANT ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.  You should make sure that your high school is on the list or it may be a waste of time to complete this application. If your high school is not listed do not download or complete the application.
Phi Delta Kappa International Phi Delta Kappa International                         408 N. Union St.                                           P.O. Box 789                                              Bloomington, IN 47402-0789 800-766-1156        or   812-339-1156 www.pdkintl.org $1,000- $5,000 January of each year Must show interest in pursuing a career within the field of education.  Recipients will be chosen based on five criteria: academic standing, the essay, letters of reommendation, school activities, and community activities.  At least 30 scholarships awarded per year.
Presidential Classroom Scholars Program 119 Oronoco St.                                            Alexandria, VA 22314 800-441-6533 www.presidentialclassroom.org $100-$500 &      travel expenses. April of each year Available to high school juniors and seniors.  Must have a 3.8 or above GPA and an interest in civic education.  This is a one week program in public policy and education. $125 fee
Prudential Spirit of Community Award Prudential Spirit of Community Awards  CSFA                                                           1505 Riverview Rd.                                         P.O. Box 297                                                St. Peter, MN 56082   www.prudential.com $1,000-$6,000 Last week of October of every year Students must be in grades 5-12 from any state.  Student must show participation in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application.  Application must be submitted to a school principal, Girl Scout council executive director, or county 4-H agent by the last week in October.
Radio TV News Director Association Foundation RTNDF Scholarships                                      1600 K Street, NW Suite 700                        Washington, DC 20006 202-467-5218 www.rtndf.org varies May 5th of each year Must officially be a sophomore enrolled in college and have at least one more academic year remaining to graduate.  There are many scholarships but may apply to one scholarship only.  May be enrolled in any major so long as your career intent is in television or radio news.
Ruben Salazar Scholarship National Association of Hispanic Journalists    Scholarship Committee                                  1000 National Press Bldg.                            Washington, DC 20045-2100       February 25 Hispanic, HS senior or college student
Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund: SALEF Education for Excellence Program Educational Programs Coordinator                  1625 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 718                    Los Angeles, CA 90015 213-480-1052 www.salef.org $500-$2,500 June 28, 2006 Must be of Central American and other Latino background.  Must demonstrate financial need.  Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5  Must have a history of community involvement and be willing to give back by becoming a mentor to a high school student.  Must be accepted to a four-year, undergrad, or graduate student.
SAMMY 2006 Award     http://www.whymilk.com/win_sammy.htm $500 November of each year Open to graduating high school senior scholar athletes.  Must demonstrate excellence in academics, athletic performance, leadership, and community service to be eligible.  Students must be from one of the contiguous states or District of Columbia.
San JoseMercury News Scholarship 750 Ridder Park Rd.                                      San Jose, CA 95190 408-920-5821   $500 November of every year Students must write an essay.  Students selected write advanced to a national competition.
Sears Craftsman Scholarship Sears Craftsman Scholarship                        NHRA Youth & Educational Service                P.O. Box 5555                                              Glendora, CA 91740   www.nhra.com $1,000 Varies Available for high school seniors of any age, race, ethnic origin and personal belief.  Students must have a 2.0 GPA or above and plan to attend a 2 year or 4 year college or trade/technical school.  21 scholarships are awarded annually.
Service Leadership Award  Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling & Learning Center                                            1465 E. 103rd St                                          Los Angeles, CA 90002 323-564-7911   $2,000 April 19, 2006 Must be a HS senior or enrolled in a community college, university or vocational school and have at least a 2.5 GPA.  Must demonstrate a commitment to community service leadership.  Must be able to document voluntary community service completed between Jan. 2001-Jan 2003 (not mandated by school or other programs).  May require a social security number.  Call to inquire.
Sigma Lambda beta Fraternity:Tau Chapter Scholarship CSU-Dominguez Hills                                   Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity                     1000 E. Victoria Steet                                  Carson, CA 90747   www.tauchapter.com $500 April 18th of each year Award offered to a high school senior of Hispanic origin.  Student must have a 2.5 GPA or higher and accepted to CSU Dominguez Hills for the Fall 2003 term.
Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest Penguin Putnam Inc.                                     Academic Marketing Department                     375 Hudson St.                                             New York, NY 10014     $1,000 April 15, 2006 Entrants must be full time 11th or 12th grade students between the ages of 16-18.  Each English teacher may only submit one junior, one senior essay.  Essays must be the original sole work of the entrant.
Society of Exploration Geophysics Foundation Society of Exploration Geophysics Foundation P.O. Box 702740                                          Tulso, OK 74170       March 1 Physics, math or geology
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship           P.O. Box 871                                                Salem, MA 978-744-2111     May 1 GPA 3.0; ACT 22; Writing skill
Swackhamer Peace Essay Contest Swackhamer Peace Essay Contest                Nuclear Age Peace Foundation                      1187 Coast Village Rd.                                  Ste 1                                                           Santa Barbara, CA 93108       June 1 All high school students; Write essay
Tylenol Undergraduate Scholarship Tylenol Undergraduate Scholarship Scholarship Coordinator                          1505 Riverview Rd.                                                                        P.O. Box 88                                                 St. Peter, MN 56082   www.tylenolscholarship.com   January 15 High School Jrs and Srs, Interest in civic education
Upward Bound Upward Bound                                               US Department of Education                           Scholarship Coordinator                                  Federal Student Aid                                       Box 84                                                         Washington, DC 20044       September 1  Low income, good academic performance
WorldStudio Foundation WorldStudio Foundation                                225 Vanck St.                                              New York, NY 10014       April 27 Design, Architecture, Fine or Commercial arts
Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community The Yoshiyama Award                                   P.O. Box 19247                                            Washington, DC 20036 202-457-0458 www.hitachi.org $5,000 April 1st of each year *Students must be nominated*  Must demonstrate self motivation, leadership, creativity, dedication, and a commitment to pursuing community service.  Log-on to website for complete details.