General Multicultural Scholarships
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Please click on the titles to go to the websites.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships
Award: Varies
Deadline: April 15, 2008 (undergraduate); September 15, 2008 (graduate)
Eligibility: Full time undergraduate or graduate student.
AKA administers both a Merit Scholarship and Financial Assistance Scholarships. The eligibility requirements vary between the two awards. Visit website for more details.
Art, Film, Writing Scholarships/Competitions List
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Varies
Deadline: Varies
A monthly newsletter (via email or paper) with 600-900 announcements listing art contests & competitions, art scholarships & grants, juried exhibitions, art jobs & internships, call for entries/proposals/papers, writing & photo contests, residencies, design & architecture competitions, auditions, casting calls, fellowships, festivals, funding, and other opportunities including some that take place on the web.
Ayn Rand “Atlas Shrugged” Essay Scholarship
Award: Ranges from $50 to $10,000
Deadline: Applications are accepted mid September. Visit website for postmark deadlines.
Eligibility: High school seniors and currently enrolled college students
This scholarship contest is based on reading the novel “Atlas Shrugged” and responding to questions posted on the scholarship contest website. Visit the website for specific detailed instructions on how to enter. Winners may submit essays again as long as they did not win first place the previous year.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Award: 50 four-year $20,000 scholarships and 200 four-year $10,000 scholarships
Deadline: Applications are accepted between August 1st – October 31st.
Eligibility: High school seniors with a minimum gpa of 3.0 (at the end of their Junior year) who are US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent residence, Temporary citizens, and refugees.
The scholarship rewards leadership and excellence as exemplified through academic achievement and extracurricular activities, including commitment to community service. Note that the application is electronic and is available August 1st.
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Award: Visit Website
Deadline: Visit Website
Eligibility: Visit Website
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program administers scholarships for outstanding low-income African-American, Native American, Hispanic American, and Asian American students to attend the undergraduate and graduate institutions of their choice. The program is administered through several different scholarship funds in each of those communities.
Jackie Robinson Scholarship Program
Award: Visit website
Deadline: March 31, 2008
Eligibility: Graduating, minority high school student; plan on attending accredited 4 year college or university; SAT/ACT minimum score; Financial Need.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,200 annually to underserved high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. Visit website for more details.
Lagrant Foundation Scholarship
Award: Visit Website
Deadline: February 29, 2008
Eligibility:
For undergraduate students
2.75 GPA; major in a field with emphasis on public relations, marketing, advertising, or must minor in communications with a desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing, or advertising.
for grad students
3.2 GPA, major with emphasis in public relations, marketing, or advertising, must have MINIMUM two semesters left.
The Lagrant Foundation seeks to increase the number of minorities in advertising, marketing, and public relations. Visit website for more details. It is both for undergraduate and graduate students.
NAACP Scholarships
Award: Varies
Deadline: Last Friday in March
Eligibility: Varies
The NAACP administers several scholarships with varying award amounts and eligibility requirements. NAACP membership is often required.
National Women’s Studies Association
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Varies
Deadline: March 1, 2008
The National Women's Studies Association leads the field of women’s studies in educational and social transformation. Established in 1977, NWSA is a professional organization dedicated to leading the field of women's studies, as well as its teaching, learning, research, and service wherever they be found. A variety of scholarships are available for both undergrads and graduate students: Jewish Caucus Scholarship, Lesbian Caucus Scholarship, Women of Color Scholarship, and the Graduate Scholarship Award. Deadline for all scholarships is March 1.
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) - Multicultural Affairs Scholarship Program
Award: $1500
Deadline: April 18, 2008
Eligibility: Full time undergrad; junior status; public relations and/or communications-related.
This scholarship program was established in 1989 by PRSA's Multicultural Affairs Committee, to assist and recognize young men and women for outstanding academic achievement and commitment to the practice of public relations. Today, PRSA's National Multicultural Communications Section is the program sponsor and encourages contributions from PRSA members, corporations, and public relations agencies for an endowment. The scholarship program is administered by the PRSA Foundation.
Radio and Television News Directors Foundation 2008 Electronic Journalism Scholarships
Award: Varies
Deadline: May 12, 2008
Eligibility: Varies
RTNDA administers several scholarships of varying amounts for students of color. There is one application for all of the scholarships. Visit website for details. It is both for undergraduate and graduate students that can have any major with the intention to work in electronic journalism.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Award: Visit website for details
Deadline: Visit website for details
Eligibility: Visit website for details
RMHC offers four different scholarship programs for students who will be attending a two or four year college with a full course of study. Students must also reside in a participating local chapter's area. For a list of local chapters and for more information about each specific scholarship program, visit the website.
UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc.-Founders Scholarship
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Eligibility: Varies
UNITY has a listing of scholarships offered through journalism associations for people of color. Visit website for more details.
Worldstudio Foundation Scholarship
Award: $2000-$5000
Deadline: Mid April, 2008
Eligibility: Minority and international undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in the fine arts or commercial arts, design, or architecture. Must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA.
Worldstudio Foundation in conjunction with AIGA, the professional association for design, provide scholarships to minority and economically disadvantaged students who are studying the design/arts disciplines in colleges and universities in the United States. It is both for undergraduate and graduate students.
Please click on the titles to go to the websites.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships
Award: Varies
Deadline: April 15, 2008 (undergraduate); September 15, 2008 (graduate)
Eligibility: Full time undergraduate or graduate student.
AKA administers both a Merit Scholarship and Financial Assistance Scholarships. The eligibility requirements vary between the two awards. Visit website for more details.
Art, Film, Writing Scholarships/Competitions List
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Varies
Deadline: Varies
A monthly newsletter (via email or paper) with 600-900 announcements listing art contests & competitions, art scholarships & grants, juried exhibitions, art jobs & internships, call for entries/proposals/papers, writing & photo contests, residencies, design & architecture competitions, auditions, casting calls, fellowships, festivals, funding, and other opportunities including some that take place on the web.
Ayn Rand “Atlas Shrugged” Essay Scholarship
Award: Ranges from $50 to $10,000
Deadline: Applications are accepted mid September. Visit website for postmark deadlines.
Eligibility: High school seniors and currently enrolled college students
This scholarship contest is based on reading the novel “Atlas Shrugged” and responding to questions posted on the scholarship contest website. Visit the website for specific detailed instructions on how to enter. Winners may submit essays again as long as they did not win first place the previous year.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Award: 50 four-year $20,000 scholarships and 200 four-year $10,000 scholarships
Deadline: Applications are accepted between August 1st – October 31st.
Eligibility: High school seniors with a minimum gpa of 3.0 (at the end of their Junior year) who are US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent residence, Temporary citizens, and refugees.
The scholarship rewards leadership and excellence as exemplified through academic achievement and extracurricular activities, including commitment to community service. Note that the application is electronic and is available August 1st.
Columbia College Chicago
Diversity Award
Award: $5,000 ($2,500 in the fall; $2,500 in the spring)
Deadline: March 14, 2008
Eligibility: Must be enrolled full-time at the time of
application. Must have completed 12 semester hours of coursework for
undergraduates, and 9 semester hours of coursework for graduate students while
at Columbia College Chicago. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or
above. Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Notes: Open to both undergraduate and graduate
students.
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Award: Visit Website
Deadline: Visit Website
Eligibility: Visit Website
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program administers scholarships for outstanding low-income African-American, Native American, Hispanic American, and Asian American students to attend the undergraduate and graduate institutions of their choice. The program is administered through several different scholarship funds in each of those communities.
Jackie Robinson Scholarship Program
Award: Visit website
Deadline: March 31, 2008
Eligibility: Graduating, minority high school student; plan on attending accredited 4 year college or university; SAT/ACT minimum score; Financial Need.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,200 annually to underserved high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. Visit website for more details.
Lagrant Foundation Scholarship
Award: Visit Website
Deadline: February 29, 2008
Eligibility:
For undergraduate students
2.75 GPA; major in a field with emphasis on public relations, marketing, advertising, or must minor in communications with a desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing, or advertising.
for grad students
3.2 GPA, major with emphasis in public relations, marketing, or advertising, must have MINIMUM two semesters left.
The Lagrant Foundation seeks to increase the number of minorities in advertising, marketing, and public relations. Visit website for more details. It is both for undergraduate and graduate students.
NAACP Scholarships
Award: Varies
Deadline: Last Friday in March
Eligibility: Varies
The NAACP administers several scholarships with varying award amounts and eligibility requirements. NAACP membership is often required.
National Women’s Studies Association
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Varies
Deadline: March 1, 2008
The National Women's Studies Association leads the field of women’s studies in educational and social transformation. Established in 1977, NWSA is a professional organization dedicated to leading the field of women's studies, as well as its teaching, learning, research, and service wherever they be found. A variety of scholarships are available for both undergrads and graduate students: Jewish Caucus Scholarship, Lesbian Caucus Scholarship, Women of Color Scholarship, and the Graduate Scholarship Award. Deadline for all scholarships is March 1.
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) - Multicultural Affairs Scholarship Program
Award: $1500
Deadline: April 18, 2008
Eligibility: Full time undergrad; junior status; public relations and/or communications-related.
This scholarship program was established in 1989 by PRSA's Multicultural Affairs Committee, to assist and recognize young men and women for outstanding academic achievement and commitment to the practice of public relations. Today, PRSA's National Multicultural Communications Section is the program sponsor and encourages contributions from PRSA members, corporations, and public relations agencies for an endowment. The scholarship program is administered by the PRSA Foundation.
Radio and Television News Directors Foundation 2008 Electronic Journalism Scholarships
Award: Varies
Deadline: May 12, 2008
Eligibility: Varies
RTNDA administers several scholarships of varying amounts for students of color. There is one application for all of the scholarships. Visit website for details. It is both for undergraduate and graduate students that can have any major with the intention to work in electronic journalism.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Award: Visit website for details
Deadline: Visit website for details
Eligibility: Visit website for details
RMHC offers four different scholarship programs for students who will be attending a two or four year college with a full course of study. Students must also reside in a participating local chapter's area. For a list of local chapters and for more information about each specific scholarship program, visit the website.
UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc.-Founders Scholarship
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Eligibility: Varies
UNITY has a listing of scholarships offered through journalism associations for people of color. Visit website for more details.
Unmet Need Scholarship
Award: $1,000 - $3,800
Deadline: Visit Website
Eligibility: Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student; must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
The Unmet Scholarship Program is open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less and is intended to supplement financial aid packages that fall more than $1,000 short of student’s financial need. For more information visit the website.
Worldstudio Foundation Scholarship
Award: $2000-$5000
Deadline: Mid April, 2008
Eligibility: Minority and international undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in the fine arts or commercial arts, design, or architecture. Must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA.
Worldstudio Foundation in conjunction with AIGA, the professional association for design, provide scholarships to minority and economically disadvantaged students who are studying the design/arts disciplines in colleges and universities in the United States. It is both for undergraduate and graduate students.