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many of the beautiful photos in our guides are taken by professional photographer ronald scott of beholding eyes photography www.beholdingeyes.com ron describes himself as an african-american global citizen who appreciates the diversity of our planet i strive to show the best our world has to offer at every opportunity and fully support the goals of dfw international 2[close]
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dfw international is the portal to international north texas a region in which 40 of the residents are new americans of first or second generation we are a network of over 1,600 north texas internationally-focused civic community and educational organizations that embodies the cultural and economic vibrancy of the global community our mission is to promote and link north texas ethnic and new american groups empowering them as respected members of the community and providing forums through which to share their cultural heritages guide to scholarships for new americans and minorities copyright ®2007 all rights reserved 6310 lbj suite 203 dallas tx 75240 972-661-2764 president@dfwinternational.org to list additional scholarships please contact us at the above email address 3[close]
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education is the most powerful weapon which we can use to change the world nelson mandela congressman john bryant chairman of the board we at dfw international community alliance recognize the significant role education has played in our nation s growth and success as well as in the ability of its inhabitants to pursue their right to happiness for several years we have offered this scholarship guide as a downloadable database for minority students and for children of new americans who may not be aware of the many opportunities for scholarships available to them finally thanks to the support of citigroup we are able to make available printed copies of the guide over 40 of north texas population is composed of immigrants and their children their impact in our cultural economic and political well-being must be recognized and supported as they continue to assimilate their hopes and dreams become the story of our country to the rest of the world this guide is a small symbol of our gratitude to them and to the dedicated educators who wish to assist them to reach their personal and economic goals don benton chairman-elect of the board anne marie weiss armush executive director anne marie weiss armush executive director of dfw international 4[close]
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scholarships for new americans and for minority students actuarial scholarships for minority students in the pursuit of actuarial careers the casualty actuarial society/society of actuaries scholarship program is available to african north americans hispanics and native north americans an applicant must be either a u.s citizen or have a permanent resident visa www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarship.cfm acs/bayer scholar program for african-american hispanic/latino and american indian students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemical science or chemical technology must prove financial need.1-800-227-5558 ext 6250 www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html ada foundation-minority dental student scholarship program for second year students currently attending or enrolled at a dental school accredited by the commission on dental accreditation must have a minimum 3.0 gpa 312-440-2500 www.ada.org/prof/ed/scholarships.asp ¡adelante us education leadership fund for hispanic students who have a minimum of 3.0 gpa are eligible for financial aid or state-funded programs and enrolled full-time joguerrero@adelantefund.org www.adelantefund.org adha institute for oral health scholarship program for asian-american students a number of programs are available for undergraduate and graduate students who are currently pursuing or who are interested in pursuing a career in oral health 800-735-4916 www.adha.org/institute african american scholarships database of scholarships and internship opportunities available for african americans in a wide variety of disciplines www.littleafrica.com/resources/scholarships.htm african american peace officer association of arlington five scholarships offered per year based on leadership academic excellence and community involvement contact tracie baker at 721-3660 or aapoaa@sbcglobal.net agi minority geoscience scholarships for students enrolled in an accredited institution as an undergraduate or graduate 5[close]
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student majoring in geo-science or a sub-discipline of geo-science and demonstrate financial need contact american geological institute 703-379-2480 ext 245 www.agiweb.org/education/index.html air traffic control association inc for full-time undergraduate or graduate students in aeronautics aviation or related field 703-299-2430 www.atca.org alice yuriko endo scholarship for students of japanese american descent japanese american citizens league 415 921-5225 www.jacl.org alliance for minority participation scholarship for minority students majoring in math science or computers science available at many texas universities 817-272-7215 schol@uta.edu www.uta.edu alpha kappa alpha scholarships both merit and need based scholarships are available from the educational advancement foundation of the national based african american sorority www.akaeaf.org/scholarships.htm american dental hygienists association institue for full-time minority african americans hispanics asians native americans and males undergraduate/graduate students currently under represented in the dental hygiene profession selection based on minimum 3.0 gpa documented financial need of at least $1,500 and completion of a minimum of 1 full-time year in dental hygiene curriculum prior to receiving the award scholarship administrator adha institute for oral health 312-440-8900 www.adha.org/institute american dietetic association foundation scholarship for minority male students with a parent in the dental administration amount $1,500 800-877-1600 ext 5400 education@eatright.org american geophysical union for minority graduate or undergraduate students studying earth space or marine science or related field 800-966-2481 www.agu.org american chemical society-scholars program for high school seniors and college freshmen sophomores or juniors who are pursuing a chemical technology career must demonstrate financial need and academic excellence 800-227-5558 www.arcs.org american education services aes aes offers a broad range of bilingual materials and programs to assist with planning preparing and paying for higher education goals.1-800-692-7392 www.aessuccess.org 6[close]
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american institute of architects minority disadvantaged scholarship for minority students enrolling in architecture programs awards are from $500 to $3,000 generally 20 students are selected www.e-architect.com american institute of chemical engineers minority doctoral fellowships program for students studying or intending to study chemical engineering open to minority high school seniors or college students freshman to juniors must have a minimum 3.0 gpa 212-591-7338 www.aiche.org/students/studentawards/stulist.html american institute of certified public accountants scholarships for undergraduates studying accounting at a u.s college must have at least 30 credits completed awards up to $5,000 about 300 winners annually www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm american institue of architects aia foundation for undergraduate minority and/or disadvantaged students who are pursuing a career in architectural studies student must be accepted to a naab accredited architecture school 202-785-7511 www.aia.org american nuclear society for women and minority students studying nuclear science or nuclear engineering 708-352-6611 www.ans.org american physical society for minority undergraduate and graduate students majoring in physics 301-209-3200 www.aps.org american psychological assn minority fellowship program the mhr program also has two sub-specialties hiv/aids and substance abuse mfp provides living allowances to students who hold the fellowships and facilitate professional development with the aim of moving students towards high achievement in areas related to ethnic minority mental health research or services african american alaskan native american indian asian american hispanic latino native hawaiian and pacific islander students are especially encouraged to apply 202-336-6127 mfp@apa.org www.apa.org/mfp/rprogram.html american respiratory care foundation for a minority undergraduate students who are enrolled in an ama accredited respiratory care training program and has completed at least one semester of the program 214-243-2272 www.arcfoundation.org 7[close]
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american society for microbiology asm faculty fellowhsip program for a minority full-time undergraduate faculty member studying microbiological sciences office of education training 202-737-3600 www.asm.org amoco foundation scholarship for minority students planning on pursuing a degree in geology with an emphasis in geophysics recipient must be a permanent resident or citizen $3,4000 year contact amoco foundation 200 e randolph dr mail code 300 chicago il 60601 art majors scholarship for undergraduate student majoring in graphic design and have a 3.0 gpa award $500-1500 number of awards 250-300 national scholarship trust fund of the graphic arts 421-741-6860 arts recognition and talent search awards for 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 www.artsawards.org asian american journalists association for outstanding high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students students are selected based on commitment to the field of journalism sensitivity to asian american and pacific islander issues as demonstrated by community involvement journalistic ability and financial need www.aaja.org asian pacific islander american scholarship fund recipients must have a minimum 2.7 gpa each scholarship award is for $2,000 awards are made on the basis of academic record future plans community service financial need and leadership 202-986-6892 www.apiasf.org asociacion boricua de dallas inc scholarship for hispanic students in denton dallas tarrant or collin counties planning on pursuing an academic technical or vocational degree must be a permanent us resident or citizen www.boricuadallas.org/english/scholarshipcriteria.htm aspira association inc scholarships for hispanic youth www.aspira.org at&t labs undergraduate research program for women or a members of a minority group underrepresented in the sciences must be at least a junior in college deadline december 1 908-221-4191 www.att.com ayn rand essay scholarships 8 for both high school and college students award $50 to $10,000 www.aynrand.org/[close]
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baker mckenzie diversity scholarship for second-year law students enrolled at the smu dedman school of law award $5,000 214-978-3000 beca latino scholarship foundation for high school senior and college students entering the medical/health care profession and who are living or attending college in san diego county eligibility is contingent upon a student s financial need scholastic determination and community/cultural awareness award $500 $2000 760-741-8246 bell labs fellowships for underrepresented minorities www.bell-labs.com/fellowships black college university scholarships for students attending a historically black college or university that are a members of the ies consortium a $2,000 scholarship will be awarded as follows $1,500 credit toward the international education of student ies program fee plus $500 toward the purchase of an overseas airline ticket for the ies program 1-800-995-2300 http hbcuconnect.com black excel financial aid and scholarships database of information on state financial aid www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm black excel scholarship gateway database of scholarships for minorities www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm boeing scholarships for students of historically black colleges and universities www.boeing.com/educationrelations/scholarships bonner scholar scholarships for students who demonstrate community service as well as financial need award $4,000 and renewable until graduation approx 1,500 awards granted to students from participating colleges www.bonner.org/campus/bonnerscholars.htm burger king scholarship program awards are $1,000 each and may be used for educational expenses during the first year of college or post-secondary vocational/technical school approximately 1,500 scholarships are awarded throughout the united states canada and puerto rico www.scholarshipamerica.org career services center for a better chance database of scholarships http www.abetterchance.com 9[close]
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carol simpson scholarship for any minority college student whose career objective is electronic journalism radio and television news directors foundation 202-659-6510 www.rtnda.org chicana latina scholarships for continuing latina students to complete their undergraduate and graduate college education these scholarships are available on a competitive basis to female college students of latino background www.chicanalatina.org/scholarship.html chinese christian fellowship inc scholarships for chinese students who are currently studying or who wish to study theology a total of $4500 is awarded in scholarships average award $750 212-666-3230 cia/undergraduate scholarships for minority or disabled college freshman with a 3.0 gpa applicants must be majoring in one or more of the following physics computer science engineering economics mathematics imagery science cartography japanese russian or chinese recipients will gain a summer job at the central intelligence agency full tuition up to $10,000 is paid and summer job pays competitive rates 703-874-4462 www.cia.gov clare booth luce scholarships in science and engineering for women studying biology engineering chemistry computer science mathematics and physics henry luce foundation inc 212-489-7700 www.hluce.org coca cola two year college scholarships for high school students and students currently enrolled in a two year college must have a minimum gpa of 2.5 and be a u.s citizen or permanent resident https www.coca-colascholars.org colgate minority scholarships for minority students currently enrolled in an accredited dental hygiene program adha institute for oral health 800 735-4916 www.adha.org/institute college assistance migrant program camp for members of the international community entering st edwards university at the freshmen level this program offers an educational opportunity to the sons and daughters of migrant and seasonal farm workers scholarship covers the following expenses tuition books and supplies room and board transportation health insurance and a modest monthly stipend 512-448-8625 www.stedwards.edu/camp college board scholarship search apps.collegeboard.com collegenet s scholarship database mach25.collegenet.com 10[close]
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the committee on minorities in physics for historically under-represented minorities notably african-americans hispanic and native americans who are pursuing degrees in physics and plan to work in the same field in the united states www.aps.org/educ/com/index.cfm community college scholarships for students transferring to smu from a community college with at least 50 transferable credit hours a minimum 3.0 gpa and who are enrolled full-time award $1,500 per term for up to five terms fall and spring-term entrants are eligible 214-768-3417 finaid@smu.edu www.smu.edu/admission/apply_transfer_scholars.asp congressional hispanic caucus institute for 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 award $1,000 $5,000 www.chci.org/chciyouth/index.html cooperative education agreement for women and minority candidates in fish and wildlife biology fields amount $11,000 plus tuition cooperative research units center www.coopunits.org council on career development for minorities for students from underrepresented backgrounds entering the legal profession a list of scholarships is available from the website 214-631-3677 www.cleoscholars.com dallas hispanic bar association scholarship foundation for residents of texas who are currently enrolled in a texas law school and have high academic performance and demonstrated leadership award $1,000 www.dallashispanicbar.com/scholarship_foundation.php dallas bar foundation l.a bedford jr scholarship for minority pre-law students to take an lsat preparation course marisia parragaona at marisia.parra-gaona@att.com 214-220-7400 dallas hispanic chamber of commerce `stars on the rise scholarships 214-521-6007 datatel scholars foundation scholarship for students currently attending a datatel client college or university or working at a datatel non-education client site and who will attend any college or university during the upcoming academic year scholars@datatel.com davis-putter scholarship fund for graduate or undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need must demonstrate participation in expanding civil rights economic justice and international solidarity www.davisputter.org 11[close]
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delta sigma theta for minority students attending a school in dallas county there are three awards merit need and essay merit is the largest at $2000 two need-based for $1250 each and one essay for $500 call 214-426-1103 or 972-854-1150 or email rrw0673@sbcglobal.net developmental fund for black students in science and technology scholarships for science or engineering students at historically black colleges and universities award $2,000 and renewable several scholarships granted ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/dfb_sch.htm distinguished achievement award of the george foundation for recent fort bend graduates attending a texas college open to high school graduates in any field of study up to $7,500 a year for four years 409-857-4853 dr juan andrade jr scholarship for young hispanic leaders for students enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in a fouryear 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 able to attend the annual midwest hispanic student leadership conference in chicago il 312-427-8683 http www.cla.purdue.edu/students/diversity easley national scholarship program for american high school seniors who exhibit scholastic excellence leadership merit integrity and outstanding character amount $3,000 to $15,000 www.naas.org/senior.htm ed bradley scholarship for any minority full-time college student whose career objective is electronic journalism radio news television news directors foundation 202-659-6510 www.rtnda.org education is freedom national scholarship for high school seniors with a minimum gpa of 3.0 award $2,000 renewable for 3 years 1-866-eif-educate www.educationisfreedom.com equal opportunity publications for minority students in engineering amount $500 631-421-9421 www.eop.com endowed scholarships for minority students www.apsanet.org/ps/grants/aspen3.cfm fafsa on the web free application for federal student aid www.fafsa.ed.gov 12[close]
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federally funded scholarships grants internships www.studentjobs.gov fluor foundation/fluor daniel engineering scholarship for minorities or females who are full-time sophomores enrolled in an undergraduate program in chemical engineering civil engineering electrical engineering or mechanical engineering at a participating institution student must be selected by the dean of engineering or appropriate selection committee at participating college/universities 714-975-2000 www.fluordaniel.com foundation excellence awards for entering minority freshmen students who seek financial assistance all students must be admitted to texas a&m university in college station award $2000 979-845-8161 c-mcwhortwe@tamu.edu www.tamu.edu/foundation freshman achievement scholarship for freshmen entering at university of texas arlington award $500 contact 817272-2197 schol@uta.edu www.uta.edu greater dallas asian american chamber of commerce excellence in education scholarships 972-241-8250 good neighbor scholarship program for students of latin american origin non-us citizens only 800-242-3062 x6463 desiree.byrne@thecb.state.tx.us www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?id=53 google hispanic college fund scholarship program for hispanic students of computer science or computer engineering www.hispanicfund.org hallie q brown scholarship fund for minority students who demonstrate financial need and are recommended by a member of the national association of colored women s clubs 202-667-4080 www.nacwc.org hercules incorporated scholarships and summer jobs for minorities in engineering majors must apply through your institution amount $2,000 hercules incorporated 302-594-5000 www.herc.com 13[close]
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hispa scholarship for qualified hispanic students who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in a health related field at an accredited colleges or universities in the united states awards will vary from $500 to $2,000 www.hispaprofessionals.org hispanic college fund for students who are u.s citizens or permanent residents with a minimum gpa of 3.0 and who demonstrate financial need http scholarships.hispanicfund.org hispanic designer inc j.c penney scholarship for beginning hispanic models from the ages 16-21 studying design graphics interior fashion award $1,500 to $2,500 972-431-1000 hispanic endowed scholarship for continuing university of texas arlington students who have completed a minimum of 15 hours are of hispanic origin with a minimum 2.5 gpa and are enrolled full-time submit a transcript and a letter requesting financial aid award $250 817-272-2197 schol@uta.edu www.uta.edu hispanic engineers national achievement awards conference for students majoring in math computer science material science or engineering some awards require recipient to be u.s citizens or residents award $500 to $5,000 www.henaac.org hispanic scholarship fund and club musica latino scholarships for students of hispanic background club musica latino members and entering freshmen or sophomores at a four-year college 877-473-4636 www.hsf.net hispanic college fund and sallie mae first in my family scholarships for hispanic undergraduate students in any field who are the first in their families to attend college 507-931-1682 www.thesalliemaefund.org the hispanic scholarship fund/national society of hispanic mbas for latino students pursuing graduate degrees in management or business must be u.s citizen or permanent resident have a minimum gpa of 3.0 have nshmbe membership and be enrolled in a master s degree program www.nshmba.org hobsons collegeview an online guide highlighting hispanic colleges and universities 800-927-8439 www.collegeview.com holocaust rememberance scholarships a national essay contest for high school students students across the united states and mexico are invited to enter first place winners participate in an all 14[close]
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expense-paid trip to washington d.c to visit the u.s holocaust memorial museum and other historic sites in addition scholarships of up to $10,000 will be awarded to the first-place winners holocaust.hklaw.com honor transfer scholarships for transfer students to smu from any field of study who are permanent us residents or citizens half tuition for five terms 214-768-3417 finaid@smu.edu www.smu.edu/admission/apply_transfer_scholars.asp hope scholarships lifetime credits hope scholarship for students in the first two years of college or other eligible post-secondary training taxpayers will be eligible for a tax credit equal to 100 of the first $1,000 of tuition and fees and 50 of the second $1,000 lifetime learning credits are for those beyond the first two years of college or taking classes part-time to improve or upgrade their job skills www.ed.gov/inits/hope/index.html hogar de dallas the hogar de dallas scholarship is offered to a dallas isd senior with a hispanic surname and/or families who will attend a higher education institution during the fall of 2004 the scholarship is based on submission of a family tree of the student s family/ancestors along with an essay contact art garza at agarza0972@aol.com for further information institute for humane studies scholarship for undergraduate or graduate study in the united states or abroad open to students interested in the classical liberal tradition 703-993-4880 or 800-697-8799 ihs@gmu.edu www.theihs.org intel science talent search for high school seniors in the united states and territories and american students attending school abroad award $5,000 to $100,000 there are approx 40 awards in this prestigious competition you must present a scientific research project www.sciserv.org/sts iota sigma pi for women studying chemistry applicants need not be a member of iota sigma pi award $100 to $300 540-831-5413 www.iotasigmapi.info jackie robinson foundation scholarship for all academic fields award $6,000 per year renewable approximately 100 winners award is based on academic merit leadership and community service www.jackierobinson.org jarvis christian college scholarships for african americans in the engineering programs linked with ua campus historically black college affiliated with disciples of christ hawkins tx www.jarvis.edu 15[close]
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