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Scholarships for Underrepresented Students
Below you will find a listing of a small selection of outside (non-Reed) scholarships available to students from various underrepresented groups. They are in alphabetical order by the sponsoring organization’s name. Many of these sites link to additional scholarship sites. Not all websites have been visited, and we cannot guarantee all links remain active. While Reed College does not endorse any organization or scholarship, we hope this list proves a useful starting point.
Organization
American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA)
Scholarship
Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP)
Eligibility
African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic American, and Native American college students majoring in advertising, marketing, communication, liberal arts, English, or who are able to demonstrate a strong desire to pursue a career in advertising. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
Website
http://www.aaaa.org/diversity/
Organization
American Indian College Fund
Scholarship
American Indian College Fund Scholarships
Eligibility
Native Americans
Website
www.collegefund.org
Additional Contact Information
800-776-3863, scholarships@collegefund.org
Organization
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Scholarship
various AISES Scholarships
Eligibility
members of AISES
Website
http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships/
Organization
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Scholarship
Minority Scholarship Awards for College Students
Eligibility
Undergraduates in chemical engineering and members of a minority group
Website
http://students.aiche.org/honors/awarddetail.asp?AwardID=7
Additional Contact Information
212-591-7107, awards@aiche.org
Organization
Asian American Journalists Association
Scholarship
AAJA/Cox Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility
Asian-American pursuing journalism
Website
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships/
Additional Contact Information
415-346-2051, brandons@aaja.org
Organization
Asian American Journalists Association
Scholarship
AAJA/S.I. Newhouse Foundation Scholarships
Eligibility
especially historically underrepresented Asian Pacific American groups
Website
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships/
Additional Contact Information
415-346-2051, brandons@aaja.org
Organization
Asian American Journalists Association
Scholarship
Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
Asian American male broadcaster
Website
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships/
Additional Contact Information
415-346-2051, brandons@aaja.org
Organization
Asian American Journalists Association
Scholarship
Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
graduating high school senior pursuing journalism career
Website
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships/
Additional Contact Information
415-346-2051, brandons@aaja.org
Organization
Asian American Journalists Association
Scholarship
AAJA Local Competitions
Eligibility
varies by region
Website
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships/
Additional Contact Information
local AAJA chapter
Organization
Association of Mexican American Educators, AMAE, East LA Chapter
Eligibility
Hispanic students from California
Website
http://www.house.gov/roybal-allard/hispanic_scholarships.htm
Additional Contact Information
Patricia Bullock, 213-262-6513
Organization
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Scholarship
Gates Millennium Scholars
Eligibility
must be nominated; African Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Americans, Hispanic Americans
Website
www.gmsp.org
Additional Contact Information
877-690-4677
Organization
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
Scholarship
BIA Scholarships
Eligibility
Native Americans
Website
http://www.oiep.bia.edu/
Additional Contact Information
Edward Parisian, 202-208-6123
Organization
California Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship
CSF Scholarship
Eligibility
focuses on Latino students from low-income families from California
Website
http://www.house.gov/roybal-allard/hispanic_scholarships.htm
Additional Contact Information
Fred Contreras, 408-729-6370
Organization
Catching The Dream
Scholarship
MESBEC Scholarship
Eligibility
must be 1/4 Native American
Website
http://www.catchingthedream.org
Additional Contact Information
Zowie Banteah, 505-262-2351, zowiebant@aol.com
Organization
Catching The Dream
Scholarship
NALE Scholarship
Eligibility
must be 1/4 Native American
Website
http://www.catchingthedream.org
Additional Contact Information
Zowie Banteah, 505-262-2351, zowiebant@aol.com
Organization
Center for Educational Solutions
Scholarship
A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
must value tolerance, compassion, and respect for all people
Website
http://www.cesresources.org
Additional Contact Information
925-934-7304, scholarship@cesresources.org
Organization
Chippewa County Community Foundation
Scholarship
Paul and Emily Shagen Scholarship
Eligibility
members of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Website
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3specpop.htm
Additional Contact Information
906-635-1046
Organization
CINTAS Foundation, Inc.
Scholarship
CINTAS Fellowships
Eligibility
creative artists of Cuban lineage who are currently residing outside of Cuba
Website
http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/fulbright/cintas/default.htm
Organization
CIRI Foundation
Scholarship
General Semester Scholarships
Eligibility
Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of CIRI and their direct lineal descendants as defined by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA)
Website
http://www.ciri.com/tcf/scholarship.html
Organization
CIRI Foundation
Scholarship
Special Excellence Scholarships
Eligibility
Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of CIRI and their direct lineal descendants as defined by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA); and have a 3.7 GPA. Preference is given to students in the fields of business, education, math, sciences, health services, and engineering.
Website
http://www.ciri.com/tcf/scholarship.html
Organization
CIRI Foundation
Scholarship
Excellence Scholarships
Eligibility
Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of CIRI and their direct lineal descendants as defined by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA); and have a 3.5 GPA
Website
http://www.ciri.com/tcf/scholarship.html
Organization
CIRI Foundation
Scholarship
Achievement Scholarship
Eligibility
Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of CIRI and their direct lineal descendants as defined by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA); and have a 3.0 GPA
Website
http://www.ciri.com/tcf/scholarship.html
Organization
Coleman A. Young Foundation
Scholarship
Coleman A. Young Scholars Program
Eligibility
focuses on Detroit minority youth
Website
www.cayf.org
Additional Contact Information
Thelma Bush, Scholarship Program Manager, 313-962-2200, ThelmaBush@CAYF.org
Organization
Comisión Femenil de Los Angeles
Scholarship
Scholarship
Eligibility
Hispanic women pursuing a college education
Website
http://www.house.gov/roybal-allard/hispanic_scholarships.htm
Additional Contact Information
Jenny Morales, 323-484-1515
Organization
Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL)
Scholarship
CAPAL Scholarships
Eligibility
Asian Pacific American college students interning in Washington, D.C. during the summer (scholarship funds internship)
Website
www.capal.org
Additional Contact Information
202-270-6897, capalscholar@gmail.com
Organization
Congressional Black Caucus
Scholarship
Vivien Thomas Scholarship for Medical Science and Research
Eligibility
African Americans going into undergraduate medical-related work
Website
http://cbcfinc.org/Leadership%20Education/Scholarships/index.html
Additional Contact Information
202-263-2800, info@cbcfinc.org
Organization
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Eligibility
Hispanic
Website
http://www.princetonreview.com/details/Scholar/1/83/d7_10083.asp?
Page=Results&ZXQ_PRINTRESULTS=00
Additional Contact Information
Rocio Gandara-Briones, 202-546-2143, rgandara@hq.chci.org
Organization
Daughters of the American Revolution
Scholarship
American Indian Scholarship
Eligibility
Native Americans; GPA of 2.75+
Website
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#general
Organization
Daughters of the American Revolution
Scholarship
Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship
Eligibility
Native American and demonstrates financial need, academic achievement, and has a 3.0 GPA or higher
Website
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#general
Organization
East Los Angeles Community Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship
Scholarship
Eligibility
Mexican American students from East Los Angeles with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be nominated by counselor or principal.
Website
http://www.house.gov/roybal-allard/hispanic_scholarships.htm
Additional Contact Information
Corky Perez, 213-263-4912
Organization
Eastman Kodak Company
Scholarship
Kodak Scholarship
Eligibility
full-time undergraduate Hispanic students with a minimum 3.0 GPA, majoring in chemistry or engineering and who demonstrate financial need. Must be U.S. citizens whose permanent residence is in the city of Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Montebello, Monterey Park, or City of Commerce.
Website
http://www.house.gov/roybal-allard/hispanic_scholarships.htm
Additional Contact Information
Michael Alvarado, 323-721-1655
Organization
Freedom Forum
Scholarship
Chips Quinn Scholars (internship)
Eligibility
Students of color with an interest in a journalism career
Website
www.chipsquinn.org
Additional Contact Information
chipsquinnscholars@freedomforum.org
Organization
George Bird Grinnell American Indian Children's Fund
Scholarship
Al Qoyawayma Award
Eligibility
Native American or Alaska Native
Website
http://www.campuscareercenter.com/scholarships/scholarship_detail.asp?
scholarship_id=951&browse=A
Additional Contact Information
Paula Mintzies, 301-424-8281
Organization
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Scholarship
HACE scholarships
Eligibility
Hispanic
Website
http://www.hace-usa.org/programs/scholar.asp
Additional Contact Information
312-435-0498, haceorg@hace-usa.org
Organization
Hispanic College Fund
Scholarship
Hispanic College Fund Scholarship
Eligibility
Hispanic, U.S. citizen, pursuing business-related major
Website
http://hispanicfund.org/clients/hcf/hcc.nsf/Links/
9449641DCF2FDC6B85256BCF00009918?OpenDocument
Additional Contact Information
800-644-4223, hcf-info@hispanicfund.org
Organization
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Scholarship
College Scholarship Program (National)
Eligibility
U.S. citizen, Hispanic, graduating senior, full-time student, minimum GPA of 3.0, must apply for financial aid
Website
http://www.hsf.net/scholarships.php
Additional Contact Information
877-473-4636, scholar1@hsf.net
Organization
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Scholarship
Camino al Exito Scholarship Program
Eligibility
children of Telemundo employees or residents of Los Angeles, Chicago, New York or Miami markets
Website
http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/camino.php
Additional Contact Information
877-473-4636, scholar1@hsf.net
Organization
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Scholarship
JP Morgan Chase Scholarship Program
Eligibility
sophomore or junior pursuing degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics
Website
http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/jpmorgan.php
Additional Contact Information
877-473-4636, scholar1@hsf.net
Organization
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Scholarship
Little Village Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Scholarship Program
Eligibility
must reside in Chicago in 60608, 60609, 60623, 60629, 60632, 60652 zip codes
Website
http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/lvcc.php
Additional Contact Information
877-473-4636, scholar1@hsf.net
Organization
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Scholarship
McNamara Family Creative Arts Project Grant
Eligibility
majoring in creative arts
Website
http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/mcnamara.php
Additional Contact Information
877-473-4636, scholar1@hsf.net
Organization
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/ Ford Motor Company
Scholarship
HSF/Ford Motor Company Fund Scholarship Program
Eligibility
high school seniors of Hispanic heritage
Website
http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/ford.php
Organization
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/Hewlett Packard
Scholarship
Actuarial Scholarships for minority students
Eligibility
minority students who are interested in pursuing actuarial careers.
Website
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarship.cfm
Additional Contact Information
Summer Cole, 847-706-3509, scole@soa.org
Organization
HSF/Hewlett Packard
Scholarship
HSF/Hewlett Packard Diversity in Education Scholarship Program
Eligibility
African American, Latino and American Indian students intending to complete degrees in technical fields
Website
http://grants.hp.com/us/einclusion/dei.html
Organization
Jackie Robinson Foundation
Scholarship
JRF scholarship
Eligibility
U.S. citizen, minority student, high school senior, SAT of 900 or above, ACT of 21 or above, leadership potential, financial need
Website
http://www.jackierobinson.org/
Additional Contact Information
212-290-8600, general@jackierobinson.org
Organization
Knight Ridder
Scholarship
Minority Scholars Program (includes summer internship)
Eligibility
minority students interested in journalism or business
Website
www.knightridder.com/career/internships.html#minority
Organization
Korean American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region
Scholarship
Korean American Scholarship
Eligibility
Must be Korean American and enrolled full time
Website
http://www.kasf.org
Additional Contact Information
213-380-5273, western@kasf.org
Organization
La Unidad Latino Foundation, Inc.
Scholarship
La Unidad Latino Foundation, Inc.
Eligibility
college-enrolled Hispanic students with a GPA between 2.80-3.60
Website
www.foundation.launidadlatina.org
Organization
Latin American Educational Foundation
Scholarship
LAEF Scholarships
Eligibility
Hispanic students who have completed one semester of higher education
Website
http://www.laef.org/scholarships.html
Organization
Latin American Educational Foundation
Scholarship
Scholarship
Eligibility
U.S. citizens of Spanish ancestry who will attend a college or a university
Website
http://www.house.gov/roybal-allard/hispanic_scholarships.htm
Additional Contact Information
Jackie Montoya, 719-473-4120
Organization
Latin American Professional Women’s Foundation
Scholarship
Scholarship
Eligibility
Colorado resident with Hispanic heritage and/or Hispanic community involvement
Additional Contact Information
303-446-0541, carmen@laef.org
Organization
Latino Initiatives for the Next Century
Scholarship
Latino Initiatives for the Next Century scholarship
Eligibility
Latina woman in college
Website
www.linc-usa.org
Organization
League of United Latin American Citizens
Scholarship
LNESC Scholarship Program
Eligibility
Must be a first-generation Latino college student
Website
www.lulac.org
Additional Contact Information
Brian Wilkes, 773-762 -8970
Organization
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)/CHCI
Scholarship
various
Eligibility
Hispanic students
Website
http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarships_national.htm
Additional Contact Information
Brian Wilkes, 202-408-0060,
Organization
Lockheed Aircraft Company
Scholarship
Dee Imazeki, Leadership Fund
Eligibility
four-year scholarship for Hispanic students from the Los Angeles area
Website
http://www.house.gov/roybal-allard/hispanic_scholarships.htm
Additional Contact Information
Mary Russel, 408-742-0602
Organization
Malcolm Pirnie/United Negro College Fund
Scholarship
Scholars Program
Eligibility
African American college students with an interest in environmental engineering and science
Website
http://www.pirnie.com/career_oncampus_uncf.html
Organization
Mexican American Women's National Association, MANA-A National Latina Organization
Scholarship
Scholarships
Eligibility
Hispanic women admitted or attending a junior college, college, or university, or vocational institution; Minority high school senior, GPA 3.5+, community involvement
Website
http://www.hermana.org
Additional Contact Information
Ana Ruiz-Salazar, 202-833-0060, HerMANA2@aol.com
Organization
Migrant Farmworker Scholarships
Scholarship
five offered
Eligibility
Hispanic
Website
www.migrant.net
Organization
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
Scholarship
NACME scholarships
Eligibility
recent history of movement for agricultural employment
Website
www.nacme.org/scholarships
Additional Contact Information
800-245-5681
Organization
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Scholarship
Earl G. Graves, Agnes Jones Jackson, Louis Stokes, Lillian and Samuel Sutton, Hubertus W.V. Willems and Roy Wilkins Scholarships
Eligibility
varies; write to request scholarship packet
Website
http://www.naacp.org/rat/education/education_scholar.html
Additional Contact Information
The United Negro College Fund; Scholarships and Grants Administration; 8620 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive: Fairfax, VA 22031; attention: Kimberly Hall
Organization
National Association of Black Journalists
Scholarship
NABJ Scholarships
Eligibility
various disciplines, interest in journalism
Website
www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.html
Additional Contact Information
(301) 445-7100 ext. 113 or ryan@nabj.org
Organization
National Society of Black Engineers
Scholarship
Annual scholarships
Eligibility
African-American students persuing degees in engineering
Website
http://www.nsbe.org/programs/nsbescholarships.php
Organization
National Urban League
Scholarship
various
Eligibility
African-American college students
Website
http://www.nul.org/scholarships.html
Additional Contact Information
301-445-7100
Organization
PFLAG-HATCH Youth Scholarship Program
Scholarship
seven different scholarships
Eligibility
graduating high school senior, self-identify as gay/bisexual/transgender or as a supporter of gay/bisexual/transgender peers
Website
www.plflag.org
Organization
Presbyterian Church
Scholarship
Native American Education Grant
Eligibility
Alaska Natives and Native Americans pursuing full-time post-secondary education
Website
http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/programs/nativeamericanedugrant.htm
Additional Contact Information
Frances Cook, 888-728-7228, ext. 5776
Organization
Presbyterian Church
Scholarship
Student Opportunity
Eligibility
Presbyterian racial/ethnic high school seniors who demonstrate financial need
Website
http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/programs/studentopportunities.htm
Additional Contact Information
888-728-7228 ext. 5760, Kathy Smith
Organization
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Scholarship
RMHC National Scholarhsip Program, RMHC/ASIA Scholarship Program, RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program, RMHC/African American Future Achievers Scholarship Program
Eligibility
varies, high school seniors applying for full-time college study
Website
www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com/html/scholarships.html
Additional Contact Information
RMHC National Scholarship Program; Scholarship Program Administrators; P.O. Box 22376; Nashville, TN 37202; 1 - (877) 771-7772
Organization
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Scholarship
Ron Brown Scholarship
Eligibility
African American high school senior
Website
www.ronbrown.org
Additional Contact Information
434-964-1588, Fran Hardey
Organization
Sallie Mae Fund
Scholarship
Project Access (various scholarships)
Eligibility
See website for specific details (Hispanic, African American, etc.)
Website
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/
Organization
Salvadoran American Leadership & Education Fund
Scholarship
Education for Excellence Program (various)
Eligibility
Latinas persuing higher education
Website
http://chicanalatina.org/resources_print.html
Additional Contact Information
info@chicanalatina.org
Organization
Salvadoran American Leadership & Education Fund
Scholarship
Fufilling our Dreams
Eligibility
Salvadoran, Central American, or other Latino background
Website
www.salef.org
Additional Contact Information
Wendy Estevez, 213-480-1052
Organization
State Farm Insurance
Scholarship
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Eligibility
must demonstrate financial need and community involvement
Website
www.statefarm.com/foundati/hispanic.htm
Additional Contact Information
213-480-1052, info@salef.org
Organization
State Farm Insurance Incorporated
Scholarship
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Eligibility
Hispanic college students, persuing future teaching career
Website
http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/hispanic.htm
Organization
The Aspen Institute
Scholarship
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
Eligibility
highly motivated undergraduate from an underrepresented community
Website
http://www.apsanet.org/content_11389.cfm
Additional Contact Information
877-473-4636
Organization
The CIRI Foundation
Scholarship
CIRI Scholarships and Education grants
Eligibility
Alaska Native students
Website
www.ciri.com/tcf/scholarship.html
Organization
The Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference
Scholarship
Student Leadership Awards
Eligibility
undergraduates with a strong commitment to the Hispanic community and who are majoring in engineering, material science, applied science, computer science or math
Website
www.henaac.org
Additional Contact Information
907-263-5582
Organization
Third Wave Foundation
Scholarship
Scholarship for Young Women and Transgender Activists
Eligibility
Women and/or transgender students 30 years old or younger; are engaged in activist work; have financial need; accepted to a college or university
Website
www.thirdwavefoundation.org
Additional Contact Information
212-675-0700, info@thirdwavefoundation.org
Organization
United Hispanic Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship
Scholarship
Eligibility
Hispanic high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students
Website
http://www.house.gov/roybal-allard/hispanic_scholarships.htm
Additional Contact Information
Amalia Dip, 213-724-0610
Organization
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)/Merck
Scholarship
UNCF/MERCK Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards
Eligibility
African American students pursuing studies in biomedical research
Website
www.uncf.org/merck/programs/undergrd.htm
Organization
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
Scholarship
hundreds
Eligibility
African American students
Website
http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/uncfscholarship.asp
Organization
Vicki Carr Scholarship
Scholarship
Scholarship
Eligibility
high school seniors and undergraduate students of Mexican American descent between the ages of 17 and 22 and must be a legal resident of California
Website
http://www.house.gov/roybal-allard/hispanic_scholarships.htm
Additional Contact Information
213-278-2644
Organization
Wiedner & Vandercook M.S.F
Scholarship
Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship
Eligibility
high school senior or college freshman; dedicated to peace issues
Website
www.grandmothersforpeace.org
Additional Contact Information
800-331-2244
Organization
Youth Opportunities Foundation
Scholarship
Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility
California Resident, SAT greater than 1000
Website
http://www.yoflatinoscholars.com
Additional Contact Information
Leal Portis, 530-274-3284, Yofgrants@aol.com
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