The Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship Program

The Sallie Mae Fund is committed to addressing the barriers to college access, which it groups into three categories: knowledge of college and financial aid, closing the financial gap, and academic preparation.

They are partnering with the United Negro College Fund to offer scholarships to African American citizens, legal permanent residents or nationals of the United States who are enrolling full-time at an approved institution in the United States.

Applicants must meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria and have a financial need as verified by the attending college or university financial aid office. This scholarship is opened to 4-year and 2-year colleges.

Deadline:
April 15, 2008

Award Amount:
Up to $5,000

Website/Contact Info:
www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/
scholarship/american_dream.html