Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program

Pursuing a career in Technology has its built-in challenges. What needn't be a challenge is finding the financial wherewithal that will help you in achieving your goals. To that end, Xerox established the Technical Minority Scholarship Program.

In demonstration of our commitment to the academic success of minority students and to the cultivation and recruitment of qualified minority employees in technical fields, scholarships are available depending on tuition balance, academic excellence and classification.

Applicants must be academic high-achievers (3.0 or better GPA), and must be US citizens or visa-holding Permanent Residents of African American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent.

They must be enrolled as a full time undergraduate or graduate student in any of the following technical fields: Chemistry, Information Management, Computing & Software Systems, Material Science, Printing Management Science, Laser Optics, Physics, Material Science, and Engineering (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Imaging, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Optical, or Software).

Award Amount :
$1,000 - $10,000

Deadline:
September 30, 2008

Website/Contact Info:
www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards

Fulbright Scholar Program

The traditional Fulbright Scholar Program sends 800 U.S. faculty and professionals abroad each year. Grantees lecture and conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields.

The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Under a cooperative agreement with the Bureau, the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) assists in the administration of the Fulbright Scholar Program for faculty and professionals.

Awards are in 45 disciplines and several interdisciplinary fields, including multicultural education, native studies, and human rights, and range from two to twelve months.

Award Amount :
Varies

Deadline:
August 1, 2008

Website/Contact Info:
www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards<

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships

The Automotive Hall of Fame serves as administrator to over $20,000 in combined college scholarships annually. The applicant must indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career.

The opportunities include the Larry H. Averill Memorial Scholarship the Harold Dieckmann Draper, Sr. Scholarship, the John E. Echlin Memorial Scholarship, the Carlyle Fraser / Wilton Looney Scholarship, the John Goerlich Memorial Scholarship, the Charles V. Hagler Scholarship, the Zenon C.R. Hansen Memorial Scholarship, the John W. Koons, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, and many more.

Opportunities are available for part-time students and full-time students. GPA requirements and level of financial need varies. All scholarships can be applied to using the same application form.

Award Amount :
Varies

Deadline:
May 30, 2008

Website/Contact Info:
www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships.php

The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship

Open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less, this program is intended to supplement financial aid packages that fall more than $1,000 short of students' financial need.

This scholarship is not designed as a substitute for aid provided by an institution. The program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are accepted or enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.

Students must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) to be eligible to apply. Recipients will be selected based on financial need.

Award Amount:
$1,000 - $3,800

Deadline:
May 31, 2008

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

Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarship Award

For students attending a 2-year college. Scholarships awarded based on character, personal merit and commitment.

Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed.

In order to receive access to this scholarship application, you must be nominated by the accredited two-year degree granting institution where you are enrolled.

Enhances educational opportunities in the United States through scholarship awards and enrichment programs for young people who demonstrate, through academic excellence and leadership in their communities, their capacity for and commitment to making a difference in the world.

Award Amount :
Up to $20,000

Deadline:
May 31, 2008

Website/Contact Info:
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/ jsp/scholars/TwoYearInstructions.jsp

Scripps Howard Foundation Scholarships

The Scripps Howard Foundation will award scholarships in the fall of 2008 to students in any journalism discipline through our Top Ten Scholarship Program.

An accredited or non-accredited school may request a nomination form. Each school may nominate one student from their undergraduate program to compete for one of these scholarships. The selection process is of the school's choosing.

A nominee should be a full-time student in the 2008-09 school year and must be a U.S. citizen. The $10,000 scholarship will be a one-time award, covering a full academic term. It will be paid in two $5,000 grants, one per semester, as enrollment is verified. Previous Top Ten Scholarship winners are not eligible to compete.

Deadline:
May 15, 2008

Award Amount:
$10,000

Website/Contact Info:
http://foundation.scripps.com/foundation/
programs/scholarships/toptennomination.html

Surety Industry Scholarship Program for Minority Students

Provides scholarship awards to outstanding minority students to support their studies in the areas of insurance/risk management, accounting, or business/finance and to encourage their consideration of the surety industry and surety underwriting as a career choice .

These awards are funded by The Surety Association of America (SAA) from dues and contributions of its member companies.

Applicants must submit an official academic transcript which must contain their fall semester grades for the academic year in progress.

Award Amount :
$2,500

Deadline:
April 30, 2008

Website/Contact Info:
www.surety.org/content.cfm?lid=73&catid=3

Mercer’s Diversity Scholarship Program

The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize achievement in scholastics, leadership potential and initiative among minority students. Mercer seeks to make students aware of the potential for a rewarding career in the human resource consulting industry and to encourage the pursuit of such a career .

Mercer intends to award up to $100,000 to assist selected minority students with tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board. The individual award amount depends on financial need.

The full amount of the scholarships will be payable by check to the participating universities for distribution to recipient(s) with the understanding that the award will be used for the payment of educational expenses.

Award Amount :
Up to $5,000

Deadline:
December 18, 2007

Website/Contact Info:
www.mercerhr.com/diversityscholarship

Southwest Airlines Technology Jobs

Graduates and undergraduates are welcome to work at Southwest. We are committed to provide our employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.

Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

One of the special benefits of working at Southwest is flying free. Effective the first day of employment, Employees, spouses, eligible dependent children, and parents of Employees have unlimited space-available travel privileges on Southwest. Discounted travel arrangements with other carriers are also available through the Southwest Airlines Pass Bureau, subject to eligibility requirements and other restrictions.

Location:
Varies

Website/Contact Info:
http://www.southwest.com/careers/technology.html

Internships At FDIC

At the FDIC, you can combine your academic studies with on-the-job experience. The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP), may lead to a permanent job upon graduation.

The Student Educational Employment Program was created to attract talented students to Federal public service. It's an opportunity to earn money and continue your education, to train with people who manage the day-to-day business of the national Government, and to combine your academic study with on-the-job experience.

The Student Educational Employment Program has two components; student temporary employment and student career experience. It is available to all levels of students: high school, vocational and technical, associate degree, baccalaureate degree, graduate degree, and professional degree students.

Location:
Varies

Website/Contact Info:
http://www.fdic.gov/about/jobs/stuemp.html

Student Jobs At JP Morgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase offers a world of opportunities in six of our lines of businesses and in several corporate function areas. All programs provide extensive training in our business strategies, product platform and culture.

We develop, reward and seek to maintain one of the best workforces in the world. We also help you develop the personal and business skills you will need to succeed once you are placed in an assignment. In addition, continuing education and formal leadership development programs are offered by most businesses.

Diversity is about all of us. It is the combination of unique qualities, abilities, traits, background and style that each person brings to the world. Here at JPMorgan Chase, it is the basis for a workplace culture where we respect one another as individuals –and value the different perspectives each person brings to the table.

Location:
Varies

Website/Contact Info:
http://careers.jpmorganchase.com

Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship

The Sallie Mae Fund is 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 as defined as Title IV eligible, accredited, post-secondary two- or four-year college or university, vocational, or technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico for the approaching Fall Semester.

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.

Sallie Mae, the nation's leading provider of student loans and administrator of college savings plans, has helped millions of Americans achieve their dream of a higher education. The company primarily provides federal and private student loans, including consolidation loans, for undergraduate and graduate students and their parents.

Award Amount :
$500 - $5,000

Deadline:
April 15, 2008

Website/Contact Info:
www.uncf.org/scholarships/
scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=10771

Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund

This fund offers college scholarships to students with financial need who display academic excellence, strong citizenship and character, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society.

The intent of this award is to enable students to attend the college of their choice without accumulating burdensome debt. Applicants must be permanent residents of New England or Mid-Atlantic States, and must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The award is renewable for up to four undergraduate years provided a GPA on a 4.0 scale of 2.5 is maintained and financial need does not change substantially. All grants must be applied to tuition and fees only and will be paid directly to the institution.

Deadline:
May 1, 2008

Award Amount:
$3,000 - $10,000

Website/Contact Info:
www.phillips-scholarship.org/index.html

Ed Bradley Scholarship For Minorities in Communications

Ed Bradley, 60 Minutes correspondent at CBS News, was once a teacher and made a switch to journalism. Bradley spoke of introducing deserving minority students to the communications career field and endowed this annual award.

Open to enrolled students (freshmen excluded) who are pursuing careers in radio and television news.

Candidates must be a full-time college student whose career objective is electronic journalism and have at least one full year of college remaining.

To receive an award, winners must be officially enrolled in college and be in good standing. Scholarships are paid in semi-annual installments for one year of study.

Award Amount :
$10,000

Deadline:
May 7, 2008

Website/Contact Info:
http://www.rtnda.org/pages/media_items/
scholarships-for-undergraduate-students524.php

Presidential Classroom Scholars Program

The PC Scholars Program offers students a backstage pass to the inner workings of the federal government and an opportunity to examine how current issues affect public policy.

This focused view of the federal government gives PC Scholars direct access to national leaders and often inspires students to seek careers in public service.

Presidential Classroom provides the next generation of civic leaders with an extraordinary academic and leadership development experience in Washington, D.C. High School sophomores, juniors and seniors observe the federal government at work, witness the development of public policy and explore the roles of citizens, lawmakers, experts and businesses in the world’s most successful democracy.

Presidential Classroom takes students behind the scenes of our nation’s capital for seminars and discussions featuring members of Congress, presidential appointees, senior military officials, top business leaders and journalists. Students also observe the United States Congress in action, visit the renowned sites of our nation’s capital and debate key issues with their peers. Many PC Scholars mark their week in Washington as a turning point in the search for their future role in society.

Award Amount :
$2,000

Deadline:
Varies

Website/Contact Info:
www.presidentialclassroom.org/
content/programs/program.asp?id=1

Career Advancement Scholarships For Women

The BPW Foundation established the Career Advancement Scholarship Program in 1969 to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged women seeking to further their education.

Scholarships are provided to women who wish to advance in their careers, or are soon to enter or re-enter the workforce. The Foundation has awarded more than $6 million in scholarships, grants, and loans to over 8,000 women seeking to improve their lives.

To qualify, you must: Be a female, be at least 25 years of age by May 2, 2008, be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, and must demonstrate critical financial need.

Award Amount :
Varies

Deadline:
April 15, 2008

Website/Contact Info:
www.bpwusa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3381

Surety Industry Scholarship Program for Minority Students

Provides scholarship awards to outstanding minority students to support their studies in the areas of insurance/risk management, accounting, or business/finance and to encourage their consideration of the surety industry and surety underwriting as a career choice.

These awards are funded by The Surety Association of America (SAA) from dues and contributions of its member companies.

Applicants must submit an official academic transcript which must contain their fall semester grades for the academic year in progress.

Award Amount :
$2,500

Deadline:
April 30, 2008

Website/Contact Info:
www.surety.org/content.cfm?lid=73&catid=3

Citizens Financial Group Education Project

The UNCF / Citizens Financial Group Education Project provides academic assistance for African American students through a scholarship award up to $5,000 during the 2008-2009 academic year.

This one-year scholarship, funded by the Citizens Charitable Foundation, is available for eligible students attending a specified college or university (see eligible schools above).

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, be pursuing a degree in financial services or business and have a permanent residence in one of the CFG service areas.

Deadline:
April 1, 2008

Award Amount:
Up to $5,000

Website/Contact Info:
www.uncf.org/forstudents/
scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=20842

Emma L. Bowen Foundation For Minority Interests In Media

Established by the media industry to increase access to permanent job opportunities for minority students. The Foundation's program is unlike other intern programs in that students work for a partner company during summers and school breaks from the end of their junior year in high school until they graduate from college.

During that five-year period, students learn many aspects of corporate operations and develop company-specific skills. Corporations guide and develop minority students with the option of permanent placement upon completion of their college degree.

Deadline:
March 31, 2008

Award Amount:
$2,250 plus internship experience

Website/Contact Info:
www.emmabowenfoundation.com

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships

Women of any nationality pursuing undergraduate business degrees who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field are eligible. To apply, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

1) Be eligible to enter the third or fourth year of an under-graduate degree program at an accredited university/ college/institute program at the time funds are received.

2) Have achieved an outstanding academic record during the first two-three years of academic studies.

3) Demonstrate intent to complete a program in business and show outstanding achievement in business-related subjects, as recorded on the official university/college/institute transcript.

The scholarship award may be used for tuition, books or living expenses at any university, college or institution offering accredited business courses and degrees.

Amount:
$5,000

Deadline:
April 30, 2007

Website/Contact Info:
www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=
zi_issues_programs_klausman_application