External Scholarships

External Scholarship

Check dates and awards on application to ensure that they are up to date. Dates and awards are subject to change. All students should contact the scholarship provider to verify requirements and deadlines. This guide is simply a reference of scholarships that are available to students at Nova Southeastern University. Most scholarships require an application.

Scholarship information is listed alphabetically by scholarship name. Click on the first letter of the scholarship name to go to the appropriate section for scholarship information.

External scholarships are available through many sources, including civic and religious organizations, and can be found by searching on scholarship Web sites. We have listed some of the external scholarships that may be of interest to you.

If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarship Office at 800-541-6682.

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ATTENTION LAW STUDENTS:

ELAINE OSBORNE JACOBSON AWARD
FOR WOMEN WORKING IN HEALTH CARE LAW
Requirements, application, and mailing information at: www.roscoepound.org.

Award Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January 31
Requirements: The candidate shall be a woman currently enrolled in an accredited North American law school on a full- or part-time basis who , through her law school academic and clinical work and other related activities , demonstrates her aptitude for and a long-term commitment to a legal career of advocacy on behalf of the health care needs of children, women, the elderly or the disabled.

THE ROSCOE HOGAN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ESSAY CONTEST
Requirements, application, and mailing information at: www.roscoepound.org.

Award Amount : $5,000
Deadline: February 14 - must fill out and submit the "Intent-to-Enter" Form located online at above Web site.
Requirements: Any student currently enrolled in an accredited American law school may submit a legal essay for the competition.

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AFCEA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications available by request to: scholarships@afcea.org or www.afcea.org click scholarships

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 15 for Computer Graphic Design and November 1 for Science/Technology: Varies on other scholarships posted.
Requirements: Many different scholarships available for students who are working towards an undergraduate degree in either computer design or science and technology. Must be U.S. citizen. Graduate scholarships for master and doctoral degree students, for women, and for minorities are also available. Please go to Web site above for further details and requirements.

ALBERT STRICKLER MEMORIAL FUND
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia- 225 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Award Amount : $400 to $1,000
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements : Student must demonstrate financial need and repay the loan within 5 years of graduation .

ALL-INK.COM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
For applications online: http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.html

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements: U.S. citizen, GPA of 2.5 or above, and students must write two essays, each of which must be 50-200 words. Please visit Web site for more information.

ALFRED GRILLI, D.O. STUDENT LOAN FUND AND THE ART FEINSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND THE DISTRICT 8 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
1330 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17111-2395
(717) 939-9318 or (800) 544-POMA
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: Check Web site

Requirements: Scholarships and Loans are granted once a year. Available to Pennsylvania residents who will be entering the third or fourth year of any college of osteopathic medicine.

AMBUCS SCHOLARS
For applications and information: http://www.ambucs.com/

Award Amount: $500 to $1500
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements: Available for programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and hearing audiologist. Scholarships are based on financial need, U.S. citizenship, commitment to local community, demonstrated academic accomplishment, character for compassion and integrity, and career objectives.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ATTORNEY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOUNDATION
Applications:www.attorney-cpa.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
24196 Alicia Parkway, Suite K Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Award Amount: up to $1,000
Deadline: Varies - Check Web site
Requirements: Second-year student in law school, commitment to the profession of accounting as evidenced by a CPA certificate, outstanding academic performance, and leadership in school and community.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Web site: http://www.aauw.org
Broward or Palm Beach County Chapter. Contact: Emily Farrell, 2907 NW 9th Terr., Wilton Manors, Fl. 33311
Phone: 954-565-0328

Award Amount: Up to $4,000
Deadline: March 30th
Requirements: Must be a permanent resident of Broward or Palm Beach County. Must be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalized. Available to women entering third or fourth year at college for fall term and have a B or better GPA.

AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
National Headquarters, 9100 Ward Parkway, P.O. Box 8728, Kansas City, MO 64114-0728
Phone: (816) 361-6621

Award Amount: Not Specified
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements: Available to female students and professional businesswomen who wish to update their skills.

AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/scholarships.asp

Award Amount: varies
Deadline: Varies - Check Web site
Requirements: The ADA Foundation has a scholarship program for students pursuing careers in dentistry, dental hygiene, dental assisting and dental laboratory technology. ADA Foundation scholarship programs include Dental Student Scholarship, Minority Dental Student Scholarship, Dental Hygiene Scholarship, Dental Laboratory Technology Scholarship and Dental Assisting Scholarship.

AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION (AFPE)
http://www.afpenet.org/call_for_apps.htm

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies - Check Web site
Requirements: Faculty nominated applicant in any college awarding baccalaureate degrees who are actively undertaking research in the pharmaceutical sciences. Each student to be selected and nominated by the faculty member must be enrolled in a Pharm.D. program, have completed at least two years of college, and be enrolled in at least the first year of the professional pharmacy curriculum or be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program and have completed at least one year of the degree program. This site also has other Pharmacy scholarships available.

AMERICAN INDIAN GRADUATE CENTER (AIGC)
http://www.aigc.com/

Award Amount: $5,000.00
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements: Minority undergraduate student must have a declared major in accounting with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 or better. Must have at least 30 hours and at least 6 hours in accounting. Must be enrolled full time. Must be in the final year of a five-year accounting program.

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
James L. Carey Scholarship
112 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036
www.aicpa.org

Award Amount: $5,000.00
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements: Minority undergraduate student must have a declared major in accounting with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 or better. Must have at least 30 hours and at least 6 hours in accounting. Must be enrolled full time. Must be in the final year of a five-year accounting program. Also presently enrolled accepted or enrolled in master-level accounting.

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
http://www.apa.org/students/funding.html

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies - Check Web site
Requirements: Various different scholarships and fellowships offered to undergraduate and graduate students as well as minority students that are studying in the field of Psychology. You may also type the word “scholarships” on the Webs search link for more minority scholarships.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF WOMAN ACCOUNTANTS ORGANIZATION
For applications contact Margo Evans (561) 626-0288
email: revans2@earthlink.net
PO BOX 32665
Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. 33410

Award Amount: Not Specified
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements : Part- or full-time students pursing bachelor or master's degree in accounting. Completed a minimum of 60 (semester hours) or 90 (quarter hours) with a declared major in accounting.

ANNETTE WEUTHRICK CHARITABLE TRUST
P.O. Box 4439, Plant City, FL 33563

Award Amount: Not Specified
Deadline: June 30
Requirements: Must request current year application. Full-time student with minimum GPA 2.5. Preference will be given to Dade County residents. Based on need.

AORN FOUNDATION – Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
http://www.aorn.org/foundation/student.htm

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements: Applications available for AORN nursing scholarships to nursing students studying their bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.

ARMED FORCES HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP (HPSP)
Contact: Local Recruiter 877-Med-Army

Sgt. Jennings at 305-945-6345 or go online to http://www.goarmy.com/contact/find_a_recruiter.jsp to contact a recruiter.

Award Amount: Not Specified
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements: Provides osteopathic medical, optometry, dental, and doctoral psychology students with annually renewable, full-tuition scholarship, with a stipend for books, supplies, and living expenses, in exchange for future (year-for-year) service as active duty military officers.

AUXILIARY TO THE COLORADO SOCIETY OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
50 South Steele Street #770, Denver, CO 80209

(303) 322-1752 or (800) 527-4578

Award Amount: Not Specified
Deadline: June 1
Requirements: Plan to practice in the state of Colorado after completion of residency and be either a Colorado resident, a graduate of a Colorado high school, college or university. Must have maintained a 2.5 GPA during the previous academic year. Applicant must be a sophomore or a junior for upcoming year. Cannot be a recipient of any full-time scholarship.

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BENJAMIN A. GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Houston office of the Institute of International Education (IIE)
at (888) 887-5939 ext. 25
Application materials at www.iie.org/gilman

Award Amount: up to $5,000
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements: U.S. citizen, undergraduate student, receiving federal Pell Grant, and eligible to study abroad.

BOB KNIGHT PHOTO SCHOLARSHIP
1975 Commonwealth Lane, P.O. Box 5644- Tallahassee, FL 32314
(800) 628-4509 or (850) 574-8800
www.bobknightphoto.com

Award Amount: $500-$800
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements: Applicant must be 17 years of age planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university. Must have maintained a 3.5 GPA (high school) or 3.0 (college) or above. Must have school involvement or community service.

BROWARD WOMEN'S ALLIANCE
BWA for the Advancement of Woman Committee
P.O. Box 1463 , Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33302

Award Amount: $1000.00
Deadline: March 15
Requirements: Residents of Broward County and U.S. citizens. Women should apply who have chosen a specific education path to assist them in achieving economic self-sufficiency, economic independence and full participation the workforce.

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FOUNDATION - CAREER ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Information and applications available at:
http://www.bpwusa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3381 or 1-800-525-3729

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15, 2008
Requirements: Available to women who wish to advance in their careers, or are soon to enter or re-enter the workforce. To be eligible you must be at least 25 years of age by May 2, 2007, a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $2500 or less.

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CARL E. BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP
Southwest Community Foundation
12734 Kenwood Lane, Suite 72 , Fort Myers, FL 33907
Phone: (941) 274-5900; email: swflcf@yahoo.com,
www.floridacommunity.com.

Award Amount: $1,000.00 & up
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements: Intended for students of immigrant parents. Must be from one of the five Southwest counties.

CATCHING THE DREAM/ Native American Scholarship Fund
8200 Mountain Rd N.E., Suite 203- Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 262-2351 E-mail: nscholarsh@aol.com.

Award Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: March 15 (Summer) - April 15 (Fall) - September 15 (Spring)
Requirements: Intended to help Native American students of any age, any U.S. tribe, within any State. Must apply for other supplemental aid.

CHELA FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS/MONEY MATTERS CONTEST
http://www.loans4students.org/index.asp

Award: Varies
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements: Chela Financial is a full-service not-for-profit education finance provider. Current undergraduate or graduate student nominees who are (1) U.S. citizens or permanent resident alien cardholders; (2) enrolled or will be enrolled at an accredited, degree-granting two or four year U.S. college or university at least half time; and (3) have a cumulative undergraduate or graduate GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale may enter the Chela Financial "Money Matters" Scholarship Contest by completing the application form, at the above website, that includes one essay with a maximum of 300 words, in response to the following statement: "How I am Financing My College Education". Many other scholarships offered throughout the year.

CHIP JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP
Southwest Community Foundation, 12734 Kenwood Lane, Suite 72, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Award Amount: up to $1,200.
Deadline: April 26
Requirements: Intended for students of immigrant parents. Given to provost scholars at Edison Community College to continue their education at a four-year college. Telephone number (941) 274-5900, E-mail: swflcf@yahoo.com and web address: www.floridacommunity.com

COCA COLA SCHOLARS
Information and applications available at: http://www.youthdevelopment.cocacola.com/ach_ccs.html

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Applications available online from September 8 – November 3
Requirements: The criteria stated for Coca-Cola Scholarships are: 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.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD
Information and applications available
www.cfbroward.org
1401 East Broward Blvd. Suite 100 , Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33301

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1st before 5:00 p.m.
Requirements: Varies based on particular scholarship. Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship for Women and Ralph H. Ruth Frank Gross Memorial Scholarship applications and requirements available at above Web site.

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DADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Information and applications available at
www.dadecommunityfoundation.org ,
Mr. Joe Pena, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2780
Miami, FL 33131-2343, Phone: (305) 371-2711

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: Scholarships for nursing, international business, and high school students available.

DEBRA LEVY NEIMARK SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Selection Committee
800 Corporate Drive, Suite 420 , Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
For an application, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the above address.

Award Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 1
Requirements: Must be a Broward County resident and U.S. citizen. Awarded to women to promote their economic self-sufficiency.

DISCOVER NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
http://discovernursing.com/

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: The Web site above allows you to search through hundreds of nursing scholarships for bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. Use the search engines to narrow your search to the state of Florida. This is Johnson & Johnson’s campaign for nursing’s future.

DOLLAR FOR SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIPS
For more information about this program in your area, call 800-248-8080or visit website:
http://www.scholarshipamerica.org/dfs/index.php

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: A Program of Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America is a national network of over 1200 scholarship foundations in 41 states and the District of Columbia that raises funds and provides financial and academic support to local students. The program provides access to a national network of more than 420 Collegiate Partners that pledge to increase the awards.

DR. FELIX REYLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Dade Community Foundation
Mr. Joe Pena, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2780
Miami, FL 33131-2343, Phone: (305) 371-2711
http://www.fiba.net/scholarsps.asp

Award Amount: $2,500.00
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: Permanent resident or U.S. citizen, domiciled in Florida. Junior or senior undergraduate student. Must be full-time student at four-year college or university, seeking degree in international business/finance.

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ELA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
1331 F Street, NW , Washington, D.C. 20004 (202) 376-6205
Web site: http://www.ela.org/

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: Must be a college or university female graduate student who has a disability and is a U.S. citizen.

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FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES
Florida Department of Education - Office of Student Financial Assistance, 255 Collins, Tallahassee, FL 32299-0400 Toll Free 1-888-827-2004
Web Site: www.firn.edu/doe/brfuture.

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Drop/Add Deadline
Requirements: State of Florida-funded scholarship to reward Florida high school graduates who demonstrate academic achievement and are enrolled in an eligible Florida post-secondary institution. Program has three levels: Florida Academic Scholars Award, the Florida Medallion Scholars Award, and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award. Each award level has different academic criteria for eligibility, award amounts, and renewable criteria

FLORIDA COLLEGE STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Florida Leader Magazine, P.O. Box 14081, Gainesville, FL 32604; (352) 373-6907
http://www.floridaleader.com

Award Amount: $ 2,500.00
Deadline: February 1
Requirements: Must be currently enrolled at any Florida-based college which distributes copies of Florida Leader. Must have at least 30 credit hours and enroll at least half-time (6 credits) during each prior fall and current spring terms. Graduate and undergraduates must have completed at least 12 credit hours of class over a calendar year with a minimum current GPA of 3.25. Must be involved in college activities, community service, political activism, and philanthropic groups. Applicants should show self-reliance by working or earning scholarships to pay for part of school.

FLORIDA DENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
http://www.floridadental.org/foundation/grants/

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1 and November 1
Requirements: Scholarship applications available for Florida residents (2 to 3 years) for dental assistant and hygienist. Please review web site for other requirements.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/home/uamain.asp

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: Several different state programs and scholarships offered. Once at Web site, please go to Programs Offered for a complete list.

FLORIDA FUND FOR MINORITY TEACHERS
http://www.ffmt.org/
Florida Fund for Minority Teachers, Inc.; P.O. Box 117045, Gainesville, FL 32611
415 Norman Hall, P.O. Box 117045, Gainesville, FL 32611-7045
Phone: (352) 392-9196 Fax: (352) 846-3011

Award Amount: $ 4,000.00
Deadline: July 1 for Fall, November 15 for Spring
Requirements: Must be resident of Florida. Must be a member of one of the following racial/ethnic groups: African-American/Black; Hispanic/Latino; Asian/Pacific Islander; American Indian/Alaskan Native. Must teach in a Florida public school for the period of time the scholarship was received. Must complete FFMT Scholarship Application. Must meet the requirements for admission to a Florida university as a junior, senior, or pre-service student in a state approved teacher education program. Students must be newly admitted into an upper level/division undergraduate teacher education program and cannot already be teaching full-time. Students cannot exceed 18 hours of upper division courses to be considered newly admitted.

FLORIDA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES FUND
http://www.ficf.org/

This site is for viewing purposes only. For application information students (undergraduates only) will need to contact Kirk Berner at 954-262-7918 or kirk@nsu.nova.edu.

Please view the above Web site for any scholarships that you may be eligible for and that our school participates in.

FLORIDA NURSES ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 536985 Orlando, FL32853-6985 (407) 896-3261

Email: foundation@floridanurse.org

For applications: http://www.floridanurse.org/grants.asp

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 1
Requirements: Enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program. Must be a Florida resident for at least one year and must have completed at least one semester in the Nursing program which must be located in Florida. A minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates and a GPA of 3.0 for graduates. For more information please visit the above Web site.

FLORIDA RESIDENT ACCESS GRANT (FRAG)
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Award Amount: Varies limited to 9 semesters
Deadline: Date of drop/add for the first eight weeks of fall and winter terms
Requirements: Non-need based undergraduate attending a private college who has not received their first bachelor's degree. Must be enrolled for at least 12 credits. (9 credits for nursing students) by the drop/add period for the first eight weeks of both fall and winter terms. Florida residency required. Awards are renewable and require a minimum 2.0 GPA and 12 credit hours for previous term(s) awards were received.

FLORIDA STUDENT ASSISTANCE GRANT
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Award Amount: $500 per term
Deadline: May 15
Requirements: Need based undergraduate who has not completed first bachelor's degree. Enrolled full time for at least 12 credits per term (9 credits for nursing students) by the end of the drop/add period for the first eight weeks of fall and winter terms. Must meet Florida residency requirements. Renewable with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and 12 credits earned during the previous semester that award was received.

FLORIDA STATE ASSOCIATION OF SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
P.O. Box 029001, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33302

Award Amount: Not specific
Deadline: March 15
Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen majoring in Political Science/Public Administration or Journalism/Mass Communication at a Florida university. Cannot be postgraduate or second-degree student. Must be a bonafide resident of Florida for the preceding two years. Must be registered to vote.

FORD FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS FOR MINORITIES
500 5th St.NW
Washington, DC 2001 ; (202) 334 – 2872 applications: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/

Award Amount: Pre-doctoral - $ 15,500.00; Dissertation - $24,000.00;
Postdoctoral - $35,000.00 deadline is November 20
Dissertation: $21,000 for one year deadline is December 4
Predoctoral: 34,000 for one year deadline is January 8
Requirements: Must be U.S. citizen or national. Must be
African-American/Black; Hispanic/Latino; Asian/Pacific Islander; American
Indian/Alaskan Native; Mexican American. Must be planning a career in
teaching and research at the college or university level.

FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES
One N. Franklin St., Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60606-3491
http://www.ache.org

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: Offers $3,500 in scholarships. Applicants must be student associates of ACHE in good standing, a US or Canada Citizen, able to demonstrate financial need, and have not been a previous recipient. Applications are accepted between January 1 and March 31. Applications must be endorsed by the University Program Course Director prior to submission to ACHE’s Student Scholarship Committee.

FRANCES HARRIS GRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Southwest Community Foundation
12734 Kenwood Lane , Fort Myers, FL 33907

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
Requirements: Must be a college-bound senior from Lee County. Telephone number (941) 274-5900 E-mail: swflcf@yahoo.com and web address: www.floridacommunity.com

FREDRICK W. AND GRACE BRECHT SCHOLARSHIP
University of Florida Brecht Scholarship Official
P.O. Box 114025 , Gainesville, FL 32611-4025

Award Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: March 1
Requirements: Residents of Brevard County, Florida. Must be accepted to a college or university in the state of Florida. Demonstrate financial need. Overall GPA of 2.0. Good moral characters and habits. Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLAR
www.gmsp.org/

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, citizen/legal permanent resident, GPA of 3.3, entering a U.S. accredited college or university as full-time, and must be degree-seeking freshmen and meet Pell Grant eligibility.

GEORGE E. JUDD SCHOLARSHIP
Southwest Community Foundation
12734 Kenwood Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33907

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
Requirements: Must be graduate from high school in Lee County pursuing higher education in the fine or performing arts. Phone (941) 274-5900, email swflcf@yahoo.com and web address: www.floridacommunity.com

GLAMOUR TOP TEN COLLEGE WOMEN
4 Times Square, New York, NY 10036
212-286-6667 email: ttcw@glamour.com

Award Amount: $3,000
Deadline: November 30
Requirements: Must be a female full-time junior, at an accredited college or university.

GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
DANIEL B. GOLDBERG SCHOLARSHIP
Information available:
http://www.gfoa.org/downloads/GOLDBERGapp.doc

Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: February 29, 2008
Requirements: Available for to graduate students who are enrolled in full-time master's study preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Applicant must be Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada. Applicants must also be recommendation by your academic advisor or the dean of the graduate program. Winner will be announced May 2, 2008.

GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
FRANK L. GREATHOUSE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP
Information available:
http://www.gfoa.org/downloads/GREATHOUSEapp.doc

Award Amount: $3,500
Deadline: February 29, 2008
Requirements: Available for award to one or more undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in full-time study preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Applicant must be Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada. Applicants must be recommendation by their academic advisor or the accounting program chair. Winners will be announced May 2, 2008.

GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
GEORGE A. NIELSEN PUBLIC INVESTOR SCHOLARSHIP
Information available:
http://www.gfoa.org/downloads/publicinvestorscholarshipapp.doc

Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 29, 2008
Requirements: Eligible applicants must be employee of a local government or other public entity who is enrolled or plans to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program in public administration, finance, business administration or a related field. Employed at least one year by a state, local government, or special district with significant responsibilities for cash management or treasury activities including a specific focus on the investing of available cash. Applicants must also be recommended by their employer and must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada. Winner will be announced May 2, 2008.

GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
MINORITIES IN GOVERNMENT FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Information available:
http://www.gfoa.org/downloads/MINORITIESapp.doc

Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 29, 2008
Requirements: The Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is available for award to an upper-division undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a course of study preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Must currently be a full- or part-time upper-division undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management). Belong to one of the following groups (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau): Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific islander, Hispanic or Latino. Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada. Applicants must be recommended from your academic advisor, the dean of the graduate program (graduate students) or department chair (undergraduate students) Winner will be announced May 2, 2008.

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HELPING HANDS BOOK SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship Director, P.O. Box 720379, Atlanta, GA 30358
Applications: http://www.helpinghandsbookscholarship.com/pages/405810/index.htm

Award Amount: $100 to $1,000.
Deadline: Postmarked by December 15 (for spring semester awards) and July 15 (for fall semester awards)
Requirements: Attending or planning to attend 2-year or 4-year college, university, or technical institution.

HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Donna González Fiedler, Director of Membership Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 605 Washington, DC 20036
For questions: (202) 467-0893 or by e-mail at hnip@hacu.net
Applications are available at: https://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/applicants/

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 28
Requirements: Various scholarships are available. Students must demonstrate financial need, meet criteria specified for the program to which they are applying, and be attending a HACU-member institution at the time scholarship awards are made.

HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND

Applications at: http://www.hispanicfund.org/scholarships.php

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
Requirements: Be Hispanic or come from an Hispanic background. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States. Must be studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico Must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0. Must demonstrate financial need

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104
(877) HSF-INFO web: http://www.hsf.net, email: info@hsf.net.

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: Students of Hispanic Heritage

HORATIO ALGER FLORIDA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applications: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/index.cfm

Award Amount: $2500
Deadline: December 15 and July 15 (postmark)
Requirements: The Horatio Alger Florida Scholarship Program, funded through the generosity of H. Wayne and Marti Huizenga, awards scholarships to 100 deserving students from Florida. Students must meet the following criteria: be enrolled full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the Fall following graduation; have a strong commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution; financial need; co-curricular and community activities; be a resident of Broward, Martin, or St. Lucie counties in the State of Florida; and be a U.S. citizen or be in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. National and National Finalist Scholarships are also awarded.

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JACKI TUCKFIELD MEMORIAL GRADUATE
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
200 South Biscayne Blvd. Suite 505, Miami, FL. 33131
Phone: (305) 371-2711
Applications at: www.jackituckfield.org

Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 11
Requirements: Must be an African-American U.S. citizen and resident of South Florida, enrolled full-time in a graduate business degree program (master or doctoral) at a Florida University. Must plan a professional career in South Florida. Must submit application and essay on "Why I Should Be Awarded a Jackie Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Administration Scholarship."

JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
http://jackkentcookefoundation.org/jkcf_web/content.aspx?page=SchProg

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30
Requirements: Awards approximately 30 scholarships to students currently attending community colleges or two-year institutions and planning to transfer to four-year institutions in the fall. Also awards incoming graduates for the fall term. Candidates must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation faculty representative. Please refer to the Web site above for more information.

JAMES MADISON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION
For additional information about the foundation, call 1-800-525-6928
Web site: http://www.jamesmadison.com

Award Amount: Up to $24,000
Deadline: Not specific
Requirements: Must attend a higher education school in the United States for either a Master of Arts (M.A.); a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T); or a Master of Education Degree (M.Ed.) with an emphasis on American history, government, or political science.

JOHN GYLES EDUCATION FUND
Students can receive an application by sending only a stamped, self-addressed, standard letter size (No. 10) envelope to the following address: P.O. Box 4808, 712 Riverside Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada E3B 5G4 Phone: (506) 459-7460
Applications at: http://www.johngyleseducationcenter.com/

Award Amount: Up to $3,000.00
Deadline: April 1, June 1, and November 15
Requirements: Must be Canadian or American enrolled in post-secondary study with a minimum 2.7 GPA. Must display financial need.

JOSE MARTI SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENGE GRANT FUND
Contact: Florida Department of Education - Office of Student Financial Assistance, State Programs
255 Collins, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
888-827-2004; Web site: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

A mount : $2,000
Deadline: May 15
Requirements: Students of Hispanic heritage who are graduating high school and planning to attend a Florida University and are Florida residents. It is a need-based, merit scholarship.

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KEY BANK SCHOLARSHIP
Applications and additional requirements available:
https://www.key.com/gen/html/LP-kerscholarship.html

Award Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Monthly scholarship available until August, 31st 2008.
Requirements: Available to graduate and undergraduate students in any field of student. Each month three students are selected for this scholarship. Please review website for additional rules and eligibility. Entries are due by August 27, 2008.

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MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
http://www.marine-scholars.org/

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
Requirements: Awards are made to deserving sons and daughters of current or former United States Marines; and to deserving sons and daughters of current or former United States Navy Corpsmen who have served with the United States Marine Corps, in their pursuit of higher education. Undergraduate studies only. Must reapply each year. Please review Web site for other eligibility requirements.

MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Applications: http://merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships/zipfinder.php
Dr. Laura J. Peralta, 1040 Weston Rd., Suite 215, Weston, FL 33326

Award Amount: $200, $500, or $1000
Deadline: January 15
Requirements: Applicants must be residents of a participating American Mensa local group area, and submit an essay of not more than 550 words (may vary each year) explaining their academic and/or vocational goals.

MINORITIES IN GOVERNMENT FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Government Finance Officers Association, Scholarship Committee
203 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601-1210
Phone: (312) 977-9700, Fax: 312-977-4806
http://GFOA.org

Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 12
Requirements: Awarded to upper-division graduate or undergraduate minority students enrolled in a course of study preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Programs include public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration. Must be citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.

MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Florida Board of Accountancy, 240 NE 76th Drive Suite A, Gainesville FL 32607 (352) 333-2500
http://www.MyFlorida.com

Award Amount: Not Specific
Deadline: May 1
Requirements: Awarded to accounting students in the fifth year of education.

MMOA SCHOLARSHIP FUND (Military Officers Association of America's)
For application and information: http://www.moaa.org/education/

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
Requirements: This is for interest free loans. Students must be children of MOAA members or enlisted service members and be under the age of 24. Applicants may be graduating high school seniors or full-time college students working toward their first baccalaureate degree, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on scholastic ability, potential, character qualities, participation in extracurricular and community activities, as well as financial need.

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES FOUNDATION (NACDS)
http://www.nacdsfoundation.org/conferences/nacds_main.cfm?page_id=810

Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October
Requirements: Awarded to students that have experience and the desire for a career in the chain store pharmacy department. Students must have completed their first year of professional pharmacy school. Must have a minimum grade of C or better.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATER COMPANIES
Suite 1212, 1725 K Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006-1401
Phone (202) 833-8383, Fax: (202) 331-7442

Award Amount : $5,000
Deadline: April 1
Requirements: Awarded to students on the basis of merit and to encourage students to enter graduate programs which lead to careers in the water industry.

NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION
Patricia Williams, 18850 NW 14 Avenue, Miami FL 33169
(305) 378-7641

Award Amount : $1,000 undergraduate; $2,500- $4,000 MBA. Two awards of $5,000 and $10,000 doctoral Case competition with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes of $12,000, $10,000 and $9,000 respectively.
Deadline: March 30
Requirements: An ethnic minority enrolled in a full-time business or management program during fall or winter

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORP SCHOLARSHIP
US Department of Health and Human Services
NHSC Scholarship Program Division of Scholarships and Loan Repayments, c/o I.Q. Solutions, 11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 801, Rockville, Maryland 20852
Phone: 1-800-221-9393 for applications.
http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov

Award Amount: Varies but covers tuition, fees, other reasonable costs and a monthly support stipend.
Deadline: March 28
Requirements: U.S. citizens training to become allopathic physicians, osteopathic physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives or physician assistants and dentistry. Must be enrolled full time or accepted for enrollment. School and program must be in the United States or its territories. Students must sign and submit a contract of commitment and provide verification of good academic standing.

THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN PSYCHOLOGY http://www.apa.org/apags/members/schawrds.html

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: As a member of Psi Chi, you may be eligible for various scholarships such as: Scholarships for Graduate Students are the David Pilon Scholarship for Training in Professional Psychology, the Scott Mesh Honorary Scholarship for Research in Psychology, the Ellin Bloch and Pierre Ritchie Honorary Scholarship, and the Nancy B. Forest and L. Michael Honaker Master's Scholarship for Research in Psychology. For more information on Psi Chi, check the Web site at http://www.psichi.org/home.asp.

NATIONAL MEDICAL FELLOWSHIPS
The Fellowship Program in Academic Medicine, National Fellowships, Inc.
5 Hanover Square, 15th Floor New York, New York 10004
Phone: (212) 483-8880; www.nmfonline.org

Award Amount: $6,000
Deadline: April 16
Requirements: Must be an academically gifted, underrepresented minority medical student.

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
For application and program requirements visit:
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) provides students with three years of funding up to $121,500 for research-focused Master’s and PhD degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Please refer to the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program website for a complete list of funding opportunities and their individual deadlines.

NATIONAL SCHOLARS HONOR SOCIETY
National Chapter Wellington Academy , Office of Membership and Awards
956 S. Bartlett Rd.
Bartlett, IL 60103-6552
Apply online at http://www.CollegeHonors.org

Award Amount : Up to $5,000.00
Deadline: Varies
Requirements : Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, as well as high school juniors and seniors may apply for membership to National Scholars Honor Society. Foreign students who are attending schools in the U.S. are also eligible. Full-time and part-time students may apply. All members are automatically considered for scholarships.

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS
http://www.nscs.org/

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Check website
Requirements: Membership is available to first or second year students who rank in the top 20 th percentile of their class and that have a minimum GPA of 3.4. Each year NSCS awards 50 merit awards that are $1,000 each. The Society also awards two graduate scholarships each year. There are many other benefits to a student that becomes a member.

NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES’ ASSOCIATION - NSNA
For applications: http://www.nsna.org/foundation/index.asp

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: Several different scholarships available to currently enrolled students at a state-approved nursing school.

NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Lucille Kelley, Director
8200 Mountain Road N.E., Suite 203 , Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: (505) 262-2351, Fax: (505) 262-0534

Award Amount: Not Specified
Deadline: Not Specified
Requirements: Awarded to Native American students with academic focuses on Math, Engineering, Science, Business, Education, and Computers. Based on academic achievements, leadership skills, and goals.

NAVY HEALTH SERVICES COLLEGIATE PROGRAM
CDR T.J. Howington, Department of the Navy, Navy Recruiting Command,
P.O. Box 4881, Trenton, NJ 0865 or contact: LCDR Loring J. Crepeau, Ph.D.
Phone: (954) 845-0101 Ext 123 http://www.navy.com/jsp/explore/education/index.jsp?cid=4&pid=1

Award Amount: Up to $42,000.00
Deadline: Not Specified
Requirements: Each candidate must possess a 3.0 GPA or higher and seeking a degree as an optometrist, physician assistant, dentist, health care administrator, physical therapist, environmental health specialist, industrial hygienist, or pharmacist. Chosen students will be required to work as a military health officer upon graduation.

NETHERLANDS-FLORIDA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
http://www.dutchclub.com/

Award Amount: $3000 plus round trip transportation
Deadline: April 1
Requirements: Students working on a final project towards a Bachelors degree, a Masters thesis or PhD dissertation. Students should not be older than 35 years. Dutch students should be enrolled at a Dutch institution of higher learning (HBO or University). American students should have roots in South Florida and be enrolled at a university located in the area where the Netherlands Association of South Florida operates. These universities are: Florida International University, University of Miami Florida, Atlantic University, St Thomas University , Barry University , and Nova Southeastern University.

NORTH BROWARD BUSINESS WOMEN'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Gwen Leys, Scholarship Chairperson
620 SE 5th Terrace, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Phone: (954) 942-8108

Award Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: January 15
Requirements: Applicant must be a 21-year-old woman residing in Broward County and demonstrating financial need.

NORTHWEST OSTEOPATHIC
Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation
1410 SW Morrison, Suite 700, Portland, OR 97205
Phone: 888-696-7836 or Fax: (503) 222-2841

Award Amount: Not Specified
Deadline: February 1
Requirements: Consideration is given to residents of the Pacific Northwest ( Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington) and those who attended a University in the Pacific Northwest. Students entering the third or fourth years of law school are eligible.

The NSU-Broward Community College Transfer Scholarship

Applications and additional requirements available:
http://www.broward.edu/sfs/sfs/types/foundation/page9958.html

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 3, 2008
Requirements: Available to BCC students who have successfully graduated with an Associate degree and plan to transfer to Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Preference will be given to students who have a 3.5 GPA and are members of the Honors Institute, Phi Theta Kappa and the National Scholastic Honors Society. Eligible Bright Futures students and students who are majoring in nursing, education and other critical shortage areas as determined by the state of Florida will also be considered. Applications are available from BCC Scholarship website link above.

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THE PAUL & DAISY SOROS FELLOWSHIPS FOR NEW AMERICANS
400 West 59th Street, New York, NY 10019 phone: 212-547-6926,
email: pdsoros_fellows@sorosny.org
WEBSITE: http://www.pdsoros.org

Award Amount: $20,000 plus (a tuition grant of one-half tuition)
Deadline: November 1
Requirements: Students must be either a resident alien (i.e., hold a Green Card) have been naturalized as a U.S. citizen or be the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. A resident alien must have had more than one year of IRS filings. The applicant must either have a bachelor's degree or be in her/his final year of undergraduate study. Those who have a bachelor's degree may already be pursuing graduate study and may receive Fellowship support to continue that study. You must not be older than 30 years of age as of the application deadline.

PENNSYLVANNIA OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
1330 Eisenhower Blvd., Harrisburg, PA 17111-2395
Phone: (717) 939-9318 or Fax: (717) 939-7255

Award Amount: Not Specified
Deadline: April 1
Requirements: Available to Pennsylvania students of District 8 who are entering their third or fourth year of school of osteopathic medicine.

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ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Contact: Florida Department of Education - Office of Student Financial Assistance, State Programs
1940 N Monroe Street, Suite 70, Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759
888-827-2004; Web site: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Amount: $1500
Deadline: April 15
Requirements: This is a non-need-based, competitive scholarship which provides funds to outstanding high school graduates who show promise of continued academic achievement. Applicants must have graduated from a Florida public or private secondary school or received a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma and be nominated by the Florida high school principal or designee, Florida adult education director, School District Superintendent or designee, or principal/headmaster of a school outside Florida by May 15 of a student’s graduate year from high school in order to compete for the scholarship. Applicants must be accepted at an eligible postsecondary institution in a program of at least one year in length, enrolled full time for the first year of study.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Contact: M.S. Simon, Chair, District 6990 Rotary International
Phone: (954)-941-2757, Fax: (954) 781-4775
E-mail: mssimon111@aol.com

Award Amount: Up to $23,000.00
Deadline: June 25
Requirements: Available to students who wish to study abroad.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL TEACH ABROAD
Contact: M.S. Simon, Chair, District 6990 Rotary International
Phone: (954)-941-2757, Fax: (954) 781-4775
E-mail: mssimon111@aol.com

Award Amount: Not Specified
Deadline: Not Specified
Requirements: Must hold or have held a full-time college- or university-level position for three or more years. Must teach in field of practical use to the host country.

ROTARY WORLD PEACE SCHOLARSHIP
Contact Marilyn Simon, Phone: (954)-941-2757, Fax: (954)-781-4775
E-mail: mssimon111@aol.com

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN AND SPOUSES OF DECEASED OR DISABLES VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS (CSDDV)

THE SALLIE MAE FUND
www.thesalliemaefund.org/

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements: Requirements vary due to many different scholarships offered.

SMART SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY
American Society for Engineering Education, 1818 N. Street NW #600, Washington, DC 20036
For more information and to apply online, visit the Web site at www.asee.org/
Email: smart@asee.org, if you have any questions regarding this scholarship program.

Award Amount: Full tuition and other educational expenses
Deadline: Check Web site
Requirements: The SMART Scholarship Program is open only to citizens of the United States. Persons who hold permanent resident status are not eligible. Proof of citizenship will be required. Students must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible. SMART Scholarships are intended for students near the end of their undergraduate/graduate studies in science, mathematics, or engineering. Applicants must have received or be on track to receive their degree by fall 2007. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale in his or her course of study. There is an employment obligation with this scholarship program. To learn more about the specific obligations, you can visit the Web site listed above.

SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD/ OSTEOPATHIC
For information: http://www.sreb.org/programs/dsp/dspindex.asp

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: Must be a resident of Alabama, Georgia, or Mississippi and entering the first year of the Osteopathic Program. Please visit the web site for more details and contacts for each state.

SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA TOBACCO LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
Contact Office of Academic Support in FGSE, Dr. Joan Mathis
954-262-8611 or mathisj@nsu.nova.edu
For applications go to www.vatobaccocommission.org

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Not Specified
Requirements: Current or aspiring teachers who live in the State of Virginia. Only juniors and seniors or graduate students studying education are eligible, with the intention to teach K-12 teaching field in Southside Virginia.

SPOUSE AND CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Information and applications available at
www.aerhq.org
Army Emergency Relief, Education Department, 200 Stovall Street RM 5N13, Alexandria, VA 22332-0600. Email: education@aerhq.org

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1st
Requirements: Varies depending on which scholarship student is applying. Check website for additional information. Statewide/Overseas Spouse Education Assistance Programs are awarded based on financial need, as evidenced by income, family size, and special circumstances. Major General James Ursano Scholarship fund for dependent children will be awarded to a majority of students who meet the deadline. Academic achievement and individual achievements may also be considered.

STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS
Southern Regional Office, Institute of International Education 515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 150 , ouston, TX 77027-9407
Phone: (713) 621-6300

Award Amount : $500 to $2,500.00
Deadline: March 31
Requirements: Grants are open only to students enrolled in IIE Educational Associate (EA) academic institutions in the Southern Region. Students must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be in good academic standing.

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TALBOT'S WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIPS
www.talbots.com
Talbot's Women's Scholarship Fund Scholarship Management Services, CSFA
1505 Riverview Rd., PO Box 297
St. Peter, MN 56082
Phone: (507) 931-1682

Applications for the scholarship are available at all Talbots U.S. stores and can also be downloaded online at the Talbots Web site: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/5001628/talbots

Award Amount: $10,000.00 or $1,000.00
Deadline: January 2, 2008
Requirements: Eligible applicants must be women currently residing in the U.S. who earned a high school diploma or GED at least ten years ago; are currently seeking a degree from an accredited two-or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school; and have at least two full-time semesters or twenty-four credits remaining to complete their undergraduate degree. Must demonstrate financial need, have a good academic record, show leadership and potential to succeed.

TARGET ALL-AROUND SCHOLARSHIP
http://target.com/common/page.jhtml?content=target_cg_scholarship_rules

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: November 1
Requirements: High school seniors, high school graduates, and current undergraduate college students (age 24 and under) who are legal U.S. residents are eligible to apply. Please review website for other requirements and application.

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UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND
William H. Gray, CEO, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444 , Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
Phone: (703) 205-3400 – www.uncf.org

Award Amount: Not Specified
Deadline: March 15
Requirements: Must have minimum 2.5 GPA. Accepted or enrolled full-time in an accredited university. Must demonstrate financial need and leadership skills.

USA FUNDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Administered by Citizen Scholarship Foundation
1505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 297 St. Peter, MN 56082
Applications: http://www.usafunds.org/borrowers/access_to_education_scholarship.html

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Apply online between December 15, 2006 and February 15, 2007
Requirements: Open to residents of all 50 states as well as U.S. territories and commonwealths as well as U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Applicants must have an adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less, and be enrolled or plan to enroll in qualified post-secondary or vocational/ technical schools. Full-time students must be enrolled through Feb. 1 of the upcoming academic year. Qualified applicants will be awarded based on past academic performance, work experience, and career and education goals, as well as leadership and participation in school and community activities. Interested persons should download an application from the above web site at the what's new link.

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VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Grant Department , Champlain Mill
P.O. Box 2000 , Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Ph: 800-882-4166
Website: http://www.vsac.org

Award Amount: Not Specified
Deadline: January 1
Requirements: Must be a Vermont resident enrolled in an undergraduate degree-seeking program and demonstrate financial need.

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WILKIE D. FERGUSON JR. BAR ASSOCIATION (formerly the Black Lawyers Association)
Post Office Box 015487, Miami, FL 33101
Send a self-addressed stamped envelope

Award Amount: Vincent McGhee, Jr. Scholarship ($2,500) Rodney Thaxton Scholarship ($2,500) Presidential Scholarship ($1,000)
Deadline: October 1
Requirements: All scholarships are based upon a combination of the applicant's financial need, scholastic achievement and community service.

WOODROW WILSON NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION
For information and applications: http://www.woodrow.org/

Award Amount: varies
Deadline: check Web site
Requirements: Various scholarships, grants, and fellowships available to graduate and doctorate students, as well as international students.

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XEROX TECHNICAL MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
907 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14609 http://www.xerox.com/employment

Award Amount: Not Specified
Deadline: September 15
Requirements: Must be a full-time students enrolled at a four year institution, an ethnic minority pursuing a major in a technical field (engineering, computer science/ technology). Applications can be obtained from the above web site.