D.C. Scholars Program

The D.C. Scholars Program is a unique program for public and charter high school students in the District of Columbia committed to public service and learning more about the White House. D.C. Scholars participate in a hands-on experience within the federal government, attend a weekly speaker series with senior staff members, interact with college-aged White House Interns, are paired with a mentor and participate in summer service projects in Washington, D.C.

Students must be:

• United States citizens

• At least 17 years of age on or before the first day of the program

• Graduating from a public or charter D.C. high school in the spring of 2012

• Available from September 4, 2012 to December 12, 2012

Application deadline March 11, 2012

Please visit  http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/dcscholars

Apply online : http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/apply/application

The Jackie Robinson Foundation

Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.

To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:

• Be a graduating, minority high school senior;

• Plan to attend an accredited and approved four–year institution within the United States;

• Show leadership potential;

• Demonstrate a dedication to community service;

• Present evidence of financial need;

• Be a United States citizen;

Application Deadline: March 30, 2012

General Electric (GE)/LULAC Scholarship

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and a minority student enrolled in full-time studies leading to a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university in the U.S. and have a minimum 3.25 GPA. Selection is based upon academic performance, performance in business- or engineering-related subjects, likelihood of pursuing a career in business or engineering, writing ability, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Application form, college transcript, three letters of reference, and personal statement (300-word maximum) describing professional and career goals. Applicant must be a sophomore in the fall of current year in order to qualify to apply.

Application Deadline : July 15th

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The United Negro College Fund

UNCF—the United Negro College Fund—is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. UNCF provides operating funds for 39 member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), scholarships and internships for students at about 900 institutions and faculty and administrative professional training.For more than 66 years, UNCF has raised more than $3.2 billion to help more than 350,000 students attend college and graduate from college.

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George Watt Prize

Graduate and undergraduate students from the United States e are invited to submit an essay or thesis chapter about any aspect of the Spanish Civil War, the global political or cultural struggles against fascism in 1920s and 1930s, or the lifetime histories and contributions of the Americans who fought in support of the Spanish Republic from 1936 to 1938. Two prizes one in the undergraduate and one in the graduate category will be awarded. Work will be judged on the basis of originality, quality of research, and effectiveness of argument or presentation.

Please note the following contest guidelines:

• Submissions must be between 3,500 and 7,500 words;
• Submissions may be in Spanish or English;
• Submissions must have been produced to fulfill an undergraduate or graduate course or degree requirement (please specify course, degree, and institution; for thesis chapters, please add a thesis abstract);
• Any work produced since January 2010 is eligible for the competition.

Submission deadline July1, 2012

2011-12 Herb Block Scholarship

This scholarship is intended for individuals attending community colleges in the Washington DC area. 100 scholarsips annually valued at up to $8,000 per academic year for studetns who plan to pursue and associate's or a vocational certificate at one of the following institutions:

• Montgomery College, MD

• Northern Virginia Community College, VA

• Prince George's Community College, MD

• Community College of the District of Columbia

Application may be downloaded at www.herbblockfoundation.org .  

Applications and supporting materials must be received no later than July 7 to be considered for a Fall Semester award; application after July 7 through November 10 will be considered for Spring Semester awards.

International Students Scholarships & Aid Help

IEFA is the premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive college scholarship search and grant listings plus international student loan programs and other information to promote study abroad.

Visit their website to begin your search today

http://www.iefa.org/search/index.html

Xerox Minority Scholarship

Xerox is committed to the academic success of all minority students. That’s why they offer a Technical Minority Scholarship that awards between $1,000 and $10,000 to qualified minorities enrolled in a technical degree program at the bachelor level or above.

Visit the website http://www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/why-xerox/scholarship.aspx

Application Deadline: September 30, 2012

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