Some of the scholarships listed here are open to all students of color and some are intended specifically for African American students.
ACS/Bayer Scholars Program
For full-time college students at accredited colleges or universities. High academic achievers in chemistry or the sciences. Must prove financial need.
Contact: American Chemical Society
Program Review Committee
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
For students who are admitted to a college or university offering either a program in Actuarial Science or courses that will serve to prepare the student for an actuarial career.
Contact: Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society
Minority Recruiting Coordinator
475 North Martingale Road, Suite 800
Schaumburg, IL 60173
ADHA Institute for Oral Health Scholarship Program
A number of programs are available for undergraduate and graduate students who are currently pursuing or who are interested in pursuing a degree or career in Oral Health.
Contact: Scholarship Program
ADHA Institute for Oral Health
444 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60611
AGI Minority Geoscience Scholarships
Must be enrolled in an accredited institution as an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in geoscience, or a sub-discipline of geoscience, and demonstrate financial need.
Contact: American Geological Institute
Attn: Marilyn Suiter
4220 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302-1507
Air Traffic Control Association, Inc.
Full-time undergraduate or graduate students in aeronautics, aviation or related field. Deadline: August 1. Amount: $1,500 - $2,500 annually.
Contact: Air Traffic Control Association, Inc.
2020 N 14th St.
Suite 410
Arlington, VA 22201
Ambassadorial Scholarships
This is the prestigious “rotary” organization scholarship for students who can speak another language and want to study abroad in the “host” country of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to $23,000 for a 3-month to full year of study abroad. You should have co mpleted at least 2 years of college work.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Various internships and fellowships. Contact Agency for award amount.
Contact: Education and Human Resource
1333 H St, NW
Washington, DC 20005
American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA)
Annual 10-week summer intern program for ethnic minorities, who are full-time college students and will be college seniors or graduate students next fall and major in advertising, communications, liberal arts, marketing or related area. Applicant must be a US citizen/permanent resident with a minimum GPA of 2.7/4.0, and committed to a career in advertising. Students are placed in AAAA member advertising agencies across the country to gain experience in advertising. Students apply to work in one of four departments: Account Management, Research, Media, & Creative. Award amount: Salary - approximately $300/week for 10 weeks.
Contact: R Jackman, Manager/Diversity Program
Am Assn of Advertising Agency
405 Lexington Ave - 18th Floor
New York, NY 10174
(212) 986-4721
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Contact: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Scholarship Coordinator
1155 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute
Annual awards for full-time, minority (African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, and Males) undergraduate/graduate students currently under represented in the Dental Hygiene profession. Selection based on minimum 3.0 GPA, documented financial need of at least $1,500, and completion of a minimum of 1 full-time year in dental hygiene curriculum prior to receiving the award.
Contact: Scholarship Administrator
ADHA Institute for Oral Health
444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 440-8900
American Dietetic Association Foundation Scholarship
The applicant must be a minority male with a parent in the Dental Administration. Amount: $1,500. Deadline: June 1.
Contact: Director of Scholarship
American Dental Hygienists Association
444 North Michigan Avenue #3400
Chicago, IL 60611
American Geophysical Union
Minority graduate or undergraduate student studying earth, space or marine science or related education field.
Contact: American Geophysical Union
2000 Florida Ave
Washington, DC 20009
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Foundation
Annual award for undergraduate minority and/or disadvantaged students who are pursuing a career in architectural studies. Student must be accepted to a NAAB accredited architecture school and be renewed for a total of 3 years. In addition to the application, the student must submit a nomination.
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator
American Institute of Architects
1735 New York Ave - NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 785-7511
American Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship
This is a scholarship for minority students enrolling in architecture programs. Awards are from $500 to $3,000. Generally 20 students are selected. Deadline: December 6.
American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)/Minority
Annual award for a currently enrolled minority undergraduate student, with a minimum of 24 credits toward a degree the program starts, who wishes to study abroad at a selected university/college. Applications will be accepted from Pacific Islanders, African-, Asian-, Native-, and Hispanic-Americans. Selection is based on applicant’s fulfillment of the program requirements, financial need, academic accomplishments, demonstrated leadership ability, extracurricular activities centered on multicultural/international issues, and a statement concerning objectives for wanting to study abroad. In addition to the application, the student must submit the Minority Scholarship application, the AIFS academic year and semester application to AIFS College Division, including a 3rd letter of reference. Award includes tuition, room and board, and round trip air fare.
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator
American Institute-Foreign Study
102 Greenwich Avenue, PO Box 2670
Greenwich, CT 06830-2670
(800) 727-2437
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Scholarships
For undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college with at least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,000 with about 300 winners annually. Deadline is in July. Visit Web site for GPA requirements and details.
American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, Inc. Women’s Auxiliary
Students studying mining, geology, metallurgy, petroleum, mineral science, materials science, mining economics, and other related fields.
Contact: American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, Inc. Women’s Auxiliary
Fourteenth Floor
345 E. 47th St.
New York, NY 10024
American Library Association (ALA) Spectrum Initiative Scholarship program
MLA and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) jointly sponsor a
scholarship through the American Library Association (ALA) Spectrum
Initiative Scholarship program. The two organizations make a total annual
donation of $5,000 each year to support minority students in their goals to
become health sciences information professionals. African American,
Hispanic, Asian, Native American, or Pacific Islander individuals attending
ALA-accredited library schools are eligible. Deadline: March 1.
Contact: ALA, the scholarship administrator
Spectrum Inquiry Line
(800) 545-2433 x4276
spectrum@ala.org
American Meteorological Society/Industry Minority Scholarship
You must plan to make atmospheric science a career.
Contact: American Meteorological Society (AMS)
Fellowship/Scholarship Programs
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3693
American Nuclear Society
Nuclear Engineering Education for the Disadvantaged Program. Financial support for women and minority students studying nuclear science or nuclear engineering. Deadline: March 1. Amount: $1,500 annually.
Contact: American Nuclear Society
555 N. Kensington Ave
La Grande Park, IL 60525
American Physical Society
Minority undergraduate and graduate students majoring in physics. Deadline: February. Amount: $2,000.
Contact: American Physical Society
335 E. 45th St.
New York, NY 10017-3483
American Respiratory Care Foundation
Annual awards for a minority undergraduate student who is enrolled in an AMA accredited respiratory care training program and has completed at least one semester of the program. A 3.0 GPA, birth certificate, visa or proof of citizenship, SS card, enrollment verification, 6 copies of an original referenced paper on respiratory care, official transcripts, and specific letters of recommendation are required. The Foundation prefers that nominations be made by the school/program, but any student may initiate a request of sponsorship by the school in order that a deserving candidate is not denied the opportunity to compete. Applications accepted from April 1 to June 30. Previous winners are eligible to reapply.
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator
American Respiratory Care Foundation
11030 Ables Lane
Dallas, TX 75229-4593
(214) 243-2272
ACS/Bayer Scholars Program
For full-time college students at accredited colleges or universities. High academic achievers in chemistry or the sciences. Must prove financial need.
Contact: American Chemical Society
Program Review Committee
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
For students who are admitted to a college or university offering either a program in Actuarial Science or courses that will serve to prepare the student for an actuarial career.
Contact: Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society
Minority Recruiting Coordinator
475 North Martingale Road, Suite 800
Schaumburg, IL 60173
ADHA Institute for Oral Health Scholarship Program
A number of programs are available for undergraduate and graduate students who are currently pursuing or who are interested in pursuing a degree or career in Oral Health.
Contact: Scholarship Program
ADHA Institute for Oral Health
444 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60611
AGI Minority Geoscience Scholarships
Must be enrolled in an accredited institution as an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in geoscience, or a sub-discipline of geoscience, and demonstrate financial need.
Contact: American Geological Institute
Attn: Marilyn Suiter
4220 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302-1507
Air Traffic Control Association, Inc.
Full-time undergraduate or graduate students in aeronautics, aviation or related field. Deadline: August 1. Amount: $1,500 - $2,500 annually.
Contact: Air Traffic Control Association, Inc.
2020 N 14th St.
Suite 410
Arlington, VA 22201
Ambassadorial Scholarships
This is the prestigious “rotary” organization scholarship for students who can speak another language and want to study abroad in the “host” country of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to $23,000 for a 3-month to full year of study abroad. You should have co mpleted at least 2 years of college work.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Various internships and fellowships. Contact Agency for award amount.
Contact: Education and Human Resource
1333 H St, NW
Washington, DC 20005
American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA)
Annual 10-week summer intern program for ethnic minorities, who are full-time college students and will be college seniors or graduate students next fall and major in advertising, communications, liberal arts, marketing or related area. Applicant must be a US citizen/permanent resident with a minimum GPA of 2.7/4.0, and committed to a career in advertising. Students are placed in AAAA member advertising agencies across the country to gain experience in advertising. Students apply to work in one of four departments: Account Management, Research, Media, & Creative. Award amount: Salary - approximately $300/week for 10 weeks.
Contact: R Jackman, Manager/Diversity Program
Am Assn of Advertising Agency
405 Lexington Ave - 18th Floor
New York, NY 10174
(212) 986-4721
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Contact: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Scholarship Coordinator
1155 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute
Annual awards for full-time, minority (African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, and Males) undergraduate/graduate students currently under represented in the Dental Hygiene profession. Selection based on minimum 3.0 GPA, documented financial need of at least $1,500, and completion of a minimum of 1 full-time year in dental hygiene curriculum prior to receiving the award.
Contact: Scholarship Administrator
ADHA Institute for Oral Health
444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 440-8900
American Dietetic Association Foundation Scholarship
The applicant must be a minority male with a parent in the Dental Administration. Amount: $1,500. Deadline: June 1.
Contact: Director of Scholarship
American Dental Hygienists Association
444 North Michigan Avenue #3400
Chicago, IL 60611
American Geophysical Union
Minority graduate or undergraduate student studying earth, space or marine science or related education field.
Contact: American Geophysical Union
2000 Florida Ave
Washington, DC 20009
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Foundation
Annual award for undergraduate minority and/or disadvantaged students who are pursuing a career in architectural studies. Student must be accepted to a NAAB accredited architecture school and be renewed for a total of 3 years. In addition to the application, the student must submit a nomination.
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator
American Institute of Architects
1735 New York Ave - NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 785-7511
American Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship
This is a scholarship for minority students enrolling in architecture programs. Awards are from $500 to $3,000. Generally 20 students are selected. Deadline: December 6.
American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)/Minority
Annual award for a currently enrolled minority undergraduate student, with a minimum of 24 credits toward a degree the program starts, who wishes to study abroad at a selected university/college. Applications will be accepted from Pacific Islanders, African-, Asian-, Native-, and Hispanic-Americans. Selection is based on applicant’s fulfillment of the program requirements, financial need, academic accomplishments, demonstrated leadership ability, extracurricular activities centered on multicultural/international issues, and a statement concerning objectives for wanting to study abroad. In addition to the application, the student must submit the Minority Scholarship application, the AIFS academic year and semester application to AIFS College Division, including a 3rd letter of reference. Award includes tuition, room and board, and round trip air fare.
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator
American Institute-Foreign Study
102 Greenwich Avenue, PO Box 2670
Greenwich, CT 06830-2670
(800) 727-2437
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Scholarships
For undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college with at least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,000 with about 300 winners annually. Deadline is in July. Visit Web site for GPA requirements and details.
American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, Inc. Women’s Auxiliary
Students studying mining, geology, metallurgy, petroleum, mineral science, materials science, mining economics, and other related fields.
Contact: American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, Inc. Women’s Auxiliary
Fourteenth Floor
345 E. 47th St.
New York, NY 10024
American Library Association (ALA) Spectrum Initiative Scholarship program
MLA and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) jointly sponsor a
scholarship through the American Library Association (ALA) Spectrum
Initiative Scholarship program. The two organizations make a total annual
donation of $5,000 each year to support minority students in their goals to
become health sciences information professionals. African American,
Hispanic, Asian, Native American, or Pacific Islander individuals attending
ALA-accredited library schools are eligible. Deadline: March 1.
Contact: ALA, the scholarship administrator
Spectrum Inquiry Line
(800) 545-2433 x4276
spectrum@ala.org
American Meteorological Society/Industry Minority Scholarship
You must plan to make atmospheric science a career.
Contact: American Meteorological Society (AMS)
Fellowship/Scholarship Programs
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3693
American Nuclear Society
Nuclear Engineering Education for the Disadvantaged Program. Financial support for women and minority students studying nuclear science or nuclear engineering. Deadline: March 1. Amount: $1,500 annually.
Contact: American Nuclear Society
555 N. Kensington Ave
La Grande Park, IL 60525
American Physical Society
Minority undergraduate and graduate students majoring in physics. Deadline: February. Amount: $2,000.
Contact: American Physical Society
335 E. 45th St.
New York, NY 10017-3483
American Respiratory Care Foundation
Annual awards for a minority undergraduate student who is enrolled in an AMA accredited respiratory care training program and has completed at least one semester of the program. A 3.0 GPA, birth certificate, visa or proof of citizenship, SS card, enrollment verification, 6 copies of an original referenced paper on respiratory care, official transcripts, and specific letters of recommendation are required. The Foundation prefers that nominations be made by the school/program, but any student may initiate a request of sponsorship by the school in order that a deserving candidate is not denied the opportunity to compete. Applications accepted from April 1 to June 30. Previous winners are eligible to reapply.
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator
American Respiratory Care Foundation
11030 Ables Lane
Dallas, TX 75229-4593
(214) 243-2272
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