1 TIPS ON HOW TO USE THE SCHOLARSHIP FILE When you first look at this scholarship file you will probably be overwhelmed at the sheer magnitude of the file. I have spent several years putting this file together. As I have traveled the country recruiting, I have looked everywhere for scholarships…high school bulletin boards, college websites, internet college scholarship search engines, etc. And there are still hundreds of scholarships out there that are not included in this file. I have also been asked on numerous occasions if I had access to any graduate scholarships. Until this year I have not included any graduate scholarships in my file because most of my work has been done with high school students. However, because I have been asked so many times about graduate scholarships, I have decided to include them in this file. They are mixed in with the undergraduate scholarships by category throughout the pages of this file. I have also included grants, research grants, fellowships, doctoral, and post- doctoral information on scholarships as well. Some of the scholarships appear multiple times in different categories because they fit each category and it is easier to search for the scholarships that meet your needs. In addition, I have included several lists of paid and unpaid internships for high school and college students (mostly summer internships). This makes for a great resource while students are not only getting ready for college but also while they are in college and doing graduate work! Here are some tips for searching for scholarships. 1. Start your search in your own backyard. Don’t go for the big scholarships that most of the time turn out to be a waste of time (Example: Coca- Cola Scholarship, $100,000 – receives more than 100,000 applicants every year). Look for scholarships from your parents’ employers, local civic groups, clubs, businesses, churches, and organizations in your community first. Don’t worry if they are small! The small ones add up! 2. Use your high school guidance counselor as a resource. If you are already in college, make an appointment with your college financial aid office. They will be more than happy to give you ideas about where to find scholarships and grants. 3. Those extracurricular activities you’re involved in during your high school years can turn out to be a great resource for scholarships. There may be scholarships sponsored by the organizations with which you are involved. 4. There is no magic number of scholarships for which to apply. Don’t spend time crafting the perfect application and apply for only two scholarships. And don’t apply for hundreds of scholarships sending in the same application for each one. Strike a balance between quantity and quality. 5. Keep a file on each scholarship you apply for and make sure you don’t miss the deadlines! On the outside of each folder write the deadline for applying in bold. 6. Beware of scholarship scams! 2 Table of Contents Tips On How To Use The Scholarship File……………………………………………………….1 Recommended Books on Finding Aid for College……………………………………………….4 Miscellaneous Internet Sources for Scholarship Search..……………………………………...5 Miscellaneous Scholarships………………………………………………………………………..8 Websites on How to Reduce College Debt………………………………………………………11 Scholarships for High School Seniors……………………………………………………………12 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Women……….……………………………………......22 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Minorities…..…………………………………………31 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Minorities in Medical, Nursing, Public Health….43 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowship for Hispanics and Latinos……………………………….50 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for African-Americans………………………………….57 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Native Americans…………………………………..60 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Engineers, Computer Engineers, Scientists…….62 Scholarships for High School Students……………………………………………………….73 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Biology, Environmental Sciences, and Agriculture………………………………………………………………………………….77 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Math and Physical Science………………………85 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for the Social Sciences………………………………..92 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Teachers……………………………………………98 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Medical School and Health Professions……..103 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Public Health…………………………………….112 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Cancer Research and Cancer Education……120 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Nurses and Nursing Students…………………125 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for The Arts, Humanities, and Liberal Arts…….129 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for International Study Abroad…………………..134 Scholarships for College and Graduate School Students………………………………147 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Library Studies, Museums, History…………153 Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships for Media Communications………………………159 Miscellaneous Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships……………………………………..162 Summer Jobs, Research Internships, and Training Programs for Students………..173 Summer Internships for Biomedical Students in High School, College, and Graduate School…………………………………………………………………………….187 Athletic Scholarship Websites……………………………………………………………..198 Scholarships and Grants for International Students……………………………………199 Websites for Student Loans………………………………………………………………..200 Miscellaneous Minority Scholarships…………………………………………………….201 Miscellaneous Womens’ Scholarships……………………………………………………204 Faith-Based Scholarships…………………………………………………………………207 More Miscellaneous Scholarships………………………………………………………..208 College Funding Websites By State……………………………………………………..209 Federal Grants and Student Loans……………………………………………………..213 Scholarships and Grants for Students Attending Bob Jones University…………..215 General College Information……………………………………………………………219 Checklists for High School Students……………………………………………………221 Surviving Those Financial Aid Forms…………………………………………………222 Scholarships Scams………………………………………………………………………223 3 Financial Aid Crash Course……………………………………………………………225 Making the Most Out Of Your Database Search…………………………………….226 Maximizing Your Summer For Scholarship Success………………………………..227 Start Your Scholarship Search Today…………………………………………………228 The Art of Scholarship Recycling………………………………………………………229 Unlocking the Secret World of Online Database Searches…………………………230 Using the Summer to Iron Out Scholarship Wrinkles……………………………….231 Great Resources About Aid and Student Loan Debt………………………………..232 Twenty Things You Need to Know About Financing College……………………..233 The Six Most Common Blunders of College Applicants……………………………235 Ten College Interview Mistakes……………………………………………………….237 Application Essay Tips…………………………………………………………………238 Are Your SAT Scores Good Enough………………………………………………….240 Five Ways To Score Scholarship Money…………………………………………….243 What To Do If You Can’t Get Enough Aid………………………………………….245 Clean Up Your Social Media…………………………………………………………246 Disclaimer: All of the information in this scholarship file is public domain unless otherwise noted. Most of the information has come from articles and websites. I have given credit to those who have made the information available and have websites highlighted in blue that you can click on which will take you to scholarship sites. The inclusion of the scholarships in this file does not mean they are endorsed by Chuck Kittrell or Bob Jones University (unless it is a scholarship associated with Bob Jones University). If you have any information about scholarships which you feel should be included in this file, please send it to me and I will take a look at it ([email protected]). 4 Financial Aid Resources for College and Grad School Books Note: I would recommend you not purchase these books except for the ones I have highlighted. The ones I have highlighted are ones that I have read and think would be a good purchase. All of these books can be checked out at your local library and many of them may be in your school library or available from your college guidance counselor. Peterson’s College Money Handbook (Peterson’s) The Scholarship Book (Prentice Hall) You Can Afford College (Doubleday) USA Today’s Financial Aid for College (Peterson’s) How to Go To College Almost for Free (Ben Kaplan) One of the best resources I’ve seen on how to apply for scholarships and grants. Directory of Financial Aid for Women (Reference Service Press) Financial Aid for African Americans, Financial Aid for Asian Americans, Financial Aid for Hispanic Americans, Financial Aid for Native Americans (Reference Service Press) The College Blue Book, Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants and Loans (McMillan Publishing Co.) Financial Aid Officers: What They Do To You and For You Octameron Associates, PO Box 2748, Alexandria, VA 22301 The College Costs and Financial Aid Handbook College Board Publications, PO Box 886, New York, NY 10101 Paying For College: A Guide for Parents College Board Publications, PO Box 886, New York, NY 10101 Winning Scholarships for College: An Insider’s Guide Author: Marianne Ragins (Winner of more than $400,000 in scholarship money) Sports Scholarships: Insider’s Guide Author: Dion Wheeler Scholarship Handbook CollegeBoard (2,170 programs offering private, federal, and state money) Getting Financial Aid CollegeBoard The Ultimate Scholarship Book Authors: Gen and Kelly Tanabe (A thick book full of scholarships if you have time to go through it) 5 Internet Sources Scholarship Scam Alert Every year, several hundred thousand students and parents are defrauded