Graduate Scholarships

These scholarship announcements have been posted for your convenience.

Funding Source: Latin American Educational Foundation

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Description: The sponsor awards scholarships annually to Colorado students. The program is open to students of all ethnicities; applicants must be of Hispanic heritage and/or actively involved in the Hispanic community. The sponsor awards funds to qualified students who have demonstrated a commitment to the Hispanic community. A review committee will select finalists based on the following: Academic achievement; Financial need; Community involvement; Letters of recommendation; Personal essay; Person interview of finalists.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria: Colorado residency; Hispanic heritage and/or actively involved in the Hispanic community; accepted to an accredited college, university or vocational school; minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average; and recipients are required to fulfill ten hours of community service during year of funding.
Award Amount: NA
Application Process: http://www.laef.org/index.php?s=7566
Deadline: 03/15/2012 Postmark
Contact Information: Address: Scholarship Selection Committee 561 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204 U.S.A. E-mail: info@laef.org Program URL: http://www.laef.org/index.php?s=7566 Tel: 303-446-0541 Fax: 303-446-0526
Additional Information: http://www.laef.org/index.php?s=7566

Funding Source: Point Foundation

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Description: The sponsor provides scholarships to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students (LGBT) to help meet the costs of higher education
Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale; engage in a service project; and attend a college in the United States. Applicants need not be LGBT, but must have a demonstrated commitment to leadership within the LGBT community. All levels of education are eligible for funding.
Award Amount: The average scholarship award per scholar is $13,600. The awards cover tuition, books, supplies, room and board, transportation, and living expenses. Recipients are also in contact with a support network of professionals willing to be personally involved in their well-being and future success.
Application Process: NA
Deadline: 2/11/2011
Contact Information: info@thepointfoundation.org
Additional Information: Web Site: http://www.pointfoundation.org/instructions.html Program URL: http://www.pointfoundation.org/scholarships.html

Funding Source: The scholarship is funded by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Graduate Scholarship endowment, the recipient's college, and the Graduate School.

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Description: This award will provide full support to an outstanding graduate student for the academic year (non-renewable).
Eligibility: This program is fully competitive and open to persons of all ethnic backgrounds. One award is given per year and is non-renewable.
Award Amount: The scholarship includes a $9,000 stipend (½ to be paid by the awardee’s academic college and ½ to be paid by The Graduate School) plus Resident Instruction tuition for the academic year.
Application Process: You may access the formal Call for Applications and Nominations, criteria, and application at the Graduate School website: http://www.graduateschool.colostate.edu/financial-resources/scholarships.aspx
Deadline: Applications are due February 14, 2011.
Contact Information: Contact: Ludy Avalos, 970-491-6817
Additional Information: NA

Funding Source: Association on American Indian Affairs

Date Posted: 3/21/2012

Description: Florence Young Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 to Native American or Alaska Native students pursuing a Masters degree in art, public health or law..
Eligibility: Applicants must be Native American (continental US tribes)/ or Alaska Native. All applicants must be enrolled in their tribe. Applicants enrolled in federally recognized tribes must be one-quarter Indian blood or more. Applicants must be enrolled as full time students for both fall and spring semester.
Award Amount: $1,500 MAXIMUM
Application Process: NA
Deadline: Applications will be accepted from March 19-5 pm June 4, 2012.
Contact Information: E-mail: lw.aaia@verizon.net Web Site: http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/florence_young.htm Program URL: http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/application20112012.pdf Tel: 240-314-7155 Fax: 240-314-7159
Additional Information: Applicants must be Native American (continental US tribes)/ or Alaska Native. All applicants must be enrolled in their tribe. Applicants enrolled in federally recognized tribes must be one-quarter Indian blood or more. Applicants must be enrolled as full time students for both fall and spring semester.

Funding Source: League of United Latin American Citizens

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Description: The sponsor will award scholarships to qualified Hispanic students who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in accredited colleges or universities in the United States.
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident; Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college, university, or graduate school, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate?s degree. A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council.
Award Amount: Applicants are eligible for the following three types of scholarship awards: National Scholastic Achievement Awards ($2000 and higher); Honors Awards ($500 to $2000); and General Awards ($250 to $1000). Scholarships may be used for the payment of tuition, academic fees, room, board, and the purchase of required educational materials and books. (kww)
Application Process: Contact: Maritza Bosques: National Scholarship Coordinator Address: LULAC National Education Service Centers, Inc - National Headquarters 2000 L Street, NW Suite 610 Washington, DC, MD 20036 U.S.A. E-mail: mbosques@lnesc.org Web Site: http://www.lnesc.org Program URL: http://www.lnesc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={3AEDB506-F425-4E58-B9F6-44867E2FD943} Tel: 202-835-9646x111 Fax: 202-835-9685 Deadline Ind: Receipt Deadline Open: No *See Restrictions for further information.
Deadline: Applications will be available January 31, 2012.
Contact Information: Contact: Maritza Bosques: National Scholarship Coordinator Address: LULAC National Education Service Centers, Inc - National Headquarters 2000 L Street, NW Suite 610 Washington, DC, MD 20036 U.S.A. E-mail: mbosques@lnesc.org
Additional Information: Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution: U.S.A. Citizenship (including U.S. Territories) U.S. Permanent Resident Locations Tenable: U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories) Appl Type(s): Minority Individual Graduate Student Undergraduate Student Target Group(s): Minority-Hispanics

Funding Source: CHCI (Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.)

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Description: CHCI Scholarship Program Description CHCI's scholarship opportunities are afforded to Latino students in the United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria •Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested •Demonstrated financial need •Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities •Strong writing skills •U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency
Award Amount: CHCI scholarships provide recipients with a one time scholarship of: •$1,000 community college or AA/AS granting institution •$2,500 4-year academic institution •$5,000 graduate-level institution Scholarship awards are intended to provide assistance with tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses associated with college enrollment. In an effort to ensure the progress of scholarship recipients and encourage completion of the postsecondary program, each scholarship award is divided over the number of years required for graduation. (i.e. a $2,500 scholarship for a college freshman will be distributed in four equal installments of $625 a year). Students continue to receive annual disbursements as long as they maintain good academic standing. CHCI manages the disbursement of the scholarships; an annual check is sent directly to recipients.
Application Process: http://www.chci.org/scholarships/
Deadline: April 16, 2012
Contact Information: http://www.chci.org/scholarships/
Additional Information: NA

Funding Source: Native American Cultural Center & Office of Admissions Colorado State University

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Description: Native American Legacy Award: This award reduces tuition for non-resident students who are citizens of tribes that have a historical legacy of occupation in Colorado.
Eligibility: Non-resident, full-time, degree-seeking, Native American students are eligible if they are citizens of tribes that have a historical legacy of occupation in Colorado (see the following link: http://www.nacc.colostate.edu/nala). Students who transfer from ribal colleges and are registered citizens of federally recognized tribes are also eligible (other qualifications apply). You must submit proof of tribal citizenship and be admitted to CSU to receive this award.
Award Amount: This award reduces non-resident tuition to Colorado-resident base tuition plus $500. It cannot combined with the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), Yellow Ribbon Award or other non-resident institutional scholarships. See the Student Financial Services website at sfs.colostate.edu for details.
Application Process: Freshmen must submit a completed application for admission (admissions.colostate.edu/apply) by February 1 for the fall term. Transfer students must submit a completed application by June 1 for fall. The deadline for spring is November 1 for freshmen and transfers. No later than 15 days before the academic term for which you're requesting the award, please send official tribal citizenship documents to: Native American Legacy Award Office of Admissions Colorado State University 1062 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062 (970) 491-6909 FAX (970) 491-7799
Deadline: Freshmen must submit a completed application for admission (admissions.colostate.edu/apply) by February 1 for the fall term. Transfer students must submit a completed application by June 1 for fall. The deadline for spring is November 1 for freshmen and transfers. No later than 15 days before the academic term for which you're requesting the award, please send official tribal
Contact Information: Native American Legacy Award Office of Admissions Colorado State University 1062 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062 (970) 491-6909 FAX (970) 491-7799
Additional Information: http://admissions.colostate.edu/payingforcollege/nala

Funding Source: Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) - An affiliate of The World Bank Family Network (WBFN).

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Description: This is a scholarship opportunity for women from developing countries. Since 1981 the Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF), a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, public charity, has awarded scholarships to outstanding women from developing countries, who are completing degrees at US/Canadian universities and are committed to improving the wellbeing of women and children in developing countries.
Eligibility: Eligibility (criteria are also available on the MMMF website: www.mmmf-grants.org) She must: Have a record of service to women and children and a commitment to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries. Be enrolled (in residence) at an accredited U.S. or Canadian educational institution for the academic year 2010-2011, intend to be enrolled for the 2011-2012 academic year, and use the grant toward the completion of her degree. Be a national of a lower or middle income country, as designated by *MMMF Country Eligibility List. Not be a U.S. or Canadian citizen, permanent U.S. resident or Canadian Landed Immigrant. Intend to return to her country (or other developing country) within two years of receiving the MMMF grant. Demonstrate financial need. Be at least 25 years of age by December 31, 2010 (born before December 31, 1985). Not be related to a World Bank Group staff member or their spouse.
Award Amount: Individual MMMF Scholarships are between $12,000-$15,000 and must be used during the 2011-2012 academic year.
Application Process: http://www.mmmf-grants.org/grants-us-application-process.html
Deadline: Online Application—Deadline: January 17, 2012 - 4:00pm
Contact Information: Contact: For complete information about the MMMF, scholarship eligibility, online application instructions and deadlines please visit our website: www.mmmf-grants.org. For questions about MMMF Scholarships please email us: mmmf@worldbank.org
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Funding Source: Native Women in Science Scholarship, Dean's Office, College of Natural Sciences

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Description: This award is for undergraduate and graduate Native American women in eligible programs at CSU, and is based on demonstrated need. Created by the estate of Katharine Douglass to help the College of Natural Sciences and the Department of Biology recruit and retain women from specific indigenous groups to become undergraduate or graduate students in the sciences. Recipients exhibit strong academic performance and are enrolled in the natural sciences.
Eligibility: Native American women with demonstrated need.
Award Amount: Value: Variable Awards: One or more to undergraduate or graduate students.
Application Process: www.biology.colostate.edu/undergraduate-scholarships.html
Deadline: See website: www.biology.colostate.edu/undergraduate-scholarships.html
Contact Information: www.biology.colostate.edu/undergraduate-scholarships.html Native Women in Science Scholarship Colorado State University Dean's Office, College of Natural Sciences 117 Statistics, Campus Delivery 1801 Fort Collins, CO 80523-1801 (970) 491-2036
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Funding Source: Hispanic Scholarship Fund -- scholarship directory

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Description: The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute This website is an initiative of the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI), a nonprofit organization that advances informed policy on key issues affecting Latino communities through objective and timely research contributing to the betterment of the nation. TRPI is an affiliated research unit of the University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning, and Development, and is associated with the Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy at Columbia University. In September 2007, The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation, The Sallie Mae Fund, and The Walt Disney Company funded the expansion of the directory so that it would be national, listing all organizations that TRPI could identify that award grants and scholarships targeting eligible Latino students.
Eligibility: Varies
Award Amount: Varies
Application Process: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Contact Information: http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/
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Funding Source: The National Research Council of the National Academies

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Description: The National Research Council of the National Academies announces the 2012 Graduate, Postdoctoral and Senior Research Associateship Programs to be conducted on behalf of federal research laboratories and affiliated institutions in over 100 locations throughout the United States.
Eligibility: See website: www.national-academies.org/rap
Award Amount: Varies -- See website: www.national-academies.org/rap
Application Process: See website: www.national-academies.org/rap
Deadline: Varies -- February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 See website: www.national-academies.org/rap
Contact Information: National Research Council of the National Academies Fellowship Programs Office, Associate Programs 500 Fifth Street NW, Keck 568, Washington, DC 20001 Tel: (202) 334-2760 Email: rap@nas.edu
Additional Information: N/A