The following are from The 2000 Hispanic Scholarship Directory by Andres Tobar (NAHP: Washington, DC, 2000, $25.00). Created in conjunction with the National Association of Hispanic Publications, this book includes more than 500 scholarships for Latino and international students plus information on other sources of financial aid. This list was edited by Sue Sugarman, USG Office of International Education, and last updated 3 May 2002.

The Academy for Educational Development
Dorothy Compton Fellowships—Institute for the Study of World Politics
1755 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
http://ppia.aed.org/finaid2.html
Dororthy Compton Fellowships support African American, Hispanic American, and Native American students pursuing M.A. or Ph.D. degrees in preparation for careers in international affairs. Applicants must be African American, Hispanic American, and Native American students pursuing the M.A. or Ph.D. degree. Fellowships are generally awarded to students of political science, economics, and international relations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens pursuing degrees from U.S. institutions. The purpose of the program is to promote scholarly examination of political, economic, and social issues that affect the security, well-being, and dignity of the peoples of the world.

Actuarial Scholarship
Society of Actuaries
475 N. Martingale Road, Suite 800
Schaumburg, IL 60173-2226
847-706-3500
www.beanactuary.com/stillinschool/minority.htm
Applicants must be 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. An applicant must have demonstrated mathematical ability and an understanding of and an interest in an actuarial career at the undergraduate or graduate level. The Casualty Actuarial Society/Society of Actuaries scholarship program is available to the following groups that are under-represented in the actuarial profession: African American, Hispanic, and Native North American. An applicant must be either a U.S. citizen or have a permanent resident visa.

AHPE/Corporate Scholarship Program
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1112
Yorba Linda, CA 92686
Hispanics with sophomore/junior/senior standing; minimum 2.5 GPA.

The American Architectural Foundation/American Institute of Architects
Amount: $500 to $3,000
Minority Scholarship Program
1735 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006
202-626-7511
www.archfoundation.org/newgrantops.htm
Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must receive nomination from an AIA-certified individual either from their school or the community. Renewable scholarships are awarded to minority students studying architecture, on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, an essay, recommendations or references, and SAT/ACT/GRE or other test scores.

American Art Therapy Association
Cay Drachnik Minorities Fund
1202 Allanson Road
Mundelein, IL 60060-3808
847-949-6064
www.arttherapy.org
Scholarships to assist with the purchase of books and other non-tuition-related expenses are awarded.

American Association of Advertising Agencies, Inc.
Amount: $3,000
Minority Advertising Intern Program (MAIP)
666 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212-682-2500
www.aaaa.org
Summer internship for U.S. citizens or permanent residents undergraduates with minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must be minority third-year students interested in advertising.

American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA)
405 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10174-1801
800-676-9333

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Amount: $300-$5,000
1555 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-706-4600
www.aafsc.org
For African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, or Native American U.S. citizens studying home economics, consumer studies/services or consumer related field. Offers a variety of national and international fellowships for graduate students, please check website for further information. Scholarship is limited to members (and/or their dependent children) of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants (AAHCPA)
Amount: Varies-typically $1,000 or free CPA review
Scholarship Program
19726 E. Colima Road, Ste. 270
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
626-965-0643
www.aahcpa.org
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and the American Association of Hispanic American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants (AAHCPA) hve partnered to provide scholarships for outstanding Latino college students pursuing degrees in accounting or finance related fields. The scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to full-time undergraduate and graduate students. Hispanic college students enrolled in an intermediate accounting course and with a GPA of 3.0 qualify for this scholarship.

American Bar Foundation
Amount: unspecified
Summer Research Fellowship in Law and Social Science for Minority Undergraduate Students
American Bar Foundation
750 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
312-988-6500
Sophomores/Juniors who are African-American, Mexican-American, Native American, or Puerto Rican; US citizens or permanent residents with a minimum 3.0 GPA, majoring in social sciences or humanities.

American Association of Law Libraries
Amount: $3,500
George A. Strait Minority Stipend
53 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 940
Chicago, IL 60604 USA
312-939-4764
www.aallnet.org
www.aallnet.org/services/scholarships.asp
For African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, Native Americans whop are US citizens studying Law/Law Librarianship. Award is for college graduates with law library experience and are degree candidates in accredited library or law schools. Preference will be given to individuals with previous service to, or interest in, law librarianship.

The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program
www.acs.org
The American Chemical Society sponsors scholarship programs for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, and students seeking a two-year degree in chemical technology. The programs are designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic, and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology.

American College of Healthcare Executives
Amount: $3,500
Albert W. Dent Student Scholarship
One North Franklin, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
312-424-2800
www.ache.org
Scholarships are awarded to minority students enrolled full-time for the upcoming fall term, which is their final year in a healthcare management program.

American Dental Association Endowment & Assistance Fund Inc.
Amount: $1,000 to $2,500
Minority Dental Student Scholarship Program
211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 820
Chicago, IL 60611
312-440-2567
www.ada.org
www.ada.org/ada/resources/endow/minority.html
Renewable scholarships are awarded to underrepresented minority students in dental school. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement, and recommendations or references.

American Dental Hygienists Association
Amount: $1,500 to $2,000
Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Minority Scholarship
444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60611
312-440-8944
http://adha.org/institute/scholarshiplist.htm
Scholarships are awarded to members of minority groups underrepresented in dental hygiene programs. Such groups include Hispanic Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and men. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic achievement, and recommendations or references. Reserved for college students (except freshmen) studying dental hygiene with a minimum GPA of 3.0 may apply.

American Geological Institute
Amount: $500 to $10,000
Minority Participation Program
Caitlin Callahan, Education Program Assistant
4220 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
703-379-2480 ext. 220
www.agiweb.org/education/mpp.html
Applications are accepted from minority college students and graduate students studying geology, geochemistry, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science education.

American G.I. Forum of the U.S. Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varies
421 S. Mitchell Ave.
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-353-8000
Scholarships are awarded by local American G.I. Forum chapters. Check for a chapter in your area, or contact the national office at the above address to find a chapter near you.

American Hotel Foundation
Amount: $2,000
Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management Students
1201 New York Ave., N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005-3931
202-289-3181
www.ahlf.org
This program provides awards to minority students pursuing degrees in the fields of hospitality, hospitality management, and hotel management. The scholarships are based on academic achievement and recommendations or references. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a member college of the Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education. The member schools nominate students; direct applications are not available. Ask your school's dean's office, financial aid office, or hotel/hospitality department chair for information on how to be nominated and apply for this award.

American Hotel Foundation (American Hotel and Motel Association)
Amount: $1,000
Ecolab Scholarship Program
1201 New York Ave., N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005-3931
202-289-3181
800-701-7725
www.ahma.com
www.ei-ahma.org/ahf/scholarship.htm
Non-traditional students encouraged to apply. Must be attending (or planning on attending) school full-time. For citizens and/or permanent legal residents of the U.S. who are studying hotel management, hospitality management, or hotel/restaurant management. This scholarship is based on financial need, academic achievement, essay, work experience, community service, and recommendations and/or references. Open to applicants who are African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, or Native American. Also have scholarships for students attending a certification program as a Certified Hotel Administrator, Lodging Manager, Engineering Operations Executive, or Hospitality Housekeeping Executive.

American Hotel Foundation (American Hotel and Motel Association)
Amount: $2,000
Rama Scholarship for the American Dream
1201 New York Ave., N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005-3931 USA
202-289-3181
www.ei-ahma.org/ahf/scholarship.htm
For United States citizens and/or permanent legal residents who are African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, or Native American. Only for students studying hotel management.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Fellowships for Minority Doctoral Students
Amount: up to $12,000
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036-8775
212-596-6270
www.aicpa.org
www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/index/htm
This program awards up to $12,000 in financial assistance to students who have earned a master's degree or completed at least three years of full-time employment in accounting. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and recommendations or references. The program is for applicants attending or planning to attend school full time who have applied to or been accepted into a doctoral degree program with a concentration in accounting. Minimum GPA is 3.0. Applicants agree not to accept responsibility for teaching more than one course as a teaching assistant or to work more than one-quarter-time as a research assistant.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Amount: up to $5,000
Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036-8775
212-596-6270
www.aicp.org
www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/index.htm
Renewable scholarships are awarded to minority students at the college sophomore to graduate level who are studying accounting. Awards are based on financial need and academic achievement.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Amount: $1,000
Minority Scholarship Awards
3 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016-5991
212-591-7478
www.aiche.org
This program provides awards to students studying or intending to study chemical engineering. One award level is for current high school seniors and the other is for college undergraduates who are outstanding role models for minority students. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic achievement, essays, extracurricular activities, and recommendations or references. Applicants must be minority high school seniors or college students (freshmen to juniors) with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

American Library Association
Amount: $3,000
Spectrum Initiative Scholarship
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
800-545-2433
www.ala.org
www.ala.org/work/awards/scholars.html
The American Library Association provides scholarships to 50 library science students each year. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of potential for success. Applications are accepted from students entering or enrolled in ALA-accredited Master of Library Science degree programs who have completed less than 12 semester hours toward the master's degree through June of the year of application. Scholarships are based on academic achievement, work experience, leadership experience or potential, community service, and recommendations or references. Applicants must be citizens of the U.S. or Canada who are of minority descent.

American Meteorological Society (AMS)
Amount: $3,000
Fellowship/Scholarship Programs
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3693
617-227-2426 ext. 235
http://www.ametsoc.org/AMS
Limited to Hispanic, African American, or Native American freshmen planning a career in atmospheric science. Transcripts, standardized test scores, and a letter of recommendation are required.

American Nurses Association
Amount: varies
Minority Fellowship Program
600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 100W
Washington, DC 20024
202-651-7247
www.nursingworld.org/emfp
Fellowships are awarded to minority students in nursing programs, on the basis of academic achievement. A variety of research grants and fellowships are available through the foundation.

The American Physical Society
Amount: $2,000
Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships for Minority Undergraduate Students in Physics
335 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
301-209-3232
www.aps.org/educ/com/index.html
This scholarship is for Hispanic students studying physics. Applications are accepted from high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores.

American Physical Society (APS)
Amount: $2,000; $500 to department that hosts APS minority undergraduate scholar.
APS Minorities Scholarship Program
American Physical Society
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740-3844
301-209-3232
African-American, Hispanic-American, or Native American first- or second-year students and U.S. Citizens who major in physics.

American Physiological Society
Amount: $15,000
Porter Physiology Fellowships
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-530-7132
education@aps.faseb.org
www.the-aps.org/awards/awd_student.htm
Scholarships are awarded to minority graduate students working on their doctoral degree in the physiological sciences.

American Physical Therapy Association
Amount: $1,500
Minority Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence
1111 N. Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 USA
703-706-3144
www.apta.org
www.apta.org/scholarships.html
Deadline date is: 12/01/1999
For African American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Native American citizens and/or permanent legal residents of the U.S. who are college juniors studying physical therapy. This scholarship is based on/considers: academic achievement, leadership experience or potential, recommendations and/or references, and personal statement. Scholarship is limited to members (and/or their dependent children) of the American Physical Therapy Association. Must be nominated by a professor or administrator or other member of the faculty.

American Planning Association
Amount: $2,000 to $4,000
Planning Fellowships
122 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603
312-431-9100
www.planning.org/educ/schlship.htm
This program provided financial assistance to students of urban or transportation planning, regional planning, or related subjects. Applications are accepted from minority college seniors or graduate students. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic achievement, leadership experience or potential, and recommendations or references.

American Political Science Association
Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
1527 New Hampshire Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-1206
202-483-2512
www.apsanet.org/about/minority/rbsi.cfm
This five-week summer program is for undergraduate students who have completed their junior year. It is designed to introduce students to graduate study and encourage them to pursue a doctorate in political science. Scholarships are awarded to minority political science majors on the basis of academic achievement, recommendations or references, and a personal statement.

American Political Science Association
Amount: $6,000
Minority Fellows Program
1527 New Hampshire Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-1206
202-483-2512
www.apsanet.org/about/minority
This program provides six awards to minority applicants who are entering their first year of doctoral studies. Scholarships are awarded to political science majors on the basis of academic achievement, recommendations or references, and a personal statement.

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Amount: $1,000-$2,500
Forum for Concerns of Minorities Scholarship
7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 530
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-2768
www.ascls.org
www.ascls.org/education/index.htm
For citizens and/or permanent legal residents of the U.S.
This scholarship is based on financial need, academic achievement, and recommendations and/or references. Only for African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, or Native American students studying clinical laboratory science.

American Society of Criminology
Amount: $6,000
Fellowship for Ethnic Minorities
Sarah Hall, Administrator
1314 Kinnear Rd., Suite 214
Columbus, OH 43212
614-292-9207
www.asc41.com
www.asc41.com/minorfel.htm
This program provides financial assistance each year to three minority students studying criminal justice. Applications are accepted from current college seniors and graduate students accepted into or enrolled in a program of doctoral studies in criminology.

American Society for Microbiology
Amount: $4,500
Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship
1752 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
www.asmusa.org
www.asmusa.org/edusrc/edu6.htm#fellowships
his summer research program includes a student stipend, lodging, travel, supplies, and other costs. Freshmen should have extensive high school research experience; seniors must not graduate before the start of the program. Applicants should have a strong interest in pursuing graduate work in the microbiological sciences. Limited to undergraduates studying microbiology or biology.

American Society for Microbiology
Amount: $15,000
Robert D. Watkins Minority Graduate Fellowship
Office of Education and Training
1725 N. St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
202-942-9283
www.asmusa.org
www.asmusa.org/edusrc/edu6.htm#fellowships
This program provides three-year fellowships of $15,000 per year, not to be used for tuition or fees, to graduate students studying microbiology. Applicants must have completed their first year of a doctoral program. This fellowship is meant to assist with doctoral research costs and is intended to increase the number of underrepresented minorities completing doctoral degrees in microbiological sciences. See website for more information about ASM Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship.

American Society for Microbiology
Amount: $2,500 student stipend; and up
Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship
1325 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005-4171
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and a member of an underrepresented ethnic group. ASM encourages full-time freshmen with extensive research experience in high school, sophomores, juniors, or non-graduating seniors who major in biological/microbiological sciences, demonstrate significant interest in pursuing graduate study in microbiology, and are involved in research or an independent project.

American Sociological Association
Amount: varies, includes $15,060 stipend
Minority Fellowship Program
1307 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
202-383-9005
www.asanet.org
www.asanet.org/student/mfp.html
This program is for new or continuing graduate students, with preference for those entering a doctoral program in sociology. Selection is based on evidence of commitment to research in mental health and mental illness, academic achievement, writing ability, research potential, research proposals, and financial need.

American Sociological Association Scholarships
American Sociological Association
1722 17th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
202-833-3410
Scholarships available for minority students studying sociology.

American Water Works Association
Amount: $5,000
Holly Cornell Scholarship
Fellowship Coordinator
6666 W. Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
303-347-6206
www.awwa.org
www.awwa.org/calendar/complete.htm
This scholarship offers financial assistance to outstanding female students and/or minority students who wish to pursue advanced training in the field of water supply and treatment. Applications accepted from graduate students studying water supply, water treatment, or engineering.

AMOCO Foundation
Amount: $500-$1,250
Undergraduate Scholarship Program
2308 Mailcode
Chicago, IL 60601
312-856-6306
The Amoco Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Program is open to Hispanic juniors and seniors in engineering and other sciences. The scholarship is awarded through academic institutions. Amoco Corporation provides funds directly to the Georgia Institute of Technology for African-American, Hispanic-American, and Native American students majoring in chemical engineering. The recipient must be enrolled at Georgia Tech and is selected by the school on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.

Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders
Amount: $1,000
United States Hispanic Leadership Institute
431 S. Dearborn Street, Ste. 1203
Chicago, IL 60605-1152
312-427-8683
This scholarship is awarded to Hispanic students based on financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents, enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time students in a four-year college or university. Also, at least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry.

Appraisal Institute Education Trust
Amount: $1,000
Women and Minority Scholarship Program
875 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60611
312-335-4100
www.appraisalinstitute.org
Part-time and full-time students welcome to apply. Non-traditional students encouraged to apply.
For African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, or Native American U.S. citizens studying real estate, land economics, real estate appraisal, and related majors. This scholarship is based on financial need, academic achievement, essay, recommendations and/or references.

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
Amount: $1,000
ROTC scholarships
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
Attn: Administrator, Scholarships and Awards Program
4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 21053-3899
703-631-6149 or 800-336-4583
This scholarship program is open to all ROTC cadets who are undergraduate students majoring in fields related to communications and electronics, including electrical or communications engineering, electronics, mathematics, physics, computer science or technology. They must be U.S. citizens, of good moral character, and have demonstrated academic excellence. Students must plan to serve as officers in the armed forces of the United States, and demonstrate financial need.

The Aspen Institute
Amount: $2,800-$4,200
Nonprofit Sector Research Fund
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
One Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
202-736-5838
www.nonprofitresearch.org/newsletter1530/newsletter_show.htm?doc_id=16318
Nonrenewable award to introduce a diverse group of students to issued relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Must be Native-American, Eskimo, Asian, African American, or Hispanic. The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, a grantmaking program of The Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C., offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship in conjunction with a summer internship program open to members of minority groups based on need and academic excellence. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible for the award. The ideal candidate for this scholarship is a highly motivated graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community. She or he should have a good academic record, research and analytical abilities; a background in the social sciences or humanities; excellent writing and communication skills; demonstrated financial need; the intern must be able to be at The Aspen Institute in Washington, DC for 10-12 weeks during the summer. A scholarship grant of will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment. A letter of interest, resume, transcript, a letter from the appropriate college or university financial aid officer certifying demonstrated financial need, and two letters of reference.

AT&T Hispanic Division
Amount: Fellowship of $1,200 per month (up to 14 weeks)
Fellowship Program
Hispanic Division, Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540-4850
202-707-5400
One fellow will be selected to work full time (40 hours per week) assisting the Hispanic Division to fulfill its mission. The Hispanic Division will determine the scope of the project. Applicants must either be enrolled in an ongoing academic program at the junior or senior undergraduate level, or at the graduate level, or have just completed their degree at an accredited college or university. Thorough knowledge of Spanish is required. Academic credit for the fellowship work is at the discretion of the educational institution.

AT&T Undergraduate Engineering Scholarship Program
Amount: varies
University Relations
AT&T ESP Manager
101 Crawfords Corner Road
P.O. Box 3030
Holmdel, NJ 07733-3030
908-949-4301
Outstanding underrepresented minority high school seniors who pursue BS degrees in computer science or engineering.

Atlanta Association of Media Women Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
P.O. Box 4132
Atlanta, GA 30302
This scholarship is offered to undergraduate minority females majoring in mass communications. Applicants must attend a college or university in Georgia.

Robert B. Bailey III Minority Student Scholarships For Education Abroad
Amount: $500 to $1,000
Council on International Educational Exchange
Attn: Professional and Continuing Education Programs
205 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017-5706
212-661-1414
Fax: 212-370-0194
BaileyGrants@ciee.org
This scholarship program funds study-abroad programs administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). Minority applicants must be enrolled in, or have applied to a CIEE-administered study abroad, work abroad, volunteer work abroad, or secondary school program. To apply, students must submit applications which include indication of financial need and a personal statement of 250 to 500 words that explains how education abroad experience would enrich the applicant's personal, academic, and professional goals.

Baptist General Convention of Texas
Amount: varies
333 N. Washington St., Suite 371
Dallas, TX 75246-1798
214-828-5131
For African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, Native American U.S. citizens who are members of a Baptist church planning on attending, a Baptist university (or college). This scholarship is based on financial need.

Broadcast Designers Association Foundation
Amount: $4,000
Al Medoro Scholarship
2029 Century Park East, Suite 555
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310-788-7600
www.bda.tv
This scholarship is for minority college students majoring in graphic design, with an emphasis on electronic media such as television, video, or computers. This renewable scholarship is based on financial need and academic achievement. For students majoring in graphic design with an emphasis on electronic media, i.e., as design in television, video, or computer-related media.

Career Opportunities for Youth, Inc. (COY)
Amount: $100-$1,500
Collegiate Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 996
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Full-time undergraduate students enrolled at a four-year college or university majoring in Engineering, Science Mathematics, Computer Science, or Business Administration. Funding permitting, students pursuing degrees in other high impact majors (i.e. Education) may also be considered. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Scholarships primarily, but not exclusively intended for disadvantaged minority students with an emphasis on Latino and/or Hispanic students.

Center for Research and Education in Optics and Laser (CREOL)
Amount: $3,300; accommodations provided or $500 allowance
Research Experience for Undergraduates in Lasers and Optics
Summer Undergraduate Program
P.O. Box 162700
Orlando, FL 32816-2700
407-823-6800
CREOL is not a scholarship, but a summer research opportunity designed primarily for physical science and engineering students who have an interest in optic and laser technology. Students selected for this program will study in Orlando, Florida with some of the world's foremost laser and optics researchers and attend special science and engineering short courses and weekly seminars in topics such as Optics, Lasers and Interaction of Light with Matter, and Ethics in Research. Women, minorities, and disabled individuals are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Coca-Cola Scholars
Amount: $4,000 to $20,000
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 442 Atlanta, GA 30301-0442
404-733-5420
www.thecocacolacompany.com/scholars
The Coca-Cola Scholars scholarship provides support for any chosen course of study at any accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. Funds are disbursed directly to the student's account at the chosen institution, to be applied toward the payment of tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. Students must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or temporary residents anticipating graduation from high school during the academic year in which application is made, planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S post-secondary institution, and carrying a minimum 3.0 grade point average at the end of their junior year of high school.

College Board/National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program
Amount: $1,500
College Board
1233 20th Street NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036-2304
202-822-5900
This program offers annual awards for outstanding Hispanic high school students who are U.S. citizens. To qualify for the program, students must take the PSAT/NMSQT test in the fall of their high school junior year, during which they must affirm their Hispanic heritage. Students who score well are then asked to complete an application form.

College Board's Engineering and Business Administration, College Scholarship Service
Amount: varies
Scholarship Program for Minority Community College Graduates
The College Board, 45 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10023
www.collegeboard.com
Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with requests for information. For U.S. citizens currently enrolled at a community college who are rising juniors, with selection based on academic Achievement. African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Latino, Mexican American, Native American. Must be nominated by a school official.

COMTO National Scholarship
Amount: $3,000-$10,000
Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO)
1330 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 320
Washington, DC 20036
202-775-1118
Minority undergraduates (not open to freshmen) interested in or currently studying transportation related disciplines.

Concerned Media Professionals, Inc.
Amount: unspecified
Tony Villegas Scholarships for Hispanics
P.O. Box 44034
Tucson, AZ 85733
The Tony Villegas Scholarships for Hispanics is open to university or college juniors who are majoring in print or broadcast journalism. The awards are for $1,000 each.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Amount: unspecified
www.chci.org
The CHCI Scholarship Award is afforded to Latino students who have demonstrated a strong commitment toward exercising leadership in their community and who plan to continue contributing in the future.

Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
Amount: unspecified
200 S. Hanley Rd., Suite 1102
St. Louis, MO 63105
www.wuolin.wustl.edu:8010/default.htm
The consortium for Graduate Study in Management is an eleven-university alliance working to facilitate the entry of minorities into managerial positions in business. The universities recruit African American, Hispanic American, and Native American United States citizens and invite them to compete for merit-based fellowships for graduate study leading to a Master's Degree in Business. Applicants must have received their B.A. degree from an accredited U.S. institution. Must submit GMAT scores.

Crazyloco Scholarship Program
Amount: unspecified
P.O. Box 302
Woodbury, NY 11797
www.crazyloco.com
The Crazyloco Scholarship program provides academic scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Successful candidates will be selected by the Crazyloco Scholarship Program through an assessment of high school academic achievement, financial need, personal qualities and strengths as revealed in a required personal statement and letter of recommendation.

ELCA Scholarship Fund
Amount: $800
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
8765 West Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631-4194
312-380-2855
For African-American, Asian, Hispanic, or Native American students who are nominated by ELCA parish pastor; US citizens or permanent residents only.

FFA Foundation Minority Scholarships
Amount: unspecified
National FFA Organization
Scholarship Office
P.O. Box 15160
5632 Mt. Vernon Memorial Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309-0160
FFA members planning to pursue a college degree in any area of agriculture. American Indian, Alaska native, Asian or Pacific Islander, Black, or Hispanic only.

Financial Need/Culturally Disadvantaged Scholarship
Amount: $250-$3,000
Scholars Foundation
P.O. Box 2534
Lafayette, LA 70502-2534
Open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Awards are made on the basis of financial or cultural disadvantages, academic excellence and involvement, community service, and a biographical essay.

Ford Foundation
www.fordfound.org
The International Fellowships Program provides support for up to three years of formal graduate-level study. Fellows will be selected from countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Russia, where the Ford Foundation maintains active overseas programs. U.S. nationals are not eligible, although Fellows may study in the United States. Fellows are chosen on the basis of their leadership potential and commitment to community or national service, as well as for academic excellence. Fellows may enroll in masters or doctoral programs and may pursue any academic discipline or field of study that is consistent with the interests and goals of the Ford Foundation. The Foundation currently works in 15 fields to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation and advance human achievement. Once selected, Fellows may enroll in universities in any part of the world, including their country of residence. The program will provide placement assistance to those Fellows not yet admitted to graduate school. IFP support will enable Fellows to undertake short-term language study and training in research and computer skills prior to graduate school enrollment. New Fellows attend orientation sessions, and current Fellows participate in learning and discussion activities designed to create information and exchange networks among IFP Fellows worldwide. The program also encourages Fellows to maintain contact with the program and remain current in their respective fields after completing the fellowship period. Applicants must: demonstrate excellence in their undergraduate studies and hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent; have experience in community service or development-related activities; pursue a post-baccalaureate degree that will directly enhance their leadership capacity in an academic, policy, practical or artistic discipline or field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation's areas of endeavor; present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems or issues in their own countries; and commit themselves to working on these issues following the fellowship period.

Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships for Minorities
Amount: $25,000
Fellowship Office, TJ 2039
National Research Council
2101 Constitution Avenue
Washington, DC 20418
202-334-2860
http://fellowships.nas.edu
Limited to U.S. citizens in one of the following ethnic minority groups: Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Pacific Islanders, Puerto Ricans. Only individuals engaged in a teaching and research career or those planning such a career are eligible for this program. The Foundation provides approximately 20 fellowships annually in the following disciplines: behavioral and social sciences; humanities; engineering; mathematics; physical sciences; life sciences; interdisciplinary programs comprised of two or more eligible disciplines.

Foundation for Exceptional Children
Amount: unspecified
Scholarship Awards
Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship for Ethnic Minority Students with Disabilities
1920 Association Dr.
Reston, VA 22091
703-620-3660

Gates Millenium Scholars
P.O. Box 1434
Alexandria, VA 22313
1-877-690-GMSP (4677)
www.gmsp.org/main.cfm
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), provides outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans*, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education, in all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need to reach their fullest potential. An individual is eligible to be nominated as Gates Millennium Scholars if he or she: is African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; a citizen or legal permanent residents or national of the United States; has attained a cumulative GPA of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale; will enter an accredited college or university as full-time, degree-seeking freshmen in the fall of 2002; has a significant financial need (i.e., meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria); and has demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities. Individuals nominated for a Gates Millennium scholarship must be eligible for a federal Pell Grant. Nominees who meet all of the eligibility requirements and who are selected as GMS candidates must have a Federal Pell Grant as part of their financial aid package for the academic year in order to be confirmed as a Scholar. Principals, teachers, guidance counselors, tribal higher education representatives, and other professional educators are invited to nominate students with outstanding academic qualifications, particularly those likely to succeed in the fields of mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. Students who are nominated also should have strong leadership potential and a demonstrated commitment to community service. Nominators must be sufficiently familiar with the student's academic performance to respond to questions concerning academic achievement.

Grandmet Essay Contest
Amount: $1,000
National Urban League
500 E. 62nd St.
New York, NY 10021
212-310-9000
www.nul.org
For African American, Alaskan American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino Mexican or American Native American U.S. citizens. This scholarship is based on the applicant's 500-word essay, topic changes yearly.

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
Amount: $5,000
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
Scholarship Committee
180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60601-7476
312-977-9700
www.gfoa.org
These scholarships are awarded to full- or part-time upper-division undergraduate or graduate students studying public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management). Applicants must be Hispanic, African American, American Indian, Eskimo, Aleutian, Asian, or Pacific Islander.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Amount: varies
Student Support Systems
4204 Gardendale St., #216
San Antonio, TX 78229
210-692-3805
HACU offers a variety of funds and other educational opportunities for students through partnerships with government agencies and various corporations, including the HACU Student Support Fund, Hispanic Education Leadership Fund sponsored by Miller Brewing Company, the HACU-GM Engineering Excellence Awards Program, HACU-Lockheed Leadership Fund, and the HACU/Motorola Fund. Write to HACU for more information on these and other funds.

Hispanic Business College Fund, Inc.
Amount: unspecified
One Thomas Circle, N.W., Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005
202-775-7059
www.hispanicfund.org
Must have been accepted or be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited institution of higher education with a declared major/concentration in business, be in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA, have financial need, and be a US citizen.

Hispanic Designers Inc. Scholarships
Amount: $500-5,000
1101 30th Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20007
www.hispanicdesigners.org
202-337-9636
Awards are given to Hispanic college students enrolled in accredited fashion design schools or other accredited institutions for a degree or certified program in fashion design, fashion merchandising, illustration, jewelry design, interior design, apparel manufacturing/management, marketing management, merchandising communications, theater costume design, or special events/fashion show production. For consideration, mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope for each application requested to Hispanic Designers Inc. at the above address.

Hispanic Education Foundation
Amount: unspecified
Carolyn Gonzales de Campo, President
P.O. Box 2102
Longmont, CO 80502
303-651-8445

Hispanic Education Institute
Amount: unspecified
Gil Lopez, Executive Director
518 17th Street, Suite 1030
Denver, CO 80202
303-623-4113

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Amount: varies
One Samsone Street, Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94101
415-445-9930
www.HSF.net
HSF has awarded over 40,000 scholarships worth more than $47 million. HSF recognizes and rewards outstanding students in higher education throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. These students represent every region of the country, hundreds of institutions of higher learning, and every segment of the Hispanic community. HSF scholarships are available to students who are of at least half Hispanic background (one parent fully Hispanic or both parents half Hispanic). Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Legal Residents who are enrolled in and attending an accredited college full-time from Fall through Spring (or Summer) terms. Undergraduate students must be attending a minimum of 12 credit hours, Graduate students a minimum of 6 credit hours. Applicants must have earned at least 15 undergraduate credits with a GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (3.5 on a 5.0 scale).

The Hispanic Outlook Scholarship Fund
Amount: unspecified
P.O. Box 68
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-587-8800
Outlook@sprintmail.com
www.HispanicOutlook.com
The Hispanic Outlook Scholarship is open to high school seniors, planning to attend one of the schools listed in "publisher's picks" which is published in the November issue of the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine.

Hispanic Women's Council
Amount: unspecified
Hispanic Women's Council Scholarship
5803 East Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90022
213-725-1657

Inroads to the Star Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
INROADS
10 S. Broadway
Suite 700
St. Louis, MO 63102-1734
800-651-6411
Applicants must be African-American, Hispanic or Native American high school seniors. The Program provides scholarships to qualified African-American, Hispanic, and Native American high school seniors pursuing careers in Geophysics, Physics, Geology, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, Information Systems, and International Business. Get real business experience and money to help pay for college through the Inroads To The Star Scholarship Program.

The Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP)
IIPP Fellowship Program
2750 Prosperity Ave. Suite 600
Fairfax, VA 22031
800-530-6232 or 703-205-7624
http://161.58.87.106/content/apply.cfm
The IIPP was established in 1994 with a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant represents a direct response to the identified national need to create a more diverse talent pool of well-trained, language-proficient professionals from which U.S. international affairs agencies and organizations can draw highly qualified personnel. The IIPP is administered by the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation. The Fellowship Program is seeking applicants for the eighth class of the IIPP Fellowship Program. Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible: Sophomore student, enrolled full-time at a four-year institution; U.S. Citizen or permanent resident; 3.2 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale); Strong interest in a career in international service; Underrepresented minority: African American, Hispanic/Latino American, American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander.

Institute for the Study of World Politics
Dorothy Compton Fellowships
1755 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
http://ppia.aed.org/finaid2.html
Dororthy Compton Fellowships support African American, Hispanic American, and Native American students pursuing M.A. or Ph.D. degrees in preparation for careers in international affairs. Applicants must be African American, Hispanic American, and Native American students pursuing the M.A. or Ph.D. degree. Fellowships are generally awarded to students of political science, economics, and international relations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens pursuing degrees from U.S. institutions. The purpose of the program is to promote scholarly examination of political, economic, and social issues that affect the security, well-being, and dignity of the peoples of the world.

Lagrant Foundation
Amount: up to $2,000
911 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2150
Los Angeles, CA 90017
323-469-8680
www.lagrantfoundation.org
Seeking to increase the number of minorities in advertising, marketing, and public relations, the foundation annually provides 10 scholarships. Scholarships are available for high school seniors and undergraduates who are public relations, marketing, or advertising majors.

Landscape Architecture Foundation
Amount: up to $1,000
Edward D. Stone Jr. and Associates Minority Scholarship
636 Eye Street, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20001
202-216-2356
www.laprofession.org
For minority students entering their final two years of undergraduate study in landscape architecture.

Latin American Educational Foundation
Amount: unspecified
Lisa Sandos, Executive Director
930 W. Seventh Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
303-446-0541

Latin American Professional Women's Association
Amount: unspecified
P.O. Box 31532
Los Angeles, CA 95341
323-227-9060
This organization operates a scholarship program and uses role models to provide guidance to young Latinas.

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
Amount: unspecified
National Educational Service Centers Inc. (LNESC)
1133 Twentieth Street, N.W., Ste. 750
Washington, DC 20036
202-408-0060
LNESC offers a number of scholarship opportunities for Hispanic students such as the Starr Foundation/LULAC Scholarship, the Kraft/LULAC Scholarship Program, and the LULAC National Scholarship Fund. The General Motors/LULAC Scholarship is awarded to minority students pursuing full-time studies, leading to a bachelor's degree who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to a career in engineering. Must have a college GPA of 3.25. For entering freshmen a high school GPA of 3.5 & a score of at least 23 on ACT or 970 on SAT.

Herbert Lehman Educational Fund
Amount: varies
99 Hudson St., Suite 1600
New York, NY 10013
For U.S. citizens who are African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, or Native American. This scholarship is based on financial need for students entering desegregated, public schools in the deep south, that have low numbers of minority students.

LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF)
Amount: varies
General Electric/LULAC Scholarship
www.lulac.org
Award given to deserving Hispanic students enrolled in or attending an accredited college or university. Two $5,000 awards, renewable each year, are given to minority college sophomore students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to a career in business or engineering. A 3.0 GPA is required for renewal.

RAFT/League of United Latin American Citizens Scholarship Program
Amount: unspecified
League of United Latin American Citizens
360 East Holt Avenue
Pomona, CA 91767
For college minority juniors interested in Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or Business Administration; minimum 3.0 GPA.

Lowrider Magazine Scholarship Fund
Amount: $100-$1,000
P.O. Box 648
Walnut, CA 91788-0648
909-598-2300
Offered to Hispanic college sophomores, juniors, and seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA.

MALDEF Communications Scholarship Program
Amount: unspecified
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund
634 South Spring Street, 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Awards are available for Latino undergraduate or graduate students who seek a career in the fields of communications, journalism, media communications, or entertainment law upon graduation.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Amount: unspecified
P.O. Box 3008
Princeton, NJ 08543-3008
800-292-7777
mcsf@marine-scholars.org
Offers one-year undergraduate scholarships for the children of active duty, reserve, or former U.S. Marines.

McDonald's Hispanic American Commitment to Education Resources (HACER)
Amount: unspecified
McDonald's Corporation
Hacer Scholarship Program
One Kroc Drive
Oak Brook, IL 60521
708-575-5619
This scholarship program has awarded $1.3 million in scholarships to Hispanic high school graduates entering college. States involved in the program include Texas, Illinois, Colorado, California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Arizona, and New Mexico. For information about the availability of HACER in your community contact your high school guidance counselor, local McDonald's manager, or the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund at 415-892-9971.

Medical Library Association
Amount: $2,000
Scholarship for Minority Students
Medical Library Association, Inc.
6 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60602

Mexican American Grocers Association
Amount: varies
405 N. San Fernando Road
Los Angeles, CA 90031
213-227-1565
Offers renewable scholarships for financially disadvantaged Hispanic students who are pursuing business-related studies. To receive a scholarship application, students must send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.

Microsoft Minority Scholarship Program
Amount: varies
Microsoft Corporation
Attn.: College Relations
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-6399
206-882-8080
African-American, Hispanic, or Native American sophomores/juniors pursuing studies in Computer Science or related
disciplines.

Minority Advertising Intern Program (MAIP)
Amount: $3,000
American Association of Advertising
Agencies, Inc.
666 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212-682-2500
Summer internship. Minority students who are juniors interested in advertising. US citizens or permanent residents; minimum 2.5 GPA.

Minority Teacher Training Project Grants
Amount: varies
Department of Education
Attn: Office of Post secondary Education,
Division of Higher Education Incentive Programs
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-5251
This program supports projects to develop new minority teaching programs to increase the number of Blacks, Hispanics, and other minorities in the teaching profession. Proposals may be submitted by accredited academic institutions.

National 4-H Council
Amount: $1,000
Agricultural Career Awareness Scholarship
7100 Connecticut Ave.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
301-961-2800
www.fourthcouncil.edu
For African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, or Native American U.S. citizens who plan to study agriculture. This scholarship is based on academic achievement.

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)
Amount: varies
Empire State Building, Ste. 2212
350 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10118-2299
212-279-2626
www.nacme.org
NACME offers four different scholarships programs for minority students in high school or college who wish to pursue an engineering degree. Affiliate of the Gates Millennium Fund.

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (NACME)
Amount: $500 to 2,500
Techforce Pre-Engineering Prize
3 West 35th Street
New York, NY 10001-2281
This program helps finance the education of underrepresented minority high school seniors who are planning to pursue a career in engineering. Applicants must have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to engineering as a career.

National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)
Amount: $12,000
Undergraduate Student Researchers Program
NASA Headquarters, Code EU
300 E. St, S.W.
Washington, DC 20546
202-358-0970
Entering freshmen with financial need; who are US citizens, underrepresented minority, or person with disability; minimum 3.2 GPA for high school students, and 3.0 GPA for college students; 1000 SAT minimum; Science, Engineering, Math or Computer Science majors only.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Scholarship Department
1193 National Press Building
Washington, DC 20045
202-662-7143 or 888-346-NAHJ
NAHJ offers scholarships to Hispanic students who are interested in studying journalism. Applications must be requested in the fall. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with the request.

National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Amount: $500
Idaura Murillo-Rohde Scholarship Award
1501 16th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
202-387-2477
Approximately six awards are given to Hispanic students who are entering or enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.

National Collegiate Athletic Association
Amount: $1,400/month
Ethnic Minority Enhancement Program
P.O. Box 6222
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222
317-917-6222
www.ncaa.org
This program is for minority students who intend to pursue a career in intercollegiate athletics. Twenty scholarships are awarded to graduate students on the basis of academic achievement.

National Future Farmers of America
Amount: unspecified
BRIDGE Endowment Fund
Scholarship Office
P.O. Box 15160
5632 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy.
Alexandria, VA 22309-0160
703-360-3600 x399/255

National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees
Amount: $500-$1,000
Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 697
Newcastle, OK 73065
405-954-3532
The National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees offers a scholarship to Hispanic students attending or entering college. Applicants must write a research paper.

National Image Inc. Project Cambio Scholarships
Amount: $1,000
National Image Inc
P.O. Box 3004-227
Corvallis, OR 97339
Considered a corporate scholarship, the program awards funds to Latinas who are high school graduates and have been working for at least five years. The scholarship seeks to help Latinas pursue a business career with the assistance of a college degree. Applicants are asked to write a 200-word essay concerning their career and educational goals.

National Latina Organization (MANA)
Amount: unspecified
1725 K Street, N.W., Suite 501
Washington, DC 20006
202-833-0060

National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship Association
Amount: $500-$5,000
NMJGSA Scholarship
1140 East Washington Street, Suite 102
Phoenix, AZ 85034
College-bound or continuing college minority golfers.

National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Amount: $2,500-10,000
P.O. Box 224747
Dallas, TX 75222-4747
214-428-1622
www.nshmba.org
The National Society of Hispanic MBAS (NSHMBA) and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) have partnered to provide financial resources to assist outstanding Latinos pursuing Master's Degrees in management/business. The scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to full-time and part-time Master's degree-seeking graduate students. Scholarship applicants must be of Hispanic background (one parent must be fully Hispanic or both parents must be half Hispanic), a U.S. Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident, and accepted into a graduate management/business major at an accredited college/university. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in community development or community service, financial need, an essay and letters of recommendation.

National Pharmaceutical Foundation, Inc.
Amount: $500-$1,000
Ethnic Minority Pharmacy Scholarship
1728 17th St., N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
For African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, or Native American U.S. citizens studying Pharmacy. This scholarship is based on financial need, academic achievement, and SAT/ACT/GRE or other test scores.

National Technical Association
Amount: $1,000
NTA Scholarship Awards for High School Seniors Majoring in the Sciences
P.O. Box 7045
Washington, DC 20032-7045
215-549-5743
This scholarship program is open to all minority high school students interested in studying science or technology at the university level. The scholarship award takes into consideration academic performance, letters of recommendation, application preparation, and the student's statement of career goals.

National Urban League, Inc.
Amount: $1,000-$5,000
NUL-Kraft Scholarship/Intern Program for Minority Students
500 E. 62nd St., 10th Floor
New York, NY 10021
213-310-9000
www.nul.org
For African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, or Native American citizens and/or permanent legal residents of the U.S. who are college juniors studying business administration, engineering, finance, manufacturing, marketing, or sales. This scholarship is based on academic achievement
Other grant programs are available, request additional information.

New York Philharmonic
Amount: $250-$2,500
Music Assistance Fund
10 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023
212-580-8700
www.nyphilharmon.org
For African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, or Native American who are U.S. citizens studying orchestral instruments and planning on a career in a symphony orchestra. This scholarship is based on financial need, on outstanding talent

Presbyterian Church (USA)
Amount: $100-$1,400
Student Opportunity Scholarship
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Financial Aid for Studies
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202-1396
502-569-5760
Entering minority students who are US citizens, or permanent residents and members of Presbyterian Church (USA).

Professional Hispanics in Energy (PHIE) Scholarships
Amount: unspecified
Professional Hispanics in Energy (PHIE)
Lourdes Cordova Martinez
P.O. Box 862616, Terminal Annex
Los Angeles, CA 90086-2616
909-396-3214
Entering/continuing Hispanic students pursuing careers in energy or environmental fields; minimum 3.0 GPA.

Public Relations Student Society of America
Amount: $3,000
Multicultural Affairs Scholarship Program
33 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003
212-995-2230
www.prssa.org/members/scholarships.htm
This program provides scholarships to members and non-member minority undergraduate students pursuing a major or minor in public relations or communications. Minority undergraduate students of junior standing or above; Public Relations Student Society of America member and major/ minor in public relations preferred; minimum 3.0 GPA.

RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program varies, usually $1,000
Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc.
P.O. Box 22376
Nashville, TN 37202
800-738-5219
www.mcdonalds.com/countries/usa/community/education/scholarships/hacer
The RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program operates in partnership with Global Ronald McDonald House Charities, its local chapters, McDonald's owner/operators, and McDonald's Corp. to provide academic scholarships to high school seniors. Applications are accepted from Hispanic high school seniors who reside in participating markets (call the toll-free number or check website for a complete list of participating areas).

SSRC-Mellon Minority Fellowship Program
Amount: unspecified
Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, this program builds on the Mellon Minority Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) Program, established in 1989 as the centerpiece of the Mellon Foundation's effort to support the development and training of minority scholars. The MMUF program aims to increase the number of African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans in core fields within the arts and sciences, and to diversify the faculties at colleges and universities by providing support for qualified minority scholars.

Society of Actuaries
Amount: up to $4,000
Scholarships for Minority Students
500 Park Boulevard
Itasca, IL 60143
312-773-3010
www.soa.org
For African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Latino, Mexican American, Native Americans who are US citizens studying Actuarial Science.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation
Amount: $500-$7,000
5400 E. Olympic Blvd., #306
Los Angeles, CA 90022
213-888-2080
www.shpefoundation.org
For Hispanic students who are interested in studying engineering or science based upon academic achievement, financial need, involvement in campus and community activities, career goals and counselor recommendation.

Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists Scholarship Program
Amount: $300 to $500
Attn: National President
P.O. Box 6650
Torrance, CA 90504
This program provides financial assistance to Mexican American students interested in pursuing engineering as a career. Applicants must be members of the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists, American citizens, and accepted or participating in an engineering program at the undergraduate level. Selection is based on financial need, academic record, and willingness to perform service for the Mexican American community.

Society of Women Engineers
Amount: $1,750
Chrysler Corporation Scholarship
120 Wall St., 11th Floor
New York, NY 10005-3902
212-509-9577
www.swe.org
For African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, or Native American U.S. citizens studying engineering or computer science. This scholarship is based on academic achievement. For use during sophomore, junior or senior year. Must be attending or planning on attending a institution with an ABET accredited program or in a SWE approved school.

Society of Women Engineers
Amount: $3,000
Rockwell International Corp. Scholarships
120 Wall Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10005-3902
212-509-9577
www.swe.org
This scholarship is for female minority students studying computer science or engineering who are attending or planning to attend an institution that is SWE approved or has an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology program. Awards are based on academic achievement and leadership experience or potential.

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Amount: unspecified
www.pdsoros.org
Opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields and to partake of the American dream. Fellows must have shown potential in the fields for which they seek further education; the capacity for creativity, persistence and work; and the commitment to the values of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights, which protect the American dream. The Program is established in recognition of the contributions New Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States has afforded the donors and their family.

Special Libraries Association Affirmative Action Scholarship
Amount: $6,000
Special Libraries Association
Attn: SLA Membership Department
1700 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009-2508
202-234-4700
Fax: 202-265-9317
The Special Libraries Association scholarship program provides financial assistance to minority students who are interested in pursuing a career in the fields of library or information science in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be members of racial minority groups (Black, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaskan native). They must also be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a recognized school of library or information science, and demonstrate financial need. Special Libraries Association members and people who have worked for special libraries in any capacity receive preference.

Texaco "Inroads to the Star" Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
720 Olive Way, Suite 524
Seattle, WA 98101
800-651-6411
www.Texaco.com/work/index.html
This program assists minority students in the fields of geophysics, physics, geology, engineering, information systems, and international business. Renewable scholarships are awarded in addition to paid internships to high school seniors.

Transportation Clubs International
Amount: $500 to $1,000
Ginger and Fred Deines Mexico Scholarship
P.O. Box 52
Arabi, LA 70032
www.trans-clubs.org/scholarships.htm
This program assists Mexican American students studying civil engineering, logistics, traffic management, or transportation. Applications are accepted from Mexican American college sophomores and juniors intending to pursue a career in transportation.

United Church of Christ
Amount: $500-$2,000
Special Higher Education Program
Commission for Racial Justice
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115-1100
216-736-3786
For African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, or Native American U.S. citizens who are members of the Church of Christ. This scholarship is based on a personal essay, extracurricular activities, and personal and career goals.

United Methodist Church
Amount: $2,500
Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Ethnic Minority Students
Scholarship Committee, Public Media Division
P.O. Box 320
Nashville, TN 37202
800-476-7766
www.umc.org/nymo/scholar.html
Two scholarships are awarded annually to minority college students seeking a degree in religious journalism or mass communications, or pursuing a career in religious communications.

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Amount: unspecified
Provides opportunities, mentoring, career counseling, and financial support for culturally-diverse students in the atmospheric or related sciences.

United Methodist Publishing House Merit Scholarship Program
Amount: varies
P.O. Box 871
Nashville, TN 37202-0871
www.umph.org
For African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, or Native American students who are Methodist. Must be studying art, business, a consumer-related field, communications, or journalism. This scholarship is based on academic achievement.

United Methodist National Youth Ministry Organization
Amount: $1,000
Richard S. Smith Scholarship
P.O. Box 840
Nashville, TN 37202-0840
615-340-7184
United Methodist minority students who are entering freshmen and have been active in the church for at least one year and are interested in pursuing a church-related career. US citizens or permanent residents; minimum 2.0 GPA; award based on financial need.

United Methodist Church
Amount: $2,500
Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Ethnic Minority Students
475 Riverside Dr., Suite 1370
New York, NY 10027
www.umc.org
For African American, Alaskan American, Asian American, Chinese American, Hispanic, Japanese American, Latino, Mexican American, or Native American U.S. citizens who are Baptist, Christian, Christian Scientist, Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, Episcopalian, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Protestant, Reformed Church, Roman Catholic, or Unitarian Universalist studying broadcasting, communications, journalism, or religion.

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
1030 15th St. N.W. #206
Washington, DC 20005
202-842-1212
Ten awards are available based on academic achievement, personal contributions to the Hispanic community, and financial need.

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. of Mexican Ancestry Scholarships
Amount: varies
3210 Santa Maria Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
818-288-0498
Scholarships offered to Hispanic students through their local V.F.W. posts.

Vista Scholarship Guide for Hispanics (sponsored by Chrysler Corporation)
Vista Magazine
P.O. Box 3315
Livonia, MI 48151-3315
202-662-7254

Wal-Mart Competitive Edge Scholarship Fund
Amount: varies
http://compedge.wal-mart.com/scholarships.html

Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
Amount: varies
National Scholarship Program/Minority Leadership Programs
1101 14th Street, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
202-336-7562

World Studio Foundation Scholarships
Amount: $500 to $2,500
225 Varick Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10014
212-366-1317
scholarships@worldstudio.org
www.worldstudio.org
This program is for students whose major or principal area of study is advertising, architecture, environmental graphics, fashion design, filmmaking, fine arts, furniture design, graphic design, illustration, interior design, or landscape architecture. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, recommendations, and references. Students must show exceptional promise in your chosen field, have an interest in using their profession to give back to society, and be prepared to examine issues of cultural identity in submitted work. Applications from current high school seniors to graduate students are accepted. This program is for American citizens who are ethnic minorities, or for non-American citizens who are citizens of a developing nation but attending school in the U.S.A.