General Minority Scholarships

American Chemical Society Scholars Program

Phone: (202) 872-6250 or 800-227-5558 ext 6250
Web: http://www.acs.org/scholars
E-mail: scholars@acs.org
For: Underrepresented minority students with a strong interest in chemistry and a desire to pursue a career in chemistry-related science
Deadline: March 1

American Dental Hygienists' Association Institute Minority Scholarship

Phone: (312) 440-8944
Web: http://www.adha.org/ioh/programs/scholarships.htm
E-mail: institute@adha.net
For: Minority students currently enrolled in dental hygiene program
Deadline: February 1

Gates Millennium Scholars

Web: http://www.gmsp.org
For: Graduating high school minority students who demonstrate financial need and leadership experience.
Deadline: January 10

United Health Foundation began its Diverse Scholars Initiative

Web: http://www.unitedhealthfoundation.org/Grants/GrantsScholars.aspx
For: Minority students pursuing a degree in the health-care profession and who demonstrate a financial need and a strong commitment to working in underserved communities, including community health centers.

APSA Minority Fellows Program

Web: http://www.apsanet.org/content_3284.cfm
Email: sragland@apsanet.org
For: The Minority Fellows program is designed primarily for minority students applying to enter a doctoral program in political science for the first time.
Award: $4,000

AGI Minority Participation Program

Web: http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/
Email: mpp@agiweb.org
For: Full-time minority college students enrolled in geoscience-related majors
Award: $500 - $3,000
Deadline: March 15

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

Web: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/scholarships.shtml
Email: Scholarships@ActFnd.org
For: Minority students interested in the actuarial profession (math, economics and statistics)
Award: $1,000 - $3,000
Deadline: Beginning of May

American Chemical Society Scholars Program

Phone: 800-227-5558, ext. 6250
Web: http://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/minority-scholarships/hispanic-scholarships/acs-scholars-program/
Email: scholars@acs.org
For: Minority students pursuing a degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology
Award: Up to $5,000

IMA Diversity Scholarship Program

Phone: (201) 573-8438
Web: http://imanet.org/ima_membership/scholarships_awards.aspx
E-mail: students@imanet.org
For: Minority and disabled student members of the Institute of Management Accountants who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in management accounting or financial management

Jackie Robinson Foundation

Web: http://www.jackierobinson.org
For: Minority high school students who show leadership potential and dedication to community service and who plan to enroll in a 4-year institution
Award: Up to $7,500
Deadline: March 15

Worldstudio Foundation Scholarships

Phone: (212) 366-1317, ext. 18
Web: http://scholarships.worldstudioinc.com
E-mail: scholarship@aiga.org
For: Disadvantaged and ethnic minority undergraduate and graduate students who wish to study advertising, fine arts, graphic and interactive design, illustration and/or photography
Deadline: April 1

NSNA Nursing Scholarship

Phone: (212) 581-2215
Web: http://www.nsna.org
E-mail: BTNdirector@nsna.org for Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarship inquiries
For: Minority undergraduate and graduate students who wish to prepare for careers in nursing

Microsoft National Scholarships

Phone: (425) 882-8080
Web: http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/general.asp
E-mail: scholars@microsoft.com
For: Underrepresented minorities and women interested in preparing for a career in computer science or other related technical fields
Deadline: February 1

General Electric/LULAC Scholarship

Phone: (202) 833-6130
Web: http://www.lnesc.org
E-mail: LNESCAward@aol.com
For: Entering sophomore minority students who are studying engineering or business degree
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