How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields: 2002-2004

How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields 2002-2004

RSP FINANCIAL AID DIRECTORIES OF INTEREST TO STUDENTS IN BUSINESS AND RELATED FIELDS College Student’s Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding, 2002-2004 More than 1,200 funding opportunities for currently-enrolled or returning college students are described in this highly-praised directory. Named by Choice as one of the “Outstanding Titles of the Year.” 450 pages. ISBN 1-58841-041-2. $32, plus $5 shipping.

Directory of Financial Aids for Women, 2001-2003 Nearly 1,600 funding programs set aside for women are described in this biennial directory, which School Library Journal calls “the cream of the crop.” 552 pages. ISBN 1-58841-000-5. $45, plus $5 shipping.

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Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad, 2002-2004 Described here are 1,300 funding programs (scholarships, fellowships, grants, etc.) available to support research, professional, or creative activities abroad. 378 pages. ISBN 1-58841-062-5. $45, plus $5 shipping.

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How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields, 2002-2004 Use this directory to identify nearly 700 scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, and awards available to support undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in business or a related field. 250 pages. ISBN 1-58841-049-8. $30, plus $5 shipping.

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How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields 2002-2004 First Edition

Gail Ann Schlachter R. David Weber

A List of: Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, Loans, Forgivable Loans, Awards, and Other Funding Programs Set Aside to Support Study, Training, Research, and Creative Activities for Students Working on a Degree in Business or a Related Field. Plus a Set of Five Indexes: Sponsor, Residency, Tenability, Specialty, and Deadline.

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Introduction WHY THIS DIRECTORY IS NEEDED? Are you planning to get an undergraduate or graduate degree in business, economics, finance, or a related field? Congratulations. You have made a wise decision. Not only will you find these careers personally and intellectually challenging, you will also find them financially rewarding. In the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ latest annual survey, the average beginning salary for business school graduates was well over $50,000. And, according to the Barron’s Guide to Graduate Business Schools, it is “not unusual” for business school graduates “to receive salaries over $100,000 a year, plus signing-on bonuses that could be in the $10,000 to $25,000 range.” Getting your degree in business or related fields, however, is expensive. It can cost $100,000 or more just to complete a bachelor’s degree, and that amount or more for a master’s and doctoral degree. That’s more than most students can afford to pay on their own. Fortunately, hundreds of financial aid programs, representing billions of dollars, are available to help undergraduate and graduate students prepare for a career in business or a related field. How can students find out about this funding? In the past, general financial aid directories haven’t offered much assistance. Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans (published by Gale Group) and Chronicle Financial Aid Guide (published by Chronicle Guidance) are representative; each just scratches the surface, identifying only a few dozen of the hundreds of available funding opportunities. Similarly, the handful of publications that have focused specifically on financial aid for students in business-related fields tend to be either out of date or limited in scope; for example, neither Dollars for College: The Quick Guide to Financial Aid for Business and Related Fields nor Financial Aid for Minorities in Business and Law (both published by Ferguson) have been updated in the past five years. As a result, many students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a business-related field (along with the counselors and librarians trying to serve them) have been unaware of the hundreds of scholarships, fellowships, loans, forgivable loans, grants, and awards available specifically to them. Now, with the first edition of How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields, that has all changed. Here, in one place, you can find out about the wide array of funding opportunities set aside specifically to support study and research for undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in a business-related field. All appropriate areas are covered, including accounting, actuarial science, agricultural economics, banking, business administration, economics, finance, management, marketing and sales, and personnel administration.

WHAT’S INCLUDED? The first edition of How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields is unlike any other financial aid listing. Not only does it provide the most comprehensive coverage of business-related funding opportunities (nearly 700 entries), but it also offers the most informative program descriptions (on the average, twice the detail found in any other source). In addition, only funding set aside for high school seniors, high school graduates, current college students, returning college students, and graduate students working on a degree in a business-related field is included. If a program doesn’t support study, training, research, or creative activities for these stu-

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dents, it is not covered here. Another plus: many of the programs listed here have never been covered in other financial aid directories. So, even if you have checked elsewhere, you will want to look at How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields for additional leads. Third, unlike other funding directories, which tend to follow a straight alphabetical arrangement, this one groups entries by the various types of financial aid available to help you pay for your degree in a business-related field: • Scholarships. Programs that support study and training at the undergraduate level in the United States. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. For information on funding for business-related research on the undergraduate level, see the Grants category below. • Fellowships. Programs that support study and training at the graduate level in the United States. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. For information on funding for business-related research on the graduate level, see the Grants category below. • Loans and Forgivable Loans. Loans provide money for study, training, research, creative, or other activities that eventually must be repaid—with or without interest. Forgivable loans (also known as scholarship/loans, fellowship/loans, and loans-for-service) are loans that convert to scholarships or fellowships, provided the recipients meet specified service requirements. • Grants. Programs that provide funding to support innovative efforts, projects, creative activities, or research at the undergraduate or graduate school level in the United States. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. • Awards. Competitions, prizes, and honoraria granted in recognition of personal accomplishments, research results, creative writing, or other achievements. Prizes received solely as the result of entering contests are excluded. This arrangement, by type of funding, is designed to facilitate your search for appropriate programs. The same convenience is available in the indexes, where sponsoring organization, residency, tenability, specialty, and deadline date entries are each subdivided by type of funding offered. In addition, you can take the money awarded by these funding programs to any number of locations. Unlike other financial aid directories, which often list large numbers of scholarships available only to students enrolled at one specific school, all of the entries in this book are “portable” (although some portability may be restricted by other program parameters). Finally, we have tried to anticipate all the ways you might wish to search for funding; we organized the volume so you can identify programs not only by funding type, but by program title, sponsor, business specialty, where you live, where you want to go to school or conduct research, and when you plan to apply for funding. Plus, we’ve included all the information you will need to decide if a program is right for you: purpose, eligibility requirements, financial data, duration, special features, limitations, number awarded, and application date. You even get fax numbers, toll-free numbers, e-mail addresses, and web sites (when available) along with complete contact information.

WHAT’S EXCLUDED? The focus of How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields is on portable programs aimed specifically at high school seniors, high school graduates, current college students, returning college students, and graduate students interested in working on a degree in business-related fields at any school in the United States. Excluded from this listing are: • Programs not focused on business or related fields: Only funding opportunities set aside specifically for business-related fields are described here. If you are looking for money to support study, training, research, or creative activities in

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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Academic and Career Development Division 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-8775 (212) 596-6223 Fax: (212) 596-6292 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aicpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student affiliate members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) who are majoring in accounting, finance, or information systems. Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: be AICPA student affiliate members; have a declared major in accounting, finance, or information systems; have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; have completed at least 30 semester hours, including at least 6 semesters in accounting; be enrolled full time as an undergraduate student at a 4-year college or university; and be a U.S. citizen. Students who will be transferring to a 4-year school must include an acceptance letter from that school. Selection is based on outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and future career interests.

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other, or broader, subject areas, check out the list of Reference Service Press’s award-winning directories on the inside of the front cover. You can also look for general or other financial aid directories at your library or bookstore. • School-based programs: The directory identifies portable programs—ones that can be used at any number of schools. Financial aid administered by individual schools solely for the benefit of their incoming or continuing students is not covered. Write directly to the schools you are considering to get information on their offerings. • Money for study outside the United States: Since there are comprehensive and up-to-date directories that describe all available funding for study and research abroad (see Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad and Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad, both published by Reference Service Press), only programs that support study or research in the United States are covered here. • Very restrictive programs: In general, programs are excluded if they are open only to a limited geographic area (three counties or less), are available to a very limited membership group (e.g., a local union or a tightly targeted organization), or offer very limited financial support (under $500). • Programs that did not respond to our research inquiries: To make sure that the information included in the first edition of How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields is both reliable and current, the editors at Reference Service Press 1) reviewed and updated all relevant programs currently in our funding database and 2) searched exhaustively for new program leads in a variety of sources, including directories, news reports, newsletters, annual reports, and sites on the Internet. Since we only include program descriptions that are written directly from information supplied by the sponsoring organization (no information is ever taken from secondary sources), we sent up to four collection letters (followed by up to three telephone inquiries, if necessary) to each sponsor identified in the process. Despite our best efforts, however, some sponsoring organizations still failed to respond and, as a result, their programs are not included in this edition of the directory.

HOW THE DIRECTORY IS ORGANIZED How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields is divided into two sections: 1) a detailed list of funding opportunities open to students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in such fields as accounting, actuarial science, agricultural economics, banking, business administration, economics, finance, management, marketing and sales, and personnel administration; and 2) a set of indexes to help you pinpoint available funding programs. Funding for Students Working on a Degree in Business & Related Fields. The first section of the directory describes nearly 700 scholarships, fellowships, loans/forgivable loans, grants, and awards for students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in business-related fields. The programs listed are sponsored by 500 different federal and state government agencies, professional organizations, foundations, educational associations, and military/veterans organizations. The focus is on programs tenable in the United States that are open to students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. To help you tailor your search, the entries in this section are grouped into five main categories: scholarships, fellowships, loans/forgivable loans, grants, and awards. Programs that supply more than one type of assistance are listed in all relevant categories. For example, both undergraduate and graduate students may apply for the Delta Mu Delta Scholarship Award, so the program is described in the Scholarships and the Fellowships subsections.

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Entries in each of the subsections appear alphabetically by program title. Each program entry has been designed to provide a concise profile that, as the sample on page 7 illustrates, includes information (when available) on organization address and telephone numbers (including fax and toll-free numbers), e-mail address and web site, purpose, eligibility, money awarded, duration, special features, limitations, number of awards, and application deadline. The information provided for each of the programs covered in this section was supplied by sponsoring organizations in response to questionnaires we sent through mid-2002. While How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields is intended to cover available funding as comprehensively as possible, some sponsoring organizations did not respond to our research inquiries and, consequently, are not included in the first edition of the directory. Indexes. To help you find the aid you need, we have constructed five indexes; these will let you access the listings by sponsoring organization, residency, tenability, specialty, and deadline date. These indexes use a word-by-word alphabetical arrangement. Note: numbers in the index refer to entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book. Sponsoring Organization Index. This index makes it easy to identify agencies that offer funding to students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a business related field. More than 500 sponsoring organizations are listed alphabetically, word by word. In addition, we’ve used a code to help you identify the type of funding offered by these organizations (e.g., “F” = Fellowships; “A” = Awards). Residency Index. Some programs listed in this book are restricted to residents of a particular city, county, state, or region. Others are open to students wherever they live. This index helps you identify programs available only to residents in your area as well as programs that have no residency restrictions. Tenability Index. Some programs in this book can be used only in specific cities, counties, states, or regions. Others may be used anywhere in the United States (or even abroad). Use this index to find out what programs are available to support your studies in a particular geographic area. Specialty Index. Refer to this index when you want to identify funding opportunities for undergraduate or graduate students working on a degree in a specific business-related field, including accounting, actuarial science, agricultural economics, banking, business administration, economics, finance, management, marketing and sales, and personnel administration. Calendar Index. Since most financial aid programs have specific deadline dates, some may have closed by the time you begin to look for funding. You can use the Calendar Index to identify which programs are still open. This index is arranged by type of funding offered (e.g., scholarship, grant) and divided by month during which the deadline falls. Filing dates can and quite often do vary from year to year; consequently, the dates in this index should be viewed as only approximations after mid-2004. It is important to note that not all sponsoring organizations supplied information on application deadline, so some of the programs described in the directory are not listed here.

HOW TO USE THE DIRECTORY Here are some tips to help you get the most out of the financial listings in How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields: To Locate Programs Offering a Particular Type of Financial Assistance. If you are looking for programs offering a particular type of financial aid (e.g., a scholarship for undergraduate study, a grant for independent research), turn first to the definitions of these program types on page 6 and then browse through the entries in each of the appropriate categories in the first section of the directory. Keep in mind that more than one of these subsections may contain funding leads for you. For example, if you are a graduate student looking for money to help you pay for the educational and research costs associated with your master’s degree, you will not want to overlook the opportunities described in the Fellowships, Loans, Grants, and even Awards subsections. Since programs with multiple purposes are listed

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in every appropriate category, each subsection functions as a self-contained entity. In fact, you can browse through any of the subsections in the directory without first consulting an index. To Find Information on a Particular Financial Aid Program. If you know both the name of a particular financial aid program and the type of assistance offered by the program (scholarship, fellowship, grant, etc.), then go directly to the appropriate category in the first section of the directory, where you’ll find program profiles arranged alphabetically by title. But be careful: program titles can be misleading. The Richard A. Freund International Scholarship is available only to graduate students and therefore is listed in the Fellowships not the Scholarships subsection. The CBAI Scholarship turns out to be an award, while the Personnel Security Thesis Award is actually a grant and the Dale Runnion Grant is a scholarship. To Browse Quickly Through the Listings. Turn to the type of funding category that interests you (scholarships, fellowships, etc.) and read the “Purpose” field in each entry. In seconds, you’ll know if this is an opportunity that might apply to you. If it is, read the rest of the information in the entry to make sure you meet all of the program requirements before writing for an application form. Remember: don’t apply if you don’t qualify! To Locate Financial Aid Programs Sponsored by a Particular Organization. The Sponsoring Organization Index makes it easy to determine which groups are providing funding to undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in a business-related fields (more than 500 are listed here) and to identify specific financial aid programs offered by a particular sponsor. Each entry number in the index is coded to indicate funding type, to help you target appropriate entries. To Locate Financial Aid Based on Residency or Where You Want to Study. Use the Residency Index to identify funding that has been set aside to support applicants from your area. If you are looking for funding to support studies in a particular city, county, state, or region, turn to the Tenability Index. Both of these indexes are subdivided by type of funding (scholarships, fellowships, etc.), to help you identify various ways to pay for your degree in business or related fields. When using these indexes, always check the listings under the term “United States,” since the programs indexed there have no geographic restrictions and can be used in any area. To Locate Financial Aid for Study or Research in a Specific Business-Related Field. Turn to the Specialty Index first if you are interested in identifying available funding in a specific business-related field, including accounting, actuarial science, agricultural economics, banking, business administration, economics, finance, management, marketing and sales, and personnel administration. Each index entry indicates the type of funding available: scholarships, fellowships, loans/forgivable loans, grants, or awards. To Locate Financial Aid by Deadline Date. If you are working with specific time constraints and want to weed out financial aid programs whose filing dates you won’t be able to meet, turn first to the Calendar Index and check the program references listed under the appropriate program type and month. Note: not all sponsoring organizations supplied deadline information, so not all programs are covered in this index. To identify every relevant financial aid program, regardless of filing dates, read through all the entries in each of the program subsections (Scholarships, Fellowships, etc.) that apply.

PLANS TO UPDATE THE DIRECTORY After years of planning and research, we are proud to bring you the first biennial edition of How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields. The next edition will cover the years 2004-2006 and will be released early in 2004.

OTHER RELATED PUBLICATIONS How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields is one of several financial aid titles dealing

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with special subject areas that are published biennially by Reference Service Press. Other subjectspecific directories include: • How to Pay for Your Degree in Agriculture & Related Fields • How to Pay for Your Degree in Education & Related Fields • How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields • RSP Funding for Engineering Students • RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses For more information on these and other award-winning financial aid directories, you can 1) write to Reference Service Press’s marketing department at 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762; 2) call us at (916) 939-9620; 3) fax us at (916) 939-9626; 4) send us an e-mail at [email protected]; or 5) visit our web site: http://www.rspfunding.com.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A debt of gratitude is owed all the organizations that contributed information to this edition of How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields. Their generous cooperation has helped to make the first edition of this publication a current and comprehensive survey of available funding.

How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields Scholarships Fellowships Loans/Forgivable Loans Grants Awards

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Scholarships Described here are 397 funding opportunities designed to support undergraduates majoring in a business-related field, including accounting, actuarial science, agricultural economics, banking, business administration, economics, finance, management, marketing and sales, and personnel administration. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. Note: other funding opportunities for undergraduate students working on a degree in business or a related field are also described in the Loans, Grants, and Awards subsections.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [1] A/E PRONET SCHOLARSHIP Design Firm Management Education Foundation c/o Francine Larose, SDA/C, President Hornberger + Worstell 170 Maiden Lane, Sixth Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 391-1080 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dfmef.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a program that emphasizes design firm/risk management. Eligibility This program is open to full-time students enrolled in at least the second year of a 4- or 5-year undergraduate program, the second semester of a 2-year undergraduate program, or the first year in a graduate program. Applicants must be pursuing a course of study that includes classes related to the development of design firm management skills. They must submit an essay in which they explain how they will apply the course of study that is supported by the scholarship. Financial data The stipend depends on the actual cost of the course of study. A total of $1,500 is available for this program each year. Duration 1 year. Additional information The sponsor of this program is a/e ProNet, established in 1987 to bring together independent insurance professionals who provide service to architectural and engineering professionals. Currently, approximately 2,500 architecture and engineering firms are served by a/e ProNet members. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[2] AACE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering 209 Prairie Avenue, Suite 100 Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 296-8444 (800) 858-COST Fax: (304) 291-5728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacei.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students interested in majoring in programs related to total cost management (the effective application of professional and technical expertise to plan and control resources, costs, profitability, and risk). Eligibility Applicants may be undergraduate students (second year standing or higher) or graduate students. They must be enrolled full time in a degree program in the United States or Canada that is related to the field of cost management/cost engineering, including engineering, construction, manufacturing, technology, business, and computer science. Selection is based on academic record (35 percent), extracurricular activities (35 percent), and an essay (30 percent) on why the study of the elements of total cost management is important. Financial data Individual stipends range from $750 to $3,000 per year. A total of $50,000 is awarded annually. Duration 1 year.

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Number awarded Several each year. Deadline November of each year.

[3] AARP ANDRUS FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDY OF AGING AND FINANCE Association for Gerontology in Higher Education 1030 15th Street, N.W., Suite 240 Washington, DC 20005-1526 (202) 289-9806 Fax: (202) 289-9824 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aghe.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career related to the financial aspects of the process of aging. Eligibility Only nominations from faculty at academic institutions are accepted; the institution must be accredited, be located in the United States, and offer a program in gerontology and finance (including economics and business). Nominees must 1) have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; 2) be planning to work in the field of aging; and 3) exhibit interest in financial issues that affect work and retirement throughout the life process and concerns of older consumers (this interest can be demonstrated by course work, independent study, volunteer activities, internships, research publications, prior or current work experience, and/or career plans). Selection is based on academic record, academic honors received, membership in honorary societies, faculty recommendations, and career commitment (as evidenced by course work, independent study, volunteer activities, internships, research, publications, and work experience). Preference is given to students attending institutions belonging to the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Funds are to be used for tuition, fees, and books. If tuition and fees at the recipient’s institution are less than $5,000 per year, a stipend to cover living expenses may be included in the award. Recipients also receive a $1,000 award to travel to the annual professional meeting of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the AARP Andrus Foundation. Although students may be enrolled part time at the time of application, they will be expected to enroll on a full-time basis if they are awarded the scholarship. Recipients are required to write a research paper on some aspects of aging and finance in conjunction with a faculty mentor and report on the progress of the paper at the GSA meeting. Number awarded 8 each year. Deadline June of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [4] ACCOUNT FOR YOUR FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Pro2Net Corporation 1730 Minor Avenue, Suite 1900 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 664-9000 Fax: (206) 664-6330 (888) 522-PRO2 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: accounting.pro2net.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate accounting students. Eligibility This program is open to full-time students who have completed at least 24 semester hours or 45 quarter hours at an accredited college or university with a declared major in accounting. Full-time graduate students are also eligible if they have an undergraduate degree in accounting and are pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in accounting or taxation. Applicants must have an interest in the relationship between accounting and technology and an understanding of the importance of technology to the future of the accounting industry. U.S. citizenship is not required; international students are also eligible to apply. Selection is based on academic record, career goals, demonstrated understanding and interest in the accounting-technology relationship, and communication skills. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program is sponsored by KPMG and John Wiley & Sons. Applications must be submitted online; Pro2Net does not accept applications sent via fax or mail. As part of the online application process, students must sign up for membership in Pro2Net. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline May or November of each year.

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Additional information No application materials should be sent to Accountemps. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[6] ACMPE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to nominees, certified members, and fellows of the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) who are pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are ACMPE nominees, certified members, and fellows who wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management at an accredited university or college. Applications should include a letter describing their career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts for undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

[5] ACCOUNTEMPS/AICPA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Academic and Career Development Division 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-8775 (212) 596-6223 Fax: (212) 596-6292 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aicpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student affiliate members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) who are majoring in accounting, finance, or information systems. Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: be AICPA student affiliate members; have a declared major in accounting, finance, or information systems; have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; have completed at least 30 semester hours, including at least 6 semesters in accounting; be enrolled full time as an undergraduate student at a 4-year college or university; and be a U.S. citizen. Students who will be transferring to a 4-year school must include an acceptance letter from that school. Selection is based on outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and future career interests. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year.

[7] ACTUARIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITY STUDENTS Society of Actuaries Attn: Minority Scholarship Coordinator 475 North Martingale Road, Suite 800 Schaumburg, IL 60173-2226 (847) 706-3509 Fax: (847) 706-3599 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing actuarial careers. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans, Hispanics, and Native North Americans who are U.S. citizens or have a permanent resident visa. Before applying for this program, students should have taken either the SAT or the ACT. Applicants must be admitted to a college or university offering either a program in actuarial science or courses that will prepare them for an actuarial career. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of individual merit and financial need.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Financial data The amount of the award depends on the need and merit of the recipient. There is no limit to the size of the scholarship. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information This program is jointly sponsored by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society. Number awarded There is no limit to the number of scholarships awarded. Deadline April of each year.

[8] ADELA R. SCHARR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Adela R. Scharr Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Jan Pocock 224 New Ballwin Road Ballwin, MO 63021 Purpose To provide financial assistance to women currently enrolled in a mid-central U.S. college or university and planning to pursue a career in aviation (including aviation management). Eligibility This program is open to women majoring in engineering, science, liberal arts, business, or flight/maintenance training. Applicants must have completed at least 1 year of college at a mid-central U.S. school with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. They must be interested in pursuing a career in aviation. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

[9] ADVERTISING CLUB OF KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION FUND Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 1055 Broadway, Suite 130 Kansas City, MO 64105-1595 (816) 842-0944 Fax: (816) 842-8079 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gkccf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of selected counties in the greater Kansas City area who are interested in preparing for a career related to marketing or advertising. Eligibility This program is open to residents of the greater Kansas City area (including Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties in Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas) who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited degree or certificate program related to the marketing, advertising, and communications industry. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program, established in 1999, is provided by the Advertising Club of Kansas City Foundation. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[10] AG SERVICES OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are interested in studying agriculture or related fields (including agricultural economics) in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in production agriculture, agricultural systems management, agricultural economics, or a related discipline. Preference is given to those with a production agriculture background and those whose chapters participate in the data center on Powerfarm.com. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Ag Services of America, Inc. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[11] AGCO CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members interested in studying an agricultural field (including agribusiness) in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be planning to pursue a 4-year college degree in agricultural engineering, agricultural mechanization, agricultural economics, agricultural communications, or agribusiness. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data Stipends are $2,000 or $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient.

SCHOLARSHIPS Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by AGCO Corporation. Number awarded 6 each year: 4 at $2,000 and 2 at $1,000. Deadline February of each year.

[12] AHP/WYETH-AYERST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at UNCF-member institutions who are majoring in a health, agricultural, or business field. Eligibility This program is open to students at UNCFmember colleges and universities who have at least a 2.5 grade point average, have unmet financial need (must be verified by the school’s financial aid officer), have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and are majoring in a health-related field, agriculture, or business administration. To apply, students must submit a completed application, a 1-page essay on their career goals, an official transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and photograph. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Recipients are also offered a paid internship. Duration 1 year; renewable. Additional information Funds for this scholarship are provided by American Home Products Corporation (a division of Wyeth-Ayerst). Recipients are offered a paid summer internship at the sponsor’s headquarters or regional offices. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[13] ALFRED L. CHISHOLM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students from New Jersey or other selected states who are working on a degree in accounting or other fields at a UNCF-member college or university. Eligibility To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be enrolled (as freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors) at a UNCF-member college or university. Applicants must be New Jersey residents or residents of a state where there is a BASF Corporation field site: Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas. They must be full-time students, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, and be majoring in 1 of the following disciplines: accounting, biology,

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chemistry, mathematics, computer science, law, or engineering. To apply, students must submit a completed application form; a nominating letter from a faculty member; a 250-word essay on how they intend to utilize their education to improve the environment, their community, or the quality of life for the human race; an official undergraduate transcript; and a photograph. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 13 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[14] ALVIN A. AND HATTIE MAE BUSH ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP Amarillo Area Foundation 801 South Fillmore, Suite 700 Amarillo, TX 79101 (806) 376-4521 Fax: (806) 373-3656 Web site: www.aaf-hf.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to students in northern Texas who are interested in majoring in accounting in college. Eligibility This program is open to residents of the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle: Dallam, Sherman, Hansford, Ochiltree, Lipscomb, Hartley, Moore, Hutchinson, Roberts, Hemphill, Oldham, Potter, Carson, Gray, Wheeler, Deaf Smith, Randall, Armstrong, Donley, Collingsworth, Parmer, Castro, Swisher, Briscoe, Hall, and Childress. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or currently-enrolled college students, and they must be attending or entering 1 of these colleges in the state as a full-time student in an accounting program: Amarillo College, Texas Tech University, or West Texas A&M University. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 4 years (as long as recipients maintain a 2.5 grade point average). Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[15] AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF TEXAS SCHOLARSHIPS American Council of the Blind of Texas c/o Nancy S. Tapp, President 2917 Gunnison Trail, Apt. 1051 Fort Worth, TX 76116 (817) 244-9620 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.main.org/acbt Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to blind and visually impaired residents of Texas. Eligibility This program is restricted to legally or totally blind Texas residents (documentation requested). Applicants may be high school seniors, high school graduates, or currentlyenrolled college students (including students at technical and vocational institutions of higher learning). All applicants (high school or college) must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Required as part of the application process are: a transcript,

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS a copy of the acceptance letter (if not yet attending college), 2 to 3 letters of recommendation not more than 12 months old, and a completed application form signed by a member of the Texas council. Selection is based on academic achievement, community service, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $250 to $1,000 per year. Funds may be used for any educational purpose, including tuition, books, housing, and transportation. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information Recipients do not need to study in a field related to blindness; in general, they may major in any field (although 1 of the scholarships is specifically for a student interested in majoring in food service and another is specifically for a student majoring in business administration). Number awarded 8 each year: 1 at $1,000; 3 at $500; and 4 at $250. Deadline April of each year.

[16] AMERICAN INDIAN FELLOWSHIP IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Attn: Scholarship Committee 953 East Juanita Avenue Mesa, AZ 85204 (800) 4NCAIED Fax: (602) 545-4208 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ncaied.org/fundraising/scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to American Indian undergraduate or graduate students working on a business degree. Eligibility To be eligible, students must be American Indians, currently-enrolled full time in college at the upper-division or graduate school level, and working on a business degree. Applicants must submit a completed application form, an essay describing their reasons for pursuing higher education, their career plans, and their community and extracurricular activities. Transcripts and documentation of tribal enrollment should accompany the application. Selection is based primarily on achievement and commitment to the community. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[17] AMERICAN SOCIETY OF WOMEN ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIPS American Society of Women Accountants Attn: Administrative Director 1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 330 Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 506-3265 (800) 326-2163 Fax: (703) 506-3266 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aswa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women interested in preparing for a career in accounting.

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Eligibility This program is open to women who are enrolled in a college, university, or professional school as either parttime or full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours with a declared accounting major. Selection is based on career goals, communication skills, grade point average, personal circumstances, and financial need. Membership in the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) is not required. Applications must be submitted to a local ASWA chapter. Financial data The stipends range from $1,500 to $4,500 each. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information Founded in 1938 to assist women C.P.A.s, the organization has nearly 5,000 members in 30 chapters. Some chapters offer scholarships on the local/regional level. Funding for this program is provided by the Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting and by Robert Half International Inc. Number awarded Varies each year: recently, 8 of these scholarships were available, including 1 at $4,500, 1 at $3,500, 5 at $2,000, and 1 at $1,500. Deadline February of each year.

[18] AMWAY/EBONY BUSINESS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at UNCF-member institutions who are majoring in business administration. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are students who are currently-enrolled in UNCF-member colleges or universities. Applicants must be majoring in business administration. Financial data A total of $50,000 is distributed annually. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this program are provided by Amway Corporation. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [19] ANDERSEN CONSULTING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR MINORITIES Andersen Consulting Foundation c/o Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America Attn: Scholarship Management Services 1505 Riverview Road P.O. Box 297 St. Peter, MN 56082 (507) 931-1682 (800) 537-4180 Fax: (507) 931-9168 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minorities who are studying engineering, computer science, information systems, or decision or management sciences in college. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans who are enrolled in the third year of full-time undergraduate study. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and be studying engineering (electrical, industrial, mechanical, or systems are preferred), computer science, information systems (including accounting, business, computer, management, and related fields), or decision or management sciences. They must be proficient in quantitative skills and interested in a career in information systems consulting. U.S. citizenship is required, although asylees and refugees are also eligible to apply. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of education and career goals related to information systems consulting, unusual circumstances, and recommendations. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[20] ANDERSEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR MINORITIES Arthur Andersen LLP Foundation 33 West Monroe Street Mail stop 13-14 Chicago, IL 60603-5385 (312) 507-3402 Fax: (312) 507-4059 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arthurandersen.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minorities pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field related to accounting. Eligibility This program is open to African American, Hispanic, and Native American students beginning their third year of college course work. Applicants may be enrolled in 1) an undergraduate or integrated 5-year program in accounting, accounting information systems, taxation, or related business education program, or 2) a master’s program in accounting or taxation. Selection is based on merit. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year.

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Additional information This program is targeted at schools that have a history of producing students who have been successful in business-related professions. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 33 of these scholarships were awarded.

[21] ANNA E. HALL AND HELEN D. SNOW SCHOLARSHIPS Phi Chi Theta Educational Foundation Attn: Scholarship Committee 1704 Hanks Street Lufkin, TX 75904 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.phichitheta.org/member-benefits.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Phi Chi Theta working on a degree in business administration or economics. Eligibility Members who have completed at least 1 semester or 2 quarters of full-time study in business administration or economics are eligible to apply. They must be enrolled at an approved college or university in the United States in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree program. Selection is based on Phi Chi Theta achievements, contributions, and awards; scholastic achievement; school and community achievements, activities, and awards; a faculty letter of recommendation; and a Phi Chi Theta member letter of recommendation. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Phi Chi Theta is a national honorary society for women in business administration and economics. Information is also available from Carla D. Bjork, 5015 Penbrook Drive, Franklin, TN 37069. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[22] ANNA M. WINSTON FOUNDERS’ SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Director, Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-NABA, ext. 114 Fax: (301) 474-3114 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Eligibility Applicants must be paid members of the association who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or taxation. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 in their major and 3.3 overall. Selection is based on grades, financial need, and a 500-word autobiography that discusses career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and involvement in the association. Financial data The stipend is $500 per year.

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[23] APPRAISAL INSTITUTE EDUCATION TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

San Diego Foundation Attn: Scholarship Committee 1420 Kettner Boulevard, Suite 500 P.O. Box 81107 San Diego, CA 92138-1107 (619) 235-2300, ext. 133 Fax: (619) 239-1710 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sdfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women and minority college students from southern California who are interested in pursuing careers related to economic and community development. Eligibility This program is open to women and minority residents of the southern California counties of Imperial, Orange, Riverside, and San Diego who have completed 2 years of community college study and are ready to transfer to a 4-year college or university. Applicants must be interested in studying fields related to economic and community development, including public finance, social services, housing, and small business lending. They must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be able to submit a letter of recommendation from a supervisor or mentor of a community service or economic development project with which they have worked. Financial data The stipend averages $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline March of each year.

Appraisal Institute Attn: Appraisal Institute Education Trust 875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60611-1980 (312) 335-4129 Fax: (312) 335-4400 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.appraisalinstitute.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate and undergraduate students majoring in real estate or allied fields. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens who are graduate or undergraduate students majoring in real estate appraisal, land economics, real estate, or related fields. Applicants must submit a statement regarding their general activities and intellectual interests in college; college training; activities and employment outside of college; contemplated line of study for a degree; and career they expect to follow after graduation. Selection is based on academic excellence. Financial data The stipend is $3,000 for graduate students or $2,000 for undergraduate students. Duration 1 year. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[24] APPRAISAL INSTITUTE MINORITIES AND WOMEN EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Appraisal Institute Attn: Minorities and Women Scholarship Fund 875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60611-1980 (312) 335-4121 Fax: (312) 335-4200 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.appraisalinstitute.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women and minority undergraduate students majoring in real estate or allied fields. Eligibility This program is open to members of ethnic, racial, and gender minority groups underrepresented in the real estate appraisal profession. Those groups include women, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asians, Black or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. Applicants must be full- or part-time students enrolled in real estate courses within a degree-granting college, university, or junior college. They must submit evidence of demonstrated financial need and a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s institution to be used for tuition and fees. Duration 1 year. Number awarded At least 1 each year.

[25] ARTHUR GOODMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

[26] ASMC NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM American Society of Military Comptrollers Attn: National Scholarship Program 2034 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 145 Alexandria, VA 22314-4650 (703) 549-0360 (800) 462-5637 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.asmconline.org/national/nationalawards.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in financial management. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors and to people who graduated from high school during the preceding 6 months. Applicants must be planning to enter college in a field of study directly related to financial resource management, including business administration, economics, public administration, computer science, operations research related to financial management, accounting, and finance. They must be endorsed by a chapter of the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC). Selection is based on scholastic achievement, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, career and academic goals, and financial need. Financial data Stipends are $2,000 or $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year.

SCHOLARSHIPS Additional information The ASMC is open to all financial management professionals employed by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard, both civilian and military. Number awarded 10 each year: 5 at $2,000 and 5 at $1,000. Deadline March of each year.

[27] ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Association of Government Accountants Attn: National Awards Committee 2208 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301-1314 (703) 684-6931 (800) AGA-7211, ext. 131 Fax: (703) 548-9367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.agacgfm.org/about/a_awards.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) and their families who wish to pursue a degree in financial management. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association and their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Applicants may be pursuing or intending to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in a financial management discipline, including accounting, auditing, budgeting, economics, finance, information technology, or public administration. As part of the selection process, they must submit a 2-page essay on “Why I want a career in public financial management,” high school or college transcripts, and a letter of recommendation from an AGA member. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The annual stipends are $1,000 for full-time study or $500 for part-time study. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded 8 each year: 6 for full-time study and 2 for part-time study. Deadline March of each year.

[28] ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS Association of Government Accountants Attn: National Awards Committee 2208 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301-1314 (703) 684-6931 (800) AGA-7211, ext. 131 Fax: (703) 548-9367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.agacgfm.org/about/a_awards.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in financial management. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors, high school graduates, college and university undergraduates, and graduate students. Applicants must be pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in a financial management discipline, including accounting, auditing, budgeting, economics, finance, information technology, or public administration. They must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and be actively involved in community service projects. As part of the selection process, they must submit a 2-page essay on “My community service accomplishments,” high school or college transcripts, and a reference letter from a community service

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organization. Selection is based on community service involvement and accomplishments; financial need is not considered. Financial data The annual stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[29] ASSOCIATION OF LATINO PROFESSIONALS IN FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPS Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting Attn: National Executive Director 510 West Sixth Street, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 9001 (213) 243-0004 Fax: (213) 243-0006 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.alpfa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students of Hispanic descent who are preparing for a career in a field related to finance or accounting. Eligibility This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who have completed at least 15 undergraduate units at a college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, defined as having 1 parent fully Hispanic or both parents half Hispanic. They must be pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page personal statement that addresses their Hispanic heritage and family background, personal and academic achievements, academic plans and career goals, efforts and plans for making a difference in their community, and financial need. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Financial data The stipend is at least $1,250 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information The sponsoring organization was formerly named the American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants. This program is administered by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104, (877) HSF-INFO, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 78 of these scholarships, worth $195,000, were awarded. Deadline May of each year.

[30] AVENTIS CROPSCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS who majoring in fields related to agriculture (including agribusiness) at designated universities. Eligibility This program is open to members who are pursuing a degree in agribusiness, agronomy, or another field related to agriculture and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be attending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Iowa State University, the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, Purdue University, or Ohio State University and be freshmen, sophomores, or juniors at the time of applying. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Aventis CropScience. Number awarded 5 each year: 1 at each of the participating universities. Deadline February of each year.

[31] AVIATION DISTRIBUTORS AND MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association 1900 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-1498 (215) 564-3484 Fax: (215) 963-9784 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adma.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are preparing for a career in the aviation field (including aviation management). Eligibility This program is open to college students who are either 1) a third- or fourth-year student enrolled at an accredited institution in a bachelor’s degree program preparing for a career in aviation management or as a professional pilot; or 2) a second-year student in an aircraft and powerplant (A&P) mechanic program at a 2-year accredited institution. Applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation, a 500-word essay describing their desire to pursue a career in aviation, and verification of a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic performance, recommendations, extracurricular activities, leadership contributions, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[32] AVIS SCHOLARSHIP American Society of Travel Agents Attn: ASTA Foundation 1101 King Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314-2944 (703) 739-2782 Fax: (703) 684-8319 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.astanet.com/education/scholarshiph.asp Purpose To provide financial assistance to travel industry professionals who have returned to school to study business. Eligibility This program is open to travel industry professionals who have at least 2 years of full-time experience in the travel industry (e.g., tour operator, travel agency, hotel, airlines, car rental) or an undergraduate degree in travel and tourism. Applicants must be currently employed in the travel industry and enrolled in at least 2 courses per semester in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in business or equivalent degree program at an accredited 4-year college or university. They must have earned a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during their previous academic term. Selection is based on a essay of 500 to 750 words on how their degree program relates to their future career in the travel industry. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Additional information This award was established in 1987. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline July of each year.

[33] AVON (WISE) SCHOLARSHIP College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women students at UNCF-member institutions who are majoring in business or economics. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are women who are currently-enrolled in UNCF-member colleges or universities. Applicants must be majoring in business or economics. At least half of the awards are designated to go to women of nontraditional college age. Financial data A total of $50,000 is distributed annually. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [34] A.W. PERIGARD FUND SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including business) in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is also considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[35] AWIC-DC SCHOLARSHIP Association for Women in Communications-Washington DC Area Chapter Attn: Vice President of Student Affairs P.O. Box 5465 Washington, DC 20016 (202) 973-2136 Web site: www.awic-dc.org/text/scholar_app.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance to women who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in a communications-related field (including marketing) at universities in the Washington, D.C. area. Eligibility This program is open to female sophomores and juniors attending a Washington, D.C. area university or college studying advertising, communications, graphic arts, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher and work experience in communications or a related field. They must be active in extracurricular activities, including family obligations, volunteer work, clubs, and organizations, and their involvement must show versatility and commitment. Selection is based on a 500-word essay on their career plans and goals in communications, at least 2 letters of recommendation, and official transcripts; financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year.

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Additional information Information is also available from Jennifer Slawson, E-mail: [email protected] Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[36] BAF SATELLITE & TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including business) in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[37] BANK OF AMERICA ADA ABILITIES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Foundation Scholarship Program Attn: Bank of America ADA Abilities Scholarship Program P.O. Box 1465 Taylors, SC 29687-1465 (864) 268-3363 Fax: (864) 268-7160 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.scholarshipprograms.org/fsp_bankofamerica.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to disabled high school seniors or college students from selected states who are interested in preparing for a career with a banking institution. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, high school graduates, or currently-enrolled college students who have a disability (must have written documentation from an appropriate provider that the candidate meets the definition of disabled in the Americans with Disability Act). Applicants must be U.S. citizens and permanent residents of 1 of the following

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS states: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, or the District of the Columbia. They must 1) have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher; 2) be majoring in finance, business, or computer systems; and 3) be planning a career with a banking institution. Financial data Award amounts for this program are determined by financial need, the annual cost of the recipient’s institution, and any other financial aid (excluding loans) received by the student. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is administered by The Foundation Scholarship Program on behalf of the Bank of America Foundation. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[38] BANK OF AMERICA/UNCF ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at selected UNCF-member colleges and universities who are majoring in a business-related field or education. Eligibility Candidates must be enrolled full-time at 1 of the 28 UNCF-member colleges and universities designated by the Bank of America; these are: Barber-Scotia College, Benedict College, Bennett College, Bethune-Cookman College, Claflin College, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters College, Fisk University, Florida Memorial College, Huston-Tillotson College, Jarvis Christian College, Johnson C. Smith University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Livingston College, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, Morris College, Pain College, Paul Quinn College, Philander Smith College, Shaw University, Spelman College, St. Augustine’s College, St. Paul’s College, Virginia Union University, Voorhees College, and Wiley College. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average; be majoring in business, finance, marketing, computer science/technology, or education; be eligible to receive federal financial aid; and be involved in community service. To apply, students must submit a completed application, official school transcripts, 2 letters of reference, a 1-page personal statement on their family background, a completed and signed financial need statement, and a photograph. Financial data The stipend is at least $1,000. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded Approximately 12 each year. Deadline November of each year.

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[39] BARBARA B. WATSON SCHOLARSHIP American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who have returned to school to study health care leadership. Eligibility Applicants must be returning to school after a 5to 10-year gap in their education to work on personal and professional growth in health care leadership. They must be pursuing graduate or undergraduate study in the field of ambulatory health care with either an administrative or clinical concentration. As part of the application process, they must submit a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s college. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[40] BETA GAMMA SIGMA SCHOLARSHIPS Beta Gamma Sigma Attn: Central Office 11701 Borman Drive, Suite 295 St. Louis, MO 63146-4199 (314) 432-8785 (800) 337-HNRS Fax: (314) 432-7083 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.betagammasigma.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Beta Gamma Sigma who are working on an undergraduate degree in business. Eligibility This program is open to outstanding student members of the society enrolled in an AACSB-accredited business school. Each chapter is eligible to participate in this program. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Beta Gamma Sigma is a national honor society in business and management. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 65 of these scholarships were awarded.

SCHOLARSHIPS [41] BETTY BROEMMELSIEK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Soil and Water Conservation Society-Missouri Show-Me Chapter c/o Natural Resources Conservation Service Parkade Center, Suite 250 601 Business Loop Columbia, MO 65203-2546 Web site: swcs.missouri.edu/scholarships.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students at Missouri colleges and universities interested in pursuing a career in natural resources conservation. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors and full-time undergraduate students who are attending or planning to attend a Missouri institution of higher education. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in a natural resource conservation or resource-related field, including soil science, planned land use management, fisheries, forestry management, agricultural engineering, hydrology, rural sociology, agronomy, agricultural economics, education, water management, or a related environmental field. They must submit 2 letters of recommendation; an essay on a topic that changes annually; a list of positions of leadership in such organizations as the Soil and Water Conservation Society, 4-H, FFA, and student groups; publishing and speaking activities in which they participated; and their most recent high school, college, or university transcript. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data First place is $500 and second place is $300. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[42] BI-LO MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Foundation Scholarship Program Attn: BI-LO Minority Scholarship Program P.O. Box 1465 Taylors, SC 29687-1465 (864) 268-3363 Fax: (864) 268-7160 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.scholarshipprograms.org/fsp_bilominority.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are interested in attending a designated Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to prepare for a career in the food retail industry. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors of color who have applied for full-time enrollment in at least 1 of the following institutions: Benedict College (Columbia, South Carolina), Claflin University (Orangeburg, South Carolina), Morris College (Sumter, South Carolina), North Carolina A&T State University (Greensboro, North Carolina), or South Carolina State University (Orangeburg, South Carolina). Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and an SAT score of 900 or higher. They must be interested in pursuing a course of study and career in the food retail industry (e.g., accounting, business management, marketing, distribution management, communications, pharmacy, human resources,

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information systems, advertising, finance). Along with their application, they must submit an essay in which they describe themselves, including the kind of person they are, their strengths, and their most important achievements in school and in their community; they may also include their hobbies, interests, sports, volunteer work, employment, future plans, or career goals. In addition to the essay, academic honors, leadership activities, extracurricular activities, and financial need are considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,250 per year. Funds are sent directly to the college or university. Duration 2 years (the freshman and sophomore year of college), provided that the recipient maintains full-time enrollment at 1 of the designated institutions and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Additional information This program is administered by The Foundation Scholarship Program on behalf of BI-LO Incorporated. Recipients must be willing to commit to 1 semester of participation in BI-LO’s cooperative education program. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[43] BICK BICKSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND Hawai’i Community Foundation 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1300 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 566-5570 (888) 731-3863 Fax: (808) 521-6286 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hcf-hawaii.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in studying marketing, law, or travel industry management in college. Eligibility This program is open to Hawaii residents who are interested in majoring in marketing, law, or travel industry management on the undergraduate or graduate school level. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.7 grade point average), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, applicants must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, and their career goals. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, grants averaged $1,250. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland. Recipients must be full-time students. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [44] BIRDSONG PEANUTS SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for the study of agriculture or agribusiness in college to FFA members from Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of Georgia, Florida, or Alabama who are planning to pursue a 4-year degree in agriculture or agribusiness. They must be either peanut producers or from a peanut-producing family. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by Birdsong Peanuts. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[45] BLAIN SUPPLY SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for the study of agriculture or agribusiness in college to FFA members from selected communities in Illinois or Iowa. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of eligible communities in Illinois or Iowa planning to pursue a 4-year college degree in agribusiness. The eligible communities in Illinois are: Belvidere, Bloomington, Bourbonnais, Decatur, Freeport, Geneseo, Loves Park, Moline, Montgomery, Morton, Ottawa, Rockford, Sterling, Sycamore, Urbana, or Woodstock. The eligible communities in Iowa are: Cedar Falls, Clinton County, Davenport, or Muscatine County. First preference is given to employees of Blain’s Farm & Fleet; second preference is given to applicants who demonstrate leadership and financial need. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activ-

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ities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by Blain Supply Inc. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[46] BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD/UNITED WISCONSIN SERVICES COLLEGE-TO-WORK PROGRAM Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc. 735 North Water Street, Suite 800 Milwaukee, WI 53202-4100 (414) 273-5980 Fax: (414) 273-5995 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wficweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to students majoring in fields related to business at private colleges in Wisconsin. Eligibility This program is open to juniors and seniors at the 21 independent colleges or universities in Wisconsin. Applicants must be majoring in accounting, sales, marketing, or computer sciences and have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher. They must also be interested in an internship at Blue Cross and Blue Shield/United Wisconsin Services some time during the year. Financial data The stipend is $3,500. Duration 1 year for the scholarship; 10 weeks for the internship. Additional information The participating schools are Beloit College, Cardinal Stritch University, Carroll College, Carthage College, Concordia University of Wisconsin, Edgewood College, Lakeland College, Lawrence University, Marian College, Marquette University, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Northland College, Ripon College, St. Norbert College, Silver Lake College, Viterbo University, and Wisconsin Lutheran College. Number awarded 7 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[47] BOEING COMPANY CAREER ENHANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Women in Aviation, International P.O. Box 11287 Daytona Beach, FL 32120-1287 (386) 226-7996 Fax: (386) 226-7998 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wiai.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Women in Aviation, International who are active in aerospace and seeking financial support to advance their career.

SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility Women who are members of the sponsoring organization and wish to advance their career in aerospace technology or a related management field are eligible to apply. They may be full-time or part-time employees working in the aerospace industry or a related field. Also eligible are students pursuing an aviation-related degree who are at least juniors and have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average. All applicants should submit an essay that addresses their career aspirations and goals, in addition to an application form, 3 letters of recommendation, a resume, copies of all aviation and medical certificates, and the last 3 pages of their pilot logbook, if applicable. Selection is based on achievements, attitude toward self and others, commitment to success, dedication to career, financial need, motivation, reliability, responsibility, and teamwork. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to encouraging women to consider an aviation career, providing educational outreach activities, and networking resources to women active in the industry. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[48] BPW FOUNDATION OF MARYLAND SCHOLARSHIP Maryland Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. c/o Donna Smith 11204 Eastwood Drive Hagerstown, MD 21742 (410) 569-2100 (877) INFO BPW E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpwmaryland.org/HTML/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to mature women in Maryland. Eligibility This program is open to women in Maryland who are at least 25 years of age and who are interested in pursuing undergraduate studies to upgrade their skills for career advancement, to train for a new career field, or to reenter the job market. Priority is given to women interested in entering such nontraditional fields as engineering, business management, and the health sciences. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

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[49] BROADCAST CABLE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association 701 Lee Street, Suite 640 Des Plaines, Il 60016 (847) 296-0200 Fax: (847) 296-7510 Web site: www.bcfm.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree. Eligibility All fully-paid members in good standing are eligible to apply for the scholarship. They must be interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university that has some relevance to their current job and/or to the broadcast or cable industries. To apply, individuals must submit an application, attach a current resume, include 2 letters of reference, and submit a 1-page essay that addresses the following: their current job responsibilities, the courses they intend to take, and a description of their career goals. Financial data The stipend is generally $1,000; a total of $5,000 is distributed annually. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[50] BURLEY TOBACCO GROWERS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for the study of agriculture or agribusiness in college to FFA members from Kentucky. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of Kentucky with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and planning to pursue a 4-year college degree in agriculture or agribusiness. They must be from a tobacco-producing family in Kentucky and must include a statement of interest in the tobacco industry in their application. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by the Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[51] BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHER STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Business Education Association of Maine c/o Kay Grindall, Scholarship Chair Waterville High School One Brooklyn Avenue Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-2751, ext. 241 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Maine planning to become business education teachers. Eligibility This program is open to Maine residents who have been accepted to or are currently enrolled in a business education teacher training program at a postsecondary school offering a bachelor of science degree. Selection criteria include academic achievement and financial need. Financial data The awards are $500 each. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program includes 1 scholarship designated as the Ralph L. Bickford Scholarship. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[52] C-A-L RANCH STORES SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from Idaho and Utah interested in studying agribusiness in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be planning to pursue a 2-year or 4-year college degree in agribusiness at an accredited institution. Idaho residents must be from 1 of the following 21 counties: Bannock, Bingham, Bear Lake, Blaine, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Cassia, Clark, Custer, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Jerome, Lemhi, Lincoln, Madison, Minidoka, Oneida, Power, or Teton. Utah residents must be from 1 of the following 10 counties: Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Juab, Morgan, Rich, Sanpete, Utah, Wasatch, or Weber. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient.

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Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by C-A-L Ranch Stores, a member of the Mid-States Distributing Company. Number awarded 4 each year: 2 to Idaho residents and 2 to Utah residents. Deadline February of each year.

[53] CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS SCHOLARSHIPS California Association of Realtors Attn: Scholarship Foundation 525 South Virgil Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90020 (213) 739-8243 Fax: (213) 739-7202 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.car.org/aboutus/scholarships/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in California who are interested in a career in real estate. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at California colleges and universities who are interested in studying such fields as real estate brokerage, real estate finance, real estate management, real estate development, real estate appraisal, real estate planning, real estate law, or other related areas of study. Applicants must have completed at least 12 units prior to applying, be currently enrolled for at least 6 units per semester or term, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.6, and have been legal residents of California for at least 1 year. Real estate licensees who wish to pursue advanced real estate designations, degrees, or credentials are also eligible. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 for students at 4-year colleges or universities or $1,000 for students at 2-year colleges. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline September of each year.

[54] CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS Office of the Governor Attn: Crystal Clark State Capitol, First Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-2841 Purpose To provide financial assistance to California women interested in an undergraduate or graduate education in selected fields (including business). Eligibility This program is open to women who are interested in preparing for a career in 1) business, 2) education, 3) public service and law enforcement, 4) health and human services, 5) nursing, and 6) science and technology. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal immigrants, be California residents, have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary education and/or at least 4 years of work experience, be accepted at an accred-

SCHOLARSHIPS ited California institution as a full- or part-time student, and have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Funds must be applied to a related academic or work program at an accredited California institution. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 6 each year: 1 in each of the categories. Deadline June of each year.

[55] CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM California Society of Certified Public Accountants 1235 Radio Road Redwood City, CA 94065-1217 (650) 802-2600 (800) 9-CALCPA Fax: (650) 802-2200 Web site: www.calcpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in California who are preparing for a career as a certified public accountant. Eligibility College and university students in California who are majoring in accounting, in preparation for a career as a certified public accountant, are eligible to apply for scholarships offered by this society and its 14 chapters. Financial data The amount awarded varies by chapter. For example, the San Diego Chapter (which has more than 2,000 members) awards either $1,500 or $750 to 8 accounting majors each year. The scholarships awarded by the Citrus Belt Chapter (800 members in the Inland Empire area) range from $150 to $500 and are awarded to more than 20 students each year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year.

[56] CALVIN E. MOORE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP South Florida Manufacturers Association 1000 West McNab Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (954) 941-3558 Fax: (954) 941-3559 Web site: www.sfma.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate studies in selected fields (including business) to high school seniors in Florida whose parents work for a company that belongs to the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA). Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors in Florida whose parents work at an SFMA-member company, have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average, have been accepted at a Florida college or university, and are interested in working on a degree in engineering, management, or business administration. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

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[57] CANERS COLLEGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP California Association of Nurserymen Endowment for Research and Scholarship 3947 Lennane Drive, Suite 150 Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 928-3900 (800) 748-6214 Fax: (916) 567-0505 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.can-online.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in California who are majoring in ornamental horticulture, agribusiness, or related fields. Eligibility This program is open to college students in California who are currently enrolled in at least 6 credits and are majoring or planning to major in a field related to the nursery industry: ornamental horticulture, agribusiness, viticulture, or pomology. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Grades are important, but a “B” student who has participated in horticulturerelated activities may be selected over the “A” student who does not participate in 4-H, FFA, or similar activities. Motivation, character, work experience, community activities, and financial need are each considered. As part of the application process, an official transcript and 2 letters of reference must be submitted. Financial data Stipends range from $150 to $6,400. Duration 1 year. Additional information No e-mail or faxed applications are accepted. Number awarded The association awards more than 60 scholarships each year. Deadline March of each year.

[58] CANERS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS SCHOLARSHIP California Association of Nurserymen Endowment for Research and Scholarship 3947 Lennane Drive, Suite 150 Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 928-3900 (800) 748-6214 Fax: (916) 567-0505 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.can-online.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in California who are planning to major in ornamental horticulture, agribusiness, or related fields. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors in California who are planning to major in a field related to the nursery industry: ornamental horticulture, agribusiness, viticulture, or pomology. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Grades are important, but a “B” student who has participated in horticulture-related activities may be selected over the “A” student who does not participate in 4-H, FFA, or similar activities. Motivation, character, work experience, community activities, and financial need are each considered. As part of the application process, an official transcript and 2 letters of reference must be submitted. Financial data Stipends range from $150 to $6,400. Duration 1 year. Additional information No e-mail or faxed applications are accepted.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Number awarded The association awards more than 60 scholarships each year. Deadline March of each year.

[59] CAPITAL AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from designated states who are interested in studying agricultural economics in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin and interested in pursuing a 4-year college degree in agricultural economics. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by Capital Agricultural Property Services, Inc. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[60] CAREER ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS Business and Professional Women’s Foundation Attn: Scholarships 2012 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-1070 (202) 293-1200, ext. 169 Fax: (202) 861-0298 Web site: www.bpwusa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to mature women who are employed or seeking employment in the work force and to increase the pool of women qualified for positions that promise career opportunity (including business). Eligibility Applicants must be women who are at least 25 years of age, citizens of the United States, within 2 years of completing their course of study, officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at an American institution (including those in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), in financial need, and planning to use the desired training to improve their chances for advancement, train for a new career field, or enter/reenter the job market. They must be in a transitional period in their lives and be interested in studying 1 of the following fields: biological sciences, business studies, com-

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puter science, engineering, humanities, mathematics, paralegal studies, physical sciences, social science, teacher education certification, or for a professional degree (J.D., D.D.S., M.D.). Study at the Ph.D. level and non-degree programs are not covered. Financial data Awards range from $500 to $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information The scholarship may be used to support part-time study as well as academic or vocational/paraprofessional/office skills training. The program was established in 1969. Scholarships cannot be used to pay for classes already in progress. The program does not cover study at the doctoral level, correspondence courses, postdoctoral studies, or studies in foreign countries. Training must be completed within 24 months. Number awarded Between 200 and 250 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[61] CARL W. CHRISTIANSEN SCHOLARSHIP Rhode Island Society of CPAs 45 Royal Little Drive Providence, RI 02904 (401) 331-5720 Fax: (401) 454-5780 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.riscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students in Rhode Island who are majoring in accounting. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are college juniors and seniors attending school in Rhode Island. Applicants must be majoring in accounting. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

[62] CASE CREDIT CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members interested in studying agribusiness or finance in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are either graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college or students already enrolled in college on a full-time basis. Applicants must be pursuing or planning to pursue a 4-year degree in agribusiness or finance. Their family must receive at least 50 percent of its income directly from farming and be able to demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students interested in summer employment at Case Credit Corporation. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points),

SCHOLARSHIPS leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Case Credit Corporation. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[63] CASEY’S GENERAL STORES SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members in Midwestern states who are interested in studying agriculture or agribusiness in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Wisconsin planning to pursue a 2-year or 4-year college degree in agriculture or agribusiness. Selection is based on financial need, leadership, and academic achievement. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Casey’s General Stores, Inc. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[64] CBS CAREER HORIZONS INTERNSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance and internships to sophomores and juniors at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are majoring in a business-related or communications-related field. Eligibility This program is open to full-time sophomores and juniors at HBCS who have at least a 3.0 grade point average and are majoring in accounting, business, finance, marketing, mass communications, or journalism. Applicants must be willing to participate in an internship program with the CBS Group

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in New York or Los Angeles; preference is given to students from those 2 areas. All applicants must be U.S. citizens and not receiving financial aid from another corporation. To apply, students must submit a complete application, an official school transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a 1-page personal statement, and a resume. Financial need must be documented. Financial data Each student receives a $5,000 internship stipend and an $8,000 scholarship (paid upon successful completing of the internship). Airfare to and from the city where the internship will take place is provided. Students are responsible for their own living expenses, although assistance will be provided in locating appropriate housing. Duration 1 year. Additional information First-year M.B.A. students at Florida A&M University are also eligible to apply for this support. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[65] CENEX HARVEST STATES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COOPERATIVE STUDIES Cenex Harvest States Foundation Attn: Scholarship Program 5500 Cenex Drive Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 (651) 451-5129 Fax: (651) 451-5073 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students at selected universities who are enrolled in courses on cooperative principles and cooperative business practices. Eligibility This program is open to students who are attending a participating university. Applicants must be attending the school’s agriculture college, enrolled in courses on cooperative principles and cooperative business practices. They must be in their junior or senior year in college. Selection is based on scholastic achievement and class work in cooperative studies. Financial data $750 is awarded to recipients at each participating university. If the award is made during the junior year, students are eligible for an additional $750 in their senior year. If the award is made during the senior year, it is not retroactive to the junior year. A maximum of $1,500 can be awarded to any 1 student in the cooperative studies program. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year if the student first receives the award as a junior. Number awarded 82 each year: 3 at Colorado State University, 6 at the University of Idaho, 6 at Iowa State University, 2 at Kansas State University, 5 at Minnesota Southwest State University, 3 at the University of Minnesota at Crookston, 5 at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 6 at Montana State University, 4 at the University of Nebraska, 7 at North Dakota State University, 6 at Oregon State University, 6 at South Dakota State University, 3 at Utah State University, 6 at Washington State University, 4 at the University of Wisconsin at Platteville, 3 at the University of Wisconsin at River Falls, 4 at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and 3 at the University of Wyoming. Deadline Individual institutions administer this program; recipients are selected in the spring to receive the award in the fall.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [66] CENTRAL OHIO INSURANCE EDUCATION DAY SCHOLARSHIPS Griffith Foundation for Insurance Education 172 East State Street, Suite 305A Columbus, OH 43215-4321 (614) 341-2392 Fax: (614) 442-0402 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.griffithfoundation.org/student/COIEDann.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students from Ohio who are preparing for a career in a field related to insurance. Eligibility This program in open to U.S. citizens from Ohio who are attending a college or university anywhere in the United States. Applicants for the large scholarships must be studying insurance, risk management, or other insurancerelated area and be planning to enter an insurance-related field upon graduation. Applicants for the small scholarships must be majoring in business with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and must agree to take and complete at least 1 college insurance and risk management course. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities and honors, work experience, 3 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Financial data The stipends are $1,000 for the large scholarships and $500 for the small scholarships. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is sponsored by Insurance Women of Columbus, the Midwest Forum Chapter of the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals, the Columbus Chapter of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society, the Columbus Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, the Ohio Insurance Institute, the Central Ohio Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Management Society, the Columbus Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, and the Griffith Foundation for Insurance Education. Number awarded 5 each year: 2 large scholarships at $1,000 and 3 small scholarships at $500. Deadline February of each year.

[67] CHARLES B. ATCHISON, JR. ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP Epsilon Sigma Alpha Attn: ESA Foundation Assistant Scholarship Director P.O. Box 270517 Fort Collins, CO 80527 (970) 223-2824 Fax: (970) 223-4456 Web site: www.esaintl.com/esaf Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to students from Illinois studying business or computer programming. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Illinois who are either 1) graduating high school seniors in the top 25 percent of their class or with minimum scores of 20 on the ACT or 950 on the SAT, or 2) students already enrolled in college with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students enrolled for training in a technical school or returning to school after an absence are also eligible. Applicants must be planning to pursue a career in business or computer programming. Selection

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is based on character, scholastic ability, leadership and ability skills, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) is a women’s service organization, but scholarships are available to both men and women. Information is also available from Claudia Hale, Scholarship Director, 3745 S.W. River Road, Hillsboro, OR 97123, (503) 533-4994, ext. 417, Fax: (503) 6810891, E-mail: [email protected]. Completed applications must be submitted to the ESA State Counselor who verifies the information before forwarding them to the scholarship director. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[68] CHARLES P. LAKE–RAIN FOR RENT SCHOLARSHIP Rain for Rent P.O. Box 2248 Bakersfield, CA 93303-2248 (661) 399-9124 Fax: (661) 399-1086 Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Arizona, California, and Idaho who are interested in studying agriculture, business, or engineering. Eligibility Applicants must have completed their freshman year at an approved university with a major in agriculture, business, or engineering. Preference is given to students specializing in irrigation technology, pumps, and fluid dynamics. Selection is based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and (if those are equal) financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Applications must be submitted through the student’s university, farm bureau, or other sponsoring organization. The participating organizations include the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation, the Idaho Future Farmers of America, the Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association, and the Fresno, Imperial, Kern, Monterey, San Joaquin, and Tulare County Farm Bureaus in California. The participating universities are California State University at Bakersfield, California State Polytechnical University at Pomona, California Polytechnical State University at San Luis Obispo, Fresno State University, Louisiana State University, Texas A&M University, and the University of California at Davis. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[69] CHARLES W. AND ANNETTE HILL SCHOLARSHIP FUND American Legion Attn: Department of Kansas 1314 S.W. Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612-1886 (785) 232-9315 Fax: (785) 232-1399 Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary

SCHOLARSHIPS education (particularly in business administration) to the children of members of the Kansas American Legion. Eligibility This program is open to graduating seniors at high schools in Kansas who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be a descendant of a member of the American Legion. Preference is given to applicants planning to major in science, engineering, or business administration at a Kansas college, university, junior college, or trade school. Selection is based on high school transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, an essay of 250 to 500 words on “Why I want to go to college,” and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average in college. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of Florida or Georgia planning to pursue a 4-year degree in agriculture or agribusiness. Preference is given to those who have shown outstanding leadership. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Chevron. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[70] CHARLES WALLACE SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Society for Physicians in Administration of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) who are interested in pursuing additional study or research. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are undertaking a course of study or a research project in management at an undergraduate or graduate institution that will strengthen the physician and administrator team approach to improve patient satisfaction. Applications should include a letter describing their career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts for undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Deadline May of each year.

[71] CHEVRON SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from Florida and Georgia who are interested in studying agriculture or agribusiness in college.

[72] CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members interested in studying business or management in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a business management degree, including majors such as agricultural business management, agricultural economics, or agribusiness. Special consideration is given to students whose family’s livelihood is connected to the commodity brokerage business. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[73] CHRISTOPHER “KIT” SMITH SCHOLARSHIP

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Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants 2400 Veterans Boulevard, Suite 500 Kenner, LA 70062-4739 (504) 464-1040 (800) 288-5272 Fax: (504) 469-7930 Purpose To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled college students in Louisiana who are interested in becoming certified public accountants. Eligibility Eligible to apply are Louisiana residents who are currently enrolled full time in an accounting program at a 4-year college or university in Louisiana. They must have completed at least 4 semesters by the fall of the academic year in which the application is filed. Selection is based on academic merit (at least a 3.0 grade point average), achievement, and an essay (up to 2 double-spaced typed pages) on the CPA’s role on the job and in the community. Financial data The stipend ranges from $3,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1996. Recipients must be enrolled in an accounting course at the time the scholarship is awarded. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year.

College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to freshmen at UNCF-member institutions who are majoring in business. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are new freshmen at UNCF-member colleges or universities. Applicants must be majoring in business. Financial data The stipend is $6,400 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients are assigned a Citigroup mentor and attend an annual leadership conference for fellows and mentors. Number awarded 10 each year.

[74] CIRI FOUNDATION SPECIAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS CIRI Foundation 2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 263-5582 (800) 764-3382 Fax: (907) 263-5588 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ciri.com/tcf Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in selected fields (including business) to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and to their lineal descendants (natural or adopted). Eligibility This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. There is no Alaska residency requirement or age limitation. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 4-year undergraduate or a graduate degree program. They must have at least a 3.7 grade point average. Preference is given to students working on a degree in business, education, mathematics, sciences, health services, or engineering. Selection is based on academic record and community service. Financial data The stipend is $16,000 per year Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Recipients must enroll in school on a full-time basis. Deadline May of each year.

[76] CLUB FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Club Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 1733 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2720 (703) 739-9500 Fax: (703) 739-0124 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.clubfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college education to students planning a career in private club management. Eligibility This program is open to students who are currently attending an accredited 4-year college or university and are actively preparing for a managerial career in the private club industry. Applicants must have completed their freshman year, must have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average, and must submit a 500- to 1,000-word essay on their career goals and interest in the private club management field. Selection is based on academic record, their essay, letters of recommendation (1 from a professor and 1 from a private club industry professional), and completion of an internship at a private club. Applications may be submitted either directly to the foundation or through association student chapters, which receive grants from the foundation for funding scholarships. Financial data Scholarships range up to $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Club Foundation was formerly the Club Management Institute Foundation. It is the nonprofit foundation affiliated with the Club Management Association of America. Number awarded Up to 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [77] COLLEGE FUND/UNCF ACADEMIC MAJORBASED SCHOLARSHIPS College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3400 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are interested in pursuing specified majors (including business) at member institutions of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Eligibility These programs are open to students planning to pursue designated majors at UNCF-member institutions. Applicants must be high school graduates with strong academic backgrounds (minimum grade point average of 2.5). Students who have completed their junior year in high school with a record of distinction may also be considered. Financial need must be demonstrated. Applications should be submitted directly to the UNCF-member institution the student plans to attend. Financial data The awards are intended to cover tuition and range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $7,500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Examples of the scholarships that have been available include the Amway/Ebony Business Leadership Scholarship for business administration; the Avon (WISE) Women in Search of Excellence Scholarship for business or economics (for women only, half of whom must be of nontraditional college age); the GAP Foundation Scholars Program for fashion design, merchandise management, retail management, or business administration; the General Motors Engineering Excellence Awards for engineering; the Harry C. Jaecker Scholarship for pre-medical students; the John Lennon Scholarship Fund for the performing arts and communications; the Carmen Rosario Battle Scholarship for mathematics or Spanish; the Metropolitan Life Scholarship Program for teacher education and health-related fields; the Michael Jackson Scholarship for the performing arts and communications; the Morgan Stanley Scholarship for finance and banking; the PaineWebber Scholarships for business-related fields; the Quaker Oats Scholarship Program for accounting, business administration, engineering, and liberal arts; the Raymond W. Cannon Memorial Scholarship Program for pharmacy or pre-law; the Reader’s Digest Scholarship for communications, English, or journalism; the William Wrigley, Jr. Scholarship for business, engineering, and chemistry; the Rhythm Nation/Janet Jackson Scholarship for communications, the fine arts, music, and the performing arts; the RMCC/UNCF Health and Medical Scholars Program for pre-medical and health professions; the Stan Scott Scholarship for journalism; the Tenneco Scholarship for business, mathematics, and science; the Texaco Scholarship Program for engineering; the Revlon Women’s Health and Medical Scholarship for pre-medicine or other health care-related fields (women only); and the Wyeth-Ayerst/American Home Products Scholarship for health-based or science-based careers. Recipients must attend a UNCF-member institution of higher learning. These are: Miles College, Oakwood College, Stillman College, Talladega College, and Tuskegee University in Alabama; Phi-

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lander Smith College in Arkansas; Bethune-Cookman College, Edward Waters College, and Florida Memorial College in Florida; Clark Atlanta University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, Paine College, and Spelman College in Georgia; Dillard University and Xavier University in Louisiana; Rust College and Tougaloo College in Mississippi; Barber-Scotia College, Bennett College, Johnson C. Smith University, Livingstone College, Saint Augustine’s College, and Shaw University in North Carolina; Wilberforce University in Ohio; Benedict College, Claflin College, Morris College, and Voorhees College in South Carolina; Fisk University, Knoxville College, Lane College, and LeMoyne-Owens College in Tennessee; Huston-Tillotson College, Jarvis Christian College, Paul Quinn College, and Wiley College in Texas; and Saint Paul’s College and Virginia Union University in Virginia. Number awarded A total of nearly 1,200 UNCF scholarships are awarded each year. Deadline Deadline dates vary, depending upon the individual institution’s requirements.

[78] COLORADO SOCIETY OF CPAS ETHNIC DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80237-2843 (303) 741-8613 (800) 523-9082 (within CO) Fax: (303) 773-6344 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cocpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority college students in Colorado who are studying accounting. Eligibility This program is open to African American, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian, and Pacific Islander students studying at a college or university in Colorado at the associate, baccalaureate, or graduate level. Applicants must have completed at least 1 intermediate accounting class, be declared accounting majors, have completed at least 8 semester hours of accounting classes, and have a grade point average of at least 3.0. Selection is based first on scholastic achievement and second on financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [79] COLORADO SOCIETY OF CPAS ETHNIC DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80237-2843 (303) 741-8613 (800) 523-9082 (within CO) Fax: (303) 773-6344 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cocpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors in Colorado who plan to study accounting in college. Eligibility This program is open to African American, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian, and Pacific Islander high school seniors planning to major in accounting at a college or university in Colorado. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.0. Selection is based primarily on scholastic achievement. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[80] CONNECTICUT BROADCASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS Connecticut Broadcaster’s Association c/o Paul Taff, President P.O. Box 678 Glastonbury, CT 06033 (860) 633-5031 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Connecticut residents who are studying a field related to broadcasting (including marketing) in college. Eligibility This program is open to Connecticut residents who are college juniors or seniors. Applicants must be majoring in communications, marketing, or other field related to broadcasting. Selection is based on academic achievement, community service, goals in the chosen field, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[81] CONNECTICUT BUILDING CONGRESS SCHOLARSHIPS Connecticut Building Congress Attn: Scholarship Fund 2600 Dixwell Avenue, Suite 7 Hamden, CT 06514 (203) 281-3183 Fax: (203) 248-8932 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.constructioncorner.com/cbc Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Connecticut who are interested in studying a field related to construction (including management) in college. Eligibility This program is open to graduating seniors at high schools in Connecticut. Applicants must be interested in attending a 2- or 4-year college or university to major in a field related to construction, including architecture, engineering, or management. Selection is based on academic achievement, service to school and community, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration Up to 4 years. Number awarded 2 to 4 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[82] CONNECTICUT YOUNG MORTGAGE BANKERS SCHOLARSHIPS Hartford Foundation for Public Giving 85 Gillett Street Hartford, CT 06105 (860) 548-1888 Fax: (860) 524-8346 Web site: www.hfpg.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Connecticut who are interested in studying a field related to banking in college. Eligibility This program is open to graduating seniors at Connecticut high schools who are interested in attending a 2or 4-year college or university to study banking, finance, real estate, business, or a related field. Applicants must be in the upper third of their graduating class. As part of the application process, they must submit a personal statement outlining the reasons they wish to pursue a career in business, mortgage banking, or real estate (including a statement concerning their goals and abilities) and 3 letters of recommendation. Other selection criteria include academic achievement, community service, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $1,500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Interracial Scholarship Fund of Greater Hartford, P.O. Box 370455, West Hartford, CT 06137-0455. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [83] CONSTANCE L. LLOYD SCHOLARSHIP American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate women in Georgia who are pursuing a degree in health care or health care administration. Eligibility This program is open to women enrolled at the undergraduate or graduate level at an accredited college or university in Georgia who are pursuing either an administrative or clinically-related degree in the health care field. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts indicating undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1993. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[84] CONTRACT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Contract Management Association Attn: Contract Management Institute 1912 Woodford Road Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 448-9231 (800) 344-8096 Web site: www.ncmahq.org/cmi/scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and their children who are undergraduate or graduate students in areas related to acquisition management. Eligibility This program is open to members and their dependent children who are enrolled at an accredited academic institution in a program leading to a bachelor’s or advanced degree. Applicants must be pursuing a degree or courses consistent with academic disciplines generally deemed relevant to professional acquisition management activities or duties. Undergraduate students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; graduate students must have had an undergraduate grade point average of at least that level. Dependent children must have completed at least half of the academic courses or requirements for a degree from the academic institution in which they are enrolled. Selection is based on overall grade point average, a statement of the rationale for the need for the scholarship, and a description of professional objectives. Graduate and professional students are given preference over undergraduates, and NCMA members are given

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preference over dependent children. The highest ranked applicant is awarded the Martin L. Kaufman Memorial Scholarship. Financial data Regional scholarships are $2,500 per year; the Martin L. Kaufman Memorial Scholarship is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from the CMI Scholarship Committee, c/o Aviation & Missile Solutions, LLC, 620 Discovery Drive, Building 1, Suite 125, Huntsville, AL 35806-2816. Recipients must agree to remain NCMA members for at least 1 year following the academic year for which the scholarship was awarded. Number awarded 9 each year: 1 in each of the 8 NCMA regions plus the Martin L. Kaufman Memorial Scholarship. Deadline February of each year.

[85] COY COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Career Opportunities for Youth, Inc. P.O. Box 996 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310) 535-4838 Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority students, especially Latinos, from southern California who are majoring in selected fields (including business). Eligibility This program is open to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in accredited 4-year colleges and universities who are majoring in engineering, science, mathematics, computer science, or business administration and have a grade point of 2.7 or higher. If funding permits, students pursuing degrees in education or nursing may also be considered. The program is intended for disadvantaged minority students, with an emphasis on Latino/Hispanic students. Priority is given to students who demonstrate financial need, come from southern California, and attend school in southern California. Financial data Awards range from $100 to $500; checks are payable to the student and the school and are to be used for tuition only. Duration 1 year. Additional information Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline October of each year.

[86] CRCA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Chicago Roofing Contractors Association 4415 West Harrison Street, Suite 322 Hillside, IL 60162 (708) 449-3340 Fax: (708) 449-0837 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.crca.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in selected Illinois counties who are interested in majoring in designated fields (including business) in college. Eligibility All candidates must be high school seniors; provisionally accepted as full-time students at a 4-year accredited college in the following fields of study: liberal arts, engineering, architecture, or business; and U.S. citizens residing in the fol-

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS lowing Illinois counties: Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, McHenry, or Will. Interested students must submit a completed application form, 2 completed personal reference forms, an official high school transcript, and standardized test scores. Selection is based on academic record, recommendations, extracurricular activities, employment experience, and a demonstrated interest in a productive career. Financial need is considered in the selection process only if 2 candidates rank equally. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Funds are sent to the recipient’s school. In priority order, funds are to be used for: tuition and fees, book purchases, room and board. Duration 1 year; renewable if recipients maintain at least a 2.75 grade point average. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[87] CSCPA CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Trust Fund 845 Brook Street, Building 2 Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3405 (860) 258-4800 (800) 232-2232 (within CT) Fax: (860) 258-4859 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cs-cpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students majoring in accounting who are the children of members of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are college seniors (those who have just completed their third year in college) who are majoring in accounting and have a parent who is a member of the society. To qualify, the student must have an overall grade point average of at least 2.5 and at least a 3.0 in accounting through and including their junior year. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Up to 5 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[88] D. ANITA SMALL SCIENCE & BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP Maryland Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. c/o Donna Smith 11204 Eastwood Drive Hagerstown, MD 21742 (410) 569-2100 (877) INFO BPW E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpwmaryland.org/HTML/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in Maryland who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a science or business-related field. Eligibility This program is open to women in Maryland who are at least 21 years of age and are interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in mathematics, engineer-

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ing, physical sciences, computer sciences, medical sciences, or a business-related field. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

[89] DARTHE NAY SCHOLARSHIPS American Society of Women Accountants-St. Louis Chapter c/o Judy Kreider 6900 General Sherman Lane St. Louis, MO 63123 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aswastlouis.org/scholarships/geninfo.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to accounting students at colleges and universities in Missouri. Eligibility This program is open to students majoring in accounting at a college or university in Missouri. Applicants must have completed 60 semester hours with at least 12 hours in accounting and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Financial need and classroom attendance are considered in the selection process. Financial data A total of $1,500 is available for this program each year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 2 scholarships at $750 each were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[90] DEAN CARLSON HONORARY SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from Iowa who are interested in studying agriculture or business in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are either graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college or students already enrolled in college full time. Applicants must be residents of Iowa, with preference going first to members from Lytton-Rockwell City, then to members from Calhoun County, then to members from counties bordering Calhoun County. Preference is also given to members who are planning to attend Iowa State University and enroll in the College of Agriculture or the College of Business. If they do not attend Iowa State, they must attend another 4-year college in Iowa. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation

SCHOLARSHIPS in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The award provides full payment of tuition at Iowa State (approximately $2,500 per year) or an equal amount if attending another college. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[91] DELTA MU DELTA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Delta Mu Delta Attn: Scholarship Chair P.O. Box 46935 St. Louis, MO 63146-6935 (314) 432-8785 Fax: (314) 432-7083 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.deltamudelta.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate school students majoring in business administration. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have completed at least half the requirements for their respective degree in business administration. Applicants must be in the top 20 percent of their class. They must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or better if an undergraduate or 3.25 or better if a graduate student. Although membership in Delta Mu Delta (a national honor society in business administration) is not required, applicants must be attending a school with a chapter of the society. Selection is based on scholarship, leadership, character, motivation, potential, and need. Financial data Stipends are $2,000, $1,500, $1,000, $750, or $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 39 of these scholarship were awarded: 1 at $2,000 (the Mildred R. Marion Award), 2 at $1,500 (the Albert J. Escher Award and the A.J. Foranoce Award), 4 at $1,000, 11 at $750 (including the Helen D. Snow Award) and 21 at $500 (including the Eta Chapter Award). Deadline February of each year.

[92] DELTA SIGMA PI LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Delta Sigma Pi Attn: Leadership Foundation 330 South Campus Avenue P.O. Box 230 Oxford, OH 45056-0230 (513) 523-1907, ext. 230 Fax: (513) 523-7292 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dspnet.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to undergraduate members of Delta Sigma Pi, a business education honor society.

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Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled undergraduate students who are majoring in business and are members in good standing of the honor society. Applicants must have at least 1 full semester or quarter of undergraduate studies remaining. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, fraternal service, letters of recommendation, service activities, and the overall presentation of the required materials. Financial data The stipend is either $1,250 or $500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 12 each year: 2 at $1,250 and 10 at $500. Deadline June of each year.

[93] DR. FELIX H. REYLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Dade Community Foundation Attn: Director of Development 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2780 Miami, FL 33131-2343 (305) 371-2711 Fax: (305) 371-5342 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students who are Florida residents and working on a degree in international business. Eligibility This program is open to juniors and seniors who are enrolled full time in a 4-year public college or university in Florida, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, are Florida residents (this does not include individuals who have resided in Florida only long enough to be granted resident status in the state university system), are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and are working on an undergraduate degree in international business or finance. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, personal goals, work experience, and extracurricular activities. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year; juniors may reapply. Number awarded At least 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[94] DUROE 4-H SCHOLARSHIP Iowa 4-H Foundation c/o Iowa State University 32 Curtiss Hall Ames, IA 50011-1050 (515) 294-1018 Fax: (515) 294-4443 Web site: www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/grants.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of 4-H from designated counties in Iowa who are interested in majoring in a field related to agriculture (including agribusiness) in college. Eligibility This program is open to members of 4-H in Iowa who reside in Buchanan, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, or Linn counties. Applicants must be entering freshmen at Iowa State University or an Iowa community college and pursuing a degree in agriculture or agribusiness. They must submit an essay on how their decision to apply for this scholarship was influenced by their 4-H experi-

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ences and the influence of their chosen college course of study. Selection is based on the essay, academic achievements, participation in 4-H, participation in other activities (church, school, and community service), and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[95] D.W. SIMPSON & COMPANY ACTUARIAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP D.W. Simpson & Company 1800 West Larchmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60613 (312) 867-2300 (800) 837-8338 Fax: (312) 951-8386 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.actuaryjobs.com/scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to college seniors majoring in actuarial science. Eligibility To be eligible, students must match the following criteria: entering their senior year of undergraduate study in actuarial science, have at least a 3.2 grade point average, have passed at least 1 actuarial examination, and be eligible to work in the United States. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per semester. Duration 1 semester; nonrenewable. Number awarded 2 each year (1 per semester). Deadline April for the fall scholarship; October for the spring scholarship.

[96] DWIGHT E. EISENHOWER/ANN C. WHITMAN SCHOLARSHIPS Eisenhower World Affairs Institute 1620 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 703 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 223-6710 Fax: (202) 452-1837 Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to African American students in the District of Columbia. Eligibility This program is open to African American students from the District of Columbia. Applicants must be interested in studying a field of interest to former president Dwight D. Eisenhower, who believed in a strong and free economy guided by fiscal responsibility, a commitment to education, a strong national defense, bipartisanship in government, global involvement, open and free access to information, and a free press. Financial data The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 2001. Number awarded 8 each year.

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[97] DWIGHT P. JACOBUS SCHOLARSHIPS Association of School Business Officials of Maryland and the District of Columbia Attn: Executive Director P.O. Box 419 St. Michael’s, MD 21663-0419 Purpose To provide financial assistance to the residents of Maryland and the District of Columbia who are interested in majoring in business or education in Maryland or in the District. Eligibility This program is open to students who have been residents of Maryland or the District of Columbia for at least 1 year, have been accepted as a full-time student at an accredited institution of higher education within Maryland or the District, are able to demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Both high school seniors and currently-enrolled college students may apply. They must be preparing for a career in business or in education. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, financial need, and extracurricular activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply for continued support. Number awarded 6 each year; at least 1 of these will go to a student enrolled in an approved program leading to teacher certification. Deadline March of each year.

[98] EARL G. GRAVES NAACP SCHOLARSHIP National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Attn: Education Department 4805 Mt. Hope Drive Baltimore, MD 21215-3297 (410) 358-8900 Fax: (410) 358-9785 Web site: www.naacp.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students majoring in business. Eligibility This program is open to full-time juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring in business. Applicants must be currently in good academic standing, making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate or graduate degree, and in the top 20 percent of their class. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [99] EARL PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP YMCA of Greater Seattle Human Resources Department Attn: Scholarship Committee 909 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 382-5003 Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to Christian minority students in Washington state who are preparing for a career with the YMCA. Eligibility This program is open to minority students in Washington state who are Christians and preparing for employment with the YMCA or a related organization. Appropriate courses of study in college include: human services, child development, physical education, health/fitness, psychology, education, recreation, sociology, business administration, and related fields. Applicants must be able to demonstrate leadership in the YMCA, school, or other organizations. They may be high school seniors, high school/GED program graduates, or currently-enrolled college undergraduates. Selection is based on leadership and participation in school, YMCA, and community activities; academic achievement and honors; financial need; work experience; statement of career and educational goals; and recommendations. Finalists may be interviewed. Financial data Up to $1,000 per year. Duration Up to a maximum of 4 years. Number awarded The number of scholarships awarded varies each year; not all applicants receive awards. Deadline Students must request application materials in January or February. The completed application must be returned by the end of March.

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[101] EDIS GENERATION III SCHOLARSHIP Delaware Community Foundation 100 West 10th Street, Suite 115 P.O. Box 1636 Wilmington, DE 19899 (302) 571-8004 Fax: (302) 571-1553 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.delcf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Delaware who are interested in studying business or construction in selected colleges in the state. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors who reside in Delaware, have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, and are interested in studying business or construction-related fields in college. They must plan to pursue a 2-year or 4-year degree at 1 of the following colleges: University of Delaware, Delaware State University, Delaware Technical and Community College, Goldey Beacom College, or Wesley College. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and chosen field of study. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; renewable. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1998. Information is also available from Nikki Donelson, EDiS Company, 110 South Poplar Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, (302) 421-5700. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[102] EDNA A. LAUTERBACH SCHOLARSHIP

American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to individuals currently employed in medical practice management who are interested in pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals in the early stage of a career in medical practice management who wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree relevant to medical practice management at an accredited university or college. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives related to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year.

Community Foundation for the Capital Region Executive Park Drive Albany, NY 12203 (518) 446-9638 Fax: (518) 446-9708 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cfcr.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to nurses in New York who are interested in taking business-related courses in college. Eligibility This program is open to nurses in New York (registered and licensed practical nurses) who 1) plan to or are engaged in running a business related to health care and 2) want to take business-related courses in college or pursue other appropriate training. Applicants must demonstrate that the proposed classes/training will improve their ability to run a business. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data The amount awarded varies each year. Additional information This program was established in the memory of a former president of Competent Care, Inc. and American Care, Inc. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline July of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [103] EDSF WORLDWIDE ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT COMMUNICATION SCHOLARSHIPS Electronic Document Systems Foundation 24238 Hawthorne Boulevard Torrance, CA 90505-6506 (310) 791-9521 (800) 669-7567 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.edsf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in preparing for a career in the field of electronic document technology. Eligibility To apply, students must be 1) full-time juniors, seniors, or advanced college students or 2) first- or secondyear students attending a technical, trade, or 2-year school. All applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in the field of document/communication systems. This involves document preparation, production, and/or delivery, including marketing, graphic communications and arts, printing, web authoring, electronic publishing, computer science, and telecommunications. A minimum 3.0 grade point average is required. There is no formal application form; interested students are asked to send 7 copies of the following: a letter requesting consideration for this scholarship, a response to this question: “What do you see as the future of document management,” a statement of career goals, a list of extracurricular activities, a transcript (high school or postsecondary grades for the 2-year school applicants, a college transcript for the upper-division applicants), and recommendations from 2 faculty members. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is either $2,000 (David Hoods Memorial Scholarship for college juniors or seniors) or $1,000 (for college freshmen or sophomores). Duration 1 year. Additional information These scholarships were first awarded in 1999. Application packets can be sent electronically to [email protected] in a Word document or pdf format. Number awarded 7 each year. Deadline July of each year.

[104] EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF THE ACCOUNTANCY BOARD OF OHIO Accountancy Board of Ohio 77 South High Street, 18th Floor Columbus, OH 43266-0301 (614) 466-4135 Fax: (614) 466-2628 Web site: www.state.oh.us./acc/educasst.html Purpose To provide scholarships to minority students enrolled in an accounting education program at Ohio academic institutions approved by the Accountancy Board of Ohio. Eligibility Minority students in Ohio may apply if they are beginning their sophomore year. Students who remain in good standing at their institutions and who enter a qualified fifth-year program may receive a scholarship award. The criteria that must be met for a student to qualify for the scholarship are: enrolled full time in an accredited Ohio college or university, submit the initial application when a sophomore or junior, be majoring in accounting or a comparable program leading to a CPA certificate, and be in good standing academically.

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Financial data The amount of the stipend is determined annually but is intended to provide substantive relief from the cost of study. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline May or November of each year.

[105] EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80237-2843 (303) 741-8613 (800) 523-9082 (within CO) Fax: (303) 773-6344 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cocpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in Colorado who are studying accounting. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities in Colorado who have completed at least 8 semester hours of accounting courses (including at least 1 intermediate accounting class) and have a grade point average, both overall and in accounting, of at least 3.0. Selection is based first on scholastic achievement and second on financial need. Financial data Awards up to $1,000 are available. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 15 to 20 each year. Deadline June of each year for fall semester or quarter; November of each year for winter quarter or spring semester.

[106] EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80237-2843 (303) 741-8613 (800) 523-9082 (within CO) Fax: (303) 773-6344 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cocpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Colorado who plan to study accounting in college. Eligibility This program is open to seniors graduating from Colorado high schools who have a grade point average of at least 3.75. Applicants must be planning to attend a college in Colorado with an accredited program in accounting. Selection is based on scholastic achievement. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 8 to 10 each year. Deadline February of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [107] EDWARD S. GOLDMACHER EDUCATIONAL FUND International Association for Human Resource Information Management 401 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 321-5141 Fax: (312) 527-6636 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ihrim.org/edcenter/grants/goldmacher/index.cfm Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in human resource fields. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in the field of human resource information management, human resource management, human resource systems, or other closely-related fields. Nominations may be submitted by instructors at accredited institutions in those fields and by members of the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM). Financial data Stipends generally range from $3,500 to $5,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program was established in 1994. Recipients must provide a manuscript for publication in the IHRIM.link or the IHRIM Journal within 12 months after receipt of the award. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[108] EISENHOWER HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS FELLOWSHIPS Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Attn: National Highway Institute 4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1553 (703) 235-0538 Fax: (703) 235-0593 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/fellowships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study in transportation-related fields to students at Hispanic Serving Institutions. Eligibility These fellowships are intended for students who are enrolled at federally-designated 4-year Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and who are pursuing a degree in a transportation-related field (i.e., engineering, accounting, business, architecture, environmental sciences, etc.). Applicants must have entered their junior year, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, and have a faculty sponsor. Financial data The stipend covers the fellow’s full cost of education, including tuition and fees. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 18 students received support from this program. Deadline February of each year.

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[109] EISENHOWER HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FELLOWSHIPS Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Attn: National Highway Institute 4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1553 (703) 235-0538 Fax: (703) 235-0593 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/fellowships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study in transportation-related fields to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Eligibility These fellowships are intended for students who are enrolled at federally-designated 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and who are pursuing a degree in a transportation-related field (i.e., engineering, accounting, business, architecture, environmental sciences, etc.). Applicants must have entered their junior year, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, and have a faculty sponsor. Financial data The stipend covers the fellow’s full cost of education, including tuition and fees. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 14 students received support from this program. Deadline February of each year.

[110] ELDON REINKE SCHOLARSHIP North Dakota CPA Society Foundation c/o North Dakota Society of CPAs 2701 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201 (701) 775-7100 Fax: (701) 775-7430 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in North Dakota who are majoring in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to accounting majors who are second semester juniors or higher. Applicants must be attending 1 of the following schools: University of North Dakota, Moorhead State University, North Dakota State University, Minot State University, University of Mary, Jamestown College, Dickinson State College, or Concordia College. The award rotates among those 8 schools. Selection is based on academic performance. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 2001. Number awarded 1 each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [111] ENID HALL GRISWOLD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Attn: Scholarship Committee 1776 D Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006-5392 (202) 628-1776 Web site: www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for education in the social sciences (including economics). Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year with a major in political science, history, government, or economics. Applicants must be sponsored by a local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Selection is based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information Information is also available from Cindy B. Findley, DAR Scholarship Committee Chair, 4929 Warfield Drive, Greensboro, NC 27406-8338, (336) 674-5777, E-mail: [email protected]. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[112] ERNEST S. MOSCATELLO SCHOLARSHIP American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in medical group management. Eligibility Any undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a full-time course of study that leads to a career in medical group management is eligible to apply. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts indicating undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[113] ESTHER MAYO SHERARD SCHOLARSHIP American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1168 Fax: (312) 233-1090 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org/fore/programs.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in health information administration or technology. Eligibility This program is open to AHIMA members who are African Americans enrolled in a health information administration or health information technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must be pursuing a degree on at least a half-time basis and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on grade point average and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Financial data The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[114] FADONA/LTC SCHOLARSHIP Florida Association of Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care 200 Butler Street, Suite 305 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 659-2167 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fadona.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to individuals employed in long-term care in Florida who are interested in continuing their education. Eligibility This program is open to currently licensed R.N.s, L.P.N.s, or certified nursing assistants (C.N.A.s) employed in the long-term care industry in Florida. R.N.s must be currently accepted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or master’s degree program in nursing, gerontology program, undergraduate or graduate program in health care management, or nurse practitioner program. L.P.N.s must be currently accepted or enrolled in an R.N. program or undergraduate health care management program. C.N.A.s must be currently accepted or enrolled in an R.N. or L.P.N. program. All applicants must have at least 2 years of employment in the long-term care field (a list of employers and dates of employment is required). They must be either a member of the Florida Association of Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care or sponsored by a member. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is at least $500. Funds are paid directly to the college, university, or accredited L.P.N. school.

SCHOLARSHIPS Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline October of each year.

[115] FARM FOUNDATION EXTENSION FELLOWSHIPS Farm Foundation Attn: Managing Director 1211 West 22nd Street, Suite 216 Oak Brook, IL 60521-2197 (630) 571-9393 Fax: (630) 571-9580 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.farmfoundation.org/fellows.htm Purpose To provide funding to state and federal cooperative extension employees who are interested in pursuing additional training (on the undergraduate or graduate school level) in various fields (including economics). Eligibility Applicants must be recommended by their extension director or federal supervisor and accepted by a university to be eligible for this program. Fellowships are targeted at cooperative extension employees at the administrative level. However, specialists and individuals being trained for administrative responsibilities are also considered. Priority is given to applicants pursuing a course of study in the social sciences, including educational administration and methodology, agricultural or applied economics, rural sociology, and political science. Financial data The amount of the fellowship is determined individually, depending upon the recipient’s period of study and need. The maximum grant is $5,000 for an academic year. Duration 1 quarter, 1 semester, or 1 academic year. Additional information It is expected that recipients will be granted leave with partial pay from their employer. These fellowships are granted tax free. Recipients are expected to resume their work following completion of their studies. Deadline February of each year.

[116] FARM KING SUPPLY SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from selected counties in Illinois and Iowa who are interested in studying agriculture or agribusiness. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors from Illinois or Iowa planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be planning to pursue a 2-year or 4-year college degree in agriculture and/or agribusiness. Illinois residents must be from 1 of the following counties: Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Mason, McDonough, Mercer, Peoria, Schuyler, Stark, or Warren. Iowa residents must be from Des Moines or Lee counties. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point

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average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Farm King Supply. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[117] FASHION GROUP FOUNDATION OF SAN ANTONIO, INC. SCHOLARSHIP Fashion Group Foundation of San Antonio, Inc. c/o Carrie Harrell 2022 War Feather San Antonio, TX 78238 (210) 829-5087 Fax: (210) 684-3050 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to students from selected counties in Texas who are majoring in fashion design or merchandising in college. Eligibility Applicants must be residents of the following counties in Texas: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, or Wilson. They must be currently enrolled full time in college (at least 12 credit hours) and majoring in fashion design or merchandising, must have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average, and must be able to demonstrate financial need. Ineligible are members of The Fashion Group, Inc. and professionals (i.e., owners of a business or professional designers). As part of the application process, students must submit an official copy of their college transcript, 2 letters of reference, and responses to a number of questions (e.g., “what do you most hope to gain from college?” and “what was your most interesting educational experience?”). Financial data The stipend is at least $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Adrian Highsmith, 14006 Bluff Park Drive, San Antonio, TX 78216-7925. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

[118] FASTLINE PUBLICATIONS SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from designated states who are interested in studying agricultural business management.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a degree in agricultural business management and demonstrate interest in managing a farm. They must be planning to be students at 1) 4-year colleges and residents of the following states: Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, or Texas; or 2) 2-year colleges and vocational schools and residents of the following states: Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Texas. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year; renewals for 1 additional year are provided to 4-year college students from Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas and 2-year college students from Delaware, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Fastline Publications. Number awarded 20 each year: 1 each to 4-year students who are residents of 13 designated states (Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas); 1 to a 4-year student who is a resident of New York or Pennsylvania; 1 each to 2-year students who are residents of 4 designated states (Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, and Texas); 1 to a 2-year student who is a resident of Alabama or Georgia; and 1 to a 2-year student who is a resident of New York or Pennsylvania. Deadline February of each year.

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Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by Fi-Shock, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[120] FINANCIAL WOMEN INTERNATIONAL OF HAWAII SCHOLARSHIP Hawai’i Community Foundation 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1300 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 566-5570 (888) 731-3863 Fax: (808) 521-6286 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hcf-hawaii.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in Hawaii who are studying business. Eligibility This program is open to Hawaii residents who are majoring in business or a business-related field as a junior, senior, or graduate student. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 3.5 grade point average), good moral character, and financial need. Applications must be accompanied by a short statement indicating reasons for attending college, planned course of study, and career goals. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, awards averaged $800. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1998. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[119] FI-SHOCK SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are residents of Tennessee studying agriculture or agribusiness at a college or university in the state. Eligibility This program is open to members who are residents of Tennessee enrolled as freshmen at a 4-year institution in the state. Applicants must be studying agriculture or agribusiness. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required.

[121] FISHER BROADCASTING MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP Fisher Broadcasting Company 600 University Street, Suite 1525 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 404-6722 Web site: www.fsci.com/broadcasting/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority college students in selected states who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcasting, marketing, or journalism. Eligibility This program is open to minority students (Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, or Asian/Pacific Islanders) who are U.S. citizens, have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, and are sophomores enrolled in 1) a broadcasting, marketing, or journalism curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree at an accredited 4-year college or university; 2) a broadcast curriculum at an accredited community college, transferable to a 4-year baccalaureate degree program; or 3) a broadcast curriculum at an accredited vocational/technical school. Applicants must be 1) residents of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana,

SCHOLARSHIPS or Georgia, or 2) attending a school in those states. They must submit an essay that explains their financial need, education and career goals, and school activities; a copy of their college transcript; and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial data Awards provide tuition assistance. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information This program began in 1987. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline April of each year.

[122] FLETCHER GOURLEY SCHOLARSHIPS Illinois Farm Bureau Attn: Illinois Agricultural Association Foundation 1701 North Towanda Avenue P.O. Box 2901 Bloomington, IL 61702-2901 (309) 557-2230 Fax: (309) 557-2559 Web site: www.ilfb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for study in selected fields (including agribusiness) to the children of Illinois Farm Bureau members who are children of patrons or employees of Prairie Farms Dairy (PFD). Eligibility This program is open to the children of Illinois Farm Bureau members. Applicants must be PFD employees or patrons (producers who sell milk to PFD). They must be at least high school graduates, and be majoring (or planning to major) in agriculture, agribusiness, or another ag-related course of study at a college or university in Illinois. Selection is based on scholastic ability, financial need, or both. Financial data The stipend is $1,750. Funds are sent directly to the recipient’s college or university. The money must be used for tuition and/or room and board. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[123] FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF CPAS SCHOLARSHIPS Florida Institute of CPAs Educational Foundation, Inc. Attn: Senior Director of Administration 325 West College Avenue P.O. Box 5437 Tallahassee, FL 32314 (850) 224-2727 (800) 342-3197, ext. 200 Fax: (850) 222-8190 Web site: www.ficpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students in Florida who are majoring in accounting. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are Florida residents who are fourth- or fifth-year accounting students enrolled full time in an accounting program at a Florida college or university. A faculty member in the accounting department of their college must nominate them. Applicants should be planning to sit for the CPA exam and indicate a desire to work in Florida. Selection is based on financial need, educational achievement, and demonstrated professional, social, and charitable activities.

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Financial data The maximum stipend is $1,250. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply for 1 additional year of support. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 56 of these scholarships were awarded.

[124] FOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS DECA 1908 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1594 (703) 860-5000 Fax: (703) 860-4013 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.deca.org/scholarships/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to DECA members who are women or minorities and interested in preparing for a marketing or business career. Eligibility This program is open to DECA members who are minorities and/or women intending to pursue a career in marketing, business, or marketing education. Applicants must be able to demonstrate supermarket industry experience, DECA activities, grades, and leadership ability. Awards are made on the basis of merit, not financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is sponsored by the Food Marketing Institute. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[125] FORE DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1168 Fax: (312) 233-1090 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org/fore/programs.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in health information administration or technology. Eligibility This program is open to AHIMA members who are members of ethnic minority groups enrolled in a health information administration or health information technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must be pursuing a degree on at least a half-time basis and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on grade point average and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline May of each year.

[126] FORE UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1168 Fax: (312) 233-1090 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org/fore/programs.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in health information administration or technology. Eligibility This program is open to AHIMA members who are enrolled in a health information administration or health information technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must be pursuing a degree on at least a half-time basis and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on grade point average and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program includes the following named scholarships: the MedQuist-DVI-SpeechMachines Undergraduate Scholarships, the Julia LeBlond Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships, the Rita Finnegan Memorial Scholarship, the Annie Blaylock Memorial Scholarship, the MC Strategies, Inc. Scholarship, the Aspen Systems Corporation Scholarship, the Care Communications, Inc. Scholarship, and the Lucretia Spears Scholarship. Sponsors include MedQuistDVI-SpeechMachines, St. Anthony Publishing/Medicode, Ingenix Companies (for the Julia LeBlond Memorial Scholarships), MC Strategies, Inc. (for the Rita Finnegan Memorial Scholarship), Aspen Systems Corporation, Care Communications, Inc., and the Ruth Wyeth Spears Trust (for the Lucretia Spears Scholarship). Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 30 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline May of each year.

[127] FRANK D. VISCEGLIA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Boy Scouts of America Patriots’ Path Council #358 Attn: Dennis Kohl, Scout Executive 12 Mount Pleasant Turnpike Denville, NJ 07834 (973) 361-1800 Fax: (973) 361-1954 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Eagle Scouts in New Jersey who have the potential to directly impact the delicate balance between the economy and the environment.

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Eligibility This program is open to Eagle Scouts in New Jersey. Preference is given to Scouts 1) whose Eagle service projects are related to the environment and/or the economy and 2) whose career goals are in development-related fields and/or who intend to major in related fields. Applicants must have been accepted to, have applied for, or plan to attend an accredited 4-year college. Selection is based on Scouting record, other Scout activities, a description of the Eagle Scout project, and an essay of 250 words or less on the applicant’s philosophy on the future of the world’s environment. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is underwritten by the Association for Commercial Real Estate, formerly the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[128] FRANK L. GREATHOUSE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP Government Finance Officers Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60601-7476 (312) 977-9700 Fax: (312) 977-4806 Web site: www.gfoa.org Purpose To recognize and reward the outstanding performance of undergraduate students who are preparing for a career in public accounting. Eligibility This program is open to full-time seniors in college who are enrolled in an accounting program and preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada and able to provide a letter of recommendation from the dean of their graduate program. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of study, letters of recommendation, and grade point average. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[129] FRANKLIN PROMOTIONAL GROUP SCHOLARSHIP Missouri Association of DECA c/o Dr. Warren “Gene” Reed Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Division of Vocational and Adult Education–Marketing and Cooperative Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 (573) 751-4367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dese.state.mo.us/divvoced/mce/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school

SCHOLARSHIPS seniors who are members of the Missouri Association of DECA interested in studying marketing or management in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who are members of the Missouri Association of DECA enrolled in a marketing education or cooperative occupational education program. Applicants must attend the state CDC as a competitive events participant. They must be interested in attending an accredited 2- or 4-year postsecondary institution to continue their study of marketing and/or management. Selection is based on high school transcripts, DECA involvement, school and community activities, volunteer services, educational plans, career plans, benefits derived through DECA participation, letters of recommendation, and SAT or ACT scores. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[130] FRED LUSTER, SR. EDUCATION FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Fred Luster, Sr. Education Foundation Attn: American Health and Beauty Aid Institute 401 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 644-6610 Fax: (312) 321-5194 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahbai.org/scholar/scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors interested in studying chemistry, engineering, or business in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors planning to attend a 4-year college to major in business, chemistry, or engineering. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and provide verification of their family income. Selection criteria include academic achievement, school activities, and extracurricular activities. Financial data Stipends are $500 or $250. Duration 1 year. Additional information The American Health and Beauty Aid Institute (AHBAI) is a trade association representing Blackowned companies that manufacture ethnic hair care and beauty related products featuring the Proud Lady Symbol. It established the Fred Luster, Sr. Education Foundation in 1991. Number awarded Varies each year. Since it was established, the foundation has awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships. Deadline February of each year.

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[131] FUKUNAGA SCHOLARSHIP Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 600 P.O. Box 2788 Honolulu, HI 96803-2788 (808) 521-6511, ext. 227 Fax: (808) 523-3937 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.servco.com/scholarship Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in majoring in business in college. Eligibility This program is open to Hawaii residents who are graduating from high school or already enrolled in a 4-year college or university. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in business administration. They should have at least a 3.0 grade point average and plan to return to or remain in Hawaii or the Pacific Islands region. Selection is based on academic achievement; interest in business; participation, leadership, and responsibility in school activities and community service; and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration Up to 4 years for high school seniors; up to the remainder of the approved undergraduate program for recipients currently in college. Additional information To maintain eligibility, recipients must enroll in school full time and maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average. Number awarded 12 to 16 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[132] FUTURE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD National Association for the Self-Employed P.O. Box 612067 DFW Airport Dallas, TX 75261-2067 (800) 232-NASE Web site: www.nase.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors interested in studying entrepreneurship in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, academic excellence, ingenuity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Applicants must be interested in a college program that stresses the philosophy of entrepreneurship rather than a specific profession. Financial data The maximum stipend is $24,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [133] G.A. MAVON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois 4360 Wabash Avenue Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 793-6660 (800) 628-6436 Fax: (217) 793-6744 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.piiai.org/youngagents/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students who are majoring in business and have an interest in insurance. Eligibility To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria: have junior or senior status in college, be in a business degree program with an interest in insurance, be a full-time student, and have a letter of recommendation from a current or retired member of the Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois. To apply, students must complete an application form and submit an essay (500 words or less) on the contribution the insurance industry provides to society. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $2,000, payable in 2 equal installments. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[134] GALLUP SCHOLARSHIP Nebraska DECA 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509-4987 (402) 471-4804 Fax: (402) 471-8850 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nedeca.org/scholarships.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to Nebraska DECA members who are interested in majoring in selected fields (including marketing) in college. Eligibility Applicants must be members of Nebraska DECA, must have at least a 3.5 grade point average, and must plan to major in teaching, marketing, psychology, statistics, or computer science in college. They may be high school seniors or currently-enrolled college students. To apply, students must submit an official high school and/or college transcript, standardized test scores, a list of DECA activities and accomplishments, a completed application form, and 3 letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[135] GENERAL ELECTRIC AFRICAN AMERICAN FORUM SCHOLARSHIP National Society of Black Engineers Attn: Programs Manager 1454 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-2207, ext. 204 Fax: (703) 683-5312 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsbe.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who are majoring in business or engineering. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are undergraduate students majoring in a program offered by a school of business or engineering. Applicants must have completed at least 12 credit hours in their major or school of concentration by their sophomore year and have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher. As part of the application process, they must answer a questionnaire on why they should be selected to receive this scholarship, how they plan to contribute to the mission of NSBE, what NSBE means to them, and their goals for the future and how NSBE membership will help them achieve their goals. Selection is based on that questionnaire, academic achievement, service to NSBE, and other professional, campus, and community activities. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Travel, hotel accommodations, and registration to the national convention are also provided. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is supported by General Electric employees with matching contributions from the GE Foundation. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline November of each year.

[136] GENERAL ELECTRIC FUND/LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS SCHOLARSHIPS League of United Latin American Citizens Attn: LULAC National Education Service Centers 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 610 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 835-9646 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to Latino students who are studying engineering or business in college. Eligibility Eligible to apply are Latino students who will be enrolled as college sophomores pursuing full-time studies in a program leading to a baccalaureate degree in engineering or business at colleges or universities in the United States approved by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and General Electric. They must have a grade point average of 3.25 or better and be U.S. citizens or legal residents. Selection is based on academic performance, likelihood of pursuing a career in business or engineering, performance in business or engineering subjects, writing ability, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

SCHOLARSHIPS Financial data The stipends are $5,000 per year. The funds are to be used to pay for tuition, required fees, room and board, and required educational materials and books. The funds are sent directly to the college or university and deposited in the scholarship recipient’s name. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the General Electric Fund. All requests for applications or information must include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[137] GEORGE A. NIELSEN PUBLIC INVESTOR SCHOLARSHIP Government Finance Officers Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60601-7476 (312) 977-9700 Fax: (312) 977-4806 Web site: www.gfoa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students with research or career interest in the investment of public funds. Eligibility This program is open to full- or part-time students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in public administration, finance, business administration, or a related field. Applicants must be college graduates, citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and able to provide a letter of recommendation from the dean of their graduate program. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of study, letters of recommendation, and grade point average. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 or $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this program are provided by George A. Nielsen LLP. Number awarded Each year, either 1 scholarship at $5,000 or 2 at $2,500 are awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[138] GEORGIA GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Georgia

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[139] GEORGIA SOCIETY OF CPAS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Georgia Society of CPAs 3340 Peachtree Road, N.E., Suite 2000 Atlanta, GA 30326-1026 (404) 231-8676 Fax: (404) 237-1291 Web site: www.gscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to rising juniors who are majoring in accounting in Georgia. Eligibility Eligible for these scholarships are college students in Georgia who are majoring in accounting. Applicants must be either rising juniors at a 4-year school or those transferring from a 2-year school. They must be enrolled for at least 6 semester hours or 10 quarter hours. Recipients are chosen by the society’s chapters; the society matches, on a dollar for dollar basis, the funds provided to students by each of these chapters. Selection is based on merit; generally, the chapters require applicants to have at least a 3.0 grade point average, or have superior performance on an accounting achievement test, or participate in an essay contest on an accounting topic. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded Several each year.

[140] GERALD V. HENDERSON INDUSTRIAL MINERALS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc. Attn: Member Services 8307 Shaffer Parkway P.O. Box 277002 Littleton, CO 80127-7002 (303) 973-9550 (800) 763-3132 Fax: (303) 973-3845 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.smenet.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate student members of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) who are majoring in fields that will prepare them for a career in industrial minerals. Eligibility Applicants must 1) be majoring in geology, minerals engineering, mining engineering, or mineral economics at a 4-year college or university, 3) have completed at least their sophomore year in college, and 3) be a student member of the society. They must be of good character, be of sound health, have demonstrated scholastic aptitude (a grade point average of 3.0 or higher), and be able to demonstrate financial need. Candidates for these scholarships may be proposed by any of the following: mining and minerals companies; local sections of the society; state mining institutes; high school principals; industrial minerals associations; manufacturers of mining and processing equipment; minerals research organizations; or geology and mining engineering departments at colleges or universities. An interview may be required. Financial data A total of $2,000 is awarded each year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year. Deadline October of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [141] GILLETTE–NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP AND INTERN PROGRAM National Urban League Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 120 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 (212) 558-5373 (888) 839-0467 Fax: (212) 344-8948 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nul.org Purpose To provide financial assistance and summer internships to minority students who are interested in completing their college education in designated areas of business and engineering. Eligibility Eligible to apply are minority students who are pursuing full-time studies leading to a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution of higher learning. They must be juniors or third-year students at the time the scholarship award begins, rank within the top 25 percent of their class when the application is submitted, and be majoring in the areas of engineering, marketing, manufacturing operations, finance, human resource management, business administration, or related fields. Applicants must also demonstrate work experience in related fields, extracurricular activities, leadership skills, and volunteer work. Applications must be submitted to a local Urban League office. These applications are screened and sent to the appropriate National Urban League regional office. Each regional office may nominate up to 4 potential scholarship recipients who meet the competition criteria. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Funds are sent directly to the recipient’s college or university; the school is custodian of the funds and disburses the money consistent with the purposes of the program. Duration 2 years. Additional information During the summer between the junior and senior years, scholarship recipients work as interns at 1 of the Gillette companies. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline Applications must be submitted to local Urban League offices by January of each year.

[142] GORDON SCHEER SCHOLARSHIP Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80237-2843 (303) 741-8613 (800) 523-9082 (within CO) Fax: (303) 773-6344 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cocpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in Colorado who are studying accounting. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities in Colorado who have completed at least 1 intermediate accounting class and have a grade point average, both overall and in accounting, of at least 3.5. Selection is based on scholastic achievement.

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Financial data The stipend is $1,250, paid in 2 installments. Funds are to be used for books, tuition, room and board, and fees and expenses. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[143] GREAT FALLS ADVERTISING FEDERATION ADVERTISING EDUCATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Great Falls Advertising Federation Attn: Advertising Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 634 Great Falls, MT 59403 (406) 761-6453 (800) 803-3351 Fax: (406) 453-1128 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gfaf.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Montana interested in pursuing a career related to marketing or advertising. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Montana who are high school seniors planning to attend a college or university. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in advertising, marketing, electronic media, graphics design, or a related field. They must submit a letter listing their special interests and talents and describing how they will use the scholarship, a resume listing their educational background and awards and honors they have received, a marketing communications plan for a hypothetical client of their choice, and a marketing communications program with a budget, advertising strategy, media strategy, sales promotion strategy, and other communications strategies. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program began in 1983. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[144] GUS SWANSON COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Swanson Russell Associates 1222 P Street Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 437-6479 Fax: (402) 437-6401 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sramarketing.com/scholarship/index.cfm Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of Nebraska interested in studying communications or marketing at a college in the state. Eligibility This program is open to Nebraska residents who are either high school seniors planning to enroll or college students already enrolled at an institution in the state. Applicants must be studying or planning to major in a field related to communications: advertising, marketing, communications studies, mass communications, public relations, journalism, graphic

SCHOLARSHIPS design, desktop publishing, or associated areas. They must have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. Financial data Stipends are $500 for high school seniors or $750 for students already enrolled in college. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 to a high school senior and 1 to a college student.

[145] GWSCPA SCHOLARSHIP Greater Washington Society of CPAs 1023 15th Street, N.W., Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20005 (202) 789-1844 Fax: (202) 789-1847 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gwscpa.org/2PScholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to accounting majors at several universities in the Washington, D.C. area. Eligibility Rising seniors who are majoring in accounting are eligible to be nominated for this award if they are attending of the following schools in the Washington, D.C. area: American University, Catholic University, Gallaudet University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, Southeastern University, Strayer University, or the University of the District of Columbia. Each university may submit 2 nominations; 1 winner per school is then selected. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information The scholarship fund was established in 1963. Since its inception, it has awarded more than $175,000 to accounting students. Number awarded 9 each year: 1 at each of the participating schools.

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Duration 1 year. Additional information These scholarships are issued in the names of George McElroy and Leroy Patterson. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline May of each year.

[147] HARRY A. APPLEGATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD DECA 1908 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1594 (703) 860-5000 Fax: (703) 860-4013 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.deca.org/scholarships/index.html Purpose To give DECA members an opportunity to further their education in marketing, merchandising, or management (or to prepare them for a career in the teaching of marketing education). Eligibility Any high school senior or graduate who is an active member of DECA and intends to pursue a full-time 2or 4-year course of study in marketing, management, or merchandising is eligible to apply. Complete applications are to be submitted to the state advisor. Each state advisor may submit no more than 2 applications to National DECA. All awards are made on the basis of merit, not financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $1,500. Awards are paid directly to the recipient’s college or university. Duration 1 year. Deadline State deadlines vary. The national deadline is in March.

[148] HARRY J. HARWICK SCHOLARSHIPS [146] HABJ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Houston Association of Black Journalists Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee P.O. Box 565 Houston, TX 77001-0565 (281) 920-2284 Fax: (713) 335-9128 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.habj.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American college students who are interested in preparing for a career in marketing or journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans attending an accredited 4-year institution or community college at the sophomore, junior, or senior level. Applicants must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and be majoring in radio, television, film, broadcasting, print journalism, photography, online journalism, marketing, or public relations. They must include a 1-page essay on the topic, “How Does Technology Influence the Media?” Selection is based on academic achievement, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s college or university.

American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in medical group management. Eligibility Eligible are 1) graduate students enrolled in a program accredited by the Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration and 2) undergraduate students enrolled in a program that is a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. The money is sent to the university where the recipient is enrolled. Duration 1 year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[149] HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation 712 Jackson Place, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 (202) 395-4831 Fax: (202) 395-6995 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.truman.gov Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who have outstanding leadership potential, plan to pursue careers in government or other public service, and wish to attend graduate school in the United States or abroad to prepare themselves for a public service career. Eligibility Students must be nominated to be considered for this program. Nominees must be full-time students with junior standing at a 4-year institution, committed to a career in government or public service, in the upper quarter of their class, and U.S. citizens or nationals. Each participating institution may nominate up to 4 candidates (and up to 3 additional students who completed their first 2 years at a community college); community colleges and other 2-year institutions may nominate former students who are enrolled as full-time students with junior-level academic standing at accredited 4-year institutions. Selection is based on extent and quality of community service and government involvement, academic performance, leadership record, suitability of the nominee’s proposed program of study for a career in public service, and writing and analytical skills. Priority is given to candidates who plan to enroll in a graduate program that specifically trains them for a career in public service, including government at any level, uniformed services, public interest organizations, nongovernmental research and/or educational organizations, public and private schools, and public service oriented nonprofit organizations. The fields of study may include agriculture, biology, engineering, environmental management, physical and social sciences, and technology policy, as well as such traditional fields as economics, education, government, history, international relations, law, nonprofit management, political science, public administration, public health, and public policy. Interviews are required. Financial data The scholarship provides up to $30,000: up to $3,000 for the senior year of undergraduate education and as much as $27,000 for graduate studies. Scholars who plan to complete a master’s degree in 1 or 2 years receive $13,500 per year. Scholars whose graduate program will require 3 or more years are eligible to receive $9,000 per year for 3 years. Scholars in law programs are eligible to receive $13,500 for the second year of law school and $13,500 at the start of the third year’s second semester if they provide evidence that they will enter public service upon graduation or upon completion of a judicial clerkship after graduation. Duration 1 year of undergraduate study and up to 3 years of graduate study, as long as the recipient maintains satisfactory academic performance. Additional information Recipients may attend graduate school in the United States or in foreign countries.

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Number awarded 75 to 80 each year: a) 1 “state” scholarship is available to a qualified resident nominee in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and (considered as a single entity) Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and b) up to 30 at-large scholars. Deadline January of each year.

[150] HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are interested in studying agribusiness or agricultural economics in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in agricultural economics or agribusiness. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial need is also considered and the parent financial analysis section of the application must be completed. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Helena Chemical Company. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[151] HIMSS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Attn: HIMSS Foundation Scholarship Program Coordinator 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 664-4467 Fax: (312) 664-6143 Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) who are interested in the field of health care information and management systems. Eligibility This program is open to student members of the society, although an application for membership, including dues, may accompany the scholarship application. Applicants must be upper-division or graduate students when the scholarship is awarded; they must be enrolled in an accredited program designed to prepare them for a career in health care infor-

SCHOLARSHIPS mation or management systems, which may include industrial engineering, management engineering, operations research, computer science and information systems, mathematics, and quantitative programs in business administration and hospital administration. Selection is based on official transcripts and academic achievement, letters of recommendation, career goals and objectives, professional achievement, and society activity. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. The award includes an all-expense paid trip to the annual HIMSS conference and exhibition. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year: 1 to an undergraduate student, 1 to a graduate student, and 1 to a Ph.D. candidate. Deadline September of each year.

[152] HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND SCHOLARSHIPS Hispanic College Fund Attn: National Director One Thomas Circle, N.W., Suite 375 Washington, D.C. 20005 (800) 644-4223 Fax: (202) 296-5400 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hispanicfund.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hispanic American undergraduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in a business-related field. Eligibility This program is open to full-time undergraduate students of Hispanic origin who are U.S. citizens. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and a major in accounting, actuarial science, architecture, business administration, communications, computer science, computer engineering, economics, electrical engineering, finance, financial management, human resources, industrial engineering, information technology, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, mechanical engineering, multimedia production, or statistics. Students at community and junior colleges are eligible if they plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year institution. The colleges or universities the applicants are attending must certify their financial need, defined as a family income at or below 60 percent of the area’s median family income, based on family size. Preference is given to students who can demonstrate leadership qualities (extracurricular activities on their college campuses and/or in civic activities in their communities). Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $5,000 and average about $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 206 students were supported by this program, including 79 freshmen, 46 sophomores, 51 juniors, and 30 seniors. Deadline April of each year.

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[153] HISPANIC DESIGNERS GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS Hispanic Designers, Inc. Attn: National Hispanic Education and Communications Projects 1101 30th Street, N.W., Suite 500 Washington, DC 20007 (202) 337-9636 Fax: (202) 337-9635 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hispanicdesigners.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hispanic students enrolled in fashion design schools. Eligibility This program is open to students who are Hispanic or of Hispanic descent 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 or management, marketing management, merchandising communications, theater costume design, or special event/fashion show production. Applicants must have documented evidence of extracurricular activities in the field of fashion through an internship or work training program, a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and financial need. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $2,500 per year; awards are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Additional information No telephone inquiries are accepted. an ability to combine fashion design, business, and marketing principles. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 34 scholarships were awarded. Deadline August of each year.

[154] HOMESTEAD CAPITAL HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7395 (800) 452-8807, ext. 7395 Fax: (541) 687-7419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.osac.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduates of Oregon high schools majoring in fields related to housing and community development at a college in Oregon or Washington. Eligibility This program is open to graduates of high schools in Oregon who are entering at least their junior year at a 4-year college in Oregon or Washington. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher and be majoring in accounting, architecture, community development, construction management, finance, real estate, or engineering (structural, civil, or environmental). Along with their application, they must submit an essay on how this scholarship and their applied discipline will contribute to affordable housing and community development. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[155] HOPI TRIBAL PRIORITY SCHOLARSHIP Hopi Tribe Attn: Grants and Scholarship Program P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 (520) 734-3533 (800) 762-9630 Purpose To encourage Hopi students to get a degree in an area of interest (including business) to the Hopi Tribe. Eligibility This program is open to enrolled members of the Hopi Tribe. They must be college juniors or seniors or graduate students. Their degree must be in a subject area that is of priority interest to the Hopi Tribe. These areas include: law, natural resources, education, medicine, health, engineering, or business. This is a highly competitive scholarship. Selection is based on academic merit and the likelihood that the applicants will use their training and expertise for tribal goals and objectives. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline July of each year.

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activities, field of study, work experience, statements of objectives, recommendations, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $2,000. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year for fall semester; October of each year for spring semester.

[157] HOUSTON CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Institute of Management Accountants-Houston Chapter Three Allen Center 333 Clay, Suite 4820 Houston, TX 77002 Web site: www.ima-houston.org/SCMS.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at Houston area colleges and universities interested in management accounting or financial management careers. Eligibility This program is open to students at colleges and universities in the Houston area. Applicants must be preparing for a career in the management accounting or financial management field. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline February of each year.

[158] HOWARD F. GREENE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP [156] HORIZONS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Women in Defense c/o National Defense Industrial Association 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22201-3061 (703) 247-2552 Fax: (703) 522-1885 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wid.ndia.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to women engaged in or planning careers (including economics) related to the national security interests of the United States. Eligibility This program is open to women who are already working in national security fields as well as women planning such careers. Applicants must 1) be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, either full time or part time, as graduate students or upper-division undergraduates; 2) demonstrate financial need; 3) be U.S. citizens; 4) have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher; and 5) demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security. The preferred fields of study include business, computer science, economics, engineering, international relations, law, mathematics, operations research, political science, and physics; others are considered if the applicant can demonstrate relevance to a career in national security or defense. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in defense and national security

Maine Society of CPAs 153 U.S. Route 1, Suite 8 Scarborough, ME 04074-9053 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Maine majoring in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to college students majoring in accounting in Maine. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be able to demonstrate writing skills, and have participated in community activities. Selection is based on academic achievement, writing skills, extracurricular activities, work experience, career goals, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [159] HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION OF THE MIDLANDS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP Human Resources Association of the Midlands Chapter 019 c/o Melissa Lovitt, Awards Committee Co-Chair Woodmen of the World 1700 Farnam Street Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 449-7749 Fax: (402) 271-7883 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hram.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Human Resources Association of the Midlands (HRAM) who are interested in preparing for a career in human resources. Eligibility This program is open to HRAM members and student members. Applicants must be upper-division college students preparing for a career in human resources. They must have a strong record of extracurricular and community activities, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, and be able to demonstrate financial need. As part of the application process, they must submit 2 letters of reference, a current resume, and a completed application form. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 (or less, if more than 1 recipient is chosen). Funds must be used to purchase text books. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline June of each year.

[160] HUMANE STUDIES FELLOWSHIPS Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University 3401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 440 Arlington, VA 22201-4432 (703) 993-4880 (800) 697-8799 Fax: (703) 993-4890 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.TheIHS.org/tab1/hsf.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in the United States or abroad who intend to pursue “intellectual careers” and have demonstrated an interest in classical liberal principles. Eligibility This program is open to students who will be fulltime college juniors, seniors, or graduate students planning academic or other intellectual careers, including public policy and journalism. Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated interest in the classical liberal/libertarian tradition of individual rights and market economics. Applications from students outside the United States or studying abroad receive equal consideration. Selection is based on academic or professional performance, relevance of work to the advancement of a free society, and potential for success. Financial data Stipends up to $12,000 are available; the actual amounts awarded take into account the cost of tuition at the recipient’s institution and any other funds received. Duration 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication. Additional information As defined by the sponsor, the core principles of the classical liberal/libertarian tradition include the recognition of individual rights and the dignity and worth of

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each individual; protection of these rights through the institutions of private property, contract, the rule of law, and freely evolved intermediary institutions; voluntarism in all human relations, including the unhampered market mechanism in economic affairs; and the goals of free trade, free migration, and peace. This program began in 1983 as Claude R. Lambe Fellowships. The application fee is $25. Number awarded Approximately 90 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[161] IAA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Illinois Farm Bureau Attn: Illinois Agricultural Association Foundation 1701 North Towanda Avenue P.O. Box 2901 Bloomington, IL 61702-2901 (309) 557-2230 Fax: (309) 557-2559 Web site: www.ilfb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to Illinois Farm Bureau members, spouses, and children interested in majoring in agribusiness and related subjects. Eligibility This program is open to Illinois Farm Bureau members, as well as their spouses and children. Applicants must be at least high school graduates and be majoring (or planning to major) in agriculture, agribusiness, or another ag-related course of study. They must be Illinois residents. Selection is based on scholastic ability, financial need, or both. Financial data Stipends range from $400 to $1,750 per year. Funds are sent directly to the recipient’s college or university. The money must be used for tuition and/or room and board. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 10 each year: 1 for a student at Southern Illinois University, 1 for a student at an Illinois postsecondary institution, and 8 for students at any accredited university, college, or community college in the nation. Deadline February of each year.

[162] IAN M. ROLLAND SCHOLARSHIP Lincoln Financial Group Attn: Director of Actuarial Development 1300 South Clinton Street, 1H25 Fort Wayne, IN 46801 (219) 455-2390 (800) 2-LINCOLN, ext. 2390 Fax: (219) 455-9974 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.lfg.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career as an actuary. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who are members of minority groups underrepresented in the actuarial field. Applicants must rank in the top 10 percent of their class, have a combined verbal and math SAT score of at least 1200, and have a math SAT score of at least 650. Preference is given to applicants who choose a university with an actuarial program and major in actuarial science. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year, paid to the university that the student attends.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher while in college, passes course 1 of the actuarial exams by the beginning of the junior year, and passes course 2 of the actuarial exams by January of the senior year. Additional information This program was established in 1999. Recipients who attend a university with an actuarial science program are expected to major in that field. Recipients who attend a university that does not have an actuarial science program are expected to major in a field consistent with a career in actuarial science; generally, that means a mathematics major with supporting course work in business, computer science, and economics. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[163] IDAHO MGMA SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) in Idaho who are interested in pursuing continuing education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals who reside in Idaho and have been members of either the MGMA or Idaho MGMA for 2 years. Applicants must wish to pursue 1) a formalized degree program, 2) continuing education programs of the MGMA or Idaho MGMA, or 3) certification and fellowship activities in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. Undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in health care administration are also eligible. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; academic transcripts (if relevant); explanation of individual need for professional development and the specific continuing educational activity planned to meet this need (if relevant); and/or explanation of the research project addressing study design, time frame, and amount and use of money. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Payments for continuing education or applied research are disbursed upon receipt of documentation for expenses incurred. Duration 1 year. Deadline February of each year.

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[164] IDDBA SCHOLARSHIP International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 313 Price Place, Suite 202 P.O. Box 5528 Madison, WI 53705-0528 (608) 238-7908 Fax: (608) 238-6330 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.iddba.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for studies (including food marketing) to students employed in a supermarket dairy, deli, or bakery department (or related companies). Eligibility Scholarship applicants must be currently employed in a supermarket dairy, deli, or bakery department or be employed by a company that services those departments (e.g., food manufacturers, brokers, or distributors). They must be majoring in a food-related field, e.g., culinary arts, baking/pastry arts, food science, or food marketing. While a 2.5 grade point average is required, this may be waived for firsttime applicants. Financial data Stipends range up to $1,000. Funds are paid jointly to the recipient and the recipient’s school. If the award exceeds tuition fees, the excess may be used for other educational expenses. Duration 1 year; recipients may not reapply. Deadline March for the fall semester; September for the spring semester.

[165] ILLINOIS CPA SOCIETY ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Illinois CPA Society 222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1600 Chicago, Il 60606-6099 (312) 993-0407 (800) 993-0407 Fax: (312) 993-9954 Web site: www.icpas.org/icpas/student/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to Illinois students undertaking their fifth year of course work to complete the educational requirements to sit for the CPA examination in Illinois. Eligibility To be eligible, students must be residents of Illinois, attending a college or university in the state, and planning to sit for the CPA examination in Illinois within 3 years of the application date. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and be able to demonstrate financial need or special circumstances; the society is especially interested in assisting students who, because of limited options or opportunities, may not have alternative means of support. Selection is based on both academic achievement and financial need. Financial data The maximum scholarship is $4,000. Duration 1 year (fifth year for accounting students planning to become a CPA). Additional information This scholarship was established in 1998. The scholarship does not cover the cost of CPA examination review courses. Recipients may not receive a full graduate assistantship, fellowship, or scholarship from a college or university, participate in a full-tuition reimbursement cooperative education or internship program, or participate in an

SCHOLARSHIPS employee full-tuition reimbursement program during the scholarship period. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline May of each year.

[166] ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Illinois Association of Realtors Attn: Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation 3180 Adloff Lane, Suite 400 P.O. Box 19451 Springfield, IL 62794-9451 (217) 529-2600 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.illinoisrelator.org/iar/about/scholarships.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to Illinois residents who are preparing for a career in real estate. Eligibility All applicants must be U.S. citizens and Illinois residents who are attending a college or university in the state on a full-time basis and pursuing a degree with an emphasis in real estate. They must have completed at least 30 credits. As part of the application process, students must submit copies of their transcripts and letters of recommendation and reference. Selection is based on academic record, economic need, references and recommendations, and career plans in the field of real estate or an allied field (e.g., construction, land use planning, mortgage banking, property management, real estate appraising, real estate assessing, real estate brokerage, real estate development, real estate investment counseling, real estate law, and real estate syndication). Finalists are interviewed. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Deadline March of each year.

[167] IMA MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND SCHOLARSHIPS Institute of Management Accountants Attn: Committee on Students 10 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1760 (201) 573-9000 (800) 638-4427, ext. 294 Fax: (201) 573-8438 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.imanet.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) who are interested in pursuing a career in management accounting or financial management. Eligibility Each institute chapter and each institute student chapter is eligible to submit 1 application for each of the 4 categories of scholarships: 1) students graduating from a 2-year college and continuing their education in a 4- or 5-year management accounting, financial management, or information technology program; 2) entering college juniors majoring in management accounting, financial management, or information technology; 3) entering college seniors majoring in management accounting, financial management, or information tech-

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nology; and 4) students enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate management accounting, financial management, or information technology program. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible to apply. They must be student members of the sponsoring organization. Selection is based on academic merit, participation in the organization, quality of their presentation, demonstrated community leadership, potential for success in a financial management position, and letters of recommendation. Financial data Stipends are $3,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Up to 30 finalists in each category (including the scholarship winners) receive a scholarship to take 5 parts of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and/or Certified in Financial Management (CFM) examination within a year of graduation. Number awarded At least 19 each year: 2 to graduating 2-year college students, 6 to entering juniors, 6 to entering seniors, and 5 to graduate students. Deadline February of each year.

[168] INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF UTAH SCHOLARSHIP Independent Insurance Agents of Utah 4885 South 900 East, Suite 302 Salt Lake City, UT 84117 (801) 269-1200 Fax: (801) 269-1265 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Utah high school seniors interested in majoring in business or insurance in college. Eligibility This program is open to Utah high school seniors who have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average and participated in extracurricular activities through their school, church, community, or work. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Applicants must submit an official transcript of their grades and a recent photograph. Scholarships are awarded to students who will be preparing for a career in business or in insurance. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is jointly sponsored by the Independent Insurance Agents of Utah and the Utah Chapter of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 to a student preparing for a business career and 1 to a student preparing for an insurance career.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [169] INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Institute of Management Accountants Attn: Committee on Students 10 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1760 (201) 573-9000 (800) 638-4427, ext. 294 Fax: (201) 573-8438 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.imanet.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority and disabled student members of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) who are interested in pursuing a career in management accounting or financial management. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students of American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or Hispanic heritage and students with physical disabilities (defined as hearing impairment, vision impairment, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, or severe distortion of limbs and/or spine). Applicants must be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year or in a graduate program with a major in management accounting, financial management, or information technology. Selection is based on 1) academic merit; 2) quality of their presentation; 3) demonstrated community leadership; 4) potential for success in a financial management position; 5) a written statement from applicants expressing how they would promote awareness of IMA membership benefits and the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and/or Certified in Financial Management (CFM) certifications among their peers and on their campus; and 6) letters of recommendation. Financial data Stipends are $3,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Up to 15 finalists in each category (including the scholarship winners) receive a scholarship to take 5 parts of the CMA and/or CFM examination within a year of graduation. Number awarded At least 6 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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demic performance and honors, ACT score, class rank, an essay on how the applicant’s occupation will contribute to agriculture or agribusiness, 2 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a grade point average of 2.5 or higher in college. Number awarded 54 each year: 6 in each of the 9 IFBF districts. Deadline February of each year.

[171] IRWA SCHOLARSHIPS International Right of Way Association—New England Chapter 16 c/o Norman Twaddel Portland Water District P.O. Box 3553 Portland, ME 04104-3553 (207) 774-5961, ext. 3057 Fax: (207) 761-8307 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in New England who are interested in studying right-ofway issues (including economic issues) in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who reside in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, or Rhode Island. They must be planning to attend an accredited postsecondary institution in the fall and to take courses that will prepare them for a career in the right-of-way profession (e.g., appraisal, engineering, law, economics, communications, environmental studies, or negotiations). Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Financial data The stipend ranges from $200 to $500 each year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Up to 4 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[170] IOWA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIPS

[172] JAMES A. TURNER, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Attn: Agricultural Foundation 5400 University Avenue West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 225-5418 Fax: (515) 225-5419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ifbf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to children of members of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF). Eligibility This program is open to the children of members of the federation who are planning to or are currently attending an accredited college, university, or community college. Applicants must be working toward a degree in 1 of the following occupational areas related to agriculture or agribusiness: production, horticulture, sales and service, products and processing, forestry, conservation, mechanization, research, economics, education, or agricultural health. Selection is based on aca-

American Welding Society Attn: AWS Foundation, Inc. 550 N.W. LeJeune Road Miami, FL 33126 (305) 443-9353, ext. 461 (800) 443-9353, ext. 461 Fax: (305) 443-7559 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aws.org/foundation/turner.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students interested in a management career related to welding. Eligibility This program is open to full-time undergraduate students who are pursuing at least a 4-year bachelor’s degree in business that will lead to a management career in welding store operations or a welding distributorship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are currently employed for at least 10 hours a week in a welding store operation or at a welding distributorship. Financial need is not required.

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Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

Number awarded Several U.S. district winner and 5 international winners each year. Deadline Clubs set their own deadlines but must submit their winners to the district governor by May of each year.

[173] JAMES SHANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

[175] JEDIDIAH ZABROSKY SCHOLARSHIP

Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Scholarship Committee 902 140th Avenue N.E. Bellevue, WA 98005-3480 (425) 644-4800 (800) 272-8273 (within WA) Fax: (425) 562-8853 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students from selected counties in Washington who are majoring in accounting in the state. Eligibility This program is open to juniors and seniors majoring in accounting at a college in Washington with a grade point average of 2.75 or higher. Applicants must have graduated from a high school or currently reside in the following Olympic Peninsula counties: Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson, or Mason (Belfair area). Selection is based on grade point, motivation, presentation, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Additional information This program is sponsored by the Peninsula Chapter of the Washington Society of CPAs. Information is also available from Debra L. Stephenson, 920 Park Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98337-1551, (360) 377-7231, E-mail: [email protected]. Recipients must attend a college in Washington. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Champlain Mill 1 Main Street, Fourth Floor P.O. Box 2000 Winooski, VT 05404-2601 (802) 655-9602 (800) 642-3177 Fax: (802) 654-3765 TDD: (802) 654-3766 TDD: (800) 281-3341 (within VT) E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vsac.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Vermont residents who are studying business or education at a college in the state. Eligibility This scholarship is available to residents of Vermont who currently attend a public college in the state. Applicants must be pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree in business or education and be employed at least 10 hours per week. Selection is based on academic achievement (grade point average of 2.5 or higher), school and community involvement, letters of recommendation, required essays, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 and must be used within 1 year after being awarded. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 2002. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[174] JANE M. KLAUSMAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS

Missouri Association of DECA c/o Dr. Warren “Gene” Reed Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Division of Vocational and Adult Education–Marketing and Cooperative Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 (573) 751-4367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dese.state.mo.us/divvoced/mce/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who have served as Missouri Association of DECA state officers and are interested in studying marketing or management in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who are past or present Missouri Association of DECA officers. Applicants must be interested in attending an accredited 2- or 4-year postsecondary institution to continue their study of marketing and/or management. Selection is based on high school transcripts, DECA involvement, school and community activities, volunteer services, educational plans, career plans, bene-

Zonta International 557 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60661-2206 (312) 930-5848 Fax: (312) 930-0951 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.zonta.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women pursuing an undergraduate degree in business. Eligibility This program is open to women who are currently enrolled in the second or third year of a business-related undergraduate degree program at a college or university anywhere in the world. Applicants first enter at the club level, and then advance to district and international levels. Financial data Each winner at the U.S. district level receives a $400 scholarship; the international winners receive a $4,000 scholarship. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program began in the 19982000 biennium.

[176] JIM SHELENHAMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS fits derived through DECA participation, letters of recommendation, and SAT or ACT scores. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[177] JOHN CULVER WOODDY SCHOLARSHIPS Actuarial Education and Research Fund c/o Society of Actuaries 475 North Martingale Road, Suite 800 Schaumburg, IL 60173-2226 (847) 706-3573 Fax: (847) 706-3599 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aerf.org/grants&competitions.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are pursuing careers in actuarial science. Eligibility Eligible to be nominated are undergraduate students who will have senior standing in the semester after receiving the scholarship. Applicants must rank in the top quartile of their class and have successfully completed 1 actuarial examination. Each university may nominate only 1 student. Preference is given to candidates who have demonstrated leadership potential by participating in extracurricular activities. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per academic year. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1996. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[178] JOHN KELLY LABOR STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP FUND Office and Professional Employees International Union Attn: Scholarship Fund 1660 L Street, N.W., Suite 801 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 393-4464 Fax: (202) 347-0649 Web site: www.opeiu.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) who wish to study labor relations on the undergraduate or graduate level. Eligibility Applicants must be a member or an associate member of the union in good standing, unless a member leaves employment to study on a full-time basis, retires, becomes disabled, or is terminated by employer layoffs and plant closings. They must be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a program of graduate or undergraduate study in labor studies, industrial relations, social science, or a related field. All applicants must submit high school transcripts, college transcripts (if appropriate), an essay of 300 to 500 words on occupational goals, and a statement of intent to remain within the union for a period of 2 years. Only 1 award will be made to a family for a lifetime.

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Financial data The total maximum value of the award is $2,000. Duration Up to 4 years. Number awarded 10 each year (at least 1 per region). Deadline March of each year.

[179] JOHN W. PETERSON AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Organization of Professional Employees of the U.S. Department of Agriculture P.O. Box 181 Washington, DC 20044 (202) 720-4898 Fax: (202) 720-2799 Web site: www.usda.gov/opeda Purpose To provide financial assistance to employees of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and their children who are interested in preparing for a career in agriculture. Eligibility This program is open to 1) employees of USDA and 2) the children of these employees. Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average. USDA employees are encouraged to major in business, finance, accounting, computers, or management. The children of these employees are encouraged to major in agriculture. Selection is based on academic record and career goals. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is at least $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is named in honor of the organization’s 24th president. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline July of each year.

[180] JOURNAL STAR NEWSPAPER CAREER SCHOLARSHIP Journal Star Attn: Newspapers in Education One News Plaza Peoria, IL 61643 (309) 686-3027 Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in selected Illinois counties who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism (including marketing and advertising). Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors in the following counties in Illinois: Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, La Salle, Marshall, Putnam, Stark, Bureau, Knox, Henderson, Warren, McDonough, Fulton, Mason, and Schuyler. They must be interested in majoring in 1 of the following areas in college: print journalism, photojournalism, graphic design, or marketing/advertising. Broadcast and electronic journalism majors are not eligible. Applicants are encouraged to submit samples of their work. An interview is required. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $4,000. Funds may be used for any educational purpose.

SCHOLARSHIPS Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information Recipients may attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[181] JUAN EUGENE RAMOS SCHOLARSHIP Hispanic Designers, Inc. Attn: National Hispanic Education and Communications Projects 1101 30th Street, N.W., Suite 500 Washington, DC 20007 (202) 337-9636 Fax: (202) 337-9635 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hispanicdesigners.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hispanic students enrolled in a fashion design school. Eligibility Applicants must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent, be able to demonstrate financial need, be U.S. citizens or residents, have participated in an internship or work training program in the field of fashion, and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. They must be enrolled in an accredited postsecondary institution and studying for a degree or certified program that incorporates the importance of marketing and merchandising in fashion design. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year; awards are paid directly to the institution. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1995. No telephone inquiries are accepted. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[182] JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF MAINE SCHOLARSHIP Junior Achievement of Maine, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 185 Lancaster Street, Suite 204 Portland, ME 04101 (207) 773-5200 Fax: (207) 773-4422 Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Maine who have participated in Junior Achievement. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors in Maine who have participated in a Junior Achievement program (including JA BASE, JA Economics, JA TITAN, JA Personal Finance) or taught a JA class in an elementary school. Applicants must have applied to a 2-year, 4-year, or community college. Also eligible are college students currently enrolled at a 2-year, 4-year, or community college who have taught a JA program in the elementary or middle grades. Selection is based on academic accomplishments (at least a 2.5 grade point average), participation in the program, and short answers to 3 questions: what influence has Junior Achievement had on you and your future plans, why do you feel it is important to continue your education at the collegiate level, and where do you see yourself in 10 years?

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Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[183] KANSAS JUNIOR LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Kansas Livestock Foundation Attn: Scholarship 6031 S.W. 37th Street Topeka, KS 66614-5129 (785) 273-5115 Fax: (785) 273-3399 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: kla.beef.org/youth/scholarshipapp.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Kansas Junior Livestock Association (KJLA) who are or will be majoring in a field related to agriculture (including agricultural economics). Eligibility Eligible to apply for this program are KJLA members who are entering or returning to a junior or senior college. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in a field related to agriculture (e.g., agricultural economics, agronomy, animal science). Selection is based on academic achievement (20 points), personal livestock enterprises (25 points), 4H/FFA/KJLA activities and leadership (30 points), school activities and honors (30 points), other activities and leadership (25 points), work experience (25 points), significant honors or recognition (25 points), and career plans (20 points). Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient in 2 equal installments at the beginning of each semester, upon proof of enrollment. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is offered by the Kansas Junior Livestock Association in conjunction with the Kansas Livestock Foundation. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[184] KARLA SCHERER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Karla Scherer Foundation 737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2330 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 943-9191 Fax: (312) 943-9271 Web site: www.comnet.org/kschererf Purpose To provide financial assistance to women who want to prepare for careers in business. Eligibility This program is open to women students at any level, from high school senior to doctoral candidate. Applicants must be interested in studying finance and/or economics with plans for a corporate business career in a manufacturing industry. There are no age limitations. Academic majors such as accounting, law, information management systems, marketing, and hotel management do not qualify, nor do careers in the public or service sectors (e.g., health care, banking, financial services, and consulting). Both U.S. citizens and international students may apply. Applicants must write a statement about

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS the courses they plan to take, the college they plan to attend, and how they plan to use their education in their chosen career. Awards are not limited to a particular academic institution, a geographic location, academic achievers, or those in financial need; drive, desire, and determination to succeed are important in the selection process. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information This program was established in 1989. Requests for applications must include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Approximately 25 each year. Deadline Requests for applications must be submitted by February of each year; completed applications are due by the end of April.

[185] KATHRYN BEICH SCHOLARSHIP Missouri Association of DECA c/o Dr. Warren “Gene” Reed Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Division of Vocational and Adult Education–Marketing and Cooperative Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 (573) 751-4367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dese.state.mo.us/divvoced/mce/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are members of the Missouri Association of DECA interested in studying marketing or management in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who are members of the Missouri Association of DECA enrolled in a marketing education or cooperative occupational education program. Applicants must have been an active member of a DECA chapter that has participated in a state-approved Kathryn Beich fundraising project during the school year. They must be interested in attending an accredited 2- or 4-year postsecondary institution to continue their study of marketing and/or management. Selection is based on high school transcripts, DECA involvement, school and community activities, volunteer services, educational plans, career plans, benefits derived through DECA participation, letters of recommendation, and SAT or ACT scores. Financial data The stipend is $750. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[186] KAY D. OESCHLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from Ohio or Indiana interested in studying agriculture or agribusiness in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of Ohio or Indiana planning to pursue a 4-year college degree in agriculture or agribusiness. Selection is based on financial need, leadership ability, and academic standing. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[187] KEITH PAYNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois 4360 Wabash Avenue Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 793-6660 (800) 628-6436 Fax: (217) 793-6744 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.piiai.org/youngagents/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students who are majoring in business and have an interest in insurance. Eligibility To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria: have junior or senior status in college, be in a business degree program with an interest in insurance, be a full-time student, and have a letter of recommendation from a current or retired member of the Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois. To apply, students must complete an application form and submit an essay (500 words or less) on the contribution the insurance industry provides to society. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000, payable in 2 equal installments. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [188] KEMPER SCHOLARS GRANT PROGRAM James S. Kemper Foundation One Kemper Drive Long Grove, IL 60049-0001 (847) 320-2000 Purpose To provide financial assistance to freshmen at selected colleges and universities who are interested in preparing for a career in business. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled as freshmen at 1 of 17 participating colleges and universities. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in business and must demonstrate enough “maturity, imagination, and astuteness” to learn from the program, which includes participation in a full-time summer work program with Kemper Insurance Companies. Financial data All scholars receive a stipend of at least $1,500 per year (regardless of financial need). Scholars who demonstrate financial need may receive up to $8,000 per year. During the summer work experience, scholars receive standard compensation. Duration 3 years, as long as the scholar maintains a minimum grade point average of 3.0 each academic term. Additional information The 17 participating schools are Beloit College (Beloit, Wisconsin), Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah), Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa), Howard University (Washington, D.C.), Illinois State University (Normal, Illinois), Lake Forest College (Lake Forest, Illinois), LaSalle University (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Loyola University (Chicago, Illinois), Millikin University (Decatur, Illinois), Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, Illinois), Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, New York), University of the Pacific (Stockton, California), University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, Valparaiso University (Valparaiso, Indiana), Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri), Washington and Lee University (Lexington, Virginia), and Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, North Carolina). Summer assignments are at Kemper companies throughout the United States. For at least 1 of the summers, usually after the junior year, the assignment is at the home office in Long Grove, Illinois. Number awarded 60 to 70 each year. Deadline Deadlines vary at each institution.

[189] KENTUCKY SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 1735 Alliant Avenue Louisville, KY 40299-6326 (502) 266-5272 (800) 292-1754 (within KY) Fax: (502) 261-9512 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kycpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Kentucky who are interested in majoring in accounting in college. Eligibility Eligible to apply are students who are currently enrolled as a sophomore or above in a Kentucky college or university. Applicants must have an overall grade point average of at least 2.75 and an accounting grade point average of at least 3.0. They must have completed the “principles of

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accounting” course and must be currently enrolled in or have completed intermediate accounting. Interested students must submit a completed application form, their college transcripts, an essay (up to 500 words) stating career goals, and 2 letters of recommendation (1 must come from an accounting professor). Selection is based on scholastic achievement and leadership potential. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1988. Winners are presented at the society’s spring awards banquet. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[190] KENTUCKY SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 1735 Alliant Avenue Louisville, KY 40299-6326 (502) 266-5272 (800) 292-1754 (within KY) Fax: (502) 261-9512 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kycpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Kentucky who are interested in majoring in accounting in college. Eligibility Eligible to apply are students who are graduating from a high school in Kentucky. Selection is based on overall academic record and interest in becoming a certified public accountant. While the scholarships are not awarded on the basis of financial need, this factor may be considered when judging between equally qualified candidates. Financial data The stipend is $500; funds are sent directly to the recipient’s school and must be used to pay for tuition and other educational expenses. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must attend school in Kentucky. Number awarded Up to 10 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[191] KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from specified counties in Idaho interested in studying agribusiness at a college or university in the state.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a college degree in agribusiness at an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution in Idaho. They must be from 1 of the following counties in Idaho: Ada, Bannock, Bingham, Bonneville, Canyon, Cassia, Fremont, Gem, Madison, Minidoka, Payette, Power, Teton, or Twin Falls. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by KeyBank of Idaho. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[192] KIRBY MCDONALD EDUCATION ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND CIRI Foundation 2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 263-5582 (800) 764-3382 Fax: (907) 263-5588 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ciri.com/tcf Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies (including business) to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and to their lineal descendants (natural or adopted). Eligibility This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and the lineal descendants of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. There is no Alaska residency requirement or age limitation. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 4-year undergraduate or a graduate degree program. Preference is given to students in the culinary arts, business, or engineering. They must have at least a 3.5 grade point average. Selection is based on academic record and community service. Financial data The stipend is $7,000 per year, $5,000 per year, or $1,000 per semester. Duration 1 year (2 semesters). Additional information This program was established in 1991. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Deadline May or November of each year.

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[193] KITTREDGE CODDINGTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Champlain Mill 1 Main Street, Fourth Floor P.O. Box 2000 Winooski, VT 05404-2601 (802) 655-9602 (800) 642-3177 Fax: (802) 654-3765 TDD: (802) 654-3766 TDD: (800) 281-3341 (within VT) E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vsac.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Vermont who are interested in pursuing a degree in business. Eligibility This scholarship is available to the residents of Vermont who are seniors in high school. Applicants must be planning to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year postsecondary degree program in business or a related field. The following are required as part of the application process: a completed application form, 3 letters of recommendation, and 3 required essays. Selection is based on the quality of the essays and demonstrated entrepreneurial skills and achievements. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program was established by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Business-Education Partnership in 1989. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 to a female and 1 to a male applicant. Deadline April of each year.

[194] KNIGHT RIDDER HBCU SCHOLARSHIPS Knight Ridder, Inc. Attn: Office of Diversity 50 West San Fernando Street, Suite 1200 San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 938-6000 Web site: www.kri.com Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to students at selected Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are studying advertising, business, or journalism. Eligibility This program is open to students at selected HBCUs who are entering their junior year. Applicants must be majoring in advertising, business, or journalism. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Recipients also work as an intern at a Knight Ridder newspaper during the summer after their junior year and receive a salary according to the newspaper’s normal scale. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year, if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average. Additional information The participating HBCUs are Howard University, Florida A&M University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Further information is available from the placement office at those institutions. Number awarded Varies each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [195] KNTV MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP KNTV Television Attn: Community Relations Director 645 Park Avenue San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 286-1111 Fax: (408) 295-5461 Web site: www.kntv.com Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to minority students in selected areas of northern California who are interested in preparing for a career in television. Eligibility This program is open to minority students who are residents of Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties. Applicants should be high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. They should be majoring (or planning to major) in television production, journalism, or a related field (e.g., marketing, public relations, advertising, or graphics), able to demonstrate financial need, and planning to attend college in California on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester units). Selection is based on interest in television, financial need, involvement in the community, academic achievement, and career aspirations. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients have the option of 8 weeks of paid summer employment at KNTV in San Jose. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[196] KODAK SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TELACU Education Foundation 5400 East Olympic Boulevard, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323) 721-1655 Fax: (323) 724-3372 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.telacu.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to Latino college students from the Los Angeles area of California who are interested in majoring in selected science or business fields in college. Eligibility This program is open to Latino residents of unincorporated portions of eastern Los Angeles County and the cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey Park, and South Gate. Applicants must 1) be majoring in computer science, quantitative business, chemistry, or engineering at 1 of 16 designated colleges or universities (Azusa Pacific University, California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, California State University at Fullerton, California State University at Long Beach, California State University at Los Angeles, California State University at Northridge, East Los Angeles College, Loyola Marymount University, Mount St. Mary’s College, Occidental College, Pepperdine University, University of California at Irvine, University of California at Los Angeles, University of La Verne, University of Southern California, or Whittier College); 2) have completed at least 12 college credits with a minimum grade point average of 3.0; 3) be a firstgeneration college student; 4) be from a low-income family, and 5) be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident. Selection is based on an interview and 2 essays: 1 that addresses

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their goals and ambitions, reasons for pursuing a degree in the field they have chosen, commitment to their community, and how they plan to help their community after graduation, and 1 that describes why they should be considered for this special award. Financial data The stipend is $10,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Eastman Kodak Company supplies the funding for this scholarship. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[197] KSCPA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 1080 S.W. Wanamaker Road, Suite 200 P.O. Box 4291 Topeka, KS 66604-0291 (785) 272-4366 (800) 222-0452 (within KS) Fax: (785) 262-4468 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in Kansas who are majoring in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to upper-division students at each of the 6 regent institutions in Kansas and at Washburn University. Applicants must be studying accounting. Financial data The stipend is $1,250. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 7 each year: 1 at each of the participating institutions. Deadline June of each year.

[198] KSCPA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 1080 S.W. Wanamaker Road, Suite 200 P.O. Box 4291 Topeka, KS 66604-0291 (785) 272-4366 (800) 222-0452 (within KS) Fax: (785) 262-4468 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Kansas who plan to major in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who will be entering a Kansas college or university the following academic year. Applicants must be planning to study accounting. Selection is based on ACT or SAT scores. Financial data Stipends are $1,000, $600, $500, $400, or $200. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 9 each year: 1 each at $1,000, $600, $500, and $400, plus 5 at $200. Deadline Test scores must be submitted by March of each year; applications are due in April.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [199] KSCPA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 1080 S.W. Wanamaker Road, Suite 200 P.O. Box 4291 Topeka, KS 66604-0291 (785) 272-4366 (800) 222-0452 (within KS) Fax: (785) 262-4468 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Kansas who are majoring in accounting at independent colleges. Eligibility This program is open to juniors who are majoring in accounting at independent colleges in Kansas. Each college may nominate 1 candidate. Financial data The stipend is $1,250. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[200] LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS LAGRANT FOUNDATION 555 South Flower Street, Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90071-2423 (323) 469-8680 Fax: (323) 469-8683 Web site: www.lagrantfoundation.org/frmain.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors or college students who are interested in marketing, advertising, or public relations. Eligibility Applicants must be African Americans, Asian or Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, or American Indians who are fulltime students at a 4-year accredited institution or high school seniors planning to attend a 4-year accredited institution on a full-time basis. At least a 2.5 grade point average is required. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in marketing, advertising, or public relations. Interested students must complete an application form, submit a resume, attached an official transcript, submit a paragraph on how they will finance their education, submit a paragraph listing college and/or community activities, submit a paragraph describing their awards and honors, and write a 1-page essay describing their career goals, accomplishments, and why they should be selected. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[201] LANCE HERNDON SCHOLARSHIP Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc. 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 449 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 688-5525 Fax: (404) 688-3060 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.atlcf.org/Scholar02.html Purpose To provide financial support to African American

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college students in Georgia who demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in small business development. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans who are legal residents of Georgia, are enrolled in college and pursuing studies in a field related to small business development, are at the upper-division level, are able to demonstrate financial need, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average (although preference is given to candidates with a cumulative average in the range of 2.0 to 2.9). Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Deadline 1 each year.

[202] LANDS’ END SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc. 735 North Water Street, Suite 800 Milwaukee, WI 53202-4100 (414) 273-5980 Fax: (414) 273-5995 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wficweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students attending private colleges in Wisconsin who are majoring in selected business-related fields. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled full-time students at the 21 independent colleges or universities in Wisconsin. Applicants must be majoring in business, economics, communications, or computer science. They must have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average. Recipients are selected by the participating schools. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The participating schools are Beloit College, Cardinal Stritch University, Carroll College, Carthage College, Concordia University of Wisconsin, Edgewood College, Lakeland College, Lawrence University, Marian College, Marquette University, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Northland College, Ripon College, St. Norbert College, Silver Lake College, Viterbo University, and Wisconsin Lutheran College. Number awarded 21 each year: 1 at each of the participating colleges and universities.

[203] LATIN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP TELACU Education Foundation 5400 East Olympic Boulevard, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323) 721-1655 Fax: (323) 724-3372 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.telacu.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding Latino students in the Los Angeles area who are majoring in business. Eligibility This program is open to Latino undergraduate college or university students residing in unincorporated areas of east Los Angeles, as well as the cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey

SCHOLARSHIPS Park, or South Gate. Applicants must 1) be a first-generation college student; 2) be from a low-income family; 3) have a minimum grade point average of 2.5; and 4) be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. They must be attending or planning to transfer to 1 of 16 participating institutions in southern California (Azusa Pacific University, California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, California State University at Fullerton, California State University at Long Beach, California State University at Los Angeles, California State University at Northridge, East Los Angeles College, Loyola Marymount University, Mount St. Mary’s College, Occidental College, Pepperdine University, University of California at Irvine, University of California at Los Angeles, University of La Verne, University of Southern California, or Whittier College). The scholarships are awarded to students majoring in business who plan to make their contribution to the community through the private sector. Selection is based on an interview and 2 essays: 1 that addresses their goals and ambitions, reasons for pursuing a degree in the field they have chosen, commitment to their community, and how they plan to help their community after graduation, and 1 that describes why they should be considered for this special award. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 or more. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Latin Business Association. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[204] LAWRENCE “LARRY” FRAZIER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Lincoln Community Foundation 215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 200 Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 474-2345 Fax: (402) 476-8532 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.lcf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of Nebraska who are interested in studying designated fields (including insurance) in college. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Nebraska who are graduating or have graduated from a high school in the state. Preference is given to applicants who intend to pursue a career in the field of aviation, insurance, or law. They must attend a 2- or 4-year college or university in Nebraska. Preference is also given to applicants who have experience in debate and who participated in Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts as youth. Selection is based on academic achievement in high school, potential to excel in college, and financial need. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is supported by the Nebraska Chapter of Charter Property Casualty Underwriters, P.O. Box 22505, Lincoln, NE 68542. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[205] LCPA SCHOLARSHIPS Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants 2400 Veterans Boulevard, Suite 500 Kenner, LA 70062-4739 (504) 464-1040 (800) 288-5272 Fax: (504) 469-7930 Purpose To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled college students in Louisiana who are interested in becoming certified public accountants. Eligibility Eligible to apply are Louisiana residents who are currently enrolled full time in an accounting program at a 4-year college or university in Louisiana. They must have completed at least 4 semesters by the fall of the academic year in which the application is filed. Selection is based on academic merit (at least a 3.0 grade point average), achievement, and an essay (up to 2 double-spaced typed pages) on the CPA’s role on the job and in the community. Financial data The stipend is $750. Duration 1 year. Additional information Individual chapters of the society also offer scholarships. The Baton Rouge Chapter awards $300 to students at Southern University and Louisiana State University. Central Louisiana Chapter awards approximately $500 to students at Louisiana College, Northwestern State University, and Louisiana State University at Alexandria. Lafayette Chapter gives $1,000 to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Lake Charles Chapter contributes $1,000 to student scholarships at McNeese State. Northeast Chapter grants scholarships between $250 and $500 to students at University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana Tech, and Grambling State. Shreveport Chapter offers 2 or 3 scholarships (approximately $1,500) to local students. South Central Chapter sponsors the “Annual Top Accounting Student Award” at Nicholls State University. Recipients must be enrolled in an accounting course at the time the scholarship is awarded. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 7 of these scholarships were awarded.

[206] LEE BRENNAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Southern California Cable & Telecommunications Association Attn: SCCTA Scholarship Committee 1070 East Orange Grove Burbank, CA 91501 (818) 569-5100 Fax: (818) 569-5275 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sccta.org/scctascholarshipinfo.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in southern California interested in a career within the cable or telecommunication industry. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors graduating from high schools in southern California who have been accepted by an accredited college or university. Applicants must submit an essay, up to 250 words, on their interest in studying the communications or broadband world and how their proposed major will assist them in preparing for a career in the cable or telecommunications industry (including high speed service, telephony, and digital or analog video). Such

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS majors as engineering, telecommunications, communications, broadcasting, and marketing are suitable for the program. Selection is based on the essay, grade point average, willingness to make a positive contribution to the community, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program began in 1997. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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a marketing education or cooperative occupational education program. Applicants must be interested in attending an accredited 2- or 4-year postsecondary institution to continue their study of marketing and/or management. Selection is based on high school transcripts, DECA involvement, school and community activities, volunteer services, educational plans, career plans, benefits derived through DECA participation, letters of recommendation, and SAT or ACT scores. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded Up to 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[207] LEO BURNETT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students at UNCF-member colleges and universities who are from Illinois and majoring in liberal arts, business, or English. Eligibility This program is open to juniors and seniors at UNCF-member colleges and university who are majoring in 1 of the following disciplines: liberal arts, business, or English; they must have a strong interest in marketing or creative design. All applicants must be residents of Illinois, have at least a 2.5 grade point average, and be willing to participate in an internship program with the Leo Burnett Company. To apply, students must submit a competed application, 2 letters of recommendation, an official undergraduate transcript, a written or graphic example of their creative design/marketing experience or talents, and a photograph. Financial data The stipend is at least $5,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients are eligible to apply for a summer internship position with the Leo Burnett Company. Deadline November of each year.

[208] LESTER B. KESTERSON SCHOLARSHIP Missouri Association of DECA c/o Dr. Warren “Gene” Reed Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Division of Vocational and Adult Education–Marketing and Cooperative Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 (573) 751-4367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dese.state.mo.us/divvoced/mce/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are members of the Missouri Association of DECA interested in studying marketing or management in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who are members of the Missouri Association of DECA enrolled in

[209] LILLIAN LANE SCHOLARSHIP Griffith Foundation for Insurance Education 172 East State Street, Suite 305A Columbus, OH 43215-4321 (614) 341-2392 Fax: (614) 442-0402 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.griffithfoundation.org/student/IWOCOann.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are preparing for a career in a field related to insurance at a college or university in central Ohio. Eligibility This program in open to U.S. citizens who are part- or full-time undergraduate students at a college or university in the central Ohio area (defined as the counties of Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, Ross and Union). Applicants should be enrolled in risk management and insurance, actuarial science, or business with insurance-related content and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. They should be interested in a career in the fields of risk management, insurance, or financial planning. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities and honors, work experience, 3 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is sponsored by Insurance Women of Columbus. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[210] LORAL SKYNET SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minorities and women interested in studying satellite-related disciplines in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to women and minority high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students major-

SCHOLARSHIPS ing or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Students engaged in distance learning applications are also eligible. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[211] LOS ANGELES CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants-Los Angeles Chapter P.O. Box 71235 Los Angeles, CA 90071-0235 (213) 688-5160 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aahcpa-la.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hispanic accounting undergraduate students in southern California. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students at colleges and universities in southern California who have demonstrated an interest in accounting. Applicants must be of Hispanic descent and have completed or be enrolled in an intermediate accounting course. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement. Financial data The stipends depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Erika Rodriguez, Director of Scholarships, (213) 356-6159. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

[212] LOUIS AND FANNIE SAGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP National Society of Accountants Attn: NSA Scholarship Foundation 1010 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1574 (703) 549-6400, ext. 1312 (800) 966-6679 Fax: (703) 549-2512 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsacct.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Virginians who are studying accounting. Eligibility This program is open to graduates of Virginia public high schools who are enrolled as an undergraduate at a Vir-

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ginia college or university. Applicants must be majoring in accounting and have earned a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. They must submit a letter of intent outlining their reasons for seeking the award, their intended career objective, and how this scholarship award would be used to accomplish that objective. Selection is based on academic attainment, demonstrated leadership ability, and financial need. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[213] MACDONALD SCHOLARSHIP Maine Society of CPAs 153 U.S. Route 1, Suite 8 Scarborough, ME 04074-9053 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Maine majoring in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to college accounting majors in Maine. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be able to demonstrate writing skills, and have participated in community activities. Selection is based on academic achievement, writing skills, extracurricular activities, work experience, career goals, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

[214] MAINE RURAL REHABILITATION FUND SCHOLARSHIP Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources Attn: Rural Rehabilitation Fund Scholarship Committee 28 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0028 (207) 287-7628 Fax: (207) 287-7548 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.state.me.us/agriculture Purpose To provide financial assistance to Maine residents interested in majoring in a field related to agriculture (including agribusiness) in college. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Maine who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a college or university that offers an agricultural program. Applicants must enroll full time in a program leading to a 2-year, 4-year, or advanced degree in agriculture, including agricultural business, sustainable agriculture, agricultural engineering, animal science, plant science, or soil science. They must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher or a grade point average for the most recent semester of 3.0 or higher. They must also be able to demonstrate an unmet financial need. Financial data Awards are either $1,000 or $800 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 24 of these scholarships were awarded.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Deadline June of each year.

[215] MAINE STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIPS Maine Education Services Attn: MES Foundation One City Center, 11th Floor Portland, ME 04101 (800) 922-6352 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mesfoundation.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for a college-level technical, education, or business program to residents of Maine. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Maine who are 1) high school seniors planning to pursue a technical associate degree at a 2-year college; 2) high school seniors planning to pursue a business-related bachelor’s degree at a 4-year college or university; and 3) adult learners planning to attend a 2-year college to pursue a degree in a business- or education-related field (those applicants must meet federal financial aid criteria for independent student status, i.e., be 24 years of age or older, or be married, or have legal dependents other than a spouse, or be an orphan or ward of the court, or be a veteran of the U.S. armed forces). Preference is given to applicants planning to attend college in Maine. Selection is based on academic achievement, employment and community activities, a letter of recommendation from a high school or community official, an essay describing challenges that businesses face in Maine, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year: 1 to a high school senior pursuing a technical degree at a 2-year college, 1 to a high school senior pursuing a business degree at a 4-year institution, and 1 to an adult learner pursuing a 2-year degree in business or education. Deadline April of each year.

[216] MALCOLM BALDRIGE SCHOLARSHIPS Malcolm Baldrige Scholarship Fund c/o Waterbury Foundation 81 West Main Street Waterbury, CT 06702 (203) 753-1315 Fax: (203) 756-3054 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.waterburyfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students interested in a career in foreign trade or manufacturing. Eligibility This program is open to college sophomores and juniors who are studying foreign trade or manufacturing at a 4-year college or university. Preference is given to students attending an institution in Connecticut. Selection is based on academic achievement and accomplishment in foreign language study. Financial data Stipends up to $2,000 are available. Duration 1 year; renewable.

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Number awarded 1 to 3 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[217] MALT-O-MEAL COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from Minnesota interested in studying food-related fields (including business) at a college or university in the state. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of Minnesota interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in agriculture, food science, food technology, or business at a college or university in the state. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by Malt-O-Meal Company. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[218] MARINE CORPS STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM U.S. Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs (MMEA-85) 3280 Russell Road Quantico, VA 22134-5103 (703) 784-9263 Web site: www.usmc.mil Purpose To allow noncommissioned Marine Corps officers to earn a bachelor’s degree by pursuing full-time college study in selected fields (including business) while continuing to receive their regular pay and allowances. Eligibility Eligible to participate in this program are regular active-duty Marines in the grade of staff sergeant through master sergeant who have the potential and motivation to become a sergeant major/master gunnery sergeant; first sergeants are not eligible. Applicants must have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study and have been accepted by an accredited degree-granting college or university in a program offered to all matriculating students; enrollment in a multiple major program designed for adults returning to school does not qualify. The program recently was limited to the following majors: accounting, business administration with an emphasis on

SCHOLARSHIPS accounting or financial management, criminal justice, education, music, political science/international studies, psychology, and safety education. Financial data Noncommissioned officers selected to participate in this program receive their regular Marine Corps pay while attending college or university on a full-time basis. Tuition, matriculation fees, and other expenses (such as books) must be paid by the recipient through personal funds, inservice Montgomery GI Bill benefits, student loans, or other non-Marine Corps means. Duration Up to the equivalent of 2 academic years. Additional information Applicants must agree to extend/reenlist for a period of 3 years beyond completion of this program. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 15 Marines were selected to participate in this program. Deadline April of each year.

[219] MARION MACCARRELL SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP Hawai’i Community Foundation 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1300 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 566-5570 (888) 731-3863 Fax: (808) 521-6286 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hcf-hawaii.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of Hawaii for undergraduate or graduate studies in fields (including economics) related to achieving world cooperation and international understanding. Eligibility This program is open to graduates of public high schools in Hawaii. They must plan to attend school as full-time students (on the undergraduate or graduate level) on the mainland, majoring in history, government, political science, anthropology, economics, geography, international relations, law, psychology, philosophy, or sociology. They must be residents of the state of Hawaii; be able to demonstrate financial need; be interested in attending an accredited 2- or 4- year college or university; be able to demonstrate academic achievement (2.8 grade point average or above); and submit an essay on their commitment to world peace. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, grants averaged $2,800. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 168 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

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[220] MARJORIE STEWART SCHOLARSHIPS Connecticut Association of Educational Office Professionals Attn: Vice President 134 Whitney Drive Meriden, CT 06450-7224 Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Connecticut interested in studying business education in college. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Connecticut who are high school seniors. Applicants must be interested in studying business education at a 2-year or 4-year college or university. Selection is based on academic record, community service, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $750. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[221] MARK MILLER AWARD National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Director, Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-NABA, ext. 114 Fax: (301) 474-3114 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education in accounting-related fields to members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Eligibility Applicants must be paid members of the association who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or taxation. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 2.0 in their major and 2.5 overall. Selection is based on grades, financial need, and a 500-word autobiography that discusses career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and involvement in the association. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [222] MARKETING EDUCATION TEACHER HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline March of each year.

Missouri Association of DECA c/o Dr. Warren “Gene” Reed Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Division of Vocational and Adult Education–Marketing and Cooperative Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 (573) 751-4367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dese.state.mo.us/divvoced/mce/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are members of the Missouri Association of DECA interested in pursuing a career as a marketing education teacher-coordinator. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who are members of the Missouri Association of DECA and have participated in a marketing education program for at least 1 year. Applicants must be interested in attending an accredited 2- or 4-year postsecondary institution to pursue a career as a marketing education teacher-coordinator. Selection is based on high school transcripts, DECA involvement, school and community activities, volunteer services, educational plans, career plans, benefits derived through DECA participation, commitment to education as a profession, letters of recommendation, and SAT or ACT scores. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[223] MARY CRAIG SCHOLARSHIP FUND American Society of Women Accountants-Billings Big Sky Chapter c/o Cathy B. Allen P.O. Box 23398 Billings, MT 59104-3398 (406) 245-6933 Fax: (406) 245-6922 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.imt.net/~aswa/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting at a college or university in Montana. Eligibility This program is open to students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting at an accredited Montana college or university. Applicants must have completed at least 60 semester hours. Selection is based on career goals, communication skills, grade point average, personal circumstances, and financial need. Membership in the American Society of Women Accountants is not required. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Nancy Gililland, (406) 656-9300, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year.

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American Society of Women Accountants-Inland Northwest Chapter Number 4 c/o Leslie Miller P.O. Box 2622 Spokane, WA 99220-2622 Web site: www.aswa4.org/appform.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to women from the Inland Northwest area (Washington and Idaho) who are interested in preparing for a career in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to women whose primary residence is Washington or Idaho. Applicants must be either 1) part-time or full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting who have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours with a declared accounting major; or 2) students enrolled in a formal 2-year accounting program at a community college, junior college, or accredited trade school who have completed the first year of the accounting program. Membership in the American Society of Women Accountants is not required. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may reapply. Number awarded 3 or 4 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[225] MARY MACEY SCHOLARSHIP Women Grocers of America 1005 North Glebe Road, Suite 250 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 516-0700 Fax: (703) 516-0115 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nationalgrocers.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to family and members of the Women Grocers of America (WGA) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) who are interested in pursuing a career related to the grocery industry. Eligibility This program is open to WGA and NGA members, along with their employees, children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Applicants must be entering college sophomores or continuing students at a 2-year associate degreegranting institution, a 4-year bachelor’s degree-granting institution, or a graduate program; have earned at least a 2.0 grade point average; and be majoring (or planning to major) in such areas as food marking management, food service technology, communications, or business management/administration. Excluded are students majoring in public health or hotel/restaurant fields. Scholarship recipients are chosen in a lottery from the pool of qualified candidates. Financial need is not considered. Financial data At least $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded At least 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [226] MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 1300 York Road, Building C P.O. Box 4417 Lutherville, MD 21094-4417 (410) 296-6250 (800) 782-2036 Fax: (410) 296-8713 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.macpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to accounting majors at colleges and universities in Maryland. Eligibility This program is open to Maryland residents attending a college or university in the state and taking enough undergraduate or graduate courses to qualify as a full-time student at their school. Applicants must have completed at least 60 total credit hours at the time of the award, including at least 6 hours in accounting courses. They must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data Stipends are at least $1,000. The exact amount of the award depends upon the recipient’s financial need. Duration 1 year; may be renewed until completion of the 150-hour requirement and eligibility for sitting for the CPA examination in Maryland. Renewal requires continued full-time enrollment and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline April of each year.

[227] MARYLAND LEGION AUXILIARY CHILDREN AND YOUTH FUND SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of Maryland 1589 Sulphur Spring Road, Suite 105 Baltimore, MD 21227 (410) 242-9519 Purpose To provide financial assistance for the postsecondary education of the daughters of veterans who are Maryland residents and wish to study arts, sciences, business, public administration, education, or a medical field. Eligibility Eligible for this scholarship are Maryland senior high girls with veteran parents who wish to study arts, sciences, business, public administration, education, or a medical field other than nursing at a college or university in Maryland. Preference is given to children of members of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary. Selection is based on character (30 percent), Americanism (20 percent), leadership (10 percent), scholarship (20 percent), and financial need (20 percent). Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[228] MAS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Jorge Mas Canosa Freedom Foundation P.O. Box 440069 Miami, FL 33144-9926 (305) 592-7768 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students of Cuban descent who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in selected subject areas (including business and economics). Eligibility This program is open to students who are direct descendants of those who left Cuba or were born in Cuba themselves. Applicants must be or have been in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class and have a college grade point average of 3.5 or higher. They must be able to meet federal standards of financial need. At least 1 parent or 2 grandparents must have been born in Cuba. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply, provided they are majoring in 1 of the following subjects: engineering, business, international relations, economics, communications, or journalism. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership qualities, financial need, potential to contribute to the advancement of a free society, and the likelihood of succeeding in their chosen field. Finalists may be interviewed. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the cost of tuition at the recipient’s selected institution, on the family’s situation, and on the amount of funds received from other sources. The amount of the yearly award cannot exceed $10,000. Full scholarships are not awarded to students who will be receiving full tuition scholarships and/or stipendiary support from other sources. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply and are given preference over other candidates. Additional information This program was previously offered by the Cuban American National Foundation. Deadline March of each year.

[229] MBIA/WILLIAM O. BAILEY SCHOLARS PROGRAM College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to lower-division students at UNCF colleges and universities who are from New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut and interested in public finance and/or business administration. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are freshmen or sophomores at UNCF-member colleges and universities who will commit to take at least 18 to 24 credit hours in business or finance and have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Applicants must be residents of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. Financial need must be documented. To apply, students must submit a completed application, a 1-page essay on their career goals, 2 letters of recommendation, an official transcript, and a photograph. Financial data Full tuition scholarships are awarded.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Recipients may be offered a summer internship at Municipal Bond Investors Assurance (MBIA) Corporation. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[230] MCCORMICK COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are majoring in a field related to agricultural advertising at a college in designated states. Eligibility This program is open to former members who are pursuing a degree in agricultural advertising, agricultural communications, agricultural journalism, marketing, or public relations at a 4-year college or university in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, or Texas. Applicants must be a current sophomore or junior. Selection is based on academic achievement, university activities, and involvement in a student chapter affiliated with a professional agricultural organization. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by McCormick Company. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[231] M.E. FRANKS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM International Association of Food Industry Suppliers Attn: IAFIS Foundation 1451 Dolley Madison Boulevard McLean, VA 22101-3850 (703) 761-2600 Fax: (703) 761-4334 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.iafis.org/foundation.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in working on a degree in a field related to food science (including agribusiness and agricultural economics). Eligibility This program is open to students working on a degree in dairy foods, food science, food technology, food marketing, agricultural economics, or agricultural business management on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Undergraduate students must be entering their junior or senior year. Graduate students must be working on a master’s or Ph.D. degree. U.S. or Canadian citizenship is required. Completed applications should be submitted to the applicant’s department head/chairperson, who then forwards them on to

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the foundation office. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership ability, character and integrity, and career commitment. Graduate students are also evaluated on their statement of purpose for their master’s or Ph.D. thesis proposal. Financial data The stipend is $3,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program is administered by the International Association of Food Industry Suppliers on behalf of the Dairy Recognition and Education Foundation, which provides the funding. Recipients must enroll in school full time. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[232] MELVILLE H. COHEE STUDENT LEADER CONSERVATION SCHOLARSHIPS Soil and Water Conservation Society 7515 N.E. Ankeny Road Ankeny, IA 50021-9764 (515) 289-2331 (800) THE SOIL Fax: (515) 289-1227 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.swcs.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student officers of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) who are interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies with a focus on natural resource conservation (including agricultural economics). Eligibility Applicants must have been members of the society for more than 1 year, have served for 1 academic year or longer as a student chapter officer for a chapter with at least 15 members, have earned a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, be in school at least half time, not be an employee or immediate family member of the scholarship selection committee, and be in the junior or senior year of undergraduate study or the first or second year of graduate study in conservation or resource-related fields (such as agricultural economics, soils, planned land use management, forestry, wildlife biology, agricultural engineering, hydrology, rural sociology, agronomy, or water management) or related environmental protection or resource management fields at an accredited college or university. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship may not be combined with other SWCS scholarships or internships. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [233] MERCEDES BENZ SCHOLARSHIPS Chicago Urban League Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 4510 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60653-3898 (773) 285-5800 Fax: (773) 285-7772 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cul-chicago.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Illinois residents of color interested in studying a field related to automotive technology in college. Eligibility This program is open to Illinois residents of color who are graduating high school seniors with at least a 2.5 grade point average and planning to enroll as full-time undergraduate students at a 4-year college or university, Triton College, or 1 of the City Colleges of Chicago. Applicants must be planning to major in automotive technology or a field related to the automotive industry (e.g., engineering, computer science, business, or accounting). Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 4 years. Additional information This program is offered as part of the Chicago Urban League’s Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1970. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[234] MERCURY NEWS MINORITY BUSINESS/FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP Mercury News Attn: Employee Relations and Services 750 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95190 (408) 920-5821 Fax: (408) 271-3689 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sjmercury.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority students in northern California who are interested in pursuing newspaper careers in business or finance. Eligibility Minority high school seniors in the San Francisco/San Jose area are eligible to apply if they are interested in majoring in business or finance in college and pursuing a career in newspaper production, finance, circulation management, human resources, marketing, electronic media, or advertising. They must submit a 500-word essay on why they want to pursue a career in newspaper business or finance. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Mercury News selects its winners by February of each year and submits their applications to the Knight Ridder Minority Scholarship Program. These winners are given the chance to compete for a 4-year Knight Ridder scholarship/internship of up to $10,000 per year and the promise of a job in journalism upon graduation. The internship

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takes place at a Knight Ridder paper in the recipient’s community; interns work each year, during the summer. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[235] MERIAL LIMITED IVOMEC GENERATIONS OF EXCELLENCE/KLF SCHOLARSHIPS Kansas Livestock Foundation Attn: Scholarship 6031 S.W. 37th Street Topeka, KS 66614-5129 (785) 273-5115 Fax: (785) 273-3399 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: kla.beef.org/youth/scholarshipapp.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to Kansas residents who are or will be majoring in a field related to agriculture (including agricultural economics). Eligibility Eligible to apply for this program are Kansas residents who are entering or returning to a junior or senior college. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in a field related to agriculture (e.g., agricultural economics, agronomy, animal science). Selection is based on academic achievement (20 points), personal livestock enterprises (25 points), 4H/FFA/KJLA activities and leadership (30 points), school activities and honors (30 points), other activities and leadership (25 points), work experience (25 points), significant honors or recognition (25 points), and career plans (20 points). Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient in 2 equal installments at the beginning of each semester, upon proof of enrollment. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[236] MESBEC PROGRAM Native American Scholarship Fund 8200 Mountain Road, N.E., Suite 203 Albuquerque, NM 87110-7835 (505) 262-2351 Fax: (505) 262-0534 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasf.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to Native American students interested in pursuing postsecondary education in selected fields (including business). Eligibility Native American students (with at least a quarter Indian blood and members of a U.S. tribe that is federally recognized, state recognized, or terminated) are eligible to apply for this program if they are majoring or planning to major in 1 of the following fields: mathematics, engineering, science, business administration, education, or computer science. Applicants may be entering freshmen, undergraduate students, graduate students, or Ph.D. candidates. They should have a grade point average of at least 3.0, have scores on the SAT of at least 950 or ACT of at least 23, and plan to earn a 4-year or graduate degree. They must apply for all other sources of funding for which they are eligible. Selection is based on 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, standardized test

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS scores (ACT, SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, etc.), and an essay explaining the applicant’s goals in life, college plans, and career plans (especially how those plans include working with and benefiting Indians). Financial need is not considered. Financial data The amount awarded varies but is generally at least $500, in the form of grants, loans, or a combination of both. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information MESBEC is an acronym that stands for the priority areas of this program: mathematics, engineering, science, business, education, and computers. A nonrefundable processing fee of $10 must accompany all applications. Number awarded Varies; generally, 30 to 35 each year. Deadline April of each year for fall terms; September of each year for spring and winter terms; March of each year for summer school.

[237] METLIFE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from designated states who are interested in studying agriculture or agribusiness in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, or Texas interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in agriculture or agribusiness. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by the MetLife Foundation. Number awarded 7 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[238] MEXICAN AMERICAN GROCERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Mexican American Grocers Association 405 North San Fernando Road Los Angeles, CA 90031 (323) 227-1565 Fax: (323) 227-6935 Web site: www.maga.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Latino/Hispanic students interested in preparing for a business career. Eligibility Eligible to apply are Latino/Hispanic full-time undergraduate students who are at least sophomores attending a community college or a 4-year accredited college or university with at least a 2.5 grade point average and a major in business administration or a business-related field. Applicants must demonstrate genuine financial need. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the financial needs of the recipient, but it generally does not exceed $2,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years. Additional information To date, up to $500,000 has been distributed through this program. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Recipients from southern California must attend the scholarship awards banquet in September. Number awarded Varies; generally more than 50 each year. Deadline July of each year.

[239] MGMA/AAA SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members and dependents of members of the Anesthesia Administration Assembly (AAA) of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) who are undertaking a course of study or project to accomplish set goals for self advancement. Eligibility Eligible to apply are 1) members of the AAA and 2) dependents of AAA members who have been members for at least 3 years and are currently members. Applicants must be interested in pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree relevant to medical practice management at accredited universities and colleges. They must submit a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts listing undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year.

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[240] MGMA/APA SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Academic Practice Assembly (APA) of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) who are pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate study. Eligibility Eligible to apply are members of the APA who wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree relevant to medical practice management at accredited universities and colleges. Applicants should include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts listing undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline September of each year.

[241] MGMA/IHPS SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in fields of interest to the Integrated Healthcare Practices Society (IHPS) of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). Eligibility This program is open to current undergraduate and graduate students whose past experience, current position, and/or future plans demonstrate their potential for contributing to health care management. Applicants must submit a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts listing undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Deadline May of each year.

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[242] MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students attending college in designated mid-Atlantic states who are interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including business). Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants must attend school in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $4,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[243] MID-STATE WOOL GROWERS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from selected states who are interested in studying agriculture or agribusiness in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin, or Wyoming interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in agriculture or agribusiness. They must be sheep producers with an operation involving 20 or more ewes or from a family of sheep producers with a like-sized operation; advisors must confirm this sheep involvement. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leader-

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ship in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by the Mid-State Wool Growers Cooperative Association. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[244] MIDWEST SECTION SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Midwest Section who are interested in pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals resident in the MGMA Midwest Section (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) who wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management at an accredited university or college. Applicants must include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

[245] MINNESOTA YOUTH SOYBEAN SCHOLARSHIPS Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council Attn: Scholarship Program 360 Pierce Avenue, Suite 110 North Mankato, MN 56003-2208 (507) 388-1635 (888) 896-9678 Fax: (507) 388-6751 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mnsoybean.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors or beginning college freshmen in Minnesota who have been active in the areas of soybean production or soybean nutrition. Eligibility This program is open to Minnesota residents who are the children of a family active in agriculture and planning to enroll in a postsecondary school (technical college, junior or community college, 4-year college, or university). Their field of

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study must relate to agriculture (including agribusiness, agricultural education nutrition, and production agriculture). Applicants must 1) provide a summary of their career plans and how they relate to agriculture; 2) summarize their activities and involvement in both agriculture and community, especially their involvement in their county soybean association; and 3) supply a letter of recommendation. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,900. Funds are disbursed only after the recipient has successfully completed the first quarter or semester of college and provided proof of enrollment. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[246] MINORITIES IN GOVERNMENT FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP Government Finance Officers Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60601-7476 (312) 977-9700 Fax: (312) 977-4806 Web site: www.gfoa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Eligibility This program is open to upper-division undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in a full-time program and preparing for a career in public finance. Applicants must be members of a minority group, citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and able to provide a letter of recommendation from the dean of their school. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of study, letters of recommendation, and grade point average. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Fidelity Investments Tax-Exempt Services Company. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[247] MISSISSIPPI SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants Highland Village, Suite 246 Jackson, MS 39236 (601) 366-3473 Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students majoring in accounting at 4-year institutions in Mississippi. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Mississippi who have completed their junior year of college, are majoring in accounting, have completed at least 6 hours of accounting courses above the principles or introductory level, and are

SCHOLARSHIPS attending 1 of the following schools in Mississippi: Alcorn State University, Belhaven College, Delta State University, Jackson State University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, Mississippi University for Women, Mississippi Valley State University, University of Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi, or William Carey College. They must be nominated by their academic institution. Nominees must submit a completed application form, verification of Mississippi residency, a written 1-page statement explaining why they plan a career in public accounting, a recent photograph, and a copy of their GMAT scores. Nominators must submit a transcript of the student’s grades and letters of recommendations. Selection is based on academic excellence, recommendations, financial need, and campus involvement. Financial data The stipend is $1,000, paid in 2 equal installments. Checks are made payable jointly to the recipient and the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[248] MISSOURI AGENTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Missouri Agents Education Foundation Attn: Scholarship Program P.O. Box 1785 Jefferson City, MO 65102-1785 (573) 893-4301 (800) 617-3658 Fax: (573) 893-3708 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students, particularly in Missouri, who are preparing for a career in the insurance industry. Eligibility Applicants must be sponsored by a member of the Missouri Association of Insurance Agents. They must be majoring in a discipline that could lead to a career in the insurance industry. Preference is given to applicants who are 1) attending or planning to attend a college or university in Missouri and 2) entering their junior or senior year in college. To apply, they must submit a completed application form, an application essay, and an official transcript. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[249] MISSOURI DECA MARKETING EDUCATION TEACHER PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Missouri Association of DECA c/o Dr. Warren “Gene” Reed Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Division of Vocational and Adult Education–Marketing and Cooperative Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 (573) 751-4367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dese.state.mo.us/divvoced/mce/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division college students in Missouri who are interested in pursuing a career as a marketing education teacher-coordinator in the state. Eligibility This program is open to college students in Missouri who are at least juniors and have been accepted into a marketing education teacher-coordinator program with the intent to pursue a career as a marketing education teachercoordinator in Missouri. Applicants must meet the requirements to enroll in their institution’s marketing education core courses. Selection is based on educational, civic, community, and leadership activities; scholastic ability as based on college transcripts and SAT or ACT scores; an essay on interest in teaching marketing education; and letters of recommendation. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[250] MISSOURI DECA STATE BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Missouri Association of DECA c/o Dr. Warren “Gene” Reed Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Division of Vocational and Adult Education–Marketing and Cooperative Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 (573) 751-4367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dese.state.mo.us/divvoced/mce/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are members of the Missouri Association of DECA nominated to participate in the State Business Partnership (SBP) student recognition program. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who are members of the Missouri Association of DECA and have been nominated to participate in the SBP student recognition program. Applicants must be interested in attending an accredited 2- or 4-year postsecondary institution to continue their study of marketing and/or management. Selection is based on high school transcripts, DECA involvement, school and community activities, volunteer services, educational plans, career plans, benefits derived through DECA participation, commit-

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ment to education as a profession, letters of recommendation, and SAT or ACT scores. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[251] MISSOURI 4-H STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIPS Missouri 4-H Attn: Foundation Office University of Missouri 211 Whitten Hall Columbia, MO 65211 (573) 882-2680 (800) 642-8041 (within MO) Fax: (573) 884-4225 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: 4h.missouri.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to 4-H members from Missouri who have participated in the Missouri State Fair as an exhibitor. Eligibility This program is open to active Missouri 4-H members who are high school seniors; have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; plan to attend an accredited college, trade school, or university in Missouri to major in agriculture or agribusiness; and have participated in the Missouri State Fair as an exhibitor. Members who have sold livestock in any past Sale of Champion at the fair are not eligible. Applicants must provide a resume, other biographical information, and a report about their leadership, community service, citizenship, and 4-H project experiences. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is raised by the Sale of Champion livestock and the auction of belt buckles at the fair. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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ents are selected by the individual schools on the basis of academic record, extracurricular activities, and honors and awards. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients are also given a 1-year student membership in the society and a CPA mentorship opportunity. Number awarded Each year, 25 scholarships are awarded. Of these, the number of scholarships given at each of the participating schools depends on the number of students from that school who passed the CPA exam during the previous year.

[253] MONTANA SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIPS Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants P.O. Box 138 Helena, MT 59624-0138 (406) 442-7301 Fax: (406) 443-7278 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students majoring in accounting in Montana. Eligibility Eligible for this support are juniors who are majoring in accounting at the following 4-year institutions in Montana: University of Montana, Montana State University, Montana State University at Billings, and Carroll College. Selection is based on scholastic achievement. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The society recently voted to establish an endowment which will eventually be used to fund additional scholarships. Number awarded Several each year.

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Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants 7900 Xerxes Avenue South, Suite 1230 Bloomington, MN 55431 (612) 831-2707 (800) 331-4288 Fax: (612) 831-7875 Web site: www.mncpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students in Minnesota who are majoring in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to Minnesota residents who are at least sophomores, are majoring in accounting, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, and are attending 1 of the following colleges or universities in the state: University of Minnesota, St. Thomas University, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota State University at Mankato, University of Minnesota at Duluth, St. John’s University, Winona State University, Metropolitan State University, Moorhead State University, Bemidji State University, Augsburg College, Gustavus Adolphus College, Concordia-Moorhead, and Northwestern College. Recipi-

American Society of Women Accountants-Billings Big Sky Chapter c/o Cathy B. Allen P.O. Box 23398 Billings, MT 59104-3398 (406) 245-6933 Fax: (406) 245-6922 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.imt.net/~aswa/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in Montana who are single parents pursuing a degree in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to women in Montana who are incoming freshmen, currently enrolled, or returning to school with sufficient credits to qualify for freshman status. Applicants must be women who, either through divorce or death of a spouse, have become the sole source of support for themselves and their family and wish to pursue a degree in accounting as a means to gainful employment. Selection is based on commitment to the goal of pursuing a degree in

SCHOLARSHIPS accounting, including evidence of continued commitment after receiving this award; aptitude for accounting and business; clear evidence that the candidate has established goals and a plan for achieving those goals, both personal and professional; and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Nancy Gililland, (406) 656-9300, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[255] MORRIS-VAUGHN-PATTERSON TWO YEAR COLLEGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 280334 Columbia, SC 29928 (803) 951-7371 Fax: (803) 359-4892 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.state.sc.us/gfoa Purpose To provide financial assistance to South Carolina residents who are studying accounting, finance, or business administration at a 2-year college in the state. Eligibility This program is open to residents of South Carolina who are currently in a technical or 2-year college, are working toward a certificate or associate degree in accounting, financial, or a business-related field, have completed at least 12 credit hours, and have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[256] MSCPA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 275 North Lindbergh Boulevard, Suite 10 St. Louis, MO 63141-7809 (314) 997-7966 (800) 264-7966 (within MO) Fax: (314) 997-2592 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mocpa.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to accounting majors at colleges and universities in Missouri. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Missouri who are studying accounting at colleges and universities in the state. Selection is based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership potential, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Scholarships are offered through the 6 chapters in the state; for a list of the names and addresses of the chapter presidents, contact the sponsor.

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Number awarded Varies each year. Recently, 39 of these scholarships were awarded: 2 at $2,000, 1 at $1,500, 14 at $1,000, and 22 at $500. Deadline February of each year.

[257] MSCPA MINORITY HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 275 North Lindbergh Boulevard, Suite 10 St. Louis, MO 63141 (314) 997-7966 (800) 264-7966 Fax: (314) 997-2592 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mocpa.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors in Missouri who are interested in studying accounting in college. Eligibility This program is open to minority seniors at high schools in Missouri and Metro Kansas City who plan to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year Missouri college or university and major in accounting. Selection is based on leadership and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $500 the first year, $300 the second year, and $200 the third year. Duration 3 years. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[258] MT. RAINIER CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP Institute of Management Accountants-Mt. Rainier Chapter c/o William C. Looney Commencement Bay Mill Company P.O. Box 1276 Tacoma, WA 98401-1276 Web site: www.ima-mtrainier.org/scholarshipFund.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in accounting in the state of Washington. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled in school full time (the equivalent of 12 semesters hours or more), majoring in accounting or a field leading to an accounting career, and working on a bachelor’s or master’s degree. They must be attending a school that is in the geographic boundaries of the Mt. Rainier Chapter (or be a resident of those areas); these boundaries are established in the chapter’s original charter. All applicants must intend to practice accounting in Washington after graduation. A 3.0 or better grade point average is required. Selection is based on academic standing, financial need, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and career objectives. Financial data Recently, stipends averaged $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline October or March of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [259] NABA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Director, Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-NABA, ext. 114 Fax: (301) 474-3114 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education in accounting to members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Eligibility Applicants must be paid members of the association who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or taxation. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 in their major and 3.3 overall. Selection is based on grades, financial need, and a 500-word autobiography that discusses career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and involvement in the association. Financial data The stipend is $6,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[260] NAFOA TRIBAL EMPLOYEES SCHOLARSHIP FUND Native American Finance Officers Association P.O. Box 12743 Green Bay, WI 54703 (920) 869-7172 Fax: (920) 869-1718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nafoa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Native Americans who are currently employed by a tribal organization and wish to study a business-related field. Eligibility This program is open to enrolled members of a federally-recognized tribe who are employed by a tribe. Applicants must be 1) currently attending or accepted for attendance at an accredited college, and 2) majoring in finance, accounting, business administration, or management. Selection is based on academic transcripts, 1 letter of reference, and a 200-word essay on “Why I am interested in finance, accounting, administration, or management and how the knowledge will be utilized in my current position.” Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[261] NAIW EDUCATION FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Insurance Women Attn: NAIW Education Foundation 1847 East 15th Street P.O. Box 4410 Tulsa, OK 74159-0410 (918) 744-5195 Fax: (918) 743-1968 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.NAIWFoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in insurance and risk management. Eligibility This program is open to candidates for a bachelor’s degree or higher in insurance, risk management, and/or actuarial science. Applicants must 1) be completing or have completed their second year of college; 2) have achieved at least a 3.0 overall grade point average; 3) have successfully completed at least 2 insurance or risk management-related courses; and 4) not be receiving full reimbursement for the cost of tuition, books, or other educational expenses from their employer or any other outside source. Selection is based on academic record and honors, extracurricular and personal activities, work experience, 3 letters of recommendation, and a 500-word essay on career path and goals. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $4,000 per year; funds are paid jointly to the institution and to the student. Duration 1 year. Additional information The National Association of Insurance Women established the NAIW Educational Foundation in 1993. It provides financial assistance to both men and women interested in careers in the insurance industry. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, the foundation awarded 9 of these scholarships with a total value of more than $12,000. Deadline April of each year.

[262] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ACCOUNTANTS CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Director, Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-NABA, ext. 114 Fax: (301) 474-3114 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies to members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Eligibility Applicants must be paid members of the association who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or taxation. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 in their major and 3.3 overall. Selection is based on grades, financial need, and a 500-word autobiography that discusses career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and involvement in the association.

SCHOLARSHIPS Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline December of each year.

[263] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Association of Health Services Executives Attn: Educational Assistance Program 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 126 Silver Spring, MD 20910 (202) 628-3953 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nahse.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African Americans who are members of the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) and interested in preparing for a career in health care administration. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans who are either enrolled or accepted in an accredited college or university program, pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in health care administration. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average (3.0 if graduate students), be members of NAHSE, and be able to demonstrate financial need. To apply, students must submit a completed application, 3 letters of recommendation, a recent resume, a 3-page essay on “the impact of the team concept approach to organizational improvement when restructuring into an urban integrated healthcare network,” a copy of their most recent federal income tax return, transcripts from all colleges attended, and 2 photographs. Financial data The stipends are $2,500 per year. Funds are sent to the recipient’s institution. Duration 1 year. Deadline January of each year.

[264] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION HARTFORD CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Women in Construction-Hartford Chapter 165 P.O. Box 280593 East Hartford, CT 06128-0593 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who reside or attend school in Connecticut and are interested in studying a field related to the construction industry. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who reside or attend school in Connecticut. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in a field related to the construction industry, including architecture, engineering, or construction management. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, essays, evaluations by teachers, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year.

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[265] NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Black MBA Association 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 236-2622, ext. 6-8086 Fax: (312) 236-4131 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nbmbaa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American students interested in working on an undergraduate business degree. Eligibility This program is open to African American students who wish to earn an undergraduate degree in a field related to business. Applicants must submit a completed application, high school or undergraduate transcripts, and an essay on a topic that changes annually. Selection is based on grade point average, extracurricular activities, and quality of the essay. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is funded by the national office of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), which develops the application and selects the essay topics. It is administered by local chapters, which select the winners. Applications must be submitted to local chapters; for the name and address of a contact person at each chapter, write to the association. Recipients must attend college on a full-time basis. Number awarded Each year, each NBMBAA chapter selects 1 recipient. Currently, there are 31 chapters in the United States. Deadline Each chapter determines its deadline date; most are in the spring.

[266] NATIONAL BY-PRODUCTS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members who wish to study agriculture or agribusiness at 4-year land grant colleges in designated states. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in agriculture or agribusiness at a land grant college in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, or Wisconsin. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by National By-Products, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[267] NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE/DMI MILK MARKETING SCHOLARSHIPS National Dairy Shrine Attn: Office of Executive Director 1224 Alton Darby Creek Road Columbus, OH 43228-9792 (614) 878-5333 Fax: (614) 870-2622 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dairyshrine.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students enrolled in a dairy science program and to encourage them to pursue careers in the marketing of dairy products. Eligibility Applicants must be college sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. They must be majoring in dairy science, animal science, agricultural economics, agricultural communications, agricultural education, general agriculture, or food and nutrition. Selection is based on student organizational activities (15 percent), other organizations and activities (10 percent), academic standing and course work associated with marketing (25 percent), honors and awards (10 percent), marketing experiences (10 percent), and reasons for interest in dairy product marketing, including plans for the future (30 percent). Financial data Scholarships are $1,500 or $1,000. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This program is jointly sponsored by the National Dairy Shrine and Dairy Management Inc. (DMI). Number awarded 7 each year; 1 at $1,500 and 6 at $1,000 each. Deadline March of each year.

[268] NATIONAL FFA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATES IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members who wish to study agribusiness and related fields in college. Eligibility This program is open to current and former members of the organization who are pursuing a full-time degree in fields related to business and the social sciences; this

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includes: agribusiness, agricultural economics, agricultural education, agricultural finance, and agricultural marketing. For most of the scholarships, applicants must be high school seniors; others are open to students currently enrolled in college. The program includes a large number of designated scholarships that specify the locations where the members must live, the schools they must attend, the fields of study they must pursue, or other requirements. Some consider family income in the selection process, but most do not. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data Stipends vary, but most are at least $1,000. Duration 1 year or more. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by many different corporate sponsors. Number awarded Varies; generally, a total of approximately 1,000 scholarships are awarded annually by the association. Deadline February of each year.

[269] NATIONWIDE INSURANCE ENTERPRISE SCHOLARS PROGRAM College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at UNCF-member institutions, Purdue University, North Carolina A&T, and the University of Michigan who are majoring in salesrelated fields. Eligibility To be eligible for this program, students must be enrolled at a UNCF-member college or university or at Purdue University, North Carolina A&T, or the University of Michigan. Applicants must be sophomores or juniors at those schools, have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average, have sales experience or an interest in a career in sales, have documented financial need, and be majoring in the following fields: marketing, finance, computer or information science, or business administration. To apply, students must submit a current academic transcript, a current resume, a completed application form, a photograph, 2 letters of recommendation, and an essay (up to 500 words) on career goals. Financial data The stipend is $7,500. In addition, recipients are offered a paid internship. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients are offered an 8-week paid summer internship at a Nationwide Insurance Enterprise facility. Housing is provided for the interns. Deadline December of each year.

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Native American Finance Officers Association P.O. Box 12743 Green Bay, WI 54703 (920) 869-7172 Fax: (920) 869-1718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nafoa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Native Americans who are studying a business-related field. Eligibility This program is open to enrolled members of a federally-recognized tribe who are currently a junior or senior in college or studying for a M.B.A. Applicants must be majoring in finance, accounting, business administration, or management and must maintain a grade point average of 2.8 or higher. Selection is based on academic transcripts, 2 letters of reference, and a 400-word essay on “Why I am interested in finance, accounting, administration, or management and how I will utilize this knowledge in Indian Country.” Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

Dairy Management Inc. O’Hare International Center 10255 West Higgins Road, Suite 900 Rosemont, IL 60018-5616 (847) 803-2000 Fax: (847) 803-2077 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dairyinfo.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in fields related to dairy science. Eligibility This program is open to junior and/or senior undergraduate students enrolled in college and university programs that emphasize dairy food science, technology, or marketing. Applicants in non-dairy science departments must provide evidence that they have enrolled or will enroll in at least 1 regularly offered course that specializes in the processing, chemistry, microbiology, or marketing of milk or dairy products. Students in dairy science departments must provide evidence of enrollment in a dairy foods/marketing option or specialization. Selection is based on academic performance; apparent commitment to a career in dairy science/technology, dairy marketing, or a food-related science with an emphasis on dairy products; involvement in extracurricular activities, especially those relating to dairy/food science; and evidence of leadership ability, initiative, character, and integrity. The applicant who is judged most outstanding is awarded the James H. Loper Memorial Scholarship. Financial data Stipends are $2,500 or $1,500. Duration 1 year; students who receive scholarships during their junior year may apply for a renewal for their senior year. Additional information Dairy Management Inc. manages this program on behalf of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDPRB). Number awarded 20 each year: the James H. Loper Memorial Scholarship at $2,500 and 19 other scholarships at $1,500. Deadline March of each year.

[271] NCFC EDUCATION FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Attn: NCFC Education Foundation 50 F Street, N.W., Suite 900 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 626-8700 Fax: (202) 626-8722 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ncfc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students who have expressed an interest in agricultural cooperatives. Eligibility Students may not apply directly for these scholarships; they must be nominated by an agricultural cooperative or a state council of cooperatives. Each cooperative organization may nominate no more than 3 students. Only faculty members may request that a cooperative nominate a student. Nominees must be enrolled in an accredited 4-year college or university in the United States, have completed at least 1 full academic year of course work, have at least half an academic year remaining for completion of a degree, and either rank in the upper quarter of their class or have at least a 3.0 grade point average. They must submit an application that includes a 4to 6-page essay on their interest in cooperatives as well as their personal goals and career aspirations, a college transcript, and a letter of recommendation. Financial data The awards are $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program includes the W. Malcolm Harding Scholarship, the Owen Hallberg Scholarship, and the Philip F. French Scholarship Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline Nominations must be submitted by the end of March of each year.

[273] NDTA MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM B National Defense Transportation Association Attn: Forum, Education and Professional Development Committee 50 South Pickett Street, Suite 220 Alexandria, VA 22304-7296 (703) 751-5011 Fax: (703) 823-8761 Web site: www.ndtahq.com/program_b.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are members or dependents of members of the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) and planning to study business in college. Eligibility This program is open to NDTA members and dependents of members who have satisfactorily completed 3 1/2 years of academic work at an accredited high school. Community colleges which applicants plan to attend must offer a 4-year college transfer program. For applicants who plan to attend a 4-year college or university, the institution must offer courses that lead to a baccalaureate degree in business. Applicants must 1) include high school transcripts; 2) attach a listing

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS of academic and other honors and awards received, extracurricular activities, and work experiences; and 3) submit a 300to 500-word statement outlining their career goals and methods of attaining those goals, indicating why they should be awarded the scholarship. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[274] NDTA SCOTT-ST. LOUIS SCHOLASTIC AWARDS National Defense Transportation Association-Scott-St. Louis Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee Chairman P.O. Box 25486 Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225-0486 Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to students from designated midwestern states interested in pursuing a career in business, transportation, logistics, or physical distribution. Eligibility This program is open to students interested in pursuing a career in business, transportation, logistics, or physical distribution. High school applicants must be residents of Missouri or Illinois. College students must be enrolled full time at an accredited institution in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or Wyoming. Applicants who are the immediate family of members of the Scott-St. Louis chapter of the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) may reside in any state. The field of study must be business, logistics, physical distribution, or transportation (including aeronautical engineering, automotive engineering, aviation management, business, civil engineering, finance, hotel management, logistics management, naval architecture/structural engineering, professional pilot/navigator, transportation management, transportation distribution, transportation-related data and information systems, and travel and tourism). Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Michael A. Carnes, 926 Thornbury Place, O’Fallon, IL 622696810, (618) 628-1417, E-mail: [email protected], or from John O’Hara, 1146 Great Falls Court, Manchester, MO 63021, (636) 225-9424, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 5 each year, of which 1 is reserved for an immediate relative of an active member of the Scott-St. Louis NDTA chapter. Deadline February of each year.

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[275] NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP Nebraska Educational Office Professionals Association c/o Dianne Dickey, Scholarship Director Lincoln Public Schools District Offices, Box 59 5901 “O” Street Lincoln, NE 68510 Web site: neopa.unl.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of Nebraska who are interested in preparing for an office-related career. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Nebraska who are graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution. Applicants must have completed 2 or more business education courses from among the following: computer classes, keyboarding, typing, shorthand, accounting, office practices and procedures, and/or bookkeeping. They must submit a 1-page essay on why they are choosing an office-related career or vocation, 3 letters of recommendation, and high school or college transcripts. Selection is based on academic achievement, initiative of the student, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[276] NEW ENGLAND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP New England Employee Benefits Council 440 Totten Pond Road Waltham, MA 02451 (781) 684-8700 Fax: (781) 684-9200 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students from or in New England who are interested in a career in the employee benefits field. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this assistance are either 1) New England residents attending school in any state or 2) students from any state attending school in New England. Applicants may be either undergraduate or graduate students, but they must be attending school on a full-time basis. They must intend to pursue a career in the employee benefits field. Active board members of the council, along with their children and spouses, are not eligible for this scholarship. Selection is based on academic performance, future potential, work experience, school and community activities, and specific benefit-related study, activities, and goals. Financial data Up to $5,000 each year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed until completion of a degree, up to a maximum of 4 years. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [277] NEW HAMPSHIRE MGMA SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) in New Hampshire who are interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate education, continuing education, or applied research. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals who reside in New Hampshire and have been members of either the MGMA or New Hampshire MGMA for at least 2 years. Applicants must wish to 1) pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management at an accredited university or college; 2) attend conferences, workshops, and seminars sponsored by either nationally-recognized professional associations or accredited universities and colleges; or 3) investigate a subject related to medical practice management that could result in potentially publishable work. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; academic transcripts; explanation of individual need for professional development and the specific continuing education activity planned to meet this need (if relevant); and/or description of the research project (study design, time frame, and amount and use of money). Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Payments for continuing education or applied research are made upon receipt of documentation for expenses incurred. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

[278] NEW HAMPSHIRE SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Financial Careers Committee 1750 Elm Street, Suite 403 Manchester, NH 03104 (603) 622-1999 Fax: (603) 626-0204 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nhscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in New Hampshire who are preparing for a career as a certified public accountant. Eligibility Applicants must be 1) full-time students entering their junior or senior year in an accounting or business program at an accredited 4-year college or university or 2) full-time graduate students in an accredited master’s degree program in accounting. New Hampshire residency is required. A recommendation or appraisal from the person in charge of the applicant’s accounting program must be included in the application

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package. Selection is based on academic record, not financial need, although if academic measures between 2 or more students are the same, financial need may be considered secondarily. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 or more each year. Deadline October of each year.

[279] NEW HOLLAND CREDIT COMPANY SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are interested in studying agribusiness or finance in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are either graduating high school seniors planning to enroll in college or students already enrolled in college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a full-time 4-year degree in agribusiness or finance. Their family must receive at least 50 percent of its income from production agriculture or farming and must complete the parent financial analysis section of the application. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by New Holland Credit Company. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[280] NEW JERSEY SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Student Affairs Coordinator 425 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 07068-1723 (973) 226-4494, ext. 209 Fax: (973) 226-7425 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in New Jersey who are preparing for a career as a certified public accountant.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Eligibility This program is open to juniors at 4-year colleges in New Jersey who are entering their senior year and majoring in accounting. Students may not apply directly; they must be nominated by the accounting department chair at their college. Nominees must be New Jersey residents. Selection is based on academic achievement. Financial data A stipend is provided (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Interested students should check with their accounting department chair to learn if their school participates. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline October of each year.

[281] NEW JERSEY UTILITIES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS New Jersey Utilities Association 50 West State Street, Suite 1006 Trenton, NJ 08608 (609) 392-1000 Fax: (609) 396-4231 Web site: www.njua.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority, female, and disabled high school seniors in New Jersey interested in majoring in selected subjects in college (including business and accounting). Eligibility Eligible to apply for this scholarship are women, minorities (Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, or Asian American/Pacific Islander), and persons with disabilities who are high school seniors in New Jersey. They must be able to demonstrate financial need, be planning to enroll on a fulltime basis at an institute of higher education, and be planning to work on a bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, biology, business administration, or accounting. Children of employees of any New Jersey Utilities Association-member company are ineligible. Selection is based on overall academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 4 years. Number awarded 2 each year.

[282] NIB GRANT M. MACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Council of the Blind Attn: Coordinator, Scholarship Program 1155 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1004 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 467-5081 (800) 424-8666 Fax: (202) 467-5085 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.acb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are blind and majoring in business or management. Eligibility All legally blind persons who are majoring in business or management (undergraduate or graduate) and are U.S. citizens or resident aliens are eligible to apply. In addition to letters of recommendation and copies of academic transcripts, applications must include an autobiographical sketch. Selec-

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tion is based on demonstrated academic record, involvement in extracurricular and civic activities, and academic objectives. The severity of the applicant’s visual impairment and his/her study methods are also taken into account. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. In addition, the winner receives a $1,000 cash scholarship from the Kurzweil Foundation and, if appropriate, a Kurzweil 1000 Reading System. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship is sponsored by National Industries for the Blind (NIB) in honor of a dedicated leader of the American Council of the Blind. Scholarship winners are expected to be present at the council’s annual conference; the council will cover all reasonable expenses connected with convention attendance. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[283] NORTH DAKOTA GRAIN DEALERS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP North Dakota Grain Dealers Educational Foundation 606 Black Building 118 Broadway Fargo, ND 58102 (701) 235-4184 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students majoring or planning to major in agricultural-related fields (including agribusiness) in colleges and universities in North Dakota. Eligibility Both high school seniors and currently-enrolled college students may apply. Students must be majoring or planning to major in 1 of the following fields: agribusiness (sales and service), agribusiness management, agriculture transfer, agricultural economics, agricultural systems management, crop and weed science, soil sciences, food science, plant protection, or other agricultural sciences. They must be attending or accepted at 1 of the following schools in North Dakota: Bismarck State College, Dickinson State College, Williston State College, Lake Region State College (Devils Lake), North Dakota State College of Science at Wahpeton, or North Dakota State University. Priority is given to students planning careers in the grain marketing industry. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $500 per year ($250 per semester). Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Deadline April for high school seniors; September for currently-enrolled college students.

SCHOLARSHIPS [284] NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants–Northern California Chapter c/o Reynaldo E. Arellano, CPA BoostWorks, Inc. 221 Main Street, Suite 770 San Francisco, CA 94126-6109 (415) 546-9100, ext. 104 Fax: (415) 354-3324 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.Hispanic-cpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hispanic American college students in the San Francisco Bay area who are interested in majoring in accounting. Eligibility Hispanic American students at accredited San Francisco Bay area 4-year colleges and universities are eligible to apply if they are majoring or minoring in accounting. Applicants must be juniors or seniors in college and be enrolled in or have completed intermediate accounting. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and be taking at least 3 courses each semester. Selection is based on academic record, financial need, extracurricular activities, and an essay on 1) the most significant challenges they had to overcome; 2) their 3 most important academic and/or professional goals; or 3) the 2 most influential individuals in their lives. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must either be members of the American Association of Hispanic CPA’s Northern California Chapter or join the chapter before receiving scholarship funds. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline October of each year.

[285] NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHEVRON MERIT AWARD Independent Colleges of Northern California 1975 Falcon Ridge Drive Petaluma, CA 94954-5879 (707) 763-3400 Fax: (707) 763-3041 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.icnorcal.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors planning to major in business or the sciences at an independent college in northern California. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who plan to enroll full time as first-year students at a college or university that is a member of the Independent Colleges of Northern California. Applicants must plan to major in business or the sciences. Selection is based on academic achievement (50 percent), leadership potential (25 percent), and school or community involvement (25 percent). Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration 4 years for entering freshmen. Additional information Funding for this program is supplied by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

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Number awarded 8 each year. In even-numbered years, awards are for freshmen entering the following schools: College of Notre Dame, Fresno Pacific College, Holy Names College, Menlo College, or Stanford University. In odd-numbered years, the awards are for students entering: Dominican College of San Rafael, Golden Gate University, Monterey Institute of International Studies (for upper-division or graduate students), Pacific Union College, University of the Pacific, or Mills College. Deadline February of each year.

[286] NORTHERN VIRGINIA QUALITY SCHOLARSHIP American Society for Quality-Northern Virginia Section 0511 P.O. Box 1876 Herndon, VA 20172-1867 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.asp0511.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school students in the American Society for Quality’s Northern Virginia Section 0511 area who are interested in majoring in fields related to quality control. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who will be studying at 1 of Virginia’s accredited colleges or universities and live within Northern Virginia Section 0511’s assigned geographic area. Applicants must be planning to major in engineering, statistics, management, or behavioral sciences; they must be interested in the theory and application of quality, quality control, quality assurance, quality improvement, and quality management. They must have at least a 3.0 grade point average (certified transcript required). To apply, students must submit a completed application form, the certified transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and a formal statement (approximately 300 words) on career goals. A Section 0511 member must sponsor the applicant (and write a letter of endorsement). Financial data The stipend is approximately $2,000. Duration 1 year (the first year of college only). Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[287] NORTHWEST CHAPTER ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Scholarship Committee 902 140th Avenue N.E. Bellevue, WA 98005-3480 (425) 644-4800 (800) 272-8273 (within WA) Fax: (425) 562-8853 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Washington who are majoring in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to accounting students who have completed at least 2 quarters of accounting at the time of application and who plan to complete an accounting degree program in Washington with the intention of becoming a CPA. They must plan to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution in Washington state. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS is based on academic achievement, campus or other activities, preparation for an accounting career as a CPA, work history, and professional potential. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the size of the qualified applicant pool. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is sponsored by the Northwest Chapter of the Washington Society of CPAs. Information is also available from Sue Waltner, Fiducial Fohn Spink, 1016 South Third Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[288] NORTHWEST VERMONT ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Champlain Mill 1 Main Street, Fourth Floor P.O. Box 2000 Winooski, VT 05404-2601 (802) 655-9602 (800) 642-3177 Fax: (802) 654-3765 TDD: (802) 654-3766 TDD: (800) 281-3341 (within VT) E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vsac.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of selected counties in Vermont who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in accounting. Eligibility This scholarship is available to the residents of the following counties in Vermont: Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, or Washington. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a postsecondary degree program in accounting. They must be able to document financial need, have applied to the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation for a Vermont Grant, and have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid no later than 4 weeks before the scholarship deadline. The following are required as part of the application process: a completed application form, a copy of the acceptance letter, 1 letter of recommendation, 5 required essays, a resume, and an official transcript. Selection is based on quality of the required essays, recommendations, financial need, and academic record. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients are selected by the Wallace W. Tapia, P.C. Certified Public Accountants. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[289] NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE/UNCF SCHOLARSHIP College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at UNCF-member institutions who are from Wisconsin and majoring in business-related fields. Eligibility This program is open to sophomores and juniors at UNCF-member colleges and universities who are enrolled full time, have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average, have verified unmet financial need, are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, are from Wisconsin (Milwaukee preferred), and are majoring in 1 of the following fields: accounting, actuarial science, business administration, communications, computer sciences, finance, human resources, information systems, law, mathematics, or public relations. To apply, students must submit a completed application, a 1-page essay on career goals, an official school transcript, and letters of recommendation from a faculty member or dean. An interview is required. Financial data The maximum stipend is $6,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Deadline January of each year.

[290] NSA ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS National Society of Accountants Attn: NSA Scholarship Foundation 1010 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1574 (703) 549-6400, ext. 1312 (800) 966-6679 Fax: (703) 549-2512 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsacct.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students majoring in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students enrolled on a full-time basis in an accounting degree program at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. Students in 2-year colleges may apply during their first year or during their second year if transferring to a 4-year institution, provided they have committed themselves to a major in accounting throughout the remainder of their college career; students in 4-year colleges may apply for a scholarship for their second, third, or fourth year of studies, provided they have committed themselves to a major in accounting through the remainder of their college career. Evening program students are considered full time if they are pursuing an accounting degree. Only U.S. or Canadian citizens attending a U.S. accredited business school, college, or university may apply. Selection is based on academic attainment, demonstrated leadership ability, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is approximately $500 per year for students entering their second year of studies or approximately $1,000 per year for students entering the third or fourth year.

SCHOLARSHIPS Duration 1 year. Additional information The outstanding student in this competition, designated the Charles H. Earp Memorial Scholar, receives an additional stipend of $200 and an appropriate plaque. Number awarded Approximately 40 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[291] OHIO STATE CLAIMS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Griffith Foundation for Insurance Education 172 East State Street, Suite 305A Columbus, OH 43215-4321 (614) 341-2392 Fax: (614) 442-0402 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.griffithfoundation.org/student/OSCAann.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to children of members of Ohio State Claims Association (OSCA) affiliated organizations. Eligibility This program in open to the children, stepchildren, and adopted children of members of an affiliated organization of OSCA. Applicants must be either high school seniors who have been accepted and intend to enroll in an accredited college or university in the United States pursuing an undergraduate degree or full-time students already enrolled. They must commit to take 1 course in risk management and insurance or submit evidence that they have already taken such a course. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities and honors, work experience, 3 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Financial data Stipends up to $5,000 per year are provided. Duration 1 year; renewable. Additional information Information is also available from the OSCA Scholarship Chair, Edward A. Borocz, c/o Admiral Adjusting Company, P.O. Box 360227, Strongsville, OH 44136, (440) 572-7700, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[292] OREGON ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Association of Public Accountants Scholarship Foundation 1804 N.E. 43rd Avenue Portland, OR 97213 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Oregon residents interested in majoring in accounting in college. Eligibility This program is open to Oregon residents who are enrolled in or accepted by an accredited school in Oregon for the study of accounting. Applicants must intend to carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic achievement, personal qualifications, and professional promise.

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Financial data Historically, scholarships have ranged from $1,000 to $2,000 and totaled about $9,000 annually. Checks are made payable to the recipient and the recipient’s college. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, or other academic expenses during the year. Duration 1 year; renewable. Additional information The Scholarship Foundation is sponsored by the Oregon Association of Independent Accountants (formerly the Oregon Association of Public Accountants). Recipients may attend a college, university, or community college. They are given an honorary 1-year student membership in the Oregon Association of Independent Accountants. Deadline March of each year.

[293] OREGON STATE FISCAL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7395 (800) 452-8807, ext. 7395 Fax: (541) 687-7419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.osac.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Oregon State Fiscal Association and their children. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association and their children who are enrolled or planning to enroll at a college or university in Oregon as an undergraduate or graduate student. Members must study public administration, finance, economics, or related fields, but they may enroll part time. Children may pursue any program of study, but they must be full-time students. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[294] OREGON STATE PERSONNEL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7395 (800) 452-8807, ext. 7395 Fax: (541) 687-7419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.osac.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Oregon State Personnel Managers Association. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are working at least part-time on an academic degree or a professional certificate in personnel management, personnel administration, human resources management, safety management, labor relations, industrial relations, industrial engi-

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS neering, business administration, public relations, or a closelyrelated field. Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate students. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[295] PAINEWEBBER SCHOLARSHIPS College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at UNCF-member institutions who are majoring in a businessrelated field. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are students who are currently-enrolled in UNCF-member colleges or universities. Applicants must be majoring in business and have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this scholarship are provided by the PaineWebber Group. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

[296] PEGGY JACQUES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Epsilon Sigma Alpha Attn: ESA Foundation Assistant Scholarship Director P.O. Box 270517 Fort Collins, CO 80527 (970) 223-2824 Fax: (970) 223-4456 Web site: www.esaintl.com/esaf Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to students from Michigan planning to study business. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Michigan who are either 1) graduating high school seniors in the top 25 percent of their class or with minimum scores of 20 on the ACT or 950 on the SAT, or 2) students already enrolled in college with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students enrolled for training in a technical school or returning to school after an absence are also eligible. Applicants must be planning to study business. Selection is based on character, scholastic ability, leadership and ability skills, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) is a women’s service organization, but scholarships are available to both men and women. Information is also available from Claudia Hale, Scholarship Director, 3745 S.W. River Road, Hillsboro, OR 97123, (503) 533-4994, ext. 417, Fax: (503) 6810891, E-mail: [email protected]. Completed applications must

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be submitted to the ESA State Counselor who verifies the information before forwarding them to the scholarship director. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[297] PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIPS Pennsylvania Society of Public Accountants 900 North Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 (717) 234-4129 (800) 270-3352 Fax: (717) 234-9556 Web site: www.pspa-state.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to accounting majors in Pennsylvania. Eligibility Applicants must be accounting majors, have completed at least 3 semesters in college, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be a Pennsylvania resident, and be attending a college or university in the state. Selection is based primarily on academic merit. Student activities, leadership positions, and financial need may also be considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[298] PEPSI COLA/SEVEN-UP BOTTLING OF EASTERN OREGON SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from designated counties in Oregon who plan to study agriculture or agribusiness in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of Baker, Malheur, Union, or Wallowa counties of Oregon interested in pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in agriculture and/or agribusiness. Selection is based on FFA and community service activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by Pepsi Cola/Seven-Up Bottling of Eastern Oregon. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[299] PETER A. DECOURSEY MEMORIAL AWARD

[301] PICPA SOPHOMORE SCHOLARSHIPS

Junior Achievement of Delaware, Inc. 522 South Walnut Street Wilmington, DE 19801-5230 (302) 654-4510 (866) JA-TODAY Fax: (302) 654-0783 Web site: www.jadelaware.org/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who have made an outstanding contribution to Junior Achievement (JA) in Delaware. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who are members of JA in Delaware. Finalists are interviewed. Selection is based on leadership and ability to motivate others. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is administered by the Delaware Community Foundation, 100 West 10th Street, Suite 115, P.O. Box 1636, Wilmington, DE 19899-1636, (302) 5718004, Fax: (302) 571-1553. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants 1650 Arch Street, 17th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103-2099 (215) 496-9272 (888) CPA-2001 (within PA) Fax: (215) 496-9212 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.picpa.org/student/programs_and_awards.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to Pennsylvania sophomores majoring in accounting. Eligibility To qualify for this scholarship, an applicant must be a full-time sophomore at a 4-year college or university in Pennsylvania and be nominated by the accounting department chair at that school. Nominees are evaluated on the basis of academic record, SAT scores, intent to become a CPA and practice in Pennsylvania, need, faculty recommendation, work ethic, reasons for career choice, qualities of leadership, and the student’s resume. Financial data Stipends are either $3,000, $1,500, or $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 18 each year: 5 at $3,000, 12 at $1,500, and 1 at $1,000. Deadline February of each year.

[300] PHILLIPS BUSINESS INFORMATION SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in satellite business applications in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite business applications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[302] PIONEER EQUIPMENT COMPANY SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from specified geographic areas for the study of agribusiness in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are either graduating high school seniors planning to enroll in college or students already enrolled in college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a full-time 4-year degree in agribusiness (although they may begin at a 2-year college). Preference is given to families engaged directly in production agriculture. Scholarships are awarded to members from eastern Idaho, the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, and the San Joaquin Valley and coastal areas of California. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Pioneer Equipment Company.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Number awarded 12 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[303] POST SCHOLARSHIP American Association of Airport Executives-Northeast Chapter c/o Richard J. Williams, Executive Secretary P.O. Box 8 West Milford, NJ 07480-0008 Web site: www.necaaae.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students majoring in aviation management. Eligibility This program is open to juniors and seniors in colleges and universities who are majoring in aviation management. Preference is given to those with a permanent residence in the northeast region. Student preparing for a career as commercial pilots are not eligible. Transcripts, letters of recommendation, and proof of enrollment must accompany the completed application form. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[304] PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP SCHOLARSHIP College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at UNCF-member institutions who are majoring in selected fields (including business and finance). Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are students who are currently-enrolled in UNCF-member colleges or universities. Applicants must be majoring in 1 of the following fields: business, finance, information systems, or the liberal arts. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this scholarship are provided by the Principal Financial Group, Inc. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

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[305] PRO PUBS CORPORATE AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP Women in Aviation, International P.O. Box 11287 Daytona Beach, FL 32120-1287 (386) 226-7996 Fax: (386) 226-7998 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wiai.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Women in Aviation, International who are interested in studying corporate aviation in college. Eligibility This program is open to women who are members of the sponsoring organization and graduating high school seniors, high school graduates, or current college students. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in the following areas of corporate or business aviation: piloting, dispatching, corporate aviation department management, or FBO management. They must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the applicant’s ability to set and achieve goals, past achievements, impressions and relationships to others important in their lives and education, and their qualities of personal integrity, responsibility, reliability, dedication, and motivation. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to encouraging women to consider an aviation career, providing educational outreach activities, and networking resources to women active in the industry. This program is sponsored by Professional Publications Services, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[306] PROGRESSIVE FARMER MAGAZINE SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members interested in studying agriculture or agribusiness in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a degree in agriculture or agribusiness at a 4-year university. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required.

SCHOLARSHIPS Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Progressive Farmer Magazine. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[307] PSSC LEGACY FUND SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in international satellite and/or distance education applications in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to international satellite and/or distance education applications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[308] PURINA MILLS SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to current or former FFA members who are interested in studying agribusiness/economics or animal science in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are either graduating high school seniors planning to enroll in college or students already enrolled in college. Applicants must be inter-

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ested in pursuing a full-time 4-year degree in agribusiness, agricultural economics, or animal science. They must have competed in the Livestock Career Development Event at the local level or higher (their participation must be certified by the applicant’s advisor). Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Purina Mills, Inc. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[309] QUAKER OATS SCHOLARSHIP College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students at UNCF-member institutions who are majoring in selected fields (including business and accounting). Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are students who are currently-enrolled as juniors in UNCF-member colleges or universities. Applicants must be majoring in 1 of the following fields: business administration, accounting, engineering, or the liberal arts. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this scholarship are provided by the Quaker Oats Company. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

[310] RALPH AND VALERIE THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Director, Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-NABA, ext. 114 Fax: (301) 474-3114 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Eligibility Applicants must be paid members of the association who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or taxation. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least

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3.5 in their major and 3.3 overall. Selection is based on grades, financial need, and a 500-word autobiography that discusses career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and involvement in the association. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

Applicants must plan to pursue a career in banking and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 300 words) on the impact they would like to have on the banking industry. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[311] RAY FOLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

[313] REDI-TAG CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP

American Wholesale Marketers Association Attn: Distributors Education Foundation 1128 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-4808 (202) 463-2124 Fax: (202) 467-0559 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awmanet.org/edu/scholar.cfm Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to students involved in, or who plan to join, the convenience wholesale distribution industry. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled full time in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university pursuing a business course of study (accounting or business administration). They must be able to demonstrate interest in a career in distribution of candy, tobacco, and convenience products. Selection is based on academic merit and career interest. Financial data The scholarships are $5,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the college or university to cover tuition, oncampus room and board, and other direct costs; any remaining funds are paid to the student for reimbursement of schoolrelated expenses with appropriate receipts. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information The American Wholesale Marketers Association (AWMA) resulted from the 1991 merger of the National Association of Tobacco Distributors (NATD) and the National Candy Wholesalers Association (NCWA). This scholarship was established in memory of Ray Foley, the late executive vice-president of the NCWA. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[312] RAYMOND H. TROTT SCHOLARSHIP FOR BANKING Rhode Island Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator One Union Station Providence, RI 02903 (401) 274-4564 Fax: (401) 331-8085 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rifoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Rhode Island students of color interested in preparing for a career in banking. Eligibility This program is open to minority residents of Rhode Island who are entering their senior year in college.

American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1168 Fax: (312) 233-1090 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org/fore/programs.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are single parents interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in health information administration or technology. Eligibility This program is open to AHIMA members who are single parents enrolled in a health information administration or health information technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must be pursuing a degree on at least a half-time basis and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on grade point average and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Financial data The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Redi-Tag Corporation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[314] RHODE ISLAND ADVERTISING SCHOLARSHIP Rhode Island Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator One Union Station Providence, RI 02903 (401) 274-4564 Fax: (401) 331-8085 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rifoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Rhode Island college students interested in preparing for a career in advertising, television, or filmmaking. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled college students in Rhode Island who are sophomores or juniors. Applicants must intend to pursue a career in advertising, including public relations, marketing, graphic design, film, or broadcast production. They must be able to make a commit-

SCHOLARSHIPS ment to a career in advertising and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 300 words) on the impact they would like to have on the advertising industry. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program is sponsored by the Ad Club of Southeastern New England, P.O. Box 41537, Providence, RI 02940, (401) 295-1563, Fax: (401) 295-4743, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[315] RICHARD L. DAVIS MANAGERS SCHOLARSHIP American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to individuals currently employed in medical group management who wish to pursue professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility This program is open to medical group management professionals who want to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. Applicants must include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data Stipends up to $1,500 are available. Funds for undergraduate or graduate study are paid directly to the recipient’s college. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[316] RICHARD L. DAVIS NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in medical group management. Eligibility Any undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a full-time course of study that leads to a degree in medical group management is eligible. Applicants must include a letter describing career goals and objectives related to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship

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support; and academic transcripts for undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s college. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[317] RITCHIE-JENNINGS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Attn: Scholarship Program The Gregor Building 716 West Avenue Austin, TX 78701 (512) 478-9070 (800) 245-3321 Fax: (512) 478-9297 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cfenet.com/services/scholarships/index.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students working on an accounting or criminal justice degree. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are full-time students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or criminal justice. Selection is based on academic achievement, letters of recommendation (including at least 1 from a certified fraud examiner), and an original essay (at least 250 words) on why the applicant deserves the scholarship and how the awareness of fraud will affect his or her professional career development. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 15 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[318] ROBERT E. COOK SCHOLARSHIP FUND Illinois Association of Realtors Attn: Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation 3180 Adloff Lane, Suite 400 P.O. Box 19451 Springfield, IL 62794-9451 (217) 529-2600 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.illinoisrelator.org/iar/about/scholarships.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to Illinois residents who are interested in pursuing further education for a career in association management. Eligibility This program is open to Illinois residents who 1) are an executive officer of a local real estate board or association; 2) have expressed an interest in becoming a local real estate board or association executive officer; or 3) are currently employed by a local real estate board or association and are interested in pursuing a career in association management. Applicants must be interested in furthering their education at a junior college, college, or university by pursuing a course of study that relates to the field of association management. They

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS may also be interested in participating in association management training programs sponsored by such organizations as the National Association of Realtors, the United States Chamber of Commerce, or the American Society of Association Executives. Selection is based on the applicant’s indication of interest in pursuing or continuing to pursue a career in association management, letters of recommendation, and plan for use of the scholarship. Financial data Awards up to $500 are available. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[319] ROBERT KAUFMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS IA International Educational Foundation 9200 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 510 Miami, FL 33156 (305) 670-0580 Fax: (305) 670-3818 Web site: www.iai.org/education/intro.asp Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in accounting. Eligibility Eligible are students who are pursuing, or planning to pursue, an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting at colleges or universities in selected countries. Applicants must be in at least their third year of college with a grade point average in accounting of 3.5 or higher. Applications must be endorsed by a member firm of IA International (formerly Independent Accountants International). Selection is based on academic achievement, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, work experience, an essay on interest and future goals in the accounting profession, and an essay on why the applicants believe they should be awarded the scholarship. Financial need is considered only if applicants wish to compete for a full scholarship. Financial data Scholarships up to $5,000 are awarded to full-time students who demonstrate financial need. Awards of recognition of up to $250 to assist with the purchase of textbooks are given to full-time students without demonstration of financial need. Awards are paid directly to the student; checks are given to the sponsoring IA International member firms, which present them to the recipients after receiving proof of enrollment. Duration These are 1-time awards intended primarily for the purchase of textbooks. Additional information Each year, different countries from around the world are selected to award student scholarships. Recently, those were Australia, Canada, China, Indonesia, Mexico, the United States, and selected European countries. Applications must be submitted to an IA member firm, which will forward them to IA International headquarters. Number awarded Up to 20 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[320] ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students attending college in designated Rocky Mountain states who are interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including business). Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants must be attending schools in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[321] ROSE ACRE FARMS SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from selected counties in Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri who are interested in studying agriculture or agribusiness in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, or Missouri interested in studying agriculture or agribusiness at an accredited 4-year college or university. Preference is given to applicants majoring in food science or animal science. Georgia residents must be from Putnam County; Indiana residents must be from Jackson, Jennings, Newton, Pulaski, or White counties; Iowa residents must be from Adair, Guthrie, or Madison counties; Missouri residents must be from Johnson or Lincoln counties. Selection is based on academic achievement (10

SCHOLARSHIPS points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Rose Acre Farms, Inc. Number awarded 11 each year: 1 in each of the designated counties. Deadline February of each year.

[322] ROY & HARRIET ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois 4360 Wabash Avenue Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 793-6660 (800) 628-6436 Fax: (217) 793-6744 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.piiai.org/youngagents/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students who are majoring in business and have an interest in insurance. Eligibility To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria: have junior or senior status in college, be in a business degree program with an interest in insurance, be a full-time student, and have a letter of recommendation from a current or retired member of the Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois. To apply, students must complete an application form and submit an essay (500 words or less) on the contribution the insurance industry provides to society. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000, payable in 2 equal installments. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[323] SACRAMENTO BEE MINORITY JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS Sacramento Bee Attn: Community Relations Department 2100 Q Street P.O. Box 15779 Sacramento, CA 95852 (916) 321-1794 Fax: (916) 321-1783 Web site: www.sacbee.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority students from the circulation area of the Sacramento Bee who are interested in a career in the newspaper business. Eligibility This program is open to minorities residing in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, or western El Dorado counties (California) who are high school seniors or full-time college students. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a

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career in the newspaper business with an emphasis on journalism, but also including newspaper-related subjects of photography, arts and graphics, online, advertising, and marketing. They must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on an essay (50 points), financial need (20 points), current resume (10 points), transcript (5 points), letters of recommendation (5 points), published work (5 points), and the personal judgment of the evaluators (5 points). Financial data Stipends range from $1,500 to $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must attend an accredited 4-year college or university. Number awarded Up to 8 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[324] SALES PROFESSIONALS-USA SCHOLARSHIPS Sales Professionals-USA P.O. Box 149 Arvada, CO 80001 (888) 763-PROS E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.salespros-usa.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in selected states who are interested in majoring in sales. Eligibility Sales Professionals-USA (formerly SWAP Club International) has clubs in Colorado, Missouri, and Kansas. Each club has its own scholarship program. Students in the those states apply to the local club (for the addresses of those clubs, write to the address above). All applicants must be currently enrolled in college and majoring in business or marketing with an emphasis on sales. Scholarships are awarded in the areas where the clubs meet. Financial data The amounts awarded vary; each club has its own scholarship program. Generally, the stipends range from $250 to $1,000 each. Duration 1 year; may be renewable. Number awarded Varies each year.

[325] SALOMON SMITH BARNEY WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS Nevada Women’s Fund 770 Smithridge Drive, Suite 300 Reno, NV 89502 (702) 786-2335 Fax: (702) 786-8152 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide funding to women in Nevada who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in business. Eligibility This program is open to women who are pursuing or planning to pursue academic study or vocational training in business. Preference is given to northern Nevada residents and those attending northern Nevada institutions. Selection is based on achievement, financial need, and community service. Particular attention is paid to applications from reentry women, women who are single parents, and women of color. Financial data Stipends are $1,000 or $500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Number awarded Varies each year; recently, the foundation awarded 9 of these scholarships, 3 at $1,000 and 6 at $500. Deadline February of each year.

[326] SAMMAMISH VALLEY CHAPTER ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPS Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Scholarship Committee 902 140th Avenue N.E. Bellevue, WA 98005-3480 (425) 644-4800 (800) 272-8273 (within WA) Fax: (425) 562-8853 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Washington who are majoring in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to vocational and transfer accounting students who have completed at least 2 quarters of accounting at the time of application and who plan to complete their education in Washington. They must intend to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution in Washington state. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic achievement (grade point average of 3.0 or higher), campus and/or community activities, preparation for an accounting career, work history, financial need, a personal statement that includes their career goals and interests and how they anticipate that the accounting curriculum will enhance their career objectives, and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial data The stipend is $500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years. Additional information This program is sponsored by the Sammamish Valley Chapter of the Washington Society of CPAs. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[327] SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEDICAL AND OTHER PROFESSIONS American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of California Veterans War Memorial Building 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 113 San Francisco, CA 94102-4586 (415) 861-5092 Fax: (415) 861-8365 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.calegionaux.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to California residents who are the children of veterans and interested in preparing for careers in medical, business, and other fields. Eligibility Eligible for these scholarships are high school seniors or graduates who have not yet entered college because of financial or medical circumstances and who are the children of veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Lebanon, Panama, or Desert Storm. They must plan to become a therapist, nurse, other medical professional, engineer, lawyer, law enforcement officer, or business professional. At least 5 years of California residency are required, unless the

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veteran parent has been hospitalized within the state or has been declared missing in action by the government. Awards are based on character (20 percent), Americanism (20 percent), leadership (10 percent), need (30 percent), and scholastic merit (20 percent). Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 2 years. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[328] SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY ACCOUNTING MAJORS Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Scholarship Committee 902 140th Avenue N.E. Bellevue, WA 98005-3480 (425) 644-4800 (800) 272-8273 (within WA) Fax: (425) 562-8853 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority students in Washington who are majoring in accounting at a 4-year school. Eligibility This program is open to accounting majors who have completed their sophomore year at an accredited 4-year institution in Washington by fall of the year they are applying. Applicants must be members of a minority group (African American, Asian American, Hispanic, or Native American). U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic achievement (grade point average of 3.0 or higher), campus and/or community activities, work history, a personal statement that includes their career goals and interests and how they anticipate that the accounting curriculum will enhance their career objectives, and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial data The stipend is $3,500 per year. Funds may be used to pay for tuition only. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[329] SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITY ACCOUNTING STUDENTS American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Academic and Career Development Division 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-8775 (212) 596-6223 Fax: (212) 596-6292 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority students interested in studying accounting at the undergraduate or graduate school level. Eligibility Undergraduate applicants must be minority students who are enrolled full time, have completed at least 30 semester hours of college work (including at least 6 semester

SCHOLARSHIPS hours in accounting), are majoring in accounting with an overall grade point average of 3.3 or higher, and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Minority students who are interested in a graduate degree must be 1) in the final year of a 5-year accounting program; 2) an undergraduate accounting major currently accepted or enrolled in a master’s-level accounting, business administration, finance, or taxation program; or 3) any undergraduate major currently accepted in a master’s-level accounting program. Selection is based primarily on merit (academic achievement); financial need is evaluated as a secondary criteria. For purposes of this program, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) considers minority students to be those of Black, Native American/Alaskan Native, or Pacific Island races, or of Hispanic ethnic origin. Financial data Up to $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed, if recipients are making satisfactory progress toward graduation. Additional information These scholarships are granted by the institute’s Minority Educational Initiatives Committee. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 187 students received funding through this program. Deadline June of each year.

[330] SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS American Legion Auxiliary Attn: Department of California Veterans War Memorial Building 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 113 San Francisco, CA 94102-4586 (415) 861-5092 Fax: (415) 861-8365 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.calegionaux.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to California residents who are the children of veterans and interested in preparing for a career in teaching, business, and other fields. Eligibility Eligible to apply are the children of veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or Desert Storm who are high school seniors and who intend to work for a 4-year degree as a teacher, engineer, lawyer, law enforcement officer, or business professional. California residency is required, unless the veteran parent has been hospitalized within the state or has been reported as missing in action by the government. Awards are based on character (20 percent), Americanism (20 percent), leadership (10 percent), financial need (30 percent), and scholastic merit (20 percent). Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[331] SEALASKA HERITAGE FOUNDATION SPECIFIED FIELD SCHOLARSHIPS Sealaska Heritage Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 201 Juneau, AK 99801-1249 (907) 463-4844 (888) 311-4992 Fax: (907) 586-9293 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sealaska.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to Native Alaskans who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in natural resources or business-related fields. Eligibility This program is open to 1) Sealaska shareholders with voting stock and their descendants or to 2) Native Americans who are members of federally-recognized tribes, permanently residing in the Sealaska region of southeast Alaska, and not members of an Alaska Native Corporation. They must be or plan to be full-time undergraduate or graduate students, maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, serve 1 Sealaska Corporation internship (if they want to obtain multiple year funding), demonstrate financial need, apply for other sources of funding, and major in the following fields related to Sealaska Corporation business: environmental sciences, engineering, conservation biology, geology, marine science/biology, forestry, wildlife management, mining technology, accounting, finance, marketing, international business, international commerce and trade, human resources management, economics, computer information systems, or industrial management. Applicants must submit a completed application form, a personal budget, an essay on educational goals, and an essay on planned future contributions to the Alaska Native community. Copies of official transcripts and 2 letters of recommendation are also required. Selection is based on academic record (the most important selection factor), personal history, educational goals, and planned contributions to the Alaska Native community. Financial data Up to $5,000 per year, depending upon the recipient’s need. Funds may be used only for tuition, books, fees, supplies, and living expenses. A total of $125,000 is distributed annually. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 6 years for a bachelor’s degree, up to 3 years for a master’s degree, and up to 2 years for a doctorate or its equivalent. Additional information Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Deadline February of each year.

[332] SEARS CRAFTSMAN SCHOLARSHIP National Hot Rod Association Attn: Youth and Education Services 2035 Financial Way P.O. Box 5555 Glendora, CA 91740-9555 (626) 914-4761, ext. 427 Fax: (626) 963-5360 Web site: www.nhra.com/aboutnhr/youth.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS seniors, especially those interested in a career in the automotive technological or marketing fields. Eligibility This program is open to seniors graduating from a public, private, or parochial high school or education center. Applicants must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher, have engaged in extracurricular activities in their school and community, be of good character, show evidence of leadership ability, and be planning to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university, or technical/vocational program. Preference is given to students planning to enter a career in the fields of automotive technology, industrial/technical manufacturing, or marketing. Selection is based on scholastic record, school activities, community involvement, a personal essay on career goals and future plans, 2 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are sent directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Additional information The scholarship is funded by Sears, Roebuck and Company and administered by the National Hot Rod Association. Number awarded 21 each year: 3 in each of the association’s 7 divisions (covering all fifty states, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico). Deadline April of each year.

[333] SEATTLE CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS American Society of Women Accountants-Seattle Chapter c/o Karen Gray 2450 72nd Avenue S.E. Mercer Island, WA 98040 Web site: www.aswaseattle.com/scholarships.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting at a college or university in Washington. Eligibility This program is open to part-time and full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting at a college or university in Washington. Applicants must have completed at least 60 semester hours and have maintained a grade point average of at least 2.5 overall and 3.0 in accounting. Membership in the American Society of Women Accountants is not required. Selection is based on career goals, communication skills, grade point average, personal circumstances, and financial need. Financial data The amounts of the awards vary. A total of $8,000 is available for this program each year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded May of each year. Deadline Varies each year.

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[334] SEATTLE PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Association for Women in Communications-Seattle Professional Professional Chapter Attn: Scholarship Chair 1412 S.W. 102nd Street, PMB 224 Seattle, WA 98146 (206) 298-4966 Fax: (206) 285-5220 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.seattleawc.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in Washington who are preparing for a career in communications. Eligibility This program is open to Washington state residents who are enrolled at a 4-year college or university in the state as a junior, senior, or graduate student (sophomores at 2-year colleges applying to a 4-year institution are also eligible). Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in a communications program, including print and broadcast journalism, television and radio production, film, advertising, public relations, marketing, graphic design, multimedia design, photography or technical communication. Selection is based on demonstrated excellence in communications; contributions made to communications on campus and in the community; scholastic achievement; financial need; and writing samples from journalism, advertising, public relations, or broadcasting. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school and must be used for tuition and fees. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[335] SENTRY INSURANCE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc. 735 North Water Street, Suite 800 Milwaukee, WI 53202-4100 (414) 273-5980 Fax: (414) 273-5995 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wficweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to freshmen majoring in selected fields (including business) at private colleges in Wisconsin. Eligibility This program is open to freshmen at the 21 independent colleges or universities in Wisconsin. Applicants must be majoring in 1 of the following fields: business, economics, mathematics, management information systems, industrial design, communication design, or interior architecture and design. They must have earned at least a 3.3 grade point average. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The participating schools are Beloit College, Cardinal Stritch University, Carroll College, Carthage College, Concordia University of Wisconsin, Edgewood College, Lakeland College, Lawrence University, Marian College, Marquette University, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Mil-

SCHOLARSHIPS waukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Northland College, Ripon College, St. Norbert College, Silver Lake College, Viterbo University, and Wisconsin Lutheran College. Number awarded 21 each year: 1 at each of the participating schools.

[336] SF/BA-NDTA MERIT SCHOLARSHIP National Defense Transportation Association-San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 24676 Oakland, CA 94623-1676 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in the San Francisco Bay Area who are majoring in a field related to transportation (including business). Eligibility Eligible to apply for this scholarship are U.S. citizens who are attending a vocational school, college, or university in the San Francisco Bay Area and majoring in the 1 of the following fields: transportation/logistics, business, marketing, engineering, planning, or environment. All applicants must be preparing for a career related to transportation. Selection is based on scholastic ability, potential, professional interest, and character. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[337] SHARON D. BANKS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Women’s Transportation Seminar Attn: National Headquarters 1666 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 496-4340 Fax: (202) 496-4349 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wtsnational.org/scholarship_undergrad.asp Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to women interested in a career in transportation. Eligibility This program is open to women who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in transportation or a transportationrelated field (e.g., transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics). Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and be interested in a career in transportation. They must submit a 500-word statement about their career goals after graduation and why they think they should receive the scholarship award. Applications must be submitted first to a local chapter; the chapters forward selected applications for consideration on the national level. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Selection is based on transportation involvement and goals, job skills, and academic record; financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year.

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Additional information The Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) was founded in 1977 and now has more than 3,000 members, both female and male, in chapters throughout the United States. This scholarship program was established in 1992. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline Applications must be submitted by the end of October to a local WTS chapter.

[338] SHRM FOUNDATION AREA ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Society for Human Resource Management Attn: Foundation Administrator 1800 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3499 (703) 535-6020 Fax: (703) 535-6490 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.shrm.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to regular (nonstudent) members of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) who are pursuing academic study in human resource management while working full time. Eligibility This program is open to regular area members of the society who are working full time in human resources and pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree in the field at an accredited institution of higher learning, through correspondence, online, and/or classroom learning. Applicants must submit a 2-page essay in which they present their vision of the future role of human resources, their contribution to the profession to date, and their future goals as a human resources professional. Selection is based on demonstrated satisfactory scholastic achievement, work experience, and commitment to a career in human resources. Applications must be submitted to the appropriate area manager. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 6 each year: 1 in each of the society’s 6 areas. Deadline September of each year.

[339] SHRM FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Society for Human Resource Management Attn: Foundation Administrator 1800 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3499 (703) 535-6020 Fax: (703) 535-6490 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.shrm.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to undergraduate student members of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Eligibility This program is open to national undergraduate student members of the society. Applicants must have completed at least 55 semester hours of course work in a human relations major or human relations emphasis area (including at

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS least 1 human relations management course) and have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[340] SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ANALYSTS SCHOLARSHIP Society of Automotive Analysts Attn: Scholarship 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 (847) 375-4722 Web site: www.autoanalyst.org/scholarship/scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students preparing for a career in the automotive industry. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this scholarship are full-time undergraduate students who are majoring in business, economics, finance, marketing, or management. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and demonstrate interest in automotive analysis. To apply, students must submit a completed application form, a typed essay (1 page) explaining their interest in the automotive industry, and 1 letter of reference. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Funds are paid to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[341] SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF CPA’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Communications Director 570 Chris Drive West Columbia, SC 29169 (803) 791-4181, ext. 1006 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.scacpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students majoring in accounting in South Carolina. Eligibility This program is open to South Carolina residents who are upper-division (rising juniors or seniors) or master’s degree students majoring in accounting at a South Carolina college or university. Applicants must have at least a 3.25 overall grade point average and at least a 3.5 grade point average in accounting. Interested students must submit their college transcripts, a listing of awards and other scholarships, 2 letters of reference, a resume, a 250-word essay on their personal career goals, and certification of their accounting major. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $1,500. Funds are paid to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year.

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Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

[342] SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP South Carolina Tax Council Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 2267 Gaffney, SC 29342 (864) 489-3187 Fax: (864) 489-3188 Web site: www.sctaxcouncil.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to South Carolina residents who are majoring in accounting in college. Eligibility Applicants must be South Carolina residents, be majoring in accounting at a 2-year or 4-year college or university in South Carolina, be either a rising senior at a 4-year college or a rising second-year student at a 2-year college, and have at least a 3.0 grade point average. To apply, students must submit a completed application form, certification of their class standing, a listing of their other scholarships and awards, 2 letters of reference, a resume, and an essay on their personal career goals (up to 250 words). Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

[343] SOUTH DAKOTA CPA SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS South Dakota CPA Society 1000 West Avenue N, Suite 100 Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1798 (605) 334-3848 Fax: (605) 334-8595 Web site: www.sdcpa.org/students/scholar.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students in South Dakota who are majoring in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to accounting majors in South Dakota; they must be in their senior year. Applicants must have an excellent academic record, leadership potential, an interest in the profession of public accountancy, and a record of extracurricular activities. To apply, students must submit a completed application form, an official transcript, a brief statement of career goals, a list of awards and extracurricular activities, and a photograph. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The amount of the awards depends on the availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 9 accounting students received $6,250 in these scholarships. Deadline April of each year.

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[344] SOUTH DAKOTA RETAILERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

[346] SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP

South Dakota Retailers Association P.O. Box 638 Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 224-5050 (800) 658-5545 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sdra.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to South Dakota residents who are interested in pursuing a career in retailing. Eligibility This program is open to residents of South Dakota who are interested in a career in a retail field. Applicants must have completed at least 1 quarter of study at a South Dakota vocational school or 1 year of study at a college or university in the state. Full-time enrollment is required. Selection is not based solely on financial need or on outstanding scholarship. Financial data The amounts of the stipends vary. A total of at least $3,000 is available for this program each year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Examples of eligible fields include, but are not limited to, agribusiness, apparel merchandising, auto mechanics, automotive technology, business administration, computer science, culinary arts, commercial baking, electrical maintenance, heating and ventilation, hotel and restaurant management, landscape design, pharmacy, printing industries, sales and marketing management, and tourism industry management. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students attending college in designated southern California counties who are interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including business). Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants must be attending schools in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara, or Ventura counties in California. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is also considered. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[345] SOUTH DAKOTA STOCKGROWERS ASSOCIATION BEEF INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP South Dakota Stockgrowers Association 426 St. Joseph Street Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 342-0429 (877) 529-2333 Purpose To provide financial assistance to South Dakota residents who are attending college in the state and majoring in a field related to agriculture or agribusiness. Eligibility This program is open to South Dakota residents who are attending an accredited college or university in the state and preparing for a career in agriculture or agribusiness. Applicants must have completed at least 1 year of postsecondary school. A transcript and an applicant statement of interest in the scholarship are required. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is at least $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program began in 1983. Number awarded Generally, 2 or more each year. Deadline August of each year.

[347] SOUTHWEST CHAPTER STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Airport Executives-Southwest Chapter c/o Charles Mangum, Scholarship Committee Falcon Field Airport 4800 Falcon Drive Mesa, AZ 85215 (480) 644-4230 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.swaaae.org/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students pursuing a degree in airport management. Eligibility Students majoring in airport management in college are eligible to apply. They must submit a completed application, an autobiography (not to exceed 1 page), and a statement of their interest in aviation and airport management (not to exceed 1 page). Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000, plus a $500 travel allowance for recipients to attend the award ceremony. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year.

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[348] SPRINGFIELD CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS American Society of Women Accountants-Springfield Chapter c/o Susan L. Worley Qualified Pension Services 1605 Jody Circle Republic, MO 65738 (417) 522-7526 Fax: (417) 522-7527 Web site: www.orion.org/~aswa/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to accounting students at schools in southwest Missouri. Eligibility This program is open to 2 types of applicants: 1) students enrolled in an accounting course at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university, or professional school of accounting in southwest Missouri; and 2) students majoring in accounting at a 4-year college, university, or professional school of accounting in southwest Missouri who have completed at least intermediate financial accounting. Selection is based on a letter addressing career objectives, the reason for applying, and other information that shows why the applicant should receive the scholarship; campus, community service, and/or volunteer activities; work experience or internships; awards, scholarships, professional certification, and other honors; and financial need. Financial data Stipends depend on the availability of funds and the quality of the applicants; normally, they range from $100 to $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 5 to 10 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[349] STANLEY H. STEARMAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD National Society of Accountants Attn: NSA Scholarship Foundation 1010 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1574 (703) 549-6400, ext. 1312 (800) 966-6679 Fax: (703) 549-2512 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsacct.org Purpose To provide funding for the undergraduate and graduate study of accounting to relatives of active or deceased members of the National Society of Accountants. Eligibility Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply for this award. They must be majoring in accounting, have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average, be enrolled full time at an accredited college or university (evening program students are considered full time if they are pursuing an accounting degree), and be the relative (spouse, son, daughter, grandchild, niece, nephew, or son- or daughter-in-law) of an active National Society of Accountants’ member or deceased member. Applicants must submit a letter of intent outlining their reasons for seeking the award, their intended career objective, and how this scholarship award would be used to accomplish that objective. Selection is based on academic attainment, demonstrated leadership ability, and financial need.

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Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration Up to 3 years. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[350] STATE FARM COMPANIES FOUNDATION EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS State Farm Companies Foundation One State Farm Plaza, B-4 Bloomington, IL 61710-0001 (309) 766-2161 Fax: (309) 766-3700 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.statefarm.com/foundati/awards.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are majoring in business-related subjects in college. Eligibility Eligible are U.S. citizens attending an accredited college or university in the United States as full-time juniors or seniors with a grade point average of 3.6 or higher. They must be majoring in such areas as accounting, actuarial science, business administration, computer science, economics, finance, insurance, investments, management, marketing, mathematics, risk management, or statistics. Candidates must be nominated by an academic officer, preferably someone who is personally familiar with the student. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership in extracurricular activities, character, potential business administrative capacity, and the nomination and recommendations of professors, advisors, and other academic officers or professional contacts. Financial data Each award is $3,000. The nominating institution of each recipient also receives a grant of $250 (or $500 if it is a private school). Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 50 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[351] STUART CAMERON AND MARGARET MCLEOD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Institute of Management Accountants Attn: Committee on Students 10 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1760 (201) 573-9000 (800) 638-4427, ext. 294 Fax: (201) 573-8438 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.imanet.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) who are interested in pursuing a career in management accounting or financial management. Eligibility Each institute chapter and each institute student chapter is eligible to submit 1 application for each of the 4 categories of scholarships: 1) students graduating from a 2-year college and continuing their education in a 4- or 5-year management accounting, financial management, or information technology program; 2) entering college juniors majoring in management accounting, financial management, or information technology; 3) entering college seniors majoring in manage-

SCHOLARSHIPS ment accounting, financial management, or information technology; and 4) students enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate management accounting, financial management, or information technology program. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible to apply. They must be student members of the sponsoring organization. Selection is based on academic merit, participation in the organization, quality of their presentation, demonstrated community leadership, potential for success in a financial management position, and letters of recommendation. The most outstanding applicant from all categories receives this scholarship. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[352] SUPPLY CORPS OPTION OF THE SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 PROGRAM U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Education and Training Attn: Officer Training and Education Division (OTE6/084) 250 Dallas Street Pensacola, FL 32508-5220 (850) 452-9447 (800) NAV-ROTC Fax: (850) 452-2486 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sta-21.navy.mil Purpose To allow outstanding enlisted Navy personnel to complete a bachelor’s degree in selected fields (including business) and receive a commission in the Supply Corps. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens who are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy or Naval Reserve, including Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR), Selected Reserves (SELRES), and Navy Reservists on active duty except for those on active for training (ACDUTRA). Applicants must be high school graduates (or GED recipients) who are able to complete requirements for a baccalaureate degree in a business, engineering, or mathematics related field in 36 months or less. When they complete their degree requirements, they must be younger than 35 years of age. They must have taken the SAT or ACT test within the past 2 years and achieved a score of 1000 or higher on the SAT (including at least 500 on the math portion and 500 on the verbal portion) or 42 or higher on the ACT (including at least 21 on the math portion and 21 on the English portion). Financial data Awardees continue to receive their regular Navy pay and allowances while they attend college on a fulltime basis. They also receive reimbursement for tuition, fees, and books up to $10,000 per year. If base housing is available, they are eligible to live there. Participants are not eligible to receive benefits under the Navy’s Tuition Assistance Program (TA), the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), or the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). Duration Selectees are supported for up to 36 months of full-time, year-round study or completion of a bachelor’s degree, as long as they maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Additional information This program was established in 2001 as a replacement for the Seaman to Admiral Program (established in 1994), the Enlisted Commissioning Program,

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and other specialized programs for sailors to earn a commission. Upon acceptance into the program, selectees attend the Naval Science Institute (NSI) in Newport, Rhode Island for an 8-week program in the fundamental core concepts of being a naval officer (navigation, engineering, weapons, military history and justice, etc.). They then enter a college or university with an NROTC unit or affiliation and pursue full-time study for a bachelor’s degree. They become members of and drill with the NROTC unit. When they complete their degree, they are commissioned as ensigns in the United States Naval Reserve and assigned to initial training as an officer in the Supply Corps. After commissioning, 5 years of active service are required. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline July of each year.

[353] SUTHERLAND/PURDY SCHOLARSHIP Phi Upsilon Omicron Attn: Educational Foundation P.O. Box 329 Fairmont, WV 26555-0329 (304) 368-0612 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: ianrwww.unl.edu/phiu Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate student members of Phi Upsilon Omicron, a national honor society in family and consumer sciences. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are working on a bachelor’s degree in clothing or textiles or a related area, such as apparel design or fashion merchandising. Applicants must have held a leadership position in their chapter and have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Financial data The stipend is $650. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[354] SWACKHAMER AG ECONOMICS/AG BUSINESS GRANT Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity Attn: Chapter Consultant 10101 North Ambassador Drive Kansas City, MO 64153-1395 (816) 891-9200 Fax: (816) 891-9401 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.agrs.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity (a national agricultural fraternity) who are majoring in agribusiness in college. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate members of the fraternity who are majoring in agricultural economics, agribusiness, resource management, or a closely-related field of study. Members living in the chapter house (where applicable) are given priority in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [355] TDC SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Director, Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-NABA, ext. 114 Fax: (301) 474-3114 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Eligibility This program is open to paid members of the association who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or taxation. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 2.0 in their major and 2.5 overall. Selection is based on grades, financial need, and a 500-word autobiography that discusses career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and involvement in the association. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[356] TENNECO SCHOLARSHIP College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at UNCF-member institutions who are majoring in mathematics, sciences, or business. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are students who are currently-enrolled in UNCF-member colleges or universities. Applicants must be majoring 1 of the following fields: business administration, science, or mathematics. Financial data A total of $20,000 is distributed annually. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this scholarship are provided by the Tenneco Corporation. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

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[357] TENNESSEE SOCIETY OF CPAS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Tennessee Society of CPAs Attn: Educational and Memorial Foundation 201 Powell Place P.O. Box 187 Brentwood, TN 35024-0187 (615) 377-3825 Fax: (615) 377-3904 Web site: www.tncpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in Tennessee who are majoring in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to legal residents of Tennessee who are currently-enrolled in college and are majoring in accounting. Applicants must have completed 3 semesters or 4 quarters of accounting courses. Financial data Stipends range from $250 to $1,000. Up to $40,000 is distributed annually. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

[358] TEXAS FIFTH-YEAR ACCOUNTING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Attn: Grants and Special Programs 1200 East Anderson Lane P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711-2788 (512) 427-6101 (800) 242-3062 Fax: (512) 427-6127 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.collegefortexans.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to accounting students attending college in Texas. Eligibility This program is open to both residents and nonresidents of Texas. Applicants must be enrolled at least half time and have completed at least 120 hours of college course work, including at least 15 semester credit hours of accounting. They may not have already taken the CPA exam, but they must plan to take it in Texas and be willing to sign a written statement confirming their intent to take the written examination conducted by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to become a certified public accountant. Selection is based on financial need and scholastic ability and performance. Financial data The maximum stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information and application forms may be obtained from the director of financial aid at the public college or university in Texas the applicant attends. This program began in 1996. Study must be conducted in Texas; funds cannot be used to support attendance at an out-of-state institution. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 375 of these awards were granted.

SCHOLARSHIPS [359] THEISEN HOME-FARM-AUTO 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS Iowa 4-H Foundation c/o Iowa State University 32 Curtiss Hall Ames, IA 50011-1050 (515) 294-1018 Fax: (515) 294-4443 Web site: www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/grants.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to former members of 4-H who reside in selected Iowa counties and are planning to major in agriculture in college. Eligibility This program is open to former members of 4-H who are entering freshmen at a 4-year college or community college in the state planning to major in agriculture or agribusiness. Applicants must reside in counties where Theisen Stores are located: Benton, Cedar, Chickasaw, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Floyd, Hardin, Jackson, Jones, and Marquette. They must submit an essay on how their decision to apply for this scholarship was influenced by their 4-H experiences and the influence of their chosen college course of study. Selection is based on the essay, academic achievements, participation in 4-H, participation in other activities (church, school, and community service), and financial need. Financial data Stipends are $1,000 for students pursuing a 4-year degree or $500 for students at a community college. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Theisen Supply, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 for a student pursuing a 4-year degree and 1 for a student at a community college. Deadline January of each year.

[360] THOMAS F. SEAY SCHOLARSHIP Illinois Association of Realtors Attn: Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation 3180 Adloff Lane, Suite 400 P.O. Box 19451 Springfield, IL 62794-9451 (217) 529-2600 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.illinoisrelator.org/iar/about/scholarships.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to Illinois residents who are preparing for a career in real estate. Eligibility All applicants must be U.S. citizens and Illinois residents who are attending a college or university in any state on a full-time basis and pursuing a degree with an emphasis in real estate. They must have completed at least 30 credits with a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 5.0 scale. As part of the application process, students must submit copies of their transcripts and letters of recommendation and reference. Selection is based on academic record, economic need, references and recommendations, and career plans in the field of real estate or an allied field (e.g., construction, land use planning, mortgage banking, property management, real estate appraising, real estate assessing, real estate brokerage, real estate development, real estate investment counseling, real estate law, and real estate syndication). Finalists are interviewed.

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Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Deadline March of each year.

[361] TLMI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Tag and Label Manufacturer Institute, Inc. 40 Shurman Boulevard, Suite 295 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 357-9222 (800) 533-8564 Fax: (630) 357-0192 Purpose To provide financial assistance to third- and fourthyear college students who are preparing for a career in the tag and label manufacturing industry. Eligibility This program is open to juniors and seniors who are attending school on a full-time basis and preparing for a career in the tag and label manufacturing industry (students should apply as sophomores). This includes students majoring in management, production, graphic arts, sales and marketing, and graphic design. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. They must submit references from 3 persons who are not members of their families and a 1-page personal statement describing their financial circumstances, career and/or educational goals, employment experience, and reasons why they should be selected for the award. A personal interview may be required. Selection is based on academic achievement, a demonstrated interest in the industry, a statement of goals, and the interview. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Funds are sent to the recipient’s school and paid in 2 equal installments. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year, provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 grade point average. Additional information In addition the scholarships, internships may be offered to applicants. Number awarded 6 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[362] TRANSIT HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS American Public Transportation Foundation 1666 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 496-4852 Fax: (202) 496-4324 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apta.com/services/hrtraining/scholguide.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are preparing for a career in transportation. Eligibility This program is open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are preparing for a career in the transit industry. Any member organization can nominate and sponsor candidates for this scholarship. Nominees must be enrolled in a fully-accredited institution, have and maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average, and be either employed by or demonstrate a strong interest in entering the public transportation industry. They must submit a 1,000-word

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS essay on “What segment of the public transportation industry interests you and why?” Selection is based on demonstrated interest in the transit field as a career, need for financial assistance, academic achievement, the essay content and quality, and involvement in extracurricular citizenship and leadership activities. Financial data The stipend is at least $2,500. The winner of the Donald C. Hyde Memorial Essay Award receives an additional $500. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information This program was established in 1987. There is an internship component, which is designed to provide substantive training and professional development opportunities. Each year, there are 4 named scholarships offered: the Jack R. Gilstrap Scholarship for the applicant who receives the highest overall score; the Parsons Brickerhoff-Jim Lammie Scholarship for an applicant dedicated to a public transportation engineering career; the Louis T. Klauder Scholarship for an applicant dedicated to a career in the rail transit industry as an electrical or mechanical engineer; and the Dan M. Reichard, Jr. Scholarship for an applicant dedicated to a career in the business administration/management area of the transit industry. In addition, the Donald C. Hyde Memorial Essay Award is presented to the applicant who submits the best response to the required essay component of the program. Number awarded At least 6 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[363] TRAVIS C. TOMLIN SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Director, Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-NABA, ext. 114 Fax: (301) 474-3114 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Eligibility Applicants must be paid members of the association who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or taxation. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 in their major and 3.3 overall. Selection is based on grades, financial need, and a 500-word autobiography that discusses career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and involvement in the association. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

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[364] TRUCKLOAD CARRIERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Truckload Carriers Association Attn: Director of Operations 2200 Mill Road Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 838-1950 Fax: (703) 836-6610 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.truckload.org Purpose To provide funding for students associated with independent contractors that belong to the Truckload Carriers Association. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this funding is any college junior or senior in good standing who is the employee or the child, grandchild, or spouse of an employee of an independent contractor affiliated with a trucking company. Independent contractors affiliated with trucking companies may also apply. Applicants must be attending an accredited 4-year college or university. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic achievement, character, and integrity. Those students pursuing transportation and business degrees are given special consideration. Scholarships are awarded without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, or religion. Financial data Stipends are $2,000 per year. Duration 1 semester; may be renewed automatically for 1 additional semester. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 15 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline May of each year.

[365] TYRHOLM BIG R SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from designated counties in Oregon or California who are interested in studying agriculture, agribusiness, or animal science in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of California or Oregon interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in agriculture, agribusiness, or animal science. California residents must be from Modoc or Siskiyou counties; Oregon residents must be from Crook, Deschutes, Jackson, Jefferson, Klamath, or Lake counties. Selection is based on involvement in local community and FFA chapter activities, leadership potential, written recommendation of FFA advisor, academic achievement, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year.

SCHOLARSHIPS Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Tyrholm Big R, Inc. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[366] TYSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Tyson Foundation, Inc. 2210 West Oaklawn Drive Springdale, AR 72762-6999 (501) 290-4955 (800) 643-3410, ext. 4955 Fax: (501) 290-7984 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.tysonfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in selected disciplines (including business) who reside near a plant of Tyson Foods, Inc. Eligibility Applicants must be undergraduate students who are enrolled full time and majoring in agriculture, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer science, engineering, microbiology, or nursing. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and reside in the vicinity of a Tyson operating facility. Selection is based on academic record, recommendations, and financial need. Financial data The stipends depend on the need of the recipient. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for a total of 8 semesters (or 10 semesters for specialized degrees that require additional study). Additional information Tyson operating facilities are located in specified communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. For a complete list, contact the foundation. Number awarded Varies; generally, 100 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[367] UABT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM United Agribusiness League Attn: Member Services 54 Corporate Park Irvine, CA 92606-5105 (949) 975-1424 (800) 223-4590 Fax: (949) 975-1671 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ual.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in agriculture or agribusiness. Eligibility This program is open to students presently enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited college or university offering a degree in agriculture. Applicants must submit an essay on “My Future in Agribusiness,” 2 letters of recommendation (may be from anyone), and their SAT scores. Their family must be participating in the United Agricultural Benefit Trust (UABT) health care program. Financial need is considered only if the applicant requests it. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $4,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed.

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Number awarded Varies each year; recently, a total of $25,000 was available for this program. Deadline March of each year.

[368] UNCF/AVIS SCHOLARS PROGRAM College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide scholarships and internships to rising juniors attending a UNCF-member college or university who have an interest in business. Eligibility This program is open to UNCF students who are rising juniors with at least a 3.0 grade point average and a strong interest in business. The ideal candidate is majoring in business, with an emphasis in economics, finance, or accounting. Since applicants should have excellent communication skills, students majoring in disciplines emphasizing communication (e.g., psychology or sociology) are also encouraged to apply. Financial data Students receive a $10,000 scholarship, a $5,000 internship, a stipend, and a travel allowance each year. The scholarship funds are paid after the successful completion of each of the 2 summer internships. Duration 2 years. Additional information Program components include a summer internship, mentorship, and scholarship for the junior and senior years. Avis will be responsible for providing housing accommodations at internship sites (Chicago, San Francisco, or New Orleans) for students who do not live near these sites. Deadline October of each year.

[369] UNCF/MISTIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to freshmen at UNCF-member institutions, particularly those majoring in business, marketing, and food science. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are freshmen at UNCF-member colleges and universities who have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Preferred majors include marketing, food science, and business administration. To apply, students must submit a nominating letter from a member of the faculty, a completed application, a 1-page statement of career interest, an official transcript, and a photograph. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Additional information Funds for this scholarship are provided by Mistic Brands, Inc. Deadline January of each year.

[370] UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF THE ALABAMA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM Alabama Space Grant Consortium c/o University of Alabama in Huntsville Materials Science Building, Room 205 Huntsville, AL 35899 (256) 890-6800 Fax: (256) 890-6061 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uah.edu/ASGC Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduates who are studying the space sciences at universities participating in the Alabama Space Grant Consortium. Eligibility This program is open to full-time students entering their junior or senior year at the universities participating in the Alabama Space Grant Consortium. Applicants must be studying in a field related to space, including the physical, natural, and biological sciences, engineering, education, economics, business, sociology, behavioral sciences, computer science, communications, law, international affairs, and public administration. They must be U.S. citizens and have a grade point average of at least 3.0. Individuals from underrepresented groups—specifically African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, Asian Americans, and women of all races—are encouraged to apply. Interested students should submit a completed application with a career goal statement, personal references, brief resume, and transcripts. Selection is based on 1) academic qualifications, 2) quality of the career goal statement, and 3) an assessment of the applicant’s motivation for a career in aerospace. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year. Additional information The member universities are University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama A&M University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of South Alabama, Tuskegee University, and Auburn University. Funding for this program is provided by NASA. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 37 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[371] UNION PACIFIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from designated states interested in studying agriculture or agribusiness in college.

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Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, or Wyoming interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in agriculture or agribusiness. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by the Union Pacific Foundation. Number awarded 25 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[372] UNITED AGRIBUSINESS LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM United Agribusiness League Attn: Member Services 54 Corporate Park Irvine, CA 92606-5105 (949) 975-1424 (800) 223-4590 Fax: (949) 975-1671 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ual.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in agriculture or agribusiness. Eligibility This program is open to students presently enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited college or university offering a degree in agriculture. Applicants must submit a 2-page essay on “My Future in Agribusiness” and 3 letters of recommendation (1 each from a teacher, an employer, and a volunteer organization with which they have been associated). A minimum 2.5 grade point average is required. Financial need is considered only if the applicant requests it. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $4,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, a total of $10,000 was available for this program. Deadline March of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [373] UNIVERSAL LEAF TOBACCO COMPANY SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members from North Carolina who are interested in studying agribusiness at a 2-year college or vocational school. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of North Carolina interested in pursuing a 2-year degree in agribusiness. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc. of Richmond, Virginia. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[374] URBAN BANKERS OF DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP Urban Bankers of Delaware P.O. Box 580 Wilmington, DE 19899-0580 (302) 451-6811 Web site: www.ubod.org/Scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to needy high school seniors in Delaware interested in majoring in business in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who reside in Delaware, are able to demonstrate financial need, and plan to major in business at an accredited college or university. Applicants must have at least a 2.0 grade point average. Finalists are interviewed. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information These scholarships have been awarded annually since 1993. Deadline March of each year.

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[375] USDA/1890 NATIONAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM Department of Agriculture Recruitment and Employment Division Attn: 1890 National Scholars Program Manager Jamie L. Whitten Federal Building, Room 301-W 14th and Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20250-9600 (202) 720-6905 Web site: www.usda.gov Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and graduates interested in majoring in a field related to agriculture or agribusiness at 1 of the 17 Historically Black 1890 Land Grant Institutions. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens who hold a high school diploma or GED certificate with a high school grade point average of 3.0 or better and a combined verbal/math score of 1000 or more on the SAT or a composite score of 21 or more on the ACT. They must be planning to attend 1 of the 17 Historically Black 1890 Land Grant Institutions and study such fields as agriculture, agricultural business/management, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering/mechanics, agricultural production and technology, agronomy or crop science, animal sciences, botany, farm and range management, fish and game management, food sciences/technology, forestry and related services, home economics, horticulture, natural resources management, nutrition, soil conservation/soil science, wildlife management, or other related disciplines. Currently-enrolled bachelor’s-level students attending an 1890 institution are not eligible. Financial data Each award provides annual tuition, employment, employee benefits, use of a personal computer and software while receiving the scholarship, fees, books, and room and board. Duration 4 years. Additional information The Historically Black Land Grant institutions are: Alabama A&M University, Alcorn State University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lincoln University of Missouri, Langston University, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, North Carolina A&T State University, Prairie View A&M University, South Carolina State University, Southern University and A&M College, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, and Virginia State University. Applications must be submitted to the Liaison Officer of the U.S. Department of Agriculture at a participating 1890 institution. Number awarded 34 or more each year: 2 at each of the participating universities. Deadline January of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [376] VERMONT FARM BUREAU MARJORIE L. CHESNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Champlain Mill 1 Main Street, Fourth Floor P.O. Box 2000 Winooski, VT 05404-2601 (802) 655-9602 (800) 642-3177 Fax: (802) 654-3765 TDD: (802) 654-3766 TDD: (800) 281-3341 (within VT) E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vsac.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Vermont who are affiliated with the Vermont Farm Bureau and interested in majoring in agriculture or agribusiness in college. Eligibility This scholarship is available to high school seniors in Vermont who are members of or whose family belongs to the Vermont Farm Bureau. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a postsecondary degree program in agriculture, including but not limited to animal sciences, equine studies, agribusiness, plant and soil science, forestry, horticulture, and veterinary medicine or technology. They must be able to document financial need, have applied to the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation for a Vermont Grant, and have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid no later than 4 weeks before the scholarship deadline. The following are required as part of the application process: a completed application form, 6 essays, and an official transcript. Selection is based on agricultural interest, character, leadership, quality of the required essays, financial need, and academic record. Financial data The stipend is $500, payable during the recipient’s second semester in college (after proof of registration is provided). Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[377] VERMONT FEED DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Champlain Mill 1 Main Street, Fourth Floor P.O. Box 2000 Winooski, VT 05404-2601 (802) 655-9602 (800) 642-3177 Fax: (802) 654-3765 TDD: (802) 654-3766 TDD: (800) 281-3341 (within VT) E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vsac.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of Vermont who are interested in majoring in an agriculture-related field in college. Eligibility This scholarship is available to high school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled college students in Vermont who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a postsecondary degree program in agriculture, including but not limited to animal sciences, equine studies, agribusiness, plant and soil science, forestry, horticulture, and veterinary medicine or technology. The following are required as part of

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the application process: a completed application form, a copy of the college acceptance letter, 2 letters of recommendation, and 4 required essays. Selection is based on the quality of the essays and the recommendations. Financial data The maximum stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline June of each year.

[378] VERMONT SUBCONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Champlain Mill 1 Main Street, Fourth Floor P.O. Box 2000 Winooski, VT 05404-2601 (802) 655-9602 (800) 642-3177 Fax: (802) 654-3765 TDD: (802) 654-3766 TDD: (800) 281-3341 (within VT) E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vsac.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Vermont who are interested in preparing for a career in the construction industry. Eligibility This scholarship is available to high school seniors in Vermont who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a postsecondary degree program in business or other fields related to the construction industry. Applicants must be Vermont residents, be able to demonstrate financial need, apply to the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation for a Vermont Grant, and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid no later than 4 weeks prior to the scholarship deadline. They must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities through their extracurricular activities. The following are required as part of the application process: a completed application form, a copy of their college acceptance letter, 2 letters of recommendation, 4 essays, and an official transcript. Selection is based on academic record, financial need, and career plans. Financial data The stipend is either $1,000 or $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Either 1 scholarship at $1,000 or 2 scholarships at $500 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[379] VIGORTONE AG PRODUCTS SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members interested in studying agriculture or agribusiness in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college.

SCHOLARSHIPS Applicants must be interested in pursuing a 2-year or 4-year college degree in agriculture or agribusiness. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by Vigortone Ag Products. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[380] VIRGINIA SOCIETY FOR HEALTHCARE HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP Virginia Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration c/o Janice Gibbs Obici Hospital HR Department 1900 North Main Street Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 934-4602 E-mail: jgibbs.obici.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to undergraduate and graduate students in Virginia pursuing a degree in human relations and interested in working in a health care setting. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Virginia currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the state and pursuing a declared major in human resources administration or a related field. Applicants must be at least a secondsemester sophomore when the application is submitted and have a demonstrated interest in working in a health care setting. Selection is based on a 1-page statement outlining the applicant’s life and work experiences that support an interest in human relations, specifically in a health care setting; official transcripts; and 2 letters of recommendation from faculty members. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

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[381] VIRGINIA SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS MINORITY UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants Education Foundation P.O. Box 4620 Glen Allen, VA 23058-4620 (804) 270-5344 (800) 733-8272 Fax: (804) 273-1741 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vscpa.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority students enrolled in an undergraduate accounting program in Virginia. Eligibility Applicants must be minority students (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, American Indians, or Asian Pacific Americans) currently enrolled in a Virginia college or university undergraduate accounting program. They must be U.S. citizens, be majoring in accounting, have completed at least 6 hours of accounting, be currently registered for 3 or more credit hours of accounting, and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on their most recent official transcript (15 percent), a current resume (25 percent), a faculty letter of recommendation (10 percent), and an essay on how they plan to finance their education (50 percent). Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; a total of $10,000 is available for this program. Deadline July of each year.

[382] VIRGINIA SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants Education Foundation P.O. Box 4620 Glen Allen, VA 23058-4620 (804) 270-5344 (800) 733-8272 Fax: (804) 273-1741 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vscpa.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in an undergraduate accounting program in Virginia. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accounting program in a Virginia college or university undergraduate. They must be U.S. citizens, have completed at least 6 hours of accounting, be currently registered for 3 or more credit hours of accounting, and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on their most recent official transcript (15 percent), a current resume (25 percent), a faculty letter of recommendation (10 percent), and an essay on how they plan to finance their education (50 percent). Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; a total of $10,000 is available for this program. Deadline July of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [383] WAL-MART STORES SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are interested in majoring in a field related to agriculture or business in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in food science, food technology, food management, agricultural technology, computer systems technology, business management, retail management, supply chain management, transportation and logistics, product development, or product packaging. Students who can demonstrate strong financial need receive first priority. Second priority is given to students at the following universities: Iowa State University, Purdue University, Ohio State University, Cornell University, Western Michigan University, Mississippi State University, Colorado State University, Kansas State University, University of California at Davis, University of Nevada at Reno, New Mexico State University, Texas A&M University, or Clemson University. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for grade point average, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 2 years, as long as the recipient maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Number awarded 12 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[384] WALT DISNEY COMPANY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Junior Achievement Attn: Scholarships/Education Team One Education Way Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4477 (719) 540-6255 Fax: (719) 540-6175 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ja.org/educators/programs/scholarships/wdcf.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who participated in the Junior Achievement (JA) program and are interested in majoring in business or the fine arts in college. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in the JA Company Program or

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JA Economics. Applicants must have an exceptional record of academic achievement and extracurricular activities. They must be interested in majoring in business administration or the fine arts in college. Letters of recommendation are required. Financial data This scholarship provides full payment of tuition at the college or university of the recipient’s choice plus a stipend of $200 cash per year for incidental fees. Duration 4 years, provided the recipient maintains grades satisfactory to the college or university. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Walt Disney Company Foundation. Recipients must attend a 4-year college or university. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[385] WALTER REED SMITH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM United Daughters of the Confederacy Attn: Education Director 328 North Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220-4057 (804) 355-1636 Fax: (804) 353-1396 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hqudc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for education in designated fields (including business) to mature women who are lineal descendants of Confederate veterans. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are women over the age of 30 who are lineal descendants of worthy Confederates or collateral descendants and members of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicants must intend to study business administration, computer science, home economics, nutrition, or nursing. They must submit certified proof of the Confederate record of 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served, and must have had at least a 3.0 grade point average in high school. Financial data The amount of this scholarship depends on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Dorothy S. Broom, Second Vice President General, 595 Lominack Road, Prosperity, SC 29127, (803) 364-3003. Members of the same family may not hold scholarships simultaneously, and only 1 application per family will be accepted within any 1 year. All requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [386] WASHINGTON APPLE COMMISSION SCHOLARSHIP FUND Washington Apple Education Foundation P.O. Box 3720 Wenatchee, WA 98807 (509) 663-7713 Fax: (509) 682-1293 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.waef.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for a commodityrelated degree in college to children whose parents or guardians are commercial growers or the employees of commercial growers of Washington apples. Eligibility This program is open to Washington residents. Applicants must be the children of parents or guardians who are 1) commercial growers or 2) the employees of commercial growers of Washington apples. They may be high school seniors or currently-enrolled college students, and they must be interested in pursuing a 2-year or 4-year undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university in a commodityrelated field, including the basic sciences, nutrition, education, some areas of business and international studies, as well as horticulture and agriculture as those subjects relate to the apple industry. Selection is based on standardized tests, academic performance, demonstrated leadership ability, industry and promise of useful citizenship, financial need, a statement of intent, and personal references. Students who are related to the staff or board or committee members of either the Washington Apple Education Foundation or the Washington Apple Commission are not eligible to receive an award. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Funds may be used to pay for tuition, room, board, books, educational supplies, and miscellaneous institutional fees. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1986. It is funded by the Washington Apple Commission and administered by the Washington Apple Education Foundation. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[387] WASHINGTON SOCIETY OF CPAS ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPS Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Scholarship Committee 902 140th Avenue N.E. Bellevue, WA 98005-3480 (425) 644-4800 (800) 272-8273 (within WA) Fax: (425) 562-8853 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Washington who are majoring in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to vocational and transfer accounting students who have completed at least 2 quarters of accounting at the time of application and who plan to complete their education in Washington. They must intend to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution in the state. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic achievement (grade point average of 3.0 or higher), campus and/or

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community activities, preparation for an accounting career, work history, a personal statement that includes their career goals and interests and how they anticipate that the accounting curriculum will enhance their career objectives, and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 8 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[388] WASHINGTON SOCIETY OF CPAS FIFTH-YEAR ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPS Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Assistance Advisory Committee 902 140th Avenue N.E. Bellevue, WA 98005-3480 (425) 644-4800 (800) 272-8273 (within WA) Fax: (425) 562-8853 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged accounting students in Washington who are pursuing the additional training required to sit for the CPA examination. Eligibility This program is open to accounting students at accredited colleges and universities in Washington who have completed at least 120 semester hours of academic credit and are enrolled in a program that will qualify them to sit for the CPA examination. Applicants must qualify as economically disadvantaged. Preference is given to residents of Washington state. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on their intent to take the CPA examination, financial need, probability of success, underrepresentation in the profession, and accounting-related work experience. Financial data The stipend is $2,750. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, and living expenses. Duration 1 year; may be renewed until the recipient completes the additional 30-hour requirement. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[389] WASHINGTON SOCIETY OF CPAS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACCOUNTING MAJORS Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Scholarship Committee 902 140th Avenue N.E. Bellevue, WA 98005-3480 (425) 644-4800 (800) 272-8273 (within WA) Fax: (425) 562-8853 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Washington who are majoring in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to accounting majors who have completed their sophomore year at an accredited 4-year institution in Washington by fall of the year they are applying.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Applicants must submit a personal statement that includes their career goals and interests and how they anticipate that the accounting curriculum will enhance their career objectives. Selection is based on that statement, academic achievement (grade point average of 3.0 or higher), campus and/or community activities, work history, and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial data The stipend is $3,500 per year. Funds may be used to pay for tuition only. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[390] WESTERN SECTION SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Western Section who are interested in pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals who reside in and have been members of the MGMA Western Section (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) for at least 2 years. Applicants must wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management at an accredited university or college. They must include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

[391] WESTFALIA-SURGE SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members interested in studying agribusiness in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of 1 of the top 20 dairy states: Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York,

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Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin. They must be interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in agribusiness with an emphasis on agricultural marketing and/or sales. Selection is based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by Westfalia-SURGE, which also offers recipients internship opportunities each summer of their college career if they meet certain requirements. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[392] WILLA S. BELLAMY SCHOLARSHIP Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 280334 Columbia, SC 29928 (803) 951-7371 Fax: (803) 359-4892 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.state.sc.us/gfoa Purpose To provide financial assistance to South Carolina residents who are majoring in accounting, finance, or business administration at a college in the state. Eligibility This program is open to residents of South Carolina who are currently in college, are at least a rising sophomore, are attending a public college or university in the state, have at least 3.0 grade point average, are a full-time student, and are majoring in finance, accounting, or business administration with a concentration in accounting or finance. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[393] WILLIAM H. ERWIN, JR. SCHOLARSHIP Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator One Huntington Square, 16th Floor 900 Lee Street, East P.O. Box 3041 Charleston, WV 25331-3041 (304) 346-3620 Fax: (304) 346-3640 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.tgkvf.com/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in West Virginia who are pursuing a degree in a field related to health care finance. Eligibility This program is open to residents of West Virginia who are entering their junior, senior, or graduate year of study at a state-operated college or university in the state. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average and demonstrate good moral character. Preference is given to students pursuing

SCHOLARSHIPS a degree in business or some phase of health care finance. Selection is based on financial need and scholastic ability. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration Normally, 2 years. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the West Virginia Healthcare Financial Management Association. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[394] WISCONSIN SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium c/o University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee Department of Physics P.O. Box 413 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413 (414) 229-3878 Fax: (414) 229-5589 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uwm.edu/dept/WSGC Purpose To provide financial support to undergraduate students at universities participating in the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students enrolled at 1 of the universities participating in the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. Applicants must be U.S. citizens; be working full time on a bachelor’s degree in space science, aerospace, or interdisciplinary space studies (including, but not limited to, engineering, the sciences, architecture, law, business, nursing, and medicine); and have at least a 3.0 grade point average. The consortium especially encourages applications from underrepresented minorities, women, and the developmentally challenged. Selection is based on academic performance and potential for success. Financial data Stipends up to $1,000 per year are available. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The schools participating in the consortium include University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin at Madison, College of the Menominee Nation, Marquette University, Carroll College, Lawrence University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Northland College, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh, University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse, University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, University of Wisconsin at Parkside, University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, and Ripon College. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 16 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline March of each year.

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[395] WOMEN AT RISK ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPS Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting Attn: Administrative Office P.O. Box 1925 Southeastern, PA 19399-1925 (610) 407-9229 Fax: (610) 407-0286 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.efwa.org Purpose To provide financial support to women accounting students who are the sole source of support for themselves and their families. Eligibility This program is open to women who, either through divorce or death of a spouse, have become the sole source of support for themselves and their family. They must wish to pursue a degree in accounting as a means to gainful employment. Women who are single parents as a result of other circumstances are also considered. Applicants should be in their third, fourth, or fifth year of study. Selection is based on aptitude for accounting, commitment to the goal of pursuing a degree in accounting (including evidence of continued commitment after receiving this award), clear evidence that the candidate has established goals and a plan for achieving those goals, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year if the recipient completes at least 12 hours each semester. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[396] WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Virginia Business and Professional Women’s Foundation P.O. Box 4842 McLean, VA 22103-4842 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpwva.advocate.net/foundation.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in Virginia who are working on a bachelor’s or advanced degree in science or technology. Eligibility This program is open to women who are at least 18 years of age, are U.S. citizens, are Virginia residents, are accepted at or currently studying at a Virginia college or university, and are working on a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in 1 of the following fields: actuarial science, biology, bioengineering, chemistry, computer science, dentistry, engineering, mathematics, medicine, physics, or a similar scientific or technical field. Applicants must have a definite plan to use their education in a scientific or technical profession. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data These scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 per year and may be used for tuition, books, transportation, living expenses, and dependent care. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply (but prior recipients are not given priority). Additional information Recipients must complete their studies within 2 years. Number awarded At least 1 each year.

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[397] WOMEN IN TRANSITION ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting Attn: Administrative Office P.O. Box 1925 Southeastern, PA 19399-1925 (610) 407-9229 Fax: (610) 407-0286 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.efwa.org Purpose To provide financial support to women who have become the sole support of their family and wish to work on an accounting degree. Eligibility This program is open to women who, either through divorce of death of a spouse, have become the sole source of support for themselves and their family. They must wish to pursue a degree in accounting as a means to gainful employment. Women who are single parents as a result of other circumstances are also considered. Applicants should be incoming or current freshmen, or they may be returning to school with sufficient credits to qualify for freshman status. Selection is based on aptitude for accounting, commitment to the goal of pursuing a degree in accounting (including evidence of continued commitment after receiving this award), clear evidence that the candidate has established goals and a plan for achieving those goals, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $4,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed 3 additional years if the recipient completes at least 12 hours each semester. Additional information This program, established in 1990, was formerly called the Displaced Homemaker’s Scholarship. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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Fellowships Described here are 175 funding opportunities designed to support students working on a graduate degree in business or related fields, including accounting, actuarial science, agricultural economics, banking, business administration, economics, finance, management, marketing and sales, and personnel administration. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. Note: other funding opportunities for graduate students working on a degree in business or a related field are also described in the Loans, Grants, and Awards subsections.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [398] A/E PRONET SCHOLARSHIP Design Firm Management Education Foundation c/o Francine Larose, SDA/C, President Hornberger + Worstell 170 Maiden Lane, Sixth Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 391-1080 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dfmef.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a program that emphasizes design firm/risk management. Eligibility This program is open to full-time students enrolled in at least the second year of a 4- or 5-year undergraduate program, the second semester of a 2-year undergraduate program, or the first year in a graduate program. Applicants must be pursuing a course of study that includes classes related to the development of design firm management skills. They must submit an essay in which they explain how they will apply the course of study that is supported by the scholarship. Financial data The stipend depends on the actual cost of the course of study. A total of $1,500 is available for this program each year. Duration 1 year. Additional information The sponsor of this program is a/e ProNet, established in 1987 to bring together independent insurance professionals who provide service to architectural and engineering professionals. Currently, approximately 2,500 architecture and engineering firms are served by a/e ProNet members. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[399] AACE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering 209 Prairie Avenue, Suite 100 Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 296-8444 (800) 858-COST Fax: (304) 291-5728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aacei.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students interested in majoring in programs related to total cost management (the effective application of professional and technical expertise to plan and control resources, costs, profitability, and risk). Eligibility Applicants may be undergraduate students (second year standing or higher) or graduate students. They must be enrolled full time in a degree program in the United States or Canada that is related to the field of cost management/cost engineering, including engineering, construction, manufacturing, technology, business, and computer science. Selection is based on academic record (35 percent), extracurricular activities (35 percent), and an essay (30 percent) on why the study of the elements of total cost management is important. Financial data Individual stipends range from $750 to $3,000 per year. A total of $50,000 is awarded annually. Duration 1 year.

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Number awarded Several each year. Deadline November of each year.

[400] ACCOUNT FOR YOUR FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Pro2Net Corporation 1730 Minor Avenue, Suite 1900 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 664-9000 Fax: (206) 664-6330 (888) 522-PRO2 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: accounting.pro2net.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate accounting students. Eligibility This program is open to full-time students who have completed at least 24 semester hours or 45 quarter hours at an accredited college or university with a declared major in accounting. Full-time graduate students are also eligible if they have an undergraduate degree in accounting and are pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in accounting or taxation. Applicants must have an interest in the relationship between accounting and technology and an understanding of the importance of technology to the future of the accounting industry. U.S. citizenship is not required; international students are also eligible to apply. Selection is based on academic record, career goals, demonstrated understanding and interest in the accounting-technology relationship, and communication skills. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program is sponsored by KPMG and John Wiley & Sons. Applications must be submitted online; Pro2Net does not accept applications sent via fax or mail. As part of the online application process, students must sign up for membership in Pro2Net. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline May or November of each year.

[401] ACMPE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to nominees, certified members, and fellows of the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) who are pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are ACMPE nominees, certified members, and fellows who wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management at an accredited university or college. Applications should include a letter describing their career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic

FELLOWSHIPS transcripts for undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

[402] AICPA FELLOWSHIPS FOR MINORITY DOCTORAL STUDENTS American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Academic and Career Development Division 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-8775 (212) 596-6223 Fax: (212) 596-6292 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aicpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minorities who wish to prepare for a career teaching accounting at the college level. Eligibility This program is open to minority students who have applied to and/or been accepted into a doctoral program with a concentration in accounting; have earned a master’s degree or completed a minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in the practice of accounting, are attending or planning to attend school full time; and agree not to work full time in a paid position, teach more than 1 course as a teaching assistant, or work more than 25 percent as a research assistant. U.S. citizenship is required. Preference is given to applicants who have attained a CPA designation. For purposes of this program, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) considers minority students as those of Black, Native American, or Pacific Island races, or of Hispanic ethnic origin. Financial data The stipend is $12,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 5 additional years. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 14 of these fellowships were awarded. Deadline March of each year.

[403] AIER SUMMER FELLOWSHIP American Institute for Economic Research Attn: Assistant to the President P.O. Box 1000 Great Barrington, MA 01230-1000 (413) 528-1216 Fax: (413) 528-0103 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aier.org/summer.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate study in economics to college students who are selected to attend a summer program at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Eligibility This program is open to graduating college seniors who will be entering a doctoral program in economics or a related program (e.g., law and economics, economic history). Students who have been enrolled in such a program for no more than 1 academic year are also eligible. The program is

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not designed for students pursuing graduate work in a business school. Students in the program who demonstrate potential for development as an economic scientist may be awarded a Fellowship in Absentia for graduate study at the college or university of their choice following the summer fellowship. Financial data During the summer program, fellows receive room and board and a stipend of $250 per week. In abstentia fellows receive full or partial payment of tuition, or a monthly stipend for all or part of the academic year, or both (generally worth about $5,000). Duration The summer program lasts 8 weeks, from midJune to mid-August. Additional information The summer program involves both work and study at the institute. The course of study focuses primarily on scientific procedures of inquiry and on monetary economics. Business-cycle analysis and forecasting also receive attention. Assigned readings in these topics provide the basis for written assignments and for seminar discussions. Occasionally, fellows may be invited to participate in institute research under the direction of institute staff members. Books and supplies related to seminar assignments are provided. Number awarded Approximately 12 each year. In recent years, most of the summer fellows received Fellowships in Absentia. Deadline March of each year.

[404] AIRLOG IMAGING MANAGEMENT GRADUATE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP Women in Aviation, International P.O. Box 11287 Daytona Beach, FL 32120-1287 (386) 226-7996 Fax: (386) 226-7998 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wiai.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Women in Aviation, International who are studying management at the graduate level. Eligibility This program is open to women who are pursuing an aviation business degree at the graduate level in a non-pilot training program. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on achievements, attitude toward self and others, commitment to success, dedication to career, financial need, motivation, reliability, responsibility, and teamwork. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to encouraging women to consider an aviation career, providing educational outreach activities, and networking resources to women active in the industry. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

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[405] ALABAMA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

[406] ALAN B., ’32, AND FLORENCE B., ’35, CRAMMATTE FELLOWSHIP

Alabama Space Grant Consortium c/o University of Alabama in Huntsville Materials Science Building, Room 205 Huntsville, AL 35899 (256) 890-6800 Fax: (256) 890-6061 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uah.edu/ASGC Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate study or research related to the space sciences (including business) at universities participating in the Alabama Space Grant Consortium. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate students enrolled at the universities participating in the consortium. Applicants must be studying in a field related to space, including the physical, natural, and biological sciences, engineering, education, economics, business, sociology, behavioral sciences, computer science, communications, law, international affairs, and public administration. They must 1) present a proposed research plan related to space that includes an extramural experience at a field center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); 2) propose a multidisciplinary plan and course of study; 3) plan to be involved in consortium outreach activities; and 4) intend to pursue a career in line with NASA’s aerospace, science, and technology programs. U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals from underrepresented groups—specifically African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, and women of all races—are encouraged to apply. Interested students should submit a completed application form, description of the proposed research, a schedule, a budget, a list of references, a vitae, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Selection is based on 1) academic qualifications, 2) quality of the proposed research program or plan of study and its relevance to the aerospace science and technology program of NASA, 3) quality of the proposed interdisciplinary approach, 4) merit of the proposed utilization of a NASA center to carry out the objectives of the program, 5) prospects for completing the project within the allotted time, and 6) applicant’s motivation for a career in aerospace. Financial data $16,000 for a student stipend and up to $6,000 for a tuition/student research allowance per year. Duration Up to 36 months. Additional information The member universities are University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama A&M University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of South Alabama, Tuskegee University, and Auburn University. Funding for this program is provided by NASA. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 12 of these fellowships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

Gallaudet University Alumni Association Peikoff Alumni House, Kendall Green Gallaudet University 800 Florida Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-3695 (202) 651-5060 Fax: (202) 651-5062 TDD: (202) 651-5061 Web site: www.gallaudet.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to deaf students who wish to pursue a graduate degree in a field related to business at universities for people who hear normally. Eligibility Applicants must be hearing impaired graduates of Gallaudet University or other accredited colleges or universities who have been accepted for graduate study in a businessrelated field at colleges or universities for people who hear normally. Preference is given to applicants who possess a master’s degree or equivalent and are seeking the doctorate. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient and the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Applicants are encouraged to seek financial assistance from other sources, but fellowships are available only for programs not fully supported by federal or other funds. This fund is 1 of 11 designated funds included in the Graduate Fellowship Fund of the Gallaudet University Alumni Association. Recipients must carry a full-time semester load. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[407] ALBERT W. DENT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP American College of Healthcare Executives One North Franklin Street, Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60606-3491 (312) 424-2800 Fax: (312) 424-0023 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ache.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority graduate student members of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Eligibility This program is open to student associates of the organization in good standing. Applicants must be minority students enrolled full time in a health care management graduate program, able to demonstrate financial need, and a U.S. or Canadian citizen. Financial data The stipend is $3,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information The program was established and named in honor of Dr. Albert W. Dent, the foundation’s first Black fellow and president emeritus of Dillard University. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [408] AMERICAN INDIAN FELLOWSHIP IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Attn: Scholarship Committee 953 East Juanita Avenue Mesa, AZ 85204 (800) 4NCAIED Fax: (602) 545-4208 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ncaied.org/fundraising/scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to American Indian undergraduate or graduate students working on a business degree. Eligibility To be eligible, students must be American Indians, currently-enrolled full time in college at the upper-division or graduate school level, and working on a business degree. Applicants must submit a completed application form, an essay describing their reasons for pursuing higher education, their career plans, and their community and extracurricular activities. Transcripts and documentation of tribal enrollment should accompany the application. Selection is based primarily on achievement and commitment to the community. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[409] AMERICAN SOCIETY OF WOMEN ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIPS American Society of Women Accountants Attn: Administrative Director 1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 330 Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 506-3265 (800) 326-2163 Fax: (703) 506-3266 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aswa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women interested in preparing for a career in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to women who are enrolled in a college, university, or professional school as either parttime or full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours with a declared accounting major. Selection is based on career goals, communication skills, grade point average, personal circumstances, and financial need. Membership in the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) is not required. Applications must be submitted to a local ASWA chapter. Financial data The stipends range from $1,500 to $4,500 each. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information Founded in 1938 to assist women C.P.A.s, the organization has nearly 5,000 members in 30 chapters. Some chapters offer scholarships on the local/regional level. Funding for this program is provided by the Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting and by Robert Half International Inc.

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Number awarded Varies each year: recently, 8 of these scholarships were available, including 1 at $4,500, 1 at $3,500, 5 at $2,000, and 1 at $1,500. Deadline February of each year.

[410] ANDERSEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR MINORITIES Arthur Andersen LLP Foundation 33 West Monroe Street Mail stop 13-14 Chicago, IL 60603-5385 (312) 507-3402 Fax: (312) 507-4059 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arthurandersen.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minorities pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field related to accounting. Eligibility This program is open to African American, Hispanic, and Native American students beginning their third year of college course work. Applicants may be enrolled in 1) an undergraduate or integrated 5-year program in accounting, accounting information systems, taxation, or related business education program, or 2) a master’s program in accounting or taxation. Selection is based on merit. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is targeted at schools that have a history of producing students who have been successful in business-related professions. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 33 of these scholarships were awarded.

[411] ANNA C. KLUNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Marketing Association-Connecticut Chapter 24 Glastonbury Avenue Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (860) 721-7470 Fax: (860) 721-7406 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ama.org/chapters/conn Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of Connecticut who are pursuing a master’s degree in business. Eligibility This program is open to Connecticut residents who are in the second year of an M.B.A. program. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in marketing or a related discipline. Selection is based on academic success and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[412] ANNA E. HALL AND HELEN D. SNOW SCHOLARSHIPS

[414] APPRAISAL INSTITUTE EDUCATION TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

Phi Chi Theta Educational Foundation Attn: Scholarship Committee 1704 Hanks Street Lufkin, TX 75904 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.phichitheta.org/member-benefits.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Phi Chi Theta working on a degree in business administration or economics. Eligibility Members who have completed at least 1 semester or 2 quarters of full-time study in business administration or economics are eligible to apply. They must be enrolled at an approved college or university in the United States in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree program. Selection is based on Phi Chi Theta achievements, contributions, and awards; scholastic achievement; school and community achievements, activities, and awards; a faculty letter of recommendation; and a Phi Chi Theta member letter of recommendation. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Phi Chi Theta is a national honorary society for women in business administration and economics. Information is also available from Carla D. Bjork, 5015 Penbrook Drive, Franklin, TN 37069. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline March of each year.

Appraisal Institute Attn: Appraisal Institute Education Trust 875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60611-1980 (312) 335-4129 Fax: (312) 335-4400 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.appraisalinstitute.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate and undergraduate students majoring in real estate or allied fields. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens who are graduate or undergraduate students majoring in real estate appraisal, land economics, real estate, or related fields. Applicants must submit a statement regarding their general activities and intellectual interests in college; college training; activities and employment outside of college; contemplated line of study for a degree; and career they expect to follow after graduation. Selection is based on academic excellence. Financial data The stipend is $3,000 for graduate students or $2,000 for undergraduate students. Duration 1 year. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[413] ANNA M. WINSTON FOUNDERS’ SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Director, Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-NABA, ext. 114 Fax: (301) 474-3114 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Eligibility Applicants must be paid members of the association who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or taxation. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 in their major and 3.3 overall. Selection is based on grades, financial need, and a 500-word autobiography that discusses career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and involvement in the association. Financial data The stipend is $500 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline December of each year.

[415] APPRAISAL INSTITUTE MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS Appraisal Institute Attn: Appraisal Institute Education Trust 875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60611-1980 (312) 335-4136 Fax: (312) 335-4400 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.appraisalinstitute.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students majoring in real estate or allied fields at designated universities. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens who are master’s degree students in real estate appraisal. Applicants must be attending 1 of the following universities: Johns Hopkins University, New York University, Texas A&M University, University of Denver, Virginia Commonwealth University, or University of Southern California. Financial data At least partial tuition is paid. Duration 1 year. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[416] ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY LAZARIAN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

[418] ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS

Armenian Relief Society of Eastern U.S.A., Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 80 Bigelow Avenue, Suite 200 Watertown, MA 02472 (617) 926-3801 Fax: (617) 924-7238 Purpose To provide financial assistance for degrees in selected fields (including business) to graduate students of Armenian ancestry. Eligibility This program is open to students of Armenian ancestry who intend to pursue their studies at the graduate level (master’s degree or doctorate) in 1 of the following fields: law, history, political science, international relations, journalism, government, economics, business administration, medicine, or public service. Selection is based on academic record, financial need, and Armenian community involvement. Financial data The amount awarded varies. Duration 1 year. Additional information Students may not receive more than 2 scholarships from the Armenian Relief Society. Deadline March of each year.

Association of Government Accountants Attn: National Awards Committee 2208 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301-1314 (703) 684-6931 (800) AGA-7211, ext. 131 Fax: (703) 548-9367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.agacgfm.org/about/a_awards.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in financial management. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors, high school graduates, college and university undergraduates, and graduate students. Applicants must be pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in a financial management discipline, including accounting, auditing, budgeting, economics, finance, information technology, or public administration. They must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and be actively involved in community service projects. As part of the selection process, they must submit a 2-page essay on “My community service accomplishments,” high school or college transcripts, and a reference letter from a community service organization. Selection is based on community service involvement and accomplishments; financial need is not considered. Financial data The annual stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[417] ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Association of Government Accountants Attn: National Awards Committee 2208 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301-1314 (703) 684-6931 (800) AGA-7211, ext. 131 Fax: (703) 548-9367 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.agacgfm.org/about/a_awards.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) and their families who wish to pursue a degree in financial management. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association and their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Applicants may be pursuing or intending to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in a financial management discipline, including accounting, auditing, budgeting, economics, finance, information technology, or public administration. As part of the selection process, they must submit a 2-page essay on “Why I want a career in public financial management,” high school or college transcripts, and a letter of recommendation from an AGA member. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The annual stipends are $1,000 for full-time study or $500 for part-time study. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded 8 each year: 6 for full-time study and 2 for part-time study. Deadline March of each year.

[419] ASSOCIATION OF LATINO PROFESSIONALS IN FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPS Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting Attn: National Executive Director 510 West Sixth Street, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 9001 (213) 243-0004 Fax: (213) 243-0006 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.alpfa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students of Hispanic descent who are preparing for a career in a field related to finance or accounting. Eligibility This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who have completed at least 15 undergraduate units at a college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, defined as having 1 parent fully Hispanic or both parents half Hispanic. They must be pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page personal statement that addresses their Hispanic heritage and family background, personal and academic achievements, academic plans and career goals, efforts and plans for making a difference in their community, and financial need. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Financial data The stipend is at least $1,250 per year. Duration 1 year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Additional information The sponsoring organization was formerly named the American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants. This program is administered by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104, (877) HSF-INFO, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 78 of these scholarships, worth $195,000, were awarded. Deadline May of each year.

[420] AVIS SCHOLARSHIP American Society of Travel Agents Attn: ASTA Foundation 1101 King Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314-2944 (703) 739-2782 Fax: (703) 684-8319 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.astanet.com/education/scholarshiph.asp Purpose To provide financial assistance to travel industry professionals who have returned to school to study business. Eligibility This program is open to travel industry professionals who have at least 2 years of full-time experience in the travel industry (e.g., tour operator, travel agency, hotel, airlines, car rental) or an undergraduate degree in travel and tourism. Applicants must be currently employed in the travel industry and enrolled in at least 2 courses per semester in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in business or equivalent degree program at an accredited 4-year college or university. They must have earned a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during their previous academic term. Selection is based on a essay of 500 to 750 words on how their degree program relates to their future career in the travel industry. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Additional information This award was established in 1987. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline July of each year.

[421] A.W. PERIGARD FUND SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including business) in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career

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opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is also considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[422] BAF SATELLITE & TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including business) in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[423] BARBARA B. WATSON SCHOLARSHIP American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who have returned to school to study health care leadership.

FELLOWSHIPS Eligibility Applicants must be returning to school after a 5to 10-year gap in their education to work on personal and professional growth in health care leadership. They must be pursuing graduate or undergraduate study in the field of ambulatory health care with either an administrative or clinical concentration. As part of the application process, they must submit a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s college. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[424] BICK BICKSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND Hawai’i Community Foundation 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1300 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 566-5570 (888) 731-3863 Fax: (808) 521-6286 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hcf-hawaii.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in studying marketing, law, or travel industry management in college. Eligibility This program is open to Hawaii residents who are interested in majoring in marketing, law, or travel industry management on the undergraduate or graduate school level. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.7 grade point average), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, applicants must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, and their career goals. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, grants averaged $1,250. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland. Recipients must be full-time students. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

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[425] BOEING COMPANY CAREER ENHANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Women in Aviation, International P.O. Box 11287 Daytona Beach, FL 32120-1287 (386) 226-7996 Fax: (386) 226-7998 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wiai.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Women in Aviation, International who are active in aerospace and seeking financial support to advance their career. Eligibility Women who are members of the sponsoring organization and wish to advance their career in aerospace technology or a related management field are eligible to apply. They may be full-time or part-time employees working in the aerospace industry or a related field. Also eligible are students pursuing an aviation-related degree who are at least juniors and have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average. All applicants should submit an essay that addresses their career aspirations and goals, in addition to an application form, 3 letters of recommendation, a resume, copies of all aviation and medical certificates, and the last 3 pages of their pilot logbook, if applicable. Selection is based on achievements, attitude toward self and others, commitment to success, dedication to career, financial need, motivation, reliability, responsibility, and teamwork. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to encouraging women to consider an aviation career, providing educational outreach activities, and networking resources to women active in the industry. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[426] BROADCAST CABLE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association 701 Lee Street, Suite 640 Des Plaines, Il 60016 (847) 296-0200 Fax: (847) 296-7510 Web site: www.bcfm.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree. Eligibility All fully-paid members in good standing are eligible to apply for the scholarship. They must be interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university that has some relevance to their current job and/or to the broadcast or cable industries. To apply, individuals must submit an application, attach a current resume, include 2 letters of reference, and submit a 1-page essay that addresses the following: their current job responsibilities, the courses they intend to take, and a description of their career goals. Financial data The stipend is generally $1,000; a total of $5,000 is distributed annually.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[427] BRYON BIRD GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 1080 S.W. Wanamaker Road, Suite 200 P.O. Box 4291 Topeka, KS 66604-0291 (785) 272-4366 (800) 222-0452 (within KS) Fax: (785) 262-4468 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students in Kansas who are majoring in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to graduate accounting students at each of the 6 regent institutions in Kansas and at Washburn University. Each institution may nominate 1 candidate. Financial data The stipend is $1,750. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[428] BUSH LEADERSHIP FELLOWS PROGRAM Bush Foundation E-900 First National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street St. Paul, MN 55101-1387 (651) 227-0891 Fax: (651) 297-6485 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bushfoundation.org Purpose To provide educational experiences to strongly motivated mid-career individuals to prepare them for higherlevel responsibilities. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents between 28 and 54 years of age. Applicants must have lived or worked for at least 1 continuous year immediately before the application deadline in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or the 26 northern and western Wisconsin counties that fall within the Ninth Federal Reserve District. They should be employed full time with at least 5 years of work experience. Some experience in a policy-making or administrative capacity is desirable. Work experience may include part-time and volunteer work. Most successful applicants have baccalaureate degrees or their equivalent. Fields of work have included public service, education, government, health, business, engineering, architecture, science, farming, forestry, law, trade unions, law enforcement, journalism, and social work. They must be interested in pursuing full-time study in academic programs (degree-granting or non-degree-granting), selfdesigned educational programs, or combinations of academic and self-designed programs. Fellowships are not granted for applicants currently enrolled as full-time students, part-time study combined with full- or part-time employment, academic research, publications, or design and implementation of service programs or projects. Fellowships are unlikely to be awarded

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for full-time study plans built on academic programs designed primarily for part-time students, programs intended to meet the continuing education requirements for professional certification, completion of basic educational requirements for entry level jobs, segments of degree programs that cannot be completed within or near the end of the fellowship period, or projects that might more properly be the subjects of grant proposals from organizations. Women and members of minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Selection is based on applicants’ personal qualities, past work experiences, career goals, and the potential impact of their fellowships on their communities. Financial data Fellows receive monthly stipends for living expenses, an allowance for instructional expenses (50 percent of the first $8,000 plus 80 percent of expenses after $8,000), and reimbursements for travel expenses. The stipends paid to fellows pursuing paid internships depend on the salary, if any, paid by the intern employer. Duration From 2 to 18 months. Additional information Awards are for full-time study and internships anywhere in the United States. This program began in 1965. Number awarded Approximately 25 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[429] CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS SCHOLARSHIPS California Association of Realtors Attn: Scholarship Foundation 525 South Virgil Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90020 (213) 739-8243 Fax: (213) 739-7202 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.car.org/aboutus/scholarships/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in California who are interested in a career in real estate. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at California colleges and universities who are interested in studying such fields as real estate brokerage, real estate finance, real estate management, real estate development, real estate appraisal, real estate planning, real estate law, or other related areas of study. Applicants must have completed at least 12 units prior to applying, be currently enrolled for at least 6 units per semester or term, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.6, and have been legal residents of California for at least 1 year. Real estate licensees who wish to pursue advanced real estate designations, degrees, or credentials are also eligible. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 for students at 4-year colleges or universities or $1,000 for students at 2-year colleges. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline September of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [430] CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS Office of the Governor Attn: Crystal Clark State Capitol, First Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-2841 Purpose To provide financial assistance to California women interested in an undergraduate or graduate education in selected fields (including business). Eligibility This program is open to women who are interested in preparing for a career in 1) business, 2) education, 3) public service and law enforcement, 4) health and human services, 5) nursing, and 6) science and technology. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal immigrants, be California residents, have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary education and/or at least 4 years of work experience, be accepted at an accredited California institution as a full- or part-time student, and have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Funds must be applied to a related academic or work program at an accredited California institution. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 6 each year: 1 in each of the categories. Deadline June of each year.

[431] CAREER ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS Business and Professional Women’s Foundation Attn: Scholarships 2012 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-1070 (202) 293-1200, ext. 169 Fax: (202) 861-0298 Web site: www.bpwusa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to mature women who are employed or seeking employment in the work force and to increase the pool of women qualified for positions that promise career opportunity (including business). Eligibility Applicants must be women who are at least 25 years of age, citizens of the United States, within 2 years of completing their course of study, officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at an American institution (including those in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), in financial need, and planning to use the desired training to improve their chances for advancement, train for a new career field, or enter/reenter the job market. They must be in a transitional period in their lives and be interested in studying 1 of the following fields: biological sciences, business studies, computer science, engineering, humanities, mathematics, paralegal studies, physical sciences, social science, teacher education certification, or for a professional degree (J.D., D.D.S., M.D.). Study at the Ph.D. level and non-degree programs are not covered. Financial data Awards range from $500 to $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information The scholarship may be used to support part-time study as well as academic or vocational/paraprofessional/office skills training. The program was

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established in 1969. Scholarships cannot be used to pay for classes already in progress. The program does not cover study at the doctoral level, correspondence courses, postdoctoral studies, or studies in foreign countries. Training must be completed within 24 months. Number awarded Between 200 and 250 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[432] CHARLES V. CLEGHORN GRADUATE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants 1650 Arch Street, 17th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103-2099 (215) 496-9272 (888) CPA-2001 (within PA) Fax: (215) 496-9212 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.picpa.org/student/programs_and_awards.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to students attending graduate business schools in Pennsylvania. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate students enrolled in a business school in Pennsylvania. Their undergraduate degree must have been in accounting or a related field. Preference is given to candidates with an undergraduate degree from a Pennsylvania college or university. Applicants must be working on a graduate degree in the area of accounting, business, computer science, taxation, or a related field. Candidates must be nominated by a faculty member at their school (up to 2 students per school may be nominated). Selection is based on academic record and leadership qualities. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 and is paid over a 2-year period. Recipients pursuing a business school degree that does not require 2 full years of study are awarded $2,500. Duration 2 years. Additional information Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[433] CHARLES WALLACE SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Society for Physicians in Administration of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) who are interested in pursuing additional study or research. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are undertaking a course of study or a research project in management at an undergraduate or graduate institution that will strengthen the physician and administrator team approach to improve patient satisfaction. Applications should include a

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS letter describing their career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts for undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Deadline May of each year.

[434] CIRI FOUNDATION SPECIAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS CIRI Foundation 2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 263-5582 (800) 764-3382 Fax: (907) 263-5588 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ciri.com/tcf Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in selected fields (including business) to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and to their lineal descendants (natural or adopted). Eligibility This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. There is no Alaska residency requirement or age limitation. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 4-year undergraduate or a graduate degree program. They must have at least a 3.7 grade point average. Preference is given to students working on a degree in business, education, mathematics, sciences, health services, or engineering. Selection is based on academic record and community service. Financial data The stipend is $16,000 per year Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Recipients must enroll in school on a full-time basis. Deadline May of each year.

[435] COLORADO SOCIETY OF CPAS ETHNIC DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80237-2843 (303) 741-8613 (800) 523-9082 (within CO) Fax: (303) 773-6344 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cocpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority college students in Colorado who are studying accounting. Eligibility This program is open to African American, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian, and Pacific Islander students studying at a college or university in Colorado at the associate, baccalaureate, or graduate level. Applicants must have completed at least 1 intermediate accounting class, be declared accounting majors, have completed at least 8 semes-

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ter hours of accounting classes, and have a grade point average of at least 3.0. Selection is based first on scholastic achievement and second on financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[436] CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY COLLEGE MINORITY FELLOWSHIPS Community-Technical Colleges of Connecticut Attn: Affirmative Action Officer 61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105-9949 (860) 566-8760 (800) 33-CLASS Fax: (860) 566-6624 Web site: www.commnet.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to selected minority and disabled graduate students in Connecticut who are interested in preparing for a career in community college teaching or administration. Eligibility Applicants must have completed at least 6 credits of graduate work and have indicated an interest in a career in community colleges. They must be willing to commit to at least 1 year of employment in the Connecticut Community College System. Although all qualified graduate students are eligible, the program is intended to diversify the professional workforce of the Connecticut Community Colleges with respect to Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, and persons with disabilities. Special efforts are made to recruit candidates from those historically underrepresented groups. Financial data Fellows receive $3,000 per semester; that includes the usual compensation for part-time work plus a stipend for a period of orientation. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Fellows spend 6 hours per week in community college classroom-related or administrative-related activities. They are invited to faculty and staff meetings and a minority fellowship orientation.

[437] CONSORTIUM FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIPS Consortium for Graduate Study in Management 5585 Pershing Avenue, Suite 240 St. Louis, MO 63112 (314) 877-5500 (888) 658-6814 Fax: (314) 877-5505 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cgsm.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to racial minorities interested in pursuing careers in managerial positions in business. Eligibility Eligible to apply are African Americans, Hispanic Americans (Chicanos, Cubans, Dominicans, and Puerto Ricans), and Native Americans who have graduated from college and are interested in a career in business. An undergraduate degree in business or economics is not required. Applicants

FELLOWSHIPS must be U.S. citizens and planning to work on an M.B.A. degree at 1 of the consortium’s 14 schools. Preference is given to applicants under 31 years of age. Financial data The fellowship pays full tuition and required fees. Summer internships with the consortium’s cooperative sponsors, providing paid practical experience, are also offered. Duration Up to 4 semesters. The participating schools are University of California at Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, Dartmouth College, Emory University, Indiana University, University of Michigan, New York University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Rochester, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, University of Virginia, Washington University, and University of Wisconsin at Madison. Additional information Fellowships are tenable at member schools only. Number awarded Varies; approximately 300 each year. Deadline The early deadline is the end of November of each year. The final deadline is in January of each year.

[438] CONSTANCE L. LLOYD SCHOLARSHIP American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate women in Georgia who are pursuing a degree in health care or health care administration. Eligibility This program is open to women enrolled at the undergraduate or graduate level at an accredited college or university in Georgia who are pursuing either an administrative or clinically-related degree in the health care field. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts indicating undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1993. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[439] CONTRACT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Contract Management Association Attn: Contract Management Institute 1912 Woodford Road Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 448-9231 (800) 344-8096 Web site: www.ncmahq.org/cmi/scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and their children who are undergraduate or graduate students in areas related to acquisition management. Eligibility This program is open to members and their dependent children who are enrolled at an accredited academic institution in a program leading to a bachelor’s or advanced degree. Applicants must be pursuing a degree or courses consistent with academic disciplines generally deemed relevant to professional acquisition management activities or duties. Undergraduate students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; graduate students must have had an undergraduate grade point average of at least that level. Dependent children must have completed at least half of the academic courses or requirements for a degree from the academic institution in which they are enrolled. Selection is based on overall grade point average, a statement of the rationale for the need for the scholarship, and a description of professional objectives. Graduate and professional students are given preference over undergraduates, and NCMA members are given preference over dependent children. The highest ranked applicant is awarded the Martin L. Kaufman Memorial Scholarship. Financial data Regional scholarships are $2,500 per year; the Martin L. Kaufman Memorial Scholarship is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from the CMI Scholarship Committee, c/o Aviation & Missile Solutions, LLC, 620 Discovery Drive, Building 1, Suite 125, Huntsville, AL 35806-2816. Recipients must agree to remain NCMA members for at least 1 year following the academic year for which the scholarship was awarded. Number awarded 9 each year: 1 in each of the 8 NCMA regions plus the Martin L. Kaufman Memorial Scholarship. Deadline February of each year.

[440] CSCPA CANDIDATE’S AWARD Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Trust Fund 845 Brook Street, Building 2 Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3405 (860) 258-4800 (800) 232-2232 (within CT) Fax: (860) 258-4859 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cs-cpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in Connecticut who are majoring in accounting and going on to a fifth year of school. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are college seniors going on to a fifth year in school in compliance with the 150-hour requirement of the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Examination. To qualify, students must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, have earned at least a 3.5 overall grade point average, and be enrolled in a formal program at a Connecticut college or university intended to satisfy the 150-hour requirement. Applicants must submit a completed application form and an official copy of their college or university academic transcript. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline September of each year.

[441] CSCPA DOCTORAL STUDENT AWARD Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Trust Fund 845 Brook Street, Building 2 Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3405 (860) 258-4800 (800) 232-2232 (within CT) Fax: (860) 258-4859 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cs-cpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to accounting Ph.D. candidates in Connecticut. Eligibility This program is open to students in Connecticut who are Ph.D. candidates in accounting. In addition to making successful progress in their candidacy, applicants must have taught or be teaching accounting at the university level. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

[442] D. ANITA SMALL SCIENCE & BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP Maryland Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. c/o Donna Smith 11204 Eastwood Drive Hagerstown, MD 21742 (410) 569-2100 (877) INFO BPW E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpwmaryland.org/HTML/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in Maryland who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a science or business-related field. Eligibility This program is open to women in Maryland who are at least 21 years of age and are interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in mathematics, engineering, physical sciences, computer sciences, medical sciences, or a business-related field. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

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[443] DALLAS CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP National Black MBA Association-Dallas Chapter Attn: Student Affairs Committee P.O. Box 797174 Dallas, TX 75379-7174 (214) 853-4497 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nbmbaa-dallas.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American and other graduate students who are or will be working on an M.B.A. in Texas. Eligibility African American and other current or future M.B.A. students are eligible to apply if they are Texas residents, or are currently enrolled in a Texas college, or will be enrolled in a Texas college during the upcoming academic year. They should have at least a 3.0 grade point average. To apply, students must submit a completed application, an official transcript, a copy of their acceptance letter, a current resume, and an essay (2 pages or less) on a topic that changes annually; recently, the topic was: “As we progress into the new millennium, what challenges of courage and leadership do you anticipate our African American leaders will be presented with? How do you suggest they overcome these challenges?” Selection is based on the essay, academic performance, overall presentation of the application, and demonstrated financial need. Financial data Stipends are $2,000 for full-time students or $1,000 for part-time students. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must join the Dallas chapter if they are not already members. Number awarded Several full-time and 2 part-time scholarships are awarded annually. Deadline April of each year.

[444] DANIEL B. GOLDBERG SCHOLARSHIP Government Finance Officers Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60601-7476 (312) 977-9700 Fax: (312) 977-4806 Web site: www.gfoa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to master’s degree students who are preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are enrolled in a full-time master’s degree program and preparing for a career in public finance. Applicants must be college graduates, citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and able to provide a letter of recommendation from the dean of their graduate program. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of study, letters of recommendation, and grade point average. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $3,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [445] DELTA MU DELTA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Delta Mu Delta Attn: Scholarship Chair P.O. Box 46935 St. Louis, MO 63146-6935 (314) 432-8785 Fax: (314) 432-7083 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.deltamudelta.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate school students majoring in business administration. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have completed at least half the requirements for their respective degree in business administration. Applicants must be in the top 20 percent of their class. They must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or better if an undergraduate or 3.25 or better if a graduate student. Although membership in Delta Mu Delta (a national honor society in business administration) is not required, applicants must be attending a school with a chapter of the society. Selection is based on scholarship, leadership, character, motivation, potential, and need. Financial data Stipends are $2,000, $1,500, $1,000, $750, or $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 39 of these scholarship were awarded: 1 at $2,000 (the Mildred R. Marion Award), 2 at $1,500 (the Albert J. Escher Award and the A.J. Foranoce Award), 4 at $1,000, 11 at $750 (including the Helen D. Snow Award) and 21 at $500 (including the Eta Chapter Award). Deadline February of each year.

[446] DELTA SIGMA PI COLLEGIAN OF THE YEAR Delta Sigma Pi Attn: Leadership Foundation 330 South Campus Avenue P.O. Box 230 Oxford, OH 45056-0230 (513) 523-1907, ext. 230 Fax: (513) 523-7292 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dspnet.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate school to outstanding members of Delta Sigma Pi, a business education honor society. Eligibility This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate members of the society who are planning to go to graduate school. Applicants must submit information on their Delta Sigma Pi activities, positions, and honors; other extracurricular activities, positions, and honors; employment history; academic accomplishments, and an essay on their plans as a collegian of the year. Financial data The award is $3,000. Duration 1 year; the award must be used for graduate study within 10 years following completion of an undergraduate program. Additional information Each Regional Collegian of the Year receives a $400 scholarship.

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Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[447] DELTA SIGMA PI LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Delta Sigma Pi Attn: Leadership Foundation 330 South Campus Avenue P.O. Box 230 Oxford, OH 45056-0230 (513) 523-1907, ext. 230 Fax: (513) 523-7292 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dspnet.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students who have been elected to membership in Delta Sigma Pi, a business education honor society. Eligibility Eligible to apply are currently-enrolled graduate students who are majoring in business and have been members in good standing of the honor society. Selection is based on 2 letters of recommendation, standardized test (GMAT, LSAT, or GRE) scores, a personal essay on reasons for having pursued an undergraduate curriculum in business administration and objective in pursuing graduate work, a personal essay on fraternal and community involvement since initiation, a personal statement of financial need, and undergraduate or graduate transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information This program consists of the following named scholarships: Howard B. Johnson (Kappa–Georgia State) Scholarship, Thomas M. Mocella (Beta–Northwestern) Scholarship, Lester A. White (Alpha–New York) Scholarship, and Ben H. Wolfenberger (Beta Psi–Louisiana Tech) Scholarship. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[448] DOROTHEA BUCK FELLOWSHIP Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Attn: Scholarship/Fellowship/Grant Committee 513 Forest Avenue P.O. Box 8750 Richmond, VA 23226 (800) 699-8392 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vfwc.f2s.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to women from the United States and Latin American countries who are pursuing graduate study in specified fields (including international business) at universities in Virginia. Eligibility This program is open to women graduate students from the United States and Latin America who are enrolled at a Virginia college or university. Applicants must be studying international law, international finance, international business, international studies, Spanish, or Portuguese. Selection is based on academic record; moral character, personality, and adaptability; 3 recommendations of a general nature and 2 recommendations from recent professors; a resume of educa-

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS tional, employment, and community service history; and a 2,000-word essay on reasons for pursuing this course of study and this fellowship. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Funds are paid to the college or university the recipient attends. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from the Committee Chair, Fran Barner, P.O. Box 126, Boykins, VA 23827. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[449] DOROTHY DANFORTH COMPTON FELLOWSHIPS Institute for the Study of World Politics 1755 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 Purpose To provide funding to underrepresented minority students interested in preparing for a career in world affairs. Eligibility This program is open to African American, Hispanic American, and Native American students pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in preparation for a career in world affairs (as scholars or practitioners). Applicants should be U.S. citizens pursuing degrees from U.S. institutions. Ph.D. candidates who have completed their course work and are engaged in dissertation research should submit an application and cover letter. Students pursuing a master’s degree or a Ph.D. degree (but not yet at the dissertation stage) should submit an application form, a curriculum vitae, a statement of plans for a career in world affairs, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the status and needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Institute for the Study of World Politics (ISWP) awards fellowships to students of political science, economics, international relations, and history as long as the work relates to political, economic, and social issues that affect the security, well-being, and dignity of peoples of the world. Dissertation-level doctoral student applicants are also considered for ISWP Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships. Telephone inquiries are not accepted. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year for applicants engaged in dissertation research; March of each year for applicants engaged in work at the master’s or pre-dissertation Ph.D. level.

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[450] DOROTHY HARRIS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Women’s Sports Foundation Attn: Award and Grant Programs Manager Eisenhower Park 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 400 East Meadow, NY 11554-1000 (516) 542-4700 (800) 227-3988 Fax: (516) 542-4716 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.womenssportsfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial support to female graduate students in fields related to athletics. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are women who will be pursuing a full-time course of study at an accredited graduate school. They must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a program of physical education, sports management, sports psychology, or sports sociology. U.S. citizenship or legal resident status is required. Selection is based on financial need and essays by the applicant on her athletic accomplishments and goals, her academic and career aspirations, how she will assist the sponsor in creating opportunities for girls and women in sports and fitness, her research interests, and how she plans to give back to the sponsor and women’s sports. Financial data The stipend is at least $1,500. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average. Number awarded Up to 3 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[451] EARL G. GRAVES NAACP SCHOLARSHIP National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Attn: Education Department 4805 Mt. Hope Drive Baltimore, MD 21215-3297 (410) 358-8900 Fax: (410) 358-9785 Web site: www.naacp.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students majoring in business. Eligibility This program is open to full-time juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring in business. Applicants must be currently in good academic standing, making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate or graduate degree, and in the top 20 percent of their class. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[454] EDWARD S. GOLDMACHER EDUCATIONAL FUND

American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to individuals currently employed in medical practice management who are interested in pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals in the early stage of a career in medical practice management who wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree relevant to medical practice management at an accredited university or college. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives related to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

International Association for Human Resource Information Management 401 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 321-5141 Fax: (312) 527-6636 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ihrim.org/edcenter/grants/goldmacher/index.cfm Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in human resource fields. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in the field of human resource information management, human resource management, human resource systems, or other closely-related fields. Nominations may be submitted by instructors at accredited institutions in those fields and by members of the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM). Financial data Stipends generally range from $3,500 to $5,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program was established in 1994. Recipients must provide a manuscript for publication in the IHRIM.link or the IHRIM Journal within 12 months after receipt of the award. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[453] EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80237-2843 (303) 741-8613 (800) 523-9082 (within CO) Fax: (303) 773-6344 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cocpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in Colorado who are studying accounting. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities in Colorado who have completed at least 8 semester hours of accounting courses (including at least 1 intermediate accounting class) and have a grade point average, both overall and in accounting, of at least 3.0. Selection is based first on scholastic achievement and second on financial need. Financial data Awards up to $1,000 are available. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 15 to 20 each year. Deadline June of each year for fall semester or quarter; November of each year for winter quarter or spring semester.

[455] ELIZABETH C. AND JOHN L. RICKETTS GRADUATE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants 1650 Arch Street, 17th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103-2099 (215) 496-9272 (888) CPA-2001 (within PA) Fax: (215) 496-9212 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.picpa.org/student/programs_and_awards.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to students attending graduate business schools in Pennsylvania. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate students enrolled in a business school in Pennsylvania. Their undergraduate degree must have been in accounting or a related field. Preference is given to candidates with an undergraduate degree from a Pennsylvania college or university. Applicants must be working on a graduate degree in the area of accounting, business, computer science, taxation, or a related field. Candidates must be nominated by a faculty member at their school (up to 2 students per school may be nominated). Selection is based on academic record and leadership qualities. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 and is paid over a 2-year period. Recipients pursuing a business school degree that does not require 2 full years of study are awarded $2,500. Duration 2 years. Additional information Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Number awarded 1 each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Deadline February of each year.

[456] ELLEN H. RICHARDS FELLOWSHIP American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Attn: Office of Development and Awards 1555 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2752 (703) 706-4600 Fax: (703) 706-4663 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aafcs.org Purpose To encourage the study of family and consumer sciences on the graduate school level. Eligibility Graduate students pursuing a degree in family and consumer sciences with an emphasis on administration are eligible to apply for this award. Applicants should have worked in an administrative area (such as supervision, college or university administration, cooperative extension, or business) and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with clearly defined plans for full-time graduate study. Selection is based on scholarship and special aptitudes for advanced study and research, educational and/or professional experiences, professional and personal characteristics, and professional contributions to the field. Fellowship recipients must be members of the association; if applicants are not members at the time of requesting a fellowship application, they must also request and submit a membership application. Financial data The stipend is $3,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This fellowship was first awarded for the academic year 1917-18. A non-refundable application fee of $25 must accompany each request for fellowship forms. The association reserves the right to reconsider an award in the event the student receives a similar award for the same academic year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[457] EMAF FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Society for Human Resource Management Attn: Employment Management Association Foundation 1800 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3499 (703) 548-3440 Fax: (703) 535-6490 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.shrm.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate program in the human resources field. Eligibility Students are eligible to apply if they are 1) full-time college seniors who intend to pursue a career in human resources in a generalist or employment/staffing capacity and have been accepted into an accredited graduate program; 2) full-time graduate students currently working on a degree that will lead them to a career in human resources in a generalist or employment/staffing capacity and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; or 3) experienced degree holders who are returning to school for the purpose of re-careering or career

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advancement and have been accepted in an accredited graduate program related to the human resources generalist or employment/staffing field. Selection is based on demonstrated scholastic achievement, leadership ability, work experience, and commitment to a career in a human resources field. At least 1 of the awards is designated for a qualified applicant from an ethnic or racial group underrepresented in the profession. Financial data The stipend is $5,000, payable in 2 equal installments. Funds are made payable jointly to the recipient and the recipient’s school. Additional information This program includes 1 fellowship designated as the Richard Gast Fellowship. Funding for this program is provided by the Employment Management Association Foundation; the program is administered by the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America, 1505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082, (507) 931-1682, (800) 537-4180, Fax: (507) 931-9168, E-mail: [email protected]. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply but may receive only 1 additional award. Number awarded Up to 6 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[458] ERNEST S. MOSCATELLO SCHOLARSHIP American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in medical group management. Eligibility Any undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a full-time course of study that leads to a career in medical group management is eligible to apply. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts indicating undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [459] FADONA/LTC SCHOLARSHIP Florida Association of Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care 200 Butler Street, Suite 305 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 659-2167 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fadona.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to individuals employed in long-term care in Florida who are interested in continuing their education. Eligibility This program is open to currently licensed R.N.s, L.P.N.s, or certified nursing assistants (C.N.A.s) employed in the long-term care industry in Florida. R.N.s must be currently accepted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or master’s degree program in nursing, gerontology program, undergraduate or graduate program in health care management, or nurse practitioner program. L.P.N.s must be currently accepted or enrolled in an R.N. program or undergraduate health care management program. C.N.A.s must be currently accepted or enrolled in an R.N. or L.P.N. program. All applicants must have at least 2 years of employment in the long-term care field (a list of employers and dates of employment is required). They must be either a member of the Florida Association of Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care or sponsored by a member. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is at least $500. Funds are paid directly to the college, university, or accredited L.P.N. school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline October of each year.

[460] FARM FOUNDATION EXTENSION FELLOWSHIPS Farm Foundation Attn: Managing Director 1211 West 22nd Street, Suite 216 Oak Brook, IL 60521-2197 (630) 571-9393 Fax: (630) 571-9580 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.farmfoundation.org/fellows.htm Purpose To provide funding to state and federal cooperative extension employees who are interested in pursuing additional training (on the undergraduate or graduate school level) in various fields (including economics). Eligibility Applicants must be recommended by their extension director or federal supervisor and accepted by a university to be eligible for this program. Fellowships are targeted at cooperative extension employees at the administrative level. However, specialists and individuals being trained for administrative responsibilities are also considered. Priority is given to applicants pursuing a course of study in the social sciences, including educational administration and methodology, agricultural or applied economics, rural sociology, and political science. Financial data The amount of the fellowship is determined individually, depending upon the recipient’s period of study and need. The maximum grant is $5,000 for an academic year. Duration 1 quarter, 1 semester, or 1 academic year.

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Additional information It is expected that recipients will be granted leave with partial pay from their employer. These fellowships are granted tax free. Recipients are expected to resume their work following completion of their studies. Deadline February of each year.

[461] FELLOWSHIPS IN APPLIED ECONOMICS Social Science Research Council 810 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 (212) 377-2700 Fax: (212) 377-2727 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ssrc.org Purpose To provide funding to doctoral students in economics interested in predissertation research and training. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate students enrolled in economics and related Ph.D. programs (e.g., public policy or agricultural economics) at U.S. universities. There are no citizenship, residency, or nationality requirements. Applicants must have completed required course work and qualifying examinations, but not necessarily an approved dissertation prospectus; normally they should be entering their third year of graduate work, although more advanced students may also apply. Fellowship support is not provided solely for dissertation research and write-up. Instead, applicants must develop a plan for intellectual development outside the normal course of training in the home department. Plans may include, for example, acquiring expertise for formulating and conducting research in areas of interest, developing specialized skills not taught at the home institution, or training in the approaches and methodologies of related disciplines. The program also encourages students to take on short-term internships in government or international agencies or at policy institutes. Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Financial data The stipend is $15,000. A modest contribution to tuition, health insurance, and research expenses is also provided. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program, established in 1997, is administered by the Social Science Research Council with funds provided by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[462] FINANCIAL WOMEN INTERNATIONAL OF HAWAII SCHOLARSHIP Hawai’i Community Foundation 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1300 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 566-5570 (888) 731-3863 Fax: (808) 521-6286 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hcf-hawaii.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in Hawaii who are studying business.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Eligibility This program is open to Hawaii residents who are majoring in business or a business-related field as a junior, senior, or graduate student. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 3.5 grade point average), good moral character, and financial need. Applications must be accompanied by a short statement indicating reasons for attending college, planned course of study, and career goals. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, awards averaged $800. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1998. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[463] FORE GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1168 Fax: (312) 233-1090 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org/fore/programs.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate student members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in majoring in health information management. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are credentialed health information management professionals (RHIA, RHIT, or CCS), hold a bachelor’s degree, are enrolled in a college or university accredited by a nationally-recognized accrediting agency, are active or associate members of the association, are full-time students, and are pursuing at least a master’s degree in a program related to health information management (computer science, business management, education, public health, etc.). U.S. citizenship and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are also required. Selection is based on grade point average and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program includes the following named scholarships: the MedQuist-DVI-SpeechMachines Graduate Scholarships, the Julia LeBlond Memorial Graduate Scholarships, and the Smart Corporation Scholarship. Sponsors include MedQuist-DVI-SpeechMachines, St. Anthony Publishing/Medicode, Ingenix Companies (for the Julia LeBlond Memorial Scholarships), and Smart Corporation. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 14 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline May of each year.

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[464] FOSTER G. MCGAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP American College of Healthcare Executives One North Franklin Street, Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60606-3491 (312) 424-2800 Fax: (312) 424-0023 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ache.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate student members of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Eligibility This program is open to student associates in good standing of the organization who are enrolled full time in an accredited graduate program in health care management. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens and be recommended by the director of their program. Financial data The stipend is $3,500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

[465] GEORGE A. NIELSEN PUBLIC INVESTOR SCHOLARSHIP Government Finance Officers Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60601-7476 (312) 977-9700 Fax: (312) 977-4806 Web site: www.gfoa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students with research or career interest in the investment of public funds. Eligibility This program is open to full- or part-time students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in public administration, finance, business administration, or a related field. Applicants must be college graduates, citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and able to provide a letter of recommendation from the dean of their graduate program. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of study, letters of recommendation, and grade point average. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 or $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this program are provided by George A. Nielsen LLP. Number awarded Each year, either 1 scholarship at $5,000 or 2 at $2,500 are awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[466] GEORGIA GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Georgia

FELLOWSHIPS [467] GERALD V. HENDERSON INDUSTRIAL MINERALS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc. Attn: Member Services 8307 Shaffer Parkway P.O. Box 277002 Littleton, CO 80127-7002 (303) 973-9550 (800) 763-3132 Fax: (303) 973-3845 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.smenet.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate student members of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) who are majoring in fields that will prepare them for a career in industrial minerals. Eligibility Applicants must 1) be majoring in geology, minerals engineering, mining engineering, or mineral economics at a 4-year college or university, 3) have completed at least their sophomore year in college, and 3) be a student member of the society. They must be of good character, be of sound health, have demonstrated scholastic aptitude (a grade point average of 3.0 or higher), and be able to demonstrate financial need. Candidates for these scholarships may be proposed by any of the following: mining and minerals companies; local sections of the society; state mining institutes; high school principals; industrial minerals associations; manufacturers of mining and processing equipment; minerals research organizations; or geology and mining engineering departments at colleges or universities. An interview may be required. Financial data A total of $2,000 is awarded each year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[468] GOLDMAN SACHS COMMEMORATIVE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Ke Ali’i Pauahi Foundation Attn: Financial Aid & Scholarship Services 1887 Makuakane Street Honolulu, HI 96817-1887 (808) 842-8216 (800) 842-4682, ext. 8216 Fax: (808) 841-0660 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.pauahi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Native Hawaiian students who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in business. Eligibility This program is open to Native Hawaiians who are U.S. citizens and have been admitted as a graduate student in business or other field related to financial services for the upcoming academic year. Native Hawaiian means any descendant of the aboriginal inhabitants of the Hawaiian islands prior to 1778. Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to contribute to the greater community. Preference is given to applicants who can demonstrate financial need and who have maintained residency in Hawaii. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the financial need and merit of the recipient. Duration 1 year; may be renewed.

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Additional information This program is sponsored by Goldman Sachs, a global investment banking and securities firm. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[469] GORDON SCHEER SCHOLARSHIP Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80237-2843 (303) 741-8613 (800) 523-9082 (within CO) Fax: (303) 773-6344 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cocpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in Colorado who are studying accounting. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities in Colorado who have completed at least 1 intermediate accounting class and have a grade point average, both overall and in accounting, of at least 3.5. Selection is based on scholastic achievement. Financial data The stipend is $1,250, paid in 2 installments. Funds are to be used for books, tuition, room and board, and fees and expenses. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[470] HARRY J. HARWICK SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in medical group management. Eligibility Eligible are 1) graduate students enrolled in a program accredited by the Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration and 2) undergraduate students enrolled in a program that is a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. The money is sent to the university where the recipient is enrolled. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [471] HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation 712 Jackson Place, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 (202) 395-4831 Fax: (202) 395-6995 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.truman.gov Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who have outstanding leadership potential, plan to pursue careers in government or other public service, and wish to attend graduate school in the United States or abroad to prepare themselves for a public service career. Eligibility Students must be nominated to be considered for this program. Nominees must be full-time students with junior standing at a 4-year institution, committed to a career in government or public service, in the upper quarter of their class, and U.S. citizens or nationals. Each participating institution may nominate up to 4 candidates (and up to 3 additional students who completed their first 2 years at a community college); community colleges and other 2-year institutions may nominate former students who are enrolled as full-time students with junior-level academic standing at accredited 4-year institutions. Selection is based on extent and quality of community service and government involvement, academic performance, leadership record, suitability of the nominee’s proposed program of study for a career in public service, and writing and analytical skills. Priority is given to candidates who plan to enroll in a graduate program that specifically trains them for a career in public service, including government at any level, uniformed services, public interest organizations, nongovernmental research and/or educational organizations, public and private schools, and public service oriented nonprofit organizations. The fields of study may include agriculture, biology, engineering, environmental management, physical and social sciences, and technology policy, as well as such traditional fields as economics, education, government, history, international relations, law, nonprofit management, political science, public administration, public health, and public policy. Interviews are required. Financial data The scholarship provides up to $30,000: up to $3,000 for the senior year of undergraduate education and as much as $27,000 for graduate studies. Scholars who plan to complete a master’s degree in 1 or 2 years receive $13,500 per year. Scholars whose graduate program will require 3 or more years are eligible to receive $9,000 per year for 3 years. Scholars in law programs are eligible to receive $13,500 for the second year of law school and $13,500 at the start of the third year’s second semester if they provide evidence that they will enter public service upon graduation or upon completion of a judicial clerkship after graduation. Duration 1 year of undergraduate study and up to 3 years of graduate study, as long as the recipient maintains satisfactory academic performance. Additional information Recipients may attend graduate school in the United States or in foreign countries. Number awarded 75 to 80 each year: a) 1 “state” scholarship is available to a qualified resident nominee in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and (considered as a single entity) Guam, the Virgin Islands, American

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Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and b) up to 30 at-large scholars. Deadline January of each year.

[472] HARVEY FELLOWS PROGRAM Mustard Seed Foundation Attn: Harvey Fellows Program 3330 Washington Boulevard, Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 524-5620 Fax: (703) 524-5643 Web site: www.msfdn.org Purpose To provide financial aid to Christian students to attend prestigious graduate schools in the United States or abroad and to “pursue leadership positions in strategic fields where Christians appear to be underrepresented” (including economics and finance). Eligibility This program is open to American and foreign students. The most competitive applicants are those whose intended vocational fields are demonstrated to have a significant impact on society and to be of high priority for Christian involvement. These fields include but are not limited to: government, corporate, and university research; international economics and finance in public and private sectors; journalism and media; film production and visual and performing arts; public policy and federal, state, and major city government; research, teaching, and administration at premier colleges and universities. Vocations that are not considered a priority for this scholarship include: work within a church or religious organization; civil service; elementary and secondary education; general business; homemaking; farming; nonprofit relief and economic development; military service; private practice law or medicine; clinical psychology or counseling; social work; professional sports; and other fields that traditionally have attracted a higher percentage of Christians. Selection is based on the applicant’s description of his or her Christian faith; demonstrated commitment and accountability to the local church; vocational plans; argument for the lack of a distinctive Christian voice in that field; demonstrated leadership within the discipline; potential to impact people and systemic structures within the field; ability to affect the chosen field (often demonstrated by current publishing and research success, professional experiences and exposure, and recommendations). Financial need is not a factor. Preference is given to candidates with at least 2 years of study remaining and to those whose research or project interests are not explicitly Christian in nature. Financial data Each fellow is awarded an annual $14,000 stipend. Funds must be used at a “premier” graduate degree program, subject to approval by the selection committee. Fellows may use their stipends for tuition, living expenses, research tools or travel, studio space, professional conferences, and interview travel. Duration Up to 2 years for most master’s degree programs and up to 3 years for law and doctoral programs. Due to the nature of the program, 1-year fellowships are rarely awarded. Additional information This fellowship was first awarded in 1994. A significant component of the program is a 1-week summer institute where fellows meet in Washington, D.C. to explore the integration of faith, learning, and vocation. The sponsor pays program costs; fellows are responsible for trans-

FELLOWSHIPS portation to and from the institute. Recipients must attend 1 of the top 5 institutions (anywhere in the world) in their field of study. Christian colleges and small liberal arts schools are excluded, because, according to the sponsors, they “have not yet found” any that are “nationally acknowledged in professional publications or national rankings as top five institutions.” Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 17 were awarded. Deadline November of each year.

[473] H.B. EARHART FELLOWSHIPS Earhart Foundation 2200 Green Road, Suite H Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding graduate students in the social sciences (including economics) and humanities. Eligibility Faculty sponsors are invited to nominate talented graduate students in the social sciences or humanities (especially economics, philosophy, international affairs, and government/politics) who are interested in preparing for a career in college or university teaching. Only invited nominations are accepted; direct applications from candidates or from noninvited sponsors are not accepted. Financial data Stipends range from $2,000 to $11,000. Some fellows also receive tuition. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 51 fellowships were awarded at 31 institutions; of those, 41 included payment of tuition.

[474] HELENE M. OVERLY MEMORIAL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Women’s Transportation Seminar Attn: National Headquarters 1666 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 496-4340 Fax: (202) 496-4349 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wtsnational.org/scholarship_grad.asp Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education to women interested in a career in transportation. Eligibility This program is open to women who are enrolled in a graduate degree program in a transportation-related field (e.g., transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics). Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and be interested in a career in transportation. They must submit a 750-word statement about their career goals after graduation and why they think they should receive the scholarship award. Applications must be submitted first to a local chapter; the chapters forward selected applications for consideration on the national level. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Selection is based on transportation involvement and goals, job skills, and academic record. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year.

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Additional information This program was established in 1981. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline Applications must be submitted by the end of October to a local chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar.

[475] HIMSS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Attn: HIMSS Foundation Scholarship Program Coordinator 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 664-4467 Fax: (312) 664-6143 Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) who are interested in the field of health care information and management systems. Eligibility This program is open to student members of the society, although an application for membership, including dues, may accompany the scholarship application. Applicants must be upper-division or graduate students when the scholarship is awarded; they must be enrolled in an accredited program designed to prepare them for a career in health care information or management systems, which may include industrial engineering, management engineering, operations research, computer science and information systems, mathematics, and quantitative programs in business administration and hospital administration. Selection is based on official transcripts and academic achievement, letters of recommendation, career goals and objectives, professional achievement, and society activity. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. The award includes an all-expense paid trip to the annual HIMSS conference and exhibition. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year: 1 to an undergraduate student, 1 to a graduate student, and 1 to a Ph.D. candidate. Deadline September of each year.

[476] HOPI TRIBAL PRIORITY SCHOLARSHIP Hopi Tribe Attn: Grants and Scholarship Program P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 (520) 734-3533 (800) 762-9630 Purpose To encourage Hopi students to get a degree in an area of interest (including business) to the Hopi Tribe. Eligibility This program is open to enrolled members of the Hopi Tribe. They must be college juniors or seniors or graduate students. Their degree must be in a subject area that is of priority interest to the Hopi Tribe. These areas include: law, natural resources, education, medicine, health, engineering, or business. This is a highly competitive scholarship. Selection is based on academic merit and the likelihood that the applicants will use their training and expertise for tribal goals and objectives.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline July of each year.

[477] HORIZONS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Women in Defense c/o National Defense Industrial Association 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22201-3061 (703) 247-2552 Fax: (703) 522-1885 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wid.ndia.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to women engaged in or planning careers (including economics) related to the national security interests of the United States. Eligibility This program is open to women who are already working in national security fields as well as women planning such careers. Applicants must 1) be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, either full time or part time, as graduate students or upper-division undergraduates; 2) demonstrate financial need; 3) be U.S. citizens; 4) have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher; and 5) demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security. The preferred fields of study include business, computer science, economics, engineering, international relations, law, mathematics, operations research, political science, and physics; others are considered if the applicant can demonstrate relevance to a career in national security or defense. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in defense and national security activities, field of study, work experience, statements of objectives, recommendations, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $2,000. Duration 1 year; renewable. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year for fall semester; October of each year for spring semester.

[478] HUMANE STUDIES FELLOWSHIPS Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University 3401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 440 Arlington, VA 22201-4432 (703) 993-4880 (800) 697-8799 Fax: (703) 993-4890 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.TheIHS.org/tab1/hsf.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in the United States or abroad who intend to pursue “intellectual careers” and have demonstrated an interest in classical liberal principles. Eligibility This program is open to students who will be fulltime college juniors, seniors, or graduate students planning

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academic or other intellectual careers, including public policy and journalism. Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated interest in the classical liberal/libertarian tradition of individual rights and market economics. Applications from students outside the United States or studying abroad receive equal consideration. Selection is based on academic or professional performance, relevance of work to the advancement of a free society, and potential for success. Financial data Stipends up to $12,000 are available; the actual amounts awarded take into account the cost of tuition at the recipient’s institution and any other funds received. Duration 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication. Additional information As defined by the sponsor, the core principles of the classical liberal/libertarian tradition include the recognition of individual rights and the dignity and worth of each individual; protection of these rights through the institutions of private property, contract, the rule of law, and freely evolved intermediary institutions; voluntarism in all human relations, including the unhampered market mechanism in economic affairs; and the goals of free trade, free migration, and peace. This program began in 1983 as Claude R. Lambe Fellowships. The application fee is $25. Number awarded Approximately 90 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[479] IDAHO MGMA SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) in Idaho who are interested in pursuing continuing education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals who reside in Idaho and have been members of either the MGMA or Idaho MGMA for 2 years. Applicants must wish to pursue 1) a formalized degree program, 2) continuing education programs of the MGMA or Idaho MGMA, or 3) certification and fellowship activities in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. Undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in health care administration are also eligible. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; academic transcripts (if relevant); explanation of individual need for professional development and the specific continuing educational activity planned to meet this need (if relevant); and/or explanation of the research project addressing study design, time frame, and amount and use of money. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Payments

FELLOWSHIPS for continuing education or applied research are disbursed upon receipt of documentation for expenses incurred. Duration 1 year. Deadline February of each year.

[480] IMA MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND SCHOLARSHIPS Institute of Management Accountants Attn: Committee on Students 10 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1760 (201) 573-9000 (800) 638-4427, ext. 294 Fax: (201) 573-8438 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.imanet.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) who are interested in pursuing a career in management accounting or financial management. Eligibility Each institute chapter and each institute student chapter is eligible to submit 1 application for each of the 4 categories of scholarships: 1) students graduating from a 2-year college and continuing their education in a 4- or 5-year management accounting, financial management, or information technology program; 2) entering college juniors majoring in management accounting, financial management, or information technology; 3) entering college seniors majoring in management accounting, financial management, or information technology; and 4) students enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate management accounting, financial management, or information technology program. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible to apply. They must be student members of the sponsoring organization. Selection is based on academic merit, participation in the organization, quality of their presentation, demonstrated community leadership, potential for success in a financial management position, and letters of recommendation. Financial data Stipends are $3,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Up to 30 finalists in each category (including the scholarship winners) receive a scholarship to take 5 parts of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and/or Certified in Financial Management (CFM) examination within a year of graduation. Number awarded At least 19 each year: 2 to graduating 2-year college students, 6 to entering juniors, 6 to entering seniors, and 5 to graduate students. Deadline February of each year.

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[481] INEZ ELEANOR RADELL FELLOWSHIP American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Attn: Office of Development and Awards 1555 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2752 (703) 706-4600 Fax: (703) 706-4663 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aafcs.org Purpose To encourage the study of family and consumer sciences on the graduate school level. Eligibility Graduate students pursuing a degree in the design, construction, and/or marketing of clothing for the aged and/or disabled adults are eligible to apply for this award. Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree in family and consumer sciences with an undergraduate major in clothing, art, merchandising, business, or a related field. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with clearly defined plans for full-time graduate study. Selection is based on scholarship and special aptitudes for advanced study and research, educational and/or professional experiences, professional and personal characteristics, and professional contributions to the field. Fellowship recipients must be members of the association; if applicants are not members at the time of requesting a fellowship application, they must also request and submit a membership application. Financial data The stipend is $3,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was initiated in 1979. A non-refundable application fee of $25 must accompany each request for fellowship forms. The association reserves the right to reconsider an award in the event the student receives a similar award for the same academic year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[482] INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Institute of Management Accountants Attn: Committee on Students 10 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1760 (201) 573-9000 (800) 638-4427, ext. 294 Fax: (201) 573-8438 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.imanet.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority and disabled student members of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) who are interested in pursuing a career in management accounting or financial management. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students of American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or Hispanic heritage and students with physical disabilities (defined as hearing impairment, vision impairment, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, or severe distortion of limbs and/or spine). Applicants must be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year or in a graduate program with a major in management accounting, financial management, or information technology. Selection is based on 1) academic merit; 2) quality of their presentation; 3) demonstrated

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS community leadership; 4) potential for success in a financial management position; 5) a written statement from applicants expressing how they would promote awareness of IMA membership benefits and the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and/or Certified in Financial Management (CFM) certifications among their peers and on their campus; and 6) letters of recommendation. Financial data Stipends are $3,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Up to 15 finalists in each category (including the scholarship winners) receive a scholarship to take 5 parts of the CMA and/or CFM examination within a year of graduation. Number awarded At least 6 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[483] INTERNATIONAL PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION GRADUATE STUDY FELLOWSHIP International Personnel Management Association Attn: Fellowship Committee 1617 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-7100 Fax: (703) 684-0948 Web site: www.ipma-hr.org Purpose To provide funding to members of the International Personnel Management Association who are interested in working on a law degree or a master’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field. Eligibility This program is open to students pursuing graduate study in public administration, business administration, the law, or a related field. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible. Applicants must meet the following requirements: a minimum of 5 years of full-time professional experience, a strong academic record, demonstrated leadership abilities, a strong commitment to public service, and 1 year of professional membership in the association (student members are not eligible). Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data Up to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Additional information This program was started in 1982. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[484] JACKI TUCKFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Dade Community Foundation Attn: Director of Development 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2780 Miami, FL 33131-2343 (305) 371-2711 Fax: (305) 371-5342 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American graduate students majoring in business administration in south Florida. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are African Americans who are south Florida residents, U.S. citizens, enrolled full time in a graduate business program (including accounting,

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business, computer science, finance, and management) at a Florida university, and planning to pursue a professional degree in south Florida. Applicants must submit a 2-page essay on why they should be awarded the scholarship, undergraduate and graduate school transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and a current resume. Telephone interviews may be conducted. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1997. Further information is available from the Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Administration Scholarship Fund, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 1160 N.W. 87th Street, Miami, FL 33150-2544, Fax: (305) 696-2069, E-mail: [email protected], Web site: www.jackituckfield.org. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 20 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline April of each year.

[485] JOHN KELLY LABOR STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP FUND Office and Professional Employees International Union Attn: Scholarship Fund 1660 L Street, N.W., Suite 801 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 393-4464 Fax: (202) 347-0649 Web site: www.opeiu.edu Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) who wish to study labor relations on the undergraduate or graduate level. Eligibility Applicants must be a member or an associate member of the union in good standing, unless a member leaves employment to study on a full-time basis, retires, becomes disabled, or is terminated by employer layoffs and plant closings. They must be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a program of graduate or undergraduate study in labor studies, industrial relations, social science, or a related field. All applicants must submit high school transcripts, college transcripts (if appropriate), an essay of 300 to 500 words on occupational goals, and a statement of intent to remain within the union for a period of 2 years. Only 1 award will be made to a family for a lifetime. Financial data The total maximum value of the award is $2,000. Duration Up to 4 years. Number awarded 10 each year (at least 1 per region). Deadline March of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [486] JOHN L. CAREY SCHOLARSHIPS American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Academic and Career Development Division 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-8775 (212) 596-6221 Fax: (212) 596-6292 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/jlcs.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to liberal arts degree recipients who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in accounting. Eligibility Applicants for these scholarships must hold a liberal arts degree from an accredited institution in the United States. They must be accepted into, or be in the process of applying to, a graduate degree program in accounting that will enable them to sit for the C.P.A. examination at a college or university whose business administration program is accredited by the AACSB. Selection is based on demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, future career interests, and an essay on academic and professional goals. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year, if recipients are making satisfactory progress toward graduation. Number awarded Up to 7 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[487] JOHN MCLENDON MEMORIAL MINORITY POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD NACDA Foundation Attn: Membership Coordinator 24651 Detroit Road Westlake, Oh 44145 (440) 892-4000 Fax: (440) 892-4007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: nacda.fansonly.com/foundation/foundmclendon.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority college seniors who intend to pursue a graduate degree in athletics administration. Eligibility This program is open to minority college students who are seniors, are attending school on a full-time basis, have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average, intend to attend graduate school to earn a degree in athletics administration, and are involved on the college or community level. Candidates are not required to be student athletes. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. In addition, 1 recipient each year is offered the opportunity to serve a 9-month internship in the NACDA office. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must maintain full-time status during the senior year to retain their eligibility. They must attend NACDA member institutions. Number awarded 10 each year.. Deadline January of each year.

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[488] JULIA KIENE FELLOWSHIP IN ELECTRICAL ENERGY Women’s International Network of Utility Professionals P.O. Box 335 White’s Creek, TN 37189 (615) 876-5444 Fax: (615) 876-5444 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.winup.org/sch.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in graduate work in fields related to electricity (including business). Eligibility This program is open to graduating college seniors and college graduates with a degree from an accredited institution. Applicants must be interested in graduate work in a field related to electrical energy, such as communications, education, electric utilities, electrical engineering, electric home appliances, marketing, housing, journalism, radio, or television. Selection is based on scholastic record, extracurricular activities, financial need, personal qualifications, and future promise in the field of electrical energy. Financial data The fellowship is $2,000. Duration 1 year; reapplication is possible. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1956 to honor Julia Kiene for her outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the advancement of women in the electrical field. The sponsor was formerly called the Electrical Women’s Roundtable. The college or university selected by the recipient must be accredited and approved by the sponsor’s selection committee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[489] KARLA SCHERER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Karla Scherer Foundation 737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2330 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 943-9191 Fax: (312) 943-9271 Web site: www.comnet.org/kschererf Purpose To provide financial assistance to women who want to prepare for careers in business. Eligibility This program is open to women students at any level, from high school senior to doctoral candidate. Applicants must be interested in studying finance and/or economics with plans for a corporate business career in a manufacturing industry. There are no age limitations. Academic majors such as accounting, law, information management systems, marketing, and hotel management do not qualify, nor do careers in the public or service sectors (e.g., health care, banking, financial services, and consulting). Both U.S. citizens and international students may apply. Applicants must write a statement about the courses they plan to take, the college they plan to attend, and how they plan to use their education in their chosen career. Awards are not limited to a particular academic institution, a geographic location, academic achievers, or those in financial need; drive, desire, and determination to succeed are important in the selection process. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient.

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Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information This program was established in 1989. Requests for applications must include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Approximately 25 each year. Deadline Requests for applications must be submitted by February of each year; completed applications are due by the end of April.

Additional information These funds are not intended to replace funds normally made available by the recipient’s institution. The foundation recommends that the recipient’s institution also award, to the recipient, a $5,000 annual stipend, a teaching or research assistantship, and a waiver of tuition and fees. Number awarded 20 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[492] KSCPA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

CIRI Foundation 2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 263-5582 (800) 764-3382 Fax: (907) 263-5588 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ciri.com/tcf Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies (including business) to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and to their lineal descendants (natural or adopted). Eligibility This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and the lineal descendants of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. There is no Alaska residency requirement or age limitation. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 4-year undergraduate or a graduate degree program. Preference is given to students in the culinary arts, business, or engineering. They must have at least a 3.5 grade point average. Selection is based on academic record and community service. Financial data The stipend is $7,000 per year, $5,000 per year, or $1,000 per semester. Duration 1 year (2 semesters). Additional information This program was established in 1991. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Deadline May or November of each year.

[491] KPMG MINORITY ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS KPMG Foundation Attn: Bernard J. Milano, Executive Director Three Chestnut Ridge Road Montvale, NJ 07645-0435 (201) 307-7628 Fax: (201) 307-7093 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kpmgcampus.com Purpose To provide funding to underrepresented minority students working on a doctoral degree in accounting or information systems. Eligibility Applicants must be African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Native Americans. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and accepted or enrolled in a full-time accounting or information systems doctoral program. Financial data The stipend is $10,000 per year. Duration Up to 5 years.

Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 1080 S.W. Wanamaker Road, Suite 200 P.O. Box 4291 Topeka, KS 66604-0291 (785) 272-4366 (800) 222-0452 (within KS) Fax: (785) 262-4468 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students in Kansas who are majoring in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to graduate accounting students at each of the 6 regent institutions in Kansas and at Washburn University. Applicants must be studying accounting. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 7 each year: 1 at each of the participating institutions. Deadline June of each year.

[493] LAURELS FUND ENDOWMENT FELLOWSHIPS Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting Attn: Administrative Office P.O. Box 1925 Southeastern, PA 19399-1925 (610) 407-9229 Fax: (610) 644-3713 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.efwa.org Purpose To provide financial support to women doctoral students in accounting. Eligibility Eligible to apply are women who have completed at least 1 full year of a doctoral program in accounting. Selection is based primarily on academic achievement in course work and research activities, but leadership potential, commitment to the accounting profession, and financial need are also considered. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years. Additional information This program was established in 1978. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year. A total of $20,000 is available for this program each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [494] LORAL SKYNET SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minorities and women interested in studying satellite-related disciplines in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to women and minority high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Students engaged in distance learning applications are also eligible. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[495] LYLE MAMER FELLOWSHIP IN ELECTRICAL ENERGY Women’s International Network of Utility Professionals P.O. Box 335 White’s Creek, TN 37189 (615) 876-5444 Fax: (615) 876-5444 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.winup.org/sch.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in graduate work in fields related to electricity (including marketing). Eligibility This program is open to graduating seniors and students who have already earned a degree from an accredited institution. Applicants should be seeking a graduate degree in such fields as communications, education, electric utilities, electrical engineering, electric home appliances, marketing, housing, journalism, radio, and television. Selection is based on scholastic record, extracurricular activities, personal qualifications, financial need, and future promise in the field of electrical energy. Financial data Up to $1,000 for graduate work toward an advanced degree in any phase of electrical energy. Duration 1 year; reapplication is possible.

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Additional information This scholarship was established in 1982 to honor Lyle Mamer for her outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the advancement of women in the electrical field. The sponsor was formerly called the Electrical Women’s Roundtable. The college or university selected by the recipient must be accredited and approved by the sponsor’s selection committee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[496] MAINE BUSINESS TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP Business Education Association of Maine c/o Kay Grindall, Scholarship Chair Waterville High School One Brooklyn Avenue Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-2751, ext. 241 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Business Education Association of Maine (BEAM) who are studying for an advanced degree. Eligibility This program is open to business teachers at high schools in Maine who are on sabbatical to study for an advanced degree. Applicants must be members of the association. Financial data The award is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Up to 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[497] MARGARET H. TERRELL FELLOWSHIPS American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Attn: Office of Development and Awards 1555 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2752 (703) 706-4600 Fax: (703) 706-4663 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aafcs.org Purpose To encourage the study of institutional management or food service systems administration on the graduate school level. Eligibility Graduate students pursuing a degree in family and consumer sciences with an emphasis on institutional management or food service systems administration are eligible to apply for this award if they are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and present clearly defined plans for full-time graduate study. Selection is based on scholarship and special aptitudes for advanced study and research, educational and/or professional experiences, professional and personal characteristics, and professional contributions to the field. Fellowship recipients must be members of the association; if applicants are not members at the time of requesting a fellowship application, they must also request and submit a membership application. Financial data The stipend is $3,500. Duration 1 year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Additional information A non-refundable application fee of $25 must accompany each request for fellowship forms. The association reserves the right to reconsider an award in the event the student receives a similar award for the same academic year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[498] MARION MACCARRELL SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP Hawai’i Community Foundation 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1300 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 566-5570 (888) 731-3863 Fax: (808) 521-6286 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hcf-hawaii.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of Hawaii for undergraduate or graduate studies in fields (including economics) related to achieving world cooperation and international understanding. Eligibility This program is open to graduates of public high schools in Hawaii. They must plan to attend school as full-time students (on the undergraduate or graduate level) on the mainland, majoring in history, government, political science, anthropology, economics, geography, international relations, law, psychology, philosophy, or sociology. They must be residents of the state of Hawaii; be able to demonstrate financial need; be interested in attending an accredited 2- or 4- year college or university; be able to demonstrate academic achievement (2.8 grade point average or above); and submit an essay on their commitment to world peace. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, grants averaged $2,800. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 168 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[499] MARK MILLER AWARD National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Director, Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-NABA, ext. 114 Fax: (301) 474-3114 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education in accounting-related fields to members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Eligibility Applicants must be paid members of the association who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or taxation. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 2.0 in their major and 2.5 overall. Selection is based on grades, financial need, and a 500-word autobiography that discusses

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career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and involvement in the association. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[500] MARY CRAIG SCHOLARSHIP FUND American Society of Women Accountants-Billings Big Sky Chapter c/o Cathy B. Allen P.O. Box 23398 Billings, MT 59104-3398 (406) 245-6933 Fax: (406) 245-6922 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.imt.net/~aswa/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting at a college or university in Montana. Eligibility This program is open to students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting at an accredited Montana college or university. Applicants must have completed at least 60 semester hours. Selection is based on career goals, communication skills, grade point average, personal circumstances, and financial need. Membership in the American Society of Women Accountants is not required. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Nancy Gililland, (406) 656-9300, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[501] MARY M. FRAIJO SCHOLARSHIPS American Society of Women Accountants-Inland Northwest Chapter Number 4 c/o Leslie Miller P.O. Box 2622 Spokane, WA 99220-2622 Web site: www.aswa4.org/appform.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to women from the Inland Northwest area (Washington and Idaho) who are interested in preparing for a career in accounting. Eligibility This program is open to women whose primary residence is Washington or Idaho. Applicants must be either 1) part-time or full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting who have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours with a declared accounting major; or 2) students enrolled in a formal 2-year accounting program at a community college, junior college, or accredited trade school who have completed the first year of the accounting program. Membership in the American Society of Women Accountants is not required. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; may reapply.

FELLOWSHIPS Number awarded 3 or 4 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[502] MARY MACEY SCHOLARSHIP Women Grocers of America 1005 North Glebe Road, Suite 250 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 516-0700 Fax: (703) 516-0115 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nationalgrocers.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to family and members of the Women Grocers of America (WGA) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) who are interested in pursuing a career related to the grocery industry. Eligibility This program is open to WGA and NGA members, along with their employees, children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Applicants must be entering college sophomores or continuing students at a 2-year associate degreegranting institution, a 4-year bachelor’s degree-granting institution, or a graduate program; have earned at least a 2.0 grade point average; and be majoring (or planning to major) in such areas as food marking management, food service technology, communications, or business management/administration. Excluded are students majoring in public health or hotel/restaurant fields. Scholarship recipients are chosen in a lottery from the pool of qualified candidates. Financial need is not considered. Financial data At least $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded At least 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[503] MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 1300 York Road, Building C P.O. Box 4417 Lutherville, MD 21094-4417 (410) 296-6250 (800) 782-2036 Fax: (410) 296-8713 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.macpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to accounting majors at colleges and universities in Maryland. Eligibility This program is open to Maryland residents attending a college or university in the state and taking enough undergraduate or graduate courses to qualify as a full-time student at their school. Applicants must have completed at least 60 total credit hours at the time of the award, including at least 6 hours in accounting courses. They must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data Stipends are at least $1,000. The exact amount of the award depends upon the recipient’s financial need.

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Duration 1 year; may be renewed until completion of the 150-hour requirement and eligibility for sitting for the CPA examination in Maryland. Renewal requires continued full-time enrollment and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline April of each year.

[504] MAS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Jorge Mas Canosa Freedom Foundation P.O. Box 440069 Miami, FL 33144-9926 (305) 592-7768 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students of Cuban descent who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in selected subject areas (including business and economics). Eligibility This program is open to students who are direct descendants of those who left Cuba or were born in Cuba themselves. Applicants must be or have been in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class and have a college grade point average of 3.5 or higher. They must be able to meet federal standards of financial need. At least 1 parent or 2 grandparents must have been born in Cuba. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply, provided they are majoring in 1 of the following subjects: engineering, business, international relations, economics, communications, or journalism. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership qualities, financial need, potential to contribute to the advancement of a free society, and the likelihood of succeeding in their chosen field. Finalists may be interviewed. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the cost of tuition at the recipient’s selected institution, on the family’s situation, and on the amount of funds received from other sources. The amount of the yearly award cannot exceed $10,000. Full scholarships are not awarded to students who will be receiving full tuition scholarships and/or stipendiary support from other sources. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply and are given preference over other candidates. Additional information This program was previously offered by the Cuban American National Foundation. Deadline March of each year.

[505] MBAQ SCHOLARSHIP MBAQ P.O. Box 20182, West Village Station New York, NY 10014 (212) 414-7680 Fax: (212) 255-2201 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.MBAq.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to gay or lesbian graduate students in business. Eligibility This program is open to gay and lesbian business school students. Candidates may be nominated by an MBAQ member or they may apply on their own. They must be in the first or second year of their graduate program. To apply, students must submit a completed application form, a list of

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS schools attended, an unofficial transcript, up to 2 letters of recommendation, a statement of financial need, a brief personal statement, and an essay on the following subject: “How will you make a difference as a gay person in business? How will your MBA degree help your career?” Essays are judged on honesty, thoughtfulness, and creativity. Selection is based on merit and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This scholarship was established in 2001. Number awarded Up to 3 each year. Deadline July of each year.

[506] M.E. FRANKS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM International Association of Food Industry Suppliers Attn: IAFIS Foundation 1451 Dolley Madison Boulevard McLean, VA 22101-3850 (703) 761-2600 Fax: (703) 761-4334 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.iafis.org/foundation.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in working on a degree in a field related to food science (including agribusiness and agricultural economics). Eligibility This program is open to students working on a degree in dairy foods, food science, food technology, food marketing, agricultural economics, or agricultural business management on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Undergraduate students must be entering their junior or senior year. Graduate students must be working on a master’s or Ph.D. degree. U.S. or Canadian citizenship is required. Completed applications should be submitted to the applicant’s department head/chairperson, who then forwards them on to the foundation office. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership ability, character and integrity, and career commitment. Graduate students are also evaluated on their statement of purpose for their master’s or Ph.D. thesis proposal. Financial data The stipend is $3,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program is administered by the International Association of Food Industry Suppliers on behalf of the Dairy Recognition and Education Foundation, which provides the funding. Recipients must enroll in school full time. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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[507] MELVILLE H. COHEE STUDENT LEADER CONSERVATION SCHOLARSHIPS Soil and Water Conservation Society 7515 N.E. Ankeny Road Ankeny, IA 50021-9764 (515) 289-2331 (800) THE SOIL Fax: (515) 289-1227 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.swcs.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student officers of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) who are interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies with a focus on natural resource conservation (including agricultural economics). Eligibility Applicants must have been members of the society for more than 1 year, have served for 1 academic year or longer as a student chapter officer for a chapter with at least 15 members, have earned a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, be in school at least half time, not be an employee or immediate family member of the scholarship selection committee, and be in the junior or senior year of undergraduate study or the first or second year of graduate study in conservation or resource-related fields (such as agricultural economics, soils, planned land use management, forestry, wildlife biology, agricultural engineering, hydrology, rural sociology, agronomy, or water management) or related environmental protection or resource management fields at an accredited college or university. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship may not be combined with other SWCS scholarships or internships. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[508] MESBEC PROGRAM Native American Scholarship Fund 8200 Mountain Road, N.E., Suite 203 Albuquerque, NM 87110-7835 (505) 262-2351 Fax: (505) 262-0534 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasf.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to Native American students interested in pursuing postsecondary education in selected fields (including business). Eligibility Native American students (with at least a quarter Indian blood and members of a U.S. tribe that is federally recognized, state recognized, or terminated) are eligible to apply for this program if they are majoring or planning to major in 1 of the following fields: mathematics, engineering, science, business administration, education, or computer science. Applicants may be entering freshmen, undergraduate students, graduate students, or Ph.D. candidates. They should have a grade point average of at least 3.0, have scores on the SAT of at least 950 or ACT of at least 23, and plan to earn a 4-year or graduate degree. They must apply for all other sources of funding for which they are eligible. Selection is based on 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, etc.), and an essay

FELLOWSHIPS explaining the applicant’s goals in life, college plans, and career plans (especially how those plans include working with and benefiting Indians). Financial need is not considered. Financial data The amount awarded varies but is generally at least $500, in the form of grants, loans, or a combination of both. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information MESBEC is an acronym that stands for the priority areas of this program: mathematics, engineering, science, business, education, and computers. A nonrefundable processing fee of $10 must accompany all applications. Number awarded Varies; generally, 30 to 35 each year. Deadline April of each year for fall terms; September of each year for spring and winter terms; March of each year for summer school.

[509] MGMA/AAA SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members and dependents of members of the Anesthesia Administration Assembly (AAA) of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) who are undertaking a course of study or project to accomplish set goals for self advancement. Eligibility Eligible to apply are 1) members of the AAA and 2) dependents of AAA members who have been members for at least 3 years and are currently members. Applicants must be interested in pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree relevant to medical practice management at accredited universities and colleges. They must submit a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts listing undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

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[510] MGMA/APA SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Academic Practice Assembly (APA) of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) who are pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate study. Eligibility Eligible to apply are members of the APA who wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree relevant to medical practice management at accredited universities and colleges. Applicants should include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts listing undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline September of each year.

[511] MGMA/IHPS SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in fields of interest to the Integrated Healthcare Practices Society (IHPS) of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). Eligibility This program is open to current undergraduate and graduate students whose past experience, current position, and/or future plans demonstrate their potential for contributing to health care management. Applicants must submit a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts listing undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Deadline May of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [512] MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students attending college in designated mid-Atlantic states who are interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including business). Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants must attend school in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $4,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[513] MIDWEST SECTION SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Midwest Section who are interested in pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals resident in the MGMA Midwest Section (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) who wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management at an accredited university or college. Applicants must include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year.

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[514] MINORITIES IN GOVERNMENT FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP Government Finance Officers Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60601-7476 (312) 977-9700 Fax: (312) 977-4806 Web site: www.gfoa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Eligibility This program is open to upper-division undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in a full-time program and preparing for a career in public finance. Applicants must be members of a minority group, citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and able to provide a letter of recommendation from the dean of their school. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of study, letters of recommendation, and grade point average. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by Fidelity Investments Tax-Exempt Services Company. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[515] MT. RAINIER CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP Institute of Management Accountants-Mt. Rainier Chapter c/o William C. Looney Commencement Bay Mill Company P.O. Box 1276 Tacoma, WA 98401-1276 Web site: www.ima-mtrainier.org/scholarshipFund.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in accounting in the state of Washington. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled in school full time (the equivalent of 12 semesters hours or more), majoring in accounting or a field leading to an accounting career, and working on a bachelor’s or master’s degree. They must be attending a school that is in the geographic boundaries of the Mt. Rainier Chapter (or be a resident of those areas); these boundaries are established in the chapter’s original charter. All applicants must intend to practice accounting in Washington after graduation. A 3.0 or better grade point average is required. Selection is based on academic standing, financial need, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and career objectives. Financial data Recently, stipends averaged $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline October or March of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [516] NABA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Director, Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-NABA, ext. 114 Fax: (301) 474-3114 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education in accounting to members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Eligibility Applicants must be paid members of the association who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or taxation. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 in their major and 3.3 overall. Selection is based on grades, financial need, and a 500-word autobiography that discusses career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and involvement in the association. Financial data The stipend is $6,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[517] NAIW EDUCATION FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Insurance Women Attn: NAIW Education Foundation 1847 East 15th Street P.O. Box 4410 Tulsa, OK 74159-0410 (918) 744-5195 Fax: (918) 743-1968 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.NAIWFoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in insurance and risk management. Eligibility This program is open to candidates for a bachelor’s degree or higher in insurance, risk management, and/or actuarial science. Applicants must 1) be completing or have completed their second year of college; 2) have achieved at least a 3.0 overall grade point average; 3) have successfully completed at least 2 insurance or risk management-related courses; and 4) not be receiving full reimbursement for the cost of tuition, books, or other educational expenses from their employer or any other outside source. Selection is based on academic record and honors, extracurricular and personal activities, work experience, 3 letters of recommendation, and a 500-word essay on career path and goals. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $4,000 per year; funds are paid jointly to the institution and to the student. Duration 1 year. Additional information The National Association of Insurance Women established the NAIW Educational Foundation in 1993. It provides financial assistance to both men and women interested in careers in the insurance industry.

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Number awarded Varies each year; recently, the foundation awarded 9 of these scholarships with a total value of more than $12,000. Deadline April of each year.

[518] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ACCOUNTANTS CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Director, Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-NABA, ext. 114 Fax: (301) 474-3114 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies to members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Eligibility Applicants must be paid members of the association who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or taxation. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 in their major and 3.3 overall. Selection is based on grades, financial need, and a 500-word autobiography that discusses career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and involvement in the association. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline December of each year.

[519] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Association of Health Services Executives Attn: Educational Assistance Program 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 126 Silver Spring, MD 20910 (202) 628-3953 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nahse.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African Americans who are members of the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) and interested in preparing for a career in health care administration. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans who are either enrolled or accepted in an accredited college or university program, pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in health care administration. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average (3.0 if graduate students), be members of NAHSE, and be able to demonstrate financial need. To apply, students must submit a completed application, 3 letters of recommendation, a recent resume, a 3-page essay on “the impact of the team concept approach to organizational improvement when restructuring into an urban integrated healthcare network,” a copy of their most recent federal income tax return, transcripts from all colleges attended, and 2 photographs.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Financial data The stipends are $2,500 per year. Funds are sent to the recipient’s institution. Duration 1 year. Deadline January of each year.

[520] NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION MBA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Black MBA Association 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 236-2622, ext. 6-8086 Fax: (312) 236-4131 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nbmbaa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American students interested in working on an M.B.A. degree. Eligibility Applicants must be African American students who are accepted in an accredited graduate business or management program and are planning to study full time. They may be currently enrolled or just starting the M.B.A. program. Selection is based on the applicant’s essay, grade point average, extracurricular activities, financial need, and a telephone interview. Financial data Stipends range from $2,500 to $4,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The topic of the essay changes annually; a recent topic was “Conduct a comparative study of the enrollment and completion rate of Black MBA students in the 1990s to those in the 1980s; describe any fluctuation in the rates and identify several reasons for this fluctuation.” Selected finalists must be interviewed. Recipients must agree to participate in limited public relations activities and join the association for 3 years. Number awarded 25 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[521] NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION PHD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM National Black MBA Association 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 236-2622, ext. 6-8086 Fax: (312) 236-4131 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nbmbaa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American students interested in working on a doctoral degree in a field related to business. Eligibility Applicants must be African American students who are accepted in an accredited graduate business or management program (including organizational behavior, human resource management, accounting, and marketing) and are planning to study full time. They may be currently enrolled or just starting their doctoral program. Selection is based on the applicant’s essay, grade point average, extracurricular activities, financial need, and a telephone interview. Financial data Stipends are $10,000 or $5,000. Duration 1 year.

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Additional information The topic of the essay changes annually; a recent topic was “Beyond the Concrete Ceiling: The Ascension of African Americans in Academe—Our Research and Careers as Outsiders Within.” Selected finalists must be interviewed. Recipients must agree to participate in limited public relations activities and join the association for 3 years. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 at $10,000 and 1 at $5,000. Deadline March of each year.

[522] NATIONAL URBAN/RURAL FELLOWS PROGRAM National Urban Fellows, Inc. Attn: Director of Programs 59 John Street, Suite 310 New York, NY 10038 (212) 349-6200 Fax: (212) 349-7478 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nuf.org Purpose To provide mid-career minority and women public sector professionals an opportunity to strengthen leadership skills through an academic program coupled with a mentorship. Eligibility Eligible to apply are minorities and women who are U.S. citizens, have a bachelor’s degree, have 3 to 5 years of full-time work experience in an administrative or managerial capacity, have demonstrated exceptional ability and leadership potential, meet academic admission requirements, have a high standard of integrity and work ethic, and are willing to relocate for the duration of the fellowship year. Financial data The maximum stipend is $20,000. The program also provides full payment of tuition fees, a relocation allowance of $500, a book allowance of $500, and reimbursement for program-related travel. Duration 14 months. Additional information The program begins with a semester of study at Bernard M. Baruch College of the City University of New York. Following this, fellows spend 9 months in mentorship assignments as special assistants to governors, mayors, city managers, or county administrators of urban and rural organizations. Fellows who successfully complete all requirements are granted a master’s of public administration from Bernard M. Baruch College. Number awarded Varies; approximately 20 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[523] NATIVE AMERICAN FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND Native American Finance Officers Association P.O. Box 12743 Green Bay, WI 54703 (920) 869-7172 Fax: (920) 869-1718 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nafoa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Native Americans who are studying a business-related field. Eligibility This program is open to enrolled members of a federally-recognized tribe who are currently a junior or senior

FELLOWSHIPS in college or studying for a M.B.A. Applicants must be majoring in finance, accounting, business administration, or management and must maintain a grade point average of 2.8 or higher. Selection is based on academic transcripts, 2 letters of reference, and a 400-word essay on “Why I am interested in finance, accounting, administration, or management and how I will utilize this knowledge in Indian Country.” Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

[524] NAVAJO NATION GRADUATE TRUST FUND AND FELLOWSHIP Navajo Nation Attn: Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance P.O. Box 1870 Window Rock, AZ 86515-1870 (520) 871-7640 (800) 243-2956 Fax: (520) 871-6561 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.onnsfa.navajo.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Navajo Nation who wish to pursue graduate or postgraduate study in selected fields (including business). Eligibility This program is open to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation who are enrolled or planning to enroll as graduate or postgraduate students. Preference is given to applicants who are studying majors or degrees that are designated as priority fields on a biennial basis by the Education Committee of the Navajo Nation Council. Recently, priority was granted to students in the following areas: health (Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Science, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and Master of Science in Nursing), business (accounting, business administration, finance, tourism), education (classroom teaching education, school administration, school counseling, library science, special occupational and rehabilitation education), social work, substance abuse counseling, law, and natural resources (land management, agriculture, hydrology). Preference is also given to students at institutions that provide matching funds to the Navajo Nation or its student participants. Candidates for a second graduate degree at the same level (master’s, education terminal degree, or doctorate) are not eligible. A point system is used to determine the amount of the award, based on the graduate level (1 point for master’s degree, 2 points for doctoral degree, 3 points for priority graduate degree), total cost of education (1 point for low, 2 points for average, 3 points for high), estimated financial need (1 point for low, 2 points for average, 3 points for high), other aid received (1 point for more than half, 2 points for about a quarter, 3 points for none or little) and other circumstances (1 point for high ability to pay, 2 points for average ability to pay, and 3 points for low ability to pay). Financial data Stipends for full-time graduate students depend on the number of points: 5 to 6: $5,000; 7 to 8: $6,000; 9 to 10: $7,000; 11 to 12: $8,000; 13 to 14: $9,000; 15: $10,000. For part-time graduate students, the stipend is $500 per 3 semester credit hours or equivalent amount of quarter credit hours.

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Duration 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient maintains a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (or 2.0 for medical, veterinary, and law students). Deadline April of each year.

[525] NCAA ETHNIC MINORITY POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Collegiate Athletic Association Attn: NCAA Foundation 700 West Washington Avenue P.O. Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222 (317) 917-6222 Fax: (317) 917-6888 Web site: www.ncaa.org/ncaa_foundation/programs.html Purpose To provide funding for ethnic minorities who are interested in pursuing graduate education in athletics. Eligibility This program is open to members of minority groups who have been accepted into a program at a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) member institution that will prepare them for a career in intercollegiate athletics (athletics administrator, coach, athletic trainer, or other career that provides a direct service to intercollegiate athletics). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have performed with distinction as a student body member at their respective undergraduate institution, and be entering the first semester or term of their postgraduate studies. Selection is based on the applicant’s involvement in extracurricular activities, course work, commitment to pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics, and promise for success in such a career. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $6,000; funds are paid to the college or university of the recipient’s choice. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 15 each year; 3 of the scholarships are reserved for applicants who completed undergraduate study at an NCAA Division III institution. Deadline February of each year.

[526] NCAA WOMEN’S ENHANCEMENT POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Collegiate Athletic Association Attn: NCAA Foundation 700 West Washington Avenue P.O. Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222 (317) 917-6222 Fax: (317) 917-6888 Web site: www.ncaa.org/ncaa_foundation/programs.html Purpose To provide funding for women who are interested in pursuing graduate education in athletics. Eligibility This program is open to women who have been accepted into a program at a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) member institution that will prepare them for a career in intercollegiate athletics (athletics administrator, coach, athletic trainer, or other career that provides a direct service to intercollegiate athletics). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have performed with distinction as a student body member at their respective undergraduate institution, and be entering the first semester or term of their postgraduate studies.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Selection is based on the applicant’s involvement in extracurricular activities, course work, commitment to pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics, and promise for success in such a career. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $6,000; funds are paid to the college or university of the recipient’s choice. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 15 each year; 3 of the scholarships are reserved for applicants who completed undergraduate study at an NCAA Division III institution. Deadline February of each year.

[527] NEW ENGLAND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP New England Employee Benefits Council 440 Totten Pond Road Waltham, MA 02451 (781) 684-8700 Fax: (781) 684-9200 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students from or in New England who are interested in a career in the employee benefits field. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this assistance are either 1) New England residents attending school in any state or 2) students from any state attending school in New England. Applicants may be either undergraduate or graduate students, but they must be attending school on a full-time basis. They must intend to pursue a career in the employee benefits field. Active board members of the council, along with their children and spouses, are not eligible for this scholarship. Selection is based on academic performance, future potential, work experience, school and community activities, and specific benefit-related study, activities, and goals. Financial data Up to $5,000 each year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed until completion of a degree, up to a maximum of 4 years. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[528] NEW HAMPSHIRE MGMA SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) in New Hampshire who are interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate education, continuing education, or applied research. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals who reside in New Hampshire and have been members of either the MGMA or New Hampshire MGMA for at least 2 years. Applicants must wish to 1) pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management at an accredited university or college; 2) attend conferences, workshops, and seminars spon-

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sored by either nationally-recognized professional associations or accredited universities and colleges; or 3) investigate a subject related to medical practice management that could result in potentially publishable work. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; academic transcripts; explanation of individual need for professional development and the specific continuing education activity planned to meet this need (if relevant); and/or description of the research project (study design, time frame, and amount and use of money). Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Payments for continuing education or applied research are made upon receipt of documentation for expenses incurred. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

[529] NEW HAMPSHIRE SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Financial Careers Committee 1750 Elm Street, Suite 403 Manchester, NH 03104 (603) 622-1999 Fax: (603) 626-0204 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nhscpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in New Hampshire who are preparing for a career as a certified public accountant. Eligibility Applicants must be 1) full-time students entering their junior or senior year in an accounting or business program at an accredited 4-year college or university or 2) full-time graduate students in an accredited master’s degree program in accounting. New Hampshire residency is required. A recommendation or appraisal from the person in charge of the applicant’s accounting program must be included in the application package. Selection is based on academic record, not financial need, although if academic measures between 2 or more students are the same, financial need may be considered secondarily. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 or more each year. Deadline October of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [530] NEW MEXICO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM New Mexico Commission on Higher Education Attn: Financial Aid and Student Services 1068 Cerrillos Road P.O. Box 15910 Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910 (505) 827-7383 (800) 279-9777 Fax: (505) 827-7392 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmche.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education to underrepresented groups in New Mexico. Eligibility Applicants for this program must be New Mexico residents who are members of underrepresented groups, particularly minorities and women. Preference is given to 1) students enrolled in business, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or agriculture and 2) American Indian students enrolled in any graduate program. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in graduate programs at public institutions of higher education in New Mexico. Financial data The maximum stipend is $7,500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Information is available from the dean of graduate studies at the participating New Mexico public institution. Recipients must serve 10 hours per week in an unpaid internship or assistantship. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds.

[531] NIB GRANT M. MACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Council of the Blind Attn: Coordinator, Scholarship Program 1155 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1004 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 467-5081 (800) 424-8666 Fax: (202) 467-5085 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.acb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are blind and majoring in business or management. Eligibility All legally blind persons who are majoring in business or management (undergraduate or graduate) and are U.S. citizens or resident aliens are eligible to apply. In addition to letters of recommendation and copies of academic transcripts, applications must include an autobiographical sketch. Selection is based on demonstrated academic record, involvement in extracurricular and civic activities, and academic objectives. The severity of the applicant’s visual impairment and his/her study methods are also taken into account. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. In addition, the winner receives a $1,000 cash scholarship from the Kurzweil Foundation and, if appropriate, a Kurzweil 1000 Reading System. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship is sponsored by National Industries for the Blind (NIB) in honor of a dedicated leader of the American Council of the Blind. Scholarship winners are expected to be present at the council’s annual confer-

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ence; the council will cover all reasonable expenses connected with convention attendance. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[532] OREGON STATE FISCAL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7395 (800) 452-8807, ext. 7395 Fax: (541) 687-7419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.osac.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Oregon State Fiscal Association and their children. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association and their children who are enrolled or planning to enroll at a college or university in Oregon as an undergraduate or graduate student. Members must study public administration, finance, economics, or related fields, but they may enroll part time. Children may pursue any program of study, but they must be full-time students. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[533] OREGON STATE PERSONNEL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7395 (800) 452-8807, ext. 7395 Fax: (541) 687-7419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.osac.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Oregon State Personnel Managers Association. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are working at least part-time on an academic degree or a professional certificate in personnel management, personnel administration, human resources management, safety management, labor relations, industrial relations, industrial engineering, business administration, public relations, or a closelyrelated field. Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate students. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [534] PEG MANAGEMENT STUDY FELLOWSHIP National Society of Professional Engineers Attn: Practice Division Manager 1420 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2794 (703) 684-2884 (888) 285-6773 Fax: (703) 836-4875 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nspe.org/scholarships/sc1-peg.asp Purpose To provide financial assistance to engineers interested in pursuing advanced studies in management. Eligibility This program is open to engineer interns or licensed professional engineers employed in the practice of engineering. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a master’s in business administration with an emphasis on management, a master’s degree in engineering management, or a master’s in public administration. They must be a U.S. citizen or a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). Selection is based on final undergraduate grade point average (10 points), GRE or GMAT scores (10 points), professional activities (20 points), community activities (20 points), an essay (20 points), NSPE membership (10 points), membership in Professional Engineers in Government (PEG) of NSPE (5 points), and employment in government (5 points). Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[535] PHILLIPS BUSINESS INFORMATION SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in satellite business applications in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite business applications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year.

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[536] PI GAMMA MU SCHOLARSHIPS Pi Gamma Mu Attn: Executive Director 1001 Millington, Suite B Winfield, KS 67156 (316) 221-3128 Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Pi Gamma Mu (international honor society in the social sciences) who are interested in working on a graduate degree in selected disciplines (including economics). Eligibility This program is open to members in good standing who are interested in working on a graduate degree in 1 of the following areas: sociology, anthropology, political science, history, economics, international relations, public administration, criminal justice, law, cultural geography, social psychology, or social work. Applications are not accepted from students working on a degree in business administration. Preference is given to applicants ready to enter or just beginning their first year of graduate school. Financial need is considered. Applications must be accompanied by a transcript, a statement describing why the applicant is interested in pursuing graduate study in the social sciences, and at least 3 letters of recommendation from professors in the field. Financial data Awards are either $2,000 or $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 10 each year: 3 at $2,000 and 7 at $1,000. Deadline January of each year.

[537] PRINT AND GRAPHICS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Attn: Scholarship Competition 200 Deer Run Road Sewickley PA 15143-2600 (412) 741-6860, ext. 309 (800) 910-GATF Fax: (412) 741-2311 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gatf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to qualified and interested graduate students who want to prepare for careers in the graphic communications industries. Eligibility To be eligible to apply for an award, students must 1) plan to seek employment at the managerial or educational level in the graphic communications industry; 2) have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced education in such fields as mathematics, chemistry, physics, industrial education, engineering, and business technology, provided the area of study has potential application in the printing, publishing, and packaging industries; and 3) be either a college senior who expects to complete a baccalaureate degree during the academic year and who has been admitted as a full-time graduate student or a currently-enrolled graduate student who has at least 1 year of study remaining. Selection is based on college academic records, rank in class, recommendations, biographi-

FELLOWSHIPS cal records which indicate academic honors, extracurricular interests, and work experience. Financial data Stipends range from $1,500 to $4,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the institution selected by the award winner and credited to the account of the fellow, who may not withdraw more than 60 percent of the deposit during the first half of the academic year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[538] PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT International Furnishings and Design Association Attn: IFDA Educational Foundation 204 E Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002 (202) 547-1588 Fax: (202) 547-6348 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ifdael.org/grants.html Purpose To provide funding to design professionals in the interior furnishings industry interested in pursuing independent or academic study in marketing and other subjects. Eligibility This program is open to professionals involved in the interior furnishings industry interested in advancing their professional development and career through independent or academic study. Applicants must be working in, but are not limited to, the areas of design, marketing, education, writing, publishing, retailing, or manufacturing. They must submit a 300- to 500-word essay explaining their industry accomplishments, their reason for wanting to pursue independent or academic study, how they will use the grant funds, and why they believe they are deserving of the award. Financial data The grant is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[539] PSSC LEGACY FUND SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in international satellite and/or distance education applications in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to international satellite and/or distance education applications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, com-

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mitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[540] PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP Government Finance Officers Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60601-7476 (312) 977-9700 Fax: (312) 977-4806 Web site: www.gfoa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students preparing for careers in the field of public sector retirement benefits. Eligibility This program is open to full- or part-time students enrolled in a graduate program in public administration, finance, business administration, or social sciences. Applicants must be college graduates, citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and able to provide a letter of recommendation from the dean of their graduate program. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of study, letters of recommendation, and grade point average. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $3,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funds for this program are provided by the ICMA Retirement Corporation. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[541] RALPH AND VALERIE THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Director, Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-NABA, ext. 114 Fax: (301) 474-3114 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Eligibility Applicants must be paid members of the association who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS taxation. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 in their major and 3.3 overall. Selection is based on grades, financial need, and a 500-word autobiography that discusses career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and involvement in the association. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[542] RAY FOLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM American Wholesale Marketers Association Attn: Distributors Education Foundation 1128 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-4808 (202) 463-2124 Fax: (202) 467-0559 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awmanet.org/edu/scholar.cfm Purpose To provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to students involved in, or who plan to join, the convenience wholesale distribution industry. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled full time in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university pursuing a business course of study (accounting or business administration). They must be able to demonstrate interest in a career in distribution of candy, tobacco, and convenience products. Selection is based on academic merit and career interest. Financial data The scholarships are $5,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the college or university to cover tuition, oncampus room and board, and other direct costs; any remaining funds are paid to the student for reimbursement of schoolrelated expenses with appropriate receipts. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information The American Wholesale Marketers Association (AWMA) resulted from the 1991 merger of the National Association of Tobacco Distributors (NATD) and the National Candy Wholesalers Association (NCWA). This scholarship was established in memory of Ray Foley, the late executive vice-president of the NCWA. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[543] RICHARD A. FREUND INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP American Society for Quality Attn: Membership Services Department 600 North Plankinton Avenue P.O. Box 3005 Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005 (414) 272-8575 (800) 248-1946 Fax: (414) 272-1734 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.asq.org/joint/about/awards/freundscholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students from any country who are interested in the theory and application of quality control, quality assurance, quality improvement, and total quality management. Eligibility This program is open to students from any country who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a master’s degree or higher level program that focuses on quality control, quality engineering, quality assurance, quality improvement, total quality management, or similar quality emphasis. Study may take place in the student’s own country or in another country. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher in their undergraduate program in engineering, science, or business. They must submit a completed application form, a certified transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and a formal written statement (approximately 250 words, in English) on their educational and career goals and why they feel they should receive this scholarship. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Deadline March of each year.

[544] RICHARD L. DAVIS MANAGERS SCHOLARSHIP American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to individuals currently employed in medical group management who wish to pursue professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility This program is open to medical group management professionals who want to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. Applicants must include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data Stipends up to $1,500 are available. Funds for undergraduate or graduate study are paid directly to the recipient’s college. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [545] RICHARD L. DAVIS NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in medical group management. Eligibility Any undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a full-time course of study that leads to a degree in medical group management is eligible. Applicants must include a letter describing career goals and objectives related to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts for undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s college. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[546] RITCHIE-JENNINGS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Attn: Scholarship Program The Gregor Building 716 West Avenue Austin, TX 78701 (512) 478-9070 (800) 245-3321 Fax: (512) 478-9297 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cfenet.com/services/scholarships/index.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students working on an accounting or criminal justice degree. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are full-time students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or criminal justice. Selection is based on academic achievement, letters of recommendation (including at least 1 from a certified fraud examiner), and an original essay (at least 250 words) on why the applicant deserves the scholarship and how the awareness of fraud will affect his or her professional career development. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 15 each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[547] ROBERT H. RUMLER MBA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Holstein Foundation, Inc. Attn: Associate Director of Development One Holstein Place Brattleboro, VT 05302-0808 (802) 254-4551 (800) 952-5200, ext. 4231 Fax: (802) 254-8251 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.holstein.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to college graduates who majored in dairy science and now want to work on a master’s degree in business administration. Eligibility Eligible to apply are college graduates who graduated from an accredited agricultural college or university with a bachelor’s degree in dairy production or its equivalent. They should have ranked in the upper third of their graduating class. Work experience is a plus. They must be interested in working on an M.B.A. degree. Applicants may be either entering the program or returning as a second-year student. Selection is based on academic record, work experience, extracurricular activities, leadership abilities, and interest in applying business techniques to agriculture. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply for 1 additional year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[548] ROBERT KAUFMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS IA International Educational Foundation 9200 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 510 Miami, FL 33156 (305) 670-0580 Fax: (305) 670-3818 Web site: www.iai.org/education/intro.asp Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in accounting. Eligibility Eligible are students who are pursuing, or planning to pursue, an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting at colleges or universities in selected countries. Applicants must be in at least their third year of college with a grade point average in accounting of 3.5 or higher. Applications must be endorsed by a member firm of IA International (formerly Independent Accountants International). Selection is based on academic achievement, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, work experience, an essay on interest and future goals in the accounting profession, and an essay on why the applicants believe they should be awarded the scholarship. Financial need is considered only if applicants wish to compete for a full scholarship. Financial data Scholarships up to $5,000 are awarded to full-time students who demonstrate financial need. Awards of recognition of up to $250 to assist with the purchase of textbooks are given to full-time students without demonstration of financial need. Awards are paid directly to the student; checks are given to the sponsoring IA International member firms, which present them to the recipients after receiving proof of enrollment.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Duration These are 1-time awards intended primarily for the purchase of textbooks. Additional information Each year, different countries from around the world are selected to award student scholarships. Recently, those were Australia, Canada, China, Indonesia, Mexico, the United States, and selected European countries. Applications must be submitted to an IA member firm, which will forward them to IA International headquarters. Number awarded Up to 20 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[549] ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students attending college in designated Rocky Mountain states who are interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including business). Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants must be attending schools in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[550] SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITY ACCOUNTING STUDENTS American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Academic and Career Development Division 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-8775 (212) 596-6223 Fax: (212) 596-6292 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to underrepresented

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minority students interested in studying accounting at the undergraduate or graduate school level. Eligibility Undergraduate applicants must be minority students who are enrolled full time, have completed at least 30 semester hours of college work (including at least 6 semester hours in accounting), are majoring in accounting with an overall grade point average of 3.3 or higher, and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Minority students who are interested in a graduate degree must be 1) in the final year of a 5-year accounting program; 2) an undergraduate accounting major currently accepted or enrolled in a master’s-level accounting, business administration, finance, or taxation program; or 3) any undergraduate major currently accepted in a master’s-level accounting program. Selection is based primarily on merit (academic achievement); financial need is evaluated as a secondary criteria. For purposes of this program, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) considers minority students to be those of Black, Native American/Alaskan Native, or Pacific Island races, or of Hispanic ethnic origin. Financial data Up to $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed, if recipients are making satisfactory progress toward graduation. Additional information These scholarships are granted by the institute’s Minority Educational Initiatives Committee. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 187 students received funding through this program. Deadline June of each year.

[551] SEALASKA HERITAGE FOUNDATION SPECIFIED FIELD SCHOLARSHIPS Sealaska Heritage Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 201 Juneau, AK 99801-1249 (907) 463-4844 (888) 311-4992 Fax: (907) 586-9293 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sealaska.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to Native Alaskans who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in natural resources or business-related fields. Eligibility This program is open to 1) Sealaska shareholders with voting stock and their descendants or to 2) Native Americans who are members of federally-recognized tribes, permanently residing in the Sealaska region of southeast Alaska, and not members of an Alaska Native Corporation. They must be or plan to be full-time undergraduate or graduate students, maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, serve 1 Sealaska Corporation internship (if they want to obtain multiple year funding), demonstrate financial need, apply for other sources of funding, and major in the following fields related to Sealaska Corporation business: environmental sciences, engineering, conservation biology, geology, marine science/biology, forestry, wildlife management, mining technology, accounting, finance, marketing, international business, international commerce and trade, human resources management, economics, computer information systems, or industrial management. Applicants must submit a completed application form, a personal budget, an essay on educational goals, and

FELLOWSHIPS an essay on planned future contributions to the Alaska Native community. Copies of official transcripts and 2 letters of recommendation are also required. Selection is based on academic record (the most important selection factor), personal history, educational goals, and planned contributions to the Alaska Native community. Financial data Up to $5,000 per year, depending upon the recipient’s need. Funds may be used only for tuition, books, fees, supplies, and living expenses. A total of $125,000 is distributed annually. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 6 years for a bachelor’s degree, up to 3 years for a master’s degree, and up to 2 years for a doctorate or its equivalent. Additional information Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Deadline February of each year.

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Eligibility This program is open to Washington state residents who are enrolled at a 4-year college or university in the state as a junior, senior, or graduate student (sophomores at 2-year colleges applying to a 4-year institution are also eligible). Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in a communications program, including print and broadcast journalism, television and radio production, film, advertising, public relations, marketing, graphic design, multimedia design, photography or technical communication. Selection is based on demonstrated excellence in communications; contributions made to communications on campus and in the community; scholastic achievement; financial need; and writing samples from journalism, advertising, public relations, or broadcasting. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school and must be used for tuition and fees. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[552] SEATTLE CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS American Society of Women Accountants-Seattle Chapter c/o Karen Gray 2450 72nd Avenue S.E. Mercer Island, WA 98040 Web site: www.aswaseattle.com/scholarships.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting at a college or university in Washington. Eligibility This program is open to part-time and full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting at a college or university in Washington. Applicants must have completed at least 60 semester hours and have maintained a grade point average of at least 2.5 overall and 3.0 in accounting. Membership in the American Society of Women Accountants is not required. Selection is based on career goals, communication skills, grade point average, personal circumstances, and financial need. Financial data The amounts of the awards vary. A total of $8,000 is available for this program each year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded May of each year. Deadline Varies each year.

[553] SEATTLE PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Association for Women in Communications-Seattle Professional Professional Chapter Attn: Scholarship Chair 1412 S.W. 102nd Street, PMB 224 Seattle, WA 98146 (206) 298-4966 Fax: (206) 285-5220 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.seattleawc.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in Washington who are preparing for a career in communications.

[554] SELECTED PROFESSIONS FELLOWSHIPS FOR WOMEN OF COLOR American Association of University Women Attn: AAUW Educational Foundation 2201 North Dodge Street P.O. Box 4030 Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 (319) 337-1716 Fax: (319) 337-1204 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aauw.org Purpose To aid women of color who are in their final year of professional training in the fields of business administration, law, or medicine. Eligibility This program is open to women of color who are entering their final year of study in these historically underrepresented fields: business administration (M.B.A., E.M.B.A.), law (J.D.), and medicine (M.D., D.O.). U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Special consideration is given to applicants who demonstrate professional promise in innovative or neglected areas of research and/or practice in public interest concerns. Financial data Stipends range from $5,000 to $12,000 for the academic year. Duration 1 academic year, beginning in September. Deadline January of each year.

[555] SHIRLEY C. TITUS SCHOLARSHIP FUND California Nurses Association Attn: Scholarship Fund 2000 Franklin Street, Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 273-2200 Fax: (510) 663-1625 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.califnurses.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate education to registered nurses in California who wish to prepare for positions of leadership in professional nursing organizations.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Eligibility Applicants must be licensed registered nurses in California who have been accepted for admission to an accredited graduate program in the humanities or the cultural, political, economic, legal, or social sciences appropriate for developing effective leadership. They must commit to serve 1 year in a nursing or health-related organization. Selection is based on letters of reference, commitment and active participation in nursing and health-related organizations, professional vision and direction, and plans for study. Financial data The stipend is up to $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program began in 1957. Number awarded Up to 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[556] SHRM FOUNDATION AREA ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Society for Human Resource Management Attn: Foundation Administrator 1800 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3499 (703) 535-6020 Fax: (703) 535-6490 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.shrm.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to regular (nonstudent) members of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) who are pursuing academic study in human resource management while working full time. Eligibility This program is open to regular area members of the society who are working full time in human resources and pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree in the field at an accredited institution of higher learning, through correspondence, online, and/or classroom learning. Applicants must submit a 2-page essay in which they present their vision of the future role of human resources, their contribution to the profession to date, and their future goals as a human resources professional. Selection is based on demonstrated satisfactory scholastic achievement, work experience, and commitment to a career in human resources. Applications must be submitted to the appropriate area manager. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 6 each year: 1 in each of the society’s 6 areas. Deadline September of each year.

[557] SHRM FOUNDATION GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Society for Human Resource Management Attn: Foundation Administrator 1800 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3499 (703) 535-6020 Fax: (703) 535-6490 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.shrm.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to gradu-

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ate student members of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Eligibility This program is open to national graduate student members of the society. Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s degree program, clearly pursuing an emphasis area in human relations and/or industrial relations, and have completed at least 12 hours of graduate course work with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[558] SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF CPA’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Communications Director 570 Chris Drive West Columbia, SC 29169 (803) 791-4181, ext. 1006 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.scacpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students majoring in accounting in South Carolina. Eligibility This program is open to South Carolina residents who are upper-division (rising juniors or seniors) or master’s degree students majoring in accounting at a South Carolina college or university. Applicants must have at least a 3.25 overall grade point average and at least a 3.5 grade point average in accounting. Interested students must submit their college transcripts, a listing of awards and other scholarships, 2 letters of reference, a resume, a 250-word essay on their personal career goals, and certification of their accounting major. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $1,500. Funds are paid to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

[559] SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students attending college in designated southern California counties who are interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including business). Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning

FELLOWSHIPS to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants must be attending schools in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara, or Ventura counties in California. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects the applicant’s interests and talents. Financial need is also considered. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[560] STANLEY H. STEARMAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD National Society of Accountants Attn: NSA Scholarship Foundation 1010 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1574 (703) 549-6400, ext. 1312 (800) 966-6679 Fax: (703) 549-2512 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsacct.org Purpose To provide funding for the undergraduate and graduate study of accounting to relatives of active or deceased members of the National Society of Accountants. Eligibility Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply for this award. They must be majoring in accounting, have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average, be enrolled full time at an accredited college or university (evening program students are considered full time if they are pursuing an accounting degree), and be the relative (spouse, son, daughter, grandchild, niece, nephew, or son- or daughter-in-law) of an active National Society of Accountants’ member or deceased member. Applicants must submit a letter of intent outlining their reasons for seeking the award, their intended career objective, and how this scholarship award would be used to accomplish that objective. Selection is based on academic attainment, demonstrated leadership ability, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration Up to 3 years. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[561] STUART CAMERON AND MARGARET MCLEOD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Institute of Management Accountants Attn: Committee on Students 10 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1760 (201) 573-9000 (800) 638-4427, ext. 294 Fax: (201) 573-8438 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.imanet.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) who are interested in pursuing a career in management accounting or financial management. Eligibility Each institute chapter and each institute student chapter is eligible to submit 1 application for each of the 4 categories of scholarships: 1) students graduating from a 2-year college and continuing their education in a 4- or 5-year management accounting, financial management, or information technology program; 2) entering college juniors majoring in management accounting, financial management, or information technology; 3) entering college seniors majoring in management accounting, financial management, or information technology; and 4) students enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate management accounting, financial management, or information technology program. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible to apply. They must be student members of the sponsoring organization. Selection is based on academic merit, participation in the organization, quality of their presentation, demonstrated community leadership, potential for success in a financial management position, and letters of recommendation. The most outstanding applicant from all categories receives this scholarship. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[562] TDC SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Director, Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-NABA, ext. 114 Fax: (301) 474-3114 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Eligibility This program is open to paid members of the association who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or taxation. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 2.0 in their major and 2.5 overall. Selection is based on grades, financial need, and a 500-word autobiography that discusses career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and involvement in the association. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[563] THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN IN SAFETY American Society of Safety Engineers Attn: ASSE Foundation 1800 East Oakton Street Des Plaines, IL 60018 (847) 768-3441 Fax: (847) 296-9220 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.asse.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women pursuing graduate study in safety-related fields (including risk management). Eligibility This program is open to women who are pursuing a graduate degree program in safety engineering, safety management, occupational health nursing, occupational medicine, risk management, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, fire safety, environmental safety, environmental health, or another safetyrelated field. Applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least 9 semester hours with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Their undergraduate grade point average must have been 3.25 or higher. As part of the selection process, they must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[564] TRANSIT HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS American Public Transportation Foundation 1666 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 496-4852 Fax: (202) 496-4324 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apta.com/services/hrtraining/scholguide.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are preparing for a career in transportation. Eligibility This program is open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are preparing for a career in the transit industry. Any member organization can nominate and sponsor candidates for this scholarship. Nominees must be enrolled in a fully-accredited institution, have and maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average, and be either employed by or demonstrate a strong interest in entering the public transportation industry. They must submit a 1,000-word essay on “What segment of the public transportation industry interests you and why?” Selection is based on demonstrated

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interest in the transit field as a career, need for financial assistance, academic achievement, the essay content and quality, and involvement in extracurricular citizenship and leadership activities. Financial data The stipend is at least $2,500. The winner of the Donald C. Hyde Memorial Essay Award receives an additional $500. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information This program was established in 1987. There is an internship component, which is designed to provide substantive training and professional development opportunities. Each year, there are 4 named scholarships offered: the Jack R. Gilstrap Scholarship for the applicant who receives the highest overall score; the Parsons Brickerhoff-Jim Lammie Scholarship for an applicant dedicated to a public transportation engineering career; the Louis T. Klauder Scholarship for an applicant dedicated to a career in the rail transit industry as an electrical or mechanical engineer; and the Dan M. Reichard, Jr. Scholarship for an applicant dedicated to a career in the business administration/management area of the transit industry. In addition, the Donald C. Hyde Memorial Essay Award is presented to the applicant who submits the best response to the required essay component of the program. Number awarded At least 6 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[565] TRAVIS C. TOMLIN SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Accountants Attn: Director, Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-NABA, ext. 114 Fax: (301) 474-3114 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabainc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Eligibility Applicants must be paid members of the association who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or taxation. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 in their major and 3.3 overall. Selection is based on grades, financial need, and a 500-word autobiography that discusses career objectives, leadership abilities, community activities, and involvement in the association. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [566] VIRGINIA SOCIETY FOR HEALTHCARE HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP Virginia Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration c/o Janice Gibbs Obici Hospital HR Department 1900 North Main Street Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 934-4602 E-mail: jgibbs.obici.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to undergraduate and graduate students in Virginia pursuing a degree in human relations and interested in working in a health care setting. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Virginia currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the state and pursuing a declared major in human resources administration or a related field. Applicants must be at least a secondsemester sophomore when the application is submitted and have a demonstrated interest in working in a health care setting. Selection is based on a 1-page statement outlining the applicant’s life and work experiences that support an interest in human relations, specifically in a health care setting; official transcripts; and 2 letters of recommendation from faculty members. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[567] VIRGINIA SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants Education Foundation P.O. Box 4620 Glen Allen, VA 23058-4620 (804) 270-5344 (800) 733-8272 Fax: (804) 273-1741 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vscpa.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to students accepted in a graduate accounting program in Virginia. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled or have been accepted in a graduate accounting program in Virginia. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on an official undergraduate transcript (15 percent), a current resume (25 percent), a faculty letter of recommendation (10 percent), and an essay on how they plan to finance their education (50 percent). Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; a total of $10,000 is available for this program. Deadline July of each year.

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[568] WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP National Black MBA Association-Washington, DC Chapter P.O. Box 14042 Washington, DC 20044 (202) 628-0138 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dcbmbaa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American and other minority students from the Washington, D.C. area who are working on a graduate degree in business or management. Eligibility Applicants must be African American and other minority students who are enrolled in a full-time graduate business or management program in the United States, pursuing an M.B.A. degree; this includes current undergraduate seniors who have applied for admission to graduate school. Applicants must submit a completed application form, a photograph, a current resume, and an essay (up to 2 pages) on a topic that changes annually but focuses on minorities in business. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must join the Washington, D.C. chapter for at least 3 years. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[569] WESTERN SECTION SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Western Section who are interested in pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate education. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals who reside in and have been members of the MGMA Western Section (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) for at least 2 years. Applicants must wish to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management at an accredited university or college. They must include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and academic transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [570] WILLIAM H. ERWIN, JR. SCHOLARSHIP Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator One Huntington Square, 16th Floor 900 Lee Street, East P.O. Box 3041 Charleston, WV 25331-3041 (304) 346-3620 Fax: (304) 346-3640 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.tgkvf.com/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in West Virginia who are pursuing a degree in a field related to health care finance. Eligibility This program is open to residents of West Virginia who are entering their junior, senior, or graduate year of study at a state-operated college or university in the state. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point average and demonstrate good moral character. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in business or some phase of health care finance. Selection is based on financial need and scholastic ability. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration Normally, 2 years. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the West Virginia Healthcare Financial Management Association. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[571] WISCONSIN SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium c/o University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee Department of Physics P.O. Box 413 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413 (414) 229-3878 Fax: (414) 229-5589 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uwm.edu/dept/WSGC Purpose To support graduate study and research in space and aerospace sciences at universities participating in the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students enrolled at 1 of the universities participating in the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. Applicants must be U.S. citizens; be enrolled full time in a master’s or Ph.D. program related to space science, aerospace, or interdisciplinary space studies (including, but not limited to, engineering, the sciences, architecture, law, business, and medicine); have at least a 3.0 grade point average; and be interested in conducting space-related research. The consortium especially encourages applications from underrepresented minorities, women, and the developmentally challenged. Selection is based on academic performance and potential for success. Financial data Stipends up to $5,000 per year are provided. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administra-

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tion. Members of the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium include the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin at Madison, Marquette University, Carroll College, Lawrence University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, College of the Menominee Nation, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse, University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh, University of Wisconsin at Parkside, University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, and Ripon College. Number awarded Varies; approximately 5 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[572] WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Virginia Business and Professional Women’s Foundation P.O. Box 4842 McLean, VA 22103-4842 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bpwva.advocate.net/foundation.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in Virginia who are working on a bachelor’s or advanced degree in science or technology. Eligibility This program is open to women who are at least 18 years of age, are U.S. citizens, are Virginia residents, are accepted at or currently studying at a Virginia college or university, and are working on a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in 1 of the following fields: actuarial science, biology, bioengineering, chemistry, computer science, dentistry, engineering, mathematics, medicine, physics, or a similar scientific or technical field. Applicants must have a definite plan to use their education in a scientific or technical profession. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data These scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 per year and may be used for tuition, books, transportation, living expenses, and dependent care. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply (but prior recipients are not given priority). Additional information Recipients must complete their studies within 2 years. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

Loans/Forgivable Loans Described here are 19 programs open to undergraduate or graduate students working on a degree in business or a related field that provide money which must eventually be repaid—in cash or in service and with or without interest. For sources of “free” money, check the Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, and Awards subsections.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [573] ANDERSEN FOUNDATION DOCTORAL DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Arthur Andersen LLP Foundation 33 West Monroe Street Mail stop 13-14 Chicago, IL 60603-5385 (312) 507-3402 Fax: (312) 507-4059 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.andersen.com Purpose To provide forgivable loans to candidates for the Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in accounting, information science, or related fields, so that they can complete their dissertation without having to work to finance themselves. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral candidates who are completing their dissertations in accounting, tax, information science, or other areas directly of interest to Arthur Andersen & Company. Candidates must be enrolled at schools that are members of the Accreditation Council of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business or any other association of corresponding stature as an accrediting body. Financial need is not required. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per month. Tuition is also reimbursed, up to the usual in-state tuition charged to all doctoral students in similar situations. Duration Up to 12 months; generally nonrenewable. Additional information Recipients may not accept financial assistance in the form of other fellowships or grants, may not engage in teaching or other part-time or full-time employment, and may not enroll in any university class or college course. Recipients are asked to acknowledge a moral obligation to teach at the university level or to repay the fellowships for the benefit of future applicants. The obligation to repay is cancelled at the rate of 33.3 percent for each year spent as a teacher in a recognized university during the 5-year period following the competition of the fellowship year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 6 of these fellowships were awarded. Deadline April or August of each year.

[574] ARKANSAS SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS STUDENT LOAN FUND Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Student Loan Fund 11300 Executive Center Drive Little Rock, AR 72211-4352 (501) 664-8739 (800) 482-8739 (within AR) Fax: (501) 664-8320 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.arcpa.org/Student/student_loan.htm Purpose To loan money to students in Arkansas who are majoring in accounting. Eligibility Loans are available to U.S. citizens who are fulltime accounting students at the upper-division (preferred) or master’s degree level. Applicants must be attending a college or university in Arkansas and have completed at least 6 hours in accounting. For the purposes of this program, “full time” is defined as students who are enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester or 6 hours per summer term if an undergraduate and 9 hours per semester or 9 hours for the combined 2 summer

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terms if a graduate student. Students who have received a “C” or lower in either of the 2 elementary accounting classes are automatically disqualified. Selection is based on financial need, academic record, faculty recommendations, and career plans. Financial data Students may borrow up to $2,000 per semester or $1,000 per summer term; the lifetime maximum is $8,000. Interest on the loans begins on the first day of the third full month after accounting studies are completed or the student otherwise withdraws from school. Thereafter, the loan must be paid in monthly installments. Duration Loans up to $999 are amortized over 18 months; loans between $1,000 and $2,999 are amortized over 36 months; loans between $3,000 and $5,999 are amortized over 48 months; and loans of $6,000 or more are amortized over 60 months. Additional information Recipients must maintain a 2.0 grade point average or better in all subjects. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline November of each year for the spring semester; April of each year for the summer term; and July of each year for the fall term.

[575] CHICKASAW NATION BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP Chickasaw Nation Attn: Division of Education and Training 224 Rosedale Road Ada, OK 74820 (580) 310-6620 Fax: (580) 436-3733 Web site: www.Chickasaw.net Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to members of the Chickasaw Nation who are working on a degree in business. Eligibility This program is open to members of the Chickasaw Nation who are juniors or seniors enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited educational institution in the United States as a full-time student. Applicants must pursue a course of study in the fields of business or computer technology. They must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit their Chickasaw Citizenship Card, transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, and an essay describing their long-term goals. Financial data This is a scholarship/loan program; recipients are required to work for the Chickasaw Nation for 1 year for each year of support received (up to 2 years). If a recipient fails to meet this obligation, all funds must be repaid with interest. Funds are paid in 12 equal installments. Duration 1 year, beginning in September; may be renewed. Additional information Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Deadline May of each year.

LOANS/FORGIVABLE LOANS [576] DAVID L. BOREN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Academy for Educational Development Attn: National Security Education Program 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20009-5721 (202) 884-8285 (800) 498-9360 Fax: (202) 884-8407 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aed.org/nsep Purpose To provide forgivable loans to students who are pursuing graduate studies (including business and economics) and are interested in developing expertise in the languages or cultures, of countries less commonly studied by Americans. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students in professional and other disciplines who are interested in introducing an international component to their degree studies by focusing on an area of the world that is critical to national security and economic competitiveness. Fields of study include agricultural and food sciences, applied sciences (including biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, mathematics, and physics), biomedical sciences, business, computer and information sciences, economics, engineering, health, history, international affairs, law, political science and policy studies, and other social sciences (anthropology, psychology, sociology). Support is also provided for the study of the following languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic (and dialects), Armenian, Azeri, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cantonese, Czech, Farsi, Georgian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Japanese, Kazakh, Khmer, Korean, Kurdish, Kyrgyz, Lingala, Macedonian, Malay, Mandarin, Mongolian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovene, Swahili, Tagalog, Tajik, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Turkmen, Uighar, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, or Vietnamese. The study of French or Spanish is not supported unless the language instruction is at the advanced level or is combined with the study of business, the applied sciences, or engineering. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled in or applying to an accredited graduate school in the United States, and interested in internationalizing their educational experience or in enhancing an existing internationally-focused program. Part-time students are eligible to be considered for the fellowship, but they must be enrolled in a degree program. Selection is based on demonstrated academic excellence; a comprehensive, clear, and feasible proposal for study; a plan to develop, maintain, or advance language competence; evidence of ability to adapt to a different cultural environment; and the integration of the proposed program into the applicant’s academic field and career goals. Financial data The normal domestic stipend is $2,000 per semester; the stipend for overseas study is up to $10,000 per semester. The maximum level of support for a combined overseas and domestic program is $28,000. Fellowship recipients incur a service obligation and must agree to work for the federal government or in the field of higher education subsequent to the fellowship period. Duration From 1 to 6 academic semesters. Additional information Study outside the United States is strongly encouraged. This program is part of the National Security Education Program (NSEP), funded by the National Security Education Act and administered by the Academy for Educational Development. All fellowships must include study of a language other than English and the corresponding culture

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that is appropriate for the degree program in which the student is enrolled. The program supports study abroad in areas of the world critical to national security; study will not be supported in most cases in western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Number awarded Varies; generally, at least 300 per year. Deadline January of each year.

[577] FLORIDA BANKERS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP/LOANS Florida Bankers Educational Foundation Attn: Director 1001 Thomasville Road, Suite 201 P.O. Box 1360 Tallahassee, FL 32302-1360 (850) 224-2265, ext. 139 Fax: (850) 224-2423 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.floridabankers.com/scholarship.cfm Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in Florida banking. Eligibility This program is open to college juniors and seniors, along with graduate students, who are interested in preparing for a career in Florida banking. College freshmen and sophomores who have worked in Florida banking for 5 years or more are also eligible. All applicants must be Florida residents, registered at a participating college or university (for a list, write to the foundation), and taking banking-related classes. They must have at least a 2.5 grade point average. Selection is based on Florida banking interest, scholastic achievement, aptitude, ability, leadership, personality, character, and financial need. Financial data The amount of assistance is based on the number of semester hours the student has remaining until graduation. The maximum award is $1,500 per year or a total of $3,000 as an undergraduate and $3,000 as a graduate student. This is a loan forgiveness program. When recipients complete 1 year of continuous full-time employment in Florida banking, they are released from their financial obligation to repay the loan. Students who do not work for a Florida bank must repay the loan. Duration Up to 2 years as an undergraduate and another 2 years as a graduate student. Additional information This program, established in 1956, includes the following named scholarships: the Ben W. May Scholarship/Loan, the J. Carlisle Rogers Scholarship/Loan, the Calvin & Flavia Oak Foundation Scholarship/Loan, the John E. Milstead Memorial Scholarship/Loan, the Betty Hussey Scholarship/Loan, and the Lester B. Bush Memorial Scholarship/Loan. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 grade point average and take at least 12 credit hours per calendar year. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline February, May, August, or November of each year.

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[580] HOPE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1168 Fax: (312) 233-1090 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org/fore/programs.html Purpose To lend money to graduate student members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree in health information management. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are credentialed health information management professionals (RHIA, RHIT, or CCS), are associate or active association members, have a bachelor’s degree, are pursuing at least a master’s degree in a field related to health information management, and are U.S. citizens. Selection is based on demonstrated need and ability to repay a loan. Financial data Loans up to $5,000 are available. Repayment at 8 percent interest must be completed within 3 years after graduation. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline May of each year.

Georgia Student Finance Commission Attn: Scholarships and Grants Division 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 200 Tucker, GA 30084-5305 (770) 724-9030 (800) 546-HOPE Fax: (770) 724-9031 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gsfc.org Purpose To provide forgivable loans to teachers and other individuals in Georgia who are seeking advanced degrees in critical fields of study (including business education). Eligibility This program is open to the following groups of Georgia residents: 1) teachers without a master’s degree, including teachers who have a bachelor’s degree and are seeking an advanced degree in their current or in a new critical shortage field; 2) teachers working in public or accredited private schools and other individuals who have a master’s degree in a critical shortage field and are seeking a specialist or doctoral degree in their current critical shortage field; 3) teachers working in public or accredited private schools and other individuals who have a master’s degree in a non-critical shortage field but who are seeking an advanced degree in a critical shortage field; 4) teachers working in public or accredited private schools and other individuals who have a specialist degree in a critical shortage field and are seeking a doctoral degree in their current critical shortage field; and 5) individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree, are not currently teaching, and have not taught, but who are seeking an advanced degree in a critical shortage field. All applicants must have been admitted into a graduate school and into an advanced degree teacher education program leading to certification in a critical shortage field. Students whose admission status is provisional are not eligible. Financial data Students may borrow up to $125 per semester hour at public colleges or $200 per semester hour at private colleges, to a maximum of $10,000. The loan is forgiven at the rate of $2,500 for each year that the recipient teaches or serves in the critical shortage field after graduation as an employee of the Georgia public school system at the preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary level. Otherwise, all money received must be repaid with interest at a rate up to 10 percent. Duration Loan funds may be dispersed over a 5-year period. Additional information This program is administered by the Georgia Student Finance Authority as a component of its Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) program. Critical shortage fields recently included business education (grades 7-12); education of exceptional children (behavior disorders, hearing impaired, interrelated special education, learning disabilities, mental retardation, orthopedically impaired, or preschool special education); English education (grades 7-12); English to speakers of other languages (grades preschool to 12); foreign language education (French or Spanish, grades preschool to 12); health occupations (grades 7-12); industrial arts and technology education (grades 7-12); mathematics education (grades 7-12); middle grades education (grades 4-8) with primary concentration in mathematics, science, or mathematics and science; science education (grades 7-12) including broad field science, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, and space science; and trade and industrial education (grades 7-12). Number awarded Approximately 1,000 each year.

[579] FORE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT LOANS American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1168 Fax: (312) 233-1090 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in majoring in health information administration or technology. Eligibility This program is open to 1) undergraduate students who are accepted for enrollment in a program for health information administration or health information technology that is approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or 2) students enrolled in a coding specialist program affiliated with a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants must be U.S. citizens making satisfactory progress toward a degree or certificate. Selection is based on demonstrated need and ability to repay a loan. Financial data Loans are provided up to $1,000 for coding specialist programs, up to $2,000 for technology programs, and up to $5,000 for management programs. Repayment at 8 percent interest must be completed within 3 years after graduation. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline May of each year.

LOANS/FORGIVABLE LOANS [581] JOSEPHINE P. WHITE EAGLE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP Ho-Chunk Nation Attn: Education Department P.O. Box 667 Black River Falls, WI 54615 (715) 284-4915 (800) 362-4476 Fax: (715) 284-1760 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ho-chunk.com Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to enrolled members of the Ho-Chunk Nation who are working on a master’s or doctoral degree in selected areas (including business). Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled members of the HoChunk Nation, be accepted at an accredited college or university in the United States, and be working on a master’s or doctoral degree. Priorities for areas of study to be funded may be specified annually by the Ho-Chunk Nation, as the need for qualified personnel is determined; currently, the priority fields are law, health professions, education, business, and social work. Selection is based on academic record, an essay (up to 1,000 words) on the applicant’s academic and career goals, prior work experience, letters of recommendation, commitment to work, field of study, and anticipated graduation date. Financial data The program pays full tuition, books, and fees for the length of the recipient’s program. Living expenses are capped at $1,500 per month; $400 per month is added to that for each dependent child. Spouses are not included in this calculation. This is a scholarship/loan program; recipients must work 1 year for each year funding was awarded (a minimum of 2 years). Duration 1 year; will be renewed for the length of the recipient’s program, if the student maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average. Recipients must work 1 year for each year funding was awarded (but, in any case, no less than 2 years). Additional information Upon completion of their degree, recipients are required to work within the Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal network for a period of time equal to the amount of time they were funded under this program (or, no less than 2 years). Recipients may choose to pay back fellowship funds in lieu of the work pay back. Deadline April of each year for the fall term; October of each year for the spring term.

[582] MARYLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP Maryland Higher Education Commission Attn: State Scholarship Administration 16 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1781 (410) 260-4553 (800) 974-1024 Fax: (410) 974-5376 TTY: (800) 735-2258 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mhec.state.md.us Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to high school seniors in Maryland who are interested in majoring in specified fields in college (including business and management) and then working in the state. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who are residents of Maryland with a cumulative grade point aver-

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age of 3.0 or higher in academic core courses. Applicants must be planning to enroll at a 2-year or 4-year Maryland college or university as a full-time degree-seeking undergraduate and major in an eligible program. Their family income may not exceed $95,000 per year. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year for students attending a 2-year institution or $3,000 per year for students at a 4-year institution. Recipients must agree to work full time in Maryland, 1 year for each year of the award, or repay the scholarship/loan with interest. The service obligation must begin within 12 months of graduation. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress, a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in their college course work, and enrollment in an eligible program. Additional information Recently, the eligible majors were agriculture and natural resources, area studies, business and management, communications, letters (English), health professions, home economics, interdisciplinary studies, fine and applied arts, foreign languages, law, psychology, public affairs, social sciences, and theology. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[583] MBA LOANS TUITION LOAN PROGRAM Graduate Management Admission Council Attn: MBA LOANS P.O. Box 59030 Panama City, FL 32412-9030 (888) 440-4MBA Web site: www.gmat.org Purpose To provide loans and meet the specific financing needs of graduate business school students. Eligibility Eligible to apply are students who 1) are currently enrolled in an approved business school on at least a half-time basis (major fields of study can include business administration, marketing, accounting, economics, taxation, etc.); 2) are U.S. citizens or nationals; 3) have applied for a federal Stafford loan or federal Direct Student loan, as directed by their school; and 4) have all outstanding student loans in good standing. Permanent residents of the United States and international students at U.S. institutions are also eligible if they obtain a creditworthy American citizen co-signer and meet all other requirements. Financial data Loans range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum that is equivalent to the cost of education. There are no total lifetime limits. The interest rate charged is variable and adjusted quarterly; it is equal to the Prime Rate plus 0 or 1 percent during the in-school and grace periods and the Prime Rate plus 0, 1, or 2 percent during the repayment period. Interest accrues while the borrower is in school and is deferred until loan payments begin. Deferred interest is capitalized and added to the principal only once, at the time repayment begins. Borrowers who utilize the Direct Repay Plan pay electronically and receive a 0.25 percentage point reduction in the interest rate; borrowers may also qualify for the Great Rewards Plan by making their first 48 scheduled payments on time and then receiving an interest rate reduction of 0.5 percentage points for the remaining term of the loan. There is no loan origination or

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS application fee. A loan fee of up to 4 percent of the total amount of the loan, depending on credit history, is charged; A portion of the total fee is deducted from each loan disbursement. If a co-signer is not obtained, an additional amount (currently 3 percent) is added to the loan balance upon the beginning of the repayment period. Duration Repayment begins the earlier of 6 months after graduation or 6 months after the student’s enrollment status starts or changes to less than half time, or 3 years after the date of the first Tuition Loan Program disbursement. There is no penalty for prepayment. International students must begin paying interest within 60 days after the first disbursement of their loan. Borrowers have up to 15 years to repay their loan. Additional information This program is sponsored by the Graduate Management Admission Council; funding is provided by Sallie Mae and Wells Fargo Education Financial Services. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[584] MBA-EXCEL EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM Nellie Mae Attn: Private Loan Processing 50 Braintree Hill Park, Suite 300 Braintree, MA 02184-8753 (781) 849-3447 (800) 634-9308 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nelliemae.com Purpose To offer graduate business students access to private loan funds (to supplement federal loans). Eligibility This program is open to graduate business students enrolled at least half time in a degree-granting program at an accredited college or university in the United States. Students may obtain loans in their own name if they have a satisfactory credit history, are U.S. citizens or eligible permanent residents, and have a U.S. social security number. Loans are also made with a co-applicant who has a satisfactory credit history, has sufficient current income to repay all credit obligations including this loan (normally all monthly credit obligations should not exceed 40 percent of gross monthly income), has a U.S. Social Security number, and is a U.S. citizen or eligible permanent resident if the student borrower is not. Financial data Loans to students who borrow on their own range from $2,000 to $15,000 per year. Loans to students with co-applicants range from $2,000 to the cost of attendance as determined by the university, less any other financial aid received. The cumulative education debt (including all undergraduate and graduate loans) is unlimited for students with a co-applicant; for students without a co-applicant, it may not exceed $150,000. A 9 percent guarantee fee is required on each MBA-EXCEL loan borrowed by a student alone or 7 percent with a creditworthy co-applicant. Students can borrow this guarantee fee in addition to their approved loan amount, or the fee can be deducted from their MBA-EXCEL loan at the time of disbursement. There are 2 interest rate options available: 1) a monthly variable interest rate, which increases or decreases along with Nellie Mae’s Prime Rate (which never exceeds the prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal plus 1 percent); or 2) an annual variable interest rate, which is set annually on August 1st, based on the prevailing prime rate

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on that date as published in the Wall Street Journal plus 2 percent. There are 3 repayment options: 1) principal and interest are paid in fixed monthly payments beginning within 45 days after the MBA-EXCEL loan is disbursed; 2) monthly interest only is paid for up to 4 and a half years while the recipient is continuously enrolled in an eligible graduate program and then fixed monthly payments of principal and interest are paid beginning 6 months after the recipient graduates or leaves school (or 4 and a half years after disbursement, whichever is earlier); 3) principal and interest payments are deferred for up to 4 and a half years while the recipient is enrolled in an eligible graduate program and then the accrued interest plus an additional 2 percent interest deferral guarantee fee is added to the principal amount and monthly payments on the principal and interest begin 6 months after the recipient graduates or leaves school (or 4 and a half years after disbursement, whichever is earlier). The repayment period ranges from 4 to 20 years, depending on the amount borrowed. There is no penalty for prepayment. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded Varies each year.

[585] MESBEC PROGRAM Native American Scholarship Fund 8200 Mountain Road, N.E., Suite 203 Albuquerque, NM 87110-7835 (505) 262-2351 Fax: (505) 262-0534 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasf.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to Native American students interested in pursuing postsecondary education in selected fields (including business). Eligibility Native American students (with at least a quarter Indian blood and members of a U.S. tribe that is federally recognized, state recognized, or terminated) are eligible to apply for this program if they are majoring or planning to major in 1 of the following fields: mathematics, engineering, science, business administration, education, or computer science. Applicants may be entering freshmen, undergraduate students, graduate students, or Ph.D. candidates. They should have a grade point average of at least 3.0, have scores on the SAT of at least 950 or ACT of at least 23, and plan to earn a 4-year or graduate degree. They must apply for all other sources of funding for which they are eligible. Selection is based on 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, etc.), and an essay explaining the applicant’s goals in life, college plans, and career plans (especially how those plans include working with and benefiting Indians). Financial need is not considered. Financial data The amount awarded varies but is generally at least $500, in the form of grants, loans, or a combination of both. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information MESBEC is an acronym that stands for the priority areas of this program: mathematics, engineering, science, business, education, and computers. A nonrefundable processing fee of $10 must accompany all applications. Number awarded Varies; generally, 30 to 35 each year.

LOANS/FORGIVABLE LOANS Deadline April of each year for fall terms; September of each year for spring and winter terms; March of each year for summer school.

[586] NEW YORK STATE REGENTS PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS New York State Education Department Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs Attn: Scholarship Unit Education Building Addition, Room 1078 Albany, NY 12234 (518) 486-1319 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/scholarships/pos.htm Purpose To provide forgivable loans to underrepresented minority and economically disadvantaged students in New York who are interested in preparing for selected professional careers (including business). Eligibility Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and legal residents of New York for 1 year prior to application. The law requires that awards be made to eligible candidates in the following order: first priority is given to candidates who are economically disadvantaged and a minority group member historically underrepresented in the professions; second priority is given to candidates who are a minority group member historically underrepresented in the professions; and third priority is given to candidates who are enrolled in or a graduate of 1 of these state-supported opportunity programs: Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) or College Discovery at City University; Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) in the State University system; or Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at an independent college. Scholarships are available for study in the following areas: accounting (bachelor’s level), acupuncture (master’s), architecture (bachelor’s or master’s), athletic trainer (bachelor’s), audiology (master’s), chiropractic medicine (doctoral), dental hygiene (associate), dietetics/nutrition (associate or bachelor’s), engineering (bachelor’s), interior design (bachelor’s), landscape architecture (bachelor’s or master’s), law (juris doctoral), massage therapy (associate), midwifery (master’s), nurse practitioner (master’s), nursing (bachelor’s), occupational therapy assistant (associate), occupational therapy (bachelor’s or master’s), ophthalmic dispensing (associate), optometry (doctoral), pharmacy (bachelor’s or doctoral), physical therapy assistant (associate), physical therapy (bachelor’s or master’s), registered physician assistant (associate, bachelor’s, or master’s), podiatry (doctoral), psychology (doctoral), social work (master’s), speech language pathology (master’s), veterinary medicine (doctoral), and veterinary technology (associate or bachelor’s). For purposes of this program, underrepresented minorities include African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Alaskan Natives. Students are considered economically disadvantaged if they are a member of 1) a household supported by 1 parent if dependent, by the student or by a spouse if independent, whose total annual income is less than specified levels that range from $10,750 for a family of 1 to $40,150 for a family of 7; 2) a household supported by more than 1 worker (parent if dependent, student and spouse if independent) in which the total annual income does not exceed the specified levels by more than $2,700; or 3) a household sup-

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ported by 1 worker (parent if dependent, student if independent) who is the sole support of a 1-parent family in which the total annual income does not exceed the specified levels by more than $2,700. Financial data The stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year, depending on income. No award can exceed the actual cost of attendance. After completion of their professional studies, scholarship holders are required to practice in New York for 12 months for each annual payment received. If they do not comply with the service commitment requirements, they must repay the full amount of the scholarship monies plus penalty and interest within 5 years. Duration Up to 4 years (or 5 years for certain programs), within a 7-year period. Additional information Information is also available from the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12255, (518) 473-1574, (888) NYS-HESC, Fax: (518) 473-3749, TDD: (800) 445-5234, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, nearly 600 students received more than $2.3 million in assistance through this program. Deadline April of each year.

[587] RONALD H. BROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE FELLOWSHIPS Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation 5 Vaughn Drive, Suite 300 CN 5281 Princeton, NJ 08543-5281 (609) 452-7007 Fax: (609) 452-0066 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.woodrow.org/public-policy Purpose To provide loans-for-service for undergraduate and graduate study to students interested in working for the Commercial Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens who are in their sophomore year of undergraduate study and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be interested in completing undergraduate school, pursuing graduate study, and then entering the Commercial Foreign Service. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The program provides payment of tuition, room and board, travel, mandatory fees, and books during the junior and senior year of undergraduate study and the first year of graduate study. Participating schools provide financial support based on need in the second year of graduate study. During the summer institutes, fellows receive housing, meals, a stipend, and round-trip travel. During the work components, they receive a regular salary. Fellows assume a service obligation of at least 4 and a half years in the Commercial Foreign Service. Candidates who do not successfully complete the program and the Commercial Foreign Service entry requirements may be required to reimburse the Department of Commerce. Duration 4 years: the final 2 years of undergraduate work and the first 2 years of graduate study. Additional information The U.S. Department of Commerce provides funding for this program, renamed in 1996 to honor the memory of the late Secretary of Commerce. It is adminis-

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS tered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. Commercial Foreign Service officers work to help American companies expand their sales in international markets. In addition to the academic year components during the final 2 years of undergraduate study and the first 2 years of graduate study, the program includes 1) a summer institute for 7 to 8 weeks between the junior and senior years in economics, quantitative methods, and policy analysis, with exercises to develop oral and written communication skills; 2) a work component, including work for the Department of Commerce in a domestic office during the summer after graduation from college and before entering graduate school, part-time work for Commerce while in graduate school, an overseas assignment during the summer between the first and second year of graduate school, and another overseas assignment for 1 year following completion of graduate study. Number awarded 5 each odd-numbered year. Deadline February of odd-numbered years.

[588] SOUTH CAROLINA CAREER CHANGER LOAN PROGRAM South Carolina Student Loan Corporation Interstate Center 16 Berryhill Road, Suite 210 P.O. Box 21487 Columbia, SC 29221 (803) 798-0916 (800) 347-2752 Fax: (803) 772-9410 Web site: www.slc.sc.edu Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to residents of South Carolina who wish to change careers and become a teacher of certain subjects (including business education) or in certain geographic areas. Eligibility This program is open to residents of South Carolina who are interested in teaching in certain geographic areas of the state, or to teach in critical subject areas (recently: art, business education, early childhood education, elementary education, English and language arts, French, German, guidance counselor, home economics, industrial technology, Latin, library science/media specialist, mathematics, music, occupational therapy, physical therapy, science (all areas), speech pathology, and special education). Applicants must have completed their bachelor’s degree at least 3 years ago (this requirement is waived for individuals who are employed as instructional assistants in the South Carolina public school system) and have been employed on a full-time basis for at least 3 years or its equivalent in part-time work. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data Participants may borrow up to $15,000 per academic year or up to an aggregate maximum of $60,000. This is a scholarship/loan program; loans are forgivable at the rate of 20 percent or $3,000, whichever is greater, for each full year of teaching in an area (either geographic or subject) of critical need; for recipients who teach in both critical subject and geographic areas, the rate of cancellation is 33 percent or $5,000, whichever is greater, per year. Borrowers who fail to teach in either a critical subject or geographic area must repay the loan at an annual interest rate that varies (currently, 9.56 percent) but is capped at 10.25 percent.

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Duration 1 year; may be renewed for a total of 5 years of undergraduate and 5 years of graduate study. Number awarded Varies each year.

[589] SOUTH CAROLINA PROGRAM OF ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION FOR EDUCATORS South Carolina Student Loan Corporation Interstate Center 16 Berryhill Road, Suite 210 P.O. Box 21487 Columbia, SC 29221 (803) 798-0916 (800) 347-2752 Fax: (803) 772-9410 Web site: www.slc.sc.edu Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to residents of South Carolina who wish to become a teacher even though they have not completed a teacher education program or student teaching. Eligibility This program is open to residents of South Carolina who have a bachelor’s or higher degree in 1 of the following majors: art, business, English, family and consumer science (home economics), French, German, guidance, industrial technology, Latin, library science, mathematics, music, psychology, science, or Spanish. Applicants must be interested in teaching the subject in which they have a degree. If they have 30 to 60 semester hours in 1 of those subjects, they may submit a transcript to the State Department of Education for an evaluation to determine if their work constitutes the equivalent of a major. They must also take the Praxis II Specialty Exam and earn the required passing score. Once they have met those requirements, they may be employed for 2 years as a full-time or parttime teacher in a South Carolina public school. Upon verification of that employment, they receive an interim certificate and enroll in a preservice institute. After completing that institute, they can begin working on 3 graduate level courses in education. If they then earn a passing score on the appropriate level of the Principles of Learning and Teaching exam, they receive a Professional Certificate. Financial data While in the program, participants may borrow up to $2,000 per academic year or up to an aggregate maximum of $5,000. This is a scholarship/loan program; loans are forgivable at the rate of 20 percent or $3,000, whichever is greater, for each full year of teaching in an area (either geographic or subject) of critical need; for recipients who teach in both critical subject and geographic areas, the rate of cancellation is 33 percent or $5,000, whichever is greater, per year. Borrowers who fail to teach in either a critical subject or geographic area must repay the loan at an annual interest rate that varies (currently, 9.56 percent) but is capped at 10.25 percent. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year.

LOANS/FORGIVABLE LOANS [590] SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER LOAN PROGRAM South Carolina Student Loan Corporation Interstate Center 16 Berryhill Road, Suite 210 P.O. Box 21487 Columbia, SC 29221 (803) 798-0916 (800) 347-2752 Fax: (803) 772-9410 Web site: www.slc.sc.edu Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to students in South Carolina who wish to teach certain subjects (including business education) or in certain geographic areas. Eligibility Eligible to apply are residents of South Carolina who are planning to teach in certain geographic areas of the state, or to teach in critical subject areas (recently: art, business education, early childhood education, elementary education, English and language arts, French, German, guidance counselor, home economics, industrial technology, Latin, library science/media specialist, mathematics, music, occupational therapy, physical therapy, science (all areas), speech pathology, and special education). Entering freshmen must have ranked in the top 40 percent of their high school class and have an ACT or SAT score greater than the South Carolina average (recently 951 on the SAT or 19.0 on the ACT); enrolled undergraduates or entering graduate students must have at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average; graduate students who have completed at least 1 term must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better. Undergraduate students at South Carolina colleges must have taken and passed the Education Entrance Exam; students at institutions outside South Carolina must have completed the necessary prerequisites required at that institution. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data Students may borrow up to $2,500 per academic year for the first or second year of undergraduate study and up to $5,000 per academic year for the remainder of undergraduate and graduate study. This is a scholarship/loan program; loans are forgivable at the rate of 20 percent or $3,000, whichever is greater, for each full year of teaching in an area (either geographic or subject) of critical need; for students who teach in both critical subject and geographic areas, the rate of cancellation is 33 percent or $5,000, whichever is greater, per year. Borrowers who fail to teach in either a critical subject or geographic area must repay the loan at an annual interest rate that varies (currently, 9.56 percent) but is capped at 10.25 percent. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for a total of 5 years of undergraduate and 5 years of graduate study. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Renewal borrowers whose applications are received by May receive first priority; first-time upper-division applicants (juniors, seniors, and graduate students) whose applications are received by May receive second priority; firsttime lower-division applicants (freshmen and sophomores) whose applications are received by May receive consideration if any funds remain after awards have been made to the first 2 groups; other applicants are then considered in the order their applications are received.

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[591] THOMAS R. PICKERING GRADUATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIPS Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Attn: Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program 5 Vaughn Drive, Suite 300 P.O. Box 2437 Princeton, NJ 08543-2437 (609) 452-7007 Fax: (609) 452-0066 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.woodrow.org/public-policy Purpose To provide forgivable loans for study and work experience to graduate students interested in pursuing a career with the Department of State’s Foreign Service. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens who are applying to a 2-year full-time master’s degree program, such as public policy, international affairs, public administration, or such academic fields as business, economics, foreign languages, political science, or sociology. Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2. They must plan to pursue a career in the Foreign Service. Selection is based on leadership skills, academic achievement, and financial need. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are especially encouraged to apply. Financial data Tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees are paid, along with reimbursement for books and 1 round-trip. Fellows also receive stipends for participation in the internships. Duration 2 years (provided the student maintains at least a 3.2 grade point average). Fellows must commit to a minimum of 3 years of service in an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer following the second year of graduate study. Candidates who do not successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements may be subject to a reimbursement obligation to the Department of State. Additional information Graduate fellows participate in 1 domestic summer internship between the first and second year of graduate school and 1 summer overseas internship following the second year of graduate school. This program is funded by the State Department and administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funding. Deadline February of each year.

Grants Described here are 60 programs that provide funds for innovative efforts, projects, creative activities, or research to either undergraduate or graduate students in a business-related field, including accounting, actuarial science, agricultural economics, banking, business administration, economics, finance, management, marketing and sales, and personnel administration. For information on funding available to support undergraduate studies, see the Scholarships subsection; for information on funding available to support graduate studies, see the Fellowships subsection.

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[592] ALABAMA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

[593] ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE PREDOCTORAL AWARDS

Alabama Space Grant Consortium c/o University of Alabama in Huntsville Materials Science Building, Room 205 Huntsville, AL 35899 (256) 890-6800 Fax: (256) 890-6061 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uah.edu/ASGC Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate study or research related to the space sciences (including business) at universities participating in the Alabama Space Grant Consortium. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate students enrolled at the universities participating in the consortium. Applicants must be studying in a field related to space, including the physical, natural, and biological sciences, engineering, education, economics, business, sociology, behavioral sciences, computer science, communications, law, international affairs, and public administration. They must 1) present a proposed research plan related to space that includes an extramural experience at a field center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); 2) propose a multidisciplinary plan and course of study; 3) plan to be involved in consortium outreach activities; and 4) intend to pursue a career in line with NASA’s aerospace, science, and technology programs. U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals from underrepresented groups—specifically African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, and women of all races—are encouraged to apply. Interested students should submit a completed application form, description of the proposed research, a schedule, a budget, a list of references, a vitae, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Selection is based on 1) academic qualifications, 2) quality of the proposed research program or plan of study and its relevance to the aerospace science and technology program of NASA, 3) quality of the proposed interdisciplinary approach, 4) merit of the proposed utilization of a NASA center to carry out the objectives of the program, 5) prospects for completing the project within the allotted time, and 6) applicant’s motivation for a career in aerospace. Financial data $16,000 for a student stipend and up to $6,000 for a tuition/student research allowance per year. Duration Up to 36 months. Additional information The member universities are University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama A&M University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of South Alabama, Tuskegee University, and Auburn University. Funding for this program is provided by NASA. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 12 of these fellowships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

Association for Women in Science Attn: AWIS Educational Foundation 1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 326-8940 (800) 886-AWIS Fax: (202) 326-8960 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awis.org Purpose To provide financial aid to predoctoral women students interested in pursuing careers in scientific fields (including economics). Eligibility This program is open to women enrolled in a Ph.D. program who have passed their department’s qualifying exam and expect to complete their thesis within 2 years. Applicants must be studying 1 of the following fields: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer and information science, demography, economics, engineering, geography, geoscience, history of science, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy of science, physics, political science, psychology, or sociology. They must submit a research plan, resume, references, transcripts, and a biographical sketch. Foreign students must be enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher education, but U.S. citizens may conduct research in the United States or abroad. Financial data The stipends are $1,000. Citations of merit are $300 and recognition awards are $100. Funds may be used for any aspect of education, including tuition, books, housing, research, equipment, etc. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program includes the Amy Lutz Rechel Award for a student in the field of plant biology, the Luise Meyer-Schutzmeister Award for a student in physics, the Diane H. Russell Award for a student in the fields of biochemistry or pharmacology, and the Ruth Satter Memorial Awards for women who interrupted their education for 3 years or more to raise a family. Information is also available from Barbara Filner, President, AWIS Educational Foundation Predoctoral Award, 7008 Richard Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 6 predoctoral awards (the 4 named awards plus 2 others), 4 citations of merit, and 3 recognition awards were presented. Deadline January of each year.

[594] BETTY SAMS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPS Virginia Historical Society Attn: Chair, Research Fellowship Committee 428 North Boulevard P.O. Box 7311 Richmond, VA 23221-0311 (804) 342-9672 Fax: (804) 355-2399 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.vahistorical.org Purpose To offer short-term financial assistance for pre- and postdoctoral scholars interested in conducting research in business history at the Virginia Historical Society. Eligibility Eligible to apply for support are doctoral students, faculty, or independent scholars interested in conducting

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS research in business history. Selection is based on the applicants’ scholarly qualifications, the merits of their research proposals, and the appropriateness of their topics to the holdings of the Virginia Historical Society. Applicants whose research promises to result in a significant publication, such as in the society’s documents series of edited texts or in the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, receive primary consideration. Applicants should send 3 copies of the following: a resume, 2 letters of recommendation, a description of the research project (up to 2 pages), and a cover letter. Because the program is designed to help defray research travel expenses, residents of the Richmond metropolitan area are not eligible. Also ineligible are undergraduates, master’s students, and graduate students not yet admitted to Ph.D. candidacy. Financial data A few small grants (up to $150 per week) are awarded for mileage to researchers who live at least 50 miles from Richmond. The majority of the awards are $500 per week and go to researchers who live further away and thus incur greater expenses. Duration Up to 4 weeks a year. Recipients may reapply in following years up to these limits: a maximum of 3 weeks in a 5-year period for doctoral candidates; a maximum of 6 weeks in a 5-year period for faculty or independent scholars. Additional information The society’s library contains 7 million manuscripts and thousands of books, maps, broadsides, newspapers, and historical objects. Recipients are expected to work on a regular basis in the society’s reading room during the period of the award. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[595] CANON NATIONAL PARKS SCIENCE SCHOLARS PROGRAM National Park Service Attn: Social Science Program 1849 C Street, N.W. MIB 3127 Washington, DC 20240 (202) 885-7129 Fax: (202) 885-4261 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nps.gov/socialscience Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral students who wish to conduct research relevant to the national parks (including economics studies). Eligibility This program is open to doctoral students in the following 4 discipline areas: 1) biological sciences, such as botany and ecology; 2) physical sciences, such as geology and atmospheric sciences; 3) social sciences, such as economics and sociology; 4) cultural sciences, such as ethnography and archaeology; or 5) technology innovation in support of conservation science. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program in the United States, have completed their course work, and have prepared a dissertation proposal approved by their faculty committee. Their proposed research must address questions that change annually. Recently, topics were as follows: in the biological sciences, what role do small parks play in the long-term viability of migratory systems; in the physical sciences, what physical resources and/or processes are most important to monitor, in order to evaluate ecosystem integrity

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in national parks; in the social sciences, how does the employment of specialists versus generalists impact the organizational effectiveness of the National Park Service; and in the cultural sciences, how does natural and/or prescribed fire affect the preservation of archaeological resources. Financial data The stipend is $26,000 per year. Funds may be used for tuition, books, field expenses (including research assistants), equipment needed to complete the research project, and a student stipend. Funds may not be used to pay university overhead, faculty salary or honoraria, or travel to scientific meetings. Honorable mention winners receive a 1-time scholarship of $2,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years. Additional information This program is funded by Canon U.S.A., Inc. and jointly administered by the National Park Service and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Number awarded 8 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[596] CASUALTY ACTUARIAL SOCIETY/SOCIETY OF ACTUARIES PH.D. GRANTS Society of Actuaries Attn: Committee on Knowledge Extension Research 475 North Martingale Road, Suite 800 Schaumburg, IL 60173-2226 (847) 706-3573 Fax: (847) 706-3599 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.soa.org/academic Purpose To encourage graduate students to complete research on topics related to actuarial science and to pursue an academic career in North America. Eligibility This program is open to individuals who have been admitted to Ph.D. candidacy by their institution and who have a thesis topic that deals with actuarial science or a related area. Grants are awarded on the basis of individual merit. The relevance of the thesis topic is the primary consideration in the evaluation process. Preference is given to candidates who are likely to pursue an academic career in North America. Preference is also given to candidates who are members of, or are working toward becoming members of, the Casualty Actuarial Society or the Society of Actuaries. Financial data The grant is $10,000 per academic year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Additional information The Casualty Actuarial Society and the Society of Actuaries are international research, education, and membership organizations that promote the advancement of the state of actuarial science. Deadline March of each year.

GRANTS [597] CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION STUDENT RESEARCH PARTICIPATION PROGRAM Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Attn: Education and Training Division P.O. Box 117 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117 (865) 576-4805 Fax: (865) 241-5220 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.orau.gov/orise.htm Purpose To provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in research projects (including projects in the field of economics) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in communications, economics, environmental health, epidemiology, health sciences, life sciences, occupational safety and health, premedical sciences, physical sciences, and related scientific disciplines. Applicants must be interested in participating in research projects on infectious diseases, environmental health, epidemiology, or occupational safety and health. Financial data The amount of the stipend depends on the research area and recipient’s academic level. Duration 1 month to 1 year. Both full-time and part-time appointments are available. Additional information Research opportunities are available at the following CDC facilities: Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Prevention (Atlanta, Georgia); Office of Health Communication (Atlanta, Georgia); National Immunization Program (Atlanta, Georgia); Division of Public Health Surveillance and Information (Atlanta, Georgia); Division of AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis Laboratory Research (Atlanta, Georgia); Division of Environmental Health Laboratory Sciences (Atlanta, Georgia); Division of Mycotic and Bacterial Diseases (Atlanta, Georgia); Division of Prevention Research and Analytic Methods (Atlanta, Georgia); Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases (Atlanta, Georgia); and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (Atlanta, Georgia; Cincinnati, Ohio; Morgantown, West Virginia; and Washington, D.C.). This program is funded by CDC through an interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy and administered by the Education and Training Division (ETD) of Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[598] CHARLES REDD CENTER SUMMER AWARDS Brigham Young University Attn: Charles Redd Center for Western Studies 5443 HBLL P.O. Box 26882 Provo, UT 84602 (801) 378-4048 Web site: fhss.byu.edu/reddcent/awards/summer.htm Purpose To fund student research during the summer on western American studies (including economics).

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Eligibility This program is open to upper-division and graduate students in American studies who are focusing on the mountain West (defined as the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming). Applicants should be qualified to do research in a discipline from the humanities or the social-behavioral sciences (including anthropology, art, economics, folklore, geography, history, literature, and sociology). Their proposed project must be conducted during the summer and be endorsed by the faculty member who will direct the research. It may be any type of activity, including the preparation of a seminar paper, thesis, or dissertation. There is no formal application form; applicants should send the following: 1) a proposal abstract of up to 100 words; 2) a proposal (up to 2 pages) relating the projected research to the applicant’s training, interests, and future plans; 3) a proposed budget; 4) a statement of endorsement from the faculty member who has agreed to direct the research; and 5) the applicant’s name, address, and social security number. Financial data Up to $1,000. Funds may be used for research support (supplies, travel, etc.) but not as a salary. Duration Summer months. Additional information A report on the project, with an endorsement by the directing faculty member, must be submitted at the end of the summer. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[599] CHARLES WALLACE SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Society for Physicians in Administration of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) who are interested in pursuing additional study or research. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are undertaking a course of study or a research project in management at an undergraduate or graduate institution that will strengthen the physician and administrator team approach to improve patient satisfaction. Applications should include a letter describing their career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on the individual’s performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university; and academic transcripts for undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Deadline May of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [600] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ROBERT GEE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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[602] DOROTHY DANFORTH COMPTON FELLOWSHIPS

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Attn: Education and Training Division P.O. Box 117 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117 (865) 576-9975 Fax: (865) 241-5220 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.orau.gov/orise.htm Purpose To provide underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to participate in ongoing research and related activities of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, economics, engineering, finance, law, mathematics, policy, project management, science, statistics, and related disciplines. Applications are solicited from Hispanic, Native American, African American, Asian American, and disabled students. Candidates must be interested in participating in ongoing research and related activities at DOE headquarters in Washington, D.C. and participating field sites. U.S. citizenship and a grade point average of at least 2.8 are required. Financial data The stipend is $500 per week for undergraduates or $550 per week for graduate students. Participants also receive limited travel reimbursement for round-trip transportation expenses between facility and home or campus. Duration 10 weeks. Additional information This program is funded by DOE and administered by the Education and Training Division (ETD) of Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Number awarded Approximately 50 each year. Deadline February of each year.

Institute for the Study of World Politics 1755 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 Purpose To provide funding to underrepresented minority students interested in preparing for a career in world affairs. Eligibility This program is open to African American, Hispanic American, and Native American students pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in preparation for a career in world affairs (as scholars or practitioners). Applicants should be U.S. citizens pursuing degrees from U.S. institutions. Ph.D. candidates who have completed their course work and are engaged in dissertation research should submit an application and cover letter. Students pursuing a master’s degree or a Ph.D. degree (but not yet at the dissertation stage) should submit an application form, a curriculum vitae, a statement of plans for a career in world affairs, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the status and needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Institute for the Study of World Politics (ISWP) awards fellowships to students of political science, economics, international relations, and history as long as the work relates to political, economic, and social issues that affect the security, well-being, and dignity of peoples of the world. Dissertation-level doctoral student applicants are also considered for ISWP Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships. Telephone inquiries are not accepted. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year for applicants engaged in dissertation research; March of each year for applicants engaged in work at the master’s or pre-dissertation Ph.D. level.

[601] DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS IN EARLY AMERICAN ECONOMY AND SOCIETY

[603] DWIGHT E. EISENHOWER/CLIFFORD ROBERTS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS

Library Company of Philadelphia Attn: Curator 1314 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19107-5698 (215) 546-3181 Fax: (215) 546-5167 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.librarycompany.org Purpose To support dissertation research on early American economic history. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral candidates who are interested in conducting research on the origins and development of early American business to roughly 1860. Applicants must be interested in using the printed and manuscript collections related to the history of commerce, finance, technology, manufacturing, agriculture, internal improvements, and economic policy-making that are held by the Library Company and by other institutions in its vicinity. Financial data The stipend is $15,000 per academic year. Duration 1 academic year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

Eisenhower World Affairs Institute 1620 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 703 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 223-6710 Fax: (202) 452-1837 Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral candidates completing their dissertations on selected subjects at designated universities. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral candidates completing their dissertations at a participating university. Applicants must be working in a field of interest to former president Dwight D. Eisenhower, who believed in a strong and free economy guided by fiscal responsibility, a commitment to education, a strong national defense, bipartisanship in government, global involvement, open and free access to information, and a free press. Financial data The stipend is $7,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information The participating universities are Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, Kansas, Princeton, Stanford, Texas, Tufts, Vanderbilt, Virginia, and Washington of St. Louis.

GRANTS Number awarded 4 each year.

[604] DWIGHT E. EISENHOWER/THOMAS A. PAPPAS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Eisenhower World Affairs Institute 1620 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 703 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 223-6710 Fax: (202) 452-1837 Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral candidates completing their dissertations on selected subjects at designated universities. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral candidates completing their dissertations at a participating university. Applicants must be working in a field of interest to former president Dwight D. Eisenhower, who believed in a strong and free economy guided by fiscal responsibility, a commitment to education, a strong national defense, bipartisanship in government, global involvement, open and free access to information, and a free press. Financial data The stipend is $10,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information The participating universities are Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, Kansas, Princeton, Stanford, Texas, Tufts, Vanderbilt, Virginia, and Washington of St. Louis. Number awarded 2 each year.

[605] EARLY DOCTORAL STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM Department of Housing and Urban Development Attn: Office of University Partnerships 451 Seventh Street, S.W., Room 8106 Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-1537, ext. 5918 (800) 483-8929 Fax: (202) 708-0573 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.oup.org/about/edsrgapps.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral candidates interested in conducting pre-dissertation research related to housing and urban development issues. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled full-time doctoral students who are interested in developing their research skills through the preparation of research manuscripts that focus on policy-relevant housing and urban development issues. Applicants must have urban economics as their major field or as a concentration within a major in another field related to housing and urban development. They must have completed at least 2 semesters of their doctoral studies program and have been assigned a faculty advisor to supervise their research manuscript, but they may not have taken their preliminary or comprehensive examinations. The proposed research manuscript must deal with 1 of the following topics: economic development in untapped markets, development of inner cities, issues in housing finance, affordability of rental housing, homeownership, regionalism and “Smart Growth,” housing markets, housing stock, workforce development, fair housing, community development and community building, housing needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities, home equity

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conversion mortgages, evaluation of existing housing programs, or evaluation of college/community partnerships. Selection is based on relevance of the research manuscript to the department’s mission and research priorities (35 points), quality of the research design (35 points), applicant’s skills and preparation and the furtherance of those (20 points), and likelihood of timely completion and issuance of the research manuscript (10 points). Financial data The stipend is $15,000 per year. The program expects that the recipients’ universities will support their research by contributing a substantial waiver of tuition and fees, office space, equipment, computer time, or similar items needed to complete the manuscript. Duration These are 1-time grants. Additional information Information is also available from University Partnerships Clearinghouse, Aspen Systems Corporation, 2277 Research Boulevard, Mail Stop 5B, Rockville, MD 20850. Number awarded Up to 10 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[606] ECONOMIC CLUB OF WASHINGTON DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area Attn: Director of Programs One Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036-1166 (202) 331-8080 Fax: (202) 331-7925 TDD: (202) 331-7955 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.consortium.org Purpose To provide grants to doctoral students at selected universities in the Washington, D.C. area who are interested in conducting research in the following areas: economics, business, finance, or international trade. Eligibility Eligible to apply are doctoral students at schools belonging to the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area: American University, Catholic University of America, Gallaudet University, George Mason University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, Marymount University Southeastern University, Trinity College, University of the District of Columbia, and University of Maryland at College Park. They must be enrolled at least half time, they should have completed the major portion of course work necessary for their degree, and their research should deal with an area of interest to The Economic Club of Washington: economics, business, finance, or international trade. Preference is given to those who are in or entering the dissertation phase of work. Interested students should submit a proposal (300 to 500 words), an official transcript, and a letter from their academic advisor or research director. Financial data The research grant is $10,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this award is provided by The Economic Club of Washington. Recipients must agree to devote substantial time to the research project. They may also be required to make an oral presentation of the research results. Progress reports during the academic year may be requested.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Number awarded Varies; generally, 10 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[607] EISENHOWER GRANTS FOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Attn: National Highway Institute 4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1553 (703) 235-0538 Fax: (703) 235-0593 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/fellowships.html Purpose To enable students to participate in research activities at facilities of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration in the Washington, D.C. area. Eligibility This program is open to 1) students in their junior year of a baccalaureate program who will complete their junior year before being awarded a fellowship; 2) students in their senior year of a baccalaureate program; and 3) students who have completed their baccalaureate degree and are enrolled in a program leading to a master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution of higher education pursuing a degree full time and planning to enter the transportation profession after completing their higher education. They must select 1 or more projects from a current list of research projects underway at various DOT facilities. They conduct research with academic supervision provided by a faculty advisor from their home university (which grants academic credit for the research project) and with technical direction provided by the DOT staff. Specific requirements for the target projects vary; most require engineering backgrounds, but others involve transportation planning, information management, public administration, physics, materials science, statistical analysis, operations research, chemistry, economics, technology transfer, urban studies, geography, and urban and regional planning. The DOT encourages students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) to apply for these grants. Selection is based on match of the student’s qualifications with the proposed research project (including the student’s ability to accomplish the project in the available time), recommendation letters regarding the nominee’s qualifications to conduct the research, academic records (including class standing, grade point average, and transcripts), and transportation work experience (if any) including the employer’s endorsement. Financial data Fellows receive full tuition and fees that relate to the academic credits for the approved research project and a monthly stipend of $1,450 for college seniors, $1,700 for master’s students, or $2,000 for doctoral students. An allowance for travel to and from the DOT facility where the research is conducted is also provided, but selectees are responsible for their own housing accommodations. Faculty advisors are allowed 1 site review on projects over 6 months and 2 site reviews on projects over 9 months; travel and per diem are provided for those site reviews. Duration Tenure is normally 3, 6, 9, or 12 months.

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Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 9 students participated in this program. Deadline February of each year.

[608] FELLOWSHIPS IN APPLIED ECONOMICS Social Science Research Council 810 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 (212) 377-2700 Fax: (212) 377-2727 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ssrc.org Purpose To provide funding to doctoral students in economics interested in predissertation research and training. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate students enrolled in economics and related Ph.D. programs (e.g., public policy or agricultural economics) at U.S. universities. There are no citizenship, residency, or nationality requirements. Applicants must have completed required course work and qualifying examinations, but not necessarily an approved dissertation prospectus; normally they should be entering their third year of graduate work, although more advanced students may also apply. Fellowship support is not provided solely for dissertation research and write-up. Instead, applicants must develop a plan for intellectual development outside the normal course of training in the home department. Plans may include, for example, acquiring expertise for formulating and conducting research in areas of interest, developing specialized skills not taught at the home institution, or training in the approaches and methodologies of related disciplines. The program also encourages students to take on short-term internships in government or international agencies or at policy institutes. Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Financial data The stipend is $15,000. A modest contribution to tuition, health insurance, and research expenses is also provided. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program, established in 1997, is administered by the Social Science Research Council with funds provided by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[609] FELLOWSHIPS IN SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs Attn: Fellowship Coordinator 79 John F. Kennedy Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-3745 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: ksgnotes1.harvard.edu/bcsia/bcsia.nsf/www/fellowships Purpose To provide funding for research (by professionals, postdoctorates, or graduate students) in areas of interest to the

GRANTS Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Eligibility This program is open to recent recipients of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree, university faculty members, and employees of government, military, international, humanitarian, and private research institutions who have appropriate professional experience. Applicants for predoctoral fellowships must have passed general examinations. Lawyers, economists, physical scientists, and others of diverse disciplinary backgrounds are welcome to apply. The program especially encourages applications from women, minorities, and citizens of all countries. All applicants must be seeking to conduct research in 1 of the 4 major program areas of the center: the international security program; the science, technology, and public policy program; the World Peace Foundation program on intrastate conflict, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution; and the strengthening democratic institutions project. Fellowships may also be available in other specialized programs, such as domestic preparedness for terrorism; research and assessment systems for sustainability; the Harvard information infrastructure project; legal, political, and cultural studies of science and technology; the managing the atom project; the energy technology innovation project; deepening democracy in Russia; and the Caspian studies project. Financial data The stipend is $31,000 for postdoctoral research fellows or $18,000 for predoctoral research fellows. Health insurance is also provided. Duration 10 months. Number awarded A limited number each year. Deadline January of each year.

[610] FORE DISSERTATION ASSISTANCE AWARDS American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1168 Fax: (312) 233-1090 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org/fore/programs/dissertation.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral student members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are completing a dissertation in health information management. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral candidates who are active, associate, or student members of AHIMA. Applicants must have completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (except the dissertation) in a program related to health information management (computer science, business management, education, public health, etc.). Priority is given to applicants proposing dissertation topics that relate to 1 or more of the AHIMA research priorities: 1) privacy (health information management methods that balance clinical efficacy and efficiency with protection of privacy; consumer knowledge and understanding of current privacy guidelines, rights, and responsibilities as they relate to the personal health record; confidentiality and privacy issues as they relate to electronic transmission of patient data; issues surrounding privacy as it relates to the research record; status of the definition of the clinical record;

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and impact of privacy guidelines on data quality); 2) data quality (impact of standardized code sets on the quality of healthcare data; impact of changing reimbursement rules on longitudinal data analysis; impact of new classifications on data quality; nomenclatures and classification systems and their impact on aggregate data reporting; issues related to coding consistency, validity, or accuracy; impact of the electronic medical record on data quality; physician communications issues; personal electronic health record as it relates to data quality and data organization; impact of HIPAA regulations and coding compliance issues on data quality; CPR conversion practices, policies, and standards; and impact of APCs on reimbursement); and 3) workforce issues (models for and issues surrounding telecommuting employees, including policies and procedures, productivity measures, quality review, compensation, and benefits models; impact of employing credentialed practitioners; models for cost/benefit analysis of HIM functions; recruitment and retention issues impacting the HIM profession; current and future manpower needs in health information management; and productivity standards and measures and development of standards of service specific to HIM functions). Financial data There are no limits on the grants, but most have ranged from $5,000 to $10,000. Duration Work should be completed within 18 months. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February or September of each year.

[611] FORE GRANT-IN-AID RESEARCH AWARDS American Health Information Management Association Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5519 (312) 233-1168 Fax: (312) 233-1090 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ahima.org/fore/programs/dissertation.html Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in conducting a research project in health information management. Eligibility This program is open to active, associate, and student members of AHIMA. Applicants must be interested in conducting a research project related to health information management (computer science, business management, education, public health, etc.). Priority is given to applicants proposing dissertation topics that relate to 1 or more of the AHIMA research priorities: 1) privacy (health information management methods that balance clinical efficacy and efficiency with protection of privacy; consumer knowledge and understanding of current privacy guidelines, rights, and responsibilities as they relate to the personal health record; confidentiality and privacy issues as they relate to electronic transmission of patient data; issues surrounding privacy as it relates to the research record; status of the definition of the clinical record; and impact of privacy guidelines on data quality); 2) data quality (impact of standardized code sets on the quality of healthcare data; impact of changing reimbursement rules on longitudinal data analysis; impact of new classifications on data quality; nomenclatures and classification systems and their impact on aggregate data

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS reporting; issues related to coding consistency, validity, or accuracy; impact of the electronic medical record on data quality; physician communications issues; personal electronic health record as it relates to data quality and data organization; impact of HIPAA regulations and coding compliance issues on data quality; CPR conversion practices, policies, and standards; and impact of APCs on reimbursement); and 3) workforce issues (models for and issues surrounding telecommuting employees, including policies and procedures, productivity measures, quality review, compensation, and benefits models; impact of employing credentialed practitioners; models for cost/benefit analysis of HIM functions; recruitment and retention issues impacting the HIM profession; current and future manpower needs in health information management; and productivity standards and measures and development of standards of service specific to HIM functions). Financial data There are no limits on the grants, but most have ranged from $10,000 to $40,000. Duration Work should be completed within 18 months. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February or September of each year.

[612] GOFF INSTITUTE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS Rhode Island Historical Society Attn: Newell D. Goff Institute for Ingenuity & Enterprise Studies 110 Benevolent Street Providence, RI 02906 (401) 331-8575, ext. 107 Fax: (401) 351-0127 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: Web site: www.rihs.org Purpose To provide short-term grants to graduate students and researchers interested in addressing issues related to creativity and entrepreneurship at the Rhode Island Historical Society. Eligibility Researchers who are interested in conducting studies that address critical and historical issues related to creativity, entrepreneurship, innovation, and invention are eligible to apply, particularly if the topics relate, in whole or in part, to Rhode Island. Applications are welcome from teachers, academic and museum researchers, graduate students, and independent scholars, especially but not exclusively in the following fields: American studies, Afro-American studies, other minority and women’s studies, business and management studies, design, economics, business history, social history, history of science, history of technology, industrial archeology, and sociology. Applicants must submit a summary description of their research project (up to 1,000 words) that is organized into the following parts: description of research project and outcome, timeline and plan of work, budget and rationale for support, resume or CV (no longer than 2 pages), and a list of 3 references. Financial data Recipients are provided an honorarium of $500 and a stipend for expenses of up to $2,000. Duration This support is for short-term visits only. Additional information Recipients are expected to spend their fellowship period at the Institute for Ingenuity & Enterprise Studies at the Rhode Island Historical Society. They may also use any of the 14 special collection libraries in Rhode Island.

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The fellow’s work may be published in Rhode Island History, the journal of the Rhode Island Historical Society. Fellows may be expected to participate in symposia and conferences at the Rhode Island Historical Society as well as to share work in progress at the institute’s monthly research forum. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline January of each year.

[613] GOFF INSTITUTE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR 20TH CENTURY TOPICS Rhode Island Historical Society Attn: Newell D. Goff Institute for Ingenuity & Enterprise Studies 110 Benevolent Street Providence, RI 02906 (401) 331-8575, ext. 107 Fax: (401) 351-0127 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: Web site: www.rihs.org Purpose To provide short-term grants to graduate students and researchers interested in addressing issues related to contemporary aspects of innovation and change at the Rhode Island Historical Society. Eligibility Researchers who are interested in conducting studies that focus on the 20th century and have the potential to make a significant contribution to research on innovation and entrepreneurship or expand the limits of Rhode Island historiography are eligible to apply. Applications are welcome from teachers, academic and museum researchers, graduate students, and independent scholars. Proposed topics might include: transportation, finance, women- or minority-owned business. family business, manufacturing, communication and media, immigration, national defense and industrial development, service industries, health care, tourism, and economics of the environment. Applicants must submit a summary description of their proposed research project (up to 1,000 words) that is organized into the following parts: description of research project and outcome, timeline and plan of work, budget and rationale for support, resume or CV (no longer than 2 pages), and a list of 3 references. Financial data Grants up to $5,000 are awarded. Duration This support is for short-term visits only. Additional information Recipients are expected to spend their fellowship period at the Institute for Ingenuity & Enterprise Studies at the Rhode Island Historical Society. They may also use any of the 14 special collection libraries in Rhode Island. The fellow’s work may be published in Rhode Island History, the journal of the Rhode Island Historical Society. Fellows may be expected to participate in symposia and conferences at the Rhode Island Historical Society as well as to share work in progress at the institute’s monthly research forum. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline January of each year.

GRANTS [614] GRANTS FOR IMPROVING DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH National Science Foundation Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Attn: Division of Social and Economic Sciences 4201 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22230 (703) 292-8670 TDD: (703) 292-5090 Web site: www.nsf.gov/sbe Purpose To provide partial support for dissertation research in selected areas of the social, behavioral, and economic sciences (including management). Eligibility Applications may be submitted through regular university channels by dissertation advisors on behalf of graduate students who have advanced to candidacy and have begun or are about to begin dissertation research. Students must be enrolled at U.S. institutions but need not be U.S. citizens. Programs that have been most active in supporting dissertation research include anthropology; decision, risk, and management science; geography and regional science; linguistics; law and social science; political science; sociology; and studies in science, technology, and society (including ethics and values studies). Budget requests may be submitted for such dissertation research-related expenses as data collection and sample survey costs, microfilms and other forms of specialized data, payments to subjects or informants, specialized research equipment, analysis and services not otherwise available, supplies and travel to specialized facilities or field research locations, and partial living expenses for conducting necessary research away from the student’s university. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Financial data Grants have the limited purpose of providing funds to enhance the quality of dissertation research. They are to be used exclusively for necessary expenses incurred in the actual conduct of the dissertation research. Funding is not provided for stipends, tuition, textbooks, journals, allowances for dependents, travel to scientific meetings, publication costs, dissertation preparation or reproduction, or indirect costs. Duration Up to 2 years. Additional information Information is also available from the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, (703) 2928740. Number awarded Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Deadline Deadline dates for the submission of dissertation improvement grant proposals differ by program within the Division of Social and Economic Science and the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences; applicants should obtain information regarding target dates for proposals from the relevant program.

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[615] HAGLEY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY GRANTS-IN-AID Hagley Museum and Library Attn: Director of the Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society P.O. Box 3630 Wilmington, DE 19807-0630 (302) 658-2400 Fax: (302) 655-3188 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hagley.lib.de.us Purpose To fund short-term research visits to the Hagley Museum and Library for scholars interested in conducting research using the imprint, manuscript, pictorial, and artifact collections there. Eligibility These grants are intended to support serious scholarly work. They are available to doctoral candidates, senior scholars, and applicants without advanced degrees who are interested in conducting research at the Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society at the Hagley Museum and Library. In addition to the official application form, interested individuals should submit a current resume and a 4or 5-page description of the proposed research project. Financial data The stipend is $1,200 per month. Duration From 2 weeks to 2 months; recipients may reapply. Additional information Fellows are required to spend their time in residence at Hagley or at least travel there on a regular and consistent basis. As much as possible, recipients should be prepared to devote full time to the fellowship for the duration of the appointment. Fellows are expected to participate in seminars and attend noontime colloquia, lectures, exhibits, and other public programs offered during their tenure. Deadline March, June, or October of each year.

[616] HAGLEY/WINTERTHUR FELLOWSHIPS IN ARTS AND INDUSTRIES Hagley Museum and Library Attn: Director of the Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society P.O. Box 3630 Wilmington, DE 19807-0630 (302) 658-2400 Fax: (302) 655-3188 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hagley.lib.de.us Purpose To fund short- or medium-term research fellowships at the Hagley Museum and Library and the Winterthur Museum and Gardens for scholars interested in the historical and cultural relationships between economic life and the arts (including design, architecture, crafts, and the fine arts). Eligibility These fellowships are designed to support serious scholarly work and are available to doctoral candidates, senior scholars, and professionals without advanced degrees (including librarians, archivists, museum curators, and scholars from fields other than the humanities). Applicants must need to use the collections of the Winterthur Museum and Gardens and/or the Hagley Museum and Library. In addition to the official application form, interested individuals should submit a 5-page description of their proposed research and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial data The stipend is $1,200 per month.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Duration From 1 to 6 months. Additional information Fellows are required to spend their time in residence at Hagley and Winterthur or at least travel there on a regular and consistent basis. As much as possible, recipients should be prepared to devote full time to the fellowship for the duration of the appointment. Fellows are expected to participate in seminars and attend noontime colloquia, lectures, exhibits, and other public programs offered during their tenure. Deadline November of each year.

[617] HAMBURG FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Stanford University Center for International Security and Cooperation Attn: Director of Fellowship Programs Encina Hall, Room E210 616 Serra Street Stanford, CA 94305-6165 (650) 723-9626 Fax: (650) 723-0089 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cisac.stanford.edu Purpose To provide funding to doctoral students who are interested in writing a dissertation at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation on issues related to preventing deadly conflict (including economics issues). Eligibility This program is open to advanced doctoral students who have completed all of the curricular and residency requirements at their own institutions and who are engaged in the research and write-up stage of their dissertations in a field related to the prevention of deadly conflict. Applicants may be studying a broad range of disciplines, including anthropology, economics, history, law, medicine, the natural and physical sciences, political science, sociology, and other related fields. They must be interested in writing their dissertation at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. Financial data The stipend is $20,000. Reimbursement for some travel and health insurance expenses may be available for fellows and their immediate dependents. Duration 9 months. Additional information This program began in 1997. It honors Dr. David Hamburg, the retiring president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, whose gift to the center made the program possible. Fellows join faculty, research staff, and other fellows at the center, where they have an office to ensure their integration into the full spectrum of research activities. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[618] HEALTH POLICY SUMMER PROGRAM Harvard Medical School Office for Faculty Development and Diversity Attn: Minority Faculty Development Program 164 Longwood Avenue, Second Floor Boston, MA 02115-5818 (617) 432-4422 Fax: (617) 432-3834 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mfdp.med.harvard.edu/cp/hpsp/hpsp.html Purpose To provide an opportunity for underrepresented minority undergraduate students to engage in research in selected areas (including economics and health administration) at Harvard Medical School. Eligibility This program is open to 1) juniors and seniors at MARC-funded institutions, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Tribal Colleges, and 2) students who have participated in programs sponsored by Harvard Medical School’s Minority Faculty Development Program, such as Project Success and Biomedical Science Careers Program. Applicants must have completed at least 1 college course in calculus; course work in statistics and/or economics is preferred but not required. Their field of study must relate to health policy or health services research, including biomedical or clinical sciences, public health, epidemiology, statistics, economics, behavioral sciences, and health care administration. Applicants must be interested in working on a research program with senior Harvard faculty. Financial data Up to $500 is available to provide assistance for transportation costs to and from Boston. A stipend, room, and board are also provided. Duration 10 to 12 weeks, during the summer. Number awarded Varies each year.

[619] HENRY BELIN DU PONT DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP IN BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY Hagley Museum and Library Attn: Director of the Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society P.O. Box 3630 Wilmington, DE 19807-0630 (302) 658-2400 Fax: (302) 655-3188 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hagley.lib.de.us Purpose To enable doctoral candidates to conduct dissertation research at the Hagley Museum and Library. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who have completed all course work for the doctoral degree and are conducting research on their dissertation. Their research should benefit from use of the Hagley’s research collections. Applicants should demonstrate superior intellectual quality, present a persuasive methodology for the project, and show that there are substantial research materials at Hagley pertinent to the dissertation. Financial data The stipend is $6,000; scholars also receive free housing on Hagley’s grounds, use of a computer with e-mail and Internet access, and an office.

GRANTS Duration 4 months. Additional information Fellows are required to spend their time in residence at Hagley and devote full time to their research. Deadline November of each year.

[620] HERB SOCIETY OF AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM Herb Society of America 9019 Kirtland Chardon Road Kirtland, OH 44094 (440) 256-0514 Fax: (440) 256-0541 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.herbsociety.org Purpose To fund research involving the use of herbs (including economics aspects). Eligibility This program is open to persons who are proposing a scientific, academic, or artistic investigation of herbal plants. Fields of study may include horticulture, science, literature, history, art, and/or economics. Although both undergraduate and graduate students may apply, they may use the funds only for specific research on herbal projects, not as financial aid for education. Research proposals may not exceed 500 words. Finalists will be interviewed. Financial data Up to $5,000 per year. Funds may not be used for travel. Duration Up to 1 year. Additional information Progress reports are required 3 times during the year. Number awarded 1 or more grants each year. Deadline January of each year.

[621] HUBERT H. HUMPHREY DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN ARMS CONTROL, NONPROLIFERATION AND DISARMAMENT Department of State Attn: Bureau of Verification & Compliance 2201 C Street, N.W., Room 4930 Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-4153 Web site: www.state.gov/www/global/arms/fellows.html Purpose To support doctoral dissertation research on a topic related to arms control (including economics). Eligibility Applicants may be from a range of academic disciplines, including but not limited to political science, economics, law, sociology, psychology, physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, philosophy, public policy, international relations, and operations research. They must be U.S. citizens or nationals, be working on a Ph.D. at an American university, have completed all academic requirements for the doctorate except the dissertation, and have had their dissertation proposal approved in accordance with university procedures. J.D. candidates preparing to enter their third or final year of law school are eligible if the proposed research project would represent a substantial amount of credit toward third-year requirements and would result in a paper that would, for example, be appropriate for

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publication in a law review. Proposed research should be designed to contribute to a better understanding of current and future arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament issues. Although special attention is paid to research with direct policy or technical implications, innovative theoretical or empirical efforts are also considered. Historical, quantitative, and policy analyses are all appropriate for this program. Applicants must submit a signed and completed application, a dissertation or J.D. research proposal (up to 5 pages), a concise bibliography of works related to the research topic, official transcripts of all graduate school course work, a signed statement by the applicant’s dissertation or research adviser that the proposal has been approved, and evaluation forms from 3 academic references. Selection is based on merit; proposals are evaluated on the basis of clarity of research goals, soundness of research design, originality, and relevance. Additional factors taken into consideration are the overall feasibility of the project, graduate course grades, and recommendations of the 3 references. Financial data Fellows receive a stipend of $8,000. All tuition and fees are paid, up to a maximum of $6,000. No dependents’ allowances are paid. Duration 12 months; may be renewed for up to 3 additional months. Additional information This program was established in 1979 by the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, which became part of the Department of State in 1999. Fellows are required to submit quarterly progress reports and a copy of the final dissertation or research paper when completed and approved by the academic institution. Number awarded Up to 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[622] HUD DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM Department of Housing and Urban Development Attn: Office of University Partnerships 451 Seventh Street, S.W., Room 8106 Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-3061 Fax: (202) 708-0573 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.oup.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to doctoral candidates interested in conducting dissertation research related to housing and urban development issues (including economic issues). Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled doctoral candidates in an academic discipline that provides policyrelevant insight on issues in housing and urban development. Applicants must have fully-developed and approved dissertation proposals that can be completed within 2 years and must have completed all written and oral Ph.D. requirements. Funded fields of study have included anthropology, architecture, economics, history, planning, political science, public policy, social work, and sociology. Research must relate to the priorities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): economic development in “untapped” markets, development of inner cities, issues in housing finance, affordability of rental housing, homeownership, regionalism and smart growth, housing stock, workforce development, fair housing,

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housing needs of the elderly and disabled, faith-based and higher education community-building efforts, home equity conversion mortgages, and evaluation of existing housing programs. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Financial data The stipend is $15,000 per year. The program expects that the recipients’ universities will support their research by contributing a substantial waiver of tuition and fees, office space, equipment, computer time, or similar items needed to complete the dissertation. Duration These are 1-time grants. Additional information This program was established in 1994. Information is also available from HUD USER, P.O. Box 6091, Rockville, MD 20849, (800) 245-2691, Fax: (301) 5195767, TDD: (800) 483-2209, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded Up to 15 per round; recently, 2 rounds were offered each year. Deadline March of each year for the first round; July of each year for the second round.

resources of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising, and Marketing History in the Special Collections Library at Duke University. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students, faculty members, and independent scholars in any academic field who wish to use the resources of the center for their research. Graduate students must be currently enrolled, be working on a graduate degree, and enclose a letter of recommendation from their advisor or project director. Faculty members must be working on a research project and enclose a curriculum vitae. Independent scholars must be working on a nonprofit project and enclose a curriculum vitae. Financial data Grants up to $750 are available. Funds may be used to cover the costs of travel to Durham and local accommodations. Duration Less than 2 weeks. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 11 of these grants were awarded. Deadline January of each year.

[623] ISWP DOCTORAL DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS

[625] LEF GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Institute for the Study of World Politics 1755 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 Purpose To provide funding to doctoral candidates interested in preparing for a career in world affairs. Eligibility This program is open to candidates for the Ph.D. degree who have completed course work and are conducting dissertation research. Applicants must be pursuing degrees from U.S. institutions, but they may be citizens of any country. The Institute for the Study of World Politics (ISWP) awards fellowships to students of political science, economics, international relations, and history as long as the work relates to political, economic, and social issues that affect the security, wellbeing, and dignity of peoples of the world. Financial data The amount awarded varies, depending upon the status and needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Telephone inquiries are not accepted. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

Lambda Alpha International Attn: Land Economics Foundation 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60611-3265 (312) 644-0828 Fax: (312) 644-8557 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.lai.org/lef Purpose To provide funding to graduate students working on research related to land economics. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students working on a degree in land economics, architecture, law, geography, urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental planning, civil engineering, government, public administration, real estate, or urban studies. Applicants must be enrolled in a university in the United States or Canada. They must be interested in conducting research related to land economics. To apply, they must submit a proposal that briefly outlines the project objectives, the relationship to and impact on other work being done in the field, the target audience, the proposed procedures to be used, the proposed time schedule, and if other financial resources will be needed. Selection is based on the significance of the contribution of the research to the field, the qualifications of the applicant, the soundness of the proposal, and the overall quality of the application. Financial data The stipend is $3,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient on a quarterly basis, upon receipt of an invoice and a progress report. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Additional information Lambda Alpha International is an international honorary society of land economics professionals; it was founded in 1930. The funded research may be published by Lambda Alpha International; the recipient may be asked to present the final paper at a meeting of the society. Applications via e-mail or fax will not be accepted. Recipients are expected to work on their project for the 12 months following the award. They must submit quarterly summaries of progress to date. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[624] J. WALTER THOMPSON RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM Duke University Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library Attn: John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising, and Marketing History P.O. Box 90185 Durham, NC 27708-0185 (919) 660-5827 Fax: (919) 660-5934 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/hartman Purpose To provide funding to graduate students, faculty members, and independent scholars who wish to use the

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[626] LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROGRAM

[627] LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT PROGRAM

Los Alamos National Laboratory Attn: GRA Program Coordinator STB/EPO P.O. Box 1663, MS M709 Los Alamos, NM 87545 (505) 667-3799 Fax: (505) 665-4562 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: education.lanl.gov/newepo/graduate.html Purpose To provide research experience throughout the year at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to interested graduate students. Eligibility Eligibility is limited to students who have completed their bachelor’s degree and are currently enrolled in a graduate program. The majority of the appointments are in the technical and scientific disciplines (chemistry, computer science, earth and space science, economics, engineering, health and environmental sciences, life sciences, materials sciences/metallurgy, mathematics, optics and electro-optics, physics, and astrophysics), but a few are made in other disciplines, such as business, law, and human resources. Selection is based on field of study, grade point average, and research interests. A special post-master category of this program applies to students who have been awarded a master’s degree but have not yet been accepted into another master’s program or a Ph.D. program. Financial data The stipend is paid at an annual rate that depends on the number of years since completion of a baccalaureate degree. The current range is from $38,924 to $51,030 for technical positions or $30,176 to $40,437 for administrative positions. Duration From 90 days to 1 year. For candidates having only a bachelor’s degree, appointments may be renewed for up to a total of 4 years if pursuing a master’s degree, up to 7 years if pursuing a doctorate, and up to 8 years if pursuing both a master’s and a Ph.D. degree. For candidates who already have a master’s degree, appointments may be renewed for up to a total of 2 years if pursuing a second master’s degree, up to 4 years if pursuing a Ph.D., and up to 6 years if pursuing another master’s and a Ph.D. degree. Additional information Limited housing is available, on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must remain enrolled at their university while working at Los Alamos during the academic year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time, but they must be received by the end of March to be considered for summer employment.

Los Alamos National Laboratory Attn: UGS Program Coordinator STB/EPO P.O. Box 1663, MS M709 Los Alamos, NM 87545 (505) 665-9466 Fax: (505) 665-4562 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: education.lanl.gov/newepo/ugs.html Purpose To provide research experience during the summer or the whole year to undergraduate students interested in working at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Eligibility Eligibility is limited to students who have completed high school and are enrolled in an undergraduate program. Applicants must be interested in working at the laboratory on a research project that complements their chosen field of study. Opportunities are available in both technical and administrative fields. A special postbaccalaureate category of this program is available to students who have been awarded a baccalaureate degree but have not yet been accepted and enrolled in a graduate program. Financial data Participants receive a stipend at an annual rate that depends on the number of years since completion of high school and whether the positions are technical or administrative. Technical salaries are $15,728 per year for high school graduates who have been accepted to college, $20,359 per year for students who have completed the freshman year of college, $24,015 per year for students who have completed the sophomore year of college, $29,357 per year for students who have completed the junior year of college, $34,721 per year for students who have completed the senior year of college, and $36,516 per year for participants in the postbaccalaureate undergraduate program. Administrative salaries are $15,728 per year for high school graduates who have been accepted to college, $18,339 per year for students who have completed the freshman year of college, $20,672 per year for students who have completed the sophomore year of college, $23,134 per year for students who have completed the junior year of college, $25,640 per year for students who have completed the senior year of college, and $28,751 per year for participants in the postbaccalaureate undergraduate program. Duration Summer appointments are for 90 days; other appointments are available year-round on a part-time or fulltime basis. Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree may participate in the program up to 6 years and students pursuing an associate degree may participate up to 3 years. Students in the postbaccalaureate category may participate for up to 1 year. Additional information Limited housing is available, on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants can work in a variety of technical disciplines: chemistry, computer science, earth and space science, economics, engineering, health and environmental sciences, life sciences, materials sciences/metallurgy, mathematics, optics and electro-optics, physics, and astrophysics. Limited opportunities are available in the administrative fields. Students in the postbaccalaureate category are encouraged to take classes and move into the graduate research program as soon as they can document admission to graduate school. Number awarded Varies each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Deadline March of each year for summer appointments; applications may be submitted at any time for year-round appointments.

[628] LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNSHIPS Lucent Technologies Attn: Student Intern Program 11900 North Pecos Street, Room 2a11 Westminster, CO 80234 Fax: (303) 538-1460 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.lucent.com/work/careerprograms.html Purpose To provide college students with experience in working on projects at Bell Laboratories. Eligibility This program is open to college students who have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent or conditional permanent resident, temporary resident, asylee, refugee, or F-1 or J-1 visa holder. Fields of study include accounting, behavioral science, business administration, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer engineering and science, economics, electrical engineering, engineering mechanics, finance, industrial engineering, journalism, management, manufacturing engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, operations research, physics, public relations, sales/marketing, statistics, systems engineering, and telecommunications. Financial data Salaries are commensurate with those of regular Bell Laboratories employees with comparable education. Interns are reimbursed for travel expenses up to the cost of round-trip economy class airfare. Duration Internships take place year-round and last 10 weeks and longer. Additional information Interns receive project-focused assignments and challenging objectives consistent with their career goals and current level of education. Development opportunities may include meetings with corporate executives, various educational workshops, business unit information exchanges, networking events, and facility tours. Number awarded Varies each year.

[629] MICHAEL J. BARRETT DOCTORAL DISSERTATION GRANT Institute of Internal Auditors Research Foundation Attn: Research Administrator 249 Maitland Avenue Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-4201 (407) 830-7600, ext. 279 Fax: (407) 831-5171 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.theiia.org Purpose To provide financial support for internal audit research by doctoral candidates. Eligibility Any doctoral candidate pursuing an advanced postgraduate degree (such as a Ph.D. or D.B.A.) in auditing, accounting, or business administration from an accredited educational institution is eligible to apply for this support. Interested candidates should intend to teach in the field of auditing for at least 2 years, be enrolled in a school that offers a doctoral degree in business with a concentration in accounting or audit-

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ing, have completed or be within 1 year of completing all course requirements and pre-dissertation examinations required by the degree-granting institution, be at the dissertation stage, and intend to devote full time to their dissertation during the term of the award. Specific items that should be included in the proposal: dissertation title, research objectives, need for the research, research plan, candidate’s qualifications, and schedule. Proposals should not exceed 6 pages (exclusive of exhibits, appendices, or attachments). Financial data Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000. The exact size of the grant is based on the amount considered necessary to permit the candidate to complete the dissertation within 1 year. Funds are paid in 3 installments. Duration Up to 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1982 and given its present name in 1991 in honor of a leader in internal auditing research and education. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year. Deadline May or October of each year.

[630] MILLER CENTER FELLOWSHIPS IN CONTEMPORARY POLITICS, POLICY AND POLITICAL HISTORY University of Virginia Attn: Miller Center of Public Affairs 2201 Old Ivy Road P.O. Box 400406 Carlottesville, VA 22904-4406 (443) 924-4694 Fax: (434) 982-2739 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.virginia.edu/~miller Purpose To provide funding to Ph.D. candidates and other scholars who are completing dissertations or books on 20thcentury politics and governance in the United States. Eligibility This program is open to 1) Ph.D. candidates who are completing their dissertations and 2) independent scholars who are writing books. Applicants may be working in a broad range of disciplines, including history, political science, policy studies, law, political economy, and sociology, but their project must relate to 20th-century U.S. politics and governance. Selection is based on the scholarly quality of the proposal and its potential to shed new light on important public policy questions. Financial data The stipend is $15,000 per year. A supplemental grant of $500 is provided to subsidize the cost of traveling to Charlottesville. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients are encouraged, but not required, to be in residence at the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. Fellows are expected to complete their dissertation or book during the fellowship year. Number awarded Up to 10 each year. Deadline January of each year.

GRANTS [631] NAPM DOCTORAL DISSERTATION GRANT PROGRAM National Association of Purchasing Management Attn: Senior Vice President 2055 East Centennial Circle P.O. Box 22160 Tempe, AZ 85285-2160 (480) 752-6276, ext. 3029 (800) 888-6276, ext. 3029 Fax: (480) 752-7890 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.napm.org Purpose To provide financial support to doctoral candidates who are conducting dissertation research in purchasing or related fields. Eligibility Eligible to apply are doctoral candidates who are pursuing a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in purchasing, business, management, logistics, economics, industrial engineering, or a related field at an accredited university in the United States. Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Examples of research projects that could be funded include: the impact of ERP on purchasing; the application of electronic commerce on purchasing; methods of measuring purchasing performance; the impact of the supply base on organizational success; the impact of globalization on purchasing; the use of forecasting tools in purchasing; the role of purchasing in supply chain management; the use of purchasing as a strategic tool; or purchasing’s role in corporate success. To apply, students must submit an application form; official transcripts from all academic institutions attended; 3 letters of recommendation; a proposal (up to 25 pages) that discusses hypotheses, significance of the study, research methodology, and value of the research to the field of purchasing; and a letter of endorsement from the applicant’s major advisor, stating that the dissertation topic is acceptable. Financial data The grant is $10,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[632] NATIONAL DAIRY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Milk Producers Federation Attn: NMPF Scholarship Contest 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 243-6111 Fax: (703) 841-9328 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmpf.org/about/scholarship/index.cfm Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students who are interested in conducting research on a topic of interest to milk marketing cooperatives and the dairy industry. Eligibility This program is open to students currently enrolled in a graduate program that is of potential benefit to dairy cooperatives and their producer members. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, animal health, environmental maintenance, food safety and quality assurance, genetics and herd management, marketing and price analysis, nutrition, and product development. Applicants must submit a proposal that

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describes how the research will benefit milk marketing cooperatives and their producer members. Financial data Grants are $3,000 or $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 4 of these awards (3 at $2,000 and 1 at $3,000) were provided. Deadline May of each year.

[633] NCES/AEFA PREDOCTORAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM American Education Finance Association c/o Jennifer King Rice University of Maryland Department of Education Policy, Planning, and Administration College Park, MD 20742 (301) 405-5580 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aefa.org Purpose To provide funding to doctoral students and recent master’s degree recipients who are interested in conducting research utilizing the databases of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Eligibility This program is open to 1) students who are currently enrolled in a doctoral program, and 2) individuals who received a master’s degree during the preceding 4 years. Applicants must be interested in conducting research in elementary and secondary school finance, preferably using NCES databases. They must describe the issue to be investigated, the research methodology, the data sources to be used, the importance and relevance of the issue to education finance, and plans for disseminating the findings. Financial data The grant is $3,000. Awards also include a 1-year membership in the American Education Finance Association (AEFA). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[634] NEW HAMPSHIRE MGMA SCHOLARSHIPS American College of Medical Practice Executives Attn: Scholarship Program 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112-5306 (303) 643-9573 Fax: (303) 643-4427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mgma.com/acmpe Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) in New Hampshire who are interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate education, continuing education, or applied research. Eligibility Eligible to apply are individuals who reside in New Hampshire and have been members of either the MGMA or New Hampshire MGMA for at least 2 years. Applicants must wish to 1) pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management at an accredited university or college; 2) attend conferences, workshops, and seminars spon-

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS sored by either nationally-recognized professional associations or accredited universities and colleges; or 3) investigate a subject related to medical practice management that could result in potentially publishable work. Applications must include a letter describing career goals and objectives; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; academic transcripts; explanation of individual need for professional development and the specific continuing education activity planned to meet this need (if relevant); and/or description of the research project (study design, time frame, and amount and use of money). Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Payments for undergraduate and graduate scholarships are sent to the university or college in which the recipient is or will be enrolled. Payments for continuing education or applied research are made upon receipt of documentation for expenses incurred. Duration 1 year. Deadline May of each year.

[635] PEACE SCHOLAR DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS United States Institute of Peace Attn: Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace 1200 17th Street, N.W., Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036-3011 (202) 457-1700 Fax: (202) 429-6063 TDD: (202) 457-1719 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.usip.org/fellows.html Purpose To support the research and writing of doctoral dissertations that address the nature of international conflict and ways to prevent or end conflict and to sustain peace. Eligibility Dissertation projects from a broad range of disciplines (those have been political science, history, sociology, economics, anthropology, psychology, conflict resolution, and other fields within the humanities and social sciences, including interdisciplinary programs) are welcome. Priority is given to projects that promise to make a contribution to theory and practice in international affairs. Proposals may be submitted by citizens of any country who are doctoral candidates at a university in the United States and who have completed all requirements for the doctorate except the dissertation. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. Selection is based on the candidate’s record of achievement and/or leadership potential; the significance and potential of the project for making an important contribution to knowledge, practice, or public understanding; and the quality of the project design and its feasibility within the timetable proposed. Financial data The stipend is $17,000 per year. Duration 12 months, beginning in September. Additional information Fellowships are tenable at the recipient’s university or any other appropriate research site. This program is offered as part of the Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace at the United States Institute of Peace. These awards are not made for projects that constitute policymaking for a government agency or private organization; focus to any substantial degree on conflicts within U.S. domestic society, or adopt a partisan, advocacy, or activist stance. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 10 of these fellowships were awarded.

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[636] PERSONNEL SECURITY DISSERTATION AWARDS Defense Personnel Security Research Center Attn: Director 99 Pacific Street, Building 455-E Monterey, CA 93940-2497 (831) 657-3000 Fax: (831) 657-0153 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide funding to Ph.D. candidates working on dissertations dealing with personnel security issues. Eligibility Applicants must be students enrolled in a doctoral program at a university accredited by the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for their region and be sponsored by both their university and the chair of their thesis committee. They must be eligible to enter doctoral candidacy within 6 months from the date of their application. Their dissertation must deal with an area covered by this program, including candidate screening and crime detection procedures, prescreening, background adjudication, continuing evaluation, employee assistance programs, security awareness, security education, and forensic psychophysiology. Selection is based on the perceived need for the proposed research, the originality of the research, the quality and feasibility of the research methods, the practical applicability of the results, the applicant’s qualifications, and the amount requested. Financial data Grants up to $15,000 are available. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Office of Naval Research. Number awarded A limited number are awarded each year. Deadline July of each year.

[637] PERSONNEL SECURITY THESIS AWARDS Defense Personnel Security Research Center Attn: Director 99 Pacific Street, Building 455-E Monterey, CA 93940-2497 (831) 657-3000 Fax: (831) 657-0153 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide funding to master’s degree students working on theses dealing with personnel security issues. Eligibility Applicants must be students enrolled in a graduate program at a university accredited by the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for their region and be sponsored by both their university and the chair of their thesis committee. They must have also satisfactorily completed at least 2/3 of the nonthesis credit hours required for graduation in their program. Their thesis must deal with an area covered by this program, including candidate screening and crime detection procedures, prescreening, background adjudication, continuing evaluation, employee assistance programs, security awareness, security education, and forensic psychophysiology. Selection is based on the perceived need for the proposed research, the originality of the research, the quality and feasibility of the research methods, the practical applicability of the

GRANTS results, the applicant’s qualifications, and the amount requested. Financial data Grants up to $5,000 are available. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Office of Naval Research. Number awarded A limited number are awarded each year. Deadline July of each year.

[638] POPULATION COUNCIL PREDOCTORAL TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS Population Council Attn: Fellowship Coordinator One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza New York, NY 10017 (212) 339-0671 Fax: (212) 755-6052 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.popcouncil.org/opportunities/socscifellowships.html Purpose To provide funding for doctoral research in population studies (including demography and biostatistics). Eligibility Awards are open to candidates who have completed all course work requirements for the Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in 1 of the social sciences. Applicants may request support for either the dissertation field work or the dissertation writing period. The field of study must be population studies or population in combination with a social science discipline, such as economics, sociology, anthropology, geography, or public health. Grants are made only to applicants whose proposals deal with the developing world. Awards are contingent upon admission to a training or research institution with a strong program in population studies, regardless of geographic location. Selection is based on academic excellence and prospective contribution to the population field. Awards are open to all qualified persons, but strong preference is given to applicants from developing countries who have a firm commitment to return home upon completion of their research. Financial data Awards consist of a monthly stipend (based on type of fellowship and place of research), tuition payments and related fees, transportation expenses (for fellow only), and health insurance. Duration Up to 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded Approximately 15 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[639] PROGRAM ON THE CORPORATION AS A SOCIAL INSTITUTION GRANTS Social Science Research Council 810 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 (212) 377-2700 Fax: (212) 377-2727 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ssrc.org Purpose To support graduate students interested in participating in a program that is part of a larger initiative on the study of business institutions in society.

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Eligibility This program is open to graduate students in sociology, economics, law, and business. Applicants interested in participating in a series of workshops and conferences that bring graduate students together with scholars working on an initiative to develop a stronger, conceptually richer, and potentially more interdisciplinary approach to the study of the nature of firms and other business institutions. Specific themes that are of interest to the initiative include, but are not limited to: What role does power play within corporations and for corporations in society? To what extent do institutional culture and cultural environments play a role in organization structure and action? To what extent do conceptions of the corporation vary within and across organizations, across societies, and across time? What role do social networks play in business relations and negotiations? How are the internal structures of the firm shaped by the social relations within and outside the firm? How do political interventions and laws shape corporate behavior? What does law mean for corporations and other types of organizations? Doctoral students who have been advanced to candidacy and are interested in those types of questions are invited to apply to participate in the workshops. A selected number of workshop participants will receive additional funding for their dissertation research. There are no citizenship or nationality restrictions for this program. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Financial data Funding of up to $10,000 is available for dissertation research. Duration Workshops are held 4 times over the course of 2 years. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Workshops take place at the Center for Culture, Organizations, and Politics at the Institute for Industrial Relations of the University of California at Berkeley. Number awarded A limited number of dissertation support grants are awarded each year. Deadline January of each year.

[640] RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE Library Company of Philadelphia Attn: Curator 1314 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19107-5698 (215) 546-3181 Fax: (215) 546-5167 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.librarycompany.org Purpose To support graduate and postdoctoral research in fields and disciplines relating to the history of North America (including banking and business). Eligibility This program is open to candidates interested in conducting dissertation, postdoctoral, and advanced research. The project proposal should demonstrate that the Library Company has primary sources directly related to the intended research. The library’s collection is particularly strong in AfroAmericana, German-Americana, American Judaica, history of women, domestic economy, banking and business, medicine, agriculture, natural history, philanthropy, education, art (including Philadelphia-area prints and photographs), architecture,

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS technology, local and regional history, and the history of printing and publishing. The library also has a significant collection of British and Continental books and pamphlets from the 17th to 19th centuries. Financial data The stipend is $1,600 per month. Duration 1 month. Additional information The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Barra Foundation, and the McLean Contributionship have provided funding for this program. The William Reese Company supports fellowships for research in American bibliography and the history of the book in the Americas. The Richard P. Morgan Fellowship supports research in Ohio history and the history of books and reading. The Library Company’s Program in Early American Medicine, Science, and Society sponsors a fellowship in that subject area. Fellows are assisted in finding reasonably-priced accommodations. Number awarded Approximately 20 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[641] RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE SUMMER INTERNSHIPS Resources for the Future Attn: Coordinator for Academic Programs 1616 P Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-1400 (202) 328-5060 Fax: (202) 939-3460 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rff.org Purpose To provide summer appointments to graduate students interested in working on research projects in public policy. Eligibility Candidates must be in their first or second year of graduate training, with skills in microeconomics, quantitative methods, or occasionally other social and natural sciences. Outstanding undergraduates may also be eligible. Applicants must be interested in spending an internship in Washington, D.C. in 1 of the divisions of Resources for the Future (RFF): Center for Risk Management, Energy and Natural Resources, or Quality of the Environment. Applicants must be able to work without supervision in a careful and conscientious manner. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens are eligible, if the latter have proper work and residency documentation. Financial data The stipend is $375 per week for graduate students or $350 per week for undergraduates. Duration Summer months; beginning and ending dates can be adjusted to meet particular student needs. Additional information Interns assist in research projects in complex public policy problems amenable to interdisciplinary analysis, often drawing heavily on economics. Further information on the Center for Risk Management is available from Marilyn Voigt at (202) 328-5077, Fax: (202) 939-3460, E-mail: [email protected]; on Energy and Natural Resources and on Quality of the Environment from John Mankin at (202) 328-5060, Fax: (202) 939-3460, E-mail: [email protected]. Deadline March of each year.

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[642] RUSSELL SAGE FOUNDATION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM IN BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS Russell Sage Foundation 112 East 64th Street New York, NY 10021 (212) 750-6000 Fax: (212) 371-4761 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.russellsage.org Purpose To provide funding to pre- and postdoctoral scholars who wish to conduct research on topics related to behavioral economics. Eligibility This program is open to advanced doctoral students and junior (nontenured) faculty members who have been out of graduate school for 2 years or less. There are no limitations on discipline and the proposed research may address any economic topic. Interdisciplinary efforts are encouraged. Behavioral approaches are construed broadly to include any research that explores the economic implications of the principles underlying observable human behavior. All applicants must be nominated by their faculty advisor. Financial data The maximum grant is $5,000. Funds must be used for research expenses, not researcher’s time. No more than $2,500 of a grant can be used to pay subjects in experiments. No more than $500 can be allocated to miscellaneous expenses. No funds can be spent on computer hardware or software. Number awarded Varies each year.

[643] SEXUALITY RESEARCH PROGRAM DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS Social Science Research Council 810 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 (212) 377-2700 Fax: (212) 377-2727 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ssrc.org Purpose To provide financial support for dissertation research on sexuality topics. Eligibility Students should have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation and be matriculating in a full-time graduate program in the United States leading to the Ph.D. in a social or behavioral science. Students enrolled in a public health department or division of an accredited U.S. college or university are also eligible. Applications are invited from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to anthropology, demography, economics, education, ethics, history, cultural and women’s studies, political science, psychology, and sociology; applications from other fields, such as the nursing, law, and clinical/social work, are welcome as long as they are grounded in social science theory and methodology. The research proposals should seek to investigate a wide range of sexuality topics as conceptualized by the respective disciplines and conducted within the United States, including but not limited to: sexual/gender role socialization within the context of society and culture; historical, comparative, and/or crosscultural analyses of sexuality; social construction analysis of sexuality; the diversity and distribution of sexual values, beliefs, and behaviors within different populations and their meanings

GRANTS for individuals; the link between sexuality and gender relations; sexual orientation; sexual coercion; the impact of economic change or of other institutional influences, such as religion or the media, on sexuality; and the formation of social policy based on cultural norms regarding sexuality. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. There are no citizenship, residency, or nationality requirements. Financial data The stipend of $28,000 covers direct research costs, matriculation fees, and living expenses. An additional $3,000 is awarded to the fellow’s host institution and $3,000 to the fellow’s research advisor or associate to defray expenses associated with the fellow’s training, including direct research. Duration Up to 12 months. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the Ford Foundation. Number awarded Approximately 10 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[644] SYLVIA LANE MENTOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Committee on Women in Agricultural Economics c/o Cheryl Doss YCIAS P.O. Box 208206 New Haven, CT 06520-8206 (203) 432-9395 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaea.org/cwae/lane.htm Purpose To provide funding to young female scholars who are working on food, agricultural, or resource issues and interested in relocating in order to conduct research with an established expert at another university, institution, or firm. Eligibility These fellowships are awarded to mentee/mentor pairs of individuals. Mentees must have completed at least 1 year in residence in an accredited American graduate degree program in agricultural economics or a closely-related discipline; women with Ph.D. degrees and advanced graduate students are encouraged to apply. Mentors must have a Ph.D. and established expertise in an area of food, agriculture, or natural resources. The goal is to enable scholars, particularly women, to relocate in order to conduct research with an established expert at another university, institution, or firm, even though they may reside in different parts of the country or the world. Selection is based on the relevance of the research problem, potential for generating output, synergy of the mentor/mentee pairing, and opportunity for advancing the mentee’s research skills beyond her graduate studies and current position. Financial data Awards range from $1,000 to $4,500. Funds may be used to cover direct research costs, travel, and temporary relocation expenses for the mentee. Duration Several weeks. Additional information This program is sponsored by the American Agricultural Economics Association Foundation and by academic, foundation, and industry donors; it is administered by the Committee on Women in Agricultural Economics. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 3 of these fellowships were available. Deadline June of each year.

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[645] TOVA FELLOWSHIP Olfactory Research Fund 145 East 32nd Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10016-6002 (212) 725-2755 Fax: (212) 779-9058 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.olfactory.org Purpose To provide funding to graduate students who are conducting research (including market research) on the sense of smell and human reaction to odors. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. graduate students who are in the dissertation stage of a master’s or doctoral program. Applicants must be interested in a multidisciplinary approach to promote the inclusion of the principles of the science of aroma-chology (the interrelationship between psychology and fragrance technology) in such areas as architecture, psychology, nutrition, medicine, marketing, and sociology. Financial data The grant is $10,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The first TOVA fellowship was awarded in 1997. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May

[646] TRAVEL AWARDS FOR MINORITY GRADUATE STUDENTS National Science Foundation Directorate for Biological Sciences Attn: Division of Biological Infrastructure 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 615 Arlington, VA 22230 (703) 292-8470 TDD: (703) 292-5090 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nsf.gov/bio Purpose To enable minority graduate students in selected disciplines (including economics) to travel to assist in the selection of a postdoctoral mentor and to apply for postdoctoral fellowships. Eligibility Eligible to apply are underrepresented minorities (African Americans, Hispanics, Native Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans) who are American citizens or permanent residents and are within 18 months of earning their Ph.D. degrees. Their field of study must fall within the program areas of the Directorate for Biological Sciences or the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Awards are intended to allow them to travel within the United States or abroad to select a postdoctoral mentor or to develop an application for an NSF Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. Financial data Awards up to $4,000 are provided for airfare and living expenses while visiting the host scientist’s institution. Duration Up to 3 visits may be supported. Additional information Information on the programs from the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences is available at (703) 292-8763, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 7 each year.

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[647] VISITING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AT AIER American Institute for Economic Research Attn: Assistant to the President P.O. Box 1000 Great Barrington, MA 01230-1000 (413) 528-1216 Fax: (413) 528-0103 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aier.org/researchfellowship.html Purpose To provide funding to pre- and postdoctoral candidates who wish to conduct research at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Eligibility This program is open to scholars in economics who have a Ph.D. or have completed all but their dissertation and wish to conduct research at the institute. The field of research is open, but applications are especially welcome for research on money, banking, and credit; public and personal finance; economic and monetary history; the role of government in society; the methodology of economics; and the role of individual freedom, private property, and free enterprise in economic progress. Applicants must have strong writing skills and be able to communicate their research findings to a general audience. Financial data Fellows receive full room and board and a cash stipend. Duration Fellowships are available for the summer or longer. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

[648] WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMER DOCTORAL FELLOWS PROGRAM Washington State University Attn: Graduate School P.O. Box 641030 Pullman, WA 99164-1030 (509) 335-6412 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wsu.edu/~gradsch Purpose To provide financial assistance to students completing their doctoral program at any school who are interested in working closely with faculty members at Washington State University during the summer to prepare for their academic careers in selected fields (including business and economics). Eligibility This summer program is open to U.S. citizens from diverse backgrounds who have completed all requirements other than the dissertation for their doctorate. They must be interested in a career in higher education and working on their degree in 1 of these areas: agriculture and home economics, business and economics, education, engineering, architecture, liberal arts, nursing, pharmacy, sciences, or veterinary medicine. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, graduate school transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and a 3- to 5-page statement of career goals and research interests.

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Financial data The stipend is $3,000, plus university housing. Duration 5 weeks during the summer, beginning in June. Additional information This program was established in 1993 and initially involved only the College of Education at Washington State University. In 1998, the program was expanded to additional colleges at the university; it is coordinated by the Graduate School. During the program, fellows are actively engaged in seminars on the changing roles and expectations of faculty, the future of academia, the changing nature of higher education, and issues facing faculty of color and women in higher education. Fellows are expected to design individualized programs for enhancing their ability to teach, conduct research, and other scholarly activities. Deadline March of each year.

[649] WILLY Z. SADEH GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD IN SPACE ENGINEERING AND SPACE SCIENCES American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Attn: Student Programs Director 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 500 Reston, VA 20191-4344 (703) 264-7536 (800) 639-AIAA Fax: (703) 264-7551 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aiaa.org/information/student/scholarship/grad.html Purpose To provide funding for graduate research (including economic research) on space science and engineering. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students who are specializing in space-based research at an accredited college or university anywhere in the world. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate degree program that requires research in 1) space engineering pertaining to agricultural engineering, bioengineering, civil engineering and infrastructure, fluid dynamics, or geotechnical engineering; 2) space life sciences encompassing agricultural sciences, biology, biosphere and life support sciences, food sciences and human nutrition, physiology, or plant sciences; or 3) space policy concerning economics, history, law, public policy, or science and technology. Selection is based on student academic accomplishments, research record, letter of recommendation, and quality of the research proposal (content, methodology, originality, and practical application). Financial data The grant is $5,000. The fellow also receives travel stipends to attend the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and the International Astronautical Federation Congress. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program was instituted in 2000. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

GRANTS [650] WISCONSIN SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium c/o University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee Department of Physics P.O. Box 413 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413 (414) 229-3878 Fax: (414) 229-5589 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uwm.edu/dept/WSGC Purpose To support graduate study and research in space and aerospace sciences at universities participating in the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students enrolled at 1 of the universities participating in the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. Applicants must be U.S. citizens; be enrolled full time in a master’s or Ph.D. program related to space science, aerospace, or interdisciplinary space studies (including, but not limited to, engineering, the sciences, architecture, law, business, and medicine); have at least a 3.0 grade point average; and be interested in conducting space-related research. The consortium especially encourages applications from underrepresented minorities, women, and the developmentally challenged. Selection is based on academic performance and potential for success. Financial data Stipends up to $5,000 per year are provided. Duration 1 academic year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Members of the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium include the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin at Madison, Marquette University, Carroll College, Lawrence University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, College of the Menominee Nation, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse, University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh, University of Wisconsin at Parkside, University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, and Ripon College. Number awarded Varies; approximately 5 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[651] YOUNG COMMUNICATORS FELLOWSHIPS Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University 3401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 440 Arlington, VA 22201-4432 (703) 993-4880 (800) 697-8799 Fax: (703) 993-4890 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.TheIHS.org/tab1/ycf.html Purpose To provide funding for training to students and recent graduates who are interested in a career in communications. Eligibility This program is open to college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates. Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated interest in the “classical liberal” tradition of individual rights and market economics; intend to pursue a career in journalism, film, writing (fiction or nonfiction), publishing, or market-oriented public policy; and have arranged or applied for an internship, training program, or other

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short-term opportunity related to their intended career. Applications are not accepted for tuition or living expenses associated with pursuing a degree. Financial data The program provides a stipend of up to $2,500 and housing and travel assistance up to $2,500 (if required). Duration Up to 12 weeks. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year for summer programs; up to 10 weeks in advance for programs at other times of the year.

Awards Described here are 41 competitions, prizes, and honoraria granted to undergraduate or graduate students in recognition or support of their personal accomplishments, professional contributions, or service in business or a related field. Prizes received solely as the result of entering contests are excluded.

AWARDS [652] AAMI YOUNG INVESTIGATOR COMPETITION Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Attn: Education Department 1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 220 Arlington, VA 22201-4795 (703) 525-4890, ext. 212 (800) 332-2264, ext. 212 Fax: (703) 525-1424 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aami.org/membership/awards/YIC.html Purpose To recognize and reward graduate and postdoctoral student authors of outstanding research papers on medical instrumentation and technology. Eligibility Entrants must be a full- or part-time graduate student, intern, or resident from a recognized, degree-granting institution, or a postdoctoral fellow, or have graduated no more than 6 months previously and be currently working in the fields of engineering, computer science, medicine, physical and medical sciences, management/administration, or public health. They must submit an abstract of a research paper for presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The abstract must relate to 1 or more of the following categories: 1) innovative medical instrumentation of medical devices having direct applications to patient care; 2) new applications of existing technology to improve patient management; or 3) clinical outcomes of patient safety studies directly related to the application of current or future medical technology. Financial data The first-prize winner receives $1,500 and a plaque. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information Support for this program is provided by the Whitaker Foundation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[653] ACCOUNTING MANUSCRIPT CONTEST New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Student Affairs Coordinator 425 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 07068-1723 (973) 226-4494, ext. 209 Fax: (973) 226-7425 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njscpa.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding manuscripts on accounting written by college students in New Jersey. Eligibility The contest is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are attending 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities in New Jersey and majoring in accounting. They are invited to submit a manuscript on accounting (up to 1,000 words). All submissions must be original work that has not been previously published. Students must select a faculty member to serve as a mentor in the development of the article. No co-authored manuscripts are accepted. Manuscripts are judged on the basis of content, creativity, clarity, ability to communicate effectively the relevance of accounting principles or practices, and ability to communicate information that is relevant to New Jersey businesses.

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Financial data First place is a $3,000 scholarship; honorable mentions are $1,000. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information The winning manuscript is published in New Jersey Business magazine, which is also the cosponsor of this award. The topic changes annually; recently it was “The Effect of Technology and its Impact on the CPA Profession.” Number awarded Up to 4 each year: 1 first prize and up to 3 honorable mentions. Deadline January of each year.

[654] AFP SCHOLAR’S AWARD Association for Financial Professionals Attn: Certification Department 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 600 West Bethesda, MD 20814-3211 (301) 907-2862 Fax: (301) 907-2864 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.AFPonline.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding papers on financial management written by undergraduate or graduate students who have participated in the Professional Financial Studies Program of the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). Eligibility Eligible to apply are business and finance students who are participants in the sponsor’s Professional Financial Studies Program. This is a merit competition. Selection is based on an original paper (up to 15 pages) written by each candidate and submitted by the candidate’s sponsor (faculty member). Papers must cover a subject related to treasury or financial management. Papers are judged in a 2-step process. The initial ranking is determined by a blind review, conducted by 2 association members (a corporate practitioner and an academic). The top papers are rejudged by an awards panel. Financial data The winner receives a $5,000 scholarship, complimentary registration to the annual conference of the AFP, and reimbursement of up to $1,000 in travel expenses. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information Winning papers may be published as a feature in the association’s journal, AFP Exchange. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[655] AGRICULTURAL SALES CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT National FFA Organization Attn: Career Development Events 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4353 Fax: (317) 802-5353 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To recognize and reward members of FFA who

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS score highest in a competition related to sales of agricultural products. Eligibility Current members are eligible to enter as a team of 4 high school seniors. Teams are presented with information about a product, including the market situation, area demographics, company information, present and/or potential retail and/or wholesale outlets, community information, storage information, transportation and distribution information, and existing marketing problems. Based on that information, teams develop a presentation that identifies the demographic consumer group for which the product will be targeted, the key features and benefits of the product, potential customer objections, and strategies to address those objections. The winning teams in state competitions advance to the national finals. At those finals, participants also compete as individuals by taking an objective written test, making a sales presentation, and competing in 1 of 4 practicums on topics that rotate annually (2003: crop industry; 2004: natural resources; 2005: horticulture industry; 2006: animal industry). The topics include customer relations, promotion and advertising, telephone order taking, customer service, and prospecting for new customers. Financial data Each member of the winning team receives a $1,000 scholarship. In addition, the highest scoring individual receives $900, the second highest individual receives $750, the third highest individual receives $600, the fourth through tenth highest individuals receive $500 each, and the 11th highest individual receives $250. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This competition is sponsored by Monsanto Company. Each entry in team or individual events is charged an entry processing fee of $25. Members of winning teams are not eligible to receive individual awards. Number awarded 1 team and 11 individual winners are selected each year. Deadline July of each year.

[656] AMERICAN ENTERPRISE SPEECH CONTEST National Management Association 2210 Arbor Boulevard Dayton, OH 45439-1580 (937) 294-0421 Fax: (937) 294-2374 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: nma1.org/aespeech/index.htm Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school speeches on the American competitive enterprise system. Eligibility Eligible to compete are students in grades 9-12 in a high school within an area of a sponsoring chapter of the National Management Association (NMA). Contestants prepare speeches of 4 to 6 minutes on a topic related to the economic system of the United States. Non-economic issues (social, medical, environmental, political, etc.) may be utilized, but only if focused on business/entrepreneurial issues or approaches. No audio/visual aids are allowed with the presentations, and speeches may not be read verbatim, although notes are allowed. Winners of the chapter contests advance to council competition, from which winners proceed to compete in 1 of the 6 areas of the NMA. The 6 area winners then compete in the national contest. Speeches are judged on the basis of con-

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tent (50 percent), delivery (30 percent), and language (20 percent). Financial data Chapter awards are determined by each chapter, up to a maximum of $500 for the first-place winner; each council also determines its own awards, to a maximum of $750 for the first-place winner. In each of the area contests, first prize is $2,000, second prize $1,500, and third prize $1,000. In the national contest, first prize is $10,000, second prize $5,000, third prize $3,000, and fourth through sixth prizes $500. All prizes are in the form of savings bonds. Additional information All costs for prizes and transportation at chapter and council levels are paid by the individual chapters and councils. The national level of NMA supplies the area prizes, national prizes, and transportation expenses for area winners to compete in the national contest. Number awarded 18 area and 6 national winners are selected each year; the number of chapter and council prizes awarded varies. Deadline Chapter contests are held in January or early February of each year, council contests in February or March, area contests in April and May, and the national contest in September or October.

[657] AMERICAN STAR IN AGRIBUSINESS AWARD National FFA Organization Attn: Star Award Program 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4255 Fax: (317) 802-5255 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To recognize and reward members of FFA who participate in a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) in agribusiness. Eligibility This program is open to current members who have been working on an SAE and have completed the degree level of Greenhand, Chapter FFA Degree, and State FFA Degree. Applicants for the American FFA Degree must have been an active member for the past 3 years, have a record of satisfactory participation in chapter and state activities, have completed the equivalent of at least 3 years of secondary school instruction in an agricultural education program or have completed the program of agricultural education offered in the secondary school last attended, have graduated from high school at least 12 months prior to the national convention at which the award is to be granted with a grade point average of 2.0 or better, and have operated and maintained an SAE in agribusiness that has earned and productively invested at least $7,500 or at least $1,500 in combination with at least 2,250 hours beyond class time. The outstanding recipients of the American FFA Degree are considered for these awards. Financial data The first-place winner receives $2,000, a plaque, and a medal. Each runner-up receives $1,000 and a plaque. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information Recently, 1,894 members received the American FFA Degree and qualified for these awards. Number awarded 4 each year: 1 winner and 3 runners-up.

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[660] AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS COMMENTARY

[658] ATTORNEY-CPA FOUNDATION GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL ESSAY CONTEST

Executive Leadership Council Attn: Executive Leadership Foundation 1010 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Suite 520 Washington, DC 20007 (202) 298-8226 Fax: (202) 298-8074 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.elcinfo.com Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding essays written by minority students on selected business topics. Eligibility This program is open to minority undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing enrolled in an accredited college or university. They must write an essay between 1,500 and 2,000 words on a topic that changes each year. Recently, the topic was “What role should higher education and corporate America play in preparing and positioning the next generation of business leaders to compete effectively in a diverse global marketplace?” Financial data The first-place winner receives a $7,000 award, second place $6,000, third place $5,000, fourth place $4,000, fifth place $3,000, and each sixth place $1,000. All contest winners receive a trip to New York City and Washington D.C. to participate in the foundation’s Student Honors Symposium. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information The Executive Leadership Foundation is an affiliate of the Executive Leadership Council, the association of African American senior executives of Fortune 500 companies. Number awarded 10 each year: 1 for each of the first 5 places and 5 sixth-place winners. Deadline January of each year.

American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants Foundation Attn: Executive Director 24196 Alicia Parkway, Suite K Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 768-0336 (800) CPA-ATTY Fax: (949) 768-7062 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.attorney-cpa.com Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding essays written by graduate or professional school students on a topic related to law and accounting. Eligibility Graduate and professional students are invited to enter this essay contest. The topic of the essay changes annually but always deals with the law and accounting; recently, the topic was “Is independence impaired when an attorney-CPA who is a member of an accounting firm that audits a client renders any type of legal services to that client?” The submitted essay should be no more than 30 pages, including footnotes and endnotes. Financial data The grand prize is $1,500; the runner-up receives $1,000; and regional prizes are $250. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 7 each year: 1 grand prize, 1 runner-up, and 5 regional prizes. Deadline May of each year.

[659] ATTORNEY-CPA FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE ESSAY CONTEST American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants Foundation Attn: Executive Director 24196 Alicia Parkway, Suite K Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 768-0336 (800) CPA-ATTY Fax: (949) 768-7062 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.attorney-cpa.com Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding undergraduate student essays on a topic related to accounting. Eligibility Undergraduate accounting students are invited to enter this essay contest. The topic of the essay changes annually but always deals with the law and accounting; recently, the topic was “What is the relationship between factors that investors perceive to impair auditor independence and factors that auditors believe actually impair auditor independence?” The submitted essay should be no more than 20 pages, including footnotes and endnotes. Financial data The grand prize is $1,500; the runner-up receives $1,000; and regional prizes are $250. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 7 each year: 1 grand prize, 1 runner-up, and 5 regional prizes. Deadline May of each year.

[661] BANK OF AMERICA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Bank of America Foundation Attn: Achievement Awards Program CAS-704-08-03 314 Montgomery Street, Eighth Floor San Francisco, CA 94104-1866 (415) 953-0927 Fax: (415) 622-3469 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bankofamerica.com/foundation Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school seniors in California who are outstanding in selected areas (including business). Eligibility Eligible are high school seniors in California who are chosen by faculty committees in their schools. The committees select students to receive certificates in specific study areas (agriculture, art, business, communications, computer studies, drama, English, English as a Second Language, foreign language, history, home economics, mathematics, music, religious studies, science, social science, and trades and industrial studies). Small high schools (those with 199 or fewer students in grades 10-12) may award a total of 7 certificates and large high schools (those with 200 or more students) present a total of 14 certificates. In addition, the faculty committees select graduating seniors to receive plaques in 4 general study

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS areas (applied arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and science and mathematics); certificate winners may not also receive plaques; the number of plaques awarded by each high school also depends on the size of the school (2 plaques with enrollment of 1 to 199 students in grades 10-12, 3 plaques with 200 to 599 students, and 4 plaques for schools with more than 600 students). Winners of plaques are then eligible to enter the Achievement Awards competition. Of all plaque winners statewide, 320 finalists (8 in each of 10 regions in each of the 4 general study areas) are selected to enter competitions involving 1) an essay judged on written expression, logical progression, ability to focus on topic, and creative interpretation, and 2) a group discussion judged on cooperation, sound and logical thinking, oral communication and command of English, and originality of thought. Financial data The cash awards are $2,000 for first-place winners, $1,500 for second-place winners, $1,000 for thirdplace winners, and $500 for fourth-place winners. Number awarded All 320 finalists receive cash awards; the top 40 finalists (1 in each general study area in each region) receive first-place awards and other finalists receive awards depending on their scores in the competition. Deadline Schools must select their plaque recipients before the end of January of each year.

[662] BMW SCIENTIFIC AWARD BMW AG Attn: BMW Scientific Award PZ-3 D-80788 Munich Germany Fax: 49 89 382 25210 Web site: www.bmw.com/scientific-award Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding graduate theses and dissertations on topics related to the automobile industry. Eligibility This award is available to university graduates from any country. Applicants must have written a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation on a topic that relates to a theme that changes annually but deals with the automobile industry; a recent theme was “Innovations for Mobile Future.” Entries are welcome from the areas of economics, engineering, law, medicine, natural science, and social science. Papers may have been written in English, German, or French. Separate competitions are held for master’s theses and doctoral dissertations. Applications must be submitted through the student’s major professor and include a description of the work (5 pages for master’s theses, 10 pages for doctoral dissertations), a resume, and a statement of participation filled out by the student and professor. Selection is based on relevance to the subject matter, degree of innovation, relevance to practical requirements, use to the environment and society, and style of presentation. Financial data In each of the 2 categories, first prize is 20,000 Euros, second prize is 10,000 Euros, and third prize is 5,000 Euros. Duration The competition is held biennially, in oddnumbered years. Additional information This program began in 1991.

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Number awarded 6 every other year: 3 for master’s theses and 3 for doctoral dissertations. Deadline January of odd-numbered years.

[663] CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Career Development Events 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4353 Fax: (317) 802-5353 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To recognize and reward members of FFA who score highest in various competitions that are part of the Career Development Events. Eligibility These competitions are open to members, usually limited to high school seniors. Currently, the organization conducts 22 different competitions, most of which begin as state activities from which winners compete at national finals. Each competition has its own rules and procedures. Most involve competitions in which teams of 3 or 4 students demonstrate their knowledge of different agricultural specialties through written examinations or practicums. Team members also compete as individuals in related activities. Financial data Each competition presents awards differently, but in many of them members of the winning team receive a $1,000 scholarship and the highest scoring individual receives $900, the second highest individual receives $750, the third highest individual receives $600, the fourth through tenth highest individuals receive $500 each, and the 11th highest individual receives $250. Other competitions simply provide $1,000 scholarships to winners. Duration The competitions are held annually. Additional information The events currently offered are in agricultural communications, agricultural issues forum, agricultural mechanics, agricultural sales, agronomy, dairy cattle evaluation, dairy foods, environmental and natural resources, extemporaneous public speaking, farm business management, floriculture, food science and technology, forestry, horse evaluation, job interview, livestock evaluation, marketing plan, meats evaluation and technology, nursery and landscape, parliamentary procedure, poultry evaluation, and prepared public speaking. The competitions are supported by a number of corporate sponsors. Each entry in team or individual events is charged an entry processing fee of $25. Members of winning teams are not eligible to receive individual awards. Number awarded 1 team and 11 individual winners are selected each year. Deadline The deadline to enter most competitions is in July of each year.

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[664] CBAI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

[666] ESTHER R. SAWYER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Community Bankers Association of Illinois Attn: CBAI Foundation for Community Banking 901 Community Drive Springfield, IL 62703-5184 (217) 529-2265 Fax: (217) 529-9484 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cbai.com/scholarship.htm Purpose To recognize and reward high school seniors in Illinois who enter an essay competition on a topic related to banking. Eligibility This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Illinois. Applicants submit an essay on a topic that changes annually but relates to the sponsor’s mission of increasing public awareness of community banks and their contributions to society. Applications are available at banks that are members of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI). Financial data The prize may be used only for college tuition. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

Institute of Internal Auditors Research Foundation Attn: Research Administrator 249 Maitland Avenue Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-4201 (407) 830-7600, ext. 279 Fax: (407) 831-5171 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.theiia.org Purpose To recognize and reward graduate students who submit essays on a theme related to modern internal auditing. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled in a graduate program in internal auditing at a school endorsed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IXIA) and to students who have taken internal auditing courses at the undergraduate level at an ENDORSED-endorsed school and are currently enrolled in any graduate program in internal auditing or business. Applicants must write and submit an original manuscript of 3,000 to 5,000 words on a specific topic that changes annually but is related to modern internal auditing. Selection is based on the manuscript’s focus on the featured topic, value to the auditing profession, originality, and quality of the writing. Financial data The award is $5,000. In addition, the IIAendorsed school with which the winner is or was affiliated receives up to $3,000 for use in the program or the purchase of materials related to internal auditing. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This program was established in 2000. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[665] COBI STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST Coalition of Black Investors P.O. Box 30553 Winston-Salem, NC 27130-0553 (336) 922-6240 (888) 411-COBI Fax: (336) 924-0071 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.coninvest.com Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding essays on the value of saving by students in kindergarten through high school. Eligibility This contest is open to students in kindergarten through the senior year of high school. They are invited to write an essay (up to 2 pages, double spaced) on a topic that changes annually but always deals with savings; recently, the topic was: “Why should we save and invest money?” Essays are judged in 3 categories: elementary, middle school, and high school. Financial data In each category, first prize is a $500 savings bond and second prize is a $250 savings bond. Duration The contest is held annually. Number awarded 6 each year: 2 prizes in each of the 3 categories. Deadline May of each year.

[667] EXTEMPORANEOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT National FFA Organization Attn: Career Development Events 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4353 Fax: (317) 802-5353 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To recognize and reward FFA members who present outstanding extemporaneous speeches on agricultural topics (including agrimarketing). Eligibility Eligible are current members who are regularly enrolled in agricultural education or who are still in high school but have completed all the agricultural education offered. On the local level, the event superintendent prepares 12 topics, 3 each from the following categories: agriscience and technology, agrimarketing and international agricultural relations, food and fiber systems, and urban agriculture. Participants have 30 minutes in which to prepare a speech, from 4 to 6 minutes in length, on 1 of the topics selected at random from the pool of 12; they may use up to 5 items of reference material in preparing their speeches. Each state FFA organization may send 1 speaker to compete at the annual National FFA convention. Selection is based on content related to topic, organization of

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS material, voice, stage presence, power of expression, response to questions, and general effect. Financial data The awards are $1,000. Duration The contest is held annually. Additional information This competition is sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation. Number awarded 4 national winners receive awards each year. Deadline August of each year.

[668] FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT National FFA Organization Attn: Career Development Events 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4353 Fax: (317) 802-5353 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To recognize and reward members of FFA who score highest in a competition related to the management of a farming business. Eligibility Current members are eligible to enter as a team of 3 or 4 high school seniors. Teams are allowed 1 hour to engage in an activity that involves the use of farm business management skills and resource information. The winning teams in state competitions advance to the national finals. At those finals, individuals also participate by completing a written test that demonstrates their knowledge and abilities in applying economic principles to agriculture and agribusiness. Financial data Each member of the winning team receives a $1,000 scholarship. In addition, the highest scoring individual receives $900, the second highest individual receives $750, the third highest individual receives $600, the fourth through tenth highest individuals receive $500 each, and the 11th highest individual receives $250. If the national winning team is composed of only 3 members, 4 additional scholarships of $250 are also awarded. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This competition is sponsored by John Deere & Company of Moline, Illinois. Each entry in team or individual events is charged an entry processing fee of $25. Members of winning teams are not eligible to receive individual awards. Number awarded 1 team and 11 individual winners are selected each year. Deadline July of each year.

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[669] FED CHALLENGE/CITIBANK SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS Federal Reserve Bank of New York Attn: Public Information Department 33 Liberty Street New York, NY 10045-0001 (212) 720-1836 (877) FED-CHLG Web site: www.ny.frb.org/pihome/educator/overview.html Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school students who participate in the Fed Challenge economics competition. Eligibility Currently, 6 of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts participate in the competition: Boston, Cleveland, Dallas, New York, Richmond, and St. Louis. Teams of 5 students from high schools in those Federal Reserve Districts work together to learn about and analyze factors that influence the nation’s economy. These teams compete with other schools at the local and regional levels in late winter and early spring, with regional winners advancing to the national championship at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C. At each stage of the competition, the student teams make a 15-minute presentation and participate in a 10-minute question-and-answer session. The presentation must provide an analysis of economic and financial conditions (as of the day of the presentation); a forecast of economic, financial, and international conditions, for the near term, of critical importance in developing monetary policy (e.g., unemployment, inflation, output); an identification of pressing economic, financial, and international issues that should be of special concern to monetary policy makers; and a recommendation to increase, decrease, or leave unchanged the level of short-term interest rates. Judges score teams on these 5 criteria: knowledge of the Federal Reserve’s role in developing and implementing monetary policy, response to the judge’s questions, quality of the presentation, quality of the research and analysis, and evidence of teamwork and cooperation. Financial data The team that wins the national championship is awarded $40,000, comprised of $25,000 in scholarships ($5,000 per team member), a $5,000 achievement award for the teacher, and a $10,000 grant to set up an in-school economics laboratory (funds are to be used to improve technology, acquire new textbooks and subscriptions to business and financial publications, and pay for innovative special projects). Each of the other national finalist teams take home a total of $15,000, comprised of $10,000 in scholarship money ($2,000 per student), a $2,000 achievement award for the teacher, and a $3,000 grant to set up an in-school economics laboratory. Each of the national semifinalist teams receives $5,000, comprised of $2,500 in scholarships ($500 per student), a $1,000 award for the teacher, and a $1,500 grant to set up an in-school economics laboratory. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This competition began in 1995. Funding for the scholarships is provided by Citibank. Students in the other districts should contact the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02106-2076, (617) 973-3639, (800) 409-1333, E-mail: [email protected]; the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, 1455 East Sixth Street, Cleveland, OH 44114, (216) 579-2025, E-mail: [email protected]; the Federal Reserve

AWARDS Bank of Dallas, 2200 North Pearl Street, Dallas, TX 75201, (214) 922-5258, (800) 333-4460, E-mail: [email protected]; the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 East Byrd Street, P.O. Box 27622, Richmond, VA 23261, (804) 697-8105, (800) 5262031, [email protected]; or the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 401 Locust Street, P.O. Box 442, St. Louis, MO 63166, (314) 444-8421, (800) 333-0810, Fax: (314) 444-8503, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 7 teams (1 national champion, 3 national finalists, 3 other national semifinalists) of 5 students each win scholarships. Deadline Each of the 6 participating Federal Reserve Banks sets its own deadlines. The national semifinals and finals are in May.

[670] GENDER ISSUES IN ACCOUNTING MANUSCRIPT AWARD American Accounting Association Attn: Gender Issues in Accounting Section 5717 Bessie Drive Sarasota, FL 34233-2399 (941) 921-7747 Fax: (941) 923-4093 Web site: AAA-edu.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding research manuscripts on gender issues in accounting. Eligibility This award is open to accounting faculty members and Ph.D. students who submit a manuscript that is unpublished and not accepted for publication by a journal at the time of the submission. The research must focus on an aspect of gender issues in accounting. At least 1 of the authors must be a member of the Gender Issues in Accounting section of the American Accounting Association. Financial data The awards are $500. Duration The awards are presented annually. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 to a faculty member and 1 to a Ph.D. student. Deadline March of each year.

[671] GOLDEN KEY BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Golden Key National Honor Society 1189 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta, GA 30306-4624 (404) 377-2400 (800) 377-2401 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: goldenkey.gsu.edu Purpose To recognize and reward undergraduate members of the Golden Key National Honor Society who submit outstanding work on a problem in the field of business. Eligibility Members of the society are invited to respond to a problem posed by an honorary member within the discipline of business. The response must be in the form of a new business plan. Recently, entrants were asked to develop a business plan, up to 3 pages in length, for a new high technology venture that would meet a current need in society but that is not currently being met. Selection is based on the creativity and viability of the response.

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Financial data The winner receives $1,000, second place $750, and third place $500. Duration These awards are presented annually. Additional information This program began in 2001. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[672] HENRY B. GONZALEZ AWARD Financial Markets Center P.O. Box 334 Philomont, VA 20131 (540) 338-7754 Fax: (540) 338-7757 Web site: www.fmcenter.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding essays, written by students and others, on central bank reform. Eligibility This annual contest is open to all entrants, including students enrolled in graduate and undergraduate programs, who submit a paper (up to 15,000 words) on the subject of central bank reform. Entries may be sweeping in scope or focused on a specific aspect of the Federal Reserve’s structure, governance, operations, staffing, culture, or statutory authority. Preference is given to clearly-written entries accessible to a broad audience. Financial data The winning entry receives a cash award of $2,500 and is published by the sponsor. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 1 each year.

[673] HOWARD N. MCINTOSH MEMORIAL AWARD Junior Achievement of Delaware, Inc. 522 South Walnut Street Wilmington, DE 19801-5230 (302) 654-4510 (866) JA-TODAY Fax: (302) 654-0783 Web site: www.jadelaware.org/scholarship.htm Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school seniors in Delaware’s Junior Achievement (JA) program. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who are student members of JA in Delaware. They must have been actively involved in the JA program and able to demonstrate that, as a result of their participation, they have improved their communication skills, poise, self confidence, and competitiveness. Financial data The award is $500. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[674] INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS NATIONAL STUDENT VIDEO CASE COMPETITION

[676] LEONARD R. BRICE UNDERGRADUATE LEADERSHIP AWARD

Institute of Management Accountants Attn: Committee on Students 10 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1760 (201) 573-9000 (800) 638-4427, ext. 294 Fax: (201) 573-8438 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.imanet.org Purpose To recognize and reward students who respond to a published case in management accounting with a video presentation. Eligibility Each year a case in management accounting is distributed to student chapters of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), Beta Alpha Psi chapters, IMA academic mentors, and IMA chapter presidents; it is also published in Management Accounting. Each college and university in the country may select a team or teams of 3 to 5 students. No more than half of the team may be master’s degree candidates; doctoral degree candidates are not eligible. The team prepares a video, up to 15 minutes in length, presenting a solution to the case. Each team member is required to be an equal part of the presentation. Selection is based on content, style of presentation, and response to the case requirements. Judges select 4 videos as finalists, and those team members are invited to the final competition at the Beta Alpha Psi annual meeting. The 4 finalist teams present their video solutions and respond to additional questions on which they are judged. Financial data The winning team receives $5,000 and each runner-up team receives $3,000. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 1 winner and 3 runners-up are selected each year. Deadline January of each year.

Society for Human Resource Management Attn: Student Program Manager 1800 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3499 (703) 535-6084 Fax: (703) 739-0399 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.shrm.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding leadership skills by undergraduate student members of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Eligibility This program is open to full-time undergraduate students who have completed their sophomore year, have maintained at least a 2.0 grade point average, and are national student members of the society. Selection is based on leadership ability as demonstrated in an SHRM student chapter, commitment to the human resources profession, scholastic average and standing, and additional leadership activities (such as service to a campus organization and/or a community or charitable organization). Financial data The award is $1,000, a commemorative plaque, and complimentary registration to the society’s annual conference and exposition. Duration The award is offered annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[675] KENNETH D. NADEN AWARD National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Attn: NCFC Education Foundation 50 F Street, N.W., Suite 900 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 626-8700 Fax: (202) 626-8722 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ncfc.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding master’s theses on topics related to American cooperatives. Eligibility Theses completed within the past year may be considered for this award if they were written by a master’s student in economics, business, communications, sociology, or other related fields. The theses should deal with some aspect of the economics, finance, operation, law, or structure of American cooperatives. Financial data The recipient receives an honorarium of $1,000 and a trip to the National Institute on Cooperative Education annual convention. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[677] MARKETING PLAN CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT National FFA Organization Attn: Career Development Events 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4353 Fax: (317) 802-5353 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To recognize and reward members of FFA who score highest in a competition related to developing a marketing plan. Eligibility Current members are eligible to enter as a team of 3 high school seniors. Teams research and present a marketing plan for an agricultural product, supply, or service. The winning teams in state competitions advance to the national finals. The written plan is judged on its market analysis (10 points), business proposal (5 points), strategies and action plan (10 points), evaluation (5 points), and budget (5 points). The live presentation is judged on demonstrated understanding of the 5 parts of the marketing plan (25 points), evidence of meaningful original market research (15 points), effectiveness of the presentation (10 points), and questions and answers (15 points). Financial data Each member of the first-place team receives a $1,000 scholarship, second-place team $600, third-place team $500, and fourth-place team $250. Duration The competition is held annually.

AWARDS Additional information This competition is sponsored by the National FFA Foundation. Each entry is charged a processing fee of $25. Number awarded 4 teams are selected each year. Deadline July of each year.

[678] MSCPA HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST SCHOLARSHIPS Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Educational Foundation 275 North Lindbergh Boulevard, Suite 10 St. Louis, MO 63141 (314) 997-7966 (800) 264-7966 Fax: (314) 997-2592 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mocpa.org/scholarships.html Purpose To recognize and reward high school seniors in Missouri who excel in an essay contest on accounting. Eligibility This program is open to seniors at high schools in Missouri and Metro Kansas City who plan to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year Missouri college or university and major in accounting. Applicants submit a 1-page creative essay on a topic related to accounting. Selection is based solely on the essay; financial need is not considered. Financial data Each winner receives a $500 scholarship. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[679] NEW JERSEY SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Student Affairs Coordinator 425 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 07068-1723 (973) 226-4494, ext. 209 Fax: (973) 226-7425 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.njscpa.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding seniors in New Jersey high schools who take an accounting aptitude exam. Eligibility This program is open to all New Jersey high school seniors who are planning to major in accounting in college. Applications for a 1-hour accounting aptitude exam are mailed to New Jersey high school guidance and business departments each September. The exam is given in November and the highest scorers receive accounting scholarships to the college of their choice. Financial data The stipends for 5 years range from $3,000 to $5,000. Duration Up to 5 years. Additional information This program has been offered since 1960. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline October of each year.

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[680] NINTH FEDERAL RESERVE DISTRICT ECONOMIC EDUCATION ESSAY CONTEST Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Attn: Public Affairs Department 90 Hennepin Avenue P.O. Box 291 Minneapolis, MN 55480-0291 (612) 340-2447 Fax: (612) 204-5273 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: woodrow.mpls.frb.fed.us/econed/essay/index.html Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding essays written by high school students in the Ninth Federal Reserve District on economic issues. Eligibility This competition is open to all 11th and 12th grade students in the Ninth Federal Reserve District (this includes Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and northwestern Wisconsin). Each entrant must be under the supervision and direction of a teacher. The supervising teacher must verify and sign the “verification of authenticity” on the student entry form. Family members of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis employees and essay contest judges are not eligible to compete. Participating students must submit a 3-page essay on a selected economic/banking topic that changes each year; a recent topic was, “Is there a housing shortage? What role should the government play in the housing market?” Selection is based on comprehension (how well the student understands the issues), organization (how well the argument follows a logical and easily understood progression), conclusions (how well the conclusions follow logically from the argument), creativity (use of diverse resources), and writing (grammar, spelling, and punctuation). Financial data Finalists receive a $100 savings bond. The first-place winner receives an additional $400 savings bond and the runner-up receives an additional $200 savings bond. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information Finalists are invited to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis to receive their award. To help defray travel costs, each finalist who attends receives a scholarship covering travel and 1 night’s lodging. Number awarded 30 finalists each year, of whom 1 is selected for the first prize and another is selected as runner up. Deadline March of each year.

[681] NORTH AMERICAN COLLEGIATE ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS St. Louis University Attn: Jefferson Smurfit Center for Entrepreneurial Studies 3674 Lindell Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108 (314) 977-3850 Fax: (314) 977-3627 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: nace.slu.edu Purpose To recognize and reward undergraduate students at North American universities who demonstrate exceptional entrepreneurial skill and creativity while enrolled in college.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students at universities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States who completed at least 12 credit hours during the previous year. Candidates must be nominated by a member of the faculty or staff. Nominees must have carried on business activity simultaneously with school enrollment. They must 1) describe their current and projected strategies to reach their target markets; 2) comment on their company’s current and future impact on local employment opportunities and economic growth, innovations, and charitable outreach; 3) review business operations based on obstacles overcome, concern for customer service, and concern for quality of product or service; and 4) predict where their company should be in 2 to 3 years. Financial data First prize for the North American winner is $10,000. The faculty nominator receives $1,000. Additional cash prizes are awarded for exceptional innovation and social impact. Duration The prizes are awarded annually. Additional information This program began in 1988. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[682] PATRICIA V. ASIP SCHOLARSHIP Hispanic Designers, Inc. Attn: National Hispanic Education and Communications Projects 1101 30th Street, N.W., Suite 500 Washington, DC 20007 (202) 337-9636 Fax: (202) 337-9635 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hispanicdesigners.org Purpose To recognized and reward outstanding merchandising strategies prepared by Hispanic American undergraduates in fashion design schools. Eligibility Applicants must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent, be able to demonstrate financial need, be U.S. citizens or residents, have participated in an internship or work training program in the field of fashion, and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. They must be enrolled in an accredited postsecondary institution studying for a degree or in certified programs in fashion design or a related field. Preference is given to female applicants. Selection is based on the presentation of a merchandising strategy for a ready-to-wear collection targeting the U.S. Hispanic market; the presentation must include samples of advertising in English and Spanish, description of the target customer, price range, type of store and department in which the collection would be carried, a press kit on the designer and the collection, a design hang tag for garments in the collection, and a design label or logo for the collection. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year; awards are paid directly to the recipient’s institution. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1998 to honor Patricia V. Asip, who coordinated the Hispanic Designers Model Search for her employer, JCPenney Company, Inc. No telephone inquiries are accepted. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

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[683] PICPA STUDENT WRITING COMPETITION Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants 1650 Arch Street, 17th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103-2099 (215) 496-9272 (888) CPA-2001 (within PA) Fax: (215) 496-9212 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.picpa.org/student/programs_and_awards.htm Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding essays written by students in Pennsylvania on an accounting topic that changes annually. Eligibility This competition is open to 1) accounting and business majors at Pennsylvania colleges and universities, and 2) Pennsylvania residents who attend college out-of-state. Candidates are invited to submit an essay on an issue (changes annually) that affects the accounting profession. Recently, the topic was: “The role of accounting in the creative destruction process.” Essays should be approximately 1,500 words and include a 50- to 75-word abstract. Selection is based on content, method of presentation, and writing style. Financial data First place is $2,000, second $1,200, and third $800. The top 3 schools receive, respectively, $1,000, $600, and $400. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information The first-place manuscript is published in the fall issue of the Pennsylvania CPA Journal. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[684] PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT National FFA Organization Attn: Career Development Events 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4353 Fax: (317) 802-5353 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To recognize and reward FFA members who present outstanding public speeches on agricultural topics (including agribusiness and agrimarketing). Eligibility Each state FFA organization may send 1 current member to compete at the annual National FFA convention. Entrants must present a speech, from 6 to 8 minutes in length, on an agricultural topic, including agriscience and technology, agribusiness, agrimarketing, international agricultural relations, and agricultural communications. Candidates must also provide a typed copy of their speech, up to 10 pages in length, complete with bibliography. Selection is based on content of manuscript, composition of manuscript, voice, stage presence, power of expression, response to questions, and general effect. Financial data The awards are $1,000. Duration The contest is held annually. Additional information This competition is sponsored by the Agricultural Products Group of FMC Corporation.

AWARDS Number awarded 4 national winners receive awards each year. Deadline August of each year.

Duration The award is offered annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[685] SEATTLE ADVERTISING FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENGE

[687] SIEBEL SCHOLARS PROGRAM

College Planning Network Attn: Vicki Breithaupt Campion Tower 914 East Jefferson Seattle, WA 98122-5366 (206) 323-0624 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.collegeplan.org Purpose To recognize and reward students at colleges and universities in western Washington who develop an advertising campaign about themselves. Eligibility This competition is open to juniors and seniors enrolled part time or full time at colleges and universities in western Washington who have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Applicants must be majoring in advertising or a closelyrelated field, including (but not limited to) art, communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations. They must prepare a print advertisement in which they are the product, along with a 1-page marketing/positioning statement to accompany their creative effort that includes a definition of their target audience. Financial data The first-place winner receives a $1,000 scholarship and 1 class at the School of Visual Concepts in Seattle (worth $500). Second-place receives a $500 scholarship and third-place a $250 scholarship. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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Siebel Systems, Inc. 2207 Bridgepointe Parkway San Mateo, CA 94404 (650) 295-5000 (800) 647-4300 Fax: (650) 295-5111 Web site: www.siebelscholars.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding business and computer science graduate students at participating schools. Eligibility This program was established to recognize outstanding graduate students in the business or computer science programs at the following schools: Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Stanford University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, University of California at Berkeley, and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Nominees must be in their first year of their graduate program. Recipients are selected by the deans at each of these schools; selection is based on academic merit and leadership excellence. Financial data Siebel Scholars receive a $25,000 cash award to defray tuition costs and expenses for the second year of their graduate studies. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was launched in 2000. Number awarded 5 at each of the participating school.

[686] SHRM FOUNDATION GRADUATE STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD

[688] SODEXHO HEALTH CARE SERVICES CHARLES U. LETOURNEAU STUDENT RESEARCH PAPER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Society for Human Resource Management Attn: Student Program Manager 1800 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3499 (703) 535-6084 Fax: (703) 739-0399 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.shrm.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding leadership skills by graduate student members of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate students who have completed their first 9 hours of graduate work, have maintained at least a 3.25 grade point average, and are national student members of the society. Selection is based on leadership ability as demonstrated in an SHRM student chapter, commitment to the human resources profession, scholastic average and standing, and additional leadership activities, such as service to a campus organization and/or a community or charitable organization. Financial data The award is $1,000, a commemorative plaque, and complimentary registration to the society’s annual conference and exposition.

American Academy of Medical Administrators Attn: Chair, Awards Committee 701 Lee Street, Suite 600 Des Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 759-8601 Fax: (847) 759-8602 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aameda.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding papers written by undergraduate or graduate students on health care administration. Eligibility This competition is open to part- and full-time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in health care administration. Any term paper or other research paper completed during the past 18 months may be submitted. Entries are evaluated on the basis of relevance and contribution to current health care knowledge, the originality of the concept, and the quality of the language, style, and presentation. Financial data The award consists of a $500 cash honorarium, publication of the winning paper (in whole or part) in 1 of the academy’s official publications, an inscribed plaque, and approved travel expenses to the awards ceremony.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This award was first presented in 1973. Entries are not returned. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[689] STEIN ROE YOUNG INVESTOR NATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST Stein Roe Mutual Funds Attn: Young Investor Essay Contest One South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 (800) 403-KIDS Web site: www.steinroe.com Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding essays written by students in grades 5 through 12 on a topic (changes annually) related to money and investing. Eligibility This contest is open to students in grades 5 through 12 in the United States. They are invited to submit an essay on a topic related to money and investing. The topic changes annually. Recently, the question 1) for students in grades 5 though 8 was: “What are the most important lessons you have learned about money and investing? How do you think this knowledge will help you in the future?” and 2) for students in grades 9 through 12 was: “Tell us about someone who you consider a successful investor. Please include three rules you believe every investor should follow.” Entries must be approximately 250 words in length. Selection is based on content, writing style, and writing mechanics (grammar, spelling, punctuation, and neatness). Financial data First place is $5,000; second place is $2,500; and third place is $1,000. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information No entries may be submitted on computer disk, by fax, or via the Internet. Number awarded 12 each year: 3 prizes for students in each of 4 categories (grades 5 and 6, grades 7 and 8, grades 9 and 10, and grades 11 and 12). Deadline December of each year.

[690] TFB FREE ENTERPRISE SPEECH CONTEST Texas Farm Bureau P.O. Box 2689 Waco, TX 76702-2689 (254) 772-3030 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.txfb.org/educate/speechsch.htm Purpose To recognize and reward members of the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) who present speeches on free enterprise. Eligibility Contestants in this program must have completed the Texas Farm Bureau High School Citizenship Seminar, be a TFB member or a member of a TFB family, and have presented at least 5 speeches concerning free enterprise. Financial data District winners receive $1,000 scholarships. Winners at the state contest have the opportunity to receive additional funding to increase their scholarship to $1,500 as finalists, $2,500 as runner-up, or $4,000 as state winner.

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Duration The contest is held annually. Number awarded 13 district winners are selected each year. Of those, 4 are designated as finalists, 1 as runner-up, and 1 as the state winner.

[691] UTAH CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST Utah League of Credit Unions Attn: Scholarship Contest P.O. Box 84127 Salt Lake City, UT 84127 Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding essays written by high school juniors or seniors in Utah on a topic that relates to banking but changes annually. Eligibility Any Utah high school junior or senior who is a credit union member or whose parents are credit union members is eligible. There is no limit on the number of students who may enter from any school. Students are invited to write a 1,000-word essay on a topic (changes annually) that relates to banking or credit unions; recently, the topic was “Bankruptcy-what is the impact on consumers and our society?” Essays are evaluated on the following: content (100 points), organization (50 points), research (50 points), grammar (25 points), and presentation (25 points). Financial data First prize is $1,500; second prize is $1,000; and third prize is $500. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[692] WILLIAM J. CURRAN STUDENT WRITING COMPETITION American Society for Healthcare Risk Management Attn: Student Writing Prize 1 North Franklin Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 422-3983 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding student papers on risk management. Eligibility Students at any level are eligible to submit papers on a topic relating to risk management in the health care field. Particularly encouraged to enter are students enrolled in the study of law, insurance, business administration, public health, health administration, nursing, medicine, or related field. Entrants may be studying in the United States or abroad. Submitted papers should be at least 20 pages. Financial data The prize is $500. Duration The prize is awarded annually. Additional information This award is named for a pioneer in legal medicine who taught health care risk management at Harvard University. Winning papers may be published in the Journal of Healthcare Risk Management. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

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Sponsoring Organization Index The Sponsoring Organization Index makes it easy to identify agencies that offer financial aid specifically to undergraduate and graduate students in business and related fields. In this index, the sponsoring organizations are listed alphabetically, word by word. In addition, we’ve used an alphabetical code (within parentheses) to help you identify the type of funding offered by the organizations: S = Scholarships; F = Fellowships; L = Loans/Forgivable Loans; G = Grants; and A = Awards. For example, if the name of a sponsoring organization is followed by (S) 141, a program sponsored by that organization is described in the Scholarships section, in entry 141. If that sponsoring organization’s name is followed by another entry number—for example, (A) 600—the same or a different program sponsored by that organization is described in the Awards section, in entry 600. Remember: the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

a/o ProNet, (S) 1, (F) 398 Academy for Educational Development, (L) 576 Accountancy Board of Ohio, (S) 104 Accountemps, (S) 5 Actuarial Education and Research Fund, (S) 177 Ad Club of Southeastern New England, (S) 314 Adela R. Scharr Memorial Scholarship Fund, (S) 8 Advertising Club of Kansas City Foundation, (S) 9 Ag Services of America, Inc., (S) 10 AGCO Corporation, (S) 11 Alabama Space Grant Consortium, (S) 370, (F) 405, (G) 592 Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, (G) 639 Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, (S) 354 Amarillo Area Foundation, (S) 14 American Academy of Medical Administrators, (A) 688 American Accounting Association, (A) 670 American Agricultural Economics Association Foundation, (G) 644 American Association for the Advancement of Science, (G) 595 American Association of Airport Executives. Northeast Chapter, (S) 303 American Association of Airport Executives. Southwest Chapter, (S) 347 American Association of Attorney–Certified Public Accountants Foundation, (A) 658–659 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, (F) 456, 481, 497 American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants. Los Angeles Chapter, (S) 211 American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants. Northern California Chapter, (S) 284 American Association of Retired Persons. Andrus Foundation, (S) 3 American Association of University Women, (F) 554 American College of Healthcare Executives, (F) 407, 464

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F–Fellowships

American College of Medical Practice Executives, (S) 6, 39, 70, 83, 100, 112, 148, 163, 239–241, 244, 277, 315–316, 390, (F) 401, 423, 433, 438, 452, 458, 470, 479, 509–511, 513, 528, 544–545, 569, (G) 599, 634 American Council of the Blind, (S) 282, (F) 531 American Council of the Blind of Texas, (S) 15 American Education Finance Association, (G) 633 American Farm Bureau Federation, (A) 667 American Health Information Management Association, (S) 113, 125–126, 313, (F) 463, (L) 578–579, (G) 610–611 American Institute for Economic Research, (F) 403, (G) 647 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, (G) 649 American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 5, 329, (F) 402, 486, 550 American Legion. California Auxiliary, (S) 327, 330 American Legion. Kansas Department, (S) 69 American Legion. Maryland Auxiliary, (S) 227 American Marketing Association. Connecticut Chapter, (F) 411 American Public Transportation Foundation, (S) 362, (F) 564 American Society for Quality, (F) 543 American Society for Quality. Northern Virginia Section 0511, (S) 286 American Society of Military Comptrollers, (S) 26 American Society of Safety Engineers, (F) 563 American Society of Travel Agents, (S) 32, (F) 420 American Society of Women Accountants, (S) 17, (F) 409 American Society of Women Accountants. Billings Big Sky Chapter, (S) 223, 254, (F) 500 American Society of Women Accountants. Inland Northwest Chapter Number 4, (S) 224, (F) 501 American Society of Women Accountants. Seattle Chapter, (S) 333, (F) 552 American Society of Women Accountants. Springfield Chapter, (S) 348

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX American Society of Women Accountants. St. Louis Chapter, (S) 89 American Welding Society, (S) 172 American Wholesale Marketers Association, (S) 311, (F) 542 Amway Corporation, (S) 18 Andersen Consulting Foundation, (S) 19 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, (G) 640 Appraisal Institute, (S) 23–24, (F) 414–415 Arizona Farm Bureau Federation, (S) 68 Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants, (L) 574 Armenian Relief Society of Eastern U.S.A., Inc., (F) 416 Arthur Andersen LLP Foundation, (S) 20, (F) 410, (L) 573 Aspen Systems Corporation, (S) 126 Association for Commercial Real Estate, (S) 127 Association for Financial Professionals, (A) 654 Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, (S) 3 Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering, (S) 2, (F) 399 Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, (A) 652 Association for Women in Communications. Seattle Professional Chapter, (S) 334, (F) 553 Association for Women in Communications. Washington DC Area Chapter, (S) 35 Association for Women in Science, (G) 593 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, (S) 317, (F) 546 Association of Government Accountants, (S) 27–28, (F) 417–418 Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals. Midwest Forum Chapter, (S) 66 Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, (S) 29, (F) 419 Association of School Business Officials of Maryland and the District of Columbia, (S) 97 Aventis CropScience, (S) 30 Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association, (S) 31 Avis Rent A Car Systems, Inc., (S) 368

Bank of America, (S) 38 Bank of America Foundation, (S) 37, (A) 661 Barra Foundation, Inc., (G) 640 BASF Corporation, (S) 13 Beta Gamma Sigma, (S) 40 BI–LO Incorporated, (S) 42 Birdsong Peanuts, (S) 44 Blain Supply Inc., (S) 45 BMW AG, (A) 662 Boy Scouts of America. Patriots’ Path Council #358, (S) 127 Brigham Young University. Charles Redd Center for Western Studies, (G) 598 Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association, (S) 49, (F) 426 Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association, (S) 50 Bush Foundation, (F) 428 Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, (S) 60, (F) 431 Business Education Association of Maine, (S) 51, (F) 496

California Association of Nurserymen Endowment for Research and Scholarship, (S) 57–58

S–Scholarships

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California Association of Realtors, (S) 53, (F) 429 California Nurses Association, (F) 555 California. Office of the Governor, (S) 54, (F) 430 California Society of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 55 Canon U.S.A., Inc., (G) 595 Capital Agricultural Property Services, Inc., (S) 59 Care Communications, Inc., (S) 126 Career Opportunities for Youth, Inc., (S) 85 Carnegie Corporation of New York, (G) 617 Case Credit Corporation, (S) 62 Casey’s General Stores, Inc., (S) 63 Casualty Actuarial Society, (S) 7, (G) 596 CBS Incorporated, (S) 64 Cenex Harvest States Foundation, (S) 65 Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters. Nebraska Chapter, (S) 204 Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society. Columbus Chapter, (S) 66 Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society. Utah Chapter, (S) 168 Chevron, (S) 71 Chevron U.S.A. Inc., (S) 285 Chicago Mercantile Exchange, (S) 72 Chicago Roofing Contractors Association, (S) 86 Chicago Urban League, (S) 233 Chickasaw Nation, (L) 575 CIRI Foundation, (S) 74, 192, (F) 434, 490 Citibank, (A) 669 Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America, (S) 19, (F) 457 City University of New York. Bernard M. Baruch College, (F) 522 Club Foundation, (S) 76 Coalition of Black Investors, (A) 665 College Fund/UNCF, (S) 12–13, 18, 33, 38, 64, 75, 77, 207, 229, 269, 289, 295, 304, 309, 356, 368–369 College Planning Network, (A) 685 Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 78–79, 105–106, 142, (F) 435, 453, 469 Columbus Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, (S) 66 Committee on Women in Agricultural Economics, (G) 644 Community Bankers Association of Illinois, (A) 664 Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc., (S) 201 Community Foundation for the Capital Region, (S) 102 Community–Technical Colleges of Connecticut, (F) 436 Connecticut Association of Educational Office Professionals, (S) 220 Connecticut Broadcaster’s Association, (S) 80 Connecticut Building Congress, (S) 81 Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 87, (F) 440–441 Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, (F) 437 Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, (G) 606

Dade Community Foundation, (S) 93, (F) 484 Dairy Management Inc., (S) 267, 272 Dairy Recognition and Education Foundation, (S) 231, (F) 506 DECA, (S) 124, 147 Defense Personnel Security Research Center, (G) 636–637 Delaware Community Foundation, (S) 101, 299 Delta Mu Delta, (S) 91, (F) 445

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX Delta Sigma Pi, (S) 92, (F) 446–447 Design Firm Management Education Foundation, (S) 1, (F) 398 Duke University. Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, (G) 624 D.W. Simpson & Company, (S) 95

Earhart Foundation, (F) 473 Eastman Kodak Company, (S) 196 The Economic Club of Washington, (G) 606 EDiS Company, (S) 101 Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting, (S) 17, 395, 397, (F) 409, 493 Eisenhower World Affairs Institute, (S) 96, (G) 603–604 Electronic Document Systems Foundation, (S) 103 Epsilon Sigma Alpha, (S) 67, 296 Executive Leadership Council, (A) 660

Farm Foundation, (S) 115, (F) 460 Farm King Supply, (S) 116 Fashion Group Foundation of San Antonio, Inc., (S) 117 Fastline Publications, (S) 118 Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, (A) 669 Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, (A) 669 Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, (A) 669 Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, (A) 680 Federal Reserve Bank of New York, (A) 669 Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, (A) 669 Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, (A) 669 Fi–Shock, Inc., (S) 119 Fidelity Investments Tax–Exempt Services Company, (S) 246, (F) 514 Financial Markets Center, (A) 672 Fisher Broadcasting Company, (S) 121 Florida Association of Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care, (S) 114, (F) 459 Florida Bankers Educational Foundation, (L) 577 Florida Institute of CPAs Educational Foundation, Inc., (S) 123 FMC Corporation, (A) 684 Food Marketing Institute, (S) 124 Ford Foundation, (G) 643 The Foundation Scholarship Program, (S) 37, 42 Fred Luster, Sr. Education Foundation, (S) 130 Fresno County Farm Bureau, (S) 68 Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation, (S) 131

Gallaudet University Alumni Association, (F) 406 GE Foundation, (S) 135 General Electric Fund, (S) 136 George A. Nielsen LLP, (S) 137, (F) 465 Georgia, (S) 138, (F) 466 Georgia Society of CPAs, (S) 139 Georgia Student Finance Commission, (L) 580 Gillette Company, (S) 141 Golden Key National Honor Society, (A) 671 Goldman Sachs, (F) 468

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Government Finance Officers Association, (S) 128, 137, 246, (F) 444, 465, 514, 540 Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina, (S) 255, 392 Graduate Management Admission Council, (L) 583 Great Falls Advertising Federation, (S) 143 Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, (S) 393, (F) 570 Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, (S) 9 Greater Washington Society of CPAs, (S) 145 Griffith Foundation for Insurance Education, (S) 66, 209, 291

Hagley Museum and Library, (G) 615–616, 619 Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, (S) 149, (F) 471 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, (S) 82 Harvard University. John F. Kennedy School of Government, (G) 609 Harvard University. Medical School, (G) 618 Hawai’i Community Foundation, (S) 43, 120, 219, (F) 424, 462, 498 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, (S) 151, (F) 475 Helena Chemical Company, (S) 150 Herb Society of America, (G) 620 Hispanic College Fund, (S) 152 Hispanic Designers, Inc., (S) 153, 181, (A) 682 Hispanic Scholarship Fund, (S) 29, (F) 419 Ho–Chunk Nation, (L) 581 Holstein Foundation, Inc., (F) 547 Hopi Tribe, (S) 155, (F) 476 Houston Association of Black Journalists, (S) 146 Human Resources Association of the Midlands. Chapter 019, (S) 159

IA International Educational Foundation, (S) 319, (F) 548 ICMA Retirement Corporation, (F) 540 Idaho Future Farmers of America, (S) 68 Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association, (S) 68 Illinois Association of Realtors, (S) 166, 318, 360 Illinois CPA Society, (S) 165 Illinois Farm Bureau, (S) 122, 161 Imperial County Farm Bureau, (S) 68 Independent Colleges of Northern California, (S) 285 Independent Insurance Agents of Utah, (S) 168 Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University, (S) 160, (F) 478, (G) 651 Institute for the Study of World Politics, (F) 449, (G) 602, 623 Institute of Internal Auditors Research Foundation, (G) 629, (A) 666 Institute of Management Accountants, (S) 167, 169, 351, (F) 480, 482, 561, (A) 674 Institute of Management Accountants. Houston Chapter, (S) 157 Institute of Management Accountants. Mt. Rainier Chapter, (S) 258, (F) 515 Insurance Women of Columbus, (S) 66, 209 International Association for Human Resource Information Management, (S) 107, (F) 454 International Association of Food Industry Suppliers, (S) 231, (F) 506

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX International Dairy–Deli–Bakery Association, (S) 164 International Furnishings and Design Association, (F) 538 International Personnel Management Association, (F) 483 International Right of Way Association. New England Chapter 16, (S) 171 Interracial Scholarship Fund of Greater Hartford, (S) 82 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, (S) 170 Iowa 4–H Foundation, (S) 94, 359

Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Administration Scholarship Fund, (F) 484 James S. Kemper Foundation, (S) 188 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, (F) 461, (G) 608 John Deere & Company, (A) 668 John Wiley & Sons, (S) 4, (F) 400 Jorge Mas Canosa Freedom Foundation, (S) 228, (F) 504 Journal Star, (S) 180 Junior Achievement, (S) 384 Junior Achievement of Delaware, Inc., (S) 299, (A) 673 Junior Achievement of Maine, Inc., (S) 182

Kansas Junior Livestock Association, (S) 183 Kansas Livestock Foundation, (S) 183, 235 Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 197–199, (F) 427, 492 Karla Scherer Foundation, (S) 184, (F) 489 Ke Ali’i Pauahi Foundation, (F) 468 Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 189–190 Kern County Farm Bureau, Inc., (S) 68 KeyBank of Idaho, (S) 191 Knight Ridder, Inc., (S) 194 KNTV Television, (S) 195 KPMG, (S) 4, (F) 400 KPMG Foundation, (F) 491 Kurzweil Foundation, (S) 282, (F) 531

LAGRANT FOUNDATION, (S) 200 Lambda Alpha International. Land Economics Foundation, (G) 625 Latin Business Association, (S) 203 League of United Latin American Citizens, (S) 136 Leo Burnett Company, Inc., (S) 207 Library Company of Philadelphia, (G) 601, 640 Lincoln Community Foundation, (S) 204 Lincoln Financial Group, (S) 162 Los Alamos National Laboratory, (G) 626–627 Lucent Technologies, (G) 628

Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, (S) 214 Maine Education Services, (S) 215 Maine Society of CPAs, (S) 158, 213 Malcolm Baldrige Scholarship Fund, (S) 216

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Malt–O–Meal Company, (S) 217 Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 226, (F) 503 Maryland Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., (S) 48, 88, (F) 442 Maryland Higher Education Commission, (L) 582 MBAQ, (F) 505 MC Strategies, Inc., (S) 126 McCormick Company, (S) 230 MedQuist–DVI–SpeechMachines, (S) 126, (F) 463 Mercury News, (S) 234 MetLife Foundation, (S) 237 Mexican American Grocers Association, (S) 238 Mid–State Wool Growers Cooperative Association, (S) 243 Mid–States Distributing Company, (S) 52 Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 252 Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, (S) 245 Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 247 Missouri Agents Education Foundation, (S) 248 Missouri Association of DECA, (S) 129, 176, 185, 208, 222, 249–250 Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 256–257, (A) 678 Missouri 4–H, (S) 251 Mistic Brands, Inc., (S) 369 Monsanto Company, (A) 655 Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 253 Monterey County Farm Bureau, (S) 68 Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corporation, (S) 229 Mustard Seed Foundation, (F) 472

NACDA Foundation, (F) 487 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, (S) 98, (F) 451 National Association for the Self–Employed, (S) 132 National Association of Black Accountants, (S) 22, 221, 259, 262, 310, 355, 363, (F) 413, 499, 516, 518, 541, 562, 565 National Association of Health Services Executives, (S) 263, (F) 519 National Association of Insurance Women, (S) 261, (F) 517 National Association of Purchasing Management, (G) 631 National Association of Tobacco Distributors, (S) 311, (F) 542 National Association of Women in Construction. Hartford Chapter 165, (S) 264 National Black MBA Association, (S) 265, (F) 520–521 National Black MBA Association. Dallas Chapter, (F) 443 National Black MBA Association. Washington, D.C. Chapter, (F) 568 National By–Products, Inc., (S) 266 National Candy Wholesalers Association, (S) 311, (F) 542 National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, (S) 16, (F) 408 National Center for Education Statistics, (G) 633 National Collegiate Athletic Association, (F) 525–526 National Contract Management Association, (S) 84, (F) 439 National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, (S) 271, (A) 675 National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, (S) 272 National Dairy Shrine, (S) 267 National Defense Transportation Association, (S) 273

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX National Defense Transportation Association. San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, (S) 336 National Defense Transportation Association. Scott–St. Louis Chapter, (S) 274 National FFA Organization, (S) 10–11, 30, 44–45, 50, 52, 59, 62–63, 71–72, 90, 116, 118–119, 150, 186, 191, 217, 230, 237, 243, 266, 268, 279, 298, 302, 306, 308, 321, 365, 371, 373, 379, 383, 391, (A) 655, 657, 663, 667–668, 677, 684 National Hot Rod Association, (S) 332 National Industries for the Blind, (S) 282, (F) 531 National Management Association, (A) 656 National Milk Producers Federation, (G) 632 National Science Foundation. Directorate for Biological Sciences, (G) 646 National Science Foundation. Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences, (G) 614, 646 National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, (S) 111 National Society of Accountants, (S) 212, 290, 349, (F) 560 National Society of Black Engineers, (S) 135 National Society of Professional Engineers, (F) 534 National Urban Fellows, Inc., (F) 522 National Urban League, (S) 141 Nationwide Insurance Enterprise, (S) 269 Native American Finance Officers Association, (S) 260, 270, (F) 523 Native American Scholarship Fund, (S) 236, (F) 508, (L) 585 Navajo Nation, (F) 524 Nebraska DECA, (S) 134 Nebraska Educational Office Professionals Association, (S) 275 Nellie Mae, (L) 584 Nevada Women’s Fund, (S) 325 New England Employee Benefits Council, (S) 276, (F) 527 New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 278, (F) 529 New Holland Credit Company, (S) 279 New Jersey Business Magazine, (A) 653 New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 280, (A) 653, 679 New Jersey Utilities Association, (S) 281 New Mexico Commission on Higher Education, (F) 530 New York State Education Department, (L) 586 North Dakota CPA Society Foundation, (S) 110 North Dakota Grain Dealers Educational Foundation, (S) 283 Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation, (S) 289

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, (G) 597, 600 Office and Professional Employees International Union, (S) 178, (F) 485 Ohio Insurance Institute, (S) 66 Ohio State Claims Association, (S) 291 Olfactory Research Fund, (G) 645 Oregon Association of Public Accountants Scholarship Foundation, (S) 292 Oregon Student Assistance Commission, (S) 154, 293–294, (F) 532–533 Organization of Professional Employees of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, (S) 179

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PaineWebber Group, (S) 295 Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 301, (F) 432, 455, (A) 683 Pennsylvania Society of Public Accountants, (S) 297 Pepsi Cola/Seven–Up Bottling of Eastern Oregon, (S) 298 Phi Chi Theta Educational Foundation, (S) 21, (F) 412 Phi Upsilon Omicron, (S) 353 Pi Gamma Mu, (F) 536 Pioneer Equipment Company, (S) 302 Population Council, (G) 638 Principal Financial Group, Inc., (S) 304 Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation, (F) 537 Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois, (S) 133, 187, 322 Professional Publications Services, Inc., (S) 305 Progressive Farmer Magazine, (S) 306 Pro2Net Corporation, (S) 4, (F) 400 Purina Mills, Inc., (S) 308

Quaker Oats Company, (S) 309

Redi–Tag Corporation, (S) 313 Resources for the Future, (G) 641 Rhode Island Foundation, (S) 312, 314 Rhode Island Historical Society. Newell D. Goff Institute for Ingenuity & Enterprise Studies, (G) 612–613 Rhode Island Society of CPAs, (S) 61 Risk & Insurance Management Society. Central Ohio Chapter, (S) 66 Robert Half International Inc., (S) 17, (F) 409 Rose Acre Farms, Inc., (S) 321 Russell Sage Foundation, (G) 642 Ruth Wyeth Spears Trust, (S) 126

Sacramento Bee, (S) 323 Sales Professionals–USA, (S) 324 Sallie Mae, (L) 583 San Diego Foundation, (S) 25 San Joaquin County Farm Bureau, (S) 68 Sealaska Heritage Foundation, (S) 331, (F) 551 Sears, Roebuck and Company, (S) 332 Siebel Systems, Inc., (A) 687 Smart Corporation, (S) 126, (F) 463 Social Science Research Council, (F) 461, (G) 608, 639, 643 Society for Human Resource Management, (S) 338–339, (F) 556–557, (A) 676, 686 Society for Human Resource Management. Employment Management Association Foundation, (F) 457 Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., (S) 140, (F) 467 Society of Actuaries, (S) 7, (G) 596 Society of Automotive Analysts, (S) 340 Society of Financial Service Professionals. Columbus Chapter, (S) 66 Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants, (S) 73, 205

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX Society of Satellite Professionals International, (S) 34, 36, 210, 242, 300, 307, 320, 346, (F) 421–422, 494, 512, 535, 539, 549, 559 Soil and Water Conservation Society, (S) 232, (F) 507 Soil and Water Conservation Society. Missouri Show–Me Chapter, (S) 41 South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 341, (F) 558 South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, (L) 588–590 South Carolina Tax Council, (S) 342 South Dakota CPA Society, (S) 343 South Dakota Retailers Association, (S) 344 South Dakota Stockgrowers Association, (S) 345 South Florida Manufacturers Association, (S) 56 Southern California Cable & Telecommunications Association, (S) 206 St. Anthony Publishing/Medicode, Ingenix Companies, (S) 126, (F) 463 St. Louis University. Jefferson Smurfit Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, (A) 681 Stanford University. Center for International Security and Cooperation, (G) 617 State Farm Companies Foundation, (S) 350 Stein Roe Mutual Funds, (A) 689 Swanson Russell Associates, (S) 144

Tag and Label Manufacturer Institute, Inc., (S) 361 TELACU Education Foundation, (S) 196, 203 Tenneco Corporation, (S) 356 Tennessee Society of CPAs, (S) 357 Texas Farm Bureau, (A) 690 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, (S) 358 Theisen Supply, Inc., (S) 359 Truckload Carriers Association, (S) 364 Tulare County Farm Bureau, (S) 68 Tyrholm Big R, Inc., (S) 365 Tyson Foundation, Inc., (S) 366

Union Pacific Foundation, (S) 371 United Agribusiness League, (S) 367, 372 United Daughters of the Confederacy, (S) 385 United States Institute of Peace, (G) 635 Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc., (S) 373 University of Virginia. Miller Center of Public Affairs, (G) 630 Urban Bankers of Delaware, (S) 374 U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (G) 597 U.S. Department of Agriculture, (S) 375 U.S. Department of Commerce, (L) 587 U.S. Department of Energy, (G) 597, 600 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, (G) 605, 622 U.S. Department of State, (L) 591 U.S. Department of State. Bureau of Verification & Compliance, (G) 621 U.S. Department of the Interior. National Park Service, (G) 595 U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration, (S) 108–109, (G) 607 U.S. Marine Corps, (S) 218

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U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, (S) 370, 394, (F) 405, 571, (G) 592, 650 U.S. Navy. Office of Naval Research, (G) 636–637 U.S. Navy. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, (S) 352 Utah League of Credit Unions, (A) 691

Vermont Chamber of Commerce Business–Education Partnership, (S) 193 Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, (S) 175, 193, 288, 376–378 Vigortone Ag Products, (S) 379 Virginia Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, (S) 396, (F) 572 Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs, (F) 448 Virginia Historical Society, (G) 594 Virginia Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration, (S) 380, (F) 566 Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants Education Foundation, (S) 381–382, (F) 567

Wal–Mart Stores, Inc., (S) 383 Wallace W. Tapia, P.C. Certified Public Accountants, (S) 288 Walt Disney Company Foundation, (S) 384 Washington Apple Commission, (S) 386 Washington Apple Education Foundation, (S) 386 Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants, (S) 328, 387–389 Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants. Northwest Chapter, (S) 287 Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants. Peninsula Chapter, (S) 173 Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants. Sammamish Valley Chapter, (S) 326 Washington State University. Graduate School, (G) 648 Wells Fargo Education Financial Services, (L) 583 West Virginia Healthcare Financial Management Association, (S) 393, (F) 570 Westfalia–SURGE, (S) 391 Whitaker Foundation, (A) 652 William Reese Company, (G) 640 Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc., (S) 46, 202, 335 Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, (S) 394, (F) 571, (G) 650 Women Grocers of America, (S) 225, (F) 502 Women in Aviation, International, (S) 47, 305, (F) 404, 425 Women in Defense, (S) 156, (F) 477 Women’s International Network of Utility Professionals, (F) 488, 495 Women’s Sports Foundation, (F) 450 Women’s Transportation Seminar, (S) 337, (F) 474 Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, (L) 587, 591 Wyeth–Ayerst Laboratories. American Home Products Corporation, (S) 12

YMCA of Greater Seattle, (S) 99

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Zonta International, (S) 174

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Residency Index Some programs listed in this book are restricted to residents of a particular county, state, or region. Others are open to applicants wherever they may live. The Residency Index will help you pinpoint programs available only to residents in your area as well as programs that have no residency restrictions at all (these are listed under the term “United States”). To use this index, look up the geographic areas that apply to you (always check the listings under “United States”), jot down the entry numbers listed after the type of funding that interests you (e.g., Scholarships, Grants), and use those numbers to find the program descriptions in the directory. To help you in your search, we’ve provided some “see also” references in each index entry. Remember: the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

Ada County, Idaho: Scholarships, 191. See also Idaho Adair County, Iowa: Scholarships, 321. See also Iowa Addison County, Vermont: Scholarships, 288. See also Vermont Alabama: Scholarships, 44, 118, 150, 366, 370; Fellowships, 405; Grants, 592. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Alaska: Scholarships, 331, 390; Fellowships, 551, 569. See also United States; names of specific cities American Samoa: Scholarships, 149; Fellowships, 471. See also United States Arizona: Scholarships, 37, 68, 155, 371, 390–391; Fellowships, 476, 524, 569. See also Southwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Arkansas: Scholarships, 37, 118, 150, 237, 366, 371. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Armstrong County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Atascosa County, Texas: Scholarships, 117. See also Texas

Briscoe County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Buchanan County, Iowa: Scholarships, 94. See also Iowa Bureau County, Illinois: Scholarships, 180. See also Illinois Butte County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52. See also Idaho

Cache County, Utah: Scholarships, 52. See also Utah Calhoun County, Iowa: Scholarships, 90. See also Iowa California: Scholarships, 37, 53–55, 57–59, 68, 85, 206, 211, 237, 284, 302, 327, 330, 371, 390–391; Fellowships, 429–430, 555, 569; Awards, 661. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Canada: Scholarships, 2, 128, 137, 231, 246, 290, 332; Fellowships, 399, 407, 444, 464–465, 506, 514, 540; Grants, 596, 625; Awards, 681. See also Foreign countries Canyon County, Idaho: Scholarships, 191. See also Idaho Carbon County, Utah: Scholarships, 52. See also Utah Caribou County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52. See also Idaho Carson County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Cass County, Missouri: Scholarships, 9. See also Missouri Cassia County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52, 191. See also Idaho Castro County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Cedar County, Iowa: Scholarships, 359. See also Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa: Scholarships, 45. See also Iowa Central America: Fellowships, 448. See also Foreign countries; names of specific countries Champaign, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois Chickasaw County, Iowa: Scholarships, 359. See also Iowa Childress County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Chittenden County, Vermont: Scholarships, 288. See also Vermont Clallam County, Washington: Scholarships, 173. See also Washington Clark County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52. See also Idaho Clay County, Missouri: Scholarships, 9. See also Missouri Clayton County, Iowa: Scholarships, 94. See also Iowa Clinton County, Iowa: Scholarships, 45, 359. See also Iowa Collingsworth County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas

Baker County, Oregon: Scholarships, 298. See also Oregon Bandera County, Texas: Scholarships, 117. See also Texas Bannock County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52, 191. See also Idaho Bear Lake County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52. See also Idaho Bell Gardens, California: Scholarships, 196, 203. See also California Belvidere, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois Benton County, Iowa: Scholarships, 94, 359. See also Iowa Bexar County, Texas: Scholarships, 117. See also Texas Bingham County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52, 191. See also Idaho Black Hawk County, Iowa: Scholarships, 94. See also Iowa Blaine County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52. See also Idaho Bloomington, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois Bonneville County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52, 191. See also Idaho Bourbonnais, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois Box Elder County, Utah: Scholarships, 52. See also Utah Bremer County, Iowa: Scholarships, 94. See also Iowa

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RESIDENCY INDEX Colorado: Scholarships, 78–79, 105–106, 274, 324, 371, 390; Fellowships, 435, 453, 569. See also Southwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Comal County, Texas: Scholarships, 117. See also Texas Commerce, California: Scholarships, 196, 203. See also California Connecticut: Scholarships, 80–82, 87, 216, 220, 229, 264; Fellowships, 411, 441. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Cook County, Illinois: Scholarships, 86. See also Illinois Crook County, Oregon: Scholarships, 365. See also Oregon Custer County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52. See also Idaho

Dallam County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Davenport, Iowa: Scholarships, 45. See also Iowa Deaf Smith County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Decatur, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois DeKalb County, Illinois: Scholarships, 86. See also Illinois Delaware: Scholarships, 101, 299, 374; Awards, 673. See also Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Delaware County, Iowa: Scholarships, 94, 359. See also Iowa Des Moines County, Iowa: Scholarships, 116. See also Iowa Deschutes County, Oregon: Scholarships, 365. See also Oregon District of Columbia. See Washington, D.C. Donley County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Dubuque County, Iowa: Scholarships, 359. See also Iowa DuPage County, Illinois: Scholarships, 86. See also Illinois

El Dorado County, California: Scholarships, 323. See also California

Fayette County, Iowa: Scholarships, 94. See also Iowa Florida: Scholarships, 37, 44, 56, 59, 71, 93, 114, 123, 150, 237, 366, 391; Fellowships, 459, 484; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 577. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Floyd County, Iowa: Scholarships, 359. See also Iowa Foreign countries: Scholarships, 4, 34, 36, 160, 174, 210, 300, 307; Fellowships, 400, 421–422, 461, 472, 478, 494, 535, 539, 543; Grants, 593, 608, 614, 623, 635, 638, 641, 649; Awards, 662, 692. See also names of specific continents; names of specific countries Franklin County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52. See also Idaho Franklin County, Vermont: Scholarships, 288. See also Vermont Freeport, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois Fremont County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52, 191. See also Idaho Fulton County, Illinois: Scholarships, 116, 180. See also Illinois

Gem County, Idaho: Scholarships, 191. See also Idaho Geneseo, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois Georgia: Scholarships, 37, 44, 71, 83, 118, 121, 139, 150, 201, 366; Fellowships, 438; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 580. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

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Grand Isle County, Vermont: Scholarships, 288. See also Vermont Gray County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Guadalupe County, Texas: Scholarships, 117. See also Texas Guam: Scholarships, 149; Fellowships, 471. See also United States Guthrie County, Iowa: Scholarships, 321. See also Iowa

Hall County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Hancock County, Illinois: Scholarships, 116. See also Illinois Hansford County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Harbor City, California. See Los Angeles, California Hardin County, Iowa: Scholarships, 359. See also Iowa Hartley County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Hawaii: Scholarships, 43, 120, 131, 219, 390; Fellowships, 424, 462, 468, 498, 569. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Hemphill County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Henderson County, Illinois: Scholarships, 116, 180. See also Illinois Henry County, Illinois: Scholarships, 116. See also Illinois Hollywood, California. See Los Angeles, California Huntington Park, California: Scholarships, 196, 203. See also California Hutchinson County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas

Idaho: Scholarships, 37, 68, 121, 163, 224, 243, 302, 371, 390–391; Fellowships, 479, 501, 569. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Illinois: Scholarships, 13, 37, 59, 63, 67, 118, 122, 161, 165–166, 207, 233, 237, 243–244, 274, 318, 360, 366, 371, 391; Fellowships, 513; Awards, 664. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Imperial County, California: Scholarships, 25. See also California Indiana: Scholarships, 59, 63, 118, 237, 243–244, 274, 366, 391; Fellowships, 513. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Iowa: Scholarships, 37, 59, 63, 90, 170, 237, 243–244, 274, 371, 391; Fellowships, 513. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties

Jackson County, Indiana: Scholarships, 321. See also Indiana Jackson County, Iowa: Scholarships, 359. See also Iowa Jackson County, Missouri: Scholarships, 9. See also Missouri Jackson County, Oregon: Scholarships, 365. See also Oregon Jefferson County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52. See also Idaho Jefferson County, Oregon: Scholarships, 365. See also Oregon Jefferson County, Washington: Scholarships, 173. See also Washington Jennings County, Indiana: Scholarships, 321. See also Indiana Jerome County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52. See also Idaho Johnson County, Kansas: Scholarships, 9. See also Kansas Johnson County, Missouri: Scholarships, 321. See also Missouri Jones County, Iowa: Scholarships, 359. See also Iowa Juab County, Utah: Scholarships, 52. See also Utah

RESIDENCY INDEX Kane County, Illinois: Scholarships, 86. See also Illinois Kansas: Scholarships, 37, 63, 69, 118, 183, 197–199, 235, 243, 274, 324, 371; Fellowships, 427, 492. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Kendall County, Illinois: Scholarships, 86. See also Illinois Kendall County, Texas: Scholarships, 117. See also Texas Kentucky: Scholarships, 50, 118, 189–190, 243, 366, 391. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Kerr County, Texas: Scholarships, 117. See also Texas Kitsap County, Washington: Scholarships, 173. See also Washington Klamath County, Oregon: Scholarships, 365. See also Oregon Knox County, Illinois: Scholarships, 116, 180. See also Illinois

La Salle County, Illinois: Scholarships, 180. See also Illinois Lake County, Illinois: Scholarships, 86. See also Illinois Lake County, Oregon: Scholarships, 365. See also Oregon Lamoille County, Vermont: Scholarships, 288. See also Vermont Latin America. See Central America; Mexico; South America Lee County, Iowa: Scholarships, 116. See also Iowa Lemhi County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52. See also Idaho Lincoln County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52. See also Idaho Lincoln County, Missouri: Scholarships, 321. See also Missouri Linn County, Iowa: Scholarships, 94. See also Iowa Lipscomb County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Los Angeles, California: Scholarships, 196, 203. See also California Los Angeles County, California: Scholarships, 203. See also California Louisiana: Scholarships, 13, 73, 150, 205, 371. See also United States; names of specific cities and parishes Loves Park, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois

Madison County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52, 191. See also Idaho Madison County, Iowa: Scholarships, 321. See also Iowa Maine: Scholarships, 51, 158, 171, 182, 213–215; Fellowships, 496. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Malheur County, Oregon: Scholarships, 298. See also Oregon Marshall County, Illinois: Scholarships, 180. See also Illinois Marshall County, Iowa: Scholarships, 359. See also Iowa Maryland: Scholarships, 37, 48, 88, 97, 226–227, 366; Fellowships, 442, 503; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 582. See also Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Mason County, Illinois: Scholarships, 116, 180. See also Illinois Mason County, Washington: Scholarships, 173. See also Washington Massachusetts: Scholarships, 171. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties McDonough County, Illinois: Scholarships, 116, 180. See also Illinois McHenry County, Illinois: Scholarships, 86. See also Illinois Medina County, Texas: Scholarships, 117. See also Texas Mercer County, Illinois: Scholarships, 116. See also Illinois

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Mexico: Scholarships, 332; Fellowships, 448; Awards, 681. See also Foreign countries Michigan: Scholarships, 13, 243–244, 274, 296, 391; Fellowships, 513; Awards, 680. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Midwestern states: Scholarships, 8, 159. See also United States; names of specific states Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Scholarships, 289. See also Wisconsin Minidoka County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52, 191. See also Idaho Minnesota: Scholarships, 59, 63, 217, 243–245, 252, 274, 371, 391; Fellowships, 428, 513; Awards, 680. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Mississippi: Scholarships, 150, 247, 366. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Missouri: Scholarships, 37, 41, 63, 89, 118, 129, 176, 185, 208, 222, 243, 249–251, 256–257, 274, 324, 348, 366, 371, 391; Awards, 678. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Modoc County, California: Scholarships, 365. See also California Moline, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois Montana: Scholarships, 121, 143, 223, 243, 253–254, 274, 371, 390; Fellowships, 500, 569; Awards, 680. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Montebello, California: Scholarships, 196, 203. See also California Monterey County, California: Scholarships, 195. See also California Monterey Park, California: Scholarships, 196, 203. See also California Montgomery, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois Moore County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Morgan County, Utah: Scholarships, 52. See also Utah Morton, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois Muscatine County, Iowa: Scholarships, 45. See also Iowa

Nebraska: Scholarships, 63, 118, 134, 144, 204, 243–244, 274–275, 371; Fellowships, 513. See also United States; Midwestern states; names of specific cities and counties Nevada: Scholarships, 37, 325, 371, 390; Fellowships, 569. See also Southwestern states; United States; names of specific cities New England states: Scholarships, 276; Fellowships, 527. See also Northeastern states; United States; names of specific states New Hampshire: Scholarships, 171, 277–278; Fellowships, 528–529; Grants, 634. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties New Jersey: Scholarships, 13, 127, 229, 280–281; Awards, 653, 679. See also Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties New Mexico: Scholarships, 37, 371, 390–391; Fellowships, 524, 530, 569. See also Southwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties New York: Scholarships, 102, 118, 229, 391; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 586. See also Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Newton County, Indiana: Scholarships, 321. See also Indiana North Carolina: Scholarships, 13, 37, 118, 150, 366, 373. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

RESIDENCY INDEX North Dakota: Scholarships, 110, 243–244, 274, 283; Fellowships, 428, 513; Awards, 680. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities Northeastern states: Scholarships, 303. See also United States; names of specific states Northern Marianas: Scholarships, 149; Fellowships, 471. See also United States

Ochiltree County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Ohio: Scholarships, 13, 59, 66, 104, 118, 243–244, 291, 391; Fellowships, 513. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Oklahoma: Scholarships, 37, 118, 243, 366, 371. See also Southwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Oldham County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Oneida County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52. See also Idaho Orange County, California: Scholarships, 25. See also California Oregon: Scholarships, 37, 121, 154, 292–294, 371, 390; Fellowships, 532–533, 569. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Ottawa, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois

Parmer County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Payette County, Idaho: Scholarships, 191. See also Idaho Pennsylvania: Scholarships, 118, 297, 301, 366, 391; Fellowships, 432, 455; Awards, 683. See also Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Peoria County, Illinois: Scholarships, 116, 180. See also Illinois Placer County, California: Scholarships, 323. See also California Platte County, Missouri: Scholarships, 9. See also Missouri Potter County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Power County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52, 191. See also Idaho Puerto Rico: Scholarships, 29, 60, 149, 332; Fellowships, 419, 431, 471. See also United States Pulaski County, Indiana: Scholarships, 321. See also Indiana Putnam County, Georgia: Scholarships, 321. See also Georgia Putnam County, Illinois: Scholarships, 180. See also Illinois

Randall County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Rhode Island: Scholarships, 61, 171, 312, 314. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities Rich County, Utah: Scholarships, 52. See also Utah Riverside County, California: Scholarships, 25. See also California Roberts County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Rockford, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois

Sacramento County, California: Scholarships, 323. See also California Samoa. See American Samoa San Benito County, California: Scholarships, 195. See also California

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San Diego County, California: Scholarships, 25. See also California San Francisco, California: Scholarships, 234, 336. See also California San Mateo County, California: Scholarships, 234. See also California San Pedro, California. See Los Angeles, California Sanpete County, Utah: Scholarships, 52. See also Utah Santa Clara County, California: Scholarships, 195, 234. See also California Santa Cruz County, California: Scholarships, 195. See also California Schuyler County, Illinois: Scholarships, 116, 180. See also Illinois Sherman County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Siskiyou County, California: Scholarships, 365. See also California South America: Fellowships, 448. See also Foreign countries; names of specific countries South Carolina: Scholarships, 13, 37, 150, 255, 341–342, 392; Fellowships, 558; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 588–590. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties South Dakota: Scholarships, 63, 243–244, 274, 343–345; Fellowships, 428, 513; Awards, 680. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties South Gate, California: Scholarships, 196, 203. See also California Southwestern states: Scholarships, 347. See also United States; names of specific states Stark County, Illinois: Scholarships, 116, 180. See also Illinois Sterling, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois Swisher County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas Sycamore, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois

Tazewell County, Illinois: Scholarships, 180. See also Illinois Tennessee: Scholarships, 37, 118–119, 150, 357, 366. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Teton County, Idaho: Scholarships, 52, 191. See also Idaho Texas: Scholarships, 13, 15, 37, 118, 237, 302, 358, 366, 371, 391; Fellowships, 443; Awards, 690. See also Southwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Twin Falls County, Idaho: Scholarships, 191. See also Idaho

Union County, Oregon: Scholarships, 298. See also Oregon United States: Scholarships, 1–7, 10–12, 16–24, 26–36, 38–40, 42, 47, 49, 60, 62, 64–65, 70, 72, 74–77, 84–85, 91–92, 95, 98, 100, 103, 107–109, 111–113, 115, 121, 124–126, 128, 130, 132–133, 135–137, 140–142, 146–149, 151–153, 155–157, 160, 162, 164, 167, 169, 172, 174, 177–179, 181, 184, 186–188, 192, 194, 200, 209–210, 216, 218, 221, 225, 228, 230–232, 236, 238–242, 246, 248, 259–274, 276, 279, 282, 285, 290, 295, 300, 303–311, 313, 315–317, 319–320, 322, 329, 332, 337–340, 346–347, 349–356, 358, 361–364, 367–369, 372, 375, 379, 383–385, 395, 397; Fellowships, 398–404, 406–410, 412–423, 425–426, 431–434, 436–437, 439–440, 443–452, 454–458, 460–461, 463–465, 467–478, 480–483, 485–491, 493–495, 497, 499, 502, 504–512, 514, 516–527, 531, 534–550, 554, 556–557, 559–565; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 573–576, 578–579, 581, 583–585, 587, 591; Grants, 593–633, 635–649, 651; Awards, 652,

RESIDENCY INDEX 654–660, 662–663, 665–672, 674–677, 681–684, 686–689, 692. See also names of specific cities, counties, states, and regions Urbana, Illinois. See Champaign, Illinois Utah: Scholarships, 168, 243, 371, 390; Fellowships, 569; Awards, 691. See also Southwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Utah County, Utah: Scholarships, 52. See also Utah

Vermont: Scholarships, 171, 175, 193, 376–378, 391. See also New England states; Northeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Virgin Islands: Scholarships, 60, 149; Fellowships, 431, 471. See also United States Virginia: Scholarships, 37, 212, 286, 366, 380–382, 391, 396; Fellowships, 566–567, 572. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Wallowa County, Oregon: Scholarships, 298. See also Oregon Warren County, Illinois: Scholarships, 116, 180. See also Illinois Wasatch County, Utah: Scholarships, 52. See also Utah Washington: Scholarships, 37, 99, 121, 224, 258, 287, 326, 328, 333–334, 371, 386–391; Fellowships, 501, 515, 552–553, 569; Awards, 685. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Washington County, Vermont: Scholarships, 288. See also Vermont Washington, D.C.: Scholarships, 37, 96–97, 145; Fellowships, 568. See also Northeastern states; United States Weber County, Utah: Scholarships, 52. See also Utah West Virginia: Scholarships, 393; Fellowships, 570. See also United States; names of specific cities Wheeler County, Texas: Scholarships, 14. See also Texas White County, Indiana: Scholarships, 321. See also Indiana Will County, Illinois: Scholarships, 86. See also Illinois Wilmington, California. See Los Angeles, California Wilson County, Texas: Scholarships, 117. See also Texas Wisconsin: Scholarships, 46, 59, 63, 202, 243–244, 274, 289, 335, 371, 391, 394; Fellowships, 428, 513, 571; Grants, 650; Awards, 680. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Woodford County, Illinois: Scholarships, 180. See also Illinois Woodstock, Illinois: Scholarships, 45. See also Illinois Wyandotte County, Kansas: Scholarships, 9. See also Kansas Wyoming: Scholarships, 243, 274, 371, 390; Fellowships, 569. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Yolo County, California: Scholarships, 323. See also California

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Tenability Index Some programs listed in this book can be used only in specific cities, counties, states, or regions. Others may be used anywhere in the United States (or even abroad). The Tenability Index will help you locate funding that is restricted to a specific area as well as funding that has no tenability restrictions (these are listed under the term “United States”). To use this index, look up the geographic areas where you’d like to go (always check the listings under “United States”), jot down the entry numbers listed after the type of funding that interests you (e.g., Fellowships, Awards), and use those numbers to find the program descriptions in the directory. To help you in your search, we’ve provided some “see also” references in each index entry. Remember: the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

Alabama: Scholarships, 77, 370; Fellowships, 405; Grants, 592. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Alaska: Scholarships, 390; Fellowships, 569. See also United States; names of specific cities Ames, Iowa: Scholarships, 30, 65, 90, 383. See also Iowa Ann Arbor, Michigan: Scholarships, 269; Fellowships, 437. See also Michigan Arizona: Scholarships, 320, 390; Fellowships, 549, 569. See also Southwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Arkansas: Scholarships, 77; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 574. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Atlanta, Georgia: Scholarships, 194; Fellowships, 437; Grants, 597. See also Georgia Austin, Texas: Fellowships, 437; Grants, 603–604. See also Texas

California: Scholarships, 53–55, 57–58, 85, 195, 211, 284–285, 323, 327, 330, 390; Fellowships, 429–430, 555, 569. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Cambridge, Massachusetts: Grants, 603–604, 609 Canada: Scholarships, 2, 128, 137, 231, 246, 332; Fellowships, 399, 407, 444, 464–465, 506, 514, 540; Grants, 596, 625; Awards, 681. See also Foreign countries Carbondale, Illinois: Scholarships, 161. See also Illinois Champaign, Illinois: Scholarships, 30. See also Illinois Chapel Hill, North Carolina: Fellowships, 437. See also North Carolina Charlottesville, Virginia: Fellowships, 437; Grants, 603–604, 630. See also Virginia Chicago, Illinois: Scholarships, 188, 233; Grants, 603–604. See also Illinois Cincinnati, Ohio: Grants, 597. See also Ohio Clemson, South Carolina: Scholarships, 383. See also South Carolina College Park, Maryland: Grants, 606. See also Maryland College Station, Texas: Scholarships, 68, 383; Fellowships, 415. See also Texas Colorado: Scholarships, 78–79, 105–106, 142, 266, 274, 320, 324, 390; Fellowships, 435, 453, 469, 549, 569. See also Southwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Columbia, South Carolina: Scholarships, 42. See also South Carolina Columbus, Ohio: Scholarships, 30, 383. See also Ohio Connecticut: Scholarships, 87, 216, 264; Fellowships, 436, 440–441. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Corvallis, Oregon: Scholarships, 65. See also Oregon Crookston, Minnesota: Scholarships, 65. See also Minnesota

Bakersfield, California: Scholarships, 68. See also California Baltimore, Maryland: Fellowships, 415. See also Maryland Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Scholarships, 68, 375. See also Louisiana Beloit, Wisconsin: Scholarships, 188. See also Wisconsin Berkeley, California: Fellowships, 437. See also California Bloomington, Indiana: Fellowships, 437. See also Indiana Boston, Massachusetts: Grants, 618 Bozeman, Montana: Scholarships, 65. See also Montana Bronx County, New York. See New York, New York Bronx, New York. See New York, New York Brookings, South Dakota: Scholarships, 65. See also South Dakota Brooklyn, New York. See New York, New York

Davis, California: Scholarships, 68, 383. See also California Decatur, Illinois: Scholarships, 188. See also Illinois DeKalb, Illinois: Scholarships, 188. See also Illinois

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TENABILITY INDEX Delaware: Scholarships, 101, 242; Fellowships, 512. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Delaware County, Ohio: Scholarships, 209. See also Ohio Denver, Colorado: Fellowships, 415. See also Colorado Des Moines, Iowa: Scholarships, 188. See also Iowa District of Columbia. See Washington, D.C. Dover, Delaware: Scholarships, 375. See also Delaware Durham, North Carolina: Grants, 624. See also North Carolina

Fairfield County, Ohio: Scholarships, 209. See also Ohio Fargo, North Dakota: Scholarships, 65. See also North Dakota Florida: Scholarships, 56, 77, 93, 114, 123; Fellowships, 459, 484; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 577. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Foreign countries: Scholarships, 34, 36, 149, 160, 174, 210, 300, 307, 319; Fellowships, 421–422, 471–472, 478, 494, 535, 539, 543, 548; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 576, 587, 591; Grants, 593, 638, 644, 646, 649; Awards, 662, 692. See also names of specific continents; names of specific countries Fort Collins, Colorado: Scholarships, 65, 383. See also Colorado Fort Valley, Georgia: Scholarships, 375. See also Georgia Frankfort, Kentucky: Scholarships, 375. See also Kentucky Franklin County, Ohio: Scholarships, 209. See also Ohio Fresno, California: Scholarships, 68. See also California

Georgia: Scholarships, 77, 83, 121, 139; Fellowships, 438; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 580. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Great Barrington, Massachusetts: Fellowships, 403; Grants, 647 Greensboro, North Carolina: Scholarships, 42, 269, 375. See also North Carolina

Hanover, New Hampshire: Fellowships, 437. See also New Hampshire Harbor City, California. See Los Angeles, California Hawaii: Scholarships, 43, 131, 390; Fellowships, 424, 468, 569. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Hollywood, California. See Los Angeles, California Houston, Texas: Scholarships, 157. See also Texas

Idaho: Scholarships, 121, 163, 191, 320, 390; Fellowships, 479, 549, 569. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Illinois: Scholarships, 122, 161, 165–166, 244, 266, 274, 318; Fellowships, 513. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Indiana: Scholarships, 244, 266, 274; Fellowships, 513. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Iowa: Scholarships, 90, 94, 230, 244, 266, 274, 359; Fellowships, 513. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties

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Ithaca, New York: Scholarships, 383; Grants, 603–604. See also New York

Jefferson City, Missouri: Scholarships, 375. See also Missouri

Kalamazoo, Michigan: Scholarships, 383. See also Michigan Kansas: Scholarships, 69, 197–199, 230, 266, 274, 324; Fellowships, 427, 492. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Kentucky: Scholarships, 189–190. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Kings County, New York. See New York, New York

Lake Forest, Illinois: Scholarships, 188. See also Illinois Laramie, Wyoming: Scholarships, 65. See also Wyoming Las Cruces, New Mexico: Scholarships, 383. See also New Mexico Latin America. See Mexico Lawrence, Kansas: Grants, 603–604. See also Kansas Lexington, Virginia: Scholarships, 188. See also Virginia Licking County, Ohio: Scholarships, 209. See also Ohio Lincoln, Nebraska: Scholarships, 30, 65. See also Nebraska Logan, Utah: Scholarships, 65. See also Utah Long Grove, Illinois: Scholarships, 188. See also Illinois Los Alamos, New Mexico: Grants, 626–627. See also New Mexico Los Angeles, California: Fellowships, 415, 437. See also California Los Angeles County, California: Scholarships, 196, 203, 346; Fellowships, 559. See also California Louisiana: Scholarships, 73, 77, 205. See also United States; names of specific cities and parishes

Madison County, Ohio: Scholarships, 209. See also Ohio Madison, Wisconsin: Scholarships, 65; Fellowships, 437. See also Wisconsin Maine: Scholarships, 158, 182, 213, 215. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Manhattan, Kansas: Scholarships, 65, 383. See also Kansas Manhattan, New York. See New York, New York Marshall, Minnesota: Scholarships, 65. See also Minnesota Maryland: Scholarships, 97, 226–227, 242; Fellowships, 503, 512; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 582. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Medford, Massachusetts: Grants, 603–604 Mexico: Scholarships, 332; Awards, 681. See also Foreign countries Michigan: Scholarships, 244, 274; Fellowships, 513; Awards, 680. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Midwestern states: Scholarships, 8, 159. See also United States; names of specific states Minnesota: Scholarships, 110, 217, 244–245, 252, 274; Fellowships, 428, 513; Awards, 680. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties

TENABILITY INDEX Mississippi: Scholarships, 77, 247. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Mississippi State, Mississippi: Scholarships, 383. See also Mississippi Missouri: Scholarships, 41, 89, 230, 248–249, 251, 256–257, 274, 324, 348; Awards, 678. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Montana: Scholarships, 121, 223, 253–254, 274, 320, 390; Fellowships, 500, 549, 569; Awards, 680. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Morgantown, West Virginia: Grants, 597. See also West Virginia Moscow, Idaho: Scholarships, 65. See also Idaho

Nashville, Tennessee: Scholarships, 375; Grants, 603–604. See also Tennessee Nebraska: Scholarships, 144, 204, 244, 266, 274; Fellowships, 513. See also United States; Midwestern states; names of specific cities and counties Nevada: Scholarships, 320, 325, 390; Fellowships, 549, 569. See also Southwestern states; United States; names of specific cities New England states: Scholarships, 276; Fellowships, 527. See also United States; names of specific states New Hampshire: Scholarships, 277; Fellowships, 528; Grants, 634. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities and counties New Jersey: Scholarships, 280; Awards, 653, 679. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties New Mexico: Scholarships, 230, 320, 390; Fellowships, 530, 549, 569. See also Southwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties New York: Scholarships, 102; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 586. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties New York County, New York. See New York, New York New York, New York: Fellowships, 415, 437, 522; Grants, 603–604. See also New York Normal, Alabama: Scholarships, 375. See also Alabama Normal, Illinois: Scholarships, 188. See also Illinois North Carolina: Scholarships, 77. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties North Dakota: Scholarships, 110, 244, 274, 283; Fellowships, 428, 513; Awards, 680. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities

Ohio: Scholarships, 77, 104, 244; Fellowships, 513. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Orange County, California: Scholarships, 196, 203, 346; Fellowships, 559. See also California Orangeburg, South Carolina: Scholarships, 42, 375. See also South Carolina Oregon: Scholarships, 121, 154, 292–294, 390; Fellowships, 532–533, 569. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Pennsylvania: Scholarships, 297, 301; Fellowships, 432, 455; Awards, 683. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

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Petersburg, Virginia: Scholarships, 375. See also Virginia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Scholarships, 188; Grants, 601, 640. See also Pennsylvania Pickaway County, Ohio: Scholarships, 209. See also Ohio Pine Bluff, Arkansas: Scholarships, 375. See also Arkansas Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Fellowships, 437. See also Pennsylvania Platteville, Wisconsin: Scholarships, 65. See also Wisconsin Pomona, California: Scholarships, 68. See also California Port Gibson, Mississippi: Scholarships, 375. See also Mississippi Prairie View, Texas: Scholarships, 375. See also Texas Princess Anne, Maryland: Scholarships, 375. See also Maryland Princeton, New Jersey: Grants, 603–604. See also New Jersey Provo, Utah: Scholarships, 188. See also Utah Puerto Rico: Scholarships, 29, 60, 332; Fellowships, 419, 431. See also United States Pullman, Washington: Scholarships, 65; Grants, 648. See also Washington

Queens County, New York. See New York, New York Queens, New York. See New York, New York

Reno, Nevada: Scholarships, 383. See also Nevada Rhode Island: Scholarships, 61, 314; Grants, 612–613. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities Richmond County, New York. See New York, New York Richmond, Virginia: Fellowships, 415; Grants, 594. See also Virginia River Falls, Wisconsin: Scholarships, 65. See also Wisconsin Rochester, New York: Scholarships, 188; Fellowships, 437. See also New York Ross County, Ohio: Scholarships, 209. See also Ohio

San Diego County, California: Scholarships, 346; Fellowships, 559. See also California San Francisco, California: Scholarships, 336. See also California San Jose, California: Scholarships, 195. See also California San Luis Obispo, California: Scholarships, 68. See also California San Pedro, California. See Los Angeles, California Santa Barbara County, California: Scholarships, 346; Fellowships, 559. See also California South Carolina: Scholarships, 77, 255, 341–342, 392; Fellowships, 558; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 588–590. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties South Dakota: Scholarships, 244, 274, 343–345; Fellowships, 428, 513; Awards, 680. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Southwestern states: Scholarships, 347. See also United States; names of specific states St. Louis, Missouri: Scholarships, 188; Fellowships, 437; Grants, 603–604. See also Missouri St. Paul, Minnesota: Scholarships, 65. See also Minnesota Stanford, California: Grants, 603–604, 617. See also California

TENABILITY INDEX Staten Island, New York. See New York, New York Stockton, California: Scholarships, 188. See also California Sumter, South Carolina: Scholarships, 42. See also South Carolina

Tallahassee, Florida: Scholarships, 194, 375. See also Florida Tennessee: Scholarships, 77, 119, 357. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Texas: Scholarships, 14, 77, 230, 358; Fellowships, 443. See also Southwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Tuskegee, Alabama: Scholarships, 375. See also Alabama

Union County, Ohio: Scholarships, 209. See also Ohio United States: Scholarships, 1–7, 9–13, 15–29, 31–34, 36–40, 43–45, 47–52, 59–60, 62–64, 66–67, 69–72, 74–76, 80–82, 84–86, 88, 91–92, 95–96, 98–100, 103, 107–109, 111–113, 115–118, 120–121, 124–137, 140–141, 143, 146–153, 155–156, 160–162, 164, 167–172, 174–181, 183–188, 192–193, 200–201, 206–208, 210, 214–216, 218–222, 224–225, 228–229, 231–241, 243, 245–246, 250, 259–265, 267–276, 278–279, 281–282, 288–291, 295–296, 298–300, 302–313, 315–317, 319, 321–322, 329, 331–332, 337–340, 347, 349–356, 360–369, 371–374, 376–379, 383–386, 391, 395, 397; Fellowships, 398–404, 406–414, 416–426, 431, 433–434, 439, 442, 444–447, 449–452, 454, 456–458, 460–465, 467–468, 470–478, 480–483, 485–491, 493–499, 501–502, 504–511, 514, 516–527, 529, 531, 534–548, 550–551, 554, 556–557, 560–565, 568; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 573, 575–576, 578–579, 581, 583–585, 587, 590–591; Grants, 593, 595–596, 598–600, 602, 605, 608, 610–611, 614, 620–623, 625, 628–633, 635–639, 642–646, 649, 651; Awards, 652–677, 679, 681–684, 686–692. See also names of specific cities, counties, states, and regions Urbana, Illinois. See Champaign, Illinois Utah: Scholarships, 320, 390; Fellowships, 549, 569. See also Southwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties

Valparaiso, Indiana: Scholarships, 188. See also Indiana Ventura County, California: Scholarships, 346; Fellowships, 559. See also California Virgin Islands: Scholarships, 60; Fellowships, 431. See also United States Virginia: Scholarships, 77, 212, 242, 286, 380–382, 396; Fellowships, 448, 512, 566–567, 572. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Washington: Scholarships, 121, 154, 173, 258, 287, 326, 328, 333–334, 387–390; Fellowships, 515, 552–553, 569; Awards, 685. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Washington, D.C.: Scholarships, 35, 97, 145, 188, 194, 242; Fellowships, 512; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 591; Grants, 597, 600, 606–607, 641. See also United States

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West Lafayette, Indiana: Scholarships, 30, 269, 383. See also Indiana West Virginia: Scholarships, 242, 393; Fellowships, 512, 570. See also United States; names of specific cities Whitewater, Wisconsin: Scholarships, 188. See also Wisconsin Wilmington, California. See Los Angeles, California Wilmington, Delaware: Grants, 615–616, 619. See also Delaware Winston–Salem, North Carolina: Scholarships, 188. See also North Carolina Wisconsin: Scholarships, 46, 202, 244, 266, 274, 335, 394; Fellowships, 428, 513, 571; Grants, 650; Awards, 680. See also Midwestern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Wyoming: Scholarships, 274, 320, 390; Fellowships, 549, 569. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Specialty Index Use this index to access the funding opportunities available to support various specialties in business or related fields. For your convenience, the type of funding offered is clearly marked (Scholarships, Fellowships, etc.). Remember: the numbers cited in this index refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

Accounting: Scholarships, 4–5, 13–14, 17, 19–20, 22, 26–29, 42, 46, 55, 61, 64, 73, 77–79, 87, 89, 104–106, 108–110, 123, 128, 139, 142, 145, 152, 154, 157–158, 165, 167, 169, 173, 189–190, 197–199, 205, 211–213, 218, 221, 223–224, 226, 233, 247, 252–260, 262, 270, 275, 278, 280–281, 284, 287–290, 292, 297, 301, 309–311, 317, 319, 326, 328–329, 331, 333, 341–343, 348–351, 355, 357–358, 363, 368, 381–382, 387–389, 392, 395, 397; Fellowships, 400, 402, 409–410, 413, 417–419, 427, 432, 435, 440–441, 453, 455, 469, 480, 482, 486, 491–493, 499–501, 503, 515–516, 518, 521, 523–524, 529, 541–542, 546, 548, 550–552, 558, 560–562, 565, 567; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 573–574, 583, 586; Grants, 628–629; Awards, 653, 658–659, 666, 670, 674, 678–679, 683.

403, 405, 412, 414–418, 437, 449, 460–461, 467, 471–473, 477, 489, 498, 504, 532, 536, 551, 555; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 576, 583, 591; Grants, 592–593, 595, 597–598, 600–609, 612–613, 617–618, 620–623, 625–628, 630–631, 635, 638–643, 646–649, 651; Awards, 656, 662, 669, 675, 680 Economics, agricultural: Scholarships, 10–11, 41, 59, 72, 115, 150, 170, 183, 231–232, 235, 267–268, 283, 308, 354, 375; Fellowships, 460, 506–507; Grants, 644. Employee benefits: Scholarships, 276; Fellowships, 527 Entrepreneurship: Scholarships, 132; Grants, 612–613; Awards, 656, 681, 690. Finance: Scholarships, 3, 5, 22, 25–29, 37–38, 42, 49, 53, 62, 64, 77, 82, 93, 128, 137, 141, 152, 154, 157, 166–167, 169, 179, 184, 209, 221, 229, 234, 246, 255, 258–260, 262, 268–270, 274, 279, 289, 293, 304, 310, 331, 337, 340, 350–351, 355, 360, 363, 368, 392–393; Fellowships, 413, 417–419, 426, 429, 444, 448, 465, 472, 474, 480, 482, 489, 499, 514–516, 518, 523–524, 532, 540–541, 551, 561–562, 565, 570; Grants, 600–601, 606, 613, 628, 633, 640; Awards, 654, 665, 689, 691.

Actuarial sciences: Scholarships, 7, 66, 95, 133, 152, 162, 168, 177, 187, 204, 209, 248, 261, 289, 291, 322, 350, 396; Fellowships, 517, 572; Grants, 596; Awards, 692 Banking: Scholarships, 77, 82, 166, 312, 360; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 577; Awards, 664, 672, 680, 691. Business administration: Scholarships, 2–3, 8, 11–12, 15–16, 18–22, 26, 30, 32–34, 36–38, 40, 42, 44–45, 48, 50–52, 54, 56–58, 60, 62–69, 71–72, 74–75, 77, 82, 85–86, 88, 90–94, 97–99, 101–102, 108–109, 116, 118–120, 122, 124, 130–131, 133, 135–137, 141, 148, 150–152, 155–156, 160–162, 168, 170, 172, 174–175, 179, 182, 184, 186–188, 191–194, 196, 201–203, 207, 209–210, 214–218, 220–221, 225, 227–229, 231, 233–234, 236–238, 242–243, 245, 251, 255, 259–260, 262, 265–266, 268–271, 273–274, 278–279, 281–283, 285, 289, 294–296, 298–300, 302, 304–311, 320–322, 324–325, 327, 330–331, 335–336, 340, 344–346, 350, 352, 354–356, 359, 361–379, 383–386, 391–394; Fellowships, 399, 404–406, 408, 410–413, 416, 420–422, 428, 430–432, 434, 437, 442–443, 445–448, 451, 455–456, 462–463, 465, 468, 470, 475–478, 481, 483–484, 489–490, 494, 496, 499, 502, 504–506, 508, 512, 516, 518, 520–521, 523–524, 529–531, 533–535, 537, 539–543, 547, 549, 551, 554, 559, 562, 564–565, 568, 570–571; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 575–576, 580–585, 587–591; Grants, 592, 594, 601, 606, 610–613, 615–616, 619, 626–629, 631, 639–640, 648, 650; Awards, 656–657, 660–661, 663, 666, 668, 671, 673, 675, 684, 687, 692.

Industrial relations: Scholarships, 178, 294, 339; Fellowships, 485, 533, 557 Management: Scholarships, 1, 6, 10, 19, 27–28, 31, 39–40, 47, 49, 56, 70, 72, 76, 81, 83–84, 100, 112–114, 118, 125–126, 129, 147, 152–153, 157, 163, 167, 169, 172, 176, 179, 181, 185, 208, 239–241, 244, 250, 258, 260, 263–265, 270, 277, 282, 286, 303, 305, 313, 315–316, 318, 331, 340, 344, 347, 350–351, 362, 383, 390; Fellowships, 398, 401, 404, 407, 417–418, 423, 425–426, 428, 433, 436, 438–439, 450, 452, 458–459, 463–464, 479–480, 482, 484, 487, 497, 509–511, 513, 515, 519–523, 525–526, 528, 531, 534, 543–545, 551, 561, 564, 569; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 578–579, 582; Grants, 599–600, 610–612, 614, 626–628, 631, 634; Awards, 652, 668, 674, 688 Marketing: Scholarships, 9, 35, 38, 42–43, 46, 77, 80, 103, 121, 124, 129, 134, 141, 143–144, 146–147, 152–153, 164, 176, 180–181, 185, 195, 200, 206–208, 222, 230, 234, 249–250, 267–269, 272, 289, 314, 323–324, 331–332, 334, 336, 340, 344, 350, 361, 369, 391; Fellowships, 411, 424, 481, 488, 495, 521, 538, 551, 553; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 583; Grants, 624, 628, 632, 645; Awards, 655, 663, 667, 677, 682, 684–685.

Economics: Scholarships, 3, 21, 23–24, 26–28, 33, 77, 96, 111, 115, 127, 140, 149, 152, 156, 162, 171, 182, 184, 202, 219, 228, 293, 331, 335, 340, 350, 368, 370; Fellowships,

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SPECIALTY INDEX Personnel administration: Scholarships, 42, 77, 107, 141, 152, 159, 234, 289, 294, 331, 338–339, 380; Fellowships, 454, 457, 521, 533, 551, 556–557, 566; Grants, 626, 636–637; Awards, 676, 686. Risk management: Scholarships, 1, 261, 350; Fellowships, 398, 517, 563; Awards, 692. sciences; Business administration; Finance Sales: Scholarships, 46, 77, 117, 147, 170, 269, 283, 324, 344, 353, 361, 383, 391; Fellowships, 538; Grants, 624, 628; Awards, 655, 663. Taxation: Scholarships, 4, 20, 22, 221, 259, 262, 310, 355, 363; Fellowships, 400, 410, 413, 432, 455, 499, 516, 518, 541, 562, 565; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 573, 583.

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Calendar Index Since most financial aid programs have specific deadline dates, some may have already closed by the time you begin to look for funding. You can use the Calendar Index to identify which programs are still open. To do that, look at the funding type that interests you (Scholarships, Fellowships, etc.), think about when you’ll be able to complete your application forms, go to the appropriate months, jot down the entry numbers listed there, and use those numbers to find the program descriptions in the directory. Keep in mind that the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book. Note: not all sponsoring organizations supplied deadline information to us, so not all programs are listed in this index.

498, 501, 507, 514, 522, 525–526, 531–533, 540, 548, 551, 553, 561, 570 March: 402–403, 407, 411–412, 414–418, 448–449, 464, 485–486, 493, 500, 504, 508, 515, 520–521, 527, 534, 543, 560, 571–572 April: 406, 426, 431, 443, 451, 484, 491, 496, 503, 508, 517, 524, 547, 568 May: 400–401, 419, 423, 433–434, 438, 452, 458, 463, 470, 483, 490, 502, 509, 511, 513, 523, 528, 542, 544–546, 552, 564, 569 June: 421–422, 430, 446–447, 453, 469, 477, 492, 494, 512, 535, 539, 549–550, 555, 558–559 July: 420, 476, 505, 567 August: 408, 566 September: 429, 440, 475, 508, 510, 538, 556 October: 459, 467, 474, 477, 506, 515, 529, 557 November: 399–400, 428, 435, 437, 453, 472, 490, 563 December: 404, 413, 425, 450, 456, 478, 481, 497, 499, 516, 518, 541, 562, 565

Scholarships: January: 13, 19, 64, 67, 94, 134, 141, 149, 162, 172, 189, 220, 234, 263, 289, 296, 348, 353, 359, 369, 375 February: 1, 9–11, 17, 30, 37, 42–45, 50, 52, 59, 62–63, 66, 69, 71–72, 79, 81–82, 84, 86, 89–91, 99, 106–109, 111, 115–116, 118–120, 122, 124, 128–131, 137, 143, 150, 154, 157, 161, 163, 167, 169–170, 176, 184–186, 190–191, 208–209, 217, 219, 222, 224, 230, 232, 237, 243, 246, 249–250, 256–257, 266, 268, 274, 279, 282, 285, 293–294, 298, 301–303, 306, 308, 318–319, 321, 325, 331, 334, 350–351, 365, 370–371, 373, 379, 383, 385, 391, 393 March: 5, 14, 21, 23, 25–28, 31, 35, 57–58, 97, 147, 164, 166, 171, 178, 182, 198, 200, 206, 212, 223, 228, 236, 254, 258, 267, 271–272, 276, 286, 290, 292, 323, 326–328, 330, 349, 354, 360–361, 367, 372, 374, 378, 386–387, 389, 394, 396 April: 7, 15, 24, 49, 51, 60, 68, 76, 80, 95, 98, 101, 121, 132, 152, 175, 180, 183, 193, 195–196, 199, 203–204, 215–216, 218, 226–227, 235–236, 255, 261, 273, 283, 287, 291, 299, 314, 332, 336, 343, 366, 388, 392, 395, 397 May: 4, 6, 29, 39, 70, 74, 83, 93, 100, 104, 112–113, 125–127, 146, 148, 165, 173–174, 192, 201, 225, 233, 239, 241, 244, 248, 260, 264, 270, 277, 288, 297, 311, 313, 315–317, 333, 340, 342, 344, 362, 364, 390 June: 3, 34, 36, 46, 54, 92, 105, 133, 136, 142, 156, 159, 177, 187, 197, 210, 214, 242, 247, 300, 307, 312, 320, 322, 329, 341, 346, 376–377 July: 32, 102–103, 155, 179, 238, 352, 381–382 August: 16, 87, 153, 181, 345, 380 September: 53, 151, 164, 236, 240, 283, 338 October: 85, 95, 114, 140, 156, 231, 245, 251, 258, 278, 280, 284, 337, 339, 368 November: 2, 4, 12, 38, 41, 78, 104–105, 135, 192, 207, 229 December: 22, 47, 160, 221, 259, 262, 269, 275, 305, 310, 347, 355, 363, 384

Loans/Forgivable Loans: January: 576 February: 577, 582, 587, 591 March: 585 April: 573–574, 581, 585–586 May: 575, 577–579, 590 July: 574 August: 573, 577 September: 585 October: 581 November: 574, 577 Any time: 583

Grants: January: 593–594, 608–609, 612–613, 617, 620, 624, 630–631, 639, 649 February: 592, 600–602, 607, 610–611, 623, 625, 640 March: 596, 598, 602, 606, 615, 621–622, 626–627, 641, 647–648, 650–651

Fellowships: January: 437, 457, 461, 471, 487, 519, 536–537, 554 February: 398, 405, 409, 424, 427, 432, 439, 444–445, 449, 454–455, 460, 462, 465, 468, 479–480, 482, 488–489, 495,

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Awards: January: 653, 656, 660–662, 674 February: 664, 666, 671, 676, 678, 686 March: 670, 680–681, 685 April: 673, 675, 683 May: 654, 658–659, 665 June: 657, 688, 692 July: 655, 663, 668, 677 August: 652, 667, 682, 684 September: 691 October: 679 December: 689

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dr. Gail Ann Schlachter has worked for more than three decades as a library administrator, a library educator, and an administrator of library-related publishing companies. Among the reference books to her credit are the bienniallyissued College Student’s Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding (named by Choice as one of the outstanding reference titles of the year) and two awardwinning bibliographic guides: Minorities and Women: A Guide to Reference Literature in the Social Sciences (which also was chosen as an “Outstanding Reference Book of the Year” by Choice) and Reference Sources in Library and Information Services (which won the first Knowledge Industry Publications “Award for Library Literature”). She was the reference book review editor for RQ (now Reference and User Services Quarterly) for 10 years, is a past president of the American Library Association’s Reference and User Services Association, and is the former editor of the Reference and User Services Association Quarterly. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to reference service, Dr. Schlachter has been awarded both the Isadore Gilbert Mudge Citation and the Louis Shores/Oryx Press Award.

Dr. R. David Weber has been teaching economics and history at Los Angeles Harbor College (Wilmington, California) since 1975. He is the author of a number of critically-acclaimed reference works, including Dissertations in Urban History and the three-volume Energy Information Guide. With Gail Schlachter, he is the author of Reference Service Press’s award-winning High School Senior’s Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding and a number of other financial aid titles, including Financial Aid for Veterans, Military Personnel, and Their Dependents and Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families, which was selected as one of the “Best Reference Books of the Year” by Library Journal.