Since inception, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) has provided more than $8 million in scholarship funds to deserving students preparing to enter various business professions. For fiscal year 2009 alone, NABA awarded close to $500,000 and the amount continues to grow
The American Architectural Foundation offers the Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarships in order to encourage diversity and equity in the architectural profession. These scholarships are open to high school seniors and college freshmen who plan to study architecture at a NAAB-accredited program.
The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship was formed in 1977 as a joint effort by the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Society of Actuaries. The door to the actuarial profession has been opened to hundreds of minority students over the years.
Since 1972, the American Geological Institute has administered the Minority Participation Program Geoscience Student Scholarships. The goal for this program is to develop the professional corps of underrepresented ethnic-minority students in the geosciences.
Each year, students are awarded scholarships based on outstanding academic achievement and their involvement in AIChE programs and activities. Applicants must be members of a minority group that is underrepresented in chemical engineering.
The AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students program ensures that CPAs of diverse backgrounds are visible in college and university classrooms to serve as role models and mentors to young people in planning their education and careers.
This program provides awards to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession.
This program provides awards to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession.
This fund was established to honor the life of a former BASF employee, Alfred L. Chisholm, who served as a leader in his community, and who was instrumental in raising thousands of dollars to assist students pursuing a college degree.
The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) offers scholarships to students pursuing careers in finance,accounting and related fields of business.
ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards of up to $5,000* are given to qualified students. African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school seniors.
Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000,the American Dream Scholarship Program is open to African Americans with financial need.Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents,with a minimum 2.5 grade point average(on a 4.0 scale).
Assists minority students in completing their doctorates by concentrating not only on the recruitment of minorities, but also on the retention of these groups within the profession.
The principal aim is to identify, select, and support the training of doctoral level ethnic minority students and postdoctoral trainees whose prior experiences and clearly stated career goals suggest they will make significant contributions to the mental health needs of ethnic and racial minorities.
This new program encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. It provides financial aid and matches the student with a mentor in the same field who will offer guidance and support.
The Hanks-Miller Program is geared toward increasing the pool of qualified African-American writers in the entertainment industry. The program has single-handedly brought more successful African-American writers into the entertainment industry than any other program of its type.
An endowment fund which provides scholarships to African-American undergraduate students enrolled in scientific or technical fields of study at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Dominion Diversity Scholarship Program is open to students enrolled full-time in a field of study mutually beneficial to the company and the individual.
These awards are limited to U.S. citizens and preference is given to students who are entering their first year of full-time study.The amount of the scholarships are $3,000.Renewable provided funds are available if the student remains in good standing and fulfills all program requirements.
A non-profit organization whose mission is to create career opportunities in the media industry for minority youth through a program that focuses on scholastic achievement, direct work experience and professional development.
In 2007 the ESA Foundation established a scholarship program to assist women and minority students who are pursuing degrees leading to careers in Computer & Video Game Arts. In 2009 we extended this opportunity to graduating high school seniors, doubling the amount of awards granted from 15 to 30.
The goal of the enhancement programs is to increase the pool of and opportunities for qualified minority and female candidates in intercollegiate athletics through postgraduate scholarships.
The First in My Family Scholarship Program is open to Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Is a business plan competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) launched by Ford in 2004.
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS), established in 1999, was initially funded by a $1 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Gilbane provides a scholarship for students who are attending selected HBCUs and majority institutions, and have successfully completed a paid summer internship. Eligible majors include: Engineering, Mathematics, and Architecture.
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Leadership Award will provide scholarships and mentoring to African American women to support their career aspirations in the areas of business and entrepreneurship.
$2,000 award for a student who attends a black college who's interested in studying in another country through an exchange program.
Supports and strengthens Black colleges as a major resource of African-American engineering graduates.
Herbert Lehman Scholarships, in the amount of $2,000, are awarded to students who are entering college for the first time and who will be attending a four-year college as a full-time student.Awards generally do not exceed four years.
HSBC North America is providing funds to support graduating seniors at UNCF member institutions whose college finances may have been compromised by such circumstances as family home foreclosure, parent or guardian job loss or medical expenses associated with a major illness.
Established by novelist Marita Golden to honor excellence in fiction writing by students of African descent enrolled full time as an undergraduate or graduate student in any college or university in the United States.
In 1988, Hyatt established this fund to provide financial aid to minority students pursing a degree in hotel management. Over the years, Hyatt has continued its investment to permanently endow the fund, currently valued at more than $850,000.
In 1988, Hyatt established this fund to provide financial aid to minority students pursing a degree in hotel management.
This scholarship is for African American high school seniors with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 who will be pursuing a Bachelor's degree at any accredited post-secondary institution in the United States.
This program will provide students with scholarships for a year-long exploration of the problem of diversity and culture. The program, will address significant issues and challenges confronting emerging leaders who must negotiate the difficult matters of tolerance, respect, and appreciation of diffe
Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.
THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION annually provides 15 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending accredited institutions and are pursuing careers in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations.
The Lillian and Samuel Sutton Education Scholarship is available to education undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited college in the United States. NAACP membership and participation is highly desirable. Award amount $2000.
Awards scholarships to cosmetology students and college-bound high school students. Dedicated to providing scholarships and promoting entrepreneurship among the best and brightest African-American college students.
The Medtronic Foundation Scholarship provides financial aid to selected students attending UNCF member colleges and universities. Medtronic is the world leader in medical technology providing lifelong solutions for people with chronic disease.
The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize achievement in scholastics, leadership potential and initiative among minority students.
A Microsoft scholarship provides a leg up so you can pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. You'll join other scholarship recipients from the United States, Canada, and Mexico who share the passion for software and academic excellence.
The KPMG Foundation Minority Accounting Doctoral Scholarships aim to further increase the completion rate among African-American, Hispanic-American and Native American doctoral students. The scholarships provide the funding for them to see their dreams come to fruition.
Award for minority students who are U.S. citizens and are interested in pursuing a career as a dentist.
Each year, students are awarded scholarships based on outstanding academic achievement and their involvement in AIChE programs and activities. Applicants must be members of a minority group that is underrepresented in chemical engineering.
The Sallie Mae Fund and the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) have created the "Writers of Passage" Essay Competition.
This Need Based Scholarship Program is open to first and second year medical students who can demonstrate a significant financial need. Students must provide proof of both their income and the income's of their parents and spouse (if applicable).
The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to exceptional students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to biomedical, behavioral, and social science research careers at the NIH.
Oracle is committed to using its technology and resources to advance education in innovative ways, promote diversity, enrich the life of communities, and protect the environment. As part of this commitment, Oracle and UNCF have partnered to establish the Oracle Community Impact Scholarship.
Designed to support the training of talented students entering careers in physiology by providing predoctoral fellowships for underrepresented students.
Rhea and Louis Spieler Scholarship helps African American students who are pursuing higher education.Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA,complete the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)and have unmet financial need that is verified by the college or university financial aid office.
Local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®) Chapters,
with support from RMHC Global, offer scholarships to students
from communities who face limited access to educational
and career opportunities.
The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society.
The ASRT Education and Research Foundation Royce Osborn Minority Student Scholarship program provides scholarships for academically out-standing, minority students attending an entry-level radiologic sciences program.
The Sallie Mae Fund is partnering with the United Negro College Fund to offer scholarships to African American citizens, legal permanent residents or nationals of the United States.
For graduate study in librarianship leading to a master's degree at a recognized school of library or information science.
T-Mobile USA, Inc. and the United Negro College Fund have partnered to provide scholarships up to $4500 to selected students during the 2009-10 academic year. Scholars will be invited to participate in a 10-12 week summer internship.
The UNCF Target Community Leaders Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to deserving students that are enrolled at UNCF colleges and universities with an unmet financial need and have demonstrated a commitment to giving back to their communities.
Provides awards to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession.
The Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence Program, established in 1994, is an integral part of our diversity recruiting effort, helping to attract Black, Hispanic and Native American undergraduate students to careers at Goldman Sachs.
Recipients of the scholarship in their sophomore year recei
The UNCF/Merck Science Initiative (UMSI) provides undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral support to outstanding African-American students who are pursuing studies and research careers in biological and chemical sciences.
The premier organization in Black Higher Education that develops and prepares a new generation of leaders by providing resources, opportunities and advocacy to Public Historically Black Colleges & Universities, students and alumni.
The Tom Joyner Foundation® announced the 'full ride' scholarship program that will cover all the expenses of one student planning to attend a Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) in the fall of 2009.
Toyota is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders within the automobile industry. Toyota has partnered with UNCF to provide scholarship opportunities to students at the targeted institutions. The selected recipients will receive a scholarship in the amount of $7,500.
The UNCF Empower Me Scholarship Program will provide a one-time scholarship to students that participated in the UNCF HBCU Empower Me Tour and/or a Wachovia "Way to Save a Million Dollars" campus seminar.
Administers more than 300 scholarship, fellowship and institutional grants that support students at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.
This scholarship program provides merit-based scholarships to minority students pursuing studies in business, finance, economics, accounting, information technology, or the liberal arts.
Verizon Foundation is a leading philantrophic organization that has demonstrated its commitment to educational initiatives throughout the United States of America. Verizon Foundation has partnered with UNCF to provide substantial scholarship assistances to students at several HBCU.
Based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups.
Commitment to the academic success of minority students and to the cultivation and recruitment of qualified minority employees in technical fields.