External Scholarship Opportunities

Access to Better Learning and Education (ABLE) Grant

Qualifications
For Florida students attending private colleges or universities in FL (there is a list); not be in default; no previous BS degree; full time student; meet certain state aid requirements; cannot be enrolled in theology or divinity degree program.
Amount
$1500 per academic year; can be renewed based on GPA.
Deadline
Speak to your Financial Aid advisor at college of attendance.
Citizenship
U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Link:
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/factsheets/ABLE.pdf

Alliance/MERCK Ciencia Hispanic Scholars Program

Qualifications
Hispanic students attending specific colleges or colleges in general towards a degree in STEM.
Amount
$42,000 for a package at specific colleges or $2,000 in general.
Citizenship
Not specified.
Link:
http://www.alliancescholars.org/

American Association on Health and Disability AAHD Scholarship Program

Qualifications
Full time student in undergraduate program; Junior or Senior; Graduate school must be at least part time; documented disability; citizens or legal residents.
Amount
Up to $1,000.00
Citizenship
U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident
Link:
https://aahd.us/initiatives/scholarship-program/

American Indian Graduate Center

Qualifications
Pursuing undergraduate or masters or doctoral degree as a full time student; high school seniors also eligible; financial need; enrolled in a federally recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native group OR possess one fourth degree verifiable federally recognized American Indian blood.
Amount
Varies
Citizenship
Demonstrate personal enrollment in a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, or possess one fourth (1/4) degree verifiable federally recognized American Indian blood through the submission of a Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC).
Link:
http://www.aigcs.org/scholarships/

Anne Frank Outstanding Scholarship

Qualifications
High school seniors already accepted to a 4 year college that have demonstrated community leadership for social justice.
Amount
$10,000
Deadline
February
Citizenship
Not specified.
Link:
https://www.annefrank.com/scholarships

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

Qualifications
Enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university for Fall of 2015. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale or have earned a GED; must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA), and submit one letter of recommendation online.
Amount
Between $2500 – $15000.
Citizenship
Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census; be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply;
Link:
http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html

California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship Program

Qualifications
Student in good academic student at an accredited college or high school senior with acceptance letter to college; minimum CGPA 2.5; application; resume; recommendation letters.
Amount
25 $1000.00 scholarships per year.
Citizenship
California resident.
Link:
http://www.cllcf.org/

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Qualifications
An achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. High school seniors in a US high school planning to attend accredited college with a CGPA of 3.0 at the end of their junior year.
Amount
Four year scholarship. 150 winners will be awarded $20,000.
Citizenship
U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolee
Link:
http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#.VFGKU_nF_ng

College Assistance Program INC., MIAMI, FL.

Qualifications
A series of scholarships and grants awarded to students attending a public school in Miami Dade County who still have a financial need to pay for college after exhausting all available aid.
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Varies
Citizenship
Varies
Link:
http://miamifoundation.org/grantprograms/

Fastweb

Qualifications
Complete an online profile that allows this website to search for scholarships, internships, and colleges that you may qualify for. In addition, the website will notify you when a new scholarship becomes available that you may qualify for. Free service.
Amount
Variety of awards.
Deadline
Variety of dates
Citizenship
Variety of qualifications.
Link:
http://www.fastweb.com/

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes

Qualifications
Be entering a 4 year college for an undergraduate degree in Fall; currently involved in high school sports, intramural spots, or community based sports; and minimum GPA of 3.0.
Amount
$5000 awarded each year of college for a total of $20,000.
Deadline
December
Citizenship
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win).
Link:
https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/about

Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation

Qualifications
High school seniors enrolling in a 4 year college with 3.5 GPA and with financial needs that have parent in the Financial Services industry.
Amount
$12,500.00/yr. Renewable.
Citizenship
US Citizen.
Link:
http://www.gordonrich.org/html/index.html

Gordon & Donor Scholarship For Collegiate Academic Success

Qualifications
This annual scholarship is limited to students that are currently attending a university in the state of Florida and is aimed at individuals that have demonstrated exceptional academic ability.
Amount
$1,500.00.
NOTE: There is a limit of one scholarship per winning applicant.
Link:
http://www.gordonrich.org/html/index.html

HACU IES Abroad Scholarship

Qualifications
Apply to/ accepted to and enroll in a summer, semester or academic year IES Abroad program. (January Term programs are not eligible); minimum CGPA of 3.3; financial need; priority to first generation college students and/or Federal Pell Grant recipients.
Amount
$2500-$5000 for a semester abroad.
Citizenship
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
Link:
http://www.iesabroad.org/study-abroad/scholarships/hacu-ies-abroad-scholarship

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Programs

Qualifications
Seperate scholars for graduating High School Seniors, College Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Community College Transfers. Student must be of Hispanic heritage and have a specific GPA with other varying qualifications.
Amount
$500 – $5000.
Citizenship
Variety of qualifications.
Link:
https://www.hsf.net/scholarship

Horatio Alger Association

Qualifications
A series of scholarships for High School Juniors and Seniors as well as current College Students. Eligiblity based on state of residence.
Amount
Varies.
Citizenship
U.S. citizen
Link:
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Qualifications
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. Up to 40 College Scholars are selected for this program each year. There is also a highly-selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Up to 85 Undergraduate Transfer Scholars are selected each year.
Amount
College Scholars receive up to $40,000 per year, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to network with the larger JKCF Scholar community. For the community college transfers, the Foundation provides up to $40,000 per year for up to three years, making it the largest private scholarship for community college transfer students in the country.
Citizenship
Not required but you must reside in the United States and have attended a high school in the United States.
Link:
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/

League of United Latin American Citizens

Qualifications
This page offers information on several scholarships, links to other scholarships, and a variety of tools to help you with financial decisions regarding college.
Amount
Varies
Citizenship
Variety of qualifications.
Link:
http://lulac.org/programs/education/scholarships/

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering

Qualifications
Variety of scholarships for minority students pursuing at STEM major.
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Variety of dates
Citizenship
Varies
Link:
http://www.nacme.org/scholarships

National Merit Scholarship

Qualifications
Take the PSAT and be enrolled in high school (including home school) and be planning to enroll full time in college the fall after graduation.
Amount
Minimum of $2500. Other categories will determine awards.
Citizenship
U.S. citizen or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.
Link:
https://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/start.aspx?gid=2&pgid=61

No Essay Scholarship Contest

Qualifications
Complete a short application and be entered into a monthly random drawing. You can enter every month!
Amount
$ 2,000
Deadline
End of every month.
Citizenship
Legal Resident or International Student with approved visa.
Link:
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/no-essay-scholarship/

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Qualifications
Must be Black/African American; academic excellence; exhibit leadership potential; participation in community service activities; financial need; and current high school senior.
Amount
$40,000 split over 4 yrs – $10,000 each yr in college.
Deadline
November for early consideration; January for all other applications.
Citizenship
U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Link:
https://www.ronbrown.org/

Sallie Mae Scholarship Search

Qualifications
Complete an online profile that allows this website to search for scholarships that you may qualify for. In addition, the website will notify you when a new scholarship becomes available that you may qualify for. Free service.
Amount
Variety of awards.
Deadline
Variety of dates
Citizenship
Variety of qualifications.
Link:
https://www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/scholarships/scholarship-search/

Scholarship Zone

Qualifications
Complete short form to be entered into a drawing. However, you will be contacted regarding your interest in college information.
Amount
$ 1,0000
Deadline
Varies
Citizenship
U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Link:
http://scholarshipzone.com/scholarship-application

SCHOLARSHIPS.COM

United Negro College Fund

Qualifications
Offers various awards from Undergraduate to Post Doctorate level. Available to African American Students.
Amount
Variety of awards.
Deadline
Variety of dates
Citizenship
U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Link:
https://www.uncf.org/scholarships

U.S. Bank Scholarship

Qualifications
Complete 8 online modules about banking and budgeting and be entered into a random drawing. Can be completed in Spanish too.
Amount
$ 5,000
Citizenship
U.S. Citizen
Link:
https://www.usbank.com/community/financial-education/scholarship.html

College Scholarships.org

Qualifications
Scholarships and grants that specifically fund Hispanic higher education provide a leg up for minorities seeking an education beyond high school.
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Varies
Citizenship
Not specified.
Link:
http://www.collegescholarships.org/grants/hispanic.html

College Scholarships and Grants Available for Veterans

Serving in the military is both difficult and dangerous, but the transition to civilian life can be equally difficult. Many veterans are interested in obtaining a higher education and, thanks to the federal government and other organizations, have plenty of options at their disposal in terms of financial assistance.

http://www.usnewsuniversitydirectory.com/articles/the-gi-bill-and-beyond_13730.aspx#.Vqo_XfkrKUk

American Psychological Association Scholarships, Grants and Awards

APA and its affiliate organizations provide a wide range of grants, scholarships and awards with the aim of advancing the science and practice of psychology as a means of understanding behavior and promoting health, education, and human welfare.

http://www.apa.org/about/awards/

State Farm Grants and Scholarships

https://www.statefarm.com/about-us/community/education-programs/grants-scholarships

The Rover College Scholarship

College: a magical time where deadlines are tight and budgets are tighter. Whether you’re living off of insta-coffee or insta-noodles, we get it—and we’d like to help fund your brain fuel for the coming school year. Just take our survey and write a 400-500 word essay for your chance to win $1,000!

Rover College Scholarship

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