MALDEF-ELLEN AND FEDERICO JIMENEZ SCHOLARSHIP
For college or state university undocumented students only. University of Texas (UT) students DO NOT qualify. Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
www.maldef.org

MALDEF LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Candidates must have outstanding academic records, including participation and leadership in extracurricular activities. Must be enrolled full time to qualify. Latino background. Candidates must show academic achievement indicating the potential for a successful completion of a law degree. 213-629-2512
www.maldef.org

MARGARET MCNAMARA MEMORIAL FUND
To support the education of women from developing countries who are committed to improving the lives of other women and children in a developing country.
www.gwu.edu/~fellows/mmmf.html

MCDONALD’S SCHOLARSHIPS
For students from disadvantaged communities who face limited access to
educational and career opportunities. High school seniors who have at least one parent of African American heritage and are eligible to attend an institution that offers accredited post-secondary instruction may apply. Applicants must also reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating program.
www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com/html

MERC SCHOLARSHIP
For minority high school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher 408-920-5555
www.mercscholars.com/

MEXICAN TUITION WAIVERS
The State of Texas permits public universities to allow a limited number of
financially-needy citizens of Mexico to pay the lower in-state tuition rate rather than the higher out-of-state tuition rate. Eligibility is based on financial need. Students must be in Texas on a valid student visa and be willing to return to Mexico after graduation. Undocumented Mexicans or long-term Mexican-American residents of Texas are NOT eligible for this program. Contact the Financial Aid office of any public university in Texas for further information.

MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
For all students regardless of residency status. 213-629-2512
www.maldef.org

MICROSOFT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
For student populations currently underrepresented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees. Minority applicants must belong to one of the following groups underrepresented in the software field: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American. Applicants must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor’s degree program in the United States, Mexico, or Canada.
www.microsoft.com/

MIGRANT FARMWORKER SCHOLARSHIPS
For students with a recent history of movement for agricultural employment. Must demonstrate scholastic achievement and financial need. The Geneseo Migrant Center 800-245-5681
www.migrant.net/

MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
A listing of scholarships and financial aid opportunities for minority students.
www.unt.edu/edo/MulticulturalCenter/financialaidscholarship.htm

MINORITY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
For under-represented minorities in the sciences. Must be majoring in microbiology or a related science. American Society for Microbiology, (202) 737-3600
www.asm.org

MULTICULTURAL SCHOLAR AWARDS AT UNT
University of North Texas offers awards to students with multicultural ancestry and/or interests. Contact the Director of Community Development and Outreach at UNT for further information. 940-565-2456.
www.unt.edu

NANCY ANN & RAY L. HUNT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS
For high school seniors in any field of study. Must be permanent resident or citizen, academically rank in top 25% of their graduating class, have an SAT score of at least 1200 or ACT of 28, and at least 16 academic units. 214-768-3417, undergraduateadmissions@smu.edu
www.smu.edu/financial%5Faid

NASA TEXAS SPACE FELLOWSHIP
For students who are interested in space aviation. $5,000 per year. 512 471-3583, jurgens@tsgc.utexas.edu
www.tsgc.utexas.edu

NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING
SCHOLARSHIPS
For engineering students. Award: up to $20,000, and many are renewed.
www.nacme.org/scholarships/

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS SCHOLARSHIPS
For deserving students interested in pursuing a career in journalism awards of up to $5,000. Scholarships are open to any foreign or American born students, currently attending an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. or those who are candidates for graduate school.
www.nabj.org

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC JOURNALISTS-RUBEN SALAZAR
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
For high school seniors, college undergraduates, or first-year graduate students who are pursuing careers in English or Spanish-language print, photo, broadcast, or online media. 202-622-7145 nahj@nahj.org www.nahj.org

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION (NAWIC)
FOUNDER´S SCHOLARSHIP
For minority students enrolled in a construction related degree program. 817-877-5551 www.nawic.org/

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
For sports-related study (such as sports journalism). Awards are given in all
sports categories. Award: $3,000 to $12,500. Deadlines vary, as do the number of awards each year.
www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE INTERNSHIPS
Various awards for those who demonstrate outstanding community service.
http://www.nationalservice.gov

NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP
For Hispanic students pursuing a degree in any field of study. Award: $3,000 per year for 4 years for Texas residents, a waiver for non-residents valued at an estimated $8500/year and $1000 Annual Scholarship for Four Years. 512-475-6203,
www.finaid.utexas.edu

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical research. The program is primarily designed to provide an incentive for exceptional scholars to pursue biomedical research careers at NIH.
www.ugsp.info.nih.gov

NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION GRANTS
For minority students who want to pursue a career in journalism. 202-588-8764
www.nnpa.org/

NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST
For students in 9th through 12th grades who attend a public, private or parochial school or participate in a high school correspondence program in any of the 50 states, DC or the US territories.
www.usip.org

NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
For American Indians. Award is intended to help Native American students of any age, any tribe, in any state who are striving to get an education. Awards based on financial need, academics and ambition. Applicants must be Native Americans, be in financial need, and have a minimum GPA of 2.75.
www.abetterchance.org

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIPS
NSBE provides various scholarships to members that range in value from $500 to $5,000.
www.nsbe.org/programs/nsbescholarships.php

NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION GRANT
For Presbyterian Indian, Aleut or Eskimo at the undergraduate level. Amount: $200 to $1,500. Deadline: June 1. Native American Education Grant Presbyterian Church Financial Aid 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 4020-1396 (502) 569-5760
www.abetterchance.org

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP 
Contact Native American Studies @ (406)243-5834
600 University Avenue
Missoula, MT 59812

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
For Hispanic students who wish to pursue or are pursuing a Bachelors degree in a natural resources or a natural resources conservation-related field of study at an accredited four-year institution.
www.nrcs.usda.gov/intranet/hispanic/scholarship.html

NCR FOUNDATION MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
For Black and other minority students who exhibit outstanding academic
performance and who plan to major in accounting, finance, business, computerscience engineering, or related fields. Amount: $5,000-$20,000. NCR Corporation Headquarters, 513-445-1777

NEW HORIZON SCHOLARS PROGRAM
For Hispanic or African American students who are infected with Hepatitis C, or who are dependents of someone with Hepatitis C and want to attain a college education. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
www.nrcs.usda.gov/intranet

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIPS
Award: $1,500 to $3,000 for members of NSBE. Number of awards varies. This is primarily for engineering students and others majoring in related disciplines.
www.nsbe.org/programs/index.php#scholarships

NORTHERN CHEYENNE HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Contact Norma Bixby @ (406)477-6602 or 1-800-353-8183
P.O. Box 307
Lame Deer, MT 59043
dhamilton@rangeweb.net or norma@rangeweb.net