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ORGANIZATION OF BLACK AIRLINE PILOT/AVIATION SCHOLARS
For minority students, especially Blacks, interested in aviation. All minority students interested in flying are eligible. Sponsored by the Organization of Black Airline Pilots and the Summer Flying School in Tuskegee, AL. Average award is $1000. 201-568-8145
www.obap.org
OUTSTANDING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP
For freshmen entering University of Texas, Arlington in any field of study. Award: approximately $2500. 817-272-2197, schol@uta.edu
http://www3.uta.edu/fao/portal/
OUTSTANDING TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP AT UT ARLINGTON
For first-time transfer students majoring in any field of study. Award: approximately $2,000 (per year). 817-272-2197
http://www3.uta.edu/fao/portal/
PACIFICARE LATINO HEALTH SCHOLARS PROGRAM
For high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who are fluent in Spanish and English Seventy $2,000 scholarships awarded to bilingual and bicultural highschool students who are pursuing careers in the health care industry.
www.gdhcc.com/info/Education.asp
PAUL & DAISY SOROS FELLOWSHIPS FOR NEW AMERICANS PROGRAM
Fellowships are granted for up to two years of graduate study in the United States to new Americans (holder of green card or naturalized citizen or child of two naturalized citizens) under 30 years of age.
www.pdsoros.org/
PFLAG-HATCH YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
For lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender high school seniors. 202-467-8180
www.pflag.org
PHI DELTA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must show interest in pursuing a career within the field of education. 800-766-1156 information@pdkintl.org
www.pdkintl.org
PRESIDENTIAL FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIPS
For high school students across the nation are solving the problems in their
communities, demonstrating compassion for others, and servicing those who need support
www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
PRELIMANARY SAT (PSAT)/NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING TEST (NMSQT) SCHOLARSHIP AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS
High school students who take the PSAT/NMSQT may qualify to enter competitions for the following scholarships and recognition programs: the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program, the National Scholarship Service and Fund for Negro Students, and The Telluride Association.
www.collegeboard.org/
PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SCHOLARSHIP
For all students of color who are currently residents of the US and who plan to enroll in a baccalaureate degree program at one of the specified colleges and universities are eligible for consideration. From among those who apply, semifinalists and winners will be selected on the basis of their academic merit and on their service to their community. 239 Littleton Road Suite 8A Westford, MA 01886
http://www.abetterchance.org/
PROJECT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Open to students in any field of study. Award: $4,000 or higher (up to full tuition). At least 600 winners. Based on academic merit, leadership, community service.
www.project-excellence.com
PRSSA-MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
For students of Latino, African-American, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander ancestry. Must be full time students at an accredited four-year college or university with at least junior status by the time the scholarship will be used. Membership in PRSSA is preferred, a major or minor in public relations is also preferred. 212-460-1474 prssa@prsa.org
www.prssa.org
PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD
For students in grades 5-12 from any state. Student must show participation in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly dur-ing the 12 months prior to the date of application.
www.prudential.com
PUERTO RICAN ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR NORTH TEXAS HISPANIC YOUTH
From the Asociacion Boricua de Dallas.
www.boricuadallas.org/
PUERTO RICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
For Latino first or second year students in a J.D. program at an American Bar
Association approved school. PRBA selects recipients based on financial need and academic promise. 212-739-7517
www.prldef.org
RADIO TV NEWS DIRECTOR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
For sophomores enrolled in college who have at least one more academic year remaining to graduate. May be enrolled in any major so long as career intent is in television or radio news. 202-467-5218 Karenb@rtndf.org
www.rtndf.org
RE-ENTRY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Resource for finding financial ad for adults desiring to return to school.
www.back2college.com/library/finad.htm
REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA/MINORITY EDUCATION FUND
For minority student members of the Reformed Church in America. Applicant must be a member of the Reformed Church in America, show leadership ability, demonstrate financial need, have been accepted to a Reformed Church of America school, and show educational potential. The amount varies with need. 212-870-3071 www.rca.org/index.html
RELIGION BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Database for finding scholarships based on a specific religion.
www.free-4u.com/
RISING STAR PROGRAM
For high school graduating seniors with an opportunity for two years of college tuition and books assistance at any one of the seven Dallas County Community Colleges or the Bill J. Priest Institute for Economic Development. The award is for $4,000, and the program provides a host of support services at each of the eight participating campuses. 972-860-7473
RON BROWN SCHOLARSHIPS
$10,000 for 10 to 20 students, renewable. Based on academic merit, leadership, and community service. Open to all fields.
www.RonBrown.org
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES (and the UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND)
Students must be studying at an HBCU which is a member of the UNCF and have at least a B average. Open to sophomores. The award is from $1,000 to full tuition. Approx. 60 students are selected.
www.rmhc.com
ROTARY AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND WORLD PEACE
FELLOWSHIPS
Applicant selection is made on a district-wide basis determined by either the home address or the school address.
For the Dallas-area district, check www.rotary5810.org For the Fort-Worth area, check www.rotary5790.org