• Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
• Minority On-Line Information Service (MOLIS)
• Free Scholarship Information Services
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Additional Scholarship Sites:

1) Ron Brown Scholarships - The award: Leadership, community service, all fields. The deadline is unusually in January. 

2) Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship - The award: $6,000 per year. It's renewable. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields. Deadline is usually in April.

3) Project Excellence Scholarships - The award: $4,000 or higher (to full tuition). Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields. Deadline: Feb. 1. 

4) United College Fund Scholarships - The deadline is usually December. 

5) Kodak Scholarships - The award: varying amounts to $5,000. For those studying in film/cinematography at U.S. colleges. 

6) Intel Science Talent Search - The award is from $5,000 to $100,000. You must present a scientific research project. Deadline: December. 

7) NACME Scholarships - National Action Council For Minorities in Engineering. The award amounts to $20,000, and many are awarded. This is our major engineering scholarship gateway. You must be an engineering student. The deadline is usually in February. 

8) Gates Millennium Scholarships -  The Gates Millennium Scholarship is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need. Nomination material for 2002-2003 will be available November 2001. Deadline: March 15. 

9) NSBE Scholarships - National Society of Black Engineers). Generally range from $1,500 to $3,000 for members of NSBE. This is primarily for engineering students, and others majoring in related disciplines. Deadlines vary.

10) ARMY ROTC Scholarships - Award amount to full-tuition. Many awards. Must have minimum 920 on SAT or 19 ACT score. Deadline is November 15. 

11) American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships -  For undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college with at least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,000 with about 300 winners annually. Deadline is in July. 

12) Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarships - This is a major competition with hundreds of over 250 awards going to "scholars," with academic, leadership, and talent qualities. The award amount is from $4,000 to $20,000. The deadline is October 31. 

13) Ambassadorial Scholarships -  This is the prestigious "rotary" organization scholarship for students who can speak another language and want to study abroad in the "host" country of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to $23,000 for a 3 month to full year of study abroad. You should have completed at least 2 years of college work. 

14) Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship -  This is a good scholarship for strong minority scholarships for students studying in areas like chemistry, engineering, physics, and "tech" areas. The award amount is up to $4,000 for undergraduates and more for graduate students. The deadline is Sept. 15. 

15) Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships -  The above link is to the Chicago headquarters and that gateway of scholarships. Note that there are over 700 AKA Chapters, and you would be wise to contact sorors at local locations. Scholarship opportunities abound. The deadline at AKA headquarters is Feb. 15. Applications (at the website) must be sent between Dec. 1st and January 30th each year.

16) NCAA Scholarships --(National Collegiate Athletic Association) Go to: ; This is the major NCAA sports association student-athletes are associated with. Awards are given in all sports categories, amounts from $3,000 to $12,500. Awards are also available for sports related study (like sports journalism). Deadlines vary, as do the number of awards each year. 

17) National Alliance for Excellence Scholarships - The student competitors can be seniors or already in college. They must submit an application that can include recommendations (academics), art (slides), dance (tapes), photographs, or other materials that point to talent and achievement in all areas. The awards are for a minimum of one year, and over 100 are granted. Applications can be submitted at any time. 

18) Harry S. Truman Scholarship - The is one of the most prestigious scholarships, shaped for students who intend to pursue a career targeted to public service or government. Graduate study should be a goal, with a portion of the funds directed there. You must be at least a junior, and your college must nominate you. A "nomination" package must be created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000 over the years. Generally about 80 students are selected. The deadline is February 1st.

19) National Association of Hispanic Journalist - Awards from $1000 - $5000 Students interested in journalism as a career can apply. Deadline is Feb 28th. 

20) Hispanic College Fund Scholarships - Major site for Hispanic students majoring in business-related areas, A to Z (accounting, human resources, communications, and more). The award amount varies. Over 140 awards granted. Deadline: April. 

21) Arts Recognition And Talent Search Awards -  These awards are granted to high school or college students (17, 18 years of age) who show talent in dance, voice, music, art, photography, jazz, visual arts, writing, or other creative areas. You must audition or submit a portfolio or tape. The award is to be used for freshman year in college. Award amounts from $100 to $3,000. Deadline is June 1 or April 1 (for registration in specific regions). 

22) Society of Women Engineer Scholarships -  These scholarships are targeted for women who are majoring in engineering or computer science. Award amount are from $200 to $5,000, and at least 90 are granted. The deadline for students already in college is February 1st but is May 15 for high school seniors entering an "accredited"program. 

23) American Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship -  This is a scholarship for minority students enrolling in architecture programs. Awards are from $500 to $3,000. Generally 20 students are selected. Deadline is December 6. 

24) Law School Grants for Women of Color: This program offers a substantial amount of money to women of color enrolled in law school. In the past few years, four to six students have been selected each year and given awards ranging from $5,000.00 to $12,000.00. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2002-03 Selected Professions Fellowship in Law. Description: These fellowships are awarded to women of color of outstanding academic ability who are citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. for full-time study in a juris docter (J.D.) program. Eligibility: Fellowships are for the final year of the J.D. The fellowship year is July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2003. Fellows must earn their degree at the end of the fellowship year. Award Amount: $5,000 - $12,000. Award can be used for educational and living expenses. Deadline: Application must be postmarked by January 10, 2002.