Darko Rapotez Memorial College Scholarship
www.loveourchildrenusa.org/aboutus_programs.php
Youths from anywhere in the U.S., who age out of the foster care system and who ordinarily would
not be able to afford a college education are eligible to submit applications. Youths must be
emancipated or will be graduating from foster care, relative care and/or dependency. Scholarships
are available to undergraduate students who have aged out of the foster care system with a GPA
of 3.0 or higher. Each scholarship recipient will receive $5,000 to $10,000 and is encouraged to
reapply each year.
Fostering A Future Scholarship
www.childrensactionnetwork.org
The Capital One Fostering a Future Scholarship is open to children adopted from foster care to
provide increased opportunities for advanced education. Applicants must have been adopted
from the United States foster care system at or after the age of thirteen (13). Applicants must be
graduating high school seniors. Scholarships for two-year institutions will total $5,000 and
scholarships for four-year institutions will total $10.000. For full eligibility requirements and
application requirements can be located at the children’s action network website.
Due date: April
20th .
Hopes For Higher Ed
www.hopesforhighereducation.com
The hopes for Higher Education Scholarship is awarded to youth in foster care for the purposes of
obtaining professional certification or to attend a post secondary institution (undergraduate only).
Scholarships range in amount from $500 to $1,000, and the number awarded each year varies
depending on funding. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, and school room and
board. DUE DATE: MAY 15th
nsoro Foundation
www.thenf.org
The nsoro Educational Foundation's mission is to provide academic scholarships and vital support
necessary to ensure success of students. Eligible students are graduating high school seniors as
well as current undergraduate or trade school students. The Scholarship awards range between
$4,000 and $8,000 per student per degree program on average depending on student financial
need. The Scholarship covers tuition & academic fees, books, student meal plans or on-campus
housing. For additional information go to the website. DUE DATE: APRIL 16TH
Through The Looking Glass Scholarship
www.lookingglass.org
These $1,000 scholarships are part of Through the Looking Glass’ National Center for Parents
with Disabilities and their Families. The scholarships are specifically for high school seniors and
college students who have parents with disabilities.
Selection criteria for all scholarships include
academic performance, community activities and services, letter or recommendation and an
essay describing the experience of growing up with a parent with a disability. For additional
information go to the website. DUE DATE: MARCH 1ST
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Minority Scholarship Sites
AAA Arizona Si Se Puede! Scholarship
www.aaaaz.com/espanol/membership/scholarship.htm
AAA Arizona’s “Si Se Puede” scholarship, Spanish for “it can be done” is open to entering
freshman students living in Arizona and attending an accredited college or university in Arizona.
Each scholar will receive a $1,000 one-time scholarship and a four-year AAA membership. A
student must have earned and maintain a GPA of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and have a
clean driving record. For complete eligibility requirements visit the website.
American Dream Scholarship Program
www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/american_dream.html
This Scholarship Program was established in partnership with the United Negro College Fund.
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 GPA (on a 4.0
scale), enrolled full time at approved, accredited, undergraduate institutions. Scholarships range
from $500 to $5,000.
American Indian College Fund
www.collegefund.org
The American Indian College Fund is a Native-operated organization and the nation’s largest
provider of private scholarships.
Anne Ford Scholarship
www.ncld.org/about-us/scholarships-aamp-awards/the-anne-ford-and-allegra-ford-scholarshipaward
The Anne Ford Scholarship offers a $10,000 award to two graduating high school seniors with
documented learning disabilities (LD) who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Deadline for
application is December 31. For complete details see the Anne Ford Scholarship website.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
www.gmsp.org
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, was established in 199 to provide outstanding African American, American
Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with an
opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education, in all discipline areas and a graduate
education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or
library science.
Community College Transfer Scholarship
www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/comm_college_transfer.html
The Community College Transfer Scholarship, offered in collaboration with the Hispanic
Scholarship Fund, provides scholarships to Latino students transferring from a community college
to an approved, accredited higher education institution.
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Chicanos Por La Causa Scholarship
www.cplc.org/education/scholarship-programs.aspx
The primary goal of the CPLC/MCCD Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance and
support to outstanding Arizona Chicano / Latino students to attend and graduate from one of the
Maricopa Community Colleges.
First in My Family Scholarship Program
www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/first_family.html
The First in My Family Scholarship Program, developed in partnership with the Hispanic College
Fund, offers Scholarships to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend
college and have financial need. The program is open to Hispanic Americans who are U.S.
citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full time undergraduate student at approved,
accredited institutions.
Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Scholarships range fro $500 to $5,000.
Generation Equality Scholarships
www.hrc.org/issues/youth_and_campus_activism/12264.htm
Each year the HRC Foundation awards scholarships to LGBT and allied students who
demonstrate exceptional commitment to the fight for queer equality. Priority is given to applicants
who; self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or an ally; have applied to or are
enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education; demonstrated a commitment or
contribution to the LGBT community; are in good academic standing; and have demonstrated
need for financial assistance.
www.hrc.org/scholarships
To search for additional national Generation Equality Scholarships or by state, visit the above
website and type in national or a specific state. State of Arizona identifies six (6) additional
scholarship options.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
www.hsf.net
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation’s largest provider of college financial aid for Latino
students.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses (Valle del sol Chapter)
www.nahn-phx.org
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN), Valle del Sol Chapter is the local Phoenix
chapter, committed to the recruitment and retention of Hispanics into the nursing profession. Four
$1,000 scholarships are awarded each semester to assist in the development of a Hispanic
nursing student pursuing academic endeavors in nursing. The award amount is given directly to
the student. To access the scholarship application and view eligibility criteria see the National
Association of Hispanic Nurses phoenix website.
OUT and UP Scholarship Fund
www.maricopa.edu/foundation
The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation established the OUT and UP Scholarship Fund
for disenfranchised lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
Those eligible are young adults under 25 who have faced negative responses from caregivers
because of their sexual orientation or gender identity/expression and are no longer welcome at
home. Each scholarship funded will cover tuition, books and fees for up to sixty (60) credit hours,
up to $5,000 per student.
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Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians And Gays – Phoenix Chapter
www.pflagphoenix.org
Outstand graduating high school seniors and college students are encouraged to apply for
multiple scholarships offered through PFLAG Phoenix. All scholarships are open to gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation
www.jackierobinson.org
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. To view the application requirements and application
components visit the Jackie Robinson website. DUE DATE: March 15th.
The Sallie Mae Fund
www.thesalliemaefund.org
The Fund offers the following free scholarship searches and other scholarship tips and
information.
General Scholarship Search
Free scholarship database to scholarships for high school, college, graduate, and adult
students.
Black College Dollars
Free scholarship search, geared for African-American students.
Contains more than 300
scholarship searchable by GPA requirement, academic and career interest, and
application deadline.
Latino College Dollars
www.latinocollegedollars.org
Free scholarship search, geared for Hispanic students, contains clear information on
more than 300 scholarships targeting Latino high school, undergraduate, and graduate
students across the United States.
Unmet Need Scholarship
www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_need.html
This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship America. It is open to U.S. citizens and
permanent residents who are accepted or enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at
approved, accredited institutions. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) to be
eligible to apply. Recipients will be selected based on financial need. Unmet Need Scholarships
range fro $1,000 to $3,000.
United Negro College Fund
www.uncf.org
Scholarship database for African-American students. Over 40 various scholarship programs
listed.
