SCHOLARSHIP NAME

AMOUNT

DEADLINE

CRITERIA

University of South Florida Honors College

$4000

Not Stated

·         3.7 GPA or higher

·         1250 SAT/29 ACT or higher

·         Students who do not meet the requirements but have extraordinary life experiences might be admitted to the program at the discretion of the program director.  You can contact the director to discuss options

·         For more information and application go to www.stpt.usf.edu/coas/honors

Nadja’s Café Con Leche Scholarship

Awards start at $500.00

Not stated

·         Hialeah High School students grades 9-12

·         2.0 minimum GPA

·         Must have financial need

·         Submit an official transcript

·         Letter of recommendation

·         300-word essay in English or Spanish.

·         Topic:  “What do you consider to be the THREE qualities that make a good friend?”  “¿Cuales son las TRES cualidades que consideras hacen a un buen amigo (a)?

·         Application is available from Mrs. Arguelles

Johnson & Wales

Range from $2,500 to full tuition

Not stated

·         Seniors

·         3.5 GPA or higher

·         Students do not need to apply for academic scholarship; they are reviewed once the Admissions Office has received their application

·         Academic scholarships are renewable for up to four years of full-time day school enrollment as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic standing

Bridges to the Future (Miami Dade College- University of Miami)

Two years full tuition at Miami Dade Honors and two years full tuition at UM if student meets the requirements to transfer

Not stated, but very competitive (space is limited)

·         Senior from an underrepresented minority group (Hispanic, Black, Pacific Islander, and Native American) planning to continue studies in  biomedical science

·         U.S. citizen or permanent residency status

·         Planning to attend Miami- Dade Honors College the first two years, then planning to transfer to the University of Miami

·         For application and future information please contact Dr. Pope at MDC Kendall at (305) 237-2429 or Dr. E. Carter Burrus, Jr. at MDC North at (305) 237-1107 or Dr. Michael Gaines at UM at (305) 384-3973

Miami-Dade College North Campus Early Start Summer Scholarship Program

“Summer @ North Program”

Free tuition and books for up  2 college credit courses

Not stated

(space is limited)

·         Senior

·         Students attend classes during the Summer “B”session which runs from June 23-August 1, 2008

·         Meet graduation requirements for a standard high school diploma

·         Complete placement testing before acceptance into program (Students must take the CPT if ACT/SAT scores are not available or if ACT/SAT scores are below the designated minimums

·         For more information contact Dr. Zoraya Cuesta at (305) 237-1191 or via e-mail at zcuesta@mdc,edu

Carlos Albizu University

$1,000

Not stated

·         Senior

·         Some awards are  based on academic merit, others on financial need

·         For more information please contact Mr. Carlos Alicea at (305) 593-1223 ext 259 or via e-mail at calicea@albizu.edu

Collegiate Living Organization at UF

Low cost room and board

Not stated

·         Senior planning to attending UF

·         Living organization designed to help worthy/needy students who hope to attend the University of Florida

·         It offers dormitory-style room and board similar to that which can be found on campus for about half the price

·         Students are required to keep up the facility and govern themselves

·         Application is available online at http://www.cloliving.org

University of Tampa Presidential Scholarship

Up to $8,500 per year

Scholarship will be offered at time of admission

·         Senior

·         Planning to attend the University of Tampa as a full time student

·         3.5 or higher cumulative GPA

·         1100 SAT or 24 ACT

·         Send completed application to the University of Tampa

·         Scholarship will be offered at time of admission

University of Tampa

Dean’s Scholarship

Up to $8,000 per year

Scholarship will be offered at time of admission

·         Senior

·         Planning to attend the University of Tampa as a full time student

·         3.2 or higher cumulative GPA

·         Send completed application to the University of Tampa

·         Scholarship will be offered at time of admission

REMEMBER to visit the Internet for more scholarships. Visit www.fastweb.com, www.finaid.org, and other websites like http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm, which contains a number of great links to scholarship websites for African American and Hispanic students. Check it out!!!  Ask your parents to check with their employers or professional organizations; they may have scholarship programs for children of employees or members.

NROTC Scholarship Program

Full tuition, books, fees and other financial benefits

Not Stated

·         U.S. Citizen

·         Not less than 17 years old by 9/1 of year starting college and no more than 23 on June 30 of that year

·         High school graduation or equivalency certificate by 8/1 of year of entrance into four year NROTC scholarship program

·         Physically qualified by Navy or Marine Corps standards

·         Apply for and gain admission to NROTC colleges

·         SAT score of 530 Verbal, 520 Math or ACT 22 Math, 22 English

·       For more information or to start your NROTC application go to: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/   

2008 Congress-Bundestag Vocational Exchange Scholarship

Not stated

·         Seniors who are taking vocational courses may have the opportunity to spend a year in Germany pursuing their vocational interests

·         www.fldoe.org/workforce/programs/cp_bundestag.asp

Publix Design Challenge by

Kiwanis of Little Havana

2 year scholarship

To be announced

·         Using Publix brand products as your primary material create a piece of art that will blow the world away…

·         Design a sculpture, a painting, a picture…anything goes.

·         For registration information call the Kiwanis of Little Havana at

            305-644-8888     

·        http://www.fastweb.com

·        http://www.scholarships.com

·        http://www.freschinfo.com

http://www.scholarship-page.com

Congressional Black Caucus Scholarship Program

Varies

5/01/08

·         Application and information on the different programs available at www.cbcfinc.org.

·         Additional information also available at 202-263-2800

Essence of a Haitian Woman Inc.                  

$500.00

Postmarked extended to : 5/09/08

·         Female of Haitian descent

·         Transcript

·         Essay

·         College/University Acceptance letter indicating intended major

·         This scholarship is committed towards increasing the number of Haitian women in pursuing an undergraduate/graduate degree in the area of Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Finance, and Business Management

·         Overall GPA of 3.3 or above

·         For further information contact Cassandra Theramene at www.ehwinc.org or (850) 294-0441

·         Application available in the CAP-Office

The John S. Martinez “Closing the Achievement Gap”NHCSL-Comcast Scholarship Fund

3 students in Florida

$1,500 plus stipend to cover local travel cost to and from internship assignment

5/12/08 postmarked

·         Juniors or Seniors

·         Graduation GPA of 3.0 or better

·         Student must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent

·         Student must be a US citizen or Legal Resident (proof required)

·         Student must be enrolled at a public high school in the District of a Hispanic Legislator

·         Student must be nominated by their school principal, teacher, guidance counselor or Hispanic state legislator.

·         Current high school transcript

·         Copy of current valid school picture ID

·         Two letters of recommendation (principal, teacher, guidance counselor, Hispanic state legislator)

·         Written Personal Statement (500 words) about “What Public Service Means To Me”

·         Only completed applications will be reviewed

·         No fax or emailed applications will be accepted

·         No phone calls will be answered

·         Application packets available from the CAP office

·         All applications and accompanying documents must be sent to NHCSL at the following address:

National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators

ATTN:  John S. Martinez Scholarship Applications

444 North Capitol Street NW

Suite 404

Washington, DC 20001

AICHE Minority

 Scholarship Award

(10) $1,000

5/15/08

·         High school senior

·         Member of  minority group underrepresented in chemical engineering (African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native)

·         Students encouraged to select classes leading to a degree in chemical engineering

·         3.0+ GPA

·         Community and school activities

·         Letter or of recommendation

·         Student statement for choosing science/engineering

·         Financial need

·         Transcript

·         Application available at

http://www.aiche.org/Students/Awards/MinorityScholarshipAwardsStudent.aspx or contact the Awards Administrator at awards@aiche.org or 212-591-7107.  

Nairy Reboredo Dream Scholarship

$500

5/23/08

Your MDCPS student history which verifies:

·         A 2.5 unweighted cumulative academic gpa

·         No failing grade in any subject

·         Consistent good attendance throughout years of high school

·         An essay of no fewer than 250 words indicating career goals and how this scholarship can assist in reaching these goals

·         Resume of extra-curricular activities

·         Application available in the CAP office

South Florida Black Journalists Association

Rochelle Bridges Memorial Scholarship Application

$1,500

5/31/08

·         3.0+ GPA

·         Official transcript

·         Must be of African descent –i.e. African American, Haitian, and Caribbean.

·         U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

·          Three recommendations letters from instructors /counselors or administrators that indicate the student is of outstanding moral character and in good standing within the school community. The letter also should point out examples of how the student has demonstrated an interest and talent in journalism.

·         Essay: Why are journalists of color necessary in shaping the delivery of news and other information?

·         Two samples of works that show the applicant’s talent: news stories written, pages designed, web sites created (send URL), broadcast tape. Photographers and graphic artists should submit a small portfolio of their work.

·         Completed application form.

·         Each finalist will undergo a personal interview with the SFBJA scholarship committee. NO EXCEPTIONS.

·         Application available in the CAP office

Lambda Iota Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity

Triangle Achievement Awards at FSU

(1)   $1000 and

(5) $500

Postmarked by 6/1/08

·         Must be a male senior attending FSU

·         Academic success

·         Extracurricular involvement

·         Excellence in athletics

·         Essay

·         Winners will incur no obligation to the organization

·         Application available in the CAP office

Alexander Scholarship

Oleeta-West Dade Lodge

$1,000  (1)

6/1/08

·         Senior

·         Selection based on community service

·         Essay describing the community service with supporting documentation

·         Copy of acceptance letter from post-secondary institution

·         Letter or recommendation

·         Application available in the CAP office

Community Action Agency Scholarships

$1,500

6/13/08

·         Person between 16-25 years of age and have a high school diploma

·         Must reside in Accion, Allapatha, Brownsville, Coconut Grove, Culmer, Edison/Little river, Florida City, Goulds, Hialeah, Opa-Locka, Perrine, South Beach, South Miami or Wynwood.

·         Academic Achievement

·         Community Service

·         Employment history

·         Financial need

·         Applications available at:

Liberty City CAA

Wanda Fort

6100 NW 7^th Ave.

(305) 756-2830

Accion CAA

Maggie E. Nieto

858 West Flagler St

(305) 547-4893

Perrine CAA
Geneva Mobutu

Homestead Ave.

(305) 254-5804

Overtown Village North

Jean R. Lafortune or Quincy Cohen

701 NW 1^st Ct.

(786) 469-4746

·         Contact Claudette McLean at (786) 469-4746 or at cmlean@miamidade.gov

CAP, Inc. Fund

Varies

Postmarked by: 6/28/08

·         Senior who demonstrates financial need

·         Copy of award letter from attending institution

·         Copy of ALL pages of your SAR (Student Aid Report) for the year applied

·         Full-time attendance seeking a degree at an approved post-secondary institution

·         For application and more information go to: http://www.capmiami.org/students/application.pdf or http://www.dadecommunityfoundation.org

Deacon Willie J. Wallace Memorial Scholarship

$500

6/30/08

·         Senior of African-American descent

·         Must be a member of a Christian-based church and who will be entering college for the all after high school graduation

·         Must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA

·         Essay

·         Transcript

·         Recommendation letters

·         Application available in the CAP office

·         Return application to:

Willie J. Wallace Foundation

PO Box 278695

Miramar, FL 33027

Or by email: wjwallacefoundation@gmail.com