National Presbyterian College Scholarship

If you will be a full-time incoming freshmen at one of the participating colleges related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) then you can apply for this funding opportunity. Carroll College in Waukesha, WI is one of the many private schools associated with the Presbyterian church. Visit this link to find other schools across the country. Deadline: Jan 31

Criteria

• maintain 3.0 grade point average;
• be members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.);
• be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States;
• demonstrate financial need;
• be high school seniors;
• take the SAT/ACT exam no later than December 15 of their senior year in high school;
• have a recommendation from church pastor;
• have a recommendation from high school guidance counselor;
• have high school transcript; and
• complete a biographical questionnaire.

Scholarship: Oct 31 deadline

Horatio Alger Scholarship

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society. Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher; explanation must be provided. Visit http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships. Deadline Oct 31.

Scholarships for Asian Students

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is the primary national effort to provide scholarships for deserving Asian & Pacific Islander American students. They currently offer two scholarships for students that will be enrolled for the first-time at colleges or universities. Their mission is to forge partnerships building a national Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship organization that supports and encourages all Asian and Pacific Islander American students to pursue higher education, thereby developing future leaders who will contribute back to their communities.

APIASF SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBITY CRITERIA

• Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the 2000 Census.

• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, legal permanent resident.

• Be a first-time, incoming college student in the Fall of 2008.

• Have a cumulative, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0

Applications available early fall Deadline mid January

Scholarships for Minority Students

Jackie Robinson FoundationThrough its Education and Leadership Development Program, The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,200 annually to underserved high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.

You must be a U.S. citizen in order to qualify for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award.

The application package must include a letter of recommendation and an official transcript (with raised seal).

In addition, all applicants are required to take either the Standardized Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) and submit their scores. The Foundation’s college codes are:

SAT: 4248
ACT: 6570

PLEASE NOTE: If your official high school transcript includes your SAT and/or ACT scores, it is not necessary for you to authorize the College Board to send your scores to us. We will accept the scores listed on the OFFICIAL transcript.

Jackie Robinson Foundation
www.jackierobinson.org/apply/