ISU Scholarship Office
921 S 8th Ave, Stop 8391
Museum Building, Room 327
Pocatello, ID 83209-8391
Phone: (208) 282-3315
Fax: (208) 282-5717
Email: scholar@isu.edu

Scholarships Office

Scholarship Information - Multi-ethnic/Minority Students

In hopes of promoting diversity on our campus, Idaho State University offers need-based and academic scholarships to multi-ethnic and minority students. Most of these scholarships can be applied for through a single application, the Combined Minority Scholarship application. This application is typically available from late January through March each year on the Open Scholarships List.

Note: To be considered for need-based scholarships, applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Priority processing of financial aid applications begins on March 1st each year. Some types of financial aid are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore it is a good idea to submit your FAFSA by the priority processing deadline. The FAFSA is available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. If you need assistance with the FAFSA, please contact the ISU Financial Aid Office at (208) 282-2756.

Other scholarship information for specific ethnicity groups is available on the following pages:

Scholarships — Multi-Ethinic, Minority, and At-Risk Students

All Minority Students COLGATE BRIGHT SMILES, BRIGHT FUTURES, MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP - Sponsored by Colgate Palmolive Company, these scholarships are awarded to members of minority groups currently underrepresented in dental hygiene programs at the certificate educational level. Example eligible applicants include: African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, and males. For information and to apply, visit the ADHA Institute for Oral Health online at http://www.adha.org/institute/index.htm.
All Minority Students NILE BOYLE AND JULIE BOYLE LINDQUIST - Scholarship awarded annually to a full-time under-privileged or minority student majoring in either Business or Pharmacy who would not be eligible for academic scholarships. Check in January for the Combined Minority Application on the Open Scholarships List.
All Minority Students IDAHO MINORITY/AT RISK - Available to current and prospective ISU students, and may be renewable. Must be an Idaho resident and an Idaho high school graduate (or have earned a GED) and pursue full-time studies in an academic or applied technology program of study. Certain other criteria must be met. Check in January for the Combined Minority Application on the Open Scholarships List.
   
African American Students ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SCHOLARSHIPS - Awarded by most of the 700 local sorority chapters to high school students in their communities, many established primarily or exclusively for black women. Contact Alpha Kappa Alpha, 5656 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. Phone: (312) 613-1282.
African American Students AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION - Awarded to minority students who demonstrate commitment to nursing career related to ethnic minority health. Contact ANA Minority Nursing Director, 1030 15th Street NW, Suite 716, Washington, DC 20005.
African American Students AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS MINORITY/DISADVANTAGED PROGRAM - Renewable awards to undergraduate and graduate students in the first year of professional study at an accredited school of architecture. Nomination through AIA member or local chapter, guidance counselor or teacher, director of an accredited school of architecture, etc. Annual application deadline of January 15th. Visit their website for more information at http://www.archfoundation.org/aaf/aaf/Programs.Fellowships.htm.
African American Students APS SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY UNDERGRADUATE PHYSICS MAJORS - Any African-American, Hispanic-American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship. More information and the application can be found online at http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm
African American Students BACCALAUREATE DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM - Assists bachelor degree seeking students to continue their education and receive commissions in the US Navy following graduation. Contact US Navy Education & Training Command, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL 32509. Phone: (904) 452-4813.
African American Students BREAKTHROUGH TO NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ETHNIC PEOPLE OF COLOR - Assistance for undergraduate students preparing for nursing careers who demonstrate financial need. January deadline. Contact National Student Nurses’ Association, 555 W. 57th Street, Suite 1327, New York, NY 10019. Phone: (212) 581-2215.
African American Students HALLIE Q. BROWN SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Must be recommended by an active member of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs. March 31st deadline annually. Visit the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs website for more information: http://www.nacwc.org/programs/scholarships.php.
African American Students DURACELL NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP & INTERN PROGRAM - Two year awards to juniors seeking a bachelors degree in engineering, sales, marketing, manufacturing operations, finance, or business administration. Combined with summer internship opportunity at Duracell USA facility. Coordinated through local/regional National Urban League offices. Annual April deadline. Contact Director of Education, 500 E. 62nd St, New York, NY 10021. Phone: (212) 310-9000.
African American Students GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM - These renewable awards are available only to incoming minority freshman students in any major program of study. Awarded on merit and financial need. Must have leadership/community involvement, minimum 3.3 GPA, and be nominated by a high school administrator. Nomination forms will be sent to all US secondary schools annually in late December or January. For more information, call (877) 690-4677 or go the web site http://www.gmsp.org. Annual February 1st deadline.
African American Students GENERAL MOTORS MINORITY DEALERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - $2,500 awards available to currently enrolled, US citizen or permanent resident minority full-time students. GPA, leadership, school and community involvement, work experience, career and educational goals, and submitted personal statement are all considered. Applications available annually in October at http://www.gmmda.org. Early December postmark deadline.
African American Students MARGUERITE HENDERSON SCHOLARSHIP - Awards given to African American graduates of Pocatello or Highland High School or a member of the Shoshone Bannock tribe. Check in January for the Combined Minority Application on the Open Scholarships List.
African American Students KAPPA ALPHA PSI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Assists college male members of Kappa Alpha Psi who are in good academic standing. Awards can be renewable. Contact a local chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, or the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, 2322 24 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132 or call (215) 228-7184.
African American Students HERBERT LEHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS - Assistance for students attending colleges or universities where African American students are significantly under represented. Academic potential, community and school involvement are considered. Annual April deadline. Contact Herbert Lehman Education Fund, 99 Hudson Street, Suite 1600, New York, NY 10013. Phone: (212) 219-1900.
African American Students NAACP SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND & NAACP/DOE SCHOLARSHIPS - The Agnes Jones Jackson, the Roy Wilkins, the NAACP Willems, and Sutton Education Scholarships provide awards to undergraduate and graduate students under 25 demonstrating need and academic merit. NAACP/DOE renewable awards assist entering freshmen with a minimum 3.0 GPA majoring in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or environmental studies. Recipients must be willing to work summers prior to graduation for the US Department of Energy (DOE) and for 2 years following graduation. Annual April deadline. Contact NAACP Director of Education and Housing, 4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215. Phone: (401) 358-8900.
African American Students NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM - A national competition providing six renewable scholarships on the basis of academic merit. Annual November deadline. Contact NSPE, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
African American Students PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF AMERICA MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIPS - Assists undergraduate juniors and seniors preparing for a public relations career. Focus on academic merit and financial need. Annual April deadline. Contact PRSA Educational Affairs Department, 33 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003. Phone: (212) 460-1474.
African American Students PURCE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP - Scholarships awarded to individuals of African American descent. Student may be any major including College of Technology Programs. Check in January for the Combined Minority Application on the Open Scholarships List.
African American Students STERLING H. DOVER - A scholarship with preference to African American Students with a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA. Check in January for the Combined Minority Application on the Open Scholarships List.
African American Students UNCF MERCK SCIENCE RESEARCH - Assists 15 undergraduate and 15 graduate African American students in biomedical sciences and related life or physical scientific disciplines. US citizen or permanent resident, full time, minimum 3.0 GPA, juniors, or MD/PhD candidates within 2 years of dissertation research completion are eligible. Selection based on abilities and accomplishments. Contact ISU Scholarship Office. Annual January deadline.
   
Asian American Students AICPA MINORITY ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPS - Aid to sophomores through graduate studies in accounting. Primary focus on merit. Annual June deadline. Contact AICPA, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. Phone: (212) 596-6270.
Asian American Students AMERICAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION - Provides assistance to minority students for associate through doctoral programs in dental hygiene. Criteria: US citizens who have completed first year in a dental hygiene curriculum with a minimum 3.0 gpa and demonstrate at least $1500 in financial need. Annual April deadline. Contact ADHA: Institute for Oral Health, 444 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611. Phone: (312) 440-8900.
Asian American Students AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS MINORITY/DISADVANTAGED PROGRAM - Renewable awards to undergraduate and graduate students in the 1st year of professional study at an accredited school of architecture. Nomination (November deadline) through AIA member or local chapter, guidance counselor or teacher, director of an accredited school of architecture, etc. Contact AIA Scholarship Program Director, 1735 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006. Phone: (202) 626-7327.
Asian American Students AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION - Awarded to minority students who demonstrate commitment to nursing career related to ethnic minority health. Contact ANA Minority Nursing Director, 1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 716, Washington, DC 20005.
Asian American Students ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION - Available to undergraduate and graduate Asian Americans interested in careers in broadcast, photo, or print journalism. Annual early April deadline. Contact http://www.aaja.org or AAJA, Attn: Karen Dispo, Program Coordinator 1182 Market St, Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102. Phone: (415) 346-2051.
Asian American Students BACCALAUREATE DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM - Assists bachelor degree seeking students to continue their education and receive commissions in the US Navy following graduation. Contact US Navy Education and Training Command, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL 32509. Phone: (904) 452-4813.
Asian American Students BREAKTHROUGH TO NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ETHNIC PEOPLE OF COLOR - Assistance for undergraduate students preparing for nursing careers who demonstrate financial need. Annual January deadline. Contact National Student Nurses’ Association, 555 W. 57th Street, Suite 1327, New York, NY 10019. Phone: (212) 581-2215.
Asian American Students GENERAL MOTORS MINORITY DEALERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - $2,500 awards available to currently enrolled, US citizen or permanent resident minority full time students. GPA, leadership, school and community involvement, work experience, career and educational goals, and submitted personal statement are all considered. Applications available annually in October at http://www.gmmda.org. Early December postmark deadline.
Asian American Students IDAHO MIGRANT COUNCIL - Two types of assistance offered to Idaho residents who demonstrate financial need and demonstrate academic merit: IMC Employment and Training Program Assistance through Title IV to new and continuing students enrolled in an academic or applied technology program who meet specific eligibility qualifications (open deadline), and IMC Hispanic Scholarship Fund awards for entering freshmen seeking an academic program of study (April 15 deadline). Contact the nearest IMC Office in Blackfoot (208) 785-6390, Burley (208) 678-1171, Caldwell (208) 454-8604, Idaho Falls (208) 524-0980, Payette (208) 624-9304, or Twin Falls (208) 734-3336.
Asian American Students JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE - A number of awards are available to undergraduate students of Japanese descent through the Japanese American Citizens League. Annual February deadline. Contact Japanese American Citizens League, 1765 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115. Phone: (415) 921-5225.
Asian American Students KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, WESTERN REGION - $1000 to $3000 awards to sophomore through graduate/professional, full-time students of Korean American heritage who demonstrate financial need. Applications available after November or through http://www.kasf.org. Annual January deadline. Contact KASF Western Region Scholarship Committee, PO Box 486, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.
Asian American Students USDA ASIAN PACIFIC ISLAND ORGANIZATION NATIONAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE EMPLOYEES - Up to 3 scholarships awarded to Asian Pacific American US citizen undergraduates who are earning associate or bachelor degrees in computer science, engineering, natural resources conservation, or agriculture. Preference given to CS or engineering majors with a geographic information systems (GIS), natural resources or conservation emphasis. Applications available March through May annually with a May 31st deadline.
   
Hispanic Students AICPA MINORITY ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPS - Awards to sophomores through graduate studies in accounting. Selection mainly on academic merit. June deadline. Contact AICPA, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. Phone: (212) 596-6270.
Hispanic Students AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION - Awarded to minority students who demonstrate commitment to nursing career related to ethnic minority health. Contact ANA Minority Nursing Director, 1030 15th Street NW, Suite 716, Washington, DC 20005.
Hispanic Students AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS MINORITY/DISADVANTAGED PROGRAM - Renewable awards to undergraduate and graduate students in the 1st year of professional study at an accredited school of architecture. Nomination (November deadline) through AIA member or local chapter, guidance counselor or teacher, director of an accredited school of architecture, etc. Contact AIA Scholarship Program Director, 1735 New York Avenue NW, Washington DC 20006. Phone: (202) 626-7327.
Hispanic Students APS SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY UNDERGRADUATE PHYSICS MAJORS - Any African-American, Hispanic-American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship. More information and the application can be found online at http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm
Hispanic Students BACCALAUREATE DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM - Assists bachelor degree seeking students to continue their education and receive commissions in the US Navy following graduation. Contact US Navy Education and Training Command, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL 32509. Phone: (904) 452-4813.
Hispanic Students BREAKTHROUGH TO NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ETHNIC PEOPLE OF COLOR - Assistance for undergraduate students preparing for nursing careers who demonstrate financial need. Annual January deadline. Contact National Student Nurses' Association, 555 W. 57th Street, Suite 1327, New York, NY 10019. Phone: (212) 581-2215.
Hispanic Students CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - A non-partisan educational organization which provides assistance for a two month stay in Washington, D.C. Incoming college freshmen and undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA who demonstrate leadership and communication skills are eligible to apply. Recipients are placed in congressional offices. Annual early February deadline. Contact CHCI at 504 C Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. Phone: (800) 392-3532.
Hispanic Students GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM - These renewable awards are available only to incoming minority freshman students in any major program of study. Applicants do not apply but must be nominated by a high school administrator. Awarded on merit and financial need. Must have leadership and community involvement, minimum 3.30 GPA. Nomination forms are sent annually to all US secondary schools in late December or January. For more information, call (877) 690-4677 or go the web site http://www.gmsp.org. Annual February 1st deadline.
Hispanic Students GENERAL MOTORS MINORITY DEALERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - $2,500 awards available to currently enrolled, US citizen or permanent resident minority full-time students. GPA, leadership, school and community involvement, work experience, career and educational goals, and submitted personal statement are all considered. Applications available in October annually at http://www.gmmda.org. Annual early December postmark deadline.
Hispanic Students HISPANIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - Awarded to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who have clear career and/or business goals, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and are US citizens or permanent residents. Need not be a business major to apply. Annual March 1st deadline. For more information, write to Hispanic Business Association, P.O. Box 16262, Boise, ID 83715 or send an email to info@hbaonline.org.
Hispanic Students HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND - Awarded to Hispanic US citizens with minimum 3.0 GPA who demonstrate need. Applicants must be in a program of study leading to a career in business (examples [but not limited to]: most business fields, computer science, communications, psychology, architecture, electrical/mechanical engineering, human resources). April 15 deadline. Contact Hispanic College Fund, Inc., One Thomas Circle NW, Suite 375, Washington, DC 20005 or http://www.hispanicfund.org.
Hispanic Students HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Administers several different scholarship programs for U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents who are of Hispanic descent with a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA (apply between August 1 and October 15 each year). Some programs require specific majors and financial need (must file the FAFSA). For applications and more information, check the web at www.hsf.net.
Hispanic Students IDAHO COMMISSION ON HISPANIC AFFAIRS (ICHA) SUBSTANCE ABUSE CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP - Scholarships awarded annually to Spanish-speaking bicultural students of Hispanic descent who are majoring in Behavioral Science or related field and working towards certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid Social Security number, and a resident of Idaho. For more information or to request an application, contact Miriam Santiago-Fonseca, email: miriam.santiago-fonseca@icha.idaho.gov; phone: (208) 334-4565; fax: (208) 334-3778; address: 5460 W. Franklin Rd., Suite B, Boise, ID 83720.
Hispanic Students IDAHO HISPANIC YOUTH SYMPOSIUM (HYS) - Scholarships awarded annually to outstanding participants in the Hispanic Youth Symposium who plan to attend ISU. Contact the ISU Multi-Ethnic Student Success Center, Campus Box 8054, Pocatello, Idaho 83209, or call (208) 282-3277.
Hispanic Students IMAGE DE IDAHO - Scholarships awarded to individuals of Hispanic descent. Information and applications available from Image De Idaho, 5460 W. Franklin Road Suite B, Boise, ID 83705, or from the ISU Scholarship Office. Annual March application deadline.
Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Students IMAGE DE IDAHO DEL SUDESTE - Awards given annually to Hispanic and non-Hispanic students who have made contributions to the Hispanic community . Information and applications available from Image de Idaho del Sudeste, P.O. Box 1341, Pocatello, Idaho 83204, or on the Open Scholarships List during August through October for Spring awarding and February through June for Summer and Fall awarding.
Hispanic Students IDAHO MIGRANT COUNCIL - Two types of assistance offered to Idaho residents who demonstrate financial need and demonstrate academic merit. Contact the nearest IMC Employment and Training Program Assistance through Title IV to new and continuing students enrolled in an academic or applied technology program who meet specific eligibility qualifications, and IMC Hispanic Scholarship Fund awards for entering freshmen seeking an academic program of study. Annual April deadline. Contact the nearest IMC Office in Blackfoot (208) 785-6390, Burley (208) 678-1171, Caldwell (208) 454-8604, Idaho Falls (208) 524-0980, Payette (208) 624-9304, or Twin Falls (208) 734-3336.
Hispanic Students NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Must take the PSAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) as a high school junior. Honors promising Hispanic secondary school students with scholarships for university education. Contact the National Achievement Scholarship Program, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201. Phone: (708) 866-5100.
Hispanic Students NATIONAL IMAGE - Awarded to Hispanic women pursuing a business-related program. Applicants must have been out of high school for at least five years. Contact Project Cambio Scholarship Awards, P.O. Box 3004-227, Corvallis, OR 97339.
Hispanic Students NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM - A national competition providing six renewable scholarships on the basis of academic merit. Annual November deadline. Contact NSPE, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Hispanic Students PRSA MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIPS - Assists undergraduate juniors and seniors preparing for a public relations career. Academic merit and financial need are considered. Annual April deadline. Contact Public Relations Society of America, Educational Affairs Department, 33 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003. Phone: (212) 460-1474.
Hispanic Students SOCIETY FOR HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS FOUNDATION (SHPE) - Awards made annually to entering and continuing Hispanic college students planning to pursue a degree in engineering or science. For more information, contact the Southeast Idaho SHPE Chapter, PO Box 52113, Idaho Falls, ID 83405-2113. Applications may be accessed through www.fastweb.com with an annual April 15th scholarship deadline. National Office SHPE, 5400 E. Olympic Blvd. Suite 210, Los Angeles, CA 90022; Phone: (213) 725-3970; website: http://oneshpe.shpe.org/
Hispanic Students SAINT BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH - Awarded to Hispanic students who are members of Saint Bernard's Catholic Church in Blackfoot. Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA required. Check for application on the Open Scholarships List in March.
   
Native American Students AICPA MINORITY ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPS - Awarded to sophomores through graduate studies in accounting. Selection mainly on academic merit. June deadline. Contact AICPA, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. Phone: (212) 596-6270.
Native American Students AMERICAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS' ASSOCIATION - Provides assistance to minority students for undergraduate and graduate dental hygiene studies. Must be US citizens who are entering the senior year of studies with a 3.0 minimum GPA and demonstrate at least $1500 in need. Annual April deadline. Contact ADHA: Institute for Oral Health, 444 N Michigan Ave, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611. Phone: (312) 440-8900.
Native American Students AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY (AISES) - A variety of scholarship programs are administered through this organization with various application deadlines (commonly March through July). Most require student membership in AISES. Idaho State University has an active AISES student chapter. Contact AISES Scholarship Department, 1630 30th Street, Suite 301, Boulder, CO 80301. Phone: (303) 492-8658.
Native American Students AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION - Various awards based on financial need or beauty and talent awarded annually. Annual February deadline. Contact AIHF or Miss Indian USA at 6051 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22044. Phone: (202) INDIANS.
Native American Students AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS - Awards to vocational through graduate students; preference given to undergraduate students. Contact National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006. Phone: (202) 628-1776.
Native American Students AMERICAN INDIAN SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS - Awards to technical school, junior college, and undergraduate students with minimum 2.25 GPA and financial need. Priority given to full-time students. Annual deadlines: Fall semester: August 30; Spring semester: February 15; Summer: May 15. Contact American Indian Services, 1900 North Canyon Road, Provo, UT 84604. Phone: (801) 375-1777.
Native American Students APS SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY UNDERGRADUATE PHYSICS MAJORS - Any African-American, Hispanic-American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship. More information and the application can be found online at http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm
Native American Students ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS, INC. - Coordinates several award programs which focus on undergraduate and graduate studies. Some are emergency awards, others look at merit and financial need, others are awards to mid-life men and women trying to complete their college education with preference given to single parents, heads of household or displaced homemakers. Various deadlines. Contact Scholarship Coordinator, 245 Fifth Ave, Suite 1801, New York, NY 10016. Phone: (212) 689-8720.
Native American Students CONTINENTAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF INDIAN WARS SCHOLARSHIP - One award annually to a junior preparing for a career in education. Annual February deadline. Contact Scholarship Chair, 206 Springdale Drive, LaGrange, GA 30240.
Native American Students FRANK J. & CAROL J. THOMAS - Preference to Native American students or students demonstrating financial need. Must be pursuing a degree. Minimum 2.00 cumulative gpa required. Check in January for the Combined Minority Application on the Open Scholarships List.
Native American Students GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM - These renewable awards are available only to incoming minority freshman students in any major program of study. Applicants do not apply but must be nominated by a high school administrator. Awarded on merit and financial need. Must have leadership and community involvement, minimum 3.30 GPA. Nomination forms are sent annually to all US secondary schools in late December or January. For more information, call (877) 690-4677 or go the web site http://www.gmsp.org. Annual February 1st deadline.
Native American Students GENERAL MOTORS MINORITY DEALERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - $2,500 awards available to currently enrolled, US citizen or permanent resident minority full-time students. GPA, leadership, school and community involvement, work experience, career and educational goals, and submitted personal statement are all considered. Applications available in October annually at http://www.gmmda.org. Annual early December postmark deadline.
Native American Students HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS - Assists students enrolled in health professions or allied health programs who intend to work with Indian people upon graduation. Annual April deadline. Contact Indian Health Service Scholarship Branch, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: (301) 443-6197.
Native American Students IDAHO MIGRANT COUNCIL - Two types of assistance offered to Idaho residents who demonstrate financial need and demonstrate academic merit: IMC Employment and Training Program Assistance through Title IV to new and continuing students enrolled in an academic or applied technology program who meet specific eligibility qualifications (open deadline), and IMC Hispanic Scholarship Fund awards for entering freshmen seeking an academic program of study (April 15 deadline). Contact the nearest IMC Office in Blackfoot (208) 785-6390, Burley (208) 678-1171, Caldwell (208) 454-8604, Idaho Falls (208) 524-0980, Payette (208) 624-9304, or Twin Falls (208) 734-3336.
Native American Students IDAHO POWER FOR NATIVE AMERICANS - Two awards annually to Native American freshmen (one to an academic student and one to an applied technology student ) at ISU. Check in January for the Combined Minority Application on the Open Scholarships List.
Native American Students J. R. SIMPLOT TOMMY HUGUES SCHOLARSHIP - A renewable scholarship is provided to a Shoshone Bannock student who demonstrates willingness to obtain a degree in earth sciences or business administration. Annual fall semester deadline. Contact J. R. Simplot Company Minerals and Chemical Division, PO Box 912, Pocatello, ID 83204.
Native American Students MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP - Approximately $5000 scholarships to college sophomores or juniors planning careers in environmental public policy or to Native American/Alaska Native students pursuing health care or tribal public policy careers. At ISU, contact Dr. Margaret Johnson at (208) 282-3204 no later than December.
Native American Students NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM - A national competition annually providing 6 renewable scholarships on the basis of academic merit. Annual deadline is late November. Contact NSPE, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Native American Students NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Provides two scholarship programs which are awarded on merit and ability to improve the lives of Native Americans: MESBEC focuses on math, engineering, science, business, education, and computer majors; NALE recognizes high potential paraprofessional Native Americans who seek degrees/credentials as teachers, counselors, or administrators. Annual deadlines: March 15 (summer), April 15 (fall) and September 15 (spring). Contact NASF (505) 262-2351 or write 8200 Mountain Road NE, Suite 203, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
Native American Students SEQUOYAH GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS - Assistance for students seeking a degree beyond the bachelor's degree majoring in anthropology, microbiology, education, law, mechanical engineering, psychology or business administration. Apply between July 1 and early September. Contact the Association on American Indian Affairs, 245 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, NY 10016-8728. Phone: (212) 689-8720.
Shoshone-Bannock Students BEN DAVIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Variable number of scholarships available; must be an enrolled Shoshone-Bannock tribal member; preference given to academic students. Check in January for the Combined Minority Application on the Open Scholarships List.
Shoshone-Bannock Students MARGUERITE HENDERSON SCHOLARSHIP - Awards given to African American graduates of Pocatello or Highland High School or a member of the Shoshone Bannock tribe. Check in January for the Combined Minority Application on the Open Scholarships List.
Shoshone-Bannock Students MARIE L. HOPKINS - Variable number of scholarships available; preference given to Shoshone-Bannock tribal members, or blood relatives of Marie L. Hopkins. Recipients of athletic grants-in-aid are not eligible for these awards (blood relatives may be exempt from this restriction). Check in January for the Combined Minority Application on the Open Scholarships List.