Minority
Minority Advertising Intern Program (IMAP)
American Association of Advertising Agencies, Inc.
666 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
(212)682-2500
Major: Advertising
Amount: $3000
Requirements:
This is a summer internship for minority Juniors. US citizens or permanent residents only. Minimum 2.5 GPA.
Deadline: January 15
Lulac National Educational Service Center Scholarships
LULAC National Educational Service Center
400 First Street, NW, Suite 716
Washington, DC 20001
Major: All fields of study
Amount: over 1000 scholarships up to $1000
Requirements:
Must be minority or low-income. Based on merit, achievement, honors, and need.
Deadline: Varies
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Emma W. Roberson, Manager
3 West 35th St.
New York, NY 10011-2204
(212) 290-8600
Major: All fields of study
Amount: $5000
Requirements:
Minority Students with strong capabilities but limited financial resources.
Deadline: April 1
Technical Minorities Scholarship
Majors: Chemistry, Engineering, Information Management, Physics, or Material Science
Amount: $4000 undergrad, $5000 grad
Requirements:
Must demonstrate high academic excellence and fall in one or more of the following minority classifications: Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hispanic. Please follow the link for complete details and application.
Deadline: September 15
The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund's
William Randolph Hearst
Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
John Russell, Program Coordinator
The Aspen Institute
One Dupont Circle, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
About the Fellowship:
The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, a grantmaking program of the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with the Fund. Through this program, the Fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.
The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund was established in 1991 to expand understanding of nonprofit activities, including philanthropy and its underlying values, by making grants to support research undertaken by scholars and nonprofit practitioners.
In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes general research and program support for the Fund's grantmaking and outreach efforts.
Majors: All fields of study
Amount: A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's education level, financial need, and time commitment.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community. She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have the following:
Additional Information:
There is no application form for this fellowship. Please send: 1) a letter of interest (include information about dates of availability for the fellowship); 2) a resume; 3) a transcript; 4) a letter from the appropriate university financial aid officer certifying demonstrated financial need; and 5) two letters of reference to the address above.
Deadline: Applications are considered three times annually based on the timing of the applicant's availability. The deadline has already past for Spring 2006 consideration. For Summer 2006, the application deadline is February 15, 2006. Notification will be made by March 15, 2006. For Fall 2006, the application deadline is July 15, 2006. Notification will be made by August 15, 2006. Late applications will be accepted but may not receive full consideration.
Source: John Russell, Program Coordinator