Financial Aid, Scholarships, Internships &

 

Fellowships - Colleges & Scholarships 

 

Black Excel 

http://www.blackexcel.org 

Admissions and scholarship service for African-American students.

 

Boeing Scholarships

http://www.boeing.com/educationrelations/scholarships 

An undergraduate scholarship awarded to students who attend schools affiliated with the historically black colleges and universities consortium.

 

Broke Scholar

http://www.brokescholar.com 

Provides a free scholarship search, plus e-mail updates, and a customized deadline calendar for applications.

 

CollegeData Scholarship Finder

https://www.collegedata.com/cs/search/scholar/scholar_search_tmpl.jhtml

"Find scholarships that match the eligibility criteria you enter for GPA, gender, residency, ethnicity/heritage, religion and area of study — some of the most common eligibility criteria. Add keywords to find scholarships with eligibility requirements in other areas. Click the  for more information on each eligibility requirement and tips for best results."

 

The Community Foundation of New Jersey

http://www.cfnj.org/funds/scholarship/all.php

Offers a listing of scholarships for New Jersey students who are preparing to go to college. Brief descriptions of these scholarships as well as the application forms can be found online.

 

FAFSA 

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov 

Free applications are available online for federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

 

Fastweb

http://www.fastweb.com

Search from over 600,000 scholarships and find your dream school from the more than 4,000 institutions listed.

 

FinAid

http://www.finaid.org 

Finaid is an extensive resource for all kinds of financial aid information including information for students pursuing careers in the military.

 

Financial Aid at ED.gov

http://www.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml

Learn about the various kinds of financial aid (loans, grants, and work-study), how to apply, common myths, and more.

 

Graduate Fellowships-Minorities

http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/?p=132

An alphabetical listing of numerous fellowships available for all minorities.

 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

http://www.hsf.net 

HSF points to many scholarship programs that help students to afford college. You will find scholarships for high school seniors, community college transfer students, undergraduates and graduates.

 

National Academy of American Scholars

http://www.naas.org/senior.php 

Scholarships awarded to high school seniors who exhibit scholastic excellence, integrity, and leadership.

 

National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship

http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships 

Scholarships of up to $5,000 awarded annually to students interested in a career in journalism. 

 

National Directory of Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships for Latino Youth

tinyurl.com/dzrxqa

Provides a comprehensive list of scholarships, internships, and fellowships for Latino youth.

 

NCAA Scholarships and Internships

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?ContentID=412

Links to information on athletic and and academic scholarships funded by the NCAA but administered by the individual schools. Please refer to the eligibility requirements http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?ContentID=3

 

NJ Grants and Scholarships

http://www.hesaa.org/index.php?page=nj-grants-scholarships

Information about grants and scholarships from the NJ Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. Refer to requirements and guidelines for eligibility information. A list of approved county colleges, four year public colleges, and private universities is also provided. 

 

Presidential Freedom Scholarships

http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/programs/pfs.asp

The Presidential Freedom Scholarships are granted to students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and service to their community. 

 

Search for Scholarships (The Sallie Mae Fund)

http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/sections/search.html

Links to scholarship directories, web sites, and a list of recommended scholarship guides.

 

Search for Scholarships (U.S. Department of Education)

http://studentaid2.ed.gov/getmoney/scholarship/v3browse.asp

Type in a keyword(s) in the box for the category of scholarship you are seeking such as: music, biology, criminal justice, etc.

 

Students.gov:  Pay for Your Education

http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public?topicID=13&operation=maintopic

Federal and state-by-state resources for calculating costs, finding government money, and repaying loans.

 

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund 

http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/

The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to students at historically black colleges and universities. 

 

United Negro College Fund

http://www.uncf.org 

UNCF is the nation’s largest and oldest organization giving higher education financial assistance to minorities.

 

U.S. Department of Education Student Guide

http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html 

The Student Guide offers information on grants, loans, and work-study programs. The guide is updated yearly, and is available in both English and Spanish.

 

U.S. News & World Report Financial Aid Pathfinder

http://www.usnews.com/sections/business/paying-for-college

Tips, tools, guidance, and news about financing college and graduate school education.

 

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students

http://www.apsanet.org/content_11389.cfm 

The Hearst Scholarship is awarded annually to students who achieve academic excellence. It is available for undergraduate and graduate students.  

 

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