Applied Science

4266 AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
2305 Renard, S.E., Suite 200
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Tel: (505)765-1052, ext. 106
Fax: (505)765-5608
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships

To provide financial assistance to members of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society who are majoring in designated fields as undergraduate or graduate students.

Title of Award: A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Natural resources; Physical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally, 200 or more each year, depending upon the availability of funds from corporate and other sponsors. Funds Available: The annual stipend is $1,000 for undergraduates or $2,000 for graduate students. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who can furnish proof of tribal enrollment or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood. Applicants must be full-time students at the undergraduate or graduate school level attending an accredited 4-year college or university or a 2-year college leading to an academic degree in engineering, mathematics, medicine, natural resources, physical science, or the sciences. They must submit a 500-word essay that demonstrates their interest in and motivation to continue higher education, an understanding of the importance of college and a commitment to completion, their educational and/or career goals, and a commitment to learning and giving back to the community. Selection is based on the essay, academic achievement (GPA of 2.0 or higher), leadership potential, and commitment to helping other American Indians. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program was launched in 1983 in memory of A.T. Anderson, a Mohawk and a chemical engineer who worked with Albert Einstein. Anderson was 1 of the society's founders and was the society's first executive director. The program includes the following named awards: the Al Qoyawayma Award for an applicant who is majoring in science or engineering and also has a strong interest in the arts, the Norbert S. Hill, Jr. Leadership Award, the Polingaysi Qoyawayma Award for an applicant who is working on a teaching degree in order to teach mathematics or science in a Native community or an advanced degree for personal improvement or teaching at the college level, and the Robert W. Brocksbank Scholarship.

4267 AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
2305 Renard, S.E., Suite 200
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Tel: (505)765-1052, ext. 106
Fax: (505)765-5608
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships

To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding American Indian high school seniors from designated states who are members of American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).

Title of Award: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Natural resources; Physical sciences; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 5 new awards are made each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 4 years or until completion of a baccalaureate degree, whichever occurs first.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AISES members who are high school seniors planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university and major in business, engineering, mathematics, medicine, natural resources, physical science, science, or technology. Applicants must submit 1) proof of tribal enrollment or a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood; 2) evidence of residence in the service area of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Corporation (Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington); 3) a statement of financial need; 4) a 500-word essay on why they chose their particular field of study, their career aspirations, an evaluation of past scholastic performance, obstacles faced as a student, and involvement in and commitment to tribal community life; and 5) high school transcripts showing a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation and administered by AISES.

4268 AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION OF TWO YEAR COLLEGES

c/o Southwest Tennessee Community College
5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38134
Tel: (901)333-4643
Fax: (901)333-4651
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.amatyc.org

To recognize and reward students at 2-year colleges who excel in a mathematics contest.

Title of Award: Charles Miller Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The prize is $3,000. Recipients must use the prize as a scholarship to continue their education later at an accredited 4-year institution. Duration: The prize is awarded annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Any 2-year college in the United States or Canada may enter a team of 5 or more students, or individual students if fewer than 5 students wish to compete. Students must have successfully completed at least 12 semester hours of community college course work but may not have earned a 2-year college or higher degree. Participants answer questions from a standard syllabus in college algebra and trigonometry that may involve precalculus algebra, trigonometry, synthetic and analytic geometry, and probability. All questions are short-answer or multiple choice. Students take 2 tests (in October/November and February/March) of 1 hour each. The prize is awarded to the individual with the highest total score on both examinations. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: This program has been operated since 1970 by the Student Mathematics League. Further information is also available from the League Chair, Chuck Wessell, Durham Technical Community College, 1637 Lawson Street, Durham, NC 27703 All colleges must pay $35 as annual dues for membership in the American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges (AMATYC).

4269 AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY

Attn: Fellowship/Scholarship Program
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3693
Tel: (617)227-2426, ext. 246
Fax: (617)742-8718
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/scholfel.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduates majoring in meteorology or an aspect of atmospheric sciences with an interest in statistical meteorology.

Title of Award: Bob Glahn Scholarship in Statistical Meteorology Area, Field, or Subject: Atmospheric science; Hydrology; Meteorology; Oceanography; Statistics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students entering their final year of undergraduate study and majoring in meteorology or an aspect of the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Applicants must intend to make atmospheric or related sciences their career, with preference for students who have demonstrated a strong interest in statistical meteorology. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled at a U.S. institution and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit 200-word essays on 1) their most important achievements that qualify them for this scholarship, and 2) their career goals in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic fields. Selection is based on academic excellence and achievement; financial need is not considered. The sponsor specifically encourages applications from women, minorities, and students with disabilities who are traditionally underrepresented in the atmospheric and related oceanic sciences. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Requests for an application must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

4270 ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY

Attn: AIST Foundation
186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
Tel: (724)776-6040, ext. 621
Fax: (724)776-1880
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aistech.org/foundation/scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance for college study of engineering to Canadians who are children of members of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST).

Title of Award: David H. Samson Canadian Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering; Geology; Mathematics and mathemati sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $US1,500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children (natural, adopted, or ward) of Canadian citizens and landed immigrants who are members of the association. Applicants must have been accepted in an eligible full-time course of study of engineering at an accredited Canadian university. If no engineering student applies, the award may be made to an eligible student planning to major in chemistry, geology, mathematics, or physics. The scholarship may also be awarded to a student entering a community college if there is no eligible applicant entering an accredited university. The committee may also award the scholarship to a previous applicant entering the second or third year at a Canadian university or community college if there is no eligible applicant entering the first year. Selection is based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and the student's written statements; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: The AIST was formed in 2004 by the merger of the Iron and Steel Society (ISS) and the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE). Information is also available from the Niagara Member Chapter Secretary Emeritus, Ronald H. Potts, 7798 Donlee Drive, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2H 2N5, Canada.

4271 ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE

Attn: AWIS Educational Foundation
1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)326-8940; (866)657-AWIS
Fax: (202)326-8960
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.awis.org/resource/edfoundation.html

To provide financial assistance to female high school seniors interested in studying engineering or designated sciences in college.

Title of Award: Association for Women in Science College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Geosciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Psychology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 to 5 scholarships are awarded each year. The number of citations of merit and recognition awards varies. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Citations of merit are $300 and recognition awards are $100. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are high school seniors and U.S. citizens interested in a career in research and/or teaching. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher and specified scores on the SAT or the ACT. They must plan to study astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer and information science, engineering, geoscience, mathematics, physics, or psychology in college. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on the following: 1) their scientific interests and career aspirations in research and/or teaching; 2) what led to their interest in science and the role of special mentors, if relevant; 3) key lessons they have learned during any research or teaching experiences they have had; 4) any social, economic, academic, or other barriers they have faced and how they overcame them; and 5) why they undertook community service or volunteer activities and key lessons they learned. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 1999, includes the Gail Naughton Undergraduate Award. Information is also available from Barbara Filner, President, AWIS Educational Foundation, 7008 Richard Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817-4838.

4272 BANK OF AMERICA FOUNDATION

Attn: Achievement Awards Program
CA5-704-08-03
315 Montgomery Street, Eighth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104-1866
Tel: (415)953-0927; 888-488-9802
Fax: (415)622-3469
Web Site: http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation

To recognize and reward high school seniors in California who excel in specific subject areas.

Title of Award: Bank of America Achievement Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Art; Business administration; Communications; Computer and information sciences; Education, English as a second language; English language and literature; History; Home Economics; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Music; Playwriting; Religion; Science; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: All 320 finalists receive cash awards; the top 40 finalists (1 in each general study area in each region) receive first-place awards and other finalists receive awards depending on their scores in the competition. Funds Available: The cash awards are $2,000 for first-place winners, $1,500 for second-place winners, $1,000 for third-place winners, and $500 for other participating finalists. Duration: Prizes are awarded annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are high school seniors in California who are chosen by faculty committees in their schools. The committees select students to receive certificates in specific study areas (agriculture, art, business, communications, computer studies, drama, English, English as a Second Language, foreign language, history, home economics, mathematics, music, religious studies, science, social science, and trades and industrial studies). Small high schools (those with 199 or fewer students in grades 10-12) may award a total of 7 certificates and large high schools (those with 200 or more students) present a total of 14 certificates. In addition, the faculty committees select graduating seniors to receive plaques in 4 general study areas (applied arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and science and mathematics); certificate winners may not also receive plaques; the number of plaques awarded by each high school also depends on the size of the school (2 plaques with enrollment of 1 to 199 students in grades 10-12, 3 plaques with 200 to 599 students, and 4 plaques for schools with more than 600 students). Winners of plaques are then eligible to enter the Achievement Awards competition. Of all plaque winners statewide, 320 finalists (8 in each of 10 regions in each of the 4 general study areas) are selected to enter competitions involving 1) an essay judged on written expression, logical progression, ability to focus on topic, and creative interpretation, and 2) a group discussion judged on cooperation, sound and logical thinking, oral communication and command of English, and originality of thought. Deadline for Receipt: Schools must select their plaque recipients before the end of January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1948.

4273 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF VIRGINIA

Attn: Virginia BPW Foundation
P.O. Box 4842
McLean, VA 22103-4842
Web Site: http://www.bpwva.org/Foundation.shtml

To provide financial assistance to women in Virginia who are interested in working on a bachelor's or advanced degree in science or technology.

Title of Award: Women in Science and Technology Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Actuarial science; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Dentistry; Engineering; Engineering, Biomedical; Insurance and insurance-related fields; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 1 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,000 per year, depending on the need of the recipient; funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, transportation, living expenses, and dependent care. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply (but prior recipients are not given priority).

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are at least 18 years of age, U.S. citizens, Virginia residents, accepted at or currently studying at a Virginia college or university, and working on a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in 1 of the following fields: actuarial science, biology, bioengineering, chemistry, computer science, dentistry, engineering, mathematics, medicine, physics, or a similar scientific or technical field. Applicants must have a definite plan to use their education in a scientific or technical profession. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must complete their studies within 2 years.

4274 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarships
1900 M Street, N.W., Suite 310
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)293-1100, ext. 173
Fax: (202)861-0298
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bpwusa.org

To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to mature women who are employed or seeking employment in selected fields.

Title of Award: Career Advancement Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Dentistry; Education; Engineering; Humanities; Law; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Paralegal studies; Physical sciences; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 120 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be women who are at least 25 years of age, citizens of the United States, within 2 years of completing their course of study, officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at an American institution (including those in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), in financial need, and planning to use the desired training to improve their chances for advancement, train for a new career field, or enter/reenter the job market. They must be in a transitional period in their lives and be interested in studying 1 of the following fields: biological sciences, business studies, computer science, engineering, humanities, mathematics, paralegal studies, physical sciences, social science, teacher education certification, or for a professional degree (J.D., D.D.S., M.D.). Study at the Ph.D. level and for non-degree programs is not covered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The scholarship may be used to support part-time study as well as academic or vocational/paraprofessional/office skills training. The program was established in 1969. Scholarships cannot be used to pay for classes already in progress. The program does not cover study at the doctoral level, correspondence courses, postdoctoral studies, or studies in foreign countries. Training must be completed within 24 months.

4275 CASUALTY ACTUARIAL SOCIETY

Attn: CAS Trust Scholarship Coordinator
1100 North Glebe Road, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201-4798
Tel: (703)276-3100
Fax: (703)276-3108
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.casact.org/academ/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to U.S. and Canadian students who are preparing for a career in the property and casualty actuarial profession.

Title of Award: CAS Trust Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Actuarial science; Insurance and insurance-related fields; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens who are enrolled full time at a college or university in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be preparing for a career in the property and casualty actuarial profession and pursuit of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) designations. They must have demonstrated high scholastic achievement and strong interest in mathematics or a mathematics-related field. Preference is given to students who have passed an actuarial examination and who have not yet won this or another scholarship from this sponsor or the Society of Actuaries. Selection is based on individual merit. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

4276 CATCHING THE DREAM

8200 Mountain Road, N.E., Suite 203
Albuquerque, NM 87110-7835
Tel: (505)262-2351
Fax: (505)262-0534
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.catchingthedream.org

To provide financial assistance to American Indian students who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in selected fields.

Title of Award: MESBEC Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Education; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally, 30 to 35 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to American Indians who can provide proof that they are at least one-quarter Indian blood and a member of a U.S. tribe that is federally-recognized, state-recognized, or terminated. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll full time and major in the 1 of the following fields: mathematics, engineering, science, business administration, education, or computer science. They may be entering freshmen, undergraduate students, graduate students, or Ph.D. candidates. Along with their application, they must submit documentation of financial need, 3 letters of recommendation, copies of applications and responses for at least 15 other sources of funding, official transcripts, standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, etc.), and an essay explaining their goals in life, college plans, and career plans (especially how those plans include working with and benefiting Indians). Selection is based on merit and potential for improving the lives of Indian people. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year for fall term; September of each year for spring and winter terms; March of each year for summer school. Additional Information: MESBEC is an acronym that stands for the priority areas of this program: mathematics, engineering, science, business, education, and computers. The sponsor was formerly known as the Native American Scholarship Fund.

4277 COOK INLET REGION, INC.

Attn: CIRI Foundation
2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (907)263-5582
Free: 800-764-3382
Fax: (907)263-5588
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ciri.com/tcf/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in selected fields to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and their lineal descendants.

Title of Award: CIRI Foundation Special Excellence Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education; Engineering; General studies/Field of study not specified; Health care services; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $18,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees to CIRI under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants. There are no Alaska residency requirements or age limitations. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 4-year undergraduate or a graduate degree program. They must have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Preference is given to students working on a degree in business, education, mathematics, sciences, health services, or engineering. Selection is based on academic achievement, rigor of course work or degree program, quality of a statement of purpose, student financial contribution, financial need, grade level, previous work performance, education and community activities, letters of recommendation, seriousness of purpose, and practicality of educational and professional goals. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1997. Recipients must enroll in school on a full-time basis.

4278 COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS

1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 702
Washington, DC 20004
Tel: (202)393-2427
Fax: (202)393-2400
Web Site: http://www.cgcs.org

To provide financial assistance to African American women interested in studying engineering, mathematics, science, or technology in college.

Title of Award: Marcia Page Scholarship for Mathematics and Science Education Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American women who are graduating from high school and have been accepted at a 4- or 5-year college or university as a full-time student. Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic achievement in high school, success in overcoming obstacles or achieving goals, and a commitment to a career in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology. They must be enrolled in a school district that is a member of the Council of the Great City Schools, a coalition of 64 of the nation's largest urban public school systems. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship, first awarded in 2005, is sponsored by Texas Instruments, Inc.

4279 COUNCIL ON UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

734 15th Street, N.W., Suite 550
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)783-4810
Fax: (202)783-4811
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cur.org

To provide funding to undergraduate students interested in pursuing their research interests during the summer at their home institution.

Title of Award: Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Natural sciences; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 21 were awarded. Funds Available: Fellowships provide funding for a student stipend (amount not specified) and for travel, faculty honorariums, and equipment. Duration: 10 weeks of full-time research during the summer.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at primarily undergraduate institutions who are majoring in natural or social science, mathematics, or engineering. They must be interested in conducting research during the summer at their academic institution under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Faculty mentors are invited to submit nominations (only 1 proposal per faculty mentor may be submitted); mentors must be members of the Council on Undergraduate Research. Institutions are evaluated on the basis of the presence of facilities and equipment necessary to carry out the proposed research, impact of the project as it relates to the mission of the institution, and documentation of an institutional review board or human subjects committee review and approval for all projects requiring such certification. Faculty mentors are also evaluated in the selection process; they are considered on the basis of quality and significance of research, research productivity, publication record, and record in attracting external support. Special consideration is given to faculty members who are 1) at the beginning of their academic career with an interest in developing a research program that involves undergraduates, and 2) changing research directions and/or reinvigorating a research program after serving in an administrative capacity. Other factors taken into consideration include the relationship of this proposal to the interests of a sponsor (including the impact on potential independent funding in the future) and impact on diversity in the scientific work force. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Recipients and their faculty mentors engage in full-time research during the summer in a laboratory setting at their home institution. This program was established in 1990. Only 1 student per department at an academic institution will be funded.

4280 DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-3240
Free: 800-292-7935
Fax: (302)577-6765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/christa.htm

To provide scholarship/loans for teacher training to Delaware residents with outstanding academic records.

Title of Award: Christa McAuliffe Teacher Scholarship/Loan Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, English as a second language; Education, Special; English language and literature; Library and archival sciences; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Psychology; Reading; Speech and language pathology/audiology; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 50 each year. Funds Available: Funds up to the cost of tuition, fees, and other direct educational expenses are provided. This is a scholarship/loan program; if the recipient performs required service at a school in Delaware, the loan is forgiven. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Delaware residents who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a Delaware college or university in a program leading to teacher qualification. Preference is given to applicants planning to teach in an area of critical need. High school seniors must rank in the top half of their class and have above-average scores on the SAT or ACT; applicants who are already enrolled in college must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The areas of critical need recently included bilingual education, business education, English, foreign languages, English to speakers of other languages, mathematics, reading, science, school librarianship, school psychology, special education, speech pathology, and technology education.

4281 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.-THE FEDERAL CITY ALUMNAE CHAPTER

Attn: Educational Development Committee
P.O. Box 1605
Washington, DC 20013
Tel: (202)545-1913
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.thefcacdst.org/html/chapterEvents.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Washington, D.C. who plan to attend an Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to major in a field related to science and engineering.

Title of Award: Federal City Alumnae Chapter Scholarship for Excellence Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Information science and technology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from public and public charter high schools in the District of Columbia. Applicants must have been accepted to attend an HBCU to major in computer science, engineering, information technology, mathematics, science, or a related field. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on why they decided to attend an HBCU to major in mathematics, science, or a related field. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

4282 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Attn: Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044-0084
Tel: (319)337-5665
Free: 800-433-3243
Web Site: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov

To provide loans for college or graduate school to students in the United States who demonstrate exceptional financial need.

Title of Award: Federal Perkins Loans Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Disabilities; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Elementary; Education, English as a second language; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; General studies/Field of study not specified; Law enforcement; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medical technology; Nursing; Science; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 706,000 new loans, worth more than $1.2 billion, were available for this program. Funds Available: Undergraduate students may borrow up to $4,000 per year, to a maximum of $20,000; graduate and professional school students may borrow up to $6,000 per year, to a maximum of $40,000 (including any Federal Perkins Loans borrowed as an undergraduate). Recently, the average loan was $1,790. The interest rate is 5%. The monthly repayment amount depends on the size of the debt and the length of the repayment period (which may not exceed 10 years). Cancellation of 100% of the loan is provided if the borrower becomes totally and permanently disabled or dies; becomes a full-time teacher in a designated elementary or secondary school serving students from low-income families; becomes a full-time special education teacher of children with disabilities; becomes a full-time qualified professional provider of early intervention services for the disabled; becomes a full-time teacher of mathematics, science, foreign languages, bilingual education, or other teacher shortage areas; becomes a full-time employee of a public or nonprofit child or family service agency providing services to high-risk children and their families from low-income communities; becomes a full-time nurse or medical technician; serves as a full-time law enforcement or corrections officer; or serves as a staff member in the educational component of a Head Start program. Up to 70% of a loan may be cancelled if the student serves as a VISTA or Peace Corps volunteer. Up to 50% a loan may be cancelled if the student serves in the armed forces in areas of hostilities or eminent danger. Duration: Up to 5 years of undergraduate study and up to 5 additional years of graduate or professional study.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens who have at least a high school diploma or GED certificate, are registered with the Selective Service if required, are enrolled as regular students working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program, and have a valid Social Security number. Financial need as calculated by federal formulas must be demonstrated. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating college and university sets its own deadline. Additional Information: The grace period for Perkins loans is 9 months after graduation, leaving school, or dropping below half-time enrollment. Deferments of loans are available while the recipient is enrolled in an approved graduate or postgraduate program, in an approved rehabilitation training program for the disabled, or for 3 years of unemployment or economic hardship.

4283 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration
Attn: National Highway Institute, HNHI-20
4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203-1553
Tel: (703)235-0538
Fax: (703)235-0593
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/ddetfp.asp

To enable students to participate in research activities at facilities of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration in the Washington, D.C. area.

Title of Award: Eisenhower Grants for Research Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Economics; Engineering; Engineering, Chemical; Geography; Information science and technology; Materials research/science; Operations research; Physics; Public administration; Statistics; Technology; Transportation; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 9 students participated in this program. Funds Available: Fellows receive full tuition and fees that relate to the academic credits for the approved research project and a monthly stipend of $1,450 for college seniors, $1,700 for master's students, or $2,000 for doctoral students. An allowance for travel to and from the DOT facility where the research is conducted is also provided, but selectees are responsible for their own housing accommodations. Faculty advisors are allowed 1 site review on projects over 6 months and 2 site reviews on projects over 9 months; travel and per diem are provided for those site reviews. Duration: Tenure is normally 3, 6, 9, or 12 months.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) students in their junior year of a baccalaureate program who will complete their junior year before being awarded a fellowship; 2) students in their senior year of a baccalaureate program; and 3) students who have completed their baccalaureate degree and are enrolled in a program leading to a master's, Ph.D., or equivalent degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution of higher education working on a degree full time and planning to enter the transportation profession after completing their higher education. They select 1 or more projects from a current list of research projects underway at various DOT facilities; the research will be conducted with academic supervision provided by a faculty advisor from their home university (which grants academic credit for the research project) and with technical direction provided by the DOT staff. Specific requirements for the target projects vary; most require engineering backgrounds, but others involve transportation planning, information management, public administration, physics, materials science, statistical analysis, operations research, chemistry, economics, technology transfer, urban studies, geography, and urban and regional planning. The DOT encourages students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) to apply for these grants. Selection is based on match of the student's qualifications with the proposed research project (including the student's ability to accomplish the project in the available time), recommendation letters regarding the nominee's qualifications to conduct the research, academic records (including class standing, GPA, and transcripts), and transportation work experience (if any) including the employer's endorsement. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

4284 THE DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR BLACK STUDENTS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

2705 Bladensburg Road, N.E.
Washington, DC 20018
Tel: (202)635-3604
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/dfb_sch.htm

To provide scholarships to African American students who enroll in scientific or technical fields of study at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Title of Award: The Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: The amount of the scholarship is based on merit and financial need. Awards up to $2,000 per year are available. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 4 years, as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing and enrolled full time in a science or engineering curriculum.

Eligibility Requirements: Deans and faculty members of the various engineering and science departments at predominantly Black colleges and universities are invited to identify students to be considered for these scholarships. To be eligible, nominated students must intend to enroll at a predominantly Black college or university or already be enrolled at such a college or university. They must intend to major in a technical field and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who intend to remain in the United States after graduation. Selection is based on academic achievement (grades and SAT scores, especially in science and mathematics), a personal essay describing career goals and relevant extracurricular activities, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Prior to 1995, these scholarships were awarded solely or primarily through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation's National Achievement Scholarship Program. Scholarship applications are available only through the financial aid offices of prequalified schools. Currently, these are: Bennett College, Clark Atlanta University, Elizabeth City State University, Fisk University, Florida A&M University, Fort Valley State College, Hampton University, Howard University, Langston University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Morehouse University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Prairie View A&M University, Southern University and A&M College, Spelman College, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, Wilberforce University, and Xavier University of Louisiana.

4285 EXPERIMENTAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
EAA Aviation Center
P.O. Box 3086
Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086
Tel: (920)426-6884
Fax: (920)426-6865
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.eaa.org/education/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial assistance to college students who are studying or planning to study an area that emphasizes technical information.

Title of Award: Payzer Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students accepted or enrolled at an accredited college, university, or other postsecondary school with an emphasis on technical information. Applicants must be interested in majoring in (and preparing for a professional career in) engineering, mathematics, or the physical or biological sciences. They must submit a personal statement that covers their career aspirations, educational plan, why they want to receive this scholarship, what they learned from their work and volunteer experiences, how their education will be financed, and any unusual family circumstances. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: There is a $5 application fee.

4286 BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 10500
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
877-690-GMSP
Web Site: http://www.gmsp.org

To provide financial assistance to outstanding low-income minority students, particularly those interested in majoring in specific fields in college.

Title of Award: Gates Millennium Undergraduate Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Engineering; General studies/Field of study not specified; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Under the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, a total of 4,000 students receive support each year. Funds Available: The program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses not paid for by grants and scholarships already committed as part of the recipient's financial aid package. Duration: 4 years or the completion of the undergraduate degree, if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African Americans, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Pacific Islander Americans who are graduating high school seniors with a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Principals, teachers, guidance counselors, tribal higher education representatives, and other professional educators are invited to nominate students with outstanding academic qualifications, especially those likely to succeed in the fields of mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. Nominees should have significant financial need and demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Nominees must be planning to enter an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking freshman in the following fall. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 1999, is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and administered by the United Negro College Fund with support from the American Indian Graduate Center, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the Organization of Chinese Americans.

4287 GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
1600 Huntington Square
900 Lee Street, East
P.O. Box 3041
Charleston, WV 25331-3041
Tel: (304)346-3620
Fax: (304)346-3640
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.tgkvf.com/scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to residents of West Virginia who are working on a degree in a mathematics or science field.

Title of Award: Greater Kanawha Valley Math and Science Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of West Virginia who are working full time on a degree in mathematics, science (chemistry, physics, or biology), or engineering at a college or university anywhere in the country. Applicants must have an ACT score of 20 or higher, be able to demonstrate good moral character, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

4288 HEALTHCARE INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SOCIETY

Attn: HIMSS Foundation Scholarship Program Coordinator
230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60611-3269
Tel: (312)664-4467
Fax: (312)664-6143
Web Site: http://www.himss.org/asp/scholarships.asp

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate student members of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) who are interested in the field of health care information and management systems.

Title of Award: HIMSS Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Industrial; Health care services; Information science and technology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Operations research Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 3 each year: 1 to an undergraduate student, 1 to a master's degree student, and 1 to a Ph.D. candidate. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. The award also includes an all-expense paid trip to the annual HIMSS conference and exhibition. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student members of the society, although an application for membership, including dues, may accompany the scholarship application. Applicants must be upper-division or graduate students enrolled in an accredited program designed to prepare them for a career in health care information or management systems, which may include industrial engineering, health care informatics, operations research, computer science and information systems, mathematics, and quantitative programs in business administration and hospital administration. Selection is based on academic achievement and demonstration of leadership potential, including communication skills and participation in society activity. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1986 for undergraduate and master's degree students. The first Ph.D. scholarship was awarded in 2002.

4289 HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Attn: Selection Committee
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415)808-2350; 877-HSF-INFO
Fax: (415)808-2302
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/shpe.php

To provide financial assistance for college to Hispanic Americans who are interested in majoring in designated fields of science.

Title of Award: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 69 of these scholarships were awarded: 7 at $1,250, 2 at $1,307, and 60 at $2,500. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,250 to $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and visitors with a passport stamped I-551 who are of Hispanic heritage. Applicants may be graduating high school seniors, community college students transferring to a 4-year institution, or continuing college students as long as they have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must be enrolled or planning to enroll full time at an accredited college or university in the United States to major in computer science, physical science, applied science, mathematics, or engineering. Along with their application, they must submit 600-word essays on 1) how their Hispanic heritage, family upbringing, and/or role models have influenced their personal long-term goals; 2) how they contribute to their community and what they have learned from their experiences; and 3) an academic challenge they have faced and how they have overcome it. Selection is based on academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program is jointly sponsored by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF).

4290 ILLINOIS COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS

c/o Beverly Rich, ICTM Scholarship
Illinois State University
Mathematics Department
Campus Box 4520
Normal, IL 61761-4520
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ictm.org/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in Illinois who are interested in preparing for a career as a mathematics teacher.

Title of Award: Scholarships in Mathematics Education Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 to 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors at accredited colleges and universities in Illinois. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a mathematics education major, a mathematics major with an education minor, or an education major with an official mathematics concentration. Selection is based on transcripts from all colleges attended, letters of recommendation from 2 mathematics teachers (high school or college), and a 200- to 300-word essay on why the students wish to teach mathematics and what they see as their contribution to the profession. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1989. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

4291 INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Attn: Lucent Global Science Scholars Program
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017-3580
Tel: (212)984-5419
Fax: (212)984-5452
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.iie.org/programs/lucent

To provide financial assistance for college to high school students in the United States and university students in other designated countries who are interested in preparing for careers in information technology.

Title of Award: Lucent Global Science Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Information science and technology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 32 students from foreign countries (5 from China, 1 from Hong Kong, and 2 from each of the other countries) and 28 from the United States received these scholarships. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in the United States and first-year university students in Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Students from the United States must have a GPA of 3.6 or higher. Eligible majors include applied physics, chemistry, computer science, engineering, information science and technology, mathematics and applied mathematics, and physics. Selection is based on a demonstrated record of distinction in science and mathematics and a desire to prepare for a career in information technology. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year for students from the United States; March of each year for students from other countries. Additional Information: This program, established in 1999, is funded by Lucent Technologies. Students are offered internships at Lucent's research and development and manufacturing facilities in their own countries during the summer following their freshman year in the United States or the sophomore year in other countries.

4292 IOWA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION

Attn: Executive Director
500 East Court Avenue, Suite C
Des Moines, IA 50309
Tel: (515)283-1991
Fax: (515)288-1906
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.iumf.org/scholarships.asp

To provide financial assistance to Catholic, Protestant, or other students majoring in science or mathematics at a United Methodist college in Iowa.

Title of Award: Mary and Orlin Trapp Science Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Chemistry; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Zoology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this support are students who have completed at least 1 year at a United Methodist college in Iowa. They must be majoring in science (including chemistry, physics, biology, botany, and zoology) or mathematics. First consideration is given to members of the Protestant or Catholic church. Selection is based on academic record and a broad range of other attributes, including honesty, high moral character, ethics, integrity, initiative, and leadership ability. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

4293 KANSAS INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

Attn: Scholarship Fund
420 S.W. Ninth Street
Topeka, KS 66612-2103
Tel: (785)296-3071
Free: 800-432-2484 within KS
Fax: (785)296-2283
Web Site: http://www.ksinsurance.org

To provide financial assistance to African American upper-division students who are majoring in business, computer science, or mathematics at a college or university in Kansas.

Title of Award: Kansas Insurance Department African American Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 12 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American students enrolled as juniors or higher at 4-year accredited institutions of higher education in Kansas. Applicants must be majoring in business, computer science, or mathematics. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships were first awarded in 2005 with funds received in a settlement with Monumental Life as a result of the firm's race-based pricing of life insurance policies.

4294 CLARE BOOTHE LUCE FUND

c/o Henry Luce Foundation, Inc.
111 West 50th Street, Suite 4601
New York, NY 10020
Tel: (212)489-7700
Fax: (212)581-9541
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hluce.org

To provide funding to women interested in studying science or engineering at the undergraduate level at designated universities.

Title of Award: Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships in Science and Engineering Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Nuclear; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Meteorology; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies; since the program began, more than 800 of these scholarships have been awarded. Funds Available: The amount awarded is established individually by each of the participating institutions. The stipends are intended to augment rather than replace any existing institutional support in these fields. Each stipend is calculated to include the cost of room and board as well as tuition and other fees or expenses. Duration: 2 years; in certain special circumstances, awards for the full 4 years of undergraduate study may be offered.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to female undergraduate students (particularly juniors and seniors) majoring in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering (aeronautical, civil, electrical, mechanical, nuclear, and others), mathematics, meteorology, and physics. Applicants must be U.S. citizens attending 1 of the 12 designated colleges and universities affiliated with this program; periodically, other institutions are invited to participate. Premedical science majors are ineligible for this competition. The participating institutions select the recipients without regard to race, age, religion, ethnic background, or need. All awards are made on the basis of merit. Deadline for Receipt: Varies; check with the participating institutions for their current schedule. Additional Information: The participating institutions are Boston University, Colby College, Creighton University, Fordham University, Georgetown University, Marymount University, Mount Holyoke College, St. John's University, Santa Clara University, Seton Hall University, Trinity College, and University of Notre Dame.

4295 MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE COLLEGES AND CAREER SCHOOLS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
3100 Dunglow Road
Baltimore, MD 21222
Tel: (410)282-4012
Fax: (410)282-4133
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mapccs.org/scholarships-c.html

To provide financial assistance to students interested in attending selected private career schools in Maryland.

Title of Award: Maryland Association of Private Colleges and Career Schools Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Broadcasting; Cosmetology; Drafting; Health care services; Mechanics and repairs; Medicine, Holistic/alternative; Secretarial sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year; since the program was established in 1983, more than $3 million in scholarships have been awarded. Funds Available: Individual awards range from $500 to more than $5,000. The H.R. Leslie Scholarship is $1,000. Funds must be applied for full or partial payment of tuition. Recently, a total of $164,000 was awarded. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and graduates who are interested in attending a participating private career school in Maryland. Applicants should be interested in working on a degree in such business or technical areas as cosmetology, barbering, diesel mechanics, automotive technology, massage therapy, allied health, secretarial sciences, or drafting. The H.R. Leslie Scholarship is open to any student who applies to a member school. Selection is based on GPA, involvement in school and community activities, recommendations from school officials, desire, and potential to succeed in their career field. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The participating schools are All State Career School (Baltimore) American Beauty Academy (Wheaton), Americare School of Allied Health (Silver Spring), Avara's Academy of Hair Design (Baltimore), Baltimore School of Massage, Baltimore Studio of Hair Design, Bladensburg Barber School (Bladensburg), Broadcasting Institute of Maryland (Baltimore), Diesel Institute of America (Grantsville), Frederick School of Cosmetology (Frederick), Hair Academy (New Carrollton), Holistic Massage Training Institute (Baltimore), International Beauty School (Bel Air), Lincoln Technical Institute (Columbia), Medix School (Towson), Savage Neon (Baltimore), and Von Lee School of Aesthetics (Pikesville). Scholarships can be used only to attend the schools listed above.

4296 MARYLAND FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS, INC.

c/o Pat Schroeder, Chair
354 Driftwood Lane
Solomons, MD 20688
Tel: (410)326-0167; 877-INFO-BPW
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bpwmaryland.org/HTML/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to women in Maryland who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a science or business-related field.

Title of Award: D. Anita Small Science and Business Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Aeronautics; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Finance; Information science and technology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medical technology; Medicine; Nursing; Oceanography; Physical sciences; Physical therapy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women in Maryland who are at least 21 years of age and have been accepted to a bachelor's or advanced degree program at an accredited Maryland academic institution. Applicants must be preparing for a career in 1 of the following or a related field: accounting, aeronautics, business administration, computer sciences, engineering, finance, information technology, mathematics, medical sciences (including nursing, laboratory technology, therapy, etc.), oceanography, or physical sciences. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

4297 MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Student Financial Assistance
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Tel: (410)260-4545
Free: 800-974-1024, ext. 4545
Fax: (410)974-5376
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_scm.asp

To provide scholarship/loans to Maryland residents who wish to prepare for a teaching career.

Title of Award: Sharon Christa McAuliffe Memorial Teacher Education Award Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Chemistry; Classical studies; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Education; Education, English as a second language; Education, Special; Education, Vocational-technical; Foreign languages; Geosciences; Health care services; Hearing and deafness; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Professional, Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award is based on the recipient's enrollment and housing status, to a maximum of $17,000 per year. The total amount of all state awards may not exceed the cost of attendance as determined by the school's financial aid office or $17,800, whichever is less. Following graduation, recipients must teach at a Maryland public school for 1 year for each year of financial aid received under this program. If they fail to meet that service obligation, they must repay all funds they received with interest. They must begin the service obligation within 12 months of graduation. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and enrollment at a 2-year or 4-year Maryland college or university in an approved teacher education program.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Maryland residents who are college students with at least 60 semester credit hours completed, college graduates, and teachers in a non-critical shortage area. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and plan to teach in a field identified as a critical shortage area. Selection is based on cumulative GPA, applicable work or volunteer experience, quality of academic background in certification field, and a writing sample. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: Recently, the eligible critical shortage areas were business education, chemistry, computer science, earth and space science, English for speakers of other languages, family and consumer sciences, German, health occupations, Latin, mathematics, physical science, physics, Spanish, special education (generic infant-grade 3, generic grades 1-8, generic grades 6-adult, hearing impaired, severely and profoundly handicapped, visually impaired), and technology education.

4298 MARYLAND SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o Johns Hopkins University
203 Bloomberg Center for Physics and Astronomy
3400 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-2686
Tel: (410)516-7351
Fax: (410)516-4109
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mdspacegrant.org/scholars_about.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduates who are interested in studying space-related fields at selected universities in Maryland that are members of the Maryland Space Grant Consortium.

Title of Award: Maryland Space Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences Engineering; Geology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently 16 of these scholarships were awarded (2 at Johns Hopkins University, 5 at Morgan State University, 2 at Hagerstown Community College, 2 at Towson University, and 5 at the University of Maryland at College Park). Funds Available: Scholars receive partial payment of tuition at the participating university they attend. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Maryland and graduates of Maryland high schools who are enrolled full time at a member institution. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in mathematics, science, engineering, technology, or a space-related field. They must be majoring in a relevant field, including (but not limited to) astronomy, the biological and life sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geological sciences, or physics. U.S. citizenship is required. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 200 to 500 words on how this scholarship will help them meet their educational and financial goals. This program is a component of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Grant program, which encourages participation by women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: The participating universities are Hagerstown Community College, Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, Towson University, the University of Maryland at College Park, and Washington College. Funding for this program is provided by NASA.

4299 MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

454 Broadway, Suite 200
Revere, MA 02151
Tel: (617)727-9420
Fax: (617)727-0667
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.osfa.mass.edu

To provide scholarship/loans to educational paraprofessionals in Massachusetts who are interested in completing a college degree and becoming certified as teachers.

Title of Award: Massachusetts Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Special; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Grants depend on the type of institution attended. At public universities, the maximum award is $625 per credit, to a total of $7,500 per academic year. At state colleges, the maximum award is $450 per credit, to a total of $6,000 per academic year. At community colleges, the maximum award is $250 per credit, to a total of $4,000 per academic year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must agree to teach in a Massachusetts public school 1 year for each year of full or partial grant received. If they fail to complete that teaching obligation, they must repay the amount of the grant received. Duration: Until completion of an undergraduate degree, provided the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Massachusetts residents who 1) have been employed as paraprofessionals in public schools in the state for at least 2 years, or 2) are working on a degree in an area of high need (recently defined as bilingual education, foreign languages, mathematics, science, and special education). Applicants must be enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree program leading to teacher certification at a Massachusetts public institution. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required Applicants must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), but financial need is not required.

4300 MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
3300 Washtenaw Avenue, Suite 220
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-4200
Tel: (734)477-0421
Fax: (734)677-2270
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mictm.org/schols_awards.html

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students who are enrolled in a teacher education program in Michigan with a mathematics specialty.

Title of Award: Miriam Schaefer Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Since the program began, a total of 82 scholarships, worth $88,500, have been presented. Funds Available: The stipend of $1,500 is paid to the recipients, with their school as the second payee. The award is to be used for tuition, books, and fees. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Michigan residents who are currently enrolled as a junior or senior at a college or university in the state. Applicants must be majoring in elementary or secondary education with a mathematics specialty. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Secondary education majors must have successfully completed the required calculus sequence and elementary education majors must have at least a mathematics minor. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on their personal goals related to the teaching of mathematics, a list of extracurricular and/or community activities and interests, transcripts, evidence of junior or senior standing, and 3 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1989.

4301 MINNESOTA HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES OFFICE

1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55108-5227
Tel: (651)642-0567
Free: 800-657-3866
Fax: (651)642-0675
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mheso.state.mn.us

To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding high school seniors or graduates in Minnesota.

Title of Award: Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Creative writing; English language and literature; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Scholarships at public institutions cover the cost of full-time attendance; scholarships at private institutions cover an amount equal to the lesser of the actual tuition and fees charged by the institution or the tuition and fees in comparable public institutions. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Minnesota residents who have demonstrated outstanding ability, achievement, and potential in English, creative writing, fine arts, foreign language, mathematics, science, or social science. Applicants must have been admitted as full-time students at a branch of the University of Minnesota, a Minnesota state university, or a private, baccalaureate degree-granting college or university in Minnesota. Additional Information: This program was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 1991. Funds for this program come from the sale of special collegiate license plates.

4302 MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Attn: Teacher Quality and Urban Education
205 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
Tel: (573)751-1668
Fax: (573)526-3580
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dese.state.mo.us/divteachqual/scholarships

To provide scholarship/loans to minority high school seniors, high school graduates, and college students in Missouri who are interested in preparing for a teaching career in mathematics or science.

Title of Award: Missouri Minority Teacher Education Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 100 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must commit to teaching in a Missouri public elementary or secondary school for 5 years following graduation. If they fail to fulfill that obligation, they must repay the state portion of the scholarship. Duration: Up to 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Missouri residents who are African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, or Native American. Applicants must be 1) high school seniors, college students, or returning adults (without a degree) who ranked in the top 25% of their high school class and scored at or above the 75th percentile on the ACT or SAT examination; 2) individuals who have completed 30 college hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better; or 3) baccalaureate degree-holders who are returning to an approved mathematics or science program. All applicants must attend an approved teacher education program at a community college, 4-year college, or university in Missouri. Selection is based on academic performance, the quantity and quality of school and community activities, range of interests and activities, leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and desire to enter the field of education. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

4303 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

Attn: ACT-SO Director
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Tel: (410)580-5650
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.naacp.org/programs/actso/actso_index.html

To recognize and reward outstanding African American high school students who distinguish themselves in the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) program.

Title of Award: Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Biological and clinical sciences; Business administration; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Dance; Electronics; Energy-related areas; Filmmaking; Humanities; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Music; Music, Classical; Painting; Performing arts; Photography; Physics; Playwriting; Poetry; Science; Sculpture; Speech, Debate, and Forensics; Visual arts; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 75 each year: 3 in each of 25 categories. Funds Available: In each category, the first-prize winner receives a gold medal and a $2,000 scholarship, the second-prize winner receives a silver medal and a $1,500 scholarship, and the third-prize winner receives a bronze medal and a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: The competition has been held annually since 1977.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to high school students (grades 9-12) of African descent who are U.S. citizens and amateurs in the category in which they wish to participate. Competitions are held in 25 categories in 5 general areas: humanities (music composition, original essay, playwriting, and poetry), sciences (architecture, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics/electronics, physics/energy, and physics/general), performing arts (dance, dramatics, music instrumental/classical, music instrumental/contemporary, music vocal/classical, music vocal/contemporary, and oratory), visual arts (drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and filmmaking/video), and business (entrepreneurship). Competition is first conducted by local chapters of the NAACP; winners in each event at the local level then compete at the national level. Deadline for Receipt: Local competitions usually take place between March and May. The national finals are held each year in July.

4304 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

Attn: Education Department
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215-3297
Tel: (410)580-5760; 877-NAACP-98
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.naacp.org/work/education/eduscholarship.shtml

To provide funding to males, particularly male members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), who are interested in undergraduate or graduate education in selected scientific fields.

Title of Award: Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 8 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year for undergraduate students or $3,000 per year for graduate students. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to males who are high school seniors, college students, or graduate students. Applicants must be majoring (or planning to major) in 1 of the following fields: engineering, chemistry, physics, or mathematics. Membership and participation in the NAACP is highly desirable. The required minimum GPA is 2.5 for graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students or 3.0 for graduate students. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need, defined as a family income of less than $13,470 for a family of 1 ranging to less than $46,440 for a family of 8. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on their interest in their major and a career, their life's ambition, what they hope to accomplish in their lifetime, and what they consider their most significant contribution to their community. Full-time enrollment is required for undergraduate students, although graduate students may be enrolled full or part time. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the United Negro College Fund, Scholarships and Grants Administration, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 205-3400.

4305 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS

Attn: NAEOP Foundation
P.O. Box 12619
Wichita, KS 67277-2619
Tel: (316)942-4822
Fax: (316)942-7100
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.naeop.org/foundation.htm

To provide financial assistance to students interested in preparing for an office-related career.

Title of Award: Marion T. Wood National Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Secretarial sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to business education students preparing for an office-related career, preferably in the field of education. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

4306 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Attn: Programs Department
1454 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)549-2207, ext. 305
Fax: (703)683-5312
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsbe.org/programs/schol_cap1.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who are working on an undergraduate degree in designated science and engineering fields.

Title of Award: Capital One NSBE Corporate Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Materials research/science; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are juniors or seniors majoring in the following fields of study: chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science or engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, or applied or engineering physics. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrate an interest in employment with Capital One. They must submit a 250-word essay on how they will use their education to make a positive impact on the African American community and how the scholarship will advance their career goals and benefit Capital One. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

4307 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Attn: Programs Department
1454 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)549-2207, ext. 305
Fax: (703)683-5312
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsbe.org/programs/schol_gta.html

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are junior members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) planning to major in a field related to engineering in college.

Title of Award: Golden Torch Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 7 of these awards were presented. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 3 additional years if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.75 or higher in college.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to junior members of the society who are high school seniors. Applicants must have been accepted as a full-time student at a 4-year college or university to major in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or technology. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit an essay, up to 500 words in length, on how they will continue the legacy of NSBE and how they will service as role models in their community after college. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

4308 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Attn: Programs Department
1454 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)549-2207, ext. 305
Fax: (703)683-5312
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsbe.org/programs/schol_lockheed.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who are majoring in fields related to engineering.

Title of Award: Lockheed Martin NSBE Corporate Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Systems engineering Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are entering their junior or senior year in college and majoring in computer science, mathematics, or the following fields of engineering: aerospace, computer, electrical, mechanical, or systems. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a demonstrated interest in employment with Lockheed Martin Corporation. Along with their application, they must submit a 250-word essay describing their career goals and how they can make a community and professional impact as a Lockheed Martin employee. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

4309 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Attn: Programs Department
1454 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)549-2207, ext. 305
Fax: (703)683-5312
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsbe.org/programs/schol_ms.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who are majoring in computer science or engineering.

Title of Award: Microsoft Corporation NSBE Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Computer; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are undergraduate students majoring in computer engineering, computer science, or mathematics/physics with a demonstrated interest in computer science. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must submit a 300-word essay on their "passion for technology" outside of the classroom. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by Microsoft Corporation.

4310 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Attn: Programs Department
1454 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)549-2207, ext. 305
Fax: (703)683-5312
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsbe.org/programs/schol_morgan.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who are majoring in computer science or related fields.

Title of Award: Morgan Stanley NSBE Technical Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Electrical; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are entering their junior or senior year with a major in computer science; also eligible are members majoring in electrical engineering, mathematics, or physics with significant computer systems and programming course work. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a demonstrated interest and aptitude in work with computers and technology. Along with their application, they must submit a resume and official transcript. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by Morgan Stanley.

4311 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Attn: Programs Department
1454 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)549-2207, ext. 305
Fax: (703)683-5312
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsbe.org/programs/schol_ng.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who are working on an undergraduate degree in designated science and engineering fields.

Title of Award: Northrop Grumman NSBE Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture, Naval; Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Ocean; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are U.S. citizens currently enrolled in college. Applicants must be majoring in computer science, information science, mathematics, naval architecture, physics, or the following engineering fields: aerospace, chemical, civil (structural), computer, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, marine, mechanical, or ocean. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate an interest in employment with Northrop Grumman Corporation. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

4312 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS

Attn: Trig-Star Program
6 Montgomery Village Avenue, Suite 403
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Tel: (240)632-9716, ext. 103
Fax: (240)632-1321
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.acsm.net/trigstar/index.html

To recognize and reward (with college scholarships) high school students who participate in a trigonometry contest.

Title of Award: Richard E. Lomax National Trig-Star Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 students win national awards each year. Funds Available: At the national level, the first-place winner receives a $1,000 scholarship, the second-place winner receives a $500 scholarship, and the third-place winner receives a $250 scholarship. The teachers of the 3 winners receive awards of equal amounts. Local and state awards may also be provided by the local chapter or sponsor. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to high school students who participate at their school in a timed exercise in solving trigonometry problems that incorporate the use of right triangle formulas and the laws of sines and cosines. Contestants have up to 1 hour to complete the test, and the student who achieves the highest score in the shortest amount of time is the winner. School winners then compete in a state test, and state winners compete in the national test.

4313 NEW ENGLAND BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION

45 Temple Place
Boston, MA 02111
Tel: (617)357-9620
Fax: (617)338-1577
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nebhe.org/ETD/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to African Americans who are residents of New England and undergraduate students in science, mathematics, technology, or engineering.

Title of Award: Shaw's Coca-Cola Scholarship Grants for African-American Students Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 12 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,250. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American residents of New England who are high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a college or university in New England as a full-time student and major in science, mathematics, technology, or engineering. Both merit and need-based scholarships are available. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Additional Information: This program was established in recognition of Black History Month by Shaw's Supermarkets and the Coca-Cola Company.

4314 NEW HAMPSHIRE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION

3 Barrell Court, Suite 300
Concord, NH 03301-8543
Tel: (603)271-2555, ext. 352
Fax: (603)271-2696
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.state.nh.us/postsecondary/finwork.html

To provide scholarship/loans to New Hampshire residents who are interested in attending college to prepare for careers in designated professions.

Title of Award: New Hampshire Workforce Incentive Program Forgivable Loans Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Education; Education, Special; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Nursing; Physical sciences; Physics; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $500 per semester ($1,000 per year). This is a scholarship/loan program; recipients must agree to pursue, within New Hampshire, the professional career for which they receive training. Recipients of loans for 1 year have their notes cancelled upon completion of 1 year of full-time service; repayment by service must be completed within 3 years from the date of licensure, certification, or completion of the program. Recipients of loans for more than 1 year have their notes cancelled upon completion of 2 years of full-time service; repayment by service must be completed within 5 years from the date of licensure, certification, or completion of the program. If the note is not cancelled because of service, the recipient must repay the loan within 2 years. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New Hampshire who wish to prepare for careers in fields designated by the commission as shortage areas. Currently, the career shortage areas are chemistry, general science, mathematics, physical sciences, physics, special education, world languages, and nursing (L.P.N. through graduate). Applicants must be enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student at a college in New Hampshire and must be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year for fall semester; December of each year for spring semester. Additional Information: The time for repayment of the loan, either in cash or through professional service, is extended while the recipient is 1) engaged in a course of study, at least on a half-time basis, at an institution of higher education; 2) serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, or as a member of VISTA, the Peace Corps, or AmeriCorps, for a period up to 3 years; 3) temporarily totally disabled for a period up to 3 years; or 4) unable to secure employment because of the need to care for a disabled spouse, child, or parent for a period up to 12 months. The repayment obligation is cancelled if the recipient is unable to work because of a permanent total disability, receives relief under federal bankruptcy laws, or dies. This program went into effect in 1999.

4315 NORTH CAROLINA STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY

Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services
10 T.W. Alexander Drive
P.O. Box 14223
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4223
Tel: (919)549-8614
Free: 800-700-1775
Fax: (919)549-8481
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ncseaa.edu

To provide loans and loans-for-service to North Carolina residents who are interested in preparing for a career in health, science, or mathematics.

Title of Award: North Carolina Student Loan Program for Health, Science, and Mathematics Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Communications; Computer and information sciences; Dental hygiene; Dentistry; Engineering; Gerontology; Health care services; Information science and technology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medical assisting; Medical technology; Medicine; Medicine, Chiropractic; Medicine, Gynecological and obstetrical; Medicine, Osteopathic; Medicine, Pediatric; Midwifery; Nursing; Nursing administration; Nutrition; Obstetrics; Occupational therapy; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry; Psychiatry; Psychology; Public health; Radiology; Respiratory therapy; Social work; Speech and language pathology/audiology; Technology; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, a total of 497 students were receiving $3,238,569 in support through this program. Funds Available: Maximum loans are $3,000 per year for associate degree and certificate programs, $5,000 per year for baccalaureate degree/certificate programs, $6,500 per year for master's degree programs, or $8,500 per year for health/professional doctoral programs. The maximum amount that any student can borrow through this program is $58,000. The interest rate is 4% while the borrowers are attending school and from 10 to 15% after they leave school. Cash repayments must begin 90 days or less after completion of course work and training. Under specified conditions, certain loan recipients in qualifying disciplines may have their loans canceled through service in North Carolina. Duration: 1 year; renewable for 1 additional year for diploma, associate, certificate, and master's degree programs, for 2 additional years for baccalaureate degree programs, or for 3 additional years for doctoral programs.

Eligibility Requirements: North Carolina residents are eligible to apply for this program if they have been accepted as full-time students in an accredited associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral program leading to a degree in 1 of the following areas: allied health (including audiology/communications assistant, cytotechnology, dental hygiene, diagnostic medical sonographer, imaging technologist, medical technology, nuclear medicine technologist, occupational therapy/assistant, physician assistant, physical therapy/assistant, radiation therapist, radiography, respiratory therapy, and speech language pathology); clinical psychology (Ph.D. level only); dentistry; dietetics and nutrition (graduate level only); mathematics education; medicine (including chiropractic medicine, emergency medicine, family medicine, geriatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, osteopathic medicine, pediatrics, podiatry, primary care medicine, and psychiatry); nursing (including anesthetist, family nurse practitioner, nursing administration, general nursing, and midwifery); optometry; pharmacy; public health (graduate level only); science education (including biology, chemistry, communications and technologies, computer and information sciences, engineering, and physical science); social work (graduate level only); and veterinary medicine. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic progress, financial ability of sureties to repay all loans and accrued interest in case of applicant's default, applicant's willingness to work in underserved areas of the state or in disciplines for which there is a shortage of professionals, applicant's willingness to comply with all program regulations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend a North Carolina postsecondary institution or an eligible out-of-state institution. This program was formerly known as the North Carolina Medical Student Loan Program.

4316 OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Director of Scholarship and Grant Programs
655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
P.O. Box 108850
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850
Tel: (405)225-9239
Free: 800-858-1840
Fax: (405)225-9230
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.okhighered.org/student-center/financial-aid/futureteach.shtml

To provide forgivable loans to Oklahoma residents who are interested in teaching (particularly in teacher shortage fields) in Oklahoma.

Title of Award: Oklahoma Future Teachers Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Special; English language and literature; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 136 students received support through this program. Funds Available: Full-time students receive up to $1,500 per year if they have completed 60 hours or more or up to $1,000 if they have completed fewer than 60 hours; part-time students receive up to $750 per year if they have completed 60 hours or more or up to $500 per year if they have completed fewer than 60 hours. Funds are paid directly to the institution on the student's behalf. This is a forgivable loan program; recipients must agree to teach in Oklahoma public schools for 3 years following graduation and licensure. Duration: 1 year; may be renewable for up to 3 additional years as long as the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: Candidates for this program must be nominated by institutions of higher education in Oklahoma. Nominees may be high school seniors, high school graduates, or currently-enrolled undergraduate or graduate students. They must 1) rank in the top 15% of their high school graduating class; 2) have an ACT or SAT score ranking in the top 15% for high school graduates of the same year; 3) have been admitted into a professional education program at an accredited Oklahoma institution of higher education; or 4) have achieved an undergraduate record of outstanding success as defined by the institution. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible, but preference is given to full-time students. Applicants must be interested in teaching in critical shortage areas in the state upon graduation. These areas change periodically but recently have included special education, mathematics, science, English, and foreign languages. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year.

4317 OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Attn: Chancellor's Office, Industry Affairs Division
Capital Center, Suite 1065
18640 N.W. Walker Road
Beaverton, OR 97006-8966
Tel: (503)725-2918
Fax: (503)775-2921
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ous.edu/ecs/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to Oregon high school seniors interested in studying designated computer and engineering fields at selected public universities in the state.

Title of Award: AeA Technology Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biochemistry; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Mechanical; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, this program awarded 25 new scholarships. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Oregon who plan to attend Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon State University, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, Western Oregon University, or the University of Oregon. Applicants must be planning to major in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, engineering technology, industrial engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, or physics (not all majors are available at each institution). Women and ethnic minorities underrepresented in the technology industry (Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans) are strongly encouraged to apply. Selection is based on academic performance; college entrance examination scores; mathematics, science, and technology course work; achievements; leadership; civic participation; interests; employment; insight into and commitment to a career in technology; and communication skill. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999 by Intel, which offered it to the Oregon Council of the AeA (formerly American Electronics Association) in the following year. Currently, Intel and other Oregon AeA member companies (such as Xerox and Hewlett Packard) provide ongoing support.

4318 RAYTHEON CORPORATION

Attn: Corporate Contributions
870 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451-1449
Tel: (781)522-5802
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.raytheon.com/community/robotics.html

To provide financial assistance to competitors in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics competition who plan to major in mathematics, science, or technology in college.

Title of Award: Raytheon/FIRST Robotics Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: The FIRST Robotics competition involves high school students who participate on teams that include the students supported by engineers, technicians, teachers, parents, industry representatives, and (occasionally) college students and faculty. Although the composition of teams varies, most are industry-high school partnerships, university-high school partnerships, industry-university-high school partnerships, or coalitions that involve multiple companies, universities, and/or high schools competing as a single team. Each team starts with the same standard kit of parts and uses their creativity to design and build a robotic vehicle capable of performing a demanding task better than 2 opponents. Teams may enter regional competitions or go directly to the national competition. Participants in the competition are eligible to apply for this scholarship, either while they are still in high school or after they have entered college. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in mathematics, science, or technology. Selection is based on academic record, field of study, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and a recommendation. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients who are awarded this scholarship as a high school senior may use it beginning with their sophomore year in college, provided they submit proof of full-time enrollment and status as a student in good standing for their first year of college. Recipients who are awarded a scholarship during their freshman, sophomore, or junior year in college may use it beginning the following year. Information is also available from Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082, (507) 931-1682, (800) 537-4180, Fax: (507) 931-9168, E-mail: [email protected]. The entry fee for a single competition is $5,000 and $4,000 for each subsequent and the national competition. Other expenses, including travel by team members to a kick-off workshop and the competition, building materials, administrative costs, shipping, and uniforms, bring the total cost for each team to approximately $15,000. Teams must secure financing from local business sponsors and other fundraising activities.

4319 ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF AMERICA

Attn: Fraternal Services
230 16th Street Rock Island, IL 61201-8645
Tel: (309)788-4561
Free: 800-627-4762
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.royalneighbors.org/MemberBenefits/scholarships.cfm

To provide financial assistance for college to women members of the Royal Neighbors of America who plan to enter nontraditional fields.

Title of Award: Eliza D. Watt Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women members of the society who are graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be planning to enter a field considered nontraditional for women, including computer science, engineering, physical sciences, teaching of nontraditional women's fields, business writing, or mathematics. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2004.

4320 SCIENCE SERVICE

Attn: Director of Youth Programs
1719 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)785-2255
Fax: (202)785-1243
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sciserv.org

To recognize and reward outstanding participants in a national middle school science fair contest.

Title of Award: Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Behavioral sciences; Biochemistry; Botany; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Health care services; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Social sciences; Space and planetary sciences; Zoology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: On the national level, 400 semifinalists and 40 finalists are selected. All finalists receive scholarships. Funds Available: Semifinalists receive a small cash prize. Finalists receive college scholarships worth $15,000 for first place, $7,500 for second place, $3,750 for third place, and $500 for fourth through fortieth place. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to middle school students (grades 5 through 8) who enter projects in the science and engineering fairs affiliated with Science Service. Projects are accepted in the following fields: behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, computer science, earth and space sciences, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, medicine and health, microbiology, physics, and zoology. Approximately 10% of the participants in those fairs are nominated by their fair directors to participate in the national competition. Judges select semifinalists on the scientific merit of their work and their ability to communicate the science of their project. Based on visual, written, and oral presentations, finalists are selected to participate in a competition in Washington, D.C. There they present their original science fair project and work in teams to solve science problems. Winners are selected on the basis of oral presentations (30%) and participation in team challenges (70%). Deadline for Receipt: Nominations by fair directors must be submitted by June of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Discovery Communications, Inc. and administered by Science Service. The first annual competition was held in 1999.

4321 SCIENCE SERVICE

Attn: Director of Youth Programs
1719 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)785-2255
Fax: (202)785-1243
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sciserv.org/isef

To recognize and reward outstanding high school students who enter a science and engineering competition.

Title of Award: Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Behavioral sciences; Biochemistry; Botany; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Gerontology; Health care services; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Social sciences; Space and planetary sciences; Zoology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards are presented each year. In addition, 60 other cash awards are awarded: 4 in each of the 15 categories. Other awards include 14 Intel Best of Category Awards and 14 Intel Achievement Awards. Many other special awards, regional awards, and scholarships from individual colleges are also presented. Funds Available: The Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards, granted to the presenters of the most outstanding research, are $50,000. Winners of those awards also receive a high-performance computer. In each of the categories, the first-place winner receives a $3,000 cash award, second place $1,500, third place $1,000, and fourth place $500. The Intel Best of Category Awards, for the project that exemplifies the best in each scientific category that has also won a first-place in the category, are a $5,000 scholarship and a high-performance computer to the students, $1,000 to their schools, and $1,000 to their science fair. The Intel Achievement Awards are $5,000 each for outstanding work in any field. Winners also qualify for all-expense paid trips to attend the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar that includes the Nobel Prize Ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, the European Union Contest for Young Scientists, and the International Expo-Science in Moscow, Russia. Other prizes, worth more than $1.5 million, include scholarships from individual colleges and universities, all-expense paid trips to scientific and engineering installations or national conventions, summer jobs at research institutes, and laboratory equipment provided by Intel. Many professional organizations award prizes for projects that meet specified criteria. Duration: The fair is held annually. The Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards are paid in 8 equal installments. Most other awards are for 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) involves students from grades 9-12 who first compete in approximately 500 affiliated fairs around the world. Each fair then sends 2 individuals and 1 team (up to 3 members) to compete in the ISEF in 1 of 15 categories: behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, computer science, earth and space sciences, engineering, environmental science, gerontology, mathematics, medicine and health, microbiology, physics, team projects, and zoology. Each entry consists of a science project and a 250-word abstract that summarizes the project. Judging of individual projects is based on creative ability (30%), scientific thought or engineering goals (30%), thoroughness (15%), skill (15%), and clarity (10%). Deadline for Receipt: The fair is always held in May. Additional Information: Costs for the entry fee, as well as those for transportation, meals, and housing of the finalists, are borne by the affiliated fairs. The ISEF, currently sponsored by Intel and other major corporations, was first held in 1950.

4322 SCIENCE SERVICE

Attn: Director of Youth Programs
1719 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)785-2255
Fax: (202)785-1243
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sciserv.org/sts

To recognize and reward outstanding high school seniors who are interested in attending college to prepare for a career in mathematics, engineering, or any of the sciences.

Title of Award: Intel Science Talent Search Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Behavioral sciences; Biochemistry; Botany; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Health care services; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Social sciences; Space and planetary sciences; Zoology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Each year, 300 semifinalists are selected, and from those 40 are designated as finalists. Scholarships for finalists include 1 at $100,000, 1 at $75,000, 1 at $50,000, 3 at $25,000, 4 at $20,000, and 30 at $5,000. Funds Available: Semifinalists and their schools each receive $1,000 awards. Among the finalists, first place is a $100,000 scholarship, second place a $75,000 scholarship, third place a $50,000 scholarship, fourth through sixth places $25,000 scholarships, and seventh through tenth places $20,000 scholarships. In addition, 30 other finalists receive $5,000 scholarships. The first 10 awards are paid in 8 equal installments. Duration: The competition is held annually. Scholarships of the first 10 prize winners are for 4 years. The scholarships of the other 30 finalists are for 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in the United States and its territories, as well as those attending Department of Defense dependents schools and accredited overseas American and international schools. Applicants must complete an independent research project and submit a written report of up to 20 pages. The project may be in the following fields: behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, computer science, earth and space sciences, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, medicine and health, microbiology, physics, and zoology. Based on those reports, 300 students are designated as semifinalists, and from those 40 are chosen as finalists. Selection is based on individual research ability, scientific originality, and creative thinking. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: The names and addresses of all semifinalists are published in a booklet that is distributed to the admissions office of every college and university in the United States. Finalists are given a 6-day all-expense paid trip to the Science Talent Institute in Washington, D.C. This program began in 1942. Through 1997, it was sponsored by the Westinghouse Foundation and administered by Science Service. Starting in 1998, Intel became the sponsor. Winners must attend college within 1 year in a program in science, mathematics, or engineering.

4323 SIEMENS FOUNDATION

170 Wood Avenue South
Iselin, NJ 08830
877-822-5233
Fax: (732)603-5890
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.siemens-foundation.org/awards

To recognize and reward high school students with exceptional scores on the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations in mathematics and the sciences.

Title of Award: Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Statistics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 24 regional scholarships (2 females and 2 males in each of the 6 regions), 2 national scholarships (1 female and 1 male), 12 high school awards (in each region, 1 to a school for improvement in the number and percentage of students taking AP examinations, 1 to an urban school for providing access to AP mathematics and science to minorities), and 18 teacher awards (in each region, 2 for commitment to students and the AP program, 1 for teaching minorities) are awarded each year. Funds Available: Regional scholarships are $3,000; national winners receive additional $5,000 scholarships. Awards to teachers and to schools are $1,000. Duration: The awards are presented annually.

Eligibility Requirements: All students in U.S. high schools are eligible to be considered for these awards (including home-schooled students and those in U.S. territories). Each fall, the College Board identifies the male and female seniors in each of its regions who have earned the highest number of scores on 7 AP exams: biology, calculus BC, chemistry, computer science AB, environmental science, physics C (physics C: mechanics and physics C: electricity each count as half), and statistics. Males and females are considered separately. Regional winners receive all-expense paid trips to Washington, D.C., where national winners are announced. The program also recognizes and rewards monetarily 1) schools that have shown the greatest improvement in the number and percentage of students taking AP examinations in biology, calculus, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, physics, and statistics in the past year; and 2) non-magnet urban schools that provide access to AP mathematics and science to a significant number of underrepresented minority students. In addition, teachers are rewarded for their commitment to students and the AP program. Additional teachers are recognized because they have successfully taught AP mathematics and/or science to underrepresented minority students in non-magnet urban schools. Deadline for Receipt: There is no application or nomination process for these awards. The College Board identifies the students, teachers, and high schools for the Siemens Foundation. Additional Information: Information from the College Board is available at (703) 707-8999.

4324 SIEMENS FOUNDATION

170 Wood Avenue South
Iselin, NJ 08830 877-822-5233
Fax: (732)603-5890
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.siemens-foundation.org/scholarship

To recognize and reward outstanding high school seniors who have undertaken individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, and technology (or in combinations of those disciplines).

Title of Award: Siemens Westinghouse Competition Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Atmospheric science; Biochemistry; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Genetics; Geology; Geosciences; Materials research/science; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Nutrition; Physics; Toxicology; Virology; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: In the initial round of judging, up to 300 regional semifinalists (up to 50 in each region) are selected. Of those, 60 are chosen as regional finalists (5 individuals and 5 teams in each of the 6 regions). Then 12 regional winners (1 individual and 1 team) are selected in the regional competitions, and they become the national finalists. Funds Available: At the regional level, finalists receive $1,000 scholarships, both as individuals and members of teams. Individual regional winners receive $3,000 scholarships. Winning regional teams receive $6,000 scholarships to be divided among the team members. Those regional winners then receive additional scholarships as national finalists. In the national competition. first-place winners receive an additional $100,000 scholarship, second place an additional $50,000 scholarship, third place an additional $40,000 scholarship, fourth place an additional $30,000 scholarship, fifth place an additional $20,000 scholarship, and sixth place an additional $10,000 scholarship. Those national awards are provided both to individuals and to teams to be divided equally among team members. Scholarship money is sent directly to the recipient's college or university to cover undergraduate and/or graduate educational expenses. Schools with regional finalists receive a $2,000 award to be used to support science, mathematics, and technology programs in their schools. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are legal or permanent U.S. residents. They must be enrolled in a high school in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake and Midway Islands, or the Marianas. U.S. high school students enrolled in a Department of Defense dependents school, an accredited overseas American or international school, a foreign school as an exchange student, or a foreign school because their parent(s) live and work abroad are also eligible. Students being home-schooled qualify if they obtain the endorsement of the school district official responsible for such programs. Research projects may be submitted in mathematics and the biological and physical sciences, or involve combinations of disciplines, such as astrophysics, biochemistry, bioengineering, biology, biophysics, botany, chemistry, computer science, civil engineering, earth and atmospheric science engineering, electrical engineering, environmen sciences, fluid dynamics, genetics, geology, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, nutritional science, physics, toxicology, and virology. Both individual and team projects (2 or 3 members) may be entered. All team members must meet the eligibility requirements. Team projects may include seniors, but that is not a requirement. Competition entrants must submit a detailed report on their research project, including a description of the purpose of the research, rationale for the research, pertinent scientific literature, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. All projects must be endorsed by a sponsoring high school (except home-schooled students, who obtain their endorsement from the district or state home-school official). Each project must have a project advisor or mentor who is a member of the instructional staff or a person approved by the endorsing high school. There are 3 judging phases to the competition. An initial review panel selects outstanding research projects from 6 different regions of the country. The students submitting these projects are identified as regional semifinalists. Out of those, the highest-rated projects from each region are selected and the students who submitted them are recognized as regional finalists. For the next phase, the regional finalists are offered all-expense paid trips to the regional competition on the campus of a regional university partner, where their projects are reviewed by a panel of judges appointed by the host institution. Regional finalists are required to prepare a poster display of their research project, make an oral presentation about the research and research findings, and respond to questions from the judges. The top-rated individual and the top-rated team project in each region are selected as regional winners to represent the region in the national competition as national finalists. At that competition, the national finalists again display their projects, make oral presentations, and respond to judges' questions. At each phase, selection is based on clarity of expression, comprehensiveness, creativity, field knowledge, future work, interpretation, literature review, presentation, scientific importance, and validity. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: The program is offered by Siemens Foundation, in partnership with the College Board. Information is available from the College Board at (703) 707-8999, E-mail: [email protected]. Students submitting the projects with the highest evaluations become part of a registry that is circulated to colleges and universities nationwide. To continue receiving scholarships, winners must attend an accredited academic institution on a full-time basis.

4325 SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

5400 East Olympic Boulevard, Suite 210
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Tel: (323)725-3970
Fax: (323)725-0316
Web Site: http://www.shpe.org.

To provide financial assistance to Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students preparing for a career in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.

Title of Award: Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science (AHETEMS) Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $3,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) who are accepted into or attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico. Applicants must be enrolled full time with a major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field. High school seniors and undergraduates must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; graduate students must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page personal statement covering their family background, community involvement, leadership roles, achievements, and short-term and long-term goals and aspirations. Both merit-based and need-based scholarships are available. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the AHETEMS Scholarship Program, 5012 Monarda Way, Fort Worth, TX 76123, (817) 361-8670, E-mail: [email protected].

4326 SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

Interstate Center
16 Berryhill Road, Suite 210
P.O. Box 21487
Columbia, SC 29221
Tel: (803)798-0916
Free: 800-347-2752
Fax: (803)772-9410
Web Site: http://www.scstudentloan.org

To provide scholarship/loans to students in South Carolina who wish to teach certain subjects or in certain geographic areas.

Title of Award: South Carolina Teacher Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Classical studies; Consumer affairs; Counseling/Guidance; Education; Education, Elementary; Education, Music; Education, Special; English language and literature; Foreign languages; Library and archival sciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Speech and language pathology/audiology; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Freshmen and sophomores may borrow up to $2,500 per academic year; juniors, seniors, and graduate students may borrow up to $5,000 per academic year. This is a scholarship/loan program; loans are forgivable at the rate of 20% or $3,000, whichever is greater, for each full year of teaching in an area (either geographic or subject) of critical need; for students who teach in both critical subject and geographic areas, the rate of cancellation is 33% or $5,000, whichever is greater, per year. Borrowers who fail to teach in either a critical subject or geographic area must repay the loan at an annual interest rate that varies (currently, 6.06%) but is capped at 10.25%. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for a total of 5 years of undergraduate and 5 years of graduate study.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are residents of South Carolina who are planning to teach in certain critical geographic areas of the state, or to teach in critical subject areas. Entering freshmen must have ranked in the top 40% of their high school class and have an ACT or SAT score greater than the South Carolina average; enrolled undergraduates or entering graduate students must have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA; graduate students who have completed at least 1 term must have a GPA of 3.5 or better. Undergraduate students at South Carolina colleges must have taken and passed the Education Entrance Exam; students at institutions outside South Carolina must have completed the necessary prerequisites required at that institution. Only U.S. citizens may apply. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Recently, the critical subject areas include mathematics, science (biology, chemistry, physics, and general science), media specialist, special education, industrial technology, guidance, foreign languages (Spanish, French, Latin, and German), family and consumer science, art, music, business education, English and language arts, and speech and drama/theater. For a list of critical geographic area, contact the sponsor.

4327 SPACE FOUNDATION

310 South 14th Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Tel: (719)576-8000
Free: 800-691-4000
Fax: (719)576-8801
Web Site: http://www.spacefoundation.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students interested in preparing for a high technology career in the aerospace industry.

Title of Award: Ascent Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: Awards include a $5,000 stipend, sponsored attendance at space-related conferences, an internship with an industry sponsor, and the opportunity to visit a spacerelated site or event of the recipient's choice. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have completed at least 2 years of college with a major in mathematics, science, engineering, or computer sciences and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on stated interest and perspective about a career in the aerospace industry. Additional Information: This program was established in 2004 with support from Lockheed Martin Corporation.

4328 STATE COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR VIRGINIA

Attn: Financial Aid Office
James Monroe Building
101 North 14th Street, Ninth Floor
Richmond, VA 23219-3659
Tel: (804)225-2600; 877-515-0138
Fax: (804)225-2604
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.schev.edu

To provide financial assistance to residents of Virginia who are enrolled or interested in enrolling in a K-12 teacher preparation program in college.

Title of Award: Virginia Higher Education Teacher Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Chemistry; Earth sciences; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Geosciences; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000 per year for students at 4-year institutions or $1,000 per year for students at 2-year institutions. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if funds are available and the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Virginia who are enrolled, or intend to enroll, full time in an eligible K-12 teacher preparation program at a public or private Virginia college or university. Applicants must 1) be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens; 2) demonstrate financial need; 3) have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher; and 4) be nominated by a faculty member. Preference is given to applicants enrolled in a teacher shortage content area (recently including special education, mathematics, chemistry, physics, earth and space sciences, foreign languages, and technology education), minority students enrolled in any content area for teacher preparation, and males enrolled in any approved elementary or middle school teacher preparation program. Additional Information: Applications and further information are available at the financial aid office of colleges and universities in Virginia. This program, established in 2000, is funded in part with federal funds from the Special Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (SLEAP) program.

4329 TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
502 East 11th Street, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78701
Tel: (512)472-1183; (512)472-1293
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.tta.org

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Texas who are interested in majoring in fields of study related to telecommunications.

Title of Award: TTA Foundation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Telecommunications systems Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors in Texas who are U.S. citizens, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and will be attending a community college or university in the state. Special consideration is given to students who are planning to major in a field of particular interest to the telecommunications industry: mathematics, business, engineering, or computer sciences. Semifinalists are selected on the basis of career interests, extracurricular activities, demonstrated leadership, and financial need. They are asked to submit an essay; finalists are selected from that group. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

4330 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

Attn: Corporate Scholars Program
P.O. Box 1435
Alexandria, VA 22313-9998
(866)671-7237
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org/internships/index.asp

To provide financial assistance and work experience in consulting to students in selected fields at colleges and universities that are members of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).

Title of Award: Booz Allen Hamilton/William F. Stasior Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Economics; Engineering; Information science and technology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Recipients are assigned paid internships at a Booz Allen Hamilton location. Following successful completion of the internship, they receive a need-based scholarship up to $10,000 to cover school expenses. Duration: 8 weeks for the internship; 1 academic year for the scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to rising juniors and seniors at UNCF-member colleges and universities who are majoring in business management, computer science, economics, engineering, information systems technology, or mathematics. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher and be interested in a summer internship with Booz Allen Hamilton. They must be able to demonstrate leadership experience in collegiate and non-collegiate activities, honors and awards, community service, and interests outside their major. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

4331 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

Attn: Scholarships and Grants Department
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
Tel: (703)205-3466
Free: 800-331-2244
Fax: (703)205-3574
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp

To provide financial assistance to students from New Jersey who are majoring in selected physical sciences at colleges and universities that are members of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).

Title of Award: Alfred L. Chisolm Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are residents of New Jersey who are currently enrolled in UNCF-member colleges or universities. Applicants must be majoring in engineering, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1997 with support of the BASF African-American Employees Group.

4332 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

Attn: Scholarships and Grants Department
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
Tel: (703)205-3466
Free: 800-331-2244
Fax: (703)205-3574
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp

To provide financial assistance and work experience to freshmen majoring in business-related fields at colleges and universities that are members of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).

Title of Award: Credit Suisse First Boston Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Business administration; Economics; Engineering; Finance; General studies/Field of study not specified; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $8,000 per year. The program includes paid internships in investment banking and securities at an office of Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.4 or higher, full-time enrollment, good student standing at their college or university, and good employee standing with CSFB during the internship programs.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to second-semester freshmen enrolled full time at UNCF-member institutions with a GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants may be majoring in any discipline, but they should have taken course work related to accounting, business, economics, engineering, finance, or mathematics. Along with their application, they must submit a 400-word essay on a significant experience, achievement, or risk they have taken and how it has impacted them. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Finalists are interviewed.Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Funds for this program are provided by CSFB.

4333 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

Attn: Corporate Scholars Program
P.O. Box 1435
Alexandria, VA 22313-9998
(866)671-7237
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org/internships/index.asp

To provide financial assistance and work experience to minority students who are majoring in selected business and science fields.

Title of Award: UNCF/Sprint Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Economics; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Finance; Information science and technology; Journalism; Management; Marketing and distribution; Public relations; Statistics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: This program provides a paid internship and (upon successful completion of the internship) a need-based stipend of up to $7,500. Duration: 10 to 12 weeks for the internships; 1 year for the scholarships.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of minority groups who are enrolled full time as juniors or seniors at a 4-year college or university in the United States. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be majoring in accounting, business, computer engineering, computer information systems, computer science, economics, electrical engineering, finance, industrial engineering, journalism, marketing, management information systems, public relations, or statistics. They must be interested in a summer internship at Sprint. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page personal statement describing their career interests and goals, a current resume, a letter of recommendation, official transcripts, and a financial need statement. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Sprint. Recipients may attend any of the 39 member institutions of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), or an accredited majority 4-year college or university.

4334 VERMONT SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o University of Vermont
College of Engineering and Mathematics
Votey Building, Room 209
12 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05405-0156
Tel: (802)656-1429
Fax: (802)656-8802
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.emba.uvm.edu/VSGC/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to Native American undergraduate students in space-related fields at selected colleges and universities in Vermont.

Title of Award: Native American Scholarships of the Vermont Space Grant Consortium Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Native American residents of Vermont who are 1) enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at a Vermont institution of higher education with a GPA of 3.0 or higher or 2) seniors graduating from a high school in Vermont. Applicants must be planning to pursue a professional career that has direct relevance to the U.S. aerospace industry and the goal of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), such as astronomy, biology, engineering, mathematics, physics, and other basic sciences (including earth sciences and medicine). They must submit an essay, up to 3 pages in length, on their career plans and the relationship of those plans to areas of interest to NASA. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic standing, letters of recommendation, and the essay. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by NASA. Candidates are selected by the Northwest Advisory District Indian Education Office. Participating institutions are the College of Engineering and Mathematics at the University of Vermont, St. Michael's College, Norwich University, Vermont Technical College, the Vermont State Mathematics Coalition, and Burlington Aviation Technology School/Burlington Technical Center.

4335 VERMONT SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o University of Vermont
College of Engineering and Mathematics
Votey Building, Room 209
12 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05405-0156
Tel: (802)656-1429
Fax: (802)656-8802
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.emba.uvm.edu/VSGC/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study in space-related fields to students in Vermont.

Title of Award: Vermont Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Vermont residents who are 1) enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at a Vermont institution of higher education with a GPA of 3.0 or higher or 2) seniors graduating from a high school in Vermont. Applicants must be planning to pursue a professional career that has direct relevance to the U.S. aerospace industry and the goal of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in such fields as astronomy, biology, engineering, mathematics, physics, and other basic sciences (including earth sciences and medicine). They must submit an essay, up to 3 pages in length, on their career plans and the relationship of those plans to areas of interest to NASA. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic standing, letters of recommendation, and the essay. The Vermont Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) is a component of the NASA Space Grant program, which encourages participation by women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by NASA. Participating institutions are the College of Engineering and Mathematics at the University of Vermont, St. Michael's College, Norwich University, Vermont Technical College, the Vermont State Mathematics Coalition, and Burlington Aviation Technology School/Burlington Technical Center.

4336 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Attn: Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
Tel: (804)371-2475
Free: 800-292-3820
Fax: (804)786-6759
Web Site: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/newvdoe/teached.htm

To provide scholarship/loans to upper-division and graduate students in Virginia who are interested in a career in teaching.

Title of Award: Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Consumer affairs; Disabilities; Earth sciences; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Elementary; Education, English as a second language; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Geosciences; Hearing and deafness; Library and archival sciences; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Reading; Speech and language pathology/audiology; Technology; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 163 of these scholarship/loans were granted, including 47 in special education, 20 in science, 4 in foreign language, 2 in technology education, 24 in mathematics, 4 in English as a second language, 1 in library media, 3 for reading specialists, 1 in agricultural education, 22 for males in elementary or middle grades, and 35 for people of color. Funds Available: The scholarship/loan is $3,720 per year. Loans are forgiven at the rate of $2,000 for each year the recipient teaches in designated teacher shortage areas. If the recipient fails to fulfill the teaching service requirement, the loan must be repaid with interest. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Virginia residents who are enrolled full or part time as a junior, senior, or graduate student in a state-approved teacher preparation program in Virginia with a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Applicants must agree to engage in full-time teaching in designated teacher shortage areas within Virginia following graduation. Males interested in teaching at the elementary and middle school levels and people of color in all teaching areas also qualify. Additional Information: Critical shortage teaching areas in Virginia are currently identified as foreign languages, science (including, in order of priority preference, physics, earth science, chemistry, and biology), all areas of special education (severe emotional disturbances, hearing disabilities, learning disabilities, mental retardation, severe disabilities, visual disabilities, early childhood special education, and speech-language pathology), career and technical education (including technology education, trade and industrial education, business education, and family and consumer sciences), mathematics, English as a second language, middle grades 6-8, library media K-12, art preK-12, and reading specialist.

4337 VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Attn: Fellowship Coordinator
Old Dominion University Peninsula Center
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
Tel: (757)766-5210
Fax: (757)766-5205
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/html/fellowships.htm

To provide financial assistance to students who are interested in pursuing space-related studies at community colleges in Virginia.

Title of Award: Virginia Space Grant Community College Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Computer and information sciences; Electronics; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Space and planetary sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College Number Awarded: Approximately 10 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students currently enrolled in a Virginia community college who are U.S. citizens and have completed at least the first semester of their program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Awards are generally made to full-time students, but part-time students demonstrating academic merit are also eligible. Applicants can be enrolled in any program that includes course work related to an understanding of or interest in technological fields supporting aerospace; that includes (but is not limited to) computers, electronics, engineering, industrial technology, and mathematics. Since a particular goal of the program is to increase the participation of underrepresented minorities, women, and persons with disabilities in aerospace-related, high technology careers, the sponsor especially encourages applications from those students. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

4338 VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Attn: Fellowship Coordinator
Old Dominion University Peninsula Center
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
Tel: (757)766-5210
Fax: (757)766-5205
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/html/fellowships.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to students in Virginia planning a career as science, mathematics, or technology educators.

Title of Award: Virginia Space Grant Teacher Education Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Earth sciences; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Space and planetary sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: Approximately 10 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at the Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) colleges and universities in a track that will qualify them to teach in a pre-college setting. Priority is given to those majoring in technology education, mathematics, or science, particularly earth, space, or environmental science. Applicants may apply while seniors in high school or sophomores in a community college, with the award contingent on their enrollment at a VSGC college and entrance into a teacher certification program. They must submit a statement of academic goals and plan of study, explaining their reasons for desiring to enter the teaching profession, specifically the fields of science, mathematics, or technology education. Students currently enrolled in a VSGC college can apply when they declare their intent to enter the teacher certification program. Students enrolled in a master of education degree program leading to teacher certification in eligible fields are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Since an important purpose of this program is to increase the participation of underrepresented minorities, women, and persons with disabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education, the VSGC especially encourages applications from those students. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The VSGC institutions are College of William and Mary, Hampton University, Old Dominion University, the University of Virginia, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. This program is funded by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

4339 WASHINGTON HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Tel: (360)753-7851; 888-535-0747
Fax: (360)753-7808
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/financialaid/other/alternative.asp

To provide forgivable loans to K-12 classified employees in Washington who are interested in attending a college or university in order to become a teacher.

Title of Award: Washington Conditional Scholarships for Alternative Teaching Certification Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Elementary; Education, English as a second language; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Foreign languages; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 25 each year. Funds Available: The maximum award is $4,000 per academic year. These awards are in the form of loans that can be forgiven in exchange for teaching service. Each 2 years of eligible teaching service results in the forgiveness of 1 year of loan. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 4 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Washington residents who are currently employed as a classified instructional employee in a K-12 public school. Applicants must 1) have a transferable associate degree and be seeking residency teacher certification with endorsements in special education or English as a second language; or 2) have a bachelor's degree and subject matter expertise in a shortage area and be seeking residency teacher certification in a subject matter shortage area (currently defined as special education, English as a second language, chemistry, physics, Japanese, mathematics, and technology education). Selection is based on academic ability, a statement demonstrating commitment to the teaching profession, the applicant's ability to serve as a positive role model as a K-12 public school teacher, length and quality of contributions to the Washington K-12 public school, and recommendations from a current teacher or school official describing the applicant's potential as a future teacher. The priority in making awards is: 1) eligible renewal applicants who are within 2 years of completing their initial teacher certification requirements; 2) all other eligible renewable applicants; 3) eligible new applicants who are within 2 years of completing their initial teacher certification requirements; and 4) all other new eligible applicants. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: This program was established by the Washington legislature in 2001. It is administered by the Washington Higher Education Coordinator Board, but the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board selects the recipients.

4340 WASHINGTON STATE MATHEMATICS COUNCIL

c/o Pat Reistroffer, Scholarship Chair
146 Scenic View Drive
Longview, WA 98632
Tel: (360)636-5125
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wsmc.net

To provide financial assistance to students majoring in mathematics education at colleges and universities in Washington.

Title of Award: Rita Lowe College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students currently attending a college or university in Washington and majoring in mathematics education. Applicants must be preparing for teaching certification in order to become a professional educator teaching mathematics at the elementary or secondary level. They must submit a transcript (from the ninth grade to the date of application), a 300-word statement on their experience with and interest in mathematics, and 2 letters of recommendation. Selection is based on academic achievement, demonstrated intent to become a mathematics educator, character, academic potential, and leadership potential. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

4341 WASHINGTON STATE MATHEMATICS COUNCIL

c/o Pat Reistroffer, Scholarship Chair
146 Scenic View Drive
Longview, WA 98632
Tel: (360)636-5125
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wsmc.net

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Washington planning to major in mathematics education at a college or university in the state.

Title of Award: Rita Lowe High School Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Washington and planning to attend a college or university in the state to major in mathematics education. Applicants must be preparing for teaching certification in order to become a professional educator teaching mathematics at the elementary or secondary level. They must submit a transcript (from the ninth grade to the date of application), a 300-word statement on their experience with and interest in mathematics, and 2 letters of recommendation. Selection is based on academic achievement, demonstrated intent to become a mathematics educator, character, academic potential, and leadership potential. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

4342 WOMEN IN DEFENSE

c/o National Defense Industrial Association
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201-3061
Tel: (703)247-2552
Fax: (703)527-6945
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ndia.org/horizon/Scholar.htm

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate student women engaged in or planning careers related to the national security interests of the United States.

Title of Award: Horizons Foundation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Economics; Engineering; History; International affairs and relations; Law; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Military science and education; National security; Physics; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate, Professional Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 8 of these scholarships were awarded. Since the program was established, 75 women have received nearly $49,000 in support. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $1,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are already working in national security fields as well as women planning such careers. Applicants must 1) be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, either full time or part time, as graduate students or upper-division undergraduates; 2) demonstrate financial need; 3) be U.S. citizens; 4) have a GPA of 3.25 or higher; and 5) demonstrate interest in preparing for a career related to national security. The preferred fields of study include business, computer science, economics, engineering, government relations, international relations, law, mathematics, military history, political science, physics, and security studies; others are considered if the applicant can demonstrate relevance to a career in national security or defense. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in defense and national security activities, field of study, work experience, statements of objectives, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year for fall semester; October of each year for spring semester.