Gold Leaf Scholarship - Application deadline October 3, 2011!

September 30, 2011

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Main Line Chamber of Commerce's Gold Leaf Scholarship Application

 

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WyzAnt Scholarships Available - Apply now!

September 30, 2011

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2011 WyzAnt Scholarships Available...

 

For more information, please visit: http://www.wyzant.com/scholarships/

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Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships Available - Apply now!

September 30, 2011

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Please see below for information about new undergraduate and graduate scholarship programs...

Scholarships for The University of Pittsburgh Post-Bac in the Health Sciences – For students who will graduate and who are interested in biomedical graduate training.  This program will help prepare students for graduate school, and will provide a rich, mentored, funded research experience prior to application.  The UPIRTA (University of Pittsburgh Intramural Research Training Award) includes 2 research pathways, one in autism and the other in Antibiotic resistant infectious disease.  Preference is given to Cheyney students!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  For more information, visit http://www.healthdiversity.pitt.edu/programs/upirta.php.

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STEM Scholarships for Juniors and Seniors - Application Deadline is January 6, 2012!

September 30, 2011

Goldwater Scholarship for Juniors and Seniors pursuing careers in the STEM fields...

The Foundation will award undergraduate scholarships to outstanding students, in the spring of 2012 for use during the 2012–2013 academic year.

The awards will be made on the basis of merit to juniors and seniors who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.

To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university using the official online nomination process on the Foundation's website: 

http://www.act.org/goldwater/apply/index.html 

Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. 

Cheyney applications must be submitted by January 6, 2012.  Please contact Dr. Tara Kent with questions at tkent@cheyney.edu or (610) 399 - 2386.

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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Scholarships Available - Apply Now!

September 30, 2011

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Bill Gates Announces 2012 Scholarship Program for Low-Income Minority Students...

Deadline: The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday, January 11, 2012.

 

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External Scholarships Available from Scholarships4students.com!

September 19, 2011

Disclaimer:  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania does not manage these sites or endorse these scholarship programs.  This information is provided for informational purposes only.

Scholarships4students.com offers links to a variety of undergraduate and graduate-level scholarships.   You can search by major, state, school and areas of interest. 

Some applications have closed; however there are still quite a few scholarships available with deadlines in October, November and December! 

 

 

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Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program - Application Deadline November 4, 2011!

September 13, 2011

Applicants must complete and return the application form to the Office of Institutional Advancement by November 4, 2011.  Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.  

The Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to  minority students pursuing studies in business, finance, economics, or accounting.

The program's goal is to remove financial barriers for minority students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential. Students must be pursuing studies in business, finance, economics, or accounting. Scholarship checks can be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies.

Since introducing this program in 2004, Vanguard has awarded approximately $350,000 to deserving college students.

This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship Management Services is the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals.

Vanguard, headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, is one of the world's largest investment management companies and a leading provider of employer-sponsored retirement plans. Vanguard manages nearly $1.6 trillion in U.S. mutual fund assets (as of February 2011). Vanguard offers more than 170 funds to U.S. investors plus additional funds in non-U.S. markets.

To obtain an application form, please visit:
http://www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/vanguard/application.html

Applicants must complete and return the application form to the Office of Institutional Advancement by November 4, 2011. 

Applications can be emailed, faxed or hand-delivered to:

Mandy Santiago

Director of Development

Office of Institutional Advancement

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Biddle Hall, Room 130

1837 University Circle

Cheyney, PA 19319

Fax (610) 399-2388

Email: msantiago@cheyney.edu

 

 

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Vanguard Women in Technology Scholarship Program - Application Deadline November 4, 2011!

September 13, 2011

Applicants must complete and return the application form to the Office of Institutional Advancement by November 4, 2011.  Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.  

The Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to female students entering their junior or senior year of college during the 2012 school year.

The program's goal is to remove financial barriers for female students who demonstrate academic excellence and are pursuing studies in computer science, computer engineering, web design or other IT-related disciplines. Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies.

Since introducing this program in 2004, Vanguard has awarded approximately $250,000 to deserving college students.

This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship Management Services is the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals.

Vanguard, headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, is one of the world's largest investment management companies and a leading provider of employer-sponsored retirement plans. Vanguard manages nearly $1.6 trillion in U.S. mutual fund assets (as of February 2011). Vanguard offers more than 170 funds to U.S. investors plus additional funds in non-U.S. markets.

To obtain an application form, please visit:

http://www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/vanguardwomenintechnology/application.pdf
 

Applicants must complete and return the application form to the Office of Institutional Advancement by November 4, 2011. 

Applications can be emailed, faxed or hand-delivered to:

Mandy Santiago

Director of Development

Office of Institutional Advancement

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Biddle Hall, Room 130

1837 University Circle

Cheyney, PA 19319

Fax (610) 399-2388

Email: msantiago@cheyney.edu

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External Scholarships Available - Check out these links!

September 12, 2011

Disclaimer:  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania does not manage these sites or endorse these scholarship programs.  This information is provided for informational purposes only.

External College Scholarship Available:

AARP Foundation Women’s Scholarship Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/aarp_foundation_womens_scholarship.html>
 

For women 40+ seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves.
Academic Competitiveness Grant <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/academic_competitiveness_grant.html>
 

For first-year and second-year college students who graduated from high school.
Actuarial Diversity Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/actuarial_diversity_scholarship.html>
 

For minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.
Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/akash_kuruvilla_memorial_scholarship.html>
 

For students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia.
American Copy Editors Society Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/american_copy_editors_society_scholarship.html>
Available to junior, senior and graduate students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships.
AORN Foundation Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/aorn_foundation_scholarship.html>
 

For students studying to be nurses and perioperative nurses pursuing undergrad and grad degrees.
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/automotive_hall_fame_scholarships.html>
 

For students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career.
AWG Minority Scholarship For Women <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/awg_minority_scholarship.html>
 

Encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. AXA Achievements Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/axa_achievements_scholarship.html>
Provides more than $600K in annual scholarships to 52 students – one from each state.
 

Beacon Partners Healthcare IT Scholarships <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/beacon_partners_healthcare_it_scholarships.html>
Awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the IT Healthcare field.
Best Buy Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/best_buy_scholarship.html>
For students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate program upon high school graduation.
 

Burger King Scholars Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/burger_king_scholars_program.html>
For high school seniors who have part-time jobs and excel academically in school.
 

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/cia_undergraduate_scholarship_program.html>
Developed to assist minority and disabled students, but open to all who meet the requirements.
 

Coca-Cola Scholars Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/coca_cola_scholars_program.html>
Four-year achievement-based scholarships given to 250 high school seniors each year.
 

Davidson Fellows Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/davidson_fellows_scholarship.html>
Recognizes and awards the extraordinary who excel in math, science, and technology.
 

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/davis_putter_scholarship.html>
Need-based scholarships for college students are part of the progressive movement in their community.
 

Dell Scholars Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/dell_scholars_program.html>
For students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
Development Fund For Black Students in Science and Technology <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/development_fund_black_students_science_technology.html>

For students studying science or technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Discovery Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/discover_scholarship.html>
Annual scholarship for high school juniors to support continued education and training beyond high school.
 

Ed Bradley/ Ken Kashiwahara Scholarships <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/ed_bradley_ken_kashiwahara_scholarships.html> Open to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news.
 

EMPOWER Scholarship Award <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/empower_scholarship.html>
Designed to increase diversity in the medical rehabilitation field by awarding students of color.
 

ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/esa_computer_video_game_scholarship.html>
For minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts.
 

Fulbright Scholar Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/fulbright_scholar_program.html>
Sends faculty and professionals abroad each year to lecture and conduct research.
 

Future Engineers Scholarship Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/future_engineers_scholarship_program.html>
For students pursuing a career in engineering who shows outstanding academic performance.
 

Gates Millenium Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/gates_millennium_scholarship.html>
Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; established to help low income minority students.
 

Go On Girl Book Club Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/go_on_girl_book_club_scholarships.html>
Supports authors of the Black African Diaspora who wan to write their way to college money.
 

Google Anita Borg Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/google_anita_borg_scholarship.html>
For women who excel in computing and technology, and are active role models and leaders.
 

Hallie Q. Brown Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/hallie_q_brown_scholarship.html>
For African American women who have a minimum C average, and can demonstrate financial need.
 

HBCU Study Abroad Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/hbcu_study_abroad_scholarships.html>
Provides travel opportunities for students of color who are traditionally under-represented in such programs

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/jacob_javits_fellowship.html>
Provides fellowships to students who excel in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
 

Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholarship Fund <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/javits_frasier_teacher_scholarship.html>
To increase diverse students’ access to talent development opportunities through teacher training.
 

Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/jeanette_rankin_womens_scholarship.html>
For low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves and their community.
 

Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/joe_francis_haircare_scholarship.html>
For cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need.
 

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/kfc_colonels_scholars_program.html>
For college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75.
 

Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay Contest <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/lincoln_forum_scholarship_essay_contest.html>
A writing contest pertaining to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era.
 

McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/mckesson_pharmacy_scholarship.html>
Designed to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education.
 

National Achievement Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/national_achievement_scholarship.html>
Established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding African American high school students.
 

National Black Police Association Scholarships <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/black_police_association_scholarships.html>
For students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other related areas.
 

National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/nih_undergraduate_scholarship.html>
For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research.
 

National SMART Grant <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/national_smart_grant.html>
Available to full-time students who are majoring in science, math, technology, engineering, and more.
 

PMI Educational Foundation Scholarships <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/pmi_educational_foundation_scholarships.html>
Established for students in the field of project management or a project management related field.
 

Ron Brown Scholar Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/ron_brown_scholar_program.html>
Seeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society.
 

Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/ronald_reagan_college_leaders_scholarship.html> Seeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses.
 

Siemen Competition <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/siemens_competition.html>
Competition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.
 

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/thurgood_marshall_college_fund_scholarships.html> For first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more.
 

Tri-Delta Scholarships <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/tri_delta_scholarships.html>
For students who excel in chapter and campus involvement,community service, academics, and more.
 

Tylenol Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/tylenol_scholarship.html>
For students pursuing a career in health care who can demonstrate leadership and academic qualities.
 

United Negro College Fund Scholarships <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/united_negro_college_fund_scholarships.html>
Administers 400 different scholarship programs so low-income families can afford college, tuition, and books.

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/us_bank_internet_scholarship.html>
For high school seniors planning to enroll or college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors already enrolled.

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/usda_1890_national_scholars_program.html>
For students seeking a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors.
 

Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/vanguard_minority_scholarship.html>
Provides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics, and more.
 

William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/william_b_ruggles_scholarship.html>
Available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related field.
 

Writer’s Digest Annual Short Story Competition <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/writers_digest_short_story_competition.html>
Contest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less.
 

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship <http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/xerox_technical_minority_scholarship.html>
For academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and information tech
 

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Need-based Scholarships Available for Graduating Seniors - please apply asap!

September 08, 2011

This year, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund is offering a special Achieving College Completion by Ensuring Scholastic Success (ACCESS) scholarship that is only available to graduating seniors who demonstrate immediate financial need that cannot be met through other avenues.

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

* Expected graduation by December 2012
* Minimum 3.0 GPA
* Have an immediate financial need not exceeding $2,200

 

When applying, students must answer the following essay question- Why do you need this scholarship and how will it help you achieve your educational goals?

 

Required Scholarship Documents:

* Essay (Minimum 250 words)
* Unofficial Transcript
* Letter of Recommendation by university faculty or staff
* Student Aid Report (FAFSA)
* Scanned copy of TMCF's financial need verification form (attached)

A scanned copy of TMCF's financial need verification form must also be uploaded in the field for the 2nd Letter of Recommendation.
 

 

To apply for the ACCESS Scholarship or for additional information, please visit: www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/student/tmcf-access-scholarship

Students are encouraged to apply no later than September 30, 2011.

 

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