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Scholarships

United Negro College Fund

www.uncf.org

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the nation’s largest, oldest, most successful and most comprehensive underrepresented higher education assistance organization. UNCF provides operating funds and technology enhancement services for 39 member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), scholarships and internships for students at about 900 institutions and faculty and administrative professional training.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

www.cbcfinc.org

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) was established in 1976 as a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy, research and educational institute. Our mission is to serve as the non-partisan policy-oriented catalyst that educates future leaders and promotes collaboration among legislators, business leaders, underrepresented-focused organizational leaders, and organized labor to effect positive and sustainable change in the African American community. To that end, CBCF works to broaden and elevate the influence of African Americans in the political, legislative, and public policy arenas.

Over 900 Underrepresented Scholarships

www.blackexcel.org

Black Excel is a resource for all, especially African-American families and first generation college students.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

www.hsf.net

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. HSF was founded in 1975 with a vision to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans-the largest underrepresented segment of the U.S. population. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. Headquartered in San Francisco, HSF has opened regional offices in Southern California, the Southwest, the Northeast, the Southeast, and the Midwest. In addition, HSF launched the Washington, D.C.-based Hispanic Scholarship Fund Institute to generate public partnerships in support of its work. During its 30-year history, HSF has awarded more than 73,000 scholarships totaling nearly $170 million to Latinos from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam who have attended more than 1,700 colleges and universities.

There are also regional scholarships for students attending certain colleges or who live in certain localities.

Underrepresented Scholarship Programs

www.mcca.com/scholarships

The following is a list of links to 100+ scholarship programs for underrepresented students. Please feel free to circulate this list to anyone who might find it useful. 100 Underrepresented Scholarship Gateway List Created by Black Excel.

The Gates Millennium Scholars

www.gmsp.org

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education, in all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need to reach their fullest potential.

The College Board

www.collegeboard.com

The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 5,000 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®). The College Board is committed to the principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities, and concerns.

FinAid

www.finAid.org

FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive annotated collection of information about student financial aid on the web.

Sallie Mae Scholarship Search Tools

www.SallieMae.com/ScholarshipSearch
Register for FREE online access to 5 million scholarships offering up to $24 billion in free money for college.  Create your profile and get matched to scholarships that are just right for you.  Get detailed information on deadlines, requirements and award amounts.  Receive account alerts when new scholarship matches are posted.  Your free registration also allows you to enter the Sallie Mae $1000 monthly sweepstakes.  See official rules at SallieMae.com/SweepstakesRules

www.SallieMae.com/GradScholarships
The go-to FREE online source for graduate students to review awards up to $1 billion in free money.  Create your profile with field of study and academic interests then review matching scholarships.  Set up email alerts for new scholarships when they are added.  Your free registration also allows you to enter the Sallie Mae $1000 monthly sweepstakes.  See official rules at SallieMae.com/SweepstakesRules.

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