The Best College Scholarships for Students of Color

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From Ashely Grader– Looking to enroll in a Certified Nursing Assistant training program?

·        https://cnaclassesnearme.com/cna-scholarship/

·        https://cnafreetraining.com/about-us/cna-free-training-scholarship/

The amount awarded for the scholarships is $500 each. The deadline to apply for the CNA Classes Near Me scholarship is on September 21 and the CNA Free Training Resources scholarship is April 2. A little information about both of my websites:

“CNA Classes Near Me” helps those interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) find training programs. Many of these programs are free as they are funded by the U.S. Department of Labor or state equivalent agencies. Our site has state by state pages that list out all training locations in each state as well as their contact information.

“CNA Free Training Resources” provides free training materials for those preparing to take the CNA exam, which is a requirement to become a licensed CNA. We have free practice tests for each section of the CNA exam, as well as supplemental training materials that can be used while taking CNA classes – all of which are free.

1.) La Unidad Latina Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 15, 2014
Available to: College Sophomore through Graduate Student, Year 5
The La Unidad Latina Foundation Scholarship is available to Hispanic students attending school full – time. You must have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Undergraduate students must have completed at least one year of study and may be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any field.
Graduate students must have completed at least one semester of study and be pursuing a master’s degree in one of the following areas: Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Public Administration / Policy, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, and Master of Divinity.

2.) Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 14, 2015
Available to: College Freshman
Provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program is open to African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students who are citizens, nationals, or legal permanent residents of the United States.
You must be an entering, full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student and have a minimum 3.3 GPA; or have earned a GED to be considered for this award.
You must also demonstrate significant financial need (meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria) and exhibit leadership abilities through community service, extracurricular, or other activities.
Get more information on the Gates Millennium Scholars Program.

3.) UPS Diversity Scholarship – ASSE
Amount: $5,250
Deadline: December 1, 2014
Available to: College Freshman through College Senior
The UPS Diversity Scholarship is available to minority students majoring in occupational safety and health or a closely related field.
You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award.
Get more information on the UPS Diversity Scholarship – ASSE.

4.) Esperanza Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshman to College Senior
The Esperanza Scholarship is open to Hispanic graduating high school seniors and current full-time undergraduates who are residents of Cuyahoga and Lorain counties.
You must attend college on a full-time basis and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to qualify for the award.
Preference is given to students who are planning careers in math, science, computer science, engineering, business or law.
Get more information on the Esperanza Scholarship.

5.) F. Armstrong Scholarship – Cornell College
Amount: $16,000
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshman
The F. Armstrong Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Cornell College who contribute to campus diversity.
Get more information on the F. Armstrong Scholarship – Cornell College

6.) HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: October 25, 2014
Available to: College Freshman through College Senior
The HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship is available to students who are currently attending a Hispanic-Serving Institution that is a member of Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU).
You must be a US citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.3, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Priority given to first generation college students and / or Federal Pell Grant recipients.
Get more information on the HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship

7.) Rixio Medina and Associates Hispanics in Safety Scholarship
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: December 1, 2014
Available to: College Freshman through Graduate Student, Year 5
The Rixio Medina and Associates Hispanics in Safety Scholarship is available to students pursuing degrees in occupational safety and health or a related field.
You must be bilingual (Spanish – English) to be eligible for this award.
Preference is given to Hispanic students and students at ABET-accredited schools.
Get more information on the Rixio Medina and Associates Hispanics in Safety Scholarship

8.) YMCA of Greater Rochester Enhancement of Diversity Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Sophomore through College Senior
The YMCA of Greater Rochester Enhancement of Diversity Scholarship is open to racial/ethnic minority students who have a strong interest in YMCA involvement.
You must be a full- or part-time matriculated student at an accredited college or university with a minimum of one semester completed.
You must also intern at least half-time (16-20 hours per week) at the YMCA during the school year and full-time during the summer, and have an interest in post-graduate career opportunities with the YMCA to qualify for this award.
Get more information on the YMCA of Greater Rochester Enhancement of Diversity Scholarship

9.) Mentorship for Environmental Scholars Program
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Sophomore through College Senior
The Mentorship for Environmental Scholars Program is available to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are underrepresented in STEM and other related disciplines.
This internship is a 10-week hands-on research experience provided at a Department of Energy or Legacy Management site.
Get more information on the Mentorship for Environmental Scholars Program

10.) McKnight Doctoral Fellowship
Amount: $12,000
Deadline: January 15, 2015
Available to: Graduate Students, Year 1 through Year 2
Fellowships for African-American or Hispanic students who intend to seek the Ph.D. degree in one of the disciplines in the arts and sciences, mathematics, business, engineering, health sciences, nursing or the visual and performing arts.
Fellowships must be used at one of the participating Florida institutions. Academic programs that lead to professional degrees such as the M.D., D.B.A., D.D.S., J.D., and D.V.M. are not covered by the Fellowship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Currently enrolled doctoral students are not eligible to apply.
Each award provides annual tuition up to $5,000 for each of 3 academic years plus an annual stipend of $12,000. (An additional 2 years of support at this same level is provided by the participating institution.)
Get more information on the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship