Obtain money/financial aid for college

Get your share of the $4 billion/year in Texas for student financial aid: grants (free money based on need); scholarships (free money based on talent, merit or need); loans (money that must be paid back); work-study (money earned from a part-time job on or off campus).

The cost of your education includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, transportation and other personal expenses.  $60+ billion in financial aid is awarded to undergraduate college students every year. More than half of all enrolled college students qualify for some type of financial assistance (from www.LMCI.State.TX.US or 1-800-822-7526 or 512-837-7484).

Your college education can pay off!  Typically a college graduate earns $1+ million more during her/his lifetime than a person with only a high school diploma.

www.College.Gov  Meet other students like you who have overcome the challenges.  Why go?  See how education creates more opportunities.  What to do?  Learn how you can make your college dream a reality.  How to pay?  It might be easier than you think.

College can make a huge difference in your life — and your family’s.  More education can open doors or opportunity, financially and personally: boost your earnings, more education = more opportunity, find your passion, endless possibilities, prove your potential, you can succeed, grow with help and support, don’t go it alone, lift your family, create a legacy of success.  Community college can often cost less than other types of college — find schools.  Create your college roadmap.

www.FAFSA4caster.ED.Gov  Get an early, easy (as basic as A-B-C) start on the financial aid process via an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.  Students must apply annually for federal student aid.

You can afford Texas Tech: www.RedRaiderGuarantee.TTU.edu Up to $6,800/year toward payment of your tuition & fees — if you’re a first-time freshman with a reported adjusted gross income for your family that is less than $40,000. The most costly education is the one not begun! Also, apply for scholarships through www.ApplyTexas.org & for current Texas Tech students: www.Scholarships.TTU.edu  Your free on-line financial-management guidelines:  www.CashCourse.org/TTU

Top 10 tips for college admissions & financial aid (www.AbileneEducationFoundation.org): [1] Take challenging high school courses (www.CollegeIsPossible.org or www.YesICan.Gov/secondary); [2] research a college/university that fits you: www.StudentAid2.ED.Gov/GoToCollege or www.CollegeBoard.com/CSearch; [3] take appropriate tests: www.ACT.org or www.CollegeBoard.com/testing; [4] apply to college(s)/university(ies) first semester of your senior year: www.CollegeForYou.org or www.YIC.Gov/secondary; [5] research your eligibility for financial aid: www.Mapping-Your-Future.org/Paying or www.StudentAid.ED.Gov; [6] investigate scholarship opportunities starting in the 9th grade: www.CollegeAnswer.com or www.FastWeb.com; [7] beware of scholarship scams! www.GuideForParents.com or www.NACAC.com/preventscams.html; [8] understand specific costs associated with college/university: www.CollegeAnswer.com/paying/content/pay_college_costs.jsp or www.CollegeConfidential.com/financial_aid; [9] fill out the Free Application For Student Aid in January of your senior year & every year thereafter that you are in college: www.FAFSA.ED.Gov; [10] investigate student & parent loans: www.FinAid.org/loans or www.Scholarships.com/EducationLoans.asp

Helpful resources:  www.Scholarship-Page.com; http://AmeriCorps.org (& select “Benefits of Service”); www.TheOldSchool.org; www.StudentLoanFunding.com; www.SLFALoan.com

We provide [1] services to help folks stay in school/college: transportation assistance, medical services, child care & more; [2] stipends to help people apply for college & get financial aid; [3] training to encourage youth ages 14- to 21-years-old to graduate from high school & choose a college/career. Ask me to e-connect you with my counterpart in your town:  Mary.Mojica@SPWorkForce.org

www.FAFSA.ed.gov or 1-800-4-FED-AID for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (to determine student financial need) or ask your school counselor, public librarian or nearest college financial aid office.  For friendly, thorough, personalized consulting service in Texas about all aspects of student financial aid at 1-888-311-8881 (M-F, business hours).  En Espanol, tambien.

www.ACT.org  Financial aid estimator; for parents, educators, policymakers, adult learners & para los padres de familia.

www.ACTStudent.org  Financial aid, college planning, test prep, career planning & student blog. 

911 education fund for children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the 911 attacks: www.TheSallieMaeFund.org/smfnew/scholarship/911_fund.html

Academic freedom scholarship:  $1,000 scholarship for Texas Tech University under/graduate students via 1,000-word academic freedom-related entry/essay.  For details:  806-799-2034 or William.Hartwell@TTU.edu

Accounting:  fellowships for minority doctoral students at www.AICPA.org/members/div/career/mini/fmds.htm   Also, 200 scholarships for minorities

Achievement Rewards for College Scientists:  scholarships through  www.ARCSFoundation.org for US citizens who are pursuing degrees in science, medicine & engineering.

 www.hs.TTU.edu/csa  Addiction recovery-friendly environments for students willing to experience personal transformation while completing a university education.  Scholarships are available.  Vincent.C.Sanchez@TTU.edu 806-742-2891.  

African-American high school students (scholarships, grants, internships, parent-support services & more):  www.WMScholars.org & www.baeo.org/programs?program_id=2 & www.NAACP.org/youth/scholarships/index.htm & www.InRoads.org.org & www.BlackExcel.org/25scholarships.htm & www.BeAnActuary.org/Minority/Scholarship.cfm & www.APSANet.org/PS/Grants/Aspen3.cfm & www.Microsoft.com/College/SS_Overview.mspx

Historically Black College or University students’ essay contest: www.NAFEO.org/ProgramsForStudents.htm Navigate for resources through the left-hand menu.

United Negro College Fund: www.UNCF.org

African-American, Hispanic, First-Generation Hispanic, Hispanic transfer students, low-income & more: www.SallieMae.com/content/html_emails/slm_fund/pdfs/SLM_scholarship_facts_2007.pdf & www.BeAnActuary.org/Minority/Scholarship.cfm

All students! Scholarships & grants for higher education — regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, gender, of Masonic ties or affiliations, financial circumstances: www.KnightsTemplar.org & select “Education Foundation” from the left-hand menu.

American Indian Graduate Center:  www.AIGC.com. Also: www.APSANet.org/PS/Grants/Aspen3.cfm & www.Microsoft.com/College/SS_Overview.mspx

American Political Science:  minority scholar resources (grants, scholarships, internships, dissertation assistance & graduate school application preparation assistance)  www.APSANnet.org/PS/Grants/Aspen3.cfm  

American Psychological Association of Graduate Students scholarships & awards for psychologists & students, minority fellowship programs, residential fellowships at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; student travel awards:  www.APA.org/Students/Funding.html  

Actuary scholarships: www.BeAnActuary.org/Minority/Scholarship.cfm

Art scholarships, fellowships, funding, festivals, grants, juried exhibitions, jobs, internships, contests, call for entries/proposals/papers, residencies, design & architecture competitions, auditions, casting calls — for artists, art educators & art students of all ages:  www.xensei.com/users/adl

www.AstronautScholarship.org  Science & engineering scholarships.

Athletics scholarships, internships, grants, seminars & jobs:  www.NCAA.org/about/scholarships.html

www.Back2College.com  Download information about scholarships, grants & private organizations & associations that aid adults returning to college or entering vocational programs — especially for the re-entry students, women, single parents & adults re-entering the work force; money from federal, state & private organizational & academic programs.  Comprehensive directory of US universities & other colleges.

Behavioral & social science research scholarships for exceptional students from disadvantaged backgrounds:  www.ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00

Biomedical research:  undergraduate, graduate & post-doctoral level research awards for outstanding African-American students:  www.UNCF.org/Merck/default.htm

Blind & visually impaired high school seniors, college & university students & vocational/technical school students:  www.ACBTexas.org/ScholarshipInfo.html or 806-796-1692 or HSFinley42@sbcglobal.net. Also: www.APSANet.org/PS/Grants/Aspen3.cfm & www.Microsoft.com/College/SS_Overview.mspx

www.BrokeScholar.com  Start your free scholarship search among 650,000 scholarship award listings.  Free service to apply for billions of scholarship & grant dollars.  Web site will match your profile to scholarships that apply specifically to you.  Use the on-line tools to stay organized & make the application process easier.  Receive regular scholarship e-mail updates.  Review the customized deadline calendar.

Career development for active Phi Kappa Phi members: www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Web/Scholarships/LoveOfLearning.html

Childhood Language Disorders degree: www.ScottishRite.org & select “Scholarships” from the left-hand menu & then click on the mid-page link Scholarship Programs handled by the Supreme Council.

www.ChiOmega.com (select “Foundation” & then select “Scholarships”) or ask AReynolds@ChiOmega.com   For Chi Omega alumnae, 24 years of age or better, desiring to further their education through part-time & full-time studies.  Ten $1,000 grants will be awarded/semester on the basis of need, merit & individual goals for study at the college, university & vocational or technical school levels.

www.CollegeBoard.com/student/pay/add-it-up/index.html  Pay for college:  scholarships & aid, ways to pay, loan center, calculators, scholarship search, compare aid awards, apply for a loan, college costs, saving for college, college expenses & financial aid basics.

www.CollegeForALLTexans.com  $4 billion is available every year to help Texans attend college.  Free SAT & ACT test preparation. 

www.CollegeForTexans.com/TEXASGrant/TEXASGrant.cfm 

www.CollegeIsPossible.org  Paying & preparing for college.  Student financial aid programs; facts about college prices; financial aid glossary; myths & realities about paying for college; Web sites, books & brochures.

www.CollegeSavings.org  or www.SavingForCollege.com  Get a head start with college savings plans & help your children reach for the stars:  pre-paid tuition plan & savings/investment plan.

www.CollegeScholarships.com  New scholarships are posted monthly.  Free information includes all details you need:  requirements, deadlines, amounts, contact name, address, phone number & Web site of each scholarship.

College scientists:  scholarships through  www.ARCSFoundation.org  Achievement Rewards for College Scientists:  for US citizens who are pursuing degrees in science, medicine & engineering.

www.CollegeSurfing.com/index.php Select financial aid at the bottom of the page.

Community/area/local foundations’ scholarships Ask for contact information for community/area/local scholarship-awarding foundation(s) in your town: www.LubbockAreaFoundation.org or Contact@LubbockAreaFoundation.org or 806-762-8061

Community service scholarships for high school seniors: http://Communications.BestBuy.com/CommunityRelations/Scholarships.asp

Diversity scholarships:  http://DiversityFirstScholarship.org or Dennis.Kennedy@TexasDiversityCouncil.org  

Diversity and Leadership scholarships: www.TexasDiversityConference.com/applyscholarship.htm Also: www.APSANet.org/PS/Grants/Aspen3.cfm & www.Microsoft.com/College/SS_Overview.mspx

www.ED.gov/finaid  Helping families, students pay for college.

Engineering:  scholarships for freshmen at Texas Tech University:  Mohammad.Saed@TTU.edu or 806-742-1252; Judy.Patterson@TTU.edu (806-742-3533).

Engineering: www.Siemens-Foundation.org/EN

www.FastWeb.com  Free money for college with 1.3+ million scholarships. 

www.FedMoney.org  130+ government grants, loans, scholarships, fellowships & traineeships related to education.

Fellowships & fellowship database:  http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES

www.FinAid.org  Free scholarship search, tips on filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid/FAFSA & maximizing eligibility, get personalized help; calculate college costs, loan payments, savings & the expected family contribution; info about testing, college admissions & jobs; military aid, loans, grants, fellowships & more.

First-Generation Hispanic, African-American, Hispanic, Hispanic transfer students, low-income & more: www.SallieMae.com/content/html_emails/slm_fund/pdfs/SLM_scholarship_facts_2007.pdf & www.BeAnActuary.org/Minority/Scholarship.cfm & www.APSANet.org/PS/Grants/Aspen3.cfm & www.Microsoft.com/College/SS_Overview.mspx; www.LULAC.org/education.html

www.gmsp.org Scholarships for the best & brightest students who cannot afford college.

www.GoCollege.com/Cap.shtml Student financial aid information.

Graduate or professional school fellowships: www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Web/Scholarships/GraduateFellowship.html & for active Phi Kappa Phi members: www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Web/Scholarships/LoveOfLearning.html

Grants & scholarships: www.KelloggFoundation.org

Health, rural scholarships: www.TTUHSC.edu/RuralHealth & then scroll downward to select the scholarship link in the large, right-hand section of the page

Healthcare scholarships: www.TylenolScholarship.com

High school juniors‘ scholarship: www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropy/tribute.shtml

Hispanic, African-American, First-Generation Hispanic, Hispanic transfer students, low-income & more: www.SallieMae.com/content/html_emails/slm_fund/pdfs/SLM_scholarship_facts_2007.pdf & www.BeAnActuary.org/Minority/Scholarship.cfm & www.APSANet.org/PS/Grants/Aspen3.cfm & www.Microsoft.com/College/SS_Overview.mspx; www.LULAC.org/education.html

Hispanic First in My Family Scholarship: www.HispanicFund.org

Hispanic youth with vision, talent & underprivilege: mentoring, resources & scholarships. www.HispanicFund.org

www.HSF.net Hispanic Scholarship Fund, outreach programs & partners.

First-generation Hispanic students (first in their family to attend college):  www.TheSallieMaeFund.org/smfnew/index.html

Hispanic high school seniors: www.NSBA.org/site/page.asp?TRACKID=&CID=2009&DID=39818
Rotary members: family-minded, interested in their grand/kids/community or 806-781-1538 For females of Hispanic descent who are residents of Lubbock County.

Hispanic Journalism scholarships: www.NAHJ.org/EducationalPrograms/NAHJScholarships.shtml Scholarships to encourage & assist Latino students to pursue careers in journalism.

Hispanic scholarships for students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities & who plan to continue contributing in the future: www.CHCI.org

Hispanic transfer: www.HSF.net/scholarship/programs/cctransfer/php

Hispanic undergraduate students seeking National Aeronautical and Space Administration summer research experience: http://Scholarships.HispanicFund.org & select a variety of scholarship opportunities.

Historic/Preservation Fellows Program www.THC.state.TX.us or Toni.Turner@THC.state.TX.us $5,000 stipend for eight weeks of employment & living expenses. For Texas residents attending a public or private university, junior or community college in Texas. To build interest in & awareness of historic preservation among college-aged young adults, specifically those who are of diverse cultural backgrounds. To encourage interest in history, preservation, architecture, archeology, landscape architecture, downtown revitalization & heritage tourism. Preservation Fellows will learn about the impact that historic preervation programs can have on a community’s economic development.

http://Holocaust.HKLaw.com Scholarships & essay-contest scholarships.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

www.IIE.org/Template.cfm?section=Fulbright1  US & non-US student programs, post-doctoral opportunities:  for students, scholars & professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching & teaching in elementary & secondary schools — to increase mutual understanding between peoples of the US & elsewhere, through the exchange of persons, knowledge & skills.

 http://trust.gatesscholar.org   100 annual awards to cover full costs of studying at Cambridge University.

www.GradSchools.com/info/Financial.html  Graduate school information center for financial aid & financial aid abroad.

www.IEFA.org  Source for international financial aid & college scholarship search; latest financial aid blogs, financial aid resources.

www.IESAbroad.org/IES/home.html  Scholarships for high-quality academic study-abroad programs & internship opportunities that foster intercultural development (semester & summer programs; interactive map to find your program).

www.Colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridgig/scholarships.html 100 annual scholarships for US students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan ($2,500 for semester-long programs or $4,000 for academic-year programs).

www.IAFF.TTU.edu Scholarships for Texas Tech students studying internationally with Texas Tech academic programs.

www.IIE.org/programs/Freeman-Asia Scholarships to increase the number of US undergraduates who study in East & Southeast Asia.

www.IIE.org/programs//gilman/index.html or Gilman@IIE.org Up to $5,000 for undergraduate college or university students of limited means (Pell Grants recipients) to study internationally for up to one year.

www.IIE.org/programs/nsep/undergraduate/service.htm For undergraduate and graduate students to study in countries other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia & New Zealand. Preference will be given to applicants for study in areas deemed critical to national security & to applicants pursuing fields of study related to national security interests. All recipients will enter into an agreement work for an agency of the US government with national security responsibilities.

http://www.FundingUSStudy.org/wbs/cont_edit.asp International students are welcome in the US. Extensive database of grants, awards, scholarships & fellowships by country/region; area of study/ location in the US/name of program.

www.Rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/prospect/candidate/eligibility.html  Academic-year & multi-year international scholarships for college students interested in humanitarian service. Scholars will receive round-trip transportation & all tuition & fees, as well as room & board.

Study-abroad grants for undergraduates: www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Web/Scholarships/StudyAbroad.html

World Learning: www.WorldLearning.org/323.htm

World Peace Fellowships for international study at centers in Japan, Australia, Argentina, England & the United States: www.Rotary.org (select “Learn more about Rotary’s peace programs” from lower, right-hand menu/Rotary is Humanity in Action) or RotaryCenters@Rotary.org Find out about Apply through a Rotary club nearest you( www.Rotary.org & select “Club Locator” at the top-most bar — to the left of the Search box).

MORE RESOURCES, con’t.

Inventors: www.Invent.org/Collegiate
www.ItAllAddsUp.org  On-line games & simulations to learn about investing, saving, budgeting, paying for college, buying a car & credit management.

www.JackieRobinson.org  Education is our pitch:  scholarships to underserved high school students showing leadership potential.

http://JamesMadison.com/main.htm  Fellowships to a select group of individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the US Constitution.

www.JumpStart.org  Financial smarts for students.  Jump$tart Money IQ Quiz for teens.  Students learn how to pay for higher education, plan a business, manage money & more.

Loans for college:  www.HHLoans.com or www.CollegeAnswer.com/index.jsp or www.TheSallieMaeFund.org/smfnew/index.html    

Law School scholarships up to $7,000.00:  www.MALDEF.org/Education/Scholarships.htm

Law & pre-Law: www.TexasBar.com or www.YouTube.com/group/TexansOnJustice Make a video, win $2,500. Share your vision of the promise of Justice for All via the Lone Star Stories: Texans on Justice contest. $2,500 scholarship for under 18-years-old & for 18 & over.

Literacy grants for Phi Kappa Phi chapters &/or members to fund on-going literacy projects or to create new initiatives. www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Web/Scholarships/LiteracyGrant.html

Low-income, Hispanic transfer, first-generation Hispanic, African-American, Hispanic students & more: www.SallieMae.com/content/html_emails/slm_fund/pdfs/SLM_scholarship_facts_2007.pdf

Lubbock Area Foundation scholarships: www.LubbockAreaFoundation.org or Contact@LubbockAreaFoundation.org or 806-762-8061: 2007-2008 scholarship recipients are studying accounting, agriculture, art, avionics, ballet, biochemistry, biology, broadcasting, business, communication, counseling, early-childhood education, engineering, English, finance, international economics, kinesiology, law, math, medicine, meteorology, nursing, nutritional sciences, pharmacy, physical therapy, physics, psychology, secondary education & sports medicine. Ask for contact information for the community foundation in your town.

Make a commercial about safe driving & win a scholarship: www.SafetyScholarsVideo.com

www.marshallscholarship.org  Scholarships for young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom — to strengthen the enduring relationship between the British & American peoples, governments & institutions.

Math majors/entering freshmen at Texas Tech University for permanent residents! up to $10,000/year for up to four years of undergraduate work: www.math.TTU.edu/spms/index.htm

Math: www.Siemens-Foundation.org/EN

Mellon Fellowships:  www.Woodrow.org/Mellon  For exceptionally promising students pursuing doctoral programs in the humanities.

Money!  for school, college & more:  for youth with economic or behavioral challenges:  14-18 yr. olds (in-school & follow-up resources):  paid summer employment; high school & post-secondary education assistance (bus passes, gas, medical- & community-services referrals, glasses, shoes for sports; money management, career opportunities, preparing for college — financial aid, applications, entrance exams, college directories & degree options; childcare to enable youth to work or go to school & more):  Jose.Leal@SPWorkForce.org; students’ success:  18-21 yr. olds childcare, rent utilities, jobs (if  seeking employment, college or attending college — funds for tuition, books, working clothes, tools, fuel); employers of people with disabilities:  50 percent reimbursement for certain employees’ wages:  Terecita.Ortiz@SPWorkForce.org; unskilled, unemployed, uninsured youth &/or family:  case-managed program with training & guidance (includes tuition, training, fees, books, supplies, scrubs, tools for eligible prospects/students).  Anyone:  ask about grants for financial assistance, utility bills, clothes; get volunteers for your causes; free workshops, training & assistance for job seekers (access to computers for job searches, mock interviews, assistance for youth 17-18 yr. old in finding part-time jobs; list of agencies that provide vouchers for weekly food boxes.  Unemployed job-seekers:  educational expense (tuition, fees, books, supplies, free workshops, instruction &/or training about job interviews, establishing a work history, completing job applications); free aptitude & interest tests on Tuesdays & Fridays; literacy test to determine aptitudes & to suggest college readiness; presentations for youth/adults about getting & retaining employment while avoiding or transitioning out of public assistance (how to interview for a job, proper work attire, resume writing, required occupational training/education):  Mary.Mojica@SPWorkForce.org & www.WorkInTexas.com for career & job exploration.  

www.msdf.org  Initiatives & programs that foster active minds, healthy bodies & a safe environment where children can thrive.  Free printers for 501c3 organizations.

www.naas.org/tsen.php  Merit competition for US high school seniors with scholastic excellence, leadership, merit, integrity & outstanding character.

www.NationalService.org/Scholarships  Scholarships recognizing high school students for outstanding leadership in service to their community & neighbors.

911 scholarship program for children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the 9-11-’01 tragedy: www.SallieMaeFund.org

Orphans:  scholarships, resources & a place to belong:  www.orphan.org

www.PDSoros.org  Opportunities for continuing generations of able & accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields.

Phi Kappa Phi chapters &/or members: Literacy grants to fund on-going literacy projects or to create new initiatives. Graduate or professional school fellowships: www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Web/Scholarships/LiteracyGrant.html

Phi Kappa Phi member $5,000 honoraria for demonstrating the ideals of PKP through the arts — creative, graphic, performing, visual &/or fine arts: Graduate or professional school fellowships: www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Web/Scholarships/ScholarArtist.html & www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Web/Scholarships/LoveOfLearning.html

www.PracticalMoneySkills.com  Financial literacy education for adults, parents & children.

www.PrincetonReview.com/College/default.asp Scholarships & aid (from left-hand menu)

Principal/superintendent/public school administration degree: www.ScottishRite.org & select “Scholarships” from the left-hand menu & then click on the mid-page link Scholarship Programs handled by the Supreme Council.

Public school administration/principal/superintendent degree! www.ScottishRite.org & select “Scholarships” from the left-hand menu & then click on the mid-page link Scholarship Programs handled by the Supreme Council.

Regardless of immigration status:  www.MALDEF.org/Education/Scholarships.htm  Scholarship programs; Law school scholarships.  immigration, citizenship & voting rights resources; fair share & equal access; employment & economic development connections.

Regardless of immigration status:  www.chci.org/chciyouth/index.html   Scholarship awards, fellowship program, Congressional internships, educational publications; Federal TRIO programs; homework support; Top 25 college for Latinos; Hispanic Serving Institutions; Hispanic youth organizations; Top 10 Business or Law Schools; Hispanic Greek organizations; how financial aid works; tips to help kids; 10 steps to planning for your child’s education; En Espanol, tambien.

www.RhodesScholar.org/info.html  Scholarships for study at Oxford University.

www.RonBrown.org  10-20 $10,000 scholarships; renewable; academic merit, leadership, community service; all fields.  Also, scholarship resources, pre-professional internships; Council on African-American Affairs.

www.RoothbertFund.org/scholarships.php  To help men & women (who are motivated by spiritual values) in need of financial aid to further their education (undergraduate or graduate studies in the US).

www.Rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho  $500M annually for 800 scholarships  to recipients in 70 countries.

Rural Health Education scholarships: www.TTUHSC.edu/RuralHealth/Scholarships.aspx or LoniMarie.Flores@TTUHSC.edu) or 806-743-1338. Supporting the education & training of students who plan to establish rural health practices in Texas. For students in undergraduate or graduate education degree programs that lead to health professional licensure: doctors, nurses, pharmacists & allied health professionals of all kinds

Prize money for college:  One Person can make a Difference video contest for college students:  www.Christophers.org/vidcon2k.html

Professional or graduate school fellowships: www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Web/Scholarships/GraduateFellowship.html

http://ScholarshipsOnThe.net  Scholarship searches, scholarships, tuition financing, scholarship resources (calculators, directories, fellowships, government resources, scholarship links), financial aid (links, government resources, state aid, college financial aid offices).

Scholarships! www.Coca-ColaScholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp 1,400 college scholarships & $3.4M; www.InstituteForBrandLeadership.org & www.naas.org/tsen.php & www.BK.com/companyinfo/community/scholarships.aspx; www.AFLCIO.org/scholarships/scholar.htm & http://web.MIT.edu/Mites/www/links/links_scholarships.shtml & www.ScottishRite.org.org & www.KnightsTemplar.org & select “Education Foundation” from the left-hand menu.

School counselors:  Ask KRakestraw@SchoolCounselor.org about $1,000 scholarships for master’s-level students in school counseling programs.

Science & engineering graduate research fellowships:  www.NSFGradFellows.org 

Science, engineering & business scholarships, competitions, grants — for students & educators:  www.Siemens-Foundation.org

Science scholarships for college scientists:  www.ARCSFoundation.org  Achievement Rewards for College Scientists:  for US citizens who are pursuing degrees in science, medicine & engineering.

Science talent search:  pre-college science contest with scholarship prizes:  www.SciServ.org/sts

Sophomores at Phi Kappa Phi member institutions (www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Web/Chapters) with at least a 3.75 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale; minimum of 30 semester hours & no more than 60 semester hours: www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Web/Scholarships/EmergingScholar.html.

www.StudentAid.ed.gov  For students, parents & counselors:  student aid for college, graduate school, returning students, international students & elementary through high school students.  

www.SuperCollege.com  Free cash for college:  free financial aid workshops, e-newsletters, tools, services & resources.

www.Students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public

Students whose parents have disabilities:  http://LookingGlass.org/about  

Superintendent/principal/public administration degree! www.ScottishRite.org.org & select “Scholarships” from the left-hand menu & then click on the mid-page link Scholarship Programs handled by the Supreme Council.

Teacher scholarships: www.Siemens-Foundation.org/EN

Technology: www.Siemens-Foundation.org/EN

www.ThurgoodMarshallFund.org  Scholarships to prepare a new generation.

www.Truman.gov  Scholarships; internship opportunities for those wanting to make a difference in public service.

Tuition support:  www.TodaysMilitary.com/app/tm/get/collegehelp

www.UNCF.org  A mind is a terrible thing to waste:  scholarships, internships, fellowships & corporate partnerships.

Unmet Need Scholarship: www.TheSallieMaeFund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_need.html

www.USIP.org/Ed/NPEC/index.html  National peace essay contest.

www.window.state.tx.us/scholars  Finding financial aid, educational expenses, places to contact for money for college; index to scholarships & financial aid programs; subject index to financial aid programs; federal financial aid; state of Texas financial aid; student loan program; college admission & financial aid checklist; Texas colleges & universities.

Welfare recipients:  www.CollegeForALLTexans.com/apps/FinancialAid/tofa2.cfm?ID=559  One-year exemption from college tuition & fees for high school graduates who qualify (TX resident, graduate of TX public high school; a dependent child whose parents received financial assistance through TX Assistance for Needy Families for at last 6 mos. of the year of the child’s high school graduation; is younger than 22 yr. of age on enrollment date; enrolls as an undergraduate at a public college/university & starts using the award within 24 mos. of graduation from high school – & not later than the second anniversary of date of graduation; enrolls in classes for which the college/university receives tax support).

For women in two- or four-year colleges or universities or vocational-technical schools; need based & based on previous achievemeents for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago:    http://www1.Talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp?h=Mc&IND=E&XID=  

World Peace Fellowships for international study at centers in Japan, Australia, Argentina, England & the United States:  www.Rotary.org (select “Learn more about Rotary’s peace programs” from lower, right-hand menu/Rotary is Humanity in Action) or RotaryCenters@Rotary.org  Find out about   Apply through a Rotary club nearest you( www.Rotary.org & select “Club Locator” at the top-most bar — to the left of the Search box).

Superintendent, principal, public administration degree: www.ScottishRite.org & select “Scholarships” from the left-hand menu & then click on the mid-page link Scholarship Programs handled by the Supreme Council.

$70,500 in essay-contest prize money; 536 prizes for high school & college students; internships, teacher & professor resources:  www.AynRand.org/Contests   

Local resources:  community groups, religious organizations & social clubs in your area may offer grants or scholarships.  Ask your public librarians or the groups themselves (Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Optimists, American Association of University Women, las CoMadres, Upward Bound, Talent Search, 100 Black Men, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, churches, alumni & other associations, clubs, community or area foundations; after-school, mentoring or tutoring programs; etc.:  www.MakeKidsCount.com with $10,000 scholarships for 9 to 12-year-olds in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s home newspaper-delivery areas).

On-line Scholarship Search Tips:  free on the Web or at your local library.  Beware of scholarship scams — you don’t have to pay for help:  www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/index.html  Tell tale scam lines:  “The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”  “You can’t get this information anywhere else.”  “I just need your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship.”  “We’ll do all the work.”  “The scholarship will cost some money.”  “You’ve been selected by a ‘national foundation’ to receive a scholarship.”  “You’re a finalist” in a contest you never entered. 

To begin your own on-line search, start with large search engines that are updated continually, such as www.Yahoo.com or www.Google.com  Use broad terms (“scholarship,” “grant,” “internship”).  Tailor your search by adding keywords such as “drama,” “art” or “tennis,” depending on your interests & talents, or by adding desired locations, schools or cities.  This will narrow the search results.  Next, you can search the sites of major companies, foundations, associations or groups.  Many offer specialized grants or scholarships.  Finally, review the Web listings, above, to apply for scholarships or simply get ideas on how to expand your own search.

Financial Aid Offices:  Call or visit the financial aid offices of all the colleges or universities to which you have applied.  Each school may offer a different financial-offer package, based on your needs & qualifications.  Each school will also have its own deadline. 

     For example, at Texas Tech University (www.FinancialAid.TTU.edu or 806-742-3681 or FinAid.Advisor@TTU.edu), the financial aid-related steps are  [1] request student & parent Personal Identification Numbers at www.PIN.ED.gov in order to access Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); [2] complete the FAFSA at www.FAFSA.ED.gov YEARLY in order to be considered for scholarships, grants, federal work-study & loans.  FAFSA is available after January 1 each year; [3] complete the scholarship application at www.ApplyTexas.org (submit application before Feb. 1); [4] once financial aid is awarded, a student will receive an e-mail message directing the student to www.RaiderAid.TTU.edu — where students & parents may use the Loans By Web (https://lbw.tgslc.org) on the Task menu in Raider Aid; [5] first-time borrowers at Texas Tech must complete Entrance Loan Counseling before a loan check can be disbursed (part of the Loans By Web process); [6] student’s loan check will be sent to TTU electronically & will automatically be applied toward what the student owes the university.  Any left-over amount will be mailed to the student or direct deposited.  Scholarships & grants will also be applied toward what the student owes.  A student must be enrolled at least half-time (at least 6 credit hours per fall or spring semester) before any aid can be disbursed.       Receive a scholarship from your hometown?  Ask your donor to make your check to Texas Tech University, include your name, social security number & disbursement instructions & mail to TTU Scholarship Office, Box 45011, Lubbock, Texas  79409-5011.       Expecting to receive a scholarship?  Report expected scholarships to the TTU Financial Aid Office.

Loans:  Ask your college or university financial aid office about the loan-application process at their particular institution.  They may also help you find a lender — an organization able to loan the funds to you.  Not sure what to ask about?  Take the 1-4 list, below, to start your conversation with the friendliest, most helpful person in the college or university financial aid office.  Be sure to thank the person helping you & stay in touch with the helpful person.  Your thoughtful updates will keep you at the top of their minds whenever a new scholarship or work-study opportunity appears.

1.  The least expensive loans, targeted toward needy students, are subsidized Federal Stafford Loans & Perkins Loans (no interest or repayment while the borrower is enrolled on at least a half-time basis).

2.  Specialized, need-based loans are also available to students in medical & allied health professions.  Interest does accumulate while the student is in school, but no repayment is required until the student drops below half-time enrollment.

3.  Students who do not qualify for need-based aid also might be eligible to borrow money through the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program or the College Access Loan Program.

4.  Parents may also borrow through the federal PLUS Loan Program & a variety of supplemental educational loan programs.

 

Turn everyday spending into college savings: www.UPromise.com/SallieMaeSaver Pay down your eligible Sallie Mae-serviced student loans by linking your Sallie Mae loan account to your UPromise account & designated rewards of $25 or more will be transferred to your Sallie Mae account on a quarterly basis.

Plan for a lifetime of financial prosperity. Talk with a peer — someone you can really relate to — about financial opportunities, questions or challenges. Free & confidential financial planning & seminars for students about paying off credit-card debt, establishing & using credit, creating a budget, saving money, investing, correcting credit-report mistakes, organizing finances, tax planning, selecting employee benefits, expenses after college, buying a car or home, planning pre-marital finances: www.R2B.TTU.edu or 806-742-9781 or Dottie.Durband@TTU.edu or Sonya.Britt@TTU.edu or Stephen.Hunsaker@TTU.edu or Sharla.Taylor@TTU.edu

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