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Scholarship Information
American Women in Science
http://www.awis.org
Scholarships for female students enrolled in a behavioral, life, physical, or social science or engineering program leading to a Ph.D. degree.
Last updated: 10/25/07
Committee of 200
http://www.c200.org
Awards two scholarships of $25,000 to a first-year woman MBA student at the business school hosting one of the bi-annual Outreach Seminars
Last updated: 10/25/07
Forte foundation
http://www.fortefoundation.org
Provides scholarships for women pursuing a full-time MBA degree at participating universities.
Last updated: 10/25/07
Las Culturas
http://www.lasculturas.com/lib/libScholarships.php
Contains a list of many scholarships for Hispanic students at all levels and in various fields of study
Last updated: 10/25/07
Scholarships for Average Students
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/average.phtml
Last updated: 10/25/07
Society of Women Engineers
http://www.swe.org
Lists several graduate scholarships for women
Last updated: 10/25/07
DELAWARE-DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-MARYLAND
The DE-DC-MD Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators has established a scholarship fund that will award a minimum of three $1,000 scholarships to students who attend an eligible institution within each geographic area. An eligible institution is defined as an institution with at least one member with an active membership with the DE-DC-MD ASFAA during 2008-2009.
Click HERE to download the application from Goucher's website.
Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships:
The Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships were established by the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland and the District of Columbia to assist those citizens of the State and/or District who require financial assistance to secure a college education. Scholarships are awarded to deserving undergraduate students pursuing a career in Business or Education at an accredited institution of higher education within Maryland or the District of Columbia. Dwight P. Jacobus was the first Executive Director of ASBO.
Number of Scholarships:
Four scholarships may be awarded each year. At least one scholarship will be awarded to an individual enrolled in an approved program leading to teacher certification.
Criteria for Award:
Awards are made by the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland and the District of Columbia based upon:
- Scholastic achievement
- Financial need
- Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores of the American College Test (ACT) scores
- Quality of extra-curricular achievements
Value of Award:
Each scholarship has a value of $1,000 for the school year awarded; to be paid directly to the school in which the recipient is enrolled.
Renewal:
Each recipient may retain the award subject to the following conditions:
- A recipient must reapply for continued scholarship assistance annually.
- The recipient must continue to be accepted for admission to the undergraduate program in education or business.
- The recipient must be enrolled full-time as defined by the recipient's attending school.
- The recipient must submit proof of continued academic good standing (minimum 3.0 GPA).
- The recipient may receive the award for not more than four years.
Eligibility:
Scholarships may be awarded only to persons who have:
- Been residents of Maryland or the District of Columbia for at least one year preceding the date of award
- Been accepted for admission as a full time student (as defined by the recipient's attending school)
- Demonstrated a financial need
- A minimum 3.0 overall GPA
Applicants will be considered who are:
- High school graduates
- Current freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior college students
Application:
A student who wishes to be considered must file an application and supporting documents with the Chair of the Scholarship Committee for ASBO of Maryland and the District of Columbia, no later than March 1. Correspondence must be postmarked by March 1 and sent to:
Mr. Thad Kalmanowicz
ASBO MD/DC Scholarship Committee Chair
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
202 Chesterfield Road
Centreville, MD 21617
All applicants must use an official ASBO application form. No other forms will be accepted. Applications are available from guidance or financial aid offices, or may be requested in writing from the Chair of the Scholarship Committee. Requests for applications must be received no later than February 15.
The following supporting documentation must be submitted with the ASBO application form:
- Copy of most current high school/college transcript
- Copies of parents' and applicant's current income tax returns
- Copy of acceptance letter from an accredited institution of higher education in Maryland or the District of Columbia
- A 500-word typed essay by the applicant explaining why he/she is uniquely qualified to receive the Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarship. The essay must include academic achievements and activities; community and civic activities; and personal aims and goals
- Copy of SAT or ACT test results
Students can download the application HERE
If you have questions, feel free to contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 410-337-6141.
Adams Future Business Leader Scholarship
Eligibility:
- African American Baltimore resident
- Undergraduate
- Business Major
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Volunteering with a youth service organization
Application Deadline: May 1, 2008
Contact Information: www.adamsfound.org or call Teara Booker at 410-783-3208.
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Full- or part-time undergraduate student, full-time graduate or professional student
- Demonstrate financial need
- Remain continuously enrolled with at least a 2.5 GPA
Application Deadline: Dec. 15, 2007 and Feb. 15, 2008
Contact Information:
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