Black Scholarships

Nelson Mandela Scholarship

Application Deadline: November 1, 2006 (extended to February 23rd, 2007)

On behalf of the National Executive Board of NBLSA, the National Education Co-Chairs are pleased to announce that the annual Nelson Mandela Scholarship deadline has been extended for the Mid-West, Northeast, Rocky Mountain, and Western Regions.  The new deadline for these regions is now Friday, February 23rd, 2007.

The scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to six (6) African-American college students/graduates (one students from each NBLSA region) who plan to enter law school in the United States in the Spring of 2007 or Fall of 2007 and who will be first year law students, and to first year (1L) law students who entered law school during the Fall of 2006, and are currently first year law students. A $1000 monetary award and a certificate will be given to each student. The scholarship will provide financial support for award and a certificate will be given to each student. The scholarship will provide financial support for those whose financial condition is minimal. The scholarship can be used by the student in whatever capacity need be. Applicants must write a proposal addressing the issue raised by the essay question:

For more information visit http://www.nblsa.org/resources/scholarships/nelsonmandela.html  

NABJ Scholarship

Annually, NABJ awards deserving students interested in pursuing a career in journalism awards of more than $30,000 in NABJ scholarships. Each scholarship is worth up to $5,000. Scholarships are open to any foreign or American born students, currently attending an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. or those who are candidates for graduate school.

Deadline: Varies

For more information visit the website at

http://www.nabj.org

HBCU Minority Student Scholarships

Scholarship Description

Hbcuconnect.com is excited to be offering several $1,000 academic scholarships to African Americans or Minorities attending a Historically Black College or University.

Eligibility:

* Must attend or enroll into an HBCU
* Graduating High School Senior
* Transfer Student going into HBCUs
* Current Student enrolled full-time
* African American
* Native American
* Hispanic American

For more information visit

http://hbcuconnect.com

General Mills Corporate Scholars Award

General Mills markets some of the world's best-loved brands, including Betty Crocker, Häagen-Dazs, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, and Cheerios.

Our brand portfolio includes more than 100 leading U.S. brands and numerous category leaders around the world.

General Mills and UNCF have partnered to offer the General Mills Corporate Scholars Award which provides a scholarship for the 2007-2008 academic year.

Students will be selected based on academic performance, career aspirations, demonstrated leadership, and achievement.

Award Amount :
$5,000

Deadline:
March 15, 2007

Website/Contact Info:
www.uncf.org/scholarships/scholar
detail.asp?Sch_ID=20730

The National Institute of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

NIH, or the National Institutes of Health, is the world’s largest biomedical research institution. NIH seeks to improve health by conducting research in its own laboratories and by funding the research of other scientists throughout the United States and around the world.

The program offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.

For each full or partial scholarship year, you are committed to two NIH service obligations - a 10 week summer laboratory experience and employment at NIH after graduation.

Award Amount :
Up to $20,000

Deadline:
February 28, 2007

Website/Contact Info:
http://www.ugsp.nih.gov

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