MALDEF Scholarship
MALDEF Scholarship
MALDEF Scholarship
2014-2015
This is an informative resource guide for students, parents, and educators.
MALDEF is not a direct provider of the scholarships on this list, with the exception of the
MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program. If you are interested in any of the other scholarships listed here,
please contact the organization directly using the information provided. Thank you.
Esta lista es una fuente informativa para estudiantes, padres, maestros y consejeros.
MALDEF no es un proveedor directo de las becas en esta lista; con excepcin del Programa de Becas de
MALDEF para la Escuela de Leyes. Si usted est interesado en alguna de las otras becas que estn nombradas,
por favor comunquese directamente con la organizacin usando la informacin que provemos. Gracias.
This is an extensive list of scholarships that may not inquire about immigration status
or require a valid social security number to redeem the award. It is suggested that you look
through the scholarship list and select scholarships that are applicable to you. As a general
rule, if an application asks for your social security number and you do not have one yet, leave
that space blank but fill out and turn in the complete application. Lying about your legal
status or providing a false social security number is a federal offense.
You should directly contact the organization that offers those specific scholarships and ask if
you meet the criteria to receive the scholarship.
We suggest that you review other scholarship lists for other possible scholarship
opportunities, as listed at the end of this document. Also, inquire with your guidance
counselor at school to learn about scholarship opportunities in your local area. Current
college students are familiar with scholarships and can serve as a valuable resource.
DO NOT pay any organization, company, or individual to apply for scholarships, for
scholarship search assistance, or for access to scholarship lists. Legitimate scholarship
programs NEVER ask for an application fee. Beware of scholarship scams.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Esta es una lista extensiva de becas que tal vez no pregunten sobre su status
migratorio o requieran un nmero de seguro social valido para redimir la beca. Les
sugerimos que busque entre la lista y seleccione las becas que son aplicables a usted. En
general, si llenas una aplicacin que pide tu nmero de seguro social y an no tienes uno,
entonces deja ese espacio en blanco, pero llena la aplicacin y entrgala. Mentir sobre tu
estatus migratorio o proveer un seguro falso es un crimen federal.
Usted debe de contactar la organizacin que est ofreciendo esas becas y pregunte si usted
califica para recibir esa beca.
Sugerimos que revise otros directorios de becas para informarse sobre otras becas
disponibles, tales como las que estn al fin de este documento. Tambin, consulte con su
consejero en la escuela para aprender sobre oportunidades de becas en su rea local. Los
estudiantes universitarios actuales estn familiarizados con las becas y pueden servir como
un recurso valioso.
NO pague a ninguna organizacin, compaa, o persona para aplicar a becas o para
recibir listas de becas. Las becas legtimas NUNCA cobran una tarifa. Tenga cuidado con
estafas de becas.
JANUARY
Point Foundation: College Scholarships for LGBT Students-NATIONAL
http://www.pointfoundation.org
Deadline: January 21st 2014
Requirements:
High school senior or college student
Casa 2 Scholarship
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
www.ltacasa2.webs.com
Award Amount: (2) $500 scholarships
Deadline: TBA; email: [email protected]
Requirements:
Be an undocumented student in California.
Must be a high school senior or continuing undergraduate student.
To download a scholarship application and instructions, visit the organizations website
Be a Latina pursuing her education at an accredited college or university. No specific major is required.
All California chapters award money each year.
Contact the chapter closest to you for more information.
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Applicants must be 2 year students at the time of application and currently attending or enrolled at a
dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
www.lajcc.org
Award: $1,000 (10-20 awards)
Deadline: Refer to website
Requirements:
Awarded to students who have made contributions to their community and/or school through volunteer
efforts and/or positions of leadership.
Participation in a competitive activity (sport/art) is required.
Open to graduating high school senior or current community college students in Los Angeles.
Applicants must be of Latino, African-American, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Pacific
Islander ancestry.
Must be full-time students at an accredited four-year college or university with at least junior status.
Public Relations major or minor students are preferred.
Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 775-0471
www.4spe.org/essay-contest
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Visit website for details
Requirements:
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FEBRUARY
High school seniors, graduates, or current undergraduates who will be enrolled no later than Fall 2014
in full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical
school in the United States
Past or current Bank of America employees and their immediate family members are also eligible.
http://www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 20, 2014 & May 5, 2014
Requirements:
Must be college sophomore that is of Hispanic descent and interested in majoring in print journalism in
English or Spanish
Applications must include autobiographical essay of 500 words describing some aspect of the
relationship between Hispanic Americans and the press
Must attend schools within the USA and Puerto Rico
MARCH
Parent/guardian must be employed as a vineyard worker by a wine grape grower in California during the
past and current seasons.
It is recommended that student already be in the process of establishing residency.
Must submit application, 2 page essay, transcripts and letter of recommendation.
Chicana/Latina Foundation
Chicana/Latina Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Committee
1419 Burlingame Ave., Suite N
Burlingame, CA 94010
www.chicanalatina.org
Award: $1,500
Deadline: March 2014
Requirements:
Chicana and/or Latino heritage who has resided for two years and goes to college in Northern
California.
Must demonstrate academic excellence and community leadership.
Must be enrolled full-time in college, have completed 15 college semester units and a GPA of 2.5
A.R.E. Scholarship
The Association of Raza Educators
PO Box 226768
Los Angeles, CA 90022
www.razaeducators.org/about_projects
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: varies by area, visit webpage Winter 2014
Requirements:
For more information on scholarship program requirements, please visit the website.
QuestBridge Programs
QuestBridge
120 Hawthorne Ave., Suite 103
Palo Alto, CA 94301
www.questbridge.com
Award: Scholarships for summer programs, workshops, admissions counseling and scholarships.
Deadline: March of every year
Requirements:
If student is applying for K-12 college preparatory services and/or summer programs, no social security
number is required as part of the application.
If student is applying to undergraduate scholarships, student must be a US Citizen or lawful permanent
resident, except if applying to Pomona College, Princeton, or Yale.
Student must demonstrate a strong academic record and family income of less than $60,000
The United Agribusiness League & United Agricultural Benefit Trust Scholarship
United Agribusiness League & United Agricultural Benefit Trust
UAL/UABT Scholarship Program
United Agribusiness League
54 Corporate Park
Irvine, CA 92606
www.ual.org/scholarship.html
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 1, 2014
Requirements:
Applicants must be affiliated with UAL or UABT, either through a member or employee of a member.
Minimum 2.5 GPA required.
Three letters of recommendation & resume
2-page essay
Be a Latino/a who has lived in Orange County for the past 4 years.
Be an OC high school graduate who enrolls full-time at a 2 or 4-year college or university.
Be eligible for need based financial aid.
Open to United Methodist ethnic college students with either Junior or Senior status
Community college students that will transfer to a university as Juniors or Seniors are eligible
Award is only for students majoring in Journalism or Mass Communications.
http://www.becafoundation.org/scholarship.htm
Award: $500 1,000
Deadline: Visit webpage Spring 2014
Requirements:
Must be a senior at one of the following schools Arleta HS, Kennedy HS, Monroe HS, North Hollywood
HS, Polytechnic HS, San Fernando HS, Sylmar HS, Van Nuys HS or Panorama HS
AB540 Students are encouraged to apply
APRIL
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
Award: $100 - $10,000
Deadline: Visit webpage
Requirements:
High school student, 9-12 grade
Submit an essay with a bibliography and/or works cited page.
Essay prompts: (a) Why is it vital that the remembrance, history and lessons of the Holocaust be passed on to a
new generation? Or (b) Suggest what young people can do to combat and prevent prejudice, discrimination and
violence in our world today.
Applicants must be enrolled in college or planning to attend college in the fall of 2012.
Eligible students must submit application, proof of address, letters of recommendation and essay.
Note:
Pacific Gas and Electric has various scholarship programs. Refer to website for more details.
All eligible applicants must live within the PG&E service area.
Applicants must demonstrate activism in the struggle to achieve civil rights, economic justice,
international solidarity, or other progressive issues.
Requirements:
Must be born outside the US or have two parents born outside the US
Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia
Must enroll full-time at an accredited public college or university
Kaiser Permanente
Health Care Career Scholarship Program
http://kpnwscholarship.com/
Deadline: visit webpage for updates
Requirements:
Be a senior in high school during the 20132014 school year
Be pursuing a career in the medical or dental health care field.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (weighted).
Reside and attend high school in the Kaiser Permanente Northwest service area at an
approved high school.
Awards are available for post-graduate work, including Masters, EdD and PhD work in Education
See website for more details about each scholarship program
Student must be majoring in math, computer science, material science, engineering or applied science
Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
MAY
Graduating high school senior from underrepresented minority group, i.e., African-American, Native
American, Alaska native, Latino, Asian, and Pacific Islander.
First-generation college student with limited financial resources.
Student must plan to enroll at a CSO College Partner school (see website for list).
Must officially be a sophomore enrolled in college and have at least one more academic year remaining
to graduate.
May be enrolled in any major, so long as your career intent is to work in television or radio news.
Must be an undergraduate or graduate with at least one more year of education remaining.
Must demonstrate leadership in community and school.
Intend on majoring in a health-related field.
JUNE
Enrolled and have completed one full year of bachelors or masters program at an accredited 4-year
university.
Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA
Must demonstrate participation and/or activism on immigrant rights issues and/or progressive social
justice causes at school or in the community.
Student must come from an immigrant family and demonstrate financial need.
There are various scholarship program opportunities. Visit the website for more detailed information.
JULY
NOVEMBER
Requirements:
Student must be in grades 5-12, from any state and show participation in volunteer activity.
DECEMBER
To be eligible for the Berkeley Undergraduate Dream Act Scholarship you must:
Maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA)
Qualify for an AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption
Be ineligible for federal financial aid
To learn more about this AB 130 scholarship, please visit the following website:
www.students.berkeley.edu/finaid/undergraduates/types_dream.htm
To learn more about this AB 130 scholarship, please visit the following website:
www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/aap/resources/AB130%SCHOLARSHIP%20APP%20REVISED%20FINAL.pdf
As a result of Assembly Bill 130 being a new law, California public colleges and
universities will be introducing their own Dream Act Scholarships on a rolling basis. To find
out if your college or university has scholarship opportunities available to undocumented
students, inquire within your campus scholarship and/or financial aid office. AB 130
scholarships will be privately funded, so program availability may be limited and highly
competitive.
Be sure to continue to advocate for these scholarships resources at your college or
university. Let campus administrators know that the undocumented students on campus
have a dire need for financial support.
Scholarships of Hispanics
www.scholarshipsforhispanics.com
Directory that allows you to indicate citizenship status.
www.scholarships.com
This website has very good information on how to conduct a scholarship search and who to ask for
help at your school. The website also contains many tips on how prepare your scholarship
applications, including tips on writing the winning scholarship essay, how to create a resume, etc.
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Current Los Angeles County and Central Valley High School Seniors.