Ethnicity Based Scholarships

 

College of Business Minority Scholarships:

For entering minority freshmen and community college transfer students majoring or minoring in business; $1,000 annually renewable for four years (new freshmen), two years (cc transfer) - apply by March 1. Application form and supporting materials are due each year by March 1. Complete, print, and submit the following application: College of Business Minority Scholarships (pdf).

Illinois State University Black Colleagues Association Scholarship

The ISU Black Colleagues Association is a group of alumni who are eager to support young Black Americans who are pursuing a college education but find it financially difficult. The scholarship is in the amount of $1,000. Download an application: Black Colleagues Association Scholarship or request an application and more information by contacting:

Minority Student Academic Center Scholarship Links

The Minority Student Academic Center (MSAC), a component of University College, functions primarily to enhance the academic success and retention of minority undergraduates at Illinois State University by offering academic reinforcement in a designated location. As a service to students, the Minority Student Academic Center posts scholarship information hat may be of interest to students.

Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program

HCF is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Hispanic leaders. HCF accomplishes its mission by awarding scholarships to talented undergraduate students. HCF offers scholarships to students pursuing majors in business, science, and technology. More information is available online.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)

The HSF scholarships generally range from $1,000 to $3,000 for community college, four-year college, and graduate level students of Hispanic heritage. Minimum eligibility includes the following: Hispanic background, be a full time student at an accredited U.S. college, be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US, have completed a minimum of 12 college credits, and have a minimum grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 grading scale. Applications, tips for applying, and links to other scholarships are available via their Web site or phone 1-877-HSF-INFO.

Japanese American Citizens League National Scholarship Awards Program

There are seven categories of awards for over 40 awards per year. Applicants interested in JACL scholarships should make note of the following: applicants must be JACL members to qualify for a scholarship, applications for membership may be requested with the application; applicants may apply under one category only: entering freshman, undergraduate, graduate, law, and creative and performing arts -- please check the scholarship brochure for more information; scholarship awards range in the amounts of $1,000 to $5,000; some of the requirements to apply include: JACL membership, personal statement, letter(s) of recommendation, official transcripts. Applications and more information is available at the JACL Web site.

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

Scholarships for Jewish students in need of financial assistance. Eligibility and application information is available online - click on Scholarship Services.

Native American Scholarship Fund, Inc.

The Native American Scholarship Fund (NASF) has $15,000 in scholarship funds available for Native American students attending college in the state of Illinois. Students wishing to apply for scholarship funds must meet the following criteria: Show proof of one-quarter American Indian Blood; Submit certification of tribal enrollment; Attend an accredited institution of higher learning, Show above-average grade point and ACT or SAT scores. To request a scholarship application, call (505) 262-2351 or write to: Native American Scholarship Fund, 8200 Mountain Rd. NE, Suite 203, Albuquerque, NM 87110, e-mail: .

United Negro College Fund, Inc.

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the nation's largest, oldest, and most successful minority higher education assistance organization. UNCF administers over 400 scholarship programs for African American students. Apply online at the UNCF Web site.

The Gates Millennium Scholars

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education, in all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need to reach their fullest potential. More information is available at the GMS Web site.