Paying for College – Student Scholarships

Paying for College

Some families save for the day, others pray that their children receive financial assistance through academic and/or sports scholarships. Still others leave it up to God. Often, its a combination. Parents involve their kids in sports and academics, save and/or pray.

I’ve got resources on this site for when that time arrives for you. My passion stems from the fact that I didn’t have many financial resources made available to me in HS to further my education, and I didn’t know how to tap into existing networks. I just want it better for other kids…Find information below to help you and your family along on the journey of paying for college. Suggestion: If applicable, start with #6 [gov. financial aid] under Scholarship Websites.

~Find college internship(s) listing at the bottom of the page.~

Please share what you know about scholarships. Leave a comment on this page with the scholarship information you want to share. Together we can compile a list that will benefit all youth who need these resources.

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Scholarship Road Map

1. Before you start - applying for a scholarship should cost you nothing. If any links compiled on this site provide information at a cost, skip over them. If a fee is requested for your scholarship application to be considered, be immediately skeptical – I personally wouldn’t proceed.
2. Select this PDF on Scholarship Application Secrets. - from Studentscholarshipsearch.com
3. The Road to Scholarships - a website on various topics regarding applying for scholarships [independent of my blog].
4. Scholarship Junkies Website - website on various topics regarding applying for scholarships [independent of my blog]. Selected posts – links 1-4 below.

How to write:

1. an autobiographical essay
2. Writers Block
3. All about scholarship applications
4. Common Essay Questions 101

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Additionally: Select these search engines below for the web search ‘scholarships + high + school + students‘ :

AltaVista, AskJeeves, Yahoo, DogPile, Webcrawler, Hotbot, MetaCrawler, Lycos

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If you are a HS Junior or Senior take the time to go through this page. Don’t think for a moment that there isn’t something here for you – there is.

A little help 4rm me, 1-8 list. Scholarship information for different types of HS applicants below.

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Links need updating:

1. 4 any student with 2.5 (A ‘C’ GPA) whose going to trade/technical/4 year college (sears craftsmans scholarship – ( call 626 – 250 – 2208 and look through Maldef.org PDF)
2. 4 any Latino student with academic achievement indicating the potential for a successful completion of a law school degree (look through Maldef.org PDF)
3. 4 any student enrolled in a 4 year program for technical or computer science (Microsoft)
4. 4 any minority senior pursuing a chemical technology career (american chemical society)
5. 4 any _______ student who wants to study ________ (walmart foundation)
6. 4 any graduating Asian senior with an interest in journalism (asian american journalist association)
7. 4 any student who knows they will get a health care related degree. apply your freshman year of college (tylenol scholarships/will have to call)
8. 4 any student who wants to learn the ‘classical liberal tradition’ of Humane Studies (institute for humane studies ) —> not sure about this one? don’t rule it out; visit their site…

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Scholarship Websites

1. Fastweb.com – provides scholarships for students from all backgrounds. Sign up by email.
2. Scholarships.com
3. Scholarship Gateway
4. Multi Cultural Advantage - a listing of scholarships
5. Directory l M Articles Site – options for funding school – loans & scholarships
6. Finaid Info – government
7. StudentScholarshipSearch.com
8. American Political Science Association Scholar Resources (Minority & General)

All Students

1. Gates Millennium Scholarship Program
2. CollegeBoard Scholarship Search
3. Future Engineers Scholarship Program
4. Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest – Interest in writing literature
5. The Sallie May Fund
6. Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits -
7. National Academy of American Scholars
8. Burger King Scholarship Program
9. Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology
10. Syracuse University Architecture Undergraduate Scholarships
11. Davis-Putter Scholarship
12. Oracle Thinkquest International Competition
13. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship – enrolled in NJ college
14. Maldef.org PDF with Scholarships – details listed.
15. THE JOHN A. PLUMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – music
16. Simon Youth Foundation
17. Jack Kent Cook Foundation (undergraduate & graduate)

Immigrant Students

1. Maldef.org with Scholarships – details listed
2. Simon Youth Foundation

Minority Students & visit this link as well, scroll down

1. United Negro College Fund
2. Thurgood Marchall College Fund
3. National Society of Black Engineers
4. Alltel’s Words of Wisdom essay contest Feb. 14th deadline (for funding a HBCU education –> note: HBCU admissions do not restrict admission based on race and ethnicity.)

Scholarships offered locally

1. SOHPS Scholarship
2. Columbia High School Scholarship Fund

If you’re game visit your local Maplewood library & also review your local phone book. (Simply compile a list of the civic organizations in your community. Go through your local community phone book and do a search online as well.) Call the organizations listed and ask if they offer scholarships. You’ll be surprised to find out that some do – though you might have to make a case for yourself. But that’s okay – you’ll never know unless you try.

Blogs on scholarships

1. Scholarship Tips – info from Collegeboard
2. Scholarship Junkies Website
3. The Road to Scholarships
4. perfectlyplanned.wordpress.com (your here)
5. Wgis.wordpress.com

Document Source: Word of mouth, Google searches, & 2008-2009 City of Newark Directory of Youth & Families, Newark Press Information Office.

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Instead of making college a dream let’s make it a right of passage.

College is a dream for students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Many times, navigating HS is in itself a challenge when a child doesn’t have an advocate at home or when immigrant parents are unfamiliar with the educational system. Part of making education accessible is making the process of becoming educated transparent. It should be clear what steps are necessary.

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College Internship(s)

Black Enterprise Magazine’s 2009 Summer Intern Program – positions available in broadcast, corporate communications, editorial, events, marketing and research departments Deadline to apply: February 20, 2009

• Internship for college credit
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Starts June 8th & Ends August 14

Must submit Cover Letter & Resume (You will be disqualified if you don’t. This is a standard practice.) Include a writing sample if applicable. Email internships@blackenterprise.com if you have any questions. Send all documents to this address:

Natalie M. Hibbert
Director of Human Resources
Black Enterprise
130 5th Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10011

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Source: City of Newark’s Net Watcher

© W. S. Hughes 2008

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