February Deadlines
Please remember scholarship deadlines and eligibility requirements are subject to change. Always contact the scholarship provider to ensure information is accurate.
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Contact: Adolphus Toliver, Building 45, Suite 2AS-37, 45 Center Drive MSC 6200, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6200 (301) 496-7301, www.NIGMS.nih.gov Eligibility: Fellowship. Minority undergraduate and graduate students who wish to pursue a career in biomedical science. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. For more information please visit www.nigms.nih.gov Award: Contact for details; renewable for up to 5 years; Deadline: February 1, July 1 or October 1.
UCLA Amgen Scholorship an Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology
Students interested summer research in any area of biomedical science, chemistry, bioengineering or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply. Students will be paired with a UCLA faculty mentor if the student does not already have a mentor. Applicants must be: U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents Undergraduates enrolled in four-year colleges and universities in the U.S., Puerto Rico and other U.S. Territories. Sophomores (with 4 quarters or 3 semesters of college experience), Juniors and non-graduating Seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue their undergraduate experience). Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 or above. Interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. For more information please visit www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/urc-care/amgenfaculty.htm Deadline February 2.
Bureau of Jewish Education
Contact: 639 14th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94118 tel: 415-751-6983 fax: 415-668-1816 Eligibility: Students who have a strong academic record, have provided service to the community, and demonstrate financial need are invited to apply if they also fit the specific criteria of the funders and age requirements listed in FAQS on the website. For more information please visit http://www.bjesf.org/financial_collegestudy.htm Deadline: January 30, 2009: Essay, resume and statement of need. No later than February 15, 2009: academic recommendation and the cumulative grade transcripts through Fall 2008. March 1, 2009: on-line application.
National FFA Scholarships Collegiate Program
Contact: P.O. Box 68960, 6060 FFA Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46268-096, (317) 802-6060, www.ffa.org/programs/scholarships Eligibility U.S. citizen not more than 23 years of age Current FFA member unless otherwise stated High school senior or currently enrolled in college Full-time student if enrolled in a post-secondary institution (minimum 12 credit hours) For more information please visit: https://scholarshipapp.ffa.org/onlineapps/FAQ.aspx Deadline February 17.
Community College Transfer Program of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Contact : Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Attn: Selection Committee, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104, Tel: (415) 445-9930, (877) HSF- INFO, ext. 33, Fax: (415) 445-9942, e-mail: info@hsf.net, www.hsf.net; Eligibility : Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of at least half Hispanic background who are currently enrolled full time in community college and have completed at least 15 units with a grade point average of at least 3.0. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Award: Please contact for more information; For more information please visit; http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=460 Deadline February 18.
The Editing Program
ROBERT C. MAYNARD INSTITUTE FOR JOURNALISM EDUCATION
Contact: 1211 Preservation Park Way Oakland, CA 94612 Tel: (510) 891-9202 | Fax: (510) 891-9565 E-mail: mije@maynardije.org. Who should apply: Individuals new to editing or preparing to become copy editors, Assigning editors seeking to strengthen copy-editing skills, News professionals preparing for supervisory roles and Web site editors. For more information please visit: www.mije.org/ Deadline February 20.
Lagrant Foundation Scholarship
Contact : Lagrant Foundation, 555 Flower Street, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90071, (323) 469-8680 www.lagrantfoundation.org; Eligibility : Undergraduate/Graduate students must be US Citizen of either African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaska Native. Must be a full time student carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester. Undergraduate must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and Graduate must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA both must major in public relations, marketing, or advertising. For more information please visit www.lagrantfoundation.org ; Deadline February 27.
Carol Welch Memorial Scholarship Fund
Contact: The Service League Office, (510) 970-5334 Leave a message and you will be contacted. Eligibility: Applicant must have completed the general education requirements and is going to start on a 2-year nursing program, or is in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a 4-year college. For more information please visit www.doctorsmedicalcenter.org/patientinformation/volunteers/scholarship-application2008.pdf Deadline February 28.
