EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Name: Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship Program
Who is eligible: Full-time, minority (Black, Hispanic, Native American or Alaskan Native) students enrolled in an approved NYS post secondary institution in selected, designated professional fields of study leading to liscensure
What you get: $1,000-$5,000 yearly for up to 4 years not to exceed cost of education
Where to get the application: New York State Education Department
Bureau of HEOP/VTEA/Scholarships
Room 1071 EBA
Albany, New York 12234
(518) 474-5313
Deadline: May 3

Name: Roberta Thumin Scholarship
Who is eligible: College juniors and seniors majoring in communications- related fields; applicants must state why they need financial aid
What you get: $1,000
Where to get the application: www.nywici.org
Deadline: March 27
Currently on hiatus

Name: Rose Biller Endowment Fund
Who is eligible: Jewish students in need of financial aid who are residents of NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester or Rockland counties
What you get: Up to $4,000
Where to get the application: www.hfls.org/scholarship/
Deadline: May 15

Name: Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship
Who is eligible: Students who have completed two years of full-time college course work
What you get: $13,000 to $25,000 for study abroad in an institution assigned by the Rotary Foundation Trustees
Where to get the application: www.rotary.org
Deadline: Set by individual clubs; see web site for details

Name: The Russel & Deborah Taylor Scholarship Program Study Abroad Program
Who is eligible: U.S. citizens and legal residents
What You Get: School tuition, room and board
Where to get application: www.aifsabroad.com

Name: Scholarship for Graduate Study in Scotland
Who is eligible: Undergrads in senior year
Vocational Focus: Interest in graduate studies
Career Interest: Academic achievement; extracurricular activities; leadership; financial need; some Scottish descent
Number of Awards: 2
What you get: $13,000 to cover tuition, board and other expenses for the 1 year stay
Where to get the application: Request application by calling:
Eva Northcote
(212) 807-1730
Application or Nomination: Apply directly
Deadline: December 15

Name: Sociedad Cubana Americana para Fomentar Excelencia Scholarship for Academics and Community Service
Who is eligible: Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; must be able to demonstrate a major accomplishment, involvement in community service or extracurricular activities
What you get: $250+
Where to get the application: Sociedad Cubana Americana para Fomentar Excelencia
P.O. Box 110564
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
Deadline: May 15
Currently on hiatus

Name: Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Who is eligible: Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years old and be enrolled and/or admitted in a graduate program no later than September, 1998; Green Card holders with 1 year of IRS filings, naturalized citizens, and children of two naturalized parents may apply
What you get: $2,000
Where to get the application: www.pdsoros.org
Deadline: March 30 and November 30

Name: State Farm Companies Foundation Exceptional Student Fellowships
Who is eligible: U.S. citizen, full-time college junior or senior with a minimum of 3.6 GPA; must demonstrate significant leadership in extracurricular activities and be majoring in a business-related field
Number of Awards: 50
What you get: $3,000 Fellowship
Where to get the application: State Farm Companies Foundation
One State Farm Plaza, SC-3
Bloomington, IL 61710-0001
(309) 766-2039/2161
Deadline: January 31

Name: Stony Wold-Herbert Fund
Who is eligible: Students afflicted with respiratory disease; resident of the greater NYC area; financial need
Number of Awards: 25-30
What you get: Average $200/month; counseling and support services
Where to get the application: Cheri S. Friedman
Stony Wold-Herbert Fund Inc.
136 East 57th Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 753-6565
Deadline: None

Name: Study/Travel Opportunities for CUNY Students (STOCS) Project
What it is: The STOCS Project is a scholarship program that provides qualified CUNY undergraduate students with the opportunity to win scholarships designed to defray the costs of participating in an eligible CUNY short-term study abroad program
Where to get the application: http://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/centers/weissman/study-abroad/how/thingsyouneedtoknow.htm
Telephone: (646) 312-2076
Deadline: October 28; Note: All students must also fill out an Application for Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA) a month prior to the STOCS application deadline (September 28)

Name: Swedish Women's Educational Association International, Inc.
Who is eligible: Undergraduates whose activities most reflect SWEA's goals­to preserve and promote the Swedish language and culture outside of Sweden
What you get: $2,500
Where to get the application: SWEA International, Inc., New York Chapter
Schpolarship Committee c/o Bitten Frandsen
205 E. 78 Street, #18C
New York, NY 10021
(212) 583-2552
Deadline: June 1
Currently on hiatus

Name: The Tribute to Black Women Community Leaders Program
Who is eligible: African-American college students and adults
What you get: Statewide competition: $500; National Competition: $2,500
Where to get information and ballots: 1-888-626-9874
Application or nomination: Nominations may be made by both males and females and by persons of any age
Deadline: March 14

Name: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
Who is eligible: Varies from scholarship to scholarship
What you get: There are various scholarships available
Where to get the application: www.uncf.org
Deadline: March 30

Name: University Student Senate-Collegiate Merit Awards
Who is eligible: Undergraduate or graduate full or part-time student with a GPA of at least 3.5; must have completed between 24 and 96 credits as an undergrad, or between 9 and 24 credits as a grad student
What you get: $1,000
Where to get the application: www.uss.cuny.edu
Deadline: May 2

Name: Upsilon Pi Epsilon Student Award for Academic Excellence
Who is eligible: Full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are IEEE Computer society members, with a minimum GPA of 3.0
What You Get: $500
Where to get application: www.computer.org/students/
Deadline: October 31

Name: US-Ireland Alliance/George J. Mitchell Scholarships/Study Abroad
Who is eligible: U.S. citizens aged 18 or over but not yet 30 on Oct. 1 in the year of application; Full time Juniors with a 3.5+ G.P.A., a record of leadership, extracurricular activities and service to others
What you get: Full tuition and room at participating universities in Ireland, plus $11,000 stipend
Where to get the application: www.MitchellScholar.org
Deadline: October 10

Name: The USA Education/USA Funds Scholarship
Who is eligible: Full-time undergraduate or graduate students maintaining a GPA of at least 2.5, who are US citizens or permanent residents and whose family incomes are $35,000 or less
What you get: $1,500 - renewable for up to 3 years
Where to get the application: www.wiredscholar.com/usafunds
Deadline: April 16

Name: William B. Ruggles Right to Work Scholarship
Who is eligible: Grad and undergrad journalism majors
Vocational Focus: Demonstrate potential for successful completion of the program
Number of Awards: 1
What you get: $2,000
Where to get the application: www.nilrr.org/ruggles1.htm
Deadline: December 31

Name: William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
Who is eligible: Graduate and undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens with outstanding research skills; a background in social sciences or humanities, excellent writing and communication skills, and demonstrated financial need; the student must be able to intern for 10-12 weeks full-time during the summer at the Washington, DC, office of the Aspen Institute; all travel and housing costs must be covered by the student
What you get: $2,500 - $5,000
Where to get the application: There is no application form for this scholarship. A letter of interest, resume, transcript, a letter from the appropriate college or university financial aid officer certifying demonstrated financial need, and two letters of reference should be sent to:
Jill Blackford, Program Coordinator
The Aspen Institute
One Dupont Circle, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20036
Deadline: March 15

Name: The Women's Forum Educational Award
Who is eligible: Women over 35; NYC resident; at least part time student since 1994
Career Interest: Leadership; motivation; initiative; service to the community; expertise or interest in a specific area of choice
What you get: $1,000
Where to get the application: www.wfnewyork.org/education_fund.cfm
Deadline: December 2

Name: Women's Overseas Service League Scholarship
Who is eligible: Women who have demonstrated a commitment to advancement in military or other public service careers and have completed a minimum of 12 credits with a GPA of at least 2.5
What you get: $500 - $1,000 renewable for a second year
Where to get the application: Scholarship Committee
Women's Overseas Service League
P.O. Box 7124
Washington, D.C. 20044-7124
Deadline: March 1