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MINORITY AND WOMEN’S ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Scholarships for minorities are more plentiful than you may think. Most are awarded through private organizations that have some type of professional or civic affiliation with the minority it serves. Below are programs available to minorities and women in Florida:

AHDA Minority Scholarship awarded to members of a minority group(s) currently under-represented in dental hygiene programs. Eligible applicants include African-Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, and males. For further information, contact AHDA Institute Scholarship Program, 444 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611 or call 312-440-8929. Website http://www.ahda.org/.

AIA/AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Program provides 20 annual awards for minority or disadvantaged students studying architecture. The average award is between $500 and $2,500. The deadline for nominations is December 3 and the application is due by January 15. For more information, contact the American Architectural Foundation, Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship, 1735 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006. Website http://www.agiweb.org/education/mpp/.

AGI Minority Geoscience Scholarships provide minority students studying the geosciences with scholarship awards. Funding ranges from $500 to $10,000 annually. The deadline is February 1. For more information, write to AGI Minority Geoscience Award, American Geological Institute, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302. Website: http://www.agiweb.org/education/mpp/

American Association of University Women Education Foundation provides fellowships for women in graduate school, dental school, medical school, veterinary school, law school and business school. Postdoctoral fellowship are also available. For information, write to the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation. 1111 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 or call 202-728-7602. Website: http://www.aauw.org/3000/fdnfelgra.html.

American Council of Laboratories Scholarships provide junior and senior women who are majoring in chemistry or biology with financial assistance. For details about this program, write to the Scholarship Chairperson, American Council of Independent Laboratories 1629 K Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006. Website: http://www.acil.org/about/scholarshipapp.html

American Foundation for the Blind Scholarships provide financial assistance to blind women. Awards are for $1,000 to $3,000 annually. For detail about this program, write to the American Foundation for the Blind, 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300 New York, NY 10011. Website: http://www.afb.org/info_document_view.asp?documentid=1640

American Foundation for the Blind - Keller (Helen) Scholarship Fund provides financial support per academic year to help the deaf-blind college student with reading, tutoring or equipment acquisition expenses. For more information, contact or write the National Consultants Department for the Blind l1 Penn Plaza, Suite 300, New York 10011.

American Indian Scholarships provide for Native American graduate students. The amount of the award varies depending on financial need For details, write to American Indian Scholarships, Inc., 4520 Montgomery Boulevard, NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Minority Awards provide for minority students studying accounting at either the undergraduate (with at least 30 credit hours) or graduate level (with at least12 credit hours earned). Awards are up to $2,000. For details, write to the Manager, Minority Recruitment, American Institute of CPA’s, l2ll Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036-8775. Website: http://www.ohioscpa.com/student/aicpa_aid.html

American Political Science Association provides assistance to minority students enrolled in graduate programs for political science. To receive more information about this program, write to the American Political Science Association, 1527 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036-1206. Website: http://209.235.241.4/about/minority/sfg.cfm

American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program provides fellowships for minority students enrolled in doctoral programs in psychology who are committed to a mental health career, research or service for minority groups. For information, write to the American Psychological Association, Minority Fellowship Program, 750 First Street, NW, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Website: http://www.apa.org/mfp/

American Sociological Association Minority Program provides fellowships for minority students enrolled in doctoral programs in sociology. To receive information about this program, write to the American Sociological Association, Minority Fellowship Program, 1307 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 700 Washington D..C 20005-4701. Website: http://www.asanet.org/student/mfp.html

American Society of Women Accountants provides scholarships to women studying accounting. For details about this program, write to the Scholarship Committee, American Society of Women Accountants, 1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 330, Vienna, VA 22182. Website: http://www.aswa.org/scholarship.html

Anderson (Gladys C.) Scholarships are available to legally blind women studying religious or classical music at the college level. Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually. For more information, write to the National Consultants Dept., American Foundation for the Blind, 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300, New York, NY 10001 or call 212/502-7600. The deadline is June 1. Website: http://www.afb.org/info_document_view.asp?documentid=1640

Arts Recognition and Talent Search (ARTS) Program offers competitions for cash awards to be used for continuing education in five artistic disciplines: dance, music, theater, visual arts, and writing. For more information, National Foundation for Advancement of the Arts, 800 Brickell Ave, Suite 500, Miami, FL 33131 or call 305/377-1140 or 800/970-ARTS Website http://www.nfaa.org/aboutarts.htm

Asian American Student Financial Assistance Programs are administered by the Japanese Americans Citizens League and vary in type and amount. For more information, contact the League at 1765 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California 94115, 415/921-5225

Association of University Programs in Health Administration provides internship programs for minority students. For more information, write to the Association of University Programs in Health Administration, 730 11th Street NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20001-4510. Website: http://www.aupha.org/schol&fel.htm

Association of Women in Science provides assistance to undergraduate women studying physical and social sciences. To receive information about this program, write to the Association of Women in Science, 1200 New York Avenue, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20005 Website: http://www.awis.org/ed_foundation.html

Bell (Alexander Graham) Association for the Deaf Scholarships are provided for oral deaf students attending hearing colleges. Awards range from $250 $1000 annually. For more information, visit http://www.agbell.org/financialaid/agbell_programs.cfm.

Business and Professional Women’s Foundation sponsors a wide-variety of need-based scholarship and loan programs designed to assist women in health professions, schools, engineering, and graduate business programs. For details, write to the Business and Professional Women's Foundation, 2012 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036 or 202/293-1200 ext. 169. Website: http://www.bpwusa.org/content/BPWFoundation/Scholarships/scholarships_introtext.htm.

Cadbury (William and Charlotte) Award is presented annually to a senior minority medical student in recognition of outstanding achievement, leadership and community service. One award is presented annually and it includes a certificate of merit and a $2,O0O stipend. For details, contact National Medical Fellowships, Inc., 5 Hanover Square 15th floor, New York, NY 10004. Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/ .

Carnegie (M. Elizabeth) Scholarships are available to Black Americans pursuing a career in nursing. To be eligible, you must be a registered nurse, a member of the American Nurses’ Association, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Doctoral students may pursue nursing or nursing-related study. Awards range from $2,5O0-$10,000 annually. For more information, contact Nurses Educational Funds, Inc., 555 57th Street, New York, New York 10019, 212/582-8820, ext. 806.

Central Florida Black Nurses Association Scholarship is available to students of the black race. The applicant must qualify for financial aid at his/her college; have successfully completed at least one year of college courses; be accepted into the nursing program; have a GPA of at least 2.5; be a full-time student; and be a resident of Central Florida for at least 4 years. For more information, contact Ms. Bernice Scott, Chairperson, Scholarship Committee, 439 Ventura Avenue, Orlando, FL 32805-1357. Website:http://www.valencia.org/741.html

Clinical Training Fellowship Program for Minority Medical Students in Substance Abuse Research and Treatment is a competition open to second and third-year underrepresented minority students attending accredited U.S. medical schools that have demonstrated academic achievement, and show interest and research, epidemiology, and health policy. Ten, $5,000 awards are presented annually. For details, contact National Medical Fellowships, Inc., 5 Hanover Square, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/

Colgate "Bright Smiles, Big Futures" Minority Scholarship awarded to members of a minority group(s) currently underrepresented in dental hygiene programs. Two scholarships will be awarded in this category. For further information, contact ADHA Institute Scholarship Program, 444 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611 or call 312/440-8900. Website: http://www.adha.org/institute/

Colgate Minority Scholarships awarded to members of minority group(s) currently under represented in dental hygiene. Six scholarships will be awarded in this category. For further inform contact ADHA Institute Scholarship Program, 444 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611 or call 312/440-8900. Website: http://www.adha.org/institute/

Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellowships provide fellowships for minority students pursuing a career in business. For more information, write to the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, 5585 Pershing, Suite 240, St. Louis, MO 63112-4621.

Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships are available for women students. Programs include the American History Scholarship, Enid Hall Griswald Memorial Scholarship, Caroline E. Holt Fund Scholarship and the Occupational Therapy Scholarship. For more information, contact a local DAR chapter or write to the Office of Committees, NSDAR, Scholarships, 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303. Website: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.html

Dental Student Scholarships provide funding for students enrolled in dental school full-time. Financial need and academic performance are considered. For details, contact the program Coordinator, American Fund for Dental Health, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 820, Chicago IL 60611-2678 or call 312-440-2500.

Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Minority Reporting Award provides $1000 to minority students who compete for this award Recipients are chosen based on talent shown during a reporting internship, an essay and recommendations. For program information and a list of participating newspapers, write to the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, P.O. Box 300 Princeton, NJ 08543- 0300 or call 609/452-2820. Website: http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/hss_summer_workshop.asp

Ellison, (Ralph W.) Prize is presented to a graduating minority medical student in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, leadership, service, and potential for significant contributions to medicine. The honor includes a certificate of merit and a $500 stipend. For further details, contact National Medical Fellowships, Inc. 5 Hanover Square, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/

Fellowship Program in Academic Medicine for Minority Students is a competition open to second- and third - year minority students attending accredited U.S. medical schools who have demonstrated academic achievement and show promise for careers in research and academic medicine. Additional information about this program can be received from National Medical Fellowships, Inc, 5 Hanover Square 115th Floor New York, NY 10004 Website: http://www nmf-online.org/

Fellowship Program in Violence Prevention for Minority Medical Students is a program offering four, eight-week fellowships that will prepare underrepresented medical students to understand and address violence from a public heath perspective. Nominations by the medical school deans are requested in early fall. Contact the National Medical Fellowships, Inc. 5 Hanover Square, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/

F.I.U. Sarah and Solomon Rosenburg Scholarship is offered to black or Native American students who are college juniors and seniors majoring in engineering, computer science or business. For more information, contact Florida International University, Financial Aid Office - PC 125, Tamiami Trail, Miami, FL 33199. 305-348-2346. Website: http://www.fiu.edu/orgs/finaid/

Gerber Prize for Excellence in Pediatrics recognizes outstanding academic achievement in pediatrics as well as overall accomplishment. Candidates must attend one of the M.D. or D.0. degree-granting schools in Michigan. For further details, contact National Medical Fellowships, Inc. 5 Hanover Square, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/

Graef (Irving) Memorial Scholarship is open only to rising, third-year minority medical students who receive National Medical Fellows assistance during their second year. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and leadership. Nominations are requested in July. For further details, contact National Medical Fellowships, Inc. 5 Hanover Square, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/

Guber (Sid) Memorial Award provides funding for undergraduate and graduate women studying the performing arts. For more information about this program, write to the Foundation of A Women in Radio and Television, 1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 330, Vienna, VA 22182. 703-606-3290. Website: http://www.awrt.org/foundation.html

Halladay (Henry G.) Awards are for African-American men who have been accepted into the first-year classes of accredited U.S. medical schools and who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Five supplemental awards of $760 each are presented annually. There are no special application for these awards. For more information, write to National Medical Fellowships, Inc. 5 Hanover Square, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/

Harkness (Georgia) Scholarship Award assists female seminary students over 35 preparing for ordained ministry in the United Methodist Church. For more information about this program, write to the Georgia Harkness Scholarship Award Program, Division of Ordained Ministry, The United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3400007, Nashville, TN 37203-0007 or call 625-340-7409. Website: http://www.gbhem.org/harkness.html

Hayden (Gillette) Memorial Foundation Loans are available to third- and fourth-year women studying dentistry. For more information, write to the Gillette Hayden Memorial Foundation, American Association of Women Dentists, 645 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

Indian Health Employees Scholarship Fund provides need-based scholarship assistance to Native American students enrolled in health-related programs. For information, write to the Executive Secretary, Indian Health Employees Scholarship Fund, Federal Building, Room 309, Aberdeen South Dakota 57401. Website: http://www.doa.state.nc.us/doa/cia/grants.pdf

Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) prepares minorities for careers in international affairs through sophomore and junior year summer institutes, a junior year abroad, internships a senior language institute, and graduate studies leading to a master’s degree. Students apply during the sophomore year of college; the program draws its fellows from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. For more information, write to WWNFF, Attention IIPP, CN 5281, Princeton, NJ 08543-5281.

International Furnishings and Design Association Scholarships provice women with scholarships to pursue careers in the areas of design, arts and crafts, An annual competition is held to determine the recipients of these scholarships. For more information, contact the IFDA Educational Foundation, Ria Oliva, Executive Director, 12133 Pawnee Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Website: http://www.ifdaef.org/scholarships.html

Japanese-American Citizens’ League (JACL) Scholarship Program offers scholarships to students at the Entering Freshman, Undergraduate and Graduate levels. Scholarships range in the amounts of $1,000 to $5,000. Deadline for Freshmen is March 1 and for all others is April 1. Address correspondence to Scholarship Programs Administrator, Japanese-American Citizens’ League, 1765 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 415-921-5225. Website:http://www.nmf-online.org

Kellogg (W.K) Community-Based Fellowship Program for Minority Medical Students will offer ffteen, $10,000 fellowships to second and third-year minority students selected in national competition. Contact the National Medical Fellowships, Inc., 5 Hanover Square, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/

Law School Scholarship Fund provides assistance to needy Hispanic students full time in law school. For more information, write to the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, 634 S. Spring Street, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Website: http://www.maldef.org/education/

League of United Latin American Citizens provides need-based scholarships to Hispanic students. The awards are for up to $1,000. For more information, write to the League of United Latin American Citizens National Scholarship Fund, National Educational Service Centers, 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610, Washington, DC 20001. 202-833-6130. Website: http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html

League of United Latin American Citizens National Scholarship Fund is a community based scholarship program that awards over half a million dollars each year to outstanding Hispanic students in communities served by participating Councils of the League of United Latin American Citizens. A list of participating LULAC Councils can be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the LULAC National Education Service Centers at the following address: LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Department of Scholarship Inquiries, 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610, on,DC 20001 202-833-6130 Website: http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html

McLean (Franklin C.) Award is open to senior underrepresented minority students enrolled in accredited U.S. medical schools. Candidates must be nominated by medical school deans. Contact the National Medical Fellowships, Inc., 5 Hanover Square, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/

Medical Education Loan Program provides first, second, or third-year female medical students with financial aid. For details about this program, write to the American Medical Women's Association Medical Education Loan Program, 801 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314,703-898-0500. Website: http://www.amwa-doc.org/

Metropolitan Life Foundation Awards Program for Academic Excellence in Medicine offers up to fourteen, $3,500 scholarships to second and third-year minority medical students in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and leadershop. Contact the National Medical Fellowships, Inc., 5 Hanover Square, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/

National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students provides provides recognition and encouragement for over 600 promising black high school students nationwide each year. For more information, see your high school guidance counselor or contact the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, Illanios 60201-4897, 847-866-5100. Website: http://www.nationalmerit.org/merit.htm

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - Agnes Jones Jackson Undergraduate and Graduate Awards provide up to $1,500 for graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants mst be members of the NAACP (for at least one year or fully paid life members) and be under the age of 25. High school seniors must have a 2.5 GPA to qualify, undergraduate students 2.0, and graduate students a 30 GPA. The deadline for applications is April 30th. For more information,contact the NAACP Education Department, 4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215-3297 for application materials or call 410-498-9133 for more information. Website: http://www.naacp.org/work/education/educscholar.shtml

National Council of Negro Women (Pensacola Section) Scholarship is offered to a black graduating high school senior who plans to attend a two or four-year college or university. For more information, contact the National Council of Negro Women/Pensacola, 765 Berkley Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503.

National Federation of the Blind provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships to legally blind undergraduate and graduate students, For more information, contact the National Federation of the Blind, 805 5th Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112-1653. Website: http://www.nfb.org/vod/vow0016.htm

National Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides one-year scholarships from $500 to $1,000 per student. For more information, write to the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund, One Sansome St., Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104, or call 415-445-9930.

National Medical Association Special Awards Program is for African-American medical students that show extraordinary accomplishments, academic excellence, leadership, and potential for outstanding contributions to medicine. For further details, contact National Medical Fellowships, Inc., 5 Hanover Square 15th floor, New York, NY 10004. Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/

National Medical Fellowships are need-based awards for minority students enrolled in medical school. For more information, write National Medical Fellowships, Inc.,5 Hanover Square 15th floor, New York, NY 10004. Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/.

National Scholarship Service and Fund for Negro Students (NSSFNS) Supplementary Scholarship Assistance is available to Miami-area minority high school students who have been counseled by the NSSFNS. For more information, see your high school guidance counselor or write to NSSFNS, 250 Auburn Avenue NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30303. Website: http://www.collegeboard.org/psat/student/html/nmsc.html

National Society of Professional Engineers provides assistance for women or minority students enrolled in engineering programs. For information, contact the National Society of professional Engineers, 1420 King Street, Alexandria VA, 22314. Call 703-684-2800.

Native American Education Grants are for Native Americans and Alaska Native pursuing full-time post secondary education. The deadline for this program is June 1. For further information, write to Native American Education Grant, Financial Aid for Studies, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1396.

Osbourne (Estelle Massey) Scholarships are available to black nurses pursuing a masters degree in nursing at a National League for Nursing accredited program. For more information, contact Nurses Educational Funds, Inc., 555 57th Street, New York, New York 10019,212-582-8820

Rankin (Jeanette) Foundation assists women over 35 who are enrolled in undergraduate or vocational/technical programs. For more information write to the Jeannette Rankin Foundation P.O. Box 6653, Athens, GA 30604-6653. 706-208-1211. Website: http://www.rankinfoundation.org/

Robinson (James H.) Memorial Prize in Surgery Award for an underrepresented minority student for outstanding performance in the surgical disciplines. For further information, contact National Medical Fellowships, Inc., 5 Hanover Square 15th floor, New York, NY 10004. Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/

Severinghaus(Aura E.) Award is presented annually to a minority student attending Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, leadership and community service. For further information, contact National Medical Fellowships, Inc., 5 Hanover Square 15th floor, New York, NY 10004. Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/

Society of Actuaries Minority program provides scholarships for minority students that plan actuarial careers and are studying mathematics or actuarial science. Financial need and academic performance are considered. The deadline for applications is May 1. For details, contact Minority Scholarship Coordinator, Society of Actuaries, 475 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2226. Website: http://www.beanactuary.com/minority/scholarships.htm

Society of Women Engineers Scholarships provide $1,000-$4,000 annual scholarships to females majoring in engineering and enrolled in an accredited engineering program. Awards are made during sophomore, junior, and senior years of college; a minimum GPA is required. The deadline for applications is May 15. For more information, contact the Society of Women Engineers, 203 E. Ohio Street, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60311-3265 or call 312-596-5223. Website: http://www.swe.org/SWE/StudentServices/Scholarship/brochure.htm

U.F. Harris (Patricia Roberts) Fellowship Program offers up to $14,000 to minority students who are full time graduate or professional students at the University of Florida. For more information, contact University of Florida, Graduate School, 235 Grinter Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-2037 or call 904-392-6444.

U.F. Phi Alpha Delta Scholarships offer $500 to members of Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity who have completed two years of law school. Ten recipients will be chosen for this award. For more information, contact the University of Central Florida, College of Law, Financial Aid Office, Gainesville, FL 32611.

U.F. Auzenne Fellowship is available to black graduate and professional students who are U.S. citizens and are enrolled full-time at the University oi Florida. Contact the University’s affirmative action office for application information.

U.F. Wohlgemuth Scholarship is available to black undergraduate and graduate students majoring in business at the University of F1orida. For information, contact the University of Florida, College of Business Administration, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 117160, Gainesville, FL 32611-7160.

U.S. Departments of Commerce and Agriculture are working with the Woodrow Wilson Foundation to help prepare minority students interested in careers in those areas. For more information, write to WWNFF, CN 5281, Princeton, NJ 08543-5281.

U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program (FAF) prepares minority students for careers as Foreign Service Officers. The State Department Fellowship includes: internships with the State Department, and graduate fellowships leading to a master’s degree in internal affairs. For more information, write to WWNFF, CN 5281, Princeton, NJ 08543-5281.

U.S.F. Black Scholars Award provides $1,500 to black community college graduates who have received an A.A. degree or an approved A.S. degree and have been accepted at U.S.F. Applicants must be Florida residents and posses a 3.0 GPA to be eligible. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid, University of South Florida Tampa, FL 33620.

U.S.F. "Success" Award by Metropolitan sponsors a $750 award for a black graduate of Hillsborough Community College. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620.

United Methodist Scholarships/Loans are available to minority students that are active members of the United Method church. For more information, write to the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, Office of Loans and Scholarships, P.O. Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203-0007. Website: http://www.gbhem.org/gbhem/loans2.html

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships offer financial assistance to students interested in attending independent, accredited, predominately black senior colleges and universities nationwide. Florida colleges and universities eligible for UNCF assistance include Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach and Florida Memorial College in Miami. For more information, contact the respective schools visit: http://www.uncf.org/

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)/Citicorp Fellowships offer financial assistance to students attending either of Florida's UNCF supported schools. For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at the respective school.

Warren (Earl) Legal Train Program provides assistance to black students enrolled in law school. For more details about this program, write to the Earl Warren Legal training Program, 99 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013.

Whitehead (Lettie Pate) Foundation provides scholarship support directly to schools in the Southeastern United States. Contact the financial aid department of your school to determine whether funding is available.

Wilhelm-Frankowski Scholarship awards one $4,000 scholarship medical students for community service, activity in women’s health issues and participation in the American Medical Women’s Association and other women in medicine groups, annually to an AMWA student member. For details, call or write to American Medical Women's Association, 801 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-838-0500 Website: http://www.amwa-doc.org/Foundation/wf_scholarship.htm

Wilkins (Roy) Scholarships provide need-based scholarship to minority students. For details about this program, write to the NAACP Director of Education and Housing, 4805 Mt Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215.

Zanders (Marvin C.) Scholarship is available to black residents of Zellwood, Apopka, Plymouth and Tangerine located in Orange County who has at least a 2.5 high school GPA. For more information, contact Mrs. Marvin C. Zanders Scholarship, PO Box 993 Apopka, FL 33703.

Zonta International Scholarships are provided to women studying in the field of aerospace engineering and science. For more information, write to Zonta International, 557 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601.

State ofFlorida Minority Education Financial Assistance Programs

• Vigil Hawkins Fellows Award
• Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund
• Nicaraguan and Haitan Scholarship Program
• Seminole/Miccosukee Indian Scholarship Program