Ascend Educational Fund awards scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 to immigrant students and children of immigrants who are graduating from a New York City high school to attend public or private colleges and universities. Regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status.
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ABA Academic Merit Scholarships
These scholarships award high school students who are pursuing Academic excellence, Athletic Achievement, is actively serving in the community while possessing a strong Ambition, a winning attitude and the ability to overcome adversity. You must maintain GPA of 3.4 or higher. Click here to learn more and apply today!
The African American Teaching Fellows (AATF)
The African American Teaching Fellows (AATF) is available for teachers working towards licensure in core areas (Elementary, SPED, Health/PE, Secondary English, Sciences, Mathematics, History/Social Sciences, or Foreign Language). Each applicant must have at least a GPA of 2.5- 3.0 in education courses or in the academic major.
Straight A Scholarship
The Straight A Scholarship awards high school students who are pursuing Academic excellence, Athletic Achievement, is Actively serving in the community while possessing a strong Ambition, a winning Attitude and the ability to overcome Adversity. Click here to learn more and apply today!
George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Scholarship
The George M. Pullman Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors from Cook County, Illinois. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need.
Dodell Women’s Empowerment Scholarship
U.S. women who are 35 years of age or older and are re-entering or continuing school n order to learn a marketable skill which will lead to economic self-sufficiency are eligible for this award. Students must live and attend school in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, or Ventura counties in California.
Lagrant Foundation Graduate Scholarship
This award is available for U.S. graduate students with a grade point average of 3.2 or higher who are of either African American, Asian/Pacific, Hispanic, or Native American heritage. The applicant must major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising.
CRCA Scholarship Awards Program
This scholarship is available for U.S. high school seniors from the following Illinois counties: Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Stephenson, Will or Winnebago. Students must pursue a major in one of the following fields of study: liberal arts and sciences, engineering, architecture, or business.
SME Directors’ Scholarship
This award is for U.S. and international students who plan to study manufacturing engineering and technology. The applicant must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher to be eligible. The minimum award amount is $1,000, but the student may receive a higher amount if more funding is available.