Jackie Robinson Foundation

http://www.jackierobinson.org/

The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of minority students who aspire to attend college but also to guide them through the process of higher education.

Scholarship Award

Through its Mentoring and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $28,000/four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.

To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:

• Be a graduating high school senior;
• Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States;
• Show leadership potential;
• Demonstrate a dedication to community service;
• Present evidence of financial need;
• Be a United States citizen;
• Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21;
• Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship

The required components of the Jackie Robinson Foundation application are:

• The online application, which includes four essay questions;
• A professional, hi-resolution digital photo (headshots only, in a JPEG format) – you may submit a high school senior graduation photo;
• One letter of recommendation (e.g. a teacher, a mentor, a guidance counselor, an employer);
• SAT or ACT scores: If you have taken the SAT or ACT more than once, please enter your best scores from each test. NOTE: JRF does not consider the writing scores as part of your examination.

The Ron Brown Scholarship

https://www.ronbrown.org/

The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.  RBSP competitively awards Ron Brown Scholars four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth.

Recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline.  Since the Program’s inception in 1996, more than 300 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars.

RON BROWN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program provided you meet the following requirements:

• Must be Black/African American.
• Must excel academically.
• Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
• Must participate in community service activities.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
• Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.  NOTE: Current college students are not eligible to apply.
• To Apply Click Here: Ron Brown Scholarship Application

GUIDED PATHWAY SUPPORT (GPS) PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

Interested applicants for the Guided Pathway Support Program are strongly encouraged to apply if you meet the following requirements:

• Must be Black/African American.
• Must be rising high school junior or senior.
• Have a strong academic record.
• Have demonstrated leadership and active involvement at school and/or in the community.
• Please note that College GPS is not for current seniors who will be enrolling in college in the fall of 2016.
• To Apply Click Here: Guided Pathway Support (GPS) Application

UNCF/KOCH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

https://scholarships.uncf.org

The UNCF/Koch Scholars Program (UKSP) is designed to teach students how to develop and apply an entrepreneurial mindset by exploring how the study of entrepreneurship, innovation and economics contribute to well being for individuals, communities and societies.

Students, who are competitively selected to participate in this program, will receive:

*  Scholarship Support of up to $5,000/Year *  Exclusive Access to an Online Learning Community About  Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economics*  Mentoring Opportunities and Networking Access

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

To Apply for a UKSP Undergraduate Scholarship, an Applicant Must Be:

*  African-American

*  A High School Senior Applying to or Admitted to an Eligible Four-Year College or University OR A College Freshman Attending an Eligible Four-Year College or University 

*  Pursuing One of the Seven Eligible Disciplines: (a) Accounting, (b) Business, (c) Economics, (d) Engineering, (e) History, (f) Philosophy or (g) Political Science.  Reference Supporting Documents to Verify Your School and Major Eligibility. See Important Note Below.**

*  A High School Senior OR College Freshman with a Cumulative 2.7 GPA

*  A Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States

*  Committed to Learning about How Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economics Contribute to Well-Being through Participation in an Online Community and Annual Summit.

All required fields, including six essays must be completed in the Student Application.

Student Application Requires Two Uploads/Attachment:

*  High School Transcript or College Transcript 

*  Student Aid Report

Note: A copy of your entire Student Aid Report (SAR). This mufti-page document will be made available to you upon completion of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or will be available online if you filed electronically. NOTE: Please submit all pages, including explanatory notes. Incomplete reports cannot be considered.

In Addition to Completing the Student Application, the Following Must be Done:

*  Obtain One Reference

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RECOMMENDATION GUIDANCE

Please Note the Following Guidelines on "How to Invite Reference/Recommender?"

One letter of recommendation is required for a complete application.  The recommender must not be related to you. The recommendation form must be submitted before or by the deadline.

In order to give your recommender the maximum amount of time to submit his/her recommendation, you should enter all information for your recommender (name and e-mail) as early as possible. This Application System will remind you to "Invite References" until your reccomender has been invited. This generates an e-mail to your recommender notifying him/her of your application and request for his/her recommendation. Your recommender should log on to the website and register as a reference using the invitation code and information contained in the e-mail, then cut and paste a letter of recommendation for you into the Essay text box.

The Ron Brown Scholarship

History 

Established in 1996 by the CAP Charitable Foundation, the Ron Brown Scholar Program (RBSP) honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown, the late Secretary of Commerce, through a selective, multi-level scholarship and leadership program which focuses on academic achievement, community service and career emersion for African American college bound high school seniors. The RBSP is dedicated to improving the lives of young African Americans and empowering and supporting them to achieve their potential within their chosen academic disciplines and into the workforce. Out of the approximately 6,000 applications received annually, the RBSP awards 20 or more new scholarships in the amount of $40,000 each year ($10,000 per year for 4 years) to talented high school seniors. The RBSP enjoys a 99% college graduation rate of its Scholars. In addition, the RBSP has produced unique patterns of career success and accomplishments for 340 African American youth, who are now leaders, creators and transformers on their college campuses and in their chosen careers and professions, all while remaining dedicated to impacting the lives of others. Graduating Scholars go on to outstanding careers in the arts, sciences and public service, and many more pursue professional degrees in law, medicine and business. Ron Brown Scholars benefit from a safety net of high-touch mentoring and guidance from committed staff who serve as an extended family to the Scholars to support and nurture their success in college and beyond. The Program coordinates career and community-oriented internships, promotes strong links and a spirit of interconnectedness among the Scholars, and annually hosts regional initiatives, including a highly-interactive summer leadership conference to promote fellowship and the exchange of ideas.

 Mission 

The mission of the Ron Brown Scholar Program is to advance higher education and improve the lives of public service-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans and to accelerate their progress into impactful leadership roles and opportunities. Our Vision The vision of the Ron Brown Scholar Program is to cultivate the next generation of transformational leaders who positively impact their communities and blaze new paths in their chosen careers and professions.

Eligibility Requirements

The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify students who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential and make an impact on their communities through service to others. Each year, twenty or more students are designated Ron Brown Scholars and receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the need and merit-based scholarships to attend the four-year college or university of their choice. Ron Brown scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. As of April, 2014, 340 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars since the inception of the Program. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Black/African American and current high school seniors at the time of their application. Current college students are not eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. Ron Brown Scholars are selected in the spring prior to entering college. Applications are screened between November and February by Ron Brown Scholar Program staff. In March, finalists are invited to participate in a weekend selection process in Washington, D.C. at the expense of the Ron Brown Scholar Fund. Finalists are interviewed by members of the Ron Brown Selection Committee and are expected to participate in several Selection Weekend activities. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their applications, interviews and participation in Selection Weekend activities. Due to the volume of applications, the Ron Brown Scholar Program is only able to notify students who move on to the semifinalist and finalist rounds of the competition.

Application Deadline

 The Ron Brown Scholar Program currently has two deadlines for applications (students must be current high school seniors at the time of their application): November 1st (postmarked) —application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and forwarded to a select and limited number of colleges and scholarship providers. Students must still apply to any colleges or for scholarship programs in which they are interested. January 9th (postmarked)—final deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program. Application materials must be mailed in one packet. Transcripts and letters of recommendation should not be sent under separate cover. SAT/ACT scores must be included on the application at the time it is mailed. Incomplete, e-mailed or faxed applications will not be considered. Only semi-finalists and finalists will be notified by the Ron Brown Scholar Program office in March. Winners of the scholarship will be notified by April 1st and names will be posted on the Ron Brown Scholar Program web site, no later than May 1st. Scholarship Conditions Ron Brown scholarships may be used to supplement benefits from the college or university a student plans to attend. Students may use the scholarship to cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, room and board, computers, health insurance, study abroad and other college-related expenses.

 For further information, please contact: Ron Brown Scholar Program 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206 Charlottesville, VA 22901 Phone: 434 964 1588 Fax: 434 964 1589 Email: info@ronbrown.org Website: www.ronbrown.org

HIGHER EDUCATION LEGLISLATIVE PLAN FOR NEEDY STUDENTS (HELP)

Sponsored by: Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning

Program Overview

Created by the Mississippi Legislature, this program is designed to provide tuition assistance to qualified students whose financial need, as demonstrated by federal student aid eligibility, will not be met with gift aid from other sources.  The program provides full tuition to qualified students for up to four years.

Deadlines:

• Application dates: October 1- March 31
• Supporting Documents (including certified HELP Core Curriculum): April 30

Initial Eligibility Requirements for the Graduating High School Senior:

• Be a legal resident of the State of Mississippi
• Have a high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
• Have scored a minimum of a 20 on the National ACT
• Have completed a specific high school core curriculum.  Learn about the HELP Core Curriculum below.
• Meet income limitations.*
• Demonstrate need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Be accepted and enrolled full-time at an approved postsecondary institution in Mississippi
• Must be pursuing first certificate, first associate’s degree, or first bachelor’s degree

Review the complete program Rules and Regulations: HELP Rules and Regulations

*Income limitations have changed.  The maximum Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for eligibility was scheduled to increase from $39,500 in 2015-16 to $42,500 in 2016-17.  However, SB2868 (FY2017 Appropriation for Student Financial Aid) freezes the income threshold at the 2015-16 level of $39,500.

Initial Eligibility Requirements for Students Currently Enrolled in College

• Be a legal resident of the State of Mississippi
• Be within one year of high school graduation (current college freshman)
• Have scored a minimum of a 20 on the National ACT
• Have a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative college grade point average
• Have completed a specific high school core curriculum.  Learn about the HELP Core Curriculum below.
• Attend an approved postsecondary institution in Mississippi
• Meet income limitations..*
• Demonstrate need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Not be in default on a student loan or on any repayment of state awards
• Enroll and complete full-time enrollment each semester
• Must be pursuing first certificate, first associate’s degree, or first bachelor’s degree

Review the complete program Rules and Regulations: HELP Rules and Regulations

Award Amount/Length of Eligibility 

• Tuition and required fees at a public institution
• Participants attending a private institution will receive an award amount equal to the award of a student attending the nearest comparable public institution.
• Max 8 semesters (12 trimesters) or bachelor’s degree completion, whichever comes first

To Apply – New Applicants:

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
2. Complete the online application.
3. Submit the following supporting documents:

• Residency (must document one year of residency with two distinct forms of documentation):
  – Preferred forms of residency documentation include: (1) Copy of Mississippi driver’s license, unless you elected to submit it electronically during the online application (NOTE: Dependent student’s should provide parent’s driver’s license. Independent students should provide student’s driver’s license. Am I dependent or independent?); and (2) FAFSA
• Household/Family Size: Completed HELP Scholarship Worksheet (also referred to as the Household Verification Worksheet)
• Financial Need (must document one year of income):
  – FAFSA
• Verification of completion of specific high school core curriculum.  Learn about the HELP Core Curriculum below.

How to Submit Supporting Documents

To Apply – Renewal Applicants:Renewal Applicants are applicants who have previously received an award through the program.

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
2. Complete the online application.
3. Submit the HELP Scholarship Worksheet (also referred to as the Household Verification Worksheet).
4. A college transcript may be requested if needed.

How to Submit Supporting Documents

HELP Core Curriculum

REQUIRED CPC + 1 – The HELP Core Curriculum is seventeen and one-half (17-1/2) units of high school course work that includes the REQUIRED IHL College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC), plus one (1) additional advanced elective unit.

Required CPC: http://riseupms.com/apply/#1/

Download a HELP Core Curriculum Checklist.

The IHL Office of Academic and Student Affairs maintains a complete list of courses that can be used to satisfy the CPC requirements here: http://www.mississippi.edu/admissions/curriculum.asp.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why must I reapply for HELP every year?
   Current legislation requires “…the board shall create a renewal application for each student who received the award for one or more terms during the immediately preceding academic year.” At a minimum, a student must file the following renewal document no later than the close of business on the deadline date.
2. Is my grade point average (GPA) checked at the end of each semester or at the end of the academic year? Besides my GPA, what else is checked?While an updated grade point average will be received from the college at the end of each semester/trimester; continuing eligibility based on GPA will be assessed only once annually at the end of the spring semester/trimester. HELP recipients will be monitored for continuous full-time enrollment at the end of each semester/trimester.
3. I have lost eligibility for HELP. How can I regain eligibility?
   If a student loses HELP eligibility due to less than full-time enrollment status, that student must attend and pay for, without the benefit of HELP funds, one full-time semester or trimester during a regular academic year, before regaining eligibility unless an exception for cause has been granted. If a student loses HELP eligibility due to having less than a 2.5 GPA that student will regain eligibility when the cumulative GPA is improved to the required minimum.
4. I graduated from high school three years ago and just learned about HELP. Am I eligible to apply?
   No. HELP applicants must apply and qualify for HELP within one year of high school graduation.
5. Is HELP available to me for summer school?
   No. HELP is available during the regular academic year only.
6. Do students have to have COMPLETED all of the courses in the Core Curriculum by the April 30 document deadline? 
   No.  Students must be enrolled and must complete the core curriculum before the end of the spring semester.  The core curriculum may not be completed through courses taken in summer school following the student’s senior year.
7. How do I submit supporting documents to the Office of Student Financial Aid?
   How to Submit Supporting Documents

The Monsanto Fund 1890s Student Scholarship

The Monsanto Fund 1890s Student Scholarship is a part of our company’s broader focus on innovation and investment in agriculture. To meet the challenges the world faces in feeding nine billion people by 2050, investing in future leaders pursuing STEM careers in food and agriculture is key. The next generation of innovators will be the ones to ascend and meet the challenges of global food security.

Students attending these 1890s Land Grant Universities are eligible to apply. Please work with your campus career center to qualify:

• UAPB
• Prairie View A&M
• Alabama A&M
• Florida A&M
• Tuskegee
• Delaware State
• Fort Valley State
• Tennessee State
• West Virginia State
• Southern A&M

Requirements:

• U.S. citizen or legal resident and a minority student
• Enrolled in a Bachelors degree program with an emphasis in STEM at an 1890 land grant university in the U.S
• In good standing, demonstrating academic excellence
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

When applying for the scholarship, applicants are required to submit the following:

• Application form
• College transcript
• Three letters of reference
• Personal statement (300-word maximum) describing professional and career goals relating to the reasons for his/her desire to enter a profession in a STEM field

Administration of Scholarship:

• Administered by Monsanto
• Awards will be distributed directly to the university in compliance with their school policy
• Awards can be applied to tuition, books, and fees
• Awards are not to exceed $10,000
• Awards will be distributed annually in August

Disney Scholarship: Apply for Careers in Entertainment

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY UNCF CORPORATE

 SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2015

PROGRAM DETAILS

OPEN DATE:

3/16/2015 12:00 AM EST

CLOSE DATE:

5/15/2015 11:59 PM EST

DONOR:

The Walt Disney Company

NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS:

40

INDIVIDUAL AWARD:

Up to $1000

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM GPA

2.5

ETHNICITIES

African American/Black

RESIDENCY STATUS

U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident

ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION

High School Senior

The Walt Disney Company UNCF Corporate Scholars Program, supported by a $1 million commitment from The Walt Disney Company, provides scholarships to high-achieving African American students in underserved communities across the country, and offers career readiness tools and resources necessary to help them realize their professional goals in the entertainment industry.

The Walt Disney Company UNCF Corporate Scholars will be selected based on a competitive application process administered by UNCF.

Program Goals:

The goals of The Walt Disney Company UNCF Corporate Scholars Program are to help create a diverse pipeline of college educated professionals poised to assume fulfilling off-camera careers in entertainment, and to help increase the number of underrepresented minorities employed in the entertainment industry.

Eligibility Requirements:

* Underrepresented African American freshmen, enrolled full-time at a four-year college or university

* Preference will be given to students attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

* Students must have a demonstrated financial need as verified by their college or university

* Students must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale

* Students must have an interest in pursuing an off-camera career in the entertainment industry (e.g. film, television, hospitality management, journalism, media production, digital media, etc.) as demonstrated by submission of an initial essay.

Program Components:

Scholarship Assistance - Freshmen students selected for The Walt Disney Company UNCF Corporate Scholars Program will receive a $1000 scholarship, which is eligible for a graduated scholarship renewal for an additional three years up to $5000, based on financial need and participation in program components.

Career Navigator - UNCF is committed to preparing scholars to be top professionals in their career of choice. Therefore, The Walt Disney Company UNCF Corporate Scholars Program will include the creation of a Career Navigator. This web-based platform will provide both career information and tools to a broad network of African American students, as well as targeted support services to The Walt Disney Company UNCF Corporate Scholars scholarship recipients. The platform, to be launched this fall, will help students develop requisite skills and navigate the transition from college to early-stage careers. Web-based and facilitated learning modules will introduce students to the broad spectrum of careers within the entertainment industry. Scholars will also have the opportunity to apply for Disney internships.

Mentorship - Rising juniors and seniors in The Walt Disney Company UNCF Corporate Scholars Program will be provided mentorship opportunities and career planning assistance. Engagement will occur through the Career Navigator platform and/or in person, when plausible. Scholars will receive career readiness and road mapping assistance from their mentor.

Career Planning - Career planning assistance will provide all participating students with resume building tips, coaching for job interviews, and additional workplace readiness development to help inform and direct their post-college transition into the workforce.

Application Components:

To be eligible, students must submit the following:

1. Student Application (include essay, transcript, leadership, accomplishments)

2. Reference Form

The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF)

www.shawncartersf.com

The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) was founded on the belief that any motivated individual in need should have the opportunity to further his or her education. By removing some of the financial burdens associated with going to, surviving in, and graduating from college, the SCSF plays a vital role in increasing college access and success for many motivated yet underserved youth and young adults. The SCSF provides individual grants, paid directly to the educational institution, to every student who qualifies and reapplies yearly, from admission to graduation. The grant can be used to cover tuition expenses and related supplemental educational expenses such as books, lab fees, travel and select costs of living. All Shawn Carter Scholars are required to “give back” by conducting community service and by serving as mentors to younger, aspiring Shawn Carter Scholars.

Jay-Z is just one of today’s breed of hip-hop moguls who are using their wealth and fame to help disadvantaged students get a good college education. Jay-Z, (Shawn Carter) together with his mom, Gloria Carter, established the Shawn Carter Scholarship after Gloria’s retirement, with the goal of offering scholarships to single moms, children of disadvantaged families, students who have grade point averages of 2.0 and any one who desires a higher education. The foundation was officially established as a 501(c) in 2003 and awarded its very first full-college tuition scholarship in 2002. To date, over 750 scholarship awards amounting to over $1.7 million dollars have been given away by the Foundation.

Shawn Carter Scholarship Details

The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation provides grants ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 for every student who qualifies. Scholars who reapply every year will receive financial support from college admission to graduation. The grants may be used to pay for tuition fees, books, lab fees, food and travel expenses. The Shawn Carter scholars are expected to give back to their communities through community service or by mentoring younger students who may later on be future Shawn Carter scholars.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• High school seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2 year or 4 year) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools
• US citizen or Permanent Resident
• 25 years old or younger
• Minimum 2.0 GPA

Application Date

Application starts on April 1st and ends on April 30th(11:59PM EST) To apply, please visit the scholarship application page.

How To Qualify

• Get your application done early and submit the application form and your documents on time.
• Write an essay explaining why you deserve the scholarship. Share your extra-curricular activities and specify details that can help them see that you are an exceptional student. Let them know about your long-range plans. Make sure your essay is clear of grammar and spelling errors.
• Although a photograph is optional, if you do decide to send one, send a head shot from the shoulders up.

For more information on this scholarship opportunity, visit the SC Foundation website.

WHO ARE SHAWN CARTER SCHOLARS?

SCSF attracts candidates from all backgrounds, nation-wide. They all have a compelling desire to pursue higher education, in spite of many personal, socio-economic setbacks, including teen pregnancy, former incarceration, interrupted schooling, poverty, and homelessness. They are hardworking, resilient and determined individuals who want to make positive contributions to their local and global communities, and they turn to the SCSF to make their ambitions and dreams possible.

A recent snapshot of the 2013 applicants seeking support form SCSF reveals the following: