The Association for Women in Science awards scholarships to women majoring in the STEM fields. Applicants must be sophomores or juniors in college or students accepted into doctoral programs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals attending a U.S. educational institution. AWIS supports students who are planning careers in research or university-level teaching.
AWIS Educational Awards
1442 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-372-4380
awis.org
The Scholars Program was established to increase Hispanic participation in STEM programs of study. Full-tuition scholarships are awarded to high school seniors in Elizabeth, New Jersey; Brownsville, Texas; and Los Angeles. Twenty-five $2,000 scholarships are awarded to students throughout the U.S., its territories and Puerto Rico.
Alliance/Merck Ciencia Hispanic Scholars Program
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
1501 16th St,, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-387-5000
alliancescholars.org
Scholarships are awarded to African-American students in scientific or technical majors at HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). Applicants are required to submit essays and recommendations with their applications. The awards committee considers financial need and SAT scores.
Development Fund for Black Students
in Science and Technology
2705 Bladensburg Road, NE
Washington, DC 20018
202-635-3604
dfbsst.dlhjr.com
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration MUST project was created to encourage minority participation in STEM fields. The Hispanic College Fund manages the project, which awards 100 scholarships annually to undergraduate students. The project includes participation in NASA Field Center internships and PASS (Professional and Academic Support System), a program that provides mentoring and tutoring. Rising sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply.
NASA MUST Project Scholarship
Hispanic College Fund Inc.
1301 K Street NW, Suite 450-A West,
Washington, D.C. 20005
800-644-4423
hispanicfund.org
NASENR scholarships were established to increase participation in STEM majors by Native Americans and Pacific Islanders. The program now includes support for Hispanic-Americans and African-Americans. Oregon State University students with a 2.50 grade point average are eligible to apply. Applications must include tribal documentation if appropriate, a cover letter, a resume and recommendations.
NASENR
College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences
Oregon State University
326 Strand Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
541-737-4684
coas.oregonstate.edu
The United Negro College Fund and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities coordinate hundreds of minority scholarships. The U.S. Federal Student Aid program provides education grants based on financial need. Ethnic minority professional associations and organizations often provide scholarships in related fields.