Women can receive special grants if they are going into a field that is under represented or is particularly challenging. Grants available through The American Society of Women Accountants is one example of this. These grants help put women aspiring to become accountants through school. Some careers need specific certifications which may require travel. There are grants that cover certification and travel costs.
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A minority woman who is in pre-doctoral studies may be eligible to receive the "Fellows in the Physical Sciences" grant. She must have at least a 3.0 GPA and "pursue a career in computer science, geology, astronomy, chemistry, or math."
A student can receive a Federal Pell Grant by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. This application can be found on the FAFSA website and can be submitted online or by mail. The government will decide how much money a person needs based on income, tuition, and how much money the student's family can afford. Hispanic people who plan on working in health care can receive support from the Department of Health and Human Services Bureau through grants and scholarships.
Several states have developed programs that help Hispanic residents attend college. In Texas, there are grants available to Hispanic students who choose to go to nursing schools, both four-year schools or vocational schools.
In California, the "Silicon Valley Scholarship" can be awarded to students who have a GPA of 2.5 and are in programs pertaining to engineering or computer science. The Department of Education in Florida offers the "Jose Marti Challenge Grant." To receive this grant a student must fill out an application before she graduates high school. It helps underprivileged students who are going to a four-year program.
Students in New York who want to go into the medical or dental profession are eligible for "The Regent's Healthcare Scholarship" for Medicine and Dentistry. A person must attend programs in New York, and serve in the New York State healthcare sector after graduation.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Institute works with many other organizations like Toyota, Qualcomm, Wells, Fargo, Verizon, Exxon, General Motors, Monsanto, and many others to give scholarships to Hispanic students. These organizations want to help the advancement of Hispanic and Latino students by helping fund their educations.There are both undergraduate and graduate scholarships available. Also, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund joined with Sallie Mae Corporation to create the "First in My Family" Scholarship fund. This will give grants to Hispanic students who are the first to attend college from their family.
For women, there are many scholarships available, and some are specific to the Hispanic community. The Business and Professional Women's Association helps women of minorities who need help to go to college. This group also helps women who are pursuing career advancement education. The American Association of University Women, or AAUW, focuses on academic and professional success of women. They first look at women who have the greatest financial need in order to attend school.