American Chemical Society (ACS) Minority Affairs Program - The ACS Minority Affairs Program sponsors scholarship programs for qualified African-American,Hispanic and American Indian students entering the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering or seeking a two-year degree in chemical technology. You can also find lists of scholarship and financial aid programs focusing on the sciences for underrepresented minorities in general, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.

American Dream Scholarship - In partnership with the United Negro College Fund, the American Dream Scholarship Program is open to African Americans with financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), who meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria, and are enrolled full-time at approved, accredited, undergraduate institutions.* Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.
Application: Apply online at www.uncf.org Deadline: April 15

American Indian College Fund - The American Indian College Fund was created by the 31 tribal colleges to raise money for scholarships and endowments. The money raised is distributed to these colleges as scholarships for students attending the tribal colleges. You can find information about the fund and other scholarship opportunities for Native Americans.

Black College - Your link to the African American collegiate experience.

Black Excel: The College Help Network for All Cultures - Black Excel is a college admissions and scholarship service for African-American students. There are links to information on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), SAT preparation, financial aid, job searching and other topics of interest to African Americans. They offer products and services, including a list of 200 grants and scholarships available for African American students at: http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html 

 Also check out Ron Brown Scholarships http://www.RonBrown.org

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Scholarship Connection - CHCI National Educational Scholarship Connection provides a free scholarship search to Hispanic students of a computer-based program with over 150,000 resources. To receive a personalized scholarship search you must complete there questionnaire. Call 1-800-EXCEL-DC or download (scroll to the bottom of the page) to get the questionnaire. Get a free subscription to Education Quarterly for info and strategies for Latinos seeking to continue their education. You will also find information on their summer internship program. Bilingual assistance is available.

First in My Family® Scholarship - Scholarships to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college, and have financial need. The program is open to Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.* Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. 
Application: Apply online at www.hispanicfund.org Deadline: April 15

Gates Millennium Scholars A 20-year plan to provide financial assistance to high-achieving minority students who are in severe financial need and otherwise would be excluded from higher education.

Hispanic College Fund (HCF) - HCF offers financial assistance to deserving Hispanic students who have been accepted or are enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited institution of higher education actively seeking an academic discipline leading to a career in business. Includes a list of participating HCF colleges and universities. Various scholarships; most with a March 15 deadline

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) - HSF offers college retention scholarships on a competitive basis for undergraduate and graduate students of Hispanic background. Students must have earned at least 15 undergraduates college credits. They also provide a list of private scholarship opportunities for Hispanics. You can also find information on the Gates Millennium Scholars Program.

INROADS - INROADS develops and places talented minority youth in business and industry to prepare them for corporate and community leadership. Preference goes to African American, Hispanic and Native American high school and college students with 3.0 or better grade averages. Students receive paid multi-year experience with early exposure to their career interest, networking opportunities, and year-round personal, pre-professional, and academic support throughout their college career. Contact your local INROADS office for more information.

Minority Institution Information - Minority Institution Information provides useful data on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Predominantly Black Colleges and Universities (PBCUs), Predominately Minority Colleges and Universities (PMCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). You can search for institution alphabetically by name or geographically by state.

Native American Student Financial Aid information and links.

Native American Education Resources - This site provides information about Native American colleges and college programs.

Project Excellence - Project Excellence is a college scholarship program, founded by columnist, Carl T. Rowan, for African American high school seniors who display outstanding writing and speaking skills. There is information on eligibility, nomination procedures and application information. You may not apply directly to the program; your school must nominate you.

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering - scholarships, fellowships, awards, and prizes for high school and engineering students.

Women - Society of Women Engineers and Sciences Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science.  (Click on Freshmen and Undergraduate links at left of the page.)

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) - UNCF offers educational assistance to 39 private, historically black member colleges and universities. You will find opportunities for scholarships, study abroad, and summer enrichment and information about the Gates Millennium Scholars Program. UNCF and The Merck Company Foundation have established scholarships for outstanding African American students pursuing studies in biomedical research.

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program - The Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship provides funding to minority students enrolled in the technical sciences or engineering. Scholarships are made available to minorities enrolled in a technical degree program at the bachelor level or above.