African Studies

1649 HBCUCONNECT.COM, LLC.

Attn: Scholarship Administrator
5300 East Main Street
Columbus, OH 43213-2580
Tel: (614)864-4446
E-mail: scholarship@hbcuconnect.com
Web Site: http://hbcuconnect.com/scholarships.shtml

To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority students attending or planning to attend an Historically Black College or University (HBCU).

Title of Award: HBCU Minority Student Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Actuarial science; African studies; General studies/Field of study not specified; Insurance and insurance-related fields Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and current full-time college students who are members of an underrepresented minority group (African American, Hispanic American, Native American). Applicants must be attending or interested in attending an HBCU to work on a 4-year degree. Preference is given to students planning to major in actuarial science or African studies. Along with their application, they must submit 4 essays: why they decided to attend an HBCU, what they want to do once they receive their degree, a situation that demonstrates initiative and their willingness to go above and beyond, and how they are currently funding their college education. Deadline for Receipt: July or December of each year.

1650 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

Attn: Corporate Scholars Program
P.O. Box 1435
Alexandria, VA 22313-9998
(866)671-7237
E-mail: internship@uncf.org
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org/internships/index.asp

To provide financial assistance and work experience to students of color who are interested in working during the summer on an organizing campaign for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Title of Award: AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: African-American studies; Anthropology; Asian studies; Economics; Hispanic American studies; History; Industrial and labor relations; Native American studies; Political science; Psychology; Social work; Sociology; United States studies; Women's studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The program provides a stipend of $4,000, on-site housing at their location, a week-long orientation and training, and (based on successful performance during the organizing campaign) a $5,000 scholarship. Duration: 10 weeks for the organizing assignment; 1 year for the scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students of color, including African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian/Pacific Islander Americans, and American Indians/Alaskan Natives. Applicants must be second semester sophomores or juniors and majoring in ethnic studies, women's studies, labor studies, American studies, sociology, anthropology, history, political science, psychology, social work, or economics. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be interested in working on a union organizing campaign at 1 of several locations in the United States. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.