Public Administration

4029 AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-EAST MICHIGAN CHAPTER

c/o Sol P. Baltimore, Scholarship Committee Chair
28742 Blackstone Drive
Lathrup Village, MI 48076-2616
Tel: (248)569-3633
Web Site: http://www.emawma.org/scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Michigan who are interested in preparing for a career in air and waste management.

Title of Award: East Michigan Chapter Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Air pollution; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental law; Environmental science; Natural resources; Natural sciences; Physical sciences; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Winners also receive a 1-year student membership in the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in or entering their senior undergraduate year or any year of graduate or professional school at a college or university in Michigan. They must be full-time students preparing for a career in air pollution control, toxic and/or hazardous waste management, or another environmental area. Preferred courses of study include engineering, physical or natural sciences, public health, law, and natural resources. Selection is based on academic achievement (at least a 3.0 GPA), a paper (between 500 and 600 words) on career interests and objectives, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Paul R. Shutt Memorial Scholarship.

4030 ALASKA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION

700 West 41st Street
P.O. Box 102424
Anchorage, AK 99510
Tel: (907)258-2424
Fax: (907)258-2414
E-mail: akba@gci.net
Web Site: http://www.akbroadcasters.org/scholarship/index.html

To provide financial assistance to residents of Alaska who are attending college to prepare for a career in broadcasting.

Title of Award: Linda Simmons Educational Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Broadcasting; Communications; Journalism; Public relations; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Funds are paid directly to the student's institution. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Alaska residents who are working on an undergraduate degree or certified course of study at an accredited junior or community college, professional trade school, college, or university in any state. They must be majoring in public relations, journalism, advertising, radio, and/or television broadcasting; if there are no candidates with those majors, students whose main interest is in a communication profession but whose major is another field are considered. Applicants must submit a resume that covers employment, school and community extracurricular activities, awards, and honors; 3 letters of reference; and a short essay on personal goals. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

4031 ALASKA PRESS WOMEN

c/o Connie Graffis
644 East 79th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99518
Tel: (907)273-9414
E-mail: connie@kska.org
Web Site: http://www.akpresswomen.com/pages/memorialscholar.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students at colleges and universities in Alaska who are majoring in journalism or public communications fields.

Title of Award: Alaska Press Women Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Communications; Journalism; Public relations; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled at colleges and universities in Alaska, especially those beyond the freshman year. Applicants must be majoring in a phase of public communications, including advertising, public relations, print, radio-television, or video. Students with other majors may be eligible if they have a definite commitment to enter the media profession. Along with their application, they must submit a resume, a transcript covering all college work in Alaska or elsewhere, a statement of their career goals and why they desire the scholarship, at least 3 letters of recommendation, and up to 3 samples of their work. Selection is based on promise in the journalism or public communications fields and the likelihood that the applicant will enter those fields, financial need, and academic progress. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

4032 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING

One Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)463-6930
Fax: (202)785-8320
Web Site: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/SecretarysAward

To recognize and reward undergraduate and graduate students who submit outstanding papers describing projects for health promotion or disease prevention.

Title of Award: Secretary's Award for Innovations in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Area, Field, or Subject: Dentistry; Health care services; Medicine; Medicine, Chiropractic; Medicine, Osteopathic; Nursing; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Podiatry; Public health; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Four Year College Number Awarded: 6 each year. Funds Available: Single discipline awards are $3,500 for first place, $2,500 for second place, and $1,500 for third place. Interprofessional awards are $7,500 for first place, $5,000 for second place, and $3,000 for third place. Duration: This competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to students enrolled full or part time in a baccalaureate or higher degree health professions education program in a school that is affiliated, through a participating professional association, with the Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP). Applicants must submit a proposal, up to 2,500 words, for 1) an innovative health promotion project focusing on a special population group, or 2) a disease prevention project for a targeted community. They must be citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States and attending a U.S. college or university. Papers may be entered in the single discipline category (for 1 or more authors in the same discipline) or the interprofessional category (for students from 2 or more different health profession disciplines collaborating on a single project). Proposals for new projects, as well as completed or currently implemented projects, are acceptable. They may have been developed to meet course requirements or as part of service learning or other academic experiences. Basic or clinical research proposals are not eligible. Students first submit their papers to a faculty sponsor or representative at their school; each school, college, or program selects 1 single discipline paper and 1 interprofessional paper and submits those to the appropriate professional association. Each association then selects up to 10 of its best papers to be forwarded to the program administrator, and a selection committee chooses 10 top entries for the single discipline category and 10 top entries for the interprofessional category. Selection is based on 1) clarity of problem statement, objectives, implementation plan, project significance, soundness of evaluation plan, and reasonableness of budget; 2) innovation in approach to health promotion or disease prevention; 3) feasibility of approach in regard to implementation of the project; and 4) potential impact on a community or target population. Final selection of winners is then made by senior staff of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Deadline for Receipt: Students must submit entries to their school by mid-February of each year; schools must forward winners to the respective professional associations by mid-March; associations forward their top entries to the program administrator in early April; semifinalist entries must be received by DHHS by the end of April. Additional Information: DHHS established this competition in 1982; since 1998, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing has administered the program on behalf of the FASHP. Other professional associations that constitute the FASHP are the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine, the American Dental Education Association, the Association of Academic Health Centers, the Association of American Medical Colleges, the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, the Association of Schools of Public Health, the Association of University Programs in Health Administration, and the National League for Nursing.

4033 AMERICAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS' ASSOCIATION

Attn: Institute for Oral Health
444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: (312)440-8918
Free: 800-735-4916
Fax: (312)440-8929
E-mail: institute@adha.net
Web Site: http://www.adha.org/institute/Scholarship/index.htm

To provide financial assistance to students in a baccalaureate or graduate degree program in dental hygiene who demonstrate strong potential in public health or community dental health.

Title of Award: Irene E. Newman Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Dental hygiene; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have completed at least 1 year in a dental hygiene program at the baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral level with a GPA of at least 3.0. Applicants must demonstrate strong potential in public health or community dental health. They must be active members of the Student American Dental Hygienists' Association (SADHA) or the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) and be able to document financial need of at least $1,500. Along with their application, they must submit a statement that covers their long-term career goals, their intended contribution to the dental hygiene profession, their professional interests, and the manner in which their degree will enhance their professional capacity. Graduate applicants must also include a description of the research in which they are involved or would like to become involved and a list of past and/or present involvement in professional and/or community activities. and full-time enrollment. Selection is based on their potential in public health or community dental health. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

4034 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Attn: Scholars Program
555 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001-2079
Tel: (202)879-4400
Free: 800-238-1133, ext. 4481
E-mail: porterscholars@aft.org
Web Site: http://www.aft.org/scholarships

To provide financial assistance to children of members of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) who wish to work on a degree in selected fields at a 4-year college or university.

Title of Award: Robert G. Porter Scholars Program Postsecondary Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Health care services; Industrial and labor relations; Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors whose parent or guardian has been an AFT member for at least 1 year. Applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university to prepare for a career in labor, education, health care, or government service. Selection is based on educational background, future education plans, school-related activities, community activities, honors and awards, work experience, 2 letters of recommendation, and a 350-word essay on a topic that changes annually but relates to the labor movement. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

4035 AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF POLISH CULTURE, INC.

Attn: Director of Public Relations
1440 79th Street Causeway, Suite 117
Miami, FL 33141
Tel: (305)864-2349
Fax: (305)865-5150
E-mail: info@ampolinstitute.org
Web Site: http://www.ampolinstitute.org

To provide financial assistance to Polish American and other students interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism or related fields.

Title of Award: Harriet Irsay Scholarship Grant Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 to 15 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: These are merit scholarships. They are available to students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in the following fields: journalism, communications, and/or public relations. Preference is given to American students of Polish heritage. Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, a resume, and 3 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: There is a $25 processing fee.

4036 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION-NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER

Attn: Secretary-Treasurer
404 Woodland Road
Storrs, CT 06268
Tel: (860)429-3332
Fax: (860)429-6863
E-mail: NECAPWA@MansfieldCT.org
Web Site: http://newengland.apwa.net

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from New England interested in preparing for a career in the public works profession.

Title of Award: Timothy J. O'Leary Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Civil; Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend for full-time students is $1,100 per semester ($2,200 per year). Stipends for part-time students are pro-rated appropriately. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students working on or planning to work on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a public works or related field of study. Applicants are not required to be members of the American Public Works Association (APWA), but they must be sponsored by a member of the New England APWA chapter and committed to a career in the public works profession. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

4037 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY, SOUTHERN JURISDICTION

Supreme Council, 33°
Attn: Director of Education
1733 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009-2103
Tel: (202)232-3579
Fax: (202)464-0487
E-mail: grndexec@srmason-sj.org
Web Site: http://www.srmason-sj.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are working on degrees in areas associated with public service.

Title of Award: Shepherd Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Public service Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have taken part in social, civic, religious, or fraternal activities in their communities. Applicants must be working on a baccalaureate or graduate degree in a field "associated with service to country and generally perceived as benefiting the human race." U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on dedication, ambition, academic record, financial need, and promise of outstanding performance at the advanced level. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

4038 ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS

Attn: National Awards Committee
2208 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301-1314
Tel: (703)684-6931
Free: 800-AGA-7211, ext. 131
Fax: (703)548-9367
E-mail: rortiz@agacgfm.org
Web Site: http://www.agacgfm.org/membership/awards

To provide financial assistance to members of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) and their families who wish to work on a degree in financial management.

Title of Award: Association of Government Accountants Academic Merit Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information science and technology; Management; Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 16 each year: 8 to high school seniors and graduates (6 for full-time study and 2 for part-time study) and 8 to undergraduate and graduate students (6 for full-time study and 2 for part-time study). Funds Available: The annual stipends are $1,000 for full-time study or $500 for part-time study. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the association and their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Applicants may be pursuing or intending to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in a financial management discipline, including accounting, auditing, budgeting, economics, finance, information technology, or public administration. As part of the selection process, they must submit a 2-page essay on "Why I want a career in public financial management," high school or college transcripts, and a letter of recommendation from an AGA member. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

4039 ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS

Attn: National Awards Committee
2208 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301-1314
Tel: (703)684-6931
Free: 800-AGA-7211, ext. 131
Fax: (703)548-9367
E-mail: rortiz@agacgfm.org
Web Site: http://www.agacgfm.org/membership/awards

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in financial management who are involved in community service.

Title of Award: Community Service Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information science and technology; Management; Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 to a high school senior or graduate and 1 to an undergraduate or graduate student. Funds Available: The annual stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors, high school graduates, college and university undergraduates, and graduate students. Applicants must be working on or planning to work on a degree in a financial management discipline, including accounting, auditing, budgeting, economics, finance, information technology, or public administration. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be actively involved in community service projects. As part of the selection process, they must submit a 2-page essay on "My community service accomplishments," high school or college transcripts, and a reference letter from a community service organization. Selection is based on community service involvement and accomplishments; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

4040 ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS-BOSTON CHAPTER

c/o William A. Muench
10 Jordan Road
Hopkinton, MA 01748-2650
Tel: (508)490-4019
E-mail: wmuench@dcaa.mil
Web Site: http://www.aga-boston-chapter.orgscholarship%20information/scholars.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students from New England or attending school in New England who are working on a degree in accounting or finance.

Title of Award: Walter Frese Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Business administration; Finance; Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be a New England resident or enrolled in a New England area college or university; they must be beginning or currently working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or finance. Students in M.B.A. and M.P.A. programs are also eligible, if they are currently working in a government accounting, auditing, or finance position. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, recommendations, writing ability, and an expressed interest in the field of government accounting, auditing, or financial management. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

4041 ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS-SEATTLE PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER

Attn: Scholarship Chair
1319 Dexter Avenue North, Number 370
Seattle, WA 98109
Tel: (206)654-2929
Fax: (206)285-5220
E-mail: awcseattle@qwest.net
Web Site: http://www.seattleawc.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in Washington who are preparing for a career in the communications industry.

Title of Award: Seattle Professional Chapter Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Communications; Filmmaking; Graphic art and design; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Public relations; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school and must be used for tuition and fees. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Washington state residents who are enrolled at a 4-year college or university in the state as a junior, senior, or graduate student (sophomores at 2-year colleges applying to a 4-year institution are also eligible). Applicants must be majoring, or planning to major, in a communications program, including print and broadcast journalism, television and radio production, film, advertising, public relations, marketing, graphic design, multimedia design, photography, or technical communication. Selection is based on demonstrated excellence in communications; contributions made to communications on campus and in the community; scholastic achievement; financial need; and writing samples from journalism, advertising, public relations, or broadcasting. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

4042 ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS-WASHINGTON DC AREA CHAPTER

Attn: Frappa Stout, Vice President of Student Affairs
USA Weekend
7950 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22108-0001
800-487-2956
Fax: (703)854-2122
E-mail: fstout@usaweekend.com
Web Site: http://www.awic-dc.org/student_affairs.shtml

To provide financial assistance to women who are working on undergraduate degrees in a communications-related field at universities in the Washington, D.C. area.

Title of Award: AWIC-DC Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Communications; Graphic art and design; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to female sophomores and juniors attending a Washington, D.C. area university or college studying advertising, communications, graphic arts, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and work experience in communications or a related field. They must be active in extracurricular activities, including family obligations, volunteer work, clubs, and organizations, and their involvement must show versatility and commitment. Selection is based on a 500-word essay on their career plans and goals in communications, at least 2 letters of recommendation, and official transcripts; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

4043 BAPTIST COMMUNICATORS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
1715-K South Rutherford Boulevard, Suite 295
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Tel: (615)904-0152
E-mail: bca.office@comcast.net
Web Site: http://www.baptistcommunicators.org/scholar.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are working on a college degree to prepare for a career in Baptist communications.

Title of Award: Al Shackleford and Dan Martin Undergraduate Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; English language and literature; Journalism; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students who are majoring in communications, English, journalism, or public relations and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Their vocational objective must be in Baptist communications. Along with their application, they must submit a statement explaining why they desire to receive this scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1988.

4044 BAPTIST COMMUNICATORS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
1715-K South Rutherford Boulevard, Suite 295
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Tel: (615)904-0152
E-mail: bca.office@comcast.net
Web Site: http://www.baptistcommunicators.org/scholar.htm

To provide financial assistance to minority and international students who are working on an undergraduate degree to prepare for a career in Baptist communications.

Title of Award: Bob Stanley and Al Compton Minority and International Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; English language and literature; Journalism; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students of minority ethnic or international origin. Applicants must be majoring in communications, English, journalism, or public relations with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Their vocational objective must be in Baptist communications. Along with their application, they must submit a statement explaining why they desire to receive this scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1996.

4045 BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Programs
402 North Fourth Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Tel: (225)387-6126; 877-387-6126
Fax: (225)387-6153
E-mail: rsayes@braf.org
Web Site: http://www.braf.org

To provide financial assistance to college students interested in preparing for a career in the grocery industry.

Title of Award: Asparagus Club Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Advertising; Food service careers; Management; Marketing and distribution; Personnel administration/human resources; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $1,500 per year. Funds are sent directly to the student with a check payable to him or her and the university to be used for tuition and fees. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college sophomores and juniors who are working on a degree in an academic discipline relevant to the grocery industry. Their field of study may relate to retailing (including supermarket management, convenience store management, produce management, advertising, accounts management, marketing, public relations), processing and manufacturing (including food plant management, personnel management, purchasing management, sales management, packaging, new product development), or wholesaling (including merchandising, marketing, accounting, store construction and remodeling, computer applications). Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a professor in the food management and/or business school, transcripts, ACT and/or SAT scores, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: The Asparagus Club was founded in 1909 to generate a spirit of cooperation and unity among all segments of the grocery industry. Its scholarship fund has been administered by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation since 2002.

4046 BEEF EMPIRE DAYS, INC.

Attn: Executive Director
405 North Sixth Street
P.O. Box 1197
Garden City, KS 67846-1197
Tel: (620)275-6807
Fax: (620)275-7481
E-mail: beefempiredays@gcnet.com
Web Site: http://www.beefempiredays.com/intern_program.html

To provide financial assistance for college to students who work as a media intern at the Beef Empire Days celebration in Garden City, Kansas.

Title of Award: Beef Empire Days Media Intern Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Communications; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: At the conclusion of the celebration, the intern is awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: The scholarship is for 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are available to work as a media intern during the weeks prior to the Beef Empire Days celebration and for the 2 weeks of the celebration itself (from mid-May through mid-June). Applicants should be preparing for a career in event management, agricultural journalism, or public relations. They should 1) be willing to work in a multitude of environments (at various hours throughout the days and weeks), 2) enjoy networking with all types of people, 3) be outgoing, and 4) have excellent writing, computer, and people skills. As an application, they must submit a cover letter of introduction, at least 2 writing samples, and a resume. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

4047 CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship
7677 Oakport Street, Suite 525
Oakland, CA 94621-1935
Tel: (510)382-7800
Fax: (510)382-7810
E-mail: anielsen@cwea.org
Web Site: http://www.cwea.org/cwq_cweaglance_desc_scholarship.shtml

To provide financial assistance to members of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to the water environment industry.

Title of Award: Kirt Brooks Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Public administration; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 5 categories of students: 1) full-time students working on a bachelor's degree in a field related to the water environment industry at a 4-year college or university; 2) graduate students working on a master's or doctoral degree in public administration, engineering, or other field related to the water environment industry; 3) part-time students working on a bachelor's degree in a field related to the water environment field at a 4-year college or university; 4) full-time students working on an associate degree at a 2-year college or a certificate of achievement at a technical trade school with goals related to the water environment field; and 5) part-time students working on an associate degree at a 2-year college or a certificate of achievement at a technical trade school with goals related to the water environment field. Applicants must 1) have been members of the CWEA for at least 6 months, or 2) be immediate family (spouse, child, sibling, stepchild) of such members. They must provide a statement of their purpose and plans for higher education as related to the water environment industry, transcripts, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The CWEA is the California affiliate of the Water Environment Federation.

4048 COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 48192
Denver, CO 80204
Tel: (303)929-7299
E-mail: info@cabj-denver.org
Web Site: http://www.cabj-denver.org

To provide financial assistance to African American residents of Colorado who are majoring in a field related to journalism in college.

Title of Award: CABJ College Journalism Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Communications; Journalism; Photography, Journalistic; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American residents of Colorado who are majoring in journalism, communications, news editorial, photojournalism, broadcast journalism, advertising, public relations, or related fields at an accredited institution of higher learning. Applicants must submit a 2-page essay that covers why they chose to seek a degree in their particular field of study; their career goals; their involvement in campus, community, or school activities that demonstrates their commitment to journalism or a related field; how they envision making a contribution to the African American community through a career in journalism or a related field; any circumstances that have affected their GPA or decreased campus involvement (if any); and why they feel they should receive this scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

4049 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Attn: Scholarship Committee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue, Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215-2519
Tel: (615)321-4939; 888-540-5200
Fax: (615)327-2746
E-mail: mail@cfmt.org
Web Site: http://www.cfmt.org/scholarship_info.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Tennessee preparing for a career in government or politics.

Title of Award: George Oliver Benton Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Political science; Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,500 per year. Funds are paid to the recipient's school and must be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, board, or miscellaneous expenses. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Tennessee who have served or are serving as legislative interns. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a 4-year college or university. Special consideration is given to students whose extracurricular activities indicate in interest in government. Interested students must submit a completed application, their high school and/or college transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation. Selection is based on academic record, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, work experience, community involvement, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend college anywhere in the United States. They must attend school on a full-time basis. This program was established in 2001.

4050 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration
Attn: National Highway Institute, HNHI-20
4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203-1553
Tel: (703)235-0538
Fax: (703)235-0593
E-mail: transportationedu@fhwa.dot.gov
Web Site: http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/ddetfp.asp

To enable students to participate in research activities at facilities of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration in the Washington, D.C. area.

Title of Award: Eisenhower Grants for Research Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Economics; Engineering; Engineering, Chemical; Geography; Information science and technology; Materials research/science; Operations research; Physics; Public administration; Statistics; Technology; Transportation; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 9 students participated in this program. Funds Available: Fellows receive full tuition and fees that relate to the academic credits for the approved research project and a monthly stipend of $1,450 for college seniors, $1,700 for master's students, or $2,000 for doctoral students. An allowance for travel to and from the DOT facility where the research is conducted is also provided, but selectees are responsible for their own housing accommodations. Faculty advisors are allowed 1 site review on projects over 6 months and 2 site reviews on projects over 9 months; travel and per diem are provided for those site reviews. Duration: Tenure is normally 3, 6, 9, or 12 months.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) students in their junior year of a baccalaureate program who will complete their junior year before being awarded a fellowship; 2) students in their senior year of a baccalaureate program; and 3) students who have completed their baccalaureate degree and are enrolled in a program leading to a master's, Ph.D., or equivalent degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution of higher education working on a degree full time and planning to enter the transportation profession after completing their higher education. They select 1 or more projects from a current list of research projects underway at various DOT facilities; the research will be conducted with academic supervision provided by a faculty advisor from their home university (which grants academic credit for the research project) and with technical direction provided by the DOT staff. Specific requirements for the target projects vary; most require engineering backgrounds, but others involve transportation planning, information management, public administration, physics, materials science, statistical analysis, operations research, chemistry, economics, technology transfer, urban studies, geography, and urban and regional planning. The DOT encourages students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) to apply for these grants. Selection is based on match of the student's qualifications with the proposed research project (including the student's ability to accomplish the project in the available time), recommendation letters regarding the nominee's qualifications to conduct the research, academic records (including class standing, GPA, and transcripts), and transportation work experience (if any) including the employer's endorsement. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

4051 THE EDUCATION RESOURCES INSTITUTE (TERI)

Attn: Manager, Marketing Services
31 St. James Avenue, Sixth Floor
P.O. Box 312
Boston, MA 02117-0312
Tel: (617)426-0681
Free: 800-255-TERI
Fax: 888-FAX-TERI
E-mail: custserv@teri.org
Web Site: http://www.teri.org

To provide loans to help undergraduate and graduate students in specified health-related fields finance their college education.

Title of Award: Health Professional Loans (HPL) Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Dentistry; Health care services; Medicine; Medicine, Holistic/alternative; Medicine, Osteopathic; Midwifery; Neuroscience; Nursing; Nutrition; Occupational therapy; Oncology; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry; Psychology; Public health; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Funds Available: Individuals may borrow annually up to $25,000 as credit-ready in their own name. Students applying as creditworthy or with a creditworthy coborrower may borrow up to the cost of education with an annual cap of $45,000. The cumulative debt maximum for graduate students, including all undergraduate and graduate loans, is $195,000 for allopathy, medical, osteopathy, and dental students, or $142,500 for all other graduate or professional students. The maximum residency loan is $12,500. Repayment begins 9 months after graduation. For borrowers who have paid a guarantee fee, the interest rate is 0.25% below the prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal. For creditworthy students who pay no guarantee fee, interest is the prime rate plus 0.25%. For creditready students who pay no guarantee fee, interest is the prime rate plus 0.5% Duration: Loan recipients have up to 25 years to repay, depending on the total amount borrowed.

Eligibility Requirements: This is a credit-based loan and is not based on financial need. Applicants must be 1) undergraduates studying acupuncture, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, or physician's assistant; or 2) graduate students working on a degree in allopathic medicine, cell and molecular biology, cell and molecular pathogenesis and cancer, clinical psychology, dentistry, neurobiology, neuropharmacology, nurse anesthesia, nurse midwifery, nurse practitioner, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician's assistant, podiatry, public health, vascular biology, or veterinary medicine. All students in approved health disciplines can apply if they are enrolled on at least a half-time basis and may borrow in their own name as credit-ready if they have good or no credit history and are U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. Graduate students may apply as creditworthy or with a creditworthy coborrower if they have an established 2-year satisfactory credit history; have a stable residence and employment history; have sufficient current income to meet criteria; if self-employed, have been in business for at least 2 years; and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have lived in the United States for the previous 2 years. Residency loans are also available to fourth-year graduate students who need funds to cover the expenses of interviewing and relocating for internships and residencies. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: There are no application fees. However, a guarantee fee of 6% of the total loan amount may be deducted from the loan check when the loan is disbursed for students applying as creditworthy or with a creditworthy coborrower. For students applying in their own name as credit-ready, the fee is 6% when the loan is disbursed and 3% at repayment.

4052 ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SYSTEMS FOUNDATION

Attn: EDSF Scholarship Awards
24238 Hawthorne Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90505-6505
Tel: (310)541-1481
Fax: (310)541-4803
Web Site: http://www.edsf.org/scholarships.cfm

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students interested in working with electronic documents as a career.

Title of Award: David Hoods Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Graphic art and design; Internet design and development; Marketing and distribution; Printing trades and industries; Public relations; Telecommunications systems Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time juniors, seniors, and graduate students who demonstrate a strong interest in working with electronic documents as a career (including graphic communications, document management, document content, and/or document distribution). Special consideration is given to students interested in marketing and public relations. Applicants must submit a statement of their career goals in the field of document communications, an essay on a topic related to their view of the future of the document management and production industry, a list of current professional and college extracurricular activities and achievements, college transcripts (GPA of 3.0 or higher), samples of their creative work, and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

4053 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601-1210
Tel: (312)977-9700
Fax: (312)977-4806
Web Site: http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are preparing for a career in public accounting.

Title of Award: Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Finance; Public administrationLevel of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors in college who are enrolled full time in an accounting program and preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada and able to provide a letter of recommendation from their academic advisor or the chair of their accounting program. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of study, letters of recommendation, and GPA. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

4054 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601-1210
Tel: (312)977-9700
Fax: (312)977-4806
Web Site: http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml

To provide financial assistance to minority upper-division and graduate students who are preparing for a career in state and local government finance.

Title of Award: Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Business administration; Economics; Finance; Political science; Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to upper-division and graduate students who are preparing for a career in public finance with a major in public administration, accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management). Applicants must be members of a minority group, citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and able to provide a letter of recommendation from a representative of their school. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of study, letters of recommendation, and GPA. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by Fidelity Investments Tax-Exempt Services Company.

4055 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601-1210
Tel: (312)977-9700
Fax: (312)977-4806
Web Site: http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml

To provide financial assistance to public employees who are undergraduate and graduate students and have research or career interests in the investment of public funds.

Title of Award: George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Finance; Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Each year, either 1 scholarship at $5,000 or 2 at $2,500 are awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 or $2,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to employees (for at least 1 year) of a local government or other public entity who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program in public administration, finance, business administration, or a related field. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada and able to provide a letter of recommendation from their employer. They must have a research or career interest in the efficient and productive investment of public funds. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funds for this program are provided by George A. Nielsen LLP.

4056 HOUSTON ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS

Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee
P.O. Box 565
Houston, TX 77001-0565
Tel: (281)920-2284
Fax: (713)335-9128
E-mail: info@habj.org
Web Site: http://www.habj.org

To provide financial assistance to African American college students who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism.

Title of Award: HABJ Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Broadcasting; Communications; Filmmaking; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Photography; Photography, Journalistic; Public relations; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African Americans attending an accredited 4-year institution or community college at the sophomore, junior, or senior level. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be majoring in radio, television, film, broadcasting, print journalism, photography, online journalism, marketing, or public relations. They must include a 1-page essay on the topic, "How Does Technology Influence the Media?" Selection is based on academic achievement, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships are issued in the names of George McElroy and Leroy Patterson.

4057 INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

Attn: Scholarship Program
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120
Rockville, MD 20852
Tel: (301)443-6197
Fax: (301)443-6048
E-mail: bmiller@na.ihs.gov
Web Site: http://www.ihs.gov

To provide loans-for-service to American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in health professions and allied health professions programs.

Title of Award: Health Professions Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Dental hygiene; Dentistry; Engineering; Engineering, Civil; Environmental science; Health care services; Medical assisting; Medical technology; Medicine; Medicine, Osteopathic; Nursing; Nutrition; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry; Psychology; Public health; Radiology; Respiratory therapy; Social work; Substance abuse Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awards provide funds directly to the school for tuition and required fees; a stipend for living expenses of $1,160 per month for 12 months; a lump sum to cover the costs of books, travel, and other necessary educational expenses; and up to $400 for approved tutorial costs. Upon completion of their program of study, recipients are required to provide payback service of 1 year for each year of scholarship support at the Indian Health Service, a tribal health programs, an urban Indian health program, or in private practice in a designated health professional shortage area serving a substantial number of Indians. Recipients who fail to complete their service obligation must repay all funds received (although no interest is charged). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to American Indians and Alaska Natives who are at least high school graduates and enrolled in a full-time study program leading to a degree in a health-related professions school within the United States. Priority is given to upper-division and graduate students. Qualifying fields of study include chemical dependency counseling (bachelor's or master's degree), clinical psychology (Ph.D. only), coding specialist (certificate), counseling psychology (Ph.D. only), dental hygiene (B.S.), dentistry (D.D.S.), diagnostic radiology technology (certificate, associate, or B.S.), dietitian (B.S.), civil or environmental engineering (B.S.), environmental health (B.S.), health care administration (B.S. or M.S.), health education (B.S. or M.S.), health records (R.H.I.T. or R.H.I.A.), injury prevention specialist (certificate), medical technology (B. S.), allopathic and osteopathic medicine, nursing (A.D.N., B.S.N., or C.R. N.A), optometry, pharmacy (B.S. or Pharm.D.), physician assistant (B.S.), physical therapy (M.S. or D.P.T.), podiatry (D.P.M.), public health (M.P.H. only), public health nutrition (master's only), social work (master's only), respiratory therapy (associate), and ultrasonography. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

4058 INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

3301 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 440
Arlington, VA 22201-4432
Tel: (703)993-4880
Free: 800-697-8799
Fax: (703)993-4890
E-mail: ihs@gmu.edu
Web Site: http://www.TheIHS.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in the United States or abroad who intend to pursue "intellectual careers" and have demonstrated an interest in classical liberal principles.

Title of Award: Humane Studies Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Humanities; Journalism; Law; Public administration; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Approximately 100 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $12,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who will be full-time college juniors, seniors, or graduate students planning academic or other intellectual careers, including law, public policy, and journalism. Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated interest in the classical liberal/libertarian tradition of individual rights and market economics. Applications from students outside the United States or studying abroad receive equal consideration. Selection is based on academic or professional performance, relevance of work to the advancement of a free society, and potential for success. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: As defined by the sponsor, the core principles of the classical liberal/libertarian tradition include the recognition of individual rights and the dignity and worth of each individual; protection of these rights through the institutions of private property, contract, the rule of law, and freely evolved intermediary institutions; voluntarism in all human relations, including the unhampered market mechanism in economic affairs; and the goals of free trade, free migration, and peace. This program began in 1983 as Claude R. Lambe Fellowships. The application fee is $25.

4059 INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

3301 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 440
Arlington, VA 22201-4432
Tel: (703)993-4880
Free: 800-697-8799
Fax: (703)993-4890
E-mail: ihs@gmu.edu
Web Site: http://www.TheIHS.org/tab1/ycf.html

To provide funding for training to upper-division and graduate students as well as recent graduates who are interested in a career in communications.

Title of Award: Young Communicators Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Creative writing; Economics; Filmmaking; Journalism; Public administration; Publishing; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate, Professional Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The program provides a stipend of up to $2,500 and housing and travel assistance up to $2,500 (if required). Duration: Up to 12 weeks.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates. Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated interest in the "classical liberal" tradition of individual rights and market economics; intend to prepare for a career in journalism, film, writing (fiction or nonfiction), publishing, or market-oriented public policy; and have arranged or applied for an internship, training program, or other short-term opportunity related to their intended career. Applications are not accepted for tuition or living expenses associated with a degree. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year for summer programs; up to 10 weeks in advance for programs at other times of the year.

4060 INTERNATIONAL FOODSERVICE EDITORIAL COUNCIL

P.O. Box 491
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Tel: (845)229-6973
Fax: (845)229-6993
E-mail: ifec@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.ifec-is-us.com

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in communications in the food service industry.

Title of Award: IFEC Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Creative writing; Culinary arts; English language and literature; Food science and technology; Food service careers; Graphic art and design; Hotel, institutional, and restaurant management; Journalism; Management; Marketing and distribution; Nutrition; Photography; Photography, Journalistic; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $3,750 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to currently-enrolled college students who are working on an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree. They must be enrolled full time and planning on a career in editorial, public relations, photography, food styling, or a related aspect of communications in the food service industry. The following food service majors are considered appropriate for this program: culinary arts; hospitality management; hotel, restaurant, and institutional management; dietetics; food science and technology; and nutrition. Applicable communications areas include journalism, English, mass communications, public relations, marketing, broadcast journalism, creative writing, graphic arts, and photography. Selection is based on academic record, character references, and demonstrated financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

4061 IOWA STUDENT LOAN LIQUIDITY CORPORATION

6805 Vista Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266-9307
Tel: (515)243-5626
Free: 800-243-7552
Fax: (515)243-5472
Web Site: http://www.studentloan.org

To provide educational loans to students in any state working on a degree in selected health-related fields.

Title of Award: Iowa Health Degree Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Dentistry; Health care services; Medical assisting; Medical technology; Medicine; Medicine, Chiropractic; Medicine, Orthopedic; Medicine, Osteopathic; Nursing; Occupational therapy; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry; Psychology; Public health; Radiology; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Loans range up to $30,000 per year, with a cumulative maximum of $120,000 per student. Interest rates are variable, currently 3.76% before repayment begins and 4.11% in repayment. The origination fee is 5% for students who qualify; otherwise, it is 7% for allopathy, optometry, and osteopathy students or 9% for all other health field students. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are enrolled at least half time in 1 of the following programs: allopathy, chiropractic, clinical psychology, dentistry, health administration, nuclear medical technology, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, orthopedics, osteopathy, perfusion technology, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, public health, radiation therapy, ultrasonography, veterinary medicine, or other medical-related discipline. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age (or an emancipated minor, or a minor with an eligible co-signer). To qualify for the lowest origination fee, they must meet approved credit standards, have been employed continuously over the last 2 years, and have an annual income of at least $15,000. Additional Information: These loans are funded by Principal Bank and serviced by Iowa Student Loan.

4062 IOWA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION

Attn: Executive Director
500 East Court Avenue, Suite C
Des Moines, IA 50309
Tel: (515)283-1991
Fax: (515)288-1906
E-mail: david.harmer@iaumc.org
Web Site: http://www.iumf.org/scholarships.asp

To provide financial assistance to ethnic minorities in Iowa interested in majoring in a health-related field.

Title of Award: Justine E. Granner Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Nursing; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this support are American Indian and other ethnic minority students preparing for a career in nursing, public health, or a related field at a college or school of nursing within Iowa. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to graduates of Iowa high schools. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

4063 JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE

Attn: National Scholarship Awards
1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: (415)921-5225
Fax: (415)931-4671
E-mail: jacl@jacl.org
Web Site: http://www.jacl.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) who are working on an undergraduate degree, particularly in public or social service.

Title of Award: Alice Yuriko Endo Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Public service; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to JACL members who are currently enrolled or planning to reenter a college, university, trade school, business college, or other institution of higher learning. Applicants must submit a statement describing their current level of involvement in the Japanese American community or Asian Pacific community and how they will continue their involvement in future years. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, financial need, and community involvement. Preference is given to students planning a future in public or social service and/or residing in the Eastern District Council area. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Applications must be submitted to the JACL National Scholarship Program, c/o San Diego JACL Chapter, 1031 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102.

4064 KCNC-TV NEWS 4

Attn: Media Scholarship
1044 Lincoln Street
Denver, CO 80203
Tel: (303)861-4444
Fax: (303)830-6537
E-mail: mailroom@kcncnews4.com
Web Site: http://www.kcncnews4.com

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Colorado who are interested in majoring in communications in college.

Title of Award: Peter Rogot Media Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Broadcasting; Communications; Filmmaking; Journalism; Photography, Journalistic; Public relations; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. The money must be used for tuition or fees; it cannot be used for personal expenses. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Colorado who plan to attend college to major in broadcasting; newspaper, radio, or magazine journalism; advertising; public relations; or production in video, film, or photography. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. They must submit a paragraph explaining their educational and career goals. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1991.

4065 LAGRANT FOUNDATION

555 South Flower Street, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90071-2423
Tel: (323)469-8680
Fax: (323)469-8683
Web Site: http://www.lagrantfoundation.org

To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors or college students who are interested in majoring in advertising, public relations, or marketing.

Title of Award: LAGRANT FOUNDATION Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Marketing and distribution; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Hispanics, or Native Americans who are full-time students at a 4-year accredited institution or high school seniors planning to attend a 4-year accredited institution on a full-time basis. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be majoring or planning to major in advertising, marketing, or public relations. They must submit 1) a 1- to 2-page essay outlining their career goals; what steps they will take to increase ethnic representation in the fields of advertising, marketing, and public relations; and the role of an advertising, marketing, or public relations practitioner; 2) a paragraph explaining how they are financing or planning to finance their education and why they need financial assistance; 3) a paragraph explaining the high school, college, and/or community activities in which they are involved; 4) a brief paragraph describing any honors and awards they have received; 5) if they are currently employed, a paragraph indicating the hours worked each week, responsibilities, and if the job will be kept while attending school; 6) a resume; and 7) an official transcript. Applicants majoring in public relations must write an essay on the importance and relevance of the Arthur W. Page Society Principles. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

4066 LEGACY, INC.

P.O. Box 3813
Montgomery, AL 36109
Tel: (334)270-5921
Free: 800-240-5115 within AL
Fax: (334)270-5527
Web Site: http://www.legacyenved.org/fund/fund_college.htm

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in Alabama who are interested in preparing for an environmentally-related career.

Title of Award: Legacy Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental law; Environmental science; Geography; Medicine; Public administration; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 20 each year: 10 to undergraduates, 4 to master's degree students, and 6 to doctoral students. Funds Available: Undergraduates receive up to $1,500; graduate students receive up to $2,000. Duration: 1 year,

Eligibility Requirements: Open to upper-division (juniors and seniors) and graduate students who reside in Alabama, are enrolled in a college or university in the state, and are planning to prepare for an environmentallyrelated career. Given the interdisciplinary nature of environmental education, it is not a requirement that all applicants have an environmental title attached to their major; some examples of career fields that have been funded in the past include: business, education, government, law, medicine, public relations, and geography. Finalists are interviewed. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Legacy's scholarship funds are made available, in part, from proceeds derived from the sale of Alabama's "Protect Our Environment" license tag.

4067 LIVESTOCK PUBLICATIONS COUNCIL

910 Currie Street
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Tel: (817)336-1130
Fax: (817)232-4820
E-mail: dianej@flash.net
Web Site: http://www.livestockpublications.com/awards.htm

To provide financial assistance to students majoring in agricultural communications or related fields.

Title of Award: Forrest Bassford Student Award Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Communications; Journalism; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 winner and 3 runners-up are selected each year. Funds Available: The winner receives a $2,500 scholarship, plus a $750 travel scholarship (to attend the council's annual meeting). The runners-up receive $750 travel scholarships to attend the meeting. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students majoring in agricultural journalism, agricultural communications, or agricultural public relations. They must have at least 1 semester of school remaining at the time they receive the award. Selection is based on a transcript of college work completed and a list of courses in progress, a list of scholarships and awards received, club and other organization memberships, extracurricular activities, employment record, a 200-word biographical sketch that includes livestock and communication background and career plans, 3 samples of communications work, and 2 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The funds for this program are provided by the Livestock Publications Council and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Information is also available from Angie Stump Denton, Angus Journal, 3201 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506-2997, (800) 821-5478, ext. 211, Fax: (816) 233-6575, E-mail: astump@angusjournal.com.

4068 PAPA OLA LOKAHI, INC.

Attn: Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program
345 Queen Street, Suite 706
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808)585-8944
Fax: (808)585-8081
E-mail: nhhsp@hawaii.rr.com
Web Site: http://www.nhhsp.org

To provide scholarship/loans to Native Hawaiians for training in the health professions in exchange for service in a federally-designated health professional shortage area (HPSA) or other facility for Native Hawaiians.

Title of Award: Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Dental hygiene; Dentistry; Family/Marital therapy; Health care services; Medical assisting; Medicine; Medicine, Osteopathic; Midwifery; Nursing; Nursing, Psychiatric; Psychiatry; Psychology; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending upon the funding available. Since the program began, 151 scholars have received support. Funds Available: Full coverage of tuition and fees is paid directly to the health professional school. A stipend, current set at $1,157 per month, is paid directly to the scholar. This is a scholarship/loan program. Participants are obligated to provide full-time clinical primary health care services to populations in 1) a Native Hawaiian Health Care System, or 2) an HPSA in Hawaii, medically underserved area (MUA), or another area or facility in Hawaii designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Participants owe 1 year of service in the National Health Service Corps for each full or partial year of support received under this program. The minimum service obligation is 2 years. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be Native Hawaiians training in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, dentistry, clinical psychology, registered nursing, nurse midwifery, psychiatric nursing, public health/community nursing, social work, dental hygiene, physician assistant, public health, marriage and family therapy, or primary care nurse practitioner. They may be studying in any state. Recipients must agree to serve in a designated health-care facility in Hawaii upon completion of training. First priority is given to former scholars who have completed their previous service obligation and are seeking another year of support. Second priority is given to applicants who appear to have characteristics that increase the probability they will continue to serve underserved Native Hawaiians after the completion of their service obligations. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program, which began in 1991, is administered by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions, through a contract with Papa Ola Lokahi, Inc.

4069 MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Student Financial Assistance
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Tel: (410)260-4563
Free: 800-974-1024, ext. 4563
Fax: (410)974-5376
E-mail: osfamail@mhec.state.md.us
Web Site: http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/Program/Descriptions/prog_WDS.asp

To provide scholarship/loans to Maryland residents interested in a career in public service.

Title of Award: William Donald Schaefer Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award is equal to tuition and fees at a Maryland postsecondary institution, to a maximum of $8,550. The total amount of all state awards may not exceed the cost of attendance as determined by the school's financial aid office or $17,800, whichever is less. Within 1 year of graduation, recipients must provide 1 year of public service in Maryland for each year of financial aid received under this program; failure to comply with that service obligation will require them to repay the scholarship money with interest. Public service is defined as employment in government at any level, public interest organizations, public schools, and nonprofit organizations. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years provided the recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Maryland who are high school seniors, full-time undergraduates, or full-time graduate students. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll at a 2-year or 4-year Maryland college or university. They may major in any field, but they must enroll in courses of study, training, or other educational activities that are designed to prepare individuals for a career in public service. Financial need is considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

4070 MICHIGAN TOWNSHIPS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship Fund
512 Westshire Drive
P.O. Box 80078
Lansing, MI 48908-0078
Tel: (517)321-6467
Fax: (517)321-8908
E-mail: debra@michigantownships.org
Web Site: http://www.michigantownships.org/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in fields related to public administration at a college or university in Michigan.

Title of Award: Robert R. Robinson Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled in a Michigan college or university and majoring in public administration, public affairs management, or some other field closely related to local government administration. Applicants must be considering a career in local government administration. They must submit a letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor, a copy of a resolution of support from a Michigan township board (resolutions from other types of entities or from individual public officials are not sufficient), and a short essay on an important issue facing local government. Selection is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and commitment to a career in local government administration. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

4071 MISSOURI BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S FOUNDATION, INC.

P.O. Box 338
Carthage, MO 64836-0338
Web Site: http://www.bpwmo.org/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to members of the Missouri Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW Missouri) who are interested in working on a college degree leading to public service.

Title of Award: Judge Hazel Palmer General Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Public service Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to BPW Missouri members who have been accepted into an accredited program or course of study to work on a degree leading to public service. Along with their application, they must submit brief statements on the following: their achievements and/or specific recognitions in their field of endeavor; professional and/or civic affiliations; present and long-range career goals; how they plan to participate in and contribute to their community upon completion of their program of study; why they feel they would make a good recipient; and any special circumstances that may have influenced their ability to continue or complete their education. They must also demonstrate financial need and U.S. citizenship. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Pat Henderson, Scholarship Committee Chair, P.O. Box 296, Hillsboro, MO 63050, (636) 789-2119.

4072 MONTANA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION

HC 70 Box 98
Bonner, MT 59823
Tel: (406)244-4622
Fax: (406)244-5518
E-mail: mba@mtbroadcasters.org
Web Site: http://www.mtbroadcasters.org/scholarships.phtml

To provide financial assistance to college students in Montana who are preparing for a career in the broadcast industry.

Title of Award: MBA Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Broadcasting; Communications; Communications technologies; Graphic art and design; Information science and technology; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Public relations; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year: 2 of the Billings Broadcasters Association Scholarships and 1 of each of the other scholarships. Funds Available: Stipends are awarded for all scholarships; the stipend for the Billings Broadcasters Association Scholarships is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program consists of the following scholar-ships: 1) the Joe Durso Memorial Scholarship for a student at the University of Montana at Missoula who is entering the senior year with a major in radio-television or broadcast journalism; 2) the Directors' Scholarship at Montana State University at Bozeman for a student majoring in media and theater arts; 3) the Engineers' Scholarship for a second-year student at the UM College of Technology at Helena who is working on a degree in broadcast engineering; 4) the Great Falls Broadcasters Association Scholarship for a student who has graduated from a high school in north central Montana (Cascade, Meagher, Judith Basin, Fergus, Chouteau, Teton, Pondera, Glacier, Toole, Liberty, Hill, Blaine, Phillips, or Valley counties) and is enrolled in at least the second year in radio-television at any public or private Montana college or university; and 5) the Billings Broadcasters Association Scholarships for residents of Montana or Wyoming who are preparing for careers in the broadcast industry at Montana State University at Billings by majoring in such fields as promotions, public relations, graphic design, information technology, marketing, or other related areas. Applicants must submit a 1-page statement summarizing their professional abilities, career goals, and extracurricular activities; 2 letters of recommendation; and their most recent transcript. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Montana Broadcasters Association (MBA) funds 3 of these scholarships directly. It provides matching funding to the Great Falls Broadcasters Association and the Billings Broadcasters Association for the other 2 scholarships.

4073 NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

1120 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 900
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)857-0166
Fax: (202)857-0162
E-mail: tom.kelsch@nfwf.org
Web Site: http://www.nfwf.org/programs/budscholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in studying or conducting research related to the field of conservation.

Title of Award: Budweiser Conservation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geography; Natural resources; Political science; Public administration; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 10 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $10,000. Funds must be used to cover expenses related to the recipients' studies, including tuition, fees, books, room, and board. Payments may supplement but not duplicate benefits from their educational institution or from other foundations, institutions, or organizations. The combined benefits from all sources may not exceed the recipient's educational expenses. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education in the United States and working on a graduate or undergraduate degree (sophomores and juniors in the current academic year only) in environmental science, natural resource management, biology, public policy, geography, political science, or a related discipline. Applicants must submit transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and an essay (up to 1,500 words) describing their academic objectives and focusing on a specific issue affecting the conservation of fish, wildlife, or plant species in the United States and the research or study they propose to address the issue. Selection is based on the merits of the proposed research or study, its significance to the field of conservation, its feasibility and overall quality, the innovativeness of the proposed research or study, the student's academic achievements, and their commitment to leadership in the conservation field. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2001, is jointly sponsored by Anheuser-Busch and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

4074 NATIONAL STONE, SAND AND GRAVEL ASSOCIATION

Attn: Human Resources Committee
1605 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)525-8788
Free: 800-342-1415
Fax: (703)525-7782
E-mail: info@nssga.org
Web Site: http://www.nssga.org/careers/scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance to children of aggregates company employees who are interested in studying public affairs in college.

Title of Award: Jennifer Curtis Byler Scholarship in Public Affairs Area, Field, or Subject: Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors and students already enrolled in a public affairs major in college who are sons or daughters of an aggregates company employee. Applicants must demonstrate their commitment to a career in public affairs. Along with their application, they must submit a letter of recommendation and a 300- to 500-word statement describing their plans for a career in public affairs. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

4075 NEW YORK WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Attn: NYWICI Foundation
355 Lexington Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10017-6603
Tel: (212)297-2133
Fax: (212)370-9047
E-mail: nywicipr@nywici.org
Web Site: http://www.nywici.org/foundation.scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to residents of designated eastern states who are interested in preparing for a career in the communications profession.

Title of Award: NYWICI Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Broadcasting; Communications; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $10,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) seniors graduating from high schools in the state of New York; 2) undergraduate students who are permanent residents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania; 3) graduate students who are permanent residents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania; and 4) current members of New York Women in Communications, Inc. (NYWICI) who are returning to school. Applicants must be majoring in a communications-related field (advertising, broadcasting, communications, journalism, marketing, new media, or public relations) and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in their major and 3.0 overall. Along with their application, they must submit a resume that includes school and extracurricular activities, significant achievements, academic honors and awards, and community service work; a statement of their future goals in the communications profession; a 300- to 500-word personal essay describing how events in their lives have inspired them to achieve success and overcome difficulty in the face of any financial and/or other obstacles; 2 letters of recommendation; and an official transcript. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

4076 OREGON STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Grants and Scholarships Division
1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401-2146
Tel: (541)687-7395
Free: 800-452-8807, ext. 7395
Fax: (541)687-7419
E-mail: awardinfo@mercury.osac.state.or.us
Web Site: http://www.osac.state.or.us

To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Oregon who are interested in preparing for a public health career.

Title of Award: Lawrence R. Foster Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical assisting; Medical technology; Nursing; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipend amounts vary; recently, they were at least $4,167. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Oregon who are attending a 4-year college or university in any state to prepare for a career in public health (not private practice). First preference is given to applicants who are either working in public health or enrolled as graduate students in that field. Second preference is given to undergraduates entering the junior or senior year of a health program, including nursing, medical technology, and physician assistant. A general preference is given to applicants from diverse cultures. Along with their application, they must submit a 1- to 2-page essay on their interest, experience, and future plans for a public health career Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is administered by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) with funds provided by the Oregon Community Foundation, 1221 S.W. Yamhill, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205, (503) 227-6846, Fax: (503) 274-7771.

4077 PACIFICARE FOUNDATION

3100 Lake Center Drive
P.O. Box 25186
Santa Ana, CA 92799
Tel: (714)825-5233
Web Site: http://www.pacificare.com

To provide financial assistance to Latino high school seniors in designated states planning to major in a health care field in college.

Title of Award: PacifiCare Latino Health Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Medical technology; Medicine; Nursing; Pharmaceutical sciences; Psychology; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 50 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be fluent in Spanish, and have been accepted as a full-time student at a university, community college, or accredited technical college. Their proposed field of study must relate to health care, including (but not limited to) nursing, medical interpretation, health claims examiner, health information technology programs, pharmacy technician, public health, psychology, or pre-medical studies. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay (in both English and Spanish) on their personal and academic accomplishments, community involvement, volunteer and leadership activities, academic plans, and the reason they want a career in the health care field. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2003.

4078 PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF AMERICA-PUGET SOUND CHAPTER

c/o Diane Beins
1006 Industry Drive
Seattle, WA 98188-4801
Tel: (206)623-8632
E-mail: prsascholarship@asi-seattle.net
Web Site: http://www.prsapugetsound.org/cayton

To provide financial assistance to minority upper-classmen from Washington who are interested in preparing for a career in public relations.

Title of Award: Horace and Susie Revels Cayton Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are members of minority groups, defined as African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders. Applicants must be juniors or seniors attending a college in Washington or Washington students (who graduated from a Washington high school or whose parents live in the state year-round) attending college elsewhere. They must be able to demonstrate aptitude in public relations and related courses, activities, and/or internships. Along with their application, they must submit a description of their career goals and the skills that are most important in general to a public relations career (15 points in the selection process); a description of their activities in communications in class, on campus, in the community, or during internships, including 3 samples of their work (15 points); a statement on the value of public relations to an organization (10 points); a description of any barriers, financial or otherwise, they have encountered in pursuing their academic or personal goals and how they have addressed them (15 points); a discussion of their heritage, and how their cultural background and/or the discrimination they may have experienced has impacted them (15 points); a certified transcript (15 points); and 2 or more letters of recommendation (15 points). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1992

4079 PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF AMERICA-PUGET SOUND CHAPTER

c/o Diane Beins
1006 Industry Drive
Seattle, WA 98188-4801
Tel: (206)623-8632
E-mail: prsascholarship@asi-seattle.net
Web Site: http://www.prsapugetsound.org/heet

To provide financial assistance to upper-classmen in Washington who are interested in preparing for a career in public relations.

Title of Award: Sally Heet Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are enrolled as juniors or seniors at colleges and universities in Washington. Applicants must be preparing for a career in public relations. They must be able to demonstrate aptitude in public relations and related courses, activities, and/or internships. Along with their application, they must submit a description of their career goals and the skills that are most important in general to a public relations career (20 points in the selection process); a description of their activities in communications in class, on campus, in the community, or during internships, including 3 samples of their work (30 points); a statement on the value of public relations to an organization (10 points); a certified transcript (20 points); and 2 or more letters of recommendation (20 points). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1986

4080 PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Attn: Director of Education
33 Irving Place, Third Floor
New York, NY 10003-2376
Tel: (212)460-1474
Fax: (212)995-0757
E-mail: prssa@prsa.org
Web Site: http://www.prssa.org/resources/award-DanielEdelman.asp

To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Public Relations Student Society of America.

Title of Award: Daniel J. Edelman Award Area, Field, or Subject: Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 winner and 1 runner-up are selected each year. Funds Available: The winner receives a cash award of $1,500, of which $1,000 is paid upon winning the award and $500 at the start of a 3-month paid internship at an Edelman Worldwide office in the United States. The runner-up receives $500 and an opportunity to interview at an Edelman U.S. office for a full-time position. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are currently enrolled in a full-time program of study at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation and 10 samples of their individual public relations work. Selection is based on leadership, achievements and activities in public relations, and recommendations from faculty members and/or industry professionals. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Edelman Worldwide, Attn: Kara Hewitt, 200 East Randolph Drive, 63rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 240-3000.

4081 PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Attn: Director of Education
33 Irving Place, Third Floor
New York, NY 10003-2376
Tel: (212)460-1474
Fax: (212)995-0757
E-mail: prssa@prsa.org
Web Site: http://www.prssa.org/resources/award-PisinskiMemorial.asp

To provide financial assistance to upper-division members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

Title of Award: Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are majoring in journalism, communications, or public relations. Applicants must be juniors or seniors with a GPA of 3.3 or higher. They must submit a resume that includes academic honors, special projects, activities, and/or work experience; an official transcript; an essay, up to 1,000 words, on their career goals; 2 or 3 writing samples; and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2002.

4082 PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Attn: Director of Education
33 Irving Place, Third Floor
New York, NY 10003-2376
Tel: (212)460-1474
Fax: (212)995-0757
E-mail: prssa@prsa.org
Web Site: http://www.prssa.org/resources/award-BetsyPlank.asp

To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

Title of Award: Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 3 or 4 each year. Funds Available: The highest-ranked applicant receives a scholarship of $2,000, second $1,500, and third $750. An additional scholarship may be awarded if there are qualifying applicants and sufficient funds. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are currently enrolled as juniors or seniors in a program of public relations studies and preparing for a career in public relations. Applicants must be nominated by their PRSSA chapter. They must submit a statement (up to 300 words) expressing their commitment to public relations. Selection is based on academic achievement in public relations and overall studies, demonstrated leadership, practical experience (e.g., internships, other jobs, work with student firm), and commitment to public relations (particularly as expressed in their statement). Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1988.

4083 PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Attn: Director of Education
33 Irving Place, Third Floor
New York, NY 10003-2376
Tel: (212)460-1474
Fax: (212)995-0757
E-mail: prssa@prsa.org
Web Site: http://www.prssa.org/resources/award-MulticulturalAffairs.asp

To provide financial assistance to minority college students who are interested in preparing for a career in public relations.

Title of Award: Public Relations Student Society of America Multicultural Affairs Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority (African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander) students who are at least juniors at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be attending full time, be able to demonstrate financial need, and have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Membership in the Public Relations Student Society of America is preferred but not required. A major or minor in public relations is preferred; students who attend a school that does not offer a public relations degree or program must be enrolled in a communications degree program (e.g., journalism, mass communications). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1989.

4084 PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Attn: Director of Education
33 Irving Place, Third Floor
New York, NY 10003-2376
Tel: (212)460-1474
Fax: (212)995-0757
E-mail: prssa@prsa.org
Web Site: http://www.prssa.org/resources/award-GaryYoshimura.asp

To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) who demonstrate financial need.

Title of Award: Gary Yoshimura Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,400. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are currently enrolled in a program of public relations studies and preparing for a career in public relations. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must submit an essay, up to 1,000 words, on a challenge they have faced, either personally or professionally, and how they have overcome it. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001.

4085 TEXAS FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S FOUNDATION, INC.

Attn: TFBPW Foundation
803 Forest Ridge Drive, Suite 207
Bedford, TX 76022
Tel: (817)283-0862
Fax: (817)283-0872
E-mail: bpwtx@swbell.net
Web Site: http://www.bpwtx.org/foundation.asp

To provide financial assistance to women in Texas who are preparing to enter selected professions.

Title of Award: Hermine Dalkowitz Tobolowsky Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: History; Law; Political science; Public administration; Women's studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women in Texas who are interested in attending school to prepare for a career in law, public service, government, political science, or women's history. Applicants must have completed at least 2 semesters of study at an accredited college or university in Texas, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be U.S. citizens. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1995.

4086 TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6340
Free: 800-242-3062, ext. 6340
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: loaninfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com

To provide educational loans to students in Texas in health-related degree programs.

Title of Award: Hinson-Hazlewood Health Education Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Dentistry; Medicine; Medicine, Osteopathic; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Public health; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum annual loan is $12,500 for pharmacy and public health students, or $20,000 for medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathy, or veterinary medicine students. The origination fee is 3%. After a grace period of 9 months, repayment must be completed within 25 years at a minimum monthly payment of $50. The current interest rate is 5.25% which begins to accrue immediately, even while the student is in school. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 4 additional years for pharmacy students or 3 additional years for other students. The maximum total loan is $50,000 for pharmacy and public health students or $80,000 for medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathy, or veterinary medicine students.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who qualify as Texas residents and meet the academic requirements of a public or private college or university in the state. Applicants must be studying for a graduate or professional degree in pharmacy, public health, medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathy, or veterinary medicine. They must be able to demonstrate financial need and enroll full time. U.S. citizenship is required. Additional Information: Applications must be submitted through the financial aid office at the college or university attended. This program is part of the Hinton-Hazelwood College Student Loan Program (HHCSLP).

4087 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 minority students who are majoring in selected business and science fields.

Title of Award: UNCF/Sprint Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Economics; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Finance; Information science and technology; Journalism; Management; Marketing and distribution; Public relations; Statistics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: This program provides a paid internship and (upon successful completion of the internship) a need-based stipend of up to $7,500. Duration: 10 to 12 weeks for the internships; 1 year for the scholarships.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of minority groups who are enrolled full time as juniors or seniors at a 4-year college or university in the United States. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be majoring in accounting, business, computer engineering, computer information systems, computer science, economics, electrical engineering, finance, industrial engineering, journalism, marketing, management information systems, public relations, or statistics. They must be interested in a summer internship at Sprint. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page personal statement describing their career interests and goals, a current resume, a letter of recommendation, official transcripts, and a financial need statement. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Sprint. Recipients may attend any of the 39 member institutions of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), or an accredited majority 4-year college or university.

4088 WASHINGTON NEWS COUNCIL

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 3672
Seattle, WA 98124-3672
Tel: (206)262-9793
Fax: (206)464-7902
E-mail: info@wanewscouncil.org
Web Site: http://www.wanewscouncil.org

To provide financial assistance to Washington college students who are majoring in a communication-related field at an academic institution in the state.

Title of Award: Dick Larsen Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism; Political science; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduates of high schools in Washington who have a serious interest in communications, including journalism, politics, public relations, or related fields. Applicants must be enrolled at a 4-year public or private university in the state. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they submit an essay of 500 to 1,000 words on themselves, why they want to prepare for a career in communications, and how they think they can contribute to their chosen profession. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

4089 WASHINGTON NEWS COUNCIL

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 3672
Seattle, WA 98124-3672
Tel: (206)262-9793
Fax: (206)464-7902
E-mail: info@wanewscouncil.org
Web Site: http://www.wanewscouncil.org

To provide financial assistance to Washington high school seniors who are interested in majoring in a communication-related field at an academic institution in the state.

Title of Award: Herb Robinson Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Journalism; Political science; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Washington who have a serious interest in communications, including journalism, politics, public relations, or related fields. Applicants must be accepted at a 4-year public or private university in the state. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they submit an essay of 500 to 1,000 words on themselves, why they want to prepare for a career in communications, and how they think they can contribute to their chosen profession. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

4090 WATTS CHARITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

6245 Bristol Parkway, Suite 224
Culver City, CA 90230
Tel: (323)671-0394
Fax: (323)778-2613
E-mail: wattscharity@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.wattscharity.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division African Americans interested in health, civil rights, or administration.

Title of Award: Royce R. Watts Sr. Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Civil rights; Health care services; Human rights; Medicine; Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens of African American descent who are enrolled full time as a college or university junior. Applicants must have an interest in health and pre-medicine, community activities and civil rights, or administration. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be between 17 and 24 years of age, and be able to demonstrate that they intend to continue their education for at least 2 years. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 1-paragraph statement on why they should be awarded a Watts Foundation scholarship, and 2) a 1- to 2-page essay on a specific type of cancer, based either on how it has impacted their life or on researched information. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Royce R. Watts, Sr. established the Watts Charity Association after he learned he had cancer in 2001.

4091 WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Student Exchange Programs
3035 Center Green Drive
P.O. Box 9752
Boulder, CO 80301-9752
Tel: (303)541-0210
Fax: (303)541-0291
E-mail: info-sep@wiche.edu
Web Site: http://www.wiche.edu/sep/psep

To underwrite some of the cost of out-of-state professional schooling for students in selected Western states.

Title of Award: Professional Student Exchange Program Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Dentistry; Library and archival sciences; Medical assisting; Medicine; Medicine, Osteopathic; Nursing; Occupational therapy; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry; Public health; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The program provides reduced levels of tuition, usually resident tuition in public institutions or reduced standard tuition at private schools. The home state pays a support fee to the admitting school to help cover the cost of the recipient's education. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of 13 western states who are interested in pursuing professional study at selected out-of-state institutions, usually because those fields of study are not available in their home states. The eligible programs, and the states whose residents are eligible, presently include: 1) architecture (master's degree), for residents of Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona. California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, or Washington); 2) dentistry, for residents of Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington; 3) library studies (master's degree), for residents of New Mexico and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Hawaii, or Washington; 4) medicine, for residents of Montana and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, or Utah; 5) nursing (graduate degree), for residents of Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in California, Hawaii, North Dakota, or Oregon; 6) occupational therapy (bachelors' or master's degree), for residents of Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Idaho, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, or Washington; 7) optometry, for residents of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in California or Oregon; 8) osteopathic medicine, for residents of Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, Washington, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona or California; 9) pharmacy, for residents of Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming; 10) physical therapy (master's or doctoral degree), for residents of Alaska, Hawaii, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, or Washington; 11) physician assistant, for residents of Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, or Washington; 12) podiatry, for residents of Alaska, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, to study at a designated institution in California; 13) public health, for residents of Montana and New Mexico, to study at designated institutions in California, Colorado, or Washington; and 14) veterinary medicine, for residents of Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in California, Colorado, Oregon, or Washington. The financial status of the applicants is not considered. Interested students must apply for admission and for PSEP assistance directly from the institution of their choice. They must be certified by their state of residence to become an exchange student and be seeking enrollment at the first professional degree level. Deadline for Receipt: In most states, the deadline for receiving completed applications for certification is in October. After obtaining certification, students must still apply to the school of their choice, which also sets its own deadline.