General

2615 ■ ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

Attn: AlaskAdvantage Programs
3030 Vintage Boulevard
Juneau, AK 99801-7109
Tel: (907)465-6779; (866)427-5683
Fax: (907)465-5316
E-mail: customer_service@acpe.ak.us
Web Site: http://alaskaadvantage.state.ak.us/page/276
To provide financial assistance to Alaska residents who attend college in the state to prepare for a career in designated fields with a workforce shortage.
Title of Award: AlaskAdvantage Educational Grants Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Health care services; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; students with the greatest financial need are awarded support until funds are exhausted. Funds Available: Grants range from $500 to $2,000 per year, depending on the need of the recipient. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient remains enrolled at least half time, makes satisfactory academic progress, and continues to meet residency and financial need requirements.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Alaska who have been admitted to an undergraduate degree or vocational certificate program at a qualifying institution in the state. Applicants must be planning to work on a degree or certificate in a field that the state has designated as a workforce shortage area; currently, those are allied health sciences, community or social service, and teaching. They must be able to demonstrate financial need and SAT or ACT scores in the top quartile. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2616 ■ ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM

Attn: Education and Development
4000 Ambassador Drive, Suite 114
Anchorage, AK 99508
Tel: (907)729-1917
Free: 800-684-8361
Fax: (907)729-1335
Web Site: http://www.anthc.org/jt/int
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to Natives and American Indians who are residents of Alaska interested in a career in health care.
Title of Award: ANTHC Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year: 5 for undergraduate students and 5 for graduate students. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if they maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Alaska Natives and American Indians who are undergraduates or graduate students interested in preparing for a career in the field of health care. Applicants must be residents of Alaska enrolled full time. Along with their application, they must submit a resume, 3 letters of recommendation, documentation of financial need, and a 1-page personal statement that covers their personal and educational history, accomplishments, educational and career goals, involvement in the Native community, and how this scholarship and degree program correspond with their career goals. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2617 ■ ALPHA MU TAU FRATERNITY

c/o American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
6701 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20817
Tel: (301)657-2768
Fax: (301)657-2909
E-mail: ascls@ascls.org
Web Site: http://www.ascls.org/leadership/awards/amt.asp
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate studies to members of Alpha Mu Tau, a national fraternity for professionals in the clinical laboratory sciences.
Title of Award: Alpha Mu Tau Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, members of Alpha Mu Tau, and accepted into or currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in clinical laboratory science, including cytotechnology, histotechnology, clinical laboratory science/medical technology, and clinical laboratory technician/medical laboratory technician. Applicants must be entering their last year of study. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word statement describing their interest and reasons for preparing for a career in clinical laboratory science. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Joe Briden, Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity Scholarship Coordinator, 7809 South 21st Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85041-7736, E-mail: alphamutaujoe@yahoo.com.

2618 ■ ALPHA MU TAU FRATERNITY

c/o American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
6701 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20817
Tel: (301)657-2768
Fax: (301)657-2909
E-mail: ascls@ascls.org
Web Site: http://www.ascls.org/leadership/awards/e_and_r.asp
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate studies to members of Alpha Mu Tau, a national laboratory fraternity.
Title of Award: ASCLS Education and Research Fund Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, members of Alpha Mu Tau, and accepted into or currently enrolled in a program in clinical laboratory science, including clinical laboratory science/medical technology and clinical laboratory technician/medical laboratory technician for undergraduates. Applicants must be entering their last year of study. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the Education and Research Fund of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS). Information is also available from Carol Lee Shearer, 3024 Tamarak Drive, Manhattan, KS 66503, E-mail: Carol_S-hearer@dadebehring.com.

2619 ■ ALPHA MU TAU FRATERNITY

c/o American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
6701 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20817
Tel: (301)657-2768
Fax: (301)657-2909
E-mail: ascls@ascls.org
Web Site: http://www.ascls.org/leadership/awards/amt.asp
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies to members of Alpha Mu Tau, a national fraternity for professionals in the clinical laboratory sciences.
Title of Award: Ruth M. French Graduate or Undergraduate Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, members of Alpha Mu Tau, and accepted into or currently enrolled in a program in clinical laboratory science, including clinical laboratory education or management programs for graduate students and clinical laboratory science/medical technology and clinical laboratory technician/medical laboratory technician for undergraduates. Undergraduate applicants must be entering their last year of study. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word statement describing their interest and reasons for preparing for a career in clinical laboratory science. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Joe Briden, Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity Scholarship Coordinator, 7809 South 21st Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85041-7736, E-mail: alphamutaujoe@yahoo.com.

2620 ■ ALPHA MU TAU FRATERNITY

c/o American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
6701 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20817
Tel: (301)657-2768
Fax: (301)657-2909
E-mail: ascls@ascls.org
Web Site: http://www.ascls.org/leadership/awards/amt.asp
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate studies to members of Alpha Mu Tau, a national fraternity for professionals in the clinical laboratory sciences.
Title of Award: Dorothy Morrison Undergraduate Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, members of Alpha Mu Tau, and accepted into or currently enrolled in a program in clinical laboratory science, including clinical laboratory science/medical technology and clinical laboratory technician/medical laboratory technician for undergraduates. They must be entering their last year of study. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word statement describing their interest and reasons for preparing for a career in clinical laboratory science. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Joe Briden, Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity Scholarship Coordinator, 7809 South 21st Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85041-7736, E-mail: alphamutaujoe@yahoo.com.

2621 ■ AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

Attn: Veterans Caucus
950 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1552
Tel: (703)836-2272
Fax: (703)684-1924
E-mail: aapa@aapa.org
Web Site: http://www.veteranscaucus.org
To provide financial assistance to veterans and Reserve component personnel who are studying to become physician assistants.
Title of Award: AAPA Veteran's Caucus Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medical assisting Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 15 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $2,000, 2 at $1,500, and 12 at $1,250. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000, $1,500, or $1,250. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled in a physician assistant program. The program must be approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education. Applicants must be honorably discharged members of a uniformed service of the United States or an active member of the Guard or Reserve of a uniformed service of the United States. Selection is based on military honors and awards received, civic and college honors and awards received, professional memberships and activities, and GPA. An electronic copy of the applicant's DD Form 214 must accompany the application. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named scholarships: the Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial Awards, the SSGT Craig Ivory Memorial Scholarships, the Order of St. Lazarus/Green Cross Project Award, the Andrea Long Memorial Scholarships, the Society of Air Force Physician Assistants Scholarship, the Society of Army Physician Assistants Scholarship, the Naval Association of Physician Assistants Scholarship, the Major Jessie and Sharon Edwards Scholarship (established in 2004), the John M. Dwyer Memorial Scholarship (established in 2004), and the Vicki Moritsugu Memorial Scholarship (established in 2004). Information is also available from Sharon Hanley, P.O. Box 362, Danville, PA 17821-0362, (570) 271-6692, (800) 271-6692,
Fax: (570) 271-5850, E-mail: skhanley@ptd.net.

2622 ■ AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

Attn: African Heritage Caucus
950 North Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1552
Tel: (703)835-2272
Fax: (703)684-1924
E-mail: ahcscholarship2005@verizon.net
Web Site: http://www.aapa.org/caucus/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance to student members of the African Heritage Caucus within the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).
Title of Award: African Heritage Caucus Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medical assisting 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: Applicants for these scholarships must be members of both the AAPA and its African Heritage Caucus enrolled in an accredited physician assistant program. Their application must 1) list the volunteer activities in which they participate and that contribute to their community or profession, and 2) discuss how they will address the increasing disparities in health care access and treatment for minorities in their clinic setting. Selection is based on academic progress, financial need, community and/or professional activities, and knowledge of health care issues and the physician assistant's role. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Katherine Lewis, AHC Scholarship Committee Chair, 16 Stebbins Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310.

2623 ■ AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

Attn: Veterans Caucus
950 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1552
Tel: (703)836-2272
Fax: (703)684-1924
E-mail: aapa@aapa.org
Web Site: http://www.veteranscaucus.org
To provide financial assistance to children of veterans of the Army Special Forces who are studying to become physician assistants.
Title of Award: Chan-Padgett Special Forces Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical assisting Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,250. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled in a physician assistant program. The program must be approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education. Applicants must be children of honorably discharged members of the Army Special Forces. Selection is based on military honors and awards received, civic and college honors and awards received, professional memberships and activities, and GPA. An electronic copy of the sponsor's DD Form 214 must accompany the application. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2002. Information is also available from Sharon Hanley, P.O. Box 362, Danville, PA 17821-0362, (570) 271-6692, (800) 271-6692, Fax: (570) 271-5850, E-mail: skhanley@ptd.net.

2624 ■ AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

Attn: Physician Assistants for Latino Health
950 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1552
800-596-7494
Fax: (703)684-1924
E-mail: palh@aapa.org
Web Site: http://www.palh.org/PALH_Scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to student members of the Physician Assistants for Latino Health (PALH) within the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).
Title of Award: PALH Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medical assisting Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded; amount not specified. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are members of both the AAPA and its PALH caucus enrolled in a physician assistant program. Applicants must be able to demonstrate leadership in the Latino community or an interest in Latino health issues. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a statement on their personal background, pertinent experiences working with underserved Latino communities, future goals and expectations upon completing their physician assistant program, and why they should be considered for a PALH scholarship. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2625 ■ AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

Attn: Physician Assistant Foundation
950 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1552
Tel: (703)519-5686
Fax: (703)684-1924
E-mail: aapa@aapa.org
Web Site: http://www.aapa.org/paf/pafprog.html
To provide financial assistance to student members of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).
Title of Award: Physician Assistant Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medical assisting Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 35 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are $5,000, $3,000, or $2,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AAPA student members attending a physician assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must have entered the professional phase of the program. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and future goals. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 1989, is sponsored by the following firms: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Eli Lilly and Company, GlaxoSmithKline, McNeil Consumer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer Inc., Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Purdue Pharma, Roche Pharmaceuticals, and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.

2626 ■ AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Attn: Department of Diversity Programs
1155 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)872-6250
Free: 800-227-5558
Fax: (202)776-8003
E-mail: scholars@acs.org
Web Site: http://www.chemistry.org/scholars
To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority students with a strong interest in chemistry and a desire to prepare for a career in a chemically-related science.
Title of Award: American Chemical Society Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biochemistry; Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Materials research/science; Toxicology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 100 new awards are granted each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $2,500 for the freshman year in college or $3,000 per year for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) college-bound high school seniors; 2) college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors enrolled full time at an accredited college or university; 3) community college graduates and transfer students who plan to study for a bachelor's degree; and 4) community college freshmen. Applicants must be African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian. They must be majoring or planning to major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or other chemically-related fields, such as environmental science, materials science, or toxicology, and planning to prepare for a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology. Students planning careers in medicine or pharmacy are not eligible. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on academic merit (GPA of 3.0 or higher) and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1994.

2627 ■ AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL PRACTICE EXECUTIVES

Attn: ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc.
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112-5306
Tel: (303)799-1111; 877-ASK-MGMA
Fax: (303)643-4439
E-mail: acmpe@mgma.com
Web Site: http://www.mgma.com/academics/scholar.cfm
To provide financial assistance to practitioners in medical practice management interested in pursuing professional development through undergraduate or graduate education.
Title of Award: ACMPE Leaders Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Health care services; Management; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to professionals working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a program relevant to medical practice management, including public health, business administration, health care administration, or other related areas. Students working on a degree in medicine, physical therapy, nursing, or other clinically-related professions are not eligible. Applicants must submit a letter describing their career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 2 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and either documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate program or academic transcripts indicating undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is managed by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc. 1201 Eighth Avenue South, P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 27202-3737, (615) 320-3149, (800) 310-4053, Fax: (615) 320-3151, E-mail: info@spaprog.com. It was established to honor past presidents of the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE), Ernest S. Moscatello, Edgar J. Saux, Charles Wallace, Robert W. "Win" Baker, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Academic Practice Assembly (APA), the MGMA Anesthesia Administration Assembly (AAA), and the MGMA Integrated Health Care Organizations Society (IHOS).

2628 ■ AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL PRACTICE EXECUTIVES

Attn: ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc.
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112-5306
Tel: (303)799-1111; 877-ASK-MGMA
Fax: (303)643-4439
E-mail: acmpe@mgma.com
Web Site: http://www.mgma.com/academics/scholar.cfm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in medical group management.
Title of Award: Richard L. Davis/Barbara B. Watson National Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Health care services; Management; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a program relevant to medical practice management, including public health, business administration, health care administration, or other related areas. Students working on a degree in medicine, physical therapy, nursing, or other clinically-related professions are not eligible. Applicants must submit a letter describing their career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and either documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university or academic transcripts indicating undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is managed by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc. 1201 Eighth Avenue South, P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 27202-3737, (615) 320-3149, (800) 310-4053, Fax: (615) 320-3151, E-mail: info@spaprog.com.

2629 ■ AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL PRACTICE EXECUTIVES

Attn: ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc.
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112-5306
Tel: (303)799-1111; 877-ASK-MGMA
Fax: (303)643-4439
E-mail: acmpe@mgma.com
Web Site: http://www.mgma.com/academics/scholar.cfm
To provide financial assistance to individuals currently employed in medical group management who wish to pursue professional development on the undergraduate or graduate level.
Title of Award: Richard L. Davis Managers Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Health care services; Management; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to medical group management professionals who want to pursue professional development through undergraduate or graduate education in a program relevant to medical practice management, including public health, business administration, health care administration, or other related areas. Professionals interested in studying medicine, physical therapy, nursing, or other clinically-related professions are not eligible. Applicants must submit a letter describing their career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and either documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university or academic transcripts indicating undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is managed by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc. 1201 Eighth Avenue South, P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 27202-3737, (615) 320-3149, (800) 310-4053, Fax: (615) 320-3151, E-mail: info@spaprog.com.

2630 ■ AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL PRACTICE EXECUTIVES

Attn: ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc.
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112-5306
Tel: (303)799-1111; 877-ASK-MGMA
Fax: (303)643-4439
E-mail: acmpe@mgma.com
Web Site: http://www.mgma.com/academics/scholar.cfm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in medical group management.
Title of Award: Harry J. Harwick Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Health care services; Management; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are 1) graduate students enrolled in a program accredited by the Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration and 2) undergraduate students enrolled in a program that is a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. Applicants must be working on a degree in a program relevant to medical practice management, including public health, business administration, health care administration, or other related areas. Students working on a degree in medicine, physical therapy, nursing, or other clinically-related professions are not eligible. Along with their application, they must submit a letter describing their career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and either documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university or academic transcripts indicating undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is managed by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc. 1201 Eighth Avenue South, P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 27202-3737, (615) 320-3149, (800) 310-4053, Fax: (615) 320-3151, E-mail: info@spaprog.com.

2631 ■ AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL PRACTICE EXECUTIVES

Attn: ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc.
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112-5306
Tel: (303)799-1111; 877-ASK-MGMA
Fax: (303)643-4439
E-mail: acmpe@mgma.com
Web Site: http://www.mgma.com/academics/scholar.cfm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate women in Georgia who are working on a degree in health care or health care administration.
Title of Award: Constance L. Lloyd Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Health care services; Management; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women enrolled at the undergraduate or graduate level at an accredited college or university in Georgia who are working on either an administrative or clinically-related degree in the health care field. Students working on a degree in medicine, physical therapy, nursing, or other clinically-related professions are not eligible. Applicants must submit a letter describing their career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and either documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate program or academic transcripts indicating undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 1993, is managed by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc. 1201 Eighth Avenue South, P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 27202-3737, (615) 320-3149, (800) 310-4053, Fax: (615) 320-3151, E-mail: info@spaprog.com.

2632 ■ AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL PRACTICE EXECUTIVES

Attn: ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc.
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112-5306
Tel: (303)799-1111; 877-ASK-MGMA
Fax: (303)643-4439
E-mail: acmpe@mgma.com
Web Site: http://www.mgma.com/academics/scholar.cfm
To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Midwest Section who are interested in undergraduate or graduate education.
Title of Award: MGMA Midwest Section Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Health care services; Management; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are individuals resident in the MGMA Midwest Section (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) who wish to work on an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management, including public health, business administration, health care administration, or other related areas. Students working on a degree in medicine, physical therapy, nursing, or other clinically-related professions are not eligible. Applicants must submit a letter describing their career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and either documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university or academic transcripts indicating undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is managed by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc. 1201 Eighth Avenue South, P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 27202-3737, (615) 320-3149, (800) 310-4053, Fax: (615) 320-3151, E-mail: info@spaprog.com.

2633 ■ AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL PRACTICE EXECUTIVES

Attn: ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc.
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112-5306
Tel: (303)799-1111; 877-ASK-MGMA
Fax: (303)643-4439
E-mail: acmpe@mgma.com
Web Site: http://www.mgma.com/academics/scholar.cfm
To provide financial assistance to members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Western Section who are interested in undergraduate or graduate education.
Title of Award: MGMA Western Section Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Health care services; Management; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are individuals who reside in and have been members of the MGMA Western Section (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) for at least 2 years. Applicants must wish to work on an undergraduate or graduate degree in medical practice management, including public health, business administration, health care administration, or other related areas. Students working on a degree in medicine, physical therapy, nursing, or other clinically-related professions are not eligible. Applicants must submit a letter describing their career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and either documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate college or university or academic transcripts indicating undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is managed by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc. 1201 Eighth Avenue South, P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 27202-3737, (615) 320-3149, (800) 310-4053, Fax: (615) 320-3151, E-mail: info@spaprog.com.

2634 ■ AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL PRACTICE EXECUTIVES

Attn: ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc.
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112-5306
Tel: (303)799-1111; 877-ASK-MGMA
Fax: (303)643-4439
E-mail: acmpe@mgma.com
Web Site: http://www.mgma.com/academics/scholar.cfm
To provide financial assistance to residents of Ohio and West Virginia who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in health care management related to hematology or oncology.
Title of Award: Oncology Practice Alliance Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Health care services; Management; Oncology; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a program relevant to medical practice management (e.g., public health, business administration, health care administration) with a specialty in oncology or hematology. Students working on a degree in medicine, physical therapy, nursing, or other clinically-related professions are not eligible. Applicants must have been residents of Ohio or West Virginia for at least 12 months prior to applying. They must submit a letter describing their career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management; a resume; 3 reference letters commenting on their performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support; and either documentation indicating acceptance into an undergraduate or graduate program or academic transcripts indicating undergraduate or graduate work completed to date. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is managed by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc. 1201 Eighth Avenue South, P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 27202-3737, (615) 320-3149, (800) 310-4053, Fax: (615) 320-3151, E-mail: info@spaprog.com.

2635 ■ AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NURSE-MIDWIVES

Attn: ACNM Foundation, Inc.
8403 Coleville Road, Suite 1550
Silver Spring, MD 20915
Tel: (240)485-1850
Fax: (240)485-1818
Web Site: http://www.midwife.org/support.cfm?CFID=2021597&CFTOKEN=50504296
To provide financial assistance for midwifery education to student members of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).
Title of Award: Basic Midwifery Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Midwifery Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ACNM members who are currently enrolled in an accredited basic midwife education program and have successfully completed 1 academic or clinical semester/quarter or clinical module. Applicants must submit a 150-word essay on their midwifery career plans and a 100-word essay on their intended future participation in the local, regional, and/or national activities of the ACNM. Selection is based on leadership potential, financial need, academic history, and potential for future professional contribution to the organization. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named scholarships: the A.C.N.M. Foundation Memorial Scholarship, the TUMS Calcium for Life Scholarship (presented by GlaxoSmithKline), the Edith B. Wonnell CNM Scholarship, and the Margaret Edmundson Scholarship.

2636 ■ AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NURSE-MIDWIVES

Attn: ACNM Foundation, Inc.
8403 Coleville Road, Suite 1550
Silver Spring, MD 20915
Tel: (240)485-1850
Fax: (240)485-1818
Web Site: http://www.midwife.org/support.cfm?CFID=2021597&CFTOKEN=50504296
To provide financial assistance for midwifery education to student members of color of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).
Title of Award: Watson Midwives of Color Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Midwifery Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ACNM members of color who are currently enrolled in an accredited basic midwife education program and have successfully completed 1 academic or clinical semester/quarter or clinical module. Applicants must submit a 150-word essay on their midwifery career plans and a 100-word essay on their intended future participation in the local, regional, and/or national activities of the ACNM. Selection is based on leadership potential, financial need, academic history, and potential for future professional contribution to the organization. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2637 ■ AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation of Research and Education
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601-5806
Tel: (312)233-1168
Fax: (312)233-1090
E-mail: fore@ahima.org
Web Site: http://www.ahima.org/fore/programs.asp
To provide financial assistance to minority members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in health information administration or technology.
Title of Award: FORE Diversity Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Information science and technology; Management; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded: 4 to undergraduates and 1 to a graduate student. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AHIMA members who are enrolled in a health information administration or health information technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must be minorities, be working on an undergraduate or graduate degree on at least a half-time basis, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based (in order of importance) on GPA and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2638 ■ AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation of Research and Education
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601-5806
Tel: (312)233-1168
Fax: (312)233-1090
E-mail: fore@ahima.org
Web Site: http://www.ahima.org/fore/programs.asp
To provide financial assistance to members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in health information administration or technology.
Title of Award: FORE Undergraduate Merit Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Information science and technology; Management; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 41 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AHIMA members who are enrolled in a health information administration or health information technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must be working on a degree on at least a half-time basis and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based (in order of importance) on GPA and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named scholarships (not all of which may be offered each year): the David A. Cohen Scholarship (established in 2004), the Jimmy Gamble Memorial Scholarship (established in 2001 and sponsored by 3M Health Information Systems), the Sanfra L. Key Memorial Scholarship (established in 2003 and sponsored by Healthcare Contract Resources), the Lucretia Spears Scholarship (established in 1998), the Julia LeBlond Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships (sponsored by St. Anthony Publishing/Medicode, Ingenix Companies), the Rita Finnegan Memorial Scholarship (established in 2001 and sponsored by MC Strategies, Inc.), the Annie Blaylock Memorial Scholarship (established in 2002), the Connie Marshall Memorial Scholarship (established in 2004 and sponsored by MedQuist Inc.), the Bright Future Scholarship (sponsored by previous Merit Scholarship recipients), the PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholarship, the Smart Corporation Scholarships, the Aspen Systems Corporation Scholarship, the Care Communications, Inc. Scholarship, the Siemens Medical Solutions Scholarship, and the Precyse Solutions, Inc. Scholarship.

2639 ■ AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation of Research and Education
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601-5806
Tel: (312)233-1168
Fax: (312)233-1090
E-mail: fore@ahima.org
Web Site: http://www.ahima.org/fore/programs.asp
To provide educational loans to undergraduate members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in majoring in health information administration or technology.
Title of Award: FORE Undergraduate Student Loans Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Information science and technology; Management; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: Loans are provided up to $1,000 for coding specialist programs, up to $2,000 for technology programs, and up to $5,000 for management programs. Repayment at 8% interest must be completed within 3 years after graduation. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) undergraduate students who are accepted for enrollment in a program for health information administration or health information technology that is approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or 2) students enrolled in a coding specialist program affiliated with a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants must be U.S. citizens making satisfactory progress toward a degree or certificate. Selection is based on demonstrated need and ability to repay a loan. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2640 ■ AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation of Research and Education
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601-5806
Tel: (312)233-1168
Fax: (312)233-1090
E-mail: fore@ahima.org
Web Site: http://www.ahima.org/fore/programs.asp
To provide financial assistance to members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) from Colorado who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in health information administration or technology.
Title of Award: Viola M. Griffin Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Information science and technology; Management; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AHIMA members who are residents of Colorado and enrolled in a health information administration or health information technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must be working on an undergraduate or graduate degree on at least a half-time basis and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on (in order of importance) GPA and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program, established in 2003, is provided by Craig Hospital.

2641 ■ AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5806
Tel: (312)233-1168
Fax: (312)233-1090
E-mail: fore@ahima.org
Web Site: http://www.ahima.org/fore/programs.asp
To provide financial assistance to members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are single parents interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in health information administration or technology.
Title of Award: Redi-Tag Corporation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Information science and technology; Management; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AHIMA members who are single parents enrolled in a health information administration or health information technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must be working on an undergraduate or graduate degree on at least a half-time basis and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on (in order of importance) GPA and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the Redi-Tag Corporation.

2642 ■ AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation of Research and Education
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601-5806
Tel: (312)233-1168
Fax: (312)233-1090
E-mail: fore@ahima.org
Web Site: http://www.ahima.org/fore/programs.asp
To provide financial assistance to African American members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in health information administration or technology.
Title of Award: Esther Mayo Sherard Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Information science and technology; Management; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AHIMA members who are African Americans enrolled in a health information administration or health information technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must be working on an undergraduate or graduate degree on at least a half-time basis and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based (in order of importance) on GPA and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2000 by the Esther Mayo Sherard Foundation.

2643 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
2305 Renard, S.E., Suite 200
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Tel: (505)765-1052
Fax: (505)765-5608
E-mail: shirley@aises.org
Web Site: http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships
To provide financial assistance to members of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society who are majoring in designated fields as undergraduate or graduate students.
Title of Award: A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Natural resources; Physical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally, 200 or more each year, depending upon the availability of funds from corporate and other sponsors. Funds Available: The annual stipend is $1,000 for undergraduates or $2,000 for graduate students. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who can furnish proof of tribal enrollment or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood. Applicants must be full-time students at the undergraduate or graduate school level attending an accredited 4-year college or university or a 2-year college leading to an academic degree in engineering, mathematics, medicine, natural resources, physical science, or the sciences. They must submit a 500-word essay that demonstrates their interest in and motivation to continue higher education, an understanding of the importance of college and a commitment to completion, their educational and/or career goals, and a commitment to learning and giving back to the community. Selection is based on the essay, academic achievement (GPA of 2.0 or higher), leadership potential, and commitment to helping other American Indians. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program was launched in 1983 in memory of A.T. Anderson, a Mohawk and a chemical engineer who worked with Albert Einstein. Anderson was 1 of the society's founders and was the society's first executive director. The program includes the following named awards: the Al Qoyawayma Award for an applicant who is majoring in science or engineering and also has a strong interest in the arts, the Norbert S. Hill, Jr. Leadership Award, the Polingaysi Qoyawayma Award for an applicant who is working on a teaching degree in order to teach mathematics or science in a Native community or an advanced degree for personal improvement or teaching at the college level, and the Robert W. Brocksbank Scholarship.

2644 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
2305 Renard, S.E., Suite 200
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Tel: (505)765-1052
Fax: (505)765-5608
E-mail: shirley@aises.org
Web Site: http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding American Indian high school seniors from designated states who are members of American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).
Title of Award: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Natural resources; Physical sciences; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 5 new awards are made each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 4 years or until completion of a baccalaureate degree, whichever occurs first.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AISES members who are high school seniors planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university and major in business, engineering, mathematics, medicine, natural resources, physical science, science, or technology. Applicants must submit 1) proof of tribal enrollment or a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood; 2) evidence of residence in the service area of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Corporation (Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington); 3) a statement of financial need; 4) a 500-word essay on why they chose their particular field of study, their career aspirations, an evaluation of past scholastic performance, obstacles faced as a student, and involvement in and commitment to tribal community life; and 5) high school transcripts showing a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation and administered by AISES.

2645 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

Attn: Department of Maryland
1589 Sulphur Spring Road, Suite 105
Baltimore, MD 21227
Tel: (410)242-9519
Fax: (410)242-9553
E-mail: anna@alamd.org
To provide financial assistance for college to the daughters of veterans who are Maryland residents and wish to study arts, sciences, business, public administration, education, or a medical field.
Title of Award: Maryland Legion Auxiliary Children and Youth Fund Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Business administration; Education; Medicine; Public administration; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for this scholarship are Maryland senior high girls with veteran parents who wish to study arts, sciences, business, public administration, education, or a medical field other than nursing at a college or university in the state. Preference is given to children of members of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary. Selection is based on character (30%), Americanism (20%), leadership (10%), scholarship (20%), and financial need (20%). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2646 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

Attn: Department of New York
112 State Street, Suite 1310
Albany, NY 12207
Tel: (518)463-1162
Free: 800-421-6348
Fax: (518)449-5406
E-mail: alanyhdqtrs@worldnet.att.net
Web Site: http://www.deptny.org/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance to descendants of wartime veterans in New York who are interested in preparing for a career in the medical field.
Title of Award: New York Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley Student Scholarship in Medical Field Area, Field, or Subject: Medicine 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 residents of New York who are the children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren of veterans (living or deceased) of World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or the Persian Gulf. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates younger than 20 years of age. They must be interested in attending an accredited college or university to prepare for a career in a medical field. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on "Why I Selected the Medical Field." Selection is based on character (30%), Americanism (20%), leadership (10%), scholarship (20%), and financial need (20%). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2647 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Attn: Coordinating Council
6701 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20817
Tel: (301)657-2768
Fax: (301)657-2909
E-mail: ascls@ascls.org
Web Site: http://www.ascls.org/education/index.asp
To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in an associate degree program in clinical laboratory technology.
Title of Award: Dade Behring Medical Technician Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College Number Awarded: 50 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students entering the second year of an NAACLS accredited associate degree program in clinical laboratory technology or medical laboratory technology. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a transcript of grades, 2 letters of recommendation, a statement explaining why they chose this field, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2004, is sponsored by Dade Behring Inc., a producer of clinical diagnostic products and systems. Information is also available from Joe Briden, 7809 South 21st Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85041-7736.

2648 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Attn: Forum for Concerns of Minorities
6701 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20817
Tel: (301)657-2768
Fax: (301)657-2909
E-mail: ascls@ascls.org
Web Site: http://www.ascls.org/leadership/awards/fcm.asp
To provide financial assistance to minority students in clinical laboratory scientist and clinical laboratory technician programs.
Title of Award: Forum for Concerns of Minorities Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 to a CLS/MT student and 1 to a CLT/MLT student. Funds Available: Stipends depend on the need of the recipients and the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority students who are enrolled in a program in clinical laboratory science, including clinical laboratory science/medical technology (CLS/MT) and clinical laboratory technician/medical laboratory technician (CLT/MLT). Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Membership in the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science is encouraged but not required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Ruby Howard, 5207 Griffith Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20882, E-mail: rmhowa@aol.com.

2649 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE-OHIO

c/o Sondra Sutherland, Scholarship Chair
Jefferson Community College
4000 Sunset Boulevard
Steubenville, OH 43952
Tel: (740)264-5591
Fax: (740)264-9504
E-mail: ssutherlan@jcc.edu
Web Site: http://www.oscls.org
To provide financial assistance to college students in Ohio who are interested in preparing for a career in clinical laboratory science.
Title of Award: Stella Griffin Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Ohio residents who are enrolled in the clinical laboratory science curriculum of an Ohio college or school of medical technology. They must have at least a 2.5 GPA, be in need of financial assistance, and have the following personal characteristics: an inquiring mind, an aptitude for science, initiative, adaptability to people and situations, patience, consideration for and an interest in others, a sense of responsibility, honesty, and integrity. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The sponsor was formerly the Ohio Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.

2650 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

Attn: Associate Member Section
2100 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612-3798
Tel: (312)738-1336
Free: 800-621-4142
Fax: (312)738-1619
E-mail: info@ascp.org
Web Site: http://www.ascp.org
To provide funding to students enrolled in programs related to clinical laboratory science.
Title of Award: ASCP Student Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 40 of these scholarships were awarded: 3 for CT students, 3 for HTL students, 10 for MLT students, and 24 for MT students. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in a NAACLS or CAAHEP accredited college/university program as a cytotechnologist (CT), histologic technician (HT), histotechnologist (HTL), medical laboratory technician (MLT), or medical technologist (MT). Applicants must be in the final clinical year of education and either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. HT applicants have no minimum GPA requirement, but other applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership abilities, professional goals, and community activities. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1992.

2651 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

Attn: Dale Behring Student Scholarships
2100 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612-3798
Tel: (312)738-1336
Free: 800-621-4142 Fax: (312)738-1619
E-mail: info@ascp.org Web Site: http://www.ascp.org
To provide funding to upper-division students enrolled in a medical technologist program.
Title of Award: Emil von Behring Medical Technologist Student Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 34 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in the third or fourth year of an NAACLS-accredited medical technologist program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on their professional goals and what makes them among the best students in the nation. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2004, is sponsored by Dade Behring Inc., a producer of clinical diagnostic products and systems.

2652 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF EXTRA-CORPOREAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Attn: AmSECT Foundation
2209 Dickens Road
P.O. Box 11086
Richmond, VA 23230-1086
Tel: (804)565-6363
Fax: (804)282-0090
E-mail: AmSECT@amsect.org
Web Site: http://www.amsect.org/scholarships/scholarships_grants.html
To provide financial assistance to student members of the American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology (AmSECT) who are enrolled in a perfusion training program.
Title of Award: AmSECT Presidential Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student members of the society who are enrolled in (or accepted at) an accredited perfusion training program. Applicants must have completed at least one quarter of the required course work and have at least a 2.75 GPA. They must submit 250-word essays on how they would improve AmSECT and how they could improve the perfusion profession. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Funds for this program are provided by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems.

2653 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF EXTRA-CORPOREAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Attn: AmSECT Foundation
2209 Dickens Road
P.O. Box 11086
Richmond, VA 23230-1086
Tel: (804)565-6363
Fax: (804)282-0090
E-mail: AmSECT@amsect.org
Web Site: http://www.amsect.org/scholarships/scholarships_grants.html
To provide financial assistance to student members of the American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology (AmSECT) who are enrolled in a perfusion training program.
Title of Award: AmSECT Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student members of the society who are enrolled in (or accepted at) an accredited perfusion training program. Applicants must have completed at least one quarter of the required course work and have at least a 2.75 GPA. They must submit 250-word essays on how they would improve AmSECT and how they could improve the perfusion profession. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

2654 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF EXTRA-CORPOREAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Attn: AmSECT Foundation 2209 Dickens Road
P.O. Box 11086
Richmond, VA 23230-1086
Tel: (804)565-6363
Fax: (804)282-0090
E-mail: AmSECT@amsect.org
Web Site: http://www.amsect.org/scholarships/scholarships_grants.html
To provide financial assistance to student members of the American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology (AmSECT) who are enrolled in a perfusion training program.
Title of Award: Becky Cole Boswell Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student members of the society who are enrolled in (or accepted at) an accredited perfusion training program. Applicants must have completed at least one quarter of the required course work and have at least a 2.75 GPA. They must submit 250-word essays on how they would improve AmSECT and how they could improve the perfusion profession. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

2655 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF EXTRA-CORPOREAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Attn: AmSECT Foundation 2209 Dickens Road
P.O. Box 11086
Richmond, VA 23230-1086
Tel: (804)565-6363
Fax: (804)282-0090
E-mail: AmSECT@amsect.org
Web Site: http://www.amsect.org/scholarships/scholarships_grants.html
To provide financial assistance to student members of the American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology (AmSECT) who are enrolled in a perfusion training program.
Title of Award: Michael Dunaway Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student members of the society who are enrolled in (or accepted at) an accredited perfusion training program. Applicants must have completed at least one quarter of the required course work and have at least a 2.75 GPA. They must submit 250-word essays on how they would improve AmSECT and how they could improve the perfusion profession. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

2656 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

Attn: Executive Office
2124 South Austin Boulevard
Cicero, IL 60804
Tel: (708)863-6303; 888-88-ASPMA
E-mail: aspmaex@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.aspma.org
To provide financial assistance to podiatry college students.
Title of Award: Zelda Walling Vicha Memorial Trust Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Podiatry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Doctorate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be fourth-year podiatry students who have at least a 3.2 GPA, are in good academic standing, have demonstrated leadership ability, and can demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Scholarship Chair, Janet B. Grace, E-mail: Janetgpmac@aol.com.

2657 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY

Attn: Biomedical Division
600 North Plankinton Avenue
P.O. Box 3005
Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005
Tel: (414)272-8575
Free: 800-248-1946
Fax: (414)272-1734
E-mail: cs@asqu.org
Web Site: http://www.asq.org/biomed/scholarship/index.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in a field related to quality in the biomedical community.
Title of Award: William J. Feingold Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biomedical sciences; Engineering, Biomedical 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 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have completed at least 2 years of study in a program that involves the use of quality principles, concepts, and technologies in the biomedical community. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit essays on 1) their career objectives and how they relate to quality issues within the biomedical community; and 2) why quality systems are important in the biomedical community. Graduate students are eligible, but preference is given to undergraduates. Priority is given to students who 1) are enrolled in a technical or scientific course of study; 2) have a demonstrated contribution or participation in activities related to quality in the biomedical community; and 3) have a higher GPA or more compelling essay. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was approved in 2004. Information is also available from Hal Greenberg, 6 Coe Road, Framingham, MA 01701.

2658 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS

Attn: ASRT Education and Research Foundation
15000 Central Avenue, S.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917
Tel: (505)298-4500
Free: 800-444-2778
Fax: (505)298-5063
E-mail: foundation@asrt.org
Web Site: http://www.asrt.org
To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in entry-level radiologic sciences programs.
Title of Award: Jerman-Cahoon Student Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Radiology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who are enrolled in an entry-level radiologic sciences program. Applicants must have a GPA in radiologic sciences core courses of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. They may not have a previous degree or certificate in the radiologic sciences. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 450 to 500 words on their reason for entering the radiologic sciences, career goals, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

2659 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS

Attn: ASRT Education and Research Foundation
15000 Central Avenue, S.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917
Tel: (505)298-4500
Free: 800-444-2778
Fax: (505)298-5063
E-mail: foundation@asrt.org
Web Site: http://www.asrt.org
To provide financial assistance to minority students enrolled in entry-level radiologic sciences programs.
Title of Award: Royce Osborn Minority Student Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Radiology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $4,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African Americans, Native Americans (including American Indians, Eskimos, Hawaiians, and Samoans), Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders who are enrolled in an entry-level radiologic sciences program. Applicants must have a GPA in radiologic sciences core courses of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. They may not have a previous degree or certificate in the radiologic sciences. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 450 to 500 words on their reason for entering the radiologic sciences, career goals, and financial need. Only U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents are eligible. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

2660 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS

Attn: ASRT Education and Research Foundation
15000 Central Avenue, S.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917
Tel: (505)298-4500
Free: 800-444-2778
Fax: (505)298-5063
E-mail: foundation@asrt.org
Web Site: http://www.asrt.org
To provide financial assistance to members of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) who are interested in continuing their education.
Title of Award: Siemens Scholar Award Program Area, Field, or Subject: Radiology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships was awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to licensed radiologic technologists who are current members of ASRT and have worked in the radiologic sciences profession for at least 1 year during the past 5 years in a clinical or didactic setting. Applicants must have applied to 1) an accredited certificate program related to the radiologic sciences, or 2) a course of study at the associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral level intended to further their career. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 750 words or less that covers their professional, educational, and career goals and how this scholarship will help them achieve those goals. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by the Oncology Care Group of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

2661 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS

Attn: ASRT Education and Research Foundation
15000 Central Avenue, S.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917
Tel: (505)298-4500
Free: 800-444-2778
Fax: (505)298-5063
E-mail: foundation@asrt.org
Web Site: http://www.asrt.org
To provide financial assistance to members of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) who are interested in continuing their education.
Title of Award: Isadore N. Stern Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Radiology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 9 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to licensed radiologic technologists who are current members of ASRT and have worked in the radiologic sciences profession for at least 1 year during the past 5 years in a clinical or didactic setting. Applicants must have applied to 1) an accredited certificate program related to the radiologic sciences, or 2) a course of study at the associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral level intended to further their career. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 750 words or less that covers their professional, educational, and career goals and how this scholarship will help them achieve those goals. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by E-Z-EM Inc.

2662 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS

Attn: ASRT Education and Research Foundation
15000 Central Avenue, S.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917
Tel: (505)298-4500
Free: 800-444-2778
Fax: (505)298-5063
E-mail: foundation@asrt.org
Web Site: http://www.asrt.org
To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in entry-level radiation therapy programs.
Title of Award: Varian Radiation Therapy Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Radiology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 11 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who are enrolled in an entry-level radiation therapy program. Applicants must have a GPA in radiologic sciences core courses of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. They may not have a previous degree or certificate in radiation therapy. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 450 to 500 words on their reason for entering the radiologic sciences, career goals, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Support for this program is provided by Varian Medical Systems.

2663 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION

Luther Hardin Building
Three Capitol Mall, Room 207
Little Rock, AR 72201-1083
Tel: (501)682-1500
Fax: (501)682-1509
Web Site: http://dwe.arkansas.gov/LoanForgiveness/atcslfp.htm
To provide forgivable loans to residents of Arkansas who are interested in pursuing technical education and working in the state.
Title of Award: Arkansas Technical Careers Student Loan Forgiveness Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Biomedical; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Health care services; Physical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum loan is $2,500 per year. Loans are forgiven if the recipient works full time in the high demand technical field in Arkansas. Each year's loan may be forgiven with 1 year of full-time employment. Loan recipients who do not graduate from the program or work full time in the field in Arkansas must repay the loan in full. Duration: Up to 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Arkansas who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents admitted to an approved program resulting in a diploma, certificate, or degree in a high demand technical field. Applicants must indicate their intention to work in Arkansas in the field for which they receive the training. Deadline for Receipt: Applications must be submitted within 6 months of the completion of the program of study. Additional Information: The Arkansas General Assembly established this program in 1999. Recently, the designated career fields related to advanced manufacturing (including engineering and engineering technology, industrial electronics installers and repairers, machinist and machine technologies, and tool and die maker and technologist); computer and information technology (including computer engineering, computer and information sciences, electrical and electronic engineering and related technology, electromechanical instrumentation and maintenance technology, and computer installer and repairer); and biomedical and biotechnology (including biological and life sciences, physical sciences, science technologies, health professions and related sciences, bioengineering and biomedical engineering, and biomedical engineering technology and technician).

2664 ■ BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SAN DIEGO

Attn: Scholarships
4635 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92117
Tel: (619)298-3520; (866)SD-YOUTH
Fax: (619)298-3615
Web Site: http://www.sdyouth.org/scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance to graduating male high school seniors who plan to study designated fields in college.
Title of Award: Spence Reese Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Law; Medicine; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year: 1 in each of the designated fields. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be graduating male high school seniors planning to study law, medicine, engineering, or political science in college. They may live anywhere in the United States, but must attend an interview in San Diego, California. Selection is based on academic standing, potential for good citizenship, academic ability, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Travel expenses for the interview are reimbursed by the sponsor. A $10 processing fee must accompany all applications.

2665 ■ BROWN AND CALDWELL

Attn: Scholarship Program
201 North Civic Drive, Suite 115
P.O. Box 8045
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Tel: (925)937-9010
Fax: (925)937-9026
E-mail: scholarships@brwncald.com
Web Site: http://www.brownandcaldwell.com
To provide financial assistance to minority students working on an undergraduate degree in an environmental or engineering field.
Title of Award: Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Hydrology; Industrial hygiene; Toxicology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of minority groups (African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and Alaska Natives) who are full-time students in their junior year at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher with a declared major in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering or an environmental science (e.g., biology, ecology, geology, hydrogeology, industrial hygiene, toxicology). Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 250 words) on why they chose to major in an environmental discipline. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident and available to participate in a summer internship at a Brown and Caldwell office. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: As part of the paid summer internship at a Brown and Caldwell office at 1 of more than 40 cities in the country, the program provides a mentor to guide the intern through the company's information and communications resources.

2666 ■ BROWN AND CALDWELL

Attn: Scholarship Program
201 North Civic Drive, Suite 115
P.O. Box 8045
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Tel: (925)937-9010
Fax: (925)937-9026
E-mail: scholarships@brwncald.com
Web Site: http://www.brownandcaldwell.com
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students working on an degree in an environmental or engineering field.
Title of Award: Dr. W. Wesley Eckenfelder Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Hydrology; Industrial hygiene; Toxicology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled as full-time students in their junior year at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher with a declared major in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering or an environmental science (e.g., biology, ecology, geology, hydrogeology, industrial hygiene, toxicology). Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 250 words) on why they chose to major in an environmental discipline. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was first awarded in 1999.

2667 ■ BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF VIRGINIA

Attn: Virginia BPW Foundation
P.O. Box 4842
McLean, VA 22103-4842
Web Site: http://www.bpwva.org/Foundation.shtml
To provide financial assistance to mature women in Virginia who are interested in upgrading their skills or education at a college, law school, or medical school in the state.
Title of Award: Buena M. Chesshir Memorial Women's Educational Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Law; Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $100 to $1,000 per year; funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, transportation, living expenses, and dependent care. Duration: Recipients must complete their course of study within 2 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are residents of Virginia, U.S. citizens, and at least 25 years of age. Applicants must have been accepted into an accredited program or course of study at a Virginia institution, have a definite plan to use their training to improve their chances for upward mobility in the work force, and be graduating within 2 years. Undergraduate applicants may by majoring in any field, but graduate student applicants must be working on a degree in law or medicine. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need and defined career goals. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2668 ■ CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

3100 West Warner Avenue, Suite 3
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Tel: (714)427-0321
Fax: (714)427-0324
E-mail: capa@capanet.org
Web Site: http://www.capanet.org/capa_scholarships.cfm
To provide financial assistance to student members of the California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) enrolled in physician assistant programs in California.
Title of Award: CAPA Community Outreach Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical assisting 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 student members of CAPA enrolled in primary care physician assistant programs in California. Applicants must have demonstrated community outreach and other philanthropic activities as a student.

2669 ■ CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

3100 West Warner Avenue, Suite 3
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Tel: (714)427-0321
Fax: (714)427-0324
E-mail: capa@capanet.org
Web Site: http://www.capanet.org/capa_scholarships.cfm
To provide financial assistance to student members of the California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) enrolled in physician assistant programs in California.
Title of Award: Ray Dale Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical assisting 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 student members of CAPA enrolled in primary care physician assistant programs in California.

2670 ■ CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

3100 West Warner Avenue, Suite 3
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Tel: (714)427-0321
Fax: (714)427-0324
E-mail: capa@capanet.org
Web Site: http://www.capanet.org/capa_scholarships.cfm
To provide financial assistance to minority student members of the California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) enrolled in physician assistant programs in California.
Title of Award: Ruth Webb Minority Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical assisting 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 student members of CAPA enrolled in primary care physician assistant programs in California. Applicants must be members of a minority group.

2671 ■ CALIFORNIA RURAL INDIAN HEALTH BOARD, INC.

Attn: Administrative Services Department
4400 Auburn Boulevard, Second Floor
Sacramento, CA 95841
Tel: (916)929-9761
Free: 800-274-4288
Fax: (916)929-7246
E-mail: shelley.whitebear@ihs.gov
Web Site: http://www.crihb.org/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to California Indians working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a health-related field.
Title of Award: Phillip R. Lee Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; a total of $25,000 is available to this program each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $300 to $2,500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to California Indians who have completed at least 1 semester of undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited college or vocational program. Applicants must be enrolled in a health or related field of study and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must submit tribal certification from their tribe or the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February or June of each year.

2672 ■ CLINICAL LABORATORY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-MAINE CHAPTER

c/o Sonia E. Russell, Scholarship Chair
DCPA
337 State Street
Bangor, ME 04401
Tel: (207)942-6759
Fax: (207)942-2613
E-mail: srussell@mint.net
Web Site: http://www.melabs.org/clma/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to residents of Maine working on a degree in laboratory medicine.
Title of Award: Maine Chapter CLMA Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Maine residents who are preparing for a career as a medical technologist, medical laboratory technician, histotechnologist, cytologist, or clinical laboratory scientist. Applicants must submit a brief essay describing why they have chosen their field of study and why they are applying for this scholarship. Selection is based on academic performance, character, commitment to laboratory medicine, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2673 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA, INC.

50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 449
Atlanta, GA 30303
Tel: (404)688-5525
Fax: (404)688-3060
E-mail: vweekes@atlcf.org
Web Site: http://www.atlcf.org/GrantsScholarships/Scholarships/SteveDearduff.aspx
To provide financial assistance to Georgia residents who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, especially in medicine or social work.
Title of Award: Steve Dearduff Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Medicine; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 7 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to legal residents of Georgia who are enrolled in or accepted at an accredited institution of higher learning on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a history of outstanding community service and potential for success in their chosen field. They must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Preference is given to candidates entering the fields of medicine (research or clinical practice) or social work. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2674 ■ CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION, INC.

Attn: Director, Educational Programs
1720 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)263-2836
Free: 800-784-2577
Fax: (202)775-0773
E-mail: spouses@cbcfinc.org
Web Site: http://www.cbcfinc.org
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and undergraduate students interested in preparing for a career of service to the African American community in medicine or science.
Title of Award: Vivien Thomas Scholarship for Medicine and Science Area, Field, or Subject: Medicine; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 every 4 years. Funds Available: The stipend is $10,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and full-time undergraduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be working on or planning to work on a degree in medicine or science. They must be U.S. citizens or legal residents able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit 2 essays on the following topics: 1) their interest in medicine and science, the career they want to pursue upon completing their college education, how this scholarship will make a difference for their college career, and the qualities they posses to ensure that they reach their goals; and 2) why it is important for persons of African heritage to prepare for a career in medicine and science, and the contributions that persons of African heritage have made in the fields of medicine and science. Deadline for Receipt: May of the year of the award; these scholarships will next be offered in 2007. Additional Information: This program, established in 2003, is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline.

2675 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Education and Employment Information Center
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
Tel: (860)947-1846
Free: 800-842-0229
Fax: (860)947-1311
E-mail: setig@ctdhe.org
Web Site: http://www.ctdhe.org/SFA/sfa.htm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Connecticut who are preparing for a career as a special education teacher.
Title of Award: Connecticut Special Education Teacher Incentive Grant Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Special; Hearing and deafness; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year for full-time study or $2,000 per year for part-time graduate study. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time juniors and seniors and full- or part-time graduate students who are residents of Connecticut. Applicants must be enrolled in 1) special education teacher preparation programs at selected universities in Connecticut; or 2) out-of-state teacher preparation programs seeking cross-endorsement for teaching "low-incidence student" areas. They must be nominated by the dean of education at their school and have a stated intent to teach in a Connecticut public school, an approved private special education facility, or a Regional Educational Service Center. Priority is given to minority (African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, and Native American) and bilingual students and to Connecticut residents enrolled in an approved out-of-state program. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: The approved in-state programs are at Central Connecticut State University, Fairfield University, Saint Joseph College, Southern Connecticut State University, University of Connecticut, and University of Hartford. The programs for students seeking cross-endorsement certification for teaching students who are blind and partially-sighted or visually impaired are at Hunter College of CUNY (New York, New York), Dominican College (Orangeburg, New York), Teachers College of Columbia University (New York, New York), and University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, Colorado). The programs for students seeking cross-endorsement certification for teaching students who are deaf or hearing-impaired are at Hunter College, Teachers College, Clarke School for the Deaf at Smith College (Northampton, Massachusetts), and Boston University (Boston, Massachusetts).

2676 ■ COOK INLET REGION, INC.

Attn: CIRI Foundation
2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (907)263-5582
Free: 800-764-3382
Fax: (907)263-5588
E-mail: tcf@ciri.com
Web Site: http://www.thecirifoundation.org/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in selected fields to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and their lineal descendants.
Title of Award: CIRI Foundation Special Excellence Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education; Engineering; General studies/Field of study not specified; Health care services; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $18,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees to CIRI under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants. There are no Alaska residency requirements or age limitations. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 4-year undergraduate or a graduate degree program. They must have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Preference is given to students working on a degree in business, education, mathematics, sciences, health services, or engineering. Selection is based on academic achievement, rigor of course work or degree program, quality of a statement of purpose, student financial contribution, financial need, grade level, previous work performance, education and community activities, letters of recommendation, seriousness of purpose, and practicality of educational and professional goals. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1997. Recipients must enroll in school on a full-time basis.

2677 ■ COOK INLET REGION, INC.

Attn: CIRI Foundation
2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (907)263-5582
Free: 800-764-3382
Fax: (907)263-5588
E-mail: tcf@ciri.com
Web Site: http://www.thecirifoundation.org/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in health and other areas to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and their lineal descendants.
Title of Award: Roy M. Huhndorf Endowment Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships (at $2,000 per semester) were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $9,000 per year, $7,000 per year, or $2,000 per semester, depending on GPA. Duration: 1 year (2 semesters).
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees to CIRI under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants. There are no Alaska residency requirements or age limitations. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 4-year undergraduate or a graduate degree program. They must be working on a degree in health science and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement, rigor of course work or degree program, quality of a statement of purpose, student financial contribution, financial need, grade level, previous work performance, education and community activities, letters of recommendation, seriousness of purpose, and practicality of educational and professional goals. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1995. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis.

2678 ■ DELAWARE VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Attn: Executive Secretary
122A South Bradford Street
P.O. Box 1849
Dover, DE 19903-1849
Tel: (302)734-9390; 877-455-3832
Fax: (302)734-9404
E-mail: exsec@dvfassn.com
Web Site: http://www.dvfassn.com/html/schol.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to Delaware residents or members of fire departments or auxiliaries in the state.
Title of Award: Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Fires and fire prevention; Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 11 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) Delaware residents or 2) active members (for at least 1 year) of a fire department or auxiliary that is a member in good standing of the Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association or DVFA Ladies Auxiliary. Applicants must have been accepted into an accredited fire service technology, medical technology, engineering, or related certificate, diploma, or degree program. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation, college and fire school transcripts, and a 250-word statement that covers their reasons for applying for financial assistance, why their course of study will be useful, and their career goals and objectives. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the DVFA Scholarship Committee, Delaware State Fire School, 1461 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover, DE 19904-1545, (302) 376-6393.

2679 ■ DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.-PROVIDENCE ALUMNAE CHAPTER

Attn: Financial Awards Review Committee
P.O. Box 40175
Providence, RI 02904-0175
Web Site: http://www.dstprovidencealumnae.com
To provide financial assistance to African American female high school seniors from Rhode Island who are either physically challenged or planning to prepare for a health-related career.
Title of Award: Hernandez-Lopes Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Health care services 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 college-bound African American women who are seniors graduating from high schools in Rhode Island. Applicants must be either 1) physically challenged, or 2) preparing for a career in a health-related field. They must submit a current official transcript, letter of recommendation, documentation of financial need, and an essay describing their career goals, community service activities, educational accomplishments, and personal interests and talents. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2680 ■ DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Attn: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Human Resources/Employment
4700 River Road, Unit 106
Riverdale, MD 20737-1230
Tel: (301)734-5596
Free: 800-762-2738
Web Site: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/scholarship_info.html
To provide scholarship/loans and work experience to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences.
Title of Award: Saul T. Wilson, Jr. Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biomedical sciences; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Doctorate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $5,000 per year for undergraduates or $10,000 per year for graduate students. Funds must be used for tuition, books, tutors, and laboratory fees. During summers and school breaks, scholars receive paid employment as a veterinary student trainee with APHIS at a salary that ranges from $9 to $13 per hour, depending on the student's qualifications. After 640 hours of study-related work with APHIS in the career experience program and graduation with a D.V.M. degree, and at the option of APHIS, the student must become a full-time employee for at least 1 calendar year for each school year of support from this scholarship. If scholarship recipients refuse to accept an APHIS offer of employment, they must reimburse the agency for all financial assistance received. If recipients fail to serve the entire length of the mandatory APHIS employment period, they must reimburse APHIS a prorated share of scholarship funds used. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States as a full-time student. Undergraduates must have completed at least 2-years of a 4-year preveterinary medicine or other biomedical science program. Graduate students must have completed not more than 1 year of study in veterinary medicine. All applicants must submit a 500-word essay on why they should receive this scholarship and what contributions they would make to veterinary services of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). A preference is given to veterans of the U.S. armed forces. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2681 ■ DEVON HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

Attn: Devon Scholars Committee
1100 First Avenue, Suite 100
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Tel: (610)265-8000
Free: 800-431-CARE
Fax: (610)768-4509
E-mail: jgrant@devonhealth.com
Web Site: http://www.devonhealth.com/pages/corp_headquarters/devonscholars/default.htm
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors interested in attending college to prepare for a career in the health care industry.
Title of Award: Devon Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,500 for first place, $1,000 for second, and $500 for third. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools anywhere in the United States with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be interested in attending college full time to prepare for a career in the health care industry. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 800 to 1,500 words on why they are interested in preparing for a career in health-related studies, the health-related field in which they are interested, current issues in the health care marketplace, and how they plan to make a difference. Selection is based on that essay, financial need and resources available to the student, references, community and school activities, and academic performance. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2682 ■ HAWAI'I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808)566-5570; 888-731-3863
Fax: (808)521-6286
E-mail: scholarships@hcf-hawaii.org
Web Site: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.php
To provide financial assistance to residents in selected areas of Hawaii who are interested in preparing for a career in the health field.
Title of Award: Aiea General Hospital Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 23 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, stipends averaged $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Hawaii residents in designated areas of Leeward O'ahu who are interested in studying a health-related field as full-time students (on the undergraduate or graduate school level). They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 2.7 or higher), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, they must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, and their career goals. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland. This program was established in 1985 with the remaining assets of Aiea General Hospital after it closed its doors in 1983.

2683 ■ HAWAI'I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808)566-5570; 888-731-3863
Fax: (808)521-6286
E-mail: scholarships@hcf-hawaii.org
Web Site: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.php
To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in studying gerontology on the undergraduate or graduate school level.
Title of Award: Edward J. Doty Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Gerontology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, stipends averaged $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students from Hawaii who are studying gerontology on a full-time basis. Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 2.7 or higher), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, applicants must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, and their career goals. Also eligible for this program are 1) dependents of current or former employees of Doty Equities with 1 year of service, and 2) dependents of former employees of Eagle Distributors, Inc. who were in its employ in 1996 and had at least 1 year of service with the company. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland.

2684 ■ HAWAI'I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808)566-5570; 888-731-3863
Fax: (808)521-6286
E-mail: scholarships@hcf-hawaii.org
Web Site: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.php
To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents of Filipino ancestry who are interested in preparing for a career in the health field.
Title of Award: Cora Aguda Manayan Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 10 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, stipends averaged $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Hawaii residents of Filipino ancestry who are interested in studying in Hawaii as full-time students and majoring in a health-related field (on the undergraduate or graduate school level). They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 2.7 or higher), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, they must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, and their career goals. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2685 ■ HAWAI'I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808)566-5570; 888-731-3863
Fax: (808)521-6286
E-mail: scholarships@hcf-hawaii.org
Web Site: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.php
To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in preparing for a career in designated health fields.
Title of Award: Robanna Fund Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 10 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, stipends averaged $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Hawaii residents who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students in a health-related field. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 2.7 or higher), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, applicants must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, and their career goals. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland.

2686 ■ HAWAI'I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808)566-5570; 888-731-3863
Fax: (808)521-6286
E-mail: scholarships@hcf-hawaii.org
Web Site: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.php
To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents of Chinese descent who are interested in studying gerontology on the undergraduate or graduate school level.
Title of Award: Thz Fo Farm Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Gerontology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships was awarded. Funds Available: The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, stipends averaged $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors, high school graduates, and college students in Hawaii who are of Chinese ancestry and are interested in studying gerontology as full-time undergraduate or graduate students. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 2.7 or higher), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, applicants must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, and their career goals. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland.

2687 ■ HAWAI'I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808)566-5570; 888-731-3863
Fax: (808)521-6286
E-mail: scholarships@hcf-hawaii.org
Web Site: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.php
To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in preparing for a career in the health field.
Title of Award: Dr. Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation Health Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 195 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipients; recently, stipends averaged $3,065. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Hawaii residents who are interested in majoring in a health-related field as full-time students at a college or university in the United States (as juniors, seniors or graduate students). Students planning to major in sports medicine, psychology (unless clinical), and social work are not eligible. Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 3.0 or higher), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, they must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, and their career goals. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This is 1 of the largest scholarship funds in Hawaii.

2688 ■ HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-GEORGIA CHAPTER

c/o Eddie Phillips, Awards Committee Chair
Pershing Yoakley & Associates
Two Ravinia Drive, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30346
Tel: (678)441-0645
Fax: (678)441-0637
E-mail: ephillips@pyapc.com
Web Site: http://www.georgiahfma.org/scholarships.asp
To provide financial assistance to members of the Georgia chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) who are planning to enter the health care financial management industry.
Title of Award: O.J. Booker Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: Finance; Health care services; Management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student members of the HFMA Georgia chapter who are nominated by a chapter member. Letters of nomination should include the place of employment, degree of program being pursued, and reason for nomination. Nominees must be enrolled full time in a program to prepare for a career in the health care financial management industry. Additional Information: This program was established in 1987.

2689 ■ HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-INDIANA PRESSLER MEMORIAL CHAPTER

Attn: Sarah Killion, Administrative Assistant
9041 Colgate Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1210
Tel: (317)471-8608
Fax: (317)872-0795
E-mail: skillion2@comcast.net
Web Site: http://www.hfma-indiana.org
To provide financial assistance to members of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) in Indiana and their families who are interested in attending college to prepare for a career in the health care field.
Title of Award: Indiana Pressler Memorial Chapter HFMA Healthcare Educational Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to HFMA members in Indiana, their spouses, and their children. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll at a postsecondary institution to prepare for a career in a field related to health care. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on how their career objectives relate to the field of health care. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2690 ■ HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-NEW HAMPSHIRE/VERMONT CHAPTER

c/o Sperry Wilson Kelley
Sperry Small Business Services
220 Vermont Route 132
P.O. Box 237
South Strafford, VT 05070
Tel: (802)765-4556
E-mail: sperrysbs@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.nhvthfma.org
To provide financial assistance to members of the New Hampshire/Vermont chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) who are working on a degree in health care financial management.
Title of Award: New Hampshire/Vermont Chapter HFMA Continuing Education Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Finance; Health care services; Management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the school. Duration: Funding is provided for 1 course; recipients may apply for support for 1 additional course if they earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the first course.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to chapter members who are enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program at an accredited college or university in the field of health care finance or administration. Applicants must have accumulated at least 40 founders award points. They may only apply for 1 course per college term. Along with their application, they must submit a description of their financial need, the benefit they will receive by attending the course, their desire to further their education, and anything else they feel is important. The program in which they wish to enroll may be located in any state. Deadline for Receipt: October or May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Thomas Lenkowski, Scholarship Committee Chair, (802) 447-5011, E-mail: link@phin.org.

2691 ■ HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-TENNESSEE CHAPTER

c/o Lee Ann Burney, President
Ardent Health Services
One Burton Hills Boulevard, Suite 250
Nashville, TN 37215
Tel: (615)296-3286
Fax: (615)296-6286
E-mail: leeann.burney@ardenthealth.com
Web Site: http://www.tnhfma.org
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study of healthcare finance to members of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HMFA) and their families in Tennessee.
Title of Award: Gloria Adams Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Finance; Health care services 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 HFMA members in Tennessee and their children and grandchildren. Applicants must be high school seniors or college students enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or trade school to study healthcare finance or a related field. Deadline for Receipt: February or July of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Deborah Barksdale, Scholarship Committee Chair, BMHCC Physician Development Department, 350 North Humphreys Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38120, E-mail: deborah.barksdale@bmhcc.org.

2692 ■ HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-VIRGINIA CHAPTER

c/o Herbert D. Harvey, Scholarship Committee Chair
Obici Health System
2800 Godwin Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23435
Tel: (757)934-4642 E-mail: hharvey@obici.com
Web Site: http://www.vahfma.org
To provide financial assistance to members of the Virginia chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) who are interested in a program of continuing education.
Title of Award: Robert H. Thomas Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Finance; Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to HFMA members in Virginia who are interested in working on an advanced degree, completing a certification program, taking undergraduate courses, or engaging in other educational activities to enhance their career. Selection is based primarily on a 2-page essay that describes their academic goals, how the scholarship will help them achieve those goals, and how they expect their career to be improved. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2693 ■ HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND INSTITUTE

1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 632
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)296-0009
Fax: (202)296-3633
E-mail: info@hsfi.org
Web Site: http://www.hsfi.org/scholarships/energy.asp
To provide financial assistance to Hispanic undergraduate students majoring in designated business, engineering, and science fields related to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) goals of environmental restoration and waste management.
Title of Award: Environmental Management Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Agricultural; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Metallurgical; Engineering, Petroleum; Environmental science; Epidemiology; Geology; Hydrology; Management; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Radiology; Toxicology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year for 4-year university students or $2,000 per year for community college students. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents of Hispanic background who have completed at least 12 undergraduate credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career supportive of the DOE goals of environmental restoration and waste management. Eligible academic majors are in the fields of business (management and system analysis), engineering (agricultural, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical, metallurgical, nuclear, and petroleum), and science (applied math/physics, chemistry, computer science, ecology, environmental, epidemiology, geology, health physics, hydrology, radiochemistry, radio-ecology, and toxicology). Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on 1) how their academic major, interests, and career goals correspond to environmental restoration and waste management issues; and 2) how their Hispanic background and family upbringing have influenced their academic and personal goals. Selection is based on the essay, academic record, academic plans and career goals, financial need, commitment to DOE's goal of environmental restoration and waste management, and a letter of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program, which began in 1990, is sponsored by DOE's Office of Environmental Management. Recipients must enroll full time at a college or university in the United States.

2694 ■ HOPI TRIBE

Attn: Office of Education
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Tel: (928)734-3533
Free: 800-762-9630
Fax: (928)734-9575
E-mail: IPolingyumptewa@hopi.nsn.us
Web Site: http://www.hopi.nsn.us/education_htgsp.asp
To encourage Hopi students to get an undergraduate or graduate degree in an area of interest to the Hopi Tribe.
Title of Award: Hopi Tribal Priority Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Health care services; Law; Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend covers all educational expenses. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to enrolled members of the Hopi Tribe. They must be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students whose degree is in a subject area that is of priority interest to the Hopi Tribe. Those areas are law, natural resources, education, medicine, health, engineering, or business. This is a highly competitive scholarship. Selection is based on academic merit and the likelihood that the applicants will use their training and expertise for tribal goals and objectives. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis.

2695 ■ ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services
1755 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015-5209
Tel: (847)948-8550
Free: 800-899-ISAC
Fax: (847)831-8549
E-mail: collegezone@isac.org
Web Site: http://www.collegezone.com
To provide scholarship/loans to college students in Illinois who are interested in training or retraining for a teaching career in academic shortage areas.
Title of Award: Illinois Future Teacher Corps Program Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Early childhood; Education, Elementary; Education, Music; Education, Physical; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Hearing and deafness; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Funds Available: This program pays tuition and fees, room and board, or a commuter allowance at academic institutions in Illinois. The maximum award is $5,000 or $10,000 (and may even be increased by an additional $5,000), depending on the teaching commitment the recipient makes. Funds are paid directly to the school. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must agree to teach in an Illinois public, private, or parochial preschool, elementary school, or secondary school for 1 year for each full year of assistance received. The teaching obligation must be completed within 5 years of completion of the degree or certificate program for which the scholarship was awarded. That time period may be extended if the recipient serves in the U.S. armed forces, enrolls full time in a graduate program related to teaching, becomes temporarily disabled, is unable to find employment as a teacher, or takes additional courses on at least a half-time basis to teach in a specialized teacher shortage discipline. Recipients who fail to honor this work obligation must repay the award with interest. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Illinois residents who are enrolled at the junior level or higher at an institution of higher education in the state. Applicants must be planning to prepare for a career as a preschool, elementary, or secondary school teacher. Preference is given to students working on a degree in designated teacher shortage disciplines, making a commitment to teach at a hard-to-staff school, and/or planning to teach minority students. Recently, the teacher shortage disciplines included behavior disordered, bilingual teacher (K-12), cross categorical (seeking certification in 2 or more areas of special education), general special education (including blind and deaf specialties and early childhood special education), learning disabled, mathematics (K-12), music (K-12), physical education (K-12), reading and English language arts (K-12), and speech and language impaired. Preference is given to renewal applicants. Selection is based on cumulative GPA, expected family contribution, and minority student status. Deadline for Receipt: Priority consideration is given to applications submitted by February of each year. Additional Information: This program was formerly known as the David A. DeBolt Teacher Shortage Scholarship Program.

2696 ■ ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services
1755 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015-5209
Tel: (847)948-8550
Free: 800-899-ISAC
Fax: (847)831-8549
E-mail: collegezone@isac.org
Web Site: http://www.collegezone.com
To provide scholarship/loans to students in Illinois who are interested in training or retraining for a career in special education.
Title of Award: Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Program Area, Field, or Subject: Disabilities; Education, Special Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate, Professional Number Awarded: 250 each year. Funds Available: This program waives tuition and fees at 12 participating Illinois public 4-year universities. Recipients must agree to teach full time in a special education discipline at an Illinois public, private, or parochial school for 2 of the 5 years immediately following graduation or termination of enrollment. That teaching requirement may be postponed if the recipient serves in the U.S. armed forces, enrolls full time in a graduate or postgraduate program, becomes temporarily disabled, is unable to find employment as a teacher, or withdraws from a course of study leading to a teacher certification in special education but remains enrolled full time in another academic discipline. Participants who fail to fulfill that teaching requirement must repay the entire amount of the tuition waiver prorated to the fraction of the teaching requirement not completed, plus interest at a rate of 5% per year. Duration: Up to 4 continuous calendar years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for support under this program are Illinois residents who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an Illinois public institution of higher education to prepare for a career as a public, private, or parochial elementary or secondary school teacher in the state. Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students seeking certification in an area of special education. They must rank in the upper half of their Illinois high school graduating class. Current teachers who have a valid teaching certificate that is not in the discipline of special education are also eligible. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The participating universities are Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Springfield, University of Illinois at Urbana, and Western Illinois University.

2697 ■ INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR GENDER EDUCATION

Attn: Transgender Scholarship and Education Legacy Fund
P.O. Box 540229
Waltham, MA 02454-0229
Tel: (781)899-2212
Fax: (781)899-5703
E-mail: carrie@tself.org
Web Site: http://www.tself.org
To provide financial assistance to transgender students who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in the caring professions.
Title of Award: Transgender Scholarship and Education Legacy Fund Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Health care services; Law; Religion; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends average $2,000. Funds are paid directly to the student. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are living full time in a gender or sex role that differs from that assigned to them at birth and who are "out and proud" about their transgender identity. Applicants must be working on a degree in the helping and caring professions, including, but not limited to, social services, health care, religious instruction, education, and the law. They may be of any age or nationality, but they must be attending or planning to attend a college, university, trade school, or technical college in the United States or Canada. Selection is based on affirmation of transgender identity; demonstration of integrity and honesty; participation and leadership in community activities; service as role model, mentor, colleague, or advisor for the transgender communities; and service as transgender role model, mentor, colleague, or advisor to non-transpeople in the helping and caring professions. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the TSELF Youth Award (for applicants under 22 years of age entering their first or second year of postsecondary education); the TSELF Schools Education Award (for applicants working on a degree in education and teaching); the Lee Frances Heller Memorial Award (for Christian students or applicants who are or will be attending a college, university, or other institution for religious studies); the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Award (for applicants who have been involved in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment activities); and the Chicago Gender Society Leadership Award (for applicants who have been involved in community building activities).

2698 ■ KANSAS FEDERATION OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Kansas BPW Educational Foundation
c/o Diane Smith, Executive Secretary
10418 Haskins
Lenexa, KS 66215-2162
E-mail: desmith@fcbankonline.com
Web Site: http://www.bpwkansas.org/bpw_foundation.htm
To provide financial assistance to residents of Kansas who are preparing for a career in a health profession in the state.
Title of Award: Elsie Borck Health Care Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1ormore each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Kansas residents (men and women) who are at least a college junior and preparing to practice in a health profession in the state. Applicants must submit a 3-page personal biography in which they express their career goals, the direction they want to take in the future, their proposed field of study, their reason for selecting that field, the institutions they plan to attend and why, their circumstances for reentering school (if a factor), and what makes them uniquely qualified for this scholarship. They must also be able to document financial need. Applications must be submitted through a local organization of the sponsor. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

2699 ■ MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE COLLEGES AND CAREER SCHOOLS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
3100 Dunglow Road
Baltimore, MD 21222
Tel: (410)282-4012
Fax: (410)282-4133
E-mail: mdapcs@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.mapccs.org/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to students interested in attending selected private career schools in Maryland.
Title of Award: Maryland Association of Private Colleges and Career Schools Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Broadcasting; Cosmetology; Drafting; Health care services; Mechanics and repairs; Medicine, Holistic/alternative; Secretarial sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year; since the program was established in 1983, more than $3 million in scholarships have been awarded. Funds Available: Individual awards range from $500 to more than $5,000. The H.R. Leslie Scholarship is $1,000. Funds must be applied for full or partial payment of tuition. Recently, a total of $164,000 was awarded. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and graduates who are interested in attending a participating private career school in Maryland. Applicants should be interested in working on a degree in such business or technical areas as cosmetology, barbering, diesel mechanics, automotive technology, massage therapy, allied health, secretarial sciences, or drafting. The H.R. Leslie Scholarship is open to any student who applies to a member school. Selection is based on GPA, involvement in school and community activities, recommendations from school officials, desire, and potential to succeed in their career field. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The participating schools are All State Career School (Baltimore) American Beauty Academy (Wheaton), Americare School of Allied Health (Silver Spring), Avara's Academy of Hair Design (Baltimore), Baltimore School of Massage, Baltimore Studio of Hair Design, Bladensburg Barber School (Bladensburg), Broadcasting Institute of Maryland (Baltimore), Diesel Institute of America (Grantsville), Frederick School of Cosmetology (Frederick), Hair Academy (New Carrollton), Holistic Massage Training Institute (Baltimore), International Beauty School (Bel Air), Lincoln Technical Institute (Columbia), Medix School (Towson), Savage Neon (Baltimore), and Von Lee School of Aesthetics (Pikesville). Scholarships can be used only to attend the schools listed above.

2700 ■ MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Student Financial Assistance
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Tel: (410)260-4574
Free: 800-974-1024
Fax: (410)974-5376
E-mail: osfamail@mhec.state.md.us
Web Site: http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_fire.asp
To provide financial assistance for college and graduate school to fire fighters, ambulance, and rescue squad members in Maryland.
Title of Award: Maryland Fire Fighter, Ambulance, and Rescue Squad Member Tuition Reimbursement Program Area, Field, or Subject: Fires and fire prevention; Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awards provide full reimbursement of tuition charges the student has paid. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress and remains enrolled in an eligible program.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for this support are fire fighters, ambulance, and rescue squad members who are enrolled as full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited institution of higher education in Maryland in a degree or certificate program for fire service technology or emergency medical technology. Applicants must have received at least a grade of "C" in any course required for completion of their program. They must be serving a Maryland community while they are taking college courses. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must continue to serve a Maryland community for an additional year following completion of the courses.

2701 ■ MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Student Financial Assistance
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Tel: (410)260-4545
Free: 800-974-1024
Fax: (410)974-5376
E-mail: osfamail@mhec.state.md.us
Web Site: http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_scm.asp
To provide scholarship/loans to Maryland residents who wish to prepare for a teaching career.
Title of Award: Sharon Christa McAuliffe Memorial Teacher Education Award Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Classical studies; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Education; Education, English as a second language; Education, Special; Education, Vocational-technical; Foreign languages; Geosciences; Health care services; Hearing and deafness; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award is based on the recipient's enrollment and housing status, to a maximum of $17,000 per year. 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. Following graduation, recipients must teach at a Maryland public school for 1 year for each year of financial aid received under this program. If they fail to meet that service obligation, they must repay all funds they received with interest. They must begin the service obligation within 12 months of graduation. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and enrollment at a 2-year or 4-year Maryland college or university in an approved teacher education program.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Maryland residents who are college students with at least 60 semester credit hours completed, college graduates, and teachers in a non-critical shortage area. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and plan to teach in a field identified as a critical shortage area. Selection is based on cumulative GPA, applicable work or volunteer experience, quality of academic background in certification field, and a writing sample. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: Recently, the eligible critical shortage areas were business education, chemistry, computer science, earth and space science, English for speakers of other languages, family and consumer sciences, German, health occupations, Latin, mathematics, physical science, physics, Spanish, special education (generic infant-grade 3, generic grades 1-8, generic grades 6-adult, hearing impaired, severely and profoundly handicapped, visually impaired), and technology education.

2702 ■ MARYLAND STATE GRANGE

Attn: Master 8743 Old Kiln Road
Thurmont, MD 21788-1219
Tel: (301)447-2075
Fax: (301)447-2019
E-mail: rlt-rox@juno.com
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to Maryland residents who are either deaf or preparing to work with hearing-impaired people.
Title of Award: Maryland State Grange Deaf Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Special; General studies/Field of study not specified; Hearing and deafness 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; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Maryland who graduated from a high school in the state and are attending college or graduate school in the state. Applicants must be 1) deaf or hearing impaired, or 2) preparing for a career working with deaf or hearing-impaired people. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Donna D. Wiles, Deaf Activities Director, 5543 Buffalo Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771, (301) 829-0545.

2703 ■ MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Attn: Professional Development
Department 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7298
Tel: (312)419-9094
Fax: (312)419-8950
E-mail: mlapd2@mlahq.org
Web Site: http://www.mlanet.org/awards/grants/lindberg.html
To provide funding to scholars and students interested in conducting research in the field of health sciences librarianship.
Title of Award: Donald A.B. Lindbergh Research Fellowship Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Library and archival sciences; Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Postdoctoral, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The grant is $25,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to health sciences librarians, health professionals, researchers, educators, students, and administrators. Applicants must have a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree and demonstrate a commitment to the health sciences. They must be nominated by an institution or organization, such as a board, committee, section, or chapter of the Medical Library Association; graduate school of library and information science; library organization; or scientific academy or society. Proposals must extend the knowledge base of health sciences librarianship or improve the practice of the profession through applied research. Areas of interest include the organization, delivery, use, technology, and impact of information and knowledge on health care access and delivery, consumer use of health information, biomedical research, public health services, or education for the health professions. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: This fellowship was first awarded in 2003. The fellowship is not designed to support research for a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation.

2704 ■ MINNESOTA TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION

c/o Deb Offerdahl
230 Second Street S.E.
Milaca, MN 56353
Tel: (320)982-1385
Web Site: http://www.mntrappers.com
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Minnesota Trappers Association (MTA) and to other students working on a degree in a field related to natural resources.
Title of Award: Minnesota Trappers Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Engineering, Agricultural; Forestry; General studies/Field of study not specified; Natural resources; Veterinary science and medicine; Wildlife conservation, management, and science; Zoology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 7 each year: 1 at $2,000, 2 at $1,000, 1 at $600 (the Russ Cumberland Scholarship), and 3 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) MTA members working on an undergraduate degree in any field; and 2) other undergraduates working on a degree in agricultural engineering, agricultural science, forestry, natural resources, veterinary medicine, wildlife biology, or zoology. Applicants must be entering or enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program at an accredited college or university and have a college GPA of 2.5 or higher (entering freshmen must submit a transcript of their first term of college work before funds are released). Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Russ Cumberland Scholarship. Information is also available from Todd Roggenkamp, 28952 438th Lane, Palasade, MN 56373, (218) 768-2597.

2705 ■ MONTANA ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

c/o Penny Denning
Scholarship/Awards Committee
107 Dilworth
Glendive, MT 59330-2053
E-mail: montanapas@aapa.org
Web Site: http://www.aapa.org/mapa/students.htm
To provide financial assistance to students interested in practicing as physician assistants in Montana.
Title of Award: Montana Academy of Physician Assistants Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical assisting 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; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in an approved physician assistant program. Preference is given to applicants who are residents of Montana, but residents of all states are encouraged to apply. Selection is based on completeness of the application, professionalism (as demonstrated by application materials), supporting recommendation from program director, academic achievement, financial need, and interest in primary care medicine in Montana. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2706 ■ NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVES

Attn: Educational Assistance Program
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 126
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tel: (202)628-3953
Fax: (301)588-0011
E-mail: NationalHQ@nahse.org
Web Site: http://www.nahse.org
To provide financial assistance to African Americans who are members of the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) and interested in preparing for a career in health care administration.
Title of Award: National Association of Health Services Executives Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Funds Available: The stipends are $2,500 per year. Funds are sent to the recipient's institution. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African Americans who are either enrolled or accepted in an accredited college or university program, working on a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in health care administration. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA (3.0 if graduate students), be members of NAHSE, and be able to demonstrate financial need. To apply, students must submit a completed application, 3 letters of recommendation, a recent resume, a 3-page essay on "the impact of the team concept approach to organizational improvement when restructuring into an urban integrated healthcare network," a copy of their most recent federal income tax return, transcripts from all colleges attended, and 2 photographs. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

2707 ■ NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

c/o Peggy Elliott, Scholarship Committee Chair
805 Fifth Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
Tel: (641)236-3366
Web Site: http://www.nfb.org/sch_intro.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to blind students studying or planning to study law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or the natural sciences.
Title of Award: Howard Brown Rickard Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Engineering; Law; Medicine; Natural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may resubmit applications up to 2 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to legally blind students who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate or graduate course of study. Applicants must be studying or planning to study law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or the natural sciences. Selection is based on academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Scholarships are awarded at the federation convention in July. Recipients attend the convention at federation expense; that funding is in addition to the scholarship grant.

2708 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: scholarships@ffa.org
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are interested in studying animal science or a related field in college.
Title of Award: Bayer Animal Health Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Animal science and behavior; Equine studies; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in working on a 4-year degree in animal or pre-veterinary science, equine science, animal nutrition, or animal pathology. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by Bayer Animal Health.

2709 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: scholarships@ffa.org
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members interested in studying dairy science in college.
Title of Award: NMC Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Animal science and behavior; Dairy science; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are either graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college or students already enrolled in college on a full-time basis. Applicants must be working on or planning to work on a 2-year or 4-year degree in dairy science, animal science, or pre-veterinary science. They must have a dairy background or be planning to prepare for a career related to dairy. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this scholarship is provided by NMC (formerly the National Mastitis Council).

2710 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: scholarships@ffa.org
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members interested in studying agriculture in college.
Title of Award: Purina Mills/Land O'Lakes Purina Feeds Dealer Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Equine studies; Veterinary science and medicine; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the number of participating Purina dealers. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in working on a 4-year college degree in agriculture. Preference is given to applicants displaying an interest in animal nutrition, aquaculture, animal science, equine science, wildlife management, or specialty animals. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for these scholarships is provided by Purina Mills, LLC.

2711 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: scholarships@ffa.org
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance for college to FFA members from Idaho who have a dairy background.
Title of Award: United Dairymen of Idaho Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Animal science and behavior; Dairy science; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,600 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of Idaho who live or work on a dairy farm. They must be interested in working on a 2- or 4-year degree in dairy science, dairy-related crop sciences, large animal nutrition, or large animal veterinarian. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for these scholarships is provided by United Dairymen of Idaho.

2712 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: scholarships@ffa.org
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members from designated states who are interested in studying a field related to agriculture in college.
Title of Award: Wilbur-Ellis Company Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Agriculture, Economic aspects; Animal science and behavior; Biochemistry; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Entomology; Finance; Forestry; Genetics; Horticulture; Management; Marketing and distribution; Poultry science; Soil science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 13 each year: 1 at $5,000, 2 at $2,000, and 10 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are $5,000, $2,000, or $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll or college students currently enrolled full time. Applicants must be residents of the following states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, or Wyoming. They must be planning to work on a 4-year degree in agricultural production, forest management, agronomy and crop science, animal nutrition, farm and ranch management, horticulture, nursery and landscape management, plant science, poultry science, general agriculture, business management, economics, international agriculture, finance, sales and marketing, biochemistry, biotechnology, computer systems in agriculture, entomology, plant breeding and genetics, plant pathology, range science, or soil science. Their combined SAT score must be 1000 or higher and their GPA must be 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). Financial need is also considered in the selection process. >U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this scholarship is provided by the agriculture division of the Wilbur-Ellis Company.

2713 ■ NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Attn: Office of Special Populations
6700-B Rockledge Drive, Room 2133
Bethesda, MD 20892-7610
Tel: (301)486-8697
Fax: (301)496-8729
E-mail: mh35c@nih.gov
Web Site: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/ncn/training/minor.htm
To provide funding to principal investigators on grants from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) who wish to include underrepresented minority high school and undergraduate students as research assistants on their project.
Title of Award: Richard M. Asofsky Scholars in Research Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Biomedical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Postdoctoral Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Supplements for high school students are limited to $3,000 per student in direct costs; students are reimbursed at the rate of $6.25 per hour. Supplements for undergraduates include salary for the student that is consistent with the institution's policies plus up to $200 per month for supplies and travel. from the student's academic institution to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. Graduate students also receive a salary. Duration: Student assistants may be recruited to work up to 2 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to principal investigators who have an active grant from NIAID with at least 2 years or more of support remaining. Applicants must be seeking supplemental funding to hire underrepresented minority students, defined as individuals belonging to a particular ethnic or racial group that the grantee institution has determined to be underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, or social sciences. High school students must have expressed an interest in the health-related sciences and have passed advanced science courses. Undergraduate students must have expressed an interest in biomedical research and a desire to pursue graduate training. The proposed research experience must be an integral part of the approved ongoing grant and have the potential to contribute significantly to the research career development of the student. The program encourages partnerships between NIAID grantees at major universities and local community colleges, tribal colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and colleges and universities where Native American populations are high. Additional Information: This program originated in 1979 as the Introduction to Biomedical Research Program (IBRP). That program was restructured in 2003 to encompass this program and the Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities Program.

2714 ■ NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

Attn: Division of Minority Opportunities in Research
45 Center Drive, Suite 2AS37
Bethesda, MD 20892-6200
Tel: (301)594-3900
Fax: (301)480-2753
E-mail: at21z@nih.gov
Web Site: http://www.nih.gov/nigms
To enable faculty at minority and minority-serving institutions to complete a Ph.D. degree in the biomedical sciences.
Title of Award: Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Faculty Predoctoral Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Behavioral sciences; Biomedical sciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Professional, Doctorate Funds Available: The fellowships provide a stipend of $32,820 per year and a supplement that offsets the cost of tuition, fees, and health insurance at a rate of 100% up to $3,000 and 60% of costs above $3,000. An institutional allowance of $2,750 per year is also provided. Duration: Up to 5 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time faculty in a biomedical or behavioral science department (including mathematics) at minority and minority-serving institutions who lack a Ph.D. degree. The institution must be a college or university where the candidate has been employed for at least 3 years and that has substantial enrollments of students in biomedical and related sciences from minority groups underrepresented in those sciences. The candidate must have been accepted into the doctoral program at a research university, institution, or center with active biomedical and behavioral science research faculties. They must be sponsored by their home institution, which must have granted them a study leave and where they are expected to return after completing their doctoral degree. Only U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents are eligible. Deadline for Receipt: April or December of each year.

2715 ■ NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

Attn: Office of Loan Repayment and Scholarship
2 Center Drive, Room 2E24
Bethesda, MD 20892-0230
800-528-7689
Fax: (301)480-5481
E-mail: ugsp@nih.gov
Web Site: http://ugsp.info.nih.gov
To provide loans-for-service for undergraduate education in the life sciences to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Title of Award: National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Behavioral sciences; Biomedical sciences; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 15 each year. Funds Available: Stipends are available up to $20,000 per year, to be used for tuition, educational expenses (such as books and lab fees), and qualified living expenses while attending a college or university. Recipients incur a service obligation to work as an employee of the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland for 10 consecutive weeks (during the summer) during the sponsored year and, upon graduation, for 52 weeks for each academic year of scholarship support. The NIH 52-week employment obligation may be deferred if the recipient goes to graduate or medical school. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time students at accredited institutions of higher education and committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Applicants must come from a family that meets federal standards of low income, currently defined as a family with an annual income below $18,620 for a 1-person family, ranging to below $63,140 for families of 8 or more. They must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher or be in the top 5% of their class. Selection is based on commitment to a career in biomedical, behavioral, or social science health-related research as an employee of the National Institutes of Health (NIH); academic achievements; recommendations and evaluations of skills, abilities, and goals; and relevant extracurricular activities. Applicants are ranked according to the following priorities: first, juniors and seniors who have completed 2 years of undergraduate course work including 4 core science courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and calculus; second, other undergraduates who have completed those 4 core science courses; third, freshmen and sophomores at accredited undergraduate institutions; and fourth, high school seniors who have been accepted for enrollment as full-time students at accredited undergraduate institutions. The sponsor especially encourages applications from underrepresented minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2716 ■ NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF FAME

Attn: Collegiate Inventors Competition
221 South Broadway Street
Akron, OH 44308-1595
Tel: (330)849-6887
E-mail: collegiate@invent.org
Web Site: http://www.invent.org/collegiate
To recognize and reward outstanding inventions by college or university students in the fields of science, engineering, and technology.
Title of Award: Collegiate Inventors Competition Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Inventors; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Science; Technology; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Postdoctoral, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 15 semifinalists are selected each year; of those, 3 individuals or teams win prizes. Funds Available: Finalists receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in a final round of judging and in the awards dinner and presentation. The Grand Prize winner or team receives $25,000. Other prizes are $10,000 for an undergraduate winner or team and $15,000 for a graduate winner or team. Academic advisors of the winning entries each receive a $3,000 cash prize. Awards are unrestricted cash gifts, not scholarships or grants. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are (or have been) enrolled full time at least part of the 12-month period prior to entry in a college or university in the United States. Entries may also be submitted by teams, up to 4 members, of whom at least 1 must meet the full-time requirement and all others must have been enrolled at least half time sometime during the preceding 24-month period. Applicants must submit a description of their invention, including a patent search and summary of current literature that describes the state of the art and identifies the originality of the invention; test data demonstrating that the idea, invention, or design is workable; the societal, economic, and environmental benefits of the invention; and supplemental material that may include photos, slides, disks, videotapes, and even samples. Entries must be original ideas and the work of a student or team and a university advisor; the invention should be reproducible and may not have been 1) made available to the public as a commercial product or process, or 2) patented or published more than 1 year prior to the date of submission for this competition. Entries are first reviewed by a committee of judges that selects the finalists. The committee is comprised of mathematicians, engineers, biologists, chemists, environmentalists, physicists, computer specialists, members of the medical and veterinary profession, and specialists in invention and development of technology. Entries are judged on the basis of originality, inventiveness, potential value to society (socially, environmentally, and economically), and range or scope of use. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is co-sponsored by Abbott Laboratories and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It was established in 1990 as the BFGoodrich Collegiate Inventors Program.

2717 ■ NAVAL RESERVE ASSOCIATION

Attn: Educational Assistance Program
1619 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2793
Tel: (703)548-5800; (866)672-4968
Fax: (866)683-3647
E-mail: admin@navy-reserve.org
Web Site: http://www.navy-reserve.org
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of members of the Naval Reserve Association.
Title of Award: Naval Reserve Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; General studies/Field of study not specified; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The amounts of the stipends vary but recently averaged more than $4,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children of association members who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a college or university as a full-time student. Applicants must be U.S. citizens under 24 years of age. Preference is given to applicants who have demonstrated an interest in the "hard sciences" (e.g., mathematics, medicine, and engineering). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2718 ■ NAVY WIVES CLUB OF AMERICA

P.O. Box 54022
Millington, TN 38053-6022
(866)511-NWCA
E-mail: nwca@navywivesclubsofamerica.org
Web Site: http://www.navywivesclubsofamerica.org/nwc/scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or medical school to the children of naval personnel.
Title of Award: Navy Wives Club of America National Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education, Special; General studies/Field of study not specified; Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Doctorate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 41 each year: 6 to freshmen, 18 for renewals, 4 to current undergraduates applying for the first time, 2 to medical students, 2 to students majoring in special education, and 9 to children of NWCA members. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for these scholarships must be the children (natural born, legally adopted, or stepchildren) of enlisted members of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard on active duty, retired with pay, or deceased. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on their career objectives and the reasons they chose those objectives. Selection is based on academic standing, moral character, and financial need. Some scholarships are reserved for students majoring in special education, medical students, and children of members of Navy Wives Club of American (NWCA). Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the NWCA Scholarship Foundation Director, Susan Quinn, 1644A Jana Court, Norfolk, VA 23503. Membership in the NWCA is open to spouses of enlisted personnel serving in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the active Reserve units of those services; spouses of enlisted personnel who have been honorable discharged, retired, or transferred to the Fleet Reserve on completion of duty; and widows of enlisted personnel in those services.

2719 ■ NEW JERSEY TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION

841 Mountain Avenue
Springfield, NJ 07081-3437
Tel: (973)912-8119
Fax: (973)912-9056
E-mail: njtascholarship@verizon.net
To provide financial assistance for college to New Jersey high school seniors who have involved in organ transplant activities.
Title of Award: New Jersey Transplant Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 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 New Jersey and planning to attend college. Applicants must have been active in organ donor awareness, a transplant donor, an immediate family member of a donor, a transplant recipient, or a transplant candidate. They must be in the top 50% of their class. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation, a transcript, SAT or ACT scores, and an essay about organ transplantation. Special consideration is given to applicants planning to prepare for a career in a medical field. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2720 ■ NEW MEXICO ELKS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Charitable and Benevolent Trust Commission
c/o Jim Larrabbee, Scholarship Committee
302 Ciniza Court
Gallup, NM 87301
Fax: (505)863-3821
E-mail: JimLarrabee@cnetco.com
Web Site: http://www.nmelks.org
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in New Mexico who are interested in preparing for a career working with people with disabilities.
Title of Award: Ed Harbaugh Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Disabilities Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded, generally either $1,000 or $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be seniors graduating from a high school in New Mexico. They must be interested in majoring in college in the fields of speech or physical therapy, or in any other field that would aid individuals with disabilities. In addition, they must have exhibited outstanding scholastic and leadership ability, including extracurricular and civic activities. High school class rank, GPA, and standardized test scores must be validated by a school official. An endorsement from the local Elks Lodge is required. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2721 ■ NORTON SOUTH HEALTH CORPORATION

Attn: Scholarships
P.O. Box 966
Nome, AK 99762
Tel: (907)443-4530
Fax: (907)443-2085
E-mail: info@nortonsoundhealth.org
Web Site: http://www.nortonsoundhealth.org
To provide financial assistance to Native and other residents of Alaska who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a health-related field.
Title of Award: Norton South Health Corporation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services 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; may be renewed if the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in or planning to enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a field of study relevant to employment at Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC). Priority is given to applicants in the following order: 1) Native residents of the Bering Straits region of Alaska; 2) Native residents of other regions of Alaska; and 3) non-Native residents of the Bering Straits region. They must submit brief statements on their educational goals and objectives, the activities in which they are currently participating, their community activities, and honors or awards they have received. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year for fall terms; November of each year for spring terms. Additional Information: The Norton Sound Health Corporation was founded in 1970 to serve the health care need of the Inupiat, Yupik, and Siberian Yupik people of the Bering Straits region of northwest Alaska.

2722 ■ OMAHA VOLUNTEERS FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN

c/o Lois Carlson
2010 Country Club Avenue
Omaha, NE 68104
Tel: (402)553-0378
To provide financial assistance for college to Nebraska residents who have a physical disability or are preparing for a career related to people with orthopedic impairments or physical disabilities.
Title of Award: Omaha Volunteers for Handicapped Children Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Disabilities; Education, Special; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 to 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Nebraska who are U.S. citizens. First priority applicants must have an orthopedic impairment or physical disability and be 1) high school seniors with a GPA of 2.25 or higher and accepted into the school of their choice or 2) college students making satisfactory progress toward graduation. Second priority applicants must be enrolled in the college of their choice and preparing for a teaching or health-related career of service to people with orthopedic impairments or physical disabilities. All applicants must submit a 250-word essay on their future goals and need for the scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year.

2723 ■ JOANNA F. REED MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

c/o South Alabama Trust Company
227 Belleville Avenue
P.O. Box 469
Brewton, AL 36427-0469
Tel: (251)809-2239
Fax: (251)809-2123
To provide financial assistance to students in Alabama and selected parts of Florida who are working on a pre-med (undergraduate) or medical (graduate) degree at a private university.
Title of Award: Joanna F. Reed Medical Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Doctorate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $7,500. Duration: 1 year; may renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to men and women who are working on a degree in medicine at a recognized private medical school and to men and women who are working on an undergraduate degree in pre-medicine at a private university. They must be residents of Alabama or northwest Florida (all counties in the state west of the Apalachicola River: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Homes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, and Gulf). They may attend school anywhere in the United States. Selection is based on academic performance, recommendations, financial need, motivation, character, ability, and career potential. Special consideration is given to students who wish to become general practitioners or internists. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2724 ■ ROCKY MOUNTAIN NASA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o Utah State University
EL Building, Room 302
Logan, UT 84322-4140
Tel: (435)797-3666
Fax: (435)797-3382
E-mail: spacegrant@cc.usu.edu
Web Site: http://spacegrant.usu.edu
To provide financial support to undergraduate students at designated universities in Utah or Colorado who are working on a degree in fields of interest to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Title of Award: Rocky Mountain NASA Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Medicine; Science; Space and planetary sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the awards depends on the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students at member institutions of the Rocky Mountain NASA Space Grant Consortium who are studying engineering, science, medicine, or technology. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic performance to date and potential for the future, with emphasis on space-related research interests. This program is part of the NASA Space Grant program, which encourages participation by women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Members of the consortium are Utah State University, the University of Utah, Brigham Young University, Dixie State College, Salt Lake Community College, Shoshone-Bannock School, Snow College, Southern Utah University, the University of Denver, and Weber State University. This program is funded by NASA.

2725 ■ SEALASKA CORPORATION

Attn: Sealaska Heritage Institute
One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 301
Juneau, AK 99801-1249
Tel: (907)586-9166; 888-311-4992
Fax: (907)586-9293
E-mail: scholarship@sealaska.com
Web Site: http://www.sealaskaheritage.org/programs/university_scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to Native Alaskans who have a connection to Sealaska Corporation and are majoring in designated fields.
Title of Award: Sealaska Heritage Institute 7(i) Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Health care services; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Natural resources; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds, the number of qualified applicants, class standing, and cumulative GPA. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 5 years for a bachelor's degree, up to 3 years for a master's degree, up to 2 years for a doctorate, or up to 3 years for vocational study. The maximum total support is limited to 9 years. Renewal depends on recipients' maintaining full-time enrollment and a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) Alaska Natives who are enrolled to Sealaska Corporation, and 2) Native lineal descendants of Alaska Natives enrolled to Sealaska Corporation, whether or not the applicant owns Sealaska Corporation stock. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Along with their application, they must submit 2 essays: 1) their personal history and educational goals, and 2) their expected contributions to the Alaska Native or Native American community. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. The following areas of study qualify for these awards: natural resources (environmental sciences, engineering, conservation biology, environmental law, fisheries, geology, marine science/biology, forestry, wildlife management, and mining technology); business administration (accounting, finance, marketing, international business, international commerce and trade, management of information systems, human resources management, economics, computer information systems, and industrial management); and other special fields (cadastral surveys, chemistry, equipment/machinery operators, industrial safety specialists, health specialists, plastics engineers, trade specialists, physics, mathematics, and marine trades and occupations). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided from Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANSCA) Section 7(i) revenue sharing provisions. Sealaska sponsors a number of other scholarships, including the Cape Fox Scholarships and the Sealaska Heritage Institute Scholarships.

2726 ■ SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION

Attn: Education Department
1313 L Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)898-3326
Free: 800-448-SEIU
Fax: (202)898-3348
Web Site: http://www.seiu.org/mbe/scholarships/norapiore.cfm
To provide financial assistance for to members and children of members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) who plan to major in health-related fields in college.
Title of Award: Nora Piore Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Only 1 student may hold this scholarship at a time. It is offered whenever a current recipient completes his or her training. Funds Available: The stipend is $4,375 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of SEIU working in health care fields and their children, Applicants must be working on or planning to work on a degree or training for an occupation in health care or health care policy. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of the year when available. Additional Information: This program is administered by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc., 1201 Eighth Avenue South, P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 27202-3737, (615) 320-3149, Fax: (615) 320-3151, E-mail: info@spaprog.com.

2727 ■ SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL

Attn: Membership Memorial Scholarship Fund
205 Madison Street
P.O. Box 899
Passaic, NJ 07055-0899
Tel: (973)777-2605
Free: 800-886-7656
Fax: (973)779-8245
E-mail: sokol205@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.slovakcatholicsokol.org/members/scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol.
Title of Award: Theodore and Mary Jane Rich Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 for a male and 1 for a female. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol who have completed at least 1 semester of college and are currently enrolled full time as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college, university, or professional school. Applicants must have been a member for at least 5 years, have at least $3,000 permanent life insurance coverage, and have at least 1 parent who is a member and is of Slovak ancestry. They must be majoring in a medical program. Males and females compete for scholarships separately. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Slovak Catholic Sokol was founded as a fraternal benefit society in 1905. It is licensed to operate in the following states: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. This program was established in 2003.

2728 ■ SOCIETY OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Attn: Committee on Awards
1850 Samuel Morse Drive
Reston, VA 20190-5316
Tel: (703)708-9000
Fax: (703)708-9020
E-mail: grantinfo@snm.org
Web Site: http://www.snm.org
To provide financial support to students seeking training in nuclear medicine technology.
Title of Award: Paul Cole Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 30 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students in baccalaureate, associate, or certificate programs in nuclear medicine technology. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on financial need and academic achievement. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

2729 ■ SOCIETY OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Attn: Committee on Awards
1850 Samuel Morse Drive
Reston, VA 20190-5316
Tel: (703)708-9000
Fax: (703)708-9020
E-mail: grantinfo@snm.org
Web Site: http://www.snm.org
To provide financial support to minority students working on an associate or bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology.
Title of Award: PDEF Mickey Williams Minority Student Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students accepted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or associate degree program in nuclear medicine technology. Applicants must be members of a minority group: African American, Native American (including American Indian, Eskimo, Hawaiian, and Samoan), Hispanic American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander. They must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by corporate sponsors of the Professional Development and Education Fund (PDEF) of the Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section.

2730 ■ TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

c/o Cindy Martine
1222 Harris Way
Galveston, TX 77555
E-mail: camartin@utmb.edu
Web Site: http://www.tacls.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from Texas who are working on a degree in laboratory medicine.
Title of Award: Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology 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 residents of Texas who are members of the Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (TACLS), achieved through membership in the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS). Applicants must be 1) full-time students enrolled or accepted at an accredited program in clinical laboratory technology/medical laboratory technology or clinical laboratory science/medical technology; or 2) full-time graduate students enrolled in a degree plan directly related to laboratory medicine. They must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2731 ■ 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)427-6367
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide financial assistance to residents of Texas who are interested in training as an emergency medical technician (EMT) and working in a rural community in the state.
Title of Award: Texas Rural Emergency Medical Services Scholarship Incentive Program Area, Field, or Subject: Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: This program provides up to $2,000 in matching funds towards the costs of tuition and other expenses associated with EMT, EMT-I, and EMT-P training. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Texas residents who are at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Applicants must be interested in obtaining training as an EMT, EMT-I (must already have a license as an EMT), or EMT-P (must already have a license as an EMT-I). Applicants must enter into a contract with a community in a rural country in Texas To provide emergency medical services upon completion of their training for at least 1 year. The community must commit to raising funds to match the amount provided by this program. Additional Information: This program is offered in cooperation with the Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA), Attn: Texas Health Service Corps, 1700 North Congress, Suite 220, P.O. Box 12877, Austin, TX 78711, (512) 936-6701, (800) 544-2042, Fax: (512) 936-6776, E-mail: orca@orca.state.tx.us.

2732 ■ MORRIS K. UDALL FOUNDATION

130 South Scott Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701-1922
Tel: (520)670-5529
Fax: (520)670-5530
Web Site: http://www.udall.gov/scholarship
To provide financial assistance to 1) college sophomores and juniors who intend to prepare for a career in environmental public policy and 2) Native American and Alaska Native students who intend to prepare for a career in health care or tribal public policy.
Title of Award: Morris K. Udall Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Economics; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Health care services; Native American studies; Natural resources; Political science; Public administration; Public health; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 80 scholarships and 50 honorable mentions are awarded each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend for scholarship winners is $5,000 per year. Funds are to be used for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Honorable mention stipends are $350. Duration: 1 year; recipients nominated as sophomores may be renominated in their junior year.
Eligibility Requirements: Each 2-year and 4-year college and university in the United States and its possessions may nominate up to 6 sophomores or juniors from either or both categories of this program: 1) students who intend to prepare for a career in environmental public policy, and 2) Native American and Alaska Native students who intend to prepare for a career in health care or tribal public policy. For the first category, the program seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, such as policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. For the second category, the program seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education. Nominees must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit an 800-word essay discussing a significant public speech, legislative act, or public policy statement by former Congressman Morris K. Udall and its impact on their field of study, interests, and career goals. Selection is based on demonstrated commitment to 1) environmental issues through substantial commitment to and participation in 1 or more of the following: campus activities, research, community service, or public service; or 2) tribal public policy or Native American health through substantial contributions to and participation in 1 or more of the following: campus activities, tribal involvement, community or public service, or research; a course of study and proposed career likely to lead to position where nominee can make significant contributions to the shaping of environmental, tribal public policy, or Native American health care issues, whether through scientific advances, public or political service, or community action; and leadership, character, desire to make a difference, and general well-roundedness. Deadline for Receipt: Faculty representatives must submit their nominations by early March of each year.

2733 ■ UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY-VIRGINIA DIVISION

c/o Suzie Snyder, Education Committee Chair
8440 Bradshaw Road
Salem, VA 24153-2246
Tel: (540)384-6884
E-mail: Suzienotes@aol.com
Web Site: http://users.erols.com/va-udc/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study in medicine or engineering to Confederate descendants from Virginia.
Title of Award: Mary Anne Williams Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: This scholarship is offered whenever a prior recipient graduates or is no longer eligible. Funds Available: The amount of the stipend depends on the availability of funds. Payment is made directly to the college or university the recipient attends. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Virginia who are 1) lineal descendants of Confederates, or 2) collateral descendants and also members of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicants must be interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in medicine or engineering. They must submit proof of the Confederate military record of at least 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served. They must also submit a personal letter pledging to make the best possible use of the scholarship; describing their health, social, family, religious, and fraternal connections within the community; and reflecting on what a Southern heritage means to them (using the term "War Between the States" in lieu of "Civil War"). They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of years in which the scholarship is available. Additional Information: Information is also available from Mrs. George W. Bryson, 10103 Rixeyville Road, Culpeper, VA 22701-4422, E-mail: brysdale@aol.com.

2734 ■ VASA ORDER OF AMERICA

Attn: Vice Grand Master
3236 Berkeley Avenue
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118-2055
Tel: (216)371-5141
E-mail: rolf.bergman@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: http://www.vasaorder.com
To provide financial assistance for education in a medical field to members of the Vasa Order of America.
Title of Award: Ellis F. Hillner Award Area, Field, or Subject: Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Doctorate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have belonged to the organization for at least 1 year and be attending or planning to attend an accredited institution on a full-time basis for studies in the medical field. Selection is based on a transcript, letters of recommendation from school and local Vasa lodge officials, and an essay of up to 1,000 words on a topic related to Vasa. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Vasa Order of America is a Swedish American fraternal organization incorporated in 1899.

2735 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of Vermont interested in obtaining an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or certificate in a field related to home health care.
Title of Award: Elizabeth J. Davis Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 7 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to the residents of Vermont who are high school seniors, current undergraduate students, and home health care professionals. Applicants must be interested in obtaining a bachelor's degree in a health profession, certification as a home health aide, or (for home health care professionals) an advanced degree. They must be able to demonstrate interest in a career in the home health care field and an intent to work in Vermont for at least 2 years. Selection is based on financial need, required essays, a letter of recommendation, and a personal interview (if necessary). Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

2736 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of Vermont who are interested in majoring in a veterinary field in college or graduate school.
Title of Award: Gail Richardson Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Animal science and behavior; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Doctorate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Vermont who are graduating high school seniors, high school graduates, or GED recipients. Applicants must be interested in attending an accredited postsecondary institution to work on a degree in veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, animal science, or a related field. Selection is based on academic achievement (GPA of 2.5 or higher), required essays, letters of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Board of Directors established this scholarship in 2001 to honor a former member.

2737 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of Vermont who are interested in majoring in an agriculture-related field in college.
Title of Award: Vermont Feed Dealers and Manufacturers Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Botany; Equine studies; Forestry; Horticulture; Soil science; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to high school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled college students in Vermont who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a postsecondary degree program in agriculture, including but not limited to animal sciences, equine studies, agribusiness, plant and soil science, forestry, horticulture, and veterinary medicine or technology. Selection is based on a letter of recommendation and required essays. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

2738 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance to adults in Vermont who are interested in majoring in a health-related field or human resources in college.
Title of Award: Vermont Healthcare Human Resources Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Personnel administration/human resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to nontraditional-aged students who reside in Vermont and have been accepted to attend an accredited postsecondary school to work on a degree in a health care field and/or human resources. Applicants must intend to work in Vermont for at least 1 year. Selection is based on commitment to employment in Vermont, financial need, a letter of recommendation, an essay, and a resume. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Applications are reviewed and selection is made by the Vermont Healthcare Human Resources Association (formerly the Vermont Hospital Personnel Association) in association with the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation.

2739 ■ VESALIUS TRUST FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES

Attn: Wendy Hiller Gee, Student Grants and Scholarships
Krames-West Coast
1100 Grundy Lane
San Bruno, CA 94066
Tel: (650)244-4320
E-mail: wendy.hillergee@krames.com
Web Site: http://www.vesaliustrust.org/scholarships.html
To provide funding to students working on a research project in biocommunications.
Title of Award: Vesalius Trust Student Research Grants Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Illustrators and illustrations; Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 19 of these grants were awarded, including 1 designated as the Alan Cole Scholarship and 5 designated as the Vesalian Scholarships. Funds Available: Grant amounts vary each year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have completed at least 1 year of a biocommunications program in medical illustrating. Applicants must be interested in conducting a research project under the guidance of a faculty preceptor. Selection is based on the background and education of the applicant (20%); an evaluation by the preceptor of the student's ability to complete the project and its potential contributions (10%); the project concept and subject matter (30%); project design (20%); and production plan (20%). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: The top-ranked applicant receives the Alan Cole Scholarship. Other recipients whose projects show evidence of significant merit are designated Vesalian Scholarships.

2740 ■ VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF MAINE

c/o Jane Poulin
50 Lisbon Street
Lisbon, ME 04250-6017
Tel: (207)353-4879
To provide financial assistance to children and grandchildren of members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Ladies Auxiliary in Maine who are studying a medical field in college.
Title of Award: Past National President Frances Booth Medical Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid to the school of the recipient's choice. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Maine residents who are the children, grandchildren, stepchildren, or foster children of current or immediate past year members of the VFW or its Ladies Auxiliary in Maine. Applicants must be enrolled at a 2-year or 4-year college, university, or vocational school and majoring in a field related to medicine. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2741 ■ VIRGINIA DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

c/o Catherine Rafferty, Scholarship Chair
10101 Sanders Court
Great Falls, VA 22066-2526
Web Site: http://www.vadar.org/vadarscholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Virginia who wish to study designated fields in college.
Title of Award: Virginia DAR Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Genealogy; History, American; Home Economics; Medicine; Science 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 seniors graduating from high schools in Virginia who plan to attend a Virginia college or university. Applicants must be planning to work on a degree in the field of science, medicine, conservation, ecology, forestry, home arts, genealogical research, or American history. Along with their application, they must submit a 1,000-word letter giving their reasons for interest in the scholarship, a transcript of grades, a letter of recommendation from a teacher in their chosen field, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

2742 ■ 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://4watts.tripod.com/id5.html
To provide financial assistance to upper-division college students 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.

2743 ■ WISCONSIN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

c/o Mary Ann Nelson, Scholarship Fund Secretary
302 Park Avenue
Wausau, WI 54403
Tel: (715)845-3662
E-mail: manelson@dwave.net
Web Site: http://www.wiscls.org/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Wisconsin planning to enroll in a laboratory medicine program.
Title of Award: Wisconsin Society for Clinical Laboratory Science High School Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $500 per semester ($1,000 per year). Funds are paid directly to the university. Duration: 1 semester; may be renewed up to 7 additional semesters provided the recipient continues to display satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Wisconsin. Applicants must be planning to attend college to major in medical technology/clinical laboratory science.

General

2379 ■ ALABAMA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o University of Alabama in Huntsville
Materials Science Building, Room 205
Huntsville, AL 35899
Tel: (256)824-6800
Fax: (256)824-6061
E-mail: reasonj@uah.edu
Web Site: http://www.uah.edu/ASGC
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students at universities participating in the Alabama Space Grant Consortium who wish to prepare for a career as a teacher of science or mathematics.
Title of Award: Teacher Education Scholarship Program of the Alabama Space Grant Consortium Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Earth sciences; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 10 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduates at universities in Alabama participating in the consortium. Applicants must intend to enter the teacher certification program and teach in a pre-college setting. Priority is given to those majoring in science, mathematics, or earth/space/environmental science. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must be U.S. citizens. Members of underrepresented groups in science and mathematics (minorities and women) are especially encouraged to apply. Along with their application, they must submit a 1- to 2-page statement on the reasons for their desire to enter the teaching profession, specifically the fields of science or mathematics education. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The member universities are University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama A&M University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of South Alabama, Tuskegee University, and Auburn University. Funding for this program is provided by NASA.

2380 ■ ALABAMA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o University of Alabama in Huntsville
Materials Science Building, Room 205
Huntsville, AL 35899
Tel: (256)824-6800
Fax: (256)824-6061
E-mail: reasonj@uah.edu
Web Site: http://www.uah.edu/ASGC
To provide financial assistance to undergraduates who are studying the space sciences at universities participating in the Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC).
Title of Award: Undergraduate Scholarship Program of the Alabama Space Grant Consortium Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Behavioral sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Business administration; Communications; Computer and information sciences; Economics; Education; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; International affairs and relations; Law; Natural sciences; Physical sciences; Public administration; Sociology; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 32 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students entering their junior or senior year at universities participating in the ASGC. Applicants must be studying in a field related to space, including the physical, natural, and biological sciences; engineering, education; economics; business; sociology; behavioral sciences; computer science; communications; law; international affairs; and public administration. They must be U.S. citizens and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Individuals from underrepresented groups (African Americans, Hispanic, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, Asian Americans, and women) are especially encouraged to apply. Interested students should submit a completed application with a career goal statement, personal references, a brief resume, and transcripts. Selection is based on 1) academic qualifications, 2) quality of the career goal statement, and 3) assessment of the applicant's motivation for a career in aerospace. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The member universities are University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama A&M University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of South Alabama, Tuskegee University, and Auburn University. Funding for this program is provided by NASA.

2381 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND

Attn: Coordinator, Scholarship Program
1155 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)467-5081
Free: 800-424-8666
Fax: (202)467-5085
E-mail: info@acb.org
Web Site: http://www.acb.org
To provide financial assistance to blind students who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in science at an accredited college or university.
Title of Award: Dr. S. Bradley Burson Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Engineering; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. In addition, the winner receives a Kurzweil-1000 Reading System. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to legally blind undergraduate or graduate students majoring in the "hard" sciences (i.e., biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering, but not computer science) in college. They must be U.S. citizens. In addition to letters of recommendation and copies of academic transcripts, applications must include an autobiographical sketch. A cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher is generally required. Selection is based on demonstrated academic record, involvement in extracurricular and civic activities, and academic objectives. The severity of the applicant's visual impairment and his/her study methods are also taken into account. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Scholarship winners are expected to be present at the council's annual conference; the council will cover all reasonable expenses connected with convention attendance.

2382 ■ AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

Attn: Scholarship Committee
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212)502-7661 Free: 800-AFB-LINE
Fax: (212)502-7771
E-mail: afbinfo@afb.net
Web Site: http://www.afb.org/scholarships.asp
To provide financial assistance to visually impaired students who wish to work on a graduate or undergraduate degree in engineering or computer, physical, or life sciences.
Title of Award: Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Physical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to visually impaired undergraduate or graduate students who are U.S. citizens working on a degree in engineering or the computer, physical, or life sciences. Legal blindness is not required. Along with their application, they must submit an essay that includes the field of study they are pursuing and why they have chosen it; their educational and personal goals; their work experience; any extracurricular activities with which they have been involved, including those in school, religious organizations, and the community; and how they intend to use scholarship monies that may be awarded. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2383 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
2305 Renard, S.E., Suite 200
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Tel: (505)765-1052
Fax: (505)765-5608
E-mail: shirley@aises.org
Web Site: http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships
To provide financial assistance to members of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society who are majoring in designated fields as undergraduate or graduate students.
Title of Award: A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Natural resources; Physical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally, 200 or more each year, depending upon the availability of funds from corporate and other sponsors. Funds Available: The annual stipend is $1,000 for undergraduates or $2,000 for graduate students. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who can furnish proof of tribal enrollment or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood. Applicants must be full-time students at the undergraduate or graduate school level attending an accredited 4-year college or university or a 2-year college leading to an academic degree in engineering, mathematics, medicine, natural resources, physical science, or the sciences. They must submit a 500-word essay that demonstrates their interest in and motivation to continue higher education, an understanding of the importance of college and a commitment to completion, their educational and/or career goals, and a commitment to learning and giving back to the community. Selection is based on the essay, academic achievement (GPA of 2.0 or higher), leadership potential, and commitment to helping other American Indians. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program was launched in 1983 in memory of A.T. Anderson, a Mohawk and a chemical engineer who worked with Albert Einstein. Anderson was 1 of the society's founders and was the society's first executive director. The program includes the following named awards: the Al Qoyawayma Award for an applicant who is majoring in science or engineering and also has a strong interest in the arts, the Norbert S. Hill, Jr. Leadership Award, the Polingaysi Qoyawayma Award for an applicant who is working on a teaching degree in order to teach mathematics or science in a Native community or an advanced degree for personal improvement or teaching at the college level, and the Robert W. Brocksbank Scholarship.

2384 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
2305 Renard, S.E., Suite 200
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Tel: (505)765-1052
Fax: (505)765-5608
E-mail: shirley@aises.org
Web Site: http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding American Indian high school seniors from designated states who are members of American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).
Title of Award: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Natural resources; Physical sciences; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 5 new awards are made each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 4 years or until completion of a baccalaureate degree, whichever occurs first.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AISES members who are high school seniors planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university and major in business, engineering, mathematics, medicine, natural resources, physical science, science, or technology. Applicants must submit 1) proof of tribal enrollment or a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood; 2) evidence of residence in the service area of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Corporation (Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington); 3) a statement of financial need; 4) a 500-word essay on why they chose their particular field of study, their career aspirations, an evaluation of past scholastic performance, obstacles faced as a student, and involvement in and commitment to tribal community life; and 5) high school transcripts showing a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation and administered by AISES.

2385 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION

Attn: SMART Defense Scholarship Program
1818 N Street, N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036-2479
Tel: (202)331-3516
Fax: (202)265-8504
E-mail: smart@asee.org
Web Site: http://www.asee.org/resources/fellowships/smart/index.cfm
To provide scholarship/loans to upper-division and graduate students in areas of science, mathematics, and engineering that are of interest to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Title of Award: Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture, Naval; Behavioral sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Ocean; Geosciences; Materials research/science; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Oceanography; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 36 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The program provides full payment of tuition, fees, room, board, and other normal educational expenses at the recipient's institution. A book allowance of $1,000 per year is also provided. This is a scholarship/loan program; recipients must agree to serve as a civilian employee of the Department of Defense in a science and engineering position. If they fail to fulfill that service obligation, they must reimburse the federal government for all funds they received. Duration: Up to 24 months.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to upper-division and graduate students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in any of the following fields: aeronautical and astronautical engineering; biosciences; chemical engineering; chemistry; civil engineering; cognitive, neural, and behavioral sciences; computer and computational sciences;electrical engineering; geosciences, including terrain, water, and air; materials science and engineering; mathematics; mechanical engineering; naval architecture and ocean engineering; oceanography; or physics. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic records, personal statements, letters of recommendation, and GRE scores. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2005, is sponsored by the Army Research Laboratory, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the Office of Naval Research, the Air Force Research Laboratory, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Defense Information Systems Agency, and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

2386 ■ APPALACHIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION

Attn: Director of Programs
210 Center Street
Berea, KY 40403
Tel: (859)986-4584
Fax: (859)986-9549
E-mail: kathrynb@acaweb.org
Web Site: http://www.acaweb.org
To provide financial assistance to upper-division students majoring in biology, chemistry, or mathematics at colleges and universities that are members of the Appalachian College Association (ACA) who plan to become teachers.
Title of Award: Robert Noyce Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Education; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 12 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $7,500 per year. Recipients must be willing to sign a promissory note with a commitment to teach in a high-need middle or high school for 2 years for every year of the scholarship. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students entering their junior or senior year at ACA member institutions with a major in biology, chemistry, or mathematics and plans to earn a teaching license. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to document financial need. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay describing their interest in becoming a 6-12 teacher; their commitment to the Appalachian region, including the impact they hope to have as a teacher; and actual and planned progress toward becoming certified. U.S. citizenship is required. Preference is given to graduates of high schools in the Appalachian region and to applicants who express a desire to teach in a high-need middle or high school, especially schools in central Appalachia. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the National Science Foundation. The ACA includes member institutions in Kentucky (Alice Lloyd College, Berea College, Campbellsville University, University of the Cumberlands, Kentucky Christian University, Lindsey Wilson College, Pikeville College, and Union College), North Carolina (Brevard College, Lees-McRae College, Mars Hill College, Montreat College, and Warren Wilson College), Tennessee (Bryan College, Carson-Newman College, King College, Lee University, Lincoln Memorial University, Maryville College, Milligan College, Tennessee Wesleyan College, Tusculum College, and University of the South), Virginia (Bluefield College, Emery & Henry College, Ferrum College, and Virginia Intermont College), and West Virginia (Alderson-Broaddus College, Bethany College, Davis & Elkins College, Ohio Valley University, University of Charleston, West Virginia Wesleyan College, and Wheeling Jesuit University).

2387 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Financial Aid Division
114 East Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201-3818
Tel: (501)371-2050
Free: 800-54-STUDY
Fax: (501)371-2001
E-mail: finaid@adhe.arknet.edu
Web Site: http://www.starark.com
To provide scholarship/loans to college students in Arkansas who are interested in preparing for a teaching career in an approved subject or geographic shortage area.
Title of Award: Arkansas State Teacher Assistance Resource (STAR) Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Earth sciences; Education; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Geosciences; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 42 of these scholarship/loans were approved. Funds Available: The award is $3,000 per year for students who agree to teach in either a geographic teacher shortage area or a subject teacher shortage area. For students who agree to teach in both a geographic shortage area and a subject shortage area, the award is $6,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must teach in an Arkansas geographic or subject shortage area for 1 year for each year of support they receive. If they fail to complete that teaching obligation, they must repay all funds received. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year if the recipient is enrolled in a 4-year teacher education program or 2 additional years if enrolled in a 5-year teacher education program. Renewal requires that the recipient maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher and complete 24 semester hours as an undergraduate or 18 semester hours as a graduate student.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Arkansas residents who are full-time students enrolled 1) at a 4-year public or private college or university in the state with an approved teacher education program; 2) in an associate of arts in teaching program; or 3) in an master of arts in teaching program. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year (or be in a master's degree program). They must be willing to teach in a public school located in a geographic area of Arkansas designated as having a critical shortage of teachers or in a subject matter area designated as having a critical shortage of teachers. Applicants must have completed their freshman year at an accredited Arkansas public or private college or university in a major field of study leading to secondary teacher certification in 1 of the shortage areas. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2004 as a replacement for the former Arkansas Emergency Secondary Education Loan Program. Recently, the subject areas designated as having a critical shortage of teachers were foreign language, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, physical science, earth science, and special education. For a list of geographic areas of Arkansas that are designated as having a critical shortage of teachers, contact the Department of Higher Education. The State Teacher Assistance Resource (STAR) program also provides that teachers who received federal student loans may have those loans repaid 1) at the rate of $3,000 per year if they teach a subject area in Arkansas that is designated as a shortage area or if they teach in a geographic area of the state with a shortage of teachers, or 2) at the rate of $6,000 per year if they teach a shortage subject area in a shortage geographic area. Students may not, however, participate in both the scholarship/loan program and the federal loan repayment program.

2388 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION

Luther Hardin Building
Three Capitol Mall, Room 207
Little Rock, AR 72201-1083
Tel: (501)682-1500
Fax: (501)682-1509
Web Site: http://dwe.arkansas.gov/LoanForgiveness/atcslfp.htm
To provide forgivable loans to residents of Arkansas who are interested in pursuing technical education and working in the state.
Title of Award: Arkansas Technical Careers Student Loan Forgiveness Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Biomedical; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Health care services; Physical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum loan is $2,500 per year. Loans are forgiven if the recipient works full time in the high demand technical field in Arkansas. Each year's loan may be forgiven with 1 year of full-time employment. Loan recipients who do not graduate from the program or work full time in the field in Arkansas must repay the loan in full. Duration: Up to 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Arkansas who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents admitted to an approved program resulting in a diploma, certificate, or degree in a high demand technical field. Applicants must indicate their intention to work in Arkansas in the field for which they receive the training. Deadline for Receipt: Applications must be submitted within 6 months of the completion of the program of study. Additional Information: The Arkansas General Assembly established this program in 1999. Recently, the designated career fields related to advanced manufacturing (including engineering and engineering technology, industrial electronics installers and repairers, machinist and machine technologies, and tool and die maker and technologist); computer and information technology (including computer engineering, computer and information sciences, electrical and electronic engineering and related technology, electromechanical instrumentation and maintenance technology, and computer installer and repairer); and biomedical and biotechnology (including biological and life sciences, physical sciences, science technologies, health professions and related sciences, bioengineering and biomedical engineering, and biomedical engineering technology and technician).

2389 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER

c/o Jeff McKain, Scholarship Chair
Xtek, Inc.
11451 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Tel: (513)733-7843; (999)332-XTEK
Fax: (513)733-7939
E-mail: jeff.mckain@xtek.com
Web Site: http://www.aist.org/chapters/ohiovalley_scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to student members and children of members of the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST).
Title of Award: Ohio Valley Chapter AIST Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Information science and technology; Metallurgy; Physical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years provided the recipient remains enrolled full time and maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and college students who are either 1) children of Ohio Valley Chapter AIST members, or 2) student AIST members. Applicants must be accepted at, planning to attend, or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university with a major in biology, chemistry, computer programming, computer technology, electrical engineering, engineering, engineering technology, environmental engineering, environmental science, information systems technology, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, microbiology, physical science, physics, or other field approved by the scholarship committee. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on the reasons for their interests and reasons for working on a degree in their field of study, career goals and objectives, and extracurricular activities and their benefits. Selection is based on overall academic achievement (especially in mathematics and science), the essay, and extracurricular activities. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The AIST was formed in 2004 by the merger of the Iron and Steel Society (ISS) and the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE). This program was established by the former Ohio Valley District Section of AISE. The Ohio Valley Chapter covers Indiana (except for the northwestern portion), all of Kentucky, western Tennessee, and portions of southern Ohio.

2390 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN GEOSCIENTISTS

Attn: AWG Foundation
P.O. Box 30645
Lincoln, NE 68503-0645
E-mail: awgscholarship@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.awg.org/eas/minority.html
To provide financial assistance to minority women who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in the geosciences.
Title of Award: Association for Women Geoscientists Minority Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Earth sciences; Education; Geology; Geosciences; Hydrology; Meteorology; Oceanography Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A total of $5,000 is available for this program each year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are African American, Hispanic, or Native American (including Eskimo, Hawaiian, Samoan, or American Indian). Applicants must be full-time students working on, or planning to work on, an undergraduate degree in the geosciences (including geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science education). They must submit a 500-word essay on why they have chosen to major in the geosciences and their career goals, 2 letters of recommendation, high school and/or college transcripts, and SAT or ACT scores. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program, first offered in 2004, is supported by ExxonMobil Foundation.

2391 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN GEOSCIENTISTS

Attn: AWG Foundation
P.O. Box 30645
Lincoln, NE 68503-0645
E-mail: awgscholarship@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.awg.org/members/po_scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to minority women working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in the geosciences in the Potomac Bay region.
Title of Award: William Rucker Greenwood Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Earth sciences; Geology; Geosciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. The recipient also is granted a 1-year membership in the Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority women who are currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate or graduate geoscience majors in an accredited, degree-granting college or university in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia. Selection is based on the applicant's 1) participation in geoscience or earth science educational activities, and 2) potential for leadership as a future geoscience professional. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the AWG Potomac Area Chapter. Information is also available from Laurel M. Bybell, U.S. Geological Survey, 926 National Center, Reston, VA 20192.

2392 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN GEOSCIENTISTS

Attn: AWG Foundation
P.O. Box 30645
Lincoln, NE 68503-0645
E-mail: awgscholarship@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.awg.org/eas/ekdale.html
To provide financial assistance for a summer field camp to women majoring in geoscience at a college or university in Utah.
Title of Award: Susan Ekdale Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Earth sciences; Geosciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds must be used to help pay field camp expenses. Duration: Summer months.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women majoring in geoscience at a college or university in Utah who must attend a summer field camp as part of their graduation requirements. Women geoscience students from Utah attending college in other states are also eligible. Applicants must submit a 1- to 2-page essay in which they describe their personal and academic highlights, their plans for applying their geoscience education to their future work or education, their reasons for applying for the scholarship, and what they, as women, can contribute to the geosciences. Selection is based on merit and need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the Salt Lake chapter of the Association for Women Geoscientists. Information is also available from the Ekdale Scholarship Co-chair, Janae Wallace Boyer, P.O. Box 146100, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, (801) 537-3387.

2393 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE-SEATTLE CHAPTER

c/o Fran Solomon, Scholarship Committee Chair
5805 16th Avenue, N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105
Tel: (206)522-6441
E-mail: fran.solomon@metrokc.gov
Web Site: http://www.scn.org/awis/undergraduate_scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to women undergraduates from any state majoring in science, mathematics, or engineering at colleges and universities in western Washington.
Title of Award: AWIS Seattle Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Biochemistry; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 11 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women from any state entering their junior or senior year at a 4-year college or university in western Washington. Applicants must have a declared major in science (e.g., biological sciences, environmental science, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacy, geology, computer science, physics), mathematics, or engineering. Along with their application, they must submit essays on the events that led to their choice of a major, their current career plans and long-term goals, and their volunteer and community activities. Financial need is considered in the selection process. At least 1 scholarship is reserved for a woman from a group that is underrepresented in science, mathematics, and engineering careers, including Native American Indians and Alaska Natives, Black/African Americans, Mexican Americans/Chicanas/Latinas, Native Pacific Islanders (Polynesians, Melanesians, and Micronesians), and women with disabilities. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named awards: the Virginia Badger Scholarship, the Angela Paez Memorial Scholarship, and the Fran Solomon Scholarship. Support for the program is provided by several sponsors, including the American Chemical Society, Iota Sigma Pi, Rosetta Inpharmatics, and ZymoGenetics, Inc.

2394 ■ BETA BETA BETA

c/o National Secretary-Treasurer
University of North Alabama
UNA Box 5079
Florence, AL 35632
E-mail: tribeta@una.edu
Web Site: http://www.tri-beta.org/bbbawards.html
To provide funding to undergraduate members of Beta Beta Beta (a national honor society in biology) who are interested in conducting research projects in biology.
Title of Award: Beta Beta Beta Foundation Research Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The amount granted varies, depending upon the scope of the funded project. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate members of the society who are interested in conducting research projects in biology. Applicants must describe their research project and present a proposed budget. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1994.

2395 ■ BROWN AND CALDWELL

Attn: Scholarship Program
201 North Civic Drive, Suite 115
P.O. Box 8045
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Tel: (925)937-9010
Fax: (925)937-9026
E-mail: scholarships@brwncald.com
Web Site: http://www.brownandcaldwell.com
To provide financial assistance to minority students working on an undergraduate degree in an environmental or engineering field.
Title of Award: Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Hydrology; Industrial hygiene; Toxicology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of minority groups (African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and Alaska Natives) who are full-time students in their junior year at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher with a declared major in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering or an environmental science (e.g., biology, ecology, geology, hydrogeology, industrial hygiene, toxicology). Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 250 words) on why they chose to major in an environmental discipline. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident and available to participate in a summer internship at a Brown and Caldwell office. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: As part of the paid summer internship at a Brown and Caldwell office at 1 of more than 40 cities in the country, the program provides a mentor to guide the intern through the company's information and communications resources.

2396 ■ BROWN AND CALDWELL

Attn: Scholarship Program
201 North Civic Drive, Suite 115
P.O. Box 8045
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Tel: (925)937-9010
Fax: (925)937-9026
E-mail: scholarships@brwncald.com
Web Site: http://www.brownandcaldwell.com
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students working on an degree in an environmental or engineering field.
Title of Award: Dr. W. Wesley Eckenfelder Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Hydrology; Industrial hygiene; Toxicology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled as full-time students in their junior year at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher with a declared major in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering or an environmental science (e.g., biology, ecology, geology, hydrogeology, industrial hygiene, toxicology). Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 250 words) on why they chose to major in an environmental discipline. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was first awarded in 1999.

2397 ■ BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF VIRGINIA

Attn: Virginia BPW Foundation
P.O. Box 4842
McLean, VA 22103-4842
Web Site: http://www.bpwva.org/Foundation.shtml
To provide financial assistance to women in Virginia who are interested in working on a bachelor's or advanced degree in science or technology.
Title of Award: Women in Science and Technology Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Actuarial science; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Dentistry; Engineering; Engineering, Biomedical; Insurance and insurance-related fields; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 1 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,000 per year, depending on the need of the recipient; funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, transportation, living expenses, and dependent care. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply (but prior recipients are not given priority).
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are at least 18 years of age, U.S. citizens, Virginia residents, accepted at or currently studying at a Virginia college or university, and working on a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in 1 of the following fields: actuarial science, biology, bioengineering, chemistry, computer science, dentistry, engineering, mathematics, medicine, physics, or a similar scientific or technical field. Applicants must have a definite plan to use their education in a scientific or technical profession. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must complete their studies within 2 years.

2398 ■ CHICKASAW FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 1726
Ada, OK 74821-1726
Tel: (580)421-9030
Fax: (580)421-9031
Web Site: http://www.cflink.org
To provide financial assistance to members of the Chickasaw Nation who are majoring in fields of interest to ComputerCraft Corporation.
Title of Award: ComputerCraft Corporation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering, Computer; General studies/Field of study not specified; Graphic art and design; International affairs and relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Chickasaw students who are currently enrolled full time as an undergraduate student. The sponsor recruits computer engineers, graphic designers, biologists, conference managers, and international trade specialists. Preference may be given to those majors, but all fields of study are eligible. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit high school or college transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, a copy of their Chickasaw Nation citizenship card, and a 1-page essay on their long-term goals and plans for achieving them. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2399 ■ CHRISTIAN LIFE RESOURCES

Attn: WELS Lutherans for Life
Scholarship Review Committee
2949 North Mayfair Road, Suite 309
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4304
Tel: (414)774-1331
Fax: (414)774-1360
Web Site: http://www.christianliferesources.com
To provide financial assistance to Lutheran high school seniors in Wisconsin who are interested in studying life-related issues in college.
Title of Award: WELS Lutherans for Life Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Education, Special; Engineering, Biomedical; Journalism; Law; Medicine; Physical therapy; Political science; Psychology; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 9 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends up to $1,000 are available. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are active members of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or an affiliated church. Applicants must be planning to go to a 4-year school to prepare for a secular career in which pro-life values will be demonstrated. Acceptable fields include medicine, biotechnology/biological engineering, medical research/genetics, law/politics, journalism/media, psychology, physical therapy, social services, or special education. They must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit essays on 1) the field of study they plan to enter and how it relates to pro-life issues; 2) why the scholarship should be awarded to them, including their future goals; and 3) how they have demonstrated a Christian, pro-life attitude in their life. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: WELS Lutherans for Life was formerly a ministry of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.

2400 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER JACKSON

525 East Capitol Street, Suite 5B
Jackson, MS 39201
Tel: (601)974-6044
Fax: (601)974-6045
E-mail: info@cfgreaterjackson.org
Web Site: http://www.cfgreaterjackson.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in Mississippi who are preparing for a career in the field of public works.
Title of Award: APWA Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Environmental science; Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time juniors and seniors at public universities in Mississippi who are preparing to enter the field of public works. Applicants must have graduated from a high school in Mississippi. Eligible majors include civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, public administration, biology, or chemistry. Selection is based on merit and need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2000, is sponsored by the Mississippi chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA).

2401 ■ CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION, INC.

Attn: Director, Educational Programs
1720 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)263-2836
Free: 800-784-2577
Fax: (202)775-0773
E-mail: spouses@cbcfinc.org
Web Site: http://www.cbcfinc.org
To provide financial assistance to minority and other undergraduate and graduate students who reside in a Congressional district represented by an African American and are interested in preparing for a health-related career.
Title of Award: Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Education, Physical; Engineering; Food service careers; Health care services; Medicine; Nursing 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 1) minority and other graduating high school seniors planning to attend an accredited institution of higher education and 2) currently-enrolled full-time undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must reside or attend school in a Congressional district represented by a member of the Congressional Black Caucus. They must be interested in preparing for a career in a medical, food services, or other health-related field, including pre-medicine, nursing, chemistry, biology, physical education, and engineering. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word personal statement on 1) the field of study they intend to pursue and why they have chosen that field; 2) their interests, involvement in school activities, community and public service, hobbies, special talents, sports, and other highlight areas; and 3) any other experiences, skills, or qualifications they feel should be considered. They must also be able to document financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The program was established in 1998 with support from General Mills, Inc.

2402 ■ FLORIDA SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM

Attn: Director
University of Florida
Building 803 McCarty Drive
P.O. Box 110400
Gainesville, FL 32611-0400
Tel: (352)392-5870
Fax: (352)392-5113
Web Site: http://www.flseagrant.org/students/scholarships/index.htm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students working on a degree in a marine science-related field at any Florida university that participates in the Florida Sea Grant College Program.
Title of Award: Aylesworth Foundation for the Advancement of Marine Science Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Economics; Engineering; Food science and technology; Marine biology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Generally, 4 or more each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend awarded is 65% of the annual official university or college cost of attendance or $4,000, whichever is less. Duration: 1 year; renewable until the recipient completes the degree.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to be nominated by their department chair are undergraduate or graduate students who are working on a degree in an academic discipline that has direct application in marine science (ranging from biology and engineering to economics and food science) at a university or college in Florida that participates in the Florida Sea Grant College Program. Financial need is the principal factor used in the selection process, although academic record, leadership, and personal character are also considered. Florida residents are given preference. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: The Florida Sea Grant College Program, established in 1986, operates as a partnership between the Florida Board of Education and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The participating institutions are Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Institute of Technology, Florida International University, Florida State University, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Mote Marine Laboratory, New College of Florida, Nova Southeastern University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Miami, University of North Florida, University of South Florida, and University of West Florida. These scholarships are sponsored by the Aylesworth Foundation for the Advancement of Marine Science, the Southeastern Fisheries Association, and the Florida Sea Grant College Program.

2403 ■ BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Springfield Corporate Center
6225 Brandon Avenue, Suite 315
Springfield, VA 22150-2519
Tel: (703)756-6012
Fax: (703)756-6015
E-mail: goldh2o@vacoxmail.com
Web Site: http://www.act.org/goldwater
To provide financial assistance to outstanding college students planning careers in mathematics, engineering, or the natural sciences.
Title of Award: Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Natural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 300 each year. Funds Available: Scholarships cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. Duration: Students who receive scholarships as juniors are eligible for 2 years of support or until they complete their baccalaureate degree; students who receive scholarships as seniors are eligible for 1 year of support or until they complete their baccalaureate degree.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to be nominated are full-time students enrolled as sophomores or juniors who are in the top quarter of their class and majoring in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering with a GPA of at least 3.0. Students intending to enter medical school are eligible if they plan a career in research rather than private practice. Status as a U.S. citizen, national, or resident alien is also required. Students must be nominated by their institutions; 4-year colleges and universities may nominate up to 4 current sophomores or juniors and 2-year colleges may nominate up to 2 sophomores. Applicants must submit a 2-page essay on a significant issue or problem in their field of study that is of particular interest to them. Selection is based on academic performance and demonstrated potential for and commitment to a career in mathematics, engineering, or the natural sciences. Deadline for Receipt: Institutions set their own deadlines; they must submit nominations to the foundation by January of each year. Additional Information: This program was authorized by the U.S. Congress in 1986. Information is also available from the Goldwater Scholarship Review Committee, 2201 North Dodge Street, P.O. Box 4030, Iowa City, IA 52243-4030.

2404 ■ HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND INSTITUTE

1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 632
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)296-0009
Fax: (202)296-3633
E-mail: info@hsfi.org
Web Site: http://www.hsfi.org/scholarships/generation.asp
To provide financial assistance to Hispanic and other students majoring in designated business, engineering, social science, and science fields who are interested in employment with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Title of Award: Next Generation of Public Servants Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Biological and clinical sciences; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Environmental science; Finance; Geology; Information science and technology; Management; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Political science; Psychology; Sociology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years if the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and a GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens enrolled full time as sophomores with a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career with the DOE in an energy-related field. Eligible academic majors are in the fields of business (accounting, business administration, finance, and management), engineering (biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, materials, mechanical, metallurgical, nuclear, and petroleum), social science (economics, organizational psychology, political science, and sociology), and science (biological sciences, computer science, geology, information technology, mathematics, microbiology, and physics). They must be willing to participate in co-ops with the DOE. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on why a career in public service interests them, how their academic major connects with their stated DOE career goal, why the DOE should invest in them through this program, and how they believe the DOE will benefit from this investment. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, demonstrated commitment to public service, and interest in federal employment with the DOE. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program, sponsored by DOE's Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, is administered by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund Institute as part of its effort to increase Hispanic participation in federal service.

2405 ■ IOWA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Attn: Director
Iowa State University
2271 Howe Hall, Room 2365
Ames, IA 50011-2271
Tel: (515)294-3106
Free: 800-854-1667
Fax: (515)294-3361
E-mail: isgc@iastate.edu
Web Site: http://www.ia.spacegrant.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) disciplines at member institutions of the Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC).
Title of Award: Iowa Space Grant Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Space and planetary sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Approximately 16 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $6,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens enrolled full time as undergraduate or graduate students at ISGC member institutions. Applicants must be majoring in a STEM discipline of interest to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. They must be interested in working on the base research program at their institution. Students from underrepresented groups (women, minorities, and persons with disabilities) are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Member institutions of ISGC, and their base programs, include Drake University (molecular biology and space life sciences), Iowa State University (the Spacecraft Systems and Operations Laboratory), the University of Iowa (the Operator Performance Laboratory), and the University of Northern Iowa (student research program on Iowa's lakes and wetlands). Funding for this program is provided by NASA.

2406 ■ KANSAS WILDSCAPE FOUNDATION, INC.

1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 311
Lawrence, KS 66044
Tel: (785)843-9453; (866)455-6377
Fax: (785)843-6379
E-mail: wildscape@sunflower.com
Web Site: http://www.kansaswildscape.org
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Kansas who plan to attend a college or university in the state to major in natural resources or photography.
Title of Award: Steve Harper Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Natural resources; Photography 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 and planning to attend a 4-year college or university in the state. Applicants must be planning to study photography or natural resources. Selection is based on past or current involvement in the natural resources or photography area, strength of application, academic performance, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established following the death in 2000 of Steve Harper, a photojournalism instructor at Wichita State University and outdoor writer and photographer for the Wichita Eagle.

2407 ■ KOSTER INSURANCE AGENCY

Attn: Scholarship
500 Victory Road
Quincy, MA 02171
Tel: (617)770-9889
Free: 800-457-5599
Fax: (617)479-0860
E-mail: Scholarship@kosterins.com
Web Site: http://www.kosterweb.com/about/scholarship_main.php
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students working on a degree in a health-related field.
Title of Award: Koster Insurance Health Careers Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Dentistry; Health care services; Nursing; Occupational therapy; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Physiology; Public health; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduates entering their second-to-last or final year of study in a health-related field, including (but not limited to) pre-medicine, nursing, public and community health, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, biology, chemistry, physiology, social work, dentistry, and optometry. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay describing their personal goals, including their reasons for preparing for a career in health care. Selection is based on motivation to pursue a career in health care, academic excellence, dedication to community service, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 2001.

2408 ■ CLARE BOOTHE LUCE FUND

c/o Henry Luce Foundation, Inc.
111 West 50th Street, Suite 4601
New York, NY 10020
Tel: (212)489-7700
Fax: (212)581-9541
E-mail: jdaniels@hluce.org
Web Site: http://www.hluce.org
To provide funding to women interested in studying science or engineering at the undergraduate level at designated universities.
Title of Award: Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships in Science and Engineering Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Nuclear; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Meteorology; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; since the program began, more than 800 of these scholarships have been awarded. Funds Available: The amount awarded is established individually by each of the participating institutions. The stipends are intended to augment rather than replace any existing institutional support in these fields. Each stipend is calculated to include the cost of room and board as well as tuition and other fees or expenses. Duration: 2 years; in certain special circumstances, awards for the full 4 years of undergraduate study may be offered.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to female undergraduate students (particularly juniors and seniors) majoring in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering (aeronautical, civil, electrical, mechanical, nuclear, and others), mathematics, meteorology, and physics. Applicants must be U.S. citizens attending 1 of the 12 designated colleges and universities affiliated with this program; periodically, other institutions are invited to participate. Premedical science majors are ineligible for this competition. The participating institutions select the recipients without regard to race, age, religion, ethnic background, or need. All awards are made on the basis of merit. Deadline for Receipt: Varies; check with the participating institutions for their current schedule. Additional Information: The participating institutions are Boston University, Colby College, Creighton University, Fordham University, Georgetown University, Marymount University, Mount Holyoke College, St. John's University, Santa Clara University, Seton Hall University, Trinity College, and University of Notre Dame.

2409 ■ MAINE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Attn: Executive Director
87 Winthrop Street, Suite 200
Augusta, ME 04330
Tel: (207)622-4688; 877-397-7223
Fax: (207)622-4548
E-mail: shehata@msgc.org
Web Site: http://www.msgc.org/education_students.asp
To provide funding to undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities in Maine interested in working on projects related to space.
Title of Award: Maine Space Grant Consortium Scholarship and Fellowship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Geosciences; Physical sciences; Social sciences; Space and planetary sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,500 for undergraduates or $5,000 for graduate students. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are enrolled on a full-time basis in an undergraduate or graduate program at a 2- or 4-year college or university in Maine, including those not members of the Maine Space Grant Consortium. Applicants must be proposing to conduct a project on a topic of interest to the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in biological, earth, physical, social, or space science; human exploration and development of space; or other related science, technology, computer, or engineering fields. Undergraduates must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; graduate students must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Proposals may involve conducting research at their home institution, traveling to conduct research and/or to present finished project work at a NASA field center, or facilitating technology transfer from NASA to their institution and industry in Maine. Applications are especially encouraged from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Selection is based on the relevance of the project to NASA's mission and its strategic enterprises, collaboration with researchers at NASA space flight centers, qualifications of the student, technical content and quality of the proposal, and recommendation from a faculty member. Deadline for Receipt: May or October of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by NASA.

2410 ■ MAINE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Attn: Executive Director
87 Winthrop Street, Suite 200
Augusta, ME 04330
Tel: (207)622-4688; 877-397-7223
Fax: (207)622-4548
E-mail: shehata@msgc.org
Web Site: http://www.msgc.org/education_students.asp
To provide funding to undergraduate and graduate students at member institutions of the Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) interested in working on projects related to space.
Title of Award: MSGC Undergraduate and Graduate Research Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Geosciences; Physical sciences; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends vary at participating institutions, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 per year for undergraduates and from $5,000 to $15,000 per year for graduate students. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are enrolled on a full-time basis in an undergraduate or graduate program at a MSGC member institution. Applicants must be proposing to conduct a project on a topic of interest to the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in aerospace technology, biological and physical research, space science, earth science, human exploration and development of space, and other related science or engineering fields. They may be proposing to conduct research at their home institution, spend time conducting research at a NASA flight center, facilitate the development of a liaison between researchers at their home institution and a NASA center, or facilitate technology transfer from their home institution to industry. Selection is based on the relevance of the proposed research project to NASA's mission. Applications are especially encouraged from women and minorities. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating institution sets its own deadline. Additional Information: The member institutions are the University of Maine, the University of Southern Maine, the University of New England, and Maine Maritime Academy. This program is funded by NASA.

2411 ■ MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Student Financial Assistance
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Tel: (410)260-4545
Free: 800-974-1024
Fax: (410)974-5376
E-mail: osfamail@mhec.state.md.us
Web Site: http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_scm.asp
To provide scholarship/loans to Maryland residents who wish to prepare for a teaching career.
Title of Award: Sharon Christa McAuliffe Memorial Teacher Education Award Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Classical studies; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Education; Education, English as a second language; Education, Special; Education, Vocational-technical; Foreign languages; Geosciences; Health care services; Hearing and deafness; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award is based on the recipient's enrollment and housing status, to a maximum of $17,000 per year. 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. Following graduation, recipients must teach at a Maryland public school for 1 year for each year of financial aid received under this program. If they fail to meet that service obligation, they must repay all funds they received with interest. They must begin the service obligation within 12 months of graduation. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and enrollment at a 2-year or 4-year Maryland college or university in an approved teacher education program.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Maryland residents who are college students with at least 60 semester credit hours completed, college graduates, and teachers in a non-critical shortage area. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and plan to teach in a field identified as a critical shortage area. Selection is based on cumulative GPA, applicable work or volunteer experience, quality of academic background in certification field, and a writing sample. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: Recently, the eligible critical shortage areas were business education, chemistry, computer science, earth and space science, English for speakers of other languages, family and consumer sciences, German, health occupations, Latin, mathematics, physical science, physics, Spanish, special education (generic infant-grade 3, generic grades 1-8, generic grades 6-adult, hearing impaired, severely and profoundly handicapped, visually impaired), and technology education.

2412 ■ MARYLAND SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o Johns Hopkins University
203 Bloomberg Center for Physics and Astronomy
3400 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-2686
Tel: (410)516-7351
Fax: (410)516-4109
E-mail: info@mdspacegrant.org
Web Site: http://www.mdspacegrant.org/scholars_about.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduates who are interested in studying space-related fields at selected universities in Maryland that are members of the Maryland Space Grant Consortium.
Title of Award: Maryland Space Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Geology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently 16 of these scholarships were awarded (2 at Johns Hopkins University, 5 at Morgan State University, 2 at Hagerstown Community College, 2 at Towson University, and 5 at the University of Maryland at College Park). Funds Available: Scholars receive partial payment of tuition at the participating university they attend. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Maryland and graduates of Maryland high schools who are enrolled full time at a member institution. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in mathematics, science, engineering, technology, or a space-related field. They must be majoring in a relevant field, including (but not limited to) astronomy, the biological and life sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geological sciences, or physics. U.S. citizenship is required. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 200 to 500 words on how this scholarship will help them meet their educational and financial goals. This program is a component of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Grant program, which encourages participation by women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: The participating universities are Hagerstown Community College, Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, Towson University, the University of Maryland at College Park, and Washington College. Funding for this program is provided by NASA.

2413 ■ MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

Attn: Curator, Department of Education
200 Greene Street
Key West, FL 33040
Tel: (305)294-2633
Fax: (305)294-5671
Web Site: http://www.melfisher.org/deoaward.htm
To recognize and reward, with funding for college or graduate school, women who submit outstanding essays on the oceans.
Title of Award: Dolores E. Fisher Award Area, Field, or Subject: Marine biology; Oceanography; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is $1,000. Duration: The award is presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to women between 16 and 30 years of age. Candidates must submit a 1,000-word essay on how they hope to make a difference in the world through their passion for the oceans, their career goals, and how this award will help them achieve those goals. They must also include 3 letters of recommendation and a brief statement on the personality characteristic they value most in themselves and why. If they are currently enrolled in school, they must identify their program, but school enrollment is not required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2414 ■ MINNESOTA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o University of Minnesota
Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
107 Akerman Hall
110 Union Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Tel: (612)626-9295
Fax: (612)626-1558
E-mail: mnsgc@aem.umn.edu
Web Site: http://www.aem.umn.edu/msgc/Scholarships/sf.shtml
To provide financial assistance for space-related studies to undergraduate and graduate students in Minnesota.
Title of Award: Minnesota Space Grant Consortium Scholarships and Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Earth sciences; Engineering; Life sciences; Physical sciences; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 8 to 12 undergraduate scholarships and 2 to 3 graduate fellowships are awarded each year. Funds Available: This program awards approximately $125,000 in undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships each year. The amounts of the awards are set by each of the participating institutions, which augment funding from this program with institutional resources. Duration: 1 year; renewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduate and undergraduate full-time students at institutions that are affiliates of the Minnesota Space Grant Consortium. U.S. citizenship and a GPA of 3.2 or higher are required. Eligible fields of study include the physical sciences (astronomy, astrophysics, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, planetary geoscience, and planetary science), life sciences (biology, biochemistry, botany, health science/nutrition, medicine, molecular/cellular biology, and zoology), social sciences (anthropology, architecture, art, economics, education, history, philosophy, political science/public policy, and psychology), earth sciences (atmospheric science, climatology/meteorology, environmental science, geography, geology, geophysics, and oceanography), and engineering (agricultural, aeronautical, aerospace, architectural, bioengineering, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, electronic, environmental, industrial, materials science, mechanical, mining, nuclear, petroleum, engineering science, and engineering mechanics). The Minnesota Space Grant Consortium is a component of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Grant program, which encourages participation by women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by NASA. The member institutions are: Augsburg College, Bethel College, Bemidji State University, College of St. Catherine, Carleton College, Concordia College, Fond du Lac Community College, Itasca Community College, Leech Lake Tribal College, Macalaster College, Normandale Community College, Southwest State University, University of Minnesota at Duluth, University of Minnesota at Twin Cities, and University of St. Thomas.

2415 ■ MONTANA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o Montana State University
416 Cobleigh Hall
P.O. Box 173835
Bozeman, MT 59717-3835
Tel: (406)994-4223
Fax: (406)994-4452
E-mail: msgc@montana.edu
Web Site: http://spacegrant.montana.edu/Text/ScholarProgram.html
To provide financial assistance to students in Montana who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in the space sciences and/or engineering.
Title of Award: Montana Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Geology; Physics; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 23 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at member institutions of the Montana Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) majoring in fields related to space sciences and engineering. Those fields include, but are not limited to, astronomy, biological and life sciences, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, computer sciences, electrical engineering, geological sciences, mathematics, mechanical engineering, and physics. Priority is given to students who have been involved in aerospace-related research. U.S. citizenship is required. The MSGC is a component of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Grant program, which encourages participation by women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The MSGC member institutions are Blackfeet Community College, Carroll College, Chief Dull Knife College, Fort Belknap College, Fort Peck Community College, Little Big Horn College, Montana State University at Billings, Montana State University at Bozeman, Montana State University Northern, Montana Tech, Rocky Mountain College, Salish Kootenai College, Stone Child College, University of Great Falls, University of Montana, and University of Montana Western. Funding for this program is provided by NASA.

2416 ■ NATIONAL CONSORTIUM FOR GRADUATE DEGREES FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE (GEM)

P.O. Box 537
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Tel: (574)631-7771
Fax: (574)287-1486
E-mail: gem.1@nd.edu
Web Site: http://www.gemfellowship.org
To provide financial assistance and summer work experience to underrepresented minority students interested in obtaining a Ph.D. degree in the life sciences, mathematics, or physical sciences.
Title of Award: GEM Ph.D. Science Fellowship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Geosciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Natural sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Doctorate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 40 of these fellowships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $14,000 per year, plus tuition and fees. In addition, there is a summer internship program that provides a salary and reimbursement for travel expenses to and from the summer work site. The total value of the award is between $60,000 and $100,000, depending upon academic status at the time of application, summer employer, and graduate school attended. Duration: 3 to 5 years for the fellowship; 12 weeks during at least 1 summer for the internship. Fellows selected as juniors or seniors intern each summer until entrance to graduate school; fellows selected after college graduation intern at least 1 summer.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are members of ethnic groups underrepresented in the natural sciences: Native Americans, African Americans, Latinos, Puerto Ricans, and other Hispanic Americans. Applicants must be juniors, seniors, or recent baccalaureate graduates in the life sciences, mathematics, or physical sciences (chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, and physics) with an academic record that indicates the ability to pursue doctoral studies (including a GPA of 3.0 or higher). Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: This program is valid only at 1 of 95 participating GEM member universities; write to GEM for a list. The fellowship award is designed to support the student in the first year of the doctoral program without working. Subsequent years are subsidized by the respective university and will usually include either a teaching or research assistantship. Recipients must participate in the GEM summer internship; failure to agree to accept the internship cancels the fellowship. Recipients must enroll in the same scientific discipline as their undergraduate major.

2417 ■ NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

c/o Peggy Elliott, Scholarship Committee Chair
805 Fifth Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
Tel: (641)236-3366
Web Site: http://www.nfb.org/sch_intro.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to blind students studying or planning to study law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or the natural sciences.
Title of Award: Howard Brown Rickard Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Engineering; Law; Medicine; Natural sciencesLevel of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may resubmit applications up to 2 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to legally blind students who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate or graduate course of study. Applicants must be studying or planning to study law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or the natural sciences. Selection is based on academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Scholarships are awarded at the federation convention in July. Recipients attend the convention at federation expense; that funding is in addition to the scholarship grant.

2418 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: scholarships@ffa.org
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are interested in majoring in natural resources in college.
Title of Award: Federal Cartridge Company Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Natural resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in working on a 4-year degree in natural resources. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this scholarship is provided by Federal Cartridge Company.

2419 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: scholarships@ffa.org
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are interested in studying conservation at a college or university.
Title of Award: Georgia M. Hellberg Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Soil science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Approximately 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in working on a 4-year degree in soil and water conservation or a subject that could lead to employment in those areas. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2420 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: scholarships@ffa.org
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are interested in working on a college degree in fields related to natural resources.
Title of Award: National Rifle Association of America Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Natural resources; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be members of the National Rifle Association (NRA). They may be interested in working on a 4-year degree in any area, but preference is given to those majoring in conservation, natural resources, or wildlife management. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for these scholarships is provided by the National Rifle Association.

2421 ■ NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF FAME

Attn: Collegiate Inventors Competition
221 South Broadway Street
Akron, OH 44308-1595
Tel: (330)849-6887
E-mail: collegiate@invent.org
Web Site: http://www.invent.org/collegiate
To recognize and reward outstanding inventions by college or university students in the fields of science, engineering, and technology.
Title of Award: Collegiate Inventors Competition Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Inventors; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Science; Technology; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Postdoctoral, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 15 semifinalists are selected each year; of those, 3 individuals or teams win prizes. Funds Available: Finalists receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in a final round of judging and in the awards dinner and presentation. The Grand Prize winner or team receives $25,000. Other prizes are $10,000 for an undergraduate winner or team and $15,000 for a graduate winner or team. Academic advisors of the winning entries each receive a $3,000 cash prize. Awards are unrestricted cash gifts, not scholarships or grants. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are (or have been) enrolled full time at least part of the 12-month period prior to entry in a college or university in the United States. Entries may also be submitted by teams, up to 4 members, of whom at least 1 must meet the full-time requirement and all others must have been enrolled at least half time sometime during the preceding 24-month period. Applicants must submit a description of their invention, including a patent search and summary of current literature that describes the state of the art and identifies the originality of the invention; test data demonstrating that the idea, invention, or design is workable; the societal, economic, and environmental benefits of the invention; and supplemental material that may include photos, slides, disks, videotapes, and even samples. Entries must be original ideas and the work of a student or team and a university advisor; the invention should be reproducible and may not have been 1) made available to the public as a commercial product or process, or 2) patented or published more than 1 year prior to the date of submission for this competition. Entries are first reviewed by a committee of judges that selects the finalists. The committee is comprised of mathematicians, engineers, biologists, chemists, environmentalists, physicists, computer specialists, members of the medical and veterinary profession, and specialists in invention and development of technology. Entries are judged on the basis of originality, inventiveness, potential value to society (socially, environmentally, and economically), and range or scope of use. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is co-sponsored by Abbott Laboratories and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It was established in 1990 as the BFGoodrich Collegiate Inventors Program.

2422 ■ NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Attn: Programs Department
1454 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)549-2207
Fax: (703)683-5312
E-mail: scholarships@nsbe.org
Web Site: http://www.nsbe.org/programs/schol_jnj.php
To provide financial assistance to members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who are majoring in designated engineering fields.
Title of Award: Johnson & Johnson NSBE Corporate Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Biomedical; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Logistics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 13 each year: 1 national award and 12 regional awards (2 in each NSBE region). Funds Available: The national stipend is $2,000; the regional stipends are $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are entering their junior or senior year in college and majoring in biology, chemistry, computer science, operations/logistics, or the following fields of engineering: biomedical, chemical, computer, electrical, industrial, material, or mechanical. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher and a demonstrated interest in employment with Johnson & Johnson. Along with their application, they must submit a resume and official transcript. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

2423 ■ NEBRASKA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

c/o University of Nebraska
302 Morrill Hall
14th and U Streets
P.O. Box 880339
Lincoln, NE 68588-0339
Tel: (402)472-2644
E-mail: nebacad@unl.edu
Web Site: http://www.neacadsci.org/Info/coll_scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to upper-division students majoring in science at colleges and universities in Nebraska.
Title of Award: C. Bertrand and Marian Othmer Scultz Collegiate Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Geology; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student entering their junior or senior year at 4-year colleges and universities in Nebraska. Applicants must have a declared major in a natural science discipline (chemistry, physics, biology, or geology). They must be preparing for a career in a science-related industry, science teaching, or scientific research. A member of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences must provide a letter of nomination. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was first awarded in 2006.

2424 ■ NEW HAMPSHIRE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o University of New Hampshire
Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space
Morse Hall
39 College Road
Durham, NH 03824-3525
Tel: (603)862-0094
Fax: (603)862-1915
E-mail: nhspacegrant@unh.edu
Web Site: http://www.nhsgc.sr.unh.edu
To provide financial assistance to students at member institutions of the New Hampshire Space Grant Consortium (NHSGC) who are interested in participating in space-related activities.
Title of Award: New Hampshire Space Grant Consortium Project Support Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Atmospheric science; Biological and clinical sciences; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Geosciences; Oceanography; Physics; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the nature of the project. Duration: From 1 quarter to 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at member institutions of the NHSGC. Applicants must be studying space physics, astrophysics, astronomy, or aspects of computer science, engineering, earth sciences, ocean sciences, atmospheric sciences, or life sciences that utilize space technology and/or adopt a planetary view of the global environment. U.S. citizenship is required. The New Hampshire Space Grant Consortium is a component of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Grant program, which encourages participation by women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating college or university sets its own deadline. Additional Information: This program is funded by NASA. Currently, projects operating through this program include space grant fellowships at the University of New Hampshire, Agnes M. Lindsay Trust/NASA Challenge Scholars Initiative at the New Hampshire Community Technical College System, Presidential Scholars Research Assistantships at Dartmouth College, and Women in Science Internships at Dartmouth.

2425 ■ NEW JERSEY UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

50 West State Street, Suite 1117
Trenton, NJ 08608
Tel: (609)392-1000
Fax: (609)396-4231
Web Site: http://www.njua.org
To provide financial assistance to minority, female, and disabled high school seniors in New Jersey interested in majoring in selected subjects in college.
Title of Award: New Jersey Utilities Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Biological and clinical sciences; Business administration; Chemistry; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this scholarship are women, minorities (Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, or Asian American/Pacific Islander), and persons with disabilities who are high school seniors in New Jersey. They must be able to demonstrate financial need, be planning to enroll on a full-time basis at an institute of higher education, and be planning to work on a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, biology, business administration, or accounting. Children of employees of any New Jersey Utilities Association-member company are ineligible. Selection is based on overall academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2426 ■ OAK RIDGE INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

Attn: Global Change Education Program
120 Badger Avenue, M.S. 36
P.O. Box 117
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
Tel: (865)576-9655
E-mail: mary.kinney@orau.gov
Web Site: http://www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEP
To provide undergraduate students with an opportunity to conduct research during the summer on global change.
Title of Award: Global Change Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Area, Field, or Subject: Atmospheric science; Earth sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 20 to 30 each year. Funds Available: Participants receive a weekly stipend of $475 and support for travel and housing. Duration: 10 to 12 weeks during the summer. Successful participants are expected to reapply for a second year of research with their mentors.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduates in their sophomore and junior years, although outstanding freshman and senior applicants are also considered. Applicants must be proposing to conduct research in a program area within the Department of Energy's Office of Biological and Environmental Research (DOE-BER): the atmospheric science program, the environmental meteorology program, the atmospheric radiation measurement program, the terrestrial carbon processes effort, the program for ecosystem research, and studies carried out under the direction of the National Institute for Global Environmental Change. Minority and female students are particularly encouraged to apply. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program, funded by DOE-BER, began in summer 1999. The first 2 weeks are spent in an orientation and focus session at a participating university. For the remaining 10 weeks, students conduct mentored research at 1 of the national laboratories or universities conducting BER-supported global change research.

2427 ■ OAK RIDGE INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

Attn: Science and Engineering Education
P.O. Box 117
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
Tel: (865)576-9279
Fax: (865)241-5220
E-mail: coxre@orau.gov
Web Site: http://www.orau.gov/orise.htm
To provide financial assistance and research experience to undergraduate students at minority serving institutions who are majoring in scientific fields of interest to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Title of Award: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Atmospheric science; Biological and clinical sciences; Cartography/Surveying; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geography; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Meteorology; Photogrammetry; Physical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: This program provides payment of tuition and fees (to a maximum of $4,000 per year) and a stipend during the internship of $650 per week. Duration: 1 academic year and 2 summers.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors at minority serving institutions, including Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Applicants must be majoring in atmospheric science, biology, cartography, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental science, geodesy, geography, marine science, mathematics, meteorology, photogrammetry, physical science, physics, or remote sensing. They must also be interested in participating in a research internship at a NOAA site. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by NOAA through an interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy and administered by Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).

2428 ■ OHIO SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o Ohio Aerospace Institute
22800 Cedar Point Road
Cleveland, OH 44142
Tel: (440)962-3032
Free: 800-828-OSGC
Fax: (440)962-3057
E-mail: osgc@oai.org
Web Site: http://www.osgc.org/Scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to students in their junior year at selected universities in Ohio who wish to working on a bachelor's degree in an aerospace-related field.
Title of Award: Ohio Space Grant Consortium Junior Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Petroleum; Geography; Geology; Materials research/science; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 20 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may apply for a senior scholarship if they maintain satisfactory academic performance and good progress on their research project.
Eligibility Requirements: These scholarships are available to U.S. citizens who expect to complete within 2 years the requirements for a bachelor of science degree in an aerospace-related discipline (aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, astronomy, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, computer engineering and science, control engineering, electrical engineering, engineering mechanics, geography, geology, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials science and engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, physics, and systems engineering). Applicants must be attending a member university of the Ohio Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) or another participating university. They must propose and initiate a research project on campus under the guidance of a faculty member. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page personal objective statement that discusses their career goals and anticipated benefits to be derived from this program. Women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships are funded through the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program administered by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), with matching funds provided by the member universities, the Ohio Aerospace Institute, and private industry. The OSGC member universities include the University of Akron, Case Western Reserve University, Central State University, University of Cincinnati, Cleveland State University, University of Dayton, Ohio State University, Ohio University, University of Toledo, Wilberforce University, and Wright State University. Other participating universities are Cedarville University, Marietta College (petroleum engineering), Miami University (manufacturing engineering), Ohio Northern University (mechanical engineering), and Youngstown State University (mechanical and industrial engineering). Recipients are required to attend the annual spring research symposium sponsored by the OSGC and present a poster on their research project.

2429 ■ PENNSYLVANIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o Pennsylvania State University
2217 Earth-Engineering Sciences Building
University Park, PA 16802
Tel: (814)863-7687
Fax: (814)863-8286
E-mail: spacegrant@psu.edu
Web Site: http://www.psu.edu/spacegrant/highered/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance for space-related study to undergraduate students at universities affiliated with the Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium.
Title of Award: Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Geosciences; Physical sciences; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is set by each participating university. At Pennsylvania State University, for instance, it is $4,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at participating universities. Applicants must be studying a field that does, or can, promote a strategic enterprise of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): aerospace technology, earth science, human exploration and development of space, biological and physical research, or space science. U.S. citizenship is required. Students from underrepresented groups (women, minorities, rural populations, and those with disabilities) are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating university sets its own deadline. Additional Information: Participating institutions include California University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, Clarion University, Lincoln University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Pittsburgh, Susquehanna University, Lincoln University, Temple University, West Chester University, and Pennsylvania State University at Abington. At Pennsylvania State University, the award is designated as the Sylvia Stein Memorial Space Grant Scholarship. This program is sponsored by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

2430 ■ ROCKY MOUNTAIN WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION

c/o Ray Kemp
City of Fort Collins Water Reclamation
3036 Environmental Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Tel: (970)221-6900
Fax: (970)221-6970
E-mail: rkemp@fcgov.com
Web Site: http://www.rmwea.org
To provide financial assistance to students in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, including members of the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association (RMWEA) and their dependents, who are interested in studying a water environment field in college.
Title of Award: Bill Martin Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 from each category of applicant. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Recipients are also entitled to a 1-year complimentary student or associate membership in the RMWEA. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) members of the RMWEA and their dependents who are enrolled at a 2- or 4-year college or university and working on a degree related to the water environment profession (e.g., biology, environmental science, engineering with a strong emphasis in wastewater treatment, water pollution control, environmental protection); and 2) high school seniors planning to enroll at a 2- or 4-year college or university to prepare for a career in the water environmental field. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 200 to 300 words on their interest in the environment and how this interest influences their career goals. Selection is based on that essay (25%), relevance of the course of study to the water environment profession (35%), letters of recommendation (20%), and GPA (20%). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2002.

2431 ■ SEALASKA CORPORATION

Attn: Sealaska Heritage Institute
One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 301
Juneau, AK 99801-1249
Tel: (907)586-9166; 888-311-4992
Fax: (907)586-9293
E-mail: scholarship@sealaska.com
Web Site: http://www.sealaskaheritage.org/programs/university_scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to Native Alaskans who have a connection to Sealaska Corporation and are majoring in designated fields.
Title of Award: Sealaska Heritage Institute 7(i) Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Health care services; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Natural resources; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds, the number of qualified applicants, class standing, and cumulative GPA. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 5 years for a bachelor's degree, up to 3 years for a master's degree, up to 2 years for a doctorate, or up to 3 years for vocational study. The maximum total support is limited to 9 years. Renewal depends on recipients' maintaining full-time enrollment and a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) Alaska Natives who are enrolled to Sealaska Corporation, and 2) Native lineal descendants of Alaska Natives enrolled to Sealaska Corporation, whether or not the applicant owns Sealaska Corporation stock. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Along with their application, they must submit 2 essays: 1) their personal history and educational goals, and 2) their expected contributions to the Alaska Native or Native American community. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. The following areas of study qualify for these awards: natural resources (environmental sciences, engineering, conservation biology, environmental law, fisheries, geology, marine science/biology, forestry, wildlife management, and mining technology); business administration (accounting, finance, marketing, international business, international commerce and trade, management of information systems, human resources management, economics, computer information systems, and industrial management); and other special fields (cadastral surveys, chemistry, equipment/machinery operators, industrial safety specialists, health specialists, plastics engineers, trade specialists, physics, mathematics, and marine trades and occupations). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided from Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANSCA) Section 7(i) revenue sharing provisions. Sealaska sponsors a number of other scholarships, including the Cape Fox Scholarships and the Sealaska Heritage Institute Scholarships.

2432 ■ SIEMENS FOUNDATION

170 Wood Avenue South
Iselin, NJ 08830
877-822-5233
Fax: (732)603-5890
E-mail: foundation@sc.siemens.com
Web Site: http://www.siemens-foundation.org/awards
To recognize and reward high school students with exceptional scores on the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations in mathematics and the sciences.
Title of Award: Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Statistics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 24 regional scholarships (2 females and 2 males in each of the 6 regions), 2 national scholarships (1 female and 1 male), 12 high school awards (in each region, 1 to a school for improvement in the number and percentage of students taking AP examinations, 1 to an urban school for providing access to AP mathematics and science to minorities), and 18 teacher awards (in each region, 2 for commitment to students and the AP program, 1 for teaching minorities) are awarded each year. Funds Available: Regional scholarships are $3,000; national winners receive additional $5,000 scholarships. Awards to teachers and to schools are $1,000. Duration: The awards are presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: All students in U.S. high schools are eligible to be considered for these awards (including home-schooled students and those in U.S. territories). Each fall, the College Board identifies the male and female seniors in each of its regions who have earned the highest number of scores on 7 AP exams: biology, calculus BC, chemistry, computer science AB, environmental science, physics C (physics C: mechanics and physics C: electricity each count as half), and statistics. Males and females are considered separately. Regional winners receive all-expense paid trips to Washington, D.C., where national winners are announced. The program also recognizes and rewards monetarily 1) schools that have shown the greatest improvement in the number and percentage of students taking AP examinations in biology, calculus, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, physics, and statistics in the past year; and 2) non-magnet urban schools that provide access to AP mathematics and science to a significant number of underrepresented minority students. In addition, teachers are rewarded for their commitment to students and the AP program. Additional teachers are recognized because they have successfully taught AP mathematics and/or science to underrepresented minority students in non-magnet urban schools. Deadline for Receipt: There is no application or nomination process for these awards. The College Board identifies the students, teachers, and high schools for the Siemens Foundation. Additional Information: Information from the College Board is available at (703) 707-8999.

2433 ■ SIEMENS FOUNDATION

170 Wood Avenue South
Iselin, NJ 08830
877-822-5233
Fax: (732)603-5890
E-mail: foundation@sc.siemens.com
Web Site: http://www.siemens-foundation.org/scholarship
To recognize and reward outstanding high school seniors who have undertaken individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, and technology (or in combinations of those disciplines).
Title of Award: Siemens Westinghouse Competition Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Atmospheric science; Biochemistry; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental science; Genetics; Geosciences; Materials research/science; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Nutrition; Physics; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: In the initial round of judging, up to 300 regional semifinalists (up to 50 in each region) are selected. Of those, 60 are chosen as regional finalists (5 individuals and 5 teams in each of the 6 regions). Then 12 regional winners (1 individual and 1 team) are selected in the regional competitions, and they become the national finalists. Funds Available: At the regional level, finalists receive $1,000 scholarships, both as individuals and members of teams. Individual regional winners receive $3,000 scholarships. Winning regional teams receive $6,000 scholarships To be divided among the team members. Those regional winners then receive additional scholarships as national finalists. In the national competition. first-place winners receive an additional $100,000 scholarship, second place an additional $50,000 scholarship, third place an additional $40,000 scholarship, fourth place an additional $30,000 scholarship, fifth place an additional $20,000 scholarship, and sixth place an additional $10,000 scholarship. Those national awards are provided both to individuals and to teams to be divided equally among team members. Scholarship money is sent directly to the recipient's college or university to cover undergraduate and/or graduate educational expenses. Schools with regional finalists receive a $2,000 award to be used to support science, mathematics, and technology programs in their schools. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are legal or permanent U.S. residents. They must be enrolled in a high school in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake and Midway Islands, or the Marianas. U.S. high school students enrolled in a Department of Defense dependents school, an accredited overseas American or international school, a foreign school as an exchange student, or a foreign school because their parent(s) live and work abroad are also eligible. Students being home-schooled qualify if they obtain the endorsement of the school district official responsible for such programs. Research projects may be submitted in mathematics and the biological and physical sciences, or involve combinations of disciplines, such as astrophysics, biochemistry, bioengineering, biology, biophysics, botany, chemistry, computer science, civil engineering, earth and atmospheric science engineering, electrical engineering, environmental sciences, fluid dynamics, genetics, geology, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, nutritional science, physics, toxicology, and virology. Both individual and team projects (2 or 3 members) may be entered. All team members must meet the eligibility requirements. Team projects may include seniors, but that is not a requirement. Competition entrants must submit a detailed report on their research project, including a description of the purpose of the research, rationale for the research, pertinent scientific literature, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. All projects must be endorsed by a sponsoring high school (except home-schooled students, who obtain their endorsement from the district or state home-school official). Each project must have a project advisor or mentor who is a member of the instructional staff or a person approved by the endorsing high school. There are 3 judging phases to the competition. An initial review panel selects outstanding research projects from 6 different regions of the country. The students submitting these projects are identified as regional semifinalists. Out of those, the highest-rated projects from each region are selected and the students who submitted them are recognized as regional finalists. For the next phase, the regional finalists are offered all-expense paid trips to the regional competition on the campus of a regional university partner, where their projects are reviewed by a panel of judges appointed by the host institution. Regional finalists are required to prepare a poster display of their research project, make an oral presentation about the research and research findings, and respond to questions from the judges. The top-rated individual and the top-rated team project in each region are selected as regional winners to represent the region in the national competition as national finalists. At that competition, the national finalists again display their projects, make oral presentations, and respond to judges' questions. At each phase, selection is based on clarity of expression, comprehensiveness, creativity, field knowledge, future work, interpretation, literature review, presentation, scientific importance, and validity. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: The program is offered by Siemens Foundation, in partnership with the College Board. Information is available from the College Board at (703) 707-8999, E-mail: spro@collegeboard.org. Students submitting the projects with the highest evaluations become part of a registry that is circulated to colleges and universities nationwide. To continue receiving scholarships, winners must attend an accredited academic institution on a full-time basis.

2434 ■ SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS-ANCHORAGE POST

P.O. Box 6149
Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506-6149
E-mail: william_kontess@urscorp.com
Web Site: http://www.sameanchorage.org/h_about/scholinfo.html
To provide financial assistance to upper-division students from Alaska who are majoring in engineering or the natural sciences.
Title of Award: BG Benjamin B. Talley Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Natural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies; recently, 6 were awarded. Funds Available: Varies; generally, stipends are $3,000, $2,000, or $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this funding are juniors and seniors who are majoring in engineering or the natural sciences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and either Alaska residents or attending school in Alaska. They must be 1) a member of the sponsoring organization, 2) the dependent of a member, 3) a member of the armed forces on active duty in Alaska, or 4) a dependent of a member of the armed forces on active duty in Alaska. Their GPA must be 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in school and community activities, an essay on career goals (100 to 250 words), and work/family activities. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1997. Information is also available from Bruce Steely, Dihthaad Global Services, 10223 Stewart Drive, Eagle River, AK 99507, (907) 223-6339, Fax: (907) 694-3241, E-mail: Dihthaad_2@hotmail.com.

2435 ■ SOCIETY FOR INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY

1313 Dolley Madison Boulevard, Suite 402
McLean, VA 22101
Tel: (703)790-1745
Free: 800-955-1236
Fax: (703)790-2672
E-mail: sicb@BurkInc.com
Web Site: http://sicb.org/grants/hyman
To provide financial assistance to students interested in taking courses or conducting research at a biological field station anywhere in the world.
Title of Award: Libbie N. Hyman Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to advanced undergraduates and first- and second-year graduate students. Applicants must be interested in taking courses or conducting research on invertebrates at a marine, freshwater, or terrestrial field station anywhere in the world. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Isidro Bosch, SUNY Geneseo, Department of Biology, Geneseo, NY 14454, (585) 245-5303, Fax: (585) 245-5007, E-mail: bosch@geneseo.edu.

2436 ■ SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarships
945 S.W. Ankeny Road
Ankeny, IA 50021-9764
Tel: (515)289-2331
Free: 800-THE
Fax: (515)289-1227
E-mail: swcs@swcs.org
Web Site: http://www.swcs.org/en/scholarships
To provide financial assistance to members of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) who are currently employed and wish to improve their technical or administrative competence.
Title of Award: Donald A. Williams Soil Conservation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Soil science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate members of the society who have completed at least 1 year of full-time employment in a natural resource conservation job with a federal, state, or local government agency, organization, or business firm. Applicants must be currently employed and able to show reasonable financial need. Selection is based on demonstrated integrity, ability, competence in work, and skills gained through training or experience. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients are not required to work on a degree.

2437 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o College of Charleston
Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
Tel: (843)953-5463
Fax: (843)953-5446
E-mail: scozzarot@cofc.edu
Web Site: http://www.cofc.edu/~scsgrant/scholar/overview.html
To provide financial assistance to outstanding science students in South Carolina.
Title of Award: Kathryn D. Sullivan Science and Engineering Fellowship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Natural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $7,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students entering their senior year at a college or university in South Carolina or at the University of the Virgin Islands. Applicants must be studying natural science or engineering. Selection is based on academic qualifications of the applicant; 2 letters of recommendation; a description of past activities, current interests, and future plans concerning natural science-related and engineering-related studies; and faculty sponsorship. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through its Space Grant program and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through its Sea Grant program.

2438 ■ SOUTH DAKOTA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Attn: Deputy Director and Outreach Coordinator
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Mineral Industries Building, Room 228
501 East St. Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
Tel: (605)394-1975
Fax: (605)394-5360
E-mail: Thomas.Durkin@sdsmt.edu
Web Site: http://www.sdsmt.edu/space
To provide funding to undergraduate and graduate students for space-related activities in South Dakota.
Title of Award: South Dakota Space Grant Consortium Graduate Fellowships and Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Geosciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Space and planetary sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Approximately $70,000 is available for this program annually. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $7,500. Duration: 1 academic year, semester, or summer.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students at member and affiliated institutions of the South Dakota Space Grant Consortium. Applicants must be interested in 1) earth- and space-science related educational and research projects in fields relevant to the goals of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); or 2) eventual employment with NASA or in a NASA-related career field in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Activities may include student research and educational efforts in remote sensing, GIS, global and regional geoscience, environmental science, and K-12 educational outreach; exposure to NASA-relevant projects; and internship experiences at various NASA centers and the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls. U.S. citizenship is required. Women, members of underrepresented groups (African Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and persons with disabilities), and Tribal College students are specifically encouraged to apply. Selection is based on academic qualifications of the application (preference is given to students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher), quality of the application and its career goal statement, and assessment of the applicant's motivation toward an earth science, aerospace, or engineering career or research. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Member institutions include South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, South Dakota State University, and Augustana College. Educational affiliates include Black Hills State University, the University of South Dakota, Dakota State University, Lower Brule Community College, Oglala Lakota College, Sinte Gleska University, and Lake Area Technical Institute.

2439 ■ SURFRIDER FOUNDATION

Attn: Pratte Scholarship
P.O. Box 6010
San Clemente, CA 92674-6010
Tel: (949)492-8170
Fax: (949)492-8142
E-mail: prattescholarship@surfrider.org
Web Site: http://www.surfrider.org
To provide financial assistance to members of the Surfrider Foundation working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in an environmental field.
Title of Award: Thomas Pratte Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Marine biology; Natural resources; Oceanography; Public administration; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 3 each year: 1 for a student at each academic level. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 for an undergraduate, $3,000 for a master's degree student, and $5,000 for a doctoral student. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the foundation working on an undergraduate, master's, or doctoral degree in a field consistent with the foundation's mission, including (but not limited to) oceanography, marine affairs, environmental sciences, public policy, community planning, or natural resources. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico as an upper-division or graduate student. Undergraduates must have a GPA of 3.4 or higher and graduate students 3.6 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a personal statement describing their career goals, volunteer activities, work, or summer plans as they pertain to the coastal environmental issues relevant to the foundation and its mission; and 2) a description of their current research and how it relates to the foundation's stated mission and environmental programs. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This foundation, established in 1984 by a group of surfers, is a nonprofit environmental grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of the world's waves, oceans, and beaches. It currently has 50,000 members with 60 chapters in 22 states.

2440 ■ TEXAS SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Attn: Administrative Assistant
3925 West Braker Lane, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78759
Tel: (512)471-3583
Free: 800-248-8742
Fax: (512)471-3585
E-mail: scholarships@tsgc.utexas.edu
Web Site: http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/grants
To provide financial assistance to upper-division and medical students at Texas universities working on degrees in the fields of space science and engineering.
Title of Award: Columbia Crew Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Mechanical; Geology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Doctorate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 29 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, eligible for financial assistance, and registered for full-time study at a participating college or university. Applicants must be a sophomore at a 2-year institution, a junior or senior at a 4-year institution, or a first- or second-year student at a medical school. Supported fields of study have included aerospace engineering, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering, geology, industrial engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, and physics. The program encourages participation by members of groups underrepresented in science and engineering (persons with disabilities, women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders). Selection is based on excellence in academics, participation in space education projects, participation in research projects, and exhibited leadership qualities. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: In 2003, the Texas Space Grant Consortium renamed its undergraduate scholarship program in honor of the 7 Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts. The participating universities are Baylor University, Lamar University, Prairie View A&M University, Rice University, San Jacinto College, Southern Methodist University, Sul Ross State University, Texas A&M University (including Kingsville and Corpus Christi campuses), Texas Christian University, Texas Southern University, Texas Tech University, Trinity University, University of Houston (including Clear Lake and Downtown campuses), University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at El Paso, University of Texas at San Antonio, and University of Texas/Pan American. This program is funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

2441 ■ MORRIS K. UDALL FOUNDATION

130 South Scott Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701-1922
Tel: (520)670-5529
Fax: (520)670-5530
Web Site: http://www.udall.gov/scholarship
To provide financial assistance to 1) college sophomores and juniors who intend to prepare for a career in environmental public policy and 2) Native American and Alaska Native students who intend to prepare for a career in health care or tribal public policy.
Title of Award: Morris K. Udall Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Economics; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Health care services; Native American studies; Natural resources; Political science; Public administration; Public health; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 80 scholarships and 50 honorable mentions are awarded each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend for scholarship winners is $5,000 per year. Funds are to be used for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Honorable mention stipends are $350. Duration: 1 year; recipients nominated as sophomores may be renominated in their junior year.
Eligibility Requirements: Each 2-year and 4-year college and university in the United States and its possessions may nominate up to 6 sophomores or juniors from either or both categories of this program: 1) students who intend to prepare for a career in environmental public policy, and 2) Native American and Alaska Native students who intend to prepare for a career in health care or tribal public policy. For the first category, the program seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, such as policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. For the second category, the program seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education. Nominees must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit an 800-word essay discussing a significant public speech, legislative act, or public policy statement by former Congressman Morris K. Udall and its impact on their field of study, interests, and career goals. Selection is based on demonstrated commitment to 1) environmental issues through substantial commitment to and participation in 1 or more of the following: campus activities, research, community service, or public service; or 2) tribal public policy or Native American health through substantial contributions to and participation in 1 or more of the following: campus activities, tribal involvement, community or public service, or research; a course of study and proposed career likely to lead to position where nominee can make significant contributions to the shaping of environmental, tribal public policy, or Native American health care issues, whether through scientific advances, public or political service, or community action; and leadership, character, desire to make a difference, and general well-roundedness. Deadline for Receipt: Faculty representatives must submit their nominations by early March of each year.

2442 ■ U.S. NAVY

Attn: Naval Medical Education
Code OG3
8901 Wisconsin Avenue, 16th Floor, Tower 1
Bethesda, MD 20889-5611
Tel: (301)319-4520
E-mail: mscipp@nmetc.med.navy.mil
Web Site: http://nshs.med.navy.mil/mscipp/mscipp.htm
To provide funding to Navy and Marine enlisted personnel who wish to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree in selected health care specialties while continuing to receive their regular pay and allowances.
Title of Award: Medical Service Corps Inservice Procurement Program (MSC-IPP) Area, Field, or Subject: Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Health care services; Industrial hygiene; Medical assisting; Pharmaceutical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 36 of these positions were available: 20 in health care administration, 10 in physician assistant, 2 in pharmacy, 2 in environmental health, 1 in industrial hygiene, and 1 in entomology. Funds Available: Participants receive payment of tuition, mandatory fees, a book allowance, and full pay and allowances for their enlisted pay grade. They are eligible for advancement while in college. Duration: 24 to 48 months of full-time, year-round study, until completion of a relevant degree.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to enlisted personnel who are serving on active duty in pay grades E-5 through E-9 of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Naval Reserve (including the Training and Administration of the Reserve Program), and the Marine Corps Reserve (including the Active Reserve Program). Applicants must be interested in working on a degree to become commissioned in the following medical specialties: health care administration, physician assistant, pharmacy, environmental health, industrial hygiene, or entomology. If they plan to work on a graduate degree, they must have scores of at least 900 on the GRE or 470 on the GMAT; if they plan to work on a bachelor's or physician assistant degree, they must have scores of at least 1000 on the SAT (including 460 on the mathematics portion) or 42 on the ACT. They must be U.S. citizens who can be commissioned before they reach their 42nd birthday. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: Following graduation, participants are commissioned in the Medical Service Corps and attend Officer Indoctrination School.

2443 ■ VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Attn: Fellowship Coordinator
Old Dominion University Peninsula Center
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
Tel: (757)766-5210
Fax: (757)766-5205
E-mail: vsgc@odu.edu
Web Site: http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/Menu3_1_1.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to students in Virginia planning a career as science, mathematics, or technology educators.
Title of Award: Virginia Space Grant Teacher Education Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Earth sciences; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Space and planetary sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: Approximately 10 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at the Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) colleges and universities in a track that will qualify them to teach in a pre-college setting. Priority is given to those majoring in technology education, mathematics, or science, particularly earth, space, or environmental science. Applicants may apply while seniors in high school or sophomores in a community college, with the award contingent on their enrollment at a VSGC college and entrance into a teacher certification program. They must submit a statement of academic goals and plan of study, explaining their reasons for desiring to enter the teaching profession, specifically the fields of science, mathematics, or technology education. Students currently enrolled in a VSGC college can apply when they declare their intent to enter the teacher certification program. Students enrolled in a master of education degree program leading to teacher certification in eligible fields are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Since an important purpose of this program is to increase the participation of underrepresented minorities, women, and persons with disabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education, the VSGC especially encourages applications from those students. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The VSGC institutions are College of William and Mary, Hampton University, Old Dominion University, the University of Virginia, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. This program is funded by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

General

3878 ■ AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO ARTISTS

Attn: AFTRA/Heller Memorial Foundation, Inc.
260 Madison Avenue, Seventh Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212)532-0800
Fax: (212)532-2242
E-mail: info@aftra.com
Web Site: http://www.aftra.org/benefits/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are members or the dependent children of members of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA).
Title of Award: AFTRA/Heller Memorial Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; General studies/Field of study not specified; Industrial and labor relations; Journalism; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 12 to 15 each year. Funds Available: Stipends up to $2,500 per year are available. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AFTRA members and the dependent children of AFTRA members (or deceased members) in good standing for at least 5 years. Applicants may be interested in working on a bachelor's or advanced degree in any field, including broadcast journalism and labor relations, or professional training in the performing arts. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3879 ■ AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation of Research and Education
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601-5806
Tel: (312)233-1168
Fax: (312)233-1090
E-mail: fore@ahima.org
Web Site: http://www.ahima.org/fore/programs.asp
To provide financial assistance to minority members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in health information administration or technology.
Title of Award: FORE Diversity Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Information science and technology; Management; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded: 4 to undergraduates and 1 to a graduate student. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AHIMA members who are enrolled in a health information administration or health information technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must be minorities, be working on an undergraduate or graduate degree on at least a half-time basis, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based (in order of importance) on GPA and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3880 ■ AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation of Research and Education
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601-5806
Tel: (312)233-1168
Fax: (312)233-1090
E-mail: fore@ahima.org
Web Site: http://www.ahima.org/fore/programs.asp
To provide financial assistance to members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in health information administration or technology.
Title of Award: FORE Undergraduate Merit Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Information science and technology; Management; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 41 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AHIMA members who are enrolled in a health information administration or health information technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must be working on a degree on at least a half-time basis and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based (in order of importance) on GPA and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named scholarships (not all of which may be offered each year): the David A. Cohen Scholarship (established in 2004), the Jimmy Gamble Memorial Scholarship (established in 2001 and sponsored by 3M Health Information Systems), the Sanfra L. Key Memorial Scholarship (established in 2003 and sponsored by Healthcare Contract Resources), the Lucretia Spears Scholarship (established in 1998), the Julia LeBlond Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships (sponsored by St. Anthony Publishing/Medicode, Ingenix Companies), the Rita Finnegan Memorial Scholarship (established in 2001 and sponsored by MC Strategies, Inc.), the Annie Blaylock Memorial Scholarship (established in 2002), the Connie Marshall Memorial Scholarship (established in 2004 and sponsored by MedQuist Inc.), the Bright Future Scholarship (sponsored by previous Merit Scholarship recipients), the PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholarship, the Smart Corporation Scholarships, the Aspen Systems Corporation Scholarship, the Care Communications, Inc. Scholarship, the Siemens Medical Solutions Scholarship, and the Precyse Solutions, Inc. Scholarship.

3881 ■ AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation of Research and Education
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601-5806
Tel: (312)233-1168
Fax: (312)233-1090
E-mail: fore@ahima.org
Web Site: http://www.ahima.org/fore/programs.asp
To provide educational loans to undergraduate members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in majoring in health information administration or technology.
Title of Award: FORE Undergraduate Student Loans Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Information science and technology; Management; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: Loans are provided up to $1,000 for coding specialist programs, up to $2,000 for technology programs, and up to $5,000 for management programs. Repayment at 8% interest must be completed within 3 years after graduation. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) undergraduate students who are accepted for enrollment in a program for health information administration or health information technology that is approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or 2) students enrolled in a coding specialist program affiliated with a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants must be U.S. citizens making satisfactory progress toward a degree or certificate. Selection is based on demonstrated need and ability to repay a loan. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3882 ■ AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation of Research and Education
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601-5806
Tel: (312)233-1168
Fax: (312)233-1090
E-mail: fore@ahima.org
Web Site: http://www.ahima.org/fore/programs.asp
To provide financial assistance to members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) from Colorado who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in health information administration or technology.
Title of Award: Viola M. Griffin Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Information science and technology; Management; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AHIMA members who are residents of Colorado and enrolled in a health information administration or health information technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must be working on an undergraduate or graduate degree on at least a half-time basis and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on (in order of importance) GPA and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program, established in 2003, is provided by Craig Hospital.

3883 ■ AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation of Research and Education
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601-5806
Tel: (312)233-1168
Fax: (312)233-1090 E-mail: fore@ahima.org
Web Site: http://www.ahima.org/fore/programs.asp
To provide financial assistance to members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are single parents interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in health information administration or technology.
Title of Award: Redi-Tag Corporation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Information science and technology; Management; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AHIMA members who are single parents enrolled in a health information administration or health information technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must be working on an undergraduate or graduate degree on at least a half-time basis and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on (in order of importance) GPA and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the Redi-Tag Corporation.

3884 ■ AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation of Research and Education
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601-5806
Tel: (312)233-1168
Fax: (312)233-1090
E-mail: fore@ahima.org
Web Site: http://www.ahima.org/fore/programs.asp
To provide financial assistance to African American members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in health information administration or technology.
Title of Award: Esther Mayo Sherard Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Information science and technology; Management; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AHIMA members who are African Americans enrolled in a health information administration or health information technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must be working on an undergraduate or graduate degree on at least a half-time basis and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based (in order of importance) on GPA and academic achievement, volunteer and work experience, commitment to the health information management profession, suitability to the health information management profession, quality and suitability of references provided, and clarity of application. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2000 by the Esther Mayo Sherard Foundation.

3885 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND

Attn: Scholarship Department
8333 Greenwood Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
Tel: (303)426-8900
Free: 800-776-FUND
Fax: (303)426-1200
E-mail: info@collegefund.org
Web Site: http://www.collegefund.org/scholarships/main.html
To provide financial assistance to American Indian students currently enrolled full time at a tribal college or university to prepare for a career in business and the financial services industry.
Title of Award: Morgan Stanley Tribal College Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Banking; Business administration; Finance; Information science and technology; Marketing and distributionLevel of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are American Indians or Alaska Natives who are enrolled full time in either an associate's or bachelor's degree program at an accredited tribal college or university. Applicants must be able to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement (GPA of 3.0 or higher), as well as leadership, service, and commitment to the American Indian community. They must be interested in a career in business and the financial services industry (e.g., information technology, investment banking, marketing, financial accounting). Along with their application, they must submit official college transcripts; personal essays (500 words or less) on their personal and academic background, a role model who has motivated them, and an experience or risk they have taken and its impact on them; 2 letters of recommendation; tribal enrollment information; a statement regarding any financial hardship they have; and a color photograph. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is sponsored by Morgan Stanley, in partnership with the American Indian College Fund.

3886 ■ AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Attn: Academic and Career Development Division
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036-8775
Tel: (212)596-6224
Fax: (212)596-6292
E-mail: educat@aicpa.org
Web Site: http://www.aicpa.org/nolimits/become/ships/AICPA.htm
To provide financial assistance to student affiliate members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, finance, or information systems.
Title of Award: Accountemps/AICPA Student Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Finance; Information science and technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are AICPA student affiliate members with a declared major in accounting, finance, or information systems. Applicants must have completed at least 30 semester hours, including at least 6 semesters in accounting, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be a U.S. citizen. Students who will be transferring to a 4-year school must include an acceptance letter from that school. Selection is based on outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and future career interests. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3887 ■ AMERICAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
555 North Kensington Avenue
La Grange Park, IL 60526-5592 Tel: (708)352-6611
Fax: (708)352-0499
E-mail: outreach@ans.org Web Site: http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in nuclear science.
Title of Award: James R. Vogt Radiochemistry Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Nuclear science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 for undergraduate students or $3,000 for graduate students. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors, seniors, and first-year graduate students who are enrolled in or proposing to undertake research in radio-analytical chemistry, analytical chemistry, or analytical applications of nuclear science. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and able to demonstrate academic achievement. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3888 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE

Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: foundation@arrl.org
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, especially in electronics or communications.
Title of Award: Irving W. Cook, WA0CGS, Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Electronics; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs (any class). Applicants must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Preference is given to applicants from Kansas who are majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend school in any state.

3889 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE

Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: foundation@arrl.org
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs, particularly from Arizona and selected counties in California, who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in electronics, communications, or related fields.
Title of Award: Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Electronics; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs (any class). Applicants must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Preference is given to students who are 1) residents of Arizona or selected counties in California (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara), and 2) majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3890 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE

Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: foundation@arrl.org
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in electronics or communications.
Title of Award: Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Electronics; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs of the novice class or higher. Preference is given to students who are 1) residents of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska and attending schools in those states, and 2) majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields. Applicants must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3891 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE

Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: foundation@arrl.org
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs from designated states who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in electronics or communications.
Title of Award: L. Phil Wicker Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Electronics; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs of general class. Preference is given to students who are 1) residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, or West Virginia and attending school in those states, and 2) majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields. Applicants must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3892 ■ ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS

Attn: Foundation for Information Technology Education
401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60611-4267
Tel: (312)245-1070
Free: 800-224-9371
Fax: (312)527-6636
E-mail: larry_schmitz@aitp.org
Web Site: http://www.edfoundation.org
To provide financial assistance to students working on a degree (at any level) in information technology.
Title of Award: Kevin Jetton Service Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Information science and technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are full-time students who are working on an associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in information technology in the United States. Applicants must be members of the Association of Information Technology Professionals. Selection is based on scholastic ability, demonstrated record of service to fellow information technology students and professionals, leadership potential, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was first awarded in 2004.

3893 ■ ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS

Attn: Foundation for Information Technology Education
401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60611-4267
Tel: (312)245-1070
Free: 800-224-9371
Fax: (312)527-6636
E-mail: larry_schmitz@aitp.org
Web Site: http://www.edfoundation.org
To provide financial assistance to students working on a degree (at any level) in information technology.
Title of Award: Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Information science and technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are full-time students who are working on an associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in information technology in the United States. Applicants must be members of the Association of Information Technology Professionals. Selection is based on scholastic ability, leadership potential, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3894 ■ ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS-OMAHA CHAPTER

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 583
Omaha, NE 68101
Tel: (402)449-2180
E-mail: aitp@novia.net
Web Site: http://www.aitpomaha.org/scholarship/Default.htm
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and college students who either reside in or will be studying in Nebraska or western Iowa and who plan to major in information systems.
Title of Award: AITP Omaha Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Information science and technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) students who are enrolled or planning to enroll at a 4-year college or university, community college, or technical school in Nebraska or western Iowa and major in information systems or a related field, and 2) members of the Omaha or Lincoln chapters of the Association of Information Technology Professionals, their spouses, and their children who are interested in attending a college or university in any state and major in information systems Applicants must include an essay of 250 to 500 words on 1) what motivated them to choose the field of information technology, the goals they have set, and how they plan to achieve those goals; or 2) a challenge facing professionals entering the field today and what they have done to prepare for that challenge. Selection is based on the essay, 2 letters of recommendation, academic achievement, job experience, participation in local community organizations, participation in high school and/or college extracurricular activities, and leadership and other awards received. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3895 ■ BULLETIN OF THE ATOMIC SCIENTISTS

Attn: Rieser Fellowship
6042 South Kimbark Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637-2806
Tel: (773)702-2555
Fax: (773)702-0725
Web Site: http://www.thebulletin.org/about_us/rieser_fellowships.htm
To provide funding to undergraduate students interested in developing a project, at home or abroad, that will enable them to investigate the role of scientists in formulating public policy and in addressing global security policy challenges.
Title of Award: Leonard M. Rieser Fellowship in Science, Technology, and Global Security Area, Field, or Subject: International affairs and relations; Public administration; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3to5 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $2,500 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at U.S. colleges and universities who are interested in exploring the connections between science, technology, global security, and public policy. Applicants must be seeking funding to 1) provide a stipend for an otherwise unpaid full-time internship; 2) underwrite the cost of travel or transportation to support academic research; 3) participate in or travel to professional conferences where they present academic research; or 4) underwrite the production costs of a special project, ranging from laboratory work to the making of a documentary film. The proposed activity may take place in the United States or abroad. Along with their application, they must submit a narrative (from 800 to 1,000 words) describing the intended use of the fellowship; a 1-page personal essay explaining how they would benefit from the fellowship and the experience being proposed; a detail project budget; and 2 letters of recommendation. Selection is based on demonstrated interest in the fields of science, technology, and public policy, international affairs, or global security policy. Science students are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999.

3896 ■ C I HOST

1901 Central Drive
Bedford, TX 76021
Tel: (817)868-9931; 888-565-1115
Fax: (817)868-7203
E-mail: pr@cihost.com
Web Site: http://www.cihost.com
To provide financial assistance to high school students planning to attend college and study a technology-based field.
Title of Award: C I Host Technology Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students currently enrolled as juniors or seniors in high school. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university to study technology or major in a technology-based field as a full-time student. Along with their application, they must submit a written proposal for a new and innovative online service or product; the proposal must include an outline of the idea, a complete technical description and/or drawing for execution of the idea, and a business to sell the idea. Additional Information: This program began in 2003.

3897 ■ CALIFORNIA LABOR FEDERATION, AFL-CIO

Attn: Education Committee
600 Grand Avenue, Suite 410
Oakland, CA 94610-3561
Tel: (510)663-4024
Fax: (510)663-4099
E-mail: scholarships@calaborfed.org
Web Site: http://www.calaborfed.org/Scholarship.htm
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, graduating high school seniors in California who submit outstanding essays on topics related to labor unions.
Title of Award: California Labor Federation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Industrial and labor relations; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 22 of these awards were presented. Funds Available: The award is a $2,000 scholarship. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to graduating high school students in public, private, or parochial schools in California who plan to enroll in an accredited college or technical school. Applicants must write an essay of up to 1,000 words on topics that change annually; recently, students were invited to write on an important event in the history of California's unions, why it was important when it happened, and what impact it has on working people in California today. Essays are submitted to high school principals who forward them for judging. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is administered by the University of California's Center for Labor Research and Education, 2521 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94720-5555, (510) 642-0323, Fax: (510) 642-6432, E-mail: osmer@uclink4.berkeley.edu.

3898 ■ DATATEL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION

4375 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
Tel: (703)968-9000
Free: 800-486-4332
Fax: (703)968-4573
E-mail: scholars@datatel.com
Web Site: http://www.datatel.com
To provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors, continuing college students, or graduate students who will be majoring in a field related to information technology at a Datatel client school.
Title of Award: Nancy Goodhue Lynch Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Information science and technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Funds are paid directly to the institution. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who will attend a Datatel client college or university during the upcoming school year. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in a program related to information technology. They first apply to their institution, which selects 1 semifinalist and forwards the application to the sponsor. Along with their application, they must include a personal statement that explains why they chose to study in a technology-related field, the impact of technology and their future, and the importance of receiving this scholarship. Selection is based on the quality of the personal statement (40%), academic merit (30%), achievements and civic involvement (20%), and 2 letters of recommendation (10%). Deadline for Receipt: Students must submit online applications to their institution or organization by January of each year. Additional Information: Datatel, Inc. produces advanced information technology solutions for higher education. It has more than 470 client sites in the United States and Canada.

3899 ■ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Attn: National Center for Environmental Research
Ariel Rios Building - 3500
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460
Tel: (202)343-9862
E-mail: barnwell.thomas@epa.gov
Web Site: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/P3
To provide funding to teams of undergraduate and graduate students interested in conducting a research project related to environmental sustainability.
Title of Award: P3 Award Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Energy-related areas; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Information science and technology; Public health; Transportation; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 42 Phase I grants were awarded, of which 10 were selected to receive Phase II grants. Funds Available: Phase I grants are $10,000. Phase II grants are $75,000. Grants cover all direct and indirect costs; cost-sharing is not required. Duration: 1 year for Phase I and 1 additional year for Phase II.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to teams of undergraduate and graduate students at U.S. colleges and universities who are interested in conducting a research project related to the 3 components of sustainability: people, prosperity, and the planet. Projects must address the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, or elimination of air, water, or solid and hazardous waste pollution. Categories include agriculture (e.g., irrigation practices, reduction or elimination of pesticides); materials and chemicals (e.g., materials conservation, green engineering, green chemistry, biotechnology, recovery and reuse of materials); energy (e.g., reduction in air emissions, energy conservation); information technology (e.g., delivery of and access to environmental performance, technical, educational, or public health information related environmental decision making); water (e.g., quality, quantity, conservation, availability, and access); or the built environment (e.g., environmental benefits through innovative green buildings, transportation, and mobility strategies, and smart growth as it results in reduced vehicle miles traveled or reduces storm water runoff). Student teams, with a faculty advisor (who serves as the principal investigator on the grant), submit designs for Phase I of the competition. Selection of grantees is based on the extent to which the proposed project achieves the outcomes of minimizing the use and generation of hazardous substances; utilizes resources and energy effectively and efficiently; and advances the goals of economic competitiveness, human health, and environmental protection for societal benefit. Recipients of Phase I grants are then invited to apply for additional funding through a Phase I grant. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 2004. It is supported by a large number of organizations from industry, the nonprofit sector, and the federal government.

3900 ■ FOUNDATION FOR AMATEUR RADIO, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 831
Riverdale, MD 20738
E-mail: aa3of@arrl.net
Web Site: http://www.amateurradio-far.org/scholarships.php
To provide funding to licensed radio amateurs in Florida who are interested in studying electronics or other subjects in college.
Title of Award: Tropical Hamboree Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Electronics; General studies/Field of study not specified; Science 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: Applicants must be residents of Florida and intend to work on a bachelor's degree. There is no restriction on the course of study; however, preference is given to those studying electronics or science-related fields. The minimum license requirement is technician class. Deadline for Receipt: Requests for applications must be submitted by April of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 1983, is sponsored by the Dade Radio Club of Miami. Recipients must attend an accredited school (university, college, or technical institute) on a full-time basis.

3901 ■ FOUNDRY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

1695 North Penny Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: (847)490-9200
Fax: (847)890-6270
E-mail: info@fefoffice.org
Web Site: http://www.fefinc.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students, especially those in Wisconsin, who are interested in preparing for a career in the die casting industry.
Title of Award: AFS Wisconsin Past President Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Manufacturing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens, have taken or plan to take courses in the die-casting process, and can demonstrate their intention to prepare for a career in the die-casting industry. Preference is given first to residents of Wisconsin within the area of the American Foundrymen's Society (AFS) chapter, then to residents of Wisconsin outside the AFS area, then to residents of states adjacent to Wisconsin, then to residents of other states. Preference is also given to students attending a college or university with an agreement with the Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF), then to students attending school in Wisconsin, then to students attending school in an adjacent state. In addition, preference is given to applicants who are currently participating in a co-op program involving the cast metal industry, who have work experience in the cast metal industry, who have any manufacturing work experience, and who have any work experience. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is provided by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Foundrymen's Society (AFS).

3902 ■ FOUNDRY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

1695 North Penny Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: (847)490-9200
Fax: (847)890-6270
E-mail: info@fefoffice.org
Web Site: http://www.fefinc.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in the die casting industry.
Title of Award: David Laine Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Manufacturing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students who are h citizens of the United States, Canada, or Mexico, Applicants must have worked in the die casting industry for at least 3 months within the past year. Along with their application, they must submit a paper on their activities and results from their work in the die casing industry. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship, established in 1975, is jointly sponsored by the North American Die Casting Association and the Foundry Educational Foundation.

3903 ■ FOUNDRY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

1695 North Penny Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: (847)490-9200
Fax: (847)890-6270
E-mail: info@fefoffice.org
Web Site: http://www.fefinc.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in the ductile iron industry.
Title of Award: Keith Dwight Millis Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Manufacturing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are citizens of any country, are enrolled in a college or university in the United States, and have a demonstrated interest in ductile iron. Applicants must be registered with the Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF), but they are not required to attend FEF schools. As part of their application, they must explain their interest in ductile iron. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is jointly sponsored by the Ductile Iron Society and the Foundry Educational Foundation.

3904 ■ FOUNDRY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

1695 North Penny Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: (847)490-9200
Fax: (847)890-6270
E-mail: info@fefoffice.org
Web Site: http://www.fefinc.org
To provide financial assistance to college students in Indiana and adjoining states who are interested in preparing for a career in the die casting industry.
Title of Award: NADCA Indiana Chapter 25 Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Manufacturing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students who are U.S. citizens, have taken or plan to take courses in the die-casting process, and can demonstrate their intention to prepare for a career in the die-casting industry. Preference is given first to residents of central Indiana, then to residents of Indiana outside the central area, then to residents of states adjacent to Indiana. Preference is also given to students attending an Indiana college or university with an agreement with the Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF), then to students attending school in Indiana, then to students attending an FEF school in an adjacent state. Preference is also given to applicants pursuing programs deemed most useful to the die casting industry, then to candidates with the best scholastic record. In addition, preference is given (in order) to applicants who are currently participating in a co-op program involving the die casting industry, who have work experience in the die casting industry, who have work experience in the cast metal industry, and who have any manufacturing work experience. Finally, preference is given to applicants who know or have worked for or with a member of Indiana Chapter 25 of the North American Die Casting Association. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3905 ■ FOUNDRY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

1695 North Penny Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: (847)490-9200
Fax: (847)890-6270
E-mail: info@fefoffice.org
Web Site: http://www.fefinc.org
To provide financial assistance to college students in Illinois and adjacent states who are interested in preparing for a career in the metal-casting industry.
Title of Award: Roy W. Schroeder Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Manufacturing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students who are U.S. citizens, have taken or plan to take courses in metal casting, and can demonstrate their intention to prepare for a career in the metal-casting industry. Preference is given first to residents within the area of the American Foundrymen's Society (AFS) Chicago chapter, then to residents of Illinois, then to residents of states adjacent to Illinois. Preference is also given to students attending a college or university with an agreement with the Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF), then to students attending school in Illinois, then to students attending a school that meets FEF guidelines. In addition, preference is given first to applicants who have expressed interest in metal casting through job experience, then to candidates with the best scholastic record. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

3906 ■ HANDWEAVERS GUILD OF AMERICA, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Chair
1255 Buford Highway, Suite 211
Suwanee, GA 30024
Tel: (678)730-0010
Fax: (678)730-0836
E-mail: hga@weavespindye.org
Web Site: http://www.weavespindye.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in the field of fiber arts.
Title of Award: Dendel Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art conservation; History; Textile science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; more than $4,000 is available for this program each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Recipients may use the funds for tuition, materials (e.g., film for photographs), or travel. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited colleges and universities in the United States, its possessions, and Canada. Applicants must be working on a degree in the field of fiber arts, including training for research, textile history, and conservation. Along with their application, they must submit 1) an essay on their study goals and how those fit into their future plans, and 2) 5 to 16 slides of their work. Selection is based on artistic and technical merit; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3907 ■ HANDWEAVERS GUILD OF AMERICA, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Chair
1255 Buford Highway, Suite 211
Suwanee, GA 30024
Tel: (678)730-0010
Fax: (678)730-0836
E-mail: hga@weavespindye.org
Web Site: http://www.weavespindye.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in the field of fiber arts.
Title of Award: HGA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art conservation; History; Textile science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; more than $4,000 is available for this program each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Use of funds is restricted to tuition. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited colleges and universities in the United States, its possessions, and Canada. Applicants must be working on a degree in the field of fiber arts, including training for research, textile history, and conservation. Along with their application, they must submit 1) an essay on their study goals and how they fit into their future plans, and 2) 5 to 16 slides of their work. Selection is based on artistic and technical merit; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3908 ■ HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-CONNECTICUT CHAPTER

Attn: Scholarship Committee Chair
110 Barnes Road
P.O. Box 90
Wallingford, CT 06492-0090
Tel: (203)949-6383
Fax: (203)949-6331
E-mail: jagorin@mmm.com
Web Site: http://www.cthfma.org
To recognize and reward, with scholarships, undergraduate and graduate students in fields related to health care financial management at colleges and universities in Connecticut who submit outstanding essays on topics in the field.
Title of Award: Connecticut Chapter HFMA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Business administration; Finance; Health care services; Information science and technology; Nursing; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 for an undergraduate and 1 for a graduate student. Funds Available: The winner receives a $2,000 fellowship, membership in the Connecticut chapter of HFMA, a 1-year subscription to Healthcare Financial Management, and waiver of chapter program fees for 1 year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities in Connecticut, children of members of the Connecticut chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) attending a school outside of Connecticut, and residents of Connecticut commuting to a college or university in a state that borders Connecticut. Applicants must be enrolled in a business, finance, accounting, or information systems program and have an interest in health care or be enrolled in a nursing or allied health program. They must submit an essay, up to 5 pages, on a topic that changes annually; recently, applicants were allowed to choose among the new Medicare prescription drug coverage and its impact on providers and beneficiaries, the impact of the "baby boomer" segment of the U.S. population on the health care system, the impact of health care spending accounts on employers and individuals, or the voluntary and required reporting of clinical and operational data by health care providers. Finalists may be interviewed. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3909 ■ HEALTHCARE INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SOCIETY

Attn: HIMSS Foundation Scholarship Program Coordinator
230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60611-3269
Tel: (312)664-4467
Fax: (312)664-6143
Web Site: http://www.himss.org/asp/scholarships.asp
To provide financial assistance to student members of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in health care informatics or nursing.
Title of Award: Midwest Alliance for Nursing Informatics Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Information science and technology; Nursing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The award includes an all-expense paid trip to the annual HIMSS conference and exhibition. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student members of the society, although an application for membership, including dues, may accompany the scholarship application. Applicants must be graduate students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in health care informatics. They must submit a 1-page narrative that describes the integration of informatics in their professional practice, with emphasis on actual work responsibilities and how they would utilize the scholarship. Selection is based on that narrative; student, community, or professional activities in the workplace related to nursing and/or health care informatics; and involvement and participation in health care informatics professional organizations. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2004.

3910 ■ INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS

Attn: Committee on Students
10 Paragon Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-1718
Tel: (201)573-9000
Free: 800-638-4427
Fax: (201)474-1600
E-mail: students@imanet.org
Web Site: http://www.imanet.org
To provide financial assistance to student members of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) who are interested in preparing for a career in a field related to management accounting.
Title of Award: IMA Memorial Education Fund Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Finance; Information science and technology; Management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 10 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate student IMA members who have a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Applicants must be preparing for a career in management accounting, financial management, or information technology. They must submit a 2-page statement on their reasons for applying for the scholarship, reasons that they deserve the award, specific contributions to the IMA, ideas on how they will promote awareness and increase membership and certification within IMA, and their career goals and objectives. Selection is based on that statement, academic merit, IMA participation, the quality of the presentation, a resume, and letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Up to 30 finalists in each category (including the scholarship winners) receive a scholarship to take 5 parts of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and/or Certified in Financial Management (CFM) examination within a year of graduation.

3911 ■ INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS

Attn: Committee on Students
10 Paragon Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-1718
Tel: (201)573-9000
Free: 800-638-4427
Fax: (201)474-1600
E-mail: students@imanet.org
Web Site: http://www.imanet.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) who are interested in preparing for a career in management accounting or financial management.
Title of Award: Stuart Cameron and Margaret McLeod Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Finance; Information science and technology; Management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate student IMA members who have a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Applicants must be preparing for a career in management accounting, financial management, or information technology. They must submit a 2-page statement on their reasons for applying for the scholarship, reasons that they deserve the award, specific contributions to the IMA, ideas on how they will promote awareness and increase membership and certification within IMA, and their career goals and objectives. Selection is based on that statement, academic merit, IMA participation, the quality of the presentation, a resume, and letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The recipient is required to participate in the parent chapter, at the council level, or at the national level.

3912 ■ INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, INC.

Attn: Director of Strategic Initiatives
11242 Waples Mill Road, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
Tel: (703)273-7200
Free: 800-659-7469
Fax: (703)278-8082
E-mail: dwilbert@infocomm.org
Web Site: http://www.infocomm.org/Foundation/Scholarships/College.cfm
To provide financial assistance to college students in their final year of study who are interested in preparing for a career in the audiovisual industry.
Title of Award: International Communications Industries Association College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Electronics; Information science and technology; Journalism; Telecommunications systems Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 7 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) college juniors completing their bachelor's degree in the following year; 2) college seniors who plan to enter graduate school; and 3) students in their final year of study for an associate degree. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher in a program of audio, visual, audiovisual, electronics, telecommunications, technical theater, data networking, software development, or information technology. Students in other programs, such as journalism, may be eligible if they can demonstrate a relationship to career goals in the audiovisual industry. Along with their application, they must submit essays on why they are applying for this scholarship, why they are interested in the audiovisual industry, and their professional plans following graduation. Minority and women candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Selection is based on the essays, presentation of the application, GPA, work experience, and letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients are required to work during the summer as paid interns with a manufacturer, dealer, designer, or other firm that is a member of the International Communications Industries Association.

3913 ■ INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, INC.

Attn: Director of Strategic Initiatives
11242 Waples Mill Road, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
Tel: (703)273-7200
Free: 800-659-7469
Fax: (703)278-8082
E-mail: dwilbert@infocomm.org
Web Site: http://www.infocomm.org/Foundation/Scholarships
To provide financial assistance for college to dependents of members of the International Communications Industries Association (ICIA) interested in preparing for a career in the audiovisual industry.
Title of Award: Scholarships for Dependents of ICIA Members Area, Field, or Subject: Electronics; Information science and technology; Journalism; Telecommunications systems Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 3 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are the children, stepchildren, and spouses of employees at ICIA member companies. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and be majoring or planning to major in audio, visual, audiovisual, electronics, telecommunications, technical theater, data networking, software development, or information technology. Students in other programs, such as journalism, may be eligible if they can demonstrate a relationship to career goals in the audiovisual industry. Along with their application, they must submit 1) an essay of 150 to 200 words on the career path they see themselves pursuing in the next 5 years and why, and 2) an essay of 250 to 300 words on the experience or person that most influenced them in selecting the audiovisual industry as their career of choice. Minority and women candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Selection is based on the essays, presentation of the application, GPA, work experience, and letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3914 ■ IOWA FEDERATION OF LABOR, AFL-CIO

Attn: Scholarship Program
2000 Walker Street, Suite A
Des Moines, IA 50317-5290
Tel: (515)262-9571
Free: 800-372-4817
Fax: (515)262-9573
E-mail: ifl@iowaaflcio.org
Web Site: http://www.iowaaflcio.org
To recognize and reward outstanding essays on a labor-related topic written by high school seniors in Iowa.
Title of Award: Iowa Federation of Labor Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: History, American; Industrial and labor relations; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: First prize is $1,500, second prize is $1,000, and third prize is $500. Funds may be used as a scholarship at the college or university of the recipient's choice. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to all seniors in accredited high schools in Iowa (public, private, and parochial). Students must write an essay (from 500 to 750 words) on the history of the labor movement in the United States. It is recommended that competitors read A History of the Labor Movement in the United States before writing the essay. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3915 ■ KNIGHT RIDDER, INC.

Attn: Office of Diversity
50 West San Fernando Street, Suite 1200
San Jose, CA 95113
Tel: (408)938-7734
Fax: (408)938-7755
Web Site: http://www.knightridder.com/career/internships.html
To provide financial assistance and work experience to minority high school seniors who are interested in going to college to prepare for a career in journalism.
Title of Award: Knight Ridder Minority Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Graphic art and design; Information science and technology; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Photography, Journalistic Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 5 each year: 2 for news, 2 for business, and 1 for either. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year for the freshman and sophomore year and $15,000 per year for the junior and senior year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years, if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher and satisfactory performance on internships.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority seniors graduating from high schools in areas served by Knight Ridder. Applicants must be interested in attending college to prepare for a career in the newspaper industry. They first apply to their local Knight Ridder newspaper and compete for local scholarships; selected winners are then nominated for this award. Both "news" and "business" students are eligible. Additional Information: Recipients are offered an internship opportunity at a Knight Ridder newspaper during the summer. News scholars work in the newsroom, writing and editing stories, taking photographs, crafting illustrations, and designing news pages. Business scholars complete internships in advertising, marketing, information technology, circulation, and other areas essential to the industry. At the end of the sophomore year, recipients must agree to work at a Knight Ridder newspaper for 1 year after graduation.

3916 ■ LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 1111
North Wilkesboro, NC 28656
Tel: (336)658-4104
Free: 800-44-LOWES
Web Site: http://www.lowes.com/scholarships
To provide financial assistance to students at selected community and technical colleges who are preparing for a career in a business or technical field related to Lowe's stores.
Title of Award: Lowe's Educational Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Construction; Drafting; Electronics; Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration; Horticulture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year; since the program was established, more than 150 of these scholarships have been awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000 for full-time students, $1,000 for three-quarter time students, or $800 for half-time students. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient qualifies for employment at Lowe's.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled in a community or technical college that is cooperating with Lowe's stores. Applicants must intend to prepare for a career in an approved discipline within the business division (business management, business administration) or vocational/technical division (air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, construction, electrical or electronics, industrial maintenance, machining, mechanical drafting and design, plumbing, carpentry, or horticulture) of Lowe's. They must have completed at least 1 semester with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applications are accepted from current Lowe's employees, but students working for another major retailer are not eligible. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999. Currently, 32 community and technical colleges are participating in the program. For a list, contact Lowe's.

3917 ■ MORGAN STANLEY

c/o Joyce Arencibia, IT College Recruiting
750 Seventh Avenue, 30th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212)762-4000
E-mail: diversityrecruiting@morganstanley.com
Web Site: http://www.morganstanley.com/about/diversity/recruit_programs.html?page=div
To provide financial assistance and work experience to members of minority groups who are preparing for a career in technology within the financial services industry.
Title of Award: Richard B. Fisher Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of minority groups who are enrolled in their sophomore or junior year of college (or the third or fourth year of a 5-year program). Applicants must be enrolled full time and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must be willing to commit to a paid summer internship in the Morgan Stanley Information Technology Division. All majors and disciplines are eligible, but preference is given to students preparing for a career in technology within the financial services industry. Along with their application, they must submit 1-page essays on 1) why they are applying for this scholarship and why they should be selected as a recipient; 2) a technical project on which they worked, either through a university course or previous work experience, their role in the project, and how they contributed to the end result; and 3) a software, hardware, or new innovative application of existing technology that they would create if they could and the impact it would have. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The program includes a paid summer internship in the Morgan Stanley Information Technology Division in the summer following the time of application.

3918 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: scholarships@ffa.org
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are interested in studying agricultural mechanics or engineering in college.
Title of Award: WIX Filters Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Engineering, Agricultural; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in working on a 2-year or 4-year degree in agricultural mechanics or agricultural engineering. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for these scholarships is provided by WIX Filters.

3919 ■ NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY

Attn: Office of Recruitment and Staffing (Roberts)
9800 Savage Road, Suite 6779
P.O. Box 1661, Suite 6779
Fort Meade, MD 20755-6779
Tel: (410)854-4725; (866)672-4473
Web Site: http://www.nsa.gov/careers/students_4.cfm
To provide financial assistance to college juniors interested in preparing for a career with the National Security Agency (NSA) as an intelligence analyst.
Title of Award: Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars Program for Intelligence Analysts Area, Field, or Subject: Asian studies; Banking; Finance; Foreign languages; Geography; Information science and technology; International affairs and relations; Library and archival sciences; Near Eastern studies; South Asian studies; Telecommunications systems Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $25,000 per year. After graduation, recipients have an employment obligation to NSA equal to 1.5 times the length of educational support provided. Duration: 1 year (the senior year of college).
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors whose academic program includes 1 of the following areas of emphasis: 1) regional studies (Middle East or south, east, or central Asia); 2) topical studies (terrorism, proliferation or related sciences, international banking and finance, or telecommunications and information systems networks); or 3) disciplines (intelligence analysis, philosophy, or international relations; familiarity with foreign languages, particularly Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Farsi, Hindi, Korean, Pashto, Urdu, or a central Asian language is desirable; highly qualified applicants studying social network analysis, library science, or geographic information systems may also be considered). Applicants must be enrolled full time with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay describing how the proposed program of study will improve their ability to analyze information and to think and write critically. U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a high-level security clearance are required Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: After graduation, participants enter NSA's Intelligence Analysis Development Program as a full-time employee.

3920 ■ NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
120 Wall Stree
New York, NY 10005
Tel: (212)558-5300; 888-839-0467
Fax: (212)344-5332
E-mail: info@nul.org
Web Site: http://www.nul.org/jerrybartowscholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that are participating in the Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP).
Title of Award: Jerry Bartow Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education; Management; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American sophomores, juniors, and seniors at HBCUs that are participating in the BEEP. Applicants must be majoring in business, management, technology, and/or education. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1997 by ITT Hartford Insurance Company. Recipients are required to attend the annual BEEP conference to accept the award. Travel and hotel arrangements are provided by BEEP.

3921 ■ NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

Attn: Student Development Services
200 West Jones Street
5016 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-5016
Tel: (919)807-7106
Fax: (919)807-7164
E-mail: littlep@ncccs.cc.nc.us
Web Site: http://www.ncccs.cc.nc.us
To provide financial assistance to North Carolina residents studying fields related to air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration at publicly-supported community colleges in the state.
Title of Award: George W. Ballard Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. The scholarship rotates annually among North Carolina community colleges that offer the relevant program of study. Funds Available: The scholarship pays 90% of full-time tuition. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA at or above the level required for graduation.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to North Carolina residents enrolled or planning to enroll in the air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration program at a community college in the state. Applicants must submit documentation of financial need and an essay on why they have chosen the field of study and how the scholarship will help them attain their educational goal. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in outside activities, and demonstrated interest in working in the field of study. Deadline for Receipt: September or February of each year.

3922 ■ NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

Attn: Student Development Services
200 West Jones Street
5016 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-5016
Tel: (919)807-7106
Fax: (919)807-7164
E-mail: littlep@ncccs.cc.nc.us
Web Site: http://www.ncccs.cc.nc.us
To provide financial assistance to North Carolina residents studying or planning to study electrical and electronics technology at designated community colleges in the state.
Title of Award: Rodney E. Powell Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Electronics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The scholarship provides full or partial payment of tuition. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and a GPA at or above the level required for graduation.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to North Carolina residents enrolled or planning to enroll full time in an associate in applied science degree program of study in electrical and electronics technology at a community college within the Progress Energy service area. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, participation in outside activities, and demonstrated interest in practicing the electrical and electronics trade in their community. Additional Information: There are no special application forms for the scholarship. Students apply to their local community college, not to the system office. Each eligible school selects its own recipients from applicants meeting the above criteria.

3923 ■ OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Attn: Scholarship for Service Program Office
8610 Broadway, Suite 305
San Antonio, TX 78217-6352
Tel: (210)805-2423
E-mail: sfs@opm.gov
Web Site: http://www.sfs.opm.gov
To provide scholarship/loans and summer work experience to upper-division undergraduates and graduate students who are majoring in information assurance at designated universities.
Title of Award: Scholarship for Service Area, Field, or Subject: Information science and technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Scholarships pay tuition, room and board, books, travel costs related to attendance at a required summer symposium, and a stipend that is $8,000 per year for undergraduates or $12,000 per year for graduate students. Recipients must serve at a federal agency in an information assurance position for a period equivalent to the length of the scholarship or 1 year, whichever is longer. If they fail to complete that service obligation, they must repay a prorated amount of the assistance received. Duration: Up to 2 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to rising juniors, seniors, and graduate students working full time on a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in a field related to information assurance at a participating university. Students must be nominated by the principal investigator at the university. They must be U.S. citizens, eligible for federal employment, and able to obtain a security clearance. Selection is based on merit. Additional Information: This program is funded by the National Science Foundation, through grants to the participating institutions. Those institutions recently included Carnegie Mellon University, Florida State University, George Washington University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Idaho, Idaho State University, Iowa State University, Johns Hopkins University, Mississippi State University, Naval Postgraduate School, University of Nebraska at Omaha, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Norwich University, Polytechnic University of New York, Purdue University, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Syracuse University, and University of Tulsa. Participants are required to serve an internship at a federal agency, usually the agency where they will ultimately work. The internship must be for at least 10 weeks, normally during the summer between the 2 years of their scholarship.

3924 ■ PRINCESS GRACE AWARDS

Attn: Executive Director
150 East 58th Street, 25th Floor
New York, NY 10155
Tel: (212)317-1470
Fax: (212)317-1473
E-mail: pgfusa@pgfusa.com
Web Site: http://www.pgfusa.com/awards/theater/index.html
To provide financial support to students and professionals interested in acting, directing, and scenic, lighting, sound, and costume design.
Title of Award: Theater Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Fashion design; Lighting science; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's, Professional Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 6 of these grants were awarded: 2 as scholarships, 2 as apprenticeships, and 2 as fellowships. Funds Available: Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. Companies receiving apprenticeships and fellowships are entitled to additional support equal to 15-20% of the award to be used for general operating expenses. Duration: Up to 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Nominations for these grants are invited from the artistic directors of theater companies and the deans and department chairs of professional schools of theater. Nominees may be actors, directors, or designers (costume, scenic, sound, and lighting). Grants are available as 1) scholarships for tuition for the last year of professional training at a nonprofit school in the United States; 2) apprenticeships for salary assistance for individual artists who are "learning the trade" under the supervision of a skilled staff person or mentor; and 3) fellowships for salary assistance for individual artists who are "advanced" members of a company and are ready to assume significant production responsibilities on 1 or more mainstage production(s). Professional companies must employ professional artistic and management staff, have been in continuous operation as a professional company for at least 3 years, provide a total of 20 weeks of research and performance for the current and previous 3 years, and have demonstrated the ability to raise public and other private funds. Artists must have been with the company for less than 5 years. All nominees must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Individuals may not submit an application independently. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named awards: the Robert and Gloria Hausman Theater Award, the Faberge Theater Award, the Gant Gaither Theater Award, the George C. Wolfe Theater Award, the Pierre Cardin Theater Award, and the Grace Le Vine Theater Award.

3925 ■ SIGMA ALPHA IOTA PHILANTHROPIES, INC.

One Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
Tel: (828)251-0606
Fax: (828)251-0644
E-mail: philonline@sai-national.org
Web Site: http://www.sai-national.org/phil/philmustech.html
To provide financial assistance for college to members of Sigma Alpha Iota (an organization of women musicians).
Title of Award: Dorothy Cooke Whinery Music Business/Technology Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Business administration; Management; Marketing and distribution; Music; Performing arts; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the organization entering their junior or senior year of college. Applicants must be working on a degree in the field of music business or music technology, including music marketing, music business administration, entertainment industry, commercial music, recording and production, music management, or other related fields. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a statement of purpose that includes their career goals. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2003. There is a $25 nonrefundable application fee.

3926 ■ SOCIETY OF BROADCAST ENGINEERS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
9102 North Meridian Street, Suite 150
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Tel: (317)846-9000
Fax: (317)846-9120
Web Site: http://www.sbe.org/edu_ennes_scholarships.php
To provide financial assistance for college to students interested in the technical aspects of broadcasting.
Title of Award: Harold E. Ennes Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications technologies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $3,000, depending on the availability of funds. Awards may be used for 1) tuition, room, board, or textbook costs at postsecondary educational institutions, or 2) other technical training programs approved by the sponsor. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have a career interest in the technical aspects of broadcasting and must be recommended by 2 members of the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE). They must submit 1) a brief autobiography that includes their interest and goals in broadcasting, and 2) a summary of the technical changes they anticipate in broadcasting within the next 5 years. Preference is given to members of the SBE and to students currently employed at least part time in broadcast engineering. Both new students just entering college and students already enrolled in college may apply. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship fund was established in 1980.

3927 ■ SOCIETY OF BROADCAST ENGINEERS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
9102 North Meridian Street, Suite 150
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Tel: (317)846-9000
Fax: (317)846-9120
Web Site: http://www.sbe.org/edu_ennes_scholarships.php
To provide financial assistance for college to students interested in the technical aspects of broadcasting.
Title of Award: Robert D. Greenberg Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications technologies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $3,000, depending on the availability of funds. Awards may be used for 1) tuition, room, board, or textbook costs at postsecondary educational institutions, or 2) other technical training programs approved by the sponsor. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have a career interest in the technical aspects of broadcasting and must be recommended by 2 members of the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE). They must submit 1) a brief autobiography that includes their interest and goals in broadcasting, and 2) a summary of the technical changes they anticipate in broadcasting within the next 5 years. Preference is given to members of the SBE and to students currently employed at least part time in broadcast engineering. Both new students just entering college and students already enrolled in college may apply. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

3928 ■ SOCIETY OF BROADCAST ENGINEERS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
9102 North Meridian Street, Suite 150
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Tel: (317)846-9000
Fax: (317)846-9120
Web Site: http://www.sbe.org/edu_ennes_scholarships.php
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors interested in the technical aspects of broadcasting.
Title of Award: Society of Broadcast Engineers Youth Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications technologies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award ranges from $1,000 to $3,000, depending on the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who intend to enroll at a technical school, college, or university the following fall. Applicants must have a serious interest in preparing for a career in broadcast engineering or a closely-related field. Along with their application, they must submit a brief autobiography that includes their interests and goals in broadcasting, a brief written statement explaining their career goals and education plans after high school, and transcripts. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was first offered in 1999.

3929 ■ UNITED AMERICAN NURSES

Attn: Labor Relations Specialist
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tel: (301)628-5140
Fax: (301)628-5347
E-mail: Katrina.Blomdahl@uannurse.org
Web Site: http://www.uannurse.org/resources/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to members of United American Nurses (UAN) who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in labor studies.
Title of Award: UAN National Labor Education Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Industrial and labor relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to registered nurses who have been active members of UAN for at least 1 year. Applicants must have been accepted into a labor-oriented school or program to work on a certificate, bachelor's degree, or master's degree in labor studies or labor relations. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3930 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601

Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of Vermont who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to design.
Title of Award: Alfred T. Granger Student Art Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Engineering, Architectural; Graphic art and design; Interior design; Lighting science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 graduate scholarships and 4 undergraduate scholarships are awarded each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year for graduate students or $2,500 per year for undergraduates. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Vermont who are graduating high school seniors, high school graduates, or GED recipients. Applicants must be interested in attending an accredited postsecondary institution to work on a degree in architecture, interior design, fine arts, architectural engineering, mechanical drawing, or lighting design. Selection is based on academic achievement, a portfolio, letters of recommendation, required essays, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3931 ■ VIRGINIA FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA-PHI BETA LAMBDA

c/o Sandy Mills, FBLA-PBL Specialist
Lord Fairfax Community College
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22645
Tel: (540)868-7043
Fax: (540)868-7100
E-mail: smills@lfcc.edu
Web Site: http://www.vafbla-pbl.org
To provide financial assistance for college to members of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) in Virginia.
Title of Award: L. Marguerite Crumley/Frank Manning Peele Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Information science and technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 of these scholarships are awarded at the state level each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the educational institution. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: To program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Virginia who have been active members of FBLA. Applicants must have completed acceptable programs in business and information technology and be planning to continue their education in the field of business and information technology at a college, junior or community college, technical institute, or other educational institute of higher learning. They first compete at the local chapter level; winners are referred to regional directors. Selection is based on leadership influence, personal initiative, appearance, contributions to school life, personal responsibility, maturity, personality, and academic promise. Deadline for Receipt: Applications must be submitted to the regional directors by February of each year. Additional Information: Local FBLA chapters in Virginia also give scholarships as part of this program.

General

3008 ■ ALABAMA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o University of Alabama in Huntsville
Materials Science Building, Room 205
Huntsville, AL 35899
Tel: (256)824-6800
Fax: (256)824-6061
E-mail: reasonj@uah.edu
Web Site: http://www.uah.edu/ASGC
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students at universities participating in the Alabama Space Grant Consortium who wish to prepare for a career as a teacher of science or mathematics.
Title of Award: Teacher Education Scholarship Program of the Alabama Space Grant Consortium Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Earth sciences; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 10 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduates at universities in Alabama participating in the consortium. Applicants must intend to enter the teacher certification program and teach in a pre-college setting. Priority is given to those majoring in science, mathematics, or earth/space/environmental science. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must be U.S. citizens. Members of underrepresented groups in science and mathematics (minorities and women) are especially encouraged to apply. Along with their application, they must submit a 1- to 2-page statement on the reasons for their desire to enter the teaching profession, specifically the fields of science or mathematics education. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The member universities are University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama A&M University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of South Alabama, Tuskegee University, and Auburn University. Funding for this program is provided by NASA.

3009 ■ ALABAMA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o University of Alabama in Huntsville
Materials Science Building, Room 205
Huntsville, AL 35899
Tel: (256)824-6800
Fax: (256)824-6061
E-mail: reasonj@uah.edu
Web Site: http://www.uah.edu/ASGC
To provide financial assistance to undergraduates who are studying the space sciences at universities participating in the Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC).
Title of Award: Undergraduate Scholarship Program of the Alabama Space Grant Consortium Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Behavioral sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Business administration; Communications; Computer and information sciences; Economics; Education; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; International affairs and relations; Law; Natural sciences; Physical sciences; Public administration; Sociology; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 32 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students entering their junior or senior year at universities participating in the ASGC. Applicants must be studying in a field related to space, including the physical, natural, and biological sciences; engineering, education; economics; business; sociology; behavioral sciences; computer science; communications; law; international affairs; and public administration. They must be U.S. citizens and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Individuals from underrepresented groups (African Americans, Hispanic, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, Asian Americans, and women) are especially encouraged to apply. Interested students should submit a completed application with a career goal statement, personal references, a brief resume, and transcripts. Selection is based on 1) academic qualifications, 2) quality of the career goal statement, and 3) assessment of the applicant's motivation for a career in aerospace. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The member universities are University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama A&M University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of South Alabama, Tuskegee University, and Auburn University. Funding for this program is provided by NASA.

3010 ■ AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY

Attn: Scholarship Committee
927 15th Street, N.W., Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)371-9530
Fax: (202)371-9218
E-mail: aabe@aabe.org
Web Site: http://aabe.org/taxonomy_menu/24/253
To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority high school seniors who are interested in majoring in engineering, mathematics, or physical science in college.
Title of Award: American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year (1 in each of the organization's regions); of those 6 winners, 1 is chosen to receive the Premier Award. Funds Available: The stipends are $1,500. The Premier Award is an additional $3,000. All funds are paid directly to the students upon proof of enrollment at an accredited college or university. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of minority groups underrepresented in the energy industry (African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans) who are graduating high school seniors. Applicants must have a "B" academic average overall and a "B" average in mathematics and science courses. They must be planning to attend an accredited college or university to major in engineering, mathematics, or the physical sciences. Along with their application, they must submit a 350-word essay covering why they should receive this scholarship, their professional career objectives, and any other pertinent information. Financial need is also considered in the selection process.

The applicant who demonstrates the most outstanding achievement and promise is presented with the Premier Award. All applications must be submitted to the local office of the sponsoring organization in the student's state. For a list of local offices, contact the scholarship committee at the national office. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3011 ■ AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

Attn: Scholarship Committee
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212)502-7661
Free: 800-AFB-LINE
Fax: (212)502-7771
E-mail: afbinfo@afb.net
Web Site: http://www.afb.org/scholarships.asp
To provide financial assistance to visually impaired students who wish to work on a graduate or undergraduate degree in engineering or computer, physical, or life sciences.
Title of Award: Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Physical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to visually impaired undergraduate or graduate students who are U.S. citizens working on a degree in engineering or the computer, physical, or life sciences. Legal blindness is not required. Along with their application, they must submit an essay that includes the field of study they are pursuing and why they have chosen it; their educational and personal goals; their work experience; any extracurricular activities with which they have been involved, including those in school, religious organizations, and the community; and how they intend to use scholarship monies that may be awarded. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3012 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
2305 Renard, S.E., Suite 200
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Tel: (505)765-1052
Fax: (505)765-5608
E-mail: shirley@aises.org
Web Site: http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships
To provide financial assistance to members of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society who are majoring in designated fields as undergraduate or graduate students.
Title of Award: A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Natural resources; Physical sciences; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally, 200 or more each year, depending upon the availability of funds from corporate and other sponsors. Funds Available: The annual stipend is $1,000 for undergraduates or $2,000 for graduate students. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who can furnish proof of tribal enrollment or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood. Applicants must be full-time students at the undergraduate or graduate school level attending an accredited 4-year college or university or a 2-year college leading to an academic degree in engineering, mathematics, medicine, natural resources, physical science, or the sciences. They must submit a 500-word essay that demonstrates their interest in and motivation to continue higher education, an understanding of the importance of college and a commitment to completion, their educational and/or career goals, and a commitment to learning and giving back to the community. Selection is based on the essay, academic achievement (GPA of 2.0 or higher), leadership potential, and commitment to helping other American Indians. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program was launched in 1983 in memory of A.T. Anderson, a Mohawk and a chemical engineer who worked with Albert Einstein. Anderson was 1 of the society's founders and was the society's first executive director. The program includes the following named awards: the Al Qoyawayma Award for an applicant who is majoring in science or engineering and also has a strong interest in the arts, the Norbert S. Hill, Jr. Leadership Award, the Polingaysi Qoyawayma Award for an applicant who is working on a teaching degree in order to teach mathematics or science in a Native community or an advanced degree for personal improvement or teaching at the college level, and the Robert W. Brocksbank Scholarship.

3013 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
2305 Renard, S.E., Suite 200
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828

Tel: (505)765-1052
Fax: (505)765-5608
E-mail: shirley@aises.org
Web Site: http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding American Indian high school seniors from designated states who are members of American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).
Title of Award: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Natural resources; Physical sciences; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 5 new awards are made each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 4 years or until completion of a baccalaureate degree, whichever occurs first.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AISES members who are high school seniors planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university and major in business, engineering, mathematics, medicine, natural resources, physical science, science, or technology. Applicants must submit 1) proof of tribal enrollment or a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood; 2) evidence of residence in the service area of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Corporation (Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington); 3) a statement of financial need; 4) a 500-word essay on why they chose their particular field of study, their career aspirations, an evaluation of past scholastic performance, obstacles faced as a student, and involvement in and commitment to tribal community life; and 5) high school transcripts showing a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation and administered by AISES.

3014 ■ ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Attn: Center for Meteorite Studies
P.O. Box 871404
Tempe, AZ 85287-1404
Tel: (602)965-6511
E-mail: meteorites@asu.edu
Web Site: http://meteorites.asu.edu/nininger
To recognize and reward outstanding student papers dealing with aspects of meteoritic investigation.
Title of Award: Dr. and Mrs. H.H. Nininger Meteorite Award Area, Field, or Subject: Physical sciences; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The prize is $2,500. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. They are invited to submit a paper (under 10,000 words) reflecting an aspect of meteoritic investigation. Research topics may include (but are not limited to) physical and chemical properties of meteorites, origin of meteoritic material, and cratering. Observational, experimental, statistical, or theoretical investigations are allowed. Students must be the first author of the paper, but they do not have to be the sole author. Papers must have been written, submitted, or published during the first 10 and a half months of the calendar year. They must cover original research conducted by the student. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Entries not awarded the prize may be resubmitted in the original or a revised form as long as the author is a student at an American college or university.

3015 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION

Luther Hardin Building
Three Capitol Mall, Room 207
Little Rock, AR 72201-1083
Tel: (501)682-1500
Fax: (501)682-1509
Web Site: http://dwe.arkansas.gov/LoanForgiveness/atcslfp.htm
To provide forgivable loans to residents of Arkansas who are interested in pursuing technical education and working in the state.
Title of Award: Arkansas Technical Careers Student Loan Forgiveness Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Biomedical; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Health care services; Physical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum loan is $2,500 per year. Loans are forgiven if the recipient works full time in the high demand technical field in Arkansas. Each year's loan may be forgiven with 1 year of full-time employment. Loan recipients who do not graduate from the program or work full time in the field in Arkansas must repay the loan in full. Duration: Up to 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Arkansas who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents admitted to an approved program resulting in a diploma, certificate, or degree in a high demand technical field. Applicants must indicate their intention to work in Arkansas in the field for which they receive the training. Deadline for Receipt: Applications must be submitted within 6 months of the completion of the program of study. Additional Information: The Arkansas General Assembly established this program in 1999. Recently, the designated career fields related to advanced manufacturing (including engineering and engineering technology, industrial electronics installers and repairers, machinist and machine technologies, and tool and die maker and technologist); computer and information technology (including computer engineering, computer and information sciences, electrical and electronic engineering and related technology, electromechanical instrumentation and maintenance technology, and computer installer and repairer); and biomedical and biotechnology (including biological and life sciences, physical sciences, science technologies, health professions and related sciences, bioengineering and biomedical engineering, and biomedical engineering technology and technician).

3016 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN GEOSCIENTISTS

Attn: AWG Foundation
P.O. Box 30645
Lincoln, NE 68503-0645
E-mail: awgscholarship@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.awg.org/eas/ekdale.html
To provide financial assistance for a summer field camp to women majoring in geoscience at a college or university in Utah.
Title of Award: Susan Ekdale Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Earth sciences; Geosciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds must be used to help pay field camp expenses. Duration: Summer months.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women majoring in geoscience at a college or university in Utah who must attend a summer field camp as part of their graduation requirements. Women geoscience students from Utah attending college in other states are also eligible. Applicants must submit a 1- to 2-page essay in which they describe their personal and academic highlights, their plans for applying their geoscience education to their future work or education, their reasons for applying for the scholarship, and what they, as women, can contribute to the geosciences. Selection is based on merit and need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the Salt Lake chapter of the Association for Women Geoscientists. Information is also available from the Ekdale Scholarship Co-chair, Janae Wallace Boyer, P.O. Box 146100, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, (801) 537-3387.

3017 ■ FOUNDATION FOR AMATEUR RADIO, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 831
Riverdale, MD 20738
E-mail: aa3of@arrl.net
Web Site: http://www.amateurradio-far.org/scholarships.php
To provide funding to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in studying engineering or the physical sciences in college.
Title of Award: Chuck Reville, K3FT, Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Physical sciences 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 radio amateurs who are interested in working on a bachelor's degree in a branch of engineering or the physical sciences. There are no restrictions on license class or residence area. Deadline for Receipt: Requests for applications must be submitted by April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend an accredited school (university, college, or technical institute) on a full-time basis.

3018 ■ FOUNDATION FOR AMATEUR RADIO, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 831
Riverdale, MD 20738
E-mail: aa3of@arrl.net
Web Site: http://www.amateurradio-far.org/scholarships.php
To provide funding to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in studying engineering or the physical sciences in college.
Title of Award: Dwight Weller, KB3LA, Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Physical sciences 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 radio amateurs who are interested in working on a bachelor's degree in a branch of engineering or the physical sciences. There are no restrictions on license class or residence area. Deadline for Receipt: Requests for applications must be submitted by April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend an accredited school (university, college, or technical institute) on a full-time basis.

3019 ■ HAWAI'I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808)566-5570; 888-731-3863
Fax: (808)521-6286
E-mail: scholarships@hcf-hawaii.org
Web Site: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.php
To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in preparing for a career in the physical sciences.
Title of Award: William James and Dorothy Bading Lanquist Fund Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Physical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 7 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, stipends averaged $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Hawaii residents who are interested in majoring in the physical sciences or related fields (but not the biological or social sciences) on the undergraduate or graduate school level. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 2.7 or higher), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, applicants must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, and their career goals. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland. Recipients must be full-time students.

3020 ■ HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Attn: Selection Committee
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415)808-2350; 877-HSF-INFO
Fax: (415)808-2302
E-mail: highschool@hsf.net
Web Site: http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/shpe.php
To provide financial assistance for college to Hispanic Americans who are interested in majoring in designated fields of science.
Title of Award: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 69 of these scholarships were awarded: 7 at $1,250, 2 at $1,307, and 60 at $2,500. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,250 to $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and visitors with a passport stamped I-551 who are of Hispanic heritage. Applicants may be graduating high school seniors, community college students transferring to a 4-year institution, or continuing college students as long as they have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must be enrolled or planning to enroll full time at an accredited college or university in the United States to major in computer science, physical science, applied science, mathematics, or engineering. Along with their application, they must submit 600-word essays on 1) how their Hispanic heritage, family upbringing, and/or role models have influenced their personal long-term goals; 2) how they contribute to their community and what they have learned from their experiences; and 3) an academic challenge they have faced and how they have overcome it. Selection is based on academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program is jointly sponsored by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF).

3021 ■ MAINE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Attn: Executive Director
87 Winthrop Street, Suite 200
Augusta, ME 04330
Tel: (207)622-4688; 877-397-7223
Fax: (207)622-4548
E-mail: shehata@msgc.org
Web Site: http://www.msgc.org/education_students.asp
To provide funding to undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities in Maine interested in working on projects related to space.
Title of Award: Maine Space Grant Consortium Scholarship and Fellowship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Geosciences; Physical sciences; Social sciences; Space and planetary sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,500 for undergraduates or $5,000 for graduate students. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are enrolled on a full-time basis in an undergraduate or graduate program at a 2- or 4-year college or university in Maine, including those not members of the Maine Space Grant Consortium. Applicants must be proposing to conduct a project on a topic of interest to the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in biological, earth, physical, social, or space science; human exploration and development of space; or other related science, technology, computer, or engineering fields. Undergraduates must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; graduate students must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Proposals may involve conducting research at their home institution, traveling to conduct research and/or to present finished project work at a NASA field center, or facilitating technology transfer from NASA to their institution and industry in Maine. Applications are especially encouraged from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Selection is based on the relevance of the project to NASA's mission and its strategic enterprises, collaboration with researchers at NASA space flight centers, qualifications of the student, technical content and quality of the proposal, and recommendation from a faculty member. Deadline for Receipt: May or October of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by NASA.

3022 ■ MAINE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Attn: Executive Director
87 Winthrop Street, Suite 200
Augusta, ME 04330
Tel: (207)622-4688; 877-397-7223
Fax: (207)622-4548
E-mail: shehata@msgc.org
Web Site: http://www.msgc.org/education_students.asp
To provide funding to undergraduate and graduate students at member institutions of the Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) interested in working on projects related to space.
Title of Award: MSGC Undergraduate and Graduate Research Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Geosciences; Physical sciences; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends vary at participating institutions, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 per year for undergraduates and from $5,000 to $15,000 per year for graduate students. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are enrolled on a full-time basis in an undergraduate or graduate program at a MSGC member institution. Applicants must be proposing to conduct a project on a topic of interest to the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in aerospace technology, biological and physical research, space science, earth science, human exploration and development of space, and other related science or engineering fields. They may be proposing to conduct research at their home institution, spend time conducting research at a NASA flight center, facilitate the development of a liaison between researchers at their home institution and a NASA center, or facilitate technology transfer from their home institution to industry. Selection is based on the relevance of the proposed research project to NASA's mission. Applications are especially encouraged from women and minorities. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating institution sets its own deadline. Additional Information: The member institutions are the University of Maine, the University of Southern Maine, the University of New England, and Maine Maritime Academy. This program is funded by NASA.

3023 ■ MINNESOTA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o University of Minnesota
Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
107 Akerman Hall
110 Union Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Tel: (612)626-9295
Fax: (612)626-1558 E-mail: mnsgc@aem.umn.edu
Web Site: http://www.aem.umn.edu/msgc/Scholarships/sf.shtml
To provide financial assistance for space-related studies to undergraduate and graduate students in Minnesota.
Title of Award: Minnesota Space Grant Consortium Scholarships and Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Earth sciences; Engineering; Life sciences; Physical sciences; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 8 to 12 undergraduate scholarships and 2 to 3 graduate fellowships are awarded each year. Funds Available: This program awards approximately $125,000 in undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships each year. The amounts of the awards are set by each of the participating institutions, which augment funding from this program with institutional resources. Duration: 1 year; renewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduate and undergraduate full-time students at institutions that are affiliates of the Minnesota Space Grant Consortium. U.S. citizenship and a GPA of 3.2 or higher are required. Eligible fields of study include the physical sciences (astronomy, astrophysics, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, planetary geoscience, and planetary science), life sciences (biology, biochemistry, botany, health science/nutrition, medicine, molecular/cellular biology, and zoology), social sciences (anthropology, architecture, art, economics, education, history, philosophy, political science/public policy, and psychology), earth sciences (atmospheric science, climatology/meteorology, environmental science, geography, geology, geophysics, and oceanography), and engineering (agricultural, aeronautical, aerospace, architectural, bioengineering, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, electronic, environmental, industrial, materials science, mechanical, mining, nuclear, petroleum, engineering science, and engineering mechanics). The Minnesota Space Grant Consortium is a component of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Grant program, which encourages participation by women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by NASA. The member institutions are: Augsburg College, Bethel College, Bemidji State University, College of St. Catherine, Carleton College, Concordia College, Fond du Lac Community College, Itasca Community College, Leech Lake Tribal College, Macalaster College, Normandale Community College, Southwest State University, University of Minnesota at Duluth, University of Minnesota at Twin Cities, and University of St. Thomas.

3024 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: scholarships@ffa.org
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members from designated states who are interested in studying a field related to agriculture in college.
Title of Award: Wilbur-Ellis Company Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Agriculture, Economic aspects; Animal science and behavior; Biochemistry; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Entomology; Finance; Forestry; Genetics; Horticulture; Management; Marketing and distribution; Poultry science; Soil science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 13 each year: 1 at $5,000, 2 at $2,000, and 10 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are $5,000, $2,000, or $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll or college students currently enrolled full time. Applicants must be residents of the following states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, or Wyoming. They must be planning to work on a 4-year degree in agricultural production, forest management, agronomy and crop science, animal nutrition, farm and ranch management, horticulture, nursery and landscape management, plant science, poultry science, general agriculture, business management, economics, international agriculture, finance, sales and marketing, biochemistry, biotechnology, computer systems in agriculture, entomology, plant breeding and genetics, plant pathology, range science, or soil science. Their combined SAT score must be 1000 or higher and their GPA must be 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). Financial need is also considered in the selection process. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this scholarship is provided by the agriculture division of the Wilbur-Ellis Company.

3025 ■ OAK RIDGE INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

Attn: Science and Engineering Education
P.O. Box 117
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
Tel: (865)576-8239
Fax: (865)241-5219 E-mail: igrid.gregory@orau.gov
Web Site: http://www.orau.gov/orise.htm
To provide financial assistance and summer research experience to undergraduate students who are working on a degree in a field of interest to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Title of Award: Department of Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Communications; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Information science and technology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences; Psychology; Public administration; Religion; Social sciences; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 50 each year. Funds Available: This program provides a stipend of $1,000 per month during the academic year and $5,000 for the internship plus full payment of tuition and mandatory fees. Duration: 2 academic years plus 10 weeks during the intervening summer.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) full-time students who are in their second year of college attendance as of the application deadline; and 2) part-time students who have completed at least 45 but no more than 60 semester hours as of the application deadline. Applicants must be majoring in the agricultural sciences, biological and life sciences, computer and information sciences, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, psychology, social sciences, or selected humanities (religious studies, cultural studies, public policy, advocacy, communications, or science writing). They must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit 2 statements on 1) their educational and professional goals, the kinds of research they are interested in conducting, specific questions that interest them, and how they became interested in them; and 2) how they think their interests, talents, and initiative would contribute to make the homeland safer and secure. Selection is based on those statements, academic record, references, and SAT or ACT scores, As part of their program, they must be interested in participating in summer research and development activities at a DHS-designated facility. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2003, is funded by DHS and administered by Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Recipients must enroll full time.

3026 ■ OAK RIDGE INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

Attn: Global Change Education Program
120 Badger Avenue, M.S. 36
P.O. Box 117
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117 Tel: (865)576-9655
E-mail: mary.kinney@orau.gov
Web Site: http://www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEP
To provide undergraduate students with an opportunity to conduct research during the summer on global change.
Title of Award: Global Change Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Area, Field, or Subject: Atmospheric science; Earth sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 20 to 30 each year. Funds Available: Participants receive a weekly stipend of $475 and support for travel and housing. Duration: 10 to 12 weeks during the summer. Successful participants are expected to reapply for a second year of research with their mentors.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduates in their sophomore and junior years, although outstanding freshman and senior applicants are also considered. Applicants must be proposing to conduct research in a program area within the Department of Energy's Office of Biological and Environmental Research (DOE-BER): the atmospheric science program, the environmental meteorology program, the atmospheric radiation measurement program, the terrestrial carbon processes effort, the program for ecosystem research, and studies carried out under the direction of the National Institute for Global Environmental Change. Minority and female students are particularly encouraged to apply. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program, funded by DOE-BER, began in summer 1999. The first 2 weeks are spent in an orientation and focus session at a participating university. For the remaining 10 weeks, students conduct mentored research at 1 of the national laboratories or universities conducting BER-supported global change research.

3027 ■ OAK RIDGE INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

Attn: Science and Engineering Education
P.O. Box 117
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
Tel: (865)241-8240
Fax: (865)241-5219
E-mail: hollingsscholarship@orau.gov
Web Site: http://www.orau.gov/orise.htm
To provide financial assistance and summer research experience to upper-division students who are working on a degree in a field of interest to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Title of Award: Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Behavioral sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Computer and information sciences; Education; Engineering; Information science and technology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Approximately 100 each year. Funds Available: This program provides a stipend of $8,000 per academic year and $650 per week during the internship, a housing subsidy and limited travel reimbursement for round-trip transportation to the internship site, and travel expenses to the scholarship program conference at the completion of the internship. Duration: 2 academic years plus 10 weeks during the intervening summer.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students entering their junior year at an accredited college or university in the United States or its territories. Applicants must be majoring in a discipline related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA's programs and mission (e.g., biological, life, and agricultural sciences; computer and information sciences; engineering; mathematics; physical sciences; social and behavioral sciences; or teacher education). They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of their program, they must be interested in participating in summer research and development activities at NOAA headquarters (Silver Spring, Maryland) or field centers. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2005, is funded by NOAA and administered by Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).

3028 ■ PENNSYLVANIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o Pennsylvania State University
2217 Earth-Engineering Sciences Building
University Park, PA 16802
Tel: (814)863-7687
Fax: (814)863-8286
E-mail: spacegrant@psu.edu
Web Site: http://www.psu.edu/spacegrant/highered/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance for space-related study to undergraduate students at universities affiliated with the Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium.
Title of Award: Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Geosciences; Physical sciences; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is set by each participating university. At Pennsylvania State University, for instance, it is $4,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at participating universities. Applicants must be studying a field that does, or can, promote a strategic enterprise of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): aerospace technology, earth science, human exploration and development of space, biological and physical research, or space science. U.S. citizenship is required. Students from underrepresented groups (women, minorities, rural populations, and those with disabilities) are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating university sets its own deadline. Additional Information: Participating institutions include California University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, Clarion University, Lincoln University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Pittsburgh, Susquehanna University, Lincoln University, Temple University, West Chester University, and Pennsylvania State University at Abington. At Pennsylvania State University, the award is designated as the Sylvia Stein Memorial Space Grant Scholarship. This program is sponsored by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

3029 ■ ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF AMERICA

Attn: Fraternal Services
230 16th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201-8645
Tel: (309)788-4561
Free: 800-627-4762
E-mail: contact@royalneighbors.org
Web Site: http://www.royalneighbors.org/MemberBenefits/scholarships.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to women members of the Royal Neighbors of America who plan to enter nontraditional fields.
Title of Award: Eliza D. Watt Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women members of the society who are graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be planning to enter a field considered nontraditional for women, including computer science, engineering, physical sciences, teaching of nontraditional women's fields, business writing, or mathematics. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2004.

3030 ■ HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Attn: Executive Secretary
712 Jackson Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202)395-4831
Fax: (202)395-6995
E-mail: office@truman.gov
Web Site: http://www.truman.gov
To provide grants-for-service for graduate school to current college juniors who are interested in preparing for a career in public service.
Title of Award: Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Economics; Education; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; History; International affairs and relations; Law; Physical sciences; Political science; Public administration; Public health; Public service; Social sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 70 to 75 each year: a) 1 "state" scholarship is available to a qualified resident nominee in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Islands (Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands); and b) up to 25 at-large scholars. Funds Available: The program provides up to $30,000, including up to $15,000 for the first year of graduate study and up to $15,000 for the final year of graduate study. Duration: Support is provided for the first and last year of graduate study.
Eligibility Requirements: Students must be nominated to be considered for this program. Nominees must be full-time students with junior standing at a 4-year institution, committed to a career in government or public service, in the upper quarter of their class, and U.S. citizens or nationals. Each participating institution may nominate up to 4 candidates (and up to 3 additional students who completed their first 2 years at a community college); community colleges and other 2-year institutions may nominate former students who are enrolled as full-time students with junior-level academic standing at accredited 4-year institutions. Selection is based on extent and quality of community service and government involvement, academic performance, leadership record, suitability of the nominee's proposed program of study for a career in public service, and writing and analytical skills. Priority is given to candidates who plan to enroll in a graduate program that specifically trains them for a career in public service, including government at any level, uniformed services, public interest organizations, nongovernmental research and/or educational organizations, public and private schools, and public service oriented nonprofit organizations. The fields of study may include agriculture, biology, engineering, environmental management, physical and social sciences, and technology policy, as well as such traditional fields as economics, education, government, history, international relations, law, nonprofit management, political science, public administration, public health, and public policy. Interviews are required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend graduate school in the United States or in foreign countries. Scholars are required to work in public service for 3 of the 7 years following completion of a graduate degree program funded by this program. Scholars who do not meet this service requirement, or who fail to provide timely proof to the foundation of such employment, will be required to repay funds received, along with interest.

3031 ■ VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Attn: Fellowship Coordinator
Old Dominion University Peninsula Center
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
Tel: (757)766-5210
Fax: (757)766-5205
E-mail: vsgc@odu.edu
Web Site: http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/Menu3_1_1.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to students in Virginia planning a career as science, mathematics, or technology educators.
Title of Award: Virginia Space Grant Teacher Education Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Earth sciences; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Space and planetary sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: Approximately 10 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at the Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) colleges and universities in a track that will qualify them to teach in a pre-college setting. Priority is given to those majoring in technology education, mathematics, or science, particularly earth, space, or environmental science. Applicants may apply while seniors in high school or sophomores in a community college, with the award contingent on their enrollment at a VSGC college and entrance into a teacher certification program. They must submit a statement of academic goals and plan of study, explaining their reasons for desiring to enter the teaching profession, specifically the fields of science, mathematics, or technology education. Students currently enrolled in a VSGC college can apply when they declare their intent to enter the teacher certification program. Students enrolled in a master of education degree program leading to teacher certification in eligible fields are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Since an important purpose of this program is to increase the participation of underrepresented minorities, women, and persons with disabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education, the VSGC especially encourages applications from those students. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The VSGC institutions are College of William and Mary, Hampton University, Old Dominion University, the University of Virginia, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. This program is funded by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

General

2029 ■ AMERICAN LEGION

Attn: Americanism and Children & Youth Division
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1055
Tel: (317)630-1249
Fax: (317)630-1223
E-mail: acy@legion.org
Web Site: http://www.legion.org
To recognize and reward high school students who participate in an oratorical contest on a theme related to the U.S. constitution.
Title of Award: American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Patriotism; Speech, Debate, and Forensics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 national winners; hundreds of sectional, regional, and departmental winners. Funds Available: Scholarship awards are presented to the 3 finalists in the national contest: $18,000 to the first-place winner; $16,000 to the second-place winner; and $14,000 to the third-place winner. Each Department (state) winner who participates in the first round of the national contest receives a $1,500 scholarship; each first-round winner who advances to and participates in the second round, but does not advance to the final round, receives an additional $1,500 scholarship. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens under the age of 20 who are currently enrolled in junior high or high school (grades 9-12). Students enter the contest through their Department (state) American Legion (many of these departments offer scholarships to participants in their state, in addition to the scholarships offered through the national program; check with your state department for further information). Each department then chooses 1 contestant to enter the regional contest. Regional winners compete in sectional contests; sectional winners compete on the national level. In all competitions, participants are evaluated on both the content and presentation of their prepared and extemporaneous speeches, which must deal with some aspect of the American Constitution or principles of government under the Constitution. Deadline for Receipt: The dates of departmental competitions vary; check with your local American Legion post. The national competition is generally held in April. Additional Information: The National Organization of the American Legion pays the travel costs of Department winners and their chaperones as they progress in national competition. Scholarships may be used to attend any accredited college or university in the United States. All contestants must be accompanied by a chaperone.

2030 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Office of the Chancellor
Attn: Lori Redfearn, Vice President
401 Golden Shore, Sixth Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802-4210
Tel: (562)951-4815
E-mail: lredfearn@calstate.edu
Web Site: http://www.calstate.edu/foundation/scholarship.shtml
To provide financial assistance to students majoring in humanities at campuses of the California State University (CSU) system.
Title of Award: Angelina Aliberti Ruggie and Lawrence L. Ruggie Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Humanities Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 10 each year, rotated among the 23 CSU campuses. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled at CSU campuses who are majoring in the humanities, including law and social work but excluding military sciences.

2031 ■ CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF UKRAINIAN STUDIES

c/o University of Alberta
450 Athabasca Hall
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2E8
E-mail: cius@ualberta.ca
Web Site: http://www.ualberta.ca/CIUS/cius-grants.htm
To provide financial assistance to Canadian undergraduate students majoring in a field related to Ukrainian or Ukrainian Canadian studies.
Title of Award: Leo J. Krysa Family Undergraduate Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Canadian studies; Education; European studies; Humanities; Social sciences; Ukrainian studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $C3,500. Duration: 8 months; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are entering the final year of study for an undergraduate degree at a college or university in Canada. Applicants' programs must emphasize Ukrainian and/or Ukrainian Canadian studies, through a combination of Ukrainian and east European or Canadian courses in education, history, humanities, or the social sciences. Selection is based on overall academic record, performance in Ukrainian-content courses, a working sample, and community involvement. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend any Canadian university.

2032 ■ CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Attn: Scholarship Chair
415 Bernard Street
P.O. Box 862647
Los Angeles, CA 90086-2647
Tel: (323)222-0856
E-mail: chssc@chssc.org
Web Site: http://www.chssc.org
To provide financial assistance to students from any state who who attending college in southern California and interested in majoring in Chinese American studies.
Title of Award: CHSSC Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Asian studies; Humanities; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students from any state who are attending an accredited college or university in southern California on a full-time basis, have earned at least a 3.0 GPA, and are have an academic interest related to Chinese American studies in the humanities or social sciences. Applicants must submit a 300- to 500-word essay in English on the importance to them of Chinese American studies; a statement of additional factors, such as financial need, family circumstances, employment history, and campus and community activities that may advance their application; transcripts; and an optional letter of recommendation. Finalists are interviewed. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1992. Information is also available from Susie Ling, E-mail: shling@pasadena.edu.

2033 ■ DALLAS FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Administrator
900 Jackson Street, Suite 150
Dallas, TX 75202
Tel: (214)741-9898
Fax: (214)741-9848
E-mail: cmcnally@dallasfoundation.org
Web Site: http://www.dallasfoundation.org/gs_schFundProfiles.cfm
To provide financial assistance to adult students and high school seniors in Texas interested in studying the humanities in college.
Title of Award: Chuck Fulgham Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Humanities Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $2,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) adult graduates of a literacy program who need financial assistance to attend a regionally-accredited college or university, and 2) high school seniors who have not been successful in high school by traditional academic standards (must have a GPA below 3.0) but who have a genuine interest in literature and humanities and show promise for achievement in college. Applicants must be Texas residents and able to demonstrate financial need; preference is given to applicants from the Dallas area and to applicants who have participated in sports activities. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999.

2034 ■ FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE

Attn: Education Finance Programs
5 Community Drive
P.O. Box 949
Augusta, ME 04332-0949
Tel: (207)623-3263
Free: 800-228-3734
Fax: (207)623-0095
E-mail: info@famemaine.com
Web Site: http://www.famemaine.com/html/education/fameprogs.html
To provide scholarship/loans to high school seniors, college students, and graduate students in Maine who are interested in preparing for a career as a teacher.
Title of Award: Educators for Maine Program Area, Field, or Subject: Child development; Education; Speech and language pathology/audiology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Funds Available: Full-time undergraduate students receive $3,000 per academic year; postbaccalaureate students receive $2,000 per academic year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients may receive 1 year of loan forgiveness by completing 1 year of full-time teaching in a Maine public or private elementary or secondary school. The repayment option can be accelerated to 2 years of loan forgiveness for each year of teaching if the service is conducted in an educator shortage area or underserved subject area. If the loan recipient does not meet the service obligation, the total amount borrowed must be repaid at 9% interest; undergraduate borrowers must complete repayment within 10 years of graduation or withdrawal from school; postbaccalaureate students must complete repayment within 5 years of graduation or withdrawal from school. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years if the recipient remains a Maine resident and maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) high school seniors planning to attend college to prepare for a career in education; 2) currently-enrolled college students; and 3) postbaccalaureate students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a program leading to certification as a teacher, speech pathologist, or child care provider. Applicants must be residents of Maine with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement, activities, community service, and an essay; financial need is not considered. Preference is given to applicants planning to teach a shortage subject. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: These scholarship/loans may be used at any accredited postsecondary institution offering certificate, 2-year, 4-year, or graduate programs that lead to an associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree. This program was formerly known as Teachers for Maine. Undergraduate recipients must attend school on a full-time basis, but postbaccalaureate students and teachers are not required to enroll as full-time students.

2035 ■ FOUNDATION FOR AMATEUR RADIO, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 831
Riverdale, MD 20738
E-mail: aa3of@arrl.net
Web Site: http://www.amateurradio-far.org/scholarships.php
To provide funding to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in studying humanities or the social sciences in college.
Title of Award: Kevin Barry Perdue Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Humanities; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have at least a technician class license and intend to pursue a course of study in the liberal arts, humanities, or social sciences. They must intend to earn a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university. Deadline for Receipt: Requests for applications must be submitted by April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend an accredited school (university, college, or technical institute) on a full-time basis.

2036 ■ HARVEST EDUCATION FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 100
Romeo, MI 48065-0100
Tel: (586)752-6066
Web Site: http://www.marvac.org/harvestapp.html
To provide financial assistance for college to Michigan residents interested in preparing for a career in the manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, or campground industries.
Title of Award: HARVEST Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Design; Engineering; Management; Marketing and distribution; Personnel administration/human resources 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; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Michigan students enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited college or university to prepare for a career in the manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, or campground industries. Fields of study may include engineering, marketing, management, service, design, human resources, or any other discipline that will serve the needs of the industries. Applicants must submit an essay of 200 to 300 words on their career goals and why they feel they deserve this scholarship. Selection is based on merit and/or financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The HARVEST Education Foundation is a joint venture of the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association and the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds, both at 2222 Association Drive, Okemos, MI 48864-5978, (517) 349-3300, E-mail: michhome@michhome.org and marvac@marvac.org.

2037 ■ KENTUCKY BAPTIST CONVENTION

Attn: Brotherhood Department
10701 Shelbyville Road
P.O. Box 43433
Louisville, KY 40253-0433
Tel: (502)245-4101; 888-254-5720
Web Site: http://www.kybaptist.org
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, high school senior members of the Kentucky Baptist Convention who deliver outstanding speeches on their participation in On Mission Youth.
Title of Award: Young Statesman Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Speech, Debate, and Forensics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years provided the recipient remains enrolled in college and supplies written evidence that they continue to be leaders in living an On Mission lifestyle, in missions efforts, and in spiritual development.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors at public, private, and home schools who are actively living an On Mission lifestyle and involved in mission education at their local Kentucky Baptist Convention affiliated-church. Applicants must give a 6- to 8-minute speech on an On Mission topic. Selection is based on topic choice (5 points), evidence of research (15 points), development of ideas (50 points), presentation and delivery (20 points), and conclusion (10 points).

2038 ■ LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 1111
North Wilkesboro, NC 28656
Tel: (336)658-4104
Free: 800-44-LOWES
Web Site: http://www.lowes.com/scholarships
To provide financial assistance to students at selected community and technical colleges who are preparing for a career in a business or technical field related to Lowe's stores.
Title of Award: Lowe's Educational Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Construction; Drafting; Electronics; Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration; Horticulture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year; since the program was established, more than 150 of these scholarships have been awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000 for full-time students, $1,000 for three-quarter time students, or $800 for half-time students. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient qualifies for employment at Lowe's.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled in a community or technical college that is cooperating with Lowe's stores. Applicants must intend to prepare for a career in an approved discipline within the business division (business management, business administration) or vocational/technical division (air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, construction, electrical or electronics, industrial maintenance, machining, mechanical drafting and design, plumbing, carpentry, or horticulture) of Lowe's. They must have completed at least 1 semester with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applications are accepted from current Lowe's employees, but students working for another major retailer are not eligible. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999. Currently, 32 community and technical colleges are participating in the program. For a list, contact Lowe's.

2039 ■ MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE COLLEGES AND CAREER SCHOOLS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
3100 Dunglow Road
Baltimore, MD 21222
Tel: (410)282-4012
Fax: (410)282-4133
E-mail: mdapcs@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.mapccs.org/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to students interested in attending selected private career schools in Maryland.
Title of Award: Maryland Association of Private Colleges and Career Schools Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Broadcasting; Cosmetology; Drafting; Health care services; Mechanics and repairs; Medicine, Holistic/alternative; Secretarial sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year; since the program was established in 1983, more than $3 million in scholarships have been awarded. Funds Available: Individual awards range from $500 to more than $5,000. The H.R. Leslie Scholarship is $1,000. Funds must be applied for full or partial payment of tuition. Recently, a total of $164,000 was awarded. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and graduates who are interested in attending a participating private career school in Maryland. Applicants should be interested in working on a degree in such business or technical areas as cosmetology, barbering, diesel mechanics, automotive technology, massage therapy, allied health, secretarial sciences, or drafting. The H.R. Leslie Scholarship is open to any student who applies to a member school. Selection is based on GPA, involvement in school and community activities, recommendations from school officials, desire, and potential to succeed in their career field. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The participating schools are All State Career School (Baltimore) American Beauty Academy (Wheaton), Americare School of Allied Health (Silver Spring), Avara's Academy of Hair Design (Baltimore), Baltimore School of Massage, Baltimore Studio of Hair Design, Bladensburg Barber School (Bladensburg), Broadcasting Institute of Maryland (Baltimore), Diesel Institute of America (Grantsville), Frederick School of Cosmetology (Frederick), Hair Academy (New Carrollton), Holistic Massage Training Institute (Baltimore), International Beauty School (Bel Air), Lincoln Technical Institute (Columbia), Medix School (Towson), Savage Neon (Baltimore), and Von Lee School of Aesthetics (Pikesville). Scholarships can be used only to attend the schools listed above.

2040 ■ MISSISSIPPI OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Tel: (601)432-6997
Free: 800-327-2980
Fax: (601)432-6527 E-mail: sfa@ihl.state.ms.us
Web Site: http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/hcp.html
To provide scholarship/loans to Mississippi residents who are majoring in a critical health care field in college.
Title of Award: Mississippi Health Care Professions Loan/Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Occupational therapy; Physical therapy; Psychology; Speech and language pathology/audiology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds; awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds Available: Under this program, $1,500 is awarded per year to undergraduate students and $3,000 per year to graduate students. This is a scholarship/loan program. Obligation can be discharged on the basis of 1 year's service in the health profession at a state-operated health institution in Mississippi for 1 year's scholarship/loan award. In the event the recipient fails to fulfill the service obligation, repayment of principal and interest is required. Duration: Up to 2 years for undergraduates and for graduate students in physical therapy; 1 year for graduate students in occupational therapy.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Mississippi residents who are enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student in an approved training program in the state of Mississippi. Approved programs of study currently include speech pathology and psychology on the undergraduate level and occupational therapy and physical therapy on the graduate level. Selection is based on cumulative GPA. The highest priority is given to renewal students. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: State health institutions include the following: Mississippi State Hospital, Ellisville State School, East Mississippi State Hospital, Mississippi Children's Rehabilitation Center, North Mississippi Retardation Center, Hudspeth Retardation Center, South Mississippi Retardation Center, University of Mississippi Hospital, Boswell Retardation Center, State Board of Health, Department of Mental Health, and health care facilities under the Department of Corrections.

2041 ■ NATIONAL AMBUCS, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
P.O. Box 5127
High Point, NC 27262
Tel: (336)852-0052
Fax: (336)852-6830 E-mail: ambucs@ambucs.org
Web Site: http://www.ambucs.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career serving disabled citizens in various fields of clinical therapy.
Title of Award: AMBUCS Scholarships for Therapists Area, Field, or Subject: Occupational therapy; Physical therapy; Rehabilitation, Physical/Psychological; Speech and language pathology/audiology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, GraduateNumber Awarded: Approximately 400 each year, with a total value of $225,000. Funds Available: Most of these awards range from $500 to $1,500 per year; 1 scholarship of $6,000 for 2 years is also awarded. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who have been accepted at the upper-division or graduate level in an accredited program that qualifies the students for clinical practice in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology, or hearing audiology. Programs for therapy assistants are not included. Applicants must submit college transcripts for the last 3 semesters, a 500-word essay on their interest in therapy as a career, and a statement of family financial circumstances. Selection is based on financial need, commitment to local community, demonstrated academic accomplishment, character for compassion and integrity, and career objectives. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1955; since then, the association has awarded more than $5 million for more than 9,900 scholarships.

2042 ■ OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Attn: Programs Department
4494 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
Tel: (314)371-6000
Free: 800-500-8130
Fax: (314)371-6006
E-mail: programs@optimist.org
Web Site: http://www.optimist.org
To recognize and reward outstanding presentations made by hearing impaired high school students.
Title of Award: Optimist International Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Speech, Debate, and Forensics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Nearly 300 Optimist International clubs participate in this program each year. Each participating district offers 1 scholarship; some districts may offer a second award with separate competitions for signing and oral competitors, or for male and female entrants. Funds Available: Each district winner receives a $1,500 college scholarship, payable to an educational institution of the recipient's choice, subject to the approval of Optimist International. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to young people up to and including grade 12 in the United States and Canada, to CEGEP in Quebec, and to grade 13 in the Caribbean. Applicants must be identified by a qualified audiologist as deaf or hard of hearing with a hearing loss of 40 decibels or more. They are invited to make a presentation (using oral communication, sign language, or a combination of both) from 4 to 5 minutes on a topic that changes annually; a recent topic was "My Future is Bright because…" Competition is first conducted at the level of individual clubs, with winners advancing to zone and then district competitions. Selection is based on material organization (40 points), delivery and presentation (30 points), and overall effectiveness (30 points). Deadline for Receipt: Each club sets its own deadline. The district deadline is the end of September of each year. Additional Information: Entry information is available only from local Optimist Clubs.

2043 ■ OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Attn: Programs Department
4494 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
Tel: (314)371-6000
Free: 800-500-8130
Fax: (314)371-6009
E-mail: programs@optimist.org
Web Site: http://www.optimist.org
To recognize and reward outstanding orators at the high school or younger level.
Title of Award: Optimist International Oratorical Contest Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Speech, Debate, and Forensics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Each year, more than $150,000 is awarded in scholarships. Funds Available: Each district awards either 2 scholarships of $1,500 (1 for a boy and 1 for a girl) or (if the district chooses to have a combined gender contest) a first-place scholarship of $1,500, a second-place scholarship of $1,000, and a third-place scholarship of $500. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: All students in public, private, or parochial elementary, junior high, and senior high schools in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean who are under 16 years of age may enter. All contestants must prepare their own orations of 4 to 5 minutes, but they may receive advice and make minor changes or improvements in the oration at any time. Each year a different subject is selected for the orations; a recent topic was "My Future in Bright because…" The orations may be delivered in a language other than English if that language is an official language of the country in which the sponsoring club is located. Selection is based on poise (20 points), content of speech (35 points), delivery and presentation (35 points), and overall effectiveness (10 points). Competition is first conducted at the level of individual clubs, with winners advancing to zone and then district competitions. At the discretion of the district, boys may compete against boys and girls against girls in separate contests. Deadline for Receipt: Each local club sets its own deadline. The district deadline is the end of June. Additional Information: This competition was first held in 1928. Nearly 2,000 Optimist International local clubs participate in the program each year. Entry information is available only from local Optimist Clubs.

2044 ■ SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION

North American Mission Board
Attn: Youth Mission Education
4200 North Point Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022-4176
Tel: (770)410-6489
Fax: (770)410-6082
E-mail: ahuesing@namb.net
Web Site: http://www.studentz.com/challengers
To recognize and reward outstanding orators in the Southern Baptist Convention's Challengers Speak Out Contest.
Title of Award: Challengers National Mission Speak Out Contest Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Religion; Speech, Debate, and Forensics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: At the national level, first place is a $1,000 scholarship plus $800 for a mission project/trip of the winner's choice. Second place is a $500 scholarship. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to male members of Southern Baptist churches who are participating in a Challengers group as high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Challengers can represent their state in this national speech competition. They must prepare a speech, from 5 to 7 minutes in length, on 1 of the following topics: why I should be a mission volunteer; what mission involvement means to me; discovering my gifts for mission service; me, a missionary; the cooperative program: supporting missions around the world; encountering God through Bible study; or what Challengers means to me. Selection is based on content (50 points), composition (25 points), and delivery (25 points). Additional Information: The winner also serves as a page at the Southern Baptist Convention and has the opportunity to present his speech at the Challengers Rally.