The KEZ Scholarship Fund is committed to providing a resource for young females pursuing their college education. This page is dedicated to web links of various scholarships available to black and hispanic women seeking college degrees. KEZ would also like to hear your feedback to these resources. If you find a broken link or can suggest a link please do so at scholarship@zphibkez.org. Thank You and Good Luck!
Click Here for Hundreds of Scholarships ! *updated for 2009-2010*
*Courtesy of U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
http://www.ronbrown.org
Each year, a minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the renewable merit-based scholarships to attend the college or university of their choice. Ron Brown Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline.
The Ron Brown Scholar Program is a national program that awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated Afro-American high school seniors who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time. The program honors the late Ronald H. Brown, Secretary of Commerce during the Clinton administration. These scholarships are reserved for exceptional individuals who share Brown's traits of excellence, leadership, commitment to public service, and desire to make a difference. In addition, applicants must demonstrate financial need. During college, Scholars are required to pursue at least one summer internship devoted to community service and one pre-professional internship.
A plethora of scholarship sites and other opportunities all on one page!
http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm
Scholarships On The Net (1,500)
http://advocacy-net.com/scholarmks.htm
Fast WEB Scholarship Search
http://www.fastweb.com/
THE HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP SITE
http://www.truman.gov/
THE HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND
http://www.hispanicfund.org/scholarships/
JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.jackierobinson.org/
Historically black Knoxville College in East Tennessee, has reduced its tuition from $5000 to $1400 per student including room, board and books! All you need is $600 for the enrollment deposit and $800 can be paid in four monthly installments of $200 each. The program is funded by corporate sponsors and guarantees a college education where students graduate debt free. Enrollment requirements include a high school diploma and a 2.0/4.0 scale. If you have below a 2.0, but know you are college material, you may be considered provided you get three letters of recommendation from educators who will support your potential. All interested students must immediately contact the admissions office at Knoxville College by dialing 1-800-743-5669 or by applying online at www.knoxvillecollege.edu.
Marine Corps Scholarships
http://www.marine-scholars.org/
McDonald's Education Scholarships (with UNCF)
http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/internshipdetail.asp?id=247
Target Scholarships
www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholardetail.asp?sch_ID=20778
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND MERCK SCIENCE INITIATIVE
http://www.uncf.org/merck/program.htm
http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml
Discover® Card Tribute Award® Scholarship Program: Nearly $1.5 million in scholarships are available annually to high school juniors nationwide. Nine awards per state of $2,500 each and nine awards nationally of $25,000 each are awarded to students who demonstrate accomplishments in 3 of these 4 areas:
• Community Service
• Special Talents
• Leadership
• Obstacles Overcome
Prudential Spirit of Community Award: Prudential recognizes college-bound high school students who have demonstrated exemplary community service. Each year, ten national honorees receive $5,000, a gold medallion, & trophy. One hundred additional students (2 from each state) receive a $1,000 state-level award.
http://www.prudential.com
(click on 'about prudential' at top tabs, then 'community involvement')
The Phillips Foundation Future Leaders Scholarships: Two renewable, $10,000 scholarships are awarded to college undergraduates who demonstrate leadership on behalf of the cause of freedom, American values and constitutional principles.
http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org
Listing free college scholarship information monthly, since 1995
http://www.collegescholarships.com
The College Board is a national nonprofit membership association whose mission is to prepare, inspire, and connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 4,300 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves over three million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges through major programs & services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment and more.
http://www.collegeboard.com
Bonner Scholars Program: At 25 colleges in 12 states, the Bonner Foundation supports as many as 1500 students who receive up to $4,000 per year for four years. In return, award recipients are asked to serve their communities in a lasting and meaningful way, by committing 10 hours each week to volunteer service activities and 240 hours during at least one summer. To be eligible, students must also demonstrate financial need, solid academic performance, and a history of responsibility and good citizenship.
http://www.bonner.org
Presidential Freedom Scholarship
If you are a junior or senior in high school who demonstrates a commitment to service and leadership in service in your community, you may be eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship for college. All high school guidance counselors will receive a booklet with certification forms in winter 2004. Only the high school personnel can certify which students are selected to receive this national honor, check with your guidance counselor today!
High school juniors or seniors who contribute at least 100 hours of service to their community within a 12-month period are eligible to receive this $1,000 scholarship. Winning students also receive a letter from the President, an award certificate, and the President's Student Service Award gold pin.
http://www.nationalservice.org
New Program at Harvard University
If you know of a family earning less than $40,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free...no tuition and no student loans! To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $40,000 a year visit
For more information contact Harvard's financial aid web site at:
http://www.scholarship.harvard.edu/or Call the Harvard's Financial Aid office at (617) 495- 1581.