Music Assistance Fund ScholarshipContact: The Sphinx Organization, 3319 Greenfield Road #705,
Dearborn, Michigan 48120-1212 (323) 877-9100 ext.116.
http://www.sphinxcompetition.org/, e-mail:
info@sphinxcompetition.orgEligibility: African-American students/musicians of U.S. citizenship pursuing a degree at conservatories, university schools of music or recognized summer programs. Consideration is given to high school students who demonstrate accomplishments and promise. Awards given based on completion of application, personal audition, teachers recommendation and financial need.
Contact for more details. Award: $500-3500;
Deadline: December 1National Society of Professional EngineersContact: Scholarships are issued by state chapters. Call the
NSPE for state chapter contacts. Educational Foundation, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2715, (703) 684-2800, Fax: (703) 836-4875
http://www.nspe.org/;
Eligibility: High school seniors in top 25% of their class studying engineering. Special scholarships for minorities and women.
Award: $1,000-$2,500;
Deadline: December 1Presbyterian Church USAContact: Maria Alvarez, Student Opportunities Program, Presbyterian Church, USA, 100
Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 40202-1396, Tel: (800) 872-3283, Fax: (502) 569-5018,
http://www.pcusa.org/;
Eligibility: High school senior of Asian, Black, Hispanic, or of Native American descent and member of the Presbyterian Church (USA), a U.S. citizen, and entering college full time as a freshman. Must apply to college for financial aid.
Award: $500-$1,000;
Deadline: December 1National Association of Secondary School Principals – Principal Leadership AwardContact: Ms.
Macheal Waters, 1904 Association Dr.,
Reston, VA 22091-1537, (703) 860-7344, Fax: (703) 476-5432
http://www.nassp.org/,
Eligibility: Must be nominated by your school principal. This scholarship is based on volunteer work.
Award: $1,000;
Deadline: December 6USC Trustee ScholarshipContact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA 90007, (213) 740-2311,
http://www.usc.edu/Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors.
Award: Full tuition;
Deadline: December 10USC Associates ScholarshipContact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311,
http://www.usc.edu/Eligibility: Open to entering freshman of all focuses.
Award: $7,500;
Deadline: December 10Town and Gown ScholarshipContact: Office of Admissions, University of Southern California, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA 90007(213) 740-1111,
http://www.usc.edu/Eligibility: Open to incoming freshmen and Transfer students
Award: $2,500-$5,000;
Deadline: December 10Presidential Scholarship, University of Southern CaliforniaContact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311,
http://www.usc.edu/;
Eligibility: Graduating High School Seniors with SAT I/ACT I scores in the top 3% nationally and Transfer Students with 45 units completed with a 3.75 GPA.
Award: Half Tuition (approximately);
Deadline: December 10Courtesy of International Freshman, Academic ScholarshipContact: University of Southern California, Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (213) 740-2311,
http://www.usc.edu/;
Eligibility: This competitive scholarship is available international freshmen only. Recipients ranking top 10% in his/her class.
Award: Half Tuition;
Deadline: December 10Deans’ ScholarshipContact: Scholarship Department, University of Southern California, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311,
http://www.usc.edu/;
Eligibility: Very competitive. Freshmen selected for this award are usually among the top 5% of their high school graduating class. Transfer students should have at least a 3.6 GPA with 30 transferable units completed prior to the selection process.
Award: One – quarter tuition ($6,500);
Deadline: December 10Alumnae Scholarship Program, University of Southern CaliforniaContact: Office of Admission, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-1111,
http://www.usc.edu/Eligibility: Open to domestic freshman and transfer students. Must have a minimum 3.8 GPA and 1270 SAT 1/29 ACT. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership and academic performance. Award: $5,000-5,500;
Deadline: December 10Russell Caldwell Neighborhood ScholarshipContact: University of Southern California, Academic Services, University Park Campus Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213)-740-5930,
http://www.usc.edu/;
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors focusing on Liberal Arts.
Award: $3,000;
Deadline: December 10Chancellor Fellowship ProgramContact: University of California, Los Angeles, Gloria Dial, Chicano Studies Research Center 1252 Murphy Hall, PO Box 951419, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (310) 825-3521,
http://www.ucla.edu/ or
http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/;
Scholarship is for school fees plus one year out-of state tuition. The field of study is open, but the student must be accepted into a doctorate program.
Award: $16,500;
Deadline: December 15University of Redlands Achievement AwardsContact: University of
Redlands, 1200 E.
Colton Ave.,
Redlands, CA 92373, (909) 793-2121,
http://www.redlands.edu/Eligibility: Achievement award is awarded to students of high academic ability and leadership who plan on attending the University of Redlands.
Award: up to $10,000;
Deadline: December 15Modesto Bee InternshipContact: Donna
Moullette,
McClatchy Newspapers, P.O. Box 3928, Modesto, CA 95352, (209) 578-2000 ext. 2351E-Mail:
Metro@modbee.com Eligibility: Internship in reporting, editing, photography and graphics available for minority students. Modesto Bee also offers scholarships to high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in journalism.
Eligibility: Female high school seniors who demonstrate leadership and athletic ability, and who will be pursuing a full-time course of study at an accredited two or four-year college. To obtain an application, contact the above address.
Award: Contact for details; Deadline: December
