Metropolitan Baptist Church

Scholarship Opportunities

Metropolitan Baptist Church has compiled a list of scholarship opportunities for youth from Pre-K through graduate opportunities in order to better serve teens in Washington, DC and Largo, MD (Prince George's County). This list is not all inclusive and is meant to be a starting point for research. Visit the United Negro College Fund web site for more information on scholarships, internships, and research opportunities.

 

Metropolitan Baptist Church Scholarships

In June of each year, Metropolitan offers three oratorical scholarship contests to members who are college-bound high school seniors. Themes are announced in the Spring.

Eleanor Frazier Hicks Oratorical Contest

Lena Price Smith Scholarship

Mamie O. Smith Scholarship

 

 

Elementary & Secondary School

 

Black Student Fund
http://www.blackstudentfund.org/

Children's Scholarship Fund
http://www.scholarshipfund.org/index.asp

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
http://www.jkcf.org/

Prep for Prep
http://www.prepforprep.org/prepforprep/

Washington Scholarship Fund
http://www.washingtonscholarshipfund.org/index.html

 

College

 

Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com/

American Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship
http://www.aia.org/ed_arched_minoritydisadvantagedsch

American Political Science Association Minority Scholarships
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm

APHIS Scholarships
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/audience/students.shtml

Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
http://www.aynrand.org/contests 

 

AXA Achievement Scholarships

The AXA Achievements Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report provides $670,000 in annual scholarships to young people throughout the nation. State Winners

Fifty-two winners - one from each state, the District of Colombia and Puerto Rico - are selected by our nonprofit partner, Scholarship America, to receive one-time scholarship awards of $10,000 each. National Winners

From the pool of 52 state winners, ten are selected as national winners and earn an additional one-time scholarship of $15,000. This brings the top AXA Achievers total scholarship awards to $25,000 each. These top ten also receive a laptop computer and the offer of an internship with AXA. Our scholarships winners are known as AXA Achievers. They are ethnically and economically diverse, but they share these qualities: Ambition and drive; Determination to set and reach goals; Respect for self, family and community; and Ability to succeed in college.

Deadline: December
Award Amount: Up to $10,000
Website: www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about-us/33b_axa_achievement.html 

 

Bill Cosby Screenwriting Program

This program was established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby at the University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television. Unaffiliated with USC, the Hanks-Miller Program is geared toward increasing the pool of qualified African-American writers in the entertainment industry.

Deadline: September 15
Award Amount: N/A
Website: www.cosbyprogram.com 
 

 

Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships http://www.baeo.org 

Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

Burger King Scholarship Program
http://www.bk.com/companyinfo/community/scholarships.aspx

 

Call Me Mister... Free Education for Black Males Who Want to Teach

Do you know any Black males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for 'FREE' ? Several Black Colleges are looking for future black male teachers and will send them to universities/colleges for 4 years FREE.

The 'Call Me MISTER' program is an effort to address the critical shortage of African American male teachers particularly among South Carolina 's lowest performing public schools. Program participants are selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities.

The project provides: Tuition for admitted students pursuing approved programs of study at participating colleges. An academic support system to help assure their success. A cohort system for social and cultural support.

Visit http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htm  for more details and the online application or call (800) 640-2657.
 

 

Chevy Excellence Scholarship Award

Whatever your passion is, Chevy wants to help you pursue it. So, we're offering some outstanding students two opportunities at scholarships towards their first year of college expenses. Applicants must be African-American students in their senior year a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale). They must demonstrate both academic excellence as well as outstanding community service through activities, volunteering and work experiences. Applicants must have U.S. citizenship or eligibility to permanently work in the U.S., and intention to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university during the fall term of 2008. Also, must demonstrate academic excellence, as well as outstanding community service through activities, volunteering, and work experiences.

Award Amount: $1,000
Website: www.chevrolet.com/scholarships 

 

Coca-Cola College Scholarships  
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp

CollegeNet' s Scholarship Database
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index

 

Dell Scholars Program

The Dell Scholars Program places greater emphasis on your determination to succeed than your academic record and test scores. Studies show that students who participate in college readiness programs in high school are better able to overcome disadvantages and have an increased rate of completing college successfully.
Dell Scholars are students who demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals.

Your application will be evaluated on your: Individual determination to succeed; Future goals and plans to acheive them; Ability to communicate the hardships you have overcome or currently face; Self motivation in completing challenging coursework; and Demonstrated need for financial assistance.

Deadline: January 15
Website: www.dellscholars.org/programoverview.aspx

 

Easley National Scholarship Program
http://www.naas.org/senior.php

FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Federal Government Scholarship and Grant Information
http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public?topicID=15&operation=topic

FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships) http://www.finaid.org

Gates Millennlum Scholarships 
http://www.gmsp.org

GEICO Emerging Leaders Program

Are you looking for a program that will utilize your degree and further develop your leadership ability? GEICO is looking for high potential graduates to join our selective Emerging Leaders Management Development Program. This career track is well suited for finance, accounting, economics, marketing, risk management, management, and general business majors.

As an Emerging Leader in the operations management track, you will have opportunities to make real contributions to GEICO's bottom line. You'll work one-on-one with your mentor, and interact with senior executives and all levels of associates. We'll teach you the ins and outs of our industry-leading company, while you gain hands-on leadership experience.

Website: http://careers.geico.com/college_recruiting/leadership_development 

 

Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES 

Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/   

IES Abroad Scholarships & Financial Aid
https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/Scholarships_and_Aid/financialAid.html
 
INROADS internships
http://www.inroads.org/

International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
http://www.JackieRobinson.org 

Microsoft Scholarship Program
 http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx

 

MSNBC Internships

MSNBC's Internship program offers college students the opportunity to take a first step into the broadcasting industry. MSNBC Interns are unpaid and therefore must be: Enrolled at an accredited four or five-year college or university; Able to provide proof of credit from your college or university prior to starting your assignment; On track to receive a bachelor or advanced degree from a college or university.

MSNBC looks for students who are committed to a career in media/broadcasting through experiences in their major studies, college clubs/organizations, prior media based internships or prior media work experience. Grade point average, community service, and leadership experience are also an important part of the total assessment of student applicants.

The student may work during the fall, spring, or summer college semesters full-time or part-time based on student availability and department/show needs.

Location: NY & NJ
Website: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3342438/ 

 
NAACP ACT-SO Olympics Scholarships
http://www.naacp.org/youth/act-so/

National Action Council For Minorities in Engineering (NACME)
http://www.nacme.org/scholarships/

National Assoc. Of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)  
http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.php

 

National SMART Grant
The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant, also known as the National Smart Grant is available during the third and fourth years of undergraduate study to full-time students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and who are majoring in physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, or engineering or in a foreign language determined critical to national security. The student must also be enrolled in the courses necessary to complete the degree program and to fulfill the requirements of the intended eligible major in addition to maintaining a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in coursework required for the major. The National SMART Grant award is in addition to the student's Pell Grant award.

To be eligible for each academic year, a student must:
* Be a U.S. citizen;
* Be a Federal Pell Grant recipient;
* Be enrolled full-time in a degree program;
* Be enrolled in a four-year degree-granting institution;
* Major in physical, life or computer science, engineering, mathematics, technology, or a critical foreign language; and
* Have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale

Deadline: Varies
Award Amount: $4,000
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/SmartGrants.jsp?tab=funding 
 

 

Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/

Ron Brown Scholarships
http://www.RonBrown.org

The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php

Scholarship & Financial Aid Help
http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm

ScienceNet Scholarship Listing http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

Siemens Westinghouse Competition
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/en/merit_scholarship.htm

 

 

Siemens Competition For Math, Science and Technology Students
The Siemens Foundation, in partnership with the College Board, established the Siemens Competition. The Competition promotes excellence by encouraging students to undertake individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology or in combinations of these disciplines.
Deadline: October
Award Amount: $1,000
Website: http://collegeboard.com/student/pay/scholarships-and-aid/23619.html 
 

 
SIT Study Abroad Scholarships
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/721.htm  

Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/students/unique_scholarships.html