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. Additionally, Metropolitan Baptist Church's Christian Discipleship Council awards over $7000 in scholarships annually to Metropolitan High School graduates.
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
The Eleanor Frazier Hicks Oratorical Scholarship, named after the beloved
mother of our Pastor, is designed to give financial assistance to graduating
high school seniors who are members of Metropolitan Baptist Church. The
scholarship, presented to the winner of the Eleanor Frazier Hicks oratorical
contest, seeks to provide financial assistance to seniors who will both continue
their education, and seek to be articulate and effective communicators in their
careers.
The scholarship is sponsored by Dr. H. Beecher Hicks, Jr., Sandra Cox, Esq., and William Hicks, M.D. Three awards are given: first place - $1,500, second place - $1,000, and third place $750.
Download the application and list of all scholarships for 2011.
Lena Price Smith Scholarship
The Christian Discipleship Council, formerly known as the Board of Christian
Education, was founded in 1944 under the leadership of the late Dr. E.C. Smith.
Mrs. Lena Price Smith was the first Chairperson of the Board, a post taht she
held from 1944 to 1976. Under her leadership, the following initiatives were
established: Teacher Training Class, The Christian Education Institute,
Leadership Training School and the Baptist Youth Fellowship.
All high school graduates who will be attending a college or university are eligible to apply for a scholarship in the name of Lena Price Smith. Praise God for the legacy of Mrs. Lena Price Smith!
Mamie O. Smith Scholarship
Dr. E. C. Smith, the late Pastor Emeritus of Metropolitan Baptist Church who
served as Senior Minister for over 45 years, bequeathed in his will the
establishment of the Mamie O. Smith Scholarship. This scholarship is in honor of
his first wife, the late Mamie O. Smith, a former MBC First Lady who served God
at Metropolitan with charming dignity and refinement. She was an active member
of the Senior Choir and the Union Missionary Society.
Each fall a $1000 scholarship comes directly from the estate of Dr. Smith and is presented to a high school graduate enrolling in college in the fall and exemplifying Metropolitan at its best.
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
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
Discover Scholarship Program
The Discover Scholarship Program awards up to $300,000 in scholarships annually
to high school juniors nationwide to support continued education and training
beyond high school. Since 1991, Discover has awarded nearly $16 million in
scholarships to over 6,000 students.
Who is eligible to apply? Any current high school junior who: Has at least a
2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades; and
Demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a
significant roadblock or challenge.
How may scholarships be used? Scholarships may be used for any type of post-high
school education or training, certification, licensing, two- or four-year trade
and technical education or a two- or four-year college degree.
Deadline: January 31
Award Amount: Up to $30,000
Website:
www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml
The Do Something Awards
The Do Something Awards formally the BRICK Awards is the first non-celebrity
category of the Teen Choice Awards. The Do Something Awards honor the nation's
finest young world-changers. Winners represent the best in their field or issue
and are rewarded with a community grant, participation in a special award
ceremony, media coverage, and continued support from Do Something. Winners age
18 and under are eligible for a scholarship of $5,000 and a $5,000 community
grant. Winners age 19-25 receive a $10,000 award in the form of a community
grant. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2009. For further information,
go to:
http://www.dosomething.org/programs/awards.
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/
NASA MUST Scholarship
The Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology Project, or MUST, funded
by the NASA, is a joint partnership between the Hispanic College Fund, the
United Negro College Fund Special Programs and the Society for Hispanic
Professional Engineers.
MUST awards scholarships and internships to undergraduates pursuing degrees in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, fields. The MUST
Project is open to all students and is particularly focused on engaging students
from underserved and underrepresented groups to enter STEM fields.
Each year, the MUST Project will support approximately 100 undergraduate
students with a one-year competitive scholarship of up to one-half of tuition,
not to exceed $10,000. Students who maintain the required minimum grade point
average will be eligible for a paid internship at a NASA center. Additionally,
students will benefit year-round from tutoring, lecture series and mentoring
from STEM faculty and peers.
Deadline: February 1
Award Amount: Up to $10,000
Website:
http://education.nasa.gov/edprograms/descriptions/Motivating_Undergraduates_Science_Technology.html
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
NCAA Internship Program
The NCAA offers one-year internships, providing on-the-job
learning experiences for college graduates from a four-year NCAA member
institution who express an interest in pursuing a career in the administration
of intercollegiate athletics. These are paid, 12-month positions.
The areas of the NCAA that offer intern positions are administrative services,
branding and communications, championships, corporate and broadcast alliances,
Division I men's and women's basketball, diversity and inclusion, education
services, enforcement services, governance, membership services/student-athlete
reinstatement and the
NCAA Eligibility Center.
Applicants are able to request their top three areas of interest in which they
prefer to serve.
Deadline: Early December
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Website:
www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?ContentID=411
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
SEO Career Program Internship
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is the nation's premier summer
internship program for talented students of color leading to full-time job
offers. Since its inception, SEO's Career Program has placed over 4,000 Black,
Hispanic/Latino, Asian, and Native American students in internships that lead to
opportunities in exciting and rewarding careers in the most competitive
industries worldwide.
Our program is featured in Princeton Review's 109 Best Internships in America,
and is a gateway to the most coveted and highest paying careers. More than 80%
of SEO interns receive job offers from partner firms after their internships.
SEO grooms its interns to excel in the workplace and become leaders in their
communities who will give back and forge a path to success for the next
generation.
As a direct result of the Career Program and the high performance of its
interns, SEO has significantly increased the number of people of color employed
on Wall Street and by major corporations nationwide.
Location: Varies
Website:
www.seo-usa.org/career/page.aspx?pageID=58
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