External Scholarship Opportunities

Below is listing of scholarship information that UHCL receives directly from donors and organizations sponsoring scholarships. Please check back as scholarships change often.

Delta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa

Awarding one $800 scholarship for fall 2008/spring 2009
Deadline is October 2, 2008

UHCL applicants must be:

• Undergraduates
• Preparing for a degree in the teaching field
• Be pursuing a degree in teaching
• Completed a minimum of 45 hours prior to applying
• Enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours that lead toward a degree in education
• Be enrolled for both fall 2008 and spring 2009

Please open files for : Cover Sheet, Application form, Recommendation forms

Hard copies of the application are available in the School of Education Advising Office in Bayou 1231 and the Office of Student Financial Aid in SSCB 1.105

AES Engineers Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline:  September 15, 2008
Application and Information: To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions on the website at www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm.
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.

Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs Academic Year 2008-2009
Awards: Varies by scholarship program
Deadlines: Varies by scholarship program
Application and information:  www.salliemaefund.org, select scholarships.
Addressing financial need through scholarships is a key priority of The Sallie Mae Fund. Additionally, The Sallie Mae Fund awards $250 to $1,000 scholarships to future college students at each of its free, nationwide “Paying for College” workshops.

Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship: The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund
Awards: up to $2,500 per applicant, per school year, are available and may be renewed on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Deadline: Open
Application and information: www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/911_fund.html
The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund was created in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The scholarship program is open to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks, and who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.

Institute of Management Accountants
Awards: $1,000- $5,000
Deadline:  February 15, 2008
Application and Information: www.imanet.org/scholarships
Questions may be directed to: jryan@imanet.org
Eligibile students must

• Be IMA student members pursuing study in accounting or finance as an undergraduate or a graduate student.
• Have minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 with all institutions attended throughout the applicant’s academic career.

Army Emergency Relief
Spouse & Children Scholarship Programs
Application and information: www.aerhq.org/education.asp

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc
Scholarships for children of current or former United States Marines and a few for children of Navy Corpsmen who serve or have served with Marines.
Awards: $500 - $10,000 
Application and information: www.mcsf.org

HACU-Laureate International Scholarship Program
Awards: Multiple scholarships per HACU institution
Application and information: www.internationalscholarships.net
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Laureate have established one of the largest international scholarship programs encouraging US Hispanic students to participate in study abroad programs. Study abroad tuition scholarships are available to more than 20 campus locations within the Laureate International University network including: Spain, France, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Mexico. Eligible students have a GPA of 2.7 or better. While the program provides generous tuition scholarships to participants, many students still need additional financial assistance, so please be aware that financial aid can be used to study abroad!

F. Edward Herbert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
Awarding up to 100% of tuition, fees and books plus a $1,279 monthly stipend for ten and one half months of each school year.
Detailed information available in the Office of Student Financial Aid, SSCB 1.105
An applicant must

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be enrolled in or have a letter of acceptance to an accredited graduate program in the United States or Puerto Rico
• Meet eligibility criteria for appointment as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army reserve
• Maintain full-time student status during the entire program

Interfaith Caring Ministries
Awards: $100 - $200/month
Providing daycare funding for single parent students residing in the Clear Creek or Dickinson Independent School District. To Application: Pick up application in the Student Financial Aid Office.  Requirements include

• Transcripts / GPA minimum of 2.0
• School schedule
• Financial Aid documents
• Proof of custody
• Proof of income
• Proof of residence
• Photo ID
• Social Security card (copies) for self and child

USRA Education Programs Office's scholarship page links to external scholarships and explains how to apply for external scholarships (bottom half of page).

www.sop.usra.edu/epo/scholarship.html

Scholarship databases match you with specific scholarship criteria for other external scholarships.

Adventures In Education
CareerInfoNet's Scholarship Search
College Net

Financial Aid Thru The Web
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
How To Avoid Scholarship Scams

Sallie Mae Fund's Scholarships
Scholarships.com
Scholarships for Hispanics
SchoolSoup.com

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