6) Intel Science Talent Search--Go to:
http://www.sciserv.org/sts www.sciserv.org/sts

The award is from $5,000 to $100,000. There are approx. 40 awards in this prestigious competition. You must present a scientific research project. Deadline: December. Details at site.

7) NACME Scholarships--(National Action Council For Minorities in Engineering). Go to:
http://www.nacme.org/sch_index.html www.nacme.org/sch_index.html.

The award amounts to $20,000, and many are awarded. This is our major engineering scholarship gateway. You must be an engineering student. The deadline is usually in February. Go to the web site for details, or contact aid officials at your college.

8) Gates Millennium Scholarships--Go to:
http://www.gmsp.org/sow4 www.gmsp.org/SOW4/

The Gates Millennium Scholarship is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need. The scholarship will cover room, board and tuition for at least 1,000 high school students a year. Nomination material for 2002-2003 will be available November 2001. Go to web site for details. Deadline: March 15.

9) NSBE Scholarships--(National Society of Black Engineers). Go to:
http://www.nsbe.org/scholarships www.nsbe.org/scholarships.

Award amount: Generally range from $1,500 to $3,000 for members of NSBE. Number of awards varies. This is primarily for engineering students, and others majoring in related disciplines. Deadlines vary. Details at web site.

10) ARMY ROTC Scholarships--(for Historically Black Colleges)--Go to:
http://www.usarotc.com/index.htm www.usarotc.com/index.htm

Students looking to enroll at a HBCU must enroll in the Army ROTC. Award amount to full-tuition. Many awards. Must have minimum 920 on SAT or 19 ACT score. Deadline is November 15. Details at web site.

11) American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships (AICPA)--Go to:
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm

For undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college with at least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,000 with about 300 winners annually. Deadline is in July. Go to web site for GPA requirements and details.

12) Developmental Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarships--Go to:
http://www.ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/dfb_sch.htm www.ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/dfb_sch.htm

Award amount: $2,000 and renewable. Several scholarships granted. This is for science or engineering students at HBCUs. Deadline is June 15.

13) Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarships--Go to:
http://www.coca-colascholars.org/ www.coca-colascholars.org/

This is a major competition with hundreds of over 250 awards going to "scholars," with academic, leadership, and talent qualities. The award amount is from $4,000 to $20,000. You can apply on-line. The deadline is October 31.

14) Ambassadorial Scholarships--Go to:
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/education/amb_scho/ www.rotary.org/foundation/education/amb_scho/

This is the prestigious "rotary" organization scholarship for students who can speak another language and want to study abroad in the "host" country of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to $23,000 for a 3 month to full year of study abroad. You should have completed at least 2 years of college work.

15) Ronald McDonald House Charities and the United Negro College Fund--Go to:
http://www.mcdonalds.com/countries/usa/community/education/scholarships/index.html www.mcdonalds.com/countries/usa/community/education/scholarships/index.html

Students must be studying at a HBCU which is a member of the UNCF. The award is from $1,000 to full tuition. Approx. 60 students are selected. The deadline is April 1. Go to web site for details.

16) Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship--Go to:
http://www.xerox.com www.xerox.com

Type in "Scholarship" in the search engine. This is a good scholarship for strong minority scholarships for students studying in areas like chemistry, engineering, physics, and "tech" areas. The award amount is up to $4,000 for undergraduates and more for graduate students. The deadline is Sept. 15. Go to web location for details.

17) Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships--Go to:
http://www.akaeaf.org/scholarshipprogram.html www.akaeaf.org/scholarshipprogram.html

The above link is to the Chicago headquarters and that gateway of scholarships. Note that there are over 700 AKA Chapters, and you would be wise to contact sources at local locations. Scholarship opportunities abound. The deadline at AKA headquarters is Feb. 15. Applications (at the web site) must be sent between Dec. 1st and January 30th each year. *Editor's note: all of our Greeks (listed in our BlackExcel college guide) offer scholarships, and you should tap your local chapters.

18) NCAA Scholarships (National Collegiate Athletic Association)--Go to:
http://www.ncaa.org www.ncaa.org

Other materials that point to talent and achievement in all areas. The awards are for a minimum of one year, and over 100 are granted. Applications can be submitted at any time. The selection process is ongoing. Go to the web site.

19) Harry S. Truman Scholarship--Go to:
http://www.truman.gov www.truman.gov

This is one of the most prestigious scholarships, shaped for students who intend to pursue a career targeted to public service or government. Graduate study should be a goal, with a portion of the funds directed there. You must be at least a junior, and your college must nominate you. A "nomination" package must be created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000 over the years. Generally, about 80 students are selected. The deadline is February 1st. Go to web site for details.

20) National Association of Hispanic Journalist--Go to:
http://www.nahj.org/student.html www.nahj.org/student.html.

Awards from $1000 - $5000 Students interested in journalism as a career can apply. Deadline is Feb 28th. See web site for application and information.

21) National Association of Black Journalists--Go to:
http://www.nabj.org/html/studentssvcs.html www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html

NABJ offers 10 scholarships. It's a $2,500 award. Students should be attending a four-year University. They must present three letters of recommendation from a school adviser, dean or a faculty member. Also, a 500-800 word article on a Black journalist must be presented. A GPA of 3.0 is desirable. Eligible students must be majoring in journalism-print, photography, radio or television. One of those should be a career goal. Deadline is March 31. Go to web site for details.

22) Hispanic College Fund Scholarships--Go to:
http://www.hispanicfund.org/hcf-scholar.html hispanicfund.org/hcf-scholar.html

Major site for Hispanic students majoring in business-related areas, A to Z (accounting, human resources, communications, and more). The award amount varies. Over 140 awards granted. Deadline: April. Go to web site for details.