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Scholarship Clearinghouse List~ For ALL students regardless of their residence status
Becas para todo estudiante sin necesidad de la residencia o la ciudadania
Name of Scholarship:   Amount Awarded: Requirements:   Contact Information:  
Chicana/Latina Foundation $1,000   Chicana/Latina heritage   Chicana/Latina Foundation  
      Deadline: This scholarship will Attn: Scholarship Competition
      be available for students in the P.O. Box 1941
      2004-2005 academic year. El Cerrito, CA 94530
        Contact Person--Lupe Gallegos
        Ph.# (510) 642-1802
        E-mail: info@chicanalatina.org
                Website: www.chicanalatina.org  
Graham-Fancher Scholarship $300   Student graduating from a high Graham-Fancher Scholarship-Trust  
      school in Santa Cruz county. Attn: Robert Daryl
      Deadline:   149 Josephine Street, Suite A
        Santa Cruz, CA 95060
                Ph.# (831) 423-3640  
Metas Scholarship   Varies-- $100-$1500 Must be part of Metas program at Contra Costa College  
      Contra Costa College for at least Attn: Rosa Valdez
      one year.   2600 Mission Bell Dr., H31
      Deadline: May 1st   San Pablo, CA 94806
        rmvaldez@contracosta.cc.ca.us
                Ph.# (510) 235-7800 ext. 4608  
MANA- --A National Latina 4 day trip to D.C.   Women between the age 11-17 MANA- --A National Latina  
Organization   to participate in the Must express interest in Journalism Organization
The Ana Maria Arias Scholarship National Hermanitas Deadline:   Attn: Alma Rojas
    Summer Institute   1725 K. Street- NW, Suite 501
        Washington, D.C. 20006
        Ph.# (202) 833-0060
        E-mail: hermana2@aol.com
                Website: www.hermana.org  
MANA- --A National Latina Varies   Hispanic women attending a 4 yr.   MANA- --A National Latina  
Organization     accredited U.S. college.   Organization
The Ana Maria Arias Scholarship   Deadline: April 1st   Attn: Alma Rojas
        1725 K. Street- NW, Suite 501
        Washington, D.C. 20006
        Ph.# (202) 833-0060
        E-mail: hermana2@aol.com
                Website: www.hermana.org  
Beca General Scholarship Varies by program Must be a student in San Diego Co. Beca Foundation Inc.  
      *Social Security # is not mandatory 830 E. Grand Ave., Suite B
      Deadline:   Escondido, CA 92025
                Ph:# (760) 741-8246  
Beca Pepperdine University up to $5,000   Must be a 2004 high school Beca Foundation Inc.  
Scholarship     graduating student planning to 830 E. Grand Ave., Suite B
      attend Pepperdine University Escondido, CA 92025
      in Fall 2004.   Ph:# (760) 741-8246
          Deadline:        
Daniel Gutierrez Memorial   $500-$1,000   Latino students who are residents   Beca Foundation Inc.  
Scholarship   Renewable   of North San Diego Co.   830 E. Grand Ave., Suite B
      2.0 GPA required   Escondido, CA 92025
          Deadline:     Ph:# (760) 741-8246  
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Mexican American   $1,000   Hispanic students preparing for Mexican American Grocers Assoc.
Grocers Association * Award amount varies careers in sales, merchandising,. & 405 North San Fernando Rd.
      marketing in the grocery industry. Los Angeles, CA 90031
      Minimum 2.7 GPA required Ph.# (323) 227-1565
          Deadline: April 1st   Website: www.maga.org  
Joel Garcia Memorial   $500-$2,000   For California Latino students CCNMA
Scholarships     interested in Journalism and attend Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship
    or plan on attending a California USC Annenberg School of Journalism
    college.   3800 S. Figueroa St.
    Deadline: 1st Friday of April Los Angeles, CA 90037
                www.ccnma.org  
National Association of $1,000-$2,000 Hispanic undergraduate and National Association of  
Hispanic Journalists   graduate students pursuing careers Hispanic Journalists
      in broadcast, print, and photo- Attn.: Nancy Tita
      journalism.   1000 National Press Building
      High school seniors are also Washington, D.C. 20045-2100
      encouraged to apply.   Ph.# (202) 662-7145
      Deadline: January 31st E-mail: nahj@nahj.org
                Website: www.nahj.org  
Ruben Salazar   $1,000-$5,000 Hispanic undergraduate and National Association of  
Scholarship Fund     graduate students pursuing careers Hispanic Journalists
      in broadcast, print, and photo- Attn.: Nancy Tita
      journalism.   1000 National Press Building
      High school seniors are also Washington, D.C. 20045-2100
      encouraged to apply.   Ph.# (202) 662-7145
      Deadline: January 31st E-mail: nahj@nahj.org
                Website: www.nahj.org  
Cristina Saralegui   $5,000   Must be a current college sophomore National Association of  
Scholarship Program     fluent in Spanish, and planning to Hispanic Journalists
      pursue a career in broadcast Attn.: Nancy Tita
      journalism.   1000 National Press Building
        Washington, D.C. 20045-2100
        Ph.# (202) 662-7145
        E-mail: nahj@nahj.org
                Website: www.nahj.org  
Society of Hispanic   $500-7,000   Hispanic undergraduate or Society of Hispanic Professional  
Professional     graduate, or entering college Engineers Foundation
Engineering Scholarships   student interested in studying Attn: Kathy Borunda
      engineering or science.   5400 East Olympic Blvd. Suite 210
      Deadline: April 15, 2004   Los Angeles, CA 90022
        Ph.# (323) 888-2080
        E-mail: kathy@shepfoundation.org
                Website: www.shpefoundation.org  
Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. $200- $1,000   Latina pursuing her education at Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.
Latina Scholarship Award Multiple scholarships an accredited college or university. Contact: La Mesa Directiva
    awarded yearly. No specific major is required. All 1220 Rosecrans #543
      California chapters award money San Diego, CA 92106
      each year. Contact the chapter E-mail: chair@lambdathetanu.org
          closest to you for further info. Website: www.lambdathetanu.org  
Comision Femenil Scholarship $1,000-$1,500 Latina pursuing her education at Comision Femenil  
      an accredited college or university. Attn: Ana Gonzalez
      Awards are based on financial need PO Box 86013
      and community involvement. Los Angeles, CA 90086
          Deadline: April 2004    
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Youth Opportunities   varies   Available for high school seniors Youth Opportunities Foundation
Foundation Scholarship   in California. Awards based on P.O. Box 45762
      academic achievement, community Los Angeles, CA 90045
      involvement, and must demonstrate (310) 670-7664
      financial need.  
          Deadline: March 1st      
University of Southern CA- USC   $500 - $6,000   Scholarships awarded based on   University of Southern California
California Mexican American   financial need. Students must USC-STU 203
Programs Office-Scholarship   also demonstrate academic Los Angeles, CA 90089-4890
      achievement.   (213) 740-4735
          Deadline: May 31st   E-mail: rsvargas@usc.edu  
Ginger and Fred Deines $500-$1,000   Can be used at institution in Attn: SASE
Mexico Scholarship Transportation   Mexico or the U.S. Must attend a 1275 Kamus Dr., Suite101
Clubs International     four year institution. Must intend Fox Island, WA 98333
        to pursue a career in Transportation career in logistics, Send Self Addressed Stamped
        civil engineering, transportation. Envelope (SASE) to address above
        Must have finished at least one  
        year of undergraduate studies.  
          Must send SASE      
California's Winegrape   Two(2)- $4,000 four-   Parent/Guardian must be employ- be California Association of
Growers   year scholarships employed by Winegrape growers. Winegrape Growers
Foundation Scholarships ($1,000 annually). Based on financial need and Contact: Erika Reveles
    Four(4)- $1,000 two- academic achievement.   (916) 924-5370
    year scholarships Recommended that you already www.cawg.org
    ($500 annually) be in the process of establishing
      residency. Must submit essay.
          Deadline: April 5, 2004    
"Justicia en Diversidad" $1,000   Must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA La Alianza at Harvard Law School  
Scholarship Fund     on a 4.0 scale. Student must be from Contact: Pablo Tagre
* Scholarship for high school   a high school in the United States. Harvard Law School
students interested in law.   Must be planning to attend a 4-yr Cambridge, MA 02138
      US college, full-time during the e-mail:ptagre@law.harvard.edu
      02-'03 academic year.   www.law.harvard.edu/studorgs/alianza
          Deadline: March 25, 2004    
* Jazz Club of Sarasola   $10,000   Must express interest in Art-Jazz 1705 Village Green Prkwy  
      Dance. Mail self-addressed Bradenton, FL 34209
      envelope to address provided. Attn: Scholarship Chairperson
          Deadline: April 1      
* National Sculpture Society   Amount varies   All majors welcome. Students   National Sculpture Society
Scholarship     must show proof of enrollment at 237 Park Ave.
      any US university.   New York, NY 101169
      Mail self-addressed envelope and
      proof of enrollment to address
      provided.  
          Deadline: May 31st      
* General Electric $5,000   Plan on studying business and/or LULAC  
LULAC Scholarship   engineering. Student must have Ph: (202) 835-9646
      college sophomore status and a 3.0 Ph: (202) 833-6130
      GPA. Student must also exhibit Contact: Lorena Maymi
      leadership involvement.  
          Deadline:        
NAHP---Presidential   $1,000   Available for high school juniors NAHP  
Classroom Scholars     and seniors. Must have a 3.8 or 119 Oronoco St.
      above GPA. Interest in Civic Ed. Alexandria, VA 22314
          Deadline: April 1   Ph: (800) 441-6533  
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Phi Delta Kappa International $1,500   Must show interest in pursuing a Phi Delta Kappa International  
      career within the field of education. 5306 Briarbend
      Students will be asked to submit an Houston, TX 77976
      application, and   Contact: Sandra Mc Lemore
      have a 3.0 or above GPA. Ph: (713) 723-6443
          Deadline: May 30th      
* Univision- Club Exito Escolar   vary from $500-$1500   Must be a member of the Club   Univision-San Francisco
      Exito Escolar. Scholarships for Bay Club Exito Escolar
      area students. Membership is FREE! Francis Palacios- Community Rep.
      Contact Community Rep for more info. (415) 538-8076
          Deadline: Feb. 28th      
National Association of Amount varies Open to all students in an National Association of
Hispanic Nurses--Scholarship   accredited nursing program Hispanic Nurses
        Contact: Patricia Gandara
        Patricia Gandara@ucdavis.edu
                Website: thehispanicnurses.org  
* Automotive Hall of Fame   $2,000   Academic work plus two   Automotive Hall of Fame
Scholarship     recommendation letters needed. Contact: Lynne Hall, Coordinator
        Phone: (313) 240-4000
          Deadline: May 30   Website: automotivehalloffame.org  
Leonard Perryman Scholarship Varies   Open to ethnic minority students United Methodist Communications  
      with either junior or senior status. Contact: Mickey Slayden
      Community college students that Phone: (615) 742-5407
      will transfer to a university as a Website: umcom.org
      junior are eligible. Award is only
      for students studying journalism
      or mass communications.  
          Deadline: March 15th    
M.E.Ch.A. Alumni Scholarship $300 (3 awards) Student must be either a high M.E.Ch.A. Alumni Scholarship  
      school senior with a 3.0 GPA, a Chicano Student Programs
      transfer student with a 2.8 GPA, or 229 Costo Hall
      a student currently enrolled at University of CA, Riverside
      UCR with a 3.0 GPA or above. Riverside, CA 92521
      Deadline: April 19, 2004 Contact: Maria Rincon, Enedelia
        Ornelas, or Paulina Moreno
                Phone #: (909) 787-3821  
Sears Craftsman Scholarship   $1,000   Available for high school seniors Sears Craftsman's Scholarship
    (21 scholarships are of any age, race, ethnic origin, or NHRA Youth & Educational Service
    awarded annually!) personal belief. Student must have Attention: Tiffany Bonham
      a 2.0 GPA or above and plan on PO Box 5555
      attending a 2 yr. or 4 yr. college Glendora, CA 91740
      or trade/technical school.   Phone #: (626) 250-5555
          Deadline: May 1st   www.nhra.com  
" Education for Excellence" $500-$2,500 For Salvadoran, Central, or other Salvadoran-American Leadership  
Scholarship offered by SALEF multiple scholarships Latino high school & college & Educational Fund-SALEF
    available students. Student must demonstrate 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 706
      financial need, GPA of at least a Los Angeles, CA 90015
      3.0, show history of community Ph#: (213) 480-1052
      service and involvement, and Attention: Wendy Estevez
      write a 500 word essay to SALEF. e-mail: Info@SALEF.org
      Scholarship open to students who www.salef.org
      have been accepted to a 4 yr college * You can download applications
      or students working on their from the website.
      bachelor's or master's.  
          Deadline: May 1, 2004    
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Lowrider Magazine   $100-$1,000   1.) Personal Profile: include name, Lowrider Magazine  
Scholarship     address, phone #, age, ethnicity, Attention: Jessica Lopez
      college major, and photo of self. 2100 E. Howell Ave. #209
      2.) Mail official sealed transcripts Anaheim, CA 92806
      that verify student is at least a Phone#: (714) 939-2400
      college sophomore with a 3.0 GPA or
      above.   Deadline: May 31st
      3.) Two letter of recommendation
      4.) One page essay outlining your
      financial situation AND
          5.) 2 page essay, answer 1 of the 3
1.) The lowriding scene has become an integral part of the Chicano community,
but many people continue argue that lowriders do not represent a true part
of our culture, what are your thoughts?