Many private scholarships are offered each year to college students by a variety of corporate, professional, trade, government, civic, religious, social, and fraternal organizations.  These scholarships range from small honorariums to thousands of dollars.

Below are just some (over 150) of the many private scholarships available each year.   Start your scholarship search here and also try using some of the free online scholarship search services listed on our website.  Also, don't forget to investigate U-M scholarships for entering undergraduates, current undergraduates, and graduate students.  U-M students should also contact their Schools/Colleges and Departments about available scholarships.

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This site is provided as a convenience and service for students.  Every effort has been made to present correct data based on information from prior years.  We recommend that you contact the sponsors directly to confirm the information provided, as it may have changed.

Listing of Private Scholarship Applications

Scholarships with stars next to them are available now or have ongoing applications. 

Scholarships are listed in alphabetical order by sponsor.  To jump to a sponsor beginning with a particular letter, click on the corresponding letter below:

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	Jen Abbas > Generation Ex Scholarship Essay Contest:  $1,500 - Deadline usually in August For more information, see www.jenabbas.com/scholarship.shtml.
	Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses - Greater Southeastern Michigan Chapter > Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses - Greater SE Michigan Chapter Scholarship:  $500 - Deadline usually in May One scholarship to selected individual currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.  For questions and application, contact Diana Graor by phone (248) 442-0589 or by email at dmgraor@yahoo.com.
	Advertising Federation of Fort Wayne > Advertising Federation of Fort Wayne Scholarship:  $1,000 - Application usually available in January  - Deadline usually in March One scholarship available.  Download an application at http://www.adfedfortwayne.org/about/schlolar.htm,  request one by calling (260) 427-9106, or by sending email to the Education Chair, Jeff Archer at jeff@wbtu.fm.
	AFPD Foundation, Inc. with Pepsi Bottling Group > Academic Scholarship Program:  $1,500 - Deadline usually in March The Associated Food & Petroleum Dealers, Inc. (AFPD) in cooperation with Pepsi Bottling Group is proud to award at least 10 merit scholarships and at least 10 minority scholarships.  For more information, see www.afdom.org.
	Air & Waste Management Association > East Michigan Chapter Scholarships:  $1,500 - Application usually available in September  - Deadline usually in February Up to 4 scholarships available -- one is the Paul R. Shutt Memorial Scholarship (sponsored by his family to honor Mr. Shutt, a former Chapter chair).  Applications will be available on the A&WMA website at www.awma.org.
	AFL-CIO Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid - Available Now > Various Scholarships - Deadlines, number available, and amounts of scholarships vary. For more information, see www.aflcio.org/familyfunresources/collegecosts/scholar.cfm.
	Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc. > Merit Scholarships:  $1,000 - Application usually available in November  - Deadline usually January 15 Download application at www.akaeaf.org/pfddownloads.htm and return it by mail to:  AKA-EAF, 5656 South Stony Island, Chicago, IL 60637, Attn:  Scholarship Application Enclosed. > Financial Need Scholarships:  $750 to $1,500 - Application usually available in November  - Deadline usually January 15 Download application www.akaeaf.org/pfddownloads.htm and return it by mail to:  AKA-EAF, 5656 South Stony Island, Chicago, IL 60637, Attn:  Scholarship Application Enclosed.
	American Anthropological Association (AAA) > AAA Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program:  dissertation writing fellowship of $1,000 - Application usually available in October - Deadline usually in February For more information, see www.aaanet.org.
	American Cancer Society - Great Lakes Division Foundation > Great Lakes College Scholarship:  $1,000 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in April Awarded to cancer survivors age 20 or younger as of deadline date.  Must be a U.S. citizen and legal resident of Michigan or Indiana.  For more information or to request an application, visit the website at www.cancer.org/scholarships, call 800-723-0360, or fax a request to 517-664-1497.
	American Chemical Society > American Chemical Society Scholars Program:  $2,500-5,000 - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually in March Number of awards varies. For information and application see www.chemistry.org/scholars.
	American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees/United Negro College Fund > AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholars Internship Program:   $4,000 internship stipend, scholarship funding and training - Deadline usually in February For more information visit www.uncf.org.
	American Foundation for the Blind Scholarships > American Foundation for the Blind Freedom Scientific Technology Scholarship:  $2,500 - Application usually available in the Fall - Deadline usually in April Four scholarships available. For more information see www.afb.org/scholarships.asp. > American Foundation for the Blind Scholarships:  $500 to $2,500 - Application usually available in the Fall - Deadline usually in April Nine scholarships available.  For application and information see www.afb.org/scholarships.asp.
	American Geological Institute (AGI) > AGI Minority Participation Program:  $250 to $1,000 - Deadline usually in March For more information see website: www.agiweb.org/education/mpp/, or write:  American Geological Institute, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, Attn:  Minority Geological Student Scholarship Coordinator.
	American Indian College Fund > Ford/American Indian College Fund Corporate Scholars Program:  Up to $8,000 - Nomination forms are mailed to colleges in October - Forms must be returned and postmarked by November For application and information see www.collegefund.org.
	American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) > Accountemps/AICPA Scholarship:  $2,500 Deadline usually in May Five scholarships awarded to applicants pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or information systems.  For application and more information, see www.accountemps.com. > John L. Carey Scholarship:  $5,000 - Deadline usually in May Up to seven scholarships available.  For application and information see www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/jlcs.htm. > Fellowships for Minority Doctoral Students:  Up to $12,000 - Deadline usually in April Number of awards vary.  For application and information see http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/fmds.htm.
	American Legion - Erwin Prieskorn Post 46 - Available Now > Erwin Prieskorn American Legion Post 46 Scholarship Trust Fund Provides scholarships for incoming undergraduates who are sons or daughters of honorably discharged veterans of our armed forces, for veteran's themselves, and for enrolled ROTC Army, Navy or Air Force Cadets.  Priority would be given to children of service personnel who died while on active military duty.  For contact information, see www.americanlegionannarbor.org.
	American Psychological Association (APA) > APA Minority Fellowship Program - Application usually available in September - Deadline usually in January For more information, see http://www.apa.org/mfp/rprogram.html.
	American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) - Available Now > Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Scholarship for Service Program:  Annual stipend ranging from $22,000-$39,000 (depending on prior educational experience); full tuition and related educational fees; book allowance of $1,000 per academic year; paid summer internships; and employment placement after graduation - Online application usually available August - Deadline usually in December  (12-15-08) Individuals applying to the program should have a strong interest in working for the DoD as a civilian research scientist or engineer.  For application and more information, see www.asee.org/smart.
	American Society for Microbiology (ASM) > ASM Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Traditional Program):  Up to $4,500 - Application usually available in October - Deadline usually in February For more information, see www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4322; or write:  ASM Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Education Board, American Society for Microbiology, 1752 N. Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036, (202) 942-9283.
	American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) > ASNE Scholarship Program:  $3,000 for undergraduates and $4,000 for graduate students - Deadline usually in February Number of awards varies.  Application online at www.navalengineers.org.
	American Sociological Association (ASA) > ASA Minority Fellowship Program (MFP):  Annual stipend of $16,500, plus arrangements for the payment of tuition For more information, see www.asanet.org/student/mfp.html, or e-mail minority.affairs@asanet.org.
	Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation > Walter and Florence E. Aupperle Scholarship Fund:  $1,000 - Application usually available in March - Deadline usually in April Up to 4 scholarships available.  Specific guidelines and criteria can be found at http://aaacf.org/online_applications.pdf.  For online application, see http://scholarships.egrant.org. > The Pipe Dream Scholarship Fund:  $2,500 - Application usually available in March - Deadline usually in April 2-3 scholarships available.  Specific guidelines and criteria can be found at http://aaacf.org/online_applications.pdf.  For online application, see http://scholarships.egrant.org.
	Ann Arbor Association for Women in Computing  (AWC) Scholarship for Women in Computing:  $1,000 - Application usually available in March - Deadline usually in April 2 scholarships available.  For more information see www.awc-aa.org/scholarship or e-mail president@awc-aa.org.
	Apogee Search > Apogee Scholarship:  $1,000 - Deadline usually in June 1 scholarship available.  Essay contest.  For essay topic and more information see www.Apogee-Search.com/scholarship.
	Army Emergency Relief (AER) > MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund for Dependent Children > Overseas Spouse Education Assistance Program > Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program - Applications usually available in November - Deadline usually in March Number of scholarships varies. For more information and applications see www.aerhq.org.
	ASCO Numatics > ASCO Numatics Industrial Automation Engineering College Scholarships:  $5,000 - Deadline usually in July Two merit-based scholarships will be awarded to exceptional full-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an engineering, instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, or automation discipline.  For more information, and application see www.asconumatics.com/scholarship.
	Aspen Institute > William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students:  Between $2,800 and $4,200 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment. - Deadline usually in March For more information, see www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm.
	Associated Food Dealers of Michigan (AFD) > AFD Foundation Scholarship:  $1,500 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in March At least 10 merit and 10 minority scholarships are awarded annually.  For more information and application, see AFD Foundation at www.afdom.org.
	Association of Management Consulting Firms > Richard Metzler and Roland Berger AMCF Scholarships - Deadline usually in August For more information, see www.amcf.org.
	Association on American Indian Affairs > Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships:  Various scholarships available in various amounts - Deadline usually in July Number of awards vary.  For more information, see www.indian-affairs.org.
	Ballroom Dance Club at the University of Michigan > Ballroom Scholarship at the University of Michigan:  $1,000 scholarship for one incoming freshman or transfer student, and $500 for two returning students - Deadline usually in February The application and recommendation forms can be downloaded at www.umich.edu/~umbdc.
	Bell Hospital Auxiliary > Bell Hospital Scholarship:  $1,000 - Deadline usually in June Send official transcript and a letter briefly outlining your career intent, volunteer work, and financial need to the following address:  Bell Hospital Auxillary  Scholarship Committee, c/o Maureen Mitchell, Volunteer Services, 101 S. Fourth Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849 or call 906-485-2356 for more information.
	Berrien Community Foundation > John E.N. and Dede J. Howard Instrumental Music Scholarship:  $1,000-4,000 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in March Offered to individuals who are pursuing a degree in instrumental music.  At least one scholarship available.  For information and application, see www.berriencommunity.org (click on Scholarships).
	Black Entertainment Television (BET) and The Sallie Mae Fund > The Sallie Mae Fund BET Network Next Level Scholarship Competition Four scholarships will be awarded: $10,000, $7,500, $5,000 and $2,500. - Deadline usually in December Essay contest for high school juniors and seniors.  For more information, see www.BET.com/nextlevelscholar.
	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation > Blue Cross Blue Shield Excellence in Research Award:  $500 to $1,000 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in February Three scholarships available.  For information contact Elizabeth Greaves-Hoxsie at ehoxsie@bcbsm.com. Application on the web at www.bcbsm.com/foundation. > Blue Cross Blue Shield Student Award Program:  $3,000 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in April For application information see www.bcbsm.com/foundation.
	Robert Bosch Foundation > Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program - Deadline usually in October 20 fellowships available.  For more information, see www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/bosch.htm.
	Ron Brown Scholar Program/CAP Charitable Foundation > Ron Brown Scholar Program:  $10,000 for four years ($40,000 total) - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually in January 10 scholarships available.  For application and information see www.RonBrown.org.
	Bulletin of Atomic Scientists > The Leonard M. Rieser Fellowship in Science, Technology and Global Security:  $2,500-5,000 - Deadline usually in March 3-5 available.  For more information, see www.thebulletin.org/fellow/.
	Burger King Scholars Program > Burger King Scholarship -Information available between October 15 and December 15 Information is available for the following academic year at their website www.bkscholars.csfa.org.
	Canadian Federation of University Women > 7 various fellowships and awards:  up to $10,000 - Deadline usually in November See www.cfuw.org for more information and application.
	Cedars-Sinai Medical Center > Pauletta & Denzel Washington Family Gifted Scholars Program in Neuroscience:  $2,000/month for one undergraduate, and $2,500/month for one graduate or medical student during Summer fellowship program - Deadline usually in January Two awards available.  For more information, see www.cedars-sinai.edu/mdnsi.
	Center for the Education of Women (CEW), University of Michigan > CEW Scholarships:  Varies (generally $1,000-$8,000 with a few larger awards available)  - Application usually available in October - Deadline usually in January Approximately 38 awards available.  Application available online at www.cew.umich.edu or can be picked up at CEW.
	Chronicle of Higher Education > David W. Miller Award for Student Journalists:  $2,000 - Deadline usually in June One award available.  For more information, see http://chronicle.com/help/milleraward.htm.
	Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc. > Tylenol Scholarship:  $10,000 scholarships (10 available), and $1,000 scholarships - Application usually available in March - Deadline usually in April 150 available.  For more information and application see www.scholarship.tylenol.com.
	CM Magazine (Composites Manufacturers) > Gary B. Multanen/CM Magazine Applied Research Student Scholarship:  $1,000 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in June One award.  For more information and application, see www.cmmagazine.org/cm/scholarship.cfm.
	Coca-Cola Company > Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Four-Year College Scholarships:  $4,000 - $20,000 - Applications usually available in September - Deadline usually in October 250 scholarships awarded.  Application on the web at www.coca-colascholars.org. > Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Two-Year College Scholarships - Applications usually available in February - Deadline usually in May 400 scholarships awarded.  Application on the web at www.coca-colascholars.org.
	Coca-Cola Company and The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) > Coca-Cola Corporate Scholars Intern Program:  Eight to ten week summer internship at Coca-Cola corporate headquarters in Atlanta, including $2,500 monthly base salary, accommodations, transportation, and $10,000 scholarship upon completion of the internship - Applications usually available in November - Deadline usually in December 50 internships awarded. Apply online at www.uncf.org/scholarship/CorporateScholars.asp.
	John Coltrane Music Program > John Coltrane Music Scholarship:  $2,000-$5,000 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in April Up to 10 scholarships available. For more information see www.johncoltrane.com.
	Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan > Otis M. Smith Scholarship Program:  up to $3,000 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in May Awarded to working single mothers.  Current resident of Wayne, Oakland or Macomb county.  For more information, see http://www.cfsem.org/grants/how_to_apply/scholarships.html. > Jeptha Wade Schureman Scholarship Program: $7,500 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in June Up to 6 awarded to residents of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Livingston or St. Clair counties (at the time of high school graduation).  For application, see http://www.cfsem.org/grants/how_to_apply/scholarships.html.
	Lucile B. Conger Alumnae Group > Lucile B. Conger Alumnae Group Scholarships for Undergraduates:  $5,000 - Deadline usually in March Three scholarships will be awarded to women with financial need.
	Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) > CBCF/Wal-Mart Strive for Excellence Scholarship:  minimum $1,000 each award ($6,000 per CBC Member district) - Deadline usually in April For more information, see website:  www.cbcfinc.org, or click here for an application. > Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Scholarship:  award amounts are determined each year - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually in May Open to students (high school seniors, full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral students) in the 13th Congressional District (Ecorse, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Shore, Grosse Pointe Woods, Harper Woods, Lincoln Park, River Rouge, Wyandotte, and more than half of Detroit).  Applications available in Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick's District offices (Detroit and Wyandotte), or online at www.cbcfinc.org.
	Jack Kent Cooke Foundation - Available Now > Scholarships vary - Deadlines, number available and amount varies For more information, see www.jackkentcookefoundation.org.
	Corporation for National and Community Service > Presidential Freedom Scholarships:  $1,000 - Must be nominated by a high school or Boys & Girls Club - Deadline usually in July For more information, see www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/apply.html.
	CosmoGIRL > CosmoGIRL Born to Lead Scholarship:  $20,000 - Deadline usually in July Have you made a difference in your school, your community, or the world? Tell us the amazing thing you've done, in 300 words or less, and you could win a $20,000 scholarship from Maybelline New York, plus a trip to NYC for the annual Born to Lead awards.  For more information and to enter, see www.cosmogirl.com/cgoftheyear.
	D-M-E Company > D-M-E Plastics University Scholarship:  $1,000 - Deadline usually in July 10 scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled in a plastics program.  Applicants enrolled in related coursework will be considered if they demonstrate a strong academic emphasis and interest in plastics.  For more information and application, see www.dme.net/education.
	Delta Chi Fraternity Scholarship >Delta Chi colony of the University of Michigan: $1,000 - Outstanding entering male freshman - Application usually available in June - Deadline usually in September One scholarship available. See www.finaid.umich.edu/media/pdf_scholarships_autogen/DELTACHIscholarship.pdf For more information, see www.umich.edu/~deltachi
	Desk and Derrick Educational Trust > Desk and Derrick Educational Trust Scholarships:  $1,500 - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually in April Thirteen scholarships available to students seeking degrees in fields related to the petroleum, energy and allied industries.  For more information, see www.addc.org (under the Educational Trust link).
	Direct Marketing Educational Foundation (DMEF) > DMEF Scholarship Program:  $1,000 - $3,000 - Deadline usually in May Multiple scholarships awarded to students studying, or having an interest in direct/interactive marketing.  For application and more information, see www.the-dmef.org.
	Discover Card with the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) > Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships:  Up to nine State (and District of Columbia) Scholarships of $2,500 each; and up to nine National Scholarships of $25,000 each - Applications usually available in September - Deadline usually in January See www.aasa.org/Discover.htm for more information.
	Dyzco Technologies and American Collegiate Financial Services Inc. > Dyzco Scholarship:  $10,000 - Essay contest deadline July 1 One scholarship awarded to essay contest winner.  Enter online at www.dyzco.com.
	Edofolks African Student's Scholarship Contest:  $500 - Deadline usually in November Two scholarships available.  For more information, see www.edofolks.com/scholarship.
	Elder & Leemaur Publishers > University Writing Scholarship (UWS):  up to $10,000 (with 50% for entrance scholarships and the other half for current undergraduates) - Fall deadline usually in September Students must submit an essay (no longer than 500 words) on suggested topics.  For more information, see www.elpublishers.com/content/uwsotherscholarships.php.
	Fund for Veterans Education > The Fund for Veterans' Education Scholarships: amounts vary - Deadline usually in June Awards are for undergraduate study only and may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies, and required equipment.  Student must be a veteran of any branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), Coast Guard, National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves.  Student must have served and been deployed for a total of at least 60 days in Afghanistan or Iraq after September 11, 2001 (or served in the surrounding area and have documented service in Operation Irqui Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom), or be a veteran who was deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq after September 11, 2001, but did not meet the 60-day active service period as a result of a service-related injury or condition incurred while serving in Afghanistan or Iraq.  For application and more information, see www.veteransfund.org.
	Harvey Fellows Program > Harvey Fellows Fellowship:  $15,000 - Application usually available in August - Deadline usually in November One award available.  For more information, see www.harveyfellows.org.
	Flint Kiwanis Educational Foundation > Scholarship Programs:  $1,250 per year - Application usually available in January For more information, see http://www.geneseeisd.org/careertech/scholarships.htm.
	The Forum Foundation > The Forum Foundation Endowment Scholarship Fund - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually in April For more information, see www.theforumfoundation.org.
	The Foundation for Enhancing Communities > Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Architecture Scholarship Fund:  $1,000 to $5,000 - Deadline usually in May Student must maintain permanent residence in central Pennsylvania.  To apply for the scholarships and for more information, please contact Dawn Morris, Program Officer, at dawn@tfec.org or visit the website: www.tfec.org.
	The Freedom Forum and NCAA > Sports Journalism Scholarship:  $3,000 - Deadline usually in December Eight awards available.  For more information, see www.ncaa.org/leadership_advisory_board.
	Garden Club Forum of the Toledo District, Inc. > Golden Membership Club Scholarship:  $500 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in May One scholarship available to a student studying in the areas of horticulture, conservation, forestry, floriculture, environmental science and/or related areas.  For additional information, contact Velda R. Priddy by email at mpriddy@wcnet.org, by phone (419) 874-4633, or by mail: 275 North Ridge Drive, Perrysburg, OH 43551-1266. > Garden Club Forum of the Toledo District Scholarship - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually in May Two or more scholarships awarded to students from the Toledo area who are currently enrolled in a university and studying in the areas of horticulture, conservation, forestry, environmental sciences, or related subjects.  For application and more information, contact Mrs. Robert Girkins, Scholarship Chairman, 7413 Country Commons Lane, Sylvania, OH 43560.
	Garden Club of America - Available Now > The Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarships:  Up to $3,000 - Application usually available in August - Deadline usually in January  (1-15-09) Number of scholarships available varies.  Must be current college sophomores, juniors, seniors or equivalent in an agricultural technical institute, and Master's Degree candidates currently majoring in Horticulture or related field.  Preference will be given to residents of Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.  Application and information on the web at www.gcamerica.org.
	Gates Foundation > Gates Millennium Scholars (amount based on tuition, room, board and books) - Nomination materials must be submitted in January For application and more information, see www.gmsp.org.
	Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship > The Gilman Scholarship:  up to $5,000 - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually in April 800+ awards.  For application and more information, see www.iie.org/programs/gilman/apply/fall.html.
	Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning > Rosalie Ginsberg Community Service Scholarship:  $2,800 - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually in April Up to two scholarships awarded to students from Cuyahoga County, Ohio, who have excelled at community service while at U-M.  For more information, see http://ginsberg.umich.edu/students/fellow_recogn_scholar.html#students
	Glamour Magazine > Glamour Magazine 2008 Top Ten College Women Competition:  $3,000 - Deadline usually in November One award available.  For application and more information, see http://www.glamour.com/news/top10collegewomen.
	Goldman Sachs > Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence:  $5,000 and $7,500 - Deadline usually in December For more information, see www.gs.com/careers.
	Google Diversity Programs Team > Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship:  $1,000-10,000 - Application usually available in November - Deadline usually in February Multiple awards.  For more information, and to apply, see www.google.com/anitaborg.
	Government Finance Officers Association > Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship:  $3,500 - Application usually available in November - Deadline usually in February One or more awards available. Application available at www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml. > George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship: One $5,000 award or two $2,500 awards - Application usually available in November - Deadline usually in February Number of awards varies.  Application available at www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml. > Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship:  $5,000 Funded by Microsoft - Application usually available in November - Deadline usually in February One award available. Application available at www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml. > Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship:  $10,000 Funded by the Girard Miller Foundation - Application usually available in November - Deadline usually in February One award available. Application available at www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml. > Public Employee Retirement Research and Administration Scholarship:  $4,000 Funded by the ICMA Retirement Corporation - Application usually available in November - Deadline usually in February One award available. Application available at www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml.
	Grand Haven Area Community Foundation > North Ottawa Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually in March Resident of North Ottawa Community Hospital area, pursuing career in the medical field or medically related fields.  For application and more information, see http://ghacf.org. > Marjorie Blohm Nursing Scholarship:  $500 - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually in March Residents from the Hart/Shelby area in addition to students seved by North Ottawa Community Hospital.  For application and more information, see http://ghacf.org.
	Grand Rapids Community Foundation > Over 500 scholarships from $500 to $5,000 - Application available after January 1 - Deadline usually in April Over 500 scholarships will be awarded to Grand Rapids/Kent County area students with a 2.5 gpa or above.  For a list of all scholarships, or additional information, see http://www.grfoundation.org.  To go directly to the online interactive scholar application, see http://grcf.egrant.org. > Economic Club of Grand Rapids:  $2,500 - Applicaitons usually available in January - Deadline usually in April Two scholarships available.  For more information and application, see http://www.grfoundation.org/scholarships-list.php. > Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Scholarship for Minority Students: $1,000 to $5,000 - Applications usually available in January - Deadline usually in April Three scholarships available:  Law School Scholarship ($5,000), Paralegal/Legal Assistant Scholarship ($2,000), and Legal Secretary Scholarship ($1,000).  For more information, or to download application form see http://www.grfoundation.org.
	Greater Ann Arbor Society for Human Resource Management (GAASHRM) > GAASHRM Student Scholarship Program:  $500 - Application usually available in March - Deadline usually in April One scholarship available.  For further information please contact Jodi Simpson (734) 477-1108 or Cindy Laurain (734) 996-4300 or visit the web site www.gaashrm.org.
	Greater Flint Community Foundation - Available Now > Various scholarships for students at specific high schools - Application availability and deadlines vary 60 scholarships available. Applications distributed through specific high schools; inquire at your high school, call 1-800-767-8270 or send email to comfoundationgreaterflint@cfgf.org.
	Greater Michigan Chapter American Concrete Institute (ACI) > Concrete Scholarship:  $2,000 - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually in March One scholarship available. For more information contact ACI Headquarters at 38800 Country Club Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331 USA, phone 248-848-3700, Fax: 248-848-3701.
	John Gyles Education Awards > John Gyles Education Awards: up to $3,000 - Deadline usually in June For application and more information, see www.johngyleseducationcenter.com.
	Hardwood Floors of Michigan > Hardwood Floors of Michigan, Inc. Scholarship:  $1,000 - Application usually available in March - Deadline usually in April For information contact Kay Kutzley at 517-263-2108. See website www.hmilumber.com.
	Hebrew Free Loan Society > Selim and Rachel Benin Scholarship:  up to $5,000 - Deadline usually in June Number of awards vary.  For application and more information, see www.hfls.org.
	HENAAC HENAAC Scholars Program:  $500  $5,000 Deadline usually in April Number of scholarships vary.  For more information and application, see www.henaac.org.
	Hillsdale Branch of the American Association of University Women > Lola B. Cook Scholarship:  $1,000 - Application usually available in March - Deadline usually in June One scholarship available.  For more information write or call Karen Williams at Hillsdale County Community Foundation, 52 E. Bacon St., Hillsdale, MI 49242, (517) 437-3277.
	Hillsdale County Community Foundation > Beth Ann Blanchard Memorial Scholarship:  $500 - Application usually available in November - Deadline usually in April One scholarship available to residents of Hillsdale County or the Detroit area, pursuing a degree in the area of early childhood education.  For more information see www.abouthccf.org; must call (517) 439-5101 to request application. > Tim Lehman Memorial Scholarship:  $1,000 - Application usually available in November - Deadline usually in April One scholarship available to a graduating senior of a Hillsdale County or Jackson County high school.  For more information see www.abouthccf.org; must call (517) 439-5101 to request application.
	Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) > HACU's Scholarship Programs (several scholarships available) - Application usually available in March - Deadline usually in June Application and information available on the web at www.hacu.net/student_resources/index.shtml.
	Hispanic Business Magazine > The Winner's Circle Scholarship:  $1,500 - Deadline usually in September For more information, see www.hispancibusiness.com/events/eoy/scholarship.
	Hispanic College Fund (HCF) > National Hispanic Explorers Scholarship Program:  $500 to $5,000, depending on financial need - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually in March Student can apply online at the Hispanic College Fund website, http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org. > Allfirst/HCF Scholarship Program - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually in March Apply online at http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org. > Denny's Grand Slam Scholars HCF Scholarship Program - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually in March Apply online at http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org. > First in My Family Scholarship Program:  $1,000 to $5,000 - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually in March Apply online at http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org. >Google Hispanic College Fund Scholarship - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually in March Apply online at http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org. > H.I.S. Program:  $500 to $5,000, depending on need and academic achievement - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually in March When completing the application online at http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org, you MUST click "yes" for the question "Do you want to be considered for internships?"
	Hispanic Theological Initiative > Hispanic Theological Initiative Scholarships:  $15,000 for Doctoral award and $16,000 for Dissertation awards - Deadline for Doctoral award usually in December - Deadline for Dissertation award usually in January Four Doctoral awards and six Dissertation awards.  For application and more information, see www.htiprogram.org.
	Alexander von Humboldt Foundation - Available Now > Humboldt Research Fellowships - Deadlines vary For more information, see www.humboldt-foundation.de.
	Hungarian Arts Club > Hungarian Arts Club Scholarship:  up to $2,000 - Application usually available in October - Deadline usually in December Number of awards vary.  For more information, email the Hungarian Arts Club at msdbk@wowway.com.
	Institute for Humane Studies > Institute for Humane Studies Writing Competition:  up to $1,000 - Deadline usually in January For more information, see www.TheIHS.org/essays > Humane Studies Fellowship:  up to $12,000 - Deadline usually in December Apply online at www.theihs.org.
	Institute of Managment Accountants (IMA) > IMA Memorial Education Fund Scholarship:  $1,000-2,500 > Stuart Cameron and Margaret McLeod Memorial Scholarship:  $5,000 - Deadline usually in February For application and more information, see www.imanet.org/membership_helping_student_scholarships.asp.  For questions contact Jodi Ryan by email jryan@imanet.org or by phone at 800-638-4427, ext. 1556.
	Intel Science Service > Intel Science Talent Search - Deadline usually in November For complete set of rules, regulations and instructions, www.sciserv.org/sts/students/.
	Jackson County Bar Association > Jackson County Bar Association Scholarship: Up to $2,000 - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually in March For more information write or call Mr. Joseph S. Flip, Jackson County Bar Association Scholarship Committee, 755 West Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201, (517) 782-5240.
	Japanese Medical Society > Japanese Medical Society:  $2,500 to $20,000 - Deadline usually in December 7 awards.  For application and more information, see www.jmsa.org.
	Jesús-Guadalupe Foundation > Jesús-Guadalupe Scholarships:  Various - Application usually available in March - Deadline usually in June For more information and applications see www.jesusguadalupefund.org.
	Jewish Educational Loan Service Sarah and Harold Gottlieb Jewish Educational Loan Service (JELS) - Application usually available in April - Deadline usually in November 100 scholarships available.  For more information, call Marvin Berman PhD at (248) 233-4209.
	Jewish Vocational Service > Combined Jewish Philanthopies Scholarship:  $1,000-4,000 - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually in April For more information and an application, please email scholarship@ivs-boston.org.
	Journyx > Journyx Time Management Essay Scholarship Contest: $500 - Essay contest for graduate students commences on January 1 - Contest ends in June One award.  For more information, see http://scholarship.journyx.com.
	Kalamazoo Community Foundation - Available Now > Benjamin and Cherie Gubin Scholarship:  up to $2,000 - Deadline usually in July Must be a permanent resident of Kalamazoo County during senior year of high school, or graduated from a Kalamazoo County high school. Application information online at www.kalfound.org. > S. Rudolph Light Medical Education Scholarship:  up to $2,500 - Deadline usually in July Must be a permanent resident of Kalamazoo County while attending high school, or graduated from a Kalamazoo County high school, and applying to or admitted to a school of medicine, dentistry, or a master's of nursing program.  Application information online at www.kalfound.org. > Nancy C. Niles Donovan Scholarship:  minimum of $1,000 - Deadline usually in Juy Must be a permanent resident of Kalamazoo or St. Joseph county, or graduated from a high school within Kalamazoo or St. Joseph County.  Must be enrolling, or already enrolled, in a graduate level veterinary medicine program.  Application information online at www.kalfound.org. > Clarence L. Remynse Scholarship:  $250 to $7,500 - Application usually available in September - Deadline usually in December  (12-1-08) Must be a permanent resident of Kalamazoo County while attending high school, or graduated from a Kalamazoo County high school.  Application and information online at www.kalfound.org.
	Josephine Karman Fellowship Trust > Josephine Karman Fellowship Trust:  $16,000 - Deadline usually in January Approximately ten scholarships awarded.  For application and more information, see www.dekarman.org/qualify.htm.
	KeyBank - Available Now > Key Education Resources Scholarships: $2,500 - Deadline usually in August  (8-27-08) Enter to win.  One scholarship awarded each month (September-August).  For more information see www.key.com/enroll or call 1-800-keylend (1-800-539-5363).
	Kodak and the University Film and Video Foundation > Eastman Scholarship Program:  Up to $5,000 for tuition/fees or production related-expenses for one year - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually is in the Spring prior to current academic year Students are NOMINATED by their college/university.  Two scholarships available per academic year. For information see www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/students/program/scholarship.shtml.
	Komen Breast Cancer Foundation > The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Scholarship:  up to $10,000 - Deadline usually in November Application available at www.komen.org (search for "scholarship"). Also check with local affiliates.
	Thomara Latimer Cancer Foundation > Thomara Latimer Cancer Foundation Scholarship Fund:  $1,000 - Application usually available in October - Deadline usually in December Application and information available at www.thomlatimercares.org/scholarship_requirements.htm.
	Lebanese American Heritage Club > The Arab American Scholarship:  $1,000 - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually in April For more information see www.lahc.org or contact The Arab American Scholarship Foundation of the Lebanese American Heritage Club, 4337 Maple Rd., Dearborn, MI 48126, (313) 846-8480, fax (313) 846-2710.
	Lenawee County Education Foundation > Bradford & Bronson Mansfield Business Scholarship:  $750 - $1,000 - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually last Friday in March For more information and application, visit the website http://www.lisd.k12.mi.us/~scholars/business.htm. > Merlyn H. Downing Business Scholarship:  $1,000 - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually last Friday in March One scholarship available.  For more information and application, visit the website http://www.lisd.k12.mi.us/~scholars/business.htm. > Farver Foundation Business Scholarship:  $1,000 - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually last Friday in March For more information and application, visit the website http://www.lisd.k12.mi.us/~scholars/business.htm. > Rick Pinchock Memorial Scholarship:  $1,000 - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually last Friday in March For more information and application, visit the website http://www.lisd.k12.mi.us/~scholars/misc.htm
	Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education > "Life Lessons" Essay Contest:  Grand prize of $5,000 plus three runner-up prizes of $1,500 - Deadline usually in June For contest rules, visit the website at www.life-line.org/scholarship.
	Lions of Michigan White Cane Scholarship > White Cane Scholarship:  $3,000 - Deadline usually in December 31, annually Awarded in one or two scholarships.  For application and more information, see http://www.lionsofmi.com/scholarship.pdf.
	Jenny Lind Club of Michigan > The Jenny Lind Club of Michigan, Inc. Scholarship:  $1,000 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in March One scholarship available.  For more information, contact Mary Ann Halladay, 360 Franklin Lake Circle, Oxford, Michigan 48371 or email mahallady@yahoo.com.
	Lily Endowment Grant > Hispanic Theological Initiative:  $16,000 - Deadline usually in January For more information and application, visit www.htiprogram.org.
	Henry Luce Foundation - Available Now > Scholarships vary - Deadlines, number available and amount varies For more information, see www.hluce.org.
	LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. > General Electric Foundation/LULAC Scholarship:  $2,500 - Deadline usually in July Five (5) scholarships available.  For more information, see www.lnesc.org.
	Lutheran Social Services - Available Now > Education and Training Voucher (ETV):  up to $5,000 per year Apply if you were in foster care on or after your 14th birthday, or were adopted from foster care on or after your 16th birthday.  For application and more information, see http://mietv.lssm.org.
	James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation > James Madison Graduate Fellowship:  Up to $24,000 - Application usually available in November - Deadline usually in March One fellowship awarded per state.  For additional information and an application, see www.jamesmadison.com, call 1-800-525-6928, e-mail: madison@act.org, or write to the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Program, P.O. Box 4030, 2201 North Dodge Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52243-4030.
	Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation > Marine Corps Scholarships - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in April For more information and application, visit the website at www.marine-scholars.org/eligible.html.
	Marshall Scholarship > The Marshall Scholarship:  Expenses for two or three years of study at any one of nearly 100 colleges and universities in the United Kingdom - Deadline usually in May See www.umich.edu/~provost/scholars/index.html for more information and links to application.
	Mary Free Bed Guild > Mary Free Bed Guild of Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship:  One year scholarship up to $17,500 - Deadline usually in April Two scholarships available for minority students pursuing degrees in nursing and rehabilitation therapy programs.  Application available www.maryfreebed.com.
	McDonald's National Employee Scholarship Program > National Employee Scholarship Program:  One student-employee from each state and the District of Columbia receive a $1,000 scholarship and the student-employee who demonstrates the highest commitment to school, work, and community service is selected and named the "McScholar of the Year" and is awarded a $5,000 scholarship. - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually in March You may apply for your scholarship online at www.scholarshipadministrators.net.  Access key is MCDON.
	Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund:  $11,000 - Application usually available in September - Deadline usually in February For application and more information, see www.wbfn.org.
	Material Handling Education Foundation > Material Handling Education Foundation Scholarship:  variable - Deadline usually in March Apply online at www.mhefi.org.
	Mercer Human Resource Consulting > Mercer's Diversity Scholarship:  $1,000-$5,000 - Application usually available in September - Deadline usually in December For application and more information, see www.mercerHR.com/diversityscholarship.
	Merck and The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) > Science Research Scholarship Awards:  Up to $25,000 and two summer internship stipends totaling a minimum of $10,000 - Deadline usually in December For application packets, submit a request by fax to (703) 205-3574 or e-mail uncfmerck@uncf.org
	Michigan Association for the Education of Young People (MiAEYC) > Student Leadership Scholarship Award:  $1000 - Deadline usually in February One or more awards.  For application and more information, see www.MiAEYC.org.
	Michigan Association of Police > Carl Parsell Memorial Scholarship:  $1,000 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in March For more information and scholarship application see www.MapMichigan.org and select the Carl Parsell Scholarship application.
	Michigan Association of Realtors > Michigan Association of Realtors Trust (MARST) fund:  up to $2,000 - Deadline usually in July For more information and scholarship application see www.mirealtors.com.
	Michigan Campus Compact > Michigan Service Scholars Program:  $1,000 - Application usually available in July - Deadline usually in August For more information, see www.micampuscompact.org/mss.html
	Michigan Colleges Foundation > General Motors Minority Scholarship Program:  $5,000 Up to 10 scholarships available. Students, if you have at least 2 summers left of college and are majoring in any of the above areas, please apply online at http://www.inroads.org and send an email to Vinny Beatty at vbeatty@INROADS.org indicating your major so that he can process your application.  Please note that all of these internships are in the Puget Sound (Seattle) area.
	Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics > Miriam Schaefer Scholarship:  $1,500 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in April Awarded to students enrolled in teacher preparation programs who have mathematics as a specialty.  Number of scholarships available varies.  For more information and scholarship application see www.mictm.org.
	Michigan Council of Women in Technology > High School Student Technology Program Scholarship:  $2,000 - Deadline usually in April Two scholarships will be awarded.  Download an application at www.mcwt.org/scholarships/index.shtml.
	Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) > MMBDC Scholarship and Internship Program:  $2,000 - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually in April Ten scholarships available.  Application can be downloaded from www.mmbdc.com under Events Calendar, Networking/Special Events.
	Michigan Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (MOWRA) > MOWRA Scholarship:  $1,500 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in April One scholarship will be awarded to a worthy individual in academic pursuit of a career in the Decentralized Wastewater Management industry.  Applicant must be entering at least his/her junior year of study.  For application form and more information, contact James Kovitz, MOWRA Secretary, 9567 Birch Run, Brighton, MI 48114 - phone (810) 229-5707 - email: jim4mowra@email.toast.net.
	Michigan Public Risk Management Association (MIPRIMA) > MIPRIMA 9-11 Memorial Scholarship:  $750 to $1,500 > The Donald Althoff Memorial Scholarship:  $750 to $1,500 - Application usually available in March - Deadline usually in April For more information and application, contact Jerry G. Ragsdale at (810) 767-6950, ext. 108 or via email jragsdale@mtaflint.org.
	Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) > Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship Program:  up to $1,000 - Deadline usually in April Number of scholarships varies.  Student or his/her parent must be employed at a business that is a member of MRA.  For application and more information, see www.retailers.com.
	Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) > Various scholarships: $1,000 to $3,000 - Deadline the 2nd Monday in April Six scholarships available.  Applications available by calling the MSPE Central Office at (517) 487-9388, by e-mailing mspe@voyager.net, or visit the website http://www.michiganspe.org/scholarship.htm.
	Microsoft > Underrepresented Minority Scholarships - Deadline usually in January For more information, see www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp.
	Midwest Mineralogical and Lapidary Society (MMLS) of Michigan > MMLS Scholarship:  $2,000 - Application usually available in January - Deadline usually in April Two scholarships available.  Need to send an up-to-date, complete transcript with the application to: Mr. Leonard Swisher, 30 Orchard St., River Rouge, MI 48128.
	Mitchell Scholarship > Mitchell Scholarship:  Expenses for one year of post-bachelor research or study in Ireland or Northern Ireland.  Includes stipend for European travel. - Deadline usually in May See www.umich.edu/~provost/scholars/index.html for more information and links to application.
	Monroe Conservation District Board > Monroe Conservation District:  $500 - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually in June Two scholarships available to full-time sophomore, junior or senior students from Monroe County.  For more information visit the website: www.monroecd.org/scholarship.html or call (734) 241-7755, ext. 103.
	Morgan Stanley/American Indian College Fund > American Indian College Fund Scholarship and Career Development Program:  $10,000 - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually in April Five scholarships available.  Application available at www.collegefund.org.
	Muskegon County Community Foundation > Several scholarships available. - Deadline usually in March For more information see www.cffmc.org/scholarships.php.
	Muskegon County Medical Society Alliance > Muskegon County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship - Deadline usually in April Available to legal residents of Muskegon County enrolled in a medical science related field such as pre-medicine, nursing, physical therapy, dietetics, bio-medical engineering, medical technology, pharmacy, radiology, medical school, etc. For more information, contact the Muskegon County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship Committee, c/o Ms. Shirley Green, 2574 Morton Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49441.
	Mustard Seed Foundation > The Harvey Fellows Program:  $15,000 annual stipend - Application usually available in August - Deadline usually in November For more information, see www.harveyfellows.org.
	NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Joint partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, the United Negro College Fund Special Programs, and the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers > MUST (Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology) Scholarship: Up to one-half of tuition, not to exceed $10,000 + max. $5,000 stipend to participate in a summer research experience at NASA center. - Application usually available in February - Deadline usually in March Approx. 100 scholarships available.  For application and more information, see http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications.
	Nassel Study Abroad Consultancy Services - Available Now > Nassel Study Abroad Consultancy Services Scholarships - Deadlines, number available and amount varies Scholarships to study abroad in Germany.  For more information, see www.nassel.com.
	National Academy for Nuclear Training > National Academy for Nuclear Training Scholarship:  $2,500 - Application usually available in October - Deadline usually in February Number of scholarships available varies.  For more information and application see www.nei.org/nantscholarships.
	National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering > Sloan Ph.D. Program For more information, see www.nacme.org or  send email to:  scholarships@nacme.org.
	National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) > The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship:  Undergraduates: $1,500; graduate students: $2,500 - Deadline usually in March > The NAACP Earl G. Graves Scholarship:  $5,000 - Deadline usually in March > The NAACP Louis Stokes Science & Technology Award:  $2,000 - Deadline usually in March > The NAACP Lillian & Samuel Sutton Education Scholarship:  Undergraduates: $1,000; graduate students:  $2,000 - Deadline usually in March For application and more information about these scholarships, see http://www.naacp.org/youth/scholarships/information/.
	National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) > NABJ Scholarship:  $2,500 to $5,000 - Deadline usually in April See www.nabj.org/html/scholarshipintro.html for more information.
	National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) > John McLendon Memorial Minority Postgraduate Scholarship Program:  $10,000 - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually in January STUDENTS MUST BE NOMINATED BY A NACDA MEMBER FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP.  Five scholarships available.  For more information see the web site nacda.ocsn.com/foundation/nacda-foundation-mclendon.html, email Laurie Garrison at lgarrison@nacda.com or Brian Horning at bhorning@nacda.com.
	National Black MBA Association, Inc. > MBA Graduate Scholarship Award:  $7,000 - $12,500 - Deadline usually in April Twenty-five scholarships available.  For more information and application, see www.nbmbaa.org. > MBA Undergraduate Scholarship Award:  $1,000 - Deadlines vary per Chapter One scholarship available per Chapter.  To locate your local chapter, see www.nbmbaa.org.
	National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Detroit Chapter > Scholarship and National Grant Program:  $500 - Application usually available in October - Deadline usually in November Three scholarships available.  Contact Prixie T. Cruz at 586-574-6886, or email cruzp@tacom.army.mil for more information or an application.
	National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. in conjunction with West > Paralegal Scholarships:  $1,500 to $3,500 - Deadline usually in February For more information, see www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm.
	National Federation of the Blind > National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program:  $3,000 to $12,000 - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually in March 30 scholarships available.  For more information and application see www.nfb.org/scholarships.
	National Health Service Corps (NHSC) > National Health Service Corps Scholarship Scholarships for students pursuing primary health care training leading to a degree in allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, or dentistry, and education leading to a degree as a family nurse practioner, nurse-midwife or physician assistant. - Application usually available in December - Deadline usually in March Number of scholarships vary.  For information see http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/applications/scholar_06/index.asp