Private Outside Scholarship
Miscellaneous
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin (HCCW)
Deadline: April, annually
Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 are available to students of Hispanic descent. Applicants must be legal residents or U.S. citizens. Must have high school diploma or GED and accepted as a full-time student in an undergraduate program. Must demonstrate financial need. Applicants must also demonstrate participation in school and/or community activities. To view scholarship opportunities and to apply, visit http://www.hccw.org/
Hispanic College Fund (HCF)
Deadline: varies by scholarship
Open to students who plan to enroll as full-time undergraduate for the 2008-09 academic year. Must be Hispanic, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. HCF offers a number of scholarship programs, each with its own criteria. For more details and to apply, please visit http://www.hispanicfund.org/scholarships.php
Hispanic Professionals Scholarship
Deadline: May, annually
Open to students of Hispanic descent who are enrolled in at least 6 credits in the fall 2008 or spring 2009 semesters. Must be enrolled in or applied for an advanced degree program. Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of WI to apply. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. For more details and to apply, visit http://www.hpgm.org/
Hmong Mutual Assistance Association of Sheboygan, Inc.
Deadline: unknown
Contact: (920) 458-0808 or visit www.hmaaweb.org
Infinity Rehab
Deadline: none
Open to students in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology. Must have completed first semester of program, and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must be US citizen, permanent resident or international student in lawful status. Candidates chosen to receive the award will be required to sign an employment agreement with Infinity Rehab, and employment beginning within one month of graduation. See scholarship office for application.
Institute for Humane Studies
Deadline: varies by program
For over forty years, the IHS is dedicated to helping bright undergraduate and graduate students interested in individual liberty pursue their intellectual interests. Applications for the various scholarships, contests (sponsored by www.ThinkForYourself.org), internships and fellowships are available online at www.TheIHS.org. *You do not need to be an IHS alumna/e to apply*.
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Deadline: check with your local Zonta Club
Open to students who will be enrolled as a junior or senior for the 2008-09 academic year. Students must be pursuing an undergraduate program leading to a business management career. Must demonstrate outstanding potential, ambition and initiative in the field. For more details and application materials, visit http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=zi_scholarships
Jaycees of Wisconsin Foundation, Inc.
Deadline: June 1 annually
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and be returning to school after two years off. Must have completed at least two semesters after returning (does not include summer school). Eligible candidates must have cumulative 3.0 GPA or better to apply. Apply online at http://www.jcwf.org/BertucciScholarship.htm.
Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, annually
Open to graduate students enrolled in a helping profession program (medicine, human services, rabbinate, Jewish communal service) and undergraduates enrolled in nursing, mathematics, engineering, performing arts or law (in the helping sector). Refugees or asylees are encouraged to apply, as citizenship is not a prerequisite. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.jvschicago.org/scholarship/
John Gyles Education Awards
Deadline: June 1 annually
Open to students who are enrolled full-time (or accepted) as an undergraduate or graduate student. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and must have citizenship in either Canada or the US. To apply, visit http://www.johngyleseducationcenter.com.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: April, annually
Open to sons and daughters of one of the following: 1) active duty or reserve U.S. Marine; 2) U.S. Marine who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps; 3) Active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving, or has served with the U.S. Marine Corps; 4) U.S. navy Corpsman who has served with the U.S. Marine Corps and has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy. Candidates must also be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or more. Scholarships are targeted at eligible applicants from families with a maximum adjusted gross income of $77,000 or less. For more information and to apply, visit www.mcsf.org
McKnight Endowment Scholarship
Deadline: varies by program
Open to M.D. and/or PhD degree students who have completed formal postdoctoral training at the time of application. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with evidence of a commitment to a career in neuroscience. To view eligibility criteria and to apply online, visit http://www.mcknight.org/neuroscience/news/index.aspx
Mexican Fiesta Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, annually
Open to Wisconsin residents who are enrolled full-time. Must be 25% Hispanic descent. Applicants must complete a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service during the Mexican Fiesta festival in August. To download an application, visit http://www.mexicanfiesta.org/
Military Education Scholarship
Deadline: May and November, annually
The employees of VA Mortgage Center sponsor this scholarship to assist current and prospective ROTC students who may struggle to meet the financial requirements of pursuing their education, even with the help of financial aid and other scholarship programs. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a current ROTC student or a prospective ROTC student who will be enrolled for the upcoming fall term. Scholarships are valued at $1,500. For more details and an application, please visit http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/scholarships.html
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