And the winners are . . .

Winners of the 2014-2015 London Family Academic Scholarship:

Mariah	London			3RD
Nickella	Duke			2ND
Lauren	Whiteman			1ST

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Congratulations again to the winners and continued success in your academic endeavors!!!

Scholarship, grant and internship opportunities*

College Scholarships with May Deadlines

As May rolls around, your attention is probably on finishing up the school year, preparing for AP exams, and choosing the college you'll attend. But don't forget that scholarship deadlines keep flying by. There are a lot of organizations out there who have money to award to deserving students, but you need to apply to be in the game. Below is information and links for 64 scholarships that expire in May. Awards range from $100 to $50,000. For each scholarship, you'll find links to additional information at Cappex.com, an excellent free website that provides college and scholarship matching services.

Class of 2015/16 Monthly Scholarship

• Award: $1,000
• Description: Applicants must be graduating from high school in 2015 or 2016. No essay required!
• Administered by Cappex
• Get more information (Cappex)

2015 Grants Available
www.grants.onlineschoolsearch.com
$5,730 Grants If Qualified. Online College Search Made Easy!
Mom: $10,000 Scholarship
www.scholarships4moms.net
No GPA, No Essay, No Stress! Apply Now. Takes Only 1 Minute.

American Academy of Chefs College Scholarships

• Award: varies
• Deadline: May 1, 2014
• Description: Applicants must be majoring in culinary or pastry arts.
• Administered by the American Culinary Federation
• Get more information (Cappex)

Engineering Technology Scholarship

• Award: $3,000 - $5,000
• Deadline: May 1, 2014
• Description: Applicants must be majoring in engineering technology and preparing for a career in the HVACR profession.
• Administered by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers
• Get more information (Cappex)

$10,000 Scholarship
www.scholarshipzone.com
No GPA, No Essay, No Stress! Takes Only 3 Short Min. Don't Wait

Grants for Women
www.educationconnection.com
Would You Go Back to School If You Qualify for Grants? Free Grant Info

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship

• Award: $3,000
• Deadline: May 1, 2014
• Description: Applicants must be pursuing a career in the performing arts.
• Administered by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
• Get more information (Cappex)

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship

• Award: $3,000
• Deadline: May 1, 2014
• Description: Applicants must be pursuing a career in the visual arts.
• Administered by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
• Get more information (Cappex)

2015 Classes Near You
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Find Classes Online & Near You. Enter Your Zip & Apply Now!


Scholarship for Students who are Hard of Hearing or Deaf

• Award: $1,000
• Deadline: May 1, 2014
• Description: Applicants must be deaf or hard of hearing.
• Administered by Sertoma
• Get more information (Cappex)
MG James Ursano Dependent Children of Soldiers Scholarship Program

• Award: $1,000
• Deadline: May 1, 2014
• Description: Applicants must be children of soldiers.
• Administered by Army Emergency Relief
• Get more information (Cappex)
Ecolab Scholarship

• Award: $1,000 - $2,000
• Deadline: May 1, 2014
• Description: Applicants must be majoring in hospitality.
• Administered by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation
• Get more information (Cappex)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation Scholarship

• Award: $1,000 - $3,000
• Deadline: May 1, 2014
• Description: Applicants must be Hispanic students majoring in science, technology, engineering, math, or a related field.
• Administered by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation
• Get more information (Cappex)
Friends of Scott Foundation Scott Delgadillo College Scholarship

• Award: $1,000
• Deadline: May 1, 2014
• Description: Applicants must be cancer survivors or current cancer patients.
• Administered by the Friends of Scott Foundation (Friends to Children with Cancer)
• Get more information (Cappex)

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Top 10 Scholarships For Black and Minority Students For 2015

Nationwide -- 2015 is expected to be a great year for students because a record-number of foundations and organizations are planning to give away billions of dollars in legit scholarships. These scholarships usually have different criteria to qualify, but once obtained can be used to pay for college tuition, books, and room and board.

Here are the top 2015 scholarship programs for African American and minority students with upcoming deadlines in December or January:

#1 - Tom Joyner Foundation "Full Ride" Scholarship: Awards a full scholarship to one student to attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors with high academic records. The deadline to apply is in January 2015.

#2 - The Gates Millennium Scholars Program (The Bill Gates Scholarship): Awards scholarships each year to African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American students who plan to enroll full-time in a two-year or four-year college or university program. The deadline to apply is in January 2015.

#3 - Burger King Scholars Program: Designed to help high-school seniors who are looking to start college next year. Annually, the program awards more than $1.4 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 students. Applicants must be residents of the United States or Canada, and must be graduating high school seniors. The deadline to apply is in December 2014.

#4 - Go Red Multicultural Scholarship Fund For Women: Aims to ease the financial burden to students and increase the number of underrepresented minorities in medicine. Also, champions greater inclusion of multicultural women in the nursing and medical industries. The deadline to apply is in December 2014.

#5 - Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program: Gives high school students who are active it sports and in their communities, as well as outstanding students, an opportunity to win a $20,000 college scholarship. Students must be planning to attend a four-year college. The deadline to apply is in December 2014.

#6 - Ron Brown Scholar Program: Provides scholarship awards to African-American high school seniors who are excelling in their academics, exhibiting exceptional leadership potential, and actively serving in community service activities. The deadline to apply is in January 2015.

#7 - Dell Scholars Program: Recognizes students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their educations, and are now serving as positive role models in their communities. Awards hundreds of scholarships each year annually, and since 2004, has given away more than $31 million in college funding. The deadline to apply is in January 2015.

#8 - Generation Google Scholarship For Minorities, Women and Disabled Students: Helps minority students who plan to attend college and study computer science and technology. Eligible students must be African American, Hispanic, American Indian, female, or one who has a disability. Deadline is in January 2015.

#9 - United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships: Provides extraordinary amounts of scholarship opportunities for minority students with financial need. Scholarships include educational assistance for students attending participating Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCU) and other colleges as well. The deadlines to apply varies.

#10 - Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships For Minority Students: Gives financial aid awards to Black, Hispanic and Asian eligible high school students with high academic performance and community service as well as financial need. The deadline to apply is in January 2015.

All of these scholarships plus hundreds of others can be found online atwww.ScholarshipsOnline.org.

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Opportunities for High School Students

1. Bank of America Internship Program for high school juniors and seniors (All Expenses Paid)
http://about.bankofamerica.com/…/glob…/student-leaders.html…

2. Smithsonian program for high school sophomores interested in science! Apply to a paid summer program to work with scientists at the Smithsonian in laboratories and in the field conducting actual research, problem solving, and developing communication skills.
Contact danielle@girlsinspiredinc.org for application instructions.

3. White House filmmakers challenge for k-12
http://click.mail.whitehouse.gov/…

4. WiSci: Girls STEAM Camp
http://www.state.gov/s/partnerships/ppp/wisci/All those who wish to apply for this three-week STEAM education camp in Rwanda (and meet the requirements as listed in the FAQs http://clubs.girlup.org/STEAM-camp-FAQs>) can access the application through Girl Up http://www.girlup.org/, the United Nations Foundation’s adolescent girl campaign, in their online Girl Up Community. Register as a community leader. For questions, e-mail danielle@girlsinspiredinc.org

5. 4th annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Essay Contest for high school junior and senior girls
Applications and guidelines are available online at: http://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/about/council-on-women/

6. Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology
A 3-day residential summer program on the campus of Virginia Tech or the University of Virginia for 8th and 9th graders.
http://www.blast.spacegrant.org/

Internship Opportunities for College Students

1. NBA Internship Program

http://www.findinternships.com/…/nba-internship-program.htm…
NBA Internship Program and Jobs
NBA Internship Program offers college students an exciting opportunity to use their skills and classroom learning within a national sports environment. Imagine having a real job experience and being able to learn all about the NBA at the same time.

2. NASCAR Diversity Internship Program
http://www.findinternships.com/…/nascar-diversity-internshi…
Nascar Diversity Internship Program and Jobs

NASCAR Diversity Internship Program is a 10-week, full-time, paid summer work opportunity for deserving students with an interest in the NASCAR industry, who are of Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic, or of other racial minority descent. Students must have an interest in the NASCAR industry.

3.Black Enterprise Internships
http://www.findinternships.com/…/black-enterprise-internshi…
Black Enterprise Internships and Jobs
Black Enterprise Internships are designed to provide real-life work experiences for college students interested in a career in the media industry. College students who are juniors, seniors or in graduate school may apply.

4. NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women's Internship
http://www.findinternships.com/…/ncaa-ethnic-minority-and-w…

NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women's Internship and Jobs
NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women's Internship offers an opportunity for a minority, female college student to be chosen for a unique two-year internship program. The program will focus primarily on compliance, athletic communications and special events for The Rensselaer Athletics Department and its intercollegiate varsity programs.

(Be certain that this student knows about Rensselaer's President, Dr. Shirley Jackson)

5. Minority Access Internship Program
http://www.findinternships.com/…/minority-access-internship…
Minority Access Internship Program
Minority Access Internship Program offers spring, summer and fall internships for college sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduates and professionals. All internships are paid and include stipends, travel expenses, and housing assistance. It is open to all students; minorities are encouraged to apply.

6. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Internships
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Internships and Jobs
http://www.findinternships.com/…/congressional-black-caucus…

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Internships are available for college students pursuing undergraduate associates or bachelors degrees. The internships are designed to give students work experience in public policy and the government.

7.Essence Communications Internship Program
http://www.findinternships.com/…/essence-communications-int…
Essence Communications Internship Program
Essence Communications Internship Program is open to undergraduate, graduate students, or recent college graduates interested in a career in the media industry. Applicants must have a strong interest in issues pertaining to African American women.

8. UNCF/NAACP Gateway to Leadership Internship Program
http://www.findinternships.com/…/uncf-naacp-gateway-to-lead…
NAACP/UNCF Gateway to Leadership Internship Program and JobsThe Gateway to Leadership Program is a 10-week paid summer internship for undergraduate students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This program offers finance majors an opportunity to work with major financial organizations during the internship.

9. BET Networks Internships
http://www.findinternships.com/…/bet-networks-internships.h…
BET Networks Internships and Jobs
BET Networks Internships provides paid internships for both undergraduate and graduate college students at five different BETN locations. They are open to both undergraduate and graduate students interested in working in the media industry.

10. White House Initiative’s Year-Round Internship Program For African Americans

http://www.findinternships.com/…/white-house-initiative-yea…

White House Initiative s Year-round Internship Program and JobsThe White House Initiative’s Year-round Internship Program offers an exciting experience for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in improving education outcomes for African Americans. This is an unpaid internship working for the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C.

STEM Scholarships and Internships

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is an exciting scholarship opportunity for high school seniors and current college undergraduates. This scholarship, funded by the GM Foundation, is designed to help students who are leaders in both the classroom and their communities, but who may not have the financial means to attend college. The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program will award up to $25,000 per year for 50 students.

Students must plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering, Technology, or select Design and Business-related programs. Also, students must have an interest in a career in the automotive or related industries.
Applications Deadline: 5 PM EST, February 27, 2015

NASA Internships - Summer 2015 NASA Internships are educational hands-on traineeships that provide unique NASA-related research and operational experiences for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students as well as educators. These internships integrate participants with career professionals emphasizing mentor-directed, degree-related, real-world task completion. During the internship participants engage in scientific or engineering research, development, and operations activities.
Applications Deadline: March 1, 2015

National Academy of Engineering: Engineering 4U2 Video Contest The National Academy of Engineering has outlined 14 game-changing opportunities for the 21st century called the Grand Challenges for Engineering. We want you to review NAE’s 14 Grand Challenges for Engineering, then create and submit a 1 to 2 minute video that shows how achieving one or more of the NAE Grand Challenges for Engineering will lead to a more sustainable, healthy, secure, and/or joyous world!
Application Deadline: Submit your project by March 2, 2015

NASA Office of Education is accepting applications for the Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) which awards scholarships for individuals in one or more relevant NASA related, STEM disciplines. Students must currently attend or plan to attend an accredited Minority Serving Institution (MSI) in the United States.
Applications Deadline: March 31, 2015

NASA Office of Education, in conjunction with the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD), awards Aeronautics Graduate Scholarships for individuals pursuing graduate studies leading to a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a field related to aeronautics at an accredited United States academic institutions. Aeronautics Graduate Scholarships are directed toward enhancing the state of aeronautics for the nation, transforming the nation's air transportation system, and developing the knowledge, tools, and technologies to support future air and space vehicles.
Applications Deadline: March 31, 2015

TI Innovation Challenge North America Design Contest 2015 Your innovative thinking could win you as much as $10,000. That can go a long way in helping out with your college expenses. The contest is open to all accredited universities in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and Canada. To compete, students must use 2 or more TI analog ICs and a TI Processor in their student design project. Check out the complete rules, review the FAQs and see past winner's projects. Register now to receive contest t-shirts and a $200 TI eStore coupon. And show us your most innovative designs.
Application Deadline: Submit your project by May 24, 2015

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*Many of these application deadlines have passed but you should still check them out and prepare for next year or other opportunities that may exist with the various organizations. Also, check out https://www.myscholly.com. This is an app co-created by Drexel University graduate Christopher Gray who won $1.3 million in scholarships.