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Scholarships Specific to Migrant Students
Albert Lee Wright Scholarship
Due: March annually
Criteria: The scholarship honors migrant students who have overcome barriers presented by mobility, who have performed strongly academically, and who have provided service to his/her community.
Requirements: Two letters of recommendation, a personal essay, transcripts, proof of acceptance and/or enrollment into a post-secondary degree granting institution, financial need documentation form, and proof of Migrant Education eligibility; submit copy of Certificate of Eligibility.
Elizabeth Alfred Memorial Scholarship
Due: Apply through your local migrant program between February and March.
Criteria: Scholarship for a graduate of an accredited Nebraska high school or GED recepient who is accepted for admittance at Nebraska post-secondary school.
Requirements:
Individual must be a qualified current or former migrant.
Miles for Migrants Scholarship
Due: April annually. Application is available on line at www.migrant.net
Criteria: A one- time $ 1,250 Miles for Migrant Scholarship has been established to honor a migrant farmworker student athlete interested in pursuing a career in a sports-related field.
Due: HEP March 30th, June 30th or September 30th & CAMP September 30th
Requirements: Completion of HEP or CAMP, financial need, and enrollment into a post-secondary degree granting institution.
PASS Student of the Year Scholarship
Due: January annually. Application is available on line at www.migrant.net/pass/forms.htm
Criteria: Must be a former PASS student.
Requirements:
Proof of Migrant Education eligibility; submit copy of Certificate of Eligibility and student essay detailing how PASS has helped the student.
Scholarships Specific to Latin American/Hispanic American Students
Latino Employee Network of Union Pacific Railroad ScholarshipDue: January annually
Requirements: Latino decent, GPA 2.8 or higher, ACT 20 or higher, plan to attend a 4 year college, and provide a social security number.
Due: January annually
Requirements: Hispanic decent, GPA 2.5 or higher, and accepted at 2 or 4 year college.
Scholarships Specific to African American Students
Black Employee Network of Union Pacific Railroad Scholarship
Due: February annually
Requirements: African-American United States citizen, GPA 2.75 or higher, enrolled in a full time course of study at an accredited college or university in the state of Nebraska, Illinois, Texas, California, Louisiana, Missouri, or Arkansas.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Criteria: A number of scholarships are available to members of the NAACP, including The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate studies and the Roy Wilkins Scholarship for those starting their first year of college.
The Ron Brown Scholar Program
Criteria:The Ron Brown Scholar Program is open to African-American high school seniors who are active in their community and demonstrate financial need.
The Thurgood Marshall Fund
Criteria: A number of scholarship opportunities for African-Americans, mostly geared toward business degrees. However, a number lack restrictions on field of study, including the Wal-Mart Scholars fund for first-generation college students. Other scholarships are provided for specific schools or areas.
UNCF (Formerly the United Negro College Fund)
Criteria: The UNCF (Formerly the United Negro College Fund) runs 400 scholarships and internships designed to help African Americans earn a degree. The organization also provides fellowships and grants for students starting undergraduate work all the way up to a doctorate. Each scholarship has different requirements and restrictions. If you are attending a school with a UNCF membership, you may also complete a form for a general scholarship.
Scholarships Specific to any U.S. Minority Group Students
Diversity Enhancement Scholarships at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Due: February 1 annually. Application is available on line at admissions.unl.edu/apply
Criteria: Recognizes academically promising students that have knowledge and experience in a diverse environment or community.
Requirements: Membership in a racial, ethnic, cultural group, resident of Nebraska, and graduate of a Nebraska high school. (Student must complete a FAFSA.)
Note:
- Individual must apply for admission to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Within five working days, you will receive an email with your NU ID number
- Use your NU ID number to access on MyRED at myred.unl.edu and apply for the Diversity Enhancement Scholarships
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Due: March annually
Criteria: Offered to minority students planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university. Considers academic achievement, leadership potential, community involvement, and financial need.
Requirements: Transcripts, ACT of 21 or SAT of 1000, a personal essay, and one letter of recommendation.
After October 15 each year you can find and submit the required application online at www.jackierobinson.org under the "Apply" tab. All supplemental materials must also be received by the deadline.
Due: May annual
Criteria:
Page Education Scholars receive a monetary scholarship for post-educational studies and act as role-modesl to youth through the Service-to-Children Project.
Requirements: Student of color, graduate of a Minnesota high school, enrolled full-time in a post-secondary educational institution in Minnesota, and willing to complete a minimum of 50 hours for a Service-to-Children project.
Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program
Criteria: Sponsored by the Magic Johnson Foundation, this scholarship is provided for minority high school students seeking to earn an undergraduate degree. However, this scholarship is limited to students who live in Atlanta, Cleveland, Detroit, Houston, Lansing, Los Angeles County, or New York.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Ak-Sar-Ben Horatio Alger Scholarship Program, a partnership with Horatio Alger, Ak-Sar-Ben and Team Mates
Criteria: Offered to Nebraska or western Iowa seniors who exhibit integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity, and who want to pursue a bachelor's degree, but has critical financial need.
Requirements: Minimum 2.0 GPA and resident of Nebraska.
Note: Students may start their studies at a 2 year institution and then transfer to a 4 year institution.
Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship
Due: Apply on-line at www.buffettscholarships.org between January 1 and March 1.
Criteria: Scholarship to
to any Nebraska public university, college, or community college.
Additional Resources
Banaa: The Sudan Educational Empowerment Network
Burmese Refugee Scholarship Program
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)
Nebraska Educational Savings Trust
Secondary Education for Migrant Youth
Somali Youth Center Scholarship Fund