United States Scholarships

NABJ/CNN Scholarship * Number of Awards Available: Four (4) four-year scholarships * Amount of the Award: $25,000 ($6,250 per year for four years) Eligibility Criteria Rigorous competition for the scholarship is open to high school seniors who are currently attending an accredited high-school. Students must be accepted at an accredited college college/university pursuing a career in broadcast journalism. * Be a high school senior, enrolled at an accredited academic high school. * Accepted to an accredited four-year university, with a major in broadcast journalism. * Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) * 2 Letters of recommendation * Proven community involvement * 1000 word essay Additional Criteria * To be considered and to receive a scholarship, applicants must be a member of NABJ * Previous NABJ scholarship winners are not eligible * The grant is awarded directly to the recipient’s college or university * The recipient will participate in the NABJ Mentor Program Scholarships will be awarded upon proof of enrollment. The winner will be formally recognized on the NABJ Web site, at the NABJ Convention and in the convention program book. ESSAY Questions * Why do you want to be a journalist? * What do you feel is the biggest obstacle facing African-Americans? * Why do you feel you are deserving of the CNN Scholarship?

"Fostering leadership, learning and empathy between cultures was and remains the purpose of the international scholarship program." � Senator J. William Fulbright THE FULBRIGHT PROGRAM: * Is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. * Is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide. * Was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress to "enable the government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries." * Awarded approximately six thousand grants in 2004, at a cost of more than $250 million, to U.S. students, teachers, professionals, and scholars to study, teach, lecture, and conduct research in more than 150 countries, and to their foreign counterparts to engage in similar activities in the United States. * Receives its primary source of funding through an annual appropriation from Congress to the Department of State. Participating governments and host institutions in foreign countries, and in the United States, also contribute financially through cost-sharing and indirect support, e.g., through salary supplements, tuition waivers, and university housing.

The William R. Goldfarb Memorial Scholarship The William R. Goldfarb Memorial Scholarship is a four-year undergraduate scholarship that will go to a highly qualified young Amateur Radio operator about to graduate from high school. The award is the result of a generous endowment from the late William Goldfarb, N2ITP. Before his death in 1997, Goldfarb set up a scholarship endowment of close to $1 million in memory of his parents, Albert and Dorothy Goldfarb. A close friend of Goldfarb's--Richard Goldstein--characterized Goldfarb as "a wonderful person" who was genuinely interested in other people. "Bill felt deeply for his parents, whom he lost when he was a teenager," Goldstein said. "He placed a high value on education, and he saw this scholarship as a way to perpetuate the memory of his parents." Goldfarb grew up in Brooklyn and, after a stint overseas in the US Air Force, he worked in Manhattan for the New York City Department of Finance. He was a great lover of the arts, culture and travel, and animals, Goldstein said, and volunteered with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Each year, to the extent of the funds available, the Foundation will select a deserving young Amateur Radio operator to receive a scholarship for his or her undergraduate studies at an accredited baccalaureate degree-granting college or university. The successful applicant must major in computers, engineering, the sciences, medical/nursing or a business-related area. Also, financial need must be demonstrated via submission of a copy of the applicant's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The award will cover conventional educational expenses--including tuition, room and board and textbooks. The amount of the award is based on several factors: total education costs of the student's selected college or university, financial need based on the student's current FAFSA application and other scholarships and awards the student receives. Each year the exact determination of the Goldfarb scholarship award is recalculated based on financial need (as determined by a current FAFSA application), other scholarships and awards the student receives. An on-line application for the Goldfarb Memorial Scholarship is available on the ARRL Foundation Web site and must be accompanied by a full transcript and FAFSA Report. The application deadline for the Goldfarb Scholarship is February 1. The ARRL Foundation encourages high school students to apply.

Annually, NABJ awards deserving students interested in pursuing a career in journalism awards of more than $30,000 in NABJ scholarships. Each scholarship is worth up to $5,000. Scholarships are open to any foreign or American born students, currently attending an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. or those who are candidates for graduate school. For more information about scholarships, contact program development manager Ryan Williams at 301-445-7100 Ext. 113 or ryan@nabj.org. Requirements To be considered and to receive a scholarship, all applicants must be a member of NABJ. The requirements make up one complete packet for this program. Students who want to apply for the program must submit four complete packets to the national office. This includes students looking for the broadest internship. Because students normally have to pay for each official transcript, NABJ will accept three unofficial, and one official instead of four official transcripts. To ensure your application is ready to be submitted, have an instructor or counselor review your package to confirm that: # Your resume is clear and highlights each of your accomplishments # Your essay is readable and tells us why you want to be a journalist # You have explained your financial need # Your recommendations highlight your strengths # Your transcript is current and is an official copy # You have included your samples of work # VTF only: - Print: Twenty examples of photos, page design, typography, illustrations, informational graphics, etc., (JPG or PDF format) preferably on CD - Broadcast: Two, 30 second to 3 minute clips (VHS format) that demonstrate your editing, photography, design, and/or graphic skills # Other scholarships: - Print: Six of your published works that demonstrate your reporting, editing, and/or producing skills - Broadcast: One audio (cassette or CD) or video (VHS format) no longer than five minutes in length of your broadcast works that demonstrate your reporting, editing, and/or producing skills Remember: Read the application instructions carefully! Only completed and timely applications will be reviewed. Judges will also consider each student's degree of financial need. Note: All materials must be typewritten (double-spaced). All materials become property of NABJ and will not be returned. All materials must be submitted on 8.5 x 11 paper. Do not staple papers. Use binder and/or paper clips. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Check back soon for the 2007 application.

Graduating Seniors At the time of your application, you must be eligible to graduate with a bachelor's degree from a participating institution by the end of that academic year. If awarded, you must graduate from that institution before your fellowship can begin. If you have any questions about your year of eligibility, please address your concern to your college's liaison officer, who will either answer your question or contact us. Creative A creative idea will take you into territory that is new for you. It can extend and build upon experiences that you have already had, but it is not a retracing or revisiting. What intrigues you? Where is it being studied, performed, made, etc.? Feasible Consider budget, safety, visa regulations, availability of resources, and time constraints. Travel to any country under U.S. State Department Travel Warning or under U.S. Department of the Treasury Embargo will not be approved. Personally Significant A Watson project is something that you have wanted to do and dreamed about doing for a considerable period of time. You must want to do this so badly that when it is cold and rainy, and you have lost your passport, and your camera has been stolen, and you're sick, and your best friend is getting married back home, you will still want to stay abroad and pursue your project. Proposal The proposal should describe your plan for the 12-month fellowship year, including a description of your proposed project and details as to how you intend to carry it out. In addition, you should include information about what it is that prepares you to undertake your project. The specific content of the proposal is up to you, but we require that it not exceed five double-spaced typewritten pages in no less than 11-point font. Personal Statement In your personal statement, you should discuss how your project is your project--and how it reflects your talents, concerns and commitments. It may include a description of your background, your college years, your professional goals and aspirations, and your reasons for seeking a Watson Fellowship to undertake your project. The personal statement is an opportunity to provide the Watson Fellowship Program with a sense of who you are, including how you would benefit from the unique experiences the Watson Fellowship permits and how you would embrace the challenges of immersing yourself in cultures other than your own for a year. The specific content of the personal statement is up to you, but we require that it not exceed five double-spaced typewritten pages in no less than 11-point font. Nomination Your college, which has to be one of our participating institutions, must nominate you; individuals cannot apply directly. Your college liaison will explain the procedures for applying to be nominated. Recommendations At least one of the letters of recommendation should be from a faculty member, though the other may come from an off-campus source who knows about you and your proposed project. Letters of recommendation should address the nominee's personal qualities and academic abilities, as well as the suitability and feasibility of the proposed project. Deadline Ask the Watson liaison what your local deadline is. Once nominated, all your materials must be submitted through our electronic application system by 3 p.m. eastern on the first Tuesday in November. Interview All nominees will be interviewed by a member of the Fellowship Program's selection committee for about one hour. The interview will occur between the first week in November and the last week in February and will be held on your campus. If you are off-campus on the interview day, then an off-campus interview will be scheduled.

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA/APPLICATION Please click on the link that describes your current status. At the end of the scholarship criteria you will be prompted to click on a link to print the application form. Please read the scholarship criteria carefully before submitting your application. Undergraduate Students Scholarship Criteria for Undergraduates Undergraduate (current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY!) applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the application on the reverse side (typed, not handwritten) will be considered for THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION (TLF) scholarship: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American. Applicant must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution, carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester/quarter. Applicant must have a minimum of 2.75 GPA* and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising or must minor in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising. Applicant must write a one to two-page, typed essay outlining his/her career goals and what steps he/she will take to increase the lack of ethnic representation in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. In addition, applicant must define the role of an advertising, marketing or public relations practitioner (depending on emphasis). Applicant can include accomplishments relevant to increasing awareness about diversity in his/her community. Applicants majoring in public relations or communications or minoring in communications with a desire to pursue a career in public relations must write an essay on the importance and relevance of the Arthur W. Page Society Principles. These principles can be found on the Internet at www.awpagesociety.com. Applicant must write a brief paragraph explaining college and/or community activities in which he/she is involved. (Give dates) Applicant must write a brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that he/she has received. (Give dates) Applicant must provide a letter of reference from a college professor or internship advisor. If the applicant does not think his/her GPA accurately reflects his/her scholastic capability and achievement, then draft an essay no longer than one-page explaining the discrepancy. Applicant must attach a resume. The resume should reflect what he/she would present to a prospective employer, with the career objective clearly stated. Applicant must attach a sealed, official transcript from his/her college/university or have an official transcript sent directly to TLF. No copies will be accepted. Applicant must sign, date and return the application to THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION, 626 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2920. The Application, along with all attachments, must be RECEIVED no later than 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2007. Applications postmarked February 28, 2007 or later will NOT be accepted! If chosen, the applicant MUST attend THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION's career development workshop AND awards reception to receive the scholarship. In addition, the applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support. * A 3.0 GPA is required for two scholarships awarded specifically to public relations and communications students on behalf of the Arthur W. Page Society. Click one of the following links to download and print the application form formatted for Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader. Undergraduate Scholarship Application PDF Graduate Students Scholarship Criteria for Graduates Graduate student applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the application on the reverse side (typed, not handwritten) will be considered for THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION (TLF) scholarship: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American Applicant must be a full-time student at a college or university that is accredited by a regional accrediting association. Graduate applicants must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA* and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis in public relations, marketing or advertising. Applicant must have a MINIMUM OF TWO ACADEMIC SEMESTERS left to complete his/her Master's degree. Applicant must write a one to two-page, typed essay outlining his/her career goals and why he/she feels it is important to increase ethnic representation in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. In addition, applicant must define the role of an advertising, marketing or public relations practitioner (depending on emphasis). Applicant can include accomplishments relevant to increasing awareness about diversity in his/her community. Applicants majoring in public relations or communications must write an essay on the importance and relevance of the Arthur W. Page Society Principles. These principles can be found on the Internet at www.awpagesociety.com. Applicant must write a brief paragraph explaining graduate school and/or community activities in which he/she is involved. (Give dates) Applicant must write a brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that he/she has received. (Give dates) Applicant must provide a letter of reference from a professor or internship advisor. If the applicant does not think his/her GPA accurately reflects his/her scholastic capability and achievement, then draft an essay no longer than one-page explaining the discrepancy. Applicant must attach a resume. The resume should reflect what he/she would present to a prospective employer, with the career objective clearly stated. Applicant must attach a sealed, official transcripts from his/her college/university or have official transcripts sent directly to TLF. No copies will be accepted. Applicant must show proof of acceptance to graduate school if not currently enrolled. Applicant must sign, date and return the application to THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION, 626 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2920. The Application, along with all attachments, must be RECEIVED no later than 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2007. Applications postmarked February 28, 2007 or later will NOT be accepted! If chosen, the applicant MUST attend THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION's career development workshop AND awards reception to receive the scholarship. TLF incurs the costs associated with the trip. In addition, the applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support. * A 3.0 GPA is required for two scholarships awarded specifically to public relations and communications students on behalf of the Arthur W. Page Society.

* Amount: $1,200 per semester - Valued at up to $10,800 * Audience: 2005/2006 high school graduates and GED recipients * Eligibility: o Successfully completed prior to entering DeVry: + IT Essentials I or II, or CCNA Semester I o High school graduates must be accepted into and begin studies in one of the following technology degree programs+ + Biomedical Engineering Technology (Biomedical Technology in NY) + Biomedical Informatics + Computer Engineering Technology + Computer Information Systems + Electronics and Computer Technology + Game and Simulation Programming + Health Information Technology + Network and Communications Management + Network Systems Administration * Deadline: One year from high school graduation to apply and start at DeVry * Offered in the US & Canada

The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world. Congressman Benjamin A. Gilman with Gilman Scholar Alumni at a reception in his honor at the U.S. Department of State. International experience is critically important in the educational and career development of American students, but it can also require a substantial financial investment. The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program aims to encourage students to choose non-traditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia. The Gilman scholarship aims to support students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities. The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range and type of public and private institutions from all 50 states. Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award to defray eligible study abroad costs. These costs include program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance and international airfare. Gilman Awards 777 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities are eligible to apply. Students who apply for and receive the Gilman Scholarship to study abroad are now eligible to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement from the Gilman Program for a total possible award of up to $8,000. 25 Critical Need Language Supplements will be offered to Gilman Scholarship recipients during the 2006-2007 academic year.

The Hertz Foundation's Graduate Fellowship award, which is based on merit (not need) consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend. The cost-of-education allowance is accepted by all of the tenable schools in lieu of all fees and tuition. Hertz Fellows therefore have no liability for any ordinary educational costs, regardless of their choice among tenable schools. Successful applicants have the choice of two Fellowship options: 1. Five-Year Hertz - Option 1 - $28,000/9-month personal stipend - Full tuition equivalent - Renewable for up to 5 years 2. Five-Year Coordinated - Option 2 Hertz Period - Two Years - $33,000/9-month personal stipend - Full tuition equivalent Other Fellowship Period - Up to Three Years - $3,000/ year supplemental stipend from Hertz - Requires Awardee to accept a 3-year Fellowship from another source The Five-Year Hertz Fellowship award (Option 1) is renewable annually (upon a showing of satisfactory progress toward receipt of the Ph.D. degree) for a total Fellowship tenure of no more than five years. Fellows must attend one of the Foundation's tenable schools, or must petition the Foundation to include a school that he/she desires to attend. Evidence of exceptional creativity, broad understanding of physical principles, and outstanding potential for innovative research is expected. Eligible applicants for Hertz Fellowships must be students of the applied physical sciences who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America, and who are willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency. College seniors wishing to pursue the Ph.D. degree in any of the fields of particular interest to the Foundation, as well as graduate students already in the process of doing so, may apply. Exceptional Intelligence and Creativity with particular emphasis on those aspects pertinent to technical endeavors Excellent Technical Education evidenced not only by transcripts and reference reports from senior technical professionals, but also by the results of a personal, technical interview Orientation and Commitment to the applications of the physical sciences as is typical of most applicants Extraordinary Accomplishment in technical or related professional studies which may offset slightly lower academic records, or add luster to outstanding ones Features of Temperament and Character conducive to high attainment as a technical professional the assessment of which is difficult, albeit important to the Foundation Appropriate moral and ethical values of considerable interest to the Foundation in the furthering of our basic goals Leverage what difference the award of the Hertz Fellowship is likely to make in the kind, quality, and/or personal creativity of the student's graduate research.

The Horatio Alger Association provides scholarships for students who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Families have a maximum income limit of $50,000. Other selection criteria include: * enrollment full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2007, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation; * a strong commitment to pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution. Louisiana, Idaho, Iowa, and Montana state scholarship recipients must pursue a degree at specific colleges and universities. Please see the individual program description for those requirements); * critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided); * involvement in co-curricular and community activities; * demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity * a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and * United States citizenship or permanent resident. Applicants must reside in the United States, or attend a DOD or DOS school. The association awards 100 $10,000 scholarships and 150 $1,000 scholarships each year to high school seniors. US citizenship is required. Several states also have state scholarship programs. The deadline is October 30, 2006. No paper applications are accepted.