WEBSITES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

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• Users are updated with new scholarship information as it becomes available • Free searches for financial aid throughout the Internet

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• For students, parents and educators • Frequently asked questions and e-mail address for advice

www.salliemae.com (loans) • Must create sign-in ID • O-line customer service • Variety of options HT

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• Must complete FAFSA for any financial aid; on-line or use paper copy available from Office of Student Aid • Can be translated into Spanish

GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN PROGRAMS New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship Program New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): see below for details. New York City Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship Program (for city employees): see below for details.

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

• U.S. Grants www.students.gov/stugovwebapp/index.jsp

• Federal Scholarships and Aid Gateway www.fedmoney.org • Hope Scholarships and Lifetime Credit H

www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/Hope/Index.htmlT

• International Education and Financial Aid

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• U.S. Department of Education www.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml?src=lrT

• Scholarships for New York residents www.nyc.gov

LOANS Federal Stafford Loans Students are eligible to borrow up to $20,500 per academic year with a combination of subsidized and unsubsidized loans. FAFSA and completion of Stafford Loan application required. Go to www.FAFSA.ed.govTH

Non-U.S. citizens should obtain the Foreign Student Aid Application Form by going to www.yu.edu/students_aid/foreignstudents.htm. For additional information, contact Yeshiva University Office of Student Aid 212-960-5399

Hebrew Free Loan Society Offers interest-free loans to students and their families residing in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Putnam Counties. Loans are limited to 50% of annual tuition up to a maximum of $7,500 for each applicant who qualifies. For additional information, contact HFLS 675 Third Avenue, Suite 1905 New York, NY 10017 212-687-0188

www.hfls.org

Lemberg Scholarship & Loan Fund Provides special no-interest scholarships & loans up to $5,000. to Jewish men and women pursuing a graduate degree in social work. Recipients assume moral obligation to repay their loans within ten years upon completion of their studies. For additional information, contact Lemberg Scholarship & Loan Fund 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1814

New York, NY 10165 Contact Fund for Deadline Dates

Bill Raskob Foundation, Inc. Second-year students are aided primarily through educational loans at no interest. Candidates must be enrolled in accredited institution for upcoming school year and be U.S. citizens. Deadline for submitting applications is May

15 and loans range from $1,000 to $6,000.

For additional information, contact The Bill Raskob Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 507 Crownsville, MD 21032-0507 410-923-9123 Contact Person: Edward H. Robinson

P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund Loans to qualified women who desire higher education and are in need of financial assistance. Must be recommended by local Chapter of P.E.O. Sisterhood and be within two years of completing course of study. For additional information, go to www.peointernation.org.

LOAN REPAYMENT AND FORGIVENESS PROGRAM Department of Education, City of New York, Division of Human Resources, Loan Forgiveness Program Repayment of student loans to eligible applicants in exchange for their employment in shortage area positions. For additional information, contact Mrs. Pamela Conroy Bureau of Recruitment Programs Loan Forgiveness Program- Room 508

65 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11201

FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS Fellowship on Women and Public Policy Applicants must have an interest in improving the status of women and underrepresented populations. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate school in NY state. The program takes place between January and June in Albany, NY, and includes study and internship related to women’s issues and public policy. Participants receive a $9,000 stipend plus some academic credit. Check deadline on www.cwig.albany.eduTH

For additional information, contact Center for Women in Government & Civil Society University of Albany-SUNY 302 Draper Hall, 135 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12222 Phone: (518) 442-3900; Fax: (518) 422-3877

Graduate Internship New York State Assembly Applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from an academic graduate school program (all majors may apply). Program runs from January to June. Interns shadow and work with Assembly members. Includes academic component and intense research requirement. Graduate student participants receive an $11,500 stipend (and some school credit where appropriate). For additional information, contact Phone 518-455-4704; Fax 518-455-4405 www.Assemble.state.ny.us/internship

Deadline: October 19

New York State Senate Graduate/Post Graduate Mid-Career Fellowship Fellowships available for students interested in public policy work. Information available at www.senate.state.ny.usTH

For additional information, contact 518-455-2611 Krista R. Applebee, PhD, Director

NEW YORK STATE FINANCIAL AID New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship Program • Provides scholarships of up to $5,000 per year to students enrolled full time at approved graduate schools in social work that lead to licensure. • Applicants must be US citizens, permanent residents or selected refugees approved by US Attorney General’s Office; legal residents of NYS for a minimum of one year. • Awarded recipients must agree to practice in NYS upon licensure. Period of service is 12 months for each annual payment received. For additional information, contact University of State of NY The State Education Department Office of K-16 Initiatives & Access Program Scholarship & Grants Administration Unit Room 967 Education Building Addition Albany, NY 12234 518-486-1319

New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Provides funds for full-time students (12 credits or more) who are NYS residents. Interested students must complete FAFSA and TAP applications For additional information, contact Yeshiva University Office of Student Aid 212-960-5399

NEW YORK CITY FINANCIAL AID Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship Program Provides outstanding and talented NYC employees with the opportunity to continue their education in graduate study. Participants can obtain full or partial scholarships. • Applicants must be full-time NYC government employees, full-time per diem or full-time provisional employees. • Applicants must be actively employed full-time by NYC government at time of application as well as throughout time while pursing graduate degree. For additional information, contact Carol Rafra, Assistant Commissioner Management & Organizational Development Services NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services 1 Centre Street, 24th Floor, Room 2435

New York, NY 10007 212-669-3690

Deadline: November

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS Judith Holm Memorial Student Awards Program Sponsored by ABECSW Award The American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work (ABECSW) offers cash awards to second-year master’s students who can demonstrate excellence in preparation for clinical social work practice. Competitors submit papers based on clinical work done in their most recent field placement or practicum. For additional information, contact Shetland Park 27 Congress St., Ste. 501 Salem, MA 01970 Phone 800-694-5285; Fax 978 740-5395 www.abecsw.org

Deadline: February 19, 2010

AmeriCorps After successfully completing a term of service, AmeriCorps members who are enrolled in the National Service Trust are eligible to receive a Segal AmeriCorp Education Award. You can use your Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to pay education costs at qualified institutions of higher education, for educational training, or to repay qualified student loans. The award is for a year of full-time service, and is prorated for part-time. You can access the award in full and part, and can take up to seven years after your term of service has ended to claim the award. For additional information, contact 800-942-2677 or 202-606-5000 www.americorps.gov

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to students actively working for peace and justice. Applicants should be active participants in struggles for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity or other progressive issues. Financial need and academic performance are also evaluated. Applicants must be residents of the United States. For additional information contact Davis-Putter Fund P.O. Box 7307 New York, NY 10116-7307 www.davisputter.org

George E. Meares Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Grants of $1,000 for social work students and students of criminal justice. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. For additional information, contact George E. Meares Scholarship Committee 3951 Snapfinger Pkwy, Decatur, GA 30035 404-284-5533 www.oppf.org

The Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund The FEEA Scholarship is open to current civilian federal employees and their dependent family members (spouse or child). You or your sponsoring federal employee must have at least three years of federal service to qualify for this merit-based award. Active duty military members and military retirees are not eligible for this scholarship. You must also be at least a college freshman at an accredited two- or four-year post-secondary, graduate, or postgraduate program by the fall semester and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be considered. Dependents of federal employees must be full-time students; federal employees may be part-time students. Applications available online January – March. For additional information, contact FEEA Scholarships 3333 South Wadsworth Blvd., Ste. 300 Lakewood, CO 80227 Fax: 303-933-7580 www.feea.org/scholarships.html

The Vantagepoint Public Memorial Scholarship Fund The Vantagepoint Public Memorial Scholarship Fund is a public charity founded in 2001 to honor the sacrifice of public sector employees who gave so much to their communities and who paid the ultimate price for their service. The Fund provides the children and spouses of public sector employees who died in the line of duty with greater security through educational scholarships that help them pursue college and vocational school education. For additional information, contact Vantagepoint Public Employee Memorial Scholarship Fund T Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America One Scholarship Way, P. O. Box 297 St. Peter, MN 56082 Telephone: 507 931-1682

Institute for Humane Studies Fellowship Fund The Humane Studies Fellowships, began in 1983 as the Claude R. Lambe Fellowships, are awarded by the Institute for Humane Studies to support the work of outstanding students who are interested in exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work. Applications will be considered from those who will be full-time graduate students and have clearly demonstrated research interest in the intellectual and institutional foundations of a free society. For additional information, contact Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University 3301 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 440 Arlington VA 22201 703.993.4880; 800.697.8799; 703.993.4890 www.TheIHS.org

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) Scholarships for HIAS-assisted refugees. Students must have attended at least one year in an American high school or college. Applications accepted between mid-December 2010 to mid-March 2011. Please check website after September: www.hias.org 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001 212-613-1358 E-mail: scholarships@hias.org

Kathryn M. Whitten Trust Scholarships for full-time students who are US citizens maintaining a B average. Applicants should submit a cover letter, transcript, and resume, which must be received between January 1, 2011 and April 1, 2011. Applications are mailed in May to those eligible for consideration. For additional information, contact Kathryn M. Whitten Trust Attn: Cynthia Clark c/o Farmers & Merchants Trust Co. 24300 Passeo de Valencia Laguna Beach, CA 92653 949-900-8021

Leopold Schepp Foundation The foundation awards scholarships to full-time graduate students. Applicants must be currently enrolled. There is not a specific deadline for submitting a Request for an Application. The deadline is automatically imposed when a sufficient number of applications have been received. The Foundation is accepting requests for the 2010-2011 academic year. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. For additional information, send self-addressed, stamped envelope for application and info to: Leopold Schepp Foundation 551 Fifth Avenue Suite 3000 New York, NY 10176 www.scheppfoundation.org

National Education Foundation of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Offers scholarships and fellowships for graduate study. Some awards are only offered to members of Zeta Phi Beta sorority. Awards are not to exceed $2,500 per year and paid directly to recipients. For additional information, contact National Education Foundation of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarships and Fellowships 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103 www.zpbnef1975.orgT

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Provides opportunities for New Americans to pursue graduate education in order to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. Thirty recipients are chosen on a nationally competitive basis every year. BA degree from accredited institution required. Must be under 30 years of age by November 2009. Resident alien, naturalized U.S. citizen or child of 2 parents who are both naturalized citizens may apply. Annual maintenance grants of $20,000 plus tuition grant of ½ tuition costs. For additional information, contact Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans 400 East 59th Street New York, NY 10019 212-547-6926 www.pdsoros.org pdsoros_fellows@sorosny.org

The All-Ink.com College Scholarship Program The All-Ink.com College Scholarship Program is available to students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be considered for this award. To apply for this scholarship, you must submit a 50- to 200-word essay on who has had the greatest impact on your life, and a 50- to 200-word essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. For more information and application, go to www.all-ink.com/scholarship.html. Deadline: December 31.

The Roothbert Fund, Inc. Scholarships for men and women who are primarily motivated by spiritual values and are in need of financial aid for their education. Next grant cycle begins November 1, 2010. Download application at www.roothbertfund.orgTH Roothbert Fund, Inc. 475 Riverside Drive Room 1830 New York, NY 10115 212-870-3116

The Starr Foundation Awards for dependent children of either full-time permanent employees of American International companies or full-time agents selling insurance (life or non-life) exclusively for American International companies worldwide or students who reside in Brewster, New York. For additional information, contact The Starr Foundation 70 Pine Street, New York, NY 10270 Contact Person: natasha.smotrov@starrfdn.org

USA Funds Scholarship Program Scholarships are based on financial need and targeted to students who are ethnic minorities or have physical disabilities. For additional information, contact USA Funds Scholarship Program PO Box 6180 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6180 800-537-4180 www.usafunds.org

The USA Funds Access Sponsored by USA Funds, the USA Funds Access scholarship is open to financially needy students who are high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students. Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents enrolled at least half time as an undergraduate, or full time as a graduate student, in an accredited institution and not in default on a student loan. For additional information and to download application, go to www.usafunds.org www.scholarshipamerica.org/usafunds

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program The foundation will award approximately 30 scholarships to seniors and recent graduates planning to attend graduate school for the first time. Each award covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the graduate degree chosen. The amount and duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the graduate program as well as other scholarships or grants received. Students interested in this scholarship must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their institution. Download application at www.jackkentcookefoundation.orgTH 800-498-6478 jkc-g@act.orgH

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN American Association of University Women (AAUW) – Career Development Grants Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor's degree and are preparing to advance or change careers or re-enter the work force. Special consideration is given to AAUW members, women of color, and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields. Funds are available for tuition, fees, books, supplies, local transportation, dependent care and for distance learning. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For additional information, contact 1111 Sixteenth St. N.W. Washington, DC 20036 1-800-326-AAUW or 202-785-7700 helpline@aauw.org

www.aauw.org

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Business and Professional Women’s Foundation Offers scholarships to women 25 years of age or older, who are U.S. citizens and are enrolled in part-time or full-time post secondary educational programs. Awards range from $200 to $1,000. For additional information, contact BPWF - Attention Scholarships 1620 Ives Street, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20006 Contact: Stefanie Gans at 202-293-1100 www.bpwusa.org Check deadline online

PEO Sisterhood - PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund The International Peace Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for students who are not from the US and Canada. Applicants must be pursuing graduate studies in the US or Canada. Please find detailed eligibility requirements and application online. PEO Executive Office 3700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 515-255-3153 www.peointernational.org Deadline: April 1, 2011

Scholarship for Women with Disabilities The ELA Scholarship provides financial assistance to women with physical disabilities who are enrolled in a college or university graduate program in the United States. The awards are based on merit. Each applicant is required to submit an application form, a college transcript, two letters of academic recommendation, a medical verification form and an essay outlining how they will “Change the Face of Disability on the Planet.” Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 per year. For detailed criteria and information, please visit the ELA website: www.ela.org E-mail: executivedirector@ela.org

Patsy Takemoto Mink Foundation Scholarship Established in 2003, the Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation aims to carry on some of Congresswoman Mink's most ardent commitments: educational access, support, and opportunity for low-income women, especially mothers; and educational enrichment for children. Must be a low-income mother with minor children matriculating at a undergraduate or graduate level. For additional information, contact Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation

PO Box 60010 Florence, MA 01062 www.ptmfoundation.net/edsupport.shtml

American Association of University Women International Awarded to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and hold a bachelor’s degree. AAUW National office 1111 Sixteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20038

LGBT SCHOLARSHIPS The Point Foundation -The National LGBT Scholarship Fund The Point Foundation Scholarship is available to students attending, or planning to attend, an institute of higher education who have been socially marginalized principally by reason of sexual orientation. You must demonstrate proven leadership skills, excellent scholastic achievements and desire to make a difference in the world. All applicants are evaluated on the totality of their situation including, academic accomplishments, financial, emotional and social need, extracurricular activities, personal circumstances and goals for the future. Scholarships provided regardless of citizenship. For additional information, visit www.thepointfoundation.org. Check website for deadline.

The Stonewall Foundation Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship The TDRS grants scholarships to lesbian-identified students. Applicant must demonstrate their motivation to making a difference and have a history of academic excellence and community service. For 2011 scholarship information, please visit the website below in mid-December 2010. Deadline to submit: April 15, 2011. For additional information, contact Stonewall Community Foundation 119 West 24th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10011 212-3671155 stonewall@stonewallfoundation.org

ETHNIC SCHOLARSHIPS Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship Provides scholarships for U.S. citizens who are members of the NAACP and demonstrate financial need. For detailed criteria information and application visit the website below. NAACP 4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore MD 21215 410-580-5760 www.naacp.org

American Indian Graduate Center Offers graduate fellowships to American Indian and Alaskan Native students who are in need of financial assistance. Applicants must be members of federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native group in U.S. or possess ¼ degree of Indian blood. Contact Marveline Vallo at AIGC 4520 Montgomery Blvd, N.E., Suite 1B, Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-881-4584 Fax: 505-884-0427 www.aigcs.org

Aspira Association Scholarships for Puerto Rican and Latino students. For additional information, contact Aspira Association, Grant Vital 1444 Eye Street, N.W. Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 202-835-3600 www.aspira.org

Association of American Indian Affairs (AAIA) Offers several scholarships to American Indians. For additional information, contact www.indian-affairs.org.

Carl. A. Scott Book Scholarship Two scholarships available at $500 each. Available to students from the following ethnic groups: African-American, American Indian, Asian-American, Mexican-American, and Puerto Rican. Students must be in their last year of social work school.

For additional information, contact Council on Social Work Education 1600 Duke Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA. 22314 703-683-6088 www.cswe.org Check website for deadline

Elmer Ediger Memorial Scholarship Fund Designed to encourage education in the fields of mental health and developmental disabilities. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $1,200. Candidates must be graduate students, have vocational interest in mental health and developmental disabilities or a related field, have a 3.25 minimum GPA, have a vital interest in the Christian Church and demonstrate financial need. Must be a citizen of Canada or the US, or a permanent resident. Mennonite Health Services Attn: Emily Reese 234 S. Main Street, Suite A Goshen, IN 46526 Tel: (800) 611-4007, (574) 534-9689 Fax: (574) 534-3254 www.mhsonline.org Check website for deadline

Gosnell Memorial Scholarship Fund Offers funds to students enrolled in a CSWE accredited MSW program who maintain a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be committed to working with Native Americans or Hispanic populations, as well as have an interest in working with the Public or Voluntary non-profit sectors. Scholarships range from $100-$4000. For additional information contact NASW, Gosnell Memorial Scholarship Fund 750 First Street, N.E. Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002-4241 800-638-8799 www.naswfoundation.orgTH

Graduate Fellowship Program - The Wexner Foundation Fellowship program for students interested in Jewish communal service. The Wexner Foundation Graduate Office of the Fellowship Program 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 110 New Albany, OH 43054 www.wexnerfoundation.org

Check website for deadline

Indian Health Service Scholarship Program (IHSSP) Scholarships for American Indians who are federally recognized or second-generation State recognized tribes. Scholarships provided for students interested in a career in medical social work. Indian Health Service Scholarship Program 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120 Rockville, MD 20852 301-443-6197 www.ihs.gov Check website for deadline

Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Offers scholarships to Americans of Japanese ancestry who are JACL members. For additional information, contact JACL 415-921-5225 www.jacl.org Check website for deadline

Jewish Community Centers of North America Graduate Scholarship Program Full-time students receive up to $10,000 per year for one or two year period to pursue graduate studies that lead to professional career in JCC movement. For additional information, contact Tory Holland, 212-786-5086.

Jewish Culture International Community Service Scholarships Awarded annually for professional training for careers in Jewish communal service and social work. Recipients must commit to working for two years in a underdeveloped Jewish community outside of the US, Canada and Israel. Grant amounts vary. Must send email/letter requesting application. For additional information, contact 50 Broadway 34th Floor

New York, New York 10004 212-425-6606 office@mfjc.org www.mfjc.org

Kosciuszko Foundation The foundation provides scholarships for tuition for students of Polish American descent. For additional information, contact Grants Office 15 East 65th Street

New York, NY 10065-6595 212-734-2130 www.thekf.org Check website for deadline

Lulac National Scholarship Program This community based scholarship program awards scholarships to outstanding Hispanic students in communities served by participating councils of LULAC. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. For additional information, contact Maritza Bosques, 202-835-9646; 2000 L Street, NW; Suite 610, Washington, DC 20036

Marcus & Theresa Levie Educational Fund Scholarships are available for students who are Jewish men and women who are residents of the Chicago area. Grants given on the basis of financial need and academic achievement for full-time academic programs in the helping professions. For additional information, contact Marcus & Theresa Levie Educational Fund c/o Jewish Vocational Services 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 700 Chicago, IL 60606 312-673-3400 www.jvschicago.orgTH Click on scholarship service

Maxine Fischer Scholarship $3,000 scholarship for young woman enrolled in graduate school must have good academic record in Jewish or Women’s Studies, demonstrated involvement in Jewish or Women’s Studies programs in community as well as involvement with synagogue or other Jewish organizations. Go to www.ujcnj.orgTH or call Rebecca Missel at 973-929-3061.

National Council of Jewish Women- Brooklyn Section Offers scholarships to men and women who want to specialize in work with the elderly. Academic excellence (undergraduate transcript required). Demonstration of financial

need (FAFSA). Character references from instructors and letter stating applicant’s educational plans/career ambitions. For additional information, contact Marilyn Schoenberger NCJW - Social Work Scholarships 1001 Quentin Road Brooklyn, NY 11221-2385 718-376-8164 ncjwbklyn1@aol.com TH Deadline is approximately April 2011

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Student must be a US citizen or permanent resident. For additional information, contact Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 911 2nd Street NE Washington, DC 20002 Tel: 202-543-1771 Toll Free: 1-800-EXCEL-DC Fax: 202-546-2143 www.chci.org

United Methodist Church HANA Scholarships Applicants must be born of Hispanic, Asian or Native American Parentage; active member of local United Methodist Church; a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident; identify with his/her particular ethnic community. For additional information, contact United Methodist Church HANA Scholarships Office of Loans and Scholarships P.O. Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203 615-340-7342 www.gbhem.org

Verne Lyons Memorial Scholarship Provides financial assistance to students committed to working with African- American communities, especially those interested in improving health care in African-American communities. For additional information, contact

NASW Research and Education Fund Verne Lyons Scholarship Committee 750 First Street, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20002-4241 800-638-8799 www.naswfoundation.org

The Houtan Foundation The Houtan Scholarship is available to graduate students who demonstrate an active interest in Iranian culture, heritage and literature. You must exhibit superior academic performance or a significant increase of performance over the course of your academic career to be eligible for this renewable award. For additional information, contact The Houtan Scholarship Foundation 300 Central Ave Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

info@houtan.org

www.Houtan.org

Korean American Scholarship Foundation The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is a non-profit, volunteer-managed organization established to help meet the financial needs of Korean-American students seeking higher education. For additional information, go to www.kasf.org.

The National Italian American Foundation Provides scholarships for students of Italian American descent. For additional Information, contact 1860 19th St NW Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-387-0600 Fax: 202-387-0800

The Armenian Scholarship Foundation The Foundation grants scholarships to Armenian students living in the US and attending an undergraduate or graduate program. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. For additional information, contact 14 Sandrick Rd. Belmont, MA 02478 www.armenianscholarships.org

Israeli-Arab Scholarship Program. US Embassy Tel Aviv The US Embassy in Israel offers two year scholarships to outstanding Israeli-Arab students to pursue graduate programs in the United States during academic year 2010-2011. Applicants for this annual scholarship program must be citizens of the State of Israel residing in this country. Scholarships are offered in all fields for study towards the master’s degree or doctorate. Recipients are chosen on the basis of academic excellence and GRE scores. For additional information, contact Judy Stavsky US-Israel Educational Foundation 03-5172131 JStavsky@fulbright.org.il http://telaviv.usembassy.gov

Federation Executive Recruitment & Education Program FEREP Graduate scholarship program funded through United Jewish Communities- Awards up to $40,000 for specific areas of graduate study for minimum of two years paid commitment in a North American Jewish Federation following graduate school. For further information, visit www.ujc.org/ferep.

UJA-FEDERATION OF NEW YORK UJA-Federation Scholarship for Community Organization Students Open to both BLOCK and CONCURRENT students interested in a career at UJA Federation of New York who are committed to community organization track. Requires two years of field placement at UJA Federation: one year in fundraising and the other in planning and program development. This scholarship also requires a two year commitment to work at UJA Federation upon graduation.

Dressler Scholarship for Clinical Social Work Students Provides financial assistance to students interested in clinical social work within a Jewish communal service agency. Both years of student internship must be in the UJA Federation network. Second year students applying must complete a one year internship in the UJA Federation network of agencies. Dressler recipients must work in the field of clinical social work within the UJA Federation network of agencies for two years upon graduation. MSW students will receive up to $4,000 per year. Maximum is $8,000 for two years of study.

Rabbi Seymour Siegel Scholarship Offered to select students interested specifically in field of informal/formal Jewish education within UJA Federation network of agencies. Partial scholarship ranging from $4,000 to $5,000. Requires 2 year commitment to agencies. For further information contact the Wiener Educational Center, 212-836-1611.

UJA Federation Rose Biller/Jewish Foundation for Education of Women Scholarship Program Provides scholarships to Jewish men and women with significant economic need attending a graduate or professional school located in NY metropolitan area. Applicants must be legal residents of U.S. and residents of either New York City or the counties of Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester (note: students registered to vote in NY metropolitan area are eligible) In rare instances, awards may be made to deserving and financially needy part-time students.

UJA Federation Nerken Scholarship Provides scholarships to Jewish men and women with significant economic need attending a graduate or professional school located in NY metropolitan area. Applicants must be legal resident of U.S. residing outside NY metropolitan area or non-metropolitan NY area residents studying in the NY metropolitan area. Anyone eligible for both the Biller/JFEW and the Nerken Scholarships should apply ONLY for the Biller/FJEW Scholarship. For further information for Biller and Nerken Scholarships, go to our website www.hfls.org to obtain application. Please complete application along with the FAFSA and submit to Student Aid office of Ferkauf. Student Aid office will complete Assessment Form and send entire packet to Hebrew Free Loan Society. Due by no later than June 1, 2011.

REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Jules Dorfman Scholarship Granted annually to a qualified graduate student in Jewish communal service. For additional information, contact Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. 6705 Hoover Road Indianapolis, IN 46260 Contact Michèle Boukai 317-726-5450 ext. 529 www.jfgi.org

Society on Aging in New Jersey Offers scholarships to residents of New Jersey who are interested in working in

Gerontology. For further information, visit www.sanjonline.orgTH

Lalitta Nash McKaig Foundation Scholarships to residents of Bedford and Somerset counties, PA, Mineral and Hampshire counties, WV, and Allegany and Garrett counties, MD. Contact Lalitta Nash McKaig Foundation 21 Prospect Square Cumberland, Maryland 21502

Emerald Society of NYC Scholarships for children of New York City police officers, active, retired, or killed in the line of duty who are members of the Emerald Society (of Irish descent). Applications accepted throughout the year. For additional information, contact Tom Cawley NYPD Emerald Society 349 West 24th Street Deer Park, NY 11729 516-643-1900 tom.cawley@nypdemeralds.com

New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs Margaret Yardley Scholarship Provides tuition assistance to women who reside in New Jersey and who are graduate students; the amount of the award is $1,000 per academic year. Deadline for application is March 1, 2011(must request application by February 1, 2011. Applications are available online. For additional information, contact Margaret Yardley Scholarship NJSFWC Headquarters 55 Labor Center Way New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Tel: 732-249-5474 Fax: 732-249-8822 www.njsfwc.org

September 11 Scholarship Alliance Scholarship funds created to assist families of people killed or permanently disabled in the terrorist attacks on America on September 11, 2001, including airplane crews and passengers, World Trade Center and Pentagon workers and visitors, and relief workers - including firefighters, law enforcement and port

authority officers, and emergency medical personnel. Scholarships are available for victims' dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners. The scholarships may be used to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States as well as in other countries. While most funds are directed to undergraduate study, some funds will provide scholarships for graduate study. Each of the funds listed has its own policies and requirements. For more information, please visit www.scholarships911.org.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VISUALLY AND HEARING IMPAIRED American Council of the Blind Scholarships for visually impaired students admitted to post-secondary academic programs. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or resident aliens who are legally blind in both eyes. Must have obtained a 3.5 GPA or higher during undergraduate studies. For additional information, contact American Council for the Blind 1155 Fifteenth Street N.W., Suite 720 Washington, DC 20005 800-424-8666

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program NFB gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars. All applicants for these scholarships must be (1) legally blind and (2) pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a United States’ institution. All scholarships are awarded for academic excellence, community service, and financial need. For an online application and updates on new deadlines for 2010m contact 404-371-1000; www.nfb.org.

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf Scholarship Program Applicants must have been diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to acquiring spoken language in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz. Applicants must be committed to using spoken language as their primary mode of communication. Award amounts range from $500 to $5,000.

For additional information, contact Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 Tel: 202-337-5220 TTY: 202-337-5221 Fax: 202-337-8314 info@agbell.org www.agbell.org

SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS FOR DOCTORAL STUDENTS Ford Foundation Doctoral Fellowship for Minorities For additional information, please visit website at www.national-academics.org/osep/fo THHTinforfell@nas.eduTH

American Psychological Association of Minority Fellowship Program Applicants must demonstrate strong commitment to a career in ethnic minority mental health and substance abuse services. Applicants should be enrolled fulltime in APA-accredited doctoral program. African-Americans, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are encouraged to apply. For additional information, contact MHSAS Applications 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 202-336-6127 www.apa.org/mfp mfp@apa.org

Social Science Research Council Sponsors predoctoral fellowships and advanced research grant programs. For more information please visit the website: www.national-academics.org/fellowshipsTH

John A. Hartford Foundation Provides substantial financial support and professional development enhancements for outstanding doctoral students at dissertation stage in areas related to older persons and gerontology. 2 review cycles held in February and August. For additional information, contact 617-552-3925 www.gswi.org/programs services/doctoral fellows.html

Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowships Applicants must be candidates for a doctoral degree from a graduate school and need not be U.S. citizens. Graduate study may be in any academic discipline or professional field. These fellowships are not intended to finance data collection or completion of doctoral course work but rather to support the final analysis of research topic and writing of dissertation. For contact information, visit www.spencer.orgTH

Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Foundation welcomes proposals from any of the social sciences/humanities that promises to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations and control of violence, aggression and dominance in the modern world. Send letter for deadlines and additional information to Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation 527 Madison Avenue, NY 10022 INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP & TUITION SERVICES, INC. Provides financial assistance for PhD students committed to studying Aging or Public Policy and working in aging related careers. Full year scholarship in amount of $10,000 or half year scholarships of $5000. Deadline March 15. For information, contact 202-434-6362 www.applyists.net

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