American Geological Society
Minority Geoscience Scholarships
4220 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: (703) 379-2480
www.agiweb.org/education/mpp/

AGI awards up to $10,000 in awards per year to high school seniors who intend to major in geoscience, geology, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, or earth science. This renewable scholarship requires three letters of recommendation as well as the application form. Applications and information are available on the Web site. Applications are due March 1.

American Institute of Architects/American Architectural Foundation
Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship
1799 New York Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 626-7318
www.archfoundation.org/scholarships/

Twenty scholarships per year, ranging from $500-$2,500, are available to minority/disadvantaged students who plan to study architecture at a NAAB-accredited program. See the Web site for a nomination form to begin the application process. Nomination form due in December 2002.

American Meteorological Society
Industry Minority Scholarships
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 227-2425
E-mail: amsinfo@ametsoc.org
www.ametsoc.org/AMS/

AMS will award funding to high school minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and black/African-American students. Applications are available on the Web site and are due in February.

American Physical Society
Corporate Sponsored Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Students Who Major in Physics
1 Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740
Phone: (301) 209-3232
www.aps.org/educ/com/

Any African American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is a high school senior and is planning to major in physics is eligible to apply. The award consists of $2,000 per year for new corporate scholars, and $3,000 per year for renewal students to be used for tuition, room and board, and educational materials. Application is available on the Web site in November. Applications are due on the first Friday in February.

Cuban American National Foundation
The Mas Family Scholarships
1312 SW 27th Avenue
Miami, FL 33145
Phone: (305) 592-7768
www.canfnet.org

Available to high school seniors who intend to major in the fields of business, communications, economics, engineering, international relations, and journalism. Applicants must have been born in Cuba or are a direct descendant of those who left Cuba, be in the top ten percent of their high school class, and maintain a 3.5 GPA. Scholarship amount is negotiable and is renewable for four years. Financial need is considered, along with academic success, and ACT/SAT scores. Essays and proof of Cuban descent is required. Write to the foundation to request an application. Applications are due in March.

Hispanic College Fund (HCF)
1717 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Suite 460
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (800) 644-4223
www.hispanicfund.org/

HCF awards scholarships to talented Hispanic students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in business or a business-related major. Students must also be a U.S. citizen of Hispanic background, reside in the 50 states or Puerto Rico, plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student, and must be applying to/enrolled in a college or university within the United States. Must also have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Application materials will be available on the Web site in December 2002. Applications are due in April.

Hispanic Dental Association (HAD)
188 Randolph Street
Suite 1811
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (800) 852-7921
www.hdassoc.org

Procter and Gamble Oral Care and the H.D.A. Foundation award numerous scholarships in amounts of $1,000 and $500. Applicants who are accepted into an accredited dental, dental hygiene, dental assisting, or dental technician program are judged on scholastic achievement, community service, leadership, and commitment to improving health in the Hispanic community. Write to HDA to request an application. Applications are due June 30.

H.I.S. Scholars
Hispanic College Fund
1717 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Suite 460
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (800) 644-4223
www.hispanicfund.org

The H.I.S. Scholars include three awards: the HCF Scholarship, which ranges from $500-$5,000, depending on need and academic achievement; training through monthly coaching, service, and mentorship; and a paid internship at Sprint. Upon successful completion of the internship, the winner will be invited to return every summer. Applicants must be U.S. citizens of Hispanic/Latino heritage; enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; be available to complete two consecutive summer internships before graduation; and be majoring in accounting, economics, finance, computer science, MIS, or electrical engineering. Application materials and instructions can be found on their Web site and will be available December 15, 2002. Applications are due in April.

Hispanic Designers Inc. (HDI)
Hispanic Designers Scholarship
1101 30th Street Northwest
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 337-9636

HDI is offering scholarships from $500-$5,000 for Hispanic students or students of Hispanic descent with U.S. citizenship or residency, who have evidence of extracurricular activities in fashion through an internship or work training program, and have a 3.0 or better grade point average. Students must be enrolled in accredited fashion design schools or other accredited institutions for a degree or certified program in fashion design, fashion merchandising, illustration, jewelry design, interior design, apparel manufacturing/management, marketing management, merchandising communications, theater costume design, or special events/fashion show production. Write to HDI for an application. Applications are due August 30.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
General High School Scholarship
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
1 Sansome Street
Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (877) HSF-INFO (473-4636)
www.hsf.net

The HSF High School Scholarship Program is available to graduating high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0). It is open to all high school seniors that are U.S. citizens of Hispanic origin. Students must have definite plans of attending a college or university full-time the following fall semester after graduation. Applications are available on the Web site from December to February. Applications are due in February.

The Lagrant Foundation
The Lagrant Foundation Scholarship
555 S Flower Street
Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (323) 469-8680
www.lagrantfoundation.org

Seeking to increase the number of minorities in advertising, marketing, and public relations, the Lagrant Foundation annually provides ten scholarships each worth $5,000. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and must be African American, Asian, Pacific American, Hispanic, or Native American. Applicant must be a high school senior planning on attending a four-year accredited institution, plan to carry a total of 12 units or more per quarter/semester, and have a minimum of 2.5 GPA. If chosen, the applicant must attend the Lagrant Foundation's career development workshop and the awards reception to receive the scholarship. The applicant must also make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance. Application rules and information are available on the Web site. Applicant must sign, date, and return the application by the last Friday in March, no later than 6:00 p.m. Application cannot be postmarked on this date.

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
LULAC National Scholarship Fund
2000 L Street Northwest
Suite 610
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 833-6130
www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html

Under this program, local LULAC councils, along with local and national businesses, award scholarships to students in their communities, and these funds are matched nationally by sponsoring corporations. Applicants must contact their local LULAC chapter for an application. Award amounts vary between $250-$5,000. All applicants must be a resident of the United States, must be enrolled/intend to enroll in an accredited academic institution for the fall semester, and must not be related to a scholarship committee member, a council president, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the council. A list of participating chapters and information about the scholarship is available on the Web site. Applications are due to the applicant's local council by March 31.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Newhouse Scholarship Program
1000 National Press Building
Washington, DC 20045
Phone: (202) 662-7145
www.nahj.org

Open to high school seniors who are committed to a career in print or broadcast journalism or photojournalism. Awards are between $1,000-$5,000 and are available to students who will be attending two- or four-year schools in the United States. The application is available on the Web site and applications are due February 28.

National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship Association
120 W Osborn Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone: (602) 258-7851
www.nmjgsa.org/scholarships/index.html

NMJGSA offers grant and financial aid packages each year, ranging from one-time, $1,000 grants to four-year grants of up to $6,000 annually. Recipients are awarded based on academic achievement, entrance exam score, financial need, references, community service, and golfing ability. Applicants must be high school seniors registered in the NMJGSA database. Applicants can register in the database on the Web site. Applications are available on the Web site beginning in January. Applications are due no later than April 15.

Ronald McDonald House Charities
HACER Scholarship Program
Scholarship Program Administrators
PO Box 22376
Nashville, TN 37202
(630) 623-7048
www.mcdonalds.com/countries/usa/community/education/scholarships/hacer/

Students must have at least one parent of Hispanic origin, be eligible to enroll in and attend an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States, and reside in a participating area listed on the Web site. Most scholarship awards are $1,000, although some local programs award different scholarship amounts. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, and personal qualities and strengths. Additional eligibility and scholarship information is available on the application that can be downloaded from the Web site. Applications are due by February.