Persistent educational challenges continue to affect the Hispanic community. Many college-bound Hispanic men and women come from low-income families, and tuition rates for in-state students at public universities have risen 296% over the past 20 years. Fortunately, a number of scholarships and financial aid opportunities are earmarked specifically for this demographic. BestColleges.com developed a holistic financial aid guide specifically for Hispanic and Latino students. We provide context for how students can best take advantage of available resources while offering a comprehensive listing of 30+ scholarship and grant opportunities totaling over $250,000.

For more information on applying for the various scholarships and grants, please visit their site http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/hispanic-latino-scholarships/

Tuition can add up, but students rarely have to pay full sticker price for their degree. Learn about the financial aid options that can help you lower the cost of your education. Utilize our comprehensive scholarship database to search for more aid opportunities.  Best Colleges provides context for how students can best take advantage of available resources while offering a comprehensive listing of 50+ scholarship and grant opportunities totaling over $800,000.

This includes minority students, single parents, military spouses and children, students with disabilities and several different majors.

For more information on applying for the various scholarships and grants, please visit their site http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/

Minority students have long been underrepresented at U.S. colleges and universities. There are many complex reasons for lower enrollment and graduation rates among minority students, not the least of which is financial hardship and lack of access to traditional educational support networks.  Best Colleges provides context for how students can best take advantage of available resources while offering a comprehensive listing of 30+ scholarship and grant opportunities totaling over $100,000.

For more information on applying for the various scholarships and grants, please visit their site

Financial Aid Opportunities for Minority Students

SCE is a membership organization devoted to the Construction Industry. We provide a place where General Contractors and Sub-Contractors can come and view commercial projects from around the state of Oregon and SW Washington to place bids. Write a 400-500 word Essay on the student’s career plans and how it relates to the construction industry.

Eligibility:

  • Any student enrolled in a construction related occupation. Field of studies may include: architect, engineer, project manager, technical fields. Must be enrolled as a student the September following the date of application. Students must be citizens of the United States.

  • The academic institution may either be a university, community college or trade school with a recognized related course of study. Scholarships will be applied toward full time tuition costs for one calendar year.

  • Applicants that are affiliated with a member of Salem Contractors Exchange will receive higher preference.

Deadline: February 15th

For more information and the application, follow this link to the PDF scholarship-app-2017

SCE is a membership organization devoted to the Construction Industry.  SCE provides a place where General Contractors and Sub-Contractors can come and view commercial projects from around the state of Oregon and SW Washington to place bids.

Eligibility:

  • Any student enrolled in a construction related occupation
  • Field of studies include: construction, materials, architect, engineer, project manager and technical fields
  • Students attending University, Community College or Trade School with a recognized related course of study

Deadline: February 15

Scholarship details: http://www.sceonline.org/Content/Documents/Scholarship_App_2017.pdf

The Eastern Washington Section of the Society of Women Engineers and AREVA Inc. offer financial assistance. This scholarship provides financial assistance to individuals admitted to accredited undergraduate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho states.  The scholarship is awarded annually to a qualified engineering student in the rising-sophomore or above classification in engineering fields.

Eligibility:

  • Completed at least one year of studies in an ABET accredited school with an intention to enter any engineering field.
  • Transcripts
  • Updated Resume
  • Two letters of reference

Deadline: Must be post marked by February 28th

A copy of the application can be found in the link provided. Also, more information on the scholarship, required application materials, and how to mail it in. http://ews.swe.org/scholarships.html

At Motivis Learning, they know that great educators come in many shapes and forms, but their desire to make a difference fuels their happiness and their success (and their students’ successes, too). So, to thank you for striving for a better world, and to support you on your journey, they have established a scholarship fund. This year, they will award $10,000 to an aspiring educator.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must 18 years or older, and enrolled in an accredited graduate or undergraduate Education program in the U.S. or Canada. Please attach an unofficial transcript as proof of enrollment.

Deadline: February 28th

For more information on applying, please visit their site Motivis Learning Aspiring Educator Scholarship

PrizeRebel is a market research company established since 2007. Their mission goal is to connect market researchers with the right participants for good data. They have set aside a growing fund to be used for higher education. They wanted to give students the tools of success after reflecting on how we were able to get through our undergraduate studies.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a U.S citizen
  • Must be thirteen years old or older.
  • Must be a student currently enrolled at a high school or an accredited two or four year university or college in the United States within the current academic year or planning to enroll in the upcoming academic year.

Deadline: February 28th

For more information on applying, please visit their site http://www.prizerebel.com/scholarship.php

 

If you are concerned with the effects of alcohol abuse and addiction and want to help raise awareness of its dangers, we encourage you to share your vision and have a chance to win money to cover your educational expenses.

Eligibility:

  • Enrolled full-time in a U.S. institution for graduate or undergraduate program. (U.S. territories are excluded)
  • U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolee
  • At least 18 years old

Deadline: February 1st

For more information on applying please visit their site https://alcorehab.org/scholarship/