The following scholarships have been forwarded to the University of ...
The following scholarships have been forwarded to the University of ...
The following scholarships have been forwarded to the University of ...
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<strong>The</strong> Point Foundation is pleased <strong>to</strong> announce <strong>the</strong> availability <strong>of</strong> numerous scholarship opportunities for your<br />
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) students. <strong>The</strong> Point Foundation provides financial support,<br />
men<strong>to</strong>ring and hope <strong>to</strong> meri<strong>to</strong>rious students who are marginalized due <strong>to</strong> sexual orientation, gender expression<br />
or gender identity. <strong>The</strong> Point Foundation recognizes that individuals may be socially marginalized or even<br />
abandoned by family, friends and society because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir sexual orientation, gender expression or gender<br />
identity. <strong>The</strong>se lives should not be fur<strong>the</strong>r disadvantaged as <strong>the</strong>y prepare for <strong>the</strong> future.<br />
By identifying and supporting <strong>the</strong>se scholars, <strong>The</strong> Point Foundation hopes <strong>to</strong> provide a greater level <strong>of</strong><br />
acceptance, respect and <strong>to</strong>lerance within future generations for all persons, regardless <strong>of</strong> sexual orientation,<br />
gender expression or gender identity. In addition, we strive <strong>to</strong> provide higher education opportunities <strong>to</strong><br />
outstanding students who o<strong>the</strong>rwise would not <strong>have</strong> <strong>the</strong> chance <strong>to</strong> go <strong>to</strong> school.<br />
• Union Plus Scholarship Programs<br />
http://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/<strong>scholarships</strong>/up.cfm<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> AFL-CIO unions participating in any Union Plus program, <strong>the</strong>ir spouses and <strong>the</strong>ir dependent<br />
children (foster children, step children, and any o<strong>the</strong>r child for whom <strong>the</strong> individual member provides greater<br />
than 50% <strong>of</strong> his or her support) can apply for a Union Plus Scholarship. (Participating AFL-CIO union members<br />
from Puer<strong>to</strong> Rico, Canada, Guam and Virgin Islands and U.S. citizens are eligible.) Members do not <strong>have</strong> <strong>to</strong><br />
purchase any Union Plus program product or participate in any Union Plus programs <strong>to</strong> apply for <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>scholarships</strong> and scholarship awards are not based upon participation in a Union Plus program.<br />
• United Negro College Fund, Inc. – <strong>the</strong> Gates Millennium Scholars<br />
www.uncf.org<br />
<strong>The</strong> Gates Millennium Scholars is aimed at increasing <strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong> low-income African Americans, Asian<br />
Pacific Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, and Hispanic Americans enrolling in and completing<br />
undergraduate and graduate degree programs. If students meet <strong>the</strong> specific criteria, <strong>the</strong>y should contact <strong>the</strong><br />
Financial Aid Office with <strong>the</strong> appropriate application materials <strong>to</strong> be nominated. Student should <strong>have</strong> a<br />
cumulative GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.3 on a 4.0 scale; accepted in<strong>to</strong> or enrolled full-time in an accredited college <strong>of</strong> university<br />
at <strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> award; or are accepted in<strong>to</strong> our enrolled in a graduate degree program in ma<strong>the</strong>matics, science<br />
(including life sciences, physical sciences and computer science), engineering, education or library science;<br />
<strong>have</strong> demonstrated financial need and <strong>have</strong> demonstrated leadership commitment through participation in<br />
community service, extracurricular activities or o<strong>the</strong>r activities that reflect leadership abilities.<br />
For more information and application materials refer <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> above website or contact 703-205-3400<br />
• UPS Foundation James E. Casey Scholarship Program<br />
http://www.community.ups.com/education/<strong>scholarships</strong>.html#james<br />
<strong>The</strong> competition for <strong>the</strong> <strong>scholarships</strong> is open <strong>to</strong> any student who is a U.S. citizen and whose parent is a regular<br />
UPS employee on <strong>the</strong> date <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> student's application and at <strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong> award.<br />
• USA FUNDS ACCESS <strong>to</strong> Education Scholarships<br />
www.usafunds.org<br />
USA Funds is now accepting applications for one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir major higher-education-access initiatives, <strong>the</strong> USA<br />
Funds ACCESS <strong>to</strong> Education Scholarships. USA Funds will award up <strong>to</strong> $2.85 million in renewable<br />
<strong>scholarships</strong> <strong>to</strong> students demonstrating financial need. Full-time undergraduate students are eligible for $1,500<br />
awards, and half-time undergraduate students may qualify for $750 awards.