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Following is an ever changing listing of scholarship opportunities. You are encouraged to check back frequently for the latest postings. Should you find a scholarship through this web page that you wish to pursue please closely follow the directions of the grantor of that scholarship to ensure the timely processing of your application.

Caution: Any service that offers to find you scholarship money for a fee should be avoided. Legitimate scholarships sources do not charge for their services.

The Gateways to Opportunity Scholarship Program is an individual-based scholarship opportunity for practitioners working in Early Care and Education (ECE). Practitioners working in Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) licensed centers and homes can apply for a Gateways Scholarship.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is awarding substantial merit-based scholarships beginning on November 16, 2009 until March 1, 2010. Sign up now in order to receive an e-mail reminder to come back and apply when the registration process is open. Meanwhile, please explore the site and start your college preparations with the advice and links the Hispanic Scholarship Fund has compiled.

Thurgood Marshall Fund

Since its inception in 1987 the Thurgood Marshall Fund has provided more than 6,000 students with scholarships.

United Negro College Fund: Scholarships

You can use this site to search thousands of scholarships and grants, many of which are administered by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

Illinois General Assembly Legislative Scholarship

Members of the Illinois General Assembly may nominate candidates from their legislative districts to receive funding from this source. Each legislator may determine the criteria for eligibility.

Earn an education award of up to $4,725 in return for working to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.

African American Scholarships

Scholarship and internship opportunities for African American students, brought to you by LittleAfrica.com

Bridging the achievement gap by empowering students academically, socially, politically and economically

National Association of Black Accountants

Providing scholarship funds to deserving students preparing to enter various business professions

AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students

Awards of up to $5,000 to outstanding minority students

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

Scholarship assistance to sons and daughters of United States Marines and children of former Marines

The George M. Pullman Educational Foundation

Scholarship programs, each designed to meet the needs of a specific group of college-bound students in Cook County

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation

Awarding scholarships to students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service

The Ron Brown Scholar Program

Awarding scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated African American high school seniors

The Jackie Robinson Foundation

Awarding "four year college scholarships to academically gifted students of color"

National Institute of Health

For students pursuing a career in biomedical research

Government Finance Officers Association

The GFOA "encourages the pursuit of careers in government finance and management." Several scholarship opportunities are available.

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