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Colgate Youth for America Campaign Go to: www.colgate.com/cp/corp.class/ colgate_cares/youthForAmer.jsp Eligibility: Ages 4-19 and member of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, Girls Incorporated, Camp Fire, or 4-H for their most creative and best executed service projects. Awards: The top 318 local unit winners can win up to $1000 in cash. A bonus prize of an additional $1000 is awarded to the project voted "Best in the Nation." Deadline: See site Contact: Colgate Youth for America PO Box 1058 FDR Station NY, NY 10150 Phone: 212-736-0564 Email: fcw.001@aol.com Note: Applications are not accepted by email.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship Award Go to: www.chci.org/student/scholarship/ scholarshipawframe.htm Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship, students must have: Proof of college or university acceptance Demonstrated financial need US citizenship of legal permanent residency Actively participated in public service Awards: Scholarships of $5000 to attend a four-year institution. Scholarships of $2000 to attend a two-year community college. Deadline: Mid April Contact: CHCI Scholarship Award 504 C Street NE Washington, DC 20002 Note: Faxed or electronic applications will not be accepted. You will need three letters of recommendation also.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship Connection Go to: www.chci.org/student/scholarship/ scholarshipawframe.htm Eligibility: This free online scholarship search is designed for Hispanic high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students. Applicants must fill out a questionnaire before CHCI can begin a scholarship search. Offers: The CHCI Scholarship Connection (CSC) is a program designed to help Hispanic students access scholarships and other sources of financial assistance free of charge. CSC provides Hispanic students with substantial financial aid information through the use of the Scholarship Resource Network (SRN). SRN is a database equipped with more than 150,000 resources containing a wide variety of financial assistance opportunities. By using SRN, the CHCI Scholarship Connection conducts a personal scholarship search based on the specific characteristics of each individual student. Contact: The questionnaire can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800- EXCEL DC or (202) 543-1771 9:00-6:00 Monday-Thursday (EST) 9:00-5:00 Fridays (EST) Once you have the questionnaire filled out, you can mail it to: CHCI Attention: Scholarship Connection 504 C Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 Note: The Scholarship Resource Network Search is a service CHCI provides free of charge, but they do request that you enclose a check or money order in the amount of $2.50, to offset the expense of first class mail.

Department of Education Office of Financial Aid Go to: www.ed.gov/finaid.html Offers: Financial aid information.

Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Go to: www.aasa.org/discover.htm Eligibility: Applicants for the program must be a high school junior as of the September before the January deadline, have a cumulative grade point average from the 9th and 10th grade years only of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled in an accredited public or private high school in the U.S. Awards: There are two levels of Tribute Award scholarships: State (and District of Columbia) Scholarships: Up to 9 Awards: $2,500 each National Scholarships: Up to 9 Awards: $25,000 each Deadline: Beginning of January Contact: Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship/AASA PO Box 9338 Arlington VA 22219 Phone: 703-875-0708 Your high school guidance office may also have the forms. Note: Sponsored by Discover Card and the American Association of School Administrators (AASA).

Eastman Kodak Scholarship Program Go to: www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/students/ Eligibility: Current college undergraduates who plan on enrolling in their school's film program their next academic year. Awards: $5,000 US (or Canadian equivalent) to be used exclusively for current tuition/fees and/or production related expenses. Deadline: Spring, Check website for updates Note: A nomination form is located on the Eastman-Kodak website.

Fastweb Go to: www.fastweb.com Offers: Fast, free online search for scholarships tailored to you!

The Gates Millennium Scholars Go to: www.gmsp.org/main.cfm Eligibility: To be eligible for the Gates Millennium Scholarships, students must: Be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale enter an accredited college or university as full-time, degree-seeking freshmen in the fall have a significant financial need (i.e., meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria) demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities Awards: Individuals selected as Gates Millennium Scholars will receive funds in an amount to be allocated by GMS on the basis of financial need. Deadline: Beginning of February. Check the site for details. Contact: Gates Millennium Scholars P.O. Box 10500 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044 Phone: 1-877-690-4677 (toll-free)

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award Go to: www.jackierobinson.org/apply/index.html Eligibility: Must be a minority youth entering college. See the site for specific eligibility details. Awards: The JRF Education and Leadership Development Program awards up to $6,000 per year for four years. Deadline: See website. Note: The new application will be available in the Fall. Check the website for specific application instructions.

Just Within Reach Scholarships in Environmental Sciences and Marine Studies Go to: www.JustWithinReach.org Eligibility: US Citizens. Must be an undergraduate in college or a senior in high school, who has been accepted to a 4-year, accredited university or college. Must demonstrate intention to pursue a career in the Environmental Sciences or Marine Studies. Awards: Three (3) $2,000 scholarships in the area of Environmental Sciences and three (3) $2,000 scholarships in the area of Marine Studies. Deadline: Check website Contact: Just Within Reach Foundation Attn: Scholarship Committee 3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd PMB 256 Studio City, CA 91604

McDonald's Go to: www.mcdonalds.com/countries/usa/community/ education/scholarships/index.html Eligibility: Since McDonalds offers many different scholarships, you should check the site to see which ones you may be eligible for. Awards: Many available, including a $5000 scholarship for a McDonalds student employee (McScholar of the Year), a $1000 African American Future Achievers Scholarship, a $1000 Asian Students Increasing Achievement Scholarship and several others. Check out the site to see what applies to you.

The Organization of Chinese Americans (Avon Foundation) Go to: www.ocanatl.org Eligibility: Applicants must be female, Asian or Pacific American, have a 3.0 or higher grade-point average, and be a legal permanent citizen. Awards: Twelve winners will receive a $2000 scholarship for college expenses. Deadline: Check the website for current information. Contact: 1001 Connecticut Ave Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 223-5500 Fax: (202) 296-0540 Email: oca@ocanatl.org

President's Student Service Scholarships Go to: www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/ Eligibility: Each high school in the U.S. may nominate 2 juniors and 2 seniors for their outstanding community service. Awards: $1000 scholarship Deadline: End of June Contact: President's Student Service Scholarships 1150 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 866-291-7700 (toll-free), 202-216-8993 (local) Email: info@studentservicescholarship.org

Project Excellence Scholarship Go to: www.project-excellence.com Eligibility: Every student who competes for a Project Excellence scholarship must be nominated by their school and meet the following eligibility requirements: African American student planning to graduate from a public, private, or parochial school in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and attend an accredited college or university; demonstrate outstanding oral and written command of the English language and possess a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 Awards: The size of awards varies based on the amount of donations Project Excellence receives. Last year, scholarship awards ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, depending on how well students performed in the competition. Deadline: Early February Contact: Phone: (202) 966 7888 Email: projexcellence@earthlink.net

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Go to: www.prudential.com/community/spirit/ Eligibility: 5th-12th graders who have conducted a volunteer service activity within the past year. Deadline/ Awards: In September, application forms are sent to all middle and high schools, Girl Scout councils, and county 4-H organizations. Applications are collected by these organizations on the last weekday in October and each organization names one Local Honoree for every 1,000 eligible students. From these winners, the top high school volunteer and the top middle school volunteer in each state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico are named State Honorees in early February and receive $1,000 and a silver medallion. Ten of these State Honorees are named America's top youth volunteers of the year by a National Selection Committee at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. in May and receive an additional $5,000, a gold medallion, and a crystal trophy for their school. National Honorees also will have $25,000 of children's products donated in their names to needy children in their communities. Contact: CSFA 1505 Riverview Road PO Box 297 St. Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 1-888-450-9961 Note: You must go through the appropriate channels to be eligible. Sponsored by Prudential Insurance and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

The Ron Brown Scholar Program Go to: www.ronbrown.org Eligibility: The Ron Brown Scholar Program is a national program that awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African-American high school seniors who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time. Awards: Each year, a minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the renewable merit-based scholarships to attend the college or university of their choice. Deadline: Ron Brown Scholar applications must be postmarked no later than January 9th of the student's senior year of high school. Contact: Michael A. Mallory Vice President/CAP Charitable Foundation (USA) Executive Director/Ron Brown Scholar Program 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206 Charlottesville, VA 22901 Phone: 804 964 1588 Fax: 804 964 1589 Email: mmallory@ronbrown.org Note: Ron Brown, was the Commerce Secretary during Bill Clinton's presidency. He died in a plane crash in 1996. The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify students who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential, and make an impact on their communities through service to others. Ron Brown Scholars are selected in the spring prior to entering college.

Summer Search Foundation Go to: www.summersearch.org Eligibility: Sophomores or juniors in high school in Boston (MA), San Francisco, Oakland, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties are eligible. Students must be nominated by their teachers, guidance counselors, or youth agency staff. Awards: Students who are chosen are offered scholarships to summer programs that are educational and will give students some experience in talents they would like to pursue. Deadline: Various Contact: Summer Search Foundation Linda Mornell, President and Founder 2701 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA 94115 Phone: (415) 931-6655 Fax: (415) 931-2545

U.S. Senate Youth Program Go to: http://hearstfdn.org/ussyp/index.html Eligibility: Any high school junior or senior currently serving in an elected capacity in a student government, civic, or educational offices during the current school year or the next school year. Check the site to see if your specific elected position qualifies you for this scholarship. Deadline: Early fall -- varies by state Award: Two student leaders from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity will spend a week in Washington seeing their national government in action. After Capitol Hill, the White House, Supreme Court, Pentagon and State Department, they will each be awarded with $2,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies. Contact: William Randolph Hearst Foundation Attn: Scholarship Committee 90 New Montgomery Street Suite 1212 San Francisco, CA 94105-4504 Phone: 1-800-841-7048 Fax: 415-243-0760 Note: Applications may only be acquired through your high school principal or state level education administrators. Refer to the Selection Contact page for information specific to your state. Sponsored by William Randolph Hearst Foundation.