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Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications for 2014-15

XEROX TECHNICAL MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2014-2015

-- The deadline to apply is September 30th --

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The 2014-2015 Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship will provide funding to minority students enrolled in one of the technical sciences or engineering disciplines. The scholarship amount award depends on the student's tuition balance, academic excellence and classification.

Applicants must be academic high-achievers with a GPA average of 3.0 or better and must be US citizens or visa-holding Permanent Residents of African American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent.

Award amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000, and applicants must be enrolled as a full time undergraduate or graduate student in any of the following technical fields: Chemistry, Computing & Software Systems, Information Management, Material Science, Printing Management Science, Laser Optics, Physics, Material Science, and all forms of Engineering - including Software Engineering.

All applications must be submitted by Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

For more details, visit:
www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/03/xerox-technical-minority-scholarship.html

FMA Foundation Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarships

FMA Foundation Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarships

FMA Foundation Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarships are awarded to students majoring in programs that lead to careers in manufacturing. Up to 12 scholarships are awarded each year.

Students currently enrolled in or entering a certificate or degree program at a community, technical college, or trade school must have a grade point average of 2.5 or above. Students currently enrolled in or entering a university engineering program, or related field, must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above in order to apply for an endowed scholarship.

Scholarship money may be used for tuition, as well as books, educational equipment and tools if they are purchased through the college store. The scholarship does not cover housing or meals. Winners must be student members of FMA.

The scholarship is offered through the Foundation of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, Intl. FMA is a professional organization with more than 2,300 members working together to improve the metal forming and fabricating industry. They were founded in 1970 and are headquartered in Rockford, Illinois. The organization has been awarding scholarships since 1990.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in MARCH of each year, and the award amount is usually $2,000 - $5,000.

Dow Corning Corporation Midland Site Mathematics and Science Scholarships Program

Dow Corning Corporation Midland Site Mathematics and Science Scholarships Program

Dow Corning Corporation Midland Site Mathematics and Science Scholarships Program awards 5 scholarships each year to students in Midland County, Michigan who are pursuing careers in science or mathematics.

Acceptable majors include biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental studies, accounting, finance, business and logistics. Eligible applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. The scholarship is one-time only and not renewable.

The scholarship is merit-based. Eligible high schools include Bullock Creek High School, Coleman High School, H. H. Dow High School, Meridian High School, and Midland High School.

The Dow Corning Foundation was established in 1981 and is funded by contributions from Dow Corning Corporation. Dow Corning specializes in silicone and silicon-based technology, offering more than 7,000 products and services.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in MARCH of each year, and the award amount is usually $1,000. 

A Scholarship for Women Interested in Construction

National Association of Women In Construction Scholarships

NAWIC Scholarships are offered to students who are currently enrolled in a construction-related degree or training program. Two different scholarships are offered every year to many deserving students.

The NAWIC Undergraduate Scholarship is for students currently enrolled in a construction-related degree program. They must be currently attending a school in the U.S. working on a degree in a construction-related field with one term left. They must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above.

The Construction Trades Scholarship is for students currently enrolled in a construction-related training program at a community college or technical school. The program must be approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training.

The scholarships are awarded through the National Association of Women in Construction Founders' Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation awards over $25,000 in scholarships each year. NAWIC was established in 1953 by 16 women working in the construction business in Fort Worth, Texas. Since then, they have been actively providing members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training, and public service.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in FEBRUARY of each year, and the award amount is usually $500 - $2,500. 

For more details, visit www.nawic.org/nawic/NFSF.asp