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bsa logoBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - SOCCER AND SCOUTING

The Boy Scouts of America has launched its Soccer and Scouting program as an outreach to Hispanic youth and families. Soccer and Scouting will teach soccer skills and provide exciting competition, and at the same time boys will be Cub Scouts (1st-5th grade) and learn the life-long values taught in the Scouting program. This is a great opportunity for the youth as well as adults, as it provides volunteers the chance to mold the youth into becoming great leaders.

Please contact Marianne Schilling at the Occoneechee Council office to find out more information about initiating, participating or volunteering in a Soccer and Scouting program in Wake County at (919) 872-4884 ext 246 or mschilli@bsamail.org.

IMMIGRATION QUESTIONS

Get answers to your questions about: immigration, US citizenship, adoption, voting, working, paying taxes, getting a driver's license, going to college, getting a green card and much more!!!
LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES: A GUIDE FOR IMMIGRANT YOUTH

The Goizueta Foundation Graduate Assistantship Competition 08-09

This assistantship consists of a total stipend of approximately $12,000, paid over ten months. In addition, students awarded these assistantships are eligible for a reduced tuition rate, paying only $25 per semester plus student fees. Students spend 13 hours per week starting in August 2008, working with the UGA Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education [See http://www.coe.uga.edu/clase]. Assistantships are awarded for one year, and may be renewed for up to two additional years based on excellent performance and satisfactory progress towards degree.

Applications for this wonderful program are due on March 5, 2008. Click here for more information.

Scholarships

Educational Scholarships and Financial Aid
(Versión en Español)

Important terms: This financial aid information is provided to you free of charge by NCSHP. Our goal is to provide valuable tools that will help you find the financial assistance you need to successfully complete college. However, please understand that NCSHP does not promise you will receive any award contained in this database. We have made every effort to ensure our financial aid source database is current at the time of release. We do not guarantee that all available sources of financial aid are contained here. Under no circumstances shall, or any affiliated parties be liable or responsible for any problems that may arise due to defects or errors in this website.

Table of Contents

How to Pay for Your Education
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Scholarship Search Engines

Advice on How to Pay for Your Education

  • Guidebook English [Link]
  • Guidebook in Spanish (Currently unavailable. Check above link for updates on Spanish version)

Advice on How to Apply for Financial Aid

  • Start early
  • As soon as possible after January 1st:
  • Complete the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) in Spanish [Link]
  • Complete the FAFSA in English [Link]
  • Keep track of application deadlines. Most applications are due between March and April of each year.
  • Contact your school's financial aid office for school-specific aid
  • Apply directly to foundations and professional societies
  • If you are working and going to school, check to see if your employer has a tuition assistance program

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

  • Go to the College Foundation of North Carolina [Link] for answers to:
  • What is student financial aid?
  • What is student financial aid based on?
  • What are college costs?
  • Who pays for college costs?
  • What about need-based grants, loans, and employment?
  • How do I apply for student financial aid?
  • Are there some tips for applying for student financial aid?
  • How is eligibility for need-based aid determined?
  • What are major sources of financial aid?
  • What is a "financial aid package?"
  • What if I have special circumstances or want more aid?
  • How do I compare financial aid packages from different colleges?

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What do financial aid administrators do?

Every school that has a financial aid program employs a financial aid administrator (FAA) to watch over and be responsible for the entire aid process at that school. The FAA is a professional, available to help you and your family complete financial aid forms, answer questions, calculate your COA, and determine your financial need. To do this, he or she may ask for documents describing your family's financial, such as U.S. income tax returns. If you can show that you have need, your financial aid administrator will try to award you enough aid to meet that need. The financial aid administrator is your best source of information about financial aid programs and application procedures. Don't hesitate to call with your questions. The FAA is there to help you and your family and their help is always free.

What if I'm not a U.S. citizen, can I still get financial assistance?

Yes. Most aid federal financial aid programs are limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. If you are not a U.S. citizen, there are fewer sources of financial aid available. But aid is still available. Most organizations will indicate whether citizenship is required to apply for a scholarship. If you are unsure, you should call the organization directly.

What if my parents are not U.S. citizens, can I still apply for financial assistance?

Yes. You will need to complete the FAFSA and report your parents' income. If they do not have a U.S. tax return or Social Security number, you should complete the FAFSA but do not attach a tax return. Use your social security number for the application and your parents' Tax-id number if they have one.

Do I need good grades to get a scholarship?

Good grades help. A GPA of 3.0 or better is required for many scholarships based on academic standing. Other scholarships and loan programs focus mostly on financial need. As long as you meet the general requirements for the scholarship, you should apply.

Do I need to be admitted to a university before I apply for a scholarship?

No. The time required to process a financial aid application is lengthy. Experts recommend that students apply for financial aid at the college or university of their choice even before they actually know whether or not they have received acceptance at that school.

Do I need to be a full-time student to receive financial aid?

No. Most financial aid is available to students who are at least half time.

Where can I go to learn more?

  • Collegeboard [Link]
  • Student Gateway [Link]
  • College Foundation of North Carolina [Link]
  • U.S. News Education Center [Link]
  • Yo si Puedo ! [Link]
  • The Congressional Hispanic Causus Institute [Link]
  • LULAC- League of United Latin American Citizens [Link]
  • Maldef- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund [Link]

Scholarship Search Engines

  • FASTWEB E-Scholarships [Link]
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund [Link]
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities [Link]
  • Directory of National Fellowships, Internships and Scholarships for Latino Youth [Link]
  • Fast Aid Scholarship Search [Link]
  • Findaid: Minority Scholarships [Link]
  • College Foundation of North Carolina [Link]
  • Scholarship Research Network Express [Link]
  • CollegeNET.com [Link]
  • Hispanic Scholarship Directory [Link]
  • College Scholarships for Hispanic/Latino Students [Link]
    List of scholarships
  • Congressional Hispanic Scholarships [Link]
  • Maldef Scholarships [Link]
    Scholarships regardless of immigration status
  • League of United Latin American Citizens National Educational Service Centers, Inc. [Link]
  • Latino College Dollars [Link]
  • 2006 Hispanic/Latino Scholarship Directory [Link]
  • Careers and College [Link]
  • North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships by County [Link]
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities[Link]

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Scholarships based on Documentation Status, Career path and Level of Higher Education (Graduate)

Important Notice: This list is not extensive but will give you a place to start your financial aid search. All websites were last updated on 6/09/06 and may not be current. Remember to consult your high school counselor, your university's financial aid office, the Internet, and your local library or bookstore. All of these are important sources for information on scholarships and financial aid. Financial Aid for Undocumented Students

  • Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund (Activist) [Link]
    Student Activist, Undocumented
  • Jack Kent Cooke Foundation [Link]
    Scholarships for both undergraduate, transfer and graduate student for documented and undocumented students
  • The NC Society of Hispanic Professionals -- Hispanic College Fund [Link]
  • Maldef Scholarships [Link]
    Scholarships regardless of immigration status
  • LAWANC-Merit & Achievement Scholarship for Latin American Students
    Open to all students regardless of immigration status [Link]
  • Tylenol Scholarship [Link]
    Students interested in healthcare, no US Citizenship required
  • HENAAC Scholarships [Link]
    Hispanic decent, interested in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. No US Citizenship required
  • Student Farm Workers Scholarship [Link]

Financial Aid for Documented Students

  • Me Encanta Scholarship, McDonalds [Link]
  • Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships [Link]
    All minorities, Documented
  • Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund [Link] Need based, Documented
  • Gates Millennium Scholarships [Link]
    All minorities, Need Based, Documented
  • Carolina Telephone Scholarship, NC Department of Community Colleges [Link]
    All Minorities, Documented
  • NC Hispanic College Fund [Link]
  • College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships & Postdoctoral Awards for Hispanic Americans [Link]
  • The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute [Link]

Career Related Scholarships

  • The Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Program, American Institute of Architects [Link]
    Architecture, All Minorities, Documented
  • American Library Association [Link]
    Library Sciences, All Minorities, Documented
  • Fellowship for Ethnic Minorities, American Society of Criminology [Link]
    Criminology, All Minorities, Documented
  • Minority Fellowship Program, American Sociological Association [Link]
    Sociology, All Minorities, Documented
  • Scholarships in Memory of Ritchie-Jennings, Acounting or Criminal Justice [Link]

Need-Based Financial Aid and Loan Programs

  • Direct PLUS Loan Program [Link]
  • Perkins Loan Program [Link]
  • Stafford Loan Program [Link]
  • Work-Study Programs [Link]
  • Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program [Link]

Business School

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants [Link]
  • National Society of Hispanic MBAs [Link]
  • AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students [Link]
    Accounting, All minorities, Documented

Law School

  • Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund [Link]

Medical School & Other Health-related fields (e.g., Dental, Public Health, Nursing, and Social Work)

  • American College of Healthcare Executives [Link]
  • American Dental Association [Link]
  • American Dental Hygienists Association [Link]
  • Minority Fellowship Program, American Nurses Foundation [Link]
    Nursing, All Minorities, Documented
  • Tylenol Scholarship [Link]

Science and Engineering

  • League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Scholarship Fund [Link]
  • E7 Fellowship for Sustainable Energy Development [Link]
  • Society for Women Engineers [Link]
  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers [Link]
  • Rene Matos Scholarship, National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees [Link]
    Aviation, All Minorities, Documented
  • Minority Geoscience Student Scholarship, American Geological Institute [Link]
    Geoscience, All Minorities, Documented
  • Transportation Clubs International [Link]
    Civil Engineering, Hispanic, Undocumented?
  • The American Institute of Chemical Engineers [Link]
    Chemical Engineering, All Minorities, Documented
  • Hispanics in Science and Engineering [Link]
    Science and Engineering, Hispanic, Documented
  • NACM [Link]
    Engineering, All Minorities, Documented
  • APS Minorities Scholarship Program [Link]
    Physics, All Minorities, Documented
  • HENAAC Scholarships [Link]
    Hispanic decent, interested in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
  • American society for Engineering Education [Link]

Graduate Level Scholarships Only

  • Minority Fellows Program American Political Science Association [Link]
    Doctoral studies, Political Science, All Minorities, Documented
  • Robert D. Watkins Minority Graduate Fellowship, American Society for Microbiology [Link]
    Doctoral Studies, Microbiology, All Minorities, Documented
  • American Geological Institute [Link]
  • American Association of University Women [Link]
  • Ford Foundation [Link]
  • Howard Hughes Medical Institute [Link]
  • National Science Foundation [Link]
  • Jack Kent Cooke Foundation [Link]
  • LAWCNC- Latina Women Scholarhsip Program [Link]
  • HENAAC Scholarships [Link]
    Hispanic decent, interested in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. No US Citizenship required
  • AAUW Fellowships and Grants Program for Women [Link]

Other Graduate Education

  • National Collegiate Athletic Association Ethnic and Women's Minority Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship Programs [Link]
  • National Association of Hispanic Journalists [Link]
  • Hispanic Theological Initiative [Link]

Other Scholarship and Grant Programs

  • First Data Western Union Foundation Scholarship or Grant Application [Link]
  • From the College Foundation of North Carolina [Link]

Internship Programs

  • The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute [Link]
  • Americorps [Link]
  • Presidential Classroom [Link]
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities [Link]
  • Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation [Link]
  • North Carolina Youth Advocacy & Involvement Office [Link]
  • Durhams Mayor’s Summer Youth Work Program 2008 [Link]
  • Student Action with Farmworkes [Link]


The NCSHP is indebted to Dr. Krista Perreira, Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina, Department of Public Policy, and member of the NCSHP for developing and compiling this information for students and visitors.

We also acknowledge and appreciate the contribution of Yasmin and Jackie Metivier from Bilingual Communications, Inc., and members of NCSHP in translating this document into the Spanish language.

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