Scholarships |
| Other Scholarships |
| Aquinas College Scholarships |
| Stella Ferris Memorial Scholarship |
| This scholarship was established in memory of Stella Ferris, who graduated from Aquinas College in 1988 and from 1989 through 2002 worked as its multicultural director. Trips with Aquinas students took her to Haiti, Mexico and Appalachia to serve others in need. This scholarship offered annually to minority Aquinas College students who demonstrate caring and consideration towards service learning projects. >>Apply Now |
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| Father Bernard A. Hall Memorial Scholarship |
| This scholarship was established in memory of the Rev. Bernard Hall, a Catholic priest who helped establish the African American Apostolate for Grand Rapids. It is offered annually to minority non-traditional Aquinas College students who have an interest in theological studies and other human service programs, i.e., pastoral ministry, social work, nursing, teaching. >>Apply Now |
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| Myrtle Moore Memorial Scholarship |
| This scholarship was created in loving memory of Mrs. Myrtle Moore by Peter M. Wege. It offers financial assistance to minority Aquinas College students who demonstrate caring and consideration towards others. >>Apply Now |
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| Applying for Aquinas College Scholarships |
| How to Apply:* |
| Application Process |
Applicants can download application forms online (pdf).
In addition to completing the application form, each applicant must acquire a letter of recommendation from an educator, AQ staff member, former teacher, or current/ former employer; and a personal statement noting the student’s interest in the scholarship and why they consider themselves a commendable candidate. |
| Selection Process |
A selection committee made up of members of the Aquinas community (faculty and staff) will oversee the award selection based on the student’s application, letter of recommendation, and personal statement. Interviews may take place as part of the selection process. |
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*The above scholarships are supported by specific donors and are awarded as funds are available. Applications are due the first week of May. Selections are made by the end of June. These scholarships are open to both traditional and adult students unless noted. Applicants can contact cdi@aquinas.edu to confirm the availibility of the above scholarships before applying. |
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| Other Scholarships |
| FastWEB, www.fastweb.com, FastWEB is a free, online database of over 40,000 scholarship opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. |
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| Sallie Mae, www.thesalliemaefund.org, Sallie Mae gives exclusive Internet access to College Aid Sources for Higher Education, which is a comprehensive database of all sorts of resources related to financial assistance and funding. |
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| CollegeNET, www.collegenet.com/mach25, CollegeNET created Mach25, a free online database of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. Users create a profile that will match them with ideal scholarships. |
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| Minority Health Program, www.achpr.gov, The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) supports training opportunities to help individuals prepare for a career in health services research. AHRQ is particularly interested in fostering the professional development of minority health services researchers. |
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| Coca Cola Scholarships, www2.coca-cola.com, Each year, fifty students are designated as National Scholars and receive awards of $20,000 for college; the remaining 200 are designated as Regional Scholars and receive $4,000 awards. |
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| State Farm Insurance Achievement Scholarships, www.statefarm.com, State Farm Companies Foundation supports seven different scholarship programs. (Six programs are listed below. The seventh one is explained in Other foundation programs.) The scholarships aid individuals pursuing degrees in higher education, including: Doctoral Dissertation Awards, American Indian Scholarship, Hispanic Scholarship Awards, National Merit Achievement Scholarship, National Merit $2,500 Scholarship. |
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| United Negro College Fund, www.uncf.org |
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| AICPA - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, www.aicpa.org, This scholarship program provides awards of up to $5,000 to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. |
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| The Gates Millennium Scholars, www.gmsp.org |
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| Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org |
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| Microsoft Scholarship Program, www.microsoft.com, Microsoft encourages students from groups currently underrepresented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees and will offer a total of $540,000 in full-tuition scholarships for the 2003-2004 academic year. |
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| U.S. Department of Education: The HOPE Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits, www.ed.gov |
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| William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students, www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm, The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, a grant making program of The Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C., offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship in conjunction with a summer internship program open to members of minority groups based on need and academic excellence. |
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| League of Latin American Citizens Scholarship Fund, www.lulac.org, LULAC offers a variety of scholarships for high school seniors, undergraduate & graduate college students through our educational arm, the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. (LNESC). |
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| Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways, www.fedmoney.org, FedMoney.org is the most comprehensive free full-text online resource on all U.S. federal government student financial aid programs. |
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| Black Excel African American Student's College Guide, www.blackexcel.org, 350-plus scholarships from Black Excel. |
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| The Harry S. Truman Scholarship, www.truman.gov |
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| Scholarship Search - From FreSch!, www.freschinfo.com/search-mail.phtml |
