Scholarship Season!

As Spring Semester begins, scholarships also begin to open...so I have decided to create a list of different scholarships and their deadlines. Enjoy and read on....

*This post includes National Scholarships as well as scholarships for natives of Cincinnati, OH*

National Scholarships

Tuskegee Airmen Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility- Applicants must be students from accredited high schools who will graduate (or who have graduated) in the spring of their academic cycle. Additionally, those who apply must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least three point zero (3.0) on a four-point scale.

https://www.taisf.org/scholarship-information.html

For scholarship inquiries contact Scholarship Manager, Errol Lewis

lewisei@aol.com

310-850-6765

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Scholarships

Eligibility- The Foundation annually provides financial assistance to worthy students pursuing higher education both at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels. All scholarships are paid to the college or university and not directly to the student.

http://www.zpbnef1975.org/scholarships--descriptions.html

Closes Feb 1, 2019

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility- To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must: Be a graduating high school senior; Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States; Show leadership potential; Demonstrate a dedication to community service; Present evidence of financial need; Be a United States citizen; Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21;Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship.

http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/

Closes Feb. 1, 2019

The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.

Eligibility- Varies by scholarship

http://www.nanbpwc.org/index-11.html

Closes March 1, 2019

The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship

Eligibility- There is no minimum test score or GPA requirement. The scholarship committee will take into account each candidate’s GPA, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, financial needs, volunteer activities, and essays. No single component of an application will determine a scholarship award.Lehman Scholarships are only available to students who will be attending four-year colleges or universities full-time. Applicants must provide a copy of their FAFSA Form, and have a family income of $65,000 or less.

https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/scholarships/herbert-lehman-education-fund-scholarship/

Closes Apr 1, 2019

Anthony Munoz Scholarship Fund

Eligibility- Be a graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.0 grade point average or a minimum composite ACT score of 18. Attend a high school in the Tri-State region, defined as the counties of: Kentucky – Boone; Bracken; Campbell; Gallatin; Grant; Kenton Indiana – Dearborn; Franklin; Ohio; Switzerland; Union. Ohio – Brown; Butler; Clermont; Clinton; Greene; Hamilton; Highland;

Montgomery; Preble; Warren. Have freshman standing by the fall of 2019, be a student entering an accredited Tri-State college or university (see list of eligible schools on site), demonstrate a desire and intent to overcome adversity, have financial need,excel academically, and fulfill a leadership role in the community, interview with member(s) of the Anthony Muñoz Foundation Scholarship, fund selection committee if chosen as finalist, attend the award ceremony held on Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Mason, OH, complete, and submit to the Anthony Muñoz Foundation , all required, materials within the stated deadlines for consideration of the award, if chosen as a winner, must maintain full-time student status and cumulative grade point average above 2.5.

http://www.munozfoundation.org/default.asp?contentid=15

Closes May 1, 2019

Shawn Carter Foundation

Eligibility- High school seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2 year or 4 year) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools ,US citizen or Permanent Resident, 25 years old or younger, minimum 2.0 GPA.

https://www.shawncartersf.com/scholarship-fund/#

Closes April 30, 2019

Local Cincinnati Scholarships

Dr. R.D. Wess Scholarship - Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church

Eligibility - Any current high school senior that is a Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church member planning to attend an accredited institution of higher education or two-year technical training school.

http://lhmbc.net

Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

Eligibility- Varies by scholarship

https://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org

Opens January 15,2019

Closing Date Unknown

New Orphan Asylum Scholarship

*Contact for scholarship*

Contact- (513) 389-9400

Address - 260 Northland Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45246

*For Cincinnati Students attending Tennessee State University*

Tennessee State Alumni Cincinnati Chapter Scholarship

Eligibility- The TSU Alumni Cincinnati Chapter Scholarships are awarded to full time undergraduate, new freshman students from Cincinnati Ohio.

https://tnstate.academicworks.com/opportunities

Closing Date Unknown

Other Scholarships for various majors on this site as well

Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated Scholarship Fund

Eligibility- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter offers scholastic opportunities in support of the sorority’s educational thrust. The Scholastic Achievement Awards is targeted to girls that are high school seniors, college bound and have achieved a minimum 2.75 GPA. Candidates are eligible for competitive scholarship awards based on academic achievement and demonstrated leadership, community service involvement, good character/ citizenship and financial need.

http://cacdst.org/programs/educational/scholastic-achievement/

Open and close date unknown

Queen City Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated 2019 Community Scholarship

Eligibility- African-American females in the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Area that are currently high school seniors and plan to attend a college or university upon graduation. Recipients of the scholarship will be based on academic excellence, community service involvement, financial need, and a short interview, if requested. Interested applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

http://cqcadst.org/programs/scholarship/

Closes March 22, 2019