Scholarships and Financial Aid Resources
Sections:
- 100 MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP GATEWAY LIST - FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS -
- GEORGIA STATE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES -
100 Minority Scholarship Gateway List
1.
Federally funded scholarship and job opportunities grants, internships-- at 'e-Scholar':
http://www.studentjobs.gov/e-scholar.asp
2.
Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES
3.
Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/
4.
Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
5.
Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
http://www.baeo.org/
6.
HBCU "Packard" Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html
7.
Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com/
8.
GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds
http://www.lulac.org/programs/education/scholarships/index.html
9.
Historically Black College &University Scholarships
https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/Scholarships_and_Aid/financialAid.html
10.
Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/hs/scholarships.cfm
11.
International Students Scholarships &Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/
12.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
13.
Multiple List of Minority Scholarships
http://www6.miami.edu/financial-assistance/scholarship/black.html
14.
National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships
http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.php
15.
Ron Brown Scholar Program (major Scholarships)
http://www.ronbrown.org/
16.
Scholarships On The Net (1,500)
http://advocacy-net.com/scholarmks.htm
17.
FastWEB Scholarship Search
http://www.fastweb.com/
18.
THE HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP SITE
http://www.truman.gov/
19.
THE HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND
http://www.hispanicfund.org/scholarships/
20.
JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.jackierobinson.org/
21.
MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.marine-scholars.org/
22.
McDonald's Education Scholarships (with UNCF)
http://www.mcdonalds.com/contact/contact_us/scholarships.html
23.
Target Scholarships
http://www.target.com/
24.
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND MERCK SCIENCE INITIATIVE
http://www.uncf.org/merck/program.htm
25.
ACADEMY FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIPS
http://ppiaprogram.org/programs/
26.
Minority Health Program
http://www.ahcpr.gov/fund/minortrg.htm
27.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC CPA's Scholarships
http://www.aahcpa.org/
28.
AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE Minority Geoscience Scholarships
http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/index.html
29.
Minority Scholarships (doctoral students in accounting)
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/fmds.htm
30.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY Undergraduate Fellowships
http://www.asm.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14956&Itemid=337
31.
Research Program for Women & Minorities Underrepresented in the Sciences
http://www.research.att.com/evergreen/working_with_us/internships.html
32.
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB Minority Fellowships in Academic Medicine
http://www.bms.com/responsibility/building_our_communities/science_tech/Pages/default.aspx
33.
Tylenol Scholarships
http://scholarship.tylenol.com/
34.
Coca Cola Scholarships
http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/education_scholarsfoundation.html
35.
STATE FARM INSURANCE Achievement Scholarships
http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/awards.htm
36.
STATE FARM INSURANCE Hispanic Scholarships
http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/hispanic.htm
37.
McNair Scholars Program
http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/mcnair/index.htm
38.
Undergraduate Scholarships (national Institutes of Health Scholarships)
https://ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00
39.
National Scholarships at all levels
http://scholarships.kachinatech.com/scholars.html
40.
The ROTC Scholarships
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/chart_mil_rotc.html
41.
Sallie Mae's free Online Scholarship
http: //www.salliemae.com/planning/scholarships.html
42.
Scholarship Search
http://www.freschinfo.com/
43.
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
http://www.astronautscholarship.org/
44.
College Fund/UNCF
http://www.uncf.org/
45.
Art, Film, Writing Scholarships/Competitions List
http://www.xensei.com/users/adl/
46.
Ambassadorial Scholarships
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/
47.
NACME Scholarship Program
http://www.nacmebacksme.org/NBM.aspx?pageid=29
48.
Athletic Scholarships
http://www.collegescholarships.org/athletic.htm
49.
Baptist Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/baptist_scholarships.htm
50.
Methodist Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/methodist_scholarships.htm
51.
Project Excellence Scholarships
http:// www.project-excellence.com
52.
Intel Science Talent Search
http://www.societyforscience.org/sts
53.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships
http://www.akaeaf.org/programsandinitiatives/endowments_fellowships/
54.
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships
http://www.aasa.org/Discover.htm
55.
United States Institute of Peace - National Peace Essay Contest
http://www.usip.org/programs/initiatives/national-peace-essay-contest
56.
Scholarships and Grants
http://www.elclick.com/lulfoundation/html/resources.html
57.
Gateway to 10 Free Scholarship Searches
www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm
58.
Gateways to US Government Grants/money
http://www.students.gov/link_search/listlinks.cfm
59.
Accounting Scholarships
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/edu/jlcs.htm
60.
American Psychological Association (APA) Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.apa.org/students/funding.html
61.
American Sociological Association Graduate funding
http://www.asanet.org/employment/careers21st_Graduateschool.cfm
62.
Americorps
http://www.cns.gov/
63.
Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
64.
Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/TwoYearInstructions.jsp
65.
Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
66.
Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
http://www.aynrand.org/contests/
67.
Brand Essay Competition
http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.html
68.
Gates Millennium Scholarships (major)
http://www.gmsp.org
69.
Xerox Scholarships for Students
http://www.xerox.com/go/xrx/template/009.jsp?view=Feature&Xcntry
70.
Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaastudent.org/
71.
National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
http://www.nabj.org/mediainstitute/fellowships/index.php
72.
Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/audience/students.shtml
73.
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/v1/index.php
74.
FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid
http://www.finaid.org/
75.
Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/programs/pfs.asp
76.
Microsoft Scholarship Program
http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp
77.
WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search
http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp
78.
Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits
http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
79.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
80.
Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
81.
BOEING scholarships (some HBCU connects)
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/natl_merit_sch.html
82.
ROTC Military Scholarships (Navy, Army, Marines, Airforce)
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/chart_mil_rotc.html
83.
Easley National Scholarship Program
http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
84.
Maryland Artists Scholarships
http://www.maef.org/
85.
Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida)
http://www.jackituckfield.org/
86.
Historically Black College & University Scholarships
http://www.eduinconline.com/
87.
Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/diversity/
88.
International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/
89.
College Board Scholarship Search
http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
90.
Burger King Scholarship Program
http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html
91.
Siemens Westinghouse Competition
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/
92.
GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds
http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
93.
CollegeNet's Scholarship Database
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
94.
Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
http://blog.aflcio.org/tag/union-scholarships/
95.
Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways
http://www.fedmoney.org/
96.
25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
97.
Scholarship & Financial Aid Help
www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
98.
FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
99.
Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com/
100.
Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies
http://www.paralegals.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=13
101.
HBCU "Packard" Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html
102.
Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
http://omsa.uchicago.edu/opportunities/undergrad.shtml
103.
INROADS internships
http://www.inroads.org/
104.
ACT-SO "Olympics of the Mind" Scholarships
http://www.naacp.org/youth/scholarships/index.htm
105.
Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
http://www.baeo.org/programs?program_id=2
106.
ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
107.
Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?categoryNORITIES
108.
RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
109.
The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php
FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Federal Pell Grant - This federal grant is available to undergraduate students who have NOT received a baccalaureate degree. Eligibility is determined by the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as calculated using information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Funds from this award will be divided equally between Fall and Spring semesters and will be credited to the student's account accordingly. The FAFSA may be obtained from a high school guidance counselor or from our office by calling the number on our home page. You may also complete the FAFSA on the World Wide Web. www.fafsa.ed.gov
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) - This federal grant is awarded based on the student's EFC and the availability of funds. The Office of Student Work and Financial Aid using information from the student's FAFSA determines eligibility. This grant is available to undergraduate students who have not received a baccalaureate degree. Funding is limited and priority is given to Pell Grant recipients.
Federal Perkins Loan - This federal loan is originated by the school rather than an outside lender. It is awarded based on the student's EFC and the availability of funds. This is a long-term, low-interest (5%) loan, which enters repayment nine months after the student ceases to be enrolled at least half time. The maximum Perkins Loan is $4,000 per year for undergraduates. Funds subject to availability.
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan - This is a low-interest loan that enters repayment six months after the student ceases to be enrolled at least half time. The term "subsidized" means the government pays the interest on the loan while the student is enrolled in school and during the six-month grace period after a student ceases to be enrolled at least half time. Freshmen may be eligible to borrow up to $2,625, sophomores up to $3,500, and juniors and seniors up to $5,500. Your may check on the status of your loan by accessing ELM Resources. www.elmresources.com
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan - This loan program provides financial assistance to all students regardless of income. It is very similar to the Subsidized Stafford Loan in that the repayment terms and loan limits by class standing are the same. The difference is that the student, rather than the federal government, is responsible for paying the interest on the loan while he or she is enrolled. Loan proceeds from the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan will be disbursed like the Subsidized Stafford Loan above, and the total amount of both the Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans must not be more that the annual loan limits set for the student's class standing. You may check on the status of your loan by accessing ELM Resources. www.elmresources.com
Federal College Work-Study - This federal program provides part-time employment for eligible students. Students usually work 10 to 20 hours per week and receive a paycheck biweekly. The paycheck is made out to the student and the student chooses how to use the money. Eligibility for this program is determined by the Office of Student Work and Financial Aid and is based on demonstrated need and the availability of funds.
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) - This federal loan is a long-term, low-interest loan available to parents of dependent students regardless of income level. The annual loan limit is equal to the cost of attending Berry College, less any financial assistance the student is eligible to receive. This loan enters repayment 60 days after the last disbursement of each academic year.
GEORGIA STATE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Hope Scholarship - Legal residents of Georgia who have achieved a "B" average in the core curriculum and have been declared a HOPE Scholar by their High School may apply for the HOPE Scholarship to attend Berry by completing the Berry College Student Data Form (SDF) and the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Application (GTG). Students must enroll on a full-time basis (12 or more hours) and will receive $3000 per academic year as long as eligibility requirements as defined by the Georgia Student Finance Commission are maintained.
Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant - Legal residents of Georgia who are full-time may also be eligible to receive $927 per academic year from the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant. Students must complete the GTG Application and the SDF.
HOPE PROMISE Scholarship - The PROMISE Teacher Scholarship Program-a component of Georgia's HOPE Scholarship Program-provides forgivable loans to high-achieving students who aspire to be teachers in Georgia public school. If you commit to teach in a Georgia public school, you will pay less for your education. For a four-year commitment, you can receive up to $3,000 for your Junior and Senior Years.
A student must:
1.
Have earned a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale (including all courses taken) and be academically classified as a junior.
2.
Be accepted for enrollment into an approved teacher education program in Georgia leading to initial certification.
For further information on Georgia Programs go to: www.gsfc.org
INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES
Academic - The Admission's Office awards all academic scholarships. Academic scholarships are awarded only to entering Freshmen or Transfer Students based on test scores and high school GPA or college GPA for transfer students. Applicants should complete the Student Data Form (SDF).
Athletic - Berry College offers Athletic Scholarships for men in the following sports: Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Tennis, Cross Country, and Golf; and for women in: Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, and Cross Country. Contact the coach in your respective sport.
Music and Theater - Scholarships are offered based on talent and interest in these areas. Prospective students should contact the appropriate school Dean for further information.
Departmental Scholarships - Some areas of study offer scholarships based on interest and past performance in those areas. These scholarships are usually awarded at the Junior or Senior level. Students are automatically considered by completing the Student Data Form (SDF). No separate Application is required. To learn more about scholarships some of the different departments offer, please click on the following links.
Need Based Scholarships - Berry College offers a number of Scholarships based on Financial need after the Student has been considered for all other grants, loans and work. Students must complete all of the financial forms to be considered.
Student Work Opportunity - The College encourages all students to gain work experience while at Berry College. Most students choose to work on campus and others take advantage of off-campus work opportunities. Students who choose to work on campus are encouraged to work at least ten hours per week in one or more of over 120 types of positions on campus. Students interested in learning more about student work opportunities should contact the Work Opportunity Office or go to their Web site.
Bonner Scholars Program - Established by The Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation of Princeton, NJ, this program supports students at 25 institutions around the country. In an attempt to integrate community service into the college experience, the Bonner Scholars Program provides a service alternative to replace the job component of a financial aid package. Bonner Scholars are selected based on financial need and interest in community service and receive a stipend through direct grants, stipends, and expense money. While in the Program, Bonner Scholars are expected to be active in service during the academic year and summers, participate in educational enrichment activities.
For more information about the Bonner Foundation click here for their website.
For more information about Berry's Bonner Scholars Program click here.
The WinShape Centre Scholarship Program - was created by S. Truett Cathy, Founder and CEO of Chick-fil-A, Inc., for the purpose of "Shaping Individuals to be Winners." Approximately 125 students are in the program. They attend classes at Berry College, and are Berry students first and foremost. WinShape students receive a $24,000 tuition scholarship ($6,000/year), half paid by Berry and half by Chick-fil-A.
In order to be eligible for the scholarship, one must contact WinShape before applying to Berry College.









