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African American Scholarships Scholarships for minorities are plentiful, especially in fields that have been traditionally dominated by white males, such as engineering, business, sciences, medicine, and mathematics. Come on, fess up: how many black mathematicians have you met? So, while much ground has been gained in the last twenty years with increasing percentages of black students finishing high school, there are still an alarming percentage who either cannot afford to attend college or who lack the resources and guidance to lead them in that direction. The majority of blacks still come from middle-to-low income households and most have no other family members with a college education. Thanks to a long-standing African American presence in American society, many institutions are available to help black students bridge ethnic-related economic barriers in order to make a more rewarding future a possibility. The United Negro College Fund has for decades been the most famous example. Thanks to their well-funded commercial presence, their motto, “A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste,” is familiar to many generations of Americans. The UNCF has financed nearly half a million students’ educations with African American scholarships to date. Their financial dollars go directly to fund the efforts of the many black colleges and universities in existence in the United States through a wide range of giving organizations. There are nearly forty American recognized private black learning institutions, which the UNCF maintains a detailed list of. These reputable colleges include such well known names as Spelman, Stillman, and Morehouse. Black students should consider these institutions where tuition costs remain considerably lower than at other private colleges, thanks to the financial support of such established organizations as the UNCF. Corporate organizations are important resources for students, especially those who already know what field of study they wish to pursue. For instance, the National Society of Black Engineers supports a number of industry-related scholarships funded by corporate sponsors, such as Eli Lilly, Microsoft, and Delta Airlines. Programs like these tend to attract stiff competition for the scholarship awards, and have attached requirements, such as GPA, a proven monetary need, and even the requirement that the candidate agrees to ultimately take a job position with the sponsoring corporation for a determined amount of time. A related organization is the Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology. This particular fund is designed for African-American students planning on pursing fields of study in science or technology when applying to one of the black colleges the. It was founded by a group of black professionals who chose to contribute personal resources to create African American scholarships. Further opportunities may be found locally, especially in large cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, and Detroit. An aspiring black student should check local and regional organizations, both municipal and private, before setting sights on more distant chances. Wherever an African American has made their mark, there is usually found a path where they made it easier for future generations of their kind to follow. Article Snippet Click to Read Complete Article
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