
Scholarships
Amount: $2,500. About: Launched in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the Sallie Mae Fund’s Completing the Dream Scholarship Program awards a one-time scholarship of up to $2,500 to help diverse students from historically underserved communities complete their post-secondary education. By 2024, the program will award nearly 800 scholarships totaling $1.95 million. Applicants must
Amount: $5,000. About: The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) offers the Clair A. Hill Scholarship for California residents, pursuing a degree in a field related to water resources, at a school in either the University of California system or California State University system. In order to qualify, the applicant must be at least a
Amount: $10,000. About: Offered by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), Clark Burrus Public Service Academic Scholarship (formerly, Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship) recognizes minority students pursuing careers in government finance. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents and must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African-American, Asian/Pacific
Amount: Varies. About: Established as the result of the Cobell v. Salazar settlement, the Cobell Scholarship program offers annual, merit-based, and nonrenewable scholarships to students who are enrolled members of a U.S. Federally-recognized Tribe (or can prove ¼ descent from multiple tribes). To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in or plan to enroll in full-time
Amount: Up to $8,000. About: Offered by the CIRI Foundation, the Achievement Annual Scholarship is a merit scholarship awarded to students with a passion for community service, civic activities, and contribution to the Alaska Native community. Each applicant must be a CIRI original enrollee or direct lineal descendant, have a high school diploma or GED,
Amount: Up to $10,000. About: Offered by the CIRI Foundation, the Excellence Annual Scholarship is a merit scholarship awarded to students with a passion for community service, civic activities, and contribution to the Alaska Native community. Each applicant must be a CIRI original enrollee or direct lineal descendant, have a high school diploma or GED,