English Major? Check Out these Scholarships for Minority Students

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
1. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute awards scholarships to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Latino descent. For a four-year undergraduate degree as of February 2011, the scholarship is worth $2,500. For graduate level study, the award is worth $5,000. The scholarship is split into yearly payments.



This scholarship is not restricted just to English majors. The program does not judge applicants on their grade point averages but rather on their active participation in community activities and strong writing skills.

Illinois Association of Teachers of English
2. For those students aiming to have a teaching career, the Illinois Association of Teachers of English (IATE) Scholarship for Minority Teacher Education pays a successful minority student applicant $1,000 a year, as of February 2011.



The criteria necessary for entry include a wish to teach in Illinois, writing samples and references. The scholarship is applicable to Illinois colleges and universities only.

Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs
3. Aimed at prospective graduate students, the Ford predoctoral scholarship gives $20,000, as of February 2011, to 40 minority students a year to fund Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D) research studies. The funding is available to all Americans but special consideration is given to people of Native American, Latin or African-American descent.



Students studying certain types of English programs, such as literature, art and theater history, and linguistics, are eligible for the award.

Ron Brown Scholar Program
4. Designed to support African-American students, the Ron Brown Scholar Program awards 10 to 20 scholarships a year. These scholarships are not restricted to any particular major, but applicants must apply prior to entering college. The award is worth $10,000 a year for four years, as of February 2011.



Selection criteria include an application, an interview and participation in a weekend selection group. The weekend group, scheduled for the month of March and located in Washington, D.C., allows selection staff to assess the applicant against a group of other applicants.



Applicants must be permanent American residents or U.S. citizens.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation
5. The Jackie Robinson Foundation gives awards of up to $7,500 annually, as of February 2011, to minority students based on outstanding high school Scholastic Aptitude Test or American College Test scores, a reference and an essay application. The reference should be completed by someone who can attest to the student's character, such as a guidance counselor, pastor or employer.



The application is online at jackierobinson.org.



The applicant is also judged on community service, leadership potential and financial need.


Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
6. Aimed at graduate students, the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans award up to $25,000 in maintenance a year and up to $20,000 in tuition fees, as of February 2011, to students who hold a green card, are naturalized citizens or whose parents are naturalized citizens.



Students pursuing all fields of study are eligible for this award. Applicants are judged on their accomplishments, drive, creativity and future potential.


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