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HENAAC Scholarship for Hispanics

The Great Minds in STEM scholarship or HENAAC Scholarship Program offers students the opportunity to get minority scholarship funding for college.

The Great Minds in STEM scholarship or HENAAC Scholarship Program offers students the opportunity to get funding for college that they may really need. As you explore the history of these programs and what they offer, you can see why so many people turn to them for the possibility of getting a minority scholarship to pay for their college education.

The HENAAC Scholarship Program are designed to help achieve the vision for keeping leaders in the USA strong in the fields of technology, science, math, and engineering. Part of that vision is to make sure such leaders are there in committees currently considered to be under served.

Studies show that many Hispanics aren’t able to secure the support or funding that they need to complete their college education. This STEM scholarship program is specifically designed to offer them the support and help with the cost so that they can pursue an area of study that can significantly assist them with their future goals. A high number of Hispanic students that enter these areas of study are also graduating, which is a sign that such a program does work.

The mission of these HENAAC scholarship funds is to offer an opportunity for those that wish to earn their education in such a field of study. Inspiring and motivating students that are struggling to find funding to pay for college is part of the process. Being able to share information with parents, students, educators, and communities about the funds available is very important.

HENAAC Scholars Program has been around for about 10 years, and in that period of time mover than 100 STEM students have been able to get educational minority scholarships and grants for college. For 2011 there is over $200,000 that will be offered in scholarship funds. The amounts of the HENAAC scholarships vary – from $500 to $8,500 per recipient. The number of these Hispanic scholarships that are annually awarded depend on the dollar amounts given.

Applications for Great Minds Scholarship Program are taken from January 1st through May 1st each year. Some of the applicants are in undergraduate programs while others are in a graduate program. All applicants must be in an accredited education program. Applicants must be Hispanic to be eligible for the HENAAC scholarships.

Applicants must also be pursuing an education in the areas of applied science, engineering, math, or computer science. Along with the application, students must send their transcripts, at least two letters of recommendation, a resume, and an essay. Only one application is required to be considered for at least 26 different HENAAC scholarships that are offered through various sponsors of the Great Minds in STEM Scholarship.

Applicants must show they have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They also have to show community involvement and examples of student leadership. The other specifics vary based on the specific scholarship criteria by the sponsors of those funds.

Individuals that have submitted a completed application will get a confirmation by May 31st. In July the scholarship selection committee will determine the recipients and the dollar amounts to award them. Any recipients of such scholarships will be notified by August 12th. A complete list of all winners will be posted on their website by August 12th as well.

In October the Great Minds in STEM Scholarship will be presented at the Annual HENAAC Conference. The location and dates vary by year, but for 2011 it will be at Lake Buena Vista, Florida. All recipients will have their registration and hotel accommodations paid for. Some students that qualify will also be able to get assistance paying for their transportation to and from the conference.

As the support for this Hispanic scholarships for minority students continues to grow, more sponsors are getting on board. As a result, it is anticipated that within the next 5 years there will be at least an additional $50,000 offered through the HENAAC Scholarship Program.

STEM scholarships (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) are something that students from a diverse background interested in certain technical fields.

STEM scholarships (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) are something that students from a diverse background who are interested in certain technical fields. While having a somewhat narrow focus, a STEM scholarship can be available for students in many different fields be it education, electrical engineering, genetics and many more. Some of these programs are provided by national foundations such as the National Science Foundation while others are awarded at a more regional or local level, perhaps through individual colleges. Students who are entering any field which is related to a STEM program should absolutely consider what their financial assistance options are, looking carefully for STEM scholarships which will help them pay for their education. While there are many programs through a STEM scholarship program; available competition is normally going to be fairly high and applicants are going to be going up against other students in fields that are the same as their own.

Because STEM scholarships are often merit based combined with a relatively high demand for the financial assistance they give students should expect fairly stiff competition. In order to maximize one’s chances preparing application material which highlights an individual’s interests and activities will be very useful.

Another great program is offered by the Great Minds in STEM scholarship which gives out over 100 different awards every year. Award amounts generally vary from $500 up to $8,500 depending on various criteria. In order to be eligible for this Great Minds STEM scholarship, students will need to be able to demonstrate leadership through community involvement and academic awards. All applicants will need to be majoring in a STEM related course while maintaining a 3.0 grade point average. Applicants must be enrolled in a formal degree program by fall of the year in which the award is given and all applicants must either be of direct Hispanic descent or be heavily involved in organizations which work in the Hispanic community. The deadline for this STEM scholarship is April 30 of 2011.

An example of a locally awarded STEM scholarship comes from the High Tech Transfer Program Scholars Project offered through Chandler-Gilbert Community College. This STEM scholarship 2011 gives out at least $2,500 per semester, or $5,000 per academic year. In order to be eligible for this STEM scholarship students will need to be enrolled full time at CGCC in a field related to engineering, biological sciences, physical sciences, math or computer and information fields. All applicants are expected to have no less than a 2.75 grade point average and be US citizens who are eligible for financial aid. The deadline for this program is April 4 of every year.

The Robert Noyce Scholarship Program has STEM scholarships throughout the United States and offers scholarships to teachers studying in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This program is designed to have teachers with careers in elementary to secondary educational institutions.

The Benjamin Gilman Scholarship Program is a huge international study abroad scholarship for STEM students offered through the U.S. Department of State. It is for undergraduates in the United States who want to go overseas to study in other countries. Approximately 125 awards are given out yearly giving many opportunities for students in STEM studies.

STEM scholarships represent a great way to get financial aid for school. Such programs are available in many different forms and students should absolutely check in with their individual STEM related departments to check and see if such a program is available for them. A trip to the local financial aid office will also help in this endeavor.

One of the several large STEM scholarships available comes from the Department of Defense’s SMART Scholarship program (Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation). This STEM scholarship provides at a max $41,000 and at a minimum $25,000 depending on academic performance and experience. In order to be eligible for the SMART STEM scholarship students must be residents of the United States, be at least 18 years old, be enrolled in a school, and be able to hold a security clearance. Only certain fields are covered by the program such a geological science, aeronautical science and behavioral studies. Full tuition is covered by the program, summer internships will be available and graduating students will be placed in a formal job with the Depart of Defense. All application materials must be submitted no later than December 1.

For those schools which do not have applicable STEM programs available students are encourage to look towards national foundations or even look at government programs to find the additional aid they may need. Many government departments such as Homeland Security or Defense offer STEM scholarships for women.

Robert Noyce Scholarship Program

The Robert Noyce Scholarship Program for teachers is provided through individual schemes located in particular locations across the United States.

The Robert Noyce Scholarship Program is provided through individual schemes located in particular locations across the United States. The National Science Foundation provides grants in partnerships to provide Noyce Scholarships to teachers who are studying in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and encourages teachers to take up jobs in elementary to secondary education institutions. Noyce scholarships are aided through the Association for the Advancement of Science who cosponsors initiatives through individual institutions and organizes workshops for developing students. One of the easiest ways to find a Robert Noyce Scholarship is to go to the NSF website and use their project locater. This search program provides a comprehensive list by state of partnering programs which will be available to interested students. By simply going to the project locater and selecting a state a list of available programs will be made immediately available.

As an example of using the Project Locater on the NSF website to find Robert Noyce scholarships, selecting Michigan as the designated state of interest will bring up six different search results. The first of these is offered through Eastern Michigan University and available to students at every level of education for those seeking bachelor degrees to those going to school for graduate studies. In order to be eligible for this Noyce Scholarship students will need to be currently enrolled at Eastern Michigan University, been admitted to the College of Education, have one to two years of course work left to complete, be committed to working in a urban setting, be a US citizen and be prepared to commit up to two years of their post undergraduate work to a high need school. All applicants are expected to maintain no less than a 3.0 grade point average. Those receiving an award will have all of their tuition and fee covered by the program (cannot exceed $13,333) while being able to gain additional field experiences. Applicants are due at the same time all submissions requesting financial aid are due at Eastern Michigan University.

Using the project locator again on the NSF website and selecting Kansas, two related programs come up. The first of these offered by Kansas State University through their Teach Program which focuses on rural educators. This Robert Noyce Scholarship provides a stipend program to winning students which gives $320 a week for four weeks during the summer of a given academic year. To be eligible for the program students will need to be current freshmen or sophomore studying a science related field. All applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, have successfully completed one year at Kansas State and be enrolled as a full time student. Applicants who win the stipend Noyce Scholarship will be expected to apply and work at an education oriented summer internship and then participate in a seminar about education provided by Kansas State. Juniors and seniors applying for this program at Kansas State will be able to receive greater rewards ranging from $13,000 – $15,000 applied for up to two years of their education. All applications must be received no later than May 1 of a given year, or November 1 for graduate students.

Again looking at the project locater on the NSF website and selecting this time California, 49 different programs are shown to be available. One of these listed Robert Noyce Scholarship programs is the CalTeach Berkely Noyce Scholars program. This Noyce scholarship program provides funding to students who are interested in either mathematics or science, having separate awards for each category. Students are required to be undergraduate learners who have been accepted into the College of Education and are working to complete their teacher training programs. Up to $10,000 will be provided to awarded students and funding can continue for up to two years. All students are expected to maintain at least a 2.8 grade point average and be majoring in science or mathematics. Applications must be received no later than October 29 of a given application year.