Scholarships and Grants

Department of Ethnic Studies Scholarships

Vera M. Gayters Scholarship Thomas A. Gayters has established a memorial scholarship fund to homer his wife and her commitment to educational excellence and civic/community service. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide support to students majoring in Ethnic Studies at CSUEB, in order to encourage them to pursue the highest degree of excellence in their academic and professional careers and to become socially responsible individuals. Applicants for the Vera M. Gayters Award must meet the following criteria: 1) show promise in making a substantial contribution to minority communities in the following fields; social sciences, sciences, and/or humanities/arts. 2) major in Ethnics Studies 3) be junior or senior level 4) have an overall minimum 2.5 GPA at CSUEB 5) reside in Alameda or Contra Costa Counties 6) demonstrate financial need 7) submit a formal application 8) write a statement of purpose including personal goals, accomplishments, and career aspirations that demonstrate a commitment to improving society, and 9) provide a letter of reference from a member of the CSUEB faculty. Request an application in the Ethnic Studies department office.

Ethnic Studies Academic Society Service Award Elgibiligy: Must be a member of the Ethnic Studies Academic Society. Award in the amount of $200 presented each June to an active member (or members) of the Ethnic Studies Academic Society who contributes to community development. This award will be administerd by the Ethnic Studies Academic Society. The funds for this award were donated by Leila Rae.

Additional resources of interest to CSUEB Ethnic Studies students (links checked June 2007):

CSUEB Scholarships

CSUEB Financial Aid Office's List of Scholarships

Ron Brown Scholarships
Website: http://www.RonBrown.org
The award: Leadership, community service, all fields. The deadline is unusually in January. This is one of most prestigious scholarships and it's very, very competitive.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Website: http://www.JackieRobinson.org
The award: $6,000 per year. Number of winners about 100. It's renewable. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields. Deadline is usually in April.

American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships (AICPA)
Website: http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
The award: for undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college with at least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,000 with about 300 winners annually. Deadline is in July. Go to website for GPA requirements and details.

Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarships
Website: http://www.coca-colascholars.org/
The award: This is a major competition with hundreds of over 250 awards going to "scholars," with academic, leadership, and talent qualities. The award amount is from $4,000 to $20,000. You can apply on-line. The deadline is October 31.

Ambassadorial Scholarships
Website: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html
The award: This is the prestigious "rotary" organization scholarship for students who can
speak another language and want to study abroad in the "host" country of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to $23,000 for a 3 month to full year of study abroad. You should have completed at least 2 years of college work.

Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Website: http://www.truman.gov
The award: The is one of the most prestigious scholarships, shaped for students who intend to pursue a career targeted to public service or government. Graduate study should be a goal, with a portion of the funds directed there. You must be at least a junior, and your college must nominate you. A "nomination" package must be created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000 over the years. Generally about 80 students are selected. The deadline is February 1st.

National Association of Hispanic Journalist
Website: http://www.nahj.org/student.html
The award: from $1000 - $5000 Students interested in journalism as a career can apply. Deadline is Feb 28th. See web site for application and information.

Hispanic College Fund Scholarships
Website: http://www.hispanicfund.org/scholarships.php
Major site for Hispanic students majoring in business-related areas, A to Z (accounting, human resources, communications, and more). The award amount varies. Over 140 awards granted. Deadline: April.