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Students seeking to attend college may find that covering the tuition and other education-related fees may be as challenging as getting accepted to the school of their dreams. Minority students can apply for scholarships that are designated just for them. The scholarships are awarded based on certain criteria including community service, grade point average and sports participation.
Morgan Stanley Scholars Program
American Indian or Alaskan Native students can apply for the Morgan Stanley Scholars Program. As of the 2010-2011 academic school year, recipients could receive $5,000. Students must meet a 3.2 grade point average requirement and be enrolled full time in an accredited college or university. Students must exhibit an interest in business to be considered. The scholarship is administered through the American Indian College Fund.
APIASF Scholarship Program
Students of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity can apply for assistance from the Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund. Students will be awarded varying amounts in scholarship funds. Students must meet a 2.7 grade point average and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to be considered for the award. Students applying for the scholarship must be enrolled in or planning to enroll at a two- or four-year college or university within the United States.
HSF/BB&T Charitable Scholarship Program
The Branch Banking and Trust Corporation sponsors a scholarship for students of Hispanic and African American heritage through the Hispanic Scholarship fund. Select students will receive varying amounts of assistance. Students must meet a 3.0 grade point average and attend college in certain states. Acceptable states include Alabama, Kentucky and South Carolina. Students must also be classified as a college junior when submitting an application for the scholarship.
Safe Passage Foundation Scholarship
The Safe Passage Foundation Scholarship is open to African American students who are attending certain schools. Acceptable schools include Benedict College, Tuskegee College and Paine College. As of the 2010-2011 academic school year, select students could receive up to $4,000 in scholarship funds. Students must meet a 2.5 grade point average to be considered. The scholarship is available to students who are actively participating on the official college or university tennis team.
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