Philippine Medical Society of Northeast Florida, Inc

Eligibility:
- Academic Achievement
- Leadership Qualities
- Involvement in the community
- Good moral character
- Ambition to pursue a career in the medical field
- Attending a college/university after graduation

$500 scholarship for 1 boy and 1 girl
Deadline to apply: April 27, 2016

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit nonpartisan public policy, research and educational institute that seeks to advance the global black community.   Their goal is to increase the pool of black leaders in public service careers and public policy positions through providing fellowships, internships, and scholarships.

Deadlines for applications are rapidly approaching, with the internship deadline of  April 29^th and scholarship deadlines ranging from April 29^th to May 20^th.   Applications and additional information can be found here: http://www.cbcfinc.org/leadership-institute/

Samuel L. and Lydia M. Payne Scholarship

SAMUEL L. AND LYDIA M. PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP

To provide financial assistance to a student(s) who demonstrates an aptitude and desire to succeed.  The scholarship will support tuition, books, fees, room and board, and educational degree related expenses up to $18,000 and disbursed until graduation or a period up to 5 years, provided the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements.  All applicants must have a cumulative 2.5-3.5 (weighted) grade point average and plan to take a fulltime course load in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. In selecting the successful candidate, the review committee will consider a desire for personal growth and financial need.   Housed at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, the Samuel L. and Lydia M. Payne Scholarship application and supporting documentation requirements are available at: http://bit.ly/tcfscholarship and due by May 13, 2016

Dorothea B. Shaw Scholarship

DOROTHEA B. SHAW SCHOLARSHIP

The Dorothea B. Shaw Scholarship in the amount of $6,000 ($1500 per year/4 years) to support tuition, books, fees, room and board, and degree related expenses for a student graduating from a Duval county public or private school and attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the Northeastern United States. Northeastern states are identified as: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, and VT.  In selecting the successful candidate, the review committee will consider academic achievements, leadership experience, desire for personal growth and financial need.  All applicants must have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average (weighted) and plan to attend on a full-time basis. Housed at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, the Dorothea B. Shaw scholarship application and supporting documentation requirements are available at:  http://bit.ly/tcfscholarship and due by May 13, 2016