Science Scholarships

The Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology (DFBSST) is an endowment fund which provides scholarships to African-American undergraduate students who enroll in scientific or technical fields of study at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Selection Process DFBSST identifies students through the assistance of Engineering and Science Department deans and professors at pre-selected, predominantly Black colleges and universities. DFBSST requests the deans and faculty members to identify a specified number of students that they would like to be considered for scholarships, and to pass on DFBSST scholarship application forms to these students. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for scholarships offered by DFBSST, all applicants must meet the following criteria: * African-American, undergraduate student majoring (or intending to major) in a technical field of study (i.e., engineering, math, science, etc.), * Be enrolled (or identify his or her intention to enroll) at one of the predominantly Black colleges or universities listed below, and * Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Evaluation Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria: 1. Academic achievement (grades and SAT scores, especially science/math), 2. Personal essay describing career goals, current and past relevant extracurricular activities, etc., 3. Recommendations (teachers and guidance counselors), and 4. Financial need. Applicants are first ranked based on consideration of items 1, 2 and 3 above. If two (2) applicants are considered to be equal, the candidate with the greatest financial need is ranked higher. Award Determination: The amount of the scholarships awarded each student is determined by the DFBSST Scholarship Committee. Scholarships are based on merit and financial need. Scholarship awards are up to $2,000 per year. Support is renewed annually, for a maximum of four (4) years, as long as the students remains in good academic standing at the same institution, enrolled in a full-time, undergraduate science or engineering curriculum, and submits a renewal application. Obtaining a Scholarship Application Applications can be obtained by contacting the science or engineering department at one of the schools listed in the website.

Scholarship Value: up to $ 5000 Classifications: College Junior, College Sophomore Minimum GPA: 3.0 Eligible Majors: Accounting, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communications, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging Engineering Scholarship Detail: Amway operates in over 80 countries and territories with nearly 13,000 employees worldwide and has sales of over $8 Billion. Amway, through its global facilities provides world class product development, manufacturing, and logistics services. Amway manages the Nutrilite vitamin supplement brand and the Artistry cosmetic brand. Great People Happen At Amway. We value our employees, have a long-standing environmental commitment, provide an exercise and wellness program to our employees and foster a culture of innovation. During our time of transition from Alticor to Amway, explore our website and family of companies at: www.Alticor.com. This year, Amway has partnered with UNCF to establish the Amway Scholars Program. The program is open to rising sophomores and juniors.

Scholarship Value: varies up to $5,000 Classifications: Open Minimum GPA: 2.5 Eligible Majors: Mathematics, Science, Information Technology, Environmental Sciences Eligible Schools: Dillard University, Tougaloo College, Xavier University Eligible Locations: California Scholarship Detail: American Honda Foundation Scholarship will support students from Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino California.

Classifications: Undergraduate Freshman, Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate Senior Minimum GPA: 2.5 Eligible Majors: Engineering, Mathematics, Science Eligible Schools: Bethune-Cookman College, Edward Waters College, Florida Memorial College Eligible Locations: Florida Scholarship Detail: The Batchelor Foundation Scholarship is restricted to Florida residents who are enrolled in the fields of engineering, math and science. In addition, students must also attend one of the four-year accredited institution in the state of Florida. Donor/Sponsor Name: Batchelor Foundation

Scholarship Value: $5,000 Classifications: Undergraduate Freshman, Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior Minimum GPA: 3.0 Eligible Majors: Finance, Accounting, Computer Science/MIS, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities (please check the website for the complete list) Eligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail: Students are also eligible for this scholarship from the following institutions: Kansas State University, University of Illinois, University of Minnesota, Iowa State University, North Carolina A&T State University and University of Wisconsin-Madison. Internship opportunities may become available to students receiving this scholarship. Cargill will consider the following majors: Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, Science, Agricultural and Animal Sciences. Donor/Sponsor Name: Cargill Donor/Sponsor URL: http://www.cargill.com

Scholarship Value: $6,000 Classifications: Open Minimum GPA: 3.0 Eligible Majors: Engineering, Science Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities (please check the website for the complete list) Eligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail: CDM and its subsidiaries, CDM Federal Programs Corporation and CDM Constructors, Inc. in association with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) have established a scholarship/internship program for six students who have a 3.0 grade point average or above and who are majoring in a variety or engineering, science or construction disciplines, such as chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, geotechnical, geology/hydrogeology, geography, GIS, mechanical, mining and structural or will be pursuing a masters degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines. Apply Online Donor/Sponsor Name: CDM Donor/Sponsor URL: http://www.cdm.com Please check the website for the availability of this scholarship.

Scholarship Value: $1,000 Classifications: Open Minimum GPA: 3.0 Eligible Majors: Science, Science Technology Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities ((please check the website for the complete list) Eligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail: This scholarship is awarded to students completing the Fisk Pre-Medicine program. Donor/Sponsor Name: Charles E. Culpepper

Scholarship Value: $5,000 Classifications: Open Minimum GPA: 2.75 Eligible Majors: Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Science Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities (please check the website for the complete list) Eligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail: Cooper Industries has agreed to fund a growth endowment for the United Negro College Fund. Educational organizations have long been a primary focus of Coopers charitable giving. Cooper Industries is proud to share UNCFs commitment to education, touching lives across the country with the gift of knowledge. Donor/Sponsor Name: Cooper Industries Please check the website for the availability of this scholarship.

Scholarship Value: $5,000 Classifications: Undergraduate Freshman, Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate Senior Minimum GPA: 3.0 Eligible Majors: Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Marketing, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Operations Management, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Management Information Systems Eligible Schools: Open Eligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail: Open to all four-year accredited undergraduate colleges. Students must be a rising sophomore or junior, majoring in accounting/finance, IS, marketing purchasing/operations, engineering or chemistry, or in their first or second year of pursuing a degree in Pharmacy. Applicants must demonstrate non-collegiate leadership experience. Apply Online Donor/Sponsor Name: Cardinal Health Foundation Donor/Sponsor URL: http://www.cardinal.com Please check the website for the availability of this scholarship.

Scholarship Value: $3,000 Classifications: Graduate Student Minimum GPA: 3.0 Eligible Majors: Science Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities (please check the website for the complete list) Eligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail: Research-based pharmaceutical companies provide four scholarships per year to graduates of a UNCF member college or university with science-related majors who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate degree program at any American college or university. Apply Online Donor/Sponsor Name: Glaxo,Inc. Please check the website for the availability of this scholarship.

Eligible Majors: Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities (please check the website for the complete list) Eligible Locations: Pennsylvania Scholarship Detail: This grant from the Heinz Family Foundation provides a scholarship and paid summer internship for students who are residents of Pennsylvania and are interested in environmental careers. Donor/Sponsor Name: Heinz Family Foundation

Eligible Majors: Finance, Mathematics, Marketing, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities, HBCU Schools (please check the website for the complete list) Eligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail: ITT Corporation Scholarship Program will support UNCF and HBCU students in the fields of Chemistry, Chemical, Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Marketing, Mathematics, Optics and Physics. The candidates must be classified as a sophomore or junior. Apply Online Donor/Sponsor Name: ITT Corporation Donor/Sponsor URL: http://www.itt.com Please check the website for the availability of this scholarship.