Find scholarships for African-American women in graduate school.
A college degree is no longer enough to guarantee job security. Given the nature of the modern economy and the competitive job market, graduate degrees are necessary not just for job security, but for earning potential, as well. And for African-American women on their way to graduate school, there are scholarship opportunities that will provide the financial assistance they need to earn their degree.
Actuarial Diversity Scholarship
African-American women can apply for the Actuarial Diversity Scholarship. Established in 1977, the scholarship aims to increase the number of ethnic and racial minorities in the profession. It is offered by the Actuarial Foundation. For the 2011-2012 academic year, the scholarship gives $3,000 to new and continuing graduate students preparing to become actuaries.
Applicants must be full-time students attending either a two- or four-year accredited college or university. The following must be submitted along with a completed application form: a personal statement, letters of recommendation, a sealed school transcript and an actuarial exam transcript.
Earl E. Graves Scholarship
Administered by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the Earl E. Graves Scholarship gives money to African-American students. African-American women can apply and, if selected, receive $5,000 for their school-related costs in the 2011-2012 academic year.
The scholarship is only open to business students attending college and business school. They must be full-time students and be in the top 20th percentile of their class. The application must include a one-page essay, an official transcript, proof of current enrollment and three letters of recommendation.
Michael Jackson Scholarship
African-American women can take advantage of the Michael Jackson Scholarship, which was created in conjunction with the United Negro College Fund. Established in 1986, the scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in one of the following fields: art, communications, drama, English, fine arts, mass communications, music, performing arts, theater arts, visual arts and vocal performance.
Applicants must have a 3.0 grade point average or more and, if selected, receive $5,000 for the 2010-2011 academic year.
MCCA Lloyd M. Johnson Jr. Scholarship
The MCCA (Minority Corporate Counsel Association) Lloyd M. Johnson Jr. Scholarship is available to African-American women entering law school with an interest in corporate law. For the 2011-2012 academic year, the program gives $10,000 to selected recipients with more money possible for years two and three of the law degree. Recipients also receive mentoring and placement in paid summer internships at corporate legal departments.
Only U.S. citizens are eligible for the scholarship and they must have graduated from college with at least a 3.2 grade point average. Applicants must demonstrate financial need via the Free Application For Federal Student Aid. The application must be completed online and applicants must also submit a college transcript, a resume, a response to a two-part essay question and contact information for two references.
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