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512-476-7774
FINANCIAL AID
APRC RESOURCE PARTNERS
University Church of Christ 476-9584
St. Matthews, Rev. Susan Barnes (for special needs) 345-8314
Greater Mt. Zion Community Assistance (Tue-Thur 2-4) 469-9020
University Presbyterian 476-5321
Baptist Community Center, Pat Musco 478-7243
St. Vincent DePaul 477-1509
Westover Hills Church of Christ (by appt only) 345-6386
St. Paul Catholic (M-Thur. 9-2) 292-8520
Travis County (1st available appt…leave request) 854-9130
West Rural Community Center 478-7243
St. Ignatius (M-Fr, 9:30-11:30) 442-0226
Friendship Baptist (78758,78759 only) 837-3800
Caritas assistance with rent, utilities, food,etc 472-4135
SCHOLARSHIPS
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is one of the oldest and well-known organizations that provide grants and scholarships to black women. These grants and scholarships which available through UNCF are geared toward African-American students for which black single parents may apply.
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide scholarships and fellowships for outstanding low-income African-American, Native American, Hispanic American, and Asian American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education.
Applicants must demonstrate eligibility for the federal Pell grant as part of their financial aid package by sending a copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR) to GMS.
As the name implies, 15,000 Degrees (15K) Scholarship Fund — a new initiative by The Community Foundation of Louisville — seeks to add 15,000 post-secondary degrees to Louisville’s African-American community by 2020.
Scholarships of up to $1,500 will be awarded to students of African-American descent through a competitive application process. Application deadline is March 15th.
The Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship is a state-sponsored scholarship program designed to help financially needy, academically competitive students belonging to students from minority communities — African American, American Indian or Alaskan Native; Asian or Pacific Islander; or Hispanic.
Scholarship recipients may receive up to $1,850 annually based on financial need as measured using data submitted on the FAFSA and the availability of state funds. Deadline is May 1 each year.
This scholarships to open to to African American women in their sophomore or junior year of college. Applicants must be a resident of the Southeast District — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or West Virginia.
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants are required to submit an essay on the topic “Business and Community United”.
Dr. Julianne Malveaux Scholarship is a funding program for African American women enrolled in an accredited college or university. This scholarship is geared towards women studying within specific fields — journalism, economics or related field (public policy, creative writing, etc.).
Each year, the National Hook-Up of Black Women Inc. awards two $500 scholarships to women age 35 or older whose college was interrupted or put on hold because of family or personal obligations. The application, due in April each year, requires a photo, two letters of recommendation and a 500-word word essay about the Black Lives Matter movement.
The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. awards a scholarship each year to a woman age 35 or older. You must be enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least a 3.0 grade point average to be eligible. The application requires a 500-word essay about a challenge you’ve faced and how you overcame it.
For women who primarily support themselves, their spouse or their children. Soroptimist is an organization that awards more than 1,200 women a year with grants. If you receive a local award, you’ll have the opportunity to progress to the regional and international levels to win $3,000, $5,000 or $10,000. The application period for the 2017 awards cycle will be from July 1, 2017-November 15, 2017.
The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation awards five $5,000 scholarships to low-income mothers pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. Applicants will be selected based on financial need, personal circumstance, career goals, and civic, activist or service goals.
This fund offers scholarships for women — particularly single mothers — who have survived intimate partner abuse and have been separated from their abuser for at least one year. Award amounts vary, but average about $2,000 per school term. To be eligible, you have to have sought help from a nonprofit organization that provides services to domestic violence victims for at least six consecutive months.
This scholarship fund awards $2,000 to low-income women 35 or older pursuing an undergraduate degree. The application requires you to list your estimated income and expenses, upload a college acceptance letter or transcript, write a 500- to 1,000-word personal statement and list two references who can write letters of recommendation.
The Philanthropic Educational Organization awards need-based grants of up to $3,000 to help women whose higher education was interrupted go back to school. To begin the application process, complete and submit this form to PEO. The organization will forward the form to its local chapters; a chapter must agree to sponsor your application before you move forward with the application process.
The Society of Women Engineers awards scholarships for women pursuing engineering degrees, including at least two earmarked for nontraditional students or students re-entering college. The BK Krenzer Memorial Re-entry Scholarship awards $2,500 to one student each year, and the Olive Lynn Salembier Memorial Re-entry Scholarship gives $1,500 to one student each year.
The Federation of American Consumers and Travelers awards two scholarship each year to students who graduated from high school four or more years ago and want to pursue college. One scholarship is for $2,500 and one is for $10,000. You or an immediate family member must be a FACT member for you to be eligible. The application requires references and an essay.