The Allied Health

 Professions:

 Opportunities For

 Minority Students

 Career Guidebook

 (http://www.hrsa.gov/bhpr/dadphp/ahguide.htm)

 
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Revised by Charmika Schuster

BSN Student, Jr. COSTEP, Public Health Service Commissioned Officer

Edited by Ledis Hernandez, Program Assistant

Division of Public Health and Allied Health, BHPr

Developed by Maria Castro 

CTRS/MSW Student, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities 

For

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Public Health Service

Health Resources and Services Administration

Bureau of Health Professions

Division of Public Health and Allied Health Professions
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Table of Contents

Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 4

What is Allied Health? .................................................................................................................... 5

Need for Minority Students in the Allied Health Professions ........................................................ 6

Preparing for Your Career in Allied Health.................................................................................... 7

The Allied Health Professions ........................................................................................................ 8

Defining Eligible Minority Serving Institutions ........................................................................... 16

Minority Serving Institutions Offering Allied Health Profession Programs................................ 17

Financial Aid and Scholarships.................................................................................................... 25

Scholarships Targeted towards Minority Students. .................................................................. 27

Targeted toward Allied Health Disciplines............................................................................... 35

Allied Health Professional Associations....................................................................................... 54

Additional Financial Aid Information .......................................................................................... 59

Resources /Internships: Serving Minority Students...................................................................... 61

References..................................................................................................................................... 68
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Introduction

One of the goals of the Division of Public Health and Allied Health, Bureau of 

Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, is to improve 

diversity in the health professions. The purposes of this guidebook are to introduce 

and encourage minority students in the allied health career field; and to provide 

information for those who are interested in pursuing an allied health career. 
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What is Allied Health? 

The term Aallied health@ is used to identify a cluster of health professions, encompassing as many 

as 200 occupational titles, exclusive of physicians, nurses, and a handful of others. 

Approximately two million allied health professionals are employed in the United States.

Allied health professionals are involved with the delivery of health or related services pertaining 

to the identification, evaluation, and prevention of diseases and disorders; dietary and nutritional 

services; rehabilitation and health systems management, among others. Allied health 

professionals include: dental hygienists, diagnostic medical sonographers, dietitians, medical 

technologists, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, physical therapists, speech 

therapists/audiologists, art therapists, dance therapists, music therapists, radiographers, and 

respiratory therapists, etc.

Allied health professionals are regarded as experts in their particular areas. Some allied health 

professionals practice independently and some follow the physician=s order and continually 

evaluate and assess the patient=s need for the continuation of orders; further, they play extensive 

roles in informing the attending physician of the patient=s response and progress toward 

treatment goals. 

Allied health professionals can be divided into two broad categories: technicians (assistants) and 

therapists/technologists. Technicians receive less than two years of education and practice; they 

are trained and educated to perform procedures. Technicians require supervision from 

technologists or therapists to ensure that care plan evaluation occurs as part of the treatment 

process. This group includes physical therapy assistants, medical laboratory technicians, 

radiological technicians, occupational therapy assistants, recreation therapy assistants, and 

respiratory therapy technicians.

There is much more to therapists/technologists education than training a person to perform a 

certain number of clinical tasks. Education at the technologist or therapist level includes 

teaching procedural skills. In addition, they learn to evaluate patients, diagnose problems, 

develop treatment plans, and understand the rationale behind various treatments in order to judge 

appropriateness and potential side effects. Evaluating patients= responses to therapy and decision 

making regarding continued treatment or modification of treatment plans are emphasized in the 

technologist or therapist curricula. 

Allied health professionals can be found in different areas such as: Federal, State and local 

government offices, hospitals, community clinics, parks and recreation departments, private 

practice, out-patient clinics, physicians offices, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, 

psychiatric hospitals, correctional facilities, community centers, schools, corporations, military 

institutions and many others.
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Need for Minority Students in the Allied Health Professions

Allied health providers are the largest and most diverse constituency within the health 

care workforce, but growing evidence suggests that the number of minority allied health 

professionals may not be sufficient to meet future demands of the Nation=s health care system. 

Currently, minority students make up less than 15 percent of enrolled students in the allied 

health professions, and the future population projection of African-American, Asian-American, 

Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native, and other racial minorities continue to grow 

rapidly. These minorities need to be better-represented in allied health education, practice, and 

leadership. If the future allied health provider population reflects the growing trend of racial 

diversity in our society, the Nation=s health care system will be more effectively targeted to serve 

underserved minority population. The allied health professions provide the professional with an 

excellent salary, job security, wealth of knowledge, and professional satisfaction in making 

positive impacts in people=s lives.
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Preparing for Your Career in Allied Health

Steps:

• The first place to start is to gain a personal knowledge about the allied health career of your 

choice. Contact your local hospital or professional organization about volunteer 

opportunities. You will gain great experience as well as meet allied health professionals. 

Some resources of where you can find opportunities will be provided later in this book; 

• Contact the following associations to help you choose and explore your

college/university options:

• Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, 1730 M Street, NW,

Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036. 202-293-4848. Email: 

http://www.hsc.missouri.edu/~shrp/asahp/index.html

• Association of Minority Health Professions Schools, 8401 Colesville Road,

Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910. 202-544-7499

The World Wide Web is a user- friendly resource that provides helpful contact information. 

The following sites are valuable tools in guiding your search for financial aid:

C Http://www.ca/yahoo.com.education/financial_aid/scholarship_programs.com

C Http://www.cashe.com

C Http://www.collegenetmach25.com

C Http://www.einet.net

C Http://www.embark.com

C Http://www.fastweb.com

C Http://www.free-4u.com

C Http://www.freescape.com/scholar1.htm

C Http://www.freschinfo.com/index.phtml

C Http://www.freescholarships.com/

C Http://www.fundsnetservices.com

C Http://www.scholarships.com

C Http://www.sciencewise.com

C Http://www.srnexpress.com

C Http://www.usnews/edu.com

C http://www.4Scholarships.com
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The Allied Health Professions

There are about 200 occupational titles within the allied health professions. The following list 

represents only a part of allied health professions:

Art Therapy

Art therapy provides the opportunity for non-verbal expression and communication. Within the 

field there are two major approaches. The use of art as therapy implies that the creative process 

can be a means both of reconciling emotional conflicts and of fostering self-awareness and 

personal growth. When using art as a vehicle for psychotherapy, both the product and the

associative references may be used in an effort to help the individual find a more compatible 

relationship between his/her inner and outer worlds. 

Art therapy can be used either as an alternative or primary therapy or it may be used in diagnosis 

and evaluation of individuals, groups and families. Many are therapist=s function as integral 

members of a therapeutic team while others serve as consultants or conduct a private practice. 

Degree required: Bachelor and Master=s 

Cytotechnologist

A cytotechnologist is a trained laboratory technologist who works with the pathologist to identify 

changes in the body cells, especially those related to early diagnosis of cancer. This work is 

done by use of the microscope to screen slide preparations to detect cellular evidence of cancer 

as well as other abnormalities. The expert eyes of the cytotechnologist search for clues to 

disease in the delicate patters of cytoplasm and nuclei which are stained with special dyes.

Degree required: Bachelor=s 

Dance Therapy

Dance therapists work with individuals who have social, emotional, cognitive and/or physical 

problems. The therapist uses dance movement to further the emotional and physical integration 

of a patient/client. Dance therapists work with people of all ages in both groups and 

individually.

Degree required: Bachelor and Master=s degree from a program meeting American Dance 

Therapy Association educational guidelines.
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Dental Assistant

A dental assistant assists with the direct care of dental patients under the supervision of a dentist. 

The employer, educational preparation, and the regulations of the Dental Practice Act of the 

State in which the dental assistant is employed influence the scope of the assistant=s 

responsibilities. They perform procedures that are part of general dentistry while applying 

current concepts of chairside assisting. They also provide diagnostic aids, performs clinical 

supportive functions, laboratory procedures and oral hygiene instruction. Also, performing basic 

business office procedures are often included in the dental assistant=s scope of duties.

Degree required: Associate=s

Dental Hygienist

Performs dental prophylactic treatments and instructs groups and individuals in care of teeth and 

mouth. Cleans teeth by removing plaque and calcareous deposits. Charts conditions of decay 

and disease for diagnosis and treatment by a dentist. Applies cavity preventive agents, such as 

fluoride and sealants. Exposes, processes and interprets dental x-rays.

Degree required: Bachelor=s

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Ultrasound diagnostic procedures make use of sonic energy to determine the contours and 

composition of body tissues. These procedures make it possible to visualize anatomical, 

pathological and functional data to aid the physician in the diagnosis of disease and injury. The 

diagnostic medical sonographer may have an educational background in medical sciences, 

acoustical physics, and technical and professional disciplines related to diagnostic ultrasound. 

The sonographer should have an appropriate knowledge of the patient=s history and available 

clinical data. Using this knowledge, the sonographer positions the patient in a manner that will 

facilitate optimum diagnostic results. The sonographer then surveys the area being studied to 

obtain preliminary sonographic information with respect to the acoustical properties of the 

patient as well as anatomical and pathological relationships. Based on this sonographic that will 

best demonstrate the anatomy and/or pathology being studied. The sonogrpaher then must 

perform a diagnostic scan and make a permanent record of the significant functional and/or 

anatomical and pathological data obtained for interpretation by a physician.

Degree required: Associate and/or Bachelor=s
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Kinesiotherapist

A kinesiotherapist is a healthcare professional who, under the direction of a physician, treats the 

effects of disease and congenital disorders, through the use of therapeutic exercise and education.

Degree required: Bachelor=s

Medical Record Administrator

Registered Record Administrators (RRAs) are classified professionals who manage medical 

information and supervise the systems that gather, store and process the information. RRAs 

work with medical information systems for: quality patient care, facility reimbursement, medical 

education, research, epidemic control, drug testing, health planning healthcare evaluation.

RRAs are responsible for developing and maintaining manual and computerized recordkeeping 

systems. In doing this, RRAs interact daily with other facility staffs- medial, financial and 

administrative. All rely on information provided by RRAs. As administrators, RRAs also 

determine medical record department policies, budget departmental resources, communicate new 

roles and procedure to others and evaluate employee performance.

Degree required: Bachelor=s

Medical Record Technician

In a small institution, the medical record technician may have full responsibility for the operation 

of this department- compiling, analyzing and preparing health information needed by the patient, 

by the health facility and by the public. In a large institution, the medical record technician may 

specialize in a particular phase of work performed in the department; organize, analyze and 

technically evaluate health records according to established standards; compile and use various 

types of administrative and health statistics, code symptoms, diseases, operations, procedures 

and other therapies according to recognized classification systems- maintain and use a variety of 

health record indexes, storage and retrieval systems; transcribe medical reports; prepare health 

data input for computer processing, storage and retrieval; safeguard confidentiality of medical 

records maintain the flow of necessary patient health information to all departments of the health

care facility- maintain special registries such as cancer or trauma; abstract and retrieve health 

information used for evaluating and planning in health care and health-related programs.

Degree required: Associate=s
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Medical Technologist

Medical technologists perform a responsible role in all clinical laboratory departments by 

assuming supervisory and teaching positions. Medical technologists work with method and 

speed, with precision and curiosity, conducting fact-finding tests to help identify and control 

disease. Using chemicals, reagents and complex instruments, they test human body tissues and 

fluids. They culture bacteria to identify organisms causing disease, analyze blood factors and 

trace cancer with radionuclides.

Medical technologists learn to understand the scientific theory behind the tests that they perform. 

They are the laboratory personnel who test, teach, supervise and serve as research assistants. As 

complexities of medical laboratories increase many medical technologies specialize in blood 

banking, microbiology, chemistry, nuclear medical technology and other areas.

Degree required: Bachelor and/or Master=s/Ph.D. available

Music Therapy

Music therapy is the use of music in the accomplishment of therapeutic aims, the restoration, 

maintenance, and improvement of mental and physical health. It is the scientific application of 

music, as directed by the therapist in a therapeutic environment, to influence changes in 

behavior. Such changes enable the individual undergoing treatment to experience a greater 

understanding of him/herself and the world about him/her, thereby achieving a more appropriate 

adjustment to society. As a member of the therapeutic team the professional music therapist 

participates in the analysis of individual problems and in the projection of general treatment aims 

before planning and carrying out specific musical activities. Periodic evaluations are made to 

determine the effectiveness of the procedures employed.

Degree required: Bachelor=s 

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy is a health profession providing services to people whose lives have been 

disrupted by physical injury or illness, developmental problems, the aging process and social or 

psychological difficulties. Through the use of selected educational, vocational and rehabilitation 

activities, individuals are helped to reach the highest functional levels possible, become selfreliant and build a balanced lifestyle of work and leisure.

Degree required: Bachelor and/or Master=s/Ph.D. available
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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Works under the guidance of registered occupational therapists to carry out programs that help 

people learn or regain the capacity to lead constructive lives. Assistants choose and teach 

activities that a help patient to perform daily living tasks and deal with their health problems. 

They report patient progress to therapists and other health care staff.

Degree required: Associate=s

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a health profession whose primary purpose is the promotion of optimum 

human health and function through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, 

correct, or alleviate acute or prolonged movement dysfunction of anatomic or physiologic origin.

Physical therapy encompasses areas of specialized competence and includes the development of 

new principles and applications to more effectively meet existing and merging health needs. 

Other professional activities that serve the purpose of physical therapy are research, education, 

consultation, and administration.

Physical therapists test and measure the function of the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, 

cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and treat malfunctions in these systems caused by illness 

or injury. The physical therapist is legally and ethically responsible for planning, conducting and 

evaluating physical therapy programs. In carrying out the program or selected parts of it, this 

responsibility often includes instruction and supervision of patients, patient=s families, physical 

therapist assistants, physical therapy aids, student or other health care workers.

Degree required: Bachelor and/or Master=s 

Physical Therapy Assistant

Assists physical therapist in the treatment of patients as directed. Assists with patient-related 

activities, which are predetermined for each patient and assigned by the professionally qualified 

physical therapist.

Degree required: Associate=s
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Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a skilled person, qualified by academic and clinical training, to 

provide patient services under the supervision and responsibility of a physician who, in turn, is 

responsible for the performance of that assistant. The assistant may be involved with the patients 

of the physician in any medical setting for which the physician is responsible.

The function of the physician assistant is to perform, under the responsibility and supervision of 

the physician, diagnostic and therapeutic tasks in order to allow the physician to extend his/her 

services through the more effective use of his/her knowledge, skills, and abilities. Specific 

technical procedures performed by PA=s vary with the practice setting, but include a wide range 

of therapies. PA=s diagnose and treat illnesses, assist in surgery, perform physical exams, and in 

most states can prescribe medications.

Degree required: Master=s

Radiation Therapist

The radiation therapist assists the radiation oncologist in the treatment of disease by exposing 

affected areas of the patient=s body to prescribed doses of x-ray or other ionizing radiation. The 

radiation therapist must maintain proper operation of controlling devices and equipment used in 

radiation treatment, and must share the responsibility with the radiologist or radiation oncologist 

for the accuracy of treatment records. The radiation therapist operates complex radiologic 

equipment and must be mechanically inclined in addition to having an aptitude and ability in the 

physical sciences and mathematics.

Degree required: Associate=s

Radiographer

The radiographer assists the specialist physician (radiologist) in the use of x-ray films 

(radiographs) to examine the patient for broken bones, ulcers, tumors, or disease or malfunction 

of various organs. The radiographer adjusts the x-ray equipment to the correct setting for 

specific examination, positions the patient, and makes the required number of radiographs. Also 

she or he administers chemical mixtures to the patient so that certain organs show up clearly in 

the x-ray examinations, and she or he may use mobile x-ray equipment at a patient=s bedside and 

in surgery.

Degree required: Associate=s
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Recreation Therapy

Practiced in clinical, residential, and community settings, the profession of therapeutic recreation 

uses independent leisure lifestyle; and recreation-providing opportunities to engage in treatment, 

education, and recreation services to help people with illnesses, disabilities, and other conditions 

to develop and use their leisure in ways that enhance their health, independence and well being. 

Services are provided for individuals with a variety of disabilities, illnesses and chronic 

individuals of all ages= benefit from the services provided by a therapeutic recreation specialist. 

Comprehensive therapeutic recreation services involve a continuum of care, including: 

treatment-the use of activities to remediate or rehabilitate conditions, functional abilities and to 

assist in diagnosis; leisure education-the use of activities to acquire skills, knowledge and 

abilities that facilitate an independent leisure lifestyle; and recreationCproviding opportunities to 

engage in leisure activities which enhance health, growth, development, and well being.

Degree required: Bachelor and/or Master=s/Ph.D. available.

Registered Dietitian ( Dietitian & Public Health Nutritionist )

Registered dietitians are food and nutrition experts who promote optimal nutrition and health, 

and help shape the nutritional status of the public. In general, dietitians are trained in the general 

human nutrition, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, food sciences, and food service 

management. Various careers branch out from these training bases such as public health 

nutritionist, clinical dietitian, food scientist, food service management dietitian, hospital dietetic 

service management dietitian, research dietitian, consultant dietitian and business dietitian. 

Dietitians and public health nutritionists assess nutrition status of individuals and/or communities 

and provide appropriate comprehensive nutrition care, counseling and follow-up for the 

individuals and/or communities. Food service/hospital dietetic management dietitians manage 

overall operation of food service facilities in the hospital dietetics, schools, private and public 

institutions and hotels. Food scientists oversee food safety, nutrient analysis, and nutrition 

research in private and public sectors. Research dietitians/public health nutritionists investigate 

various nutrition topics to improve health of general public.

Degree required: Bachelor and/or Master=s/ Ph.D. available. 
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Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory therapy is an allied health specialty employed under medical supervision in the 

treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and 

abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary systems, humidification, aerosols, 

medications, ventilatory support, broncho-pulmonary drainage and exercises, respiratory 

rehabilitation, the assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, 

artificial and mechanical airways. Specific testing techniques are employed in respiratory 

therapy to assist in diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, and pressure, flows, blood gas analysis and 

other related physiologic monitorings. 

Degree required: Associate and/or Bachelor=s

Social Work

Social work can be broadly defined as the professional activity of helping individuals, families, 

groups, or communities achieve and maintain their optimal psychosocial functioning in relation 

to various problems of living and creating societal conditions favorable to this goal.

Degree required: Bachelor and/or Master=s degree from an accredited college/university by the 

Council on Social Work Education. D.S.W./Ph.D. also available.

Speech-Therapy/Audiology

Speech-language pathologist and audiologists are specialists in human communication, its 

normal development, and its disorders. The speech-language pathologist diagnoses and 

evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, social and psychological factors;

plans, directs, or conducts habilitative and rehabilitative treatment programs, and provides 

counseling and guidance to speech and language handicapped individuals. Audiologists are 

people qualified to provide professional assistance concerning communication problems with 

hearing impairment. Audiologists specialize in prevention, identification, and assessment of 

hearing impairment; in habilitation and rehabilitation of persons with hearing impairment, 

including the dispensing and fitting of hearing aids, and in research of normal and impaired 

hearing.

Degree required: Bachelor and/or Master=s/Ph.D. available.
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Defining Eligible Minority Serving Institutions

 An institution qualifies as a minority serving institution if it meets the following criteria:

Institutions of higher education must meet both basic and specific eligibility requirements. A 

basic requirement is that an institution must be legally authorized by the State in which it is 

located to be a junior or community college or provide an educational program for which it 

awards a bachelor's degree; and an accredited university.

Under specific eligibility requirements, an institution must have at least 50 percent of its degree 

students receiving need-based assistance under Title IV of the Higher Education Act, or have a 

substantial number of enrolled students receiving Pell Grants, and have low educational and 

general expenditures. 

The other specific requirement is that an institution must have an enrollment of at least 25 

percent of the full-time enrolled student body represent an identified minority class.

Additionally, the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, defines an Historically Black 

College or University as an institution established prior to 1964 whose principal mission was, 

and is the education of Black Americans. 
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Minority Serving Institutions Offering Allied Health Profession Programs

C ASIAN AMERICAN SERVING INSTITUTIONS

C HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTIONS

C HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

C TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
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Asian American Serving Colleges and Universities

• Albert Einstein College of Medicine

• Baylor University

• Boston University

• Brigham Young University in Hawaii

• Brown University

• California State University at Fresno

• California State University at Fullerton

• California State University at Los Angeles

• California State University at Northridge

• California State University Dominguez Hills

• Case Western Reserve University

• Central Pacific University

• City University of New York

• College of Micronesia-FSM

• Columbia University

• Concordia University

• Cornell University

• Florida State University

• Golden West College

• Greenwich University at Hilo

• Guam Community College

• Harvard University

• Hawaii Community College

• Hawaii Pacific University

• Honolulu Community College

• Honolulu University

• James Madison University

• John Hopkins University

• Kapiolani Community College

• Kauai Community College

• Loma Linda University

• Maui Community College

• New York University

• Northwestern University

• Ohio State University in Columbus

• Palau Community College

• Princeton University

• Rutgers University

• San Diego State University

• San Francisco State University

• San Jose State University

• St. Louis University

• Stanford University

• State University of New York

• Thomas Jefferson University

• Tufts University

• University of California Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz

• University of California at Berkeley

• University of California at Davis

• University of California at Hastings

• University of California at Irvine

• University of California at Los Angeles

• University of California at Riverside

• University of California at San Diego

• University of California at San Francisco

• University of Central Florida

• University of Chicago

• University of Guam

• University of Hawaii at Hilo, at Manoa , West Oahu 

• University of Illinois at Chicago and at Urbana

• University of Maryland

• University of Massachusetts

• University of Michigan

• University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

• University of Pennsylvania

• University of San Diego

• University of South Florida

• University of Southern California

• University of Texas at Galveston

• University of the Nations at Kona

• University of the Pacific

• University of Virginia

• University of Washington at Seattle

• Yale University
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Hispanic Serving Colleges and Universities

• Adams State College

• Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute

• Allan Hancock College

• American Univ of Puerto Rico-Ponce

• American Univ of Puerto Rico- Bayamon

• American University of Puerto Rico- Manati

• Arizona Institute of Business And Technology

• Arizona Institute of Business And Technology

• Arizona Western College

• Atlantic College

• Bakersfield College

• Barry University

• Bayamon Central University

• Boricua College

• California State University-Bakersfield

• California State University-Dominguez Hills

• California State University-Fresno

• California State University-Los Angeles

• California State University-Monterrey Bay

• California State University-Northridge

• California State University-San Bernardino

• Canada College

• Caribbean Center Studies-Miami Insti Psych

• Caribbean Center For Advanced Studies

• Caribbean University-Bayamon

• Caribbean University-Carolina

• Caribbean University-Ponce

• Caribbean University-Vega Baja

• Central Arizona College

• Cerritos College

• Chaffey College

• Citrus College

• City College

• City Colleges Chicago-Harry Truman College

• City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

• City Colleges Chicago-Richard Daley College

• City CollegesChicago-Wilbur Wright College

• Coastal Bend College

• Cochise College

• Colegio Universitario del Este

• Colegio Tecnico del Municipio de San Juan

• College of Aeronautics

• College of Santa Fe

• College of The Desert

• College of the Sequoias

• Commonwealth International University

• Community College

• Community College of Denver

• Compton Community College

• Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico

• Cuny Borough of Manhattan Comm College

• Cuny Bronx Community College

• Cuny City College

• Cuny Hostos 

• Cuny John Jay College Criminal Justice

• Cuny La Guardia Community College

• Cuny Lehman College

• Cuny New York City Technical College

• D.Q University

• Del Mar College

• Dodge City Community College

• Don Bosco Technical Institute

• East Los Angeles College

• Eastern New Mexico Univ-Roswell Campus

• El Camino College

• Escuela de Artes Plasticas de Puerto Rico

• Estrella Mountain Community College

• Fl Paso Community College

• Florida International University

• Fresno City College

• Fullerton College

• Gavilan College

• Hartnell College

• Heald College of Business and Tech-Hayward

• Heald College School of Business-Salinas

• Heald College School of Business-Stockton

• Heritage College

• Hudson County Community College 
Hispanic Serving Colleges and Universities

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• Humacao Community College

• Imperial Valley College

• Inter American Univ of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

• Inter American Univ Puerto Rico-Barranquita

• Inter American Univ of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

• Inter American Univ of Puerto Rico-Fajardo

• Inter American Univ of Puerto Rico-Guayama

• Inter American Univ of Puerto Rico-Metrd

• Inter American Univ of Puerto Rico-San Ger

• Inter American Univ of Puerto Rico Aguadilla

• Kelsey-Jenney College

• Laredo Community College

• Lexington College

• Long Beach City College

• Los Angeles County Medical School of Nuks

• Los Angeles Harbor College

• Los Angeles Mission College

• Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

• Los Angeles Valley College

• Luna Vocational Technical Institute

• Maccormac

• Merced College

• Mercy College

• Miami-Dade Community College

• Morton College

• Mount Saint Mary's College

• Mountain View College

• Mt San Antonio College

• New Jersey City University

• New Mexico Highlands University

• New Mexico Junior College

• New Mexico State University-Carlsbad

• New Mexico State University-Doi~A Ana

• New Mexico State University-Grants

• New Mexico State University-Main Campus

• Northern New Mexico Community College

• Odessa College

• Otero Junior College

• Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio

• Oxnard College

• Palo Alto College

• Palo Verde College

• Pasadena City College

• Passaic County Community College

• Pima Community College

• Pontifical Catholic Univ of Puerto Rico-Areci

• Pontifical Catholic Univ of Puerto Rico-Guay

• Pontific al Catholic Univ of Puerto Rico-Maya

• Pontifical Catholic Univ of Puerto Rico-Ponce

• Porterville College

• Pueblo Community College

• Reedley College

• Rio Hondo College

• Riverside Community College

• Saint Augustine College

• Saint Edwarus University

• San Antonio College

• San Bernardino Valley College

• San Diego State University

• Santa Ana College

• Santa Fe Community College

• South Mountain Community College

• South Plains College

• South Texas Community College

• Southeastern Illinois University

• Southwest Texas Junior College

• Southwestern College

• St Marys University

• St Philip's College

• St Thomas University

• St.Peter’s College

• Sul Ross State University

• Texas A & M International University

• Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

• Texas A & M University-Kingsville

• Texas Southmost College

• Texas State Technical College-Harlingen

• The National Hispanic University

• The University of Texas At Brownsville

• The University of Texas At El Paso
Hispanic Serving Colleges and Universities

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• The University of Texas At San Antonio

• The University of Texas Health San Antonio

• The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

• The University of Texas-Pan American

• Trinidad State Junior College

• Trinity Inter University South Florida Campus

• Universidad Adventista de Las Antillas

• Universidad del Turabo

• Universidad Metropolitana

• Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

• University of Houston-Downtown

• University of Laverne

• University of Miami

• University of New Mexico-Los Alamos

• University of New Mexico-Main Campus

• University of New Mexico-Taos Education 

• University of New Mexico-Valencia Branch

• University of Puerto Rico.Ponice University 

• University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Regional 

• University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo 

• University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon 

• University of Puerto Rico-Carolina 

• University of Puerto Rico-Cayey 

• University of Puerto Rico-Humacao 

• University of Puerto Rico-La Montana Region

• University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 

• University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences 

• University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 

• University of Sacred Heart

• University of the Incarnate Word

• Ventura College

• Victoria College

• West Hills Community College

• Western New Mexico University

• Whittier College

• Woodbury University
Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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• Alabama A & M University

• Alabama State University 

• Albany State College

• Alcorn State College

• Allen University

• Arkansas Baptist College

• Barber-Scotia College

• Benedict College

• Bennet College

• Bethune-Cookman College

• Bishop State Community College

• Bluefield State College

• Bowie State University

• Central State University

• Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

• Clafin University

• Clark Atlanta University

• Coahama Community College

• Concordia College

• Coppin State College

• Delaware State University

• Denmark Technical College

• Dillard University

• Drake Technical College

• Elizabeth City State University

• Edward Waters College

• Fayetteville State University

• Fisk University

• Florida A&M University

• Florida Memorial College

• Fort Valley State University 

• Fredd State Technical College

• Grambling State University

• Hampton University

• Harris-Stowe State College

• Hinds Community College

• Howard University

• J.F. Drake Technical College

• Jackson State University

• Jarvis Christian College

• Johnson C. Smith University

• Kentucky State University

• Knoxville College

• Lane College

• Langston University

• Lawson State

• Lemoyne-Owen College

• Lewis College of Business

• Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

• Livingstone University

• Mary Holmes College

• Meharry Medical College

• Miles College

• Mississippi Valley State University

• Morehouse College

• Morgan State University

• Morris Brown College

• Norfolk State University

• North Carolina A & T University

• North Carolina Central University

• Oakwood College

• Paine College

• Paul Quinn College

• Philander Smith College

• Rust College

• Saint Paul’s College

• Savannah State College

• Shaw University

• Shorter College

• South Carolina State University

• Southern University

• Southern University & A & M College

• Southern University A & M

• Spelman College

• St. Augustine’s College

• St. Phillip’s College

• Stillman College

• Talladega College
Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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• Tennessee State University

• Texas College

• Texas Southern University

• Tougaloo College

• Tuskegee University

• University of Arkansas a Pine Bluff

• University of Maryland atEastern Shore

• University of The District of Columbia

• Virginia State University

• Virginia Union University

• Voorhees College

• West Virginia State University

• Wilberforce University

• Wiley College

• Winston-Salem State University

• Xavier University of New Orleans
Tribal Colleges and Universities

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• Bay Mills Community College

• Blackfeet Community College

• Candeska Cikana (Little Hoop) Community College

• College of The Menominee Nation

• Crownpoint Institute of Technology

• D-Q University

• Dine College

• Dull Knife Memorial College

• Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College

• Fort Berthold Community College

• Fort Peck Community College

• Haskell Indian Nations University

• Institute of American Indian Arts

• Keneenaw Bay Obijwa Community College

• Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College

• Leech Lake Tribal College

• Little Big Horn College 

• Little Priest Tribal College

• Nebraska Indian Community College

• Northwest Indian College

• Oglala Lakota College

• Red Crow Community College

• Salish Kootenai College

• Sinte Gleska University

• Sisseton Wahpeton Community College

• Si Tanka College

• Sitting Bull College

• Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

• Turtle Mountain Community College

• United Tribes Technical College

• White Earth Tribal and Community College
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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Your future freedom lies with 

a college education.
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Although knowledge is “priceless,” getting an education has a price tag. There are numerous support 

programs and financial aid opportunities available to assist students in their academic endeavors. 

Fear in how to finance a college or university can be a stressful event for families and/or you. Time 

management and advance preparation can alleviate many of the pressures associated with the rising 

costs of attaining a post secondary education.

Financial aid is designed to help individuals meet their educational expenses when their own resources 

are not sufficient. If you believe that your own and family resources are not sufficient to pay for all the 

costs of attendance such as: tuition, room and board, books, transportation, campus activities, etc. you 

should apply for financial aid through the Financial Aid Office of the College/University you plan to 

attend. Three types of aid are available:

Grants: Gifts and scholarships that do not have to be repaid.

Loans: Money borrowed to cover school costs, which must be repaid (usually with interest) over a 

specified period of time (usually after you have left school or graduated).

Work-Study: Employment that enables you to earn a portion of school costs.

Here is an additional list of financial aid opportunities categorized as follows:

• The first section provides various Scholarships Targeted toward Students of Minority 

Backgrounds, including: African-Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans. 

(Pages 27-34).

• The second section consists of scholarships sorted by Allied Health disciplines. 

I. Art Therapy

II. Dental Technology 

III. Diagnostic Sonography

IV. Dietetics/ Nutrition

V. General Health Professions Awards

VI. Medical Assisting

VII. Medical Technology/ Clinical Laboratory Science

VIII. Music Therapy

IX. Occupational Therapy 

X. Physical Therapy 

XI. Recreational Therapy

XII. Respiratory Therapy

XIII. Speech Pathology
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Scholarships Targeted towards Minority Students.

CATEGORY: Targetedtowards African American Students

Educational Advancement Foundation Scholarships

Available to African-American college students with sophomore status or higher who demonstrate exceptional 

academic achievement. Applicants must be full-time students planning on completing degree requirements. 

Write to the address below for details. Amount varies up to $2,000.

Alpha Kappa Alpha

5656 S. Stony Island Ave.

Chicago, IL 60637

Phone Number: (773) 684-1283

The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

Targeted towards African American high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic ability, leadership 

ability and financial need, accepted at a four-year college or university. Field: Allied Health professions.

Must be U.S. Citizen. Amount varies from $2,000 to $10,000.

3 West 35th Street, 11th Floor 

New York, NY 10001

Phone Number: (212) 290-8600.

NAACP Scholarship

Applicant must be an African-American student with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Must be an NAACP member

Sponsors both the Roy Wilkins scholarship and the Agnes Jones Jackson scholarship. Amount varies up to 

$5,000.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Director of Education & Housing

4805 Mount Hope Drive 

Baltimore, MD 21215-3297

Phone Number: (410) 358-3900
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National Achievement Scholarship Program

For Outstanding Negro Students

Supports promising African-American students through annual competition. Must meet other published 

requirements. Current1y over $2 million are awarded each year. Amount varies between $2,500 to $4,000.

National Achievement Scholarship Program For Outstanding Negro Students

One Rotary Center

1560 Sherman Avenue

Evanston, IL 60201

Phone Number: (708) 866-5100

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarship

African – American undergraduate student must use award at any qualifying, UNCF specific, U.S. Institution.

Amount varies from $3,000 to full tuition, fees, expenses.

United Negro College Fund

8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive

P.O. Box 10444

Fairfax, VA 22031

Phone Number: (703) 205-3400

Hallie Q. Brown Scholarship

All applicants must be African-American, any undergraduate major is acceptable. Amount varies and is 

unspecified.

Director of Scholarships

National Association of Colored Women’s Club

5808 16th Street NW

Washington, DC 20010

Phone Number: (202) 726-2044
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CATEGORY: Targeted towards Asian-American Students

Hagiwara Scholarship

Open to student of Asian and Japanese ancestry who can demonstrate financial need. 

All areas of study considered. Amount varies up to $10,000.

Japanese American Citizens League

National Scholarship and Award Program

1765 Sutter Street

San Francisco, CA 94115

Phone Number: (415) 921-5225

Asia-Pacific Undergraduate Scholarship

Targeted toward sophomore, juniors and seniors. Supports unique innovative fields of study, to include ethnic 

and cultural studies. Amount varies and is up to $10,000.

Institute of International Education-West Coast

41 Sutter Street, Suite 510

San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone Number: (415) 362-6520

Cora Aguda Manayan Fund

Intended use is for full-time undergraduate, or graduate study at accredited post secondary institution

in United States. Applicant must be Asian American. Applicant must be U.S. citizen or

permanent resident. Basis for selection: Major/career interest in health-related professions. Applicant

must demonstrate depth of character. Minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. Amount of award varies. 

Hawaii Community Foundation

900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1300

Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone Number: (808) 537-6333
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Organization of Chinese American, Inc.

Sponsors the Avon College Scholarship undergraduate or graduate study at accredited 2-year or 4-year 

institution in United States. Applicant must be of Asian Pacific background. Activities, awards, honors, and 

work experience strongly considered. Scholarship is needs based. Amount up to $2,500.

Organization of Chinese Americans Incorporated.

1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 707

Washington, DC 20036

Phone Number: (202) 223-5500

Asia -Pacific Undergraduate Scholarship

For sophomore, junior or senior study within or outside United States. Applicant must be U.S. citizen or 

permanent resident. Supports Asian students for unique, innovative opportunities to study abroad. Must be 

enrolled in an West Coast Region Education college or university. Award amount varies up to $10,000 and 

travel costs.

Institute of International of International Education - West Coast

41 Sutter Street, Suite 510

San Francisco, CA 94104 

Phone Number: (415) 362-6520

Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program

Eligibility Criteria: Eligible candidates are Native Hawaiians who have proof of U.S. citizenship and are 

enrolled or accepted into accredited health professions training programs. The program pays for participants' 

tuition, books and supplies, and reasonable educational expenses. In addition, participants receive a monthly 

stipend for living expenses.

Kamehameha Schools Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate

1850 Makuakane Street, Building E

Honolulu, HI 96817-1830

Phone Number: (808) 842-8540
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CATEGORY: Targeted toward Hispanic Students

The RMHC / HACER Scholarship

Must be attending (or planning on attending) school full-time. For use by students attending any two-year 

college, community college or junior college. Any four-year college or university. For citizens or permanent 

legal residents of the United States. This scholarship is based on/considers. Amount of award(s): $2,500 to 

10,000.

The RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program

Ronald McDonald House Charities and New York Tri-State McDonald’s Restaurant Owners

C/O Scholarship Management Services 

CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, 

P.O. Box 297

St. Peter, MN 56082

Phone Number: (630) 623-5787

National Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Undergraduates must be attending a two or four year institution and must be U.S citizens or permanent 

residents. Based on major, academics, financial need, letter of recommendation, and personal statement. 

Targeted towards Hispanics may be obtained by writing to the address listed. Amount is unspecified. 

National Hispanic Scholarship Fund

1 Sansome Street, Suite 1000

San Francisco, CA 94101

Phone Number: (877) 473-4636

Futuro Awards

Targeted towards Hispanic age college students. Amount varies, unspecified award details.

The Futuro Awards Competition 

Washington Post / Hispanic News Media

1420 N Street, NW

Washington, DC 20005

Phone Number: (202) 334-6000
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Jose Martinez Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund

Applicant must be Hispanic, US citizen, GPA 3.00, enrolled full-time. Amount varies and is unspecified.

For application and more information:

Martinez Scholarship Administrator

Florida Department of Education

1344 Florida Education Center

325 West Gaines Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399

Phone Number: (850) 488-5142

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Sponsors a renewable scholarship for graduating Hispanic high school seniors or beginning students at a university, 

college or technical school. Amount available varies up to $3,000. 

Scholarship Coordinator

US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

1030 15th Street, NW – Suite 206

Washington, DC 20005

Phone Number: (202) 842-1212

Latin American Educational Foundation

For undergraduate, graduate or non-degree study at accredited post secondary institution in United States. 

Applicant must be Hispanic American, Mexican American or Puerto Rican. Amount varies up to $4,000.

Executive Director

930 West 7th Avenue

Denver, CO 80204

Phone Number: (303) 446-0541
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CATEGORY: Targeted towards Native-American Students

AISES Environmental Protection Agency Scholarship

Majors considered; Health professions, medicine, biology, chemistry, business management. 

Applicant must be Native American. Targets undergraduate students.

American Indian Science & Engineering Society

1630 TH Street, Suite 301

Boulder, CO 80301 

Phone Number: (303) 492-8658 

Indian Health Services Scholarship Program (IHSSP)

An applicant must be a United States citizen or Alaska Native. Must be a high school graduate and have the 

capacity to complete a health professions course of study. Intend to serve the American Indian people upon 

completion of health care education. Amount is unspecified.

Indian Health Service Scholarship Program

Area Scholarship Coordinator

711 Stewarts Ferry Pike 

Nashville, TN 37214

Phone Number: (615) 736-2400

Health Professions Scholarship Program

This program provides financial support to Indian students only enrolled in health professions programs. 

Recipients of the grant incur one year of service for each year of support. Must be American Indian.

Indian Health Service Scholarship Program

Area Scholarship Coordinator

12300 Twinbrook Parkway

Twinbrook Metro Plaza, Suite 100

Rockville, MD 20852

Phone Number: (301) 443-6197
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Native American Education Grants

Applicant must be Native American. Amount is unspecified.

Awards officer

Presbyterian Church – USA

100 Witherspoon Street, Room MO52B

Louisville, KY 40202

Phone Number: (606) 573-2707

Native American Scholarship Program

Must reside in AZ, CO, KS, NM, OK, OR, SD, WA, or CA. Open to high school seniors and above. 

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Pacific Foundation Scholarship 

Scholarship Director

American Indian Science and Engineering Society

P.O. Box 9828

Albuquerque, NM 97119

Phone Number: (505) 765-1052

Indian Health Employees Scholarship Fund

Must be enrolled in allied health professions. American Indian descent; demonstrate scholastic ability and 

financial need; study for health professions given preference, enrolled in accredited college. Unspecified 

amount.

Federal Building, Room 309

Aberdeen, SD 57401-0000

Phone Number: (605) 226-7451
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Targeted toward Allied Health Disciplines

American Art Therapy Association (AATA)

Provides scholarships for minority students who are enrolled in an AATA approved art therapy program. 

Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Major must be Art Therapy. No specified amount, must contact 

association for details. Offers several types of scholarships, including: 

• Cay Drachnik Minorities Fund 

• Myra Levick Scholarship

• Rawley Silver Scholarship

American Art Therapy Association, Inc.

Scholarship Committee

1202 Allanson Road

Mundelein, IL 60060

Phone Number: (847) 949-6064

American Dental Hygienist Association (ADHA)

Field/Major: Dental assisting, dental hygiene. Amount varies, up to $5,000. Applicants must contact association for 

specific details on the various funds available. Offers each of the following support opportunities:

• Colgate “Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” Minority Scholarships

• ADHA Institute Minority Scholarship

• Proctor & Gamble Oral Health Scholarship Program

• Certificate/ Associate Degree Scholarship Program

• Baccalaureate Scholarship Program

• Dr. Alfred C. Fones Scholarship

• Dr. Harold Hillenbrand Scholarship

• Irene E. Newman Scholarship

• Margaret E. Swanson Scholarship

Director of Scholarships

American Dental Hygienist Association 

444 North Michigan Avenue

Suite #3400

Chicago, IL 60611

Phone Number: (312) 440-8900 or (800) 735-4916
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American Dental Association

Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Criteria for eligibility is determined by the applicant's demonstrated financial 

need, academic achievement, a typed biographical sketch and letters of reference. Applicants must be entering 

first year or entering second year in a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Amount 

varies up to $4,000. Offers several scholarships, including the following:

• Dental Hygiene Scholarship Program

• Dental Laboratory Technology Scholarship

ADA Endowment and Assistance Fund, Inc. - Program Coordinator

211 East Chicago Avenue, 17th Floor

Chicago, IL 60611

Telephone Number: (312) 440-2567

American Dietetic Association Foundation

To be eligible, applicant must be enrolled in a CAADE-accredited/approved program for a minimum of 4 months 

during the upcoming academic year and include standing as a junior or above status U.S. citizen or permanent 

resident. The dollar amounts ranges from $1,000 to $6,000. The number and dollar amounts vary from year to year 

for each of the following opportunities:

• Dietetic Technician Scholarships

• Baccalaureate or Coordinated Program Scholarships

• Foundation Graduate Scholarship

• Virginia Gladney Scholarship for Hispanic Students

• Joncier Greene Scholarship for African-American Students

• Sweet ‘n Low Scholarship for African-American Students

• New Jersey and New York Scholarship for Member Residents

• Ken Wear Scholarship for Minorities

• Solona McDonald Scholarship for African American Students

Education and Accreditation Team

216 W. Jackson Boulevard

Chicago, IL 60606

Telephone Number: (800) 877-1600 or (312) 899-0040

 

American Association of Cereal Chemists

Applicants must be enrolled in a dietetic / food science technology or nutrition focused curriculum. Offers 

assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in the forms of scholarships and fellowships. 

Director of Scholarships American Association of Cereal Chemists Scholarship 

3340 Pilot Knob Road

St. Paul, MN 55121

Phone Number: (612) 454-7520
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American Institute of Food and Wine

Support is limited to students specializing in food service, hospitality management, culinary arts, food 

technology, or dietetics College freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. Amount 

unspecified, varies up to $8,000.

American Institute of Food and Wine

304 West Liberty Street, Suite 201

Louisville, KY 40202

Phone Number: (415) 255-3000

American School Food Service Association (ASFSA)

Applicant must provide proof of acceptance as a undergraduate or graduate student in a Food Science and 

Nutrition or Food Service Management Program at an accredited institution . Be a current, active ASFSA 

member (American School Food Service Association). Have a minimum grade point average of at least 

a 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria may vary for each opportunity. Amount may vary to cover tuition, books, 

other support (minimum $2,500). Specific programs available include:

• General Scholarships

• Professional Growth Scholarship

• Hubert Humphrey Research Grant

• Lincoln Foodservice Research Grant

American School Food Service Association

SFSF Scholarship Committee

700 S. Washington Street 3rd Floor

Alexandria, VA 22314

 Phone Number: (703) 739-3900

International Association of Culinary Professionals Foundation

This scholarship program provides an opportunity for individuals interested in a career within the field of 

culinary arts or food technology to win awards for beginning to advanced levels of education. 

Scholarship awards are in the form of tuition or cash and are in various amounts up to $10,000.

International Association of Culinary Professionals Foundation

IACP Foundation Scholarship Committee

304 West Liberty Street, Suite 201

Louisville, KY 40202

Phone Number: (502) 587-7953
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U.S. Department of Agriculture

Scholarship is designed for full-time undergraduate study at a 4-year institution in the United States. 

Must be used at one of the 17 Historically Black 1890 Institutions. The 1890 National Scholars 

Program is targeted towards food science/ technology, agricultural or health professions education. 

Applicant must demonstrate high academic achievement. Scholarship covers full tuition and fees for four 

years. 

USDA Office of Personnel

1890 National Scholars Program Manager

14th & Independence Avenue, SE, Room 301-W

Washington, DC 20250

Phone Number: (202) 720-2791 

Institute of Food Technologists

Various renewable scholarships are available that are intended for full-time study. Applicant must have 

career interest in food science/ technology. Applicant must demonstrate high academic achievement. 

Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Recommendations, essay, transcript and proof of eligibility must be 

presented with application. Award amount per student varies. The following opportunities are available: 

• Freshman Scholarship

• Sophomore Scholarship

• Quality Assurance Division Junior/Senior Scholarship

Institute of Food Technologists

Scholarship Department

221 North LaSalle Street

Chicago, IL 60601

Phone Number: (312) 782-8424

Friends of the National Zoo

Offers traineeships and financial aid opportunities. Variety of fields are considered, emphasis is placed 

on food science technology and nutrition. Both undergraduate and graduate students are considered. 

Amount varies up to $3,500.

Friends of the National Zoo

National Zoological Park

Washington, DC 20008

Phone Number: (202) 673-4640 
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National Restaurant Association

Scholarships are available to full-time students in a food service / hospitality degree program. Must have 

interest and/or work experience in the industry. Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 

on a 4.0 scale. Major fields supported include institutional management, dietetics, culinary arts, food 

science and technology. Award amount ranges from $1,000 to $5,000.

National Restaurant Association

250 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 1400

Chicago, IL 60606

Phone Number: (800) 765-2122 or (312) 715-0807

Caremark Therapeutic Services

This organization offers renewable scholarships for freshman, sophomore, junior or senior study at 

accredited vocational, 2-year or 4-year institution. Applicant must have major/career interest in 

health-related professions. Specifically, the Eric Delson Memorial Scholarship is available for students 

in varying amounts up to $4,000.

Caremark Therapeutic Services 

1127 Bryn Mawr Avenue

Redlands, CA 92374 

Phone Number: (909) 796-7171 or (800) 225-5967

International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons

This organization provides a renewable Health Career Scholarship. The intended use is for full-time 

junior, senior, master's or at accredited 4-year or graduate institution in United States. Applicant must be 

U.S. citizen and must be enrolled in health-related professions program. Must demonstrate financial 

need, high academic achievement, and provide statement of professional intent. To request application, 

state field and present level of study and enclose SASE to address below. Amount varies and is 

unspecified.

International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons

Mrs. Fred Cannon

P.O. Box 1310

Brookhaven, MS 39602

Must send written request for information.
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Schepp Foundation

Requires concentration in allied health professions. U.S. citizens; full-time students; demonstrate 

financial need; undergraduate students must be under 30 years of age, and graduate students must be 

under 40 years of age; must demonstrate academic ability; send SASE for updated infomation on 

application procedures. Unspecified amount.

Human Resources Department

551 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3000

New York, NY 10176

Phone Number: (212) 986-3078

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship

The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund is a merit-based scholarship program to assist students who 

have demonstrated a commitment to education in spite of their own challenges. The member colleges and 

universities constitute some of the nation's largest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning. 

Applicants must contact this address, or their selected institution to determine member schools and 

eligibility requirements. Amount is unspecified.

The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund

100 Park Avenue, 10th Floor 

New York, NY 10017

Phone Number: (917) 663-2220

Ronald McDonald / United Negro College Fund

Scholarships are available for college sophomores or juniors attending any of the United Negro College 

Fund institutions. Students must be pursuing a career in health professions related fields. Must maintain 

a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need and participate in community and school activities. Amount 

varies from partial to full tuition coverage. Contact member institution or address provided below.

United Negro College Fund

8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive

Fairfax, VA 22031

Phone Number: (UNCF) (703) 205-3489

Phone Number: (McDonald’s Public and Community Affairs) (630) 623-5508
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The Gates Millennium Scholarship

This initiative, is funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and administered by the 

United Negro College fund and partners. Students must be of an ethnic minority and U.S. citizens or 

permanent residents of the United States. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Must 

demonstrate financial need. Amount covers full tuition, and other expenses.

The Gates Millennium Scholars 

United Negro College Fund

8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive

P.O. Box 10444

Fairfax, VA 22031

Phone Number: (877) 690-4677 

The Tom Joyner Foundation

The Tom Joyner Foundation is a certified, not-for-profit organization, established for the purpose of 

helping undergraduate and graduate students continue their education at Historical Black Colleges and 

Universities. To be eligible applicants must attend a Historically Black College or University. Must 

contact the specific member institution directly. Amount varies and is unspecified. 

The Tom Joyner Foundation

P.O. Box 630495

Irving, TX 75063

Phone Number: (900) 933-4483

Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)

Funds are available at eligible schools for the purpose of providing scholarships to full-time students in 

financial need. You are eligible to apply for this scholarship at a school that participates in the SDS 

program. Students must be from disadvantaged backgrounds and enrolled in a health professions 

program. Amount varies , covers up to full tuition. Contact institution directly or address below for more 

information.

Division of Student Assistance, BHPr /HRSA

Student and Institutional Support Branch

Parklawn Building, Room 8-37

5600 Fishers Lane

Rockville, MD 20857

Phone Number: (301) 443-1174
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc.

Scholarships are available for full-time undergraduate study at accredited 4-year institution. To be eligible 

applicant must be of minority background and must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Minimum 

GPA is 2.5. Student must demonstrate financial need. Must reside or attend school in congressional 

district represented by Black Caucus member. Selection made at district level. List of eligible districts and 

members' addresses provided by national office. Award amounts vary.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Spouses' Scholarship

1004 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20003

Phone Number: (202) 675- 6730

Barry M. Goldwater Excellence In Education Foundation

Organization provides renewable scholarships. For full-time junior, senior study at accredited 4-year 

institution in United States. Applicant must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applicant must 

demonstrate high academic achievement and seriousness of purpose in the health professions field. 

Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Amount varies up to $10,000.

Barry M. Goldwater / Excellence In Education Foundation

6225 Brandon Avenue, Suite 315

Springfield, VA 22150 - 2519

Phone: (703) 756 - 6012

Health Careers Foundation Scholarship/Loan Program

This program is targeted toward undergraduate and graduate students that are enrolled in an allied health 

profession curriculum. This opportunity provides half scholarship and half loans to eligible applicants. 

Amounts are available up to $4,000. 

Health Careers Foundation Scholarship/Loan Program

3221 McKelvey Road, Suite 206 

Bridgeton, MO 63044

Phone Number: (314) 770-1626
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Coca-Cola Scholars Program

This program is targeted toward minority high school seniors in support of beginning undergraduate 

years. Applicant must be a US citizen. Contact address below for application and more information. 

Amount varies from minimum $5,000 to full tuition coverage.

Director of Scholarships

Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 442

Atlanta, GA 30301

Phone Number: (404) 237-1300 or (800) 306-2653

A Better Chance (ABC)

The ‘A Better Chance’ program helps place academically talented and highly motivated minority students 

in private secondary schools throughout the United States. The target age range is toward middle school 

and high school students. A variety of support services are provided to students. Amounts of funds 

available are unspecified.

A Better Chance (ABC)

419 Boylston Street 

Boston, MA 02116

Phone Number: (617) 421-0950

USA Group Scholarship Program

The USA Group scholarship program is open to high school seniors or currently enrolled college students 

who are enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate health professions coursework at an accredited 

two- or four-year college, or vocational technical school. Applicant must be a member of an ethnic 

minority group and be able to document financial need. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Must be U S. 

citizens or eligible non-citizens. Amounts vary and average $2,500.

USA Group Scholarship Program

Scholarship Management Services, CSFA

1505 Riverview Road

P.O. Box 297

St. Peter, MN 56082

Phone Number: (651) 481-1004
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Scholarship Program for Minority Community College Graduates

This scholarship program is based on academic achievement. Intended to be used during the applicants’ 

sophomore or junior years of undergraduate study. This is a program targeted towards minority students 

who are studying at a community college and are seeking transition to a college or university. Amount 

available is unspecified. 

Scholarship Program for Minority Community College Graduates

College Board's Engineering and Business Administration, College Scholarship Service

The College Board, 45 Columbus Avenue

New York, NY 10023

Phone Number: (212) 713-8000

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program

This program is targeted toward undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in technical science , 

including allied health professions fields. Applicants must be of an ethnic minority background and must 

be U.S. citizens. The amount available varies up to $5,000. Applications can be downloaded from the 

web site www.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox. A resume must be enclosed and all complete materials 

need to be mailed to address provided. 

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program

907 Culver Road

Rochester, NY 14609

Must write for inquiries and send complete materials to address.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Educational Foundation Scholarship

Provides the S. Evelyn Lewis Memorial Scholarship in Medical He alth. Available to graduate or 

undergraduate young women enrolled in a program leading to a degree in a health professions field. 

Awarded for full-time study at U.S. institution. Amount varies up to $2,500. A self-addressed stamped 

envelope must be mailed to the office, in order to receive scholarship materials.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Educational Foundation

Scholarship Chairperson 

1734 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20009

Phone Number: (202) 387-3103
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Department of the Navy

Sponsors several programs, specifically this is the Health Services Collegiate Program, Medical 

Service. Eligibility criteria requires that a student must be entering their senior year of college and be 

under the age of 35 with a minimum GPA of 3.0. offered exclusively for ethnic minorities and applicant 

must be a U.S. citizen attending a four-year institution. Military service may be required upon 

graduation. Amount is up to $17,000. Contact address below for details. 

Department of the Navy

Medical Programs Director

801 North Randolph Street

Arlington, VA 22203

Phone Number: (703) 696-5911

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

This organization provides assistance for individuals that have been accepted for enrollment into a field 

related to health information management or technology that is approved by the Committee on Allied 

Health Education and Accreditation. Sponsors an independent study program, loans and grants for 

students. Amounts are available up to $5,000. The following options are available: 

• Transcriptions Limited Undergraduate Scholarship

• AHIMA-FORE Undergraduate Scholarship

• Grace Whiting Myers-Malcolm T. Maceachern Loan

American Health Information Management Association

Foundation of Research and Education

919 North Michigan Avenue 

Chicago, IL 60611 

Phone Number: (312) 573-8556

American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Provides scholarship for a senior in an accredited high school or an applicant that is enrolled in a 

regionally accredited college or university in the United States. Disciplines that are considered include: 

medical technology, medical laboratory technician, medical assisting, dental assisting, phlebotomy or 

office laboratory technician. Applicant must provide evidence of financial need and career goals. Amount 

is unspecified.

American Medical Technologists

AMT Scholarship Program Coordinator

710 Higgins Road

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Phone Number: (847) 823-5169
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American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE)

Sponsors the Maxine Williams Scholarship for those individuals committed to a medical assisting 

career, holding a high school diploma, and enrolled or soon to be enrolled in a postsecondary medical 

program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 

(CAAHEP). Scholarships are awarded on the basis of interest, need and aptitude. Amount varies up to 

$2,000.

AAMA Endowment

Scholarship Committee

20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1575

Chicago, IL 60606

Phone Number: (312) 899-1500

American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicant must: be enrolled in a clinical laboratory science program 

approved by an appropriate accrediting agency and be in the final clinical year of education. Must be a 

United States citizen or a permanent resident. This scholarship is for students who are enrolled in 

Cytotechnologist, Histologic Technician/Technologist , Medical Laboratory Technician , or Medical 

Technologist programs.

American Society of Clinical Pathologists

ASCP Customer Service

2100 West Harrison Street

Chicago, IL 60612-3798

Phone Number: (312) 738-4890

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)

Provides assistance to students in clinical laboratory science or clinical laboratory technician programs. 

Applicants must be accepted to or enrolled in a NAACLS accredited program and must demonstrate 

financial need. Amounts available vary up to $5,000. The following opportunities are available at both 

the undergraduate or graduate level: 

• Forum for the Concerns of Minority Scholarship 

• New ASCLS Student Award

• Additional ASCLS Scholarships 

American Society For Clinical Laboratory Science

7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1301

Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone Number: (301) 657-2768
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American Society for Medical Technology

Makes awards in medical technology to students who have completed the first semester of sophomore 

year program in an accredited baccalaureate degree program. Amount is unspecified, up to $3000 and is 

paid in equal installments or junior and senior years. Many state societies have scholarships for state 

residents. Contact your state society or address below.

American Society For Medical Technology

2021 L Street, NW, Suite 400 

Washington, DC 20036

Must write to this address for inquiries and requests for information.

 Columbiana County Public Health League

Provides grants to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing medical education or research in an accredited 

medical technology training program. Other allied health fields may be considered. Amount varies and is 

unspecified.

Columbiana County Public Health League Trust Fund

P.O. Box 1428 

Steubenville, OH 43952

Phone Number: (614) 283-8430

Wyeth-Ayerst Business and Professional Women’s Foundation

Applicant must be a woman, age 25 or older, a U.S. citizen, demonstrate financial need, and be officially 

accepted into a program of study at an accredited U.S. institution. Must be a senior or master’s degree 

candidate. Applicant must train for a career in the medical professions. Amount varies and is 

unspecified. 

Business and Professional Women’s Foundation

Scholarships

2012 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20036

Phone Number: (202) 293-1200, Extension 169
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Illinois AMVETS Musical or Recreational Therapy

To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be a high school senior, unmarried, and must have 

taken the American college Test, and must be going into the field of musical or recreational therapy. The 

scholarship is based on financial need, academic achievement and community activities. Amount varies 

and is unspecified. 

AMVETS

Scholarship Awards

Illinois State Department

2200 South Sixth Street

Springfield, IL 62703

Phone Number: (217) 528-4713

National Daughters of the American Revolution

Sponsors scholarships for students currently enrolled in an accredited school of occupational (includes art 

and music therapy) or physical therapy in the United States. Applicants must be sponsored by a local 

DAR chapter, but do not need to be a member. Amount varies and is unspecified.

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Office of the Committee/ Scholarships

1776 D Street, NW.

Washington, DC 20006

Phone Number: (202) 679-3292

Florida Department of Education

An applicant must be in a full-time occupational or physical therapist assistant program at an eligible 

institution. Student can not owe a repayment of a grant under any state or Federal program. Upon 

completion of certification, student must agree to work as a licensed therapist in the State of Florida for a 

minimum period of three years. Amount varies and may cover up to full tuition and fees.

Florida Department of Education

Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services

325 West Gaines Street

601 Florida Education Center

Tallahassee, FL 32399

Phone Number: (888) 827-2004
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The American Occupational Therapy Foundation

Applicant must be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Sponsors the several 

scholarships for full-time students in the final year of an accredited program. Must have strong academic 

achievement and demonstrate financial need. Amount varies up to $6,000 and is unspecified for the 

following opportunities:

• Willard and Spackman Memorial Scholarship

• Carolyn Kohn Memorial Scholarship

• Adelaide Ryerson Smith Memorial Award

• District of Columbia Occupational Therapy Association Scholarship

• E.K. Wise Loan Program

The American Occupational Therapy Foundation

4720 Montgomery Lane

P.O. Box 31220

Bethesda, MD 20824

Phone Number: (301) 652-2682

National Environmental Health Association

Sponsors a scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career related to 

occupational therapy or environmental health sciences. Selection is based on demonstrated need and 

academic record. Amount varies and is unspecified.

National Environmental Health Association 

NEHA Liaison / Scholarship Committee

720 South Colorado Boulevard, Suite 970 South

Denver, CO 80246

Phone Number: (303) 756-9090

Carle Foundation Hospital

Sponsors scholarships that are available to students enrolled full or part-time in an accredited physical 

therapy or occupational therapy program. To qualify for this scholarship/ loan program students must be 

within 18 months of graduation, have a cumalative GPA of 2.75 and have completed at least one semester 

of clinical experience at the time of application. Amounts vary up to $8000.

Carle Foundation Hospital 

Director of Therapy Services

611 W. Park

Urbana, IL 61801

Phone Number: (217) 383-3066
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New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

Sponsors scholarships for physical therapy and occupational therapy full time undergraduate and graduate 

students enrolled in an accredited institution within the State of New York. Applicant must be a minority 

and must demonstrate financial need. Amount varies to cover tuition and fees. Some programs carry a 

service obligation.

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

One Commerce Plaza

Albany, New York 12255

Phone Number: (888) 697-4372 or (518) 486-1319

Department of Education

Offers scholarships to students interested in working with rehabilitation programs for persons with 

physical or mental disabilities. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. A 2 year payback period is 

required for each year of scholarship in an eligible institution. Sponsors the physical therapy traineeship 

and various therapy programs ( i.e., speech pathology, audiology, occupational,) that cover up to tuition 

and expenses plus stipend.

Department of Education

Division of Resource Development

Washington, DC 20202

Phone Number: (202) 219-2289

National Technical Association

Sponsors science scholarship program to create access for minorities in technology and health professions 

fields. Targeted towards high school seniors and first-year undergraduate students. Students must be U.S. 

citizens. Must be majoring in a technical science or health professions field. Amount varies up to $6,000.

National Technical Association

Scholarship Administration Committee 

5810 Kingstown Boulevard – PMB 221, Suite 120

Alexandria, VA 22315

Phone Number: (757) 827-9280
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Roy and Roxie Campanella Physical Therapy Scholarship Foundation

The Roy and Roxie Campanella Physical Therapy Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to 

students who wish to pursue the health care field of physical therapy based on the students ability to 

demonstrate a cultural sensitivity to the patient. These financial awards assist senior physical therapy 

students who exhibit ethnic considerations that contribute to optimum patient care and recovery. Amount 

varies and is unspecified. 

Roy and Roxie Campanella Physical Therapy Scholarship Foundation 

Scholarship Committee

2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 150

Sacramento, CA 95833

Phone Number: (916) 929-2782

American Legion Auxiliary

Scholarships are designated for training applicants for the position of physical therapists or respiratory 

therapists. Applicants must have high academic achievement and be able to demonstrate financial need. 

Amount of scholarship varies and is unspecified. 

American Legion Auxillary

Scholarship Committee

Department of Michigan 

212 N. Verlinden Avenue 

Lansing, MI 48915

Phone Number: (517) 371-4720

American Physical Therapy Association

Must be in final year of physical therapy or physical therapy assistant education program. Offers 

scholarships for students that are U.S. citizens and members of the American Physical Therapy 

Association. The amount varies up to $6,000. The following opportunities are available:

• Minority Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence

• Mary McMillan Scholarships

American Physical Therapy Association

1111 North Fairfax Street 

Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone Number: (703) 684-2782
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American Respiratory Care Foundation

Sponsors scholarships have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled full-time at a CAAHEP approved 

school of respiratory therapy. Funds may be applied at the associates, bachelors and masters degree 

level. The amount varies up to $6,000. Criteria vary for the following opportunities:

• Jimmy Young Scholarships

• Robert M. Lawrence Education Recognition Award

• NBRC/AMP William W. Burgin, Jr. MD

• NBRC/AMP Robert M. Lawrence, MD

• NBRC/AMP Gareth B. Gish, MS, RRT

American Association for Respiratory Care

11030 Ables Lane

Dallas, TX 75229

Phone Number: (214) 243-8892

Delaware Higher Education Commission

Students who have high academic achievements and enroll in a graduate program to prepare them for 

speech/language pathologist license. Program may cover up to full tuition and expenses.

Delaware Higher Education Commission - Higher Education Analyst

Carvel State Office Building

820 North French Street 

Wilmington, DE 19801

Phone Number: (302) 577-3240

American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation

Applicant must be full time and enrolled in communication sciences and disorders programs 

demonstrating high academic are eligible to compete for master’s or doctoral study. Amounts available 

range up to $6,000. Criteria vary for each the following opportunities: 

• Young Scholars Award for Minority Students 

• General Scholarships

• New Investigator Research Grant

• Student Research in Audiology

American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation

Graduate Scholarships

10801 Rockville Pike

Rockville, MD 20852

Phone Number: (301) 897-5700
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Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

The SDMS Educational Foundation was established to support high standards of sonography through 

educational assistance. Each program has different requirements and the organization must be contacted 

directly for inquiries. Amount available varies and is unspecified.

SNMS Educational Foundation

12770 Coit Road Suite 708

Dallas, TX 75251

Phone Number: (972) 239-7367

Surburban Hospital

Sponsors scholarship program for students in various allied health therapy fields. Students must reside in 

the metropolitan Washington, DC area and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Amount available varies up to 

$5,000. 

Surburban Hospital Scholarship Program

Employment Manager

Office of Personnel 

8600 Old Georgetown Road

Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone Number: (301) 530-3830

AMBUCS Scholarships for Therapists

AMBUCS offers scholarships to students that are U.S. citizens and in their junior/senior year in a 

bachelors degree, or a graduate program leading to a master’s or doctoral degree. Students must be 

enrolled in an accredited program by the appropriate health/therapy profession authority in physical 

therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology program. Awards are based on financial 

need, academic achievement and career objectives. 

AMBUCS Resource Center

AMBUCS Scholarship Committee 

P.O. Box 5127 

High Point, NC 27262

Phone Number: (336) 869-2166 
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Allied Health Professional Associations

American Academy of Physician Assistants

http://www.aapa.org

African Heritage Caucus

3732 Crestbrook Ln.

Pfafftown, NC 27040-9548

Office: (910) 725-0514

Fax: (910) 725-2173

Email: wdill97@aol.com

First Nations Council of Physician Assistants

14014 NW Passage #342

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Fax: (213) 857-3914

Email: kuczek@packbell.net

PAs of Latino Heritage (PALH)

950 N. Washington St.

Alexandria, VA 22314

Office: (800) 596-7494

Fax: (703) 684-.1924

Email: palh@aapa.org

American Art Therapy Association, Inc

Chair of Multicultural Committee

1202 Allanson Road

Mundelein, IL 60060

Office:(847) 949-6064

Fax: 847-566-4580

http://www.louisville.edu/groups/aata-www/

American Association for Respiratory Care

11030 Ables Lane

Dallas, TX 75229

Office: (972) 243-2272

Fax: (972) 484-2720

http://www.aarc.org/index.html
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American College of Sports Medicine

Mailing address:

P.O. Box 1440

Indianapolis, IN 46206-1440

Street address: 

401 W. Michigan St. 

Indianapolis, In 46202

Office (317) 637-9200

Fax: (317) 634-7817

http://www.acsm.org/

American Dance Therapy Association

10632 Little Patuxent Parkway

2000 Century Plaza, Suite 108

Columbia, MD 21044

Office (410) 997-4040

Fax: (410) 997-4048

http://www.citi.net/ADTA/adtafaq.htm

American Dental Assistants Association

203 N. LaSalle St., Suite 1320

Chicago, IL 60601-1225

Office (312) 541-1550

http://home.fuse.net/kspradlin/adaainfo.htm

American Dental Hygienists Association

444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3400

Chicago, IL 60611

Office (312) 440-8900

Fax: (312)-440-6780

http://www.adha.org/homepage.htm

Hispanic Dental Association

188 W. Radolph St., Suite 1811

Chicago, IL 60601

American Dietetic Association

216 W. Jackson Boulevard

Chicago, IL 60606-6995

Office(312) 899-0040

Fax: (312) 899-1979

http://www.eatright.org/adanetwork.html
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American Health Information Management Association

919 N. Michigan Ave.

Suite 1400

Chicago, IL 60611

Office (312) 787-2672

http://www.ahima.org/

American Music Therapy Association, Inc

8455 Colesville Road

Suite 1000

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Office (301) 589-3300

Fax: (301) 589-5175

http://www.musictherapy.org/AMTA.html

American Occupational Therapy Association,Inc.

4720 Montgomery Lane

Bethesda, MD20814-3425

Office (301) 652-2682

Fax: (301) 652-7711

Contact: Multicultural Affairs office

http://www.aota.org/

American Physical Therapy Association

1111 N. Fairfax St.

Alexandria, VA 22314

Office (703) 684-2782

http://www.apta

Contact: Department of Minority/International Affairs

American Society of Cytopathology

400 West 9th Street, Suite 201

Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Office (302) 429-8802

http://www.cytopathology.org/

American Society of Radiologic Technologists

15000 Central Ave., SE

Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917

Office (505) 298-4500
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American Therapeutic Recreation Association

P.O. Box 15215

Hattiesburg, MS 39404-5215

Office (601) 264-3413

Fax (601) 264-3337

http://www.atra-tr.org/index.html

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

1081 Rockville Pike

Rockville, MD 20852

Office (301) 897-5700

Contact: office of Multicultural Affairs

http://www.asha.org/professionals/multicultural/multicultural.htm

National Association of Social Workers

750 First Street

Suite 700

Washington, DC 20002-4241

Office (202) 408-8600

Fax: (202) 336-8311

TTD: (202) 408-8396

http://www.naswdc.org/

Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

12770 Coit Road

Suite 508

Dallas, Texas 75251

Office (214) 239-7367

http://mama.indstate.edu/dls/ug/preprof/diagsono.html

National Therapeutic Recreation Society

22377 Belmont Ridge Road

Ashburn, VA 20148

(703) 858-0784

Fax: 703-858-0794

http://www.nrpa.org/branches/ntrs.htm
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Information about these colleges and universities can be found in various areas, such as

Your High School counselor/advisor often has career and college books for you to view;

Local library (ask for career resources and/or college & university resources).

Some examples are:

Peterson’s: Four-Year Colleges 1998. Peterson’s: Princeton, New Jersey or visit their web 

site at: http://www.petersons.com

Peterson’s: Two-Year Colleges 1989. Peterson’s Guides: Princeton, New Jersey or visit 

their web site at http://www.petersons.com

Wilson, E., B. (1993). The Best Colleges for African-American Students. Penguin 

Books: New York, New York.

Visit the Minority On-Line Information Service at: 

http://web.fie.com/web/mol/mollinks.htm#HSI

 Visit The College Guide at http://www.jaxi.com/ACG/ques.html
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Additional Financial Aid Information

Federal Programs

Federal Pell Grants

This is a federally funded program that provides nonrepayable grants to you based on your 

financial need and the total cost of attendance at your particular school. Eligibility for the 

academic year is based on the formula established by the Federal Government. The award 

ranges from $200 to $3,700. Students who already hold a bachelor’s degree

are not eligible for the Federal Pell Grants.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

This program is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need (with priority given to Pell 

Grant recipients), and it does not have to be paid back. It is possible to qualify for 

up to $4000 a year. Your school will credit your SEOG to your account, pay you directly, or use 

a combination of these methods.

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

This program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students who need financial aid. 

FWS gives you a chance to earn money to help pay for your educational expenses. 

Your pay will be at least the current Federal minimum wage, but it may also be related to the 

type of work you do and the skills required. Your school sets your workload. In arranging a job 

and assigning work hours, your financial aid administrator will take into account your class 

schedule, your health, and your academic progress. The amount you earn cannot exceed your 

total FWS award.

Federal Perkins Loans

(Formerly National Direct/Defense Student Loan) This is a low-interest (5 percent) loan to help 

you pay for your education after high school. These loans are for both undergraduate and 

graduate students and are made through a school’s financial aid office. Your school is your 

lender. You must repay this loan. 

Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL) including:

Federal Stafford Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized)

Federal PLUS Loans
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Federal Direct Student Loans (FDSL) including:

Federal Direct Stafford Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized)

Federal Direct PLUS Loans

Federal Stafford Loan Program

Student borrowers may use either of these loan programs. Each program may be subsidized or 

unsubsidized. If the student has demonstrated need, the loan can subsidized (government pays 

the interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full.) Under the Direct Loan 

Program, the Federal Government makes loans directly to students and parents through the 

school’s financial aid office. Under the Stafford Loan Program, private lenders such as banks 

and credit unions make the loans.

Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students

The PLUS and DIRECT PLUS differ in the same manner as the Direct and Stafford Loans. 

PLUS loans are made by private lending institutions. DIRECT PLUS programs are made 

through the college financial aid office. The maximum amount that can be borrowed under 

either of these programs depends on the cost of the college and the amount of financial aid that 

the student receives.

Financial Aid Telephone Numbers

Financial Aid Applications

College Scholarship Service (CSS)

Questions about Financial Aid PROFILE....(609) 771-7725

TDD Number for the Hearing Impaired...(609) 883-7051

Federal Student Aid Information Center (US Department of Education)

http://www.ed.gov/finaid.html

Hotline...1-800-4-FED-AID

TDD Number for the Hearing Impaired 1-800-730-8913

National and Community Service Program (AmeriCorps)

1-800-94-ACORPS

National Merit Scholarship Corporation .. 

(708) 866-5100

Plato Student Loan Services

(800) GO PLATO
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Resources /Internships: Serving Minority Students

Association of Minority Health Professional Schools

8401 Colesville Road, Suite 303

Silver Spring, MD 20910

(202) 544-7499

Center for Talented Youth Publications & Resources Service

The Johns Hopkins University

3400 N. Charles St.

Baltimore, MD 21218

(410) 516-0245

InRoads Inc. (Internships)

117 W. Harrison, Suite 700

Chicago, IL 60605

(312) 663-9892

National Organization of Student Assistance Programs & Partners

4760 Walnut St., Suite 106

Boulder, CO 80301

(800) 972-4636

National Youth Employment Coalition

1501 Broadway, Suite 1111

New York, NY 10036

(212) 840-1834

A Presidential Classroom for Young Americans (Internship)

(800) 441-6533

WAVE, Inc. (Educational Information)

(800) 274-2005

Multicultural Student’s Guide to Colleges: What Every African-American, Asian American, 

Hispanic and Native American Applicant Needs to Know about America’s Top Schools.

Noonday/Farrar

19 Union Square, West

New York, NY 10003

(212) 741-6900
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Health Resources & Services Administration

Bureau of Health Professions

Division of Public Health and Allied Health 

Allied Health Special Projects

5600 Fishers Lane, Room 8-101

Rockville, MD 20857

(301) 443-6853

Fax: (301) 443-1164

http://www.hrsa.dhhs.gov

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Health Resources & Services Administration

Bureau of Health Professions

Division of Disadvantaged Assistance

(301) 443-2100

http://www.hrsa.dhhs.gov

The National Health Council (Career information, etc.)

1730 M St. NW, Suite 500

Washington, DC 20036

(202) 785-3910

http://www.healthanswers.com
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Resources/Internships: Serving African-American Students

Project 1000 (Graduate School Application Fee Waiver Program)

Graduate College

Arizona State University

(800) 327-4893

National Center for the Advancement of Blacks in the Health Professions

P.O. Box 21121

Detroit, MI 48221

(313) 342-1522

African American Mosaic: A Library of Congress Resource Guide for the Study of Black History 

and Culture.

To order:

Superintendent of Documents

P.O. Box 371954

Pittsburgh, PA 15250-2250

Debra Newman Ham, ed. S/N 030-000-00254-7

America’s Black and Tribal Colleges

Sandcastle Publishing

P.O. Box 3070

South Pasadena, CA 91031-6070

(213) 255-3616

By: J. Wilson Bowman. 1994. ISBN 1-883995027

Black Americans Information Directory

Gale Research Inc.

835 Penobscott Bldg.

Detroit, MI 48226-4094

(800) 877-4253

Ist ed. (1990--) ISSN 1045-8050

The Black Resource Guide

Black Resource Guide Inc.

501 Oneida Place, NW

Washington, DC 20011

(202) 291-4373

ISSN 0882-0643

Guide to Black Organizations

Philip Morris USA

120 Park Ave.

New York, NY 10017

(212) 880-5000
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Resources/Internships: Serving Native American Students

Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native American for Science

P. O. Box 8526

Santa Cruz, CA 95061-8526

(831) 459-0170

American Indian Science and Engineering Society

5661 Airport Blvd.

Boulder, CO 80301-2339

(303) 939-0023

American Indian Health Care Association

245 E. 6th St., Suite 499

St. Paul, MN 55101

(612) 293-0233

Audiology/Speech Pathology

P.O. Box 2143

Billings, MT 59103

(406) 247-7104

Health Care Administration

Indian Health Service

5600 Fishers Lane, Rm. 6A-25

Rockville, MD 20857

(301) 443-1016

Medical Records

Chief, Medical Records

Albuquerque-Headquarters West

5300 Homestead Rd., NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

(505) 837-4243

Medical Technology

Billings Area

P.O. Box 2143

Billings, MT 59103

(406) 247-7130
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Social Work

Albuquerque-Headquarters-West

5300 Homestead Rd., NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

(505) 248-4251

(505) 248-4245

Fax: (505) 837-4257

Physical Therapy

Gallup Indian Medical Center

P.O. Box 1337

Gallup, NM 87301

(505) 722-1505

Physicians Assistant/Associate

Phoenix Indian Medical Center

4212 N. 16th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85016

(602) 263-1200

Radiology

Phoenix Area, HIS

2 Renaissance Square

40 N. Central Avenue

Suite 600

Phoenix, AZ 85004-4424

(602) 364-5766

Native American Directory

Fred Snyder, Director

National Native American Co-Op

P.O. Box 1000

San Carlos, AZ 85550-1000

Native Americans Information Directory

Gale Research, Inc.

P.O. Box 5007

88 Post Rd. W

Westport, CT 06881

(800) 225-5800
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Resources/Internships: Serving Hispanic Students

National Hispanic Psychiatric Association

1507 Lupine Lane

Austin, TX 78741

(512) 440-1875

ASPIRA Association, Inc.

1112 Sixteenth St., NW, Suite 340

Washington, DC 20036

(202) 835-3600

League of United Latin American Citizens

400 First St., NW, Suite 721

Washington, DC 20001

(202) 628-8516

National Caucus of Hispanic Schools

24 E. Cody Dr.

Phoenix, AZ 85040

National Coalition of Hispanic Health & Human Services Organizations (COSSMHO)

1501 16th St., NW

Washington, DC 20036

(202) 387-5000

National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials (NALEO)

(773) 277-1440 Chicago

(213) 720-1932 Los Angeles

National Council of Hispanic Women

P.O. Box 23266

L’Enfant Plaza Station

Washington, DC 20013

 (703) 486-8112

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities National Internship Program

4204 Gardendale, Suite 216

San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 692-3805

http://www.hacu2000.org
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Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF)

3898 S. Teller St. No 204

Lakewood, CO 80235

(303) 763-8696

Fax: (303) 763-8670

League of United Latin American Citizens Education Service Center, Inc.

777 N. Capital, NE No 305

Washington, DC 20002

(202) 408-0060

National Hispanic Scholarship Recognition Program

The College Board

1717 Massachusetts Ave, NW No 401

Washington, DC 20036-2093

(202) 332-7134

National Hispanic Scholarship Fund

P.O. Box 728

Novato, CA 94948

(415) 892-9971

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement

200 S. Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60604

(312) 435-0498

Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native American for Science

P. O. Box 8526

Santa Cruz, CA 95061-8526

(831) 459-0170

Guide to Hispanic Organizations

Philip Morris USA

120 Park Ave.

New York, NY 10017

(212) 880-5000

Hispanic Americans Information Directory

Gale Research Inc.

835 Penobscott Bldg.

Detroit, MI 48226

(313) 961-2242

Fax: (313) 961-6083
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