RESOURCES TO SUPPORT
UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS

Following are links to organizations, resources, and scholarships that support academic advancement for underrepresented groups.

Please note: The PLATO project is continuing to collect resources and information to help increase participation by diverse students in study abroad. If you have information you would like to share, please provide samples of marketing, pre-departure orientation, on-site orientation, and reentry materials to help us in developing new resources.

Underrepresented students

African-American students

Asian/Pacific Islander students

Hispanic/Latino students

Native-American students

Underrepresented Students

Resources and Scholarships: Underrepresented Students

Access International Education Network: Resources on Underrepresented Groups in International Education
http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/aie/
Resources for parents, students, administrators, and researchers, including scholarships for international education and study abroad.
Scholarships
http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/aie/students/schol.shtml

American Anthropological Association
http://www.aaanet.org/committees/minority/minordis.htm
Fellowship program for minority doctoral candidates in anthropology.

American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program
http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=minorityaffairs\scholars.html
Scholarship programs for qualified African American, American Indian, and Hispanic applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, and students seeking a two-year degree in chemical technology.

American Education Services
http://www.aessuccess.org/ (Financial aid information)
http://www.educacionsuperior.org/ (Informacion en Español)
Includes general information for students applying to college: student loans, scholarships, test preparation, etc. AES also offers a broad range of bilingual materials and programs to assist with planning, preparing, and paying for higher education goals

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
Provides awards of up to $5,000 to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession.

Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU) Diversity Resource Site
http://www.aacu-edu.org/issues/diversity/index.cfm
The AACU Diversity resource site addresses fundamental questions about higher education in a diverse democracy. The project publishes policy papers and resources, supports faculty study and institutional planning, and provides materials for curriculum development and classroom teaching.

California Council of Cultural Centers in Higher Education (CaCCCHE)
http://www.caccche.org/
CaCCCHE extends advocacy that affirms ongoing diversity efforts by existing centers; providing leadership for the establishment of new initiatives; creating opportunities for networking and personal growth in the field; and promoting a philosophy that recognizes the tensile strength that diversity in all its manifestations brings to our campuses, communities, lives, and society.

Casualty Actuarial Society/Society of Actuaries Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/
The purpose of the Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students program is to provide scholarships at the undergraduate or graduate level for students interested in pursuing actuarial careers. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of individual merit and financial need and are renewable.

Consortium on High Achievement and Success (CHAS) – Trinity College
http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/student-services/chas/
The Consortium on High Achievement and Success (CHAS) is composed of 34 private, select liberal arts colleges and small universities dedicated to promoting high achievement, leadership and personal satisfaction of students on member campuses, with a focus on promoting success among students of color.  CHAS develops programs to support the whole student academically, socially and culturally.  CHAS is funded by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation and is hosted by Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.

Diversity Web: An Interactive Resource Hub for Higher Education
http://www.diversityweb.org/index.cfm
The Diversity Web project is housed within the Office of Diversity, Equity and Global Initiatives at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). It is a comprehensive compendium of campus practices and resources about diversity in higher education. This site is designed to serve campus practitioners seeking to place diversity at the center of the academy's educational and societal mission.

Fastweb Scholarships
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/scholar14.html
Listing of college scholarships, graduate fellowships, and post-doctoral awards for minorities.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program
http://www.gmsp.org/(3qvhqly1gbhlnsje4mulzdum)/default.aspx
Provides African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific American, and Hispanic American graduating high school seniors with an opportunity to complete a college education, particularly those intending to study mathematics, science, engineering, education or library science.

Gilman Scholarships
http://www.iie.org//programs/gilman/index.html
Study abroad scholarships for underrepresented students

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
http://www.jackierobinson.org/
Awards four-year college scholarships to academically-gifted students of color with financial need.

Lagrant Foundation
http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/
The mission of the Lagrant Foundation is to increase the number of ethnic minorities in the field of advertising, marketing and public relations by providing scholarships, educational support, career advisement, mentors, internships and resources to African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Pacific Americans and Native Americans.

Michigan State University Libraries: Scholarships
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3specpop.htm
Extensive list of scholarships for minorities and study abroad

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
http://www.nacme.org/scholarships/
This site includes a major engineering scholarship gateway.

Posse Foundation
http://www.possefoundation.org/
The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits and selects students from public high schools who have extraordinary leadership ability and academic potential that might be overlooked by the traditional university selection process, and devotes the resources and support necessary to allow those students to achieve personal and academic excellence, reach graduation and effect positive changes on their college campus and in their community.

SECUSSA Committee on Underrepresentation in Education Abroad http://www.secussa.nafsa.org/underrepresentation/index.htm
This group is a part of NAFSA: Association of International Educators SECUSSA section, providing general resources to identify the needs of diverse constituencies and groups that continue to be left out of participation in international education. 

Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science: Scholarships for Minorities
http://www.sacnas.org/fellow.html
Extensive general listing of scholarships and fellowships for minorities.

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship
http://www.nonprofitresearch.org/newsletter1530/newsletter_show.htm?doc_id=16318
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarships range from $2500 to $5000.

Articles: Underrepresented Students

Brown University
"Diversity Issues in Study Abroad "
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/OIP/files/faqs/public-pdf/diversity_st_abroad01.pdf
The Diversity Issues in Study Abroad booklet is a collection of quotes by Brown University students about their experiences abroad. The quotes were gathered through a survey of study abroad students returning from either spring semester/full year 1999-2000 or fall semester 2000-2001 abroad. The survey directly addressed issues of diversity in study abroad including ethnicity, heritage, sexual orientation, religion, minority/majority issues, physical appearance, and language.

Joy Gleason Carew
“For Minority Students Abroad: Study Abroad Can be Inspiring and Liberating”
http://www.secussa.nafsa.org/underrepresentation/oldnews/inspiring1.htm
Article that appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 6, 1993 .

Paul Desruisseaux
“Abroad, Minority Students' Challenges Transcend Academics”
http://www.secussa.nafsa.org/underrepresentation/oldnews/challenges1.htm
Article that appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education, November 25, 1992.

Stephanie Griffith
“Encounters of Another Color: For some, travel abroad is a route lined with whispers, stares and curiosity”
http://www.secussa.nafsa.org/underrepresentation/oldnews/encounter.htm
Article that appeared in the New York Times.

Dianne Williams Hayes
“Over There: Exchange Programs and Colleges Seek to Send More Minority Students Abroad”
http://www.secussa.nafsa.org/underrepresentation/oldnews/overth.htm
This is an article from the NAFSA SECUSSA Committee on Underrepresentation in Education Abroad.

Indiana University
"Minority Students and Study Abroad: Articles and Resources"
http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/basics/life/minority_resources.shtml
Indiana University provides a page full of links to online articles, print and film resources for minority students interested in study abroad.

Marilyn Jackson
"Breaking the Barriers to Overseas Study for Students of Color and Minorities"
http://www.bestsemester.com/sectionID.72,contentID.11/faculty.asp
This article is actually summary notes of a presentation given by Ms. Jackson, San Francisco State University to CCCU Off-campus Study Coordinators (OCSC) Conference, June 2004.

Carol Patterson
“Ways to Include Underrepresented Communities in Exchange Programs”
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0005/diversity_study_abroad.shtml
This article discusses strategies for inclusion, supporting organizations, links to organizations that offer programs under the DeWitt Wallace Youth Travel Enrichment Fund.

Peterson’s Study Abroad Advice
"Study Abroad for Minorities: African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students return from overseas with glowing tales."
http://www.petersons.com/stdyabrd/abroad7.html
This article addresses the benefits of study abroad and reasons why minority students sometimes think they can't go abroad.

African-American Students

Resources and Scholarships: African-American Students

Black Issues in Higher Education
http://www.blackissues.com/

HBCU Network
http://www.hbcunetwork.com/
The HBCU Network is a community that facilitates professional and social networking for the upwardly-mobile Black College graduate.

Hobsons CollegeView
http://www.collegeview.com
Collegeview provides resources for students, parents, and counselors in North America and around the world who are actively exploring higher education options and career opportunities. The web site includes an online guide highlighting HBCU.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Guide http://www.collegeview.com/college/niche/hbcu/

National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) http://www.nafeo.org/
NAFEO extends advocacy in support of historically and predominantly black colleges and universities, provides services to NAFEO members, builds the capacity of HBCUs, their executives, administrators, faculty, staff and students; and serves as an international voice and advocate for the preservation and enhancement of historically and predominantly black colleges and universities and for blacks in higher education.

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators  (NASPA): African-American Knowledge Community
http://www.naspa.org/communities/kc/community.cfm?kcid=15
The African-American Knowledge Community of NASPA shares resources, mentoring initiatives, and online forums. The website includes a discussion board and email list serve, as well as a bibliography of publications regarding African-American students.

National Society of Black Engineers
http://www.nsbe.org/programs/
Scholarships, research opportunities, community activities and academic support for students.

National Society of Black Journalists
http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/
Scholarships for deserving students interested in pursuing a career in journalism.

Ron Brown Scholar Program
http://www.ronbrown.org/
Scholarship for African American high school students, providing $40,000 towards their college costs.

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
http://www.uncf.org
UNCF provides operating funds and technology enhancement services for 38 member historically black colleges and universities, scholarships and internships for students at almost 1,000 institutions and faculty and administrative professional training.
Scholarship Search
http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp

University of Pittsburgh
"The World Is In Your Hands Student Guide: African Americans Speak Out and Share Their International Experiences"
http://www.abroad.pitt.edu/forms/worldinyourhands.pdf
Booklet of advice and thoughts from African-American study abroad returnees.

Articles: African-American Students

Starlett Craig
"Study Abroad Matters: Top 10 Reasons for African American Students to Go Abroad"
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/study/articles/studyjul1.shtml
This article, which appeared in Transitions Abroad, discusses reasons why African-American students should study abroad.

Asian/Pacific-Islander Students

Resources and Scholarships: Asian/Pacific-Islander Students

Asha Jaini Memorial Scholarship Fund
http://www.capal.org/asha_fellowship.html
This award is intended for a strong leader with demonstrated skills and experiences to learn from a summer experience in Washington D.C. and to pass along some of her or his know-how and leadership abilities to other motivated leaders to build for the future of the APA community. The program is open to graduate students, employed or graduating seniors.

Asha Jaini Emerging Leader Scholarship
http://www.capal.org/asha_emerging.html
This scholarship is intended to give an emerging leader the opportunity to build skills and develop her or his commitment to public service and the Asian Pacific American community. The program is open to continuing undergraduate students (no graduating seniors).

Asian American Journalists Association
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/
Student programs include scholarships, internships, camps, and conferences for Asian American students interested in careers in print, broadcast or photo journalism.
Scholarships
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships/

Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership
http://www.capal.org
Provides resources for Asian Pacific American students. Programs include scholarships, internships, and professional development.

Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) Scholarship
http://www.capal.org/fapac_scholarship.html
This scholarship is intended to make it possible for an aspiring undergraduate leader to benefit from the rich experience of interning within a federal agency in Washington D.C. for a summer. CAPAL seeks a demonstrated leader that has a strong commitment to public service and is willing to work to better the Asian Pacific American community. The program is open to continuing undergraduate students (no graduating seniors).

Japanese American Citizens League Scholarships
http://www.jacl.org/scholarships.html
The program currently offers over 30 awards, with an annual total of over $60,000 in scholarships to qualified students nationwide.

Indian-American Scholarship Fund
http://www.iasf.org/index.htm
Scholarships for Americans of Asian Indian heritage

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators  (NASPA): Asian Pacific Islander Knowledge Community
http://www.naspa.org/communities/kc/community.cfm?kcid=16
The Latino/a Knowledge Community of NASPA shares resources, mentoring initiatives, and online forums. The website includes a discussion board and email list serve, as well as a bibliography of publications regarding Hispanic/Latino students.

Organization of Chinese Americans
http://www.ocanatl.org/programs/
Programs include scholarships and leadership training.

Hispanic/Latino Students

Resources and Scholarships: Hispanic/Latino Students

Adelante – U.S. Education Leadership Fund
http://www.adelantefund.org/
Adelante seeks to identify and inspire the best and brightest Hispanic students to graduate and lead through scholarships, internships and leadership training. Scholarships available for students of member colleges and universities:
http://www.adelantefund.org/page_2.htm

American Education Services
http://www.aessuccess.org/ (Financial aid information)
http://www.educacionsuperior.org/ (Informacion en Español)
Includes general information for students applying to college: student loans, scholarships, test preparation, etc. AES also offers a broad range of bilingual materials and programs to assist with planning, preparing, and paying for higher education goals

Aspira
http://www.aspira.org/
National nonprofit organization devoted solely to the education and leadership development of Puerto Rican and other Latino youth.  They offer youth leadership development and community service opportunities, as well as educational counseling for high school and college students.   Bilingual website includes resources for students and parents.
Parents for Educational Excellence
http://www.aspira.org/Apex.html

Center for the Advancement of Hispanics in Science and Engineering Education (CAHSEE)
http://www.cahsee.org/
National educational and scientific non-profit organization based in Washington DC created by Latino scientists and engineers, to prepare talented Hispanic and other underrepresented minority science and engineering students achieve academic excellence and professional success through educational and leadership development programs.  Website provides support for college applications, resumes, letters of recommendations, and employment.
Links to scholarships
http://www.cahsee.org/resources/scholarships.php

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc. (CHCI)
http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/index.htm
CHCI’s educational services are designed to provide Latino students and parents with the tools and resources they need to succeed in attaining a higher education. CHCI’s website includes information for High School Students, College Students, Parents, Non-Traditional Students, and Community Organizations.
List of Hispanic Youth Organizations
http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/resources/youthorganizations.htm
List of Hispanic Greek Organizations
http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/resources/hispanicgreek.htm

Cuban American National Council
http://www.cnc.org/
The CANC is a non-profit organization that provides human services to persons in need from all racial and ethnic groups.  Special programs include the Hispanic Leadership program (HLTP) and summer internships for eligible Hispanic college students.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
www.hacu.net
HACU represents more than 390 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain.  The HACU website provides a wealth of information for Hispanic/Latino students, as well as resources such as HACU scholarship programs, annual conference scholarships, and the HACU national internship program.
Student resources
http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Student_Resources1_EN.asp?SnID=600399173
Scholarship resource list
http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarship_Resource_List_EN.asp?SnID=600399173

Hispanic College Fund (HCF)
http://www.hispanicfund.org/
HCF awards scholarships and/or internships to deserving Hispanic seeking higher education leading to business careers.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
http://www.hsf.net/
HSF provides scholarships for high school, community college/transfer, and undergraduate/ graduate students.

Hobsons CollegeView
http://www.collegeview.com
Collegeview.com reaches millions of students, parents, and counselors in North America and around the world who are actively exploring higher education options and career opportunities. The web site includes an online guide highlighting Hispanic colleges and universities.
Guide to Hispanic Colleges and Universities
http://www.collegeview.com/college/niche/hcu/

La Unidad Latina Foundation: Scholarships
http://www.foundation.launidadlatina.org/Apply.htm
Scholarships for Bachelor’s and Master’s students of Hispanic Background.

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
http://www.lulac.org/
LULAC offers scholarships for high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate college students through its educational counterpart, the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc.
LULAC National Scholarship Fund
http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html

Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)
http://www.maldef.org/
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) specializes in Latino litigation, advocacy and educational outreach. MALDEF awards law school scholarships to Latino students in their first, second or third year of law school, and communications scholarships to students pursuing a graduate or professional degree in the field of communications.
http://www.maldef.org/education/scholarships.htm

Mexican American National Association (MANA) - National Latina Organization
http://www.hermana.org/
Designed to assist Latina students in pursuit of a higher education. MANA seeks to empower Latinas through leadership development, community service, and advocacy.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists
http://www.nahj.org/home/home.shtml
Educational programs and scholarships for students.

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators  (NASPA): Latino/a Knowledge Community
http://www.naspa.org/communities/kc/community.cfm?kcid=18
The Latino/a Knowledge Community of NASPA shares resources, mentoring initiatives, and online forums. The website includes a discussion board and email list serve, as well as a bibliography of publications regarding Hispanic/Latino students.

National Hispanic Council on Aging
http://www.nhcoa.org/
NHCOA provides fellowships in Gerontology to foster the development of young researchers and public health practitioners in order to increase the number of professionals who pursue careers in gerontology. Information on scholarships can be found at:
http://www.nhcoa.org/html/fellowship_in_gerontology.html

Scholarships for Hispanics
http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/
The purpose of Scholarships for Hispanics is to provide online access of over 1000 scholarships included in the Hispanic Scholarship Directory, sponsored by the National Education Association. The web site also includes information on financial aid preparation for college.

The White House: Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans
http://www.YesICan.gov
A bilingual web site to help parents secure a college education for their children. This web site provides information on tuition costs and other subjects.

Native American Students

Resources and Scholarships: Native American Students

A Better Chance
http://www.abetterchance.org/ReferralOrgs&Resources/res-coll_native_schol1.htm
Extensive listing for college scholarships for Native Americans

American Indian College Fund
http://www.collegefund.org/scholarships/ford%202004.html
Native American Scholarship for those attending specific schools

American Indian Science and Engineering Society
http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships/
The American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization which nurtures building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values. Through its educational programs, AISES provides opportunities for American Indians and Alaska Natives to pursue studies in science, engineering, and technology arenas.

American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
http://www.aihec.org/
AIHEC supports the work of Tribal Colleges and the national movement for tribal self-determination. Its mission statement, adopted in 1973, identifies four objectives: maintain commonly held standards of quality in American Indian education; support the development of new tribally controlled colleges; promote and assist in the development of legislation to support American Indian higher education; and encourage greater participation by American Indians in the development of higher education policy.

Association on American Indian Affairs
http://www.indian-affairs.org/
The Association on American Indian Affairs provides a number of scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. 
Scholarships
http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships.htm

Morris K. Udall Foundation
http://www.udall.gov/p_scholarship.asp
The Morris K. Udall Foundation was established by the U.S. Congress in 1992 to honor Morris King Udall's thirty years of service in the House of Representatives. Scholarships are available for Native American and Alaska Native college sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated outstanding potential and a commitment to careers related to tribal public policy or health care.

Phillips Fund Grants for Native American Research
http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/phillips.htm
The Phillips Fund of the American Philosophical Society provides grants for research in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and the history of studies of Native Americans, in the continental United States and Canada.

Scotsdale Community College: Study Abroad
http://www.sc.maricopa.edu/aip/AUS-NZ.htm
Scotsdale Community College in Arizona has a study abroad program to Australia and New Zealand to live and work with an aboriginal community for two weeks.

Smithsonian Institute
http://www.si.edu/ofg/intern.htm#iofg
Internships and fellowships for Native Americans and Minorities at the Smithsonian Institute

UC Davis: Summer Abroad Program
http://summer-sessions.ucdavis.edu/abroad/c_nas133.htm
Summer session program to study indigenous people of Mexico and Central America through University of California - Davis.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Indian Health Service
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/SP/sp103.asp
Scholarship program for American Indian and Alaska Native students interested in health professions.

U.S. Department of Transportation: Fellowship and Internships
http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/ddetfp.asp
Eisenhower scholarships for both Native Americans and Latinos.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Native American Transport of Eagle Items
http://www.le.fws.gov/PBNativeAmericanTravelOverseas.htm
This article contains legal information on Native American travel overseas with eagle items, including the application necessary to transport these items.