African American-Jewish Coalition for Justice Minority Scholarship: June R. Chaus Scholarship

Award: $1,500

Eligibility: Admitted to an accredited college, pursuing studies in health, human services, education, public affairs or related fields, demonstrated financial need, strong academic aptitude, considered to be minority students on basis of race, ethnicity, religious affiliation or sexual orientation

Required: 500 word essay on an assigned topic- see website for details and application

http://www.africanamericanjewishcoalition.org/scholarship.html

Deadline: April 30, 2011

Association for Women Geoscientists

Multiple scholarships offered, look at their scholarships page to determine which you are eligible for. This one is not region specific and has a due date of June 30, 2011 : http://awg.org/EAS/minority.html

The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound: Ecosystems Scholarship

Award: $5,000

Eligibility: Declared major in natural resources or land use planning. Sophomore or above status at the following colleges: UW,WSU,WWU and The Evergreen State College. Minimum 3.0 gpa.

Required: Application and Three letters recommendation.

Deadline: 5:00 pm, April 29th

To apply, pick up an application at Lib 1245 before 4pm weekdays.