These opportunities are specifically for UCR students:

Tilga Scholarship

First awarded in 2013 at The Ohio State University and then expanded to UC Riverside in 2015, Mr. Oduwole ‘Wally’ Bakare established the Tilga Scholarships in honor of his father; to help African American students who face financial challenges keep their sights set on degree completion. Scholarships will be awarded annually to full-time sophomore, junior, or seniors who are actively involved with African Student Programs at UCR, are in financial need as determined by FAFSA, and have demonstrated leadership in both their peer and broader UCR communities. If you are interested in applying for a Tilga Scholarship, please send an email African Student Programs at aspucr@ucr.edu.

Elma Vines Summer Internship and Testing Grants

The JW Vines Medical Foundation has a working relationship with UCR student organization African Americans United in Science (AAUS). They offer a competitive six-week summer internship program that gives 6-12 students the chance to shadow physicians and health care professionals with an associated grant. PowerPoint presentations are required along with student and mentor evaluations. The summer shadowing experience provides students with a unique opportunity to develop a lasting relationship with key mentors. The foundation also provides need-driven grants so that students may take the MCAT, GRE and similar standardized tests. The foundation also offers skills preparation for interviews, transportation assistance, grooming tips and interview techniques as well. You can reach the JW Vines Medical Foundation at 951-801-2365, or email AAUS at AAUS.ucr@gmail.com for more information.

Latosha K. Wallace Scholarship for PATH Students

Eligible students must be full-time UCR undergraduate or graduate students, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and retain that GPA for the entire year of the award. Students must have lived in the Pan African Theme Hall (PATH)for one quarter and must have shown involvement in the PATH community by participating in programs and activities as well as shown leadership by participating in outreach programs, tours, hall tutoring and study groups. Students must have been involved in at least one UCR campus group or organization and at least one community service project while at UCR. A one-page essay on the importance of promoting unity among UCR students is required as well as three letters of recommendation from a: UCR faculty member; PATH resident; and parent, guardian or mentor. If you are interested in applying for the Latosha K. Wallace Scholarship please send an email to jack.saxon@ucr.edu.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

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In partnership with the UCR Black Alumni Chapter, Christein is awarding $1,000 (of her personal funds) to assist one resilient Black UCR undergraduate student as they continue to strive for personal excellence in the face of adversity. Contact ASP for details on how and when to apply.

These are general scholarship opportunities that are not field-of-study-specific. Some are open to all applicants; others are designed to specifically benefit students of African descent.

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• Burger King Scholarship Program (general and employee track, open to all)
• Coca-Cola Scholars Program (general, open to all)
• Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford (general, open to all)
• The Roothbert Scholarship Fund (general open to all)
• The Sheila Madison & Associates Personal and Professional Development Scholarship (general, specifically for African-American college students)
• Siemens Westinghouse Merit Scholarship (for children of Siemens employees)

• INROADS internships (paid internships at top companies for students of color)
• William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students (an internship with leading global health organization PSI in Washington DC; nonprofit, philanthropic, social sector; for college students of color)

• ACS SCI Scholars Internship Program
• ACT-SO Olympics of the Mind (cultural, technological, and scientific Olympics; for African American students)
• Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
• Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship Program (for engineering, computer science, computer information systems, finance, business administration and marketing students; specifically, high school seniors of African descent)
• Gates Millennium Scholarships (students in computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health and the sciences; for African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students entering college for the first time)
• Siemens Westinghouse Competition (contest for math, science and technology students, open to all)

• Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students
• Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships (Ayn Rand essay contest for high school and college students)
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• Black Alliance for Educational Options (educational support organization for African American students)
• Black Excel (federal aid and scholarship gateways for African American students)
• The Christophers Poster and Video Contests, Scholarships and Internships (art and film competitions and nonprofit/communication internships, open to all)
• College Board Scholarship Search
• Colorado State University Black/African American Culture Center (a gateway to multiple African American scholarship opportunities)
• FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info)
• FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid Scholarships
• "Guaranteed” Scholarships (require no interview, essay, portfolio, audition, competition or other secondary requirement)
• National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Scholarships and Internships (college students, must be a member of NABJ)
• Office of Multicultural Affairs at the University of Chicago (a gateway to multiple minority student scholarships and fellowship opportunities)
• Scholarships and Resources for Minority Students

• NCAA Sports Scholarships and Grants (sports, open to all)

• HBCU Packard SIT Study Abroad (scholarships for study around the world)
• IES Abroad (offers diversity scholarships (for those who want to study abroad)
• International Education Financial Aid (study abroad scholarships and financial aid help for US and international Students)

• Saul T. Wilson Scholarship (veterinary, open to all)