Good career decisions are very personal and important. They need to be based on your unique combination of characteristics, many of which are unknown to you until they are revealed through effective guidance activities.

At the CDC you have access to COIN3®. COIN3® Career Community is a password-protected internet program which permits site coordinators, counselors/teachers, students and parents to interface with one another in a supportive environment addressing the career and college guidance process. The program provides several handy tools and applications including: Planning Center, Usage Center, Communication Center, Exploration Center and Resource Center. See Mr. Myers, your site coordinator, to access your COIN3® benefits.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) offers scholarships, as do some accounting firms and other organization. Visit the institute's Web site at http://www.aicpa.org/nolimits/become/ships/index.htm for a list. The site also contains a state-by-state guide to colleges and universities offering degrees in accounting as well as information on scholarships offered by some state CPA societies.

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INROADS to the Star Scholarship
Amount Awarded: $3,000
Number of Awards: varies
Deadline: Call for current information

This program is open to qualified African-American, Hispanic, or Native American high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree in business administration, international business, finance, account, geophysics, physics, geology, information systems, or engineering. For more information visit http://www.inroads.org or write:

INROADS
10 S. Broadway
Suite 700
St. Louis, MO 63102-1734

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University of Texas
Bauer College of Business Scholarships
Award Amounts: $500-$5,000
Number of Awards: Approximately 400
Deadline: Call for current information.

Bauer College of Business granted $900,000 in scholarships to students in 2001. Awards are based on merit, financial need, or a combination of the two. Other criteria may be a student's career goals, community involvement, leadership skills, and membership in various organizations. Some criteria are set by the college or by donors. (No minority-based scholarships are offered by the Texas State Universities.) For more information, visit www.bauer.uh.edu or contact:

Susan Henry
Scholarship Program Coordinator
Bauer College of Business
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-6282
713-743-4621

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Bonner Scholars Program
Award amount: varies based on need
Deadline: varies based on school

Established in 1990, the Bonner Scholars Program provides scholarships to students who need help paying for college and who have a commitment to strengthening their communities through service. Today there are more than 1,500 Bonner Scholars at 24 college campuses throughout the Southeast and Midwest. You are eligible to be a Bonner Scholar if you have demonstrated a high financial need, are a solid academic performer in high school, have gained acceptance in a participating college, and have demonstrated responsibility and good citizenship at home, school, church/synagogue, or in the community. Visit www.bonner.org for application details and participating colleges.

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United Negro College Fund
and the Gates Millennium Scholarship
Award amount: varies based on need
Deadline: varies

UNCF's 39 member colleges and universities are private, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). They are a part of a rich tradition of education at—a tradition that includes academic excellence, strong support systems for students, and community involvement. This combination has helped generations of students graduate from college and build exciting, productive careers. The Gates Millennium Scholarship is just one of the many scholarships administered through the UNCF. What distinguishes this scholarship from the others is that you are able to attend the college or university of your choice. Visit www.uncf.org to research UNCF scholarships and to get the UNCF Common Application for Admission to UNCF member schools.

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Ron Brown Scholars Program
Award amount: $10,000 annually for four years
Deadline: Call for current information

The Ron Brown Scholars Program is a national program that awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African-American high school seniors who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees full time. The program honors the late Ronald H. Brown, Secretary of Commerce during the Clinton administration. Consistent with the example set by this remarkable man, these scholarships are reserved for exceptional individuals who share Brown's traits of excellence, leadership, commitment to public service, and desire to make a difference. In addition, applicants must demonstrate financial need. Visit www.ronbrown.org for scholarship details.

For further information, please contact:
Michael A. Mallory
President/CAP Charitable Foundation (USA)
Executive Director Ron Brown Scholars Program
1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22901
434-964-1588
E-mail: mmallory@ronbrown.org

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Phi Delta Kappa International
Scholarship Grants for Prospective Educators
Number of Awards: 47
Award Amounts: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: Call for current information

Phi Delta Kappa International offers scholarships open to high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree in education. Five criteria are used to select winners: academic standing, essay, letters of recommendation, school activities, and community activities. For more information or to request an application, contact the Phi Delta Kappa chapter nearest you. A listing of all Phi Delta Kappa chapters by state is available at www.pdkintl.org/studser/sschol.htm. Applications can also be downloaded at this Web site.

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Westinghouse Science Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Call for current information

This program is open to high school students who are interested in the fields of engineering, science, or mathematics and who complete college entrance examinations before October 1. You must be a United States citizen or legal resident to qualify. For more information contact:

Westinghouse Science Scholarship
Attn: Kimberly Stafford
1719 N Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-785-2255

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National Society of Professional Engineers
Educational Foundation
Award Amounts: $1,000 to $2,500
Deadline: Call for current information

These awards are open to high school seniors in the top 25% of their classes who plan to study engineering. Applicants must be United States citizens seeking an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in the United States. Special scholarships are available for minorities and women. For more information and to download an application form, visit their Web site at www.nspe.org. You may contact the society by mail:

National Society of Professional Engineers
1420 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2715
Phone: 703-684-2800
Fax: 703-836-4875 

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Listed below are Web sites with scholarship and financial aid information. Many of these Web sites are designed to help you and your parents simplify the financial aid process and search for the right college and career.

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Books

The Scholarship Book 2002: The Complete Guide to Private Sector Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, and Loans for Undergraduates.
Daniel Cassidy. Prentice-Hall. $9.95.

Financial Aid for Minority Students.
Garret Park Press, Garret, MD 20896. $4.95.

Foundation Grants to Individuals.
The Foundation Center, 70 Fifth Avenue, Department QQ, New York, NY 10034-3076. 212-620-4230.

For more information about purchasing the book or CD-ROM, visit www.fdncenter.org.

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