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Loans
HATTIE M. STRONG FOUNDATION
STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM
Eligibility: Interest-free loans to students entering their final year of study in a graduate degree program. Must apply in writing for a formal application which will be sent if the applicant qualifies. Loans are made on the basis of individual merit. Financial need is a consideration. Applications available Jan. 1st.
Award: Up to $3,000
Deadline: March 31st
Inquire:
1625 Eye Street, NW Suite 705
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 331-1619 FAX: (202) 466-2894
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)
STUDENT LOAN FUND
Eligibility: Students must: (1) be active members of the Presbyterian Church (USA); (2) be citizens or permanent residents of the US; (3) be enrolled on a full-time; (4) give evidence of needing financial help; (5) give satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility; (6) be working towards a degree at an accredited college or university; (7) have established and maintained a satisfactory academic record.
Award: $500-$1,000
Deadline: Not stated
Inquire:
Ms. Janet Fifer
341 Ponce de Leon Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30365
(404) 873-1531
AGBU EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM in the US*
Eligibility: Armenian heritage. Medicine candidates must be enrolled in highly competitive schools. A GPA of 3.5 or better during their undergraduate study.
Award: $2,500 - $7,500 loan @ 3%
Deadline: April 1st
Inquire:
The Armenian General Benevolent Union Education Dept.
55 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022-1112
Telephone: (212) 319-6383
Fax: (212) 319-6507/8
Email: scholarship@agbu.org
Website: www.agbu.org
CHARLES A. LAUFFER SCHOLARSHIP LOAN*
Eligibility: 3rd or 4th year medical student
Award: $1,500 - $5,000 loan @ 2% interest
Deadline: June 1st
Inquire: Bank of America N. A.
Attn: Lauffer Scholarship
c/o Elizabeth Knowles
Box 15507
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
BILL RASKOB FOUNDATION LOAN
Eligibility: Beyond first year of undergraduate study. US citizen and demonstrate financial need. Medical students not eligible.
Award: $1,000-$3,000 (No Interest)
Deadline: April 1st (Application request)
May 1st (Submit)
Inquire:
Bill Raskob Foundation, Inc
Kennett Pike & Montchanin Road
PO Box 507
Crownsville, MD 21032-0507
(302) 655-4440
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATIONAL FUND
Eligibility: US citizen, full-time student
Award: Up to $6,000; 5% fixed rate
Deadline: Not stated
Call or write your state's grand commandeer or
Inquire:
Charles R. Neumann
Grand Recorder-Secretary
509 N. Elston, Suite 101
Chicago, IL 60630-2460
(312) 777-3300
P. E. O. EDUCATIONAL LOAN FUND
Eligibility: Women with financial need and US citizen. Write to address below for details. P.E.O. stands for Philanthropic Educational Organizantion that was founded in 1869.
Inquire: (Send SASE for details)
P.E.O. Sisterhood Executive Office
3700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 53012-2899
Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education
Eligibility: All undergraduates and graduates may apply. It provides an interest free loan for students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and significant financial need.
Award: Varies from $5,000 to $15,000
# of Awards: Varies
Deadline: April 15th
Website: http://www.evaleeschwarztrust.org/
THE SAMUEL LEMBERG SCHOLARSHIP LOAN FUND
Eligibility: Jewish men & women who have difficulty pursuing the benefits of higher education and are engaged in the pursuit of academic work or professional courses leading to a recognized degree.
Award: Varies
Deadline: April 1st
Inquire:
Myron E. Schoen, Secretary
The Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund, Inc.
60 E. 42nd Street, Suite 1814
New York, NY 10165
ALBERT STRICKLER MEMORIAL FUND
Eligibility: All areas of study, interest free loans for students entering their final year of study at an accredited 4-year college or graduate school.
Award: Up to $2,500
Deadline: June 30th
Inquire:
Erica Miller
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
2100 Arch Street, Endowments Dept.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-832-0593
Website: www.jewishphilly.org
AMERICAN MEDICAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION*
Eligibility: Women enrolled in US medical schools, US citizen or permanent resident, and are student members of AMWA.
Award: $2,500 - $5,000 per year.
Interest of 5% starts the December 15th after graduation.
Deadline: April 30th
Inquire:
Marie Glanz
Special Programs Coordinator
American Medical Women's Association
801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-0500
E-mail: mglanz@amwa-doc.org
Website: http://www.amwa-doc.org
HUGH & EARLE FELLOWS MEMORIAL LOAN FUND
Eligibility: Medical or health-related students who are residents of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa or Walton County, FL. Must have cosigner(s).
Interest free until 4 months after graduation.
Very low interest. Up to 11 yrs to pay back.
Award: Dependent on # of cosigners
Deadline: Ongoing
Inquire:
Fellows Memorial Fund
c/o Executive Vice President
Pensacola Junior College
1000 College Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 484-1706
UNITED METHODIST LOAN PROGRAM
Eligibility: Active member of the United Methodist Church, US citizen or permanent resident, and admitted to a degree program.
Award: $1,200 with an aggregate of $6,000 (6% interest)
Deadline: Not Stated
Inquire:
Office of Loans & Scholarships
The United Methodist Church
General Board of Higher Education & Ministry
PO Box 871
Nashville, TN 37202
(615) 340-7346
E-mail: umloans@gbhem.org
GEORGE W. & ANNE A. HOOVER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
STUDENT LOANS
Eligibility: Students enrolled full-time.
Award: $5,000 loan/yr
Deadline: Not Stated
Inquire: (Send SASE for details)
2-16 South Market Street
PO Box 57
Selinsgrave, PA 17870
(717) 374-4252
CHARLES I. AND EMMA J. CLAPP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Eligibility: Nondrinker, females must also be nonsmokers.
Award: Interest free loans
Deadline: Ongoing
Inquire:
Charles & Emma Clapp Scholarship Fund
c/o Jim Yankoviak, Trust Officer
First of America Bank
110 East Allegan Street
Otsego, MI 49078
Location: http://medinfo.ufl.edu/oea/finaid/sgfl-09.shtml