This is intended as a
community service out of
love for the community
children to succeed. Tamil
Amudham does not take
responsibility for any of
these external web sites.   
Please use your judgement
in pursuing each of them.
Please let us know your
experiences (good or bad),
so we all can benefit.
Type of
opportunity
Web URL
Notes
Scholarships
fastweb.com
Please mention Tamilamudham.com in the referral
section when you register. That will support this
program
Scholarships
collegenet.com
 
Scholarships
collegexpress.com
 
Scholarships
srnexpress.com
Scholarship Resource Network Express
Scholarships
salliemae.com
 
Scholarships
winscholarships.com
 
Scholarships
scholaraid.studentadvantage.c
om
Sells also books and CDs for college Preparation.
Scholarships
Freschinfo.com
 
Idea Grants
ideashappen.msn.com
 
Full Bright
Scholarships
exchanges.state.gov/education/
fulbright
 
Scholarships
iiswinprd03.petersons.com/fina
id
 
Scholarships
listing
fdncenter.org/for_individuals/
 
Scholarships
grantsnet.org
Biomedical Specialty
Math
Scholarships for
all students
mathmovesu.com
Alternatively can go to www.raytheon.com and click
on scholarships tab
College Financial
Aid
finaid.org
 
Michigan
Financial Aid
michigan.gov/mistudentaid
Michigan Department of Treasury
Financial Aid
nasfaa.org
 
US Gov ernment
Opportunities
students.gov
Students Gateway to Opportunities in US
Government
Free Application
for Stuent
Federal Aid
fafsa.ed.gov
All Seniors should fill this ASAP after Jan 1, but
before Feb 14. No school aid or gov loan will be
given without this. Note that it is ".gov". A For-profit
company fafsa."com" charges $79 to fill this form.
"No need - you can do it" says the Government.
Financial Aid
Planning
educaid.com
 
Financial Aid
Planning
talbotsbook.com
 
Financial Aid
Planning
makingitcount.com
 
SAT, college
planning, Fin. Aid
collegeboard.com
 
ACT, college
planning, Fin. Aid
act.org
 
Test Prep,
College planning,
Fin. Aid
kaptest.org
Also has college ranking, SAT/ACT requirement for
various colleges
Davidson
Fellowships
ditd.org/public/article.aspx?cid
=1&mid=101&tp=2
$50,000, $25,000 and $10,000.  No min. age.
Deadline usually Feb. 15. Check out the profiles of
2005/2006 winners.
Free Books
promo.net/pg/
Project Gutenberg - Electronic versions of
thousands of books for free to read.
Univ of Michigan -
Orinetation to
Medical
Programs
med.umich.edu/medschool/ssa/
Two week orientation in Univ. of Michigan Medical
programs.  50 high school students (10th and 11th
graders) from throughout Michigan to experience
campus and medical school life. They spend two
weeks in a dormitory, attend classes from 8-5 and
participate. Deadline usually in March. Program
usually in June. Phone: (734) 936-1473. $1500 for 2
weeks (in 2003)
College Planning
gocollege.com
 
Volunteer
Opportunities
servenet.org
You type your Zip Code, it lists opportunities. Mostly
social causes
Volunteer
Opportunities
idealist.org
 
Non-Profit
Organizations
nonprofits.org
 
Michigan
Educational Trust
met4kid.com
1-800-MET-4-KID (8 Am to 5 PM eastern). Effective
July 1, 2006, MET & MESP, as an asset of the
account owner, may reduce Financial Aid Eligibility
Michigan
Education
Savings Program
misaves.com
1-877-861-MESP (8 AM to 5 PM Eastern). Effective
July 1, 2006, MET & MESP, as an asset of the
account owner, may reduce Financial Aid Eligibility
Michigan Dept. of
Education
michigan.gov/mde
 
Scams on
Scholarships
finaid.org/finaid/scams.html
When it doubt, use this site to check about the
known scams.
CBHI
cbhi.org
Children's Better Health Institute - Runs
scholarships and contests for young Children
North South
Foundation
northsouth.org
Runs contests every year for students of all ages.
Scholarship Opportunities Listing
For all children