National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution 1000 S. Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40203
Phone: 502-589-1776
Fax:
Email: contests@sar.org
http://www.sar.org
Purpose of award: To encourage students to learn more about the Revolutionary War and its impact on modern America.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must prepare a speech of five to six minutes on some aspect of the Revolutionary War. The contest is open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors at public, private and parochial high schools, as well as home-schooled students. Eligibility for the national contest is determined by contests on the state and local levelsTarget applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $200-$3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available from local chapters of Sons of the American Revolution.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Begun Scholarship 2012-2013
California Library Association 717 20th Street, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-447-8541
Fax: 916-447-8394
Email: info@cla-net.org
http://www.cla-net.org
Purpose of award: To assist California library or information sciences graduate students at California schools.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be California graduate students attending an American Library Association accredited school and have completed core coursework toward a master's of library and science or information studies degree. Recipients must also plan to become a children's or young adult librarian in a California public library and to join the California Library Association if not already a member.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: July 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Phone: 916-447-8541
Fax: 916-447-8394
Email: info@cla-net.org
http://www.cla-net.org
Purpose of award: To assist California library or information sciences graduate students at California schools.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be California graduate students attending an American Library Association accredited school and have completed core coursework toward a master's of library and science or information studies degree. Recipients must also plan to become a children's or young adult librarian in a California public library and to join the California Library Association if not already a member.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: July 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Junior Fellowships 2012-2013
American Institute of Indian Studies 1130 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773-702-8638
Fax:
Email: aiis@uchicago.edu
http://www.indiastudies.org
Purpose of award: To support doctoral candidates at U.S. universities who wish to travel to India to conduct dissertation research on Indian aspects of their academic discipline.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be doctoral candidates at a U.S. university. Junior fellows are affiliated with Indian universities and research mentors. Awards may last up to 11 months.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: July 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail or email.
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773-702-8638
Fax:
Email: aiis@uchicago.edu
http://www.indiastudies.org
Purpose of award: To support doctoral candidates at U.S. universities who wish to travel to India to conduct dissertation research on Indian aspects of their academic discipline.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be doctoral candidates at a U.S. university. Junior fellows are affiliated with Indian universities and research mentors. Awards may last up to 11 months.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: July 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail or email.
K2TEO Martin J. Green, Sr. Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license. Preference is given to student hams from ham families.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license. Preference is given to student hams from ham families.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.
K2TEO Martin J. Green, Sr. Memorial Scholarship 2013-2014
American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to students who are amateur radio operators.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold a General Class or higher Amateur Radio License. Preference is given to students from ham families.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to students who are amateur radio operators.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold a General Class or higher Amateur Radio License. Preference is given to students from ham families.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
L. Phil Wicker Scholarship 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license, be residents of and attending school in the ARRL Roanoke Division (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia) and be undergraduate or graduate students in electronics, communications or another related field.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license, be residents of and attending school in the ARRL Roanoke Division (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia) and be undergraduate or graduate students in electronics, communications or another related field.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.
Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program 2012-2013
Blinded Veterans Association (BVA)
477 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-2694
Phone: 202-371-8880
Fax:
Email: bva@bva.org
http://www.bva.org
Purpose of award: To assist the spouses and children of blinded veterans with their higher-learning goals.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the spouses or children of a blind veteran and be accepted or enrolled at an accredited, higher learning institution.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,000.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: April.
How to apply: Contact the BVA for application materials.
477 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-2694
Phone: 202-371-8880
Fax:
Email: bva@bva.org
http://www.bva.org
Purpose of award: To assist the spouses and children of blinded veterans with their higher-learning goals.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the spouses or children of a blind veteran and be accepted or enrolled at an accredited, higher learning institution.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,000.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: April.
How to apply: Contact the BVA for application materials.
Laurel Fund 2012-2013
Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting P.O. Box 1925
Southeastern, PA 19399
Phone: 610-407-9229
Fax: 610-644-3713
Email: info@efwa.org
http://www.efwa.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarships to women pursuing advanced degrees in accounting.
Eligibility requirements: This award is available to women pursuing a Ph.D. in accounting. The awardees are selected based on scholarship, service and financial need. Applicants must have completed their comprehensive exams before the previous fall semester.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Southeastern, PA 19399
Phone: 610-407-9229
Fax: 610-644-3713
Email: info@efwa.org
http://www.efwa.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarships to women pursuing advanced degrees in accounting.
Eligibility requirements: This award is available to women pursuing a Ph.D. in accounting. The awardees are selected based on scholarship, service and financial need. Applicants must have completed their comprehensive exams before the previous fall semester.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
La Macchia Family Scholarship 2012-2013
Tourism Cares
585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www. tourismcares.org
Purpose of award: To honor the memory of William E. La Macchia, founder of Mark Travel Corporation.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year at an accredited four-year institution in Wisconsin, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed 50 percent or more of the degree requirements in a travel- and tourism-related major.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www. tourismcares.org
Purpose of award: To honor the memory of William E. La Macchia, founder of Mark Travel Corporation.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year at an accredited four-year institution in Wisconsin, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed 50 percent or more of the degree requirements in a travel- and tourism-related major.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
American Bar Association
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 312-988-5000
Fax:
Email: abalsd@abanet.org
http://www.abanet.orglisd/
Purpose of award: To encourage members of underrepresented ethnic groups to enter the legal profession.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of a racial and/or ethnic minority that has been underrepresented in the legal profession. Applicants must be entering, first-year law students, demonstrate financial need and show participation in community service activities. Applicants who have not yet been accepted by a law school may also apply.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 20. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: February 22.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 312-988-5000
Fax:
Email: abalsd@abanet.org
http://www.abanet.orglisd/
Purpose of award: To encourage members of underrepresented ethnic groups to enter the legal profession.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of a racial and/or ethnic minority that has been underrepresented in the legal profession. Applicants must be entering, first-year law students, demonstrate financial need and show participation in community service activities. Applicants who have not yet been accepted by a law school may also apply.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 20. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: February 22.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Lou Hochberg Awards 2012-2013
Orgone Biophysical Research Laboratory P.O. Box 1148
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: 541-522-0118
Fax: 541-522-0118
Email: info@orgonelab.org
http://www.orgonelab.org
Purpose of award: The Orgone Biophysical Research Lab offers a number of awards to students, scholars and journalists through a program set up by Louis Hochberg, a social worker who was dedicated to the sociological discoveries of Wilhelm Reich.
Eligibility requirements: The Lou Hochberg Awards are given to winning theses and dissertations, university and college essays, high school essays and published articles that focus on Reich's sociological work. There are categories for students, scholars or journalists beginning at high school age through adulthood. A suggested list of topics and a bibliography is available online.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,500.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Each award has a specific set of instructions for submitting a package for consideration. Guidelines are listed online.
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: 541-522-0118
Fax: 541-522-0118
Email: info@orgonelab.org
http://www.orgonelab.org
Purpose of award: The Orgone Biophysical Research Lab offers a number of awards to students, scholars and journalists through a program set up by Louis Hochberg, a social worker who was dedicated to the sociological discoveries of Wilhelm Reich.
Eligibility requirements: The Lou Hochberg Awards are given to winning theses and dissertations, university and college essays, high school essays and published articles that focus on Reich's sociological work. There are categories for students, scholars or journalists beginning at high school age through adulthood. A suggested list of topics and a bibliography is available online.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,500.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Each award has a specific set of instructions for submitting a package for consideration. Guidelines are listed online.
Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation Grants-in-Aid Research 2012-2013
Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation 2313 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-478-7829
Fax: 512-478-9104
Email: webmaster@lbjlib.utexas.edu
http://www.lbjlib. utexas.edu
Purpose of award: To assist with the travel and room-and-board expenses of those wishing to conduct research at the Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation Library.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must first contact the library to determine if their topic is appropriate for study at the facility. Applicants must also calculate the estimated amount of the grant before making a request.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-478-7829
Fax: 512-478-9104
Email: webmaster@lbjlib.utexas.edu
http://www.lbjlib. utexas.edu
Purpose of award: To assist with the travel and room-and-board expenses of those wishing to conduct research at the Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation Library.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must first contact the library to determine if their topic is appropriate for study at the facility. Applicants must also calculate the estimated amount of the grant before making a request.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Luray Caverns Graduate Research Grant 2012-2013
Tourism Cares
585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www.tourismcares.org
Purpose of award: To promote and provide financial assistance for the completion of tourism-related research.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada and be conducting tourism-related research. Students must include an abstract of the research project which includes the purpose, hypothesis, objectives, scope, literature review, applicability of results and methodology.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www.tourismcares.org
Purpose of award: To promote and provide financial assistance for the completion of tourism-related research.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada and be conducting tourism-related research. Students must include an abstract of the research project which includes the purpose, hypothesis, objectives, scope, literature review, applicability of results and methodology.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 3008
Princeton, NJ 08543-3008
Phone: 800-292-7777
Fax: 609-452-2259
Email: mcsfnj@mcsf.org
http://www.marine-scholars.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to sons and daughters of U.S. Marines and children of former Marines in their pursuit of higher education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be children of one of the following: an active duty or reserve U. S. Marine, a U.S. Marine who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, an active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving, or has served, with the U.S. Marine Corps, a U.S. Navy Corpsman who has served with the U.S. Marine Corps and has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy. Applicants can also be grandchildren of one of the following: A U.S. Marine who served with the 4th Marine Division during World War II and is/was a member of their association, a U.S. Marine who served with the 6th Marine Division during World War II and is/was a member of their association, or a U.S. Marine who served in the 531 Gray Ghost Squadron and is/was a member of their association. Applicants must be either high school graduates or undergraduate students. There is a family income limit.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 3.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Princeton, NJ 08543-3008
Phone: 800-292-7777
Fax: 609-452-2259
Email: mcsfnj@mcsf.org
http://www.marine-scholars.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to sons and daughters of U.S. Marines and children of former Marines in their pursuit of higher education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be children of one of the following: an active duty or reserve U. S. Marine, a U.S. Marine who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, an active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving, or has served, with the U.S. Marine Corps, a U.S. Navy Corpsman who has served with the U.S. Marine Corps and has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy. Applicants can also be grandchildren of one of the following: A U.S. Marine who served with the 4th Marine Division during World War II and is/was a member of their association, a U.S. Marine who served with the 6th Marine Division during World War II and is/was a member of their association, or a U.S. Marine who served in the 531 Gray Ghost Squadron and is/was a member of their association. Applicants must be either high school graduates or undergraduate students. There is a family income limit.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 3.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarship 2012-2013
Public Relations Student Society of America
, 33 Maiden Lane 11th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-460-1474
Fax: 212-995-0757
Email: prssa@prsa.org
http://www.prssa.org
Purpose of award: To assist public relations students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be PRSSA members enrolled in an undergraduate public relations program and be college juniors or seniors. One eligible student may be nominated from each PRSSA chapter. Selection is based on academic achievement; leadership, experience and commitment to public relations. Applicants need to include a 300-word statement of commitment to public relations.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: June 4.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
, 33 Maiden Lane 11th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-460-1474
Fax: 212-995-0757
Email: prssa@prsa.org
http://www.prssa.org
Purpose of award: To assist public relations students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be PRSSA members enrolled in an undergraduate public relations program and be college juniors or seniors. One eligible student may be nominated from each PRSSA chapter. Selection is based on academic achievement; leadership, experience and commitment to public relations. Applicants need to include a 300-word statement of commitment to public relations.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: June 4.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Memorial Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
Third Marine Division Association
MFySgt. James G. Kyser, USMC (Ret) 15727 Vista Drive
Dumfries, VA 22025
Phone:
Fax:
Email: scholarship@caltrap.org
http://www.caltrap.com
Purpose of award: To assist veterans and their families.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the children of Marines (Corpsman or other) who served with the Third Marine Division or in support of the Division at any time and who have been members of the Third Marine Division Association for at least two years. Applicants must be 16-23 and unmarried dependents. Applicants must attend school in the U.S. or Canada.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request after September 1.
MFySgt. James G. Kyser, USMC (Ret) 15727 Vista Drive
Dumfries, VA 22025
Phone:
Fax:
Email: scholarship@caltrap.org
http://www.caltrap.com
Purpose of award: To assist veterans and their families.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the children of Marines (Corpsman or other) who served with the Third Marine Division or in support of the Division at any time and who have been members of the Third Marine Division Association for at least two years. Applicants must be 16-23 and unmarried dependents. Applicants must attend school in the U.S. or Canada.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request after September 1.
Mary Lou Brown Scholarship 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators with furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license, be residents of the ARRL Northwest Division (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington), be working for a bachelor's or graduate degree, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have demonstrated interest in promoting the Amateur Radio Service.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators with furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license, be residents of the ARRL Northwest Division (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington), be working for a bachelor's or graduate degree, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have demonstrated interest in promoting the Amateur Radio Service.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.
MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
200 Stovall Street Rm. 5N13
Alexandria, VA 22332
Phone: 703-428-0035
Fax: 703-325-7183
Email: education@aerhq.org
http://www.aerhq.org
Purpose of award: To assist the children of Army families with their undergraduate education, vocational training and service academy education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependent children of Army soldiers who are unmarried and under the age of 22. Students must also be registered with the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be enrolled and accepted or pending acceptance as full-time students in post-secondary educational institutions. Awards are based primarily on financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by mail.
200 Stovall Street Rm. 5N13
Alexandria, VA 22332
Phone: 703-428-0035
Fax: 703-325-7183
Email: education@aerhq.org
http://www.aerhq.org
Purpose of award: To assist the children of Army families with their undergraduate education, vocational training and service academy education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependent children of Army soldiers who are unmarried and under the age of 22. Students must also be registered with the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be enrolled and accepted or pending acceptance as full-time students in post-secondary educational institutions. Awards are based primarily on financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by mail.
Minority Fellowship Program 2012-2013
American Sociological Association
1307 New York Avenue NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-383-9005
Fax: 202-638-0882
Email: minority.affairs@asanet.org
http://www.asanet.org
Purpose of award: To provide pre-doctoral graduate education for sociology students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in sociology departments that have National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) relevant research programs and/or faculty who are currently engaged in research focusing on topics important to the NIMH and NIDA. Students may be earlier in their graduate career but must be accepted into a Ph.D. program in sociology. Recipients are selected on the basis of their commitment to research, the focus of their research experience, academic achievement, scholarship, writing ability, research potential, financial need and racial/ ethnic minority background. Applicants must be members of one of the following racial/ethnic groups: African American, Latino, American Indian or Alaskan Native or Asian or Pacific Islander. An application, essay, three recommendation letters and transcripts are required.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $20,772.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1307 New York Avenue NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-383-9005
Fax: 202-638-0882
Email: minority.affairs@asanet.org
http://www.asanet.org
Purpose of award: To provide pre-doctoral graduate education for sociology students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in sociology departments that have National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) relevant research programs and/or faculty who are currently engaged in research focusing on topics important to the NIMH and NIDA. Students may be earlier in their graduate career but must be accepted into a Ph.D. program in sociology. Recipients are selected on the basis of their commitment to research, the focus of their research experience, academic achievement, scholarship, writing ability, research potential, financial need and racial/ ethnic minority background. Applicants must be members of one of the following racial/ethnic groups: African American, Latino, American Indian or Alaskan Native or Asian or Pacific Islander. An application, essay, three recommendation letters and transcripts are required.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $20,772.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship 2012-2013
Military Order of the Purple Heart
MOPH National Headquarters
5413-B Backlick Road
Attn.: Scholarship Committee Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: 703-642-5360
Fax: 703-642-1841
Email: scholarship@purpleheart.org
http://www.purpleheart.org
Purpose of award: To recognize outstanding achievement.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be children, step-children, grandchildren or great grandchildren of a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart or a veteran killed in action or a veteran who died of injuries but did not have the chance to join the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens, be high school graduates or high school seniors, have a 2.75 minimum GPA and be enrolled in a full-time program in a college. Applicants must write an essay and send a non-refundable $10 fee.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 50.
Deadline: February 19.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
MOPH National Headquarters
5413-B Backlick Road
Attn.: Scholarship Committee Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: 703-642-5360
Fax: 703-642-1841
Email: scholarship@purpleheart.org
http://www.purpleheart.org
Purpose of award: To recognize outstanding achievement.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be children, step-children, grandchildren or great grandchildren of a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart or a veteran killed in action or a veteran who died of injuries but did not have the chance to join the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens, be high school graduates or high school seniors, have a 2.75 minimum GPA and be enrolled in a full-time program in a college. Applicants must write an essay and send a non-refundable $10 fee.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 50.
Deadline: February 19.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Military Award Program (MAP) 2012-2013
Imagine America Foundation
1101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 901
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-336-6724
Fax: 202-408-8102
Email: kerryt@career.org
http://www.imagine-america.org
Purpose of award: To help those who have served in the military with their education and make the transition from military to civilian life.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be active duty members or honorably discharged veterans of a United States military service branch, have financial need and plan to attend one of the 500 participating career colleges. There is a list of career colleges on the website. Before applying, the applicant selects a career college and program of study. The application is sent electronically to the career college, and the career college notifies the applicant if an award is available.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 901
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-336-6724
Fax: 202-408-8102
Email: kerryt@career.org
http://www.imagine-america.org
Purpose of award: To help those who have served in the military with their education and make the transition from military to civilian life.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be active duty members or honorably discharged veterans of a United States military service branch, have financial need and plan to attend one of the 500 participating career colleges. There is a list of career colleges on the website. Before applying, the applicant selects a career college and program of study. The application is sent electronically to the career college, and the career college notifies the applicant if an award is available.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
MLA Scholarship for Minority Students 2012-2013
Medical Library Association
65 East Wacker Place
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7246
Phone: 800-545-2433 x4276
Fax: 312-419-8950
Email: spectrum@ala.org
http://www.mlanet.org
Purpose of award: To aid minority students entering or currently attending graduate library school.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American or Pacific Islander and entering or currently attending an ALA-accredited library school and be no more than halfway through the program. Applicants must also be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Eligibility URL does not work.
65 East Wacker Place
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7246
Phone: 800-545-2433 x4276
Fax: 312-419-8950
Email: spectrum@ala.org
http://www.mlanet.org
Purpose of award: To aid minority students entering or currently attending graduate library school.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American or Pacific Islander and entering or currently attending an ALA-accredited library school and be no more than halfway through the program. Applicants must also be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Eligibility URL does not work.
MLA Scholarship 2012-2013
Medical Library Association 65 East Wacker Place
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7246
Phone: 800-545-2433 x4276
Fax: 312-419-8950
Email: spectrum@ala.org
http://www.mlanet.org
Purpose of award: To aid a student with finishing their education at an ALA-accredited library school.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be either entering or less than half-way through an accredited graduate school program in a field relevant to library science and be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7246
Phone: 800-545-2433 x4276
Fax: 312-419-8950
Email: spectrum@ala.org
http://www.mlanet.org
Purpose of award: To aid a student with finishing their education at an ALA-accredited library school.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be either entering or less than half-way through an accredited graduate school program in a field relevant to library science and be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Bob East Scholarship 2012-2013
National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPA) 3200 Croasdaile Drive
Suite 306
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-383-7246
Fax: 919-383-7261
Email: jourdlr@showme.missouri.edu
http://www.nppa.org
Purpose of award: To encourage newcomers in photojournalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be either in their first 3.5 years of undergraduate studies or planning to attend graduate school
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Suite 306
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-383-7246
Fax: 919-383-7261
Email: jourdlr@showme.missouri.edu
http://www.nppa.org
Purpose of award: To encourage newcomers in photojournalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be either in their first 3.5 years of undergraduate studies or planning to attend graduate school
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty 2012-2013
Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty
Veterans Benefits Administration
Washington, DC
Phone: 888-442-4551
Fax:
Email:
http://www.gibill.va.gov
Purpose of award: To provide educational benefits to veterans.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have an Honorable Discharge and high school diploma and meet other service requirements. The bill provides up to 36 months of educational benefits to veterans for college, technical or vocational courses, correspondence courses, apprenticeship/job training or flight training, high-tech training, licensing & certification tests, entrepreneurship training, and certain entrance examinations.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: None.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Veterans Benefits Administration
Washington, DC
Phone: 888-442-4551
Fax:
Email:
http://www.gibill.va.gov
Purpose of award: To provide educational benefits to veterans.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have an Honorable Discharge and high school diploma and meet other service requirements. The bill provides up to 36 months of educational benefits to veterans for college, technical or vocational courses, correspondence courses, apprenticeship/job training or flight training, high-tech training, licensing & certification tests, entrepreneurship training, and certain entrance examinations.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: None.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National Business School Scholarship 2012-2013
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 290361
Davie, FL 33329-0361
Phone: 954-262-8553
Fax:
Email: info@cksf.org
http://www.cksf.org
Purpose of award: To support college students who are interested in business.
Eligibility requirements: Students must register with CKSF and take online quizzes in business and economics. The student with the most points from correct answers and the shortest time that it takes to answer the questions wins the scholarship.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $250.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: November 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
P.O. Box 290361
Davie, FL 33329-0361
Phone: 954-262-8553
Fax:
Email: info@cksf.org
http://www.cksf.org
Purpose of award: To support college students who are interested in business.
Eligibility requirements: Students must register with CKSF and take online quizzes in business and economics. The student with the most points from correct answers and the shortest time that it takes to answer the questions wins the scholarship.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $250.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: November 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Nancy Curry Scholarship 2012-2013
Child Nutrition Foundation
Scholarship Committee
700 S. Washington Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-739-3900
Fax:
Email: jcurtis@schoolnutrition.org
http://www.schoolnutrition.org
Purpose of award: To support students wishing to enter the school foodservice industry.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants or the parents of applicants must be School Nutrition Association members for at least one year and be enrolled in a school foodservice-related program at an educational institution
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Tuition, fees and books.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Scholarship Committee
700 S. Washington Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-739-3900
Fax:
Email: jcurtis@schoolnutrition.org
http://www.schoolnutrition.org
Purpose of award: To support students wishing to enter the school foodservice industry.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants or the parents of applicants must be School Nutrition Association members for at least one year and be enrolled in a school foodservice-related program at an educational institution
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Tuition, fees and books.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National D-Day Museum Online Essay Contest 2012-2013
National D-Day Museum Foundation
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-527-6012
Fax: 504-527-6088
Email: info@nationalww2museum.org
http://www.ddaymuseum.org
Purpose of award: To increase awareness of World War II by giving students the opportunity to compete in an essay contest.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students in the United States. They must prepare an essay of up to 1,000 words based on a topic specified by the sponsor. Only the first 500 valid essays will be accepted.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: March.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-527-6012
Fax: 504-527-6088
Email: info@nationalww2museum.org
http://www.ddaymuseum.org
Purpose of award: To increase awareness of World War II by giving students the opportunity to compete in an essay contest.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students in the United States. They must prepare an essay of up to 1,000 words based on a topic specified by the sponsor. Only the first 500 valid essays will be accepted.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: March.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National President Scholarship 2012-2013
American Legion Auxiliary
777 North Meridian Street
Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1420
Phone: 317-955-3845
Fax: 317-955-3884
Email: alahq@legion-aux.org
http://www.legion-aux.org
Purpose of award: To support students who are the children and stepchildren of veterans who served in the Armed Forces.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors, complete 50 hours of volunteer service and be the sons or daughters of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion. Applicants should submit applications, four recommendation letters, essays, proof of volunteering, transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, and parents' military service description. Awards are based on character, essay, application, leadership, financial need and scholarship.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,500.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
777 North Meridian Street
Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1420
Phone: 317-955-3845
Fax: 317-955-3884
Email: alahq@legion-aux.org
http://www.legion-aux.org
Purpose of award: To support students who are the children and stepchildren of veterans who served in the Armed Forces.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors, complete 50 hours of volunteer service and be the sons or daughters of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion. Applicants should submit applications, four recommendation letters, essays, proof of volunteering, transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, and parents' military service description. Awards are based on character, essay, application, leadership, financial need and scholarship.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,500.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National History Day Contest 2012-2013
National History Day
0119 Cecil Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-314-9739
Fax: 301-314-9767
Email:
http://www.nationalhistoryday.org
Purpose of award: To reward students for their scholarship, initiative and cooperation.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students who prepare throughout the school year history presentations based on an annual theme. Around February or March students compete in district History Day contests. District winners then prepare for the state contests, held usually in April or May. Those winners advance to the national contest held in June at the University of Maryland.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February-March.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
0119 Cecil Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-314-9739
Fax: 301-314-9767
Email:
http://www.nationalhistoryday.org
Purpose of award: To reward students for their scholarship, initiative and cooperation.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students who prepare throughout the school year history presentations based on an annual theme. Around February or March students compete in district History Day contests. District winners then prepare for the state contests, held usually in April or May. Those winners advance to the national contest held in June at the University of Maryland.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February-March.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National President's Scholarship 2012-2013
American Legion Auxiliary
777 North Meridian Street
Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1420
Phone: 317-955-3845
Fax: 317-955-3884
Email: alahq@legion-aux.org
http://www.legion-aux.org
Purpose of award: To award scholarships to children of veterans who served in the Armed Forces.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the daughters or sons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces for membership in The American Legion, be high school seniors and complete 50 hours of community service. Selection is based on character, application/essay, scholastic achievement, leadership and financial need.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000-$2,500.
Number of awards: 2 per Division.
Deadline: March 10.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
777 North Meridian Street
Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1420
Phone: 317-955-3845
Fax: 317-955-3884
Email: alahq@legion-aux.org
http://www.legion-aux.org
Purpose of award: To award scholarships to children of veterans who served in the Armed Forces.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the daughters or sons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces for membership in The American Legion, be high school seniors and complete 50 hours of community service. Selection is based on character, application/essay, scholastic achievement, leadership and financial need.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000-$2,500.
Number of awards: 2 per Division.
Deadline: March 10.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National Scholarship Program 2012-2013
American Board of Funeral Service Education Scholarship Committee
3432 Ashland Avenue, Suite U St. Joseph, MO 64506
Phone: 816-233-3747
Fax: 816-233-3793
Email: scholarships@abfse.org
http://www.abfse.org
Purpose of award: To assist students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary science programs.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate students who have completed at least one semester or quarter of study in funeral service or mortuary science education at an accredited school and have at least one term remaining in their study. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1 or September 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
3432 Ashland Avenue, Suite U St. Joseph, MO 64506
Phone: 816-233-3747
Fax: 816-233-3793
Email: scholarships@abfse.org
http://www.abfse.org
Purpose of award: To assist students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary science programs.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate students who have completed at least one semester or quarter of study in funeral service or mortuary science education at an accredited school and have at least one term remaining in their study. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1 or September 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Naval Academy Women's Club Scholarship 2012-2013
Naval Academy Women's Club
P.O. Box 826
Annapolis, MD 21404-0826
Phone:
Fax:
Email: navyscholars@aol.com
http://www. usna.edu/WomensClub/
Purpose of award: To help military dependants, dependents of employees of the Naval Academy Complex, dependents of current NAWC Board Members and current members of NAWC.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates and plan to or currently attend full-time a two- or four-year undergraduate college or university, visual or performing arts school or vocational-technical school. Students must also be dependents less than 23 years old of current or past members of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed at the Naval Academy Complex, dependents less than 23 years old of civilian staff or faculty members who are currently employed, retired or deceased after full-time employment at the Naval Academy Complex, dependents less than 23 years old of a current NAWC Board Member or current regular members of NAWC for at least one year. The award is merit-based.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
P.O. Box 826
Annapolis, MD 21404-0826
Phone:
Fax:
Email: navyscholars@aol.com
http://www. usna.edu/WomensClub/
Purpose of award: To help military dependants, dependents of employees of the Naval Academy Complex, dependents of current NAWC Board Members and current members of NAWC.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates and plan to or currently attend full-time a two- or four-year undergraduate college or university, visual or performing arts school or vocational-technical school. Students must also be dependents less than 23 years old of current or past members of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed at the Naval Academy Complex, dependents less than 23 years old of civilian staff or faculty members who are currently employed, retired or deceased after full-time employment at the Naval Academy Complex, dependents less than 23 years old of a current NAWC Board Member or current regular members of NAWC for at least one year. The award is merit-based.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National Tour Association State Scholarship 2012-2013
Tourism Cares 585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www.tourismcares.org
Purpose of award: To assist undergraduate and graduate students who are studying travel and tourism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or entering or returning year of graduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada and enrolled in a travel and tourism-related program. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 11.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online. In addition to the application form, a resume, recommendation letter, essay and transcript are required.
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www.tourismcares.org
Purpose of award: To assist undergraduate and graduate students who are studying travel and tourism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or entering or returning year of graduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada and enrolled in a travel and tourism-related program. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 11.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online. In addition to the application form, a resume, recommendation letter, essay and transcript are required.
Bodie McDowell Scholarship 2012-2013
Outdoor Writers Association of America
121 Hickory Street
Suite 1
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-728-7434
Fax: 406-728-7445
Email:
http://www.owaa.org
Purpose of award: To support students in outdoor communications fields.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be students of outdoor communications fields including print, film, art or broadcasting and must be either undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year or graduate students. The school must be registered with OWM as a scholarship program participant.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500-$3,500.
Number of awards: 3 or more.
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Applicants are available through your college.
121 Hickory Street
Suite 1
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-728-7434
Fax: 406-728-7445
Email:
http://www.owaa.org
Purpose of award: To support students in outdoor communications fields.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be students of outdoor communications fields including print, film, art or broadcasting and must be either undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year or graduate students. The school must be registered with OWM as a scholarship program participant.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500-$3,500.
Number of awards: 3 or more.
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Applicants are available through your college.
Navy League Endowed Scholarships 2012-2013
Navy League Foundation
2300 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 800-356-5760
Fax: 703-528-2333
Email: lhuycke@navyleague.org
http://www.navyleague.org
Purpose of award: To help military dependents attend college.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependents or direct descendants of an active, reserve, retired or honorably discharged member of the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine, Marine Corps or U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps; be high school seniors or the equivalent and enter an accredited college or university. Students should submit a list of scholastic and extracurricular activities, transcripts, no more than two recommendations, SAT or ACT scores, FAFSA information, proof of qualifying sea service duty and personal statement. There are various scholarships available.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $10,000.
Number of awards: 22. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
2300 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 800-356-5760
Fax: 703-528-2333
Email: lhuycke@navyleague.org
http://www.navyleague.org
Purpose of award: To help military dependents attend college.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependents or direct descendants of an active, reserve, retired or honorably discharged member of the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine, Marine Corps or U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps; be high school seniors or the equivalent and enter an accredited college or university. Students should submit a list of scholastic and extracurricular activities, transcripts, no more than two recommendations, SAT or ACT scores, FAFSA information, proof of qualifying sea service duty and personal statement. There are various scholarships available.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $10,000.
Number of awards: 22. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Navy Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013
Navy Supply Corps Foundation Inc.
1425 Prince Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
Phone: 706-354-4111
Fax:
Email:
http://www.usnscf.com
Purpose of award: To provide financial aid for undergraduate studies to family members of Foundation members and enlisted Navy personnel, including reservists and retirees.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be family members of a member of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation or an enlisted member, meaning active duty, reservist or retired. Awards are based on character, leadership, academic performance and financial need.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 56.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1425 Prince Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
Phone: 706-354-4111
Fax:
Email:
http://www.usnscf.com
Purpose of award: To provide financial aid for undergraduate studies to family members of Foundation members and enlisted Navy personnel, including reservists and retirees.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be family members of a member of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation or an enlisted member, meaning active duty, reservist or retired. Awards are based on character, leadership, academic performance and financial need.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 56.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
NEMAL Electronics Scholarship 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarship assistance to amateur radio operators from the Southeast United States who are studying electronics and communications.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must possess a General Class or higher Amateur Radio License and attend an accredited college or university. They must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to residents of the Southeastern United States and those who participate in community service or civic volunteer organizations.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarship assistance to amateur radio operators from the Southeast United States who are studying electronics and communications.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must possess a General Class or higher Amateur Radio License and attend an accredited college or university. They must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to residents of the Southeastern United States and those who participate in community service or civic volunteer organizations.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
NCDXF Scholarship 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to amateur radio operators with interest in DXing.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold a Technician Class or higher Amateur Radio License and demonstrate activity and interest in DXing. They must attend a junior college, trade school or four-year college or university in the United States.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to amateur radio operators with interest in DXing.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold a Technician Class or higher Amateur Radio License and demonstrate activity and interest in DXing. They must attend a junior college, trade school or four-year college or university in the United States.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
New England FEMARA Scholarships 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least a technician ham radio license and be residents of the New England States (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be mailed in. They cannot be completed electronically.
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least a technician ham radio license and be residents of the New England States (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be mailed in. They cannot be completed electronically.
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