Scholarships in College Junior

Survivor Tuition Benefits Program

Award: -, Deadline: October 1; March 1 (spring)

Applicant must be the dependent of a New Jersey emergency service member or law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Applicant must be a resident of New Jersey attending a New Jersey institution of higher education as an undergraduate on at least a half-time basis. Grants pay the actual cost of tuition up to the highest tuition charged at a New Jersey public institution of higher education.

 

Tuition Aid Grant

Award: -, Deadline: June 1 (renewal students); October 1 (students who did not receive the award during the prior academic year)

Applicant must be or intend to be a full-time undergraduate at a New Jersey college or university, demonstrate financial need, and must have lived in New Jersey for at least 12 consecutive months.

 

Ty Cobb Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be an undergraduate student who is a resident of Georgia who has demonstrated financial need and has completed a minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of academic credits with a minimum grade average of "B."

 

West Virginia Higher Education Grant

Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 15 (FAFSA deadline)

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who has been a West Virginia resident for a minimum of 12 months prior to date of application. Applicant must be a high school graduate or have earned their GED diploma and be able to demonstrate an established level of financial need and academic promise. Applicant must plan to enroll at a participating West Virginia or Pennsylvania institution as a full-time student.

 

SEIU Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

For most awards, applicant must be a member or the child of a member of a SEIU local union. Applicant must have been a member for at least three years prior to September 1 of the year the award is presented. Selection is based upon high school grades, SAT scores, achievements and honors, and personal character report. One scholarship is open to SEIU local union staff.

 

B. Charles Tiney Memorial ASCE Student Chapter/Club Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an ASCE National Student Member in good standing and demonstrate financial need. Selection is based upon appraisal of applicant's justification, educational plans, academic performance, potential for development, leadership, and financial need.

 

Operations and Power Division (OPD) Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a course of study relating to a degree in nuclear science and technology. Applicant must be sponsored by an ANS local section, division, student branch, committee member or organization member.

 

Access Merit Scholarship

Award: $4,800, Deadline: February 1 (priority)

Selection is based upon financial need, class standing, and class rank. Minimum 3.0 GPA and high national test scores are also required.

 

Community College Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a Missouri resident nominated by the president of his or her community college. Letters of recommendation required.

 

Forensics Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must show promise for achievement in a prominent national debate program.

 

In-School Players Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must have performance experience in acting and/or music.

 

Florence C. Painter Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to those planning to teach Spanish.

 

Foundation Scholarship Program

Award: $5,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a Latino high school graduating senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in engineering, math, or science

 

Army ROTC Scholarship

Award: $16,000, Deadline: November 15

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a full-time student. Applicant must attend an interview and pass a physical test, written exam, and free physical exam given by a local doctor. Recipient who accepts a two-, three-, or four-year scholarship will train to receive a commission as Second Lieutenant in the regular U.S. Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.

 

Army ROTC Supplemental Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a recipient of a two-, three-, or four-year Army ROTC scholarship. Selection is based upon academic excellence, military potential, and financial need.

 

Miss America Scholar

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must enter a local Miss America competition, advance to the state competition, and then enter national competition. Applicant must be a woman, high school graduate, never been married, of good moral character, and a U.S. citizen.

 

Mary Morrow/Edna Richards Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must be a North Carolina resident enrolled in a teacher-education program. Applicant must be in their junior year of college and be willing to teach in the public schools of North Carolina for a minimum of two years following graduation.

 

ASAA, Inc. Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be of Armenian ancestry, be a full-time student attending a four-year, accredited college or university in the U.S., and have completed at least the first year of college. Selection is based upon financial need, academic performance, ability for self-help, and participation in extracurricular activities. Applicant must submit CSS Profile Form. Request scholarship application in the fall.

 

Health Careers Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen enrolled full time in an accredited school of study in the U.S. or Canada and submit resume, official transcripts, an itemized budget endorsed by the school's financial aid officer, and two letters of recommendation. Pre-med students are not eligible. Enclose two stamped, self-addressed, business-sized envelopes with inquiry.

 

University of British Columbia Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 31 (freshmen); June 15 (upperclassmen)

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement primarily to undergraduate and professional degree applicants. Award is in Canadian dollars.

 

Regents Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a new transfer or continuing student with a minimum 3.7 GPA and at least 30 credit hours.

 

Recognition of Excellence Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a new transfer or continuing student with a minimum 3.5 GPA and at least 30 transferable credit hours.

 

Schillig-Baird and Presidential Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a National Merit finalist or have a minimum composite ACT score of 30 or combined SAT I score of 1310. Interview is required. Recipient must enroll in the Honors College.

 

Oregon Laurels Scholarship

Award: $2,175, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.25 GPA. Preference is given to Oregon residents.

 

Nancy Ryles Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a woman returning to school after break in education due to family responsibilities. Selection is based upon financial need and potential for academic success.

 

McPherson Undergraduate Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a San Luis Valley, CO, resident with strong academic potential and financial need.

 

Beau Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,300, Deadline: March 1

Applicant should preferably be a non-resident student who is a former member of the Boy Scouts of America with strong moral character and an orientation toward the outdoors. Financial need required.

 

Margery Monfort Wilson Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a Colorado resident with financial need.

 

Heisey Foundation Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must demonstrate financial need and have graduated from one of 31 designated high schools in Montana.

 

Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a woman, who is a full-time student, a resident of Montana, and is able to demonstrate financial need.