Scholarships in College Senior

Aviation Boatswain's Mates Association Isabella M. Gillen Memorial Scholarship Award

Award: $2,500, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a dependent (family member) of an active, dues-paid, member of the ABMA for at least two years to qualify for this scholarship.

 

Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a dependent of a deceased or disabled roadway worker who was killed or injured in a work zone. Applicant must be a high school graduate or have received a GED.

 

American Association of University Women Scholarship

Award: $325, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a nontraditional female student residing in the Lancaster area, have completed 90 credit hours, and will obtain an undergraduate degree within the next year.

 

Carrigan Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a child or grandchild of an alumnus/a, with a minimum 2.5 GPA, and show compassion, commitment, and a work ethic, which involves genuine friendship and loyalty.

 

College of Education Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: July 1; November 1

 

Kildee Undergraduate Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must have participated in and rated among the top 25 individuals in one of the most recent national 4-H or National F.F.A. Dairy Judging contests. Two letters of recommendation with at least one from the college is required as well as an official transcript showing all high school courses/grades and completed college work.

 

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 15 (priority)

Applicant must provide a copy of their PTK membership card at the time of application for admission. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required in order to be considered.

 

Linda Cowden Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 14

Applicant must be a deaf or hard of hearing person who has been accepted into a program to continue his or her education past the high school level, academically, or vocationally or be a hearing person who has been accepted into a program leading to a profession serving the deaf or hard of hearing community.

 

Vermont Sheriffs' Association: William Graham Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 9

Applicant must be a dependent of a member of the Vermont Sheriffs' Association who will attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding. Academic achievement, financial need and school/community involvement must be demonstrated.

 

Vermont Paralegal Organization Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 9

Applicant must be a resident of Vermont who will attend an accredited paralegal/legal assistant program. Academic achievement, financial need and community service must be demonstrated.

 

National Merit Finalist Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be selected by the National Merit Foundation, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, and participate in the honors program.

 

IEHA Education Foundation Scholarship Award

Award: $800, Deadline: January 10

Applicant must be an IEHA member.

 

Fred & Ginger Deines Mexico Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 30

Applicant must be a Mexican citizen enrolled at a college or university in the U.S. or Mexico. Selection is based upon scholastic ability, potential, professional interest, character, and financial need.

 

Missionary Grant

Award: -, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a dependent of a missionary.

 

Honors Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 1

 

Capstone Presidential Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must have a minimum 3.85 GPA, have completed 90 credit hours (must have been enrolled at Columbia Coll for previous three years), and submit school's financial aid form. Previous Capstone Scholarship recipients are not eligible. Financial need is not considered.

 

Women in Geographic Education Award

Award: $500, Deadline: February 24

Applicant must be a woman with a minimum 3.0 GPA (3.5 in geography courses). Essay is required.

 

Tribal Priority Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: July 1; December 1

Applicant must be an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe. Recipient is encouraged to apply degree to Hopi Tribal Goals and Objectives.

 

Susan W. Freestone Education Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must have been a member of a Junior Grange in New York and enroll in a school in New York.

 

Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students

Award: $500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a Michigan resident who is the dependent of a veteran. Applicant must be a non-traditional student returning to higher education after an interruption, a degree-seeking student over age 22 attending college in Michigan for the first time, or a student over age 22 attending a Michigan vocational or trade school. Selection is based upon academic ability, character/leadership, initiative, and financial need. Transcripts or work history required.

 

Upward Bound Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a R.N., L.P.N., or C.N.A., be a member of or be sponsored by a member of NADONA/LTC, and be employed in Long Term Care with plans to remain employed in Long Term Care for at least years after graduation. Applicant must submit an essay of at least 100 words describing why they are seeking the degree.

 

Airgas - Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a United States or Canadian citizen who is enrolled in a welding engineering discipline with a minimum 2.8 GPA.

 

Airgas-Jerry Baker Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be enrolled in a welding engineering program with a minimum 3.0 engineering GPA (2.8 GPA overall). Financial need and essay are required.

 

Vivian Klemz Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 11

Applicant must be a resident of Ventura County, pursuing a major in visual, performing, or creative arts, and demonstrate financial need. Preference given to female applicants.

 

Girl Scout Gold Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a woman and recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award.

 

Baptist Life Association Scholarship Grant

Award: $700, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must have had an insurance policy with Baptist Life for at least two years prior to the May 31 deadline. Selection is based upon academic ability, financial need, goals, and good character. Applicant must attend a Christian college or university.

 

Stella Blum Research Grant

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be participating in a degree program at an accredited institution, is a Costume Society of America member, and has research projects in the field of North American costume which are part of the degree requirements. Selection is based upon creativity and innovation, specific awareness of and attention to costume matters, impact on the broad field of costume, awareness of interdisciplinarity of the field, ability to successfully implement the proposed project in a timely manner, and faculty advisor recommendation.

 

Saticoy Lemon Association Employee Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 29

Applicant must be an employee, child or legal ward of an employee of Saticoy Lemon Association, and be a resident of Ventura County, CA.

 

Adele Filene Travel Award

Award: $500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of CSA. Award is to assist travel to CSA National Symposia to present either a juried paper or a poster.

 

Samuel Basherov Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen with financial need.