Scholarships in College Sophomore

Chancellor's Merit Award

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be able to fall into one of these categories: (a) a non-Indiana resident, ranking in the top quarter of their class, with a minimum 1650 composite SAT (composite ACT score of 24 with writing), or or have earned a SAT score of 1800 (27 ACT with writing); (b) a transfer student from another regionally accredited college or university with a minimum of 24 credits and a cumulative GPA of 3.0; (c) a transfer student from another regionally accredited college or university having completed 24 credit hours or more at more than one college with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above at each institution attended. Transfer students with fewer than 24 credits completed will be evaluated on their high school record and test scores. International students who are beginning at the university must have scored a minimum 600 on the TOEFL if the test was paper-based or a minimum of 87 if the TOEFL was Internet-based. International students must ask the Office of International Education to recommend them for scholarship consideration.

 

Presidential Scholarship

Award: $17,000, Deadline: February 15

Guaranteed award to accepted students with a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1100 (composite ACT score of 24) and a minimum 2.75 GPA.

 

Robert Greenberg Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be looking to pursue a career in the technical aspects of broadcasting.

 

All-State Community Colleges Academic Team Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: October 31

Applicant must be enrolled at a community college, have a cumulative college-level GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale for all coursework completed in the last five years, regardless of institution attended, and be on track to earn an associate's or a bachelor's degree (or the equivalent of a U.S. associate's or bachelor's degree).

 

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a transfer student who is a member of Phi Theta Kappa.

 

Legacy Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a child or grandchild of a Hood College alumna/alumnus.

 

Illinois AMVETS Trade School Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an Illinois High School Senior who has been accepted in a pre-approved trade school program. A copy of an acceptance letter must accompany the application.

 

National Association of Hispanic Nurses Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 18

Applicant must be a member of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses enrolled in an accredited LVN/LPN, associate, diploma, baccalaureate, or graduate nursing program. Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred; two letters of recommendation, essay, resume, and transcripts must be submitted.

 

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must have completed a minimum of 24 transfer credit hours, have a minimum cumulative transfer GPA of 3.25, and have a verified membership in Phi Theta Kappa. Applicant must be a recipient of the Outstanding Transfer or Transfer Honors Scholarship.

 

Maria Elena Salinas Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 30

Sample of best work, resume, essay in Spanish, recommendations, essay, transcript, financial need statement, parents' W-2 forms, and application required. Selection based upon academic excellence, demonstrated interest in a journalism career, and financial need.

 

President's Charter Scholarship

Award: $8,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must have a minimum combined SAT score of 1300 (composite ACT score of 29) and be in the top 10% of their high school class, or have a minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA.

 

ABC News Joanna Bistany Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: January 28

Sample of best work, resume, recommendations, essay, transcript, financial need statement, parents' W-2 forms, and application required. Selection is based upon academic excellence, demonstrated interest in a journalism career, and financial need.

 

Newsroom Bound Program

Award: -, Deadline: March 30

Applicant must submit a sample of best work, resume, recommendations, essay, transcript, financial need statement, parents' W-2 forms, and application. Selection is based upon academic excellence, demonstrated interest in a journalism career, and financial need.

 

Mary Ann Reinert Nursing Scholarship

Award: $300, Deadline: July 1

Selection is based upon description of career goals, volunteer and work experience, awards/honors, letters of recommendation, transcript, class rank, GPA, and financial need. Applicant must be enrolled full-time in an approved nursing or other health-related program and must be a resident in the Heartland Foundation service region.

 

Alexander Rutherford Scholarships for High School Achievement

Award: $2,500, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a senior in an Alberta high school and have a minimum grade average of 80.0 in five designated subjects in grades 10, 11 and 12. Applicant must be an Alberta resident who plans to enroll or is enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program of a minimum of one semester in length.

 

Jason Lang Scholarships

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must have completed a minimum of one year of an undergraduate program in Alberta and are continuing in the same program. Applicant must have a minimum 3.2 GPA.

 

Lisa Zaken Award for Excellence

Award: $600, Deadline: November 15

Applicant must have a minimum 3.4 GPA, be an active student member of the IIE, be enrolled full time in an industrial engineering program, and must have demonstrated leadership and promoted IIE involvement on campus.

 

Martha Corbin Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1

Selection based upon merit.

 

Nellie Whitworth Flaherty and Lula McCord Whitworth Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a female student. Preference is given to students returning to school.

 

Michael Luchkovich Scholarship for Career Development

Award: $2,000, Deadline: December 1; April 1; August 1

Applicant must demonstrate outstanding ability in their work, are pursuing short-term, full-time study of less than six months, or part-time study. Applicants must have worked in Alberta for a minimum of three years.

 

Emilie Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: June 13

Applicant must be a full-time American Indian and Alaskan Native applicant. Preference is given to applicants pursuing a major in education.

 

Allogan Slagle Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: June 13

Applicant must be a member of a tribe that is not federally recognized and must present documents showing lineal descent.

 

Transfer Student Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a transfer student. Selection is based upon academic program and GPA.

 

President's Award

Award: $30,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate student with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

 

Scholars of Excellence

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 1

Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Debaun Performing Arts Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must demonstrate achievement in performance, including drama or music.

 

John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be New Jersey resident and a sworn law enforcement officer seeking educational advancement on a college or graduate level to improve his/her effectiveness. Applicant must demonstrate financial need.

 

National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

 

Legacy Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 15

Selection based upon high school record, recommendations, and extracurricular achievements.

 

Music Business/Technology Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of Sigma Alpha Iota.