Scholarships in College Sophomore

Chancellor's Merit Scholarship

Award: $9,250, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a National Merit or National Achievement finalist who indicates a preference to attend U of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

 

Church Matching Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: August 1 (fall); December 1 (spring)

School will match church donations of up to $500 as follows: 25% for freshmen, 50% for sophomores, 75% for juniors, 100% for seniors.

 

Elizabeth J. Davis Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 9

Applicant must be a resident of Vermont who will pursue a degree in licensed practical nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, registered nursing, speech language pathology, or social work at an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding. Financial need and intent to work in Vermont for two years must be demonstrated.

 

Assured Life Association National Endowment Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member or the child or grandchild of a member of Assured Life Association of Denver, CO. Essay, transcripts, civic involvement, and letter of educational and occupational goals required.

 

AG Bell College Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 20

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a mainstream accredited college or university with pre-lingual bi-lateral hearing loss in the severe to profound range.

 

Hildegard Durfee Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 9

Applicant must be a resident of Winham County, VT who can demonstrate financial need and academic achievement.

 

IRA Educational Foundation Scholarship

Award: $11,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be permanent resident of Illinois.

 

FFTA Scholarship Competition

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 19

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a member or the dependent of a member of our credit union. Applicant must also be attending a post-high school educational program.

 

Grange Insurance Group Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be Grange Insurance Group policy holder or the children of a policy holder, and must be a resident of California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or Wyoming. Selection is based upon: academic ability, community, church, and school involvement and financial need.

 

Vollmer Scholarship in the Arts

Award: $18,306, Deadline: January 15

For music, award is based upon the audition for acceptance. For art, award is based upon a portfolio that must be presented to the department. For theatre, the award is dependent upon previous acting experience and a written statement. For dance, award is based upon the audition for acceptance.

 

Dean's Scholarship in the Arts

Award: $3,000, Deadline: January 15

For music, award is based upon the audition for acceptance. For art, award is based upon a portfolio that must be presented to the department. For theatre, the award is dependent upon previous acting experience and a written statement. For dance, the award is based upon the audition for acceptance.

 

Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation

Award: $4,000, Deadline: March 1 (postmark date)

Applicant must be a resident of Hawaii (for at least one year), rank in top quarter of class, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and show a financial need. Must also demonstrate the ability, industriousness, dependability, and determination needed to succeed in business within the Pacific Basin area. Official high school/college transcripts through first semester of current year, two letters of recommendation, FAFSA Student Aid Report, and SAT Reasoning/ACT scores required.

 

King Olav V Norwegian-American Heritage Fund

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an American, 18 years of age or older, with a plan of studies to focus on exploring his/her interest in Norwegian heritage or in modern Norway at an institution of higher learning. Applicant may also be a Norwegian, 18 years of age or older, who desires to further their studies in North American culture at an institution of higher learning. Selection is based upon academic potential, financial need, statement of educational and career goals, benefit to Sons of Norway and wider Norwegian/American community, involvement in school and community activities, and work experiences. Essay, three letters of recommendation, and official copy of latest high school or college grade transcript are required.

 

Sid Richardson Memorial Fund Scholarship

Award: $5,500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be the child or grandchild of an individual who qualified for Early Retirement, Normal Retirement, Disability Retirement, or Death Benefits from The Bass Retirement Plan, Retirement Plan for Barbnet/San Jose Cattle Co., Retirement Plan for City Center Development Co., City Club Retirement Plan, Retirement Plan for Richardson Aviation, Retirement Plan for Sid W. Richardson Foundation, or Retirement Plan for Sundance Square. Other applicants that are eligible include direct descendants (children or grandchildren) of persons presently employed with a minimum of three years full-time service (as of March 31) with any of the following employers: Barbnet Investment Co., BEPCO, L.P., BOPCO, L.P., City Club of Ft. Worth, Richardson Aviation, San Jose Cattle Co., Sid Richardson Carbon Co., Sid W. Richardson Foundation, and Sundance Square Management, L.P. Selection is competitive and is based upon academic achievement and financial need.

 

Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow Scholarship

Award: $6,000, Deadline: October 1

Applicant must be a member of USBC and a woman age 21 or under. No phone calls.

 

Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Scholarship

Award: $6,000, Deadline: October 1

Applicant must be a member of USBC and a man age 21 or under. No phone calls.

 

Peter V. Rovnianek Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a member of the National Slovak Society and have a permanent life insurance policy for at least two years.

 

Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship

Award: $6,000, Deadline: April 30

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1800 (minimum ACT score of 27)with the intent of earning an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering.

 

Light Ministries Scholarship

Award: $2,700, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must have an interest in outreach ministries.

 

Business Reporting Internship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 1

Applicant must be a sophomore, junior or senior.

 

Sgt. Major Douglas R. Drum Memorial

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 8

Applicant must be a current member of AMRA or the spouse, dependent child, or grandchild (one who can be claimed as a dependent on their parents' income tax return) of a current member and who are full-time students pursuing an undergraduate degree in education at a two- or four-year accredited college or university. Half of scholarships are awarded in the fall semester, the other half, in the spring semester.

 

Ecolab Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be enrolled full-time in a U.S. baccalaureate of associate degree-granting program. Selection is based upon hospitality work experience, financial need, academic record, professional, community, and extracurricular activities, and essay. Scholarships are also available to hospitality professionals seeking certification from the Educational Institute of AH&LA for the following areas: certified hotel administrator, certified lodging manager, certified engineering operations, and certified hospitality housekeeping executive.

 

Department of Veterans Affairs Tuition Exemption

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a child (16 to 25 years of age) or surviving spouse (who has not remarried) of a deceased member of the U.S. armed forces who died in service in the line of duty or from a wartime service-connected disability after discharge, a 90% disabled member or 100% disabled member, including 100% due to individual unemployability, (rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs), a POW, or MIA. The deceased war veteran must have been a Louisiana resident for at least two years prior to child's enrollment in school. Applicant must be enrolled full-time at a Louisiana state-supported college, university, or trade/vocational school.

 

Marion A. and Eva S. Peeples Foundation Trust Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 24

Applicant must be a resident of Indiana, demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Recommendations required, preference is give to applicants from Johnson County, Indiana.

 

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Iowa Scholarship

Award: $300, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be an Iowa student attending or planning to attend an Iowa school.

 

Welsh Society of Philadelphia/ Y Cymdeithas Gymreig, PA Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be of Welsh descent, participate in Welsh events, and reside or attend a school within 150 miles of Philadelphia. Applicant must attend the Philadelphia Gymanfa Ganu for application and interview. Self-addressed, stamped envelope required.

 

AFAUSSS Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student who is a member of the Association of Former Agents of the United States Secret Service or a spouse, child, step child, or grandchild of a member.

 

Music Department Talent Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: March 15

 

Non-Traditional Student Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be over age 25, and complete a minimum six credits per semester.