Scholarships in College Sophomore

VA Essay Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: Unknown

Awarded to military-affiliated applicants. Applicant must complete an essay in conjuction with the prompt "Why I Choose to Serve".

 

College Toolkit Scholarship for College Students

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 30

Applicant must be an undergraduate college student this upcoming fall who is attending an accredited two-year or four-year college. Applicant must select the school that they are attending and provide a short review of the institution.

 

William Rucker Greenwood Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 30

Applicant must be a minority woman who is enrolled as full-time, graduate or undergraduate geoscience major in an accredited, degree-granting college or university in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia. Applicant must demonstrate awareness of the importance of community outreach by participation in geoscience or earth-science education activities that reflect AWG's goals and a potential for leadership as a future geoscience professional.

 

Penelope Hanshaw Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 30

Applicant must be currently enrolled as full-time, graduate or undergraduate geoscience major in an accredited, degree-granting college or university in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

American Chemical Society Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

 

Alton Cole Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and a minimum composite ACT score of 25. First preference is given to a speech/theatre major. Applicant must submit a letter addressing educational and career goals and community service.

 

EPLS Club Scholarship

Award: $200, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an EPLS/HPE major.

 

Vectra Bank of Alamosa Golf Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an Adams State golf team member.

 

Walters Football Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a member of the Adams State College football team and must have a minimum 2.25 GPA if a freshman or a minimum 2.5 GPA if a continuing student.

 

Walters Volleyball Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a member of the Adams State College volleyball team and must have a minimum 2.25 GPA if a freshman and a minimum 2.5 GPA if a continuing student.

 

Bill Zittle Memorial Golf Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an Adams State golf team participant and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

 

FirstBank Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be active in School of Business clubs or organizations, and submit two letters of recommendation from business and/or education faculty.

 

Robert R. Foote Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate good citizenship in high school. Selection is based upon athletic merit and recipient must play on an Adams State athletic team.

 

Clyde Helms Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduate of San Luis Valley High School who is majoring in business with a finance emphasis. Minimum 3.0 GPA and combined SAT Reasoning score of 910 (composite ACT score of 19).

 

Robert & Karen Willis-Jack's Market Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.8 GPA. Preference is given to a graduate of Del Norte High School or Creede Center High School.

 

Kay Prendergast Kelloff Scholarship

Award: $1,200, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and provide two letters of reference and a letter addressing educational and career goals and community service. First preference is given to an elementary education major, and second preference is given to a business administration major.

 

Merritt Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a single female with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to a student of the Christian faith.

 

Jim Koressel Memorial Scholarship

Award: $200, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be an English major with a journalism emphasis, and must demonstrate financial need.

 

Richard Talley Musical Theatre Scholarship

Award: $200, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and participate in Adams State College music or theatre.

 

Alamosa Community Service Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate community service, and submit a letter addressing educational and career goals and community service.

 

Manual Aragon Scholarship

Award: $200, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be a San Luis Valley resident, and must have completed 48 semester hours. Applicant must submit a letter addressing educational and career goals and community service.

 

Dr. Littleton J. Bunch Memorial Scholarship

Award: $700, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a non-traditional student with a minimum 2.5 GPA who has graduated from a San Luis Valley high school.

 

Leonard Mac McLean Family Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to a graduate of Grand County or Alamosa County high schools.

 

McPherson Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and graduate from a San Luis Valley high school. First preference is given to a first-generation college student.

 

Loser Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a letter addressing educational and career goals and community service.

 

Ed Ryan Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must major in earth science.

 

Adams State Alumni Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to children and grandchildren of Adams State College alumni. Applicant must submit two letters of recommendation and a letter addressing educational and career goals.

 

Adams State Classified Employees Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a current or retired classified employee or the child or spouse of a current or retired classified employee. Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and submit a letter addressing educational and career goals and community service.

 

Alamosa Rotary Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a full-time student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Richard Collins Memorial Scholarship

Award: $400, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to applicant who is returning to college after a semester or more away from academic pursuits.