Scholarships in College Sophomore

Transfer Scholars Program

Award: $4,000, Deadline: May 1 (recommended)

Applicant must be a transfer student with a minimum 3.25 GPA. Selection will be based upon applicant's academic record, GPA, SAT Reasoning/ACT scores, TOEFL scores (for international students), essay, and a history of participation and leadership in extracurricular activities and community service. NCAA Division III regulations prohibit the consideration of high school athletic ability, athletic participation, athletic leadership or athletic performance in awarding scholarships.

 

Marjorie Brown Leff Music Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must demonstrate talent in vocal or instrumental music, keyboard performance, or music composition. Selection is based upon audition and recommendations by music instructors. Recipient must agree to participate in one performing arts ensemble each semester.

 

SAEMS Environmental Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

 

Full-time Employee Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a full-time aviation career employee. Part-time study must be directed toward enhancing job skills.

 

GSCAA Scholars Competition

Award: $3,500, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must have completed at least the first year of a collegiate turfgrass management program and be planning a career as a golf course superintendent. Selection is based upon academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and recommendations from college advisors and golf course superintendents or other employers. International students attending a US institution may also apply.

 

Transfer Scholarship

Award: $12,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a transfer student with GPA between 2.8 and 3.25 and an associate degree or at least 15 credits completed. This scholarship, and all scholarships offered through Lynn University, are applicable only at Lynn University and cannot be applied toward any other institution of higher learning.

 

Transfer Honor Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.3 GPA and have completed at least one year of course work prior to transferring.

 

Mary Baker Emerick Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 1

 

A.R.A. Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a child of an employee of direct member companies belonging to the Automotive Recyclers Association.

 

Capt. Caliendo College Assistance Fund Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be the dependent, unmarried child of a member or deceased member of the U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer's Association or U.S. Coast Guard Enlisted Association. Applicant must be under 24 years of age and submit an essay (500-word maximum).

 

Osage Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be a Catholic and a registered member of the Osage Indian Tribe listed on the rolls in Pawhuska and have a 2.5 GPA for undergraduate or 3.0 GPA for graduate studies. Copy of CDIB or Osage Tribal membership card required.

 

Math and Science Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a West Virginia resident enrolled full time at an accredited college or university, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate good moral character.

 

Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be a black U.S. citizen or permanent resident and plan to stay in the U.S. after graduation. Selection is based upon academic achievement, essay, recommendations, and financial need.

 

Applegate/Jackson/Parks Future Teacher Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be attending an institution of higher learning in the United States. Official transcript of grades from an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States and a 500-word essay on compulsory unionism in education, are required to be submitted. Essays written on subjects unrelated to compulsory unionism in education will not be considered.

 

William B. Ruggles Journalism Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicants limited to journalism or related majors who are enrolled in accredited institutions of higher learning throughout the United States. Official transcript demonstrating potential for successful completion of the educational requirements in an accredited journalism program and 500-word essay demonstrating an understanding of the principles of voluntary unionism and the economic and social problems of compulsory unionism are required.

 

Presidential Transfer Scholarship

Award: $17,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must have attained an associate's degree prior to attending Cazenovia College. All qualified transfer students are automatically considered for this program once they have applied for admission.

 

VSAC Board of Directors Scholarship (Jon F. Ratti)

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 9

Applicant must be a graduate of Bellows Falls Union, Green Mountain Union, or Springfield High School who will attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding. Academic achievement, financial need and school/community involvement must be demonstrated.

 

Essay Competition

Award: $500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a high school or undergraduate or graduate student. Essay on the following topic is required: Choose any scenario or event in the world that you find most interesting, most challenging, or that you believes requires considerable attention from leaders. Essays may be submitted in any of these languages: English, French, and Chinese.

 

Social Media Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: August 31

Applicant must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen who is a student between the ages of 16 and 25. Minimum 2.5 GPA, 50 question social media exam, and short essay required.

 

Lemberg Law Lemon Justice Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 30

Applicant must be a high school senior who plans to enroll as a full-time student at a two- or four-year college or university in the United States, or a current, full-time undergraduate student. Applicant must be passionate about consumer rights and send an insightful, original creative work about the impact of "lemons" - defective products that are protected by consumer laws - and/or lemon laws have on consumers.

 

TAPPI Technical Division Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be pursuing an education in the paper and related industries.

 

NDS/Klussendorf Scholarships

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must demonstrate leadership, participation in extracurricular activities, and special interest and ability in showing dairy cattle in their best natural form. Official transcript showing all courses required.

 

Nursing Education Loan

Award: -, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be enrolled in six credits per semester.

 

Dean's Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 29

Applicant must have a grade average of 85, 86, or 87.

 

Oregon Association of Public Accountants Scholarship

Award: $1,800, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be an Oregon resident. Award may be used at Oregon two- and four-year schools only.

 

Leveraged Educational Assistance Grant (SSIG/LEAP)

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1 (Priority)

 

Dean's Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: August 1 (fall); December 1 (spring)

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA (high school) and composite ACT score of 24-26 (combined SAT score of 1110-1210, excluding essay).

 

ODKF Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a United States citizen who is a resident of Hawaii and attending an accredited school full-time. Personal letter of intention, a list of competitive sports and awards, a letter from an athletic coach or trainer, tax return, transcripts, two letters of reference, and a recent photo are required to be submitted.

 

RehabGYM Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 9

Applicant must be a resident of Vermont who has overcome a significant physical challenge or illness and will attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Presidential Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 29

Applicant must have a grade average of 88 to 91.