Scholarships in College Sophomore

Benjamin F. Fairless Scholarship (AIME)

Award: $3,000, Deadline: October 31

A demonstrated interest in the iron and steel industry is required. Essay, NAFTA, three letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume to be submitted with application.

 

William E. Schwabe Memorial Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: October 31

Essay, NAFTA, three letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume to be submitted with application.

 

Selby Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a resident of DeSoto, Manatee, or Sarasota County in Florida, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be eligible for financial aid.

 

Pioneers of Flight Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: Last Friday in December

Applicant must be a college student in their sophomore or junior year who is enrolled as a full-time student in an aviation degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. Applicant must be able to demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in general aviation. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Paul Collins Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate artistic talent, and be a resident of Kent County, Mich. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Caritas Award

Award: -, Deadline: February 15

Selection is based upon a personal essay, list of activities, interview, and two letters of recommendation.

 

Whitehead Scholarship

Award: $2,282, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a female Christian, demonstrate financial need, and be a resident of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia.

 

Campus Achievement Award for Current Students

Award: $3,000, Deadline: June 1 (fall); November 1 (spring)

Applicant must be enrolled full time, demonstrate financial need and willingness to assume student loans, leadership abilities, and involvement in campus community and/or local community, have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, and submit an application and two essays.

 

Ella McKee Student Loan

Award: $1,800, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have been a resident of Fayette County, IL for the past four years.

 

Spring Meadow Nursery Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape horticulture program or related discipline at a two or four-year institution. Students in vocational agriculture programs will also be considered. Applicant must be currently enrolled in good standing and carry full-time course load at the time of application and during the semesters for which the scholarship is granted. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to work within the industry (including nursery operation, landscape architecture/design/construction/maintenance, interiorscape, horticultural distribution, or retail garden center) following graduation. Must complete application online.

 

International Student Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: September 1 (spring); April 1 (fall)

Applicant must be an international undergraduate with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

 

Muggets Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate horticulture, landscape, or related discipline at a two- or four-year institution. Students in vocational agriculture programs will be considered. Undergraduate students must have at least a sophomore standing in a four-year program or senior standing in a two-year program as of the fall semester of scholarship application year. Minimum 2.25 overall GPA required; 2.7 GPA required in major. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to work within the industry (including nursery operation, landscape architecture/design/construction/maintenance, interiorsacap, horticultural distribution, or retail garden center) following graduation. Must complete application online.

 

Lee A. Lyman Memorial Music Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 9

Applicant must be a resident of Vermont pursuing a degree in a music-related field at an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding. Academic achievement and financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Vermont Hand Crafters, Inc., Artisanship Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 9

Applicant must be a resident of Vermont who will pursue a degree in a visual arts field at an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding. Academic achievement and financial need must be demonstrated.

 

President's Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: August 1 (fall); December 1 (spring)

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA (high school) and a composite ACT score of 27-28 (combined SAT score of 1220-1290, excluding essay).

 

Vermont Lakes and Ponds Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 9

Applicant must be a resident of Vermont who will pursue a degree in environmental studies at an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding. Academic achievement, financial need and community service/involvement must be demonstrated.

 

Youth Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must demonstrate leadership ability and/or participate on a youth ministry team.

 

Sorantin Young Artist Award

Award: $2,000, Deadline: October 9

Applicant must be a pianist or string player (viola, violin, cello, or bass). Recipient will also receive a performance with the San Angelo Symphony (an additional $1,000 performance fee). Piano and string division winners will each receive $2,000 and runner-ups will receive $1,000. Honorable mentions also awarded totaling $1,000.

 

The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - 'A Constitutional Speech Contest'

Award: $875, Deadline: January 1

Applicant must compete in and win the High School Constitutional Speech Contest. An oration of eight to ten minutes on some phase of the United States Constitution and a three to five minute oration on an assigned topic drawn at random are required to be presented.

 

Christa McAuliffe Teacher Scholarship Loan

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a legal resident of Delaware, a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and be enrolled at a Delaware college in an undergraduate program leading to teacher certification. Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1570.

 

Student Research Fellowship in Liver/Hepatic Research

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 5

Award is for 10-12 weeks of full-time research under the supervision of a preceptor in hepatic physiology or disease.

 

Theatre Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: February 15 (priority)

Selection is based upon talent and participation in theatre. Freshmen must meet two of the following requirements: minimum 2.0 GPA, rank in top half of class, minimum composite ACT score of 20. Upperclassmen and transfer applicants must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Participation is required in certain theatre events. Audition, speech communication, and theatre classes are required.

 

Kankakee County Community Services Scholarship

Award: $1,100, Deadline: April 16

Applicant must be from a low-income family and plan to attend an Illinois school. Selection is based upon field of interest, financial need, community involvement, and academic achievement. Award may be used at Illinois state schools only.

 

Guy and Gloria Muto Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 2

Applicant must be employed in or have an immediate family member who is employed in the swimming pool industry. Application must be endorsed by an officer of a recognized pool and spa association.

 

New Horizons Grant

Award: -, Deadline: April 1 (Priority)

 

Blind Services Association Scholarship Award

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be legally blind and reside in the six-county Chicago area.

 

John L. Dales Scholarship - Transitional Application

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 15

Transitional application is available to Screen Actors Guild members who have 10 vested years of pension credits or a lifetime earnings of $150,000 earned in the Guild's jurisdiction. Award is generally for members who want to take courses related to the entertainment industry or may want to transition out of the industry.

 

Norwich Women's Club Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 9

Applicant must be a resident of Norwich, VT who will attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Taigh Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 9

Applicant must be a resident of Caledonia County, VT who will attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Associated General Contractors of Vermont Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 6

Applicant must be a resident of Vermont pursuing education or training in a field related to construction. Financial need must be demonstrated.