Scholarships in College Sophomore

ITSA Graduate Student Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be pursuing a degree in thermal spray processes or materials at an accredited university with at least one more year left. Recommendation from supervisor, recommendation from one industrial source, and three page letter required.

 

Gypsy Lore Society Young Scholars' Prize

Award: $500, Deadline: October 30

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student. Required to write an under 50 page paper on Gypsy and Traveler Studies.

 

Buddy Pelletier Surfing Foundation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a member of the East Coast Surfing Community who is a rising senior or undergraduate student. Two letters of recommendation, current transcripts, and 500 word minimum essay required.

 

12 Keys Academic Essay Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1; October 1

Applicant must be a United States resident who will be enrolling in college courses in their next semester. Essay on one of the subjects listed on sponsor's website about drugs and alcohol is required.

 

Criminal Justice Scholarship Award

Award: $500, Deadline: August 1

Applicant must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education or a high school senior/recent high school graduate pursuing post-secondary education in the criminal justice field. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Accounting or Finance Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: August 30

Applicant must be a legal U.S. resident currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited university or business school in the United States. Essay on the following questions is required: What compels you to study accounting, business and/or finance? What is your end goal, and how do you think you will make a difference in this field? Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

 

CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest

Award: $500, Deadline: April 15; October 15

Applicant must be a United States resident who will be enrolling in post-secondary education in their next semester. Applicant must create a short video, under three minutes long, on one of the following topics: What it means to live in America; My first memory of a Mustang; How the auto industry changed America; What a Mustang teaches me about life; How a Mustang relates to your field of study. Award is open to all fields of study and is not exclusive to automotive or related degrees.

 

Presidential Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be in good academic standing and community service must be demonstrated. Award automatically determined by office of admissions. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Achievement Award

Award: $16,500, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must have superior academic records. Leadership and community service must be demonstrated.

 

Art Award

Award: $3,500, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must apply to University of Redlands by November 15 and submit samples of artwork.

 

Creative Writing Award

Award: $3,500, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must submit one of the following choices: Five poems, two short stories, a chapter from a novel, two personal essays, and/or three examples of literary journalism. Must apply by November 15 and indicate interest in award.

 

Music Award

Award: $10,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must audition in person (if residence within 200 miles) or by tape, apply by November 15, and indicate interest in award on application.

 

MALDEF Law School Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 27

Applicant must be enrolled at a U.S. accredited law school and demonstrate a commitment to advancing the civil rights of the Latino community. Resume, personal statement, transcripts, and one letter of recommendation required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

The United Methodist General Scholarship

Award: $2,030, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an active full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year who is a college student at a U.S. accredited institution. Minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status required. International students may apply if they are a member of United Methodist Church for at least three years.

 

The Allan Jerome Burry Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be a college sophomore, junior, or senior at an accredited U.S. institution who is an active full member of the United Methodist Church for at least three years. Nomination from campus minister/chaplain and minimum 3.0 GPA required. International students may apply if they are a member of United Methodist Church for at least 3 years.

 

The Bishop Joseph B. Bethea Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be a member of the Southeastern Jurisdiction Black Methodists for Church Renewal. Must be an undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited institution with a Minimum 2.8 GPA. International students may apply if they are a member of United Methodist Church for at least three years. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

The E. Craig Brandenburg Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an active full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year who is at least 35 years old and is continuing their education or going into a second career. Minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status required. International students may apply if they are a member of United Methodist Church for at least three years.

 

The Edith M. Allen Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an African-American college student pursuing a degree in education, social work, medicine, or other health professions. Must be enrolled at a United Methodist college/university with at least B+ average and be an active member of the United Methodist Church for at least three years.

 

The Elvina Jane Owen Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an active full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year who is a college student pursuing a degree in education. Minimum 2.85 GPA and full-time enrollment status required. Preference given to students in the Jonestown District of the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference.

 

The Ethnic Minority Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must an undergraduate student of Native American, Asian, African American, Hispanic, or Pacific Islander descent pursuing their first degree. Must be an active full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year. Minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status required.

 

The Georgia Harkness Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be a female who is at least 35 years old pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at any university senate approved school of theology. Preference given to those who have chosen ministry as a second career. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

The Joe and Trudy Thaxton Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an active member of the Main Street United Methodist Church in Bedford, Virginia. Participation in the church and community must be demonstrated. Must be a college student at an accredited institution in the U.S. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 

The Miriam Hoffman Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must an undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a vocational career in music education or music ministry. Must be an active full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year. Minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status required.

 

The Rev. Charles W. Tadlock Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be a certified candidate for ordination as an Elder in the United Methodist Church. Must have completed first year in seminary and is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree. Preference given to candidates from the Missouri Annual Conference. Minimum 2.85 GPA required.

 

The Rev. Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope: 21st Century Scholars Program

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an undergraduate student who has been a member of the United Methodist Church for at least three years. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Strong leadership in the United Methodist Church must be demonstrated.

 

The Special Seminary Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be a seminary student pursuing ordained ministry as a vocation under 30 years old. Must be attending a United Methodist related seminary or school of theology. Minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status required.

 

Young People's Ministries International Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a United Methodist student between the ages of 16 and 30 who is attending a University outside of the United States. Minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need required.

 

CESDA Scholarship Program

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 7

Applicant must be a Colorado resident who is a first generation student or member of an underrepresented ethnic or racial minority with financial need. Must be enrolled in a two or four year Colorado college with a minimum 2.8 GPA. Essay under 1,000 words required.

 

BPW Arizona Foundation Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a woman at least 25 years old who is returning to school at any Arizona Community College.

 

Arizona National Livestock Show Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a a high school graduate who is currently enrolled full-time at a college/university. Must have participated in the Arizona National Livestock Show and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Three letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and digital photo required.