Scholarships in College Sophomore

JAM Paper Teacher Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: July 15

Applicant must be pursuing a career in education at an accredited American college/university. Essay between 400 and 500 words required on this topic: "Why do you want to become a teacher?"

 

Bryce Thomson Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: August 27

Applicant must be a high school senior or undergraduate student who is an employee of an active NICRA member and has been nominated. Letter of recommendation, high school transcript, essay, and $25 application fee required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

CreditRepair.com Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: August 31

Applicant must be a current full-time student at an accredited college/university in the U.S. Minimum 2.5 GPA, current transcript, and essay required on this topic: "What is your credit score and why is it important for your future success"

 

DSL.com Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: August 10

Applicant must be a current student. Essay required on this topic: "How you currently use the Internet to further your education and how you plan to use the Internet in your professional career."

 

John M. Azarian Memorial Armenian Youth Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: July 31

Applicant must be a high school or undergraduate student who is involved in the Armenian community. Two letters of recommendation, copy of parents' most recent tax return, transcripts, copy of acceptance letter, copy of S.A.R. and FAFSA, resume, and photograph required.

 

$1,000 Cameo College of Essential Beauty Annual Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: July 29

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 3.0 GPA who is currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college/university. Required to write a 500 to 800 word post on a website, blog, or online forum on this topic: "How technology is revolutionizing the beauty industry, and how artistic skills need to be merged with technical skills to be a successful professional."

 

Healthcare Career Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 12

Applicant must be a student currently enrolled in one of the following healthcare programs: cardiac ultrasound, health information management, medical technology, nursing, pharmacy, or rehabilitation services. Minimum 3.0 GPA and 500 word essay required on this topic: "Why did you choose your career path, what have you done to support it, and how would it benefit FHN's service area?" Finalists are required to participate in an interview.

 

Pauline Noller Nursing Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: September 12

Applicant must be a student entering or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Minimum 3.0 GPA and 500 word essay required on this topic: "Why did you choose your career path and what have you done to support it?" Finalists required to participate in an interview.

 

Volunteer Resources Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: September 12

Applicant must be a high school senior or undergraduate student who is an active member of the FHN Volunteer Program and is pursuing a degree in a healthcare field. Minimum 3.0 GPA, minimum 40 volunteer hours in the FHN program, and one-page essay required on this topic: "How has your volunteer experience at FHN contributed to your personal career goals?" Finalists required to participate in interview.

 

First Sergeant Douglas & Charlotte DeHorse Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 15; September 15

Applicant must be an American Indian undergraduate student who is either a veteran or is currently enrolled in or has completed one year in the Army, Navy, or Air Force Reserve Officer Training. Transcripts, letter of recommendation, and personal essay required.

 

Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest

Award: -, Deadline: August 15

Applicant must be a recent high school graduate who attended school in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Preference given to residents in the 6th Aldermanic District. Acceptance letter, transcripts, photo ID, and essay required on this topic: "(a) analyze why it is so vital that the remembrance, history and lessons of freedom be passed to a new generation; and (b) suggest what you, as students, can do to combat and prevent prejudice, discrimination and violence in our world today."

 

Herb Affair Scholarship Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: July 31

Applicant must be a current student enrolled at an accredited U.S. college/university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. A 500-word essay required on this topic: "The benefits of alternative medicine compared to pharmaceutical drugs."

 

Victoria Ovis Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be a child of a law enforcement officer or firefighter who was killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. Must be a U.S. citizen, grow up or currently reside in New York, and maintain a 2.7 GPA at a college/university in the U.S. Awards are based on financial need, demonstrated leadership, athletic excellence, and volunteerism. Preference given to those majoring in criminology or pre-law.

 

Resort Property Management Annual $500 Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: August 15

Applicant must be a Canadian or U.S. citizen who is in high school or college. Essay on devising "an effective marketing program" required.

 

Return 2 College Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: September 30

Applicants must be college or adult students currently attending or planning to attend a two-year or four-year college or graduate school within the next 12 months. Students must be 17 years or older and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The award may be used for full- or part-time study at either on-campus or online schools. Three sentence essay required on this topic: "Why are you getting your degree?"

 

scholarships4moms.net Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: August 15

Applicant must be at least 18 years old and a permanent resident of the U.S who is entering or currently enrolled in a college/university.

 

Tremblant Sunstar Annual $500 Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: August 15

Applicant must be a high school or college/university student. Essay required on this topic: "Choose five travel locations in Mont Tremblant, Quebec. Elaborate on each location, detailing some of the key attractions."

 

eCollegeFitness $700 Scholarship

Award: $700, Deadline: November 8

Applicant must be a student who has been accepted or currently attends a community college, technical/trade college, or college/university. Required to either fill out application OR get automatically entered by reading free eBook on eCollegeFitness.com.

 

Skylights For Less $500 Annual Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: July 31

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who plans to enroll in an undergraduate program at an accredited college/university in the U.S with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Required to capture before and after effects of a skylight installation in a building, describe completed work in under 400 words, and write statement of college goals.

 

Student-Athlete Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: August 10

Applicant must be U.S. citizen who is a high school senior or current college student. Essay required on the following topic: "How you plan to balance your academics and sport's life while attending college."

 

Legal Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 1

Applicant must be a student, at least 18 years old, who is pursuing a degree in the legal field. Minimum 3.0 GPA and essay between 200 and 300 words required on the following topic: "How can you make a positive difference in your community as a future leader in the legal profession?"

 

Live Your Dreams Award

Award: $10,000, Deadline: November 15

Applicant must be a female that has been enrolled/accepted into an undergraduate program who provides primary financial support for herself and dependents. Motivation to achieve goals and financial need must be demonstrated. Two references required.

 

Healthy Home Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: August 15

Applicant must be a U.S. high school, undergraduate, or graduate student over the age of 16. Minimum 2.75 GPA, written essay, and video submission required.

 

Eula Mae Jett Plan B Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a California resident who has completed at least one year at a California college pursuing a degree in the legal field (scholarship not intended for students planning to enter law school). Biographical letter, three letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcript required.

 

Ashley Rose Honorary Diabetes Law Student Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 30

Applicant must be either entering or currently attending law school with type I diabetes. Minimum 2.8 GPA, proof of diagnosis, transcript, and essay between 500 and 1,000 words required.

 

Social Justice Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 30

Applicant must be a college sophomore, junior, or senior at a post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. Minimum 3.0 GPA, resume, 500 word letter of intent, and current official transcript required.

 

General Scholarship for Higher Learning

Award: $1,250, Deadline: April 15; October 15

Applicant must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in a two- year, four-year, or graduate program. Four question application required.

 

Pertino IT Innovation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 31

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student who is a legal U.S. resident currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university. Minimum 3.5 GPA, blog post between 500 and 700 words, transcripts, and one letter of recommendation required.

 

Legal Inspiration Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in law. Must be a U.S. citizen and full-time student. Minimum 3.0 GPA, proof of enrollment, and 500 word essay required.

 

Design A T-Shirt & Win A $500 Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is a full-time student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Required to submit an original T-shirt design.