Scholarships in College Sophomore

Contribution Limits Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: October 28

Applicant must be a college or university student in the U.S. Essay required on the following topic: "How would you use your IRA account to maximize savings for retirement?"

 

What is Your Dream Job Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: October 28

Applicant must be a student enrolled in a U.S. college or university with an interest in the media industry. Essay required on applicant's dream media job.

 

Disability Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen enrolled at an accredited university who has been diagnosed with a disability. Minimum 3.0 GPA, essay, transcript, and completion of at least one semester required.

 

Road to Success Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 7

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen accepted or enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college, university, or trade school. Must be at least 18 years old. Essay required.

 

Joseph A. Levendusky Memorial Scholarship

Award: $7,000, Deadline: September 5

Applicant must be an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior student who is studying chemical or mechanical engineering seeking a career in the field of water technology. Must be enrolled in an accredited institution in the U.S.

 

Graeme Clark Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: October 1

Applicant must have Nucleus Cochlear Implant. Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student enrolled in a college, university, or technical school with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Transcript, copy of admissions notice, list of activities and awards, short personal statement, and three letters of recommendation required.

 

La Unidad Latina Foundation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 15; October 15

Applicant must be an undergraduate student with a minimum 2.8 GPA who is currently enrolled in an eligible bachelor's or master's degree program at an accredited four-year college or university pursuing one of the following degrees: Bachelor degree, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Public Administration/Policy, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, or Master of Divinity. Must have completed at least one year (full-time) and reside in the U.S. Transcripts and one letter of recommendation required.

 

NFB of Washington Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: September 5

Applicant must be legally blind in both eyes and a Washington state resident who is pursuing a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree. Essay, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation required.

 

Susan Bunch Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 8

Applicant must be a student pursuing a degree at a California college/university who has a learning disability. Verification of disability, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of current enrollment required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Cindy Kolb Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 8

Applicant must be a student pursuing a degree at a four-year California college/university who has a disability. Verification of disability, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of current enrollment required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

William May Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 8

Applicant must be a student pursuing a degree at a California college/university who has a disability. Verification of disability, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of current enrollment required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Lynn M. Smith Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 8

Applicant must be a student pursuing a vocational career at a California community college who has a disability. Verification of disability, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of current enrollment required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Walter Young Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 8

Applicant must be a student pursuing a degree at a California college/university who is blind or visually impaired. Verification of disability, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of current enrollment required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Steve Fasteau Past Presidents' Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 8

Applicant must be a student pursuing a degree at a California college/university who has a disability. Verification of disability, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of current enrollment required. Financial need, high academic achievement, leadership, and dedication to the advancement of students with disabilities in postsecondary education must be demonstrated.

 

CAPED General Excellence Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 8

Applicant must be a student pursuing a degree at a California college/university who has a disability. Verification of disability, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of current enrollment required. Financial need, high academic achievement, community involvement, and involvement in campus life must be demonstrated.

 

Patricia Sonntag Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 8

Applicant must be a student pursuing a degree at a four-year California college/university who has a disability. Must be either majoring in a field related to policy formulation or service delivery to students with disabilities OR be actively engaged in advocacy or leadership in campus, community, or governmental organization that benefits individuals with disabilities (regardless of major). Verification of disability, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of current enrollment required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Houston Katy Appliance Repair Academic Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college, university, or trade school in the United States. Essay on the following topic and questions are required: From your perspective, what are the myriad of benefits that locally-owned small businesses play in the economic health and social vibrancy of our communities? How would our communities be impacted without these vital small businesses and the jobs they create? What regulatory or legal governmental policies could be instituted or reformed to further enhance the growth and health of locally-owned small businesses? What could colleges, universities and trade schools do to further enhance the health and potential success of these small businesses?

 

Dick Griffiths Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 8

Applicant must be a student pursuing a degree at a California college/university who has a learning disability and has been challenged in math. Must address strategies used to overcome math challenges in student letter. Verification of disability, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of current enrollment required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Betty Bacon Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 8

Applicant must be a student pursuing a degree at a California college/university who has a disability. Verification of disability, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of current enrollment required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Alyssa McCroskey Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 8

Applicant must be a student pursuing a degree at a California college/university who has a disability and is "making a positive difference" for other disabled students who are struggling with mental health. Verification of disability, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of current enrollment required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Access Technology Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: September 8

Applicant must be a student pursuing a degree at a California college/university who has a disability. Recipient will be awarded assistive technology software or hardware (up to $1,000) to use for their college resources. Verification of disability, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of current enrollment required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen with a disability who is enrolled as a full-time undergraduate junior or senior student OR part-time or full-time graduate student. Preference given to students majoring in a field related to disability and health. Personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and copy of transcript required.

 

The Insider Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a high school senior or college student. A 500-1,000-word or five minute video submission about how you plan to use the award money wisely to help pursue your higher education is required.

 

NinjaEssays Writing Contest

Award: $500, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must write an essay on one of the seven topics provided on the sponsor's website.

 

Single Mother Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 5

Applicant must be a single mother enrolled in an undergraduate program, community college, or law school in the United States. Minimum 3.0 GPA and essay on the following topic required: What are the advantages of going back to school while caring for your children as a mother?

 

Dentistry Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 21

Applicant must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student. Students must answer a 30-question survey.

 

COIT Clean Living Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: October 31

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student in the United States or Canada. A quick video explaining what clean living means for you is required.

 

Lucky Draw Scholarship

Award: $250, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must use the GoCollege.com website and tell them how they can improve it. The winner will be contacted on or before the 5th of each month.

 

Majux Marketing Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: July 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is a full-time student attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university and pursue a degree in business or marketing. Minimum 3.0 GPA and essay on the following topic is required: How would you use a budget of $10,000 to promote an e-commerce project of your choice?

 

Artistic Excellence in Print Design & Marketing Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 30

Applicant must be a current undergraduate or graduate majoring in graphic arts/design or a related field at an accredited college or university in the United States. Minimum 3.0 GPA and submission of a personal marketing package promoting the applicant are required.