Scholarships in College Sophomore

George E. Watters Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a member of NEWWA accepted or attending an undergraduate or graduate program majoring in Civil engineering at a college or university. Resume, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a one-page statement of educational plans required.

 

Undergraduate Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 27

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American/Alaska Native. Must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in public relations, marketing, advertising, anthropology, communications, English, graphic design, or sociology. Minimum 2.75 GPA, reference letter, resume, and unofficial transcript OR acceptance letter required.

 

Anthony Lamanna Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: August 10

Applicant must be a female high school senior or university student who is actively involved in the Latinitas Magazine or Latinitas programs.

 

Crossroads Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: August 10

Applicant must be a first generation college student who is a resident of Central Texas and full-time college student in Austin. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

St. Edward's University & Montopolis Community Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: August 10

Applicant must be a student who attends St. Edward's University and/or resides in Travis County living within these Montopolis Area boundaries: South of the Colorado River, East of Pleasant Valley Road, West of Highway 183, and North of Highway 71. Recipients are required to actively participate in the Dolores Church scholarship fundraising efforts.

 

EssayMama's Essay Writing Contest

Award: $500, Deadline: October 1

Applicant must be a high school, undergraduate, masters or doctoral student. An original story is required.

 

Dr. Janis Guerrero-Thompson Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: August 10

Applicant must be a Hispanic undergraduate student majoring in education or planning to pursue a career in education at The University of Texas at Austin OR a graduate student from the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin.

 

GAHCC Foundation Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: August 10

Applicant must be a Hispanic high school graduate seeking a degree in a STEM (Science, technology, engineering, or math) field.

 

Bachus & Schanker, LLC Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: November 30; July 30

Applicant must be a high school senior or full-time undergraduate student at a four-year university in the United States. Minimum 3.0 GPA and essay on the following topic are required: What is your opinion on the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment and how does it affect your life?

 

Boling Rice LLC Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a current or incoming college student. Essay on the following topic is required: Distracted driving has become an increasing problem in the United States, and the growing popularity and availability of smartphones is often cited as a significant factor in this increase. While many states have imposed limitations on the way that drivers may use personal electronic devices, the effectiveness of these laws is not yet clear. What changes or new measures could be adopted in order to reduce the risk that cellphone use poses to other motorists, pedestrians, or bicyclists?

 

Express Medical Supply Scholarship Program

Award: $500, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a legal resident or citizen of the United States who is enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year college within the U.S. Applicant must answer the following question on Twitter in 108 characters or less with the hashtag, #ExmedScholarship: If you could make one book required reading for everyone in the world, which book would you choose and why?

 

Low Budget Movers Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must be a current high school senior or current full-time college student. Minimum 3.0 GPA and 300-word essay on the following topic are required: Describe how you show leadership qualities and have made an impact on a specific person or people at your school or in your local community.

 

Puget Sound Moving Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must be a current high school senior, full-time college student, or trad/technical school student. Minimum 3.0 GPA and 300-word essay on the following question are required: What type of "move" you have made that had a positive impact on yourself or your local community?

 

Ski Butlers Scholarship Fund

Award: $2,000, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be a current undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate student who is attending an accredited U.S. college or university with a passion for the mountains. A 600-word essay on the following topic is required: Write about your experiences in the mountains, skiing, and/or riding, and how following this passion has made you happier and more successful in the classroom.

 

SoundOut Social Media Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student attending a college, university, technical, or trade school in the United States or Canada. Applicant must submit a social media campaign for a company.

 

William & Mary Scholars Award

Award: -, Deadline: January 1

Applicant must be a academically distinguished student who has overcome an unusual adversity and/or are a member of an underrepresented group.

 

Dean Bettker Memorial Endowment

Award: $1,742, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a full-time student in the school of Education. Preference given to students who were born or reside in Western New York and who demonstrate financial need.

 

The Frances H. and Robert O. Nelson Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a student pursuing a career in either teaching or educational administration. Professional competence, commitment to education, and love of teaching and learning must be demonstrated.

 

Good Works Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate, graduate, or law student who is in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA at a U.S. college or university. A 500-word letter of intent on the following topic is required: Identify and describes the your leadership and dedication in giving back to your community through community service projects, including projects involving criminal justice issues.

 

Queens College Foundation Internal Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 10; October 10

Applicant must be a full-time student. Two letters of recommendations required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

The Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be diagnosed with severe autism and pursuing a full-time undergraduate or vocational training program. Essay, proof of diagnosis, and letter of recommendation required.

 

The Schwallie Family Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be diagnosed with autism and pursuing a full-time undergraduate or vocational training program. Essay, proof of diagnosis, and letter of recommendation required.

 

In-Home Care Innovation Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a student enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, or graduate level program. Introductory biography and essay between 500 and 750 words required.

 

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be an incoming or current female undergraduate or graduate student who is majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field. Must maintain a strong academic record and exemplify leadership and passion for increasing involvement of women in computer science. Resume, academic transcripts, two letters of reference, and four essays required.

 

Advancement of Women in Sports and Entertainment Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be a full-time female undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college in Nevada. Applicant must be majoring in communication studies, marketing, public relations, media studies, or journalism. Minimum 2.75 GPA required.

 

Michigan Nursing Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: December 29

Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is a Michigan resident for one year prior to the beginning of their nursing program enrollment. Applicant must be enrolled at least half time in a nursing program at an approved Michigan community college, public university or independent, degree-granting college or university. Scholarship must be repaid if the work requirement or other program provisions are not met.

 

REALTORS Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a REALTOR member or Affiliate Member of SWMAR or be a spouse, child, or grandchild of a member of the Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS or Affiliate Member of SWMAR. A minimum 3.0 GPA and one page essay describing a little about yourself and what you hope to accomplish with your education are required.

 

Hubert Pelham Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a current Southwestern Michigan College Student with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Two reference letters and a short essay on one of the following topics are required: What does freedom in America mean to me, and how do the armed forces help preserve and protect that freedom? What is the importance of a college education and how will a college education benefit me? Preference will be given to the child or spouse of a military person.

 

Military Service Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a U.S. veteran or spouse of a veteran who is a current student with a minimum 2.0 GPA and 12 completed credit hours at Southwestern Michigan College. The following are required: submission of DD-214, completed FAFSA, and a short essay.

 

Endowed Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Selection based upon a number of factors, including but not limited to donor restrictions (such as curriculum), GPA, and need as determined by the FAFSA. Priority consideration for Restricted Endowed Scholarships will begin in early spring and will continue until scholarship funds are exhausted.