Scholarships in College Sophomore

Elmer J. and Hester Jane Johnson Memorial FFA Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 8

Applicants must complete the financial portion of the application and be pursuing a four-year degree in agricultural education. Selection is based upon financial need, leadership ability and academic ability.

 

Whittier College - Cal Grant

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must be California residents and U.S. citizens, permanent residents or eligible non-citizens. Applicants must also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2 of each year. A certified grade point average (GPA) report must be filed with the California Student Aid Commission. Public high schools and public charter schools automatically submit all current senior year students' certified GPAs to the Commission, unless the parent or student has opted out. Additionally, some colleges automatically submit their students' certified GPAs. However, applicants should confirm with their school that GPAs are being filed automatically. Applicants must pursue a course of study that leads directly to an associate's or bachelor's degree, or qualifies for transfer from a community college to a bachelor's degree program. Cal Grant awards do not need to be paid back.

 

Cheryl Dant Hennesy FFA Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 8

Applicants must be female residents of Georgia, Kentucky or Tennessee pursuing a two- or four-year degree in any area of study. Students must have financial need and demonstrate personal motivation. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

 

Bridgewater State University - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

Guthrie-Koch PKU Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: October 15

Students must have PKU, follow the diet and attend an accredited school. Financial need is considered along with academic excellence.

 

William Jessup University - Cal Grant

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must be California residents and U.S. citizens, permanent residents or eligible non-citizens. Applicants must also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2 of each year. A certified grade point average (GPA) report must be filed with the California Student Aid Commission. Public high schools and public charter schools automatically submit all current senior year students' certified GPAs to the Commission, unless the parent or student has opted out. Additionally, some colleges automatically submit their students' certified GPAs. However, applicants should confirm with their school that GPAs are being filed automatically. Applicants must pursue a course of study that leads directly to an associate's or bachelor's degree, or qualifies for transfer from a community college to a bachelor's degree program. Cal Grant awards do not need to be paid back.

 

Cambridge College - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

UDT-SEAL Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

Students must be single dependents of a UDT-SEAL Association member who has served in or is serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and the Naval Special Warfare community. Members must have have paid UDT-SEAL Association dues for last 4 consecutive years. Selection is based on academic achievement, a written essay and extracurricular involvement.

 

Woodbury University - Cal Grant

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must be California residents and U.S. citizens, permanent residents or eligible non-citizens. Applicants must also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2 of each year. A certified grade point average (GPA) report must be filed with the California Student Aid Commission. Public high schools and public charter schools automatically submit all current senior year students' certified GPAs to the Commission, unless the parent or student has opted out. Additionally, some colleges automatically submit their students' certified GPAs. However, applicants should confirm with their school that GPAs are being filed automatically. Applicants must pursue a course of study that leads directly to an associate's or bachelor's degree, or qualifies for transfer from a community college to a bachelor's degree program. Cal Grant awards do not need to be paid back.

 

Aurand Harris Memorial Playwriting Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicants must live in New England and/or be members of NETC and submit a full-length play written for a young audience. The play must not have been previously published, previously produced by a professional company or submitted to the Harris competition. Students may only submit one play. There is a $20 processing fee.

 

Clark University - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

Chief Manuelito Scholarship Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: June 25; November 25

Students must be enrolled members of the Navajo nation, submit a Certificate of Indian Blood, attend a regionally-accredited school and complete a FAFSA form. Students must also complete a Navajo Government course (available online).

 

Curry College - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

Dean College - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

Emerson College - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

Endicott College - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

Fisher College - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

Fitchburg State University - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

Framingham State University - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

General Conference Women's Ministries Scholarship Program

Award: -, Deadline: Open

Applicants must be women who are planning to study at a Seventh-day Adventist college in their division. Students in their final two years of study will be given preference. Applicants must show financial need, academic achievement and willingness to serve the Lord.

 

Hampshire College - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

Harvard University - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

Hebrew College - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

College of the Holy Cross - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

Lasell College - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

Lesley University - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.

 

Academic Study Award

Award: $2,500, Deadline: December 1

Applicants must be registered nurses enrolled full- or part-time in a nationally accredited school of nursing baccalaureate program with an interest in occupational and environmental health or be registered nurses enrolled full- or part-time in a graduate program that has application to occupational and environmental health. Applicants should submit a narrative and letters of recommendation.

 

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Charlotte McGuire Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 15

Applicants must be pursuing an education in holistic nursing and be members of the AHNA.

 

Longy School of Music - MASSGrant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one full year; be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV; have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be in compliance with Selective Service Registration; be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent); demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $5198. Award amounts vary.