Scholarships in College Sophomore

Susan W. Freestone Education Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must have been a member of a Junior Grange in New York and enroll in a school in New York.

 

Calavo Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: Varies

Awarded to students majoring in Agriculture at an accredited college or university. Applicant must be related or married to a member of Calvo Growers of California.

 

Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students

Award: $500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a Michigan resident who is the dependent of a veteran. Applicant must be a non-traditional student returning to higher education after an interruption, a degree-seeking student over age 22 attending college in Michigan for the first time, or a student over age 22 attending a Michigan vocational or trade school. Selection is based upon academic ability, character/leadership, initiative, and financial need. Transcripts or work history required.

 

Upward Bound Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a R.N., L.P.N., or C.N.A., be a member of or be sponsored by a member of NADONA/LTC, and be employed in Long Term Care with plans to remain employed in Long Term Care for at least years after graduation. Applicant must submit an essay of at least 100 words describing why they are seeking the degree.

 

Airgas - Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a United States or Canadian citizen who is enrolled in a welding engineering discipline with a minimum 2.8 GPA.

 

Airgas-Jerry Baker Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be enrolled in a welding engineering program with a minimum 3.0 engineering GPA (2.8 GPA overall). Financial need and essay are required.

 

Vivian Klemz Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 11

Applicant must be a resident of Ventura County, pursuing a major in visual, performing, or creative arts, and demonstrate financial need. Preference given to female applicants.

 

Girl Scout Gold Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a woman and recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award.

 

Baptist Life Association Scholarship Grant

Award: $700, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must have had an insurance policy with Baptist Life for at least two years prior to the May 31 deadline. Selection is based upon academic ability, financial need, goals, and good character. Applicant must attend a Christian college or university.

 

Stella Blum Research Grant

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be participating in a degree program at an accredited institution, is a Costume Society of America member, and has research projects in the field of North American costume which are part of the degree requirements. Selection is based upon creativity and innovation, specific awareness of and attention to costume matters, impact on the broad field of costume, awareness of interdisciplinarity of the field, ability to successfully implement the proposed project in a timely manner, and faculty advisor recommendation.

 

Saticoy Lemon Association Employee Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 29

Applicant must be an employee, child or legal ward of an employee of Saticoy Lemon Association, and be a resident of Ventura County, CA.

 

Adele Filene Travel Award

Award: $500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of CSA. Award is to assist travel to CSA National Symposia to present either a juried paper or a poster.

 

Eleanor Tillquist Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 11

Applicant must be a Ventura County resident who is a female, a student at Ventura College, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be interested in a medical related degree and demonstrate financial need and community service.

 

Academic Tuition Scholarship

Award: $6,750, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a high school graduate with a minimum 3.5 GPA and enroll for a minimum of 12 semester hours.

 

Jesse Wrench Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: August 1

Applicant must create a research project based on some aspect of Missouri archaeology and submit a proposal.

 

Aiken Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: November 15

Applicant must be a resident of Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Vermont.

 

National Amputee Golf Association Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1; August 1

Applicant must be an amputee who is a member of NAGA or the child of an amputee who is a member of NAGA (anatomical loss of a hand or foot at a major joint) and submit grades and a resume. Student aid report denoting financial need must be submitted.

 

Power Systems Professional Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must pursue a career as a strength and conditioning coach, be a member of NSCA for at least one year, be in good standing at institution, and working as a strength and conditioning coach in the school's athletic department.

 

Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 30 (fall); December 15 (spring)

Applicant must be at least a sophmore, have a minimum CI of 2.70, and maintain full-time status. Selection is based upon applicants who demonstrate the greatest financial need. Open to both Deree and Junior College applicants.

 

Norman S. Rabb Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

 

Dobbins Officers' Wives' Club Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be the daughter, son, or spouse of Dobbins Air Force Base personnel and be enrolled full time. Dependents of Air National Guard personnel are eligible.

 

Girl Scout Gold Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a woman who is a recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award. Minimum 3.0 GPA is required.

 

Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans

Award: $8,500, Deadline: March 30

Applicant must be a Delaware resident between the ages of 16 and 24 who is the child of a deceased military veteran or state police officer who was a Delaware resident, and whose death was service related.

 

Western Sunbathing Association Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and must be a member or the child of a member of the American Association for Nude Recreation, Western Region.

 

MAPA Safety Foundation Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: August 15

Applicant must be sponsored by a MAPA member and have a minimum 3.0 GPA (if applicant does not know a MAPA member, the organization will find one to sponsor them). Essay, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation required.

 

James A. Turner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a United States citizen who is at least 18 years old and attending an institution in the United States. Applicant must be planning a career in management of welding store operations or welding distributorship. Employment of at least 10 hours per week at a welding distributor is required.

 

Kumazo and Yaeko Oda Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 5

Applicant must be born in and be a resident of Hawaii (minimum four years of residency are required), have graduated from a high school in the state, and be registered to vote there as well. Minimum 2.0 GPA and financial need required.

 

N. Demos Endowment Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 30 (fall); December 15 (spring)

Applicant must be at least a sophomore, have a minimum CI of 2.70, maintain full-time status, and be a Greek citizen. Selection is based upon the applicant who demonstrates the greatest financial need. Open to both Deree and Junior College students.

 

N. Demos Endowment Scholarship for Communication Studies

Award: -, Deadline: May 30 (fall); December 15 (spring)

Applicant must be at least a sophomore, have a minimum CI of 2.70, maintain full-time status, and be a Greek citizen. Selection is based upon the applicant who demonstrates the greatest financial need. Open to Deree College applicants only.

 

Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Award: -, Deadline: May 30 (fall); December 15 (spring)

Applicant must be at least a sophomore, have a minimum CI of 3.80, and maintain full-time status. Open to Deree College applicants only.