Scholarships in College Sophomore

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Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 30

Applicants must be high school or college students in either North America or Europe. A 500- to 1,000-word essay on the topic provided is required. Selection is based on creativity, depth of thought and spelling and grammar.

 

Knowledge Matters Flax Dental Scholarship Program

Award: $500, Deadline: November 15

Applicants must be a high school senior, college student or prospective college student attending or planning to attend a dental assistant program or dental hygiene program in the U.S. Students must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA. A 400- to 600- word essay is required. Selection is based on presenting a "personal point of view," communication and originality.

 

Northwestern Health Sciences University Minnesota State Grant

Award: $11,753, Deadline: August 1

This program helps students from low and moderate income families pay for educational expenses. Applicants must be Minnesota residents who are graduates of a secondary school or its equivalent or are at least 17 years of age. Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduates for at least three credits and must not have received a baccalaureate degree at the time of application. Applicants must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the MN Dream Act. The maximum award ranges from $7,343 at a public two year college to $11,753 at a private four-year college.

 

Jim Dodson Law Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: November 10

Applicants must be a Florida resident currently enrolled in a four-year college part-time or full-time, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have successfully completed 12 credit hours of college courses. A video of up to 90 seconds on the safety-related topic provided is required.

 

Bedwetting Store Design a Mascot Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicants must be incoming or current college students or graduate students who are legal U.S. residents. Students must submit a name, concept and drawing of a mascot for the store. Selection is based on the strength of the concept and drawing.

 

Oak Hills Christian College Minnesota State Grant

Award: $11,753, Deadline: August 1

This program helps students from low and moderate income families pay for educational expenses. Applicants must be Minnesota residents who are graduates of a secondary school or its equivalent or are at least 17 years of age. Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduates for at least three credits and must not have received a baccalaureate degree at the time of application. Applicants must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the MN Dream Act. The maximum award ranges from $7,343 at a public two year college to $11,753 at a private four-year college.

 

Saint John's University Minnesota State Grant

Award: $11,753, Deadline: August 1

This program helps students from low and moderate income families pay for educational expenses. Applicants must be Minnesota residents who are graduates of a secondary school or its equivalent or are at least 17 years of age. Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduates for at least three credits and must not have received a baccalaureate degree at the time of application. Applicants must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the MN Dream Act. The maximum award ranges from $7,343 at a public two year college to $11,753 at a private four-year college.

 

Southwest Minnesota State University Minnesota State Grant

Award: $11,753, Deadline: August 1

This program helps students from low and moderate income families pay for educational expenses. Applicants must be Minnesota residents who are graduates of a secondary school or its equivalent or are at least 17 years of age. Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduates for at least three credits and must not have received a baccalaureate degree at the time of application. Applicants must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the MN Dream Act. The maximum award ranges from $7,343 at a public two year college to $11,753 at a private four-year college.

 

Boyk Law Veteran Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: October 31

Applicants must have served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard or Reserves or be the child or stepchild of a veteran. Students must also be a U.S. citizen currently attending a U.S. accredited college or university, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have finished at least one semester at the college or university.

 

The College of St. Scholastica Minnesota State Grant

Award: $11,753, Deadline: August 1

This program helps students from low and moderate income families pay for educational expenses. Applicants must be Minnesota residents who are graduates of a secondary school or its equivalent or are at least 17 years of age. Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduates for at least three credits and must not have received a baccalaureate degree at the time of application. Applicants must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the MN Dream Act. The maximum award ranges from $7,343 at a public two year college to $11,753 at a private four-year college.

 

FortOnFleek Challenge Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 1

Applicants must be legal residents of the U.S. age 13 or older and must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must submit a photo of a fort made from sheets and blankets. Selection is based on the photo submitted.

 

Winona State University Minnesota State Grant

Award: $11,753, Deadline: August 1

This program helps students from low and moderate income families pay for educational expenses. Applicants must be Minnesota residents who are graduates of a secondary school or its equivalent or are at least 17 years of age. Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduates for at least three credits and must not have received a baccalaureate degree at the time of application. Applicants must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the MN Dream Act. The maximum award ranges from $7,343 at a public two year college to $11,753 at a private four-year college.

 

Burial Insurance Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 10

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and be accepted into a Mortuary or Actuarial Sciences program, not yet started or currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate level, at an accredited institution of learning. Students will need to submit a ID for proof of age, an application, proof of enrollment or acceptance letter and an essay of 500-1,000 words explaining why they are choosing the mortuary services field and what they hope to accomplish in their career.

 

RentHop College and University Scholarship Program

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 30

Applicants must be a graduating high-school senior or an undergraduate pursuing a bachelors or associates degree. Students will need to submit a 1,000 word essay explaining where they see themselves in five years and how those goals apply to RentHop's values and those of the degree program.

 

North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship Competition

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 15

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at an eligible educational institution. Funds must be used for qualified educational expenses. Students should be pursuing a degree in logistics or supply chain management. Applicants will need to submit a 400-800 word essay on why they selected a career in logistics/supply chain management. The essay should convey a sincere, personalized tone.

 

Most Promising Logo Design Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: June 30

Applicants must have completed at least one year of coursework in graphic design, product design or branding and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must submit three original logo designs for the following three industries: automotive, construction and beauty and massage.

 

Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: February 28

Applicants must be honorably-discharged veterans, spouses of disabled veterans who have graduated high school (or obtained a GED) and who have served in the U.S. military. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational school the following fall. Award will increase with renewal to encourage completion of program.

 

Because College is Expensive Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: June 30

Applicants must be high school seniors, college undergrads or graduate level students or those planning on enrolling within one year. Selection is based on a random drawing.

 

The Grimes Logistics & Supply Chain Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: June 15

Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in a U.S. college, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and be majoring in supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering or related degree program.

 

Cherokee Nation Registered Nursing Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: Varies

Applicants must be citizens of the Cherokee Nation and must be residents of the Cherokee Nation jurisdictional area. They must be full-time students who are enrolled in a registered nurse (RN) degree program. They must sign an agreement to work for a Cherokee Nation Health Facility for two years after graduation. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

 

HSF/Wells Fargo Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 30

Applicants must be of Hispanic descent, be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and be undergraduate freshmen who are enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year postsecondary institution or be students transferring from a two-year institution to a four-year institution. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

 

Thurgood Marshall College Scholarship Fund

Award: $3,100, Deadline: Varies

Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll as full-time students at one of the 47 TMSF member schools and have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and community service and show financial need. Winners need to maintain a 3.0 GPA for the duration of the scholarship. Applicants must submit a head shot photograph, letters of recommendation, essay, and resume.

 

Presidents Scholarship of the Institute of Industrial Engineers

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 15

Applicants must be active student members of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE). They must be full-time undergraduates enrolled in an industrial engineering degree program and have a GPA of 3.4 or higher on a four-point scale. They must have demonstrated leadership skills. Applicants must be nominated by their academic department heads. Selection is based on professional leadership potential, character, financial need and academic merit.

 

Eric Marder Scholarship Program of The Immune Deficiency Foundation

Award: -, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must have been admitted or must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student. Applicants must also have demonstrated financial need and a record of community involvement.

 

Lighthouse Guild Scholarships

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicants must be legally blind. Visual requirements include a best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in the better eye and be in one of three categories: college-bound high school student, undergraduate college student or graduate student. They must also be U.S. citizens and residents and attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. or its territories. Selection is based on academic and personal achievements.

 

State Need-based Grants

Award: $2,500, Deadline: Varies

Applicants must be obtaining their first baccalaureate or professional degree, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be residents of South Carolina. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be enrolled in their first one-year program, first associate's degree, first program leading to a baccalaureate degree, first baccalaureate degree or first professional degree to be eligible.

 

Southern Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 1 (priority deadline)

Applicants must have financial need, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate high character and attend or plan to attend Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida State University, the University of Florida, Tallahassee Community College or Santa Fe Community College.

 

Charles R. Hemenway Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be Hawaii residents and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicants must also be enrolled at least half-time at any of the campuses of the University of Hawaii. Selection is based on character and "qualities of good citizenship."

 

Maine State Society Foundation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicants or their parent must have been born in or have been a legal resident of the state of Maine for at least four years. Applicants must be full-time students who are at least sophomores and must attend an accredited, non-profit college or university located in Maine.

 

NACA Mid Atlantic Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders

Award: -, Deadline: December 31

Students must hold a significant campus leadership position, demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities and make significant contributions through on- or off-campus volunteering. Students must attend school in Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, eastern Pennsylvania or Washington, DC.