Scholarships in College Sophomore

LA FRA Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be the daughter or granddaughter of a Naval, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard service member, active Fleet Reserve, Fleet Marine Corps Reserve, or Coast Guard Reserve, who is retired with pay or deceased. Selection is based upon financial need, scholarship proficiency, and character. Other factors being equal, preference is given to an applicant who is a dependent of members of the FRA and/or LA FRA.

 

National Zoological Park Traineeship in Landscaping

Award: $3,000, Deadline: December 31

Selection is based upon statement of interest, scholarship achievement, relevant experience, and letters of reference. Preference is given to advanced undergraduates and recent graduates.

 

National Zoological Park Traineeship in Public Affairs

Award: $3,000, Deadline: December 31

Selection is based upon statement of interest, scholastic achievement, relevant experience, and letters of reference. Preference is given to applicants who have some computer skills and a desire to develop support for multicultural zoo audiences and to advanced undergraduates and recent graduates.

 

Youth Scholarship Fund of IBHA, Inc.

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a member of IBHA who has participated in IBHA Youth events for a minimum of two years. Applicant must be under the age of 22 with excellent test scores, strong recommendations, and participation in school/community activities.

 

Fraternal College Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: January 1

Applicant must be a beneficial member of Modern Woodmen of America for at least two years and be in the top half of graduating class. Selection is based upon character, leadership, academic activities, extracurricular activities, and scholastic records.

 

Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 30

Applicant must submit three to 10 pages of poetry.

 

Billy Welu Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be actively involved in bowling (college team, coaching, etc.) and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

 

Pulp and Paper Merit Award

Award: $10,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

 

Seneca Nation of Indians Scholarship

Award: $11,000, Deadline: July 15; November 1; December 31; May 20

Applicant must be an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians who is matriculated in a degree-granting program.

 

Sigma Xi Grant-in-Aid of Research

Award: $5,000, Deadline: October 15; March 15

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student. Funds may used to support scientific investigation in any field.

 

Raymond Davis Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 15

Grant is made for academic study or research in the theory or practice of image science. Applicant must be a full-time student who has completed or will complete two academic years of college before the term of the scholarship.

 

Caterpillar Scholars Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a manufacturing engineering degree program in the United States or Canada who has completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours and is looking for a career in manufacturing engineering. Preference will be given to students who have participated in a STEPS camp.

 

Myrtle and Earl Walker Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program in manufacturing engineering or technology in the United States or Canada. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have completed a minimum of 15 college credit hours or one semester, and be seeking a career in manufacturing engineering or technology.

 

Clinton J. Helton Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program in manufacturing engineering, technology or related field of study at Colorado State University or the University of Colorado (all campuses). Applicant must have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours and be looking for a career in manufacturing engineering or manufacturing engineering technology. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.

 

William E. Weisel Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA, who is enrolled in an engineering or technology program in the United States or Canada, with a minimum of 30 college credit hours already completed. Preference will be given to a student seeking a career in robotics or automated systems used in manufacturing. Consideration will be given to students who intend to apply their knowledge in the sub-specialty of medical robotics.

 

SEMA Memorial Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or post-secondary vocational/technical program in the United States. Applicant must have completed half of their total curriculum requirements/classroom hours by the application deadline in a field leading to a career in the automotive aftermarket or related field. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Recipient must remain a full-time student for their first full semester, quarter, or term following receipt of the award.

 

Undergraduate Scholarship for Full-Time Students of Swiss Descent

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 6

Applicant must be of Swiss descent, live in Illinois or southern Wisconsin, and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. High school seniors must have a minimum composite ACT score of 26 (combined SAT score of 1050). Application must be requested between November 15 and February 1.

 

Transportation Clubs International Scholarships

Award: -, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be a graduation High School Senior and undergraduate students accepted to or currently enrolled at accredited institutions of higher learning in degree programs in the fields of Transportation logistics, supply chain management, traffic management, transportation safety and or related transportation industry operations and services.

 

Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program

Award: $15,000, Deadline: October 15

Applicant must be an U.S. citizen, under 31 years of age as of December 30 in year of graduation and commission, and be in good academic standing. Recommendation from immediate commander, financial statement showing resources adequate to pay collegian living expenses, admittance to a school offering Air Force ROTC and the academic major of scholarship, and have at least two remaining years of college are required.

 

Gladys C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, be a woman, and be legally blind. Selection is based upon transcript, three recommendations, sample performance tape, and personal statement.

 

R.L. Gillette Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a woman, a U.S. citizen, legally blind, and enrolled full time in a four-year degree program. Selection is based upon transcript, three recommendations, sample performance tape or creative writing sample, and personal statement.

 

Spirit of Youth Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a junior member of the ALA and have paid dues for the three preceding years.

 

William J. Adams, Jr. and Marijane E. Adams Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must have a declared major in biological or agricultural engineering accredited by ABET or CEAB in the United States or Canada and have completed at least one year of undergraduate study and have at least one year of undergraduate study remaining from the time of application. Applicant must have a special interest in agricultural machinery product design and development. Minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need are required.

 

Francis Ouimet Scholarship

Award: $6,500, Deadline: December 1

All Ouimet Candidates must have performed at least two years of service to golf as caddies, or as helpers in golf professional or course superintendent operations at any golf course in Massachusetts. Selection based upon academic achievement and potential leadership, including school and community activities, interviews, essays, motivation, character, integrity, golf service and various recommendations.

 

Atlanta Press Club Journalism Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must demonstrate interest in journalism, be attending a school in Georgia, and demonstrate financial need. Selection is also based upon academic performance. Two awards available for both broadcast and print journalism applicants.

 

First Cavalry Division Association Scholarship

Award: $1,200, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be the child of a soldier who died while serving in the 1st Cavalry Division. Also eligible are the children of a soldier who has been declared 100% disabled from injuries incurred while serving with the 1st Cavalry Division during War. Applicant can also be the child or grandchild of a 1st Cavalry Division soldier, USAF, FAC, AIE pilot, or war correspondent who served in a designated qualifying unit which was involved in the battle of the Ia Drang Valley during the period of 3-19 November 1965. Applicant must also send a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and request for additional information and application.

 

International Foodservice Editorial Council Annual Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be currently enrolled and in good standing in a post-secondary, degree-granting educational institution. Evidence of training, skill and interest in both foodservice and the communication arts are required.

 

SIE Scholarship

Award: $1,250, Deadline: May

Applicant must be an active SIE student member.

 

Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a second- or third-year undergraduate student planning to attend graduate school. Fellowship begins June 1 and lasts three to six months.

 

State Need Grant

Award: $10,868, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a Washington state resident who has a family income of equal or less than 70% of the state median (see Family Income Chart on sponsor's site). Applicant must be pursuing a first bachelor's degree, certificate, or associate's degree, enrolled with a minimum of three credits. FAFSA is required.