Scholarships in College Sophomore

American Indian Endowed Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have close social and cultural ties to an in-state American Indian tribe or an American Indian community in Washington State. Applicant must be a Washington State resident who is enrolled as a full-time student at an eligible Washington college or university by the fall term of the award year. Financial need is required.

 

Kottis Family Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a woman, single, a member in good standing for at least two years of Daughters of Penelope or Maids of Athena or the daughter of an Ahepan or Daughter of Penelope, a resident of the U.S., Canada, or Greece, and be enrolled for at least nine units per academic year. Selection is based upon scholastic records and extracurricular activies.

 

Richard L. Davis Appalachian Scholarship

Award: $1,800, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must enroll in the School of Business and Health. Applicant must submit a letter stating career goals and objectives, a resume showing employment history with a brief narrative describing specific employment responsibilities in the health care field, and three letters of recommendation. Reference letters should address performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support.

 

Richard L. Davis National Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must submit a letter stating career goals and objectives, a resume showing employment history with a brief narrative describing specific employment responsibilities in the health care field, and three letters of recommendation. Reference letters should address performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support. Send for an application with a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope.

 

MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must reside in a Midwest section state and submit a letter stating career goals and objectives, a resume showing employment history with a brief narrative describing specific employment responsibilities in the health care field, and three letters of recommendation. Reference letters should address performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support. Send for an application with a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope.

 

MGMA Western Section Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a MGMA Western section member for two years. Applicant must submit a letter stating goals and objectives, a resume showing employment history with a brief narrative describing specific employment responsibilities in the health care field, and three letters of recommendation. Reference letters should address performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support. Send for an application with a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope.

 

Constance L. Lloyd/ACMPE Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a woman enrolled at an accredited college or university in Georgia. Applicant must submit a letter stating career goals and objectives, a resume showing employment history with a brief narrative describing specific employment responsibilities in health care field, and three letters of recommendation. Reference letters should address performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support. Send for an application with a self-addressed, stamped, business size envelope.

 

Richard L. Davis Managers' Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must submit a letter stating career goals and objectives, with an explanation of the individual's need for professional development such as gaps in formal education or changing health care environment, a resume showing employment history with a brief narrative describing specific employment responsibilities in the health care field, and three letters of recommendation. Reference letters should address performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support. Send for an application with a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope.

 

Amy Louise Hunter Fellowship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: Varies

Application, supplemental materials, or book manuscript eligible for publication by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin Press are required to be submitted. Applicant is encouraged to discuss his or her project with the editorial director prior to submission.

 

War Orphan's Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a the child of a veteran who died of a service-connected disability and who was a Minnesota resident at time of entry into active duty attending an accredited school in Minnesota other than the U of Minnesota System. Applicant must have been a Minnesota resident for at least two years prior to application. Cite Minn. stat. 197.75, subd. 1.

 

Veterans Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a veteran who has exhausted, through use, all federal education benefits, is enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning in the state of Minnesota, except the U of Minnesota system. Cite Minn. stat. 197.75, subds. 1, 2.

 

Scholarship/Grant

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a woman and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. For more information and application materials, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address and note chapter membership. Graduate students should state enrollment status (full-time or part-time).

 

http://pgms.org/about-us-2/education/pgms-scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 1

Applicant must submit a typed resume and cover letter, two letters of recommendation, and high school or college transcripts along with the completed application.

 

G.A.R. Living Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must have a satisfactory scholastic standing, be of good moral character, have a firm belief in the United States form of government, and be the lineal descendant of a Civil War Union Veteran. Application, two letters of reference, transcript, and ancestor's military record are required to be submitted.

 

Summer Fellowship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: January 23

Applicant must be an undergraduate, graduate, or medical student. Each applicant must identify a mentor, with whom he or she will conduct the proposed project.

 

AAPS/AFPE Gateway Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 28

Applicant must be enrolled in the last three years of a B.S. or Pharm.D. program at an accredited college of pharmacy or a baccalaureate degree program in a related field of scientific study at any college and have a demonstrated interest in, and potential for, a career in any of the pharmaceutical sciences.

 

Logistics Education Foundation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in a logistics or logistics-related major.

 

TPA Scholarship Trust for the Deaf and Near-Deaf

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a U.S. resident who suffers from deafness or a hearing impairment and who will benefit from medical, mechanical, specialized treatment or specialized education.

 

Newhouse Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be enrolled full time and must submit transcript, resume, samples of best work, reference letters, essay, financial need statement, and parents' W-2 forms. Selection is based upon academic excellence, demonstrated interest in a journalism career, and financial need. Award is given for two years. Recipient receives funding to attend the NAHJ convention as well as an internship during the summer between junior and senior year.

 

Merit Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 15 (undergraduate); August 15 (graduate)

Applicant must have completed a minimum of one year at a degree-granting institution with plans to continue at their program at that institution. Minimum 3.0 GPA and evidence of leadership by participating in community or campus activities required. Award is for applicants who are able to demonstrate exceptional academic achievements.

 

Financial Needs Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 15 (undergraduate students); August 15 (graduate students)

Applicant must have completed a minimum of one year at a degree-granting institution and have a financial burden that is preventing them from continuing their studies. Minimum 2.5 GPA and evidence of leadership by participating in community or campus activities are required.

 

Presidential Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 12

Applicant must have minimum ACT composite score of 24 or SAT combined score of 1100. Selection is based upon academic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities, and essay. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency status.

 

Dean's Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 12

DeVry applicants with ACT composite scores of at least 24 or SAT combined scores of at least 1100 will automatically receive Dean's Scholarships. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency status.

 

Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,218, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must attend a participating Missouri school part time and be compensated for work for a minimum of 20 hours per week.

 

CIC/Anna Chennault Scholarship

Award: $3,900, Deadline: May 3

Applicant must be a college freshman going into their sophomore year who looks to pursue a career in journalism.

 

William Woo Print & Online News Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 14

Applicant must be a print or online news intern. Award will give the applicant an opportunity to practice daily journalism while gaining valuable career-building experiences.

 

Workum Fund Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 30 (fall semester); October 15 (spring semester)

Applicant must be a participant in the semester-abroad program in India, Nepal, and Tibetan studies and have an established interest in the study of the Indian sub-continent. Financial need is considered.

 

Kansas Educational Benefits for Children of MIA, POW, and Deceased Veterans

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be the child of a POW, MIA, or KIA Vietnam War veteran who was a Kansas resident upon entering military service. Recipient must attend a state-supported college or vocational-technical school in Kansas.

 

Dorchester Woman's Club Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must attend an accredited four-year college, university, or school of music, submit a letter of endorsement from the president of the sponsoring GFWC of Massachusetts club in the community of legal residence, a recommendation from college department head or music professor, a letter stating reasons for financial assistance, and transcript. Audition and SASE required.

 

College Fee Waiver for California National Guard Dependents

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a dependent or surviving spouse of a member of the California National Guard who was killed or disabled resulting from an event that occurred while in the active service of the state. Applicant must attend a California state college, university, or community college.