Scholarships in College Sophomore

Dr. James L. Lawson Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have a general class amateur radio license and be attending school in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Preference is given to residents of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont who are majoring in communications, electronics, and related fields.

 

Mississippi Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be under 30 years of age, have an amateur radio license, and be studying in Mississippi. Preference is given to Mississippi residents.

 

Fred R. McDaniel Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have at least a general class amateur radio license and be attending school in the FCC Fifth Call District (Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas). Preference is given to residents of Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas who have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Six Meter Club of Chicago Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have an amateur radio license. Preference is given to residents of Illinois studying in the state. Award may be granted to an Indiana or Wisconsin applicant if not qualified Illinois applicant applies.

 

Chicago FM Club Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or within three months of citizenship and have at least a technician class amateur radio license. Preference is given to residents of Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin (FCC Ninth Call District).

 

Florida Student Assistance Grant Program (FSAG)

Award: $2,610, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and Florida resident for a minimum of 12 months prior to the start of classes and be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate academic degree program. Applicant must not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan, or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. FAFSA is required.

 

Truman D. Picard Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 18

Applicant must have validated enrollment in a federally recognized Native American tribe or Native Alaska Corporation. Three letters of recommendation, letter of application, transcript, resume, and proof of application to an institution of higher education are required. Minimum award amount is for graduating high school seniors and maximum award amount is for college students.

 

LULAC National Scholarship Fund

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal resident who has applied to or is enrolled in a college, university, or graduate school, including two-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate's degree. Three types of awards are available: National Scholastic Achievement Awards, applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and if student is an entering freshman, a minimum ACT score of 29 (SAT Reasoning score of 1350) is required; Honors Awards, applicant must have a minimum 3.25 GPA, and if the student is an entering freshman, a minimum ACT score of 23 (SAT Reasoning score of 1100) is required; General Awards, grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential; however, emphasis may be placed on the individual's motivation, sincerity, and integrity, which can best be revealed through a personal interview and in the personal essay. Need, community involvement, and leadership activities will also be considered.

 

HPRA Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: June 5

Applicant must be an outstanding undergraduate Hispanic student who is pursuing a career in public relations and related communications fields.

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 22

Applicant must be an active member; dependent child of an active, retired, or deceased member; or an active member of the Student CTA of California Teachers Association. Applicant must be African American/Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Hispanic who is pursuing a college degree, credential, or certification for a teaching-related career in public education in an accredited institution of higher education.

 

NFSPS Scholarship Awards

Award: $500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must submit an original unpublished work. For more detailed information for specific scholarships, visit the sponsor's website.

 

Goddard, Indovina, and Krakowski Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: January 10

Applicant must be a full member of Alpha Mu Gamma and participate in a national scholarship competition. Essay, transcript, three recommendations, and copy of full membership certificate are required to be submitted. Application forms are available from local AMG chapter advisors.

 

Barry W. Atkinson Award

Award: $675, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, be currently enrolled for a minimum of six semester hours, and submit two letters of reference. Applicant must demonstrate that he or she has overcome or dealt with unusually challenging circumstances in the effort to pursue his or her education.

 

William R. Tucker Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 15

Freshman applicants must have a minimum grade average of 85, returning applicants must have a minimum 2.76 GPA.

 

Transfer Award

Award: $4,000, Deadline: September 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and at least 12 transfer credits. Award amount is dependent upon GPA.

 

LEAD Award

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

Automatically awarded to students who are accepted to William Woods University.

 

Legacy Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be the sibling of a concurrently enrolled sibling at William Woods University or be the dependent child of a William Woods University grandparent, parent, or sibling. Automatically awarded upon acceptance.

 

Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP)

Award: $2,000, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, GED score of 45, or have a minimum composite ACT score of 20 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 940). Selection is made by post-secondary institution, which may have additional requirements.

 

Arc Welded Design, Engineering, and Fabrication Award

Award: $2,000, Deadline: June 16

Applicant must submit a paper or report representing work on design, engineering, or fabrication problems relating to any type of building, bridge, or other generally stationary structure, any type of machine, product, or mechanical apparatus, or arc welding research, testing, procedure, or process development.

 

Women in Engineering and Science Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a woman and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Majoring in engineering in sciences is not required.

 

Ann P. Neupauer Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1400.

 

Albert M. Becker Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be the child of a member of the New York American Legion or Auxiliary, a member of American Legion Auxiliary Juniors, or a graduate of Boys State or Girls State. Applicant must be entering or attending an accredited four-year college.

 

Youth Activity Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: October 10

Applicant must be a student conducting individual scientific or exploration research projects through their respective school with a supervising instructor. Explanation of proposed research project, career objectives, proof of student enrollment with dates, and letter of recommendation from supervisor required to be submitted. Recipient must submit a project report within the deadline of the completion of his/her field experience.

 

Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund

Award: -, Deadline: October 1

Applicant must be an Ohio resident attending a participating Ohio school, who is the child or spouse of a peace officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty during Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, or a combat zone designated by the President of the United States.

 

DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a woman, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be in an ABET-accredited engineering program, engineering at SWE-approved colleges and universities, or computer science in a CSAB-accredited program or at an ABET-accredited or SWE-approved institution.

 

GTE Foundation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a woman with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be in an ABET-accredited engineering program, engineering at SWE-approved institution, or computer science in a CSAB-accredited program or at an ABET-accredited or SWE-approved institution.

 

Nebraska Press Association Foundation Scholarship

Award: $1,250, Deadline: February 28

Applicants must have graduated from a Nebraska high school. Applicant must enroll (or have already enrolled) in a Nebraska college/university that will qualify a graduating student for at least an entry-level position in print journalism. Preference is given to applicants with an interest in news, editorial, photography, circulation, production, or advertising careers for a weekly, semi-weekly, or daily newspaper. Selection is based upon scholastic ability, financial ability, and good citizenship in school and community. Applicant must submit a statement regarding career plans in the field of print journalism.

 

CSA Fraternal Life Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of CSA for at least two years, with minimum $5,000 face value whole life insurance.

 

Worship and Performing Arts Scholarship

Award: $1,250, Deadline: None

Audition is required.

 

Mountaineer Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be an incoming freshman who is a West Virginia resident.