Scholarships in College Sophomore

Vada B. Dow Term-In-Europe Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a U.S. student participating in the Term-In-Europe program. Selection is based upon academic merit and financial need.

 

Detroit International Showcase Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen , demonstrate academic merit, financial need, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants from the counties of Detroit, Mich., will be given top priority.

 

Warner Kerzmann Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,075, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen having demonstrated academic excellence and financial need.

 

Herbert and Elsa Ponting Foundation Scholarship

Award: $2,400, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen from Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb County, Mich., and be a full-time student.

 

Walbro Scholarship

Award: $3,150, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen with demonstrated academic merit and financial need.

 

Wolverine Bank Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, show academic promise and be a resident of Midland, Sanford, or Frankenmuth, Mich. area.

 

Frank Wright Scholarship

Award: $1,875, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate financial need.

 

Willo Anker Endowed Scholarship

Award: $2,800, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must demonstrate academic achievement and career interest.

 

Albert Baker Fund

Award: $6,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be an earnest Christian Science student, be a member of the Mother Church, the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston; or one of its branch churches. Applicant must be academically sound, and attend (or have been accepted by) an accredited post-secondary school or Christian Science nurses' training. Selection is based upon application, interview, and financial need. Recipient needs an adult co-signer who is a U.S. citizen and resides in the U.S. (spouses do not qualify).

 

Science Writing Award

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 22

Applicant must submit a published article that is intended for a general audience. Selection is based upon the applicant's ability to enhance the public's understanding and appreciation of physics and related fields.

 

American Recorder Society Scholarship

Award: $350, Deadline: April 15 (summer workshop)

Applicant must be an individual who plays the recorder and would like to attend a workshop, but needs financial assistance. Applicant must show serious interest in the recorder and enjoy sharing their love of the instrument with others.

 

National Solo Competition

Award: $5,000, Deadline: November 12

Applicant must be an ASTA student member or student of a current ASTA member with instrument categories of violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, and guitar.

 

American Theatre Organ Society, Inc. Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be an organ student studying with professional theatre organ instructors or be a theatre organ student furthering their musical education by working toward a college organ performance degree.

 

Student Translation Award

Award: $500, Deadline: June 29

Applicant must be a student or group of students attending a U.S. college or university that has completed a translation project from a foreign language into English. Preference will be given to students who are currently enrolled in a translator training program. Award includes up to $500 toward expenses for attending ATA's Annual Conference.

 

Ritchie-Sennings Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student (enrolled in at least 12 semester hours, or equivalent per term) at an accredited four-year college or university pursing a declared major in either accounting, business and finance, or criminal science. Junior college, community college, and high school students including graduating seniors are not eligible to apply. Application, official transcript, three letters of recommendation (including one from a Certified Fraud Examiner or local Association chapter), original essay explaining why applicant deserves the scholarship, and how fraud awareness will affect his or her professional career development, are required to be submitted.

 

Association of Surgical Technologists Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a student enrolled in an accredited surgical technology program. Academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need must be demonstrated. Transcripts and recommendations are required.

 

UAT Scholars Award

Award: $750, Deadline: May 5

Applicant must have a minimum 3.4 GPA (high school) or 3.2 GPA (college), a minimum GED score of 680, and/or a minimum combined SAT score of 1368 (composite ACT score of 30).

 

Marsh Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a current Eastern Surfing Association member in good standing.

 

Foundation of Research & Education in Health Information Management Merit Scholarships

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 24 (spring); October 30 (fall)

Applicant must be attending a CAAHEP accredited school and submit transcripts and three letters of reference. Selection based on academic achievement.

 

Matthews & Swift Educational Trust Scholarship

Award: $25,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must fall into one of the following categories: must be a child of a member in good standing who, while serving in the military forces of his country in a combat zone, specifically designated as such by the Board of Directors, is killed by hostile action or wounded by hostile action resulting within two years thereof in permanent and total disability; or be the child of a member in good standing who, while in the lawful performance of his duties as a full-time law enforcement officer or full-time firefighter, died as the result of criminal violence directed at him. An application must be filed within two years of the date of the death of the member in both cases. Award may be used at Catholic colleges only.

 

National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be a NABJ student member who is currently attending an accredited four-year university. Applicant must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in journalism (print, radio, online, or television), with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Four complete packets which in include the application form, resume, essays, transcripts, and work samples are required to be submitted.

 

Scholarship Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be an Omega Psi Phi Fraternity member in good standing, have a minimum grade average of "B" or have otherwise shown excellence in their major field, and demonstrate financial need. Three letters of recommendation from college personnel, two of which must be from faculty members who taught the applicant in their major are required to be submitted.

 

George E. Meares Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. The present emphasis is in probation and parole, and it may include related correctional services.

 

Heman S. Dreer Scholarship/Leadership Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be a member of Omega Psi Phi, have a minimum 2.7 GPA, and exemplify the cardinal principles of manhood, scholarship, and perseverance. Upon selection, recipient will provide the family of Rev. Dr. Herman S. Dreer with a biographical sketch which includes his future life goals to ensure compatibility with the ideals in which Rev. Dr. Dreer believed and lived. Each of the 11 District Representatives may nominate one candidate from his respective district for consideration to the National Scholarship Committee.

 

Music Therapy Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of Sigma Alpha Iota.

 

Musicians with Special Needs Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of Alpha Sigma Iota who is enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in music with a qualifying disability or to a member pursuing studies to become a teacher or therapist in this field.

 

Hazel E. Ritchey Loans

Award: $2,500, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a member of Sigma Alpha Iota.

 

Summer Music Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of Sigma Alpha Iota. One applicant from each Sigma Alpha Iota region is selected to attend any summer music program in the U.S. or abroad.

 

Undergraduate Performance Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of Sigma Alpha Iota.

 

Cody Bachman Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be a lineal descendant of worthy Confederates or collateral descendant who is a member of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and carry a minimum of 12 hours each semester. Applicant must be prepared to pass entrance examination of prospective college or university. Applicant must submit proof of Confederate Military Record, line of descent from Confederate ancestor, a letter of endorsement from sponsoring Chapter, a letter of recommendation, complete financial report, official transcripts, an essay on the significance of a southern heritage, and a wallet-size photo. Original and four copies of the application forms and five copies of all documents, certificates, and letters must be submitted to the Division Director of Education. All inquiries must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.