Scholarships in Doctoral-level Study

Research Grant in Speech Science

Award: $5,000, Deadline: June 4

Applicant must have earned his or her doctorate degree within the last five years. Recipient must complete his or her investigation within a one-year period and submit a final report. Applicant must prepare a formal research grant proposal. Applicant should request grant guidelines and forms to prepare an application.

 

Petry-Lomb Scholarship/Research Grant

Award: $3,000, Deadline: October 15

Applicant must be attending an accredited optometry school in the U.S. and desire to practice in upstate New York upon graduation. Selection is based upon academic achievement and financial need.

 

Ottis Lock Endowment Research Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must submit biographical data, a general statement of the benefit and uses of the proposed research, purpose of funds, and a complete budget. Research should focus on the history of the East Texas region.

 

Communication Disorder/Speech Therapy Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a legal resident of Massachusetts and submit a letter of endorsement from the president of the sponsoring GFWC of MA club in the community of legal residence, a recommendation from department head of major, a letter stating reason for financial assistance, and college transcript. Interview and SASE required.

 

Stella Blum Research Grant

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be participating in a degree program at an accredited institution, is a Costume Society of America member, and has research projects in the field of North American costume which are part of the degree requirements. Selection is based upon creativity and innovation, specific awareness of and attention to costume matters, impact on the broad field of costume, awareness of interdisciplinarity of the field, ability to successfully implement the proposed project in a timely manner, and faculty advisor recommendation.

 

ENA Foundation/Sigma Theta Tau International Research Grant

Award: $6,000, Deadline: March 1

Award provides money for research that will advance the practice of emergency nursing. Applicant must be a registered nurse, have a master's degree, and submit typewritten application form, biographical sketch, budget, research abstract and proposal, data about mentors/preceptors/consultants, support letters, and signed research agreement. Selection is based upon researcher qualifications and quality of research proposal. Preference is given to studies relating to the ENA/ENA Foundation Research Initiatives.

 

Saticoy Lemon Association Employee Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 29

Applicant must be an employee, child or legal ward of an employee of Saticoy Lemon Association, and be a resident of Ventura County, CA.

 

Adele Filene Travel Award

Award: $500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of CSA. Award is to assist travel to CSA National Symposia to present either a juried paper or a poster.

 

Abe Voron Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: October 14

Applicant must be enrolled at a BEA-member institution. Selection is based upon substantial evidence of superior academic performance and potential to be an outstanding contributor to radio. Applicant must demonstrate interest in the radio industry, high integrity, and personal and professional responsibility.

 

Student Research Grant in Audiology

Award: $2,000, Deadline: June 4

Applicant must submit a formal research proposal and complete the study within one year. The grant recipient is required to submit a report of his/her investigation to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation. Applicant must request guidelines and forms to prepare an application. Master's level students must be enrolled in or accepted to a program ccredited by te American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Council on Academic Accreditation.

 

Power Systems Professional Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must pursue a career as a strength and conditioning coach, be a member of NSCA for at least one year, be in good standing at institution, and working as a strength and conditioning coach in the school's athletic department.

 

Kentucky Nurses Foundation Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: September 1

 

Alexander M. Tanger Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: October 14

Applicant must be enrolled at a BEA-member institution. Selection is based upon substantial evidence of superior academic performance and potential to be an outstanding contributor to the field. Applicant should demonstrate interest in the general field of broadcasting and have a high order of integrity and sense of responsibility.

 

Western Sunbathing Association Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and must be a member or the child of a member of the American Association for Nude Recreation, Western Region.

 

Summer Course Scholarship

Award: $4,900, Deadline: May 30

Scholarships awarded based on academic merit and financial need, on an individual basis.

 

Kumazo and Yaeko Oda Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 5

Applicant must be born in and be a resident of Hawaii (minimum four years of residency are required), have graduated from a high school in the state, and be registered to vote there as well. Minimum 2.0 GPA and financial need required.

 

GNC Nutrition Research Grant

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of NSCA and be studying in the field of strength and conditioning.

 

Military Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be an active military or veteran student over the age of 16. Three open-ended, personal, and thought-provoking questions must be answered. Applicants with the most persuasive, compelling, and well-written responses will be considered finalists.

 

Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be current member of the NAACP and must not have reached the age of 25 by the application deadline. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. Undergraduate students must be full-time with a GPA of at least 2.5 (C+). Graduate students may be full or part-time with a GPA of 3.0 (B). Applicant must demonstrate financial need. Renewal of the Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship is competitive. Please refer to the NAACP National Website or call the NAACP National Education Department at 410 580-5760 for more information.

 

Doctoral Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: October 31

Applicant must be a doctoral student specializing in Jewish fields. Priority is given to candidates whose dissertation topics have been approved.

 

Anna and Charles Stockwitz Children and Youth Loan

Award: $6,000, Deadline: October 31

Applicant must be Jewish, be a resident of the San Francisco Bay area, and have a cosigner who resides in the Bay area.

 

Jacob Rassen Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,900, Deadline: October 31

Applicant must be Jewish, be under age 22, demonstrate financial need, and be a resident of Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, or Sonoma County, Calif. Award is for a study trip to Israel.

 

Stanley Olson Youth Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: October 31

Applicant must be Jewish, be under age 26, demonstrate financial need, and be a resident of Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, or Sonoma County, Calif.

 

Verne R. Dapp Memorial Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a course of study relating to a degree in nuclear science and technology. Applicant must be sponsored by an ANS local section, division, student branch, committee member or organization member.

 

Sarah Bradley Tyson Memorial Fellowship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 20

Applicant must be a woman who is properly qualified and has proven ability by several years experience. Awards are made in recognition of leadership in cooperative extension work and initiative in scientific research. Applicant must submit a letter of application, plan of study, testimonials of character, ability, personality, small recent photograph, and scholarship, theses, papers or reports, and a certificate from the registrar of degrees awarded.

 

J. Clawson Mills Fellowship

Award: $20,000, Deadline: November 4

Applicant must submit typed application, full resume of education and employment, official transcripts, and a two-part statement not to exceed 1,000 words. Preference is given to mature scholars of demonstrated ability. Award is for study or research at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

 

Trent R. Dames & William W. Moore Fellowship

Award: $6,000, Deadline: February 10

Awarded on a competitive basis for a proposed research project for the exploration of new applications of geotechnical engineering or the earth sciences to social, economic, environmental, and political issues.

 

Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Dissertation Fellowship in American Art History

Award: $20,000, Deadline: October 26

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, be a Ph.D. candidate, have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation, and have a dissertation topic focused on the history of visual arts of the U.S. Applicant must be enrolled at a U.S. institution. Applications must be submitted through the ACLS Online Fellowship Application system (OFA). OFA is accessible through the Fellowship and Grant Programs section of the web site.

 

General Mills Inc. James Ford Bell Graduate Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and major in the food science or food technology fields.

 

Institute of Food Technologists Graduate Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, conduct research in the area of food science or food technology and must demonstrate an interest in research.