Scholarships in United States

New Voices Young Playwrights Contest

Award: -, Deadline: October 31

Applicant must submit one original 10-minute play no more than 10 typed pages long. Musicals, children's shows, and plays that have received Equity production or have been previously submitted are not eligible.

 

TELACU Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be a first-generation college student from a low-income family, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and be a full time student. Applicant must be a permanent resident of one of the specified communities in California, Illinois, Texas, or New York. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and financial need. Priority will be given to applicants majoring in business, science, technology, engineering or math, and who are attending institutions with matching funds and/or are located in Southern California.

 

Family Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have at least one parent or grandparent who has been an SME member in good standing for the last two years (includes step-mothers and step-fathers). Applicant may either be a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student with up to 30 completed credit hours in the pursuit of a degree in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, or a closely related engineering field of study at an accredited college or university the United States or Canada. Selection is based upon overall academic excellence, communication skills, interpersonal skills, demonstrated interest and aptitude for potential future success in a manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, or closely related field, and extracurricular activities.

 

Chapter 105 - Memphis - Les Segar Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be seeking an associate's degree or bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, or a closely related field of study. First preference will be given to residents of Tennessee. Second preference will be given to applicants who are seeking their education from the University of Memphis. Third preference will be given to applicants who are seeking their education from a college of university in the state of Tennessee.

 

E. Wayne Kay Co-Op Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled in a manufacturing engineering or technology degree program, working through a co-op program in a manufacturing-related environment, and have at least 30 college credit hours.

 

E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school student with a minimum 3.0 GPA, who commits to enroll in a manufacturing engineering or technology program at an accredited college or university as a full-time freshman in the current summer or fall semester. Selection is based upon academic excellence and applicant's career path.

 

Allan Lucas Memorial Educational Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a full-time student who plans to pursue lighting education or research as apart of their undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral studies. Applicant must be a junior, senior, or graduate student in an accredited four-year college or university located in Northern California.

 

AGC of Maine Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a Maine resident who is entering or currently enrolled in an undergraduate, construction-related field of study at an accredited Maine post-secondary institution. Financial need required.

 

American Baptist Financial Aid Scholarships

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is a member of the American Baptist Church, and attending an accredited college or university school in the U.S. or Puerto Rico as a full-time student.

 

Medicus Student Exchange

Award: -, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be of Swiss descent or have a parent who is a Swiss citizen, and be a US permanent resident. Award may be used at a Swiss university or federal institute of technology only.

 

California Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be an incoming freshman or undergraduate transfer student who is a legal resident of California with less than 30 college credits.

 

Morse B. Barker Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a non-smoking, Washtenaw County (MI) resident who is between the ages of 18 and 30.

 

Hugh J. Andersen Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 21

Applicants must be an underrepresented minority student enrolled as a second or third year student in a Minnesota medical school. Students must demonstrate leadership and community service.

 

Key Bank Endowed Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be a full-time student with a minimum 2.0 GPA and be a resident of Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, or Washtenaw County.

 

Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must attend an Illinois high school and submit their ACT or SAT Reasoning scores.

 

High School Oratorical Contest

Award: $1,500, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be U.S. citizen and high school student who is under the age of 20. Applicants are required to prepare an oration lasting between three to five minutes on an aspect of the Constitution of the United States.

 

American Legion Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a child, grandchild, adopted child, or stepchild of an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary member. Applicant must demonstrate financial need, be loyal to his/her country, and show qualities of initiative and desire. Approval of application by a post of the American Legion is required.

 

Multicultural Leadership Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must rank in the upper half of class and demonstrate leadership in the minority community through involvement in school or community organizations.

 

Lighthouse International's Scholarship and Career Awards

Award: $10,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must reside and attend school in the United States and be legally blind. Awards based on academic and personal achievements. Application, essay, proof of U.S. citizenship, transcripts, and letters of recommendation are required to be submitted.

 

Student Educational Loan Fund (SELF)

Award: $10,000, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be attending school in Minnesota or be a resident of Minnesota attending college in the United States. Institution must sign a SELF participation agreement. A credit worthy cosigner is required.

 

Florida Work Experience Program

Award: -, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen who is a Florida resident with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicant must meet one of the following criteria: be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per term or 180 clock hours at a college or university, enroll no less than part-time in a career certificate program consisting of no less than 450 clock hours at a career center, or enroll as no less than a part-time student in good standing at an educator preparation institute. 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. Financial need is required. Program provides student the opportunity to secure work experiences that complement and reinforce their educational programs and career goals. FAFSA is required.

 

Ruth Taylor Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States and Westchester County who is enrolled in graduate studies in social work or public health as a full-time student.

 

Link Foundation Energy Fellowship

Award: $57,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be working towards a Ph.D. in an academic institution in the United States or Canada.

 

Fellowship in Oceanography for Minority Undergraduates

Award: -, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a minority student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a U.S. college or university, and has an interest in marine policy, marine sciences, or oceanographic engineering. Application, current curriculum vitae or resume, transcript, at least three letters of recommendation, and personal statement are required to be submitted.

 

Ohio National Guard Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 1 (spring); April 1 (summer); July 1 (fall); November 1 (winter/spring)

Applicant must be an Army or Air Guard member who is attending a two- or four-year public college or university.

 

Leo and Julia Blackburn Crossing the Threshold Scholarship

Award: $250, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited preparatory business school with an associate degree in an area of business who will pursue a bachelors degree in business at Shawnee State University. Minimum 2.0 GPA required. Preference given to Southeastern Business College graduates.

 

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund

Award: -, Deadline: Varies by county

Applicant must be a single parent who is living in Arkansas with custody of at least on minor child. Applicant must not have already received a four-year degree; however some applicants pursuing a master's degrees or higher may be considered. Application to the Federal Pell Grant is required. Other eligibility criteria, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements vary by county; applicant must apply to the Single Parent Scholarship Fund that serves the county they live in.

 

Community College Transfer Recognition Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 15 (Priority)

Applicant must be a new transfer student entering Central Michigan University directly from a community college. Minimum cumulative 3.3 GPA with a minimum of 30 transferable credits are required.

 

Academic Honors Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 15 (Priority)

Applicant must have a minimum ACT score of 20 and a 3.5 GPA.

 

Community College Honors Scholarship for Transfer Students

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 15 (Priority)

Applicant must be a community college graduate who enrolls directly at Central Michigan University as a full-time, on-campus student. Minimum 3.5 GPA and completion of associate degree or 56 completed credits are required.