Scholarships in United States

Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 15

Applicant must be a Mississippi resident pursuing their first certificate, associates, or bachelor's degree at an approved Mississippi college or university.

 

Health Care Professions Loan/Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a student pursuing their first bachelor's degree in speech pathology or psychology or a first master's degree in occupational or physical therapy. Recipient may fulfill the service obligation by working in a Mississippi state health institution.

 

Caitlin Brondolo Golf Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be a high school senior accepted to an accredited college or university in the United States with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Applicant must have played a minimum of two years on a high school golf team and be accepted an preparing to play on a collegiate golf team. Official high school transcript, autobiographical essay (including background, career objectives, describing how golf has been an integral part of your life, and academic and professional goals), and three letters of recommendation from high school coach, PGA professional, junior golf program coordinator, high school teacher, counselor, principle, or local community representative or business leader are required to be submitted.

 

WyzAnt Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a student who is planning to be enrolled in a four-year college between August 2016 and November 2018. A 300-word essay is required. Award minimum granted to third place recipient; award average granted to second place recipient; award maximum granted to first place recipient. Finalists will be determined by popular vote.

 

ISPE Foundation Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: May 1

Applicant and parents/legal guardians must be residents of Indiana and be attending an Indiana college or university or commuting daily to a school outside of Indiana. Applicant must have accrued the minimum of one-half the credits or credit hours required for an undergraduate ABET accredited engineering degree. Applicant may not be the legal dependent of any member of the Committee or Chapter Officers or Committeemen processing the applications.

 

ASTA Alaskan Airlines Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada who is enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada, with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a U.S. 4.0 scale. Applicants enrolled in a two-year or three-year (for Quebec) college will be entering the final year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum 30 or 60 credit hours respectively by the end of the semester. Applicants enrolled in a four-year school will be entering junior or senior year in the fall of the calender year of application and will have completed a minimum 60 or 90 credit hours respectively by the end of this semester or term. For a complete application, please submit a U.S. or Canadian passport as proof of citizenship, or U.S. or Canadian Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, a resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional), official transcript, and an essay. Essay topic: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

ASTA Princess Cruises Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited, two-, three-, or four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 U.S. scale. Applicants enrolled at a two- or three-year school will be entering their final year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum 30 or 60 credit hours respectively by the end of this semester or term. Applicants enrolled in a four-year school will be entering junior or senior year in the fall of the calender year of application, and will have completed a minimum 60 or 90 credit hours respectively by the end of this semester or term. For a complete application, applicants should submit U.S. or Canadian passport as proof of citizenship, or U.S. or Canadian Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional), official transcript, and an essay. Essay topic: What customer service or product features does a travel supplier need to offer to gain a competitive edge in the vacation market? What program of study or extracurricular activities are you pursuing to learn about these trends that could apply to a job in the travel and tourism or hospitality industry? Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

ASTA Holland American Line Undergraduate Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students enrolled in a two-year or three-year college will be entering the final year and will have completed a minimum of 30 or 60 credit hours respectively at the end of the semester or term. Students enrolled in a four-year college or university will be entering junior or senior year in the fall of the calendar year of application and will have completed a minimum of 60 or 90 credit hours respectively by the end of the semester or term. For a complete application students should submit a proof of United States or Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (academic and professional), an official transcript, and essay. Essay topic: What do you anticipate to be the future of the cruise industry? Be sure to discuss specific examples to support your ideas. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

ASTA Stan and Leone Pollard Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant needs to be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited two-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale OR re-entering the job market in the travel-and-tourism or hospitality industry. Applicants enrolled at a tow-year school will be entering their final year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. For a complete application, applicants should submit U.S. or Canadian Passport as proof of citizenship, or U.S. or Canadian Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one professional, one academic), official transcript, and an essay. Essay topic: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

IATAN Ronald A. Santana Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant needs to be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., Guam, or Puerto Rico who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada with a minimum GPA or 3.0 on a 4.0 U.S. scale. Applicants enrolled at a two-year school will be entering their final year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Applicants enrolled in a four-year school will be entering junior or senior year and will have completed a minimum of 60 or 90 credit hours respectively by the end of this semester or term. For a complete application, applicants should submit U.S. passport as proof of citizenship, or U.S. Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one professional, one academic), official transcript, and an essay. Essay topic: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

Health Professions Education Repayment Program (HPLRP)

Award: $20,000, Deadline: March 24

Applicant must have graduated and is currently a practicing dentist, dental hygienist, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, physician assistant, or clinical nurse specialist.

 

Vocational Nurse Scholarship, Licensed Vocational Nurse Loan Repayment, LVN to ADN

Award: $8,000, Deadline: September 11

Applicant must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited California Vocational Nursing Program approved by the Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians or be a licensed vocational nurse graduate who is practicing direct patient care. Selection is based upon work experience in a medically underserved area, financial need, professional goals within the next five to 10 years, community service and membership organizations, and community background.

 

Nursing Education Loan/Scholarship - R.N. to B.S.N.

Award: $4,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a licensed registered nurse who is seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing at a Mississippi college or university. Recipient may fulfill the loan-to-scholarship service obligation by working as a professional nurse in Mississippi.

 

Michael A. Demayo Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 24

Applicant must be a current high school (or home-schooled) senior with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA who attends school and lives in the following counties of North Carolina: Mecklenburg, Gaston, Catawba, Union, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Lincoln, Rowan, Caldwell, Stanly, Iredell, Alexander, Burke, Robeson, Scotland, Richmond, Anson and Cumberland; or South Carolina: York, Lancaster, Chesterfield, Marlboro and Dillon. Applicant must be accepted for full-time enrollment or be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited four-year college or university. To access the scholarship, click on the community service tab on the sponsor's website and then scholarship program.

 

AXA Achievement Scholarship in Association with U.S. News & World Report

Award: $25,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. Applicant must be a current high school senior who plans to enroll as a full-time student in an accredited two- or four-year program in the United States. Demonstration of ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community, or work activities is required.

 

$1,000 College JumpStart Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 17

Applicants must be 10th, 11th or 12th grade high school, college or adult students. Applicants may study any major and attend any college in the U.S. Applicants must be legal residents of the U.S. and complete the online application form including the required personal statement. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books or any related educational expense. Applicant must be committed to using education to better their life and that of their family and/or community.

 

$1,500 Scholarship Detective Launch Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Selection based upon personal statement. Second award selection based on a random drawing of all eligible applicants.

 

100th Infantry Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a two- or four-year college or university, who is a direct descendant of a 100th Infantry Battalion World War II veteran. Excellence in community service and academics must be demonstrated. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

 

AWeber Email Marketing Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a currently enrolled full-time college freshman, sophomore, or junior, or a high school senior in the United States. A 500-word essay on specific questions required.

 

Dr. and Mrs. Moon Park Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be an employee or child dependent with at least one year of service with Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP and/or Pan Pacific Pathologies, LLC, at the time of application and award. Applicant must attend a college or university in Hawaii or the Continental U.S. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Dr. Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation Health Scholarships

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a college junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in a health-related field (excluding sports medicine, psychology unless clinical, or social work) at a college or university in the U.S. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Mary Lou Fiala Fellowship

Award: -, Deadline: February 7

Applicant must be no older than 30 years of age and be living on their own expenses in the United States. Applicant must be a professional in the retail estate industry for a minimum of two years and be committed to a career in retail real estate.

 

Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: January 20

Applicant must work in the Midwest region of the United States. Award will allow recipient to choose a curriculum of choice from the John T. Riordan School for Professional Development.

 

Guy Marshall Scholarship Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a graduate from a high school in Hawaii entering a college in the continental U.S. as a freshman.

 

Hawai'i Veterans Memorial Fund Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a graduate student attending school in the United States. Applicants do NOT have to be veterans or children of veterans to apply for this scholarship. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

 

Jean Estes Epstein Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a graduate of a public high school in Hawaii who will attend a college or university in the continental United States as a full-time freshman. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Margaret Jones Memorial Nursing Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a junior, senior or graduate student in a B.S.N. or M.S.N. nursing program at the University of Hawaii (U.H.) Manoa, U.H. Hilo or Hawaii Pacific University or a Ph.D program in Hawaii or on the U.S. mainland. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Preference may be given to members of the Hawaii Nurses Association.

 

Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a graduate of a public high school in Hawaii planning to attend an accredited U.S. mainland college or university. Minimum 2.8 GPA required.

 

Mildred Towle Scholarship - Study Abroad

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be enrolled at a U.S. institution and be participating in a study abroad program in a foreign country as a junior, senior or graduate student during the regular academic year (summer semester not included). Those enrolled directly at a foreign based institution are not eligible. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Scholarship Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a resident of Hawaii or the continental United States who is of Hawaiian ancestry and is a student at an accredited two- or four-year college or university (graduate or undergraduate). Financial need must be demonstrated. Minimum 2.0 GPA required for undergraduate students; 3.0 GPA for graduate students.