Scholarships in College Junior

University Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: None

Applicant must rank in the upper half of their high school class and have an ACT score of at least 21, or SAT score of at least 1460. Applicant must maintain satisfactory academic progress and be enrolled full-time for the fall and spring semesters.

 

Dean's Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must rank in the upper half of their high school class and have an ACT score of 25-26, or SAT score of 1690-1780. Applicant must maintain satisfactory academic progress and be enrolled full-time for the fall and spring semesters.

 

Presidential Scholarship

Award: $8,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must rank in the upper quarter of their high school class, and have a minimum ACT score of 27 or equivalent SAT score of 1790. Applicant must maintain satisfactory academic progress and be enrolled full-time during the fall and spring semesters.

 

William E. Adams Memorial Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 14

Applicant must be a full-time student at Eastern Illinois University minoring in pre-law (or majoring if History, if pre-law is not an option). Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Gayle Hutton Adkins Award

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 22

Applicant must demonstrate outstanding personal character and be enrolled in the pre-medical program. Preference will be given to a married candidate.

 

Dewey H. Amos Geology and Earth Science Award

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must demonstrate leadership and participation in the geology and earth science programs and be nominated. Minimum 2.8 GPA required.

 

Various State & Federal Grants

Award: $2,104, Deadline: None

Contact financial office for details.

 

Various State & Federal Loans

Award: $3,397, Deadline: None

Contact financial aid office for details.

 

Tri State Surveying and Photogrammetry Kris M. Kunze Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a member of ACSM and submit six copies of application, proof of membership in ACSM, a brief statement describing educational objectives, future plans of study or research, professional activities, and financial need, at least three letters of recommendation, and official transcript.

 

Urban Scholar Grant

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a full-time student who comes from a family and culture in which higher education has not been widely pursued and who demonstrate Christian character and leadership potential through their involvement in approved ministry programs. Award required monthly meeting with Director of Ethnic Ministries during freshman year, quarterly during following years. Minimum 2.0 GPA and minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 660 (composite ACT score of 14) required.

 

Family Grant

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 1

Award is for families with more than one dependent student is enrolled as an undergraduate student. Each family member must be accepted to either Cincinnati Bible College or the College of Adult Learning and attending full time to receive the award.

 

South Carolina Need-based Grant

Award: -, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must be enrolled and attending or have completed at the time of grant disbursement a minimum of six credit hours if part-time or 12 credit hours if full-time for the term. Foster care youth may receive the maximum award in addition to Need-based Grant funds specifically for foster care youth; youth must self-identify by May 1. FAFSA is required. Applicant must not owe a refund or repayment on any State or Federal financial aid and not be in default on a Federal student loan; must have never been convicted of any felonies and have not been convicted of any second or subsequent alcohol/drug-related misdemeanor offenses within the past academic year.

 

Laurel Awards

Award: -, Deadline: January 15

 

Honors College Academy Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: February 15

For consideration, applicant must be an Arkansas resident from a geographically under-represented area with a minimum 28 ACT (1240 SAT) and 3.5 GPA.

 

Silas Hunt Distinguished Scholarship

Award: $8,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant should have a 3.5 high school GPA or higher. Accepted students from under-represented communities who have demonstrated outstanding academic leadership qualities and potential. Under-represented communities include, but are not limited to, under-represented ethnic or minority groups, a student with an interest in a field of study that does not typically attract members of his/her ethnicity or gender, residence in an under-represented county in Arkansas, or a first generation college student.

 

Non-Resident Tuition Award for Transfer Students from Neighboring States

Award: -, Deadline: March 15th

Applicant must be a transfer student with a 3.0 college GPA and a minimum of either 24, 48, or 72 credit hours for sophomore status, junior status, or for senior status, respectively.

 

University - Wide Private Scholarships for Entering Freshman

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must provide high school GPA, National Test Scores, curriculum strength, class rank if available, leadership, community service, essay, other personal characteristics such as hometown, high school, major, and financial need.

 

University - Wide Private Scholarships for Current UA Students

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must provide school GPA, letters of recommendation, campus activities, work history, community service, and essays. Some scholarships are based on financial need, hometown, parents alumni status, physical impairment, major, ethnicity, and/or moral character.

 

Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 12

Applicant must be a high school senior planning to attend college or a current college student who will be continuing their undergraduate studies this fall. Applicant must live in one of the following states: Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.

 

AL Muammar Scholarship For Journalism

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must have a commitment to the field of journalism as well as sensitivity to Arab American issues. Community involvement and initiative in social advocacy and civic empowerment required. Applicant must demonstrate journalistic and academic ability as well as financial need.

 

Alumni Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a full-time degree-seeking student who is the child of a Washington and Jefferson College graduate.

 

Dean's Award

Award: $11,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student in a degree-seeking program of study. Selection is based upon academic qualifications, civic involvement, employment or organizational affiliation, essay, experience, letters of recommendation, student activities, and talents.

 

Howard J. Burnett Presidential Scholarship

Award: $19,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a full-time student who is involved in a degree-seeking program, and abides by the regulations governing college life. Selection is based upon academic qualifications, civic involvement, employment or organizational affiliation, essay, experience, letters of recommendation, student activities, and talents. Awards are based upon the recommendation of the Vice President of Enrollment and Director of Admission.

 

W&J Scholars Award

Award: $15,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a full-time student who is involved in a degree-seeking program, and who abides by the regulations governing college life. Selection is based upon academic qualifications, civic involvement, employment or organizational affiliation, essay, experience, letters of recommendation, student activities, and talents. Awards are based upon the recommendation of the Vice President of Enrollment and Director of Admission.

 

Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today (FeMET) Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 2

Two letters of recommendation, NAFTA, resume, essay, and transcripts are required to be submitted.

 

LIFE Lessons Scholarship Program

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a high school senior or college student who is a legal resident of the United States between the ages of 17 and 24 and is currently enrolled in, or has been accepted to a college, university, or trade school. Applicant must have experience the death of a parent or legal guardian. A 500-word essay or three-minute video describing how the loss of the parent/guardian has affected them emotionally and financially is required.

 

Bach Organ & Keyboard Music Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 21

Applicant must be Rhode Island resident and a church organist who is an ABO member, or enrolled in college as a music major.

 

Frederick J. Benson Block Island Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: June 2

 

Bristol Children's Home Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 28

Applicant must have been a resident of Bristol, R.I. for a minimum of four years, be a U.S. citizen, be accepted at an accredited institution of higher learning, and have financial need. Priority will be given to undergraduate study

 

James J. Burns and C.A. Haynes Textile Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 5

For students enrolled in a textile program (Textile Design, Textile Engineering, Textile Science, etc.) at a school offering those programs such as: University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Rhode Island School of Design, Philadelphia University, North Carolina State University, Clemson University, Georgia Tech, Auburn University. Preference is given to sons and daughters of members of National Association of Textile Supervisors