Scholarships in College Senior

Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be studying in an area of art, creative writing, dance, music, theater. Audition or portfolio review and admission to the university required.

 

Outstanding Senior in Human Development

Award: -, Deadline: April 15

Awarded to the outstanding senior human development major at the Spring Honors Convocation. Nomination by the Psychology Department required.

 

Psychology Club Undergraduate-Scholars Cind Sprague Grant

Award: $200, Deadline: October 15; March 15

 

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must hold an associate of arts, associate of science, or an associate of applied sciences; must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be a member of the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society.

 

William G. McGarvey Outstanding Senior Award in Psychology

Award: -, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must demonstrate academic excellence, achievements in psychology and contributions to the psychology program.

 

Raymond Joseph Statny Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must be a full-time student, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, participate in intramural or intercollegiate athletics, and submit an essay describing career goals.

 

W. Seward Salisbury Award

Award: $75, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must complete all basic major requirements, have a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA, and minimum sociology 3.5 GPA.

 

Women Aloud

Award: $250, Deadline: February 13

Applicant must be a women's studies major or minor, submit an essay discussing the importance of women's studies and a letter of reference.

 

Diana Balmori Award

Award: $500, Deadline: February 13

Applicant must be a women's studies major or minor. Essay discussing goals and role as an activist and letter of reference required.

 

Association of Investment Management and Research (AIMR) Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: October 6

Applicant must be registered into the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program and enrolled for the Level 1 exam.

 

New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) Excellence in Accounting Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Transfer Illinois Student Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: December 1

Applicants must be new transfers, and have a minimum 2.75 GPA and 30 transferable college credit hours.

 

Lucy Wing Memorial Fund

Award: -, Deadline: February 13

Applicant must be enrolled in a program under direction of the Counseling and Psychological Services Department and must have completed or contributed to a research project of outstanding quality.

 

Finter-Yager Scholarship

Award: $515, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must have a concentration in physical science.

 

Alumni Legacy Grant

Award: -, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must be the child or grandchild of alumna/alumni who have a degree from the college.

 

R. Lee Martin Award

Award: $1,022, Deadline: February 13

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and submit an essay discussing the importance of teachers.

 

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must be the child of an alumnus of the College. Freshman applicants must have minimum 3.5 high school GPA and minimum ACT composite score of 26; transfer students must have 3.3 college GPA.

 

Carlotta L. Hamm Award

Award: $100, Deadline: April 15

 

A+ Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must have attended a Missouri community college on an A+ Grant, and have completed 60 credit hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Boone County Endowed Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a resident of Boone County, MO, and demonstrate involvement in community service. Minimum 3.1 GPA or GED equivalent and a minimum composite ACT score of 22 (SAT Reasoning equivalent) required.

 

Canadian Tuition Grant

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must be a Canadian student who enrolls full-time.

 

Stephen and Ann Coco Graduate Scholarship

Award: $2,740, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must be recommended by the department.

 

Helen B. Daly Quest Award for Scientific Research

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 13

 

International Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must be a new freshman or transfer international student. Selection based upon TOEFL and SAT Reasoning/ACT scores and cumulative secondary school GPA.

 

Silver Citizen Discount

Award: -, Deadline: March 15 (priority)

Applicant must be at least 65 years of age.

 

Danforth Language Fund

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate at Eastern Illinois University.

 

Edward J. Bloustein & Urban Scholars Award

Award: $950, Deadline: October 15

Applicant must demonstrate academic achievement based upon secondary school records and junior year SAT scores. Applicants from economically distressed areas may qualify for Urban Scholars based on class rank and GPA. Applicants must be NJ residents for at least 12 consecutive months prior to enrollment. Must be registered with selective service (if applicable). Must maintain satisfactory academic progress. Applicants do not apply directly to this program. They must be nominated by their high school.

 

Part-Time Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) for County College Students

Award: -, Deadline: June 1 (for renewals); October 1 (for new applicants, fall and spring); March 1 (spring only)

Applicant must demonstrate financial need; be a New Jersey resident for at least 12 consecutive months prior to award, and be enrolled at a New Jersey two- or four-year college or university.

 

Outstanding Scholar Recruitment Plan (OSRP)

Award: $7,500, Deadline: October 15

Eligible institutions will notify students who may take part in the program. Applicants must maintain satisfactory academic progress for renewal.

 

Survivor Tuition Benefits Program (STBP)

Award: -, Deadline: October 1 (fall and spring); March 1 (spring)

Applicant must be spouse or child of NJ firefighter, emergency service worker or law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty.