Scholarships in College Sophomore

Hit the Books Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: September 30; January 31

Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited college or university. Essay on the subject of the importance of education and coffee is required.

 

GBAA Aviation Scholarships

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a Georgia high school graduate (or have a GED equivalent from an accredited Georgia school or Home School Program) who is enrolled as a full-time student or has been accepted as a full-time student into an accredited/FAA-approved college program pursuing an aviation-related certificate or undergraduate or graduate degree in the fields of flight technology, aviation maintenance technology, aviation operations, aviation management, or aeronautical engineering (applicants in other aviation disciplines will be considered). Completed application, 500-1,000 word essay, and one letter of recommendation from a school official or other advisor/mentor are required to be submitted. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required (both high school and college, if applicable).

 

Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, Inc. Founders Fund Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: April 2

Applicant must be a student enrolled, and who will continue to be enrolled during the award year in a full-time four-year undergraduate degree or graduate degree program at a member institution. Applicant must be majoring in an area of environmental studies such as but not limited to ecology, hydrology, conservation biology, natural resource management, zoology or environmental law and policy.

 

Vince DeFinish Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an undergraduate student who is currently enrolled as a full-time student (12 credits or more) in an accredited hospitality, culinary, or related program. Completion of 60 credits is required in order to be eligible. Selection will be based upon an essay and two letters of reference. Recipient will receive a complimentary student membership in the National Association of Catering Executives.

 

The MITIO Foundation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 5; November 5

Applicant must be a high school senior or college student who is bilingual in English and another language (fully fluent in each). Letter of acceptance (or enrollment), application to provide verification of degree field related to healthcare, proof of proficiency in English and another language, and 500-word essay are required. Required essay question: How do I plan to use my bilingual abilities in the healthcare field?

 

Superpower Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is a student 13 years of age or older, and is currently enrolled (or planning to enroll) at an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Online short written response to the topic, "Which superhero or villain would you want to changes places with for a day and why" is required.

 

Home Textile Marketing & Development Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 2 (Priority)

Applicant must be a second year/upper division student enrolled in a home product marketing course of study.

 

Emerge 2012 Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 6

Applicant must be a woman who has demonstrated a deep commitment to both reaching their educational goals and giving back to their communities. Applicant must be accepted into a program of study at an educational institution, as evidenced by a proof of acceptance. Selection is based upon financial need, other funding received, career/life goals, essay content, leadership and participation in community activities, and honors/awards received.

 

All About Education Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: April 30

Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is a student 13 years of age or older, and is currently enrolled (or planning to enroll) at an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Online short written response to what you think about the following statement, "How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life" is required. Free scholarship search profile at sponsor's website is also required to be completed.

 

All Iowa Opportunity Foster Care Grant

Award: $8,368, Deadline: July 1 (March 1 priority)

Applicant must be a student who has aged out of the Iowa foster care system, aged out of the state training schools, or who was adopted after the age of 16.

 

Iowa Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be an Iowa student attending Regent Universities, independent colleges and universities, and community colleges throughout Iowa. Priority is given to students with the greatest financial need.

 

Iowa Tuition Grant

Award: $4,000, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be an Iowa resident enrolled at one of Iowa's eligible private colleges/universities.

 

Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition Grant

Award: $1,200, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be an Iowa resident enrolled in a vocational-technical or career option program at an Iowa community college. FAFSA is required.

 

Iowa National Guard Educational Assistance Grant (NGEAP)

Award: -, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be an Iowa resident who is a member of an Iowa Army or Air National Guard unit for each term looking to receive benefits and who has satisfactorily completed required Guard training/maintained satisfactory performance of Guard duty. Applicant must pursue a certificate or undergraduate degree at an eligible Iowa college or university (students with B.A. degrees are not eligible to participate) and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

 

Iowa Barber and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Tuition Grant

Award: $1,200, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be an Iowa resident who is attending a participating barber and cosmetology college in Iowa.

 

Education & Training Voucher (ETV) Program

Award: $5,000, Deadline: July 1 (March 1 priority)

Applicant must be a student who has aged out of foster care or a student who was adopted after age 16.

 

Varsity Cross-Country (men's and women's) Scholarships

Award: $5,000, Deadline: May 1

Tryout with cross-country coach required.

 

Men's Golf Scholarships

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 1

Tryout with golf coach required.

 

Varsity Cheerleading Scholarships

Award: $2,000, Deadline: May 1

Tryout with cheerleading coach required.

 

Patriot Award

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a veteran who meets the university requirements; program will combine with existing VA benefits to cover full tuition expenses.

 

D. Fred & Marian Bovie Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in welding engineering.

 

Higher Education Legislative Plan for Needy Students (HELP)

Award: -, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student with demonstrated financial need who is pursuing a first certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree. Applicant must first receive HELP as a freshman or sophomore. Minimum 2.5 GPA, minimum composite ACT score of 20, and completion of specific high school core curriculum required.

 

Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant

Award: $2,500, Deadline: September 15

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

Arkansas Higher Education Opportunity Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is an Arkansas resident for at least 12 months prior to application for the grant. Applicant must be enrolled in an approved institution of higher education and enrolled in a program of study that leads towards a bachelor's degree. FAFSA and certification that applicant is drug-free are required.

 

Sibling Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must have more than one member of their immediate household enrolled at the college full-time. Award does not apply for married children or students considered independent for financial aid services. The grant is set up with a tiered scale providing more money relative to the number of siblings at Bryan. Two siblings enrolled concurrently receive $500 each; three or more siblings enrolled concurrently receive $1,000 each. If a sibling graduates or leaves the school at any time, the amount of aid will be adjusted accordingly.

 

Christian Worker Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must have a parent who is a full-time worker at a Christian non-profit organization and whose income is the major source of support for the family. Letter from organization verifying employment is required to be submitted.

 

AWANA Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must have received the AWANA Citation Award.

 

Alumni Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must have a parent or grandparent who graduated from the college.