Scholarships in College Sophomore

Judith Butler Van Valer Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a current or past graduate of Greenwood Community High School or a high school in Marion or Hamilton County who plans to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university and major in the arts or education.

 

Daniel Warner Memorial Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a current or past graduate of Whiteland Community High School who will pursue a two- or four-year degree full-time at an accredited college or university.

 

The Chandler Scholarship

Award: $15,000, Deadline: Rolling

Applicant must be majoring in art. Selection based upon portfolio, SAT Reasoning/ACT score, essay, and interview. Minimum 2.0 GPA required.

 

Honors Scholarship

Award: $20,000, Deadline: January 15

Typical applicants are often near the top of their class; awarded to students who represent excellence in the liberal arts.

 

Science Scholarship

Award: $20,000, Deadline: January 15

Awarded to students who show promise to excel in the natural sciences.

 

Newman's Own Foundation Scholarships

Award: -, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a socio-economically disadvantaged student. Priority given to applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, including first-generation students. Selection based upon basis of intellectual engagement, creativity, community service, and leadership. Award eliminates the loan portion of the financial aid package.

 

Distinguished Academic Scholarships

Award: $12,000, Deadline: January 15

Awarded to students whose academic achievement, leadership potential, and accomplishments place them in the top 10 to 15 percent of admitted students.

 

Transfer Scholarship

Award: $7,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a transfer student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must apply to The University of Tampa by May 1 and show proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership. Applicant must have been inducted into Phi Theta Kappa post-high school graduation.

 

Martin Allen Scholarship

Award: $200, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior of a Coastal Bend high school or a college student who attended a Coastal Bend high school. Applicant must be majoring in music; preference will be given to students majoring in jazz. Applicant must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and course load of at least 12 college credits per semester.

 

Beecroft Family Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior or current college student in Nueces of San Patricio Counties with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicant must plan to attend or be currently attending Del Mar College or Texas A&M University - Corpus Christie and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours.

 

Barry Martin Brown Memorial Scholarship

Award: $450, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be either a graduating high school senior in Nueces County who plans to major in the visual arts (with a preference for ceramic art) or be a current student at Del Mar College or Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. Applicant must enroll in a minimum of 12 semester hours at Del Mar College or Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi.

 

Cecil E. Burney Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate of a Coastal Bend high school pursuing a liberal arts degree with a major in history, political science, music, or education at one of the following schools: Coastal Bend College, Del Mar College, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, or Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

 

Govind and Bahkti Nadkarni Engineering Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior or current college student in the Coastal Bend with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must plan to attend Del Mar College or Texas A&M - Kingsville and pursue a major in civil engineering. Minimum 12 semester hours required.

 

Glen LeBleu Scholarship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a sophomore at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi who is majoring in education. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and maintain a course load of at least 12 semester hours (nine for graduate students).

 

Jack and Shirley Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school student, current or returning student, and those with a GED certificate who plans to enroll in a technical or mechanical training (particularly automotive-related) program, or veterinary-related or business related field. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 

Jim Springer Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of the Coastal Bend who is a full-time college sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in public relations, marketing, advertising, or communications. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 

Richard L. Strawn Scholarship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be at least a sophomore at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi who is majoring in accounting.

 

Talbert Family Memorial Accounting & Financial Management Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduate from a Coastal Bend high school who is majoring in accounting or financial management at an accredited Texas college or university. Financial need and essay are required.

 

Lynda Andrus Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be enrolled at Eastern Michigan University, actively pursuing a degree in nursing (undergraduate or R.N. to B.S.N.). Applicant must be a non-smoker. Financial need is required.

 

Burt Black Memorial Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a student with a disability or chronic health condition at one of the following high schools: Huron High School, Washtenaw Community College, or the University of Michigan.

 

Ann Arbor Ad Club Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be planning to become an undergraduate or graduate student who will be attending an accredited two- or four-year school, pursuing a major in advertising, communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field. Minimum 3.0 GPA, latest transcript, and two references are required.

 

Walter & Florence E. Aupperle Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student pursuing German studies (history, language, culture, etc.) at either Eastern Michigan University or the University of Michigan. Minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need are required.

 

Starr D. Kohn, Ph.D. PE Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan studying civil engineering. Primary consideration will be given to students focusing on a geotechnical, pavement or pavement-related field of study. Transcript and letter of recommendation required to be submitted.

 

Kenneth W. Kramer, PE Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a student from the Ann Arbor or Plymouth area, including Washtenaw or Western Wayne County, pursuing studies in civil engineering at the undergraduate or graduate level. Applicant must be focusing on geotechnical or pavement studies at a Michigan ABET accredited university. Transcript and letter of recommendation are required to be submitted.

 

Richard & Grace P. Leslie Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a resident of Washtenaw County who is studying retail business at Washtenaw Community College. Financial need is required.

 

Trigon Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be planning to be a full-time undergraduate student at the University of Michigan.

 

Jean Hunse Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a Kalamazoo County high school senior or current undergraduate or graduating high school senior or graduate of a Kalamazoo County high school planning to enroll or currently enrolled in business at Western Michigan University. Minimum 3.5 GPA and financial need are required.

 

Kalamazoo Science Foundation Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or graduate who is a Kalamazoo County resident or is a graduating high school senior or graduate of a Kalamazoo County high school. Applicant must be planning to attend a four-year university or college full-time and major in science, mathematics or engineering (does not include architecture, nursing or allied health professions). Minimum 3.5 GPA (3.0 for college undergraduates) and financial need are required.

 

S.J. Martin Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a graduate of an Osceola County high school who ranks in the top quarter of their graduating class. Applicant must participate in community and volunteer service. Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in education, students entering their sophomore or junior year in college, and students who show financial need. Interview may be required.