Scholarships in College Sophomore

Elwin Cilley Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a New Hampshire resident between the ages of 17 and 23 who will enroll in a four-year baccalaureate or graduate degree program at least half-time. FAFSA required. Award based on financial need.

 

Phyllis Hazen Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a New Hampshire resident between the ages of 17 and 23 who will enroll in a four-year baccalaureate or graduate degree program at least half-time. FAFSA required. Award based on financial need.

 

James 'Rhio' O'Connor Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 21

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student at a college or university in the United States. Essay on whether we are making any progress in finding a cure for cancer is required. Some suggested topics for the essay include: Why has the incidence rates of many cancers continue to increase? Why is cancer the leading cause of death by disease of children and adults under the age of 85? What should be done to improve progress in curing or preventing cancer?

 

ERC Cancer Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a college student who has previously had or are currently diagnosed with cancer.

 

Suart & Lucille Armstrong Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be an Episcopalian in the Diocese of West Virginia; preference will be given to applicants from St. Christopher, Charleston. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Cavalier-Nichols Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be attending a college or university in West Virginia. Minimum 3.5 GPA and 25 ACT required. Preference to those attending West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

 

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student who is pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.

 

Actuary of Tomorrow - Stuart A. Robertson Memorial Scholarship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate student pursuing a career in actuarial science.

 

Burl Cockrell Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: July 15

Applicant must be a member or the immediate family member of the Texas Environmental Health Association who is enrolled in an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to those who have chosen major coursework in an environmental and/or public health-related field.

 

Stop-Painting.com Floor Marketing Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 5

Applicant must be senior in high school or a student currently attending an accredited college or university. Essay (800 to 1,000 words) about the following prompt is required: At Stop-Painting.com, we believe that staying organized by using clear visuals makes people more productive and efficient in their personal and professional lives. What tools and tactics do you use to get organized, and what impact does being organized have on your life?

 

Irene Somerset Gould Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a female who is pursuing a business-related career.

 

Auxiliary of Radford Community Hospital/CNRVMC Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must be a resident of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, or Pulaski Counties or a resident of the city of Radford who is a high school graduate or student with a GED. Applicant must be pursuing a career in nursing or a related health profession (excluding those who intend to become physicians). Financial need and above average academic ability are required.

 

Skip Bishop Scholarship Fund

Award: $500, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must be a student from Floyd County High School who plans to pursue their post-secondary education at a college or university. Financial need and participation as a student athlete in any high school sport are required to be demonstrated. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

T. Scott Eaton Scholarship Fund

Award: $500, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must be a resident of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, or Pulaski Counties, or from the City of Radford. Applicant must be pursuing a post-secondary degree in theatre or fine arts. Minimum 2.0 GPA required.

 

Jim Gwazdauskas Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $500, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must have been a member of the Blacksburg High School men's soccer team who is pursuing post-secondary education at any trade or technical school, college or university.

 

Juanita Shelor Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must be an Auburn High School student who who plans to pursue an undergraduate degree in business or education. Financial need is required.

 

Warren Lloyd Holtzman Freedom Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,800, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must be pursuing education at a college, university, or post-secondary school. Financial need, minimum 2.5 GPA, and additional essay (500 to 2,000 words) about the benefits to society of personal freedom, initiative, calculated risk-taking and a free enterprise system are required. Minimum award amount is for applicants attending a two-year institution; maximum is for applicants attending a four-year institution.

 

Diana Love Legacy Instrumental Music Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must be a student in the Blacksburg High School band who plans to pursue a career in instrumental music. Financial need and dedication to high school symphonic/marching bands and musicianship are required to be demonstrated.

 

Allen Mandelstamm Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must be a high school graduate or student with a GED who is from the City of Radford or from the following counties: Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, or Pulaski. Applicant must be pursuing a post-secondary degree at a college/university or post-high school college preparatory program. Minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need are required.

 

Marie Mandelstamm Scholarship Fund

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must be a student at one of the following high schools: Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Eastern Montgomery, or Radford. Applicant must be pursuing a post-secondary degree in the sciences to include math, engineering, biology, and computers. Financial aid and minimum 3.0 GPA are required.

 

A. Phillip Meadows Leadership Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must be a resident of the City of Radford or Hinton, WV or one of the following counties: Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, or Pulaski. Applicant must be pursuing a post-secondary degree at Virginia Tech. Financial need, strong academic achievement, leadership qualities, and active involvement and participation in school/church/community service are required to be demonstrated.

 

Plummer Family Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must be a student from Grayson County High School or Galax High School who is pursuing a post-secondary degree at a college, technical school, art school, community college, or any university located in Virginia, North Carolina, or Tennessee. Financial need, good moral character, and participation in extracurricular activities must be demonstrated. Minimum 3.0 GPA and additional essay on "What positive contribution do you plan to make to humanity?" are required.

 

Adrienne Marie Rhudy Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,700, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must be a resident of the City of Radford or be a resident of one of the following counties: Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, or Grayson. Applicant must be pursuing a post-secondary degree at a two- or four-year college or university. Applicant must be able to demonstrate ability to overcome adversity. Minimum 2.5 GPA and additional essay are required to be submitted.

 

Evelyn Rutrough Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must be a student from Floyd County High School who is pursuing a post-secondary degree in the teacher education or nursing fields. Financial aid and minimum 2.5 GPA are required.

 

Eric E. Sutphin Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $500, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must have a parent or legal guardian who is a law enforcement officer serving in New River Valley. Applicant must be pursuing a post-secondary education at any college, or any university or accredited vocational/technical program. Minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need are required.

 

Woodrow and Elma Turman Scholarship Fund

Award: $500, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must be a student from Floyd County High School who is pursuing a post-secondary education at any trade or technical school, college, or university. Financial need is required.

 

The Wings Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 6

Applicant must be from the City of Radford or from one of the following counties: Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, or Pulaski. Applicant must be pursuing education at a college, university, or post-secondary vocational school. Financial need is required. Older and nontraditional students are encouraged to apply.

 

Ralph R. Bennett and Mary Ellen Bennett Fund

Award: $300, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have graduated from a Walla Walla County high school, received a GED or been home-schooled in Walla Walla County or been a resident of Walla Walla County for at least three years. Financial need, official transcripts, FAFSA and IRS Form 1040 required.

 

Earl and Lucille Blake Scholarship Fund

Award: $300, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have graduated from a Walla Walla County high school, received a GED or been home-schooled in Walla Walla County or been a resident of Walla Walla County for at least three years. Financial need, official transcripts, FAFSA and IRS Form 1040 required.

 

T. B. Elliott Fund

Award: $300, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have graduated from a Walla Walla County high school, received a GED or been home-schooled in Walla Walla County or been a resident of Walla Walla County for at least three years. Financial need, official transcripts, FAFSA and IRS Form 1040 required.