Scholarships in Master's-level Study

Black Alumni Association

Award: $500, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a currently enrolled African American student. Interview is mandatory.

 

GEM M.S. Engineering Fellowship

Award: -, Deadline: November 15

U.S. citizen is preferred; permanent resident will also be accepted. Applicant must be an African-American, Native American, Puerto Rican, Mexican-American, or other Hispanic-American, who has earned a bachelors degree through an ABET-accredited program, with a minimum 2.8 GPA.

 

Athletic Scholarship

Award: $15,440, Deadline: None

Applicant must demonstrate athletic talent and ability.

 

Duchesne Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a minority student with a minimum 3.0 GPA and must plan to pursue a teaching career. Applicant must demonstrate financial need.

 

J.C.U. Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,950, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of Calhoun County, Ala.

 

Ingram/Burger King Scholarship

Award: $1,250, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduate of Arab High School, a resident of Marshall County in Ala., and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Albert Baker Fund

Award: $6,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be an earnest Christian Science student, be a member of the Mother Church, the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston; or one of its branch churches. Applicant must be academically sound, and attend (or have been accepted by) an accredited post-secondary school or Christian Science nurses' training. Selection is based upon application, interview, and financial need. Recipient needs an adult co-signer who is a U.S. citizen and resides in the U.S. (spouses do not qualify).

 

Science Writing Award

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 22

Applicant must submit a published article that is intended for a general audience. Selection is based upon the applicant's ability to enhance the public's understanding and appreciation of physics and related fields.

 

American Recorder Society Scholarship

Award: $350, Deadline: April 15 (summer workshop)

Applicant must be an individual who plays the recorder and would like to attend a workshop, but needs financial assistance. Applicant must show serious interest in the recorder and enjoy sharing their love of the instrument with others.

 

Student Translation Award

Award: $500, Deadline: June 29

Applicant must be a student or group of students attending a U.S. college or university that has completed a translation project from a foreign language into English. Preference will be given to students who are currently enrolled in a translator training program. Award includes up to $500 toward expenses for attending ATA's Annual Conference.

 

Ritchie-Sennings Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student (enrolled in at least 12 semester hours, or equivalent per term) at an accredited four-year college or university pursing a declared major in either accounting, business and finance, or criminal science. Junior college, community college, and high school students including graduating seniors are not eligible to apply. Application, official transcript, three letters of recommendation (including one from a Certified Fraud Examiner or local Association chapter), original essay explaining why applicant deserves the scholarship, and how fraud awareness will affect his or her professional career development, are required to be submitted.

 

Marsh Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a current Eastern Surfing Association member in good standing.

 

Foundation of Research & Education in Health Information Management Merit Scholarships

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 24 (spring); October 30 (fall)

Applicant must be attending a CAAHEP accredited school and submit transcripts and three letters of reference. Selection based on academic achievement.

 

National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be a NABJ student member who is currently attending an accredited four-year university. Applicant must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in journalism (print, radio, online, or television), with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Four complete packets which in include the application form, resume, essays, transcripts, and work samples are required to be submitted.

 

Research Grant

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 28

Proposals dealing with issues currently confronting the U.S. commercial broadcast industry are required. The intent of this program is to stimulate interest in broadcast research, especially research on economic, social, or policy issues of importance to the broadcast industry.

 

Apprentice Teacher Training Program

Award: $24,700, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must hold a bachelor's degree, have an interest in working with children, and submit personal data, cover letter, resume, transcript, and letters of recommendation. Interview is required.

 

District Scholar of the Year Award

Award: $10,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, a senior member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and have a minimum "B" grade average. Selection is based upon transcripts and supporting data.

 

Scholarship Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be an Omega Psi Phi Fraternity member in good standing, have a minimum grade average of "B" or have otherwise shown excellence in their major field, and demonstrate financial need. Three letters of recommendation from college personnel, two of which must be from faculty members who taught the applicant in their major are required to be submitted.

 

George E. Meares Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. The present emphasis is in probation and parole, and it may include related correctional services.

 

Heman S. Dreer Scholarship/Leadership Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be a member of Omega Psi Phi, have a minimum 2.7 GPA, and exemplify the cardinal principles of manhood, scholarship, and perseverance. Upon selection, recipient will provide the family of Rev. Dr. Herman S. Dreer with a biographical sketch which includes his future life goals to ensure compatibility with the ideals in which Rev. Dr. Dreer believed and lived. Each of the 11 District Representatives may nominate one candidate from his respective district for consideration to the National Scholarship Committee.

 

National Scholar of the Year Award

Award: $10,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, have a minimum "B" grade average, have been selected as District Scholar of the Year, be a U.S. citizen, and submit an application, transcripts, and supporting data.

 

Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund, Interest-Free Loan Program

Award: $15,000, Deadline: Rolling

Applicant must be Latin American or Caribbean citizen with an international student visa (F, J, or M) allowing them to study full-time in the United States. Applicant must be accepted as full-time student in an accredited institution of higher learning.

 

Music Therapy Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of Sigma Alpha Iota.

 

Musicians with Special Needs Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of Alpha Sigma Iota who is enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in music with a qualifying disability or to a member pursuing studies to become a teacher or therapist in this field.

 

Hazel E. Ritchey Loans

Award: $2,500, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a member of Sigma Alpha Iota.

 

Graduate Performance Award

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of Sigma Alpha Iota.

 

Conducting Scholarship for Graduate Students

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of Sigma Alpha Iota and submit a tape of his/her work.

 

Music Education Scholarship for Graduate Students

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of Sigma Alpha Iota.

 

Summer Music Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of Sigma Alpha Iota. One applicant from each Sigma Alpha Iota region is selected to attend any summer music program in the U.S. or abroad.

 

Sigma Chi Fellowship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 15; varies

Applicant must be a male student who is a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Application, cover letter, transcripts, resume, and two letters of recommendation required.