Scholarships in Master's-level Study

Thomas H. Chapman Memorial Award

Award: -, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be nominated by the department.

 

Donald Snygg Graduate Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must demonstrate academic excellence and professional performance.

 

Dorothy and Arthur Eichinger Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must demonstrate commitment to children, volunteer spirit, character and an enthusiasm for teaching and learning. Three references, minimum 3.3 GPA, and essay required.

 

Dr. Barbara Irvine Shineman Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 15

 

Stephen and Ann Coco Graduate Scholarship

Award: $2,740, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must be recommended by the department.

 

William S. Barnes Graduate Award

Award: -, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must demonstrate academic excellence.

 

William Steve Nikas Graduate Scholarship

Award: $250, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must demonstrate academic excellence.

 

Helen B. Daly Quest Award for Scientific Research

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 13

 

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.

 

Dana Christmas Scholarship for Heroism

Award: $10,000, Deadline: October 15

Applicant must have been 21 or younger at the time of heroic act and be a NJ resident.

 

NJCLASS Loan Program

Award: -, Deadline: October 15

Applicant must be U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and be enrolled at least half time at eligible institutions. Applicant must have satisfactory academic progress and satisfactory credit history. A cosigner can be added if needed. Must fill all financial aid information by one school. May not exceed total cost of education. Loan is for NJ eligible institution or NJ resident attending an approved out-of-state institution

 

Winifred Goldring Award

Award: -, Deadline: October 1

Applicant must be either an undergraduate or graduate student and enrolled as a student during the period of the award. Evaluation based on applicant's motivation and professional potential.

 

James L. Biggane Fellowship in Finance & Fiscal Studies

Award: $32,000, Deadline: April 10

Applicant must a U.S. citizen, 35 years of age or older, looking to make a mid-career move.

 

Stephanie Carroll Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be sponsored by a NADONA member-long term care related field.

 

Counseling Psychology Fellowship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: July 1 (fall); December 1 (spring)

Applicant must be a student attending Dominican University of California enrolled in the Graduate Counseling Psychology program. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Dominican Graduate Grant

Award: $3,000, Deadline: July 1 (fall); December 1 (spring)

Applicant must be a full-time student at Dominican University of California on the San Rafael campus.

 

HOPE & PROMISE Teacher Scholarship Loans

Award: $3,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a student looking to teach in a critical shortage field in Georgia (determined by the Georgia Student Finance Commission).

 

Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Child Welfare, and Juvenile Justice Workforce Tuition Assistance Program

Award: $3,000, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be Maryland resident enrolled at a two- or four-year Maryland college or university as a full-time student. Applicant must enroll in a human services degree program. Award is not based on need.

 

Various State & Federal Grants

Award: $2,104, Deadline: None

Contact financial office for details.

 

Various State & Federal Loans

Award: $3,397, Deadline: None

Contact financial aid office for details.

 

PRN Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be in good standing in Alpha Tau Delta.

 

Laurel Awards

Award: -, Deadline: January 15

 

AL Muammar Scholarship For Journalism

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must have a commitment to the field of journalism as well as sensitivity to Arab American issues. Community involvement and initiative in social advocacy and civic empowerment required. Applicant must demonstrate journalistic and academic ability as well as financial need.

 

Smith College School For Social Work Scholarship for Military Personnel

Award: -, Deadline: January 5

Applicant must be in active duty, a veteran or retired, and may be affiliated with any branch of the military, including the Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserves. (Please submit a copy of your ID card and DD214 with your application materials.) Applicant must have completed their bachelor's degree or be in the process of completing their bachelor's degree, which must be awarded prior to matriculation into the program. Applicant must have a commitment to serving the mental health issues of military personnel and their dependents upon graduation. All application materials must be submitted no later than Early Admission deadline date of January 5.

 

DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship Program

Award: $45,500, Deadline: January 3

Applicant must be an outstanding student pursuing graduate training in basic research areas of physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computer/computational sciences, or environmental sciences relevant to the Office of Science.

 

Dominic Gencarelli Family Trust Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 15

 

Fordyce Remsen Lozier & Mary Williams Horr Lozier Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 22

Applicant must be a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity who is attending Brown University.

 

Albert E. And Florence W. Newton Nurse Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 14

Applicant must be a license R.N. from a Rhode Island seeking a baccalaureate or graduate nursing degree. Preference will be given to students intending to practice nursing in Rhode Island.

 

RDW Group, Inc. Minority Scholarship For Communications

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 21

Applicant must be a Rhode Island resident.

 

Antonio Cirino Memorial Art Education Fellowship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: April 28

Applicant must be a graduate student in arts education who has been a Rhode Island resident for at least five years. Preference is given to visual artists; however, writers, actors and composers interested in teaching are also encouraged to apply. RISD students or graduates are not eligible for this fellowship.