Scholarships in Master's-level Study

Richard B. Combs Hospitality Scholarship Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 30

Applicants must be Connecticut residents. They must be a senior at a Connecticut high school (public or private), a high school graduate who has not yet begun a college curriculum or an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university or college. Selection is based on academic merit and proven interest in the hospitality industry.

 

ASWA Seattle Chapter Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 31

Applicants must be part-time or full-time accounting students at an accredited postsecondary institution located in Washington state. Students must have finished at least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) within four weeks of the application deadline. They must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher. The scholarship is open to both male and female students. Selection is based on GPA, stated career goals and financial need.

 

Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

Award: -, Deadline: May 21

Applicants must be U.S. citizens accepted by or enrolled in a nursing program at an accredited nursing school within the U.S. leading to an associate, baccalaureate or graduate nursing degree or diploma. Applicants must have no federal judgement liens and not be delinquent on a federal debt or have current service commitments. They must begin their nursing program no later than September 30. Selection is based on financial need, academic success, essay answers, resume and letters of recommendation. Preference is given to applicants enrolled full-time in undergraduate or master's nurse practitioner programs.

 

Society of Vacuum Coaters Foundation Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: December 1

Applicants must be entering or currently enrolled in studies related to vacuum coating technology at an accredited technical, vocational, two-year, undergraduate or graduate program. Preference is given to those majoring in engineering, physics, materials science or other fields related to vacuum coating. Selection is based on the applicant's field of study, academic achievement, personal qualities and financial need.

 

USGIF Scholarship Program

Award: -, Deadline: May 15

Applicants must be high school seniors or college or graduate students. Selection is based on academic and professional achievement in a field related to geospatial intelligence tradecraft.

 

One Medical Group Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 14

Applicants must be enrolled at a U.S. medical school and be interested in pursuing primary care.

 

Marian A. Smith Costume Award

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 21

Applicants must be finished with their undergraduate degrees at an SETC region institution by the August prior to application. They must also be first-time as well as full-time attendees of a regionally accredited graduate school specializing in costume design and/or costume technology. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application and interview.

 

Dennis Raveling Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: October 31

Applicant must be pursuing an advanced degree in wildlife, zoology, botany, ecology or other biological science that are related to wetlands ecology. Selection is based on dedication to wetland preservation, high academic achievement and the merit of the project submitted.

 

Irish Cultural and Educational Grant

Award: -, Deadline: October 31

Applicants can be of any age and do not have to be residents of the Milwaukee area. Selection is based on the proposed project to study some aspect of Irish culture.

 

Theodore D. Harrington Scholarship

Award: $1,200, Deadline: January 5

Applicants must have a permanent residence in the NACE Western Area which includes the following states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Applicants must take courses offered by an accredited college or university or programs approved by the area upon application. Selection is based on the overall strength of information provided by the applicant.

 

Melvin J. Schiff Fellowship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 5

Applicants must be a permanent resident of the U.S. and be professionals, technicians or full- or part-time students enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

 

CH2M Hill Partnership Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: Open

Applicants must be women in undergraduate or graduate programs involving transportation-related studies. Selection is based on the applicant's academic record, specific transportation goals and transportation-related activities or job skills.

 

Injury Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicants must be attending college by the fall semester and must plan to attend law school but will not have graduated by the fall semester. A minimum of 3.0 GPA is also required. Selection is based on both merit and need. Part of the application will require that you explain any injuries you or someone close to you experienced and how that impacted your life and also how that led you to pursue a career as a personal injury attorney.

 

Graduate Student Research Grants

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicants must currently be enrolled in a geological science graduate program at an institution in the United States, Canada, Mexico or Central America. Applicants must also be members of the Geological Society of America (GSA).

 

MCCA Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program

Award: $10,000, Deadline: June 6

Applicants must be diverse students entering their first year of law school full-time at an accredited institution. They must have a GPA of at least 3.2 and demonstrate financial need.

 

Margarian Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 29

Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors, college undergraduates or graduate students and must demonstrate academic achievement and a "commitment to their heritage, community and society." An application form, a resume, a personal statement, a transcript and letters of recommendation are required.

 

Comedy Driving Essay Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: November 1

Applicants must be high school seniors, college undergraduates or graduate students who are legal U.S. residents. An essay of 1,000 to 2,000 words is required on the topic provided related to defensive driving.

 

Comedy Driving Video Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: November 1

Applicants must be high school seniors, college undergraduates or graduate students who are legal U.S. residents. Students must submit a video on defensive driving.

 

Reservation Counter General Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: October 15

Applicants must be legal U.S. residents who are at least 17 years old and currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in the U.S. Students may be enrolled in two-year, four-year or graduate programs. Four essays are required.

 

Checks SuperStore Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: August 15

Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are planning to attend or currently attending full-time an accredited institution of higher education. A 500- to 1,000-word essay on the topic provided is required.

 

Bedwetting Store Design a Mascot Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicants must be incoming or current college students or graduate students who are legal U.S. residents. Students must submit a name, concept and drawing of a mascot for the store. Selection is based on the strength of the concept and drawing.

 

FortOnFleek Challenge Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 1

Applicants must be legal residents of the U.S. age 13 or older and must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must submit a photo of a fort made from sheets and blankets. Selection is based on the photo submitted.

 

Burial Insurance Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 10

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and be accepted into a Mortuary or Actuarial Sciences program, not yet started or currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate level, at an accredited institution of learning. Students will need to submit a ID for proof of age, an application, proof of enrollment or acceptance letter and an essay of 500-1,000 words explaining why they are choosing the mortuary services field and what they hope to accomplish in their career.

 

Most Promising Logo Design Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: June 30

Applicants must have completed at least one year of coursework in graphic design, product design or branding and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must submit three original logo designs for the following three industries: automotive, construction and beauty and massage.

 

Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: February 28

Applicants must be honorably-discharged veterans, spouses of disabled veterans who have graduated high school (or obtained a GED) and who have served in the U.S. military. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational school the following fall. Award will increase with renewal to encourage completion of program.

 

Because College is Expensive Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: June 30

Applicants must be high school seniors, college undergrads or graduate level students or those planning on enrolling within one year. Selection is based on a random drawing.

 

The Grimes Logistics & Supply Chain Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: June 15

Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in a U.S. college, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and be majoring in supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering or related degree program.

 

American Water Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 10

Applicants must be graduate students working towards a masters or doctoral degree. Students must be planning a career related to the service of the water industry. Selection is based upon the overall strength of the application. This is a one-time award.

 

Thurgood Marshall College Scholarship Fund

Award: $3,100, Deadline: Varies

Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll as full-time students at one of the 47 TMSF member schools and have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and community service and show financial need. Winners need to maintain a 3.0 GPA for the duration of the scholarship. Applicants must submit a head shot photograph, letters of recommendation, essay, and resume.

 

Lighthouse Guild Scholarships

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicants must be legally blind. Visual requirements include a best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in the better eye and be in one of three categories: college-bound high school student, undergraduate college student or graduate student. They must also be U.S. citizens and residents and attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. or its territories. Selection is based on academic and personal achievements.