Scholarships in Home Economics Teacher Education (vocational)

Ruth Binnie Fellowship

Award: $6,000, Deadline: November 1

Applicant must be a woman who is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant who is enrolled in a masters or doctoral studies program with a focus on one or more aspects of home economics. Study abroad students are also eligible to apply.

 

C.J. Davidson Scholarship

Award: $1,800, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a Texas resident and Texas high school graduate, have a minimum grade average of 85, and have completed at least one year of family/consumer science or home economics in high school. Applicant must have been an active member of an affiliated chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) for at least two years, and enroll in an accredited Texas college or university. Essay on topic of applicant's choice relating to home economics or FCCLA required.

 

Texas Farm Bureau Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have been a member of Texas Association, FCCLA and a Texas regional or state FHA/HERO officer and be planning to teach family/consumer sciences in Texas. Applicant must submit application form, transcript, two letters of recommendation, and two copies of an autobiography.

 

Patricia Collins Amaral Memorial Fund

Award: $600, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a senior who has a minimum 3.0 GPA and who has demonstrated the finest qualities of leadership through participation in campus organizations and has rendered service of significant benefit to the campus community.

 

Alumni Association Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must demonstrate community leadership and have met the award criteria established by the Alumni Association's Scholarship Committee. Applicant must have completed 12 credits last semester and 24 credits at Bridgewater State College as of December 31. Applicants who have transferred from Massachusetts Community Colleges, Dean College, or Quincy College are eligible to apply.

 

George & Marie Buckner Pitcher Charitable Trust

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduate of Indian Creek High School who will attend Franklin College, or enroll in the study of home economics or teaching of home economics at a college or university in Indiana. Minimum 2.0 GPA required.