Scholarships

Introduction To be considered for the HOPE Scholarship, applicants must satisfy several application and eligibility requirements set by the State of Georgia and participating postsecondary institutions. How to Apply Students may apply for the HOPE Scholarship by choosing one of the following application methods: - File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or - Complete the online Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPP). Important: The FAFSA must be submitted every year. When to Apply (Deadline and Recommendation) The application cutoff is the earlier of: the last day of the student’s school term or the student’s official withdrawal date. Because...

Introduction and Deadline To be eligible for consideration, applicants must submit a fully completed application and all required materials to the John P. Burke Memorial Fund by June 1st. Eligibility Applicants must have already finished at least two (2) full golf seasons of employment at a Rhode Island Golf Association member club prior to the time of application (the current season does not count). Acceptable areas of employment include: - Golf operations (examples: caddie service, golf shop duties, cart or bag room responsibilities, and practice range staff); - Golf course maintenance personnel; - Front-of-house clubhouse positions that directly serve golfers...

Overview The Journalism Education Association offers up to two scholarships of $1,000 each to students preparing to teach scholastic journalism. Eligibility Applicants must be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled in a program that prepares them to teach at the secondary-school level. Current secondary-school journalism teachers who are pursuing a degree to enhance their journalism-teaching skills are also eligible. Application requirements Applicants must submit a completed application that includes: - A 250-word statement describing why they want to teach high school journalism. - Responses to the three questions found at the bottom of the application form. - Two letters...

Description The Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship is a merit-based, service-obligation award that helps fund undergraduate and graduate education for teachers and teacher candidates who will teach in identified hard-to-fill disciplines or underserved geographic areas in Kansas. Recipients may receive support for up to ten semesters (combined undergraduate and graduate work) and must sign an agreement to teach in Kansas for one year for each year of scholarship support. The program covers students pursuing initial teacher licensure, currently licensed teachers seeking a new endorsement in a qualifying discipline, and licensed teachers pursuing a qualifying master’s degree. Funding and recipient counts depend...

Introduction The Kansas State Scholarship helps Kansas high school seniors who are designated as State Scholars and demonstrate financial need. The award targets students in roughly the top 40–50% of Kansas high school graduates who earn State Scholar status during their senior year. Eligibility To be eligible to apply, during your senior year at a Kansas high school you must have: - received confirmation that you completed the Kansas Scholars Curriculum (a certificate or notification); and - been designated a Kansas State Scholar by the Kansas Board of Regents (a designation letter or notification). Designation is determined using an index...

Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program — Overview The Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program offers need-based awards to Minnesota resident students. Eligible undergraduate recipients may receive up to $4,000 per academic year; eligible graduate students may receive up to $6,000 per academic year. A fact sheet describing the scholarship is available online. Who is eligible Scholarships are open to applicants who meet all of the following: - Have at least one-quarter American Indian ancestry, or are an enrolled member or citizen of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or a Canadian First Nation. - Are residents of Minnesota. - Have applied for other...

Description **What the program is** The American Indian College Fund awards scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing higher education. It supports learners enrolled in certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs at tribal colleges and universities as well as nonprofit, accredited institutions. The Fund’s scholarships are intended to increase access to postsecondary education and reduce financial barriers for Native students. Key takeaways - Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students. - Supports certificate, undergraduate, and graduate study. - Available at tribal colleges/universities and nonprofit, accredited schools. Opportunities Available **One application, multiple awards** Applicants complete a single yearly application...

Intro The AIS Scholarship supports undergraduate Native American and Alaska Native students by providing financial assistance to attend and complete college. Awards are determined based on demonstrated need for the term requested and are disbursed directly to the student’s school. Applicants must have a personal email account to register and apply. Eligibility To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following: - Be enrolled or planning to enroll as a matriculated undergraduate student at an accredited college, university, or junior college in the United States (incoming freshmen who have been accepted are eligible). - Attend an accredited institution. If...

Introduction Since 1999 the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ has mobilized tens of thousands of young volunteers worldwide to participate in conservation and environmental cleanup efforts. Review previous Apprentice Ecologist Award projects for inspiration and ideas for your own stewardship activity. Program goals - Promote youth leadership by involving young people in hands-on conservation and cleanup efforts. - Enable youth to strengthen both environmental and social health in their communities. - Enhance habitat and living conditions for residents and wildlife through education, advocacy, and practical action. Who may apply - Open to high school juniors (Class of 2027) and seniors (Class of...

Overview The Morton B. Duggan, Jr. Memorial Education Recognition Award is presented to a student enrolled in an accredited respiratory care education program. Applicants from any U.S. state are welcome, but preference will be given to candidates who reside in Georgia or South Carolina. The American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF) may grant up to $1,000 in memory of Morton B. Duggan, Jr. The award package includes a certificate of recognition, coach-class airfare, one night’s hotel accommodations, and registration to AARC Congress. Eligibility - Current enrollment in an accredited respiratory care training program is required. - Candidates may apply from any...

Introduction The American Respiratory Care Foundation offers an award of up to $1,000 in memory of Jimmy A. Young, former AARC president, who was a major supporter of respiratory care education. While the Foundation prefers that a school official or an accredited respiratory training program submit nominations, individual students may also initiate an application so that qualified candidates are not excluded if their program does not submit on their behalf. Candidates who are of minority background will receive preference. The award package includes a certificate of recognition, coach-class airfare, one night’s lodging, and registration for AARC Congress. Eligibility - Enrollment...

Overview The American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF) together with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) offers an annual award—up to $7,500—intended for students in their third or fourth year of an accredited respiratory therapy program that leads to a Baccalaureate degree. In addition to the cash award, the recipient will receive a certificate of recognition, coach-class airfare, one night’s lodging, and registration for AARC Congress. Eligibility - Must be a third- or fourth-year student enrolled in an accredited Baccalaureate respiratory care program. - Applicants must meet the academic and documentation requirements listed below. Required application materials 1. Completed application...