Financial Aid Office

Private/External Scholarships & Grants

In addition to institutional scholarships and grants, there are private organizations that offer scholarships and grants. Some are based on merit, some are based on financial need, some are based on a combination of merit and financial need, and others are based on criteria of specific donors.

Searching for outside scholarships and grants is a worthwhile exercise.

If you are awarded a private/external scholarship and/or grant, you are required to notify the Financial Aid Office with documentation and communication from the private/external scholarship and/or grant organization with the amount of the scholarship and/or grant awarded. The receipt of a private/external scholarship and/or grants may impact your financial aid package.

View a listing of Private/External Financial Aid Opportunities (PDF)

Additional opportunities can be viewed below (deadline dates in parentheses):


April

The CREW Network Foundation scholarship program supports female students as they pursue university-level education that will lead to careers in commercial real estate. With the help of its generous donors and the Linda Hollemon Scholarship Endowment, CREW Network Foundation grants 30 $5,000 academic scholarships annually.

CREW Network Foundation scholars receive:

  • $5,000 USD (or the CAD equivalent) for tuition and books
  • Paid summer internship opportunity
  • Complimentary 24-month CREW Network student membership
  • Complimentary registration to the CREW Network Convention
  • A six-month mentoring opportunity with a senior leader in commercial real estate

Scholarship applications will open on Jan. 4, 2022, and close on April 15, 2022.

May

Light a pathway to a successful future working as an investment, asset, or financial manager! This opportunity is both a scholarship AND paid internship that exposes African American students to careers in finance and asset management in Boston.  This opportunity has two components: a scholarship and an internship. By applying for this scholarship, you are also committing to a potential summer internship placement in summer 2023 that will include complimentary housing, transportation, a meal plan, and other wrap-around services.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you are required to complete the following:

  1. Attend all four summer series webinars (scheduled for June 2022)
  2. Complete the required professional development coaching sessions (scheduled for July and August 2022)
  3. Participate in the interviews at your assigned companies (scheduled for September and October 2022)
  4. Selected Summer interns must attend the UNCF Student Leadership Conference in May 2023, AND
  5. Complete a Summer Internship in the Boston area(Including transportation, housing, meal plan, and other wrap-around services)

Please note, the donors who made this program possible will also be the possible internship placement sites. 

Students who apply must be: 

  1. Current Freshman or Sophomores;
  2. Have a 2.7 GPA or higher,
  3. Enrolled at an accredited Four-Year college or university; and
  4. African-American/Identify as African-American
  5. All majors are eligible, with a preference for Business, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or Math majors.

Scholarship Information

This will be a merit-based scholarship split into two payments over the 2022-2023 academic year and will be based on academic eligibility.

  1. Fall Semester 2022- $1250
  2. Spring Semester 2023- $1250

Application Instructions

  1. Complete Eligibility Questions
  2. Submit Unofficial Transcript and Updated Resume
  3. Share Leadership Roles
  4. Shared Employment History
  5. Complete Two (2) Essays - 100 Words Maximum

The application deadline is May 2, 2022. If you have any questions regarding your application, please email us.

Please note: your classification during the application process is for the 2022-2023 academic year and it must be a current college freshman or sophomore. No high school graduating, or graduated seniors (class of 2022) are eligible.

For more information, please visit uncf.org.

We see what you’re doing and want to make it easier for you to make a difference and achieve your goals with the 2022 There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship. For this program, we will award a total of eight $3,000 scholarships: Five (5) scholarships to any student attending an accredited college or university in the U.S., and three (3) scholarships to employees or immediate family members of Extra Space Storage.

Incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university during the fall 2022 semester are eligible to apply. Applicants must be legal residents of the United States and at least 16 years old.

Refer to the full scholarship rules to check your eligibility before submitting your application.

To be considered for the 2022 There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship, you must complete the form and provide a 500-800 word essay that answers the following question:

How will you utilize your education and experiences to make your community a more equal, inclusive place for everyone?

Submissions will be accepted from 8:00 a.m. MT on April 4, 2022 until 11:59 p.m., MT, on May 2, 2022.

Judging Criteria & Awarding of Scholarships

Essays will be judged on content, grammar, style, and originality, with each criterion having equal weight. Judges will look for clear, original, articulate writing that’s logically organized and well-supported.

A third-party agency as well as the Diversity & Inclusion Committee will judge and score each essay based on the judging criteria and award scholarships to the applicants who submitted the eight top-scoring essays.

Industrial Access, Inc. will award a $3,000 scholarship to one student that is or will be enrolled in an engineering school or field of study. As an advocate of higher education, Industrial Access, Inc. is looking forward to helping a dedicated engineering student with their academic finances in the upcoming 2023/24 school year. We will be awarding a $3,000 scholarship to a deserving student who displays a passion for the engineering field, has a good academic record in High School and who has significant volunteer activity. 
Students who qualify will be studying engineering with a track in environmental, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, chemical, project management, architectural or management.

Students who qualify will be studying engineering with a track in environmental, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, chemical, project management, architectural or management.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Be enrolled or accepted to an accredited Engineering School or Program within the US
  • Be in (or entering) your senior year of high school
  • Must have a 3.0 GPA/QPA or higher to apply
  • Must participate in volunteer work or community service
  • May NOT be Industrial Access employee family members*

Application must originate from a participating college or university that has listed our link on the school's website in accordance with the instructions provided to each school.

REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must provide the following to be considered for the scholarship:

  • A completed application (continue below)
  • An official copy of your current academic transcript
  • An essay of 500-1000 words discussing one of the topics listed below
  • Documented volunteer hours with contact information for the organization
  • Application must be submitted by May 15th, 2023

One High School student will be chosen by May 31, 2023 to win the award of $3,000 based on their academic & volunteer qualifications and their essay score. The scholarship fund will be given directly to the school to help pay for student’s tuition.

CREW Greater Philadelphia is proud to announce its 2022-23 Scholarship Program awarding scholarships to local deserving women intent on pursuing a career in a qualified field of Commercial Real Estate.

BENEFITS OF CREW GREATER PHILADELPHIA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:

  • $5,000 award for tuition and books;
  • Free CREW student membership for 2022 and 2023, and free registration to one CREW Greater Philadelphia meeting or event within 12 months of the scholarship award (excluding the Annual Fall Luncheon);

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Must currently be enrolled in a Greater Philadelphia-area accredited college or university
  • Must be pursuing a degree in a field related to the commercial real estate industry
  • Available to Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors or Graduate-level Students
  • Currently hold a grade point average of 3.0 or higher

Applications will be accepted from January 25, 2022, through 5 p.m. EDT on May 15, 2022. Applications received before or after the above period will not be considered.  

Scholarship winners will be notified of their award in July and will be invited to a CREW Greater Philadelphia event to receive their scholarship. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of CREW Greater Philadelphia.

Please contact Lissa E. Brutus, Certified General Appraiser, WSFS Bank, if you have any questions: crewphilascholarship@gmail.com.

The mission of Nordson BUILDS is to attract and develop a diverse, highly-skilled talent pool for careers in the manufacturing industry.  It is designed to help bright and motivated students access and complete postsecondary education by lessening the financial barriers of enrolling in college for many, and decreasing the loan burden for individuals that apply for financial aid.  Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible to receive a Nordson BUILDS Scholarship. 

Manufacturers need engineers, scientists, production technicians, lawyers, financial analysts, IT specialists, accountants, salespeople, marketing and human resource professionals: all types of bright and talented people to succeed. 

Nordson Corporation provides three categories of scholarships: Career & Technical, University Scholars, and Creating Equity in Industry. These manufacturing industry scholarships are targeted at individuals whose permanent residence or college is near a Nordson facility, and are pursuing majors in manufacturing, engineering-related STEM disciplines, or business leading to a career in industry and corporate America. Scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 will be awarded to students planning to enroll or already enrolled in an accredited public or private not-for-profit postsecondary institution.

Selection will be based on an overall assessment of academic performance, leadership skills, character, community service, school involvement, and the applicant's career/college major fit.

Nordson Corporation has partnered with OFIC’s (Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges) Scholarship Management Resources (SMR), an independent scholarship services provider to manage the scholarship program, including selecting the recipients. This ensures a fair and objective-based selection process. The number of recipients will be determined by the number of applications received and the quality of the applications.

The Nordson BUILDS scholarship application is available online between January 15 and May 15 each year.  The deadline to apply is May 15.

Children/dependents of Nordson employees are also eligible to apply.

To access the application, go to: www.ofic.org/smr/nordson/

Any questions may be forwarded to Brett Fields at OFIC at Fields@ofic.org.

Student Eligibility

All students applying for the PASFAA Scholarship must meet all of the following requirements:

  • Pennsylvania resident – If you are 18 years of age or older you must be a Pennsylvania resident for at least the 12 consecutive months before you file the FAFSA (excluding any time you are enrolled in a Pennsylvania postsecondary school, if you came into or remained in Pennsylvania for the purpose of attending a school or college). If you are under 18 years of age you must have a supporting parent or guardian who has been a Pennsylvania resident for at least the 12 consecutive months before you filed the FAFSA.
  • Enrolled at least half-time, in a degree-seeking program in a post-secondary institution of higher education OR a diploma/certificate program in the Nursing or BT&T Sector only.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have completed 30 credits or the hours equivalent from a post-secondary institution of higher education at the time of application.
  • Scholarships are non-renewable, but students are welcome to reapply.
  • Preference will be given to applicants attending schools that are part of the PASFAA membership.
  • No more than one scholarship per year will be given to each of the following sectors: Business Trade & Technical, Nursing, Private Four Year, Public Two Year, PASSHE, State- Related and Graduate Schools.

General Information

The PASFAA Scholarship is made possible by the association and generous donations from members. PASFAA will award seven, $1,000 scholarships.

Selection Panel and Process

The panel consists of sector representatives elected by the membership.  A member of the scholarship panel will recuse from the process when a student from their institution is being considered.  Scholarship winners will be selected based on their academic achievement and the content of their written statements.  Each member of the panel will individually rank each applicant’s material.

Timetable

January 1

The online scholarship application becomes available (below).

May 15

Deadline for returning applications to Committee Chair

May 15 through July

Review and selection of scholarship recipients

July

Send letters of congratulations to recipients

October

Announcement and presentation of awards at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee
Post names of winners (and school) on the PASFAA Website

Value: $15,000

Awards Available: 650

Deadline : May 31

Full Circle scholarship applications are accepted every year from Jan 1 - May 31. The American Indian College Fund determines student eligibility and awards the scholarships. All applicants are emailed an award or denial notice by August. Those applicants who are chosen to receive a scholarship will also receive a mailed notice to the address listed on their applications. Here are the basic items that you will need to apply for the Full Circle Scholarship.

Application Process

A) Digital photo - Upload a digital photo that's at least 1.5 MB in size. We share photos with donors, so please ensure it looks professional. Read more in our Application Photo Q&A.

B) Tribal Affiliation - Upload a copy of your proof of tribal enrollment (ID or CIB) or descendency by submitting your parent's or grandparent's proof of tribal enrollment along with your birth certificates that proves descendancy.

C) Transcripts - Upload your most recent college transcript. (unofficial transcripts are accepted). High school students should submit transcripts or GED scores.

Eligibility

A) U.S. citizen or Canadian eligible to attend college in the U.S. under provisions of the Jay Treaty;

B) Enrolled in a certificate, associate, bachelor's, or graduate program at an accredited tribal, public, or private (non-profit) college or university;

C) Full-time enrollment (Full Circle applicants only);

D) Registered as an enrolled member of a federal or state-recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member. Alaska Natives may use Native Corporation membership. Learn how to prove descent or trace Indian ancestry.

E) At least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Your scholarship may require a higher GPA to maintain eligibility. (Students attending TCUs with less than a 2.0 GPA may be considered for Tribal College and University scholarships; however, each TCU makes this determination individually.)

June

The $2000 PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship was established to help support and inspire students to pursue further education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as economics and business. One student will be chosen from the applicant pool and will be awarded based on the strength of their written essay. The selected student will receive 2,000 USD to help cover education-related expenses.

Step 1. Check eligibility criteria

  • Citizenship: You are a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States.
  • Enrollment: At the date of the award, you must be enrolled (or accepted with plans to attend) in a college or university in the United States.
  • Field of study: Your field of study is related to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), economics, or business.

Step 2. Choose an industry

Choose an industry or sector where the application of one of the technologies below might be uncommon, in your opinion, and describe which existing problems will be solved as a result.

  • Blockchain (DeFi, DApps, Tokenization, CBDC, NFT)
  • Metaverses
  • Internet of Things
  • Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality

Step 3. Write an essay

Please, make sure that your essay meets the following requirements:

  • Format: Attach your essay as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to the email.
  • Length: The length of the essay should be a minimum of 1200 words (there is no maximum word limit).
  • Originality: The essay should be original text and not published anywhere.
  • Structure: The essay should include an introduction, main body, and conclusion.

Step 4. Write an email

In your submission email, write a short paragraph or two about yourself and why you chose the topic.

Step 5. Provide the information

  1. Your full name (and parent/guardian name if you're under 18)
  2. Date of birth
  3. Your college/university
  4. Average GPA
  5. Expected year of graduation
  6. Field of study
  7. Phone number & email address
  8. Proof of attendance/acceptance from a college/university

Step 6. Congrats! This is the final step

  1. Put “PixelPlex Scholarship Award: Your Name” in the subject field.
  2. Check if you have provided all the required information and attached the files.
  3. Send an email to scholarship@pixelplex.io.

Deadlines & results

  • When is the next deadline? The next deadlines to apply are June 5, 2022 and December 5, 2022 at 11:59 PM PST.
  • How can I find out the result? The winner will be selected and announced at pixelplex.io/scholarship within 31 calendar days after the deadline and will be notified by email.
  • How can I get reward? A check for $2,000.00 will be mailed to the winner’s residency, or the sum will be transferred by wire transfer.

For additional details and past contests & winners, please visit PixelPlex.

The Morris Bart, LLC Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship awards a $2,500 scholarship to one deserving student who creates the best public service announcement (PSA) video that outlines the dangers of driving while distracted. 

This scholarship applies to students pursuing their undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college, university or graduate school in the United States of America.

The application deadline for this scholarship is June 15, 2022. 

As part of our goal to help students thrive as they move to college and reduce the number of injuries and deaths resulting from distracted driving, Morris Bart, LLC created the Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship of $2,500. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), distracted driving in the United States results in nine deaths and more than 1,000 injuries every day. The winning applicant will submit a video of 90 seconds or less that helps encourage drivers to stay focused on the road. 

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for this $2,500 scholarship, all applicants must satisfy the following requirements: 

  • Submit documentation of a 3.0 or higher grade point average (GPA) 
  • Must be currently enrolled or admitted to an accredited college or university or graduate school
  • Submit a 90-second or shorter video about the dangers of distracted driving, as outlined in the subsequent section 
  • Apply using the scholarship application form on this page 
  • Agree to the Morris Bart, LLC scholarship Terms and Conditions

Anti-Distracted Driving PSA Video Prompt

Texting while driving is just one of the dangerous activities that can lead to a serious car accident. Eating, listening to music, talking with friends, and even applying make-up can result in deadly car crashes. As part of your application for this $2,500 scholarship, please create a video PSA that warns of the dangers of distracted driving. 

The best videos will be engaging, informative, and will incentivize your peers to avoid driving while distracted. Please limit the video to 90 seconds.

How to Apply

To apply for this scholarship, please read the terms and conditions, then fill out the application on the Morris Bart website. Please note that applications submitted outside of this form will not be considered. 

The scholarship is open to all college students. The application deadline is June 15, 2022. 

Terms and Conditions

Applicants for the Morris Bart, LLC Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship must be enrolled or accepted to an accredited university or college with plans to attend in the upcoming semester. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply. 

To be considered, applicants must fill out the application on the scholarship page by June 15, 2022. Applications submitted after the due date or via email, mail, social media, or any other format other than the application page will not be eligible. 

Anyone who meets the following conditions is NOT eligible to apply:

  1. Employees or children of employees of Morris Bart
  2. Past recipients of the Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship
  3. Applicants who are unable/unwilling to be interviewed by a representative of Morris Bart if he/she were to be awarded to scholarship.
  4. Applicants who submit the same essay for multiple scholarships

Newsome Melton awards a $1,500 scholarship to a deserving student leader twice per year in the spring and fall.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is June 15.

Please review the eligibility criteria, essay requirements, and instructions before sending your application.

Eligible students must meet these criteria:

  • 3.0 GPA;
  • History of leadership at school or in the community;
  • Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university;
  • Complete essay on one of the topics listed below;
  • Submit unofficial transcript;
  • Submit resume documenting leadership experience, training, and accomplishments; and
  • Agree to the terms and conditions.

Morelli Law Firm is accepting applications for its first “Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Survivor Scholarship.” The recipient of this scholarship will receive $10,000 to go toward their pursuit of a degree at an accredited college or university.

The deadline for entries is June 15.

Students who want to apply must first confirm that they meet the terms of eligibility as specified below, then submit their applications by the June 15 deadline. Each application must be accompanied by a 1,000-word essay on the topic described.

Rules for Eligibility

To be eligible for the “Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Survivor Scholarship,” applicants must satisfy these requirements:

  • 3.0 GPA (unofficial transcript must accompany the application)
  • Submit an essay on the topic described below
  • Agree to the scholarship’s Terms and Conditions
  • Complete and submit the application form on the Morelli Law Firm website

“Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Survivor Scholarship” Topic

In a 1,000-words (maximum):

Please write an essay about the challenges you faced and/or continue to face due to your TBI, as well as how you overcame these challenges. What would you like other people with TBI to learn from your experience?

$500 Scholarship for Engineering, Marketing, & Web Development Students

The scholarship funds may only be used for tuition and books and will be paid directly to the winning applicant’s educational institution. A committee will select the winner based on the essay submitted on the topic below.

Criteria for Eligibility

  • Scholarships granted will be for the school year beginning on or about the following September.
  • The applicant must be enrolled as a half-time student or greater with the intent of seeking a career in engineering, marketing, or web development.
  • Must be a legal resident of the United States.
  • Applicants must be entering their first year or higher of a Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in any year in an advanced degree (MS, Ph.D., MD, or comparable) program
  • Complete online application by June 15.
  • Create a blog post and host it on your blog (or school’s blog) for review. If you don’t have access to a blog, then check out wordpress.com. Very easy to use.
  • The winner agrees to the use of their photo and other very basic information on the winner page of this website.

Blog Post Subject & Necessary Elements

  • Write a blog post about how trench boxes keep workers safe (in English).
  • The blog post must be at least 400 words.
  • Posted to your personal blog or your school’s blog.
  • The blog should have at least one and no more than 2 authoritative links back to trenchshoringboxes.com.  Here are posts that mention OSHA Trench Box Safety. Reference them.
  • You must be the author. The work your own and the bog post set to public view.

Applications and links to blog posts are accepted between Jan 1st and June 15th

The winner will be notified via email by July.

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post-secondary institute.

Eligibility

All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.

Please remember to include your name and the name of the school that you are attending.

How to Submit

Please send a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions:

  • How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you?
  • Has your participation influenced your career goals?
  • Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?

All essay submissions should be sent to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com

Deadline: June 19

Award Amount: $500.00

When is the Winner Notified

The winner will be notified within 2 weeks of the deadline and the name of the winner will be posted on this website at that time.

When is the Award Received

The award is mailed within 2 weeks of the deadline.

For more information, including past scholarship winners, please visit the BigSun Organization.

Chairish is offering a scholarship designed to support students from diverse backgrounds and students who are majoring in design-related fields such as architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and engineering fields. Each year, Chairish awards up to $5,000 in college scholarships to two deserving students. Good luck!

Award: $2,500

Deadlines: January 1st and June 30th

Chairish is committed to helping college students achieve their dreams. If you are overcoming obstacles to earn a college degree, we want to hear from you! Students from all majors are encouraged to apply, but preference will be given to applicants pursuing design and engineering-related fields. Students must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply:

  • Minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
  • Open to graduating high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students.
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited two-year, four-year, or technical/vocational college or university in the United States.
  • This scholarship is open to students from all underrepresented backgrounds. Examples of ideal applicants include, but are not limited to, students from racial minorities typically underrepresented in higher education, first-generation college students, women pursuing a degree in a STEM or typically male-dominated industries, students with disabilities, and or similar situations.

Tips for writing an exceptional essay:

  • Answer all the questions.
  • Proofread.
  • Think about what makes you and your situation unique.
  • Share a personal anecdote so we can get to know you.
  • Ask someone else to read it before you submit. Is the writing clear? Does your story excite them?
  • Use a word counter (available in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or free websites) to check that your essay is 500 words or less.
  • Proofread again.

Questions about our scholarship program? Email: scholarships@chairish.com

Public Relations is about building positive relationships between an organization, business or individual and the public. After providing services for 15 years, we thought of how we could give back to our community in a meaningful way. In 2020 we launched the DigitalPR Scholarship.

This scholarship will award one applicant with $1,000 to be applied to their tuition and/or educational expenses. While we encourage those in marketing and public relations to submit an application, individuals from any major may apply.

The #Elevate Black Entrepreneurs Scholarship will be awarded each year to a Black undergraduate or graduate school entrepreneur who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business. The scholarship is funded by Calvin of calvinrosser.com and three of his friends, Dror, Cole, and Taylor.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the requirements below. Please read the requirements carefully to ensure you meet eligibility before applying.

  • Current Black undergraduate or graduate school student.
  • Current or aspiring Black entrepreneur.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident.
  • All GPAs will be considered.
  • All majors are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: The next application deadline is June 30.  Winners will be announced on July 31. 

Award Amount: $1,000 Cash

About Hyundai 

Hyundai’s goal is to continuously evolve toward the future of sustainable mobility, autonomy and to positively affect the world in which we live. What better way to achieve those goals, than to invest in the women who will help make it happen?

Eligible Recipients

High school seniors and college undergraduates who identify as female, reside in the United States and wish to pursue a STEM-related field of education.

Application Process

At Hyundai, we are on a journey to proactively promote a shift towards electrification and sustainability. Write an essay of 500 words or more on the journey you will take to promote a positive shift towards sustainability in your chosen STEM field. Then, include the link to your essay on your application form.

Scholarship Amount

Five scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each

Application Deadline

June 30, 2022 (winners will be announced by August 31, 2022)

Our Lariat STEM Scholarship is directed towards students between 18-24, from lower-income families in rural areas, who are pursuing a degree in math or science.

Example Eligible Degree Programs

  • Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
  • Biosciences & Pre-med
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Oceanography
  • Physics

Details of Scholarship

Students awarded the scholarship, and who continue to meet eligibility requirements, will receive funding annually as follows:

  • $6,000 as a Freshmen 
  • $6,000 as a Sophomore
  • $8,000 as a Junior
  • $10,000 as a Senior

July

As manufacturers, we want to ensure that students have the tools they need to receive the best education possible. The American Casting & Manufacturing Scholarship is a $500-dollar scholarship awarded twice per year, during the Fall and Spring semesters. This scholarship is open to applicants with any major, awarding those based on writing capabilities and academic achievement.

The application deadline for the Spring is February 1.

The application deadline for the Fall is July 1.

Applicants Must Meet the Following Requirement in Order to be Eligible:

  • The student must be a College Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student who is currently enrolled full-time.
  • Min GPA: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

Application Requirements:

  • Complete Application Form
  • 500–700 word essay

Essay overview & Requirements:

In order to be considered for the scholarship, the application and essay must both be submitted to scholarship@seals.com. The essay must be previously unpublished and original, focusing on The Benefits of Manufactured Security Products and Tamper Evident Seals in Business. Sub-topics should be selected to focus on specific industries such as airline, transportation, or food and beverage, etc.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS The American Casting & Manufacturing Scholarship will be submitted directly to the College or University that matches that applicant’s primary .edu email address. The funds must be spent on tuition fees, educational books, or supplies required for the applicant’s classes. Enrollment and qualifications will be verified after the winner is selected and prior to receiving the award. American Casting & Manufacturing reserves the right to withhold the award for any applicant who no longer meets the eligibility requirements at the time the award is given. American Casting & Manufacturing also reserves the right to withhold the award during any semester in the event that no applicant meets the scholarship award requirements. Judges for the scholarship award shall be selected by American Casting & Manufacturing and the selection of a winner(s) shall be final and in the sole discretion of the Judges.

WINNER NOTIFICATION The Judges appointed by American Casting & Manufacturing will select the best essay submission and notify the winner via email. The Spring 2022 Semester winner will be notified by 2/15/2022. The Fall 2022 Semester winner will be notified by 6/15/2022.

For more information, please visit American Casting & Mfg. Corp.

The American Association of University Women, Harrisburg branch, announces four college scholarships available to women from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry County.

The Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship ($2,500) will be awarded to a woman resident of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County who attends an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.

The Branch Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) will be awarded to a woman resident of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County who attends an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania in pursuit of an associate or bachelor’s degree.

The Ronald D. and Kathleen A. Krausse STEM Scholarship ($1,500) will be awarded to a woman resident of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County who attends an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in a STEM major.

The Sally C. Chamberlain Scholarship ($1,500) will be awarded to a woman resident of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County who is seeking to resume or renew academic work.

Deadline for application is July 15.

Details and Application Forms are Available Online at https://harrisburg-pa.aauw.net/scholarships/

Contact Information: AAUW Scholarship Committee at HbgAAUWScholarship@gmail.com.

Purpose: To support students pursuing post-secondary education or training in textile, sewing, quilting, fiber, fabric arts and/or technology or related areas.

Scholarship Awards: Individual awards will range from $250 to $500.

Deadline:  July 15, 2022

Applicant Requirements: An applicant must be a student in good standing who is pursuing or planning to pursue post-secondary education or training in textile or fabric-related technology or arts. The applicant’s primary residence must be in New Castle County, DE or Delaware/ Chester County PA.
 
Application: Applicant must submit a brief application letter to bvqscholarships@yahoo.com. The letter must include:

  • Description of applicant’s interest in and experience with textiles, sewing or fabric-related areas. Photographs or drawings may be attached if appropriate.)
  • Current school enrollment status and name of school.
  • Planned or current major or course of study and career goals (including where training is/ will be pursued).
  • Request for funding: Amount and planned use.
  • Contact information including postal and email addresses and phone number.
  • Recommendation: Contact information including a phone number and email address of an instructor, teacher or other appropriate individual.

 
Review: A committee with approval of the Brandywine Valley Quilters Board will select the award recipient(s). All applicants will be notified of the status of their application by June 1, 2020.
 
Follow-up: Within 6 months of receiving the scholarship award, recipients are expected to send an email or letter of acknowledgment which briefly describes how the award has been used. Send to bvqscholarships@yahoo.com.
 
The recipient may be invited to report on their activities, experiences, or accomplishments at a regular monthly meeting of the Guild.

For more information and to view previous scholarship & grant recipients, please visit Brandywine Valley Quilters.

The Damon Becnel Academic Scholarship awards scholarships annually to academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees. 

Scholarship Award Amount: The Damon Becnel Academic Scholarship is for $1,000.

Scholarship Deadline: The Damon Becnel Academic Scholarship’s deadline is July 31st, 2022.

Scholarship Eligibility/Rules: You must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree by the scholarship deadline. OR, you must be a current high school senior that has been accepted into a college or university.

The EDCO Awards Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship designed to acknowledge and award one exceptional student in the hopes of offering them the financial relief needed to continue their educational journey. EDCO believes that everyone should have the chance to pursue their desired career of choice and have access to top education in order to accomplish their goals.

EDCO has been creating awards since 1969, providing quality service and products to our customers. As the go-to experts of awards, trophies, and medals, we now want to lead by awarding in a new way — through scholarship and investment in the future.

If interested in applying, we ask you to fill out the form below and answer the essay question to be considered for the EDCO Awards Scholarship.

Scholarship Award Amount $1,000

Scholarship Deadline: July 31

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in the U.S.
  • Current high school senior that has been accepted into a college or university in the U.S.

The EDCO Awards Scholarship team will review all submissions once the application is closed. A winner will be selected and contacted by email. Once the winner responds and confirms their enrollment, the award will be mailed to their school’s financial aid department. If the selected winner does not respond within two weeks, a new winner will be selected.

Essay Assignment

In 500 - 600 words, provide an essay response on the question below: 

How do you think employers should recognize remote working employees in the “new normal” era?

August

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship is a congressionally funded initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and named after the late senator John S. McCain from Arizona.

The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for undergraduate child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Developed under the framework of the State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, the John McCain International Scholarship for the Children of Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship) is open to eligible students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges and universities who receive any type of Title IV federal financial aid.

The Karen Corcoran Walsh Scholarship for Mental Health Awareness provides scholarship funding for a deserving student who would like to work in the mental health field when they graduate.  Through the scholarship we hope to create awareness to the issues surrounding mental health, and provide resources for those in the field.  The scholarship will provide $1,000 to a current student in the United States who is enrolled in a university or high school, and plans to work with mental health in the future.

Criteria

To be eligible, be a current healthcare student at a university in the United States who would like to focus on mental health or High School student that will attend university for a degree in a mental health-related area.

The scholarship will be awarded based on the best essay from our essay contest.  One winner will be selected based on a creative essay of under 1000 words answering the following:  

“Describe an area in mental health that needs improvement and how you will use your education to help improve upon the issue.”

Amount

One time award of $1,000

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is August 15, 2022.

Winner Announced

The winner of the scholarship will be announced September 15, 2022.

How to Apply

Applicant should email their response to the essay question “Describe an area in mental health that needs improvement and how you will use your education to help improve upon the issue.” in Word Doc format to karen@karencorcoranwalshscholarship.com

Along with the essay, please provide the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • Email Address
  • Name of High School and Graduation Date
  • The University that you are currently enrolled in.
  • Personal Bio
  • GPA

October

Dechtman Wealth Management is pleased to announce a $7,000 scholarship essay contest. Twice annually for fall and spring semesters, Dechtman Wealth Management will select and award one scholarship winner a $3,500 scholarship.

Dechtman Wealth Management believes a better-educated society is crucial to continued progress. Unfortunately, receiving a college education has become a financial burden for many students and their families. This scholarship is designed to help students receive a quality education so they can better their lives, as well as their communities. Dechtman Wealth Management also believes that individuals must demonstrate high moral character and perseverance to make an enduring positive impact.

Scholarship Eligibility

This scholarship is open to all undergraduate students currently enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited American college, regardless of major or area of study.

December

Surety Bond Authority, Inc., California’s leading Surety Bond Company, is launching a new scholarship opportunity that aims to provide financial assistance to passionate, goal-oriented, and well-deserving students. To participate, interested students must enter the essay contest to earn the opportunity to win $1,500 towards the college of their choice. Entries must be submitted by December 1.

The Surety Bond Authority scholarship program is open to all high school and college students who are currently enrolled in or who are in pursuit of a degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance, or other business-related coursework.

To enter the essay contest, the student must submit a 500 to 1,000-word essay explaining why they have chosen or are choosing a career in Accounting, Banking, Finance, or other business-related fields. The essay should be submitted in either Word or PDF format only and should be emailed to suretyauthority@gmail.com.

The submitted essays will be carefully assessed by a panel of experts in the academe including Surety Bond Authority’s CEO. The winner of the scholarship program will be announced on Surety Bond Authority’s Twitter Account, Website, and Facebook Page. The chosen winner would also be contacted via email.

The winner must submit an official copy of his or her school transcript which should reflect the most recently completed semester.

The $2000 PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship was established to help support and inspire students to pursue further education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as economics and business. One student will be chosen from the applicant pool and will be awarded based on the strength of their written essay. The selected student will receive 2,000 USD to help cover education-related expenses.

Step 1. Check eligibility criteria

  • Citizenship: You are a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States.
  • Enrollment: At the date of the award, you must be enrolled (or accepted with plans to attend) in a college or university in the United States.
  • Field of study: Your field of study is related to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), economics, or business.

Step 2. Choose an industry

Choose an industry or sector where the application of one of the technologies below might be uncommon, in your opinion, and describe which existing problems will be solved as a result.

  • Blockchain (DeFi, DApps, Tokenization, CBDC, NFT)
  • Metaverses
  • Internet of Things
  • Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality

Step 3. Write an essay

Please, make sure that your essay meets the following requirements:

  • Format: Attach your essay as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to the email.
  • Length: The length of the essay should be a minimum of 1200 words (there is no maximum word limit).
  • Originality: The essay should be original text and not published anywhere.
  • Structure: The essay should include an introduction, main body, and conclusion.

Step 4. Write an email

In your submission email, write a short paragraph or two about yourself and why you chose the topic.

Step 5. Provide the information

  1. Your full name (and parent/guardian name if you're under 18)
  2. Date of birth
  3. Your college/university
  4. Average GPA
  5. Expected year of graduation
  6. Field of study
  7. Phone number & email address
  8. Proof of attendance/acceptance from a college/university

Step 6. Congrats! This is the final step

  1. Put “PixelPlex Scholarship Award: Your Name” in the subject field.
  2. Check if you have provided all the required information and attached the files.
  3. Send an email to scholarship@pixelplex.io.

Deadlines & results

  • When is the next deadline? The next deadlines to apply are June 5, 2022 and December 5, 2022 at 11:59 PM PST.
  • How can I find out the result? The winner will be selected and announced at pixelplex.io/scholarship within 31 calendar days after the deadline and will be notified by email.
  • How can I get reward? A check for $2,000.00 will be mailed to the winner’s residency, or the sum will be transferred by wire transfer.

For additional details and past contests & winners, please visit PixelPlex.

February

As manufacturers, we want to ensure that students have the tools they need to receive the best education possible. The American Casting & Manufacturing Scholarship is a $500-dollar scholarship awarded twice per year, during the Fall and Spring semesters. This scholarship is open to applicants with any major, awarding those based on writing capabilities and academic achievement.

The application deadline for the Spring is February 1.

The application deadline for the Fall is July 1.

Applicants Must Meet the Following Requirement in Order to be Eligible:

  • The student must be a College Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student who is currently enrolled full-time.
  • Min GPA: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

Application Requirements:

  • Complete Application Form
  • 500–700 word essay

Essay overview & Requirements:

In order to be considered for the scholarship, the application and essay must both be submitted to scholarship@seals.com. The essay must be previously unpublished and original, focusing on The Benefits of Manufactured Security Products and Tamper Evident Seals in Business. Sub-topics should be selected to focus on specific industries such as airline, transportation, or food and beverage, etc.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The American Casting & Manufacturing Scholarship will be submitted directly to the College or University that matches that applicant’s primary .edu email address. The funds must be spent on tuition fees, educational books, or supplies required for the applicant’s classes. Enrollment and qualifications will be verified after the winner is selected and prior to receiving the award. American Casting & Manufacturing reserves the right to withhold the award for any applicant who no longer meets the eligibility requirements at the time the award is given. American Casting & Manufacturing also reserves the right to withhold the award during any semester in the event that no applicant meets the scholarship award requirements. Judges for the scholarship award shall be selected by American Casting & Manufacturing and the selection of a winner(s) shall be final and in the sole discretion of the Judges.

WINNER NOTIFICATION: The Judges appointed by American Casting & Manufacturing will select the best essay submission and notify the winner via email. The Spring 2022 Semester winner will be notified by 2/15/2022. The Fall 2022 Semester winner will be notified by 6/15/2022.

For more information, please visit American Casting & Mfg. Corp.