Candis R. Richardson Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Candis served as a model of optimism for everyone at Twiddy & Company. She consistently greeted challenges with a smile and looked for the bright side in every circumstance. Her tenure with the company began in 2006 amid Tropical Storm Ernesto.
During Ernesto, forecasts predicted minimal effects on the northern Outer Banks, yet the storm brought unprecedented rainfall and widespread flooding to the area’s vacation home neighborhoods. Though she had only just joined the team, Candis stayed composed and used her warm demeanor to soothe anxious guests as they arrived, offering calm conversation and an encouraging smile. Her steady...
Introduction
Candis served as a model of optimism for everyone at Twiddy & Company. She consistently greeted challenges with a smile and looked for the bright side in every circumstance. Her tenure with the company began in 2006 amid Tropical Storm Ernesto.
During Ernesto, forecasts predicted minimal effects on the northern Outer Banks, yet the storm brought unprecedented rainfall and widespread flooding to the area’s vacation home neighborhoods. Though she had only just joined the team, Candis stayed composed and used her warm demeanor to soothe anxious guests as they arrived, offering calm conversation and an encouraging smile. Her steady...
Wellroot Family Services Scholarships
$4,000
Introduction
Wellroot Family Services administers a scholarship program to support students who intend to pursue further education at accredited colleges, universities, or vocational-technical schools in the United States.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Wellroot Family Services Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a U.S.-based high school senior or graduate, a current postsecondary undergraduate, or a graduate student.
- Plan to enroll full time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0...
Introduction
Wellroot Family Services administers a scholarship program to support students who intend to pursue further education at accredited colleges, universities, or vocational-technical schools in the United States.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Wellroot Family Services Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a U.S.-based high school senior or graduate, a current postsecondary undergraduate, or a graduate student.
- Plan to enroll full time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0...
AFCEA ROTC Scholarships
$3,000
Introduction
The AFCEA Educational Foundation awards ROTC scholarships of $2,500 to $3,000 to full‑time sophomore and junior students in Army, Navy (including the Marine Corps option), or Air Force ROTC who are pursuing STEM majors and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Note: a single application is used to evaluate candidates for all AFCEA ROTC scholarship opportunities for which they qualify.
Available Scholarships
- General ROTC Scholarship: Awards of $2,500 are available to full‑time sophomores or juniors in Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force ROTC majoring in a STEM field with an overall GPA of at least...
Introduction
The AFCEA Educational Foundation awards ROTC scholarships of $2,500 to $3,000 to full‑time sophomore and junior students in Army, Navy (including the Marine Corps option), or Air Force ROTC who are pursuing STEM majors and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Note: a single application is used to evaluate candidates for all AFCEA ROTC scholarship opportunities for which they qualify.
Available Scholarships
- General ROTC Scholarship: Awards of $2,500 are available to full‑time sophomores or juniors in Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force ROTC majoring in a STEM field with an overall GPA of at least...
Babe Ruth League Scholarships
$2,000
Introduction
Recognizing that college expenses place a heavy burden on many families, Babe Ruth League launched a College Scholarship program in 2001 to help former participants of Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball, and Babe Ruth Softball pursue education beyond high school.
Funding
Support for the Babe Ruth League College Scholarship comes from the annual Babe Ruth League Alumni Golf Outing and contributions from league partners K&K Insurance and Rawlings Sporting Goods.
Eligibility
To be considered for a Babe Ruth League College Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Have played in Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball,...
Introduction
Recognizing that college expenses place a heavy burden on many families, Babe Ruth League launched a College Scholarship program in 2001 to help former participants of Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball, and Babe Ruth Softball pursue education beyond high school.
Funding
Support for the Babe Ruth League College Scholarship comes from the annual Babe Ruth League Alumni Golf Outing and contributions from league partners K&K Insurance and Rawlings Sporting Goods.
Eligibility
To be considered for a Babe Ruth League College Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Have played in Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball,...
Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Scholarships
$5,000
All scholarships become available each year in January.
Eligibility
- Open to all college students, including international students. Awards are available to, but not limited to, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and their dependents.
Application requirements by award type
Undergraduate
- Completed online application form, including a personal statement.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation dated within the current application year.
- Official transcript(s) from every college attended showing cumulative GPA (scan and attach).
- Financial-need awards only: a financial need analysis.
- THRIVE (GAP) applicants only: a copy of the tuition bill demonstrating less than $1,000 owed...
All scholarships become available each year in January.
Eligibility
- Open to all college students, including international students. Awards are available to, but not limited to, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and their dependents.
Application requirements by award type
Undergraduate
- Completed online application form, including a personal statement.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation dated within the current application year.
- Official transcript(s) from every college attended showing cumulative GPA (scan and attach).
- Financial-need awards only: a financial need analysis.
- THRIVE (GAP) applicants only: a copy of the tuition bill demonstrating less than $1,000 owed...
General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
$4,000
Overview
This award, commonly known as the Hap Arnold Grant, is the primary education-support program administered by AFAS. Applying for the Arnold Grant also serves as the gateway to other Society education resources, including the Merit Scholarship and the Interest-Free Supplemental Loan program. The grant is designed to balance family income against college costs when determining awards.
Award size
Grant amounts change annually and depend on the number of applicants, the Society’s approved grant budget for the year, an applicant’s Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA, and the cost of attendance at a Department of Education–approved institution. The final...
Overview
This award, commonly known as the Hap Arnold Grant, is the primary education-support program administered by AFAS. Applying for the Arnold Grant also serves as the gateway to other Society education resources, including the Merit Scholarship and the Interest-Free Supplemental Loan program. The grant is designed to balance family income against college costs when determining awards.
Award size
Grant amounts change annually and depend on the number of applicants, the Society’s approved grant budget for the year, an applicant’s Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA, and the cost of attendance at a Department of Education–approved institution. The final...
IEA National Sportsmanship Award
$500
Overview
Each year the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) presents a National Sportsmanship Award to a student rider. Eligible applicants are active IEA riders in grades 4–12.
How candidates are identified
Only riders who earned a Sportsmanship Award at an IEA local, regional, or zone show during the school year may apply. Those recipients receive an IEA Sportsmanship patch and are invited to submit an application for the national honor.
Eligibility requirements
- Active IEA rider, grades 4–12
- Must have earned a Sportsmanship Award at a local, regional, or zone IEA show in the current school year
- Application materials...
Overview
Each year the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) presents a National Sportsmanship Award to a student rider. Eligible applicants are active IEA riders in grades 4–12.
How candidates are identified
Only riders who earned a Sportsmanship Award at an IEA local, regional, or zone show during the school year may apply. Those recipients receive an IEA Sportsmanship patch and are invited to submit an application for the national honor.
Eligibility requirements
- Active IEA rider, grades 4–12
- Must have earned a Sportsmanship Award at a local, regional, or zone IEA show in the current school year
- Application materials...
Winifred Goldring Award
$2,000
Association for Women Geoscientists — Winifred Goldring Award
Overview
The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) invites applications for the Winifred Goldring Award. The prize includes $2,000 and membership in both the Paleontological Society and AWG for the duration of the recipient’s current degree program. This award honors Winifred Goldring, a trailblazing paleontologist who was appointed State Paleontologist of New York in 1939 and became the first female president of the Paleontological Society in 1949. Funding for the award was generously provided by David Watkins and Mary Anne Holmes.
Key deadlines and timeline
- Application packet and all required materials must...
Association for Women Geoscientists — Winifred Goldring Award
Overview
The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) invites applications for the Winifred Goldring Award. The prize includes $2,000 and membership in both the Paleontological Society and AWG for the duration of the recipient’s current degree program. This award honors Winifred Goldring, a trailblazing paleontologist who was appointed State Paleontologist of New York in 1939 and became the first female president of the Paleontological Society in 1949. Funding for the award was generously provided by David Watkins and Mary Anne Holmes.
Key deadlines and timeline
- Application packet and all required materials must...
Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology
$1,000
Introduction
The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) invites applications for the Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology Award. This prize includes a $1,000 cash award plus memberships in both the Paleontological Society and AWG for the duration of the recipient’s academic enrollment. The award recognizes an outstanding female undergraduate preparing for a career in paleontology. This competition is made possible through generous donations from David Watkins and Mary Anne Holmes.
Key dates and contact
- Complete application packet (single PDF) and recommendation letter(s) must be submitted no later than April 30th. Late submissions will not be considered.
- Send application materials and...
Introduction
The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) invites applications for the Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology Award. This prize includes a $1,000 cash award plus memberships in both the Paleontological Society and AWG for the duration of the recipient’s academic enrollment. The award recognizes an outstanding female undergraduate preparing for a career in paleontology. This competition is made possible through generous donations from David Watkins and Mary Anne Holmes.
Key dates and contact
- Complete application packet (single PDF) and recommendation letter(s) must be submitted no later than April 30th. Late submissions will not be considered.
- Send application materials and...
Trapshooting Hall of Fame College Scholarships
$5,000
Intro
The Trapshooting Hall of Fame is awarding seven scholarships this year: five awards of $5,000 each and two awards of $1,000 each. The five $5,000 scholarships are paid over a four-year period; the two $1,000 scholarships are one-time awards. Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors who are active members of the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) and who will be enrolled full time at an accredited college or university. Recipients of a multi-year (four-year) scholarship must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale to retain ongoing eligibility.
Note: The two $1,000 scholarships are reserved for graduating...
Intro
The Trapshooting Hall of Fame is awarding seven scholarships this year: five awards of $5,000 each and two awards of $1,000 each. The five $5,000 scholarships are paid over a four-year period; the two $1,000 scholarships are one-time awards. Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors who are active members of the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) and who will be enrolled full time at an accredited college or university. Recipients of a multi-year (four-year) scholarship must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale to retain ongoing eligibility.
Note: The two $1,000 scholarships are reserved for graduating...
FOARE Scholarships
$5,000
INTRODUCTION
FOARE supports research and educational programs vital to the future of the out-of-home (OOH) industry by awarding scholarships each year to qualified students. Since 2001, FOARE has granted more than $663,000 in scholarships to over 200 students, the majority of whom have direct ties to the OOH sector.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
For 2026 FOARE will distribute a total of twelve $5,000 scholarships: five general student scholarships plus seven named awards. The named scholarships are:
- The Allman Family Business Development, Marketing, and Sales Scholarship Endowment
- The Eric M. Rubin Scholarship
- The Joseph Zukin Jr. Educational Opportunity Scholarship
-...
INTRODUCTION
FOARE supports research and educational programs vital to the future of the out-of-home (OOH) industry by awarding scholarships each year to qualified students. Since 2001, FOARE has granted more than $663,000 in scholarships to over 200 students, the majority of whom have direct ties to the OOH sector.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
For 2026 FOARE will distribute a total of twelve $5,000 scholarships: five general student scholarships plus seven named awards. The named scholarships are:
- The Allman Family Business Development, Marketing, and Sales Scholarship Endowment
- The Eric M. Rubin Scholarship
- The Joseph Zukin Jr. Educational Opportunity Scholarship
-...
Legacy Scholarship for Undergraduates
$4,000
Legacy Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Award amount: $4,000
Application window: February 15 – April 15, 2026
Overview
Offered yearly, the Legacy Scholarship for Undergraduate Students honors academic excellence and creative achievement. The award supports undergraduate interior design students and is funded through the generous support of the Dora Brahms Fund, Mabelle Wilhelmina Boldt Fund, Yale R. Burge Fund, Raymond Kennedy Fund, Ethel Siegelman Fund, and Alan Lucas Fund.
Eligibility
Applicants must be undergraduate juniors or seniors enrolled in an accredited interior design program of at least three years’ duration.
Required Application Materials
- Design portfolio (8–12 pages) showcasing projects that...
Legacy Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Award amount: $4,000
Application window: February 15 – April 15, 2026
Overview
Offered yearly, the Legacy Scholarship for Undergraduate Students honors academic excellence and creative achievement. The award supports undergraduate interior design students and is funded through the generous support of the Dora Brahms Fund, Mabelle Wilhelmina Boldt Fund, Yale R. Burge Fund, Raymond Kennedy Fund, Ethel Siegelman Fund, and Alan Lucas Fund.
Eligibility
Applicants must be undergraduate juniors or seniors enrolled in an accredited interior design program of at least three years’ duration.
Required Application Materials
- Design portfolio (8–12 pages) showcasing projects that...
