Established in 2001, this scholarship is to encourage children or grandchildren of active SAE Detroit Section members to pursue careers in engineering or science. SAE anticipates a need for more student candidates in these fields as a shortage of qualified graduates is expected.Student Eligibility RequirementsU.S. CitizenChild or grandchild of an active* SAE Detroit Section member (*paid membership at time of application)High School graduating student3.0 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale  (required)Financial need is consideredEnroll full-time in a two- or four-year engineering or science program at an ABET-accredited college or universityApplication ProcessCreate a user ID which provides the...

​Realizing the challenges of working while achieving an education, the Foundation offers scholarships to full-time and part-time college students majoring in a hospitality related field, who are either working at member properties, or are dependents of employees working at member properties.Student Scholarship AwardsScholarship recipients who are full-time college students receive $1,500 per semester for a maximum of $6,000. Part-time college students receive $750 per semester for a maximum of $6,000. In the event a part-time student becomes full-time, then the student will be given $1,500 per semester, for a total of $6,000 per student. Scholarship payments begin the semester following...

The Epstein family established the Alan R. Epstein ‘Reach for the Stars’ Scholarship to honor the life of an outstanding young man who was tragically killed in an automobile accident. Scholarships are awarded to students who have endured extreme life challenges, and have displayed the character and courage to overcome such obstacles. Students are able to re-apply after their first year for a maximum of two years.Submission + DeadlineApplications must be submitted online by Friday, April 26 at 5 p.m.Applicants must submit an application via The Miami Foundation’s online grants application portal. To access the online portal, please visit The...

The Epps Scholarship Fund was established at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation by attorneys Willie and Mischa Epps to support the aspirations of college-bound high school seniors with an expressed interest in pursuing a legal education. This fund honors Dr. Willie James Epps, Sr. and Dr. Barbara Bacon Epps, both born and raised in rural, poor and segregated Mississippi, but excelled in school and became a part of the first generation in their respective families to attend college. Both went on to earn Ph.D.’s in the field of education and to teach at various schools, colleges and universities across...

For students residing in Santa Clara County who are planning to attend a four-year California public university on a full-time basis.BACKGROUNDEstablished in 2011, the Honmyo Nguyen Family Trust Scholarship seeks to provide scholarship support to students who are committed to addressing the most challenging problems and improving the quality of life within the Silicon Valley. Students must reside in Santa Clara County and plan to attend a four-year California public university full-time. These scholarships are designed to recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need and leadership qualities as evidenced by school and community activities.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSCurrent graduating senior or graduate...

Larry Marquardt was a tireless organizer and union leader who dedicated his life to improving the lives of working people. He was the first executive director of AFSCME Council 31, serving in that position until his death in 1980. In his memory, Council 31 has established a scholarship fund which offers AFSCME members and their children financial assistance for higher education.ApplicationTo obtain an application from our website, please go to www.afscme31.org and follow the link “AFSCME Scholarships” on the left side of our homepage. Complete the application and return to the Council’s Chicago office, 205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2100,...

The annual Charles J. Colgan Scholarship, in the amount of $2,000, is awarded to a well deserving Virginia resident High School, Technical School Senior or College/University Undergraduate who is pursuing an aviation related career at an accredited institution located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The scholarship will be paid directly to the institution in the name of the awardee.Scholarship RequirementsCompleted and signed application and all supporting documents received by the deadline.Attained a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in their last full year of study.Completed essay, typed, double-spaced between 250-500 words on the subject:...

The Ruth Maddox Young Women in STEM Award honors young women completing their last year of high school, who have been accepted into a university-level STEM program and are interested in advancing women with these skills.  The award is named for long-time Zonta Club of Dallas member Ruth Maddox who was the third woman to receive an electrical engineering degree from SMU in 1948. Her career with Dallas Power & Light Company (now TXU) extended for 38 years designing lighting systems for commercial and industrial buildings. An applicant for this award should show examples of combining her interests in STEM...

This scholarship was inspired by a story James McCavitt saw in the paper about the Sze Lee Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship formerly administered by Peninsula Community Foundation. He set up the scholarship in honor of his parents, James A. McCavitt and Annie LePors McCavitt. Mr. McCavitt hopes they will be remembered throughout the Tussey Mountain School District and the Broad Top area in Pennsylvania as model parents who would want others to benefit from their words: "Get an education and make something of yourselves."ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSCurrent graduating senior from the Tussey Mountain School District in PennsylvaniaPlanning to enroll on a full-time...

Chris King was a percussionist in the Lassiter High School Band from 2011-2015. He died in April 2016. Chris thoroughly enjoyed his years in the LHS Band and the friendships he made with other band members. Christopher was described by his closest friends in band as kind, helpful, accepting of others, never willing to put others down, one to befriend underclassmen and one to divert attention from those feeling embarrassed. To honor Christopher’s life, his parents have established the Chris King Memorial Scholarship. This IS NOT a scholarship based on academic achievement or musical skill. Instead, it IS a scholarship based...

Monroe County Farm Bureau continues to offer three $750 scholarships to students from our community studying agriculture. The Betty Bliss Scholarship, Dale Lynn Mason Scholarship, and Young Farmer Memorial Scholarship will be awarded this May and local students are encouraged to apply.To qualify for these scholarships, students must be a high school senior or enrolled in post-secondary education pursuing a career related to agriculture.  This includes four-year universities, trade schools, community colleges, and vocational training which supports the agricultural industry, and current students in these programs are also eligible.  Farm Bureau membership is not a requirement for selection, but we...

In December 2008, the Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia partnered with the York Foundation for Public Education, Inc. to administer the Michael J. Tylavsky, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, named for the former Principal of Tabb High School. High school seniors from Bruton High School, Grafton High School, Tabb High School, York High School and York River Academy are eligible to apply for the non-renewable $500 award.Mike Tylavsky was a highly respected and admired educator and school administrator in York County, where he retired after 26 years of dedicated service. "Mr. T." subsequently served as Principal at North Moore High School in...