Sharon C. Ryan Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Sharon’s story
Sharon devoted more than 19 years to the Maintenance Department at Twiddy & Company. She met Doug Twiddy while working elsewhere, and he quickly recognized her potential to become an important part of the Twiddy team. During her time in maintenance, Sharon coordinated with both the in-house crew and local vendors to arrange and complete upkeep for Twiddy vacation properties. Her work brought her into contact with many Outer Banks residents and their families, and she formed lasting friendships throughout the company and the surrounding community. At company gatherings she was often the first person on the dance...
Sharon’s story
Sharon devoted more than 19 years to the Maintenance Department at Twiddy & Company. She met Doug Twiddy while working elsewhere, and he quickly recognized her potential to become an important part of the Twiddy team. During her time in maintenance, Sharon coordinated with both the in-house crew and local vendors to arrange and complete upkeep for Twiddy vacation properties. Her work brought her into contact with many Outer Banks residents and their families, and she formed lasting friendships throughout the company and the surrounding community. At company gatherings she was often the first person on the dance...
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
Overview
Established in 2001 to help families facing rising college expenses, the Babe Ruth League College Scholarship provides financial support to former participants of Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball, and Babe Ruth Softball who are pursuing education beyond high school.
Funding
Scholarship awards are financed through proceeds 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, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Have played in Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball, or Babe Ruth Softball at any time between the ages of...
Overview
Established in 2001 to help families facing rising college expenses, the Babe Ruth League College Scholarship provides financial support to former participants of Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball, and Babe Ruth Softball who are pursuing education beyond high school.
Funding
Scholarship awards are financed through proceeds 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, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Have played in Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball, or Babe Ruth Softball at any time between the ages of...
"Banana George" Blair Ambassador Scholarship
$2,200
Introduction
Before submitting, read all instructions carefully. Applicants are responsible for confirming that their form is complete, signed, and that all supporting materials (official documents, references, and essay or video link) have been received by USA-WWF by the deadline. Double-check all items.
Eligibility
- Be an incoming freshman through incoming senior enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited two- or four-year college, or be enrolled at an accredited trade school. (See the online link for details.)
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be a current, active member of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports (for example: AWSA, ABC, AKA,...
Introduction
Before submitting, read all instructions carefully. Applicants are responsible for confirming that their form is complete, signed, and that all supporting materials (official documents, references, and essay or video link) have been received by USA-WWF by the deadline. Double-check all items.
Eligibility
- Be an incoming freshman through incoming senior enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited two- or four-year college, or be enrolled at an accredited trade school. (See the online link for details.)
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be a current, active member of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports (for example: AWSA, ABC, AKA,...
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...
Humane Studies Fellowship
$10,000
Overview
The Humane Studies Fellowship awards up to $10,000 to support PhD students and postdoctoral researchers as they complete major research projects, present at leading conferences, and publish in prominent journals. The fellowship aims to back high-impact projects that enhance a recipient’s research profile and career opportunities. Recipients also gain access to additional IHS resources, such as job-market assistance, in-person and online events, and other professional-development offerings.
What recipients must provide
During the fellowship period, awardees are required to share copies of any research that is completed, presented, submitted for review, or published as it becomes available. In addition, recipients...
Overview
The Humane Studies Fellowship awards up to $10,000 to support PhD students and postdoctoral researchers as they complete major research projects, present at leading conferences, and publish in prominent journals. The fellowship aims to back high-impact projects that enhance a recipient’s research profile and career opportunities. Recipients also gain access to additional IHS resources, such as job-market assistance, in-person and online events, and other professional-development offerings.
What recipients must provide
During the fellowship period, awardees are required to share copies of any research that is completed, presented, submitted for review, or published as it becomes available. In addition, recipients...
IEA National Sportsmanship Award
$500
Overview
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) presents an annual National Sportsmanship Award to a student-rider. Candidates may be any active IEA rider in grades 4–12.
Eligibility
Only riders who received a Sportsmanship Award at an IEA local, regional, or zone show during the school year are eligible. Those local awardees receive an IEA Sportsmanship patch and will be invited to submit an application for the national award.
Application requirements
Each applicant must submit a personal resume and supporting materials that document the following:
- Equine-related activities and memberships (note any year-end or exceptional awards)
- School activities, including clubs, sports,...
Overview
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) presents an annual National Sportsmanship Award to a student-rider. Candidates may be any active IEA rider in grades 4–12.
Eligibility
Only riders who received a Sportsmanship Award at an IEA local, regional, or zone show during the school year are eligible. Those local awardees receive an IEA Sportsmanship patch and will be invited to submit an application for the national award.
Application requirements
Each applicant must submit a personal resume and supporting materials that document the following:
- Equine-related activities and memberships (note any year-end or exceptional awards)
- School activities, including clubs, sports,...
NWCA Foundation Scholarship
$1,500
Intro
Each year the Navy Wives Clubs of America, Inc. (NWCA) awards nine scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. These are outright grants — recipients are not required to repay the funds.
Eligibility
Applicants must be the spouse, child, grandchild, or great‑grandchild of an enlisted (E‑1 through E‑9) member of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. Eligible service status includes active duty, retired, or deceased service members (widow/widower).
Requirements
- Demonstrated financial need is required.
- Minimum scholastic average of 2.5 GPA.
- Acceptance to an accredited educational institution (proof of admission required).
Additional information
Details about specific...
Intro
Each year the Navy Wives Clubs of America, Inc. (NWCA) awards nine scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. These are outright grants — recipients are not required to repay the funds.
Eligibility
Applicants must be the spouse, child, grandchild, or great‑grandchild of an enlisted (E‑1 through E‑9) member of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. Eligible service status includes active duty, retired, or deceased service members (widow/widower).
Requirements
- Demonstrated financial need is required.
- Minimum scholastic average of 2.5 GPA.
- Acceptance to an accredited educational institution (proof of admission required).
Additional information
Details about specific...
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...
