Fellowships are merit-based awards for further academic study or research disbursed through national, and sometimes international, competitions. Some sponsors also use the term “scholarship” in the name of their awards. In the context of national academic competitions, a fellowship should not be confused with traditional sources of financial aid. Recipients are usually selected on the basis of high academic achievement, scholarly promise, career goals, leadership skills, service to others, character, and sometimes financial need. 

 

For most of the competitive award programs below, applicants must already be of sophomore standing at the time of application. However, there are several programs that accept applications from first-year students, including summer opportunities.

 

The federal government, foreign governments, and private philanthropic organizations sponsor these award programs; they provide funding based on academic merit and other criteria designated by each sponsor to support undergraduate study in the U.S. and abroad. See the individual programs’ official websites for complete information on eligibility requirements, application procedures, application forms, and exact filing deadlines. Many sites also include profiles of past winners.

 

 

AMERICAN VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP

• This award is for veterans, active duty, guard or reserve members.
• Up to $12,000 scholarships to qualified candidates.
• Competitive applicants will have a strong academic record and standardized test scores.
• Applications will open in January and will be due in late April

Amgen Scholars

Critical Language Scholarship

• Program of intensive summer institutes offered overseas for language training and cultural enrichment in selected languages deemed of critical importance to the U.S. (e.g., Arabic, Persian, Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, Urdu).
• Open to currently enrolled students (undergraduates and graduates) in all academic disciplines who are U.S. citizens.  Undergraduate candidates must have completed at least one year of college by program start date.  Candidates must meet language study prerequisites set for language of interest.  Application may be made for only one language.
• Award covers all CLS program costs.
• Selection basis includes academic record and potential to succeed in rigorous academic setting, cultural adaptability, diversity, plan for continuation of language study, and plan for use of language studied in future career.  Two letters of recommendation are required; one from a language instructor and one from an academic contact, preferably a professor.
• Application available online and usually due mid-November.

DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst/German Academic Exchange Service)

• Programs open to all students studying in North America. Students who are citizens of countries outside North America may also apply for certain DAAD programs; see website for details.
• Undergraduate Scholarship:  sophomores and juniors with demonstrated interest in German and European affairs may apply for this award to support study abroad, senior thesis research, or internships in Germany. Funding available for a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 months during the German academic year, i.e. October to July.  Proficiency in German is not mandatory, but applicants should have the necessary language skills for the programs they propose to undertake.  Application deadline:  usually late January.
• RISE: Research Internships in Science & Engineering:  sophomores and juniors majoring in a science or engineering field may apply for summer internships of 6 weeks to 3 months; placements provided by top German university research groups.  Knowledge of German not required for most positions but would be helpful for life outside the laboratory.  Two-week intensive language course available for participants with little or no German.  Application deadline: mid-January.
• Study & Internship Program (SIP) in Germany:  sophomores and juniors majoring in an engineering, science, economics, or art/design field may apply for full semester of study at a participating German university of applied sciences followed by semester-ling paid internship in a German company or research institute. Basic German skills helpful, but some courses available in English.  Application deadline: usually mid-February.

*DAVID L. BOREN/NSEP (NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM) UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

• For undergraduates who are U.S. citizens and wish to study abroad in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, Central America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East.
• Maximum scholarship awards are: $8,000 for a summer program (special initiative for STEM students only; 8 weeks minimum); $10,000 for a semester and; $20,000 for a full academic year
• Academic program must include formal study of a modern language other than English and the study of an area and culture considered critical to U.S. national security.
• Selection based on academic achievement and potential to succeed in the proposed study abroad experience; commitment to international education to fulfill academic and career goals; commitment to seek work in the federal government; and the quality and appropriateness of the proposed program.
• On-campus Representative
• Application usually due in mid-January.

*Davis Projects for Peace

• Successful applicants will use their creativity to design projects and employ innovative techniques for conflict resolution, reconciliation, building understanding and breaking down barriers that cause conflict, and finding solutions for resolving conflict and maintaining peace. 
• $10,000 grant for summer grassroots project designed to resolve conflict and maintain peace
• Open to all undergraduates in all disciplines
• May be used anywhere in the world
• Individual and group projects welcome
• Nomination Requirements: 2-page statement (project description, expected outcomes, prospects for future impact), 1-page budget, a letter of support from collaborating organization or parties, and one general reference.
• Deadline: usually early January

Department of Homeland Security: National HS- STEM Summer Internship

• National HS-STEM Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work with homeland security professionals and researchers for up to ten weeks during the summer. Particpants are provided a stipend and conduct research areas at federal research facilities.
• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the internship period, a U.S. citizen, and enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. accredited college or university as of the application deadline.
• Minimum 3.30/4.0 cumulative GPA required.
• Must be majoring in an engineering, physical, mathematical, computer, life, or social/behavioral/economic sciences field and committed to a homeland security research area.
• Applicant should be pursuing long-term career goals aligned with the DHS mission and objectives and be available to participate for ten consecutive weeks full-time durin the summer
• Stipend of $600 per week for undergraduates and $700 per week for graduate students during the 10-week internship period and transportation expenses for one round trip between the student's current or home address and the assigned federal research facility (with some limitations).
• Application deadline: usually early January. 

Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship

• Offered by the Derrick Law Firm, one time $1000 scholarship, deadline is December 15th each year.
• Scholarship is open to all current or soon to be undergraduate student in the United States who has had their life altered due to a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual.
• Applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the lasting effect an auto accident has had on their life as well as their journey to overcome those challenges.
• Students applying must submit an essay, 5 paragraphs and 600 words at the maximum.

DR. GWENDOLYN E. BOYD ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR EQUITY IN ENGINEERING

• Open to sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
• Female students from marginalized groups in the field of engineering
• Acceptance for full-time enrollment at an ABET-accredited college or university for entire academic year in the United States (UCSB's Mechanical Engineering program is ABET-accredited)
• Declared major in mechanical engineering
• Minimum GPA 3.5
• Preference will be given to students who demonstrate strong leadership role in an ASME student section or the community. Leadership within the engineering academic context and a strong potential for contribution to the engineering profession identified in the recommendation letters
• One award of $2,500

EATON MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (EMSP)

• Must be a full time student with sophomore, junior, or senior standing, pursuing a Aerospace, Computer Science, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering major
• Students must have a GPA of a 3.0 or higher
• Students have U.S. Citizenship
• Students of Hispanic descent will be given priority
• Applicants must submit a photo/video release form, a student profile including a professional head-shot photo, updated resume, transcripts, and any other official documentation as required by the scholarship sponsor. 
• Award amount- $2,500, application generally due late June

EDUCATION MATTERS SCHOLARSHIP

• Any student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university may apply for this one-time award.
• Applicant must be a legal resident of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia
• In 250 words or less, applicants must provide a response for the essay question, "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?"
• Scholarship money may be used for tuition, fees and other expenses incurred while pursuing one's education.
• Scholarship amount- $5000, application generally due at the end of November 

EMPLOYMENT BOOST BUSINESS AND STEM SCHOLARSHIP

• Students must be currently enrolled in a U.S.-based high school or college. Students graduating from high school must plan to attend college during the fall semester in the same year as the application.
• Eligible colleges include two-year and four-year universities in the United States
• Students who apply must have a minimum GPA of a 3.6. Current (unofficial) transcripts must be sent with the application
• High School students who are applying must have a letter of acceptance from the college they intend to attend. A copy of this letter must be included in the application.
• One letter of reference must be included in the application. This letter must come from one of the following sources: a current or former teacher of the student, or a current or former employer of the student. 
• Students must submit a 500-1000 word essay dependent on the major the student plans on studying or is currently studying in college. 
• Scholarship amount- $1,000, Applications generally due in early July

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

• Variety of criteria to a vast pool of candidates
• For people with epilepsy or their family members
• Scholarships for any level of education but are generally given for assistance in college or graduate school

FRED AND JEAN MARIE PINTUS SCHOLARSHIP

• Open to sophomore, junior or senior undergraduates
• Declared ME/MET or related field
• Enrolled at a university for the entire academic year or community college
• Active ASME Student Membership
• Under-recognized population in the field of engineering- to help build diversity in the engineering work-force
• One award of $3,000

Fulbright US-UK Summer Institutes Scholarship

• Academic and cultural summer program to promote mutual understanding and ties between the U.S. and the U.K. First-year and sophomore students in any major who have little or no study or travel experience in the U.K. or anywhere else outside the U.S. may apply.  Only U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years of age and possess a U.S. passport at the time of application are eligible.
• Minimum 3.5/4.0 GPA required; must also be mature, responsible, independent, open-minded, and willing to become an ambassador for studying in the U.K.
• institutes available at several highly regarded U.K. universities; each institute offers several different options for the academic component of the program; all institutes include intensive study, discussions, and cultural excursions.  Institutes vary in duration from four to six weeks, with varying start dates.
• Program covers international round-trip travel fare, tuition, fees at host institution, accommodation, and meals; also provides small daily allowance.
• Application requires a personal statement; an essay on a specific topic; two letters of reference, one of which must be from a professor who has taught you.
• 8-12 Scholars are selected for each institute.
• Competition opens in January; applications available online and are usually due mid- to late February.

GAMMA MU FOUNDATION

• The scholarship is for gay men under the age of 35 who have completed high school or a GED and are United States citizens.
• Applicants should have acceptance to a college, university, or vocational school for the following fall or spring.
• Award amount- $1,000-2,500, applications due late March.

GARLAND DUNCAN SCHOLARSHIP

• Sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
• Globally unrestricted
• Must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate program
• Up to two awards of $5,000

GERALD M. EISENBERG FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

• Open to sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates or graduate study.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• meet the eligibility requirements for financial need as determined by the ASME Scholarship Committee
• Active ASME Student Membership
• Eligible for renewal up to three consecutive years after the initial award provided the recipient continues to meet scholarship standards. 
• Preference to student(s)  doing course work or research in technology fields related to ASME Standards & Certification or who exhibit strong interest and some knowledge of the need, development and benefits of consensus industry standards for mechanical engineering applications.
• Award amount of $2,500

Humanity in Action Foundation Fellowship

• International human rights education and internship program sponsored by foundation "devoted to the study and betterment of human rights and specifically the relationship between majority and minority populations." Students from any national background of sophomore through senior standing may apply.
• Students chosen from the U.S. travel to Washington, D.C. for orientation and then to a participating European country for 4-week European core program of seminars, workshops, site visits, and meetings with figures from various fields, such as academia, government, journalism, and human rights organizations. Fellows engage in outreach programs to their peers and local communities during the academic year following the summer program in Europe.
• Selection based on leadership potential, academic achievement, interest in minority issues, concern for human rights, willingness to engage in intellectually and socially rigorous work in group settings, maturity, and self-reliance.
• Foundation pays expenses for European travel and accommodations.
• Application deadline: early January. 

I HAVE A DREAM SCHOLARSHIP 

• Offered by Unigo, this award is for any student currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution of higher education.
• Applicants must be a legal resident of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia.
• Applicants must submit an essay of 250 words or less describing one of their major educational or professional goals for the future.
• Award amount- $1500, application generally due at the end of January.

JACKSON-STRIcks SCHOLARSHIP

• Provided by the National Council of Jewish Women New York, the Jackson-Stricks Scholarship offers financial aid for students with physical challenges to pursue academic study or vocational training that ultimately leads to independent living.
• Competitive applicants may be full-time or part-time graduate or undergraduate students and must have a documented disability.
•  In some cases, multiple applicants may receive an award from $5,000-$10,000.
• Applications due generally in late February.

JAMES "RHIO" O'CONNOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

• Applicants for this award must answer one of several writing prompts on the website.
• Essay responses must be 700-1,500 words in length.
• Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate students.
• Up to $5,000 is awarded to a winner each month

JEANNETTE RANKIN WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND

• This need-based scholarship is for women who are 35 or older.
• Applicants must be from a low-income family, a United States citizen or permanent resident and pursuing a technical or vocational education at a not-for-profit, regionally accredited institution.
• Students may also be seeking an associate or first bachelor's degree.
• Award amount- varies, application deadline in early March.

JOHN DEERE SCHOLARSHIP

• Must be a full time student with sophomore, junior, or graduate standing
• Students must have a GPA of a 3.0 or higher
• Students have U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident
• Students should be studying in Region 6
• Students of Hispanic descent will be given priority
• Applicants must submit a photo/video release form, a student profile including a professional head-shot photo, updated resume, transcripts, and any other official documentation as required by the scholarship sponsor. 
• Award amount- two $3,000 undergraduate and one $2,500 graduate student scholarships; typically due mid-December

JOHN AND ELSA GRACIK SCHOLARSHIP

• Open to Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
• Must be U.S. Citizens
• Must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate program
• Applicants must study in the U.S.
• up to five award of $5,000

KATE GLEASON SCHOLARSHIP

• Open to sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates or graduate studies
• Must be currently enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate or graduate program
• Selected on scholastic ability and potential contribution to the mechanical engineering profession
• Awarded to a female engineering student who exemplifies the same entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to engineering
• Award amount of $2,000

KENNETH R. AND RUTH ANNE BALKEY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

• For sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates, or graduate study
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must meet the eligibility requirements for the financial needs as determined by the ASME Scholarship Committee.
• Supports tuition and other education-related expenses for undergraduate or graduate student(s) majoring in accredited mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology programs
• Preference given to student(s) doing course work or research in technology fields related to ASME Standards & Certification or who exhibit strong interest and some knowledge on the need, development, and benefits of consensus industry standards for mechanical engineering applications.
• Renewable for up to three years after initial award provided the recipient continues to meet the scholarship standards
• Award amount of $2,500

LIFETIME ADOPTION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

• This is an educational scholarship in appreciation to birth mothers who have chosen adoption for their children.
• Recipients must currently be part- or full-time students or intend to enroll in a educational institution or trade school.
• Prospective recipients must be a birth mother who has placed a child for adoption anytime after 1990.
• Applicants must be drug free and have a current C (or higher) grade point average.
• award amount- varies, applications due three months prior to start of classes

McNair Scholars Program

• Prepares qualified undergraduates for entrance to a Ph.D. program in all fields of study. The goals of the program are to increase the number of first-generation, low-income and/or underrepresented students in Ph.D. programs, and ultimately, to diversify the faculty in colleges and universities across the country.
• Completed at least 60 units (Transfers Exempt)
• Quarter and Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• US citizen or permanent resident
• Intention to pursue a Ph.D. after graduation
• Low income as defined by the US Department of Education and a first generation college student (where neither parent completed a 4-year degree) or a student underrepresented in graduate education as defined by US Department of Education (African American, Hispanic-Latino, Native American and Alaskan, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian)
• All participants are required to commit in writing to all program requirements and expectations, some include: Participation in the UCSB Summer Research Program, Attendance at weekly and/or bi-weekly seminars, Completion of a one year academic research project, Presentation of research at a national conference and at the UCSB undergraduate symposium, Preparation for the GRE general examination, Completion of a doctoral degree within ten (10) years of attaining a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara .
• Materials required: Two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff at UCSB or the community college you attended - one letter must be from a faculty member, instructor/lecturer, or a teaching assistant (TA). Please have your recommender submit their letter to us at mcnair@mcnair.ucsb.edu and we will upload it to your application, Three short statements (approximately 300-400 words each)- Please begin an application to see the prompts, Unofficial transcripts from UCSB and any community college you may have attended. Please email transcripts to mcnair@mcnair.ucsb.edu, Student Aid Report - obtained from FASFA. Please email SAR to mcnair@mcnair.ucsb.edu. 
• Application deadline: Usually Late October and late January         

MESOTHELIOMA.COM SCHOLARSHIP

• Those who have experienced their own cancer diagnosis, current or past
• Those who have a parent, sibling, immediate family members or close friend who has battled, or is currently fighting, cancer
• Be enrolled full-time at an accredited two year or four year university, community college, junior college or graduate degree program in the United States
• Be a United States citizen
• Be in academic "good standing" and have a minimum grade point average of 3.2
• Essay required
• Scholarship award $4,000; due end of March

MYBIOSOURCE INC. SCHOLARSHIP FOR "S.T.E.M." MAJORS

• High School Seniors, Undergraduates, Graduates as well as international students can apply
• Candidate must be enrolled as a freshman, undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university for the 2019 Fall semester
• Intended major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related fields
• Complete the application along with a 250 word response on why you have chosen to enter the field of "STEM" and why you should receive the scholarship
• Transcript is not required. Once you've been selected as our scholarship recipient, we'll require a latest copy of your transcript
• Scholarship amount- $1,000, Application generally due in late June.

National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

• For students committed to pursuing health-related research careers in biomedical, behavioral, or social science fields. Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or qualified permanent residents with a documented history of significant financial need. First-years through juniors may apply; first priority given to junior applicants.
• Scholarship worth up to $20,000 per year. Other benefits include 10-week paid summer internship at NIH, professional mentoring, scientific seminars, and employment after completion of graduate school.
• U.S. citizen or U.S.A. permanent resident.
• Minimum 3.3 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale required.
• Having 'Exceptional Financial Need' as certified by your undergraduate institution financial aid office.
• National deadline usually in March.

NAVPA Scholarship

• Presented by the National Association of Veteran Program Administrators, this award is for honorably discharged military veterans, active-duty, Reserve or Guard members or a dependent of veteran or service member.
• Attend a NAVPA member institution. 
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible U.S. permanent resident.
• Be an Honorably Discharged U.S. Military Veteran, Active Duty, Reserve or Guard member, or a Dependent of Veteran or Service member.
• Be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• An individual may receive a NAVPA scholarship only once.
• Award Amount- $1000 for each of the 8 NAVPA Regions, application due in January.

northrop grumman Engineering scholarship

• Must be a full time student with freshmen, sophomore, or junior standing pursuing a Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering 
• Students must be a SHPE Member
• Students must have a GPA of a 3.0 or higher
• Students have U.S. Citizenship
• Students of Hispanic descent will be given priority
• Applicants must submit a photo/video release form, a student profile including a professional head-shot photo, updated resume, transcripts, and any other official documentation as required by the scholarship sponsor. 
• Award amount- $5,000, application generally due mid April

OUT TO INNOVATE SCHOLARSHIP

• Offered by the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals Incorporated
• Eligible applicants should be either lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or an active ally of the LGBTQ+ community
• Applicants may be graduate or undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• The scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence and increased visibility of talented LGBTQ+ students in STEM careers. 
• Award amount- $5000, application due early June. 

PARALYZED VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP

• Paralyzed Veterans of America offers this scholarship to service members, the spouse of a member, the unmarried children (under 24) or dependent of a veteran.
• Applicants must be a citizen of the United States and be accepted and enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at an accredited college or university.
• Award amount- $1,000-10,000, applications open in April and are due in June.

P.E.O. PROGRAM FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

• This one-time need-based grant is for women who are United States citizens or legal residents who have taken time off from school and are now returning to complete their degree.
• Grant money may be used for tuition, books and supplies, testing and graduation fees, transportation, childcare and a necessary equipment or tools.
• Applicants do not have to be members of the P.E.O. organization to apply.
• Grant amount- up to $3,000, application deadline varies

PETROLEUM DIVISION SCHOLARSHIP

• For sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
• Preference for applicants interested in any phase of the Petroleum Industry including Drilling, Completions, Facilities, Pipe Lines, Rigs, Operations, Materials, Equipment Manufacturing, Plant Design and Operation, Maintenance, Environmental Protection and Innovations.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Award recipient selected based on scholastic ability, character, integrity, leadership, financial need, and potential contribution to the petroleum engineering profession.
• one award of $10,000

POINT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

• This is an annual non-renewable award for undergraduate or graduate students.
• Financial support is intended to help students cover tuition, books, supplies, room and board, living expenses and transportation to meet college demands.
• A student's financial need, academic achievement, leadership skills, personal merit, professional goals and involvement in the LGBT community are taken into consideration.
• Award amount- $10,000, application due generally in late January.

POINT SCHOLAR PROGRAM

• This scholarship is for members of the LGBTQ community who are enrolled full-time at a college or university in the United States.
• Those enrolled at a community college must have plans to transfer to a four-year school.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have documented experience of working for the betterment of the LGBTQ community.
• Award amount- varies, application due generally late January.

POWER DIVISION SCHOLARSHIP

• Open to sophomore, junior and senior undergraduates
• Geographically unrestricted
• Must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate program
• Must be an ASME Student Member
• Special interested in the areas of fuels, combustion or the power industry
• One award of $3,000

rtx SCHOLARSHIP

SHPE (SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS) CHEVRON SCHOLARSHIP

• Must be a full time student with freshmen, sophomore, or junior standing, pursuing a Chemical, Civil, Computer Science/Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Material, Mechanical, Petroleum engineering, Safety, Construction, Information Technology or Cyber-security degree
• Students must be a SHPE Member
• Students must have a GPA of a 3.0 or higher
• Students have U.S. Citizenship
• Member of a technical society or extracurricular activity
• Students of Hispanic descent will be given priority
• Applicants must submit a photo/video release form, a student profile including a professional head-shot photo, updated resume, transcripts, and any other official documentation as required by the scholarship sponsor. 
• Award amount- $5,000, application generally due mid April

SHPE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

• Open to undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or seniors
• Any STEM Major
• U.S. Citizen
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Award amount- $2,000, application generally due mid April

SMART Scholarship for Service Program (Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation)

• For undergraduates and graduate students pursuing degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for excelling in their fields.  Applicants should have strong interest in theoretical and applied research as well as interest in working for the Department of Defense as civilian research scientists and engineers.  Only U.S. citizens may apply.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA required.
• Application requires two letters of recommendation.
• Award includes full tuition and eligible expenses, annual cash award of at least $25,000, summer internships, and post-graduation employment opportunities in Dept. of Defense laboratories and agencies.
• Application available online and usually due in early October.

SOARS (Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science) Program

• Undergraduate-to-graduate bridge program of research and mentoring designed to broaden participation in atmospheric and related sciences. Applications encouraged from sophomores and juniors, especially those from groups historically under-represented in the sciences, students with disabilities, and students who have experienced social or economic disadvantage. Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
• Program provides paid research for up to four summers as well as undergraduate and graduate school funding, summer housing, and round-trip airfare to summer research sites.
• Candidates should have a major in disciplines such as biology, chemistry, earth science, engineering environmental science, math, physics, or the social sciences; should plan career in atmospheric or related science. Minimum 3.0 GPA recommended.
• Application requires two essays, two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak directly to the student’s academic and research abilities, and transcripts from all higher-education institutions attended.
• Application usually available mid-November and due early February.
• Approximately 8-10 SOARS Protégés selected each spring, around mid-March.

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

• Presented by the Society of Women Engineers, this award is for students planning to study in a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
• Applicants must identify as women and are planning to enroll as full-time students.
• Undergraduate and graduate students may apply.
• Applicants cannot be fully funded for tuition, fees, and books and equivalent.
• Award amount- $1,000-$15,000, application due in May.

STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS (S&C) SCHOLARSHIP

• For multi-year study beginning in an early undergraduate year. One year of post-graduate study may be allowed.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering or related baccalaureate program.
• Award recipients will be selected on the basis of scholastic ability and potential contribution to the mechanical engineering profession.
• Minimum accumulated 3.0 GPA
• Letter of recommendation from ASME Student Section Advisor or Department Head/Chair
• Continue in good academic standing with university
• One award, (Renewable up to make of three years), of $10,000

TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP

• High school, undergraduates and graduate students in the United States may apply for this one-time award.
• Applicants must submit a 140-character message about technology addiction.
• 10 finalists will be asked to write a 500-1,000-word essay on the topic.
• The winner receives $1,000 to help cover school expenses, application is due generally in late January.

Tylenol Scholarship Program

• For students majoring in an area that may lead to a health-related career.
• Ten scholarships worth $10,000, 30 scholarships worth $5000.
• Selection based on academic achievement and leadership in community and school activities.
• Application available online and usually due in late April.

* Udall Scholarship

• For full-time sophomores and juniors in any major (1) with a strong demonstrated commitment to environmental issues OR (2) who are Native American/Alaska Native and also committed to Native American healthcare OR tribal public policy. Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and U.S. nationals.
• Up to $5,000 for tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses. Students who win as sophomores may re-apply in the junior year.
• Minimum 3.55 cumulative GPA.
• Selection based on academic achievement and honors, record of leadership and service, relevant work experience, letters of recommendation, and a critical essay discussing Congressman Morris K. Udall's or Secretary Stewart L. Udall's public policy work and its relation to the applicant's interests and career goals..
• Approximately 75 Udall Scholars selected each spring.

VERTEX FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

• The Vertex Foundation encourages applicants with Cystic Fibrosis who can demonstrate financial need and have a record of strong academic achievement and leadership skills.
• Competitive applicants are enrolled in at least nine credit hours per semester, in an undergraduate program or vocational school.
• Single-year and multi-year awards are available.
• Awards may be used for tuition, books, and room and board.
• Awards will be sent directly to the institution that the student is attending.
• Students can reapply the following year for an additional award, but there is no guarantee they will receive one.
• Awards generally around $5,000, applications due generally in late March

WILLIAM J. AND MARIJANE E. ADAMS, JR. SCHOLARSHIP

• Open to sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduates
• Must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate program
• Demonstrate a special interest in product development and design
• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Must be in an ASME Student Member preferably attending a college or university in California, Hawaii, or Nevada
• One award of $3,000

WILLIS F. THOMPSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

• Open to sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
• Geographically unrestricted
• Must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate program
• up to three awards of $5,000

WTS Orange County Scholarship

• To encourage women pursuing careers in transportation
• Offering high school, community college, undergraduate, and graduate scholarships to women throughout Southern California.
• The number and total scholarship amounts may vary, in 2023 11 scholarships were awarded for a total of $50,000.
• Open to women only
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Planning or currently enrolled in a degree program in a transportation-related field 
• Currently enrolled in a school within Orange County, or a current resident of Orange County
• Letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or employer
• Personal statement
• Applications may be submitted online or sent as a single PDF document to wtsocscholarship@gmail.com.