Financial Aid for General Life Science

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2320
ACADEMIA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, LLC

535 East 4500 South, Ste. D-120
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.awu.org

For undergraduate and graduate students in science, math, and engineering academic disciplines. The program allows students to apply classroom theory to "real world" work experience. Ten week employment commitment during the summer, at various U.S locations. Refer to Web site for details and application: http://www.awu.org/mlef.org.

Title of Award:
Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Engineering/Technology; Physical Sciences and Math; Natural Sciences; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Chemical Engineering; Earth Science; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Energy and Power Engineering; Engineering-Related Technologies

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
College

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 50. Maximum no. of awards: 60. Minimum award amount: $5000. Maximum award amount: $6500.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
1/31.

Apply to:
Scholarship Contact Person, [email protected].

2321
ACADEMIA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, LLC

535 East 4500 South, Ste. D-120
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.awu.org

One-time award for college undergraduates to participate in science/technology research with experienced scientists/engineers at participating universities. Submit application, transcript, and references. Write for further information.

Title of Award:
Undergraduate Student Research Fellowships

Area, Field, or Subject:
Engineering/Technology; Physical Sciences and Math; Applied Sciences; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Earth Science; Natural Resources; Computer Science/Data Processing; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Mechanical Engineering; Nuclear Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; reference(s).

Apply to:
Scholarship Contact Person, [email protected].

2322
ALABAMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PO Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101
Tel: (334)242-9935; Fax: (334)242-0498; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.alsde.edu

For students pursuing teaching certificates in mathematics, general science, biology, or physics. Applicants must agree to teach for five years (if a position is offered) in a targeted system with critical needs. Renewable if recipient continues to meet the requirements. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Must attend school in Alabama.

Title of Award:
Math and Science Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers

Area, Field, or Subject:
Biology; Earth Science; Physical Sciences and Math; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
80 loan(s), totaling $200,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $2000. Maximum award amount: $12000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form.

Apply to:
Bill Goodwin, Education Specialist, 334-242-9935, [email protected].

2323
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

1155 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)872-6048; Fax: (202)776-8003; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.chemistry.org/scholars

Renewable award for minority students pursuing studies in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical technology, chemical engineering, or any chemical sciences. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be Native-American, African-American, or Hispanic. Scholarship amount for freshmen is up to $2500, and up to $3000 for sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Title of Award:
American Chemical Society Scholars Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Chemical Engineering; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, Vocational/Occupational, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
140 scholarship(s), totaling $850,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 100. Maximum no. of awards: 200. Minimum award amount: $2500. Maximum award amount: $3000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; African American; Hispanic.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
2/15.

Apply to:
Robert Hughes, Manager, 202-872-6048, [email protected].

2324
AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

PO Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Tel: (505)765-1052; Fax: (505)765-5608; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.aises.org

Award for full-time students majoring in math or science secondary education, engineering, science, business, medicine, or natural resources. Must be at least one-quarter American-Indian or Alaska Native or have tribal recognition, and be member of AISES. Deadline: June 15. Must have minimum 2.0 GPA.

Title of Award:
A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Applied Sciences; Biology; Earth Science; Physical Sciences and Math; Health and Medical Sciences; Business/Consumer Services; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Nuclear Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
6/15.

Apply to:
Scholarship Information, 505-765-1052, [email protected].

2325
AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

PO Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Tel: (505)765-1052; Fax: (505)765-5608; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.aises.org

Award for high school senior for study of science, business, education, and health administration. Must reside in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, or San Bernadino County, California. Must be at least one quarter American-Indian or Alaska Native and/or member of federally recognized tribe. Minimum 2.0 GPA required. Must be a current AISES member.

Title of Award:
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Business/Consumer Services; Nuclear Science; Physical Sciences and Math; Health Administration; Applied Sciences; Biology; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
College

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $2500.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
4/15.

Apply to:
Scholarship Information, 505-765-1052, [email protected].

2326
AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

PO Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Tel: (505)765-1052; Fax: (505)765-5608; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.aises.org

Award for Native-American college juniors, seniors, or graduate students attending an accredited institution and studying full time in biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, entomology, environmental science, hydrology, or environmentally related disciplines. Deadline: June 15. Minimum 2.7 GPA required. Must be a current AISES member.

Title of Award:
Environmental Protection Agency Tribal Lands Environmental Science Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Biology; Physical Sciences and Math; Chemical Engineering; Natural Sciences; Earth Science; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $4000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
6/15.

Apply to:
Scholarship Information, 505-765-1052, [email protected].

2327
AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

PO Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Tel: (505)765-1052; Fax: (505)765-5608; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.aises.org

A $5000 scholarship will be given to a current AISES member. Must be enrolled full time in an accredited college or university. Must agree to serve an eight- to ten-week paid internship with the Bureau of Reclamation prior to graduation. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA. Must be seeking a BA in engineering or science, relating to water resources or an environmentallyrelated field.

Title of Award:
Henry Rodriguez Reclamation College Scholarship and Internship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Engineering-Related Technologies; Environmental Science; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; essay.

Deadline for Receipt:
6/15.

Apply to:
Scholarship Information, 505-765-1052, [email protected].

2328
AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY

45 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108-3693
Tel: (617)227-2426; Fax: (617)742-8718; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.ametsoc.org/AMS

Renewable scholarship for students entering their junior year of study in the fall, pursuing a degree in atmospheric sciences, oceanography, hydrology, chemistry, computer sciences, mathematics, engineering or physics. For further information or application, visit Web site: http://www.ametsoc.org/AMS

Title of Award:
American Meteorological Society Industry Undergraduate Scholarships

Area, Field, or Subject:
Physical Sciences and Math; Computer Science/Data Processing; Applied Sciences; Engineering/Technology; Earth Science; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/13.

Apply to:
Donna Fernandez, Fellowship/Scholarship Coordinator, 617-227-2426 ext. 246, [email protected].

2329
AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION

1313 Dolly Madison Blvd.
Ste. 402
McLean, VA 22101
Tel: (703)220-6549; Fax: (703)299-9311; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.aou.org

One-time award for students without recourse to regular funding for research on any aspect of avian biology. Must be members of the American Ornithologists' Union. For more details see Web site: http://www.aou.org.

Title of Award:
American Ornithologists' Union Research Awards

Area, Field, or Subject:
Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Biology; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
29 grant(s), totaling $51,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 28. Maximum no. of awards: 30. Maximum award amount: $1800.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/1.

Apply to:
M. Ross Lein, Secretary, 403-220-6549, [email protected].

2330
ARCTIC INSTITUTE OF NORTH AMERICA

University of Calgary
2500 University Dr., NW
Calgary, AB, Canada T2N 1N4
Tel: (403)220-7515; Fax: (403)282-4609; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.ucalgary.ca/aina

One-time award to Canadian Aboriginal student enrolled in postsecondary training in education, environmental studies, traditional knowledge or telecommunications. Must submit, in 500 words or less, a description of their intended program of study and reasons for their choice of program.

Title of Award:
Jim Bourque Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Education; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s), totaling $743.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $743.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: transcript; autobiography; financial need analysis; reference(s); proof of enrollment.

Deadline for Receipt:
7/15.

Apply to:
Executive Director, 403-220-7515, [email protected].

2331
ARIZONA HYDROLOGICAL SOCIETY

4484 Spring Meadows Circle
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Tel: (928)523-6642; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.azhydrosoc.org

One-time award to outstanding undergraduate or graduate students that have demonstrated academic excellence in water resources related fields as a means of encouraging them to continue to develop as water resources professionals. Must be a resident of Arizona and be enrolled in a postsecondary Arizona institution.

Title of Award:
Arizona Hydrological Survey Student Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Earth Science; Natural Resources; Nuclear Science; Physical Sciences and Math; Science, Technology, and Society; Surveying; Surveying Technology, Cartography, or Geographic Information Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, Vocational/Occupational, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
3 scholarship(s), totaling $3,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $1500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
6/30.

Apply to:
Dr. Aregai Tecle, Professor, 928-523-6642, [email protected].

2332
ARRL FOUNDATION, INC.

225 Main St.
Newington, CT 06111-4845
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html

Award for baccalaureate or post-graduate study in business, computers, medical or nursing, engineering, or sciences. Must be a licensed amateur radio operator.

Title of Award:
William R. Goldfarb Memorial Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Business/Consumer Services; Computer Science/Data Processing; Health and Medical Sciences; Nursing; Engineering/Technology; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $10000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/1.

Apply to:
Mary Lau, Scholarship Director.

2333
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES

910 K St., Ste. 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)441-4545; Fax: (916)325-2316; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.acwanet.com

There are 6-8 $1500 awards available to juniors and seniors that are California residents attending California universities. Must be in a water-related field of study. Students applying can be transferring to a university from a junior college as long as they will be a junior in the fall. Applications available on the Web at http://www.acwanet.com/news_info/scholarships/index1.asp.

Title of Award:
Association of California Water Agencies Scholarships

Area, Field, or Subject:
Applied Sciences; Biology; Civil Engineering; Environmental Science; Hydrology; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Surveying; Surveying Technology, Cartography, or Geographic Information Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
7 scholarship(s), totaling $10,500.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 6. Maximum no. of awards: 8. Minimum award amount: $1500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
4/1.

Apply to:
La Vonne Watson, Communications Coordinator, 916-441-4545, [email protected].

2334
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES

910 K St., Ste. 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)441-4545; Fax: (916)325-2316; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.acwanet.com

The Clair A. Hill award scholarship is administered by a different member agency each year. The guidelines vary by administering agency and therefore it is best to contact ACWA for information. Generally, winner is in a water-related field of study. Must be a resident of California enrolled in a California four-year college or university.

Title of Award:
Clair A. Hill Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Applied Sciences; Biology; Civil Engineering; Environmental Science; Hydrology; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Surveying; Surveying Technology, Cartography, or Geographic Information Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s), totaling $3,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $3000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
4/1.

Apply to:
La Vonne Watson, Communications Coordinator, 916-441-4545, [email protected].

2335
ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGISTS

PO Box 460518
Denver, CO 80246
Tel: (303)757-2926; Fax: (303)757-2969; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.aegweb.org

Several scholarships to support graduate and undergraduate students studying engineering geology and geological engineering. One-time awards.

Title of Award:
Marliave Fund

Area, Field, or Subject:
Engineering/Technology; Earth Science; Engineering-Related Technologies

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form.

Apply to:
Becky Roland, Chief Staff Executive, 303-757-2926, [email protected].

2336
ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGISTS

PO Box 460518
Denver, CO 80246
Tel: (303)757-2926; Fax: (303)757-2969; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.aegweb.org

For undergraduate students, the scholarship goes toward the cost of a geology field camp course or senior thesis field research. For graduate students, the scholarship would apply to field research. Must be a student member of AEG.

Title of Award:
Tilford Fund

Area, Field, or Subject:
Earth Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 2. Maximum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
1/31.

Apply to:
Becky Roland, Chief Staff Executive, 303-757-2926, [email protected].

2337
ASSOCIATION FOR IRON AND STEEL TECHNOLOGY

186 Thorn Hill Rd.
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
Tel: (724)776-6040; Fax: (724)776-0430; Web Site: http://www.iss.org

Scholarship of $1000 per year for up to four years provided that applicant continues to meet requirements. Applicant must be a dependent of Ohio Valley Chapter member, or Student or Young Professional member. Applicant also must attend or plan to attend an accredited school full-time. Application deadline is January 31 of high school senior year, or of freshman fall semester.

Title of Award:
Association for Iron and Steel Technology Ohio Valley Chapter Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Engineering/Technology; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Engineering-Related Technologies; Earth Science; Environmental Science; Biology; Computer Science/Data Processing; Geography; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Physical Sciences and Math

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $4000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); resume; personal statement.

Deadline for Receipt:
1/31.

Apply to:
Program Coordinator, 724-776-6040 ext. 621.

2338
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN GEOSCIENTISTS, PUGET SOUND CHAPTER

PO Box 4229
Kent, WA 98089
Tel: (206)543-9024; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.awg.org/

Scholarship for undergraduate women committed to completing a bachelor's degree and pursuing a career or graduate work in the geosciences, including geology, environmental/engineering geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and hydrology. Must be sophomore, junior, or senior woman enrolled in a university or 2-year college in western Washington State, west of the Columbia and Okanogan Rivers. Must have minimum 3.2 GPA. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Please refer to Web site for further information: http://www.scn.org/psawg.

Title of Award:
Puget Sound Chapter Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Earth Science; Physical Sciences and Math

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s), totaling $1,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: female, full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s).

Apply to:
Lynn Hultgrien, Geologist, Scholarship Committee Chair, 206-543-9024, [email protected].

2339
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

7008 Richard Dr.
Bethesda, MD 20817-4838
E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.awis.org/ed_foundation.html

The College Scholarship is for women who plan a career in science as a researcher and/or teacher. Applicants must be high school seniors with a GPA of 3.75 or higher and SAT scores of at least 1200. Open to U.S. citizens only.

Title of Award:
Association for Women in Science College Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Biology; Physical Sciences and Math; Engineering/Technology; Computer Science/Data Processing; Earth Science; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Nuclear Science; Mechanical Engineering; Natural Sciences; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Chemical Engineering

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
12 scholarship(s), totaling $5,100.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 2. Maximum no. of awards: 15. Minimum award amount: $100. Maximum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: female, full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
1/20.

Apply to:
Barbara Filner, President, [email protected].

2340
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

7008 Richard Dr.
Bethesda, MD 20817-4838
E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.awis.org/ed_foundation.html

Award for female undergraduate students, to be used in their junior or senior year of study. Must be studying toward a degree in physics or geoscience and excel in both academic and non-academic pursuits. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, studying in the United States.

Title of Award:
AWIS Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award in Physics

Area, Field, or Subject:
Earth Science; Physical Sciences and Math

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
0 scholarship(s).

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: female, full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
2/3.

Apply to:
Barbara Filner, President, [email protected].

2341
AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

614 Dorseyville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Web Site: http://www.aswp.org

Scholarship available to high school seniors pursuing studies in the Environmental and Natural Sciences. Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Pennsylvania. Essay required. Application deadline is March 31.

Title of Award:
Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Environmental Science; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
2 scholarship(s), totaling $2,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
3/31.

2342
BAT CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL

PO Box 162603
Austin, TX 78716-2603
Tel: (512)327-9721; Fax: (512)327-9724; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.batcon.org

The goal of this program is to support student research that will answer ecological or behavioral questions essential to bat conservation or management; document key ecological or economic roles of bats; or educate people who are directly relevant to conservation success. Submission of research proposal and budget required. Only senior level biology students and graduate students in biological disciplines are eligible. Application and instructions available on BCI's Web site at http://www.batcon.org/schol/schol.html. Applications are to be submitted electronically.

Title of Award:
Bat Conservation International Student Scholarship Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Natural Resources; Biology; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
14 grant(s), totaling $27,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 12. Maximum no. of awards: 20. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $2500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; reference(s); research proposal, budget.

Deadline for Receipt:
12/15.

Apply to:
Andy Moore, Scholarship Awards Coordinator, 512-327-9721, [email protected].

2343
CALIFORNIA GROUNDWATER ASSOCIATION

PO Box 14369
Santa Rosa, CA 95402-6369
Tel: (707)578-4408; Fax: (707)546-4906; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.groundh2o.org

Award for California residents who demonstrate an interest in some facet of groundwater technology. One to two $1000 awards. Must use for study in California. Submit letter of recommendation. Deadline: April 1.

Title of Award:
California Groundwater Association Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Natural Resources; Earth Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, Vocational/Occupational, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
4 scholarship(s), totaling $4,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
4/1.

Apply to:
Mike Mortensson, Executive Director, 707-578-4408, [email protected].

2344
CALIFORNIA SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM

University of California at San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr., Department 0232
La Jolla, CA 92093-0232
Tel: (858)534-4440; Fax: (858)534-2231; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www-csgc.ucsd.edu

The scholarship provides $3000 for each of four years and is open to any high school junior or senior in California who is considering a career in marine science. Applicant must enter a marine science project in a regional or county science fair in their junior or senior year and in their senior year must have applied to (and by the following fall have enrolled in) a four-year college or university in California.

Title of Award:
John D. Issacs Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Biology; Earth Science; Engineering/Technology; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Marine Biology

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s), totaling $12,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $12000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: 16-18 years old, full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; essay; entry in a contest; photograph.

Deadline for Receipt:
4/2.

Apply to:
California Sea Grant, 858-534-4440, [email protected].

2345
CANADIAN RECREATIONAL CANOEING ASSOCIATION

446 Main St. West, PO Box 398
Merrickville, ON, Canada K0G 1N0
Tel: (613)269-2910; Fax: (613)269-2908; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.paddlingcanada.com

One-time award for Canadian citizens attending a Canadian college or university. Applicant must at least be a sophomore majoring in an outdoor recreation or environmental studies program. An academic standing of B+ (75%) is required. Applicant must be planning a career in this field. Must also provide history of past involvement and leadership as it pertains to major and career goals. Background in canoeing and kayaking is considered an asset. Application deadline is September 30.

Title of Award:
Bill Mason Memorial Scholarship Fund

Area, Field, or Subject:
Travel/Tourism; Natural Sciences; Earth Science; Marine Biology; Natural Resources; Oceanography; Recreation, Parks, Leisure Studies; Geography; Agriculture ; Anthropology; Environmental Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s), totaling $743.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $743.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; birth certificate, cover letter.

Deadline for Receipt:
9/30.

Apply to:
Sue J. Hopson, Administrative Assistant, 613-269-2910, [email protected].

2346
CONNECTICUT STUDENT LOAN FOUNDATION

525 Brook St.
PO Box 1009
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Web Site: http://www.cslf.com

An earned scholarship program available to Connecticut high school seniors who plan on studying within the fields of science or technology at an accredited Connecticut college or university. Must work within the State of Connecticut for two years following graduation.

Title of Award:
Connecticut Innovations Technology Scholar Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Biology; Chemical Engineering; Computer Science/Data Processing; Earth Science; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Engineering/Technology; Mechanical Engineering; Natural Sciences; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Physical Sciences and Math

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
63 loan(s), totaling $756,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 30. Maximum no. of awards: 70. Maximum award amount: $12000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
2/15.

2347
DESK AND DERRICK EDUCATIONAL TRUST

5153 East 51st St.
Ste. 107
Tulsa, OK 74135
Web Site: http://www.addc.org

Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen; minimum 3.0 GPA required. Must have financial need, must be enrolled in an energy related major such as oil, gas, allied industries, and alternative energy. Open to full- or part-time junior and senior undergraduates. Applicant must be Desk and Derrick member.

Title of Award:
Desk and Derrick Educational Trust

Area, Field, or Subject:
Earth Science; Applied Sciences; Chemical Engineering; Engineering-Related Technologies; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Nuclear Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
7 scholarship(s), totaling $8,100.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 7. Minimum award amount: $750. Maximum award amount: $1500.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis.

Deadline for Receipt:
4/1.

2348
EXPLORERS CLUB

46 East 70th St.
New York, NY 10021
Tel: (212)628-8383; Fax: (212)288-4449; Web Site: http://www.explorers.org

Award given to college students or high school students pursuing a research project in the field of science. Applicants must have two letters of recommendation, one-page description of project, and a budget or plan.

Title of Award:
Youth Activity Fund

Area, Field, or Subject:
Science, Technology, and Society; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
College

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 10. Maximum no. of awards: 15. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $1500.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
2/13.

Apply to:
Administrative Assistant, 212-628-8383.

2349
GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA

Scholarship Committee
14 East 60th St.
New York, NY 10022-1002
Web Site: http://www.gcamerica.org

One-time award available to students following their first, second, or third year of college who are majoring in environmental studies, ecology, or related field for credit in a summer course at a U.S. college or university. Submit course plan. For use in summer only. Funds two or more students annually. Application on GCA Web site: http://www.gcamerica.org.

Title of Award:
Garden Club of America Awards for Summer Environmental Studies

Area, Field, or Subject:
Agriculture ; Physical Sciences and Math; Earth Science; Natural Resources; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
5 scholarship(s).

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1500.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/10.

2350
GEM CONSORTIUM

PO Box 537
Notre Dame, IN 46556-0537
Tel: (574)631-7771; Fax: (574)287-1486; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.gemfellowship.org

Renewable award for U.S. citizen who is a junior, senior, undergraduate, or baccalaureate degree recipient in an accredited engineering discipline. Must be American-Indian, Black American, Hispanic-American, or Mexican-American. Master's degree must be in same engineering discipline as bachelor's degree. Includes summer internship. Minimum 2.8 GPA required for master's students.

Title of Award:
GEM MS Engineering Fellowship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Engineering/Technology; Agriculture ; Biology; Civil Engineering; Computer Science/Data Processing; Architecture; Earth Science; Mechanical Engineering; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Nuclear Science; Electrical Engineering/Electronics

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
160 fellowship(s).

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 200. Minimum award amount: $20000. Maximum award amount: $40000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; African American; Hispanic.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; reference(s); resume; statement of purpose.

Deadline for Receipt:
11/1.

Apply to:
Forestine Jackson, Manager of Fellowship Awards, 574-631-7771, [email protected].

2351
GEM CONSORTIUM

PO Box 537
Notre Dame, IN 46556-0537
Tel: (574)631-7771; Fax: (574)287-1486; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.gemfellowship.org

Renewable award for U.S. citizen who is junior, senior, under-graduate, or baccalaureate degree recipient in accredited engineering or science discipline. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Must be American-Indian, Black American, or Hispanic-American. Must attend GEM PhD fellowship program member university. May major in any discipline within natural sciences. Includes summer internship.

Title of Award:
GEM PhD Science Fellowship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Physical Sciences and Math; Earth Science; Biology

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
15 fellowship(s).

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 20. Maximum no. of awards: 30. Minimum award amount: $60000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; African American; Hispanic.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; reference(s); resume; statement of purpose.

Deadline for Receipt:
11/1.

Apply to:
Forestine Jackson, Manager of Fellowship Awards, 574-631-7771, [email protected].

2352
BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

6225 Brandon Ave., Ste. 315
Springfield, VA 22150-2519
Web Site: http://www.act.org/goldwater

One-time award to college juniors and seniors who will pursue advanced degrees in mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering. Students planning to study medicine are eligible if they plan a career in research. Candidates must be nominated by their college or university. Must be U.S. citizen or resident alien demonstrating intent to obtain U.S. citizenship. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Nomination deadline: February 1. Please visit Web site for further updates. (http://www.act.org/goldwater)

Title of Award:
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Physical Sciences and Math; Engineering/Technology; Mechanical Engineering; Earth Science; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Nuclear Science; Biology; Natural Sciences; Applied Sciences; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Science/Data Processing

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
309 scholarship(s), totaling $3,000,000.

Funds Available:
Maximum no. of awards: 300. Maximum award amount: $7500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; autobiography; essay; reference(s); school nomination.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/1.

Apply to:
On-Campus Faculty Representative.

2353
GREAT LAKES COMMISSION

2805 South Industrial Hwy., Ste. 100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6791
Tel: (734)971-9135; Fax: (734)971-9150; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.glc.org

One-time award to full-time students at a college or university in the Great Lake States (IL, IN, MI, MN, NY, OH, PA, WI) or Canadian provinces of Ontario or Quebec. Must have a demonstrated interest in the environmental or economic applications of electronic communications technology, exhibit academic excellence, and have a sincere appreciation for the Great Lakes and their protection.

Title of Award:
Carol A. Ratza Memorial Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Communications; Computer Science/Data Processing; Foreign Language; Graphics/Graphic Arts/Printing; Journalism; Photojournalism/Photography; Science, Technology, and Society; TV/Radio Broadcasting; Biology; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, Vocational/Occupational, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s), totaling $500.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); resume; letter of intent.

Deadline for Receipt:
3/31.

Apply to:
Michael J. Donahue, President/CEO, 734-971-9135, [email protected].

2354
HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND, INC.

1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Ste. 460
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202)296-5400; Fax: (202)296-3774; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.hispanicfund.org

Scholarship available to full-time undergraduate students in their sophomore or junior year who are pursuing a degree in business science, engineering or DOE-related major. Must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be available to participate in a paid internship in the summer of 2005.

Title of Award:
Department of Energy Scholarship Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Energy and Power Engineering; Engineering/Technology; Engineering-Related Technologies; Nuclear Science; Chemical Engineering; Business/Consumer Services; Environmental Science; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Mechanical Engineering; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
13 scholarship(s), totaling $40,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 15. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; financial need analysis; essay.

Deadline for Receipt:
4/15.

Apply to:
Stina Augustsson, Program Manager, 202-296-5400, [email protected].

2355
HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND, INC.

1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Ste. 460
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202)296-5400; Fax: (202)296-3774; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.hispanicfund.org

One-time scholarship award open to full-time undergraduates pursuing a degree in science, math, engineering, or NASA-related major. Must be a U.S. citizen and have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

Title of Award:
National Hispanic Explorers Scholarship Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Applied Sciences; Aviation/Aerospace; Biology; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Communications; Computer Science/Data Processing; Earth Science; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Engineering/Technology; Engineering-Related Technologies; Food Science/Nutrition

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
127 scholarship(s), totaling $375,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 125. Maximum no. of awards: 200. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; college acceptance letter, copy of taxes, proof of U.S. citizenship.

Deadline for Receipt:
4/15.

Apply to:
Stina Augustsson, Program Manager, 202-296-5400, [email protected].

2356
HUDSON RIVER FOUNDATION

17 Battery Place, Ste. 915
New York, NY 10004
Tel: (212)483-7667; Fax: (212)924-8325; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.hudsonriver.org

Program supports undergraduate and graduate students conducting ecological/environmental research on the Hudson River estuary from Troy to Manhattan. Summer fellowship program only. Co-sponsored with the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation. Must be sponsored by a primary advisor.

Title of Award:
Tibor T. Polgar Fellowships

Area, Field, or Subject:
Applied Sciences; Biology; Earth Science; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Social Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 8. Minimum award amount: $3800.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: transcript; reference(s); entry in a contest; research proposal and sponsor, budget.

Deadline for Receipt:
3/1.

Apply to:
Science Director, 212-483-7667, [email protected].

2357
INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP ALLIANCE

1629 K St., NW
Ste. 400
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202)887-5872; Fax: (202)887-0021; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.acil.org

Scholarships are given to full-time undergraduate juniors or seniors, or graduate students majoring in the physical sciences: physics, chemistry, geology, engineering, biology or environmental science. Application deadline is April 11.

Title of Award:
Independent Laboratories Institute Scholarship Alliance

Area, Field, or Subject:
Engineering-Related Technologies; Fire Sciences; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Mechanical Engineering; Physical Sciences and Math; Applied Sciences; Biology; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Earth Science; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Engineering/Technology

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
2 scholarship(s), totaling $4,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; autobiography; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope.

Deadline for Receipt:
4/11.

Apply to:
Janet Allen, Senior Administrator, 202-887-5872 ext. 204, [email protected].

2358
INNOVATION AND SCIENCE COUNCIL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

ste. 1048
4720 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC, Canada V5H 4N2
Tel: (604)438-2752; Fax: (604)438-6564; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.scbc.org

Fellowship awarded to a graduating BC high school student who will be studying the sciences at a recognized BC post-secondary institution. Includes a six-week research experience at TRIUMF, and a CAN$3000 scholarship. Available to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants.

Title of Award:
TRIUMF High School Fellowship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Applied Sciences; Biology; Chemical Engineering; Earth Science; Physical Sciences and Math; Natural Sciences; Science, Technology, and Society; Nuclear Science; Computer Science/Data Processing

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $2228.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
1/30.

Apply to:
Dawn Wood, Assistant Programs Coordinator, 604-438-2752 ext. 269, [email protected].

2359
INNOVATION AND SCIENCE COUNCIL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

ste. 1048
4720 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC, Canada V5H 4N2
Tel: (604)438-2752; Fax: (604)438-6564; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.scbc.org

CAN$20,000 award to a new recipient each year. Student must be enrolled in the sciences and have graduated high school in the Kootenay/Boundary region of British Columbia. Student must be entering 3rd year of studies at a BC or AB postsecondary institution. Available to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants.

Title of Award:
Paul and Helen Trussel Science and Technology Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Applied Sciences; Biology; Chemical Engineering; Computer Science/Data Processing; Earth Science; Geography; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Nuclear Science; Physical Sciences and Math; Science, Technology, and Society

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
2 scholarship(s), totaling $29,712.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $14856.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S., Canadian citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; autobiography; reference(s); proof of citizenship.

Deadline for Receipt:
5/31.

Apply to:
Dawn Wood, Assistant Programs Coordinator, 604-438-2752 ext. 269, [email protected].

2360
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH

Attn: Business Office
2205 Commonwealth Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Tel: (734)665-5503; Fax: (734)741-2055; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.iaglr.org

Award given to any senior undergraduate, masters, or doctoral student who wishes to pursue a future in research, conservation, education, communication, management, or other knowledge-based activity pertaining to the Great Lakes. Deadline is March 15.

Title of Award:
Paul W. Rodgers Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Education; Earth Science; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Hydrology; Marine Biology; Environmental Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
3/15.

Apply to:
Scholarship Contact Person, 734-665-5503, [email protected].

2361
KENTUCKY NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CABINET

233 Mining/Mineral Resources Bldg.
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0107
Tel: (859)257-1299; Fax: (859)323-1049; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.uky.edu/waterresources

Renewable awards for college juniors, seniors, and graduate students for tuition, fees, and room and board at a Kentucky state university. Awards of $4000 to $5000 per semester for up to four semesters. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Must agree to work full-time for the Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet upon graduation. Interview is required.

Title of Award:
Environmental Protection Scholarships

Area, Field, or Subject:
Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Earth Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
3 loan(s), totaling $18,500.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 3. Maximum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $4000. Maximum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; interview; essay; reference(s); non-U.S. citizens must have valid work permit.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/15.

Apply to:
James Kipp, Scholarship Program Coordinator, 859-257-1299, [email protected].

2362
MID-COAST AUDUBON SOCIETY

PO Box 862
Rockland, ME 04841
Tel: (207)633-6610; Web Site: http://www.midcoastaudubon.org

One-time award for tuition/coursework in ornithology studies. Available to residents of Mid-coast Maine. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Title of Award:
Jean Boyer Hamlin Scholarship in Ornithology

Area, Field, or Subject:
Natural Sciences; Education; Biology; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Earth Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s).

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: age 18 or older. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; autobiography; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope.

Apply to:
Jo Haney, Scholarship Chair, 207-633-6610.

2363
MIDWEST ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

4840 West 15th St., Ste. 1000
Lawrence, KS 66049-3876
Tel: 800-497-6722; Fax: (785)843-7555; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.mrca.org

All candidates for the MRCA Foundation Scholarship must be current, enrolled or intending to enroll in an accredited university, college, community college, or trade school. Applicant must be pursuing a curriculum leading to a career in the construction industry.

Title of Award:
MRCA Foundation Scholarship Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Applied Sciences; Architecture; Business/Consumer Services; Engineering/Technology; Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Mechanical Engineering; Natural Sciences; Science, Technology, and Society; Surveying; Surveying Technology, Cartography, or Geographic Information Science; Trade/Technical Specialties

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, Vocational/Occupational, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
3 scholarship(s), totaling $3,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s); photograph.

Deadline for Receipt:
6/20.

Apply to:
Shannon Meier, Membership Coordinator, 800-497-6722, [email protected].

2364
MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA

1015 Eighteenth St., NW, Ste. 601
Washington, DC 20036-5212
Tel: (202)775-4344; Fax: (202)775-0015; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.minsocam.org

A $5000 grant for research in mineralogy and petrology. Selection based on qualifications of applicant; quality, innovativeness, and scientific significance of the research; and likelihood of project success. Application available on Web site at http://www.minsocam.org.

Title of Award:
Mineralogical Society of America-Grant for Student Research in Mineralogy and Petrology

Area, Field, or Subject:
Gemology; Earth Science; Museum Studies; Natural Sciences; Natural Resources; Physical Sciences and Math

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
2 grant(s), totaling $10,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form.

Deadline for Receipt:
6/1.

Apply to:
J. Alexander Speer, Executive Director, 202-775-4344, [email protected].

2365
MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA

1015 Eighteenth St., NW, Ste. 601
Washington, DC 20036-5212
Tel: (202)775-4344; Fax: (202)775-0015; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.minsocam.org

A $5000 grant for research in crystallography. Award selection based on qualifications of applicant; quality, innovativeness, and scientific significance of proposed research; and likelihood of project success. Application available on Web site at http://www.minsocam.org. For applicants between the ages of 25-35.

Title of Award:
Mineralogy Society of America-Grant for Research in Crystallography

Area, Field, or Subject:
Gemology; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Museum Studies; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Physical Sciences and Math; Earth Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 grant(s), totaling $5,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: 25-35 years old, full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form.

Deadline for Receipt:
6/1.

Apply to:
J. Alexander Speer, Executive Director, 202-775-4344, [email protected].

2366
MONTANA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS

214 Wyant Ln.
Hamilton, MT 59840
Tel: (406)363-5693; E-mail: [email protected]

Applicant must be at least a sophomore, majoring in conservation, horticulture, park or forestry, floriculture, greenhouse management, land management, or related subjects. Must be in need of assistance. Must have a potential for a successful future. Must be ranked in upper half of class or have a minimum 2.8 GPA. Must be a Montana resident and all study must be done in Montana. Deadline: May 1.

Title of Award:
Life Member Montana Federation of Garden Clubs Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Biology; Earth Science; Horticulture/Floriculture; Landscape Architecture

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s), totaling $1,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: transcript; autobiography; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph.

Deadline for Receipt:
5/1.

Apply to:
Elizabeth Kehmeier, Life Members Scholarship Chairman, 406-363-5693, [email protected].

2367
NASA/DELAWARE SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

217 Sharp Lab
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716-4793
Tel: (302)831-1094; Fax: (302)831-1843; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.delspace.org

The NASA/DESGC Undergraduate Summer and Undergraduate Tuition Scholarships are awarded annually to encourage and recognize highly qualified undergraduate students interested in careers related to aerospace engineering and space science related fields. All must be enrolled in a DESGC affiliate member college or university. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Title of Award:
NASA/Delaware Space Grant Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Applied Sciences; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Earth Science; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Engineering/Technology; Engineering-Related Technologies; Mechanical Engineering; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Physical Sciences and Math; Science, Technology, and Society; Aviation/Aerospace

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
21 scholarship(s), totaling $45,746.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 6. Maximum no. of awards: 12. Minimum award amount: $1400. Maximum award amount: $4000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); proof of U.S. citizenship.

Deadline for Receipt:
3/1.

Apply to:
Sherry Rowland-Perry, Program Coordinator, 302-831-1094, [email protected].

2368
NASA IDAHO SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

University of Idaho
PO Box 441011
Moscow, ID 83844-1011
Tel: (208)885-6438; Fax: (208)885-1399; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.uidaho.edu/nasa_isgc

Program awards a $1000 scholarship renewable for four years based on GPA (above a 3.0), area of study (science/math/engineering or math/science education), full-time status, and attending an Idaho institution. $1000 is per academic year ($500 each semester).

Title of Award:
NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium Scholarship Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Applied Sciences; Aviation/Aerospace; Biology; Chemical Engineering; Physical Sciences and Math; Computer Science/Data Processing; Earth Science; Education; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Engineering/Technology; Science, Technology, and Society; Health and Medical Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
22 scholarship(s), totaling $22,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 22. Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s); resume.

Deadline for Receipt:
3/1.

Apply to:
Jean Teasdale, Director, NASA ISGC, 208-885-6438, [email protected].

2369
NASA NEBRASKA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Aviation Institute, Allwine Hall 22
6001 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68182-0589
Tel: (402)554-3772; Fax: (402)554-3781; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://nasa.unomaha.edu

Undergraduate and graduate students attending any of the academic affiliates in Nebraska of the NASA Nebraska Space Grant are eligible for financial assistance in the form of scholarships and fellowships. These funds assist students pursuing research with faculty or coursework in the aerospace and aeronautics fields. Must be U.S. citizen.

Title of Award:
NASA Nebraska Space Grant

Area, Field, or Subject:
Aviation/Aerospace; Computer Science/Data Processing; Biology; Transportation; Science, Technology, and Society; Earth Science; Communications; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Engineering/Technology; Engineering-Related Technologies; Natural Sciences; Physical Sciences and Math

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
5 scholarship(s).

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $250. Maximum award amount: $750.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; proof of citizenship.

Deadline for Receipt:
4/30.

Apply to:
Mary Fink, Coordinator, 402-554-3772, [email protected].

2370
NASA VERMONT SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Votey Bldg., University of Vermont
College of Engineering and Mathematics
Burlington, VT 05405-0156
Tel: (802)656-1429; Fax: (802)656-1102; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.emba.uvm.edu/vsgc

Career goals must be in area related to NASA's interest. Applicant must be resident of Vermont, U.S. citizen, and attend or plan to attend an institution within Vermont. Three scholarships are designated to Native-American recipients. Awards subject to availability of NASA funding. Deadline: March 1.

Title of Award:
Vermont Space Grant Consortium Scholarship Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Engineering/Technology; Engineering-Related Technologies; Physical Sciences and Math; Aviation/Aerospace; Earth Science; Biology; Applied Sciences; Health and Medical Sciences; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Natural Sciences; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Transportation

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, Vocational/Occupational, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
10 scholarship(s).

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 10. Minimum award amount: $1500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
3/1.

Apply to:
Laurel Zeno, VSGC Grant Administrator/Program Coordinator, 802-656-1429, [email protected].

2371
NASA VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Old Dominion University Peninsula Center
600 Butler Farm Rd.
Hampton, VA 23666
Tel: (757)766-5210; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.vsgc.odu.edu

Scholarships designated for students enrolled at a Virginia Space Grant college or university in a program that will lead to teacher certification in a pre-college setting. Students may apply as graduating high school seniors, sophomore community college students or any undergraduate year. Please refer to Web site for further details: http://www.vsgc.odu.edu.

Title of Award:
Virginia Space Grant Consortium Teacher Education Scholarships

Area, Field, or Subject:
Aviation/Aerospace; Engineering/Technology; Earth Science; Education; Environmental Science; Physical Sciences and Math

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); resume.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/2.

Apply to:
Coordinator, 757-766-5210, [email protected].

2372
NASA WEST VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

PO Box 6070
Morgantown, WV 26506-6070
Tel: (304)293-4099; Fax: (304)293-4970; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.nasa.wvu.edu

Fellowships provide eligible undergraduate students pursing degrees in aerospace or science related fields with full tuition, fees, and room and board for a full four years. Fellows will be provided with opportunities to work on projects with consortium professors or NASA advisors at their respective school or at a NASA Center. Applicants must be West Virginia residents with exemplary academic records. Please refer to Web site for further details: http://www.nasa.wvu.edu.

Title of Award:
Undergraduate NASA Space Grant Fellowship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Aviation/Aerospace; Computer Science/Data Processing; Earth Science; Energy and Power Engineering; Engineering/Technology; Engineering-Related Technologies; Environmental Science; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Natural Sciences; Nuclear Science; Physical Sciences and Math

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form.

Apply to:
Candy Ramsey, Program Director, 304-293-4099, [email protected].

2373
NASA WEST VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

PO Box 6070
Morgantown, WV 26506-6070
Tel: (304)293-4099; Fax: (304)293-4970; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.nasa.wvu.edu

Scholarships intended to support undergraduate students pursuing an aerospace related degree. Students are given opportunities to work with faculty members within their major department on research projects, or students may participate in the Consortium Challenge Program. Please refer to Web site for further details: http://www.nasa.wvu.edu.

Title of Award:
West Virginia Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Aviation/Aerospace; Computer Science/Data Processing; Earth Science; Energy and Power Engineering; Engineering/Technology; Engineering-Related Technologies; Environmental Science; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Natural Sciences; Nuclear Science; Physical Sciences and Math

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form.

Apply to:
Candy Ramsey, Program Director, 304-293-4099, [email protected].

2374
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATER COMPANIES

1725 K St., NW, Ste. 1212
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202)833-8383; Fax: (202)331-7442; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.nawc.org

Award for a graduating undergraduate senior or graduate student pursuing studies which may lead to a career in the investor owned public water supply business. Must be a U.S. citizen. Write for information and restrictions. One-time award of $5000. Must study in one of the following states: WA, RI, CA, VT, PA, NH, NY, NJ, NC, SC, MA, FL, ME, IL, CT, MO, DE, IN or OH.

Title of Award:
J. J. Barr Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Engineering-Related Technologies; Biology; Earth Science; Business/Consumer Services; Law/Legal Services; Natural Resources

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s), totaling $5,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
4/1.

Apply to:
Carlos Villanueva, Scholarship Coordinator, 202-833-8383 ext. 11, [email protected].

2375
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATER COMPANIESNEW JERSEY CHAPTER

c/o Gail Brady, GB Consulting Services
49 Howell Dr.
Verona, NJ 07044
Tel: (973)669-5807; Fax: (973)669-8327; E-mail: [email protected]

For college students interested in a career in the investor-owned water utility industry. Must be U.S. citizen, five-year resident of New Jersey, high school senior or enrolled in a New Jersey college or university. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Title of Award:
National Association of Water Companies-New Jersey Chapter Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Engineering/Technology; Trade/Technical Specialties; Business/Consumer Services; Communications; Computer Science/Data Processing; Law/Legal Services; Biology; Economics; Earth Science; Natural Resources; Physical Sciences and Math

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
2 scholarship(s), totaling $5,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $2500.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
4/1.

Apply to:
Gail Brady, Scholarship Committee Chairperson, 973-669-5807, [email protected].

2376
NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

1120 Connecticut Ave., NW
Ste. 900
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)857-0166; Fax: (202)857-0162; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.nfwf.org

One-time award supports and promotes innovative research or study that seeks to respond to today's most pressing conservation issues. This competitive scholarship program is designed to respond to many of the most significant challenges in fish, wildlife, and plant conservation in the United States by providing scholarships to eligible graduate and undergraduate students who are poised to make a significant contribution to the field of conservation.

Title of Award:
Budweiser Conservation Scholarship Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Natural Resources; Biology; Geography; Political Science; Natural Sciences; Surveying; Surveying Technology, Cartography, or Geographic Information Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
14 scholarship(s), totaling $135,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 10. Maximum no. of awards: 20. Minimum award amount: $10000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: age 21 or older, full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); title of proposed research and a short abstract.

Deadline for Receipt:
1/18.

Apply to:
Tom Kelsch, Director, Conservation Education, 202-857-0166, [email protected].

2377
NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

W161 N5711 Bette Dr.
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-5647
Web Site: http://www.gardenclub.org

One-time award for full-time students in plant sciences, agriculture and related or allied subjects. Contact Garden Club chairperson in state of residence or write for brochure.

Title of Award:
National Garden Clubs, Inc. Scholarship Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Landscape Architecture; Environmental Science; Horticulture/Floriculture; Agriculture ; Earth Science; Biology; Economics

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
34 scholarship(s), totaling $119,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 31. Maximum no. of awards: 34. Minimum award amount: $3500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph; resume.

Deadline for Receipt:
3/2.

2378
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH

45 Center Dr. MSC 6200
Bethesda, MD 20892-6200
Tel: (301)496-7301; Fax: (301)402-0224; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.nigms.nih.gov

Scholarships available for minority honors students enrolled in their junior and senior years at participating U*Star universities. Must major in science with the intent to pursue their PhD or MD degrees. Specific details and application are available on Web site: http://www.nigms.nih.gov

Title of Award:
MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research U*Star Awards

Area, Field, or Subject:
Biology; Natural Sciences; Computer Science/Data Processing

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; Asian; African American; Hispanic.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form.

Apply to:
Susan Athey, Public Affairs, 301-496-7301, [email protected].

2379
NEW JERSEY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE

Beck Hall, Room 215, 99 Ave. E
Livingston Campus
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Tel: (908)737-3668; Fax: (908)737-3666; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.njas.org

Selected New Jersey high school student research proposals will be funded up to $100 for materials. Scientific proposal must describe an originally designed experiment that will be conducted. These students must orally present the results of their research at the State Junior Academy Annual Meeting.

Title of Award:
New Jersey Academy of Science Research Grants-in-Aid to High School Students

Area, Field, or Subject:
Biology; Chemical Engineering; Computer Science/Data Processing; Earth Science; Engineering/Technology; Health and Medical Sciences; Mechanical Engineering; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Natural Sciences; Physical Sciences and Math; Science, Technology, and Society; Social Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
College

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
22 grant(s), totaling $1,540.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 15. Maximum no. of awards: 30. Minimum award amount: $30. Maximum award amount: $100.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; reference(s); entry in a contest; proposal of scientific work to be completed.

Deadline for Receipt:
11/1.

Apply to:
Dr. Laura Lorentzen, Chairperson, Grants-in-Aid Program, 908-737-3668, [email protected].

2380
OREGON STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

1500 Valley River Dr., Ste. 100
Eugene, OR 97401-7020
Tel: 800-452-8807; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.osac.state.or.us

One-time award open to high school graduates who earned their Eagle rank in Boy Scouts of America Cascade Pacific Council. Must major in forestry, wildlife, environment, or related field. Must attend an Oregon college.

Title of Award:
Royden M. Bodley Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Natural Sciences; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Natural Resources

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
College

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $1400.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: male. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; activity chart.

Deadline for Receipt:
3/1.

Apply to:
Director of Grant Programs, 800-452-8807 ext. 7395, [email protected].

2381
OREGON STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

1500 Valley River Dr., Ste. 100
Eugene, OR 97401-7020
Tel: 800-452-8807; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.osac.state.or.us

One-time award for students majoring in forestry, biology, wildlife science or related fields indicating a serious commitment to careers in wildlife management. Must submit essay on, "Challenges of Wildlife management in coming 10 years." Submit copy of previous year's hunting license. Must be an Oregon resident attending an Oregon institution.

Title of Award:
Oregon Foundation for Blacktail Deer Outdoor and Wildlife Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Biology; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $500.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); hunting license.

Deadline for Receipt:
3/1.

Apply to:
Director of Grant Programs, 800-452-8807 ext. 7395, [email protected].

2382
POLANKI, POLISH WOMEN'S CULTURAL CLUB OF MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.

4160 South 1st St.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Tel: (414)963-1098; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.polanki.org/

Award to a student of Polish heritage who is an outstanding student in a science field. Applicants must be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students and must be Wisconsin residents or attend college in Wisconsin. Successful applicants will usually have a GPA of 3.0.

Title of Award:
Copernicus Award

Area, Field, or Subject:
Physical Sciences and Math; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to persons of the following ethnic groups: Polish.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript.

Deadline for Receipt:
3/1.

Apply to:
Ewa Barczyk-Pease, 414-963-1098, [email protected].

2383
SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS FOUNDATION

3900 Whiteside St.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.shpefoundation.org

Scholarships awarded to Hispanic engineering and science students throughout the U.S. Scholarships are awarded at the beginning of every academic year based upon academic achievement, financial need, involvement in campus and community activities, career goals and counselor recommendations.

Title of Award:
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation

Area, Field, or Subject:
Engineering-Related Technologies; Engineering/Technology; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Civil Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Mechanical Engineering; Natural Sciences; Nuclear Science; Science, Technology, and Society

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
College

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
100 scholarship(s), totaling $50,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $7000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Hispanic.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; financial need analysis; reference(s); resume.

Deadline for Receipt:
5/15.

Apply to:
Kathy Borunda, Director, Educational Programs, [email protected].

2384
SOCIETY OF MEXICAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS

7111 West Bay Area Blvd., Ste. 206
Webster, TX 77598-4051
Web Site: http://www.maes-natl.org

Grant serves as a fee waiver for the cost of testing for and applying to graduate school. Must be Mexican-American and a member of the Society of Mexican-American Engineers and Scientists, Inc. (MAES). Minimum GPA of 2.75 required. For more details and an application go to Web site: http://www.maes-natl.org.

Title of Award:
GRE and Graduate Applications Waiver

Area, Field, or Subject:
Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Engineering/Technology; Engineering-Related Technologies; Science, Technology, and Society; Applied Sciences; Biology; Aviation/Aerospace; Earth Science; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Environmental Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 12. Minimum award amount: $135. Maximum award amount: $235.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to persons of the following ethnic groups: Mexican. Award available to the following races: Hispanic.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; test scores; essay; resume; application for graduate school.

2385
SOCIETY FOR MINING, METALLURGY AND EXPLORATION - CENTRAL WYOMING SECTION

4210 Deer Run
Casper, WY 82601
Tel: (307)234-5019

One-time award for Wyoming residents studying mining related fields. Must be full-time undergraduate at sophomore level or above. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Open to U.S. citizens. Application deadline is November 30.

Title of Award:
Coates, Wolff, Russell Mining Industry Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Mechanical Engineering; Applied Sciences; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Earth Science; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, Vocational/Occupational, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
3 scholarship(s), totaling $3,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay.

Deadline for Receipt:
11/30.

Apply to:
Wayne Heili, Scholarship Committee Chairman, 307-234-5019.

2386
SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT

445 Union Blvd.
Ste. 230
Lakewood, CO 80228
Tel: (303)986-3309; Fax: (303)986-3892; Web Site: http://www.rangelands.org

One award available to applicant pursuing degree in agribusiness, agriculture, animal/veterinary sciences, earth science, natural resources, and range science (or range management). Recipient receives $2000 a year for four years at college or university.

Title of Award:
Masonic Range Science Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Agriculture ; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Agribusiness; Natural Resources; Earth Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s), totaling $2,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; autobiography; test scores; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
1/15.

Apply to:
Scholarship Contact Person, 303-986-3309.

2387
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY

7515 NE Ankeny Rd.
Ankeny, IA 50021-9764
Tel: (515)289-2331; Fax: (515)289-1227; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.swcs.org

Provides financial assistance to members of the SWCS who are in their junior or senior year of full-time undergraduate study or are pursuing graduate level studies with a natural resource conservation orientation at properly accredited colleges or universities. Download the application form from the SWCS homepage at http://www.swcs.org.

Title of Award:
SWCS Melville H. Cohee Student Leader Conservation Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Agriculture ; Economics

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; financial need analysis.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/12.

Apply to:
Nancy Herselius, Member Services Coordinator, 515-289-2331 ext. 17, [email protected].

2388
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY

7515 NE Ankeny Rd.
Ankeny, IA 50021-9764
Tel: (515)289-2331; Fax: (515)289-1227; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.swcs.org

Provides financial assistance to members of SWCS who are currently employed but who wish to improve their technical or administrative competence in a conservation-related field through course work at an accredited college or through a program of special study. Download the application form from the SWCS homepage at http://www.swcs.org.

Title of Award:
Donald A. Williams Scholarship Soil Conservation Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Earth Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $1500.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; financial need analysis.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/12.

Apply to:
Nancy Herselius, Member Services Coordinator, 515-289-2331 ext. 17, [email protected].

2389
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY-NEW JERSEY CHAPTER

Firman East Bear Chapter, SWCS
220 Davidson Ave., 4th Floor
Somerset, NJ 08873
Tel: (732)932-9295; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/njswcs

Two $500 scholarships awarded annually to students attending a New Jersey accredited college or New Jersey residents attending any out-of-state college. Undergraduate students-with the exception of freshmen-are eligible. Must be enrolled in a curriculum related to natural resources. Other areas related to conservation may qualify. Deadline: April 15.

Title of Award:
Edward R. Hall Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Journalism; Surveying; Surveying Technology, Cartography, or Geographic Information Science; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Horticulture/Floriculture; Earth Science; Biology; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Agriculture ; Agribusiness

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
4/15.

Apply to:
Chapter President, 732-932-9295, [email protected].

2390
TKE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

8645 Founders Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1393
Tel: (317)872-6533; Fax: (317)875-8353; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.tkefoundation.org

One-time award of $350 given to a full-time undergraduate member of Tau Kappa Epsilon who has demonstrated leadership within chapter, campus, and community. Must be earning a degree in education or science and planning to become a teacher or pursue a profession in science. Recent head and shoulders photograph must be submitted with application. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Title of Award:
Carrol C. Hall Memorial Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Education; Physical Sciences and Math; Biology; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Earth Science; Applied Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $350.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: male, full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; photograph.

Deadline for Receipt:
5/15.

Apply to:
Tim Taschwer, President/CEO, 317-872-6533, [email protected].

2391
MORRIS K. UDALL FOUNDATION

130 South Scott Ave., Ste. 3350
Tucson, AZ 85701-1922
Web Site: http://www.udall.gov

One-time award to full-time college sophomores or juniors for study of the environment and related fields. Must be nominated by college. Minimum GPA of at least "B" or the equivalent. Must be U.S. citizen, a permanent resident alien or U.S. national.

Title of Award:
Morris K. Udall Scholars

Area, Field, or Subject:
Natural Resources; Earth Science; Agriculture ; Biology; History; Political Science; Nuclear Science; Geography

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College

Funds Available:
Maximum no. of awards: 110. Minimum award amount: $350. Maximum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); nomination.

Deadline for Receipt:
3/3.

2392
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org

Program available to college juniors majoring in engineering, business, finance, economics, math, science, information systems, or computer science at any of the following UNCF member colleges and universities: Florida A&M, Morehouse, Spelman, Morgan State, Hampton, Howard, Baruch, or Southern University. Minimum 3.3 GPA required. Prospective applicants should complete the Student Profile found at Web site: http://www.uncf.org.

Title of Award:
Booz, Allen & Hamilton/William F. Stasior Internship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Business/Consumer Services; Engineering/Technology; Physical Sciences and Math; Computer Science/Data Processing; Earth Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $10000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: African American.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; financial need analysis.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/29.

Apply to:
Program Services Department.

2393
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org

Scholarships for UNCF juniors with 3.0 or better GPA majoring in civil, chemical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences. Summer internship is included in program. Prospective applicants should complete the Student Profile found at Web site: http://www.uncf.org.

Title of Award:
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. Scholars Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Earth Science; Natural Resources

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $3000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: African American.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/15.

Apply to:
Program Services Department.

2394
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org

Scholarships available for African-American students entering their sophomore year. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must pursue specified areas of study as well as attend specific universities. See Web site for more information. http://www.uncf.org.

Title of Award:
Rockwell/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Business/Consumer Services; Psychology; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Earth Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Maximum award amount: $10000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to the following races: African American.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
3/1.

Apply to:
Program Services Department.

2395
UNIVERSITIES SPACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

10211 Wincopin Circle, Ste. 500
Columbia, MD 21044-3432
Tel: (410)730-2656; Fax: (410)730-3496; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.usra.edu/hq/scholarships/overview.shtml

Award for full-time undergraduate students attending a 4-year accredited college or university that offers courses leading to a degree in physical sciences or engineering. Applicants must have completed at least two (2) years of college credits by the time the award is received. Must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must be majoring in the physical sciences or engineering. This would include, but is not limited to, aerospace engineering, astronomy, biophysics, chemistry, chemical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, geophysics, geology, mathematics, mechanical engineering, physics, and space science education. Minimum 3.5 GPA required. Visit Web site at http://www.usra.edu/hq/scholarships/overview.shtml for more information and to download application. No forms will be mailed out.

Title of Award:
Universities Space Research Association Scholarship Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Mechanical Engineering; Nuclear Science; Physical Sciences and Math; Science, Technology, and Society; Applied Sciences; Aviation/Aerospace; Civil Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Earth Science; Engineering/Technology; Electrical Engineering/Electronics

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
4 scholarship(s), totaling $2,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
5/1.

Apply to:
USRA Scholarship Program, 410-730-2656, [email protected].

2396
WYOMING NASA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

PO Box 3905, University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 82071-3905
Tel: (307)766-2862; Fax: (307)766-2652; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://wyomingspacegrant.uwyo.edu

Fellowship for undergraduate students. Principal objective of fellowship is to provide students with positive rewarding research experience. Awards can be used for summer or academic year research in Wyoming. Awards are to provide student salary for research done with a faculty supervisor. Quality of proposal and scientific merit of project are part of the selection criteria. Applicant must submit verification of U.S. citizenship.

Title of Award:
Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Biology; Applied Sciences; Aviation/Aerospace; Civil Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Earth Science; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Engineering-Related Technologies; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Mechanical Engineering; Natural Sciences; Physical Sciences and Math

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
4 fellowship(s), totaling $12,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 10. Minimum award amount: $3000. Maximum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; interview; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
2/18.

Apply to:
Kathleen Harper, Associate Director, 307-766-2862, [email protected].

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