Science Scholarships

The purpose of our scholarships is to encourage young women interested in a career in the aerospace field to pursue higher education degrees in engineering or science or math. We have four merit-based awards of $2000 that will be given to rising juniors and seniors in college.

For Individuals Interested in Pursuing Careers in the Water Works Industry in Alabama and Mississippi The Alabama/Mississippi Section of the American Water Works Association can help! Complete scholarship applications by February 1 and direct to Mr. Jim Miller. Each applicant must complete and submit the following: 1. Official Application Form (check website for the Application Form) 2. Resume (that includes educational, licensure, and experience) 3. Personal Statement 4. Letter of Support or recommendation from the sponsoring utility,individual member or academic advisor 5. Academic applicants only, transcripts of education and proof of student status For individuals pursuing advanced licensure or training in the water works (science) field. - Sponsored by an AL-MS AWWA Water Utility Member (Up to 3 awarded + $1,000 upon completion & employed within the section) For individuals pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the water works (science) field. - Graduate Level (Up to 3 awarded + $1,000 upon completion & employed within the section) - Undergraduate Level (Up to 3 awarded + $1,000 upon completion & employed within the section)

This scholarship provides $25,000 for a post-baccalaureate student in the water environment field. The scholarship is for education related expenses such as room and board, tuition and books. The scholarship may not be used to cover stipends or wages. Application Requirements and Criteria: Member of the Water Environment Federation. Completed application providing a summary of academic and practical experience in the environmental field. Official college/university transcripts. Letter of acceptance to a graduate program in the water environment field. Recommendations from three persons (at least one of these persons must be a member of the Water Environment Federation) who can attest to the applicant's academic and/or practical experience. A detailed statement of degree objectives as related to applicant's career goals and intent to work in the water environment field (750 words minimum; 1,000 words maximum). Statement must accompany the application. Recipients of the scholarship are expected to make a commitment to work in the water environment field for two years following completion of the degree. Applications Accepted From: Post-baccalaureate students in the water environment field. Application forms must be completed and submitted along with three letters of reference. Recipient is responsible for taxes due on the award.

Applications are now being accepted for the CT Section AWWA Associates Committee General Scholarship Program, from CT Section AWWA members or their children/dependents, who have not previously been awarded a CT Section AWWA scholarship. High School seniors and students currently enrolled in an education program beyond the secondary level in a 2 year, 4 year or graduate program are eligible. Student members of CT AWWA are also eligible. Awards will be based on academic performance, participation in school and community activities, application completeness and autobiographical sketch. Applicants must submit a completed application form and the following information: • A transcript of your high school record and college record, if applicable • A typed and signed autobiographical sketch highlighting: Your accomplishments, interests, hobbies, future plans; and The name of the last book you read, why you read it, and its significance to you. • Identify a person (not a relative) who has most influenced you and explain why. • Identify any special circumstances that you wish to be considered that may distinguish you from other applicants. These may include but are not limited to obstacles you have overcome, academic goals, interests, advancements, financial constraints, etc.

Each year, the Likins Scholarship Committee awards a minimum of $2,500 to a maximum of $25,000 in scholarships. The scholarships are distributed in $2,500 or more increments to deserving Florida students, either in undergraduate or graduate school. Application Instructions Purpose The Florida Section American Water Works Association will annually award up to $2,500 scholarships or more per student to eligible students pursuing a degree relating to the drinking water industry. The scholarship will provide reimbursement of tuition, books, and fees through the College/University Financial Aid Department over the upcoming two (2) year period. Scholarships will be awarded in both undergraduate and graduate categories. Eligibility Applicant must be an upper level undergraduate (over 65 credit hours) or graduate student enrolled in an accredited Florida Institution and currently majoring in an area related to the drinking water industry. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average based on a 4.0 system. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible. Selection Process Evaluation will be made on the basis of academic performance, work experience, community and civic activities, honor, career goals, letters of recommendation, and evidence of leadership, motivation, character, and self-reliance. At the option of the Scholarship Committee, the top five candidates may be telephone interviewed by a member of the scholarship committee. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Florida Section American Water Works Association. Final Selection: Committee will make final selection of scholarship awardees by August 1st yearly.

Eligibility and Application Requirements: A. The applicant must be enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited college or university program. B. The applicant must be a citizen of the United States. C. The application (furnished) must be completed in full with a two-page (or less) typewritten essay, describing the applicant’s career plans. A recommendation from at least one professor in the applicant’s major field of study, such as a mathematics or science teacher, must be included with the form. D. The applicant may be a graduate or under-graduate student. E. An applicant receiving financial aid from the applicant’s employer which constitutes more than 50 percent of the applicant’s annual costs for tuition and fees is not eligible for scholarship aid from the TLMSF of the KsAWWA. Applications must be mailed to: Lester Estelle, Chairman C/O Germean Chisholm-Bean City of Olathe - Public Works 1385 S. Robinson Olathe, KS 66061

The Lone Star Emmy Educational Foundation proudly offers a scholarship program for college students pursuing meteorology and atmospheric science. Thanks to a generous donation from NBC DFW/KXAS-TV in Dallas/Fort Worth, the Lone Star Emmy Educational Foundation developed an annual college scholarship fund in the memory of Harold Taft, who served as Chief Meteorologist at KXAS-TV from 1949 until 1991. The Lone Star EMMY Foundation will award scholarships of up to $2,500 each to qualified students chosen by our Scholarship Committee. The Foundation will annually review the amount of the scholarships. To be considered for a scholarship, a student must meet the following eligibility requirements: Student must be in good standing (not on academic probation) with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Undergraduate students must have two (2) academic semesters remaining when the scholarship is awarded or be enrolled in graduate school. Student must submit at least two letters of recommendation from faculty, employers or internship supervisor. Student must submit a 3 page essay responding to these questions: Why did you select the television industry and weather in particular as your career choice? In what television or related activities have you participated? What is your first job preference after college and why? Student must be currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning in the State of Texas at a junior level or above. What is your ultimate career goal? To increase diversity and the number of students from underrepresented groups pursuing studies in meteorology, race and gender may be entered into the decision process. Applicants must be citizens of the United States of America either by birth or naturalization. Minority applicants who are Black (African American), Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, American Indian, Aleutian (Alaskan) native or native Hawaiians must indicate such in a narrative statement how they meet these criteria.

The Scholarship Program, which is funded by NAVSEA and SSP consists of two parts: a one-time $10,000 scholarship awarded the freshman year of college; and an opportunity to apply for summer employment, which provides valuable technical work experience and continued tuition assistance (up to $15,000 per annum). Scholarship Criteria Qualified recipients must: A. Must be an enrolled member of an American Indian tribe, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian or otherwise considered to be an American Indian by the tribe with which affiliation is claimed; or is at least 1/4 American Indian blood; or is at least 1/4 Alaskan Native; or considered to be an Alaskan Native by an Alaskan Native group to which affiliation is claimed; B. Must be a current AISES member; C. be a United States citizen; D. be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a freshmen degree-seeking student; E. pursue a Navy-relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree; F. be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a Native American Serving Institution, Historically Black College or University (HBCU), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) or other Minority Serving Institution (MI) as designated by the Department of Education with an ABET-accredited engineering program; G. carry a full-time academic course load as defined by the school; H. be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or an equivalent academic status, at the time of award; I. not have been charged, arrested, prosecuted and/or convicted of an offense that would prevent the recipient from obtaining an interim security clearance at NAVSEA and/or SSP; J. demonstrate a clear financial need as determined and validated by the school.

Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for a scholarship, you must: • Be an ASCP student member • Be enrolled in a NAACLS- or CAAHEPaccredited laboratory science program AND be in the final clinical year of education • Have a minimum GPA of 2.8 out of 4.0 • Be a United States citizen OR a permanent resident of the United States • Submit a complete application packet (GPA must be recorded in Section E) Selection Criteria • Academic achievements (cumulative GPA) • Professional goals • Leadership abilities • Community activities Scholarship awards of $1,000 are available for students in their final year of study in one of the following NAACLS-accredited programs: Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) Cytotechnologist (CT) Histotechnician (HT) Histotechnologist (HTL) Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Laboratory Technician (MLT/CLT) Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT/CLS) Pathologists' Assistants (PA)

Field of Study: Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics Amount of Scholarship: $6500 Scholarship Guidelines: Scholarship is for a one-time issuance and is not renewable. Checks are issued to the educational institution and the recipient. Funds are to be used for tuition, books and fees only, any unused funds shall be returned. Candidate Eligibility Requirements Are you a female U.S. citizen? Will you be at least a college sophomore in August? Are you attending an accredited U.S. university or college in August? Do you currently maintain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale? Are you studying in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics? Procedures/Checklist: Your application will be completed online and will include the following: Complete the online application. Complete the biographical sketch. Three (3) professional letters of reference should be uploaded to the website - word doc or pdf are accepted. Enter the names of the schools sending the official transcripts. Applicant must submit the official transcripts to: SBMEF, 9820 Metcalf Ave, Ste 110, Overland Park KS 66212 Each step must be completed fully and in sequence to proceed.

Awards of up to $5,000 are funded by TOYOTA, our Foundation’s largest corporate partner since 2007, for undergraduate students pursuing degrees in Business or STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Despite the growing need for professionals in these fields, recent studies show that a disproportionately low number of Latinos—our nation’s largest and fastest-growing demographic—are pursuing degrees in these rigorous disciplines. Our partnership with TOYOTA directly addresses this need by providing our Scholars with vital financial resources and equipping them with the tools and skills they need to become the well-educated and skilled professionals who will ensure that entrepreneurship and innovation remain hallmarks of America. TOYOTA/TELACU Scholars benefit from all elements of the College Success Program to ensure attainment of their Bachelor’s degree. They also receive individualized attention, such as interviewing skills preparation and coaching; they are provided with opportunities to pursue internship and employment opportunities with our corporate partners and receive guidance and support to successfully transition into the professional arena. Applicants must meet the College Success Program eligibility requirements, plus the following: Be a college Junior or Senior Be pursuing a degree in Business or Engineering fields

Healthline is teaming up with The Nature Conservancy to award four $5,000 scholarships to students who are committed to making a difference at the intersection of health and climate change through their studies, extracurriculars, and career goals. Read below to see if you qualify and apply for the 2022 Healthline Stronger Scholarship by Earth Day, April 22.