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Members of Pi Gamma Mu are qualified to be the recipient of a scholarship award to attend graduate school. Scholarships are intended for first time Graduate Student. Students who have already earned an advanced degree are not eligible to apply. The degree program must be in one of the following areas of study: anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography-human, gerontology, history, history of education, human services, international relations, political science, psychology, social philosophy, sociology, social work, as well as related interdisciplinary programs anchored in the Social Sciences, particularly those that focus on age, environment, ethnicity, gender, race, and regional studies. Other interdisciplinary fields will be considered on an individual basis based upon the degree to which the social sciences are an integral component of the overall course of study. In such cases, applicants should submit a program description outlining requirements and coursework. Previous recipients of Pi Gamma Mu scholarships are not eligible to apply again. Applicants must submit the names of at least three people who will be providing them with recommendations using the online form. The recommendations should be made by individuals qualified to assess your academic merit within the social sciences. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The OREF Clinical Research Award recognizes outstanding clinical research related directly to musculoskeletal disease or injury. The lead author must be a member (or candidate member) of the AAOS, ORS, Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) or Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society (CORS). Manuscripts should be original and represent a large body of cohesive scientific work generally reflecting years of investigation. If the submission reflects a single project, it should be of high significance and impact. Please visit the award's website for more information.

The Hubbard Scholarship of the Georgia Library Association is made possible by the family and friends of Mr. C. S. Hubbard, an early supporter of libraries in Georgia. The purpose of the scholarship is to recruit excellent librarians for Georgia and provide financial assistance toward completing a Master's degree in library science at a library school accredited by the American Library Association. Applicants must be completing their senior year in an accredited college or university or be a graduate of such an institution. Students must be ready to begin the program of study not later than the fall term of the year in which the scholarship is awarded. Students who have already begun their programs are eligible to apply. Applicants must indicate an intention to complete degree requirements within three years. Recipients must work in a Georgia library for a year after graduation. Two letters of reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The EOK scholarship program is for deserving young Women's who have demonstrated community service, leadership, and academic achievement. Previous applicants may apply but must submit a new application. Prior recipients are not eligible. Applicants must submit their verification of enrollment in an accredited US college or university as a degree candidate for undergraduate or graduate study (i.e. letter from advisor, letter of matriculation, tuition bill). Recommendation forms from two academic, professional, or personal references must also be submitted. Applications may also be submitted through email or mail to Jackie McCabe from Hellenic Women's's Club, Inc., EOK Scholarship Committee. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Alabama Student Grant Program is a state student assistance program designed to provide financial assistance for undergraduate nonsectarian, secular education at independent, nonprofit, or other legislatively identified postsecondary educational institutions of higher learning. To be eligible, the student must have obtained a certificate of graduation from a secondary school or the recognized equivalence of such graduation; be a citizen of the United States or in the process of becoming a citizen of the United States; be making satisfactory academic progress; and not be enrolled and not intend to enroll in a course of study leading to an undergraduate degree in theology, divinity, or other field of preparation for a religious vocation. Two proofs of Alabama residency are required. The application must be completed and received by the student's institution's financial aid office on or before the deadline of September 15, 2024 in order to receive consideration for Fall 2024. The other application deadlines for other terms are: January 15, 2025 for Winter quarter; February 15, 2025 for Spring semester; and April 15, 2025 for Spring quarter. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Swiss Benevolent Society is pleased that it can continue its oldest scholarship program, one which offers underGraduate Student of Swiss ancestry help with paying college tuition. In order to apply for an SBS Scholarship, applicants must reside permanently in the state of Illinois or Southern Wisconsin. They must be either a Swiss National with permanent US residency permit or a US citizen of Swiss origin or of Swiss descent. We require official documents that prove the applicant's Swiss origin or descent, going back to their first ancestor with Swiss citizenship. Swiss students studying in the US on a student or visitor's visa are not eligible. Acceptable documents for proof of Swiss citizenship are: Certificate of Citizenship; Swiss Passport (current or old); Registration at any Swiss Consulate (get letter of confirmation); Swiss Military Service Book Birth, Death, Marriage Certificates from Switzerland; US Naturalization or Citizenship papers that indicate Switzerland as the previous country of citizenship; and any other document, e.g. settlement permit from Switzerland which lists place of origin. High School Senior may apply. They must have a minimum exam score of 26 ACT or 1230 on SAT or higher. College freshmen must have a 3.3 GPA or better in their first semester or quarter at college. College sophomores and juniors must have a 3.3 GPA or better as of the end of the fall semester or fall quarter 2023. Applications and all requirements must be submitted through email. In unusual circumstances, applicants may apply through mail application. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Inspired to Teach Scholarship offers qualified Oklahoma College student an opportunity to earn scholarships and benefits. Program participants may have the opportunity to earn up to $25,500 as they complete their Educator Preparation Program and teach in Oklahoma. Applicants must graduate from high school, graduate from homeschool or earn a GED. Applicants must meet higher education admission standards at: (1) a public or private Oklahoma university with an accredited Oklahoma teacher education program, or (2) a community college with an approved articulation agreement with an accredited Oklahoma university teacher education program. Applicants must also declare a major in an accredited Oklahoma university teacher education program with a degree leading to a standard teaching certificate or declare a major at a community college with an approved Inspired to Teach articulation agreement with an accredited Oklahoma teacher education program leading to a standard Oklahoma teaching certificate. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and a minimum 2.5 GPA throughout matriculation. Prior to entry into the Inspired to Teach program, the student shall agree to complete the Oklahoma teacher preparation education program and agree to teach in an Oklahoma public prekindergarten through 12th grade (PK-12) school for a minimum of five consecutive years upon graduation and licensure as a teacher. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America has provided scholarship awards since 1928 to assist students of American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian heritage pursuing degrees in nursing or in the field of health care. The applicant must be enrolled in a tribe or village. If not enrolled, the student may be considered if he or she can prove direct tribal ancestry. Applicants may be a high school graduate, in the last semester of high school, or have equivalent education. They must be enrolled in the health professional program, having achieved good scholastic standing in pre-nursing, pre-med; or enrolled in a health care or health education program. They must be expected to graduate two years after enrollment if they are in an Associate Degree program; or they must be expected to graduate in four years if they are pursuing a BS degree. Post-Graduate Student are also eligible. They must also be recommended by two or three of their counselors, Teaching or other school officials. Applicants must be focused on a career goal directly related to the healthcare needs of the American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hawaiian Native community. Applications for the Fall term must be submitted by June 1st. Applications for the Spring term must be submitted by December 1st. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Massachusetts Public Service Grant was established for students who have experienced the loss of a parent and/or spouse who is killed or missing in the line of public service duty in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Public Service Grant Program is the only scholarship program not based on demonstrated financial need, but rather entitlement. Applicants must be enrolled in a certificate, associate's or bachelor's degree program at an eligible institution. An eligible institution is defined as a public or independent college or university in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is authorized by the Commonwealth to offer undergraduate degree programs. Applicants must be maintaining satisfactory academic progress in accordance with institutional and federal standards Applicants must be able to provide the necessary documentation to evidence one of the following conditions: (1) Child or widowed spouse of a Massachusetts Police Officer, Firefighter or Corrections Officer who was killed or died from injuries received while performing his or her duties. This shall also include authorized training duty. (2) Child of a Prisoner of War Military Service Person Missing in Action in Southeast Asia whose war time service was credited to the Commonwealth and whose service was between February 1, 1955 and the termination of the Vietnam campaign. (3) Child of a Veteran whose service was credited to the Commonwealth and who was killed in action or died as a result of such service. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance for more information.