Scholarships for College Sophomores

Sophomore students at historically Black colleges and universities with a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply through their campus coordinator for the English-Speaking Union Luard Morse Scholarship toward a semester of study at a British university during junior year. One award of up to $30,000 is granted. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and demonstrate leadership, community involvement, and interest in international affairs or culture. Applications require essays, transcripts, and recommendations compiled by the school coordinator. The scholarship has supported HBCU students studying in the United Kingdom since 1969.

Full-time undergraduates at accredited four-year U.S. colleges entering sophomore, junior, or senior year with at least a 3.2 GPA may compete in the annual FSF Case Study Scholarship by developing a discipline-specific fashion industry case study. Up to 160 awards are granted, with standard awards of $10,000 and top finalists receiving up to $25,000. Funds may be applied to tuition, intern housing, study abroad, and other educational expenses. International students with F-1 visas may participate with required CPT documentation. Submit through the FSF application portal.

California college sophomores or juniors who have completed at least one year of college and will not graduate before June may apply for Donald A. Strauss Scholarships by proposing an innovative student-generated public service project. Up to 15 recipients each receive $15,000 to fund their project. Submit application materials including a project proposal, budget, timeline, personal essay, transcript, and two letters of recommendation by February 9. Selected recipients attend a mandatory meeting and serve as Strauss Ambassadors on campus. The foundation, established in 1997, promotes public service in preparing future leaders.

U.S. citizen college sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled full time in fall who demonstrate financial need and are pursuing degrees in civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, or related engineering fields may apply for IMEG engineering scholarships. Awards are up to $10,000 for underrepresented students with strong potential. Submit two recommendation letters and an unofficial transcript. Applicants must not be employed at IMEG or related to an IMEG employee. IMEG, a 100% employee-owned firm, supports the next generation of engineering innovators.

Rising juniors at accredited minority-serving institutions with a minimum 3.2 GPA majoring in NOAA mission STEM or social science fields may apply for the NOAA EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship. Recipients receive up to $9,500 per academic year for junior and senior years, plus two paid NOAA summer internships and travel and conference support. Submit an application with transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Selected students attend a two-week NOAA orientation and complete internships during both summers.

Sophomores at accredited U.S. colleges with a minimum 3.0 GPA majoring in fields that support NOAA's mission, including STEM and social sciences, may apply. Up to 118 scholars receive up to $9,500 per academic year for two years of full-time study, plus a paid 10-week NOAA summer internship between award years with a $700 weekly stipend. Submit the Hollings Scholarship application by January 31. Selected scholars attend a NOAA orientation and Science and Education Symposium, complete the summer internship at a NOAA facility, and present research findings. Community college students planning to transfer to a four-year program and third-year students in five-year programs are also eligible.

Full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors at accredited North American universities majoring in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, safety, or industrial hygiene who plan careers in the iron and steel industry may apply. Applicants must be USMCA citizens (U.S., Canada, or Mexico) with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients receive a $7,500 scholarship and must commit to a paid summer internship at a North American steel-related company. AIST assists with internship placement, and self-placed internships require pre-approval. Apply with an essay, resume, transcript, and recommendation letters expressing strong interest in the iron and steel industry by the October 5 deadline.

College sophomores and juniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with at least a 3.0 GPA and intent to pursue research careers in natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering must apply through their campus Goldwater faculty representative. Each scholar receives up to $7,500 per academic year for one or two years depending on class year. Up to 454 scholarships may be awarded nationally. Nominees submit a research essay, questionnaire, three recommendations, and transcripts. Campus nominations are due the last Friday in January. Direct applications without campus nomination are not considered.

Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA majoring in criminal justice may apply for the National Association of Black Narcotic Agents' Carroll R. Gibson Memorial Scholarship for use at an HBCU. Awards range up to $5,000. Submit a 300 to 500 word essay on law-enforcement reform, an unofficial transcript, a professor recommendation on official letterhead, and application materials. A personal interview is required. Applicants must be active in school and community.

Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled in a Colorado college or university, registered for at least 10 credit hours per semester, pursuing civil engineering or a closely related field such as environmental engineering, hydrology, stormwater management, or watershed management may apply. One scholarship of $5,000 is awarded for the academic year. Submit the application with a short essay up to 500 words on personal and career goals and how they align with CASFM's mission. Finalists participate in a selection interview. The recipient is invited to attend the CASFM Conference with registration and lodging included.