Resources of Undergraduates

School of Undergraduate Studies

Privately Funded Scholarships

The following awards and fellowships are from external sources.

Abbot & Fenner Scholarship Program - Type: Scholarship Award: $1,000
Eligibility: The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship, click on the title above for the application procedure.

Ambassadorial Scholarships – Type: Scholarship Award: Contact for more details Eligibility: This program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs, must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework or equivalent professional experience before commencing their scholarship studies.  Initial application must be made through a Rotary club in the applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment. Additional Info: For additional information please click on the title above.

Survivors of Childhood Cancer – Type: Scholarship Award: Amounts may vary. Eligibility: Click title above for additional information. Deadlines & additional Info: For additional information please call 1-800-227-2345.

Americorps – Type: Fellowship Award: Full-time members receive an education award of $4,725 to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back student loans. They also receive health insurance, training, and student loan deferment. About half of the members also receive a modest annual living allowance of about $9,300, along with health insurance. Members who serve part-time receive a partial education award. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident age 17 or older. Members must serve full or part time over a 10- to 12-month period. Deadlines & additional info: For additional information please click on the title above.

Ayn Rand Essay Scholarship – Type: Contest Award: 1st Place Prize: $10,000, 3 2nd Place Prizes: $2,000, 5 3rd Place Prizes: $400, 20 Finalists: $100, and 20 Semifinalists: $50 Eligibility & deadlines: Must be a college student and write an essay based on Ayn Rand's Novel “ATLAS SHRUGGED” according to the guidelines. For complete information on this program please click on the title above.

Business & Professional Women – Type: Scholarship Award: Awards vary Eligibility: Be a female of at least 25 years of age by the date specified on their website. Be a US citizen or US national. Demonstrate critical financial need. Be officially accepted into an accredited program or certificate program at a US college or university, including  American Samoa, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and plan to graduate or receive certification between December 1, 2006 and August 31, 2008. Need to demonstrate clear career plans andn ot be earning a doctoral-level or terminal degree, such as a PhD, MD, DDS, DVM, JD, etc. Deadlines & additional info: For additional information please click on the title above.

CDS International – Type: Fellowship/Internship Award: Participants will receive a €400 monthly stipend, dormitory housing and health insurance during the nine-month program. Eligibility: Applicant must be an American professional between the ages of 23-34. Candidates are competitively chosen from the fields of business administration, economics, journalism/mass communications, law, political science and public affairs/public policy. Deadline & additional info: For current deadlines and additional information please click on the title.

Chartway Federal Credit Union Scholarships – Type: Scholarship Award: Seven $1,500 awards Eligibility: Open to all current Chartway members with accounts in good standing who are graduating seniors or currently enrolled in college or graduate school. Recipients are selected on the basis of need, activities, academic performance, an essay and letter of reference. Deadlines & additional info: For additional information please click on the title above or contact 757-552-1000 or 800-678-8765.

Daniel Kovach Foundation Scholarship – Type: Scholarships Award: Varying Deadline & additional info: For additional information on the individual programs, deadlines and general information please click on the title above.

Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund – Type: Scholarship Additional info: This program provides educational assistance for postsecondary study to financially needy children and spouses of those killed or permanently disabled as a direct result of the terrorist attacks on 9/11/01 in the U.S.A. and during the continuing rescue activities. The fund will benefit children and spouses of the victims, including airplane crews and passengers, World Trade Center and Pentagon employees and visitors, and relief workers including firefighters, police officers and emergency medical personnel. Scholarships will be offered to applicants who demonstrate financial need and may be used for undergraduate study only. For addition information please click on the title or contact: Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc., 1505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082, Phone: 1-877-862-0136.                              

Fund for Theological Education – Type: Fellowships Amount: varies Eligibility: Must be pursuing a vocation in ministry and theology. The program offers three kinds of fellowships:
- Undergraduate Fellowships: for rising juniors or seniors.
- Congregational Fellowships: for first year of a Master of Divinity students.
- Ministry Fellowships: for second year of a Master of Divinity students.
Deadlines & additional info: For additional information or to download an application please click on the title.

Harry S. Truman Library Institute – Type: Grants & Fellowships Award: $1,000 to $30,000 Eligibility: fellowships are available to graduate and undergraduate students to support historical research on Mr. Truman's Administration or on other periods of his public career.  Deadlines: Deadlines vary depending on the program. Additional info: For additional information please click on the title.

 Hattie M. Strong Foundation Student Loans – Type: Loan Award: Maximum $2500 Eligibility: Must be US citizen studying in the US or abroad, who is entering final year of course work in a baccalaureate or graduate degree program. Loans are made solely on the basis of individual merit, without regard to race, sex, or religion, are interest-free and do not require collateral. Applicants must be enrolled, as full-time students, in an accredited four-year college or graduate school. Must be living in the Washington DC area. Deadlines & additional info: For additional information please click on the title.

Hazel Stone Memorial Scholarship – Type: Scholarship Award: Contact for more details Eligibility: Program assists Jewish, Christian women interested in evangelism. Applicants must have committed their life to serving Jesus Christ, be committed to going to Bible college or seminary and must display a financial need in affording college costs. Deadlines & additional info: Applications are available by contacting Hazel Stone Memorial Scholarship, c/o Jews for Christ, 60 Haight St., San Francisco, CA 94102.

 Institute for Humane Studies – Type: Scholarships, Fellowships, Internships and Research Grants Award: From $3000 stipend to $12,000 scholarships Eligibility & deadlines: For additional information please click on the title.

Jack Kent Cooke - Transfer Program – Type: Scholarship Award: up to $30,000 per year Eligibility: This program is for undergraduate students who transfer from a 2-year college or community college to a 4-year college. Deadlines & additional info: For application materials and additional information please click on the title or call: 1-800-498-6478.

Lifetime Federal Tax Credit – Type: Tax credit Award: 20% tax credit for first $5,000 of tuition and fees through 2002, and for the first 10,000 thereafter. Eligibility: Lifetime Learning Credit for College Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students and working Americans pursuing lifelong learning to upgrade their skills. For those beyond the first two years of college, or taking classes part-time to improve or upgrade their job skills, the family will receive a The credit is available for net tuition and fees (less grant aid) paid for post-secondary enrollment after June 30, 1998. The credit is available on a per-taxpayer (family) basis.  The credit is phased out for joint filers between $80,000 and $100,000 of income, and for single filers between $40,000 and $50,000 (indexed after 2001). Deadlines & additional info: For deadlines and general information please click on the title.

Lilly Reintegration Scholarship – Type: Scholarship Award: Amounts vary Eligibility: Applicant must be diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder. Must currently be receiving medical treatment, including medications and psychiatric follow-ups. Must be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegrative efforts, such as clubhouse membership, part-time work, volunteer efforts, or school enrollment. NOTE: Correspondence and distance learning courses, online courses and non-credit courses are not covered under this scholarship. This scholarship is only available to U. S. citizens attending classes within the United States. Deadline: January 14 Additional info: Completed application package includes an application form, essay, transcripts, recommendation forms from three references, and school financial requirements including a completed FAFSA. The application can be downloaded by clicking on the title. Correspondence and distance learning courses, online courses, and no-credit courses are not covered under the scholarship. If you have any questions you may e-mail them at lillyscholarships@reintegration.com. If you do not have internet access or you may contact them by calling 1-800-809-8202.

Lois Roulston Beach Suburban Republican Women's Club Single-Parent Scholarship – Type: Scholarship Award: $500 Eligibility: Must be a single parent continuing his/her education.  Deadline: March 1 st, annually Additional info: To receive a copy of the application please email your request to beachsrw@yahoo.com, contact Cheryl Mercer at 757-474-2333, or send a written request to Cheryl Mercer, Beach Suburban RWC, 4601 Southern Pines Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Submit completed application to: the same address.

Marine Corps Scholarships – Type: Scholarship Award: Contact for more details Eligibility: The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides financial assistance to deserving sons and daughters of current or former United States Marines and to deserving sons or daughters of current or former United States Navy Corpsmen who have served with the United States Marine Corps, in their pursuit of higher education Deadlines & additional info: For additional information please click on the title.

Mensa Education & Research Foundation Scholarship Program – Type: Scholarship Award: Amounts may vary Eligibility: The MERF scholarship program awards are based totally on essays written by the applicants. There is no requirement for applicants to be members of Mensa nor is any consideration given to grades, academic program, or financial need. However, the student must have an IQ in the top 2% to become a member. Deadlines & additional info: For more information about deadlines and how to apply please click on the title.

National Association of Broadcasters – Type: Grant Award: Up to $25,000 Eligibility: The competition is open to all academic personnel. Graduate students and senior undergraduates are invited to submit proposals. Deadline: January 31 Additional info: For additional information please click on the title. 

National Baptist Convention USA, Inc. Scholarship – Type: Scholarship Award: $1,000 Eligibility: This award is intended for those who are active members of any National Baptist Convention church. Student must be in their Junior or Senior year and the a2ward is based upon financial need. This scholarship is renewable. Deadlines & additional info: For additional information please click on the title or write: National Baptist Convention USA, Inc. Scholarship, 356 E. Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.  

National Black MBA Association, Inc. (Undergraduate) – Type: Scholarship Award: $1,000 Eligibility: The program is implemented by the local chapter awards a scholarship to a qualified minority undergraduate student. Deadlines & additional info: Interested students should contact their nearest NBMBAA chapter for program calendar, requirements, application, and selection criteria information. Additional information is also available by clicking on the title.

National Federation of the Blind – Type: Scholarship Award: $3,000-$10,000. Eligibility: Must be legally blind and meet the other criteria outlined in the application form. Deadline: March 31 Additional info: For an application or additional information please click on the title or contact: Peggy Elliott, Chairman, National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Committee, 805 Fifth Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112.

National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) – Type: Scholarships & Grants Award: $2,000-$5,000. Eligibility: The NIAF will award scholarships and grants to outstanding students. The awards will be made on the basis of academic merit and divided between two groups of students. Deadline & additional info: For current deadlines and other information please click on the title. Applications for NIAF scholarships can only be submitted on-line by clicking here.

Project Management Institute - Type: Scholarship Award: $1,000. Eligibility: The Hampton Roads Chapter of the Project Management Institute is offering up to five scholarships to any student preparing to enter or already attending a college or university and pursuing a bachelor, masters or doctoral degree. Deadline: May 31 Additional Info: For more information, please click on the title above.

Scholarships for Native American Students – Type: Scholarships Award: Amounts vary Eligibility: Native American students who demonstrate academic achievement, clearly defined goals, leadership, the determination to succeed, and the desire to return to their communities and help others realize their dreams. Deadline & additional info: For additional information please click on the title above.

Nonprofit Sector Research Fund  – Type: Scholarship Award: Academic credit Eligibility: The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community. She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have the following: Outstanding research skills; A background in the social sciences or humanities; Excellent writing and communication skills; Demonstrated financial need; and American citizenship. The student must be able to intern for 10-15 weeks at the Washington, DC, office of the Aspen Institute. We generally expect that Fall and Spring internships will be part-time (10-20 hours per week) and Summer internships will be full-time. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student. Deadline: Applications must be received no later than March 15, annually. Applicants will be notified by April 15, annually. Additional info: For additional information please click on the title or to request application materials, contact: Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, The Aspen Institute, 1 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036; Phone: (202) 736-5800, Fax: (202) 293-0525, Email: nsrf@aspeninstitute.org

Roothbert Fund, Inc. – Type: Scholarship/Grant Award: $2,000-$3,000 Eligibility: Applicant must be a permanent resident of the following states as of March 1: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, or North Carolina. All applicants are eligible regardless of sex, age, color, nationality or religious background. While the Fund does not emphasize any particular form of religious practice or worship, it seeks to provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values. Deadline: February 1. Completed application forms must be postmarked no later than February 1 to be considered for the following year. Applications for renewal grants have the same deadline. Additional info: VERY IMPORTANT--BEFORE YOU CONSIDER APPLYING: Please note that applicant interviews are scheduled on extremely short notice in March and are held in New York (NY), New Haven (CT), Philadelphia (PA) and Washington, DC. The Fund designates a two-month period from December 1 to January 31 each year in which printed applications forms are made available. Requests for application forms should be directed to the Fund after December 1 for the ensuing school year. To obtain a copy of the current application form, submit a written request with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: The Roothbert Fund, Inc., 475 Riverside Drive, Room 252, New York, NY 10115 between December 1 and January 31.

Rotary International – Type: Scholarship Additional info: The program sponsors "ambassadors of goodwill" to study or teach in another country. Award, deadlines & other info: For more information visit the website by clicking on the title or contact Renee Stephenson at: Resources Development Supervisor, Educational Programs, or call 847-866-3314, 847-866-0934 fax, or e-mail: stephenr@rotaryintl.org. 

Sallie Mae Fund Scholarships – Type: Scholarship Award: Awards vary upon program Eligibility: To be eligible for the Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs, students must be accepted and enrolled at a Title IV eligible, accredited postsecondary two- or four-year college or university, vocational, or technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico and meet program-specific eligibility requirements. 
Below is a list of scholarship programs:
-Salle Mae Fund "First in My Family Scholarship Program":  This program is in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 per Hispanic-American student.
-The Salle Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program:  This program is intended to help financial aid officers meet the needs of students whose financial aid packages fall short by $1,000 or more.  Open to families with a combined income of less than $30,000. 
-The Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship Program:  This program offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to African-American students with demonstrated financial need.
-The Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Program:  The Fund provides scholarship renewals based on economic need for students with combined family incomes of $35,000 or less. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000.
-The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund: The 911 Education Fund provides scholarship dollars to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled in the attacks.  This fund also provides grants, which enable spouses of those who were killed or deemed permanently disabled in the attacks to pay off their Sallie Mae education loans.
Deadlines & additional info: For further information on these scholarship programs please click on the title or call: 1-888-272-5543.

Soroptimist International Woman's Opportunity Award – Type: Scholarship Award: Local award is $1500 with the possibility of a regional award ($3000 - $5000) Eligibility: Must be a female looking to enter or re-enter the job market or to further her skill and training to upgrade her employment status. Deadlines & additional info: For more information please contact Gail Kelley, Soroptimist International of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, 111 East Belvedere Road, Norfolk, VA 23505, 757-489-1435, gckelley@whro.net.

Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund – Type: Scholarship Award: $1000 to $10,000 Eligibility: All applicants must be seeking an undergraduate degree from an accredited two or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school and have at least 24 credit hours remaining to complete their degree. Must currently be a U.S. resident. Only applicants seeking a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university are eligible to receive a $10,000 award. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED on or before September 1995. Deadlines & additional info: Applications are available by clicking on the title. Additional questions can be addressed by calling 507-931-1682.

Tylenol Scholarships – Type: Scholarship Award: Awards ranging from $1000 to $5000 Eligibility: Must be student pursuing a career in healthcare Deadline: September 30, 2006 Additional info: For additional information please click on the title.

The University Writing Scholarship (UWS) – Type: Scholarship Award: Contact for more details Eligibility: Must be an incoming freshmen or current undergraduate student in any field of study. Recipients of the scholarships will be determined based on quality of work submitted. Deadlines & additional info: For complete information on this program please click on the title.

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship Program Type: Scholarship Award: Contact for more details Eligibility: Program is open to high school seniors or individuals who plan to enroll or are enrolled in full or half-time undergraduate or full-time graduate coursework at an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational/technical school. Students must be enrolled through Feb. 1 of the upcoming year. Applicants must have an annual adjusted income of $35,000 or less, and be a U S citizen or eligible non-citizen. Applicants must not currently be in default on any student loans. Deadlines & additional info: For additional information please click on the title or call 1-800-537-4180; To download an application click here.

Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association (VCTA) and Donald A. Perry Foundation – Type: Scholarship Award: $1,000 to $3,000 Eligibility: Program awarding those students who demonstrate potential as a future leader in Virginia. Deadlines & additional info: For additional information please click on the title or call 1-877-648-VCTA (8282).

Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program (VTSLP) – VTSLP’s primary purpose is to provide financial support to eligible students who are preparing to teach in one of Virginia’s critical shortage fields. For complete information on this program please click on the title.

White House Fellowships – Type: Fellowship Eligibility, advantages, deadlines & additional info: For more information please click on the title.

Witherspoon Fellowship – Type: Fellowship Award: Contact for more details Eligibility: Must be a college-age students looking for a semester of study and internship in Washington, DC, at the Family Research Council. Deadlines & additional info: For additional information please click on the title, to download an application click here or call (202) 393-2100.

Zonta Club of Hampton Road – Type: Scholarship Award: Contact for more details Eligibility: Must be a woman who is currently enrolled in the second or third year of a business-related undergraduate degree program during the current school year. Deadlines & additional info: For additional information please click on the title.

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