Scholarships for Enrolled College Students

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

• The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded to undergraduate students who prove excellence in the study of science and mathematics. The foundation awards up to $7,500 annually to cover tuition, fees, room, board and other eligible costs.

  319-341-2333
  act.org/goldwater/index.html

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

• This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students in order to fund study-abroad trips for those who may not be able to afford it otherwise. Pell grant-qualified undergraduate students attending accredited two- or four-year colleges are eligible to apply.

  Institute of International Education
  Gilman International Scholarship Program
  1800 West Loop South, Suite 250
  Houston, TX 77027 
  888-887-5939 ext. 25
  iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

Department of Homeland Security Scholarship Program

• College students with a 3.30 grade-point average or higher studying a homeland security related major qualify for the Department of Homeland Security scholarship. The scholarship recipient will participate in a 10-week research internship and a full-year homeland security field placement. Recipients have full tuition paid and receive a $1,000 stipend during the school year and $5,000 during the 10-week summer internship.

  orau.gov/dhsed/2010pages/scholarship.html

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics

• The Prize in Ethics is an annual ethics essay contest. Full-time college juniors and seniors are eligible to apply, and they must be sponsored by a faculty member at their accredited university. Prize money ranges from $500 to $5,000.

  The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
  555 Madison Avenue
  20th Floor
  New York, NY 10022
  eliewieselfoundation.org/prizeinethics.aspx

Harry S. Truman Scholarship

• The Harry S. Truman Scholarship is available for college juniors planning to advance to public service graduate programs. A strong background in extra-curricular activities and community service is required. Truman Scholarship recipients are eligible to receive up to $30,000 toward their graduate education.

  Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
  712 Jackson Place, NW
  Washington, DC 20006
  202-395-4831
  truman.gov/for-candidates

Morris K. Udall Scholarship

• College sophomores and juniors interested in environmental careers or Native American and Alaska Native students interested in tribal policy or Native health care may qualify for a Udall scholarship. The foundation awards 80 $5,000 scholarships and $350 honorable mentions annually.

  Udall Foundation
  130 South Scott Avenue
  Tucson, AZ 85701
  udall.gov/OurPrograms/MKUscholarship/MKUscholarship.aspx

Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship

• According to the scholarship's website, college sophomores who prove themselves committed to “freedom, American values and constitutional principles” are awarded merit-based scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 annually. Applicants must write an essay.

  The Phillips Foundation
  Attn.: Jeff Hollingsworth
  1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 620
  Washington, DC 20001
  202-250-3887 ext. 628
  thephillipsfoundation.org/index.php?q=node/3