Grants for College Juniors

Federal Pell Grant

• Formerly called the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant (BEOG) Program, the federal Pell grant program funds the core financial award for all need-based aid. All undergraduates, including juniors, and post-baccalaureate students enrolled in teacher certification and licensure programs, are qualified to apply. Grant amounts are based on several factors including the student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amount. This is determined by the information provided on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the student's cost of education, enrollment status (full- or part-time) and if the student is attending school for the entire academic year or less. Recipients cannot receive Pell Grant funds from more than one school at the same time.

  U.S. Department of Education
  400 Maryland Avenue SW
  Washington, D.C. 20202
  1-800-872-5327
  ed.gov

The National SMART Grant

• College juniors may apply for The National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMAART Grant). This grant is also for seniors (4th-year students) and 5th- year students who are enrolled in a five-year program. The financial award can reach up to $4,000 per year. Students must be a federal Pell Grant recipient and be enrolled in programs such as math, science, technology, computer science, a foreign language or engineering. Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average and be at least a half-time student. The SMART grant amount will be reduced if the combined total of this award and the Pell grant exceeds the student's school cost of attendance.

  U.S. Department of Education
  400 Maryland Avenue SW
  Washington, D.C. 20202
  1-800-872-5327
  ed.gov

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation

• The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation sponsors merit-based awards for students who want to work in specific fields involving government, politics and education. Grants, which can total up to $30,000, are used to pay for graduate school. Applicants must be at least a junior in college and meet other eligibility requirements, such as being involved in two or more activities (student government, community service, ROTC, government internships, partisan political activities or campaigns) and want to pursue a master's degree, doctorate degree in certain fields such as education, public policy or health, or a professional degree such as a law degree.

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