Josephine de Karman Fellowship
$28,000
Background
The Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust was created in 1954 by the late Dr. Theodore von Karman to honor his sister Josephine, who passed away in Pasadena in 1951. The fellowship’s mission is to recognize and support graduate students whose academic accomplishments reflect the high standards associated with Dr. von Karman.
Stewardship and purpose
In 2023 the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) assumed responsibility for the Josephine de Karman legacy. PCF will administer the awards in collaboration with a selection committee composed of qualified PhD reviewers. The fellowship is intended to help exceptional PhD candidates in their final year as...
Background
The Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust was created in 1954 by the late Dr. Theodore von Karman to honor his sister Josephine, who passed away in Pasadena in 1951. The fellowship’s mission is to recognize and support graduate students whose academic accomplishments reflect the high standards associated with Dr. von Karman.
Stewardship and purpose
In 2023 the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) assumed responsibility for the Josephine de Karman legacy. PCF will administer the awards in collaboration with a selection committee composed of qualified PhD reviewers. The fellowship is intended to help exceptional PhD candidates in their final year as...
Roger W. Kahn Scholarship
$10,000
The Roger W. Kahn Scholarship was established in tribute to Roger Kahn (1907–1962), a man known for his love of aviation and the arts. Kahn dedicated the latter part of his professional life to Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, where he served as a test pilot before overseeing the technical service and sales department. In the 1940s, Kahn played an active role in the Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences (a precursor to AIAA), eventually becoming its vice president. Kahn's talents extended beyond aviation; he was a skilled jazz musician from the 1920s onwards, composing music for stage and early cinema, leading...
The Roger W. Kahn Scholarship was established in tribute to Roger Kahn (1907–1962), a man known for his love of aviation and the arts. Kahn dedicated the latter part of his professional life to Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, where he served as a test pilot before overseeing the technical service and sales department. In the 1940s, Kahn played an active role in the Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences (a precursor to AIAA), eventually becoming its vice president. Kahn's talents extended beyond aviation; he was a skilled jazz musician from the 1920s onwards, composing music for stage and early cinema, leading...
Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship
$10,000
Introduction
The Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship awards $10,000 to support a woman pursuing architecture in a NAAB-accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program. In addition to the financial award, the recipient will be paired with a senior Payette mentor for the duration of the scholarship year to help build professional connections.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Identify as a woman
- Hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a student in a NAAB-accredited architecture program who is either a rising 3rd- or 4th-year undergraduate or a graduate...
Introduction
The Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship awards $10,000 to support a woman pursuing architecture in a NAAB-accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program. In addition to the financial award, the recipient will be paired with a senior Payette mentor for the duration of the scholarship year to help build professional connections.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Identify as a woman
- Hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a student in a NAAB-accredited architecture program who is either a rising 3rd- or 4th-year undergraduate or a graduate...
Mary Jean Borley Memorial Scholarship
$500
Intro
The Mary Jean Borley Memorial Scholarship is an annual award presented by the Zanesville branch of the American Association of University Women. It supports young women from Muskingum County who intend to pursue an associate degree or higher in a field focused on the welfare of young children and their families. Scholarship amounts are determined by the selection committee and may change from year to year.
Eligibility and requirements
- Applicant gender: Female
- County of residence: Muskingum
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.00
- Eligible academic levels: current high school seniors; students pursuing associate or bachelor’s degrees; and those...
Intro
The Mary Jean Borley Memorial Scholarship is an annual award presented by the Zanesville branch of the American Association of University Women. It supports young women from Muskingum County who intend to pursue an associate degree or higher in a field focused on the welfare of young children and their families. Scholarship amounts are determined by the selection committee and may change from year to year.
Eligibility and requirements
- Applicant gender: Female
- County of residence: Muskingum
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.00
- Eligible academic levels: current high school seniors; students pursuing associate or bachelor’s degrees; and those...
Ronna Bucci and Dr. Charles Dietz Art Scholarship
$500
Introduction
The Ronna Bucci and Dr. Charles Dietz Art Endowment Fund was created in memory of Ronna Bucci and Dr. Charles Dietz to support emerging visual artists. Each year the Fund awards a single scholarship to a highly qualified graduating senior from a Muskingum County high school or home school program. In addition to the monetary scholarship, the recipient will receive a copy of Dr. Dietz’s book and a sample of Ronna Bucci’s artwork. The scholarship is granted once and is not renewable.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating seniors from Muskingum County high schools or home school programs.
- Candidates...
Introduction
The Ronna Bucci and Dr. Charles Dietz Art Endowment Fund was created in memory of Ronna Bucci and Dr. Charles Dietz to support emerging visual artists. Each year the Fund awards a single scholarship to a highly qualified graduating senior from a Muskingum County high school or home school program. In addition to the monetary scholarship, the recipient will receive a copy of Dr. Dietz’s book and a sample of Ronna Bucci’s artwork. The scholarship is granted once and is not renewable.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating seniors from Muskingum County high schools or home school programs.
- Candidates...
National Horticultural Foundation Scholarships
$1,000
The National Horticulture Foundation (NHF) annually offers scholarships to deserving students who are pursuing careers in horticulture or related fields such as landscape professionals, arborists, landscape architecture, and research. These scholarships aim to provide financial assistance to students, enabling them to gain experience, earn post-secondary degrees, and become active contributors and leaders in their respective fields. The application deadline is January 15 each year, and applicants must have a grade point average of 2.5 (C) or higher. Scholarship recipients are allowed to reapply each year.
James S. Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of James Davis, the founder and...
The National Horticulture Foundation (NHF) annually offers scholarships to deserving students who are pursuing careers in horticulture or related fields such as landscape professionals, arborists, landscape architecture, and research. These scholarships aim to provide financial assistance to students, enabling them to gain experience, earn post-secondary degrees, and become active contributors and leaders in their respective fields. The application deadline is January 15 each year, and applicants must have a grade point average of 2.5 (C) or higher. Scholarship recipients are allowed to reapply each year.
James S. Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of James Davis, the founder and...
Poverty Is Not a Choice Scholarship
$3,000
Overview
The PINC Scholarship (named for the documentary Poverty Is Not a Choice) honors the film that won the Mayor’s Choice Award at the Lincoln Mayor’s Arts Awards in June 2016. Produced by nine high school and college students and broadcast on NET TV, the film shares stories about children living in poverty. The donor intends this scholarship for an applicant who has been directly affected by poverty, would otherwise be unable to attend college, and will benefit from focused study in an art or music discipline.
Eligibility
- Must be a senior or graduate of a public or private...
Overview
The PINC Scholarship (named for the documentary Poverty Is Not a Choice) honors the film that won the Mayor’s Choice Award at the Lincoln Mayor’s Arts Awards in June 2016. Produced by nine high school and college students and broadcast on NET TV, the film shares stories about children living in poverty. The donor intends this scholarship for an applicant who has been directly affected by poverty, would otherwise be unable to attend college, and will benefit from focused study in an art or music discipline.
Eligibility
- Must be a senior or graduate of a public or private...
James F. Reville Scholarship
$3,000
Overview
Each year two awards of $3,000 are made to college students pursuing careers connected to intellectual or other developmental disabilities. The prize is intended for individuals planning to work in fields such as behavioral sciences, social work, healthcare administration and management, psychology, or other related disciplines.
Award and Disbursement
- Amount: $3,000 per scholarship (two awarded annually).
- Payment schedule: Funds are distributed as $1,500 each semester for any academic year the recipient remains enrolled full-time.
- Claim period: Scholarship funds must be claimed within four years from the date the award is issued.
Who May Apply
Applicants must...
Overview
Each year two awards of $3,000 are made to college students pursuing careers connected to intellectual or other developmental disabilities. The prize is intended for individuals planning to work in fields such as behavioral sciences, social work, healthcare administration and management, psychology, or other related disciplines.
Award and Disbursement
- Amount: $3,000 per scholarship (two awarded annually).
- Payment schedule: Funds are distributed as $1,500 each semester for any academic year the recipient remains enrolled full-time.
- Claim period: Scholarship funds must be claimed within four years from the date the award is issued.
Who May Apply
Applicants must...
Arthur W. Pense Scholarship
$3,000
Each year, The Arc New York grants scholarships and honors to individuals pursuing studies in special education, physical or occupational therapy, or other areas connected to intellectual and developmental disabilities—along with those who demonstrate exceptional dedication to advancing this field.
Scholarship specifics
- Award amount: $3,000 per recipient, granted annually to full-time Chapter employees who are continuing their education with the intent to contribute to services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Disbursement: The award is paid in two equal installments of $1,500, one installment per semester.
- Claim period: Funds must be used within four years from...
Each year, The Arc New York grants scholarships and honors to individuals pursuing studies in special education, physical or occupational therapy, or other areas connected to intellectual and developmental disabilities—along with those who demonstrate exceptional dedication to advancing this field.
Scholarship specifics
- Award amount: $3,000 per recipient, granted annually to full-time Chapter employees who are continuing their education with the intent to contribute to services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Disbursement: The award is paid in two equal installments of $1,500, one installment per semester.
- Claim period: Funds must be used within four years from...
Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Now celebrating its 25th year, the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference is an immersive, five-day summer program for 51 high school juniors — one student chosen from each state plus the District of Columbia — who live by the motto “Dream. Dare. Do.” If you’re drawn to journalism or multimedia storytelling, this opportunity is designed for you.
Program overview
Selected students will travel to Washington, D.C., for an exclusive, no-cost experience where they will tour newsrooms, meet leading journalists and digital storytellers, build connections with peers from across the country, and explore the nation’s capital.
What the...
Introduction
Now celebrating its 25th year, the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference is an immersive, five-day summer program for 51 high school juniors — one student chosen from each state plus the District of Columbia — who live by the motto “Dream. Dare. Do.” If you’re drawn to journalism or multimedia storytelling, this opportunity is designed for you.
Program overview
Selected students will travel to Washington, D.C., for an exclusive, no-cost experience where they will tour newsrooms, meet leading journalists and digital storytellers, build connections with peers from across the country, and explore the nation’s capital.
What the...
Alaska Bar Association Law School Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
The Alaska Bar Association awards scholarships to law students who have demonstrated connections to Alaska and who plan to return to the state within two years after graduating. Awards are available only to students currently in their first or second year of law school.
Eligibility
- Current 1L or 2L law students.
- Demonstrated ties to Alaska.
- Intention to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.
Deadline
All applications must be submitted to the Alaska Bar Association by March 1.
Required application materials
Each submission must include:
- A fully completed application form.
- Official proof of...
Overview
The Alaska Bar Association awards scholarships to law students who have demonstrated connections to Alaska and who plan to return to the state within two years after graduating. Awards are available only to students currently in their first or second year of law school.
Eligibility
- Current 1L or 2L law students.
- Demonstrated ties to Alaska.
- Intention to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.
Deadline
All applications must be submitted to the Alaska Bar Association by March 1.
Required application materials
Each submission must include:
- A fully completed application form.
- Official proof of...
Cancer Pathways Teen Writing Scholarship
$1,000
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, our national Teen Writing Contest welcomes high school students to tell their stories about living with cancer—whether it’s their own diagnosis or that of someone close to them.
The 2026 Teen Writing Contest is now accepting entries.
Eligibility & entry requirements
- Who may enter: Students in grades 9–12 who live in the United States and have been impacted by cancer.
- Length: Submissions must be no longer than 1,500 words.
- Format limits: Poems, works of fiction, and essays about pets are not eligible.
- Originality: Entries must be the contestant’s own original...
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, our national Teen Writing Contest welcomes high school students to tell their stories about living with cancer—whether it’s their own diagnosis or that of someone close to them.
The 2026 Teen Writing Contest is now accepting entries.
Eligibility & entry requirements
- Who may enter: Students in grades 9–12 who live in the United States and have been impacted by cancer.
- Length: Submissions must be no longer than 1,500 words.
- Format limits: Poems, works of fiction, and essays about pets are not eligible.
- Originality: Entries must be the contestant’s own original...
