Scholarships can help a student achieve educational goals.
Obtaining a college degree takes time, hard work, and money. Luckily, there are scholarships available for second-year college students that can help defray the expense of secondary education. Most scholarships have a specific set of requirements that applicants must meet. With research, a person can find the funding opportunities that meet his needs.
Udall Scholarship
Every year, the Udall Scholarship Foundation awards up to 130 scholarships to students in their second or third year of college. Recipients receive from $350 to $5,000. In order to qualify, students must be Native American or Native Alaskan and majoring in fields related to Native American or Native Alaskan health care, tribal public policy or the environment. Acceptable public health care topics include social work, health care research, medicine and health care administration. Eligible tribal policy areas include tribal sovereignty, tribal law, tribal governance, natural resource management, education, economic development and cultural resources revitalization and preservation. Qualifying environmental study topics include urban planning, urban renewal, science, public policy, justice, health, engineering, education, economics or business.
Udall Foundation Scholarship
30 South Scott Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-901-8500
udall.gov
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
If a student is majoring in mathematics, natural sciences or engineering and intends to pursue a career in one of these fields, let the school's financial aid office know that you're interested in the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. Colleges can nominate from two to four students per year for the $7,500 award. Students can receive the Barry M. Goldwater scholarship for two academic years. Students in the second year of college are eligible to be nominated. The scholarship can be used to pay for school-related costs such as tuition, fees, books and living expenses. Up to 300 scholarships are awarded each year.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
6225 Brandon Avenue, Suite 315
Springfield, VA 22150
703-756-6012
act.org
Hispanic College Fund
Second-year college students that are Hispanic or Latino or have at least one Hispanic or Latino grandparent may qualify for a scholarship from the Hispanic College Fund. Each year, the Fund distributes several scholarships to students majoring in fields including technology, social science, science, mathematics, humanities, hospitality, health care, engineering and business. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $10,000, according to the scholarship program and financial need. In order to qualify, applicants must be United States citizens or legal permanent residents. Qualifying students must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Scholarship funds can be used for school-related costs like tuition, textbooks and room and board.
Hispanic College Fund
1301 K Street NW
Suite 450-A West
Washington, DC 20005
800-644-4223
scholarships.hispanicfund.org
Ronald Reagan College Leaders Program
Each academic year, the Phillips Foundation awards the Ronald Reagan College Leaders Program Scholarships to second-year college students. To qualify, applicants must be leaders in activities that promote constitutional principles, American values and freedom. Full-time students enrolled at accredited four-year colleges are eligible. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,500 per year. Recipients can re-apply for a second award.
Phillips Foundation
1 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 620
Washington, DC 20001
202-250-3887
thephillipsfoundation.org
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