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Vertical Flight Foundation Scholarships awards scholarships to college level students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing engineering related careers in vertical flight technology. A student does not need to be a member of The Vertical Flight Society. Technical disciplines relevant to complex aeronautics engineering or aviation systems, even if not considered vertical lift engineering, will receive equal consideration. Professor Letter of Recommendation and Narrative is required. Narrative should provide a personal statement regarding your passion for aeronautics/aeronautical engineering and it should not be a restatement of your resume or description of research. For more information, please visit the scholarship's website.

The Father James B. Macelwane Annual Award was established to stimulate interest in meteorology among college students through the submission of original student papers concerned with some phase of the atmospheric sciences. The student must be enrolled as an undergraduate at the time the paper is written, and no more than two students from any one institution may enter papers in any one contest. The Society encourages applications from women, minorities, and disabled students, traditionally underrepresented in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. The following must be submitted: a letter of application from the author, including mailing address and email, stating the title of the paper and the name of the university at which the paper was written; a letter from the department head or other faculty member of the department, confirming that the author was an undergraduate student at the time the paper was written, and indicating the elements of the paper that represent original contributions by the student; and the Student Assessment form completed by the department head or other faculty member of the department. This is in addition to the faculty letter. Please visit the award's website for more information.

Myrtle Beinhauer remembered Sons of Norway youth with a generous bequest in her will to the Sons of Norway Foundation, which created this scholarship named in her honor. The Myrtle Beinhauer Scholarship may be awarded to current members of Sons of Norway or children or grandchildren of a current member with membership in effect at least one calendar year prior to application. This scholarship will be awarded for one year and may be used in any field of study. Two letters of recommendation that address the applicant's character and abilities must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Sons of Norway Foundation for more information.

The Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program was established to support and assist spouses, children, and grandchildren of blind and low vision veterans, and those of active-duty blind and low vision service members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The blind or low vision veteran family member is not required to be a BVA member for the spouse, child, or grandchild to receive a scholarship. Additionally, to be eligible for one of the scholarships, an applicant must have been accepted for admission, or already be enrolled, as a student in an accredited institution of higher education, or business, secretarial, or vocational training school. Successful applicants for the scholarships must have demonstrated excellence in their past academic work and promising potential for achievement in higher education pursuits. The Gruber scholarships for veterans' dependents are for one year only but recipients can re-apply and receive the award up to four times during their academic careers. Three letters of reference must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Blinded Veterans Association for more information.

The Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship will be awarded to students who have been accepted or are currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. A letter of acceptance into a nursing program or a transcript stating the applicant is in a nursing program must be included with the application. At least two, but not more than four recommendations must be submitted. Recommendations should convey the applicant's ability, work habits, integrity, character, potential, and volunteer activities. A copy of your proof of United States citizenship is also required: birth certificate, naturalization papers, or information page of United States Passport must be included. If using a passport as proof of citizenship, cover your photograph. Submitting an expired passport or picture of yourself will result in your application being disqualified. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school students who will pursue a degree with a concentrated study of a minimum of 24 credit hours in American History and American Government. This award is intended to promote the study of our country's history among our finest students. U.S. Citizens residing abroad may apply through a Units Overseas Chapter. At least two, but not more than four recommendations must be submitted. Recommendations should convey the applicant's ability, work habits, integrity, character, potential, and volunteer activities. A copy of your proof of United States citizenship is also required: birth certificate, naturalization papers, or information page of United States Passport must be included. If using a passport as proof of citizenship, cover your photograph. Submitting an expired passport or picture of yourself will result in your application being disqualified. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

NELA offers a competitive scholarship program for the immediate families of Individual Members, and the employees and immediate families of Industrial and Associate Members. Written, captioned photo, audio, or video essay formats are allowed to present the applicant's view on "What the Public Needs to Know About the Forest Products Industry."

The Elizabeth Gardner Norweb Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship aims to encourage studies and careers in the environmental field, with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience beyond the regular course of study. This scholarship provides financial assistance to one student annually for field work, research, or classroom work in the environmental field. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. Two letters of recommendation are required. One should include comments on your academic progress and achievement, personal qualities, and eligibility for the program you have selected. The other should include information on the program you have selected and assurance that you have applied and can be accepted. Applications must be submitted electronically or sent by mail to be received at GCA Headquarters in New York City. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Garden Club of America for more information.