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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.

Today, IOKDS awards scholarships for study in the recipient's field of choice. Applicants must have documented Tribal Registration Number; no restriction as to tribal affiliation or degree of Native American blood. Applicants must be enrolled for a minimum of nine credit hours each semester or quarter. They must be receiving no other IOKDS scholarship and no other family member receiving a scholarship in the same year. From November 1 through March 1, applicants must email their application request as the application forms are not downloadable. Two letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The American Respiratory Care Foundation will be awarded in memory of Jimmy A. Young, past president of the AARC, who personally contributed greatly to respiratory care education. The foundation prefers that nominations be made by a representative of the school or an accredited respiratory training program, however, any student may initiate a request for sponsorship in order that a deserving candidate is not denied the opportunity to compete simply because the school does not initiate the application. Preference will be given to nominees of minority origin. This award consists of a certificate of recognition, coach airfare, one night's lodging, and registration for AARC Congress. An original referenced paper on some aspect of respiratory care is required. The paper should include a cover page giving only the title of the paper. Applicants must also provide letters of recommendation from the program director or other senior faculty member and from the medical director or other physician instructor attesting to: a) approval of candidate's paper, b) candidate's worthiness for the award, and c) candidate's potential for a career in the profession of respiratory care. Previous undergraduate award recipients are eligible to reapply. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Respiratory Care Foundation for more information.

The Daughters of the American Revolution American Indian Scholarship will be awarded once a year to a college and technical student of any age, from any tribe and in any state. Applicants must be able to prove membership in a tribe that is recognized at a state and/or federal level. These awards are available for vocational training or college or university undergraduate or graduate students. Preference is given to undergraduate applicants. 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 RTDNA Foundation's first fellowship is named for Michele Clark, the CBS News correspondent who was killed in a plane crash while on assignment in 1972. This fellowship is awarded to a young, promising minority professional in television, radio or digital news. Fellowships are open to professional broadcast or digital journalists with fewer than 10 years of experience. Applicants must submit the URL links to 3-5 work samples. Links should be broadcast (television/radio) or online news pieces and should be uploaded to a host site like YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc. The Cover letter should discuss the applicant's current and past journalism experience. They must describe how they intend to use the funds and discuss their choice to pursue a career in journalism. A letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor or supervisor is also required. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.

Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants. HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training.

The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students will be awarded for the undergraduate study of religion journalism or mass communications. It recognizes the work of Leonard M. Perryman, a journalist for The United Methodist Church for nearly 30 years. Applicants must be a United Methodist ethnic minority student enrolled in the journalism or communications department of an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation: one from your local church pastor or a denominational official; one from the chairperson of the department in which you are majoring as an undergraduate student; and one from an employer or supervisor in a position to evaluate your communications skills. Applicants must also submit three examples or copies of their journalistic work (audiovisual, electronic, print). Applicants are judged on five criteria: Christian commitment and involvement in the life of The United Methodist Church; academic achievement; journalistic experience and/or evidence of journalistic talent; clarity of purpose in plans and goals for the future; and potential professional ability as a religion communicator. One scholarship will be awarded each year to the best United Methodist candidate. Finalists may be called by the committee for a brief telephone interview. One half of the award will be paid after the recipient provides proof of enrollment in an undergraduate program in an accredited school or department of journalism in the United States. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The NBNA Board of Directors Scholarship will support a qualified NBNA member in pursuit of a baccalaureate or advanced nursing degree. Applicants must be in good scholastic standing at the time of application. Applicants must have at least one full year of school remaining. Applicants must be a member of NBNA and a member of a local chapter (if one exists in your area). If a chapter does not exist within a 50-mile radius of the applicant's location, they may join NBNA as a Direct Member. Two letters of recommendation are required, the first letter must be from the Dean or Faculty Member from the applicant's school of nursing and the second letter must be from the NBNA Chapter President or Vice President. The following items may accompany the application in support of the candidate's eligibility and desirability. It may include documented evidence of: participation in student nurse activities, and involvement in the African American community, proven by letters, news clippings, awards, certificates. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Black Nurses Association Inc. for more information.

The Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship application is available to Colorado High School seniors planning to pursue their undergraduate degree beginning in the autumn of 2024. Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship grants are typically awarded in the amount of $10,000 to $12,500 per year for four years of study ($40,000 to $50,000 total award) and can be applied to any accredited institution. Applicants must have been a full-time Colorado resident for a minimum of three years. Residence due to military orders to Colorado may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Two letters of recommendation from persons not related to the applicant are required. A one-page personal statement and an additional essay response must also be submitted. An additional educational, artistic, or professional file personal to the applicant is also optional. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Sachs Foundation for more information.