Thousands of in-memoriam scholarships have been created across America to celebrate special people’s lives. They do this by giving free college money to the next generation. Community foundations, professional associations, and universities are often bequeathed funds from individuals or couples. They name the scholarships in their honor after they’ve passed. Some memorial scholarships are also raised by families whose loved one has died unexpectedly to carry on their memory. Whether they gift $500 or full tuition, in-memoriam scholarship programs will generally have set eligibility criteria that aligns with the dear departed’s:
- passions
- hobbies
- personal characteristics
Below we’ve outlined 20 noteworthy scholarship memorials to begin your search for higher education financing.
Exploring the Top Memorial Scholarships
1. Ashley Stevenson Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 13th
The Ashley Stevenson Memorial Scholarship is named for the 20-year-old Texas A&M student and Susan G. Komen intern. She died suddenly of a pulmonary embolism in 2014. The Scholarship awards $3,000 yearly to ambitious high school seniors or college freshmen from Texas. Qualified winners will:
- attend an accredited two- or four-year U.S. institution full-time
- show academic effort with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- actively engage in philanthropic endeavors
- display Ashley’s benevolent character
- have financial need.
Contact
Ashley Stevenson Memorial Scholarship
311 N. 7th Street
Wolfforth, TX 79382
AshleyStevensonMS@gmail.com
2. Bonnie Tiegel Memorial Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 31st
Managed by Scholarship America, the Bonnie Tiegel Memorial Scholarship Fund awards $2,500 annually to five college undergraduates. The fund honors the late CBS Television producer who worked on Entertainment Tonight for 20+ years. Applicants must be 17 or older. They must be attending accredited, four-year U.S. institutions full-time. They will major in one of these:
- journalism
- broadcast journalism
- communications
- radio and television
Other in-memoriam funds include the James Madison Memorial and Cory L. Richards Memorial Scholarships.
Contact
Bonnie Tiegel Memorial Scholarship Fund
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1682
heathercoopman@scholarshipamerica.org
3. Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 30th
The Air Force Association offers the Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship. It gifts $1,000 in honor of the Under-Forty National Director who died in a non-hostile incident in 1996. It’s intended for:
- active-duty Air Force
- Air National Guard
- Air Force Reserve officers
They must be pursuing master’s degrees at accredited graduate schools with a minimum 3.0 GPA. To apply, submit:
- an official transcript
- letter of recommendation
- 600-word personal essay
- proof of admission.
Contact
Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship
1501 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 247-5800
scholarships@afa.org
4. Cathy L. Brock Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: January 11th
The Cathy L. Brock Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 from the Institute for Diversity. It honors the American Hospital Association’s late Director of Operations. Suitable candidates will:
- be naturalized U.S. citizens
- represent an ethnic minority group
- already hold a bachelor’s degree
- have a minimum B average
- seek leadership careers in healthcare finance
Funding can reduce tuition for MHA, MBA, MPA, and Master of Science in Finance programs focused in healthcare.
Contact
Cathy L. Brock Memorial Scholarship
155 N. Wacker Avenue
Chicago, IL 60606
(312)-422-2658
cbiddle@aha.org
5. Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
Worth $12,000 total, the Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Memorial Scholarship is granted by AMVETS annually. It honors the Italian-born U.S. Army Reserves Colonel who practiced orthopedic medicine at the University of Illinois-Chicago until his death in 2004. United States veterans with a high school diploma or GED could win the renewable award for accredited post-secondary education. Applications must submit:
- their DD-214 form
- transcript
- signed 1040 tax form
- 100-word career goals statement.
Contact
Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Memorial Scholarship
4647 Forbes Blvd.
Lanham, MD 20706
(877) 726-8387
smullen@amvets.org
6. Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: December 1st
The Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship honors the 41-time PBA National Tour Title winner. He became the first professional bowler to reach $1 million in earnings. The scholarship provides $5,000 annually to five United States Bowling Congress Youth members. Eligible bowlers must:
- be graduating high school seniors
- gain admission at accredited U.S. colleges
- excel in the classroom with a 3.0 GPA or better
- exhibit good sportsmanship
- send at least two reference letters.
Contact
Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship
621 Six Flags Drive
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 385-8262
contactus@ibcyouth.com
7. Francis H. Moffitt Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: November 15th
The American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing offers the Francis H. Moffitt Memorial Scholarship. It awards $5,500 per year. It honors the UC Berkeley Emeritus Professor who worked for the U.S. Geological Survey and was Director of the ASPRS Professional Practices Division. Interested applicants must be full-time:
- college juniors
- seniors
- graduate students
They must be in the United States or Canada taking courses in surveying or photogrammetry for geospatial mapping careers.
Contact
Francis H. Moffitt Memorial Scholarship
425 Barlow Place, Suite 210
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 493-0290
scholarships@asprs.org
8. George E. McGuire Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 15th
The National Black Nurses Association, Inc. administers the George E. McGuire Memorial Scholarship. The $5,000 annual award support African-American registered nurses who are pursuing a Master of Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. Selected recipients will:
- have a focus on social justice
- have been members for 24+ months
- have completed at least one graduate semester
- attend an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution
- attach two character references.
Contact
George E. McGuire Memorial Scholarship
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 330
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 589-3200
info@nbna.org
9. Gina Tirinnanzi Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 10th
The Gina Tirinnanzi Memorial Scholarship is named after the AICP founding member of the New Urbanism Division. She lost her courageous battle with cancer in 2010. The scholarship grants $1,000 from the American Planning Association annually. It’s for members who are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban planning at APA-approved U.S. institutions. Applying will involve crafting an original essay of 2,000 to 2,500 words about pressing topics affecting New Urbanism practitioners.
Contact
Gina Tirinnanzi Memorial Scholarship
1030 15th Street, NW Suite 750
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 872-0611
info@ohioplanning.org
10. James A. Turner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 15th
The James A. Turner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is offered by the American Welding Society. The $3,500 award honors the driven Charlottean. Turnerbuilt National Welders Supply Company into the country’s largest independent industrial gas distributor. Qualified applicants will:
- be at least 18
- pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration full-time
- work 10+ hours weekly at a welding distributorship
- pursue careers in welding store operations management.
Contact
James A. Turner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
8669 NW 36 Street, Suite 130
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 443-9353
vpinsky@aws.org
11. Lawrence C. Fortier Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
The Air Traffic Control Association awards $65,000 yearly through nine scholarships, including the in-memoriam fund remembering Lawrence C. Fortier. He was a New Bedford native and Korean War veteran and who served as the FAA Director of Air Traffic System Requirements Service. Applicants must be full- and part-time college students. They will have completed 30+ credits in pursuit of bachelor’s or master’s degrees in aviation majors at accredited U.S. schools.
Contact
Lawrence C. Fortier Memorial Scholarship
1101 King Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 299-2430
info@atca.org
12. Louis F. Wolf, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
Offering $5,000 and full registration for the SMPTE Annual Technical Conference in Hollywood, the Louis F. Wolf, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is presented by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers each Spring.
Thousands of in-memoriam scholarships have been created across America to celebrate special people’s lives. They do this by giving free college money to the next generation. Community foundations, professional associations, and universities are often bequeathed funds from individuals or couples. They name the scholarships in their honor after they’ve passed. Some memorial scholarships are also raised by families whose loved one has died unexpectedly to carry on their memory. Whether they gift $500 or full tuition, in-memoriam scholarship programs will generally have set eligibility criteria that aligns with the dear departed’s:
- passions
- hobbies
- personal characteristics
Below we’ve outlined 20 noteworthy scholarship memorials to begin your search for higher education financing.
Exploring the Top Memorial Scholarships
1. Ashley Stevenson Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 13th
The Ashley Stevenson Memorial Scholarship is named for the 20-year-old Texas A&M student and Susan G. Komen intern. She died suddenly of a pulmonary embolism in 2014. The Scholarship awards $3,000 yearly to ambitious high school seniors or college freshmen from Texas. Qualified winners will:
- attend an accredited two- or four-year U.S. institution full-time
- show academic effort with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- actively engage in philanthropic endeavors
- display Ashley’s benevolent character
- have financial need.
Contact
Ashley Stevenson Memorial Scholarship
311 N. 7th Street
Wolfforth, TX 79382
AshleyStevensonMS@gmail.com
2. Bonnie Tiegel Memorial Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 31st
Managed by Scholarship America, the Bonnie Tiegel Memorial Scholarship Fund awards $2,500 annually to five college undergraduates. The fund honors the late CBS Television producer who worked on Entertainment Tonight for 20+ years. Applicants must be 17 or older. They must be attending accredited, four-year U.S. institutions full-time. They will major in one of these:
- journalism
- broadcast journalism
- communications
- radio and television
Other in-memoriam funds include the James Madison Memorial and Cory L. Richards Memorial Scholarships.
Contact
Bonnie Tiegel Memorial Scholarship Fund
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1682
heathercoopman@scholarshipamerica.org
3. Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 30th
The Air Force Association offers the Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship. It gifts $1,000 in honor of the Under-Forty National Director who died in a non-hostile incident in 1996. It’s intended for:
- active-duty Air Force
- Air National Guard
- Air Force Reserve officers
They must be pursuing master’s degrees at accredited graduate schools with a minimum 3.0 GPA. To apply, submit:
- an official transcript
- letter of recommendation
- 600-word personal essay
- proof of admission.
Contact
Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship
1501 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 247-5800
scholarships@afa.org
4. Cathy L. Brock Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: January 11th
The Cathy L. Brock Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 from the Institute for Diversity. It honors the American Hospital Association’s late Director of Operations. Suitable candidates will:
- be naturalized U.S. citizens
- represent an ethnic minority group
- already hold a bachelor’s degree
- have a minimum B average
- seek leadership careers in healthcare finance
Funding can reduce tuition for MHA, MBA, MPA, and Master of Science in Finance programs focused in healthcare.
Contact
Cathy L. Brock Memorial Scholarship
155 N. Wacker Avenue
Chicago, IL 60606
(312)-422-2658
cbiddle@aha.org
5. Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
Worth $12,000 total, the Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Memorial Scholarship is granted by AMVETS annually. It honors the Italian-born U.S. Army Reserves Colonel who practiced orthopedic medicine at the University of Illinois-Chicago until his death in 2004. United States veterans with a high school diploma or GED could win the renewable award for accredited post-secondary education. Applications must submit:
- their DD-214 form
- transcript
- signed 1040 tax form
- 100-word career goals statement.
Contact
Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Memorial Scholarship
4647 Forbes Blvd.
Lanham, MD 20706
(877) 726-8387
smullen@amvets.org
6. Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: December 1st
The Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship honors the 41-time PBA National Tour Title winner. He became the first professional bowler to reach $1 million in earnings. The scholarship provides $5,000 annually to five United States Bowling Congress Youth members. Eligible bowlers must:
- be graduating high school seniors
- gain admission at accredited U.S. colleges
- excel in the classroom with a 3.0 GPA or better
- exhibit good sportsmanship
- send at least two reference letters.
Contact
Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship
621 Six Flags Drive
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 385-8262
contactus@ibcyouth.com
7. Francis H. Moffitt Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: November 15th
The American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing offers the Francis H. Moffitt Memorial Scholarship. It awards $5,500 per year. It honors the UC Berkeley Emeritus Professor who worked for the U.S. Geological Survey and was Director of the ASPRS Professional Practices Division. Interested applicants must be full-time:
- college juniors
- seniors
- graduate students
They must be in the United States or Canada taking courses in surveying or photogrammetry for geospatial mapping careers.
Contact
Francis H. Moffitt Memorial Scholarship
425 Barlow Place, Suite 210
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 493-0290
scholarships@asprs.org
8. George E. McGuire Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 15th
The National Black Nurses Association, Inc. administers the George E. McGuire Memorial Scholarship. The $5,000 annual award support African-American registered nurses who are pursuing a Master of Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. Selected recipients will:
- have a focus on social justice
- have been members for 24+ months
- have completed at least one graduate semester
- attend an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution
- attach two character references.
Contact
George E. McGuire Memorial Scholarship
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 330
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 589-3200
info@nbna.org
9. Gina Tirinnanzi Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 10th
The Gina Tirinnanzi Memorial Scholarship is named after the AICP founding member of the New Urbanism Division. She lost her courageous battle with cancer in 2010. The scholarship grants $1,000 from the American Planning Association annually. It’s for members who are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban planning at APA-approved U.S. institutions. Applying will involve crafting an original essay of 2,000 to 2,500 words about pressing topics affecting New Urbanism practitioners.
Contact
Gina Tirinnanzi Memorial Scholarship
1030 15th Street, NW Suite 750
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 872-0611
info@ohioplanning.org
10. James A. Turner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 15th
The James A. Turner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is offered by the American Welding Society. The $3,500 award honors the driven Charlottean. Turnerbuilt National Welders Supply Company into the country’s largest independent industrial gas distributor. Qualified applicants will:
- be at least 18
- pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration full-time
- work 10+ hours weekly at a welding distributorship
- pursue careers in welding store operations management.
Contact
James A. Turner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
8669 NW 36 Street, Suite 130
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 443-9353
vpinsky@aws.org
11. Lawrence C. Fortier Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
The Air Traffic Control Association awards $65,000 yearly through nine scholarships, including the in-memoriam fund remembering Lawrence C. Fortier. He was a New Bedford native and Korean War veteran and who served as the FAA Director of Air Traffic System Requirements Service. Applicants must be full- and part-time college students. They will have completed 30+ credits in pursuit of bachelor’s or master’s degrees in aviation majors at accredited U.S. schools.
Contact
Lawrence C. Fortier Memorial Scholarship
1101 King Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 299-2430
info@atca.org
12. Louis F. Wolf, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
Offering $5,000 and full registration for the SMPTE Annual Technical Conference in Hollywood, the Louis F. Wolf, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is presented by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers each Spring.
Thousands of in-memoriam scholarships have been created across America to celebrate special people’s lives. They do this by giving free college money to the next generation. Community foundations, professional associations, and universities are often bequeathed funds from individuals or couples. They name the scholarships in their honor after they’ve passed. Some memorial scholarships are also raised by families whose loved one has died unexpectedly to carry on their memory. Whether they gift $500 or full tuition, in-memoriam scholarship programs will generally have set eligibility criteria that aligns with the dear departed’s:
- passions
- hobbies
- personal characteristics
Below we’ve outlined 20 noteworthy scholarship memorials to begin your search for higher education financing.
Exploring the Top Memorial Scholarships
1. Ashley Stevenson Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 13th
The Ashley Stevenson Memorial Scholarship is named for the 20-year-old Texas A&M student and Susan G. Komen intern. She died suddenly of a pulmonary embolism in 2014. The Scholarship awards $3,000 yearly to ambitious high school seniors or college freshmen from Texas. Qualified winners will:
- attend an accredited two- or four-year U.S. institution full-time
- show academic effort with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- actively engage in philanthropic endeavors
- display Ashley’s benevolent character
- have financial need.
Contact
Ashley Stevenson Memorial Scholarship
311 N. 7th Street
Wolfforth, TX 79382
AshleyStevensonMS@gmail.com
2. Bonnie Tiegel Memorial Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 31st
Managed by Scholarship America, the Bonnie Tiegel Memorial Scholarship Fund awards $2,500 annually to five college undergraduates. The fund honors the late CBS Television producer who worked on Entertainment Tonight for 20+ years. Applicants must be 17 or older. They must be attending accredited, four-year U.S. institutions full-time. They will major in one of these:
- journalism
- broadcast journalism
- communications
- radio and television
Other in-memoriam funds include the James Madison Memorial and Cory L. Richards Memorial Scholarships.
Contact
Bonnie Tiegel Memorial Scholarship Fund
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1682
heathercoopman@scholarshipamerica.org
3. Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 30th
The Air Force Association offers the Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship. It gifts $1,000 in honor of the Under-Forty National Director who died in a non-hostile incident in 1996. It’s intended for:
- active-duty Air Force
- Air National Guard
- Air Force Reserve officers
They must be pursuing master’s degrees at accredited graduate schools with a minimum 3.0 GPA. To apply, submit:
- an official transcript
- letter of recommendation
- 600-word personal essay
- proof of admission.
Contact
Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship
1501 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 247-5800
scholarships@afa.org
4. Cathy L. Brock Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: January 11th
The Cathy L. Brock Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 from the Institute for Diversity. It honors the American Hospital Association’s late Director of Operations. Suitable candidates will:
- be naturalized U.S. citizens
- represent an ethnic minority group
- already hold a bachelor’s degree
- have a minimum B average
- seek leadership careers in healthcare finance
Funding can reduce tuition for MHA, MBA, MPA, and Master of Science in Finance programs focused in healthcare.
Contact
Cathy L. Brock Memorial Scholarship
155 N. Wacker Avenue
Chicago, IL 60606
(312)-422-2658
cbiddle@aha.org
5. Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
Worth $12,000 total, the Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Memorial Scholarship is granted by AMVETS annually. It honors the Italian-born U.S. Army Reserves Colonel who practiced orthopedic medicine at the University of Illinois-Chicago until his death in 2004. United States veterans with a high school diploma or GED could win the renewable award for accredited post-secondary education. Applications must submit:
- their DD-214 form
- transcript
- signed 1040 tax form
- 100-word career goals statement.
Contact
Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Memorial Scholarship
4647 Forbes Blvd.
Lanham, MD 20706
(877) 726-8387
smullen@amvets.org
6. Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: December 1st
The Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship honors the 41-time PBA National Tour Title winner. He became the first professional bowler to reach $1 million in earnings. The scholarship provides $5,000 annually to five United States Bowling Congress Youth members. Eligible bowlers must:
- be graduating high school seniors
- gain admission at accredited U.S. colleges
- excel in the classroom with a 3.0 GPA or better
- exhibit good sportsmanship
- send at least two reference letters.
Contact
Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship
621 Six Flags Drive
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 385-8262
contactus@ibcyouth.com
7. Francis H. Moffitt Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: November 15th
The American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing offers the Francis H. Moffitt Memorial Scholarship. It awards $5,500 per year. It honors the UC Berkeley Emeritus Professor who worked for the U.S. Geological Survey and was Director of the ASPRS Professional Practices Division. Interested applicants must be full-time:
- college juniors
- seniors
- graduate students
They must be in the United States or Canada taking courses in surveying or photogrammetry for geospatial mapping careers.
Contact
Francis H. Moffitt Memorial Scholarship
425 Barlow Place, Suite 210
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 493-0290
scholarships@asprs.org
8. George E. McGuire Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 15th
The National Black Nurses Association, Inc. administers the George E. McGuire Memorial Scholarship. The $5,000 annual award support African-American registered nurses who are pursuing a Master of Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. Selected recipients will:
- have a focus on social justice
- have been members for 24+ months
- have completed at least one graduate semester
- attend an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution
- attach two character references.
Contact
George E. McGuire Memorial Scholarship
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 330
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 589-3200
info@nbna.org
9. Gina Tirinnanzi Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 10th
The Gina Tirinnanzi Memorial Scholarship is named after the AICP founding member of the New Urbanism Division. She lost her courageous battle with cancer in 2010. The scholarship grants $1,000 from the American Planning Association annually. It’s for members who are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban planning at APA-approved U.S. institutions. Applying will involve crafting an original essay of 2,000 to 2,500 words about pressing topics affecting New Urbanism practitioners.
Contact
Gina Tirinnanzi Memorial Scholarship
1030 15th Street, NW Suite 750
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 872-0611
info@ohioplanning.org
10. James A. Turner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 15th
The James A. Turner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is offered by the American Welding Society. The $3,500 award honors the driven Charlottean. Turnerbuilt National Welders Supply Company into the country’s largest independent industrial gas distributor. Qualified applicants will:
- be at least 18
- pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration full-time
- work 10+ hours weekly at a welding distributorship
- pursue careers in welding store operations management.
Contact
James A. Turner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
8669 NW 36 Street, Suite 130
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 443-9353
vpinsky@aws.org
11. Lawrence C. Fortier Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
The Air Traffic Control Association awards $65,000 yearly through nine scholarships, including the in-memoriam fund remembering Lawrence C. Fortier. He was a New Bedford native and Korean War veteran and who served as the FAA Director of Air Traffic System Requirements Service. Applicants must be full- and part-time college students. They will have completed 30+ credits in pursuit of bachelor’s or master’s degrees in aviation majors at accredited U.S. schools.
Contact
Lawrence C. Fortier Memorial Scholarship
1101 King Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 299-2430
info@atca.org
12. Louis F. Wolf, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
The Louis F. Wolf, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is presented by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers each spring. It offers $5,000 and full registration for the SMPTE Annual Technical Conference in Hollywood. It’s ideal for full-time U.S. undergrad and post-grad students studying engineering science with a focus in:
- motion-imaging
- sound
- metadata
Don’t forget to submit:
- a 400-word essay
- transcript
- signed letter of recommendation.
Contact
Louis F. Wolf, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
3 Barker Avenue, Fifth Floor
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 761-1100
events@smpte.org
13. Margaret Watkins Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
The American Brahman Breeders Association offers over $30,000 worth of in-memoriam scholarships each year. These include the Margaret Watkins Memorial Scholarship. It honors the past Recording Secretary who was inducted into the ABBA Hall of Fame in 2001. Interested applicants must:
- be active Junior members
- be graduating from U.S. high schools
- enter an accredited college or vocational school
- select agriculture-related majors
- fax three recommendation letters.
Contact
Margaret Watkins Memorial Scholarship
3003 South Loop W., Suite 520
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 349-0854
abba@brahman.org
14. Maria Elena Yuchengco Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 24th
The Maria Elena Yuchengco Memorial Scholarship honors the Filipino diplomat’s daughter who helped create Filipinas magazine and the Philippine Studies Major at USF. The Scholarship awards up to $3,000 from the Asian Pacific Fund yearly. Suitable applicants will:
- have at least 50 percent Filipino ancestry
- pursue accredited bachelor’s degrees in journalism
- legally live in the San Francisco Bay Area
- hold a 3.0 GPA or better
- attach an impressive writing sample.
Contact
Maria Elena Yuchengco Memorial Scholarship
465 California Street, Suite 809
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 395-9985
info@asianpacificfund.org
15. Pogorzelski-Yankee Memorial Scholarships
Deadline: February 15th
The American Guild of Organists honors the legacy of Ronald G. Pogorzelski and Lester D. Yankee. It awards six memorial scholarships worth $7,500 for undergrads and $15,000 for graduate students. Eligible organists must be attending accredited U.S. colleges and conservatories full-time. They must have unmet financial need to study music, music education, or music ministry using an organ. Entrants showcase their talent by recording three songs, including one J.S. Bach composition.
Contact
Pogorzelski-Yankee Memorial Scholarships
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1260
New York, NY 10115
(212) 870-2310
info@agohq.org
16. Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 22nd
The Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship honors the Bureau of Land Management hydrologist who served as the AWRA West-South-Central Director. He won the Icko Iben Award before his death in 1994. The scholarship grants $2,000 from the American Water Resources Association yearly. Chosen candidates must be attending an accredited U.S. university full-time. They must be working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree related to water resources management, including:
- hydrology
- Earth science
- environmental engineering.
Contact
Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship
4 West Federal Street
P.O. Box 1626
Middleburg, VA 20118
(540) 687-8390
info@awra.org
17. Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: January 27th
The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $10,000. It’s a merit-based program operated by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. It honors two Houston-based auditing supervisors who were fatally wounded in a Pakistan terrorist attack. They were representing United Texas Petroleum Holdings. Qualified recipients will be taking 9+ credits per term in one of these majors:
- accounting
- finance
- business
- criminal justice
- financial forensics
They must be studying at accredited universities to earn CFE credentialing.
Contact
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
716 West Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(800) 245-3321
Scholarships@ACFE.com
18. Susanna DeLaurentis Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 21st
The Susanna DeLaurentis Memorial Scholarship honors a 10-year-old girl who lost her fight with neuroblastoma as well as her older sister, Lucy, who died of cystic fibrosis on her 29th birthday. The award is for $1,000. Eligible are graduating high school seniors who have excelled academically to gain admission at accredited U.S. colleges. They did this despite facing a chronic disease, cancer, or severe physical/mental health impairment. Applications must include:
- a transcript
- physician verification letter
- personal essay.
Contact
Susanna DeLaurentis Memorial Scholarship
7616 Mountain Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-9405
info@thesusannafoundation.org
19. Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 4th
The National Association of Social Workers Foundation awards the Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship. It’s for $4,150 annually. It honors the licensed NASW staff member who raised awareness of health problems affecting African Americans. He but passed in 1989 before heart transplant surgery. Selected members must:
- enroll in a CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program
- achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0
- have physical/mental health practice experience
- champion for diversity.
Contact
Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship
750 First Street NE, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 408-8600 ext. 298
naswfoundation@naswdc.org
20. William P. Elrod Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 10th
The Technology Student Association honors its founding father, a Madison High School TSA teacher, with the William P. Elrod Memorial Scholarship. It’s for $3,500 each year. Deserving applicants must:
- be graduating from member schools
- enroll full-time at accredited colleges or technical schools
- demonstrate financial need
- maintain a minimum B average
- express future career goals in technology disciplines
Seniors could also win the Dr. Bob Hanson Distinguished Student Award.
Contact
William P. Elrod Memorial Scholarship
1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-9000
general@tsaweb.org
According to College Raptor, $122.7 billion is awarded through scholarships and grants each year to two-thirds of university students. The federal government, states, and colleges themselves are the biggest contributors. However, around 13 percent of U.S. scholarship funding comes from private donors. Applying for memorial scholarships is an excellent way to learn about the accomplishments of role models while cutting into your tuition bills. Consider pursuing these 20 in-memoriam scholarships to follow in the footsteps of talented leaders and respect their legacy.
GCD Staff
Related:
- 20 Deals: Small Colleges for Environmentally-minded
- 50 Best Deals on Competitive Small Colleges
- Top 50 Great Deals on Bachelor’s Degrees Online
- Top 20 Deals on Small Colleges in Texas
- Top 50 Best Colleges in Texas
- 20 Best Deals on Colleges that Don’t Require SAT
- 20 Best Deals: Small Colleges for Athletic Types
- 20 Highest Paying Bachelor Degrees
This concludes our review of the best memorial scholarships to make your college experience more affordable.
It’s ideal for full-time U.S. undergrad and post-grad students who studying engineering science with a focus in motion-imaging, sound, and metadata for film industry careers. Don’t forget to submit a 400-word essay, transcript, and signed letter of recommendation.
Contact
Louis F. Wolf, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
3 Barker Avenue, Fifth Floor
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 761-1100
events@smpte.org
13. Margaret Watkins Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
The American Brahman Breeders Association offers over $30,000 worth of in-memoriam scholarships each year, such as the Margaret Watkins Memorial Scholarship that honors the past Recording Secretary who was inducted into the ABBA Hall of Fame in 2001. Interested applicants must be active Junior members, be graduating from U.S. high schools, enter an accredited college or vocational school, select agriculture-related majors, and fax three recommendation letters.
Contact
Margaret Watkins Memorial Scholarship
3003 South Loop W., Suite 520
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 349-0854
abba@brahman.org
14. Maria Elena Yuchengco Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 24th
Named after the Filipino diplomat’s daughter who helped create Filipinas magazine and the Philippine Studies Major at USF, the Maria Elena Yuchengco Memorial Scholarship awards up to $3,000 from the Asian Pacific Fund yearly. Suitable applicants will have at least 50 percent Filipino ancestry, pursue accredited bachelor’s degrees in journalism, legally live in the San Francisco Bay Area, hold a 3.0 GPA or better, and attach an impressive writing sample.
Contact
Maria Elena Yuchengco Memorial Scholarship
465 California Street, Suite 809
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 395-9985
info@asianpacificfund.org
15. Pogorzelski-Yankee Memorial Scholarships
Deadline: February 15th
The American Guild of Organists (AGO) honors the legacy of Ronald G. Pogorzelski and Lester D. Yankee by awarding six memorial scholarships worth $7,500 for undergrads and $15,000 for graduate students. Eligible organists must be attending accredited U.S. colleges and conservatories full-time with unmet financial need to study music, music education, or music ministry using an organ. Entrants showcase their talent by recording three songs, including one J.S. Bach composition.
Contact
Pogorzelski-Yankee Memorial Scholarships
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1260
New York, NY 10115
(212) 870-2310
info@agohq.org
16. Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 22nd
Celebrating the Bureau of Land Management hydrologist who served as the AWRA West-South-Central Director and won the Icko Iben Award before his death in 1994, the Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship grants $2,000 from the American Water Resources Association yearly. Chosen candidates must be attending an accredited U.S. university full-time for a bachelor’s or master’s degree related to water resources management, including hydrology, Earth science, and environmental engineering.
Contact
Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship
4 West Federal Street
P.O. Box 1626
Middleburg, VA 20118
(540) 687-8390
info@awra.org
17. Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: January 27th
Ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship is a merit-based program operated by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) to remember two Houston-based auditing supervisors who were fatally wounded in a Pakistan terrorist attack while representing United Texas Petroleum Holdings. Qualified recipients will be taking 9+ credits per term in accounting, finance, business, criminal justice, or financial forensics majors at accredited universities to earn CFE credentialing.
Contact
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
716 West Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(800) 245-3321
Scholarships@ACFE.com
18. Susanna DeLaurentis Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 21st
Established in 1999, the Susanna DeLaurentis Memorial Scholarship honors a 10-year-old girl who lost her fight with neuroblastoma as well as her older sister, Lucy, who died of cystic fibrosis on her 29th birthday. For $1,000, graduating high school seniors must have excelled academically to gain admission at accredited U.S. colleges despite facing a chronic disease, cancer, or severe physical/mental health impairment. Applications must include a transcript, physician verification letter, and personal essay.
Contact
Susanna DeLaurentis Memorial Scholarship
7616 Mountain Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-9405
info@thesusannafoundation.org
19. Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 4th
The National Association of Social Workers Foundation awards the Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship for $4,150 annually to memorialize the licensed NASW staff member who rose awareness of health problems affecting African Americans but passed in 1989 before heart transplant surgery. Selected members must enroll in a CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program, achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0, have physical/mental health practice experience, and champion for diversity.
Contact
Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship
750 First Street NE, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 408-8600 ext. 298
naswfoundation@naswdc.org
20. William P. Elrod Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 10th
The Technology Student Association honors its founding father, a Madison High School TSA teacher, by gifting the William P. Elrod Memorial Scholarship for $3,500 each year. Deserving applicants must be graduating from member schools, enroll full-time at accredited colleges or technical schools, demonstrate financial need, sustain a minimum “B” average, and express future career goals in technology disciplines. Seniors could also win the Dr. Bob Hanson Distinguished Student Award.
Contact
William P. Elrod Memorial Scholarship
1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-9000
general@tsaweb.org
According to College Raptor, $122.7 billion is awarded through scholarships and grants each year to two-thirds of university students. Although the federal government, states, and colleges themselves are the biggest contributors, around 13 percent of U.S. scholarship funding comes from private donors. Applying for memorial scholarships is an excellent way to learn about the accomplishments of role models while cutting into your tuition bills. Consider pursuing these 20 in-memoriam scholarships to follow in the footsteps of talented leaders and respect their legacy.
GCD Staff
Related:
- 20 Deals: Small Colleges for Environmentally-minded
- 50 Best Deals on Competitive Small Colleges
- Top 50 Great Deals on Bachelor’s Degrees Online
- Top 20 Deals on Small Colleges in Texas
- Top 50 Best Colleges in Texas
- 20 Best Deals on Colleges that Don’t Require SAT
- 20 Best Deals: Small Colleges for Athletic Types
- 20 Highest Paying Bachelor Degrees
This concludes our review of the best memorial scholarships to make your college experience more affordable.
It’s ideal for full-time U.S. undergrad and post-grad students who studying engineering science with a focus in motion-imaging, sound, and metadata for film industry careers. Don’t forget to submit a 400-word essay, transcript, and signed letter of recommendation.
Contact
Louis F. Wolf, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
3 Barker Avenue, Fifth Floor
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 761-1100
events@smpte.org
13. Margaret Watkins Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
The American Brahman Breeders Association offers over $30,000 worth of in-memoriam scholarships each year, such as the Margaret Watkins Memorial Scholarship that honors the past Recording Secretary who was inducted into the ABBA Hall of Fame in 2001. Interested applicants must be active Junior members, be graduating from U.S. high schools, enter an accredited college or vocational school, select agriculture-related majors, and fax three recommendation letters.
Contact
Margaret Watkins Memorial Scholarship
3003 South Loop W., Suite 520
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 349-0854
abba@brahman.org
14. Maria Elena Yuchengco Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 24th
Named after the Filipino diplomat’s daughter who helped create Filipinas magazine and the Philippine Studies Major at USF, the Maria Elena Yuchengco Memorial Scholarship awards up to $3,000 from the Asian Pacific Fund yearly. Suitable applicants will have at least 50 percent Filipino ancestry, pursue accredited bachelor’s degrees in journalism, legally live in the San Francisco Bay Area, hold a 3.0 GPA or better, and attach an impressive writing sample.
Contact
Maria Elena Yuchengco Memorial Scholarship
465 California Street, Suite 809
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 395-9985
info@asianpacificfund.org
15. Pogorzelski-Yankee Memorial Scholarships
Deadline: February 15th
The American Guild of Organists (AGO) honors the legacy of Ronald G. Pogorzelski and Lester D. Yankee by awarding six memorial scholarships worth $7,500 for undergrads and $15,000 for graduate students. Eligible organists must be attending accredited U.S. colleges and conservatories full-time with unmet financial need to study music, music education, or music ministry using an organ. Entrants showcase their talent by recording three songs, including one J.S. Bach composition.
Contact
Pogorzelski-Yankee Memorial Scholarships
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1260
New York, NY 10115
(212) 870-2310
info@agohq.org
16. Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 22nd
Celebrating the Bureau of Land Management hydrologist who served as the AWRA West-South-Central Director and won the Icko Iben Award before his death in 1994, the Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship grants $2,000 from the American Water Resources Association yearly. Chosen candidates must be attending an accredited U.S. university full-time for a bachelor’s or master’s degree related to water resources management, including hydrology, Earth science, and environmental engineering.
Contact
Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship
4 West Federal Street
P.O. Box 1626
Middleburg, VA 20118
(540) 687-8390
info@awra.org
17. Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: January 27th
Ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship is a merit-based program operated by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) to remember two Houston-based auditing supervisors who were fatally wounded in a Pakistan terrorist attack while representing United Texas Petroleum Holdings. Qualified recipients will be taking 9+ credits per term in accounting, finance, business, criminal justice, or financial forensics majors at accredited universities to earn CFE credentialing.
Contact
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
716 West Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(800) 245-3321
Scholarships@ACFE.com
18. Susanna DeLaurentis Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 21st
Established in 1999, the Susanna DeLaurentis Memorial Scholarship honors a 10-year-old girl who lost her fight with neuroblastoma as well as her older sister, Lucy, who died of cystic fibrosis on her 29th birthday. For $1,000, graduating high school seniors must have excelled academically to gain admission at accredited U.S. colleges despite facing a chronic disease, cancer, or severe physical/mental health impairment. Applications must include a transcript, physician verification letter, and personal essay.
Contact
Susanna DeLaurentis Memorial Scholarship
7616 Mountain Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-9405
info@thesusannafoundation.org
19. Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 4th
The National Association of Social Workers Foundation awards the Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship for $4,150 annually to memorialize the licensed NASW staff member who rose awareness of health problems affecting African Americans but passed in 1989 before heart transplant surgery. Selected members must enroll in a CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program, achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0, have physical/mental health practice experience, and champion for diversity.
Contact
Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship
750 First Street NE, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 408-8600 ext. 298
naswfoundation@naswdc.org
20. William P. Elrod Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 10th
The Technology Student Association honors its founding father, a Madison High School TSA teacher, by gifting the William P. Elrod Memorial Scholarship for $3,500 each year. Deserving applicants must be graduating from member schools, enroll full-time at accredited colleges or technical schools, demonstrate financial need, sustain a minimum “B” average, and express future career goals in technology disciplines. Seniors could also win the Dr. Bob Hanson Distinguished Student Award.
Contact
William P. Elrod Memorial Scholarship
1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-9000
general@tsaweb.org
According to College Raptor, $122.7 billion is awarded through scholarships and grants each year to two-thirds of university students. Although the federal government, states, and colleges themselves are the biggest contributors, around 13 percent of U.S. scholarship funding comes from private donors. Applying for memorial scholarships is an excellent way to learn about the accomplishments of role models while cutting into your tuition bills. Consider pursuing these 20 in-memoriam scholarships to follow in the footsteps of talented leaders and respect their legacy.
GCD Staff
Related:
- 20 Deals: Small Colleges for Environmentally-minded
- 50 Best Deals on Competitive Small Colleges
- Top 50 Great Deals on Bachelor’s Degrees Online
- Top 20 Deals on Small Colleges in Texas
- Top 50 Best Colleges in Texas
- 20 Best Deals on Colleges that Don’t Require SAT
- 20 Best Deals: Small Colleges for Athletic Types
- 20 Highest Paying Bachelor Degrees