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Scholarships For Men
There are many scholarships and grants available for male students to help pay for college tuition and other college related expenses. Below is a partial list of scholarships and that are given by businesses, the government, private citizens, schools, churches, and other organizations.
Hall/McElwain Merit Scholarship
Type of Award: Scholarship.
Intended use: For undergraduate study at postsecondary institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be male.
Application requirements: Applicant must demonstrate leadership. Recommendations, proof of eligibility.
Additional information: Applicant must be eagle scout. Must have strong record of participation in activities outside of scouting.
Amount of award: $1,000
Number of awards: 56
Application deadline: January 31
Contact:
NESA, Sum 222
1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
Phone: 972-580-2032
John A. High Child Welfare Scholarship
Type of Award: Scholarship.
Intended use: For freshman study at postsecondary institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be male, high school senior. Must be residing in New Hampshire.
Application requirements: Recomendations, essay, transcript.
Additional information: Parent must be member of American Legion New Hampshire Auxiliary for three consecutive years.
Amount of award: $2,000
Application deadline: May 1
Contact:
American Legion New Hampshire
State House Annex, Room 431
25 Capitol Street
Concord, NH 03301-6312
Phone: 603-271-2211
Herbertus W.V. Wellens Scholarship For Male Students
Type of Award: Scholarship, renewable.
Intended use: For full-time undergraduate or graduate study at accredited 2-year, 4-year or graduate institution in United States.
Eligibility: Applicant must be male. Applicant must be U.S. citizen.
Application requirements: Essay, transcript, proof of eligibility. Two recommendations from teachers or professors in field of study. Financial aid forms. Proof of enrollment. Application for admission.
Additional information: Major/career interest in engineering: chemistry; physics or mathematics. Minimum 2.5 GPA for undergraduates and 3.0 GPA for graduate students.
Amount of award: $2,000-$3,000
Application deadline: Visit website for deadline and other information.
Contact:
United Negro College Fund: Scholarship and Grants Administration
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, VA 22301
Phone: 800-331-2244
Lillie Lois Ford Boys' Scholarship
Type of Award: Scholarship.
Intended use: For full-time under graduate study at postsecondary institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be male, single, no older than 20. Applicant must be residing in Missouri. Applicant or parent must be member of/participant of American Legion, Boys State. Applicant must be descendant of veteran who served in the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy or Coast Guard. Go to website for further information.
Application requirements: Proof of eligibility.
Additional information: Must have attended complete session of American Legion Boys State or American Legion Department of Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy.
Amount of award: $1,000
Application deadline: April 20
Contact:
American Legion Missouri
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Phone: 660-627-4713
Fax: 312-596-5252
American Legion Wisconsin Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended Use: For undergraduate study at postsecondary institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be male. Must be residing in Wisconsin. Applicant or parent must be member/participant of American Legion/Boys Scouts of America.
Basis for selection: Applicant must demonstrate high academic achievement.
Application requirements: Applicant must be a Boy Scout, Varsity Scout or Exployer. Applicant's group must be sponsored by Legion, Auxiliary, or Sons of American Legion, spplicant's father or grandfather must be Legion or Auxiliary member.
Number of awards: 1
Total amount awarded: $1,000
Application deadline: March 1
Contact:
American Legion Wisconsin
Program Secretary
P.O. Box 388
Portage, WI 53901
Phone: 608-745-1090
Fax: 608-745-0179
Eagle Scout Of The Year Scholarship
Type of award: Scholarship.
Intended use: For undergraduate study at accredited postsecondary institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be male, at least 15 and residing in Iowa. Applicant or parent must be member/participant of Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scouts. Must be a registered, active member of a troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew chartered to American Legion Post, Auxiliary Unit, or Sons of American Legion Squadron; or be a registered, active member of Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew and the son or grandson of an American Legion or Sons of American Legion member.
Basis for selection: Applicant must demonstrate service orientation.
Application requirements: Proof of eligibility, transcript, recommendations.
Additional information: Awarded on recommendation of Boy Scout Committee to boy scout who demonstrates outstanding service to religious institution, school, and community. Must have received Eagle Scout Award.
Amount of award: $1,000-$2,000
Application deadline: February 1
Total amount awarded: $4,500
Contact:
American Legion Iowa
Department Headquarters
720 Lyon Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone 515-282-5068
Fax: 515-282-7583
Frank D. Visceglia Memorial Scholarship
Type of award: Scholarship, renewable
Intended use: For full-time freshman study at 4-year institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be high school senior, Applicant must be male. Must be U.S. citizen residing in New Jersey.
Basis for selection: Major/career interest in dentistry.
Additional information: Applicant must be Eagle Scout. Preference given to Scouts whose service projects relate to the environment or economy.
Amount of award: $1, 000
Application deadline: June 1
Contact:
The Franklin D. Visceglia Memorial Scholarship Program
222 Columbia Turnpike
Florham Park, NJ 07932
Phone: 973-765-9322
Fax: 973-765-9142
Check with your states' Department of Education for a list of scholarships being offered in your state or click on MoneyMatters101.com sections Scholarships by States and Grants by States.
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