Scholarships for the 2007 - 2008 Academic Year
THE FOUNDATION FOR AMATEUR RADIO, INC., a non-profit organization
with headquarters in Washington, D.C., plans to administer
fifty-six (56) scholarships for the academic year 2007 - 2008 to
assist licensed Radio Amateurs. The Foundation, composed of over
seventy-five local area Amateur Radio Clubs, fully funds three of
these scholarships. Eleven are funded with the income from grants.
The remaining forty-two (42) are administered by the Foundation
without cost to the various donors.
Licensed Radio Amateurs may compete for these awards if they plan
to pursue a full-time course of studies beyond high school and are
enrolled in or have been accepted for enrollment at an accredited
university, college or technical school. The awards range from
$500 to $3000 with preference given in some cases to residents of
specified geographical areas or the pursuit of certain study
programs. Clubs, especially those in Delaware, Florida, Maryland,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin, are encouraged
to announce these opportunities at their meetings, in their club
newsletters, during training classes, on their nets and on their
world wide web home pages.
Additional information and an application form may be requested by
letter or QSL card, postmarked prior to April 30, 2007 from:
FAR Scholarships
P. O. Box 831
Riverdale, MD 20738
Applications are also available electronically upon request to
AA3OF@arrl.net
The Foundation for Amateur Radio, incorporated in the District of
Columbia, is an exempt organization under Section 501(C)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954. It is devoted exclusively to
promoting the interests of Amateur Radio and those scientific,
literary and educational pursuits that advance the purposes of the
Amateur Radio Service.
The Foundation encourages all qualified amateurs to apply for these
awards.
The following awards will be available for the upcoming academic
year:
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There are three (3) Silent Key Memorial Scholarships,
which pay $3000 each, available to U.S. Residents, pursing
any course of study leading to a Bachelor’s degree.
Preference will be given to residents of the District of
Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
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The Richard G. Chichester Memorial Scholarship pays
$2000. Applicants must be members of the ARRL and
recommended by an ARRL-affiliated club (they need not be a
member of the club). There is no restriction on the course
of study. Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.
Preference will be given to Texas residents living in the
metropolitan areas of Austin, Kerrville or San Antonio.
Minimum license requirement - General Class.
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There are three (3) Radio Club of America Scholarships,
which pay $1,000 each. Applicants must pursue studies in
electronic engineering or electronic technology toward a
Bachelor’s degree and be U.S. citizens. Applicants must be
in their Junior or Senor year of studies. Preference will be
given to applicants taking courses in Wireless
Communications. Minimum license requirement - General
Class.
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There are sixteen (16) Quarter Century Wireless
Association Scholarships, These include 12 Memorial
Scholarships at $1,000 each, the Jacobson-Keller Family
Scholarship at $1,000, the Leo Meyerson Family scholarship at
$1,000, the Don and Phyllis Doughty Family scholarship at
$1500, and Ralph Hasslinger Memorial Scholarship at $1500,
and the LeLand Smith, Sr. Memorial Scholarship at $1500.
There are no restrictions on the course of study and
applicants must intend to seek an Associate, Bachelor’s or
Graduate degree. There is no residence area preference.
Applicants must be recommended by a member of QCWA, but may
not themselves be members of QCWA. Non-US Amateurs are
eligible.
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There are two (2) Young Ladies' Radio League Memorial
Scholarships that pay $1500 each. Applicants must hold
at least an FCC Technician Class or equivalent foreign
authorization and intend to seek a Bachelor’s or Graduate
degree from a U.S. college or university. There are no
residence or course restrictions. Preference will be
given to female applicants. Non-US Amateurs are
eligible.
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The Ralph V. "Andy" Anderson-KONL Scholarship pays
$1000. There is no restriction on the course of study,
but preference will be given to applicants pursuing a degree
in Journalism. Applicants must be residents of the U.S. or
its territories. Applicants must be seeking a Bachelor’s
degree. Minimum license requirement - General Class.
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The Columbia Amateur Radio Association, Inc.,
Scholarship pays $1000. It is available to Maryland
residents pursuing a Bachelor's degree in any course of
study.
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There are five (5) Baltimore Amateur Radio Club
Scholarships, 4 pay $1000 and 1 pays $1,500. Applicants
must be Maryland residents. For three of the 4 - $1000
awards, preference will be given to those who have
successfully completed one year of college or have been
previous winners of this award. The fourth award, which is
reserved for an entering first year student, will be
renewable for three years if the student remains in good
academic standing throughout the period. The fifth award,
paying $1,500, has been designated as the Ernie Dobos
Memorial Scholarship with preference given to a Baltimore
City resident. Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s
degree.
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The Old Old Timers Club Scholarship pays $600. There
are no restrictions as to residence, license class, or course
of study. Applicants must intend to seek at least an
Associate Degree and be recommended by an OOTC member.
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The Rose Ellen Bills Memorial Scholarship pays $2000.
There is no restriction on the course of study. Applicants
must be a resident of the U.S. or its territories pursuing a
Bachelor's degree. Minimum license requirement - General
Class.
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The Frederick Amateur Radio Club Scholarship pays
$1000. There is no restriction on the course of study.
Applicants must reside within 150 miles of Frederick,
Maryland; preference will be given to qualified applicants
from Frederick County, Maryland. Applicants must be pursuing
a Bachelor's degree.
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The five (6) 10-10 International Net, Inc.,
Scholarships pay $1000 each. Applicants must be licensed
Radio Amateurs having HF privileges. There is no restriction
on the course of study. Applicants must seek an Associate,
Bachelor's or Graduate degree. Non-US amateurs are also
eligible. Applicants must be a 10-10 member or provide a
recommendation from a member of the 10-10 International Net.
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The WARAC Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the West
Allis Radio Amateur Radio Club, Inc. Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
pays $1500. Applicants must be Wisconsin residents pursuing
an Associate, Bachelor's or Graduate degree in any course of
study.
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The Kevin and Kelly Perdue Memorial Scholarship, sponsored
by Kay Craigie-N3KN and Carter Craigie-N3AO, pays $2000.
Applicants must pursue a Bachelor's degree with a course of
study in the liberal arts, humanities, or social sciences
from a U.S. college or university.
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The South Milwaukee Amateur Radio Club Scholarship
pays $1000. Applicants must be Wisconsin residents and intend
to seek an Associate or Bachelor’s degree from a college or
university in the U.S. Preference will be given to
applicants studying Electrical Engineering or related
technology.
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The Nanticoke Amateur Radio Club Scholarship pays
$1000. Applicants must hold a license with HF privileges.
Preference will be given to those studying Architecture,
Engineering, Electronics, Science or a related field at an
institution of higher learning in the U.S. Applicants must
pursue a Bachelor's degree. Residence requirement - Delaware,
Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia.
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The Murgas Amateur Radio Club Scholarship pays $500.
Applicants must be residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and seek a Bachelor's degree from a U.S.
college or university. There is no restriction on the course
of study.
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The Lawrence E. and Thelma J. Norrie Memorial
Scholarship, pays $2500. Applicants must be U.S.
residents. Preference will be given to Juniors, Seniors and
Graduate students with an academic Grade Point Average of
3.0 or higher who are pursuing a Bachelor's or higher degree
in science or engineering. Minimum license requirement: Any
Class with HF privileges.
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The Ernest L. Walker, WB3DVL, Memorial Scholarship
sponsored by the Baltimore Radio Amateur Television Society
Memorial Scholarship pays $1000. There is no restriction on
the course of study. Applicants must pursue a Bachelor's
degree. Applicants must reside within 150 miles of Baltimore,
Maryland. Preference will be given to Maryland residents.
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The Robert E. True Memorial Scholarship pays $1000.
Applicants must be residents of the state of Ohio seeking a
Bachelor's degree at a US college or university. Preference
will be given to those pursuing courses in Electrical
Engineering or Electronic/Computer Technology.
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The Free State Amateur Radio Club Scholarship pays
$500. Applicants must be Wisconsin residents and intend to
seek an Associate or Bachelor’s degree from a college or
university in the U.S. Preference will be given to
applicants studying Electrical Engineering or related
technology.
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The OZAUKEE Radio Club Scholarship pays $1000. It is
available to Wisconsin residents pursing a Bachelor's or
Graduate degree in any course of study.
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The Claude H. Haring, Jr., W3IIM Memorial Scholarship
sponsored by the Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club, Inc. pays $2000.
There is no restriction on the course of study. Applicants
must intend to seek a Bachelor's or Graduate degree, and
reside in the Eastern Pennsylvania or Southern New Jersey
ARRL Sections.
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The Dwight Weller, KB3LA, Memorial Scholarship,
sponsored by Phillip Karn, KA9Q, pays $1000. Applicants must
intend to seek a Bachelor's degree in any branch of the
engineering or physical sciences. There is no residence
requirement.
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The Chuck Reville, K3FT Memorial Scholarship,
sponsored by Phillip Karn, KA9Q, pays $1000. Applicants must
intend to seek a Bachelor's degree in any branch of the
engineering or physical sciences. There is no residence
requirement.
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The Samuel Kuncevich N3QIE Memorial Scholarship,
sponsored by the Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club, Inc. pays
$2000. There is no restriction on the course of study.
Applicants must intend to seek a Bachelor’s or Graduate
degree, and reside in the Eastern Pennsylvania or Southern
New Jersey ARRL Sections.
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The Tulare County Memorial Scholarship pays $1000.
Applicants must be working towards a Bachelors or higher
degree in engineering or computer science, and be residents
of the State of California. Preference will be given to
applicants who are living in Tulare County, California and
who have not previously received a FAR scholarship.
Updated: February 01, 2008