Merit-based scholarships: How to find and apply

The Bonner McLane Scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in fully-accredited programs that emphasize radio or TV broadcasting or communications. Applicants must submit either a certificate of enrollment or a letter from a department head that states that the applicant has a reasonable chance of successfully completing the course of instruction. They must also submit examples of their work, if applicable. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, combined into one PDF document. A minimum of three letters of recommendation from college professors, broadcasters or other business people not related to the applicant is required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Texas Association of Broadcasters for more information.

The Belo Scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in fully-accredited programs that emphasize radio or TV broadcasting or communications. Applicants must submit either a certificate of enrollment or a letter from a department head that states that the applicant has a reasonable chance of successfully completing the course of instruction. They must also submit examples of their work, if applicable. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, combined into one PDF document. A minimum of three letters of recommendation from college professors, broadcasters or other business people not related to the applicant is required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Texas Association of Broadcasters for more information.

The Vann Kennedy Scholarship will be awarded to any student enrolled in fully-accredited programs that emphasize radio or TV broadcasting or communications. Applicants must submit either a certificate of enrollment or a letter from a department head that states that the applicant has a reasonable chance of successfully completing the course of instruction. They must also submit examples of their work, if applicable. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, combined into one PDF document. A minimum of three letters of recommendation from college professors, broadcasters or other business people not related to the applicant is required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Texas Association of Broadcasters for more information.

The Ann Arnold Scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in fully-accredited programs that emphasize broadcast journalism. Applicants must submit either a certificate of enrollment or a letter from a department head that states that the applicant has a reasonable chance of successfully completing the course of instruction. They must also submit examples of their work, if applicable. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, combined into one PDF document. A minimum of three letters of recommendation from college professors, broadcasters or other business people not related to the applicant is required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Texas Association of Broadcasters for more information.

The Tom Reiff Scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in fully-accredited programs that emphasize radio or TV broadcasting or communications. Applicants must submit either a certificate of enrollment or a letter from a department head that states that the applicant has a reasonable chance of successfully completing the course of instruction. They must also submit examples of their work, if applicable. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, combined into one PDF document. A minimum of three letters of recommendation from college professors, broadcasters or other business people not related to the applicant is required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Texas Association of Broadcasters for more information.

The Founders' Memorial Award honors two people at once, giving an entomologist with outstanding credentials the opportunity to present a keynote lecture at the ESA Annual Meeting to showcase the posthumous legacy of a scientist whose work made a significant impact in entomology. The presenter of the memorial lecture must be a current ESA member and have a record of accomplishment in entomology. The scientist who is honored in memoriam must have made major contributions that have had a significant impact on entomology. A brief biographical sketch of awardee and honoree; a list of publications or other suitable documentation of achievements in entomology for both awardee and honoree; and three letters of recommendation for the awardee are required. Please visit the award's website for more information.

LTC Connect will again be awarding scholarships in 2025 to deserving high school senior students in the LTC Connect service area. Only students whose parents or guardians have membership in good standing with LTC Connect qualify for these scholarships. However, children of LTC Connect employees and directors are not eligible for consideration. Also, to qualify, students should already be accepted to the school of their choice. This is optional but students may submit a maximum of three letters of recommendation from their guidance counselor, principal, teachers, or others as part of their application for the scholarship. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

In his short span of life, Avinash "Avi" Raina, made an impact on people that usually takes a lifetime. To continue his legacy and passion, the Avi Raina Scholarship was established to benefit local high school seniors. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior in San Joaquin County. They must pursue an undergraduate degree in any major at an accredited college, university or community college. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, faculty member, or school counselor. This scholarship is both merit and need-based preference, as demonstrated through strong academic performance (GPA), community service, extracurricular activities, ability to overcome hardships, and essay response. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the San Joaquin Community Foundation for more information.

The Hirsch Family Scholarship was established as a scholarship fund in 2009. It currently benefits dependent children of active employees of Highlander Partners, Eagle Materials, Niteo, BIAMP, Highlander Training Center, Sferra, Benestar Holdings Pretzilla, RMS Beauty, McIntosh Group, Highpoint Aerotechnologies, DZYNE Technologies, and DSS Group. Applicants may be a graduating high school senior who has been accepted in, or a student already enrolled in, an undergraduate program of study in pursuit of a degree from a public or private, regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a proven record of academic performance, as evidenced by grade point average and/or class rank. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Dallas Foundation for more information.