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aa3of
10-17-2005, 02:24 PM
THE FOUNDATION FOR AMATEUR RADIO, INC., a non-profit organization with headquarters in Washington, D.C., plans to administer fifty-four (54) scholarships for the academic year 2006 - 2007 to assist licensed Radio Amateurs. The Foundation, composed of over seventy-five local area Amateur Radio Clubs, fully funds three of these scholarships. Ten are funded with the income from grants. The remaining forty-one (41) 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 $2500 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, 2006 from:
Diane Zimmerman, AA3OF
Chairman Scholarship Committee
FAR Scholarships
Post Office Box 831
Riverdale, MD 20738

The Foundation for Amateur Radio, incorporated in the District of Columbia, is an exempt organization under Section 501©(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:

1. There are three (3) Silent Key Memorial Scholarships, which pay $2500 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.
2. The Richard G. Chichester Memorial Scholarship pays $1000. 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. Applicant 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.
3. There are three (3) Radio Club of America Scholarships, which pay $1,000 each. Applicants must intend to pursue studies in electronic engineering or electronic technology toward an Associate or Bachelor's degree and be U.S. citizens. Preference will be given to applicants taking courses in Wireless Communications. Minimum license requirement - General Class.
4. There are sixteen (16) Quarter Century Wireless Association Scholarships, three of which pay $1500 and thirteen of which pay $1000. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. The Tropical Hamboree Scholarship sponsored by the Dade Radio Club of Miami, Florida pays $1000. Applicants must be Florida residents pursuing a Bachelor's degree. There is no restriction on the course of study; however, preference will be given to those studying electronics or science-related fields.
10. 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
11. 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. Applicant must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
12. The five (5) 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.
13. 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.
14. The Kevin Barry 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. The Lawrence E. and Thelma J. Norrie Memorial Scholarship, pays $2500. Applicant must be a U.S. resident. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. The Free State Amateur Radio Club Scholarship pays $1000. Applicants must be U.S. citizens residing in the State of Maryland and holding a valid FCC Amateur license with HF privileges. There is no restriction on the course of study. Applicants must seek an Associate, Bachelor's or Graduate degree from a college or university in the United States.
22. OZAUKEE Radio Club Scholarship pays $1000. It is available to Wisconsin residents pursing a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in any course of study.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. The Joann Hoch, N3FTC, 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.

WY0COP
10-21-2005, 12:44 AM
Are there any scholorships for a ham in Alaska, junior in college, working full time as public safety law enforcement, with a family of 5, working toward BS in Administration of Criminal Justice from a University through on line courses?

aa3of
10-21-2005, 06:37 PM
This ham, about whom WY0COP inquired, may qualify for several of the scholarships. As long as the University that the ham is attending is an accredited institution of post-secondary education, taking on-line courses is not a limiting factor. I recommend that the ham read through the requirements for the different scholarships and apply for each one for which he/she is qualified.

WY0COP
10-21-2005, 06:57 PM
Thanks, I will do that. Matter of fact the request letter for applications went out today!!

Gee,
Who said there are no good hams around these days!!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

wa8mea
10-22-2005, 06:34 PM
I won't be applying to FAR again. #I'm under the impression they aren't interested in non-traditional (i.e. "older returning") hearing impaired students with a 3.92 cumulative GPA, and have made the Dean's List or President's List (all A's) for each term they've been in their accredited institution. #I decided to go to the ARRL and apply with their scholarship program for the next academic year.

73, Bill - WA8MEA
http://HamRadioFun.com

WB5LDN
10-23-2005, 02:04 AM
Hello Bill

I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm a retired military Engineer (57 years young) that decided to go back to Nursing School for a BSN. I'll graduate this year. I applied for both the FAR and ARRL scholarships. I've been awarded The Richard G. Chichester Memorial Scholarship the pass three years. The financial assistance that FAR and student loans have provided, has made a big difference in being able to make ends meet. #The attached picture (that's me in the middle) is proof that gray hair will not disqualify you. I hope when I get out of debit, I'll be able to give back to someone else who is starting a new life endeavor.

73s George, WB5LDN

wa8mea
10-23-2005, 05:07 PM
I suppose I could post transcipts of my grades, doctors records from the ENT, post a driver's license showing my age as going on 50, my 1040 to show this family's income is close to the nation's poverty level, and post a personal photo showing my balding/graying hair and FAR rejection letter....framed. But I'm not. I simply expressed my opinion. And I hope to get a much better result from the ARRL's application process.

In fact, thanks for reminding me to stop by the college's admin's office tomorrow and get those transcipts on their way to the ARRL program....

73, Bill - WA8MEA
http://HamRadioFun.com

KD7LDH
10-26-2005, 01:44 AM
These scholarships are great news.... Im am in college in Arizona seeking a BS Nursing (but looking to change to Biochemistry).... Is the application a universal application for all the scholarships or does eash scholarship have it's own application?

aa3of
10-26-2005, 09:22 PM
There is a universal application for all of the scholarships. Applicants check off each scholarship for which they are applying from a list on the application form.