Fogo Island Central Academy

Through the generosity of the employees of Figg Engineering Group, a scholarship fund was established in 2002 as a memorial to Eugene C. Figg, Jr., F.ASCE, winner of the ASCE 2002 OPAL Award for Design. Gene Figg dedicated his career, his company, and his life to creating “bridges as art.”Eligibility:At the time of application and award, the individual must be...

Attending college can be stressful and taxing – often affecting students’ health and wellness. Researchers at Auburn University followed 131 students over four years of college and found that a whopping 70% gained weight by graduation (an average of 12, and up to 37 pounds). The overall percentage of students found to be overweight increased from 18% to 31%. The researchers...

Betty was vivacious and always pursued a new project or hobby. She was involved in all forms of visual arts and loved sharing it with others. The intent of this scholarship is to support someone with a continually creative mind who enjoys creating art.Eligibility CriteriaApplicant must:Be a graduating high school senior.Currently reside in Boone, Ogle, or Winnebago County.Plan to pursue...

To promote the study of tropical horticulture and landscape architectureLevel of EducationFor graduate students and undergraduatesEligibilityOpen to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are currently and actively enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. Due to IRS restrictions, GCA is unable to fund awards for international applicants. Travel must commence within 12 months of the award.ProvisionsProvides $5000 to a well-qualified graduate student...

Up to four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to outstanding college students based on the following criteria on the application.Return the completed application form including a picture, letters of recommendation, and transcript to the address below by December 15.Application and guidelines are listed below in the Scholarship area.CriteriaApplicant must be the child of a beef producer or be directly...

Since its incorporation in 1989 through 2024, the NY Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund Inc (GLEF), has awarded over $205,000 in fellowships to 175 NYS women. Of these, one hundred fifteen were working toward a Master’s and fifty six toward a doctorate. They were enrolled in fifty-seven  diverse fields of graduate study.Fellowships are awarded annually for graduate study to qualified women....