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Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Foundation Scholarship
Awarded By Air Owners and Pilots Association
Scholarship Requirements The recipient must be enrolled in and plan to continue a college curriculum leading to a degree in the field of aviation. Previous recipients are not eligible. Applicants must meet the following criteria: be of sophomore standing at the time the application is submitted; have achieved academic proficiency (GPA) of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 system at time of application); be enrolled in a college aviation degree program and plan to continue the following year; be pursuing a curriculum designed for a career in aviation with emphasis on aviation education; submit a 250-word maximum (typed, double-spaced) paper on why he/she wishes to pursue a career in aviation; and provide an official transcript from applicant's college or university.
Award Amount Two awards in the amount of $1,000 each
Award Date Annually on or about June 1
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Aerospace Technology
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Early March of each year.
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Air Force ROTC Scholarships
Awarded By Air Force ROTC
Scholarship Requirements The recipients must be outstanding full-time students pursuing one of the following Air Force ROTC programs:
  • Navigator
  • Missile Launch Officer
  • Pilot
  • Sciences
  • Business
Award Amount Tuition, books, fees, and subsistence allowance
Award Date Varies by scholarship
Contact Person Air Force ROTC
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Fall / Spring
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Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship
Awarded By Air Line Pilots Association
Scholarship Requirements Applicant must be a son or daughter of a medically retired or deceased pilot who was a member of the Air Line Pilots Association. Each applicant must complete an Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship application.
Award Amount One four-year college scholarship worth approximately $12,000
Award Date No later than July of each year
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Aerospace Technology
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline April 1 of each year .
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Air Traffic Control Association Scholarship
Awarded By Air Traffic Control Association
Scholarship Requirements The recipient must be a U.S. citizen who is enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university and planning to continue the following year. Course work should be related to his/her planned aviation-related career and be leading to a bachelor's degree (or higher). Enrollment must be equal to at least half-time (six semester hours) with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter-hours still to be completed before graduation. Applicants must submit a typed, double-spaced, 400-word maximum paper titled "How My Education Efforts Will Enhance My Potential Contribution to Aviation" which shall also address the student's financial need. An ATCA scholarship application must be completed, also.
Award Amount Varies
Award Date Each fall semester
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Aerospace Technology
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline August 1 of each year .
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Alpha Eta Rho National Scholarship
Awarded By Alpha Eta Rho National Aviation Fraternity
Scholarship Requirements Applicant must be an active member of the local chapter, be recommended by the chapter, and complete an Alpha Eta Rho scholarship application.
Award Amount Four awards of approximately $600 each
Award Date Mid-April of each year
Contact Person Chairperson Department of Aerospace Technology
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Early March of each year.
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Associated General Contractors Education and Research Foundation Scholarship
Awarded By Associated General Contractors Foundation
Scholarship Requirements Freshmen, sophomores, or juniors enrolled in civil engineering or construction technology.
Award Amount $1,500/year (Renewable up to $6,000)
Award Date March of each year
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Manufacturing and Construction Technology
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline November of each year .
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Aviation Council of Pennsylvania Scholarship Program
Awarded By Aviation Council of Pennsylvania
Scholarship Requirements Applicant must be a Pennsylvania resident, interested in an aviation career, and complete an Aviation Council of Pennsylvania Scholarship application.
Award Amount Three awards of approximately $1,000 each
Award Date Prior to August of each year
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Aerospace Technology
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline June 1 of each year .
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Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association Scholarship
Awarded By Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association
Scholarship Requirements Bachelor of science degree candidate pursuing an aviation management or professional pilot program. Applicant must complete an ADMA application form and submit the following: one three-page letter describing themselves, their activities, goals, and need for financial assistance; a university or other accredited training institute transcript; copies of their current FAA medical and pilot certificate; and any other material pertinent to the application.
Award Amount Varies
Award Date Each spring semester
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Aerospace Technology
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Early April each year .
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Construction Industry Progress Council of Central Indiana Scholarship
Awarded By Construction Industry Progress Council of Central Indiana
Scholarship Requirements Applicants must be enrolled in a construction-related program and committed to employment in a construction-related position in Indiana.
Award Amount $1,000 a year
Award Date January of each year
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Manufacturing and Construction Technology OR Construction Technology Program Advisor
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline December of each year.
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DuPont PEF Scholarship
Awarded By DuPont through Packaging Education Foundation
Scholarship Requirements Scholarship for minority and women packaging students who demonstrate outstanding professional leadership ability. Must have demonstrated ability to maintain good academic standing.
Award Amount $1,000
Award Date Varies
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Industrial and Mechanical Technology OR Packaging Coordinator
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Fall semester.
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Electronic Data Systems (EDS) Scholarship
Awarded By Electronic Data Systems.
Scholarship Requirements Candidates shall be undergraduate students who have earned a minimum of 31 semester hours and who have at least 12 semester hours of course work remaining for the completion of the B.S. degree in industrial automotive technology at Indiana State University. The successful candidate will be an outstanding student enrolled in the industrial automotive technology major at Indiana State University, have demonstrated high academic achievement, and be an active member in one or more professional societies or organizations.
Award Amount $1,000 (two scholarships at $500 each)
Award Date During the last half of the spring semester
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Industrial and Mechanical Technology
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline February 14 of each year .
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EAA Aviation Foundation Scholarship
Awarded By Experimental Aircraft Association
Scholarship Requirements Numerous scholarships are made available through the EAA Aviation Foundation. Application criteria varies for each scholarship program. All applicants must obtain and complete an EAA Scholarship Program Application.
Award Amount Numerous awards ranging from $300 to $1,500 per year
Award Date Prior to August of each year
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Aerospace Technology
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline May 1 of each year .
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Eugene and Dorothy McCallister Scholarship Fund
Awarded By Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association
Scholarship Requirements The recipient must be enrolled in and plan to continue a college curriculum leading to a degree in the field of aviation. Previous recipients are not eligible. Applicants must meet the following criteria: be of sophomore standing at the time the application is submitted; achieved academic proficiency (GPA) of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 system) at the time of application; be enrolled in a college aviation degree program and plan to continue the following year; be pursuing a curriculum designed for a career in aviation with emphasis on aviation education; submit a 250-word maximum (typed, double-spaced) paper on why he/she wishes to pursue a career in aviation; and provide an official transcript from applicant's college or university.
Award Amount Two awards in the amount of $1,000 each
Award Date Annually on or about June 1
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Aerospace Technology
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Early March each year.
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Marcraft Scholarship
Awarded By Marcraft
Scholarship Requirements Beginning students enrolled in the packaging program who show outstanding academic ability are eligible. The successful candidate must demonstrate a professional interest in the field of packaging through participation in student activities and packaging events.
Award Amount $250
Award Date Spring semester
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Industrial and Mechanical Technology OR Packaging Coordinator
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Deadline date announced each fall semester.
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The Materials Handling Education Foundation, Inc.
Awarded By The Materials Handling Education Foundation, Inc.
Scholarship Requirements Any software-or junior-level student who is a U.S. citizen and who has a 3.0 overall grade point average, with a major in industrial technology, is eligible.
Award Amount $750-Student and $250-University
Award Date Spring
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Manufacturing and Construction Technology OR Construction Technology Program Advisor
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline December of each year .
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The Materials Handling Education Foundation Scholarship
Awarded By The Materials Handling Education Foundation, Inc.
Scholarship Requirements Awarded to a student having completed a minimum of two years and currently active in material handling/packaging courses. Must have a 3.0 plus GPA and meet other career goals specific to the cause of material handling.
Award Amount $1,000-$3,000
Award Date Summer of Fall
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Industrial and Mechanical Technology OR Packaging Coordinator
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Spring semester .
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National Association of Home Builders Scholarship Foundation
Awarded By National Association of Home Builders Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship Requirements Students enrolled in home building program or related study, freshmen through juniors
Award Amount $500 per year
Award Date Spring semester
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Manufacturing and Construction Technology OR Construction Technology Program Advisor
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline December of each year.
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National Association of Women in Construction- Indianapolis Scholarship
Awarded By National Association of Women in Construction
Scholarship Requirements Male or female living in the Indianapolis district, enrolled in a program related to construction.
Award Amount $500 to $1,000 a year
Award Date May of each year
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Manufacturing and Construction Technology OR Construction Technology Program Advisor
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline March 15 of each year.
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National Beverage Packaging Association Richard F. Heany Memorial Scholarship
Awarded By National Beverage Packaging Association
Scholarship Requirements Scholarship for students who have a financial need while completing his/her education and have demonstrated high academic skill by attaining a grade point average nationally competitive. Must have participated in school/community activities outside class requirements as well as having participated in professional activities. Scholarship is weighed more heavily than other criteria. Student must make a personal presentation as well as submit an application.
Award Amount $2,000 (Four awards nationally per year)
Award Date Mid-August
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Industrial and Mechanical Technology OR Packaging Coordinator
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline During summer sessions.
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Packaging Education Foundation (PEF) Scholarship (One Year Only)
Awarded By Packaging Education Foundation
Scholarship Requirements Awarded to the advanced packaging student who has demonstrated outstanding professional leadership and academic skill. Must be an active member of loPP and be a participant in at least one other related professional organization.
Award Amount $1,000
Award Date Varies
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Industrial and Mechanical Technology OR Packaging Coordinator
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Fall of each year.
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Packaging Education Foundation (PEF) Scholarship (Renewable)
Awarded By Packaging Education Foundation
Scholarship Requirements Awarded to the advanced packaging student who has demonstrated outstanding professional leadership and academic skill. Must be an active member of loPP and be a participant in at least one other related professional organization.
Award Amount $1,000 (Renewable for second year provided recipient continues to meet criteria)
Award Date Varies
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Industrial and Mechanical Technology OR Packaging Coordinator
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Fall of each year.
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Packaging Education Foundation Graduate Scholarships (One Year Only)
Awarded By Packaging Education Foundation
Scholarship Requirements

Scholarship is presented to a master's or doctoral degree student actively involved in packaging and enrolled in packaging courses at the University. Qualifying students must have demonstrated above average incentive in packaging through professional service and must have demonstrated academic skill and also must be interested in furthering the effort of packaging education.

Award Amount $2,000 (for one year only)
Award Date Variable
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Industrial and Mechanical Technology OR Packaging Coordinator
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Fall semester.
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Packaging Education Foundation Graduate Scholarships (Renewable)
Awarded By Packaging Education Foundation
Scholarship Requirements

Scholarship is presented to a master's or doctoral degree student actively involved in packaging and enrolled in packaging courses at the University. Qualifying students must have demonstrated above average incentive in packaging through professional service and must have demonstrated academic skill and also must be interested in furthering the effort of packaging education.

Award Amount $2,000 (Renewable for one to three years)
Award Date Variable
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Industrial and Mechanical Technology OR Packaging Coordinator
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Fall semester.
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PEF-Packaging Education Foundation Robert C. Meyers Scholarship
Awarded By Packaging Education Foundation
Scholarship Requirements

Nominees must be either a junior, graduating senior, or graduate student actively involved in packaging activities, and must be enrolled in packaging courses at Indiana State University. To qualify, students should have demonstrated above-average incentive in packaging through participation in student chapters or one or more professional organizations and should have above-average potential to develop professionally in the packaging industry

Award Amount $1,000
Award Date Fall of each year
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Industrial and Mechanical Technology OR Packaging Coordinator
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Deadline date is announced each fall semester.
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The PEF/Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute Scholarship
Awarded By Packaging Education Foundation
Scholarship Requirements

Nominees must be a junior, graduating senior, or graduate student actively involved in packaging activities. They should also demonstrate above-average incentive in packaging through participation in student activities. The students should have above-average potential to develop in the packaging profession.

Award Amount $1,000
Award Date Each fall semester
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Industrial and Mechanical Technology OR Packaging Coordinator
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Deadline date is announced each fall semester.
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The Pillsbury College Affirmative Action Internship Scholarship Program
Awarded By The Pillsbury Company
Scholarship Requirements

Students with career interests in manufacturing, production management, or engineering. Applicant must be either a minority, female, or both. Applicants must be full-time students with between 55 and 90 semester hours completed.

Award Amount $2,000-renewable plus summer internship
Award Date By July 15 each year
Contact Person Office of Student Financial Aid
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline March 1 of each year.
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Professional Development Scholarship For Technology Education
Awarded By ITEA, in conjunction with Glencoe Publishing
Scholarship Requirements

Outstanding practicing, full-time technology education teacher continuing his or her professional development.

Award Amount Approximately $1,500 each year
Award Date March of each year
Contact Person For additional information and scholarship criteria, write:
$1,500 ITEA/Glencoe Scholarship
International Technology Education Association
1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA 22091
Application Deadline December 1 of each year
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Sealed Air/Packaging Education Foundation Scholarship
Awarded By Packaging Education Foundation
Scholarship Requirements

The student should be either a graduating senior or graduate student involved in packaging activities and/or packaging courses. The student should demonstrate above-average incentive in packaging through participation in student chapters and must exhibit a high degree of professionalism.

Award Amount $500
Award Date Spring semester each year
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Industrial and Mechanical Technology OR Packaging Coordinator
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Deadline date is announced each fall semester.
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Undergraduate Scholarship For Technology Education Students
Awarded By International Technology Education Association
Scholarship Requirements

Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students majoring in technology education and be members of ITEA.

Award Amount Approximately $1,000 per year
Award Date Late March or early April
Contact Person For additional information and application criteria, write:
Undergraduate Scholarship
International Technology Education Association
1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA 22091
Application Deadline December 1 of each year.
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Wilfred M. "Wiley" Post, Jr. AAAE Aviation Scholarship
Awarded By American Association of Airport Executives
Scholarship Requirements

Any student who will be a junior or senior and whose course of study leads to a B.A. or B.S. degree in an aviation-related field. Applicants for this scholarship must complete a NEC (Northeast Chapter) application and submit it, with necessary attachments, to the office of the Executive Secretary of the NEC.

Award Amount Four scholarships of at least $1,000
Award Date Announced at the International Aviation Show Symposium, usually held during April of each year
Contact Person Chairperson, Department of Aerospace Technology
College of Technology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Application Deadline Postmarked no later than March 1 of each year.
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