[FARReps] FAR SCHOLARSHIPS 2007-2008 ANNOUNCED

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Thanks to Al Brown, the URL
   http://www.arrl-mdc.net/NewsArchives/2006/2006-11-19FARSchlor.htm

contains the following

(Note the increased amounts for some scholarships)



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FOUNDATION FOR AMATEUR RADIO, INC. (FAR) SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

The Foundation for Amateur Radio, Inc., FAR, a 
non-profit organization with headquarters in 
Washington, D.C., plans to administer 56 
scholarships for the 2007-2008 academic year to 
assist licensed Radio Amateurs.

The Foundation, composed of over 75 local area 
Amateur Radio Clubs, fully funds three of these 
scholarships. 11 are funded with the income from 
grants.

The remaining 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 $3,000 with 
preference given in some cases to residents of 
specified geographical areas or the pursuit of 
certain study programs.

Amateur radio clubs, especially those in 
Delaware, 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.

Please send name, call sign and address to:

FAR Scholarships
Post Office Box 831
Riverdale, MD 20738

Applications are also available electronically 
upon request to <Scholarships at Farweb.org>.

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:

1. There are three Silent Key Memorial 
Scholarships, which pay $3,000 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 $2,000. 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 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.

4. There are 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.

5. There are two Young Ladies' Radio League 
Memorial Scholarships that pay $1,500 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.

6. The Ralph V. "Andy" Anderson KØNL Scholarship 
pays $1,000. 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 $1,000. It is available to 
Maryland residents pursuing a Bachelor's degree 
in any course of study.

8. There are five Baltimore Amateur Radio Club 
Scholarships. Four pay $1,000 each and one pays 
$1,500. Applicants must be Maryland residents. 
For three of the four - $1,000 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 Old Old Timers Club Scholarship pays $600. 
There are no restrictions as to residency, 
license class, or course of study. The applicant 
must intend to seek at least an Associate Degree 
and be recommended by an OOTC member.

10. The Rose Ellen Bills Memorial Scholarship 
pays $2,000. 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 $1,000. 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 six 10-10 International Net, Inc., 
Scholarships pay $1,000 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 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 $1,500. Applicants 
must be Wisconsin residents pursuing an 
Associate, Bachelor's or Graduate degree in any 
course of study.

14. The Kevin and Kelly Perdue Memorial 
Scholarship, sponsored by Kay (N3KN) Craigie and 
Carter (N3AO) Craigie, pays $2,000. 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 $1,000. 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 $1,000. 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 $2,500. 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 $1,000. 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 
$1,000. 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 $500. 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. The Ozaukee Radio Club Scholarship pays 
$1,000. 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 $2,000. There are 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 $1,000. 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 $1,000. 
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 Samuel Kuncevich N3QIE Memorial 
Scholarship, sponsored by the Phil-Mont Mobile 
Radio Club, Inc. pays $2,000. 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.

27. The Tulare County Memorial Scholarship pays 
$1,000. 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.

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