[OMIK] amateur radio scholarships

Fri Aug 14 16:54:25 EDT 2026

You might want to share this video with the young people in your life
that Steve Goodgame K5ATA made with me for students the NRAO amateur
radio project 2 years ago: https://youtu.be/fN6fFpLi3dI
In it, Steve talks about how student amateurs can best set themselves
up for applying for scholarships.

TNX ES 73,
Jesse Alexander, WB2IFS/3
OMIK Amateur Radio Association, Inc.
SKYWARN #PG116
https://linktr.ee/wb2ifs
QTH: FM18ns

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> OMIK Friends,
>
> QCWA offers around $50k in completely unrestricted Scholarships annually. Many times we don?t get enough applicants, greatly increasing your odds of success.
>
> It is now administered by the ARRL since FAR dissolved 3 years ago.
>
> There are a few easy pieces of criteria to meet in order to earn a QCWA Scholarship:
>
> ? The student must be a licensed Amateur enrolled at any accredited College or University. (GPA or chosen course of study is not a consideration.)
>
> ? The student must be endorsed by an Active QCWA Member. They need not know one another personally, but it is beneficial for both the candidate and Member to arrange an introduction in order to earn that Member?s recommendation and have another tenured Elmer invested in her or his success.
>
> Any current Member may be contacted for this worthy deed. In fact, it is the highest honor a Member can offer a young ham and is historically a Premier QCWA Benefit.
>
> Hams of color are underrepresented in QCWA despite wide attempts at outreach. All that is required is that you were licensed at least 25 years ago, (anytime before 2002) and are licensed today. Breaks in Service are not considered.
>
> Dues are very reasonable. There will be a QCWA Booth at Huntsville where friendly staff will answer your questions. Otherwise, see the website for more information at QCWA.org
>
> Vy 73, Pete / NL7XM
> OMIK Member
>
>
> > On Aug 12, 2026, at 4:38?PM, Frank Decuire via OMIK <omik at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> >> ?From: Arthur F Clemons <n8blk at aol.com>
> >> Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:57:16 -0400
> >>
> >> Subject: Why so few of us?
> >>
> >> I looked at the list of recent ARRL scholarship recipients and noticed a distinct lack of us among the recipients. I then thought of all the people I have seen test, and how few I see.
> >>
> >> I have to ask, what are we doing or not doing for that result? What can we do to attract young folks, what can we do to attract older folks? I hope for suggestions that work and can be applied. -art clemons- N8BLK/3
> >>
> >> Lloyd M Mitchell KO4L
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:46:28 -0400
> From: Marilyn Teague <mizteasigns at gmail.com>
> To: TwelveVDC at aol.com
> Cc: OMIK at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [OMIK] Getting Started again
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> Hello.  I am here. Trying to get my foot in the door. Following the emails
> here. Not getting anywhere.
> I am an older Black lady in Atlanta, GA. I don?t know where to start.  I
> know a couple of licensed operators but they are busy.
> Is there a beginners group in METRO Atlanta that I could meet up with? I
> know that I  was a member of ARRL for a while. But I dropped out.
> I?m not a student (I am in my 70?s.)  But I don?t let that stop me. I?m
> very active and volunteer for a lot of civic events and I?m still working.
> Suggestions welcomed!
>
> Marilyn Teague
>
> On Fri, Aug 14, 2026 at 1:25?PM TwelveVDC--- via OMIK <omik at mailman.qth.net>
> wrote:
>
> > OMIK Friends,
> >
> > QCWA offers around $50k in completely unrestricted Scholarships annually.
> > Many times we don?t get enough applicants, greatly increasing your odds of
> > success.
> >
> > It is now administered by the ARRL since FAR dissolved 3 years ago.
> >
> > There are a few easy pieces of criteria to meet in order to earn a QCWA
> > Scholarship:
> >
> > ? The student must be a licensed Amateur enrolled at any accredited
> > College or University. (GPA or chosen course of study is not a
> > consideration.)
> >
> > ? The student must be endorsed by an Active QCWA Member. They need not
> > know one another personally, but it is beneficial for both the candidate
> > and Member to arrange an introduction in order to earn that Member?s
> > recommendation and have another tenured Elmer invested in her or his
> > success.
> >
> > Any current Member may be contacted for this worthy deed. In fact, it is
> > the highest honor a Member can offer a young ham and is historically a
> > Premier QCWA Benefit.
> >
> > Hams of color are underrepresented in QCWA despite wide attempts at
> > outreach. All that is required is that you were licensed at least 25 years
> > ago, (anytime before 2002) and are licensed today. Breaks in Service are
> > not considered.
> >
> > Dues are very reasonable. There will be a QCWA Booth at Huntsville where
> > friendly staff will answer your questions. Otherwise, see the website for
> > more information at QCWA.org
> >
> > Vy 73, Pete / NL7XM
> > OMIK Member
> >
> >
> > > On Aug 12, 2026, at 4:38?PM, Frank Decuire via OMIK <
> > omik at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> > >> ?From: Arthur F Clemons <n8blk at aol.com>
> > >> Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:57:16 -0400
> > >>
> > >> Subject: Why so few of us?
> > >>
> > >> I looked at the list of recent ARRL scholarship recipients and noticed
> > a distinct lack of us among the recipients. I then thought of all the
> > people I have seen test, and how few I see.
> > >>
> > >> I have to ask, what are we doing or not doing for that result? What can
> > we do to attract young folks, what can we do to attract older folks? I hope
> > for suggestions that work and can be applied. -art clemons- N8BLK/3
> > >>
> > >> Lloyd M Mitchell KO4L
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:25:13 -0700
> From: Frank Decuire <fdecuire at gmail.com>
> To: Marilyn Teague <mizteasigns at gmail.com>
> Cc: OMIK at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [OMIK] Getting Started again
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> OMIK Education Committee
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>
>
> Hello  Marilyn,
>
> On behalf of the OMIK Education Committee, I would like to share a valuable tool that can help you prepare for your amateur radio license exam: HamStudy.org (https://hamstudy.org).
>
> HamStudy.org is an online resource designed specifically for those studying for the Technician, General, and Amateur Extra license exams. It is free to use and offers several features that make learning both effective and convenient:
>
>
>
> Practice Tests ? You can take sample exams that closely simulate the actual FCC test. This helps you become comfortable with the format and pacing.
> Question Pools ? The site contains all the official exam questions and answers, organized by topic. You can review questions at your own pace and track your progress.
> Flashcards ? The flashcard mode allows you to focus on specific areas where you may need extra practice, reinforcing learning through repetition.
> Progress Tracking ? HamStudy.org tracks which questions you miss most often, helping you identify and strengthen your weaker areas.
> Mobile Friendly ? You can study on a computer, tablet, or smartphone, making it easy to fit in practice whenever you have time.
>
>
>
>
> We recommend starting with the Technician license section and setting aside short, consistent study sessions several times per week. Many new operators find that 15?30 minutes per day is more effective than trying to study for long periods at once.
>
>
>
> Once you feel confident with practice exams, you?ll be well-prepared to schedule and pass your license test. The OMIK Education Committee is here to support you throughout the process, so please don?t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need guidance.
>
>
>
> We look forward to seeing your success as you join the amateur radio community.
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Aug 14, 2026, at 12:46?PM, Marilyn Teague via OMIK <omik at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> >
> > ?Hello.  I am here. Trying to get my foot in the door. Following the emails
> > here. Not getting anywhere.
> > I am an older Black lady in Atlanta, GA. I don?t know where to start.  I
> > know a couple of licensed operators but they are busy.
> > Is there a beginners group in METRO Atlanta that I could meet up with? I
> > know that I  was a member of ARRL for a while. But I dropped out.
> > I?m not a student (I am in my 70?s.)  But I don?t let that stop me. I?m
> > very active and volunteer for a lot of civic events and I?m still working.
> > Suggestions welcomed!
> >
> > Marilyn Teague
> >
> >> On Fri, Aug 14, 2026 at 1:25?PM TwelveVDC--- via OMIK <omik at mailman.qth.net>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> OMIK Friends,
> >>
> >> QCWA offers around $50k in completely unrestricted Scholarships annually.
> >> Many times we don?t get enough applicants, greatly increasing your odds of
> >> success.
> >>
> >> It is now administered by the ARRL since FAR dissolved 3 years ago.
> >>
> >> There are a few easy pieces of criteria to meet in order to earn a QCWA
> >> Scholarship:
> >>
> >> ? The student must be a licensed Amateur enrolled at any accredited
> >> College or University. (GPA or chosen course of study is not a
> >> consideration.)
> >>
> >> ? The student must be endorsed by an Active QCWA Member. They need not
> >> know one another personally, but it is beneficial for both the candidate
> >> and Member to arrange an introduction in order to earn that Member?s
> >> recommendation and have another tenured Elmer invested in her or his
> >> success.
> >>
> >> Any current Member may be contacted for this worthy deed. In fact, it is
> >> the highest honor a Member can offer a young ham and is historically a
> >> Premier QCWA Benefit.
> >>
> >> Hams of color are underrepresented in QCWA despite wide attempts at
> >> outreach. All that is required is that you were licensed at least 25 years
> >> ago, (anytime before 2002) and are licensed today. Breaks in Service are
> >> not considered.
> >>
> >> Dues are very reasonable. There will be a QCWA Booth at Huntsville where
> >> friendly staff will answer your questions. Otherwise, see the website for
> >> more information at QCWA.org
> >>
> >> Vy 73, Pete / NL7XM
> >> OMIK Member
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Aug 12, 2026, at 4:38?PM, Frank Decuire via OMIK <
> >> omik at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> >>>> ?From: Arthur F Clemons <n8blk at aol.com>
> >>>> Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:57:16 -0400
> >>>>
> >>>> Subject: Why so few of us?
> >>>>
> >>>> I looked at the list of recent ARRL scholarship recipients and noticed
> >> a distinct lack of us among the recipients. I then thought of all the
> >> people I have seen test, and how few I see.
> >>>>
> >>>> I have to ask, what are we doing or not doing for that result? What can
> >> we do to attract young folks, what can we do to attract older folks? I hope
> >> for suggestions that work and can be applied. -art clemons- N8BLK/3
> >>>>
> >>>> Lloyd M Mitchell KO4L
> >> ______________________________________________________________
> >> OMIK mailing list
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