12/26/2024

Updated 1/3/2025: The application deadline has been extended[1] to Monday,
January 13th, 11:59PM, EST.ÿ



The ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program continues to accept applications for
the 2025 scholarship cycle. The application period is open until 12:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time on January 6, 2025. The scholarships are available to
eligible amateur radio operators pursuing higher education. There are more than
100 scholarships ranging from $500 to $25,000.

The scholarships have been established by generous donors and can help fund a
portion of a ham's education. Descriptions of the scholarships may be found at
https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-descriptions[2]


In 2024, 135 scholarships totaling more than $715,000 were awarded.ÿ Young Hams
throughout the country benefitted from scholarships ranging from $500 to
$25,000 to assist them with college or university expenses. Funded entirely
through the generous contributions of individuals, Clubs, and friends, the
Scholarship Program is one of two areas of focus (the other being grants) for
the Foundation, which is a separate organization that works closely in
partnership with ARRL.

ARRL Director of Development Kevin Beal, K8EAL, is encouraged by the program.
"Hams are always learning, and being able to honor that dedication to education
through generously funded scholarship programs helps relieve some of the
financial burden that students can experience," he said.

All applicants must submit a completed online application. Transcripts and any
additional required documents must be submittedÿwithÿthe application and not
emailed separately. A number of scholarships require additional documents, such
as a letter of recommendation from a sitting Officer of an ARRL-affiliated
club. Applications without accompanying transcripts and additional required
documents (if applicable) will not be considered. Scholarship recipients will
be notified by early June 2025. Awards are mailed directly to recipients'
schools and will be awarded in July 2025.

ARRL's mission is to promote and protect the art, science, and enjoyment of
amateur radio, and to develop the next generation of radio amateurs. Through
programs like the free youth membership and the ARRL Teachers Institute on
Wireless Technology, ARRL is enabling futures in STEM-field careers through
amateur radio.


[1] https://www.arrl.org/news/deadline-extended-for-arrl-foundation-scholarship-applications

[2] https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-descriptions


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