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New England Amateur Radio Festival (NEAR-Fest) Memorial Scholarship

Offered by ARRL Foundation Inc.

Reviewed by Lisa FreedlandLast updated Oct 13, 2023
1 award worth

$1,500

Grade level

College Students

Expected deadline:

This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.

January 2025

Scholarship Overview

The New England Amateur Radio Festival (NEAR-Fest) Memorial Scholarship is open to students holding an amateur radio license for a minimum of one year prior to application. The scholarship gives preference to students with an “Extra Class” license, secondary preference to those with a “General Class” license, and tertiary Preference to those with a “Technician Class” license. Applicants must also reside in the ARRL New England Division (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts), and be pursuing any undergraduate degree or a two-year technical degree in radio communications at any accredited institution. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to further your education and passion for amateur radio!

About ARRL Foundation Inc.

ARRL is the national association for Amateur Radio in the US. Founded in 1914 by Hiram Percy Maxim as The American Radio Relay League, ARRL is a noncommercial organization of radio amateurs.

Eligibility information

This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.

Grade Level

College Students

Academic Interest

TV/Radio Broadcasting

State

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

Application information

To apply for this scholarship, submit the below application materials before the deadline.

Academic transcript

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Is this scholarship restricted by institution type?

This scholarship is restricted for use at two-year colleges, four-year colleges, and trade/technical schools.

Who should I contact with any questions about this scholarship?

For any questions regarding this scholarship application, please contact ARRL Foundation Inc. at [email protected].

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