Niche $50,000 No Essay Scholarship

ARRL Helen Laughlin AM Mode Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$1,000
Calendar Deadline:
December 21, 2026
Stack Star Awards Available:
1
Eligibility Criteria:
GPA
Gender
State Selection
Selected Major(s)
Current Year in School
Age
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Scholarship Description

The Helen Laughlin AM Mode Memorial Scholarship is administered by the ARRL Foundation. Applicants must be active, FCC-licensed amateur radio operators with a General Class license or higher.

Scholarship Details

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • 1 award per year
  • Scholarships are mailed directly to recipients' schools in July

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be pursuing education at a four-year college or university
  • May pursue any field of study
  • Preference is given to residents of Texas. If no qualified applicant is identified, preference is given to residents of Arkansas. If no qualified applicant is identified, preference is extended to residents of the ARRL West Gulf Division (Texas and Oklahoma) or Delta Division (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee)
  • Preference is given to applicants who have made a contact using the AM mode, although this is not a requirement

Application Process

  1. Complete the online scholarship application through the ARRL Foundation
  2. Obtain your academic transcripts and any additional required documentation
  3. Submit your completed application, transcripts, and all required documents together through the online application process. Documents should not be emailed separately
  4. If selected, watch your email for tentative notification in June

The Helen Laughlin AM Mode Memorial Scholarship is a great opportunity for amateur radio operators seeking financial assistance for their college education. If you hold a General Class license or higher and meet the eligibility requirements, consider applying for this award.