If you know a student who is a licensed amateur radio operator and is looking toward pursuing higher education, be sure to pass on this message:
The 2026 ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program is accepting applications through December 30, 2025.
The ARRL is encouraging students to apply for more than 170 scholarships ranging from $500 to $25,000.
“The scholarships were established by generous donors and are managed by the ARRL Foundation as a means to inspire youth to explore amateur radio and to pursue higher education and related career paths—and especially in wireless communications,” per the ARRL.
Students received more than $800,000 in scholarship money through the ARRL Foundation in 2025. Many more details and the online application are available at the ARRL website.
