Scholarships

The Young Ladies Radio League (YLRL) is an international non-profit organization of women amateur radio enthusiasts. It was founded in 1939 and is the longest running YL club in the world.

The Young Ladies Radio League (YLRL) is sponsoring three memorial scholarships.
The Ethel Smith, K4LMB, Memorial Scholarship receives $2,000.
The Mary Lou Brown, NM7N, Memorial Scholarship receives  $2,000.
The Martha “Marte” Wessel, K0EPE, Memorial Scholarship receives  $1,000.

• Applicant must be female.
• Applicant must have a Technician Class license or higher, or equivalent foreign authorization.
• Applicant must intend to seek a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree from a college or university in the United States.
• Preference will be given to students studying communications, electronics, or related arts and sciences.
• There are no residence restrictions. Non-US amateurs are eligible.
• The Ethel Smith, K4LMB and Mary Lou Brown, NM7N scholarships are intended for full-time students.
• The Martha “Marte” Wessel, K0EPE scholarship is intended for a part-time student who is working full-time while attending classes.