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Every year, millions of students enroll in college for the first time. It’s an exciting time for most - but for many, the cost of attendance looms large. Undergraduate scholarships can help to address these concerns, but finding financial aid awards can feel just as complicated as getting into college in the first place. Read below to learn where the best undergraduate scholarships are, how to qualify and how to maximize your odds of approval.

What is an undergraduate scholarship?

An undergraduate scholarship is one that is given to a student who is attending a two or four-year university. Community college students can also qualify for undergraduate scholarships, depending on the specific scholarship rules.Undergraduate scholarships can give out as little as $100 or cover the entire cost of attendance. Many scholarships fall in the middle, providing $1,000 or $5,000 per semester or academic year.

Undergraduate scholarships can be given on the basis of need or merit. Need-based scholarships will take the student’s financial situation into account, while merit-based scholarships will only look at the student’s academic, athletic or artistic record.

How to apply for an undergraduate scholarship

If you're interested in a scholarship, visit the award’s official website and read the eligibility section first. This will determine if you meet the basic criteria, which typically include factors like age, gender, residency status, planned major, race, ethnicity and more.

If you're eligible, you can move on to the scholarship requirement portion, which describes what you need to complete the application. This will usually include a transcript, essay and at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach or another adult who knows you.

Many schools also require that students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for an internal scholarship. By completing the FAFSA, you'll also be able to receive federal grants and student loans. Filling out the FAFSA is a step that all college students should take, no matter their background.

Many states have their own scholarship system that requires either the FAFSA or a separate application. Some schools have one singular application that will grant you access to multiple scholarship opportunities, while other schools require a separate application for each scholarship.

How to qualify for an undergraduate scholarship

How to qualify for an undergraduate scholarship Every scholarship has its own stipulations. A 3.0 GPA is usually considered a baseline requirement, but some organizations may ask for a 3.5 GPA. Most scholarships require that students have a Social Security Number, but it's important to submit all of the required documents by the deadline. If you fill in the application after the deadline, you will not be considered for the award.

Make sure to read through the fine print. For example, if the scholarship asks for three letters of recommendation and you only attach two, you will not be eligible. Understand all of the rules and double-check to make sure you’ve included everything.

If you have any questions, email the scholarship provider as soon as possible. If the deadline is coming up and you haven’t received an answer, try to submit everything the scholarship asks for and send a follow-up email to the scholarship provider. If you apply and are denied a specific scholarship, you can try again next year if you still meet the eligibility requirements.

Frequently asked questions about Undergraduate Scholarships

Can any grade level apply for an undergraduate scholarship?

One common - and expensive - misconception is that only incoming freshmen are eligible for undergraduate scholarships. But in reality, students from every grade level can find scholarships. Students should always keep looking for scholarships, even if they're already a senior in college.

What's the best place to find undergraduate scholarships?

Third-party resources like our Scholarship Directory are a great place to start. While many undergraduate scholarships are open to almost all students, you can also filter undergraduate scholarships by skills, gender, ethnicity, hobbies and more. This can help you find unique scholarships that you’re most suited for.

Even if you're not attending school locally, you may be able to qualify for scholarships and grants from your own state. Visit your state's department or board of education and see what you’re eligible for.

Can two-year students apply for undergraduate scholarships?

Community college students are usually still eligible for undergraduate scholarships, as long as the scholarship doesn’t specifically exclude them. For example, the Texas Urban Scholarship is available to both two-year and four-year students. The Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Program awards scholarships exclusively for two-year students. Community college students may also be eligible for state grants.

John Pirelli Lodge Italian American Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    October 13, 2023

The partnership between Wright State University and the John Pirelli Sons of Italy Lodge is dedicated to help preserve and promote Italian culture in the region, and to provide financial assistance to students of Italian descent at Wright State University. Eligible applicants must: be of Italian descent; be a full time undergraduate student; and have a 3.0 GPA. In addition, applicants must also ... Read more

SHAPE America Bill Kane Undergraduate Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    October 15, 2023

The SHAPE America Bill Kane Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded annually. Applicants must be students officially recognized as undergraduate health education majors at an accredited college or university in the U.S., be enrolled full-time for a full academic year, be a sophomore or higher, and have a minimum GPA of 3.25 by date of application. Recipients may spend the award in any manner they ... Read more

CCME Educators Scholarships

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    October 16, 2023

The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) is pleased to offer $1,000 scholarships each year to United States Service members (active duty and veterans), spouses of Service members, and children of service members who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees, certifications, and licensures. In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, CCME is awarding 50 scholarships ... Read more

Hawaii Association of Public Accountants Scholarship

  • Amount
    $2,000
  • Deadline
    October 16, 2023

HAPA’s Oahu Chapter provides up to a total of $3,000 in awards to accounting scholars and future accountants each year. This includes a $1,000 scholarship for students to use toward tuition at a two-year college or university and a $2000 awards for students to use toward tuition at a four-year college undergraduate or graduate degree. Individual criteria may vary by scholarship, but for either ... Read more

Hannah Ostrea Memorial College Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    December 1, 2023

The Hannah Ostrea Memorial College Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Little Miss Hannah Ostrea, who lost her battle with an ultra-rare genetic disorder, Gaucher Disease type 2/3, at the age of 3. She lived for only three short years, yet her beautiful smile, intoxicating charm, and her courageous fighting spirit forever captured the hearts of everyone who had the opportunity to get ... Read more

York County Conservation District Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    December 31, 2023

The York County Conservation District will award scholarships to any York County residents majoring in – or planning to major in – the field of conservation (agriculture, environmental, natural history, natural resource management or related science field). Applicants must be currently enrolled or already accepted to an accredited college or university. Applicant must not have received a York ... Read more

Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    December 31, 2023

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative (officially recognized by the U.S. EPA) has engaged tens of thousands of young volunteers (kids, teens, and college-age youth) from around the world in environmental cleanup and conservation projects since 1999. This program has received multiple awards from the City of Albuquerque, a "Best Community Impact" award from Eastern Kentucky University, and is ... Read more

Anchell International Documentary Photography Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    January 1, 2024

The International Documentary Photography Award encourages personal involvement in social issues and promotes socially conscious documentary photography. It is open to all fully-matriculated undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of degree major, gender, ethnic background, or country of residence.

The subject matter is entirely the choice of the student. However, it should clearly ... Read more

Built Ford Tough Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    January 12, 2024

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required ... Read more

ARRL Charles Clarke Cordle Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    January 31, 2024

Applicants of the Charles Clarke Cordle Memorial Scholarship can belong to any active Amateur Radio License Class. Applicants must be a resident of Georgia or Alabama, and plan on attending an institution in Georgia or Alabama. Preference will be given students majoring in electronics, communications ore related fields. In addition, a GPA of at least a 2.5 is required. Applicants must be holding ... Read more

ARRL Helen Laughlin AM Mode Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    January 31, 2024

The Helen Laughlin AM Mode Memorial Scholarship is an award with preference given to residents of Texas. If no qualified applicant is identified, preference will be given to residents of Arkansas. If no qualified applicant is identified, preference will be given to residents of the ARRL West Gulf (Texas, Oklahoma) or Delta (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee) Divisions. Preference is ... Read more

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    February 1, 2024

To be eligible for the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Scholarship, applicants must be a high school graduate who plans on attending UAB. Via audition and testing, the student must prove to be of substantial talent and show promise for continued excellence in music. There will be a strong focus on incoming freshmen; however, current UAB students and transfer students are eligible to apply. ... Read more

Michigan Sugar Company Employee Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    February 9, 2024

Education is vital to the growth and future of every community. Because of this, the Saginaw Community Founda­tion administers a variety of scholarship programs for high school, community college, university and vocational stu­dents. Since awarding our first $500 scholarship in 1987, the Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded more than $8 million in scholarships. Learn more about all of our ... Read more

Franklin H. Isham Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    February 15, 2024

In order to be eligible for the Franklin H. Isham Memorial Scholarship, applicants must: be residents of Franklin County and have graduated from a Franklin County high school; have at least a 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need; demonstrate a good education/work ethic; and plan on attending an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding (Pell grants or federal Direct loans).

VSAC ... Read more

VSAC Taigh Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    February 15, 2024

The Taigh Scholarship was established to inspire and encourage residents of Peacham to pursue a post-secondary education, especially among rural students who may be the first in their families to attend college. Applicants must attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding (Pell grants, Stafford loans, PLUS loans); reside in Caledonia County and demonstrate financial need and ... Read more

Vermont Police Association Scholarships

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    February 15, 2024

The Vermont Police Association created this scholarship for Vermont students seeking a degree in law enforcement. Eligible applicants must attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding (Pell Grants, Stafford loans, PLUS loans), as well as demonstrate financial aid. Recipients are notified by May 1. The type of school you will attend (accredited school approved for federal ... Read more

Vermont State Grange Educational Aid Fund

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    February 15, 2024

To be eligible for the Vermont State Grange Educational Aid Fund, applicants must: be seeking an undergraduate degree; be enrolled full-time; demonstrate academic achievement (have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale); demonstrate financial need; demonstrate community service; and plan on attending an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding. Selection will be based on ... Read more

TACTYC Scholarships

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 1, 2024

Teachers of Accounting at Two Year Colleges (TACTYC) is pleased to announce several scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each for students majoring in Accounting. Two types of awards are offered - for two year college students transferring to a four-year college, and for two year college students continuing at a two year college. For either award, applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, ... Read more

Robert Miller Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 4, 2024

To qualify for the scholarship, students must: Be a Central Coast high school senior or a student enrolled at Alan Hancock Community College or Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Plan to major or are majoring in viticulture or enology at either Alan Hancock Community College or Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Complete the application form; Attach official high school transcript and/or most current class ... Read more

Mary J. Szczepanski "Never Give Up" Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 10, 2024

The Mary J. Szczepanski “Never Give Up” MS Scholarship Foundation offers annual scholarships to seniors at Catholic Central, Covenant Christian, Kenowa Hills and Northview High Schools in the Grand Rapids, MI area for creatively raising funds for Multiple Sclerosis. One or two scholarships are awarded at each high school, one to a male and female senior who raises the most funds for MS. Nine ... Read more

Ernst Walter Nennemann Scholarship

  • Amount
    $2,000
  • Deadline
    March 15, 2024

To apply for the Ernst Walter Nennemann Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior or a former graduate of the high school in the Community School District of Sidney, Fremont County. It is preferred that the applicant be a male student. The applicant must demonstrate strong scholastic application and achievement in high school studies. The applicant must be pursuing a 2- or ... Read more

BSU Swim Family Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 15, 2024

To be eligible for the Swim Family Scholarship, applicants must: be actively enrolled at Ball State as a major or minor in the Department of Media; have a 3.0 GPA in courses completed at Ball State through the semester immediately preceding the date of application, as well as a 3.0 GPA in Department of Media courses; meet all Media internship requirements; and provide two letters of support ... Read more

Jewish United Fund Merit Scholarship Program

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 15, 2024

The Jewish United Fund offers a limited number of merit scholarships ($1,000 each) annually to high school students, college students, and young adults up to age 23 who demonstrate significant leadership skills. The purpose of these scholarships is to strengthen Jewish identity, nourish greater commitment to Israel and the Chicago Jewish community, and to recognize future leaders.

Applicant ... Read more

Lincoln AMA Emerging Marketer Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 15, 2024

The Lincoln AMA Emerging Marketer Scholarship is offered to full-time undergraduate students attending 4-year programs in colleges or universities within the Lincoln AMA Market (Lincoln, Seward, Crete, Grand Island, Hastings and Kearney) and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree. Applicants must have at least freshman standing and will continue to be enrolled full-time for at least one additional semester ... Read more

Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 25, 2024

To apply for a scholarship administered by the Asian Pacific Fund, please review the complete eligibility criteria for each scholarship program, and download the application for the program(s) for which you are eligible. Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for additional information. If you have any questions not in our FAQ after reviewing scholarship qualifications, please email us at the ... Read more

Indiana Engineering Scholarships

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 31, 2024

The ISPE Education Foundation has established a scholarship program to aid Indiana students interested in pursuing engineering careers. Students who are assisted by this program will be those whose scholastic records and personal qualifications indicate most clearly that they merit the highest consideration by the Scholarship Committee. It is our hope that these scholarships will be of lasting ... Read more

Sheryl A. Horak Law Enforcement Explorer Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 31, 2024

In 1985, 15-year-old Sheryl Ann Horak joined Bettendorf Police Department Explorer Post No. 9611 in Iowa. She participated in a wide range of post activities over the next two years, rising to the rank of lieutenant. On August 14, 1987, a fund was created by Lt. Kim Adamson of the West Valley City, Utah, police department to memorialize Sheryl's contribution to law enforcement Explorers and to ... Read more

Sertoma Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 31, 2024

Sertoma's Scholarship for the Hard of Hearing or d/Deaf, is the leading funder of scholarships for Hard of Hearing or d/Deaf students since the program's inception in 1994. Students with a clinically-significant bilateral hearing loss, graduating from high school, or undergraduate students pursuing four-year college degrees in any discipline are eligible for the scholarship. The deadline for this ... Read more

Environmental Studies/Natural Science Scholarship Program

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 31, 2024

The Friends of Volo Bog is offering an Entering College scholarship and a Continuing College scholarship for $1,000 each to outstanding students interested in pursuing an environmental career. To be eligible for the Entering College scholarship the applicant must reside in Lake, McHenry, Kane, Cook, DuPage, Kendall, or Will County, attend a high school in one of these counties, have a minimum B ... Read more

GRHS Youth Essay Contest

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 31, 2024

An International GRHS Essay Contest, sponsored by the Germans from Russia Heritage Society, will be held to encourage students to learn about the history and culture of the German-Russians, people who emigrated from Germany into Russia during the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, in the USA, Canada and other countries in the Western Hemisphere, these people have become known as Germans from Russia. ... Read more

Paul S. Mills Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 31, 2024

The Paul S. Mills Scholarship program offers scholarships to students pursuing a degree in a financial service related field. This may include finance, accounting, insurance or risk management, actuarial sciences, and personal financial planning. Applicants for Paul S. Mills Scholarships must: be a US citizen or permanent resident (living anywhere under US jurisdiction, including US territories); ... Read more

WCREPA Aspiring Teacher Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 31, 2024

The Washington County Maryland Retired Educational Personnel Association Aspiring Teacher Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are graduating from or have graduated from Washington County Maryland Public Schools under the jurisdiction of the Washington County Board of Education. Students who apply must be aspiring to become teachers. Applicants must either be entering or are ... Read more

Chuck Peacock Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 1, 2024

The Chuck Peacock Memorial Scholarship is offered to recognize the importance of management skills and is available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an aviation management program. Scholarship applicants must have at least a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Scholarship monies must be used to cover the cost of ... Read more

David Arver Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 1, 2024

The recipient of the David Arver Memorial Scholarship shall be a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program. Scholarship applicants must have at least a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Scholarship monies must be used to cover the cost of tuition, books and/or tools only. ... Read more

Bradford-Sullivan Forest Landowners' Association Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 1, 2024

The Bradford-Sullivan Forest Landowners’ Association has organized a scholarship program available to students pursuing forestry, agricultural, natural resources management, environmental education or related field of study. Eligible applicants must: be a Bradford or Sullivan County resident; and either be a high school senior, or be a college undergraduate enrolled in a two or four-year program. ... Read more

Freeze Bullying Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 1, 2024

Payton's Project has established an annual scholarship award to provide $1000 scholarships to up to 24 high school seniors or currently enrolled students at accredited higher learning institutes. These students must have persevered through the effects of bullying or who have made efforts to minimize bullying in their school/community. Our hope is to honor students who aim to promote awareness, ... Read more

Antioch Garden Club Community Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 3, 2024

The Antioch Garden Club is offering a scholarship to students majoring in Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Plant Pathology, Forestry, Agronomy, Environmental Concerns, City Planning, Land Management and/or allied fields of study. Applicants must be residents of Antioch Township or neighboring communities, a high school senior, undergraduate student, or a returning adult ... Read more

NARS Ivan A. Olson Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 3, 2024

The NARS Ivan A. Olsen Scholarship is offered to individuals who are enrolled in a transportation, logistics or supply chain management program at an accredited university. This award is open to undergraduates and graduates who are Mexican, Canadian, or American citizens. Rising high school seniors are not eligible. Apart from completing the application, applicants must also submit transcripts, a ... Read more

NWPCU Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 5, 2024

To qualify for the NWPCU Scholarship, applicants must: be a primary member at NWPCU for at least one year; and be a graduating senior or current college student with a GPA of 2.5 and enrolled in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States. Students will be judged based on a written essay, academic ... Read more

RTF Cyber Security Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 14, 2024

The Cyber Security scholarship is awarded annually to up to three students who are currently or have attended high school in a rural community. In order to be considered for this scholarship, the applicant must demonstrate an interest in cyber security. The student must also be planning to attend college to pursue a degree in a computer technology related field, or already doing so as part of an ... Read more

Hopson-Laurent Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 14, 2024

To be eligible for the Hopson-Laurent Scholarship, applicants must: be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a two or four-year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university; and be graduates f a public or private high school in Choctaw County (Preference will be given to graduates of high schools in Fort Towson). Applicants who plan to pursue studies in architecture, art, or ... Read more

Mary Hill Davis Ethnic/Minority Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 15, 2024

The purpose of the Mary Hill Davis Scholarship program is to provide support and encouragement to Texas Baptist ethnic/minority students who will serve as future lay and vocational ministry leaders in Texas Baptist ethnic/minority churches. The scholarship program is designed to assist students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a Texas Baptist university. Eligible applicants must: show evidence of ... Read more

NDS McCullough Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 15, 2024

Applicant must be a freshman at a four-year-college or university majoring in Dairy/Animal Science with a Communications emphasis or Agricultural Journalism with a Dairy/Animal Science emphasis. Student must be planning on a future career in dairy journalism or communications. Scholarship is based on communication abilities, student activities, academic ability and future plans. This scholarship ... Read more

DeNise Scholarship Fund

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 15, 2024

Strong emphasis in awarding the DeNise Scholarship Fund scholarships is placed on need, and that the applicants must be agriculturally oriented. These scholarships may be used in any recognized accredited institution of higher learning. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a 2- or 4-year accredited institution and major in the field of agriculture. Applicants must be residents of ... Read more

Second Chance of Florida Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 15, 2024

The Second Chance of Florida Foundation Scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student, or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to five year post-secondary institution. Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or ... Read more

June Gill Nursing Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 15, 2024

The June Gill Nursing Scholarship is offered to an adult or student Grange Member who is in good standing. Selection will be based on the following: verification of enrollment in a nursing program; verification of Grange Membership; and a review of the applicant's career statement, academic records and financial need. Public and private institutions may be attended within or outside New York ... Read more

NDS Maurice E. Core Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 15, 2024

The NDS Maurice E. Core Scholarship is available to current freshman students at a four year college who are majoring in a dairy/animal industry related field with interest in working in the dairy industry in the future. Scholarship is based on leadership abilities, volunteerism, activities and plans for the future. This scholarship sponsored by the Maurice E. Core Scholarship fund, a fund ... Read more

OAN Mt. Hood Chapter Award I & II

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 15, 2024

The OAN Mt. Hood Chapter Award I & II will be offered to a college student majoring in ornamental horticulture. Preference will be given to applicants from nursery areas east of Portland. The Oregon Nurseries Foundation (ONF) awards scholarships to students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture and related fields. In all, 20 different awards — ranging from $500 to $3,000 — are ... Read more

OAN Sid and Cindy Miles Nursery Award

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 15, 2024

The Oregon Nurseries Foundation awards scholarships to students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture and related fields. The OAN Sid and Cindy Miles Nursery Award will be awarded to a four-year or community college student majoring in horticulture, floriculture or turf-related studies who graduated from an Oregon high school. Preference goes to a student who intends to work in a ... Read more

The Weston Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 26, 2024

The Weston Scholarship was established to support high school and college students studying fine art photography, specifically students practicing black and white film photography. Students must be enrolled in a Monterey or Santa Cruz County high school, college, or university when they apply for a Weston Scholarship. Film and Digital Portfolios Accepted. Your portfolio must consist of only one ... Read more

Boys & Girls Club of Ventura Emma Nylen Scholarship Program

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 28, 2024

The purpose of the Charitable Trust, in the words of the Trust, is: “…to aid motivated and needy students, at any level of higher education or training, who find it difficult to defray the expenses of attending a school of higher-education or a school of technical or trade training, were it not for some outside means of financial assistance.”

The Charitable Trust is prohibited, and will not ... Read more

Western Colorado Horticultural Society Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 28, 2024

The Western Colorado Horticultural Society (WCHS) funds up to a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student who is interested in pursuing a career in a horticulture-related industry. This scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students pursuing continuing education through accredited institutions, who are seeking careers in horticulture or in closely related fields of study ... Read more

Partner Colorado Foundation Scholarships

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 29, 2024

To be eligible for the Partner Colorado Foundation Scholarships, applicants must: be a permanent resident of Colorado; principally reside in the State of Colorado while attending school; be between 17 and 40 years of age; carry a course load of at least nine credit hours; and maintain satisfactory academic progress (at least a 2.0 GPA). Recipients are selected on the basis of financial need; ... Read more

Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 30, 2024

The scholarship fund will accept applications from November 1st through April 30th each year, although the scholarship application is available to download at any time. The family of Elaine Chapin has determined that the scholarship fund will be awarding several scholarships of up to $1000 each school year to deserving students. Scholarship recipients will be notified prior to June 1st. ... Read more

Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarships

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 30, 2024

The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PMAHCC) realizes the substantial rewards of giving a way into educational opportunities to eager Hispanic students. PMAHCC supports scholarship funds of the Hispanic community in Pittsburgh and continues to give time and effort in the accumulation and security of their resources to benefit the continuous rise of the number of ... Read more

GMiS California Health Sciences Scholarships

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 30, 2024

Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) is pleased to announce the GMiS California Health Sciences Scholarships, which provide financial assistance and support for underrepresented students in California, pursuing undergraduate degrees in health-related disciplines. Interested students must complete the online application and provide appropriate supporting documentation. Undergraduate students, who are ... Read more

UMW Helm Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 1, 2024

The University of Montana Western offers numerous scholarships. We have one application for all scholarships. The priority deadline is in January, though actual due dates are much later. The Helm Memorial Scholarship is offered to UMW students who have declared English as their major or minor. Returning students are eligible. This scholarship is currently worth $1,000. It was established by a ... Read more

UMW Albert & Ethel Bender Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 1, 2024

The University of Montana Western offers numerous scholarships. The scholarship was established by Albert & Ethel Bender in remembrance of their brother William. Awarded to a Custer County high school or southeastern Montana highs school graduate; preference to student athletes. Established by Albert an alumnus of Western and lifelong educator. New or returning students eligible.

The ... Read more

PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 1, 2024

The PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter has sponsored an endowed academic scholarship fund to provide an annual scholarship valued at up to $1,000 for undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must be enrolled in or applying for an accredited academic degree program in project management or a related field benefiting from project management. Priority is given to children (or a stepchild) of a member ... Read more

Denes I. Bardos Award

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 1, 2024

The Denes I. Bardos Award is given to students in recognition for achievement in their community and science or engineering. To be eligible for the Denes I. Bardos Award, applicants must: be first or second generation immigrants currently residing in the United States; or be students in their final year of high school or students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program within the ... Read more

Don Schmidt Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 5, 2024

Ohio Parks and Recreation Association Foundation annually awards scholarships to students majoring in recreation, parks and leisure studies throughout Ohio. The Don Schmidt Scholarship is for students majoring in parks/law enforcement. To be eligible, applicants must: have a declared major in a relevant degree program at a college or university in Ohio, and/or the applicant must be a resident of ... Read more

Jody Stowers Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 5, 2024

Ohio Parks and Recreation Association Foundation annually awards scholarships to students majoring in recreation, parks and leisure studies throughout Ohio. The Jody Stowers Scholarship is for students in parks and recreation that exemplify the future of our profession. To be eligible, applicants must: have a declared major in a relevant degree program at a college or university in Ohio, and/or ... Read more

John McComb Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 5, 2024

Ohio Parks and Recreation Association Foundation annually awards scholarships to students majoring in recreation, parks and leisure studies throughout Ohio. The John McComb Scholarship is students majoring in all aspects of recreation (park operations, natural resource management, therapeutic recreation, commercial recreation, outdoor recreation, tourism, community recreation, recreation ... Read more

TSGC Columbia Crew Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 15, 2024

The TSGC Columbia Crew Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships are intended to recognize high-quality students and encourage their consideration of graduate studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields which will ultimately lead to careers in STEM related fields. To be eligible, applicants must: be citizens of the United States; and be registered for at least a half-time course ... Read more

NCCF Survivor Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 19, 2024

To be eligible for the NCCF Survivor Scholarship, applicants must: be a young adult cancer survivor or current patient; be between the ages of 18-35 (an exception will be made if they are 17 and entering college in the fall following application); be a US citizen or permanent resident; and be attending or planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational institution in pursuit ... Read more

Future Leaders Scholarship Program by NAAAP Philadelphia

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 19, 2024

We are proud to announce this year's scholarship program that benefits graduating high school seniors and current college students who are Asian/Asian American. Several high school and college students will be selected within their respective pools to receive $1,000 in scholarship money, to be used toward tuition, books, and/or living expenses.
Must be of Asian American or of Asian ... Read more

Jesse B. Smith Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 26, 2024

Jesse B. Smith was a longtime point man for Jacksonville's economic development initiatives under four mayors. The purpose of the scholarship is to aid in tuition expenses of four-year undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in city planning, urban studies, public administration, or related field.

Any resident of Duval County or any area of Jacksonville, including Baldwin, Atlantic ... Read more

Irene Adler Prize

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 30, 2024

The Irene Adler Prize is open to women pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D degree in journalism, creative writing, or literature at a recognized post-secondary institution. In addition to the $1,000 US prize, up to two $250 honorable mentions will be awarded. Entry is free for applicants worldwide. (This marks a change from 2017 to 2022, when the prize was available exclusively to U.S. and ... Read more

Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 31, 2024

The WACOPS Youth Scholarship Program was created to provide scholarship funds for children of current WACOPS members who are in good academic standing. To be eligible, students must be a child or under the care of a current WACOPS member, between the ages of 17-21, and submit their high school graduation date or proof of a General Education Degree (GED) certificate. Past scholarship recipients ... Read more

SILA Post Secondary College Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 31, 2024

Between April 1st - May 31st each year, students may submit an application for one of the SILA Foundation scholarships awards for use at an accredited post-secondary college or university. Post-graduate studies apply. Students must be enrolled in one of the following disciplines: Insurance/Compliance/Risk Management, Finance/Accounting/Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Business ... Read more

Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 31, 2024

The Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship provides financial assistance and promotion of Asian American college students pursuing a major in the performing, visual arts, journalism and/or mass communications. To be eligible, applicants must: be of at least 25% Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity; be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the U.S.; have a 3.0 GPA; have ... Read more

American Atheists Scholarships

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 31, 2024

American Atheists celebrates activism by awarding scholarships to students who engage in atheist activism in their communities and schools. American Atheists awards two $1,000 O’Hair Scholarships and four $500 President’s Scholarships to atheist students in the United States. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to be awarded a scholarship, but you do have to attend a U.S.-based institution. ... Read more

Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 31, 2024

The Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund offers scholarships to students who have lost a parent to alcohol, drug or prescription drug abuse. To be eligible, applicants must: be a legal US citizen and enrolled in a college or university located in the US; have a 3.0 GPA; show proof of part-time or full-time enrollment (via proof of registration from the registrar's office, or a class schedule that has ... Read more

Usrey Family Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    June 1, 2024

Susie and Bruce Usrey of Monrovia Growers Inc. in Azusa, CA, established the Usrey Family Scholarship in 2001. The scholarship is awarded annually to horticulture students enrolled in a California state university or college. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape horticulture program or related discipline at a two- or four-year institution, have a ... Read more

ACF Youth in Foster Care Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    June 1, 2024

The Youth in Foster Care Scholarship fund will make awards to young adults who are aging-out of foster care and want to develop a marketable skill or those who want to continue their education at a post-secondary school. The Nelsons hope they can positively impact the lives of young people who have already suffered from the insecurity of an unstable childhood. Applicants may be high school ... Read more

Gunvant & Bharati Parekh College Scholarship Award

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    June 1, 2024

Two scholarships will be awarded to students in the United States who are seniors in high school or current college students, who are actively enrolled in college as of September. The student must be of Indian origin and must demonstrate academic and personal excellence.

Gunvant & Bharati Parekh immigrated to the USA in the late 60s. With hopes for a better future, they believed in the core ... Read more

Christopher Mark Pitkin Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    June 5, 2024

To be eligible for the Christopher Mark Pitkin Memorial Scholarship, applicants must: be a person with a bleeding disorder or must have an immediate family member with a bleeding disorder; be accepted into an educational/vocational institution and able to provide proof of enrollment; and be a resident of, or have permanent address in, one of the following Southern California counties: Los ... Read more

AMS Father James B. Macelwane Award

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    June 9, 2024

The purpose of the AMS Father James B. Macelwane Award is to stimulate interest in meteorology among college students through the submission of original student papers concerned with some phase of the atmospheric sciences. The student must be enrolled as an undergraduate at the time the paper is written, and no more than two students from any one institution may enter papers in any one contest. ... Read more

Golden Key Undergraduate Achievement Award

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    June 15, 2024

To be eligible for the Golden Key Undergraduate Achievement Award, applicants must be: student members; be a current/active undergraduate student, full-time or part-time, enrolled in a undergraduate program before the application deadline; and have a 3.5 GPA. Emphasis will be placed upon academic excellence and how this individual lives out the values of Golden Key on a daily basis.

In ... Read more

Monterey Bay Officer Spouses' Club Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    June 16, 2024

To be eligible for the Monterey Bay Officer Spouses' Club Scholarship, applicants must: be the dependent of an active duty, retired, Reservist, National guard, veteran, and/or deceased military personnel from any branch; show community involvement or volunteerism in a community of their choosing; either be pursuing a degree or certification at an accredited U.S. post secondary institution on ... Read more

David Womack Memorial LGBT Scholarships

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    June 30, 2024

The David Womack Memorial LGBT Scholarships are available to any gay or lesbian undergraduate student who is a resident of Alabama or West Virginia. The scholarship applies to attendance at any institute of higher learning in the United States. An essay and proof of college attendance/acceptance is required. The essay should be no more than five pages and discuss the applicants background, ... Read more

Capture the Dream, Inc. Single Parent Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    June 30, 2024

The goal of our scholarship fund is to help eliminate one of the leading obstacles preventing single parents and minority students from attending college – the soaring cost of tuition. We believe when students have the opportunity to attend college, our society thrives. We provide talented students with the means to be able to reach a higher education, which helps develop the future leaders of ... Read more

NACIS Student Scholarship in Cartography

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    June 30, 2024

The NACIS Student Scholarship in Cartography awards an annual scholarship to an accomplished undergraduate student who is majoring in geography or a closely related field while concentrating their course work in cartographic or visualization design or research. Eligible applicants must be undergraduates. This award recognizes that, through the student’s coursework, they will have demonstrated ... Read more

Jacob Smaus SuperHero Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    July 1, 2024

Applicants may be involved in community service on a volunteer-basis, non-profit organizational support or simply demonstrate acts of selflessness on a regular basis. As an original SMR board member, these traits were some of which Jake Smaus displayed throughout his short but accomplished life. Jake’s uplifting character is honored through this scholarship with the hopes of inspiring those whose ... Read more

BioMatrix Scholarships for the Bleeding Disorders Community

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    August 1, 2024

BioMatrix offers six (6) $1,000 scholarships assisting individuals in the bleeding disorders community seeking higher education. Each opportunity is offered exclusively to several demographics within the bleeding disorder community including women, men, inhibitor patients and immediate family members. Our streamlined application process allows interested parties to complete one simple application ... Read more

NOPHNRCSE Scholarships

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    August 28, 2024

To be eligible for the NOPHNRCSE Scholarship, applicants must: be a high school senior or accepted to an accredited college or university or registered students in their first through third year (graduate students are ineligible); be pursuing a degree in agriculture, natural resources, or natural resources conservation (there will be one scholarship that will be awarded to one female student ... Read more

Acacia Leadership Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    September 26, 2024

The Acacia Fraternity at Oregon State is offering two $1,000 and two $500 scholarships to incoming male, first year students attending Oregon State University in the fall. The scholarship is based on academic achievement, community service, and leadership qualities and potential. Joining the Acacia Fraternity is not required in order to be eligible to win the scholarship.

Applicant must be a ... Read more

Creative Biolabs Scholarship Program

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    September 30, 2024

As a leading custom service provider specialized in the field of antibody production and engineering, Creative Biolabs is always happy to support young and ambitious talents in our field. With an effort to further support their research and higher education in the medical and science-related fields, Creative Biolabs is proud to announce the Scholarship Program for awarding $1,000 to an ... Read more

Governor's Urban Scholarship Program

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

HESAA, the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, is the only New Jersey state agency with the sole mission of providing students and families with financial and informational resources for students to pursue their education beyond high school. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority provides many merit and need-based programs. Merit-based programs include the New Jersey Student ... Read more

George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

The George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship was established by the 1999 Oklahoma Legislature to provide scholarship opportunities to outstanding students who are preparing for careers in public service. A component of the scholarship program is participation in seminars on public service offered by the Nigh Institute. Each college and university may nominate one scholarship recipient per ... Read more

Hess-Newman-Jargowsky-Stoker Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

The University of Virginia Alumni Association administers more than 250 different scholarships ranging from modest stipends to full tuition, room and board. Many of these scholarships are available through an application process independent of the University’s financial aid process. If you are not currently a full-time UVA student (such as an incoming first-year or transfer student), please ... Read more

SCU Alumni Referral Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

As a graduate of Southern California University of Health Sciences, you are a member of the SCU Alumni Association. The SCU Alumni Association Board of Directors and the Office of Alumni Relations are your resources to stay connected and share ideas. Our mission is to transform and redefine health and healthcare education by connecting our Alumni with our students, our institution, and our ... Read more

Student Civic Leadership Awards

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

The Student Civic Leadership Awards recognize outstanding student leaders at Washington Campus Coalition member campuses for their work in civic engagement and social entrepreneurship. All students enrolled in Washington Campus Coalition’s member institutions are eligible, so long as they are doing civic engagement work or social entrepreneurship. Both graduate and undergraduate students may be ... Read more

Roberts Wesleyan University Christian Ministries Dependent Grant

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

We believe that a Roberts education is an investment in your future. Because we have confidence in the transformative experience students have here, we offer many grants and scholarships to help them afford college. We want to make private college accessible and affordable for families. Roberts Wesleyan University offers numerous types of financial aid. Need-based grants are provided out of the ... Read more

Heidelberg University Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

It doesn't matter the route it took you to get here, everyone becomes part of the Heidelberg family. Heidelberg offers programs and resources personalized to your unique needs—so you can take advantage of everything that we have to offer. To apply as a transfer student you, will need to submit the following: an application for undergraduate admission; final high school transcripts; and official ... Read more

Davila/Trevino Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

The vision of Great Minds in STEM is to be a national leader in keeping America technologically strong by promoting science, technology, engineering and math careers especially in underserved communities. Part of their mission is: to enlighten and engage families, educators, communities and employers to assist underserved students pursuing STEM career; and to inspire our nation through ... Read more

ACBH Stipend Program for an Internship on Capitol Hill

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

The Advisory Council for Bosnia and Herzegovina (ACBH) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the interests of Bosnian Americans and works to improve relations between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). ACBH advocates for a democratic, multi-ethnic and indivisible BiH and one of our primary goals is advancing the integration of BiH into the EU and ... Read more

Helen and Allen Brown Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

The GBHEM scholarship application opens in January of each year. You can only submit one application per year where it will be screened for all possible eligible programs. You may indicate on the first page of the scholarship application which of the below listed programs you would most like to be considered for. Scholarship programs are divided into three categories: General Scholarships, ... Read more

AWSM Scholarships

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

AWSM is a volunteer-managed, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1987 as a support network and advocacy group for women who work in sports media (reporting, editing, broadcast, media relations, etc.). Founded by Nancy Cooney, Susan Fornoff, Michele Himmelberg and Kristin Huckshorn – our membership of more than 1,000 women and men primarily includes professionals in sports media and ... Read more

Last Reviewed: October 2023