Essay Scholarships

Perhaps you are a brilliant writer, or maybe you're just going for the most efficient way to rack up the college scholarship money. Either way, you’ve decided that the key to funding your education lies in winning scholarship essay contests. Essay scholarships are awarded in numerous fields to students of varied backgrounds. Some essay scholarships have requirements in addition to the essay, such as GPA or financial need, whereas others are judged solely on the merit of the writing submitted. No matter what the criteria are, essay scholarships are a great way to use those writing skills you’ve been practicing to help pay for school.

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The scholarship application process for essay scholarships is much the same as for other scholarship opportunities—you need to fill out the scholarship application, gather all your materials, double-check that you've met all requirements, and then submit your completed application packet before the deadline. With essay scholarships, especially, you should start this process early and leave yourself plenty of time to formulate an effective strategy and write a brilliant entry. Make sure you closely follow instructions and go through the entire writing process, from brainstorming to outlining to editing. If you really want to win essay scholarships, you can't just throw your response together in 30 minutes and send it on its way. While this strategy may have worked for you in English class, chances are $5,000 wasn't riding on whether you got an A on any of your papers. Take your time writing and revising. If you plan far enough ahead, you'll be able to get plenty of feedback from your family, friends, and teachers, as well. The more people who see your essay, the better it will be. Outside help goes beyond proofreading. If possible, ask for advice on the content of your essay, as well as the style and the flow. All of these are important factors in writing effective scholarship essays.

9th Island Cultural Club of Las Vegas Aloha Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 1/31/2024
  • Amount: $750
  • The Aloha Scholarship is for college bound seniors living in Clark County, Nevada, who plan to enroll in an accredited trade/vocational school, college, or university as a full-time student may apply for this scholarship. Student must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher, may be a senior at a charter, private, or CCSD high school, and must be working toward a degree in their chosen field. Applicants [...] More

A. F. Zimmerman Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
  • Amount: $1,250
  • Phi Alpha Theta encourages student members to apply for one of three graduate scholarships (applicants will be considered for all three). To be eligible, members must be entering graduate school for the first time in fall of the year the scholarship is awarded and must be pursuing a Master’s degree in History or Library Science-Archives. Students currently enrolled in a graduate program are not [...] More

ABA Diversity Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/14/2023
  • Amount: $5,000
  • The American Bus Association Foundation promotes academic excellence and diversity in the motorcoach travel and tour industry through its scholarship program. The ABA Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in financial support to hundreds of scholars since its inception. The ABA Foundation Scholarship Program recognizes deserving students who demonstrate scholastic ability, leadership, [...] More

ACAA Educational Foundation Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 5/18/2023
  • Amount: $5,000
  • The American Coal Ash Association Educational Foundation (ACAAEF) is accepting applications for scholarships from students with an interest in the beneficial use of coal combustion products (CCP).

    Both graduate and undergraduate students are invited to apply. The awards will be based on essays, coursework, academic credentials, and recommendations. Essays may discuss a wide variety of topics [...] More

Actuary of Tomorrow - Stuart A. Robertson Memorial Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 6/1/2023
  • Amount: Varies
  • Stuart A. Robertson, FSA, MAAA (1918-2005) was a distinguished actuary who, along with Wendell Milliman, co-founded the actuarial and consulting firm Milliman & Robertson (now Milliman, Inc.). The Actuary of Tomorrow – Stuart A. Robertson Memorial Scholarship was established to honor his dedication to excellence and recognize his tremendously positive influence on the professional lives of many [...] More

Alisa's Angels Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
  • Amount: $5,000
  • Their vision is to foster ethical leaders and inspire all to serve. Alisa's Angels is committed to inspiring tomorrow’s leaders by providing scholarships that support and empower students who give back to their communities. Alisa's Angels awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who make their communities better, and support them with mentoring. Through this support, the memory of [...] More

Alpha Gamma Rho Horticulture Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 5/15/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The Alpha Gamma Rho Horticulture Scholarship is offered to AGR undergraduates who are enrolled with a declared horticulture-related major in; among others, entomology, environmental horticulture, horticulture, landscape gardening, landscape horticulture, ornamental horticulture, pest control, plant breeding, plant pathology, plant science (with horticulture emphasis), pomology, and/pr vegetable [...] More

America’s 911 Foundation, Inc. Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/10/2024
  • Amount: $2,000
  • The America’s 911 Foundation, Inc. Scholarship is offered to children of first responders, in honor of those who served on September 11. Applicants must write an essay answering: "What inspired your parents to become a first responder
    and how could that inspire you?" The individuals receiving the scholarships will be notified by mid June at the latest. Those receiving the scholarships will be [...] More

Angels Wings Thai Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 5/1/2023
  • Amount: Varies
  • The Angels Wings Thai Scholarship recognizes Thai-American students who have demonstrated academic excellence, commitment to their Thai community, heritage connection and desire to continue their education. Eligible applicants must be high school seniors, be attending a college or university during the upcoming school year, and have a 3.0 GPA. For more information, or to apply, please visit the [...] More

Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 12/31/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • 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 [...] More

Arnold W. Fritz Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The Canton Audubon Society (CAS) was founded in 1962 and has been a local chapter of the National Audubon Society in select counties in Ohio. Canton Audubon Society strives to meet our members’ varied interests in the field of nature. Throughout their generosity, the Canton Audubon Society is pleased to offer scholarships to deserving college students, junior level and above, including graduate [...] More

Arts for Life! Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/6/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Arts for Life! annually awards $1,000 scholarships to 25 graduating high school seniors in Florida who demonstrate excellence in creative writing, dance, drama, music or visual art. Launched by former First Lady Columba Bush in 1999, the program has awarded scholarships to more than 575 gifted high school seniors. The application period is currently open until February.

    The Arts for Life! [...] More

ASDSO Senior Undergraduate Scholarship (Dam Engineering)

  • Application Deadline: 3/31/2023
  • Amount: $20,000
  • Successful recipients must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and enrolled full-time at the senior level in an accredited civil engineering program or in a related field as determined by ASDSO. Students must also demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in hydraulics, hydrology or geotechnical disciplines, or in another discipline related to the design, construction and operation [...] More

ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest is open to students in grades 9-12 worldwide and asks students to examine, question, and reflect on important concepts in genetics. Essays are expected to be well-reasoned arguments that indicate a deep understanding of scientific concepts related to the essay question. They are evaluated by ASHG members through three rounds of scoring. Current ASHG members have the [...] More

ASID Legacy Scholarship for Graduate Students

  • Application Deadline: 4/20/2023
  • Amount: $4,000
  • The ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarship is open to students who are enrolled in or have been accepted for admission to a graduate-level interior design program at an accredited university. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic accomplishment, creative achievement, and personal statement. Applicants must write an essay on the following subject: "As an interior designer, how will [...] More

Assistance League of Las Vegas Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 1/31/2024
  • Amount: $5,000
  • The Public Education Foundation rallies our community to effectively invest in public education. Thanks to our many community partners, we provide a variety of support to public schools, focusing on students, educators, and school communities. We provide millions of dollars in college scholarships each year to help students pursue their dreams of attending college or vocational school. Together, [...] More

Association for Iron & Steel Technology Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 10/3/2023
  • Amount: $12,000
  • The top-scoring applicant of all received will be awarded the Premier Scholarship, a one-year scholarship of $12,000 with a paid summer internship (summer preceding the scholarship). Applicant must commit to a paid summer internship at a North American steel-related company and must be a citizen of the United States, Canada or Mexico, and may need to relocate for the internship period. Note: Upon [...] More

Association for Women in Mathematics Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 2/1/2024
  • Amount: Varies
  • To increase awareness of women’s ongoing contributions to the mathematical sciences, the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and Math for America co-sponsor an essay contest for biographies of contemporary women mathematicians and statisticians in academic, industrial, and government careers. The essays will be based primarily on an interview with a woman currently working in or retired [...] More

Augustana University Distinguished Scholar Competition

  • Application Deadline: 2/1/2024
  • Amount: $92,000
  • To be considered for scholarships at Augustana, students must complete the free Application for Admission and Scholarship. Students must be full-time and in good academic standing to maintain these scholarships. Augustana University scholarships are awarded to assist with direct educational costs for tuition, fees, university-owned housing and board.

    Augustana Academic Scholarships are [...] More

AWSC Graduating High School Senior Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 1/5/2024
  • Amount: $2,000
  • The Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs is dedicated to the preservation of snowmobiling throughout the state by monitoring regulations and proposed legislation that could affect our sport. The AWSC is the legislative voice for Wisconsin's snowmobilers and snowmobile clubs. Wisconsin is home to more than 25,000 miles of trails thanks to the efforts of local snowmobile clubs with their [...] More

Baron & Budd Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 7/8/2023
  • Amount: $2,500
  • Mesothelioma cancer claims the lives of thousands of people every year in the United States and its impact is felt for a lifetime by tens of thousands more people who are dear to them. Baron and Budd mesothelioma attorneys have been dedicated to fighting for the rights of mesothelioma cancer victims and their loved ones for over four decades and have established these scholarships to honor their [...] More

BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/3/2023
  • Amount: $2,500
  • The Students of Integrity (SOI) Scholarship showcases high school students who demonstrate a superior understanding of ethics. The Center awards the scholarships to the high school students with the highest-scoring essay. The scholarship contest is open to high school juniors in and seniors and resides in BBB Cincinnati's twenty-county service area (Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, [...] More

Beta Gamma Recruitment Grant

  • Application Deadline: 2/1/2024
  • Amount: Varies
  • The Beta Gamma Recruitment Grant was established to provide educational resources to female graduating seniors who are planning to enter the teaching profession. Applicant must be a female graduating senior from Boone or Winnebago County who is planning to enter the teaching profession. Applicants must also write an essay about their interest in becoming a teacher. For more information or to [...] More

Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 5/15/2023
  • Amount: $1,500
  • The Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship is available each year up to $1,500 to one pilot from the Midwest working to obtain higher ratings in aviation. Applicant must hold a current Private Pilot Certificate and plan to pursue advanced training in aviation, provide a professional resume, and include one letter of recommendation related to aviation skills and submit a one-page, typewritten [...] More

Bird Dog Foundation Annual College Scholarship Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 4/15/2023
  • Amount: $2,000
  • The Bird Dog Foundation, Inc. has established a Scholarship Fund to promote interest in wildlife conservation and related subjects. An annual College Scholarship Essay Contest sponsored by the Bird Dog Foundation, Inc. has been in effect for several years now. This contest was created in the hopes that it would enhance scholarly training and education in wildlife and wildlife conservation as well [...] More

Bonnie Fang Nursing Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/31/2023
  • Amount: $5,000
  • The Bonnie Fang Nursing Scholarship is open to all full-time nursing students in a state-approved associate or baccalaureate degree nursing program in the states of California and Nevada. Applicants must be legal U.S. citizens or permanent residents who demonstrate financial need, are free from any federal judgment liens or existing service commitment, and not overdue on a federal debt; be [...] More

BRAF Aaron Bernard & Fay Tyler Murray Education Encouragement Award

  • Application Deadline: 3/31/2023
  • Amount: $750
  • This scholarship was established by the Murray Family in 1998. It was created to reward students who demonstrate good citizenship and have a record of sound academic achievement. Baton Rouge Magnet High School faculty members can nominate graduating senior students who have shown leadership and initiative to help others within the school and community. Applicants to the Aaron Bernard Murray & Fay [...] More

Brenda Brown DeSatnick Memorial Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/15/2024
  • Amount: $800
  • To apply, you must be a female former graduate of any high school in the United States or have attained a high school equivalency diploma (GED). Preference will be given to current residents of Lancaster County, Nebraska, although women in broader Nebraska may apply. The applicant must be a woman over the age of 25, planning to attend a qualified, accredited 2-year community college or trade [...] More

Brian Bolton Essay Contest for Graduate/“Older” Students

  • Application Deadline: 7/31/2023
  • Amount: $3,500
  • The Brian Bolton Essay Contest for Graduate/“Older” Students is open to any graduate students through the age of 30, or to undergraduate students ages 25-30 who attend a North American college or university. Applicants are eligible to enter this contest if they will graduate by spring or summer of the current year. Please write about the dangers of religious extremism today in the United States, [...] More

Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing Contest

  • Application Deadline: 3/3/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Cancer Pathways is open to teens in the United States in grades 9-12. Essay length should not exceed 1,500 words. Not eligible: poems, essays about a pet, or fiction. The contest deadline is March 3rd, midnight PST. Cash prizes of $1,000 will be awarded to the winners (winners will be asked to fill out a IRS W-9 form). Winners will be invited to a virtual reception and asked to read their [...] More

Cardinal Newman Society Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 2/20/2024
  • Amount: $5,000
  • The Cardinal Newman Society’s essay scholarship contest is open for submissions from high school seniors. The winner of the annual Contest will be awarded $5,000 toward the cost of attending one of the institutions recommended in The Newman Guide. Additionally, there is the opportunity for the winner of the Contest to be awarded $20,000 over the course of four years. Several of the Newman Guide [...] More

CDPAP Department of Edison HHC Educational Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 8/31/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Edison Home Health Care (“Edison”) is a New York based company providing traditional home care services, as well as Fiscal Intermediary services for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). Edison services thousands of patients throughout NY State and is accredited by the Joint Commission – widely recognized as the highest standard in healthcare accreditation.

    The CDPAP [...] More

Chad Smith "Smalls" Memorial Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 5/31/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The Chad Smith “Small’s” Memorial Scholarship is for undergraduate students who are on the front lines caring for our homeless and/or near-homeless individuals and families inside the US (humanitarian work outside the US is acceptable as long as you are also working in the US). In memory of Chad Smith “Smalls”, My Daily Armor Ministries, and “Jonny’s Wagon” wish to honor the life of our friend by [...] More

Chaffin Luhana Foundation Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 7/31/2023
  • Amount: $2,500
  • One of the Chaffin Luhana Foundation’s missions is to drive down the staggering number of distracted driving accidents in the United States. The Foundation will be awarding a $2,500 scholarship to a student who helps us in this fight by submitting an inspiring personal essay. Must be currently registered at an accredited high school, college, or university in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Greater [...] More

Chicago Metropolitan High School Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/31/2023
  • Amount: $3,000
  • To be eligible for the Chicago Metropolitan High School Scholarship, applicants must: be a graduating senior attending a high school in Cook County; be planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the summer or fall of the upcoming school year; have a minimum unweighted, cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and show proof of acceptance to and enrollment in [...] More

CMAA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/14/2023
  • Amount: $3,500
  • To be eligible for the CMAA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Scholarship, applicants must: be actively enrolled in an approved area of study and must have a minimum of one full academic year remaining prior to completing the degree being pursued (graduate and undergraduate programs are accepted [CM, Architecture, Engineering]); how a strong interest in a career in CM, as demonstrated by a response to the [...] More

Cohen Leadership Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/10/2024
  • Amount: Varies
  • 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 [...] More

Coloradans for Nebraska Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/27/2023
  • Amount: $2,000
  • Coloradans for Nebraska is pleased to announce that the scholarship application process is now open. This year we will be awarding eight scholarships (six to incoming freshman and two for returning students) in the amount of $2,000 each for the coming academic school year. To be eligible, applicants must be a graduate of a Colorado High School and attending one of the campuses of the University [...] More

Constitutional Officers Association of Georgia (COAG) Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/15/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Each year, the Constitutional Officers Association of Georgia accepts applications and essays from high school seniors in Georgia for one of its multiple scholarships. The scholarship committee reviews and rates the essays in anonymity. Submissions are due by March 15th. The COAG Scholarship is open to any Georgia high school senior (or a GED 1equivalency) who is a United States and Georgia [...] More

Corporate Relocation Council Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 1/1/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • CRC is sponsoring a scholarship program for current high school seniors who relocated into the Chicagoland area at some point between grades 9-12. CRC will select scholarship winners based on the strength of their total application package. The student will be evaluated on academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and on their response to an essay addressing the way they handled the [...] More

Dakota Corps Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 12/15/2023
  • Amount: Varies
  • To be eligible for the Dakota Corps Scholarship, applicants must: graduate from an accredited South Dakota high school with a 2.8 GPA (home-schooled students will be allowed to provide supplemental information if this requirement is not applicable); have an ACT score of 27; agree to stay in South Dakota and work in a critical need occupation after graduation for as many years as the scholarship [...] More

DAR Good Citizens Award

  • Application Deadline: 1/31/2024
  • Amount: Varies
  • The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. This award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. These students are selected by their teachers and peers because they demonstrate these [...] More

Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/15/2024
  • Amount: $20,000
  • The Daughters of the Cincinnati have contributed generously to the scholarship fund for over a century. Applicants must be daughters of career commissioned officers in the United States military. If eligible, applicants apply during their senior year in high school. The application process includes an essay, secondary school report, a letter of recommendation from a member of the applicant’s [...] More

David Hudak Memorial Essay Contest for Freethinking Students of Color

  • Application Deadline: 6/1/2023
  • Amount: $3,500
  • The David Hudak Memorial Essay Contest for Freethinking Students of Color is open to minority students aged 17-21, who are either high school seniors who will be attending a North American college or university in the fall, or who are currently enrolled (if you are graduating from college/university in the spring or summer of the current year, you are also eligible). Applicants must submit an [...] More

Dear Evan Hansen College Essay Writing Challenge

  • Application Deadline: 5/9/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Dear Evan Hansen, the Broadway Education Alliance, and Gotham Writers invite 11th-grade and 12th-grade students across North America to write a college-application style essay describing your experiences with or ideas about reinvention.

    Applicants must be 11th or 12th grade high school students located in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, or Westchester, as well as Nassau, [...] More

Dedman Essay Competition

  • Application Deadline: 4/30/2023
  • Amount: $1,500
  • Dedman Scholars belong to cohorts organized by entering class, with each cohort named after a Dedman virtue: humility, sacrifice, courage, conviction, honor, compassion, integrity, and honesty. These eight virtues also reflect the character attributes that Robert Dedman upheld in his own life and identified as the foundation for his success. The Dedman Distinguished Scholars Program at The [...] More

DFLA Education Fund Scholarship Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 6/30/2023
  • Amount: $2,500
  • In order to apply for the DFLA Education Fund Scholarship Essay Contest, applicants must submit a 500-word to 800-word essay based on the year's prompt. Each essay is scored based on originality, creativity, the strength of argument, acknowledgment of alternative perspectives, and proper use of grammar and spelling. Party affiliation, gender, and personal politics are immaterial. The contest [...] More

Don Schmidt Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 11/4/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The OPRA Foundation annually awards continuing education scholarships to students and professionals who exemplify the future of our profession and wish to further their education in the field of parks, recreation, and leisure studies. The scholarship may be broken into two categories; conference fees and lodging. The primary use of this scholarship is for attendance to the OPRA Conference & Trade [...] More

Don't Mess with Texas Scholarship Contest

  • Application Deadline: 3/31/2023
  • Amount: $5,000
  • The Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship contest, in partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), recognizes the achievements of high school seniors who have taken a leadership role to prevent litter in their school and/or community. Any Texas high school senior planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree at an accredited college or university in the state of Texas for the Fall semester and who is [...] More

Dr. W. Wesley Eckenfelder Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/1/2023
  • Amount: $5,000
  • Brown and Caldwell offers the Dr. Wesley Eckenfelder, Jr. Scholarship to support students who are interested in pursuing a career in the environmental profession. Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in their junior, senior year or graduate program at an accredited college/university and must have declared a major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering [...] More

Eastern Colorado Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/28/2024
  • Amount: $2,500
  • The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado fosters collaboration, serves as a catalyst for community projects, and is a trusted steward and service provider to philanthropists and nonprofit organizations. They manage and administer over 500 charitable funds and over $185 million in assets. The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado meets national standards for operational quality, donor [...] More

Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/30/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Named in honor of Elaine Chapin, this scholarship will provide funds to support the post-secondary education of students impacted by multiple sclerosis, either directly or as a family member. Applicants must be citizens of the United States who plan to enroll or are enrolled in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational, or technical school [...] More

ELC Scholarship Program

  • Application Deadline: 2/15/2024
  • Amount: $60,000
  • The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is the preeminent membership organization committed to increasing the number of global Black executives in C-Suites, on corporate boards and in global enterprises. The ELC opens channels of opportunity for the development of Black executives to positively impact business and our communities. The mission of The ELC’s Scholarship Programs is to build a [...] More

Ellen M. Cherry-Delawder Memorial Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 1/30/2024
  • Amount: Varies
  • Welcome to Financial Aid services for Howard Community College. We pride ourselves in providing tremendous value for your education investment, and we do everything we can to help you find ways to ensure that a college education is within reach. Helping you achieve your goals starts with helping you identify ways to pay for college. Financial Aid Services here at Howard Community College is [...] More

Emma Jean Frierson Memorial Nursing Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/10/2024
  • Amount: Varies
  • 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 [...] More

Eric Dostie Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The Eric Dostie Scholarship will be awarded to students who can best demonstrate scholastic achievement, community service and financial need. Applicants must submit an essay describing how their education will be used to serve humankind and to encourage self-improvement and enrichment. This scholarship offers financial assistance to students who either have hemophilia or a similar bleeding [...] More

Faith Hope and Love Jesus, Inc. College Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 5/1/2023
  • Amount: $500
  • Faith Hope and Love Jesus, Inc. is excited to offer an annual college scholarship. This will be the easiest 500 words or more essay to write in the world. It can be on any topic or subject. Please submit a letter from your doctor documenting a history of a blood disorder or cancer diagnosed before the age of 18 along with your essay. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship [...] More

FCHCC Achieving the Dream Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: Varies
  • Amount: Varies
  • First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FCHCC), along with our donors, awards promising Hispanic students scholarships to continue their education. To qualify, students must be of Hispanic/Latino descent, live in one of the First Coast five counties, have a 3.0 GPA, complete an application which includes two short essays, and send official transcripts for our selection committee to review and [...] More

Federal Resources Warrior's Legacy Scholarship Fund

  • Application Deadline: 5/31/2023
  • Amount: $5,000
  • The Federal Resources Warrior's Legacy Scholarship awards graduating seniors and full-time students currently enrolled in an accredited technical school, college, or university in the United States. Applicants must provide verification documents with their applications. These include proof of service to verify their parent/guardian's service in Law Enforcement, EMS, or the Armed Forces (i.e. [...] More

Fourth Circuit High School Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 5/31/2023
  • Amount: $2,000
  • The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is seeking submissions for its essay contest. The contest is open to all students currently in grades 9 through 12 from Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Students are invited to consider and share their thoughts on the question: "In light of Meyer and later cases, may a state, consistent with the protections [...] More

FRA Americanism Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 12/1/2023
  • Amount: $1,500
  • FRA is first and foremost a community of the Sea Services; U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel. Enlisted service in any of these branches—past or present, for a short time or for the long haul—is your passport to membership in an association that works hard for you and your family on Capitol Hill and in your local community. FRA’s guiding principles are Loyalty, Protection and [...] More

Freedom From Religion Foundation Essay Contests

  • Application Deadline: 6/30/2023
  • Amount: $4,000
  • The Michael Hakeem Memorial Essay Contest for Freethinking College Students is open to all atheist and agnostic ongoing undergraduate college students up to age 24 already attending a North American college or university. You remain eligible to enter this contest if you will graduate from college by spring or summer of the current year. Write an essay about the divisiveness of religion [...] More

Galvanize the Future Richard L. Brooks Memorial Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/31/2023
  • Amount: $2,500
  • The American Galvanizers Associations (AGA) Galvanize the Future: A Richard L. Brooks Memorial Scholarship essay contest was developed to assist future specifiers with the rising cost of a college education. Any full- or part-time, undergraduate or graduate student of any age enrolled at an accredited college or university only in North America may apply. High school students are not eligible to [...] More

GRHS Youth Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 3/31/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • 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. [...] More

Growing Up Asian in America Art & Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: Varies
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Growing Up Asian in America provides a unique platform for young people to creatively explore and celebrate being both Asian or Pacific Islander and American. Applicants must be Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese or other Asian/Pacific Islander, multi-cultural ethnicity in grades K-12. Applicants must live in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa [...] More

GSLMTC Mary Joan Wolf Memorial Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/24/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The Greater St Louis Mothers of Twins Club offers four scholarships for multiple-birth students seeking initial enrollment in accredited post high school education or training. The applicants must reside within the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) which includes the City of St Louis; the Missouri counties of Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, Warren, [...] More

Hannah Ostrea Memorial College Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 12/1/2023
  • Amount: Varies
  • 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 [...] More

Harry and Mable Boland Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/28/2024
  • Amount: $1,500
  • The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado fosters collaboration, serves as a catalyst for community projects, and is a trusted steward and service provider to philanthropists and nonprofit organizations. They manage and administer over 500 charitable funds and over $185 million in assets. The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado meets national standards for operational quality, donor [...] More

Hawaii JiuJitsu Kimono Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/1/2023
  • Amount: Varies
  • The Hawaii JiuJitsu Foundation scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors within the state of Hawaii, who have a strong academic standing and exhibit outstanding personal characteristics, such as service, discipline and perseverance. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years dedication to the training of the grappling arts along with grappling instructor’s signature, a cumulative [...] More

Heinlein Society Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 4/1/2023
  • Amount: $4,000
  • This year we will be awarding four (4) $4,000 scholarships to undergraduate students of accredited 4-year colleges and universities. The “Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship” is dedicated to a female candidate majoring in engineering, math, or biological or physical sciences. The Robert A. Heinlein, Dr. Yoji Kondo, and Dr. Jerry Pournelle scholarships may be awarded to a candidate of any [...] More

Helen Gee Chin Scholarship Foundation

  • Application Deadline: 6/15/2023
  • Amount: $2,500
  • The Helen Gee Chin Scholarship Foundation was founded on March 7, 2011, to honor the memory of Helen Gee Chin, wife of Sifu Chin of Calvin Chin's Martial Arts Academy, Inc.

    The scholarship is open to students who plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university and meet the minimum eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship, five or more years [...] More

Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/3/2023
  • Amount: $10,000
  • Applicants of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Scholarship must be of Greek descent, U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton or Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania; Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean or Salem Counties in New Jersey; New Castle [...] More

Hope For The Warriors Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 4/30/2023
  • Amount: $2,500
  • The Hope for the Warriors Spouse/Caregiver Scholarship Program identifies, recognizes, and rewards post-9/11 spouses/caregivers for their strength, fidelity, and resolve despite adversity. Scholarships aid in continued education at a reputable, accredited university, college, or trade school for spouses/caregivers as they assume critical roles in the financial well being of their families. [...] More

Hope Through Learning Award

  • Application Deadline: 6/1/2023
  • Amount: $2,500
  • The Hope Through Learning Award is a $2,500 scholarship available to youth age 24 and under residing in Allegheny County who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness during their school attendance years, and who are going on to a higher education or career training program for the first time. Homelessness is defined as lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence, and [...] More

Ike Foundation Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/1/2023
  • Amount: $3,000
  • To be eligible for the Ike Foundation Scholarship, applicants must: be a high school senior; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; be planning to enroll in a two or four-year college or university as a full time, degree-seeking student; demonstrate volunteer commitment of time to support the community, preferably fishing/conservation-related; show written acceptance from your selected [...] More

Incight Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/15/2023
  • Amount: Varies
  • INCIGHT has awarded scholarships to students with disabilities pursuing higher education. These scholars are enrolled in community college, university, vocational school and graduate programs. Students who demonstrate outstanding service to their community and overcome personal obstacles are awarded scholarships from INCIGHT. Applicants must be residents of Washington state, Oregon or California, [...] More

Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes Johnson-O'Malley Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 9/15/2023
  • Amount: Varies
  • Today, the Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. Since the 1980’s, tribal government has focused on building an economically diverse base to generate funds that will support programs and services to Indian people. Business has flourished, programs and services have grown, and the [...] More

Iranian Scholarship Foundation

  • Application Deadline: Varies
  • Amount: Varies
  • The Iranian Scholarship Fund (ISF) is a registered nonprofit organization that enables exceptional students of Iranian descent who lack financial resources to attend university. Through our scholarships, academically promising students are able to pursue their academic dreams, despite their lack of financial means. Central to ISF’s vision is the vital role of community service. We are looking for [...] More

Irene Adler Prize

  • Application Deadline: 5/30/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • 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 [...] More

IWSH Essay Scholarship Contest

  • Application Deadline: 4/30/2023
  • Amount: $2,000
  • IAPMO formed the foundation - the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) - to help provide safe access to clean water and sanitation systems. The IWSH Essay Scholarship Contest asks students to respond to the prompt with an essay between 800 and 1,600 words. Applicants must be a current high school senior; or enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in an accredited [...] More

James Knott Memorial Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/6/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • To be eligible for the James Knott Memorial Scholarship, applicants must: live in a mobile/manufactured home; have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0; demonstrate financial need; and plan on attending a two or four-year nonprofit or public educational institution or university full time. In addition to completing the application, applicants must: provide proof of residency in a [...] More

Jan Egerton and Don Smitley Mesothelioma Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 7/20/2023
  • Amount: $2,500
  • Mesothelioma Help is pleased to announce the “Jan Egerton and Don Smitley Mesothelioma Scholarship.” We are proud to offer 4 scholarships in the names of these two mesothelioma warriors. Our goal is to help the educational efforts of students while raising awareness of mesothelioma, provide information about its prognosis and the dangers of being exposed to asbestos.

    The Mesothelioma Help [...] More

Jewel Continuum Foundation

  • Application Deadline: 4/14/2023
  • Amount: Varies
  • The Jewel Continuum Foundation Scholarship is a scholarship that will be awarded based on the completion of the current essay topic and the unanimous selection of the review committee. Verification of enrollment in a two-year or four-year institution is required to receive this scholarship.

    The scholarship is open to any graduating senior from an accredited high school in Oakland, Wayne and [...] More

Joe Cribari Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/28/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado fosters collaboration, serves as a catalyst for community projects, and is a trusted steward and service provider to philanthropists and nonprofit organizations. They manage and administer over 500 charitable funds and over $185 million in assets. The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado meets national standards for operational quality, donor [...] More

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 1/13/2024
  • Amount: $10,000
  • The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides financial support, staffing, and creative resources for the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The Kennedy Library Foundation is not a grant-making foundation. Through its Board of Directors, its committees and staff, the Foundation assists the Library in the planning and establishment of its long-term [...] More

John Fischetti Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/30/2023
  • Amount: $2,000
  • The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) is proud to offer the John Fischetti Scholarship, awarded to students who are of 50% or more of Italian ancestry and have been accepted into or enrolled in an undergraduate degree program majoring in journalism or media communications. John Fischetti was a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist whose work for many years graced the pages [...] More

John Pirelli Lodge Italian American Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 10/14/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Wright State University is a national public university in Dayton, Ohio with more than 11,000 students. Named for the Wright brothers, Wright State University offers an exceptional, affordable education. One of the things that matters most to us at Wright State University is keeping a quality education affordable for you and your family. That's why our tuition is among the lowest in Ohio for [...] More

John Sexton Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 6/30/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The John Sexton Scholars Program invites high school students (grades 9-12) across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to participate in the John Sexton Essay Contest. The competition challenges students to write an original and creative research essay for the following prompt: Currently, there are over 80 million displaced people in the world. Experts agree that climate change will cause a [...] More

Jordan & Cara Odo Leadership Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/13/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The Jordan & Cara Odo Scholarship Foundation is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a student who demonstrates leadership in his/her community. To qualify for the scholarship, the student must be a senior at a Hawaii high school, attend a two-year or four-year college and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicant must intend to return to Hawaii after college. Must provide a resume, [...] More

Jose Antonio Navarro Distinguished Student Scholarship Award

  • Application Deadline: 1/14/2024
  • Amount: $2,500
  • The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is the state agency for historic preservation. We save the real places that tell the real stories of Texas. Our staff consults with citizens and organizations to preserve Texas history through its architectural, archeological, and cultural landmarks. The agency is recognized nationally for its preservation programs. Their mission is to protect and preserve [...] More

Joseph B. Ezhaya Memorial Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/25/2023
  • Amount: $750
  • Joseph B. Ezhaya Memorial Scholarship offers scholarships to students who share Joe’s interest in citizenship, community service and exemplify his spirit and vitality. Applicants must be currently attending a Mid-Maine Chamber area high school (Lawrence, Winslow, Mt. View, Waterville, Messalonskee, MCI, Erskine, Calvary Temple or Good Will-Hinckley) and must maintain an academic average of a “C” [...] More

Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/30/2023
  • Amount: $2,000
  • The Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship Endowment provides scholarships to undergraduates at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Students who are U.S. citizens, ages 17-25 and are admitted or enrolled in an accredited four-year historically black college (HBCU) or university in the United States are eligible to apply.

    Students must also have a minimum 2.8 GPA and have [...] More

Joshua L. Anderson Memorial Foundation Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/7/2023
  • Amount: $3,500
  • The Joshua L. Anderson Memorial Foundation was created in 1992 to award scholarships to deserving student/athlete graduates from high schools in Northern Nevada. Since inception 30 years ago, the Foundation has awarded three hundred and fifty three (353) scholarships to students from thirty three different Northern Nevada high schools. The Foundation expects to award 15 additional scholarships [...] More

Joyce Komperda Athlete Support Fund

  • Application Deadline: 8/31/2023
  • Amount: Varies
  • The Joyce Komperda Athlete Support Fund fund is intended to provide financial assistance for intermediate, novice and junior-level athletes who demonstrate financial need. Applicants can be singles, pairs or ice dancing competitor at the intermediate through junior levels and must be a current member of U.S. Figure Skating. A 250-word essay is required as well. For more information or to apply, [...] More

JSU Alabama Leadership Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/1/2024
  • Amount: Varies
  • First-Time Freshmen will be considered automatically for merit scholarships upon admission to JSU. Merit scholarships cannot stack on one another; this includes the Leadership Scholarship and JSU Honors Scholarship. Out-of-state students receiving a merit-based scholarship or grant will qualify to pay their remaining tuition balance at the in-state rate. Academic merit scholarships are awarded [...] More

Keep Your Chin Up Scholarship Fund

  • Application Deadline: 3/15/2024
  • Amount: $5,000
  • Created in honor of George Keown (GK), GK Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping Arizona residents, age 25 and older, better their lives through education. George was the epitome of perseverance and determination, and it is our mission to honor him in a way that represents those attributes. "Keep your chin up, kid" was his favorite thing to say whenever we faced [...] More

Kelly Somey Digital Marketing Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 6/30/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • This scholarship honors Kelly Somey, a former high school art teacher who inspired Union’s founder, Banks Wilson, to seek a path after graduation driven by creativity. Mr. Somey was a dedicated mentor and teacher who went above and beyond to provide guidance to students looking to develop their talents and pursue careers in creative fields.

    To be eligible to receive this scholarship, you must [...] More

Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/14/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) Scholarship is open to students from schools in Kentucky who have a passion for using technology skills to make a positive social change in the world or at home in their communities. In order to be considered for this scholarship, an applicant must currently be attending a rural high school as a senior in the state of Kentucky and be an [...] More

Legacy of Life Essay & Video Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 3/31/2023
  • Amount: $5,000
  • All essay and video entrants must be a current high school senior who both resides and attends high school, or is home schooled, in Northern Virginia (specifically the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Clarke, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, and Fauquier as well as the independent cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Manassas [...] More

Life Lessons Scholarship Program

  • Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
  • Amount: $15,000
  • A college education is already a major financial challenge for most American families, but it becomes infinitely more difficult for a student when a parent dies, leaving little or no life insurance. Recognizing the character and perseverance that so many young people show in the face of such adversity, Life Happens sponsors the annual Life Lessons Scholarship Program for college students and [...] More

Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 11/1/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • As the pre-eminent global organization for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) ADMEI’s mission is to: define the DMC industry; uphold the highest level of professionalism; establish standard business and ethical practices; and promote the value of local Destination Management through member and industry education. Today, ADMEI is recognized as the global voice of the Destination Management [...] More

Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund

  • Application Deadline: 5/31/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund proudly offers educational scholarships to students who have lost a parent to alcohol, drug, or prescription drug abuse.

    Applicants must be a legal U.S. citizen and enrolled in a college or university located in the United States and must show proof of part-time or full-time enrollment in a college or university. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Essays [...] More

Live Deliberately Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 2/20/2024
  • Amount: $500
  • Each year, the Live Deliberately Essay Contest invites youth around the world, ages 14-18, to consider a selected Henry David Thoreau quotation and accompanying prompt. Contestants are asked to write a thoughtful essay that uses personal experience and observation to demonstrate how that year’s quotation and prompt relate to their own lives and to the world around them. Like Thoreau, these young [...] More

LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 5/31/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship was created to provide financial assistance and promotion of Asian American college students pursuing a major in fashion and/or graphic design.

    Applicants must be of at least 25% Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity; be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be a high school senior or college student currently enrolled full-time at a college or [...] More

Long Island Music Hall of Fame Student Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 5/13/2023
  • Amount: $500
  • Student Scholarships offered provide funding for graduating Brooklyn, Nassau, Queens and Suffolk high school students who have shown an interest in pursuing a career in music. In addition to eligibility requirements listed on the application, the LIMHOF Education Committee will base selections on the completed application answers, school transcript, a 400-500 word essay on education and career [...] More

Loren Gruber Scholarship for Literary Studies

  • Application Deadline: 5/12/2023
  • Amount: $500
  • Missouri Valley College offers the Loren Gruber Scholarship for Literary Studies to incoming English majors. Applicants must have an ACT of 21 or an SAT of 976, and have a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must write a 500-word essay about their favorite book, blog, poem, play, essay, or film. Explain how this text has influenced your goals for life before, during, and after college. How will the Loren Gruber [...] More

Lucile Murray Durkin Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/29/2023
  • Amount: $2,200
  • The Women’s Ordination Conference is honored to offer a scholarship fund for women to support their academic and spiritual path toward ordained priesthood. This scholarship is primarily directed to women who wish to be ordained Catholic Priests (including Ecumenical Catholic and Roman Catholic Women Priests).

    Secondarily it is open to women who are seeking priestly ordination in other [...] More

Mainely Character Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
  • Amount: $5,000
  • To be eligible for the Mainely Character Scholarship, applicants must: be residents of Maine; be graduating from high school in the year of the application; be graduating from a high school in Maine; and be going onto an accredited post-secondary institution after graduation from high school. If you are considering a “gap year” between high school and post-secondary education, you must apply [...] More

Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute President's Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: Varies
  • Amount: $5,000
  • The Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute President's Scholarship is available only for future students at Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute that are looking to start their career in culinary arts or pastry and baking. We offer Certificate and Associate degrees in our campus in Miami. The President’s Scholarship has been established to assist full-time students who have financial needs as part of [...] More

Medicalfieldcareers.com Healthcare Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 10/1/2023
  • Amount: $1,500
  • Paying for school is a challenge for the majority of today’s college students. As education costs continue to climb, so too does the competition for the limited financial aid available. According to the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), the number of students applying for federal financial assistance increased by a staggering 29% between the 2006 and 2016 [...] More

Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 5/1/2023
  • Amount: $2,000
  • The Minnesota Association of Townships is awarding $1,000 scholarships to up to five juniors currently attending a Minnesota public, private, or parochial high school or a home study program that plan to further their education at a college, university, or vocational school. Applicants must complete an application form and submit it along with a written essay discussing the year's designated [...] More

Monarch Awards Foundation, Inc. Illinois College or University Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/31/2023
  • Amount: $3,000
  • To be eligible for the Illinois College or University Scholarship, applicants must: have obtained at least a second semester freshman status at an accredited four-year college or university in Illinois and be working toward a first Bachelor's degree; show proof of graduation from a Chicago Metropolitan Area high school; have a minimum unweighted, cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 [...] More

Morris J. and Betty Kaplun Foundation Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 3/12/2024
  • Amount: $1,800
  • The goal of the annual Kaplun Essay Contest is to encourage students to think about their heritage, reflect on their values, and better understand Judaism’s contribution to civilization and culture. We believe strongly in the value of this writing process as a way for young people to explore challenging ethical topics.

    The first-place winners in Level 1 and Level 2 will each be awarded $1,800. [...] More

Mount Laurel Garden Club Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 5/1/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The Mount Laurel, NJ Garden Club (MLGC) awards scholarship money in the amount of at least $1,000 to a student(s) that resides in Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey and is graduating from high school in the year of the award.
    Qualified applicants must complete the MLGC Application Form and complete a 200-400 word essay as outlined on the form. For more information or to apply, please [...] More

National AG Day Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 1/31/2024
  • Amount: Varies
  • Students across the country are invited to enter the National Ag Day essay and video contest, sponsored by the Agriculture Council of America. This year’s theme is, “American Agriculture: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow?” National Ag Day’s objective is to celebrate agriculture and to help consumers better understand how farmers and the companies serving them produce abundant, healthy, nutritious, [...] More

Nebraska Democratic Women's Caucus Inspiring Women Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 7/1/2023
  • Amount: $500
  • Helen Boosalis was an inspiration to Nebraska Women. The Nebraska Democratic Women’s Caucus (NDWC) wanted to find a way to honor her while encouraging tomorrow’s female political leaders and established $500 scholarships awarded to Nebraska Democratic women who are active in their communities and progressive politics. The Nebraska Democratic Women's Caucus Inspiring Women Scholarship is awarded [...] More

Nebraska High School Senior Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • At Oxbow, we know that today’s students are tomorrow’s veterinary leaders. The annual Oxbow Academic Scholarships provide financial support to aspiring veterinarians and vet techs, as well as other future animal health professionals. Oxbow's Nebraska High School Senior Scholarship is for graduating high seniors in Nebraska with a strong interest in pursuing a career in the companion animal [...] More

Nebraska Logistics Council Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 5/13/2023
  • Amount: $500
  • The Nebraska Logistics Council Scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior at a Nebraska High School. A scholarship for $500 will be given to the best candidate(s) chosen by the council.

    Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a transportation, distribution or logistics curriculum. Applicants must submit a 100-200 word essay and a resume specifically listing employment [...] More

New York Financial Writers' Association Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/15/2023
  • Amount: Varies
  • The New York Financial Writers Association Scholarship is for students in the New York City metropolitan area who are pursuing a career in business and financial journalism. This is open to both undergraduates and graduate students. For more details or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's [...] More

Newark (Delaware) Rotary Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/26/2023
  • Amount: Varies
  • The Newark Rotary Club is proud to offer a college scholarship for the freshman year to deserving students who will graduate the current year, residing in Newark, Delaware. The scholarship will be presented after graduation to students who show exceptional character and qualify as judged by grades, class rank, SAT scores, community and school service, extra curricular activities, a written essay [...] More

NIADA Foundation Regional Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 3/12/2024
  • Amount: Varies
  • The National Association of Independent Automobile Dealers provides several scholarship opportunities for exceptional high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in the automotive industry. Encouraging and supporting education opportunities for future industry leaders is integral to our vision of a robust, ethical and professional used vehicle market. NIADA currently offers 5 different [...] More

NJCPA College Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 1/6/2024
  • Amount: $6,500
  • The NJCPA Scholarship Fund provides one-year college scholarships to accounting students at New Jersey colleges who are currently in their second year (community college), sophomore or junior year or in their senior year and entering an accounting-related graduate program in New Jersey. The scholarship award amount for sophomores is $2,000 and the scholarship award amount for the junior and [...] More

NJCPA High School Senior Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 12/11/2023
  • Amount: $1,500
  • The NJCPA Scholarship Fund awards $1,500 scholarships to college-bound New Jersey high school seniors intending to major in accounting or obtain a concentration in accounting which includes not less than 24 accounting credits. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, essay and personal interview. To apply for the scholarship, students must create a NJCPA account to log-in with to [...] More

NJHIMSS Academic Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 6/24/2023
  • Amount: Varies
  • Each year, the New Jersey Chapter of the Health Information and Management Systems Society offers three scholarship awards for students in a Healthcare Information Management, Healthcare Information Technology or a Clinical Informatics track. Applicants for the NJHIMSS scholarships must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral program related to Healthcare Information [...] More

Northwestern University Founders Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: Varies
  • Amount: $52,800
  • Students who apply for aid will automatically be considered for all forms of aid. Program and eligibility requirements are subject to revision based on federal, state and university changes to regulations and policies. Financial aid from the university is limited to four years of enrollment for an entering first-year student and three years of enrollment for an entering transfer student.

    The [...] More

NPG Undergraduate Essay Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/18/2023
  • Amount: $2,500
  • Each year, NPG offers a variety of Scholarship Contests for students across the country. Contestants are invited to answer a population-related challenge, with their own experience and insight guiding their ideas for a solution. Contests are open to high school seniors, as well as currently-enrolled college undergraduates. Winners will receive a designated scholarship amount, paid towards [...] More

NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 12/31/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund sponsors a scholarly writing contest for grades K-12. The theme for the essay is "What Does The Second Amendment Mean to You?" Essays will be judged in two categories: Senior (grades 9-12) and junior (grades 8 and below), with separate cash prizes awarded to the winners in each category.

    First place cash prizes are $1,000, $600 for second place, $200 for [...] More

NSPE Steinman Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/1/2023
  • Amount: $5,000
  • Incorporated in 1960, the NSPE Education Foundation is committed to the future of the engineering profession. The National Society of Professional Engineers Education Foundation will be a major source of support for the educational and ethical practice needs of engineering students, engineering teachers, and practicing professionals. Intended to support talented students studying engineering, [...] More

Ohio Parks and Recreation Association Foundation Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 5/6/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Ohio Parks and Recreation Association Foundation has been honored to provide three academic scholarships each year to undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships are evaluated based on two criteria: resume and essay question. Eligible applicants are enrolled in a degree program relevant to parks and recreation at an Ohio college/university. Applicants must have at least 30 credit hours [...] More

Ohio Spartan Grant

  • Application Deadline: 11/1/2023
  • Amount: $40,000
  • MSU will review your GPA (weighted if available) for ninth through 11th grades. Should you choose to submit a test score, only your best ACT or SAT test score will be used. MSU does not superscore tests. Students who choose to apply without a test score will be eligible for scholarships based on high school performance and a holistic review of their application material. Michigan State University [...] More

Ohio University Women’s Club of Greater Cleveland Freshman Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/1/2024
  • Amount: Varies
  • The Ohio University Women's Club of Greater Cleveland awards a scholarship to a high school senior woman from the Greater Cleveland area who will be entering Ohio University as a freshman in the fall of the year the scholarship is awarded. This scholarship can range in value from a partial scholarship up to a full-tuition scholarship for the freshman year. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA [...] More

Our First Amendment Freedoms Art & Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 12/31/2023
  • Amount: $5,000
  • Each year, ADL Midwest invites 6th-12th grade students in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, or Wisconsin to participate… Using a personal example or experience, describe or portray how one of the five freedoms in the First Amendment affects your daily life. This contest is limited to students in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota, North [...] More

Oxbow Animal Health Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
  • Amount: $2,000
  • Our family-owned company started in 1980 and over the years, one farmer’s passion has grown into our global commitment to small animal health. Our rich history is rooted in hard work, entrepreneurial ingenuity and values that are still in place today. At Oxbow, we know that today’s students are tomorrow’s veterinary leaders. The annual Oxbow Academic Scholarships provide financial support to [...] More

PAF's Scholarships for Survivors

  • Application Deadline: 3/9/2024
  • Amount: Varies
  • The purpose of PAF's Scholarships for Survivors is to provide support to individuals that are legal residents of the United States of America who have been diagnosed with or treated for cancer, a chronic, or life threatening debilitating disease within the past five years. Applicants must write an essay on how their diagnosis has impacted their life and their future goals. There are three [...] More

Paul Bernot Memorial Foundation Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 5/15/2023
  • Amount: $3,000
  • The mission of the Paul Bernot Memorial Foundation Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a student with a passion for fitness/athletics who is a legal resident of the United States of America, is pursuing post-high school education, and who is currently or has previously been diagnosed/treated for cancer. To be eligible, applicants must: have a 3.0 GPA; be accepted and enrolled as a [...] More

Paul S. Mills Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/31/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The Paul S. Mills Scholarship program offers scholarships to students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate education in a financial service related field. This may include finance, accounting, insurance or risk management, actuarial sciences, and personal financial planning. Eligible applicants must: be US citizens or permanent residents; demonstrate financial need; and be a full-time or [...] More

Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 7/15/2023
  • Amount: $5,000
  • Dedicated to continuing the legacy of AIDS educator and activist Pedro Zamora, the Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship seeks to support the academic efforts of young activists working in their communities today. The scholarship is open to all current high school seniors and first-year college students, sophomores and juniors (ages 27 and younger), including those who are finishing their [...] More

Pennsylvania Spartan Grant

  • Application Deadline: 11/1/2023
  • Amount: $40,000
  • MSU will review your GPA (weighted if available) for ninth through 11th grades. Should you choose to submit a test score, only your best ACT or SAT test score will be used. MSU does not superscore tests. Students who choose to apply without a test score will be eligible for scholarships based on high school performance and a holistic review of their application material. Michigan State University [...] More

Phi Kappa Tau Foundation Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
  • Amount: $4,500
  • The Phi Kappa Tau Foundation provides academic scholarships to students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Scholarship recipients are carefully chosen based upon their academic success, commitment to the ideals of Phi Kappa Tau, and service to their campus, community and Fraternity. Thanks to the generosity of many alumni, parents and friends, the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation is [...] More

Platt Family Scholarship Prize Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 7/31/2023
  • Amount: $1,500
  • The Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay Contest is held annually, with a new Abraham Lincoln related prompt each year. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students in an American college or university during the spring semester proceeding the deadline for the year the award is offered. Entries must be between 1,500 and 5,000 words. You do not have to be an American citizen, but you do need to [...] More

Pride Scholarship at Michigan State University

  • Application Deadline: 3/11/2024
  • Amount: $5,000
  • The Pride Scholarship was founded in 2000 by Bill Beachler, MSU Alumnus; and GLFSA, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Student Association of Michigan State University. This is one of only a handful of such scholarships offered by U.S. universities. To apply for the Pride Scholarship, you must submit: A scholarship application (via the Student Affairs and [...] More

Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR)

  • Application Deadline: 1/31/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR) recognizes and rewards high school students who, through their volunteer activities, have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities. PPRR operates through 28 Regional Committees and an at-large committee that accepts applications from high school students who live outside the geographic [...] More

Protect American River Canyons Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 3/15/2024
  • Amount: $500
  • Students may enter the PARC Essay Scholarship Contest by submitting an original essay of 500 words or less describing their response to the following question about the North and Middle Fork American River canyons located upstream of Folsom Reservoir, in the Auburn State Recreation Area:

    "What is your personal connection to the American River and its canyons, and how has a current concern, [...] More

Red Thread Foundation Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/28/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • We are a group of women from diverse corners of the world, ranging from Europe to Africa, from Asia to Latin America. We represent former international students, immigrants, and first generation Americans who have benefitted tremendously from the academic and professional support we have received. Now, we are eager to extend mentorship and scholarship support to women who draw strength from a [...] More

Rheumatoid Patient Foundation Scholarship Program

  • Application Deadline: 6/2/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The Rheumatoid Patient Foundation provides financial support to students whose lives have been affected by rheumatoid disease (RD), as they advance their education. Applicants must be U.S. residents applying to a post-secondary/vocational institution or already enrolled at a college or vocational school. Applicant has a confirmed diagnosis of RA or JRA/JIA, or has a parent with such a diagnosis [...] More

Richard L. Brooks Memorial Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/31/2023
  • Amount: $2,500
  • The American Galvanizers Association's (AGA) Galvanize the Future: A Richard L. Brooks Memorial Scholarship essay contest was developed to assist future specifiers with the rising cost of a college education. The scholarship is open to full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university studying architecture, civil engineering, structural [...] More

Ripon College William J. Woolley History Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
  • Amount: $10,000
  • Dr. Woolley invites all admitted students who have an interest in pursuing history as a major on campus to apply for this scholarship. For consideration as a candidate, you are asked to write Dr. Woolley an essay, no more than two pages in length, indicating your interest in being considered for the award, a description of what led to your interest in history, and any personal extraordinary [...] More

River Valley Credit Union Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/10/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • River Valley Credit Union is proud to help our members with continuing education. Eligible applicants must be a member who's in good standing, be a high school senior, complete an essay of 250 words or less that reflects your ideas about the benefits of your River Valley Credit Union membership and how it will help you in the future, and post a video to River Valley's Facebook page about what [...] More

Roller Skating Foundation Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/31/2023
  • Amount: $3,000
  • The Roller Skating Foundation will be awarding educational scholarships to six applicants who are roller skating athletes, as well as family members or employees of RSA member rinks and/or RSM member affiliates. Three scholarships in the amounts of $3000, $2000 and $1000 are awarded to high school seniors or those no less than one year out of high school who are family members of Roller Skating [...] More

Rose City Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/31/2023
  • Amount: $500
  • The Rose City Scholarship is for female high school seniors in the Portland Metro Area (Multnomah County) planning to enter a 4 year college or university. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or 525 GED score. Must submit a typed 500-word essay that addresses your plans for the future and why you should receive our scholarship. Also please submit official high school transcript and/or proof of GED score [...] More

RTF Cyber Security Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/15/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • 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 [...] More

Ruff Ryders of Raleigh Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/28/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Each year, we select a deserving high school senior and contribute financially towards their college education by awarding them $1000. This is used towards books, tuition, room and board, etc... If you're interested in applying or know an awesome candidate, please have them apply by downloading, completing, and submitting their application to our organization. You are expected to complete an [...] More

Samuel Robinson Award

  • Application Deadline: 3/20/2024
  • Amount: $8,000
  • For more than 200 years, U.S. Presbyterians have responded to the call of Jesus Christ by proclaiming and living out our faith, laboring with love and energy to promote God’s justice in the world. Presbyterian Mission is the national ministry arm of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the largest of the PC(USA)’s six General Assembly agencies. We joyfully partner with congregations, mid [...] More

Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 4/15/2023
  • Amount: $3,500
  • Children or grandchildren of a Seabee or Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) officer are encouraged to apply to the SMSA Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded base on financial need, academics, student involvement and an essay. Awards are made for two-year, four-year and Career and Technical Education programs. The scholarship is renewable for four years. For more information or to apply, please visit [...] More

Selby Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
  • Amount: $7,000
  • The Selby Scholarship is available to residents of Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte or DeSoto counties. Applicants must: be graduating seniors from any high school in the aforementioned counties; plan to attend an accredited college and/or university full-time to complete a bachelor’s degree; and be planning to enroll in a state college (Students planning to pursue a 2-year degree only, however, are [...] More

SMU Nancy Ann & Ray L. Hunt Leadership Scholars Program

  • Application Deadline: 1/15/2024
  • Amount: $184,000
  • Students selected as Hunt Leadership Scholars for the Class of 2026 will receive an annual Hunt Scholarship of $46,000, or a total of $184,000 over four years. The Hunt Scholarship will replace and supersede any centrally administered merit aid, but Hunt Scholars may also be eligible for additional departmental scholarships or need-based aid for a total scholarship package valued up to the cost [...] More

Soozie Courter Hemophilia Scholarship Program

  • Application Deadline: 5/15/2023
  • Amount: Varies
  • Scholarships will be awarded to applicants with hemophilia A or hemophilia B who present the best combination of a creative and persuasive essay, excellent recommendations, and superior academic standing.

    Applicants must be a U.S. resident attending a school in the U.S. and be a high school senior or graduate, have completed high school or an equivalent (GED), or be currently accepted to (or [...] More

Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 3/18/2024
  • Amount: $1,812
  • This year, the tenth annual Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Scholar Award will be given on Flag Day, June 14. The Flag House will award the Flag House Scholarship for $1,812.00 to a Maryland high school senior to put toward the college of their choice. Please read the contest rules and response prompt carefully before submitting your entry.

    Your essay must be no more than 350 words and must be [...] More

Stephen J. Roy Memorial Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/28/2024
  • Amount: $1,750
  • The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado fosters collaboration, serves as a catalyst for community projects, and is a trusted steward and service provider to philanthropists and nonprofit organizations. They manage and administer over 500 charitable funds and over $185 million in assets. The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado meets national standards for operational quality, donor [...] More

Stephen Rice Memorial Fund Scholarship for GLBT Media

  • Application Deadline: 9/15/2023
  • Amount: $2,500
  • The purpose of the Stephen Rice Memorial Fund is to provide an annual scholarship to a young Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Bi, and/or Queer student pursuing a degree in Radio/Television/Film or Journalism. Our fundraising goal is between $50,000 and $75,000, which will enable the fund to be primarily self-­sustaining and provide an annual scholarship of $2,500. The Stephen Rice Memorial Fund is open [...] More

Stimson Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/15/2024
  • Amount: $5,000
  • The Seattle Public Library Foundation is pleased to host the Stimson Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship competition. High school seniors and undergraduate students who live, work, or attend school in Seattle are invited to participate. The competition asks students to write an essay about an individual or group of individuals from Washington state who have demonstrated civic courage on an issue of [...] More

SW Neighborhood Assembly’s Education & Scholarship Task Force

  • Application Deadline: 6/30/2023
  • Amount: $1,500
  • The SW Neighborhood Assembly’s Education & Scholarship Task Force is available to residents residing in the Zip Code 20024 who wish to pursue or continue pursuing course of study at an accredited undergraduate college, university or technical institution. Scholarships are available for multiple years.

    Applicants are judged on a number of factors including acceptance to college or [...] More

TACTYC Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • 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, [...] More

The Elie Wiesel Prize In Ethics Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 12/31/2023
  • Amount: $10,000
  • The Elie Wiesel Foundation keeps the memory of Elie Wiesel alive through funding programs which reflect his most closely held values. We seek to make his teachings widely available through partnerships and technology. For over 30 years, the Foundation’s mission, rooted in the memory of the Holocaust, has been to combat indifference, intolerance and injustice through international dialogue and [...] More

The Foundation Scholarship Fund

  • Application Deadline: 5/15/2023
  • Amount: $2,000
  • The Frederic Whitaker and Eileen Monaghan Whitaker Scholarship Program was established to help art students whose undergraduate degree includes an emphasis on watercolor or art history/museum studies. Over the course of the application process, students will demonstrate their knowledge of Frederic Whitaker and Eileen Monaghan Whitaker's paintings and history by submitting a short essay or the [...] More

Thomas F. Garrett Negro League Scholarships

  • Application Deadline: 4/30/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • SABR's Negro Leagues Committee will award $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors in its annual Thomas R. Garrett Scholarship essay contest. Students must write a 1,200-word essay answering a question related to one of the Negro League figures who are the namesakes of the scholarships. Open to any senior attending any college in the upcoming school year.

    Each scholarship requires an essay, [...] More

Thunderbird Alumni Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: Varies
  • Amount: Varies
  • Thunderbird Scholarships seeks individuals whose global mindset and personal mission align with our own—and we make generous scholarships available to those whose passion for international management, cultures and world relations is seen in both their words and their actions. This merit-based tuition scholarship is designed for competitive applicants who demonstrate above-average academic [...] More

TKE International Exchange Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/15/2024
  • Amount: Varies
  • The TKE International Exchange Scholarship was established to deepen the knowledge and foster friendships between members of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and members of the Weinhiem Senior Convent of the German Student Corps. A core objective would be to support exchange visits between members of both groups to the TKE Conclave in the U.S. and respectively to the Weinheimtagung in Germany to [...] More

Tony V. Grey Legacy Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 5/15/2023
  • Amount: $2,500
  • The Tony V. Grey Legacy Scholarship was created by his family and loved ones to memorialize the life, honor the memory, and commemorate the legacy of Tony V. Grey (July 28, 1937 - October 13, 2016). A dedicated family man, navy officer, community leader of Ventura County and proud Filipino...American...Pinoy. The life of Tony Grey went above and beyond just his family and this scholarship award [...] More

U.S. Naval Institute Information Warfare Essay Contest

  • Application Deadline: 11/30/2023
  • Amount: $5,000
  • The Nation’s adversaries and competitors are proving to be formidable in the digital battlespace—using online platforms, social media, malicious code, disinformation, and cyberattacks to undermine elections, steal intellectual property, spy on governments, sow discord, and weaken alliances. Participants can choose to answer one of the following questions or write on another information warfare [...] More

Umps Care All-Star College Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 5/13/2023
  • Amount: $10,000
  • The Umps All-Star Scholarship is open to children adopted at or after the age of 13 to provide increased opportunities for advanced education.

    Each year, one student will be selected to receive the scholarship. This student will be eligible to receive up to $10,000 annually to go towards tuition, books, and other college related expenses. Students must fill out the application, submit a high [...] More

University of Maryland President's Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 11/1/2023
  • Amount: $50,000
  • Merit scholarships provide financial awards to some of the University of Maryland’s most academically talented incoming students. These competitive awards are based on past academic performance and potential to excel at the university, not financial need. Students who submit their admission application and all required materials by the November 1 early action deadline are automatically reviewed [...] More

University of Wisconsin Rath Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 8/23/2023
  • Amount: $30,000
  • The College of Letters & Science considers incoming and continuing students for scholarship opportunities created by the support of our donor friends. The undergraduate scholarships program provides support to students who intend to receive a degree from the College of Letters & Science. With over 65 majors, special degrees in Journalism; Music, Social Work; and Applied Math Engineering and [...] More

USPAACC Asian American College Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 3/18/2024
  • Amount: $5,000
  • USPAACC awards high school seniors with college scholarships nationwide every year ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 each. Over 2,500 applications are received annually. This opportunity is made possible by support from major corporations and Asian American businesses. Applicants must be a high school senior of East, South, Southeast Asian, or Pacific Island heritage who is a U.S. Citizen or [...] More

Vegetarian Resource Group College Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/20/2024
  • Amount: $10,000
  • Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs. Three awards will be given. [...] More

Viceroy Auto Trans Scholarship Program

  • Application Deadline: 3/8/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Scholarships are issued by Viceroy Auto Trans every year for the advancement of educating aspiring students pursuing a positive future through schooling. All scholarship awards will be sent directly to the financial aid office of the school or university or college of the student. Any and all current, full time or part-time students of an accredited or non-accredited institute, truck driver [...] More

Virginia Zank Scholarship for Writing Studies

  • Application Deadline: 5/12/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • The Virginia Zank Scholarship for Writing Studies is offered to students at Missouri Valley College. Applicants must have an ACt score of 21 or higher and/or an SAT score of 976 or higher, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay answering the following prompt: "What do you write? Why do you write? What are your writing goals for college? What are your writing goals after [...] More

Watts Humanitarian Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 5/1/2023
  • Amount: Varies
  • The Watts Humanitarian Scholarship Fund is a non-profit 501c3 corporation that offers a monetary each year
    award to recognize graduating seniors with potential for service and leadership. Scholarship criteria includes a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average and active involvement in leadership roles in their school and/or community. Preference will be given to students demonstrating [...] More

WCA Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 2/11/2024
  • Amount: Varies
  • Applicants must: Be a full-time student currently enrolled with a minimum of 12 hours; Have a minimum GPA of 3.0; Have completed minimum of 30 hours of coursework; Demonstrate career commitment in communications or media; Be enrolled in a Central Texas college or university (Central Texas college or university is defined as being located in the 10-county Capital region in Central Texas including [...] More

William B. Ruggles Journalist Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 1/31/2024
  • Amount: $2,000
  • The National Institute for Labor Relations Research (NILRR) is a research facility that dedicates itself to providing people with information and resources regarding labor relation policies. We believe that all people have the right to knowledge. More importantly, all people should have the right to choose whether or not they work for a union. Our aim is to provide the general public, scholars, [...] More

William J. Schulz Memorial Essay Contest for College-Bound High School Seniors

  • Application Deadline: 6/1/2023
  • Amount: $3,500
  • The William J. Schulz Memorial Essay Contest for College-Bound High School Seniors is open to seniors who will be attending a North American college or university in the fall. Winners will be announced in July. Applicants must write a personal statement about why you trust science over faith, and why you think society should do the same. Please include an example of how religious faith has [...] More

Won Buddhism Chicago Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 4/9/2023
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Applicants for Won Buddhism of Chicago (WBC) Scholarships must attend schools located in Illinois. Students will be evaluated on the basis of criteria, including academic achievements (through grades, honors, and awards), research paper, extracurricular school activities, financial need, leadership, and community involvements for betterment of society.
    To be eligible for consideration for a [...] More

WSU Hungarian Ancestry Scholarship

  • Application Deadline: 10/7/2023
  • Amount: $1,500
  • Wright State University is a national public university in Dayton, Ohio with more than 11,000 students. Named for the Wright brothers, Wright State University offers an exceptional, affordable education. One of the things that matters most to us at Wright State University is keeping a quality education affordable for you and your family. That's why our tuition is among the lowest in Ohio for [...] More

Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship

  • Application Deadline: 11/15/2023
  • Amount: $10,000
  • The Amelia Earhart Fellowship was established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart. The $10,000 Fellowship is awarded annually to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. It may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields. Since the program’s inception in 1938, [...] More
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Most major tech companies offer scholarships for prospective or current college students. While some of those are geared toward all students, other scholarships are designed to fix the racial disparity within the tech industry. According to research from 2021, fewer than 10% of STEM employees in the workforce are African-American. The Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship aims to close the gap and encourage more Black students to major in STEM-related fields. [...]

Doodle for Google Scholarship

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If you’re an artist, you may feel like scholarship opportunities are limited compared to those available to the sports phenoms and math whizzes of the world. It certainly does seem like there are fewer scholarships available for those who can draw, paint and express their emotions visually. Fortunately, Google rewards students who are better with a sketchbook than with a Football or Lacrosse stick. Read on to learn how the Doodle for Google Competition scholarship works, how to enter and how to increase your odds of winning. [...]

Scholarship Deadlines Coming Up in Black History Month

February 8, 2023

by Kevin Ladd

It is Black History Month and scholarship season is in high gear. There are so many great scholarship opportunities in February for Black and African American students, we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight several that we feel are exceptional. Ranging in value from $6,000 to up to $60,000, the following opportunities will only be available for between one and three more weeks and then be gone for another year, so don’t miss your chance at these amazing awards. Be sure to keep track of your scholarships as you go; which you have applied for and when their deadlines are and make sure to reach back and let us know if you win one or more of them so we can feature you on Scholarships.com! [...]

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