National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
$1,000
Each year, NPVA awards merit-based scholarships to students who have demonstrated dedication to volunteering and positive community impact. Scholarships are available to those pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Eligibility Criteria To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following: - Be currently enrolled or intending to enroll (part-time or full-time) at an accredited U.S. institution. Eligible schools include vocational/technical programs, two-year colleges, four-year colleges, and graduate programs. - Be a high school junior or senior, an undergraduate student, or a graduate student. - Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. - If selected as a...
Each year, NPVA awards merit-based scholarships to students who have demonstrated dedication to volunteering and positive community impact. Scholarships are available to those pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Eligibility Criteria To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following: - Be currently enrolled or intending to enroll (part-time or full-time) at an accredited U.S. institution. Eligible schools include vocational/technical programs, two-year colleges, four-year colleges, and graduate programs. - Be a high school junior or senior, an undergraduate student, or a graduate student. - Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. - If selected as a...
Upakar Foundation Scholarships
$10,000
Congratulations on taking steps to advance your education and career. Upakar is dedicated to helping members of the Indian American community reach their academic and professional goals through financial support.
Award amounts
- For scholars selected beginning in 2025:
- University track: $10,000 total paid over four years ($2,500 per year), or
- Community college track: $2,000 total over two years ($1,000 per year). Community college recipients may later receive a university award of $5,000 over two years ($2,500 per year) upon transfer.
- For scholars selected through 2024:
- University track: $8,000 total paid over four years ($2,000 per...
Congratulations on taking steps to advance your education and career. Upakar is dedicated to helping members of the Indian American community reach their academic and professional goals through financial support.
Award amounts
- For scholars selected beginning in 2025:
- University track: $10,000 total paid over four years ($2,500 per year), or
- Community college track: $2,000 total over two years ($1,000 per year). Community college recipients may later receive a university award of $5,000 over two years ($2,500 per year) upon transfer.
- For scholars selected through 2024:
- University track: $8,000 total paid over four years ($2,000 per...
Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship
$2,500
Each spring, the Elizabeth & Patrick Nash Foundation awards academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to support individuals with cystic fibrosis who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizens diagnosed with cystic fibrosis who are current students or incoming students at an accredited college or university located in the United States (undergraduate or graduate level).
Required Application Materials
- Completed application form
- One-page personal statement describing your educational and career goals
- A teacher’s letter of recommendation
- Documentation confirming a cystic fibrosis diagnosis
- Official academic transcript
- An itemized statement from the educational...
Each spring, the Elizabeth & Patrick Nash Foundation awards academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to support individuals with cystic fibrosis who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizens diagnosed with cystic fibrosis who are current students or incoming students at an accredited college or university located in the United States (undergraduate or graduate level).
Required Application Materials
- Completed application form
- One-page personal statement describing your educational and career goals
- A teacher’s letter of recommendation
- Documentation confirming a cystic fibrosis diagnosis
- Official academic transcript
- An itemized statement from the educational...
PM Legacy Scholarship
$2,000
Overview Forty-five recipients will each receive a PM Legacy Scholarship award of $2,000. Selections are made by reviewing applicants’ academic record, leadership potential, involvement in extracurricular or community activities, submitted essays, and letters of recommendation. Eligibility and Required Materials To be considered, applicants must meet the following conditions and submit the listed documents: - Residency/Institution: Be a resident of — or enrolled at a college/university in — Pennsylvania, Georgia, or the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (DMV), OR be attending a recognized HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). - Enrollment status: Be entering or currently enrolled in an accredited college or...
Overview Forty-five recipients will each receive a PM Legacy Scholarship award of $2,000. Selections are made by reviewing applicants’ academic record, leadership potential, involvement in extracurricular or community activities, submitted essays, and letters of recommendation. Eligibility and Required Materials To be considered, applicants must meet the following conditions and submit the listed documents: - Residency/Institution: Be a resident of — or enrolled at a college/university in — Pennsylvania, Georgia, or the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (DMV), OR be attending a recognized HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). - Enrollment status: Be entering or currently enrolled in an accredited college or...
Ralph M. Knight Chemistry & Engineering Scholarship
$5,000
In 2010, Mrs. Nancy Knight established the Ralph M. Knight Chemistry and Engineering Scholarship in honor of her late husband, Ralph, a chemical engineer. The Knight family aims to continue his legacy by assisting others in making significant contributions to society.Who Can Apply:Applicants for the Ralph M. Knight Chemistry and Engineering Scholarship must be full-time seniors enrolled in a Catholic high school within the Phoenix Diocese. They must also be practicing Catholics who are either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The scholarship is not awarded based on financial need or high school GPA.Scholarship Details:The scholarship recipient will be granted a...
In 2010, Mrs. Nancy Knight established the Ralph M. Knight Chemistry and Engineering Scholarship in honor of her late husband, Ralph, a chemical engineer. The Knight family aims to continue his legacy by assisting others in making significant contributions to society.Who Can Apply:Applicants for the Ralph M. Knight Chemistry and Engineering Scholarship must be full-time seniors enrolled in a Catholic high school within the Phoenix Diocese. They must also be practicing Catholics who are either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The scholarship is not awarded based on financial need or high school GPA.Scholarship Details:The scholarship recipient will be granted a...
Angel Scholarship for Social Work, Peace, & Justice Studies
$5,000
In 2012, an anonymous benefactor from the Catholic Community Foundation established the Angel Scholarship for Social Work, Peace, and Justice Studies. The donor's deep-seated commitment to aiding the less fortunate and marginalized inspired the creation of this scholarship. The aim is to motivate young individuals to dedicate their lives to the service of others through the field of social work.Who Can Apply:Applicants for the Angel Scholarship for Social Work, Peace, and Justice Studies must be full-time seniors enrolled in a Catholic high school within the Phoenix Diocese. They must be practicing Catholics who are registered and either U.S. citizens or...
In 2012, an anonymous benefactor from the Catholic Community Foundation established the Angel Scholarship for Social Work, Peace, and Justice Studies. The donor's deep-seated commitment to aiding the less fortunate and marginalized inspired the creation of this scholarship. The aim is to motivate young individuals to dedicate their lives to the service of others through the field of social work.Who Can Apply:Applicants for the Angel Scholarship for Social Work, Peace, and Justice Studies must be full-time seniors enrolled in a Catholic high school within the Phoenix Diocese. They must be practicing Catholics who are registered and either U.S. citizens or...
Avoiding Probate Pitfalls Scholarship
$1,000
Alden Law is pleased to present the Estate Planning Essentials: Avoiding Probate Pitfalls Scholarship — a $1,000 award designed for students who recognize the importance of estate planning for personal financial security and family stability.
Overview
Estate planning is an important part of financial preparation at any life stage. Proactively arranging how assets will be distributed and who will manage affairs in the event of incapacity helps provide peace of mind and can prevent the delays and expenses commonly associated with probate. This scholarship asks students to examine and explain how estate-planning tools—such as trusts, joint ownership arrangements, and beneficiary...
Alden Law is pleased to present the Estate Planning Essentials: Avoiding Probate Pitfalls Scholarship — a $1,000 award designed for students who recognize the importance of estate planning for personal financial security and family stability.
Overview
Estate planning is an important part of financial preparation at any life stage. Proactively arranging how assets will be distributed and who will manage affairs in the event of incapacity helps provide peace of mind and can prevent the delays and expenses commonly associated with probate. This scholarship asks students to examine and explain how estate-planning tools—such as trusts, joint ownership arrangements, and beneficiary...
Billy and Bobby Stevens Scholarship
$12,000
Introduction
The Billy and Bobby Stevens Fund was created through the wills of Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Stevens to honor the memory of Billy and Bobby Stevens.
Purpose
This fund provides undergraduate scholarships to students from Bibb, Houston, Crawford, Twiggs, Jones, Peach, or Monroe counties who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduate of an accredited high school located in one of these counties: Bibb, Houston, Crawford, Twiggs, Jones, Peach, or Monroe.
- High school cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 is required; recipients must also maintain a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.5 to...
Introduction
The Billy and Bobby Stevens Fund was created through the wills of Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Stevens to honor the memory of Billy and Bobby Stevens.
Purpose
This fund provides undergraduate scholarships to students from Bibb, Houston, Crawford, Twiggs, Jones, Peach, or Monroe counties who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduate of an accredited high school located in one of these counties: Bibb, Houston, Crawford, Twiggs, Jones, Peach, or Monroe.
- High school cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 is required; recipients must also maintain a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.5 to...
Carol and Jonathan Price Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship
$1,000
The Carol and Jonathan Price Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship
Overview
The Bedford County Arts Council awards an annual $1,000 scholarship to a deserving high school senior who intends to pursue a college degree in the arts. This award supports studies in Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Music, Theatrical Arts, or Dance.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be high school seniors attending any high school in Bedford County, Tennessee.
- Candidates who are not residents of Bedford County, TN will not be considered.
- Applicants must plan to enroll in a post-secondary program leading to a degree in one of the specified artistic...
The Carol and Jonathan Price Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship
Overview
The Bedford County Arts Council awards an annual $1,000 scholarship to a deserving high school senior who intends to pursue a college degree in the arts. This award supports studies in Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Music, Theatrical Arts, or Dance.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be high school seniors attending any high school in Bedford County, Tennessee.
- Candidates who are not residents of Bedford County, TN will not be considered.
- Applicants must plan to enroll in a post-secondary program leading to a degree in one of the specified artistic...
Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
The Doan Foundation funds scholarships that cultivate artistic talent and advance creative leadership among young people from underserved communities. These awards are intended for students who show strong commitment to the arts and a drive to create positive social impact through their creative work.
Eligibility
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a current high school senior living in Southern California.
- Plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical institution to pursue an Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, or a professional certificate.
- Be preparing for a career in an arts-related...
Overview
The Doan Foundation funds scholarships that cultivate artistic talent and advance creative leadership among young people from underserved communities. These awards are intended for students who show strong commitment to the arts and a drive to create positive social impact through their creative work.
Eligibility
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a current high school senior living in Southern California.
- Plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical institution to pursue an Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, or a professional certificate.
- Be preparing for a career in an arts-related...
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Scholarships
$10,000
Overview
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation awards scholarships through a competitive process using donor-established criteria. Donors may base awards on factors such as demonstrated financial need, the specific school you attend, academic performance, or your personal and career objectives. Each application is evaluated carefully through the Foundation’s thorough internal selection process.
Key dates
- Application opens: December 1, 2025
- Application deadline: January 30, 2026
Who is eligible
To apply, you must be a permanent resident of the greater Grand Haven area, which includes Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, Allendale, or Coopersville.
How the program works
There is a single...
Overview
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation awards scholarships through a competitive process using donor-established criteria. Donors may base awards on factors such as demonstrated financial need, the specific school you attend, academic performance, or your personal and career objectives. Each application is evaluated carefully through the Foundation’s thorough internal selection process.
Key dates
- Application opens: December 1, 2025
- Application deadline: January 30, 2026
Who is eligible
To apply, you must be a permanent resident of the greater Grand Haven area, which includes Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, Allendale, or Coopersville.
How the program works
There is a single...
Anchor Scholarship Foundation Endowed Scholarships
$20,000
Endowed Scholarships
Anchor Scholarship Foundation administers seven endowed scholarship funds. Each award has its own eligibility rules, award amount, and funding source as described below.
General note on eligibility
Except where otherwise noted, these scholarships are intended for dependent children or spouses of the named ship’s crew members (officer or enlisted). Crew status qualifying a candidate includes active duty, retired, or honorably discharged service, unless a different status is specified for a particular scholarship.
Scholarship details
1) Raytheon–Zumwalt Scholarship
- Award: $20,000 total ($5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years).
- Endowment: Raytheon provided a $125,000 endowment to...
Endowed Scholarships
Anchor Scholarship Foundation administers seven endowed scholarship funds. Each award has its own eligibility rules, award amount, and funding source as described below.
General note on eligibility
Except where otherwise noted, these scholarships are intended for dependent children or spouses of the named ship’s crew members (officer or enlisted). Crew status qualifying a candidate includes active duty, retired, or honorably discharged service, unless a different status is specified for a particular scholarship.
Scholarship details
1) Raytheon–Zumwalt Scholarship
- Award: $20,000 total ($5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years).
- Endowment: Raytheon provided a $125,000 endowment to...
Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program
$5,000
The Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program honors the legacy of Maj. Gen. James Joseph Ursano. After 33 years of military service, he retired from active duty on July 1, 1976; his last post was Director of Management in the Office of the Chief of Staff, Department of the Army. On the same date he was appointed Director of Army Emergency Relief (AER), a role he held for a decade. Ursano died in 1996, and the AER Scholarship for Dependent Children was subsequently renamed the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program to recognize his long commitment to Soldiers and their...
The Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program honors the legacy of Maj. Gen. James Joseph Ursano. After 33 years of military service, he retired from active duty on July 1, 1976; his last post was Director of Management in the Office of the Chief of Staff, Department of the Army. On the same date he was appointed Director of Army Emergency Relief (AER), a role he held for a decade. Ursano died in 1996, and the AER Scholarship for Dependent Children was subsequently renamed the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program to recognize his long commitment to Soldiers and their...
Workplace Rights Scholarships
$1,000
Introductory Statement
We are proud to introduce the Freedman Law Workplace Rights Scholarship, created to support students committed to advancing workers’ rights and civil liberties. This award is intended to help learners — whether they are current or prospective law students or pursuing other career paths — who are dedicated to educating others about employment law and creating meaningful change for workers nationwide.
Award Amount and Use
One recipient will be granted $1,000. The funds may be applied to tuition, textbooks, school supplies, room and board, or other educational expenses.
Eligibility
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet all of...
Introductory Statement
We are proud to introduce the Freedman Law Workplace Rights Scholarship, created to support students committed to advancing workers’ rights and civil liberties. This award is intended to help learners — whether they are current or prospective law students or pursuing other career paths — who are dedicated to educating others about employment law and creating meaningful change for workers nationwide.
Award Amount and Use
One recipient will be granted $1,000. The funds may be applied to tuition, textbooks, school supplies, room and board, or other educational expenses.
Eligibility
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet all of...
Faith Based College Scholarship
$2,000
The Christian Connector presents a range of scholarship lotteries for Christian/Faith Based higher education institutions. All services provided by The Christian Connector are completely free of charge!Who Can Apply:The Faith Based College Scholarship is open to current high school students (from the classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, or 2029) who are considering enrolling in a Christian/Faith Based college or university.Overview:The Christian Connector serves as a comprehensive resource for obtaining free information from Faith Based higher education institutions. Filling out the free information request form is akin to participating in a Christian/Faith Based college fair from the comfort of your own...
The Christian Connector presents a range of scholarship lotteries for Christian/Faith Based higher education institutions. All services provided by The Christian Connector are completely free of charge!Who Can Apply:The Faith Based College Scholarship is open to current high school students (from the classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, or 2029) who are considering enrolling in a Christian/Faith Based college or university.Overview:The Christian Connector serves as a comprehensive resource for obtaining free information from Faith Based higher education institutions. Filling out the free information request form is akin to participating in a Christian/Faith Based college fair from the comfort of your own...
Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Chemistry
$1,000
Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Chemistry — Iota Sigma Pi
Overview and Eligibility
- Purpose: To honor outstanding achievement in chemistry by an undergraduate woman.
- Who may be nominated: A female senior majoring in chemistry at an accredited college or university that confers a four‑year baccalaureate degree. Candidates do not have to be members of Iota Sigma Pi, though they may be.
Nomination Authority and Limits
- Nominations must originate from a faculty member at the candidate’s current institution.
- Each academic department may submit only one nomination.
Required Nomination Packet
All materials should be compiled and submitted electronically...
Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Chemistry — Iota Sigma Pi
Overview and Eligibility
- Purpose: To honor outstanding achievement in chemistry by an undergraduate woman.
- Who may be nominated: A female senior majoring in chemistry at an accredited college or university that confers a four‑year baccalaureate degree. Candidates do not have to be members of Iota Sigma Pi, though they may be.
Nomination Authority and Limits
- Nominations must originate from a faculty member at the candidate’s current institution.
- Each academic department may submit only one nomination.
Required Nomination Packet
All materials should be compiled and submitted electronically...
IWFA Scholarship
$3,000
Overview
The IWFA Scholarship Trust was created to financially support qualified graduate students studying Marine Science. For the purposes of this program, Marine Science is defined as “the study of the ocean, its ecosystems, and its life forms, as well as the study of coastal environments, oceanic currents, and the sea floor.” Each year the Board of Trustees selects recipients and determines award amounts to help cover research and related costs. Awards are competitive and generally fall between $1,000 and $3,000, with the Trustees having final discretion on the number and size of grants.
Eligibility and selection criteria
- Enrollment:...
Overview
The IWFA Scholarship Trust was created to financially support qualified graduate students studying Marine Science. For the purposes of this program, Marine Science is defined as “the study of the ocean, its ecosystems, and its life forms, as well as the study of coastal environments, oceanic currents, and the sea floor.” Each year the Board of Trustees selects recipients and determines award amounts to help cover research and related costs. Awards are competitive and generally fall between $1,000 and $3,000, with the Trustees having final discretion on the number and size of grants.
Eligibility and selection criteria
- Enrollment:...
Libbie H. Hyman Memorial Scholarship
$5,000
Intro
This award commemorates Libbie H. Hyman, a leading American invertebrate zoologist, and supports students to attend courses or conduct research on invertebrates at marine, freshwater, or terrestrial field stations. The Hyman Grant is geared toward enabling a student’s first substantial field-station experience and is intended primarily for advanced undergraduates or early-stage graduate students (first- or second-year). Guidelines and the online application are open now. Deadline: February 13, 2026.
For the 2026 Summer Field Station Season
The Hyman Grant provides financial assistance to help students participate in in-person field-station coursework or research focused on invertebrates. Awards are intended to support...
Intro
This award commemorates Libbie H. Hyman, a leading American invertebrate zoologist, and supports students to attend courses or conduct research on invertebrates at marine, freshwater, or terrestrial field stations. The Hyman Grant is geared toward enabling a student’s first substantial field-station experience and is intended primarily for advanced undergraduates or early-stage graduate students (first- or second-year). Guidelines and the online application are open now. Deadline: February 13, 2026.
For the 2026 Summer Field Station Season
The Hyman Grant provides financial assistance to help students participate in in-person field-station coursework or research focused on invertebrates. Awards are intended to support...
Peggy Dixon Two-Year Scholarship
$2,500
Purpose and background
The Society of Physics Students (SPS) offers the Peggy Dixon Two-Year Scholarship to promote excellence in physics study and encourage continued academic achievement. The award honors the memory of Dr. Peggy A. Dixon, who served as SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma Historian from 1992–2003. The scholarship provides a single $2,500 prize annually to a student moving from a two-year college into a physics bachelor’s program.
Quick overview
- One award of $2,500 may be granted each year.
- Intended for undergraduates who have attended a two-year college and are entering a physics BS program.
- Recipients are...
Purpose and background
The Society of Physics Students (SPS) offers the Peggy Dixon Two-Year Scholarship to promote excellence in physics study and encourage continued academic achievement. The award honors the memory of Dr. Peggy A. Dixon, who served as SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma Historian from 1992–2003. The scholarship provides a single $2,500 prize annually to a student moving from a two-year college into a physics bachelor’s program.
Quick overview
- One award of $2,500 may be granted each year.
- Intended for undergraduates who have attended a two-year college and are entering a physics BS program.
- Recipients are...
Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarships
$1,000
The Iowa Newspaper Foundation provides a limited number of college scholarships for students preparing for careers in the newspaper industry.
Application requirements
- Two references (one must be from a teacher and one from a school counselor).
- A personal statement.
- Two work samples to be uploaded with the application.
Scholarship programs and eligibility
Shaw Scholarship
- Supported by Shaw Newspapers.
- Annual award for an incoming college freshman pursuing a journalism or communications degree at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. college or university.
- Eligible applicants are dependents of men or women employed by Iowa newspapers.
-...
The Iowa Newspaper Foundation provides a limited number of college scholarships for students preparing for careers in the newspaper industry.
Application requirements
- Two references (one must be from a teacher and one from a school counselor).
- A personal statement.
- Two work samples to be uploaded with the application.
Scholarship programs and eligibility
Shaw Scholarship
- Supported by Shaw Newspapers.
- Annual award for an incoming college freshman pursuing a journalism or communications degree at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. college or university.
- Eligible applicants are dependents of men or women employed by Iowa newspapers.
-...
Luso-American Youth Scholarships
$4,000
Introduction
The Luso‑American Education Foundation (LAEF) supports student success by awarding scholarships to qualified candidates. Below are the eligibility criteria, scholarship descriptions, and application deadlines for LAEF’s youth awards.
General Eligibility (applies to all youth scholarships)
- Must be a current high school senior about to graduate.
- Intending to enroll in a junior college, a four‑year college or university, or a trade/business school.
- Official resident of the United States.
- Of Portuguese descent (documentation may be requested) or currently enrolled in Portuguese language classes in high school.
- Applicants may submit applications for more than one LAEF scholarship,...
Introduction
The Luso‑American Education Foundation (LAEF) supports student success by awarding scholarships to qualified candidates. Below are the eligibility criteria, scholarship descriptions, and application deadlines for LAEF’s youth awards.
General Eligibility (applies to all youth scholarships)
- Must be a current high school senior about to graduate.
- Intending to enroll in a junior college, a four‑year college or university, or a trade/business school.
- Official resident of the United States.
- Of Portuguese descent (documentation may be requested) or currently enrolled in Portuguese language classes in high school.
- Applicants may submit applications for more than one LAEF scholarship,...
Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship
$60,000
Overview
Guy P. Gannett began his career in newspapers in 1921 when he purchased two local papers and combined them to form the Portland Press Herald. Over the decades his media holdings grew; by the time the family sold Guy Gannett Communications in 1998, the company operated three daily Maine newspapers and seven television stations across multiple states.
While still in eighth grade, Gannett added his granddaughter Maddy Corson’s name to the newspaper trust to secure her future role in stewarding the enterprise. In 2000, Corson and her uncle John Gannett used resources from the Guy P. Gannett Foundation (established...
Overview
Guy P. Gannett began his career in newspapers in 1921 when he purchased two local papers and combined them to form the Portland Press Herald. Over the decades his media holdings grew; by the time the family sold Guy Gannett Communications in 1998, the company operated three daily Maine newspapers and seven television stations across multiple states.
While still in eighth grade, Gannett added his granddaughter Maddy Corson’s name to the newspaper trust to secure her future role in stewarding the enterprise. In 2000, Corson and her uncle John Gannett used resources from the Guy P. Gannett Foundation (established...
Nebraska Elks Association Golf Scholarship
$1,000
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior who lives within the jurisdictional boundaries of a Nebraska Lodge, as defined by the Grand Lodge.
Required materials
1. Recommendation letters: Provide at least one letter of recommendation from one of the following: your principal, a member of the clergy, a teacher, a local businessperson, or an employer. You may submit as many as three recommendation letters in total. Each letter should comment on your leadership, community and/or school service, and your potential to benefit from college with the help of a scholarship.
2. Golf verification: A letter from your high school...
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior who lives within the jurisdictional boundaries of a Nebraska Lodge, as defined by the Grand Lodge.
Required materials
1. Recommendation letters: Provide at least one letter of recommendation from one of the following: your principal, a member of the clergy, a teacher, a local businessperson, or an employer. You may submit as many as three recommendation letters in total. Each letter should comment on your leadership, community and/or school service, and your potential to benefit from college with the help of a scholarship.
2. Golf verification: A letter from your high school...
NJCDCA Scholarship
$1,000
The scholarship application, which can be found on the right, spans 13 pages and encompasses the following components:Application for Scholarship & ChecklistAcademic/Scholarship Details (Provided by School Counselor)Photograph Authorization (Required from both Parent & Student)Confidential Assessment from Coach (Coach's Evaluation)The deadline for postmarking your application is January 15th. Ensure that you DO NOT REQUEST A SIGNATURE! We will accept separate mailings up to 10 days after the deadline, provided they bear the January 15 postmark. Applicants will be informed via POSTAL MAIL about the status of their scholarship application by the end of March. A celebratory brunch will be organized in...
The scholarship application, which can be found on the right, spans 13 pages and encompasses the following components:Application for Scholarship & ChecklistAcademic/Scholarship Details (Provided by School Counselor)Photograph Authorization (Required from both Parent & Student)Confidential Assessment from Coach (Coach's Evaluation)The deadline for postmarking your application is January 15th. Ensure that you DO NOT REQUEST A SIGNATURE! We will accept separate mailings up to 10 days after the deadline, provided they bear the January 15 postmark. Applicants will be informed via POSTAL MAIL about the status of their scholarship application by the end of March. A celebratory brunch will be organized in...
WWIN Star Scholarship
$20,000
Overview
- WWIN Star Scholars may receive up to $5,000 for each academic year. Awards can be renewed annually until the recipient completes a first bachelor’s degree, with a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
- The application window for the 2025–2026 academic year closed in April 2025; late submissions were not accepted.
- The next application period opens January 8, 2026 and closes at 11:59 p.m. PT on April 16, 2026 for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Who should apply (Eligibility)
You are invited to apply if you meet every item below:
1. You identify as a woman.
2. You have been...
Overview
- WWIN Star Scholars may receive up to $5,000 for each academic year. Awards can be renewed annually until the recipient completes a first bachelor’s degree, with a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
- The application window for the 2025–2026 academic year closed in April 2025; late submissions were not accepted.
- The next application period opens January 8, 2026 and closes at 11:59 p.m. PT on April 16, 2026 for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Who should apply (Eligibility)
You are invited to apply if you meet every item below:
1. You identify as a woman.
2. You have been...
West Virginia PTA Scholarship
$500
Introduction
Thanks to the generosity of donors and proceeds from the annual West Virginia PTA Scholarship Auction, West Virginia PTA provides scholarships to graduating seniors from West Virginia public high schools. For 2026, the organization will award multiple $500 scholarships. The Scholarship Fund also receives contributions through purchases of West Virginia PTA Honorary Life Memberships—visit the Honorary Life Membership page to honor someone special.
Important deadline
All application materials must be received by February 1, 2026. Previous-year applications will not be considered.
Contact
If you have questions, email scholarship@westvirginiapta.org. Click the buttons below for this year’s application and full details....
Introduction
Thanks to the generosity of donors and proceeds from the annual West Virginia PTA Scholarship Auction, West Virginia PTA provides scholarships to graduating seniors from West Virginia public high schools. For 2026, the organization will award multiple $500 scholarships. The Scholarship Fund also receives contributions through purchases of West Virginia PTA Honorary Life Memberships—visit the Honorary Life Membership page to honor someone special.
Important deadline
All application materials must be received by February 1, 2026. Previous-year applications will not be considered.
Contact
If you have questions, email scholarship@westvirginiapta.org. Click the buttons below for this year’s application and full details....
Montana State Elks Vocational Scholarships
$1,000
Introduction
This scholarship is intended for Montana residents who are U.S. citizens and plan to enroll in an approved vocational or technical program. Applicants must hold a supplemental high school or preparatory school level certification; however, a high school diploma or its equivalent is not required.
Eligibility
- Open to both men and women, evaluated equally.
- Candidates may include graduating high school seniors, but the opportunity is not limited to them. Any individual seeking initial training or retraining to improve workplace competitiveness may apply.
- Must be a resident of the State of Montana and a U.S. citizen.
-...
Introduction
This scholarship is intended for Montana residents who are U.S. citizens and plan to enroll in an approved vocational or technical program. Applicants must hold a supplemental high school or preparatory school level certification; however, a high school diploma or its equivalent is not required.
Eligibility
- Open to both men and women, evaluated equally.
- Candidates may include graduating high school seniors, but the opportunity is not limited to them. Any individual seeking initial training or retraining to improve workplace competitiveness may apply.
- Must be a resident of the State of Montana and a U.S. citizen.
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Saint Andrew's Society Scholarships
$7,500
Scholarship Application — Required Materials and Submission Instructions
Overview
Provide the items listed below with your completed application. Each element is required for the file to be considered complete.
Required attachments
1. Two recommendations: Obtain evaluations from two individuals familiar with your academic performance or work history. Each reference must be sent directly to the committee chairman by the person writing the recommendation (i.e., referees should forward their letters themselves).
2. Genealogical documentation: Supply genealogical evidence demonstrating Scottish birth or descent. Be thorough but concise.
3. Personal statement/essay: Submit an essay that addresses all of the following:
- What are...
Scholarship Application — Required Materials and Submission Instructions
Overview
Provide the items listed below with your completed application. Each element is required for the file to be considered complete.
Required attachments
1. Two recommendations: Obtain evaluations from two individuals familiar with your academic performance or work history. Each reference must be sent directly to the committee chairman by the person writing the recommendation (i.e., referees should forward their letters themselves).
2. Genealogical documentation: Supply genealogical evidence demonstrating Scottish birth or descent. Be thorough but concise.
3. Personal statement/essay: Submit an essay that addresses all of the following:
- What are...
Empowering Families Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The Empowering Families Scholarship awards $1,000 per semester to undergraduate students who plan to pursue a career in family law. Family law practitioners must combine empathetic client counseling with the determination to vigorously advocate for clients facing difficult matters such as divorce or child custody disputes. This scholarship supports students preparing to guide families through Texas’s family law system.
Eligibility
Applicants for the Spring 2025 Empowering Families Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
- Be an undergraduate student enrolled in a pre-law program or studying toward a pre-law curriculum.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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Introduction
The Empowering Families Scholarship awards $1,000 per semester to undergraduate students who plan to pursue a career in family law. Family law practitioners must combine empathetic client counseling with the determination to vigorously advocate for clients facing difficult matters such as divorce or child custody disputes. This scholarship supports students preparing to guide families through Texas’s family law system.
Eligibility
Applicants for the Spring 2025 Empowering Families Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
- Be an undergraduate student enrolled in a pre-law program or studying toward a pre-law curriculum.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
-...
DeKalb County Community Foundation Scholarships
$1,000
Introduction
Since 1993, the DeKalb County Community Foundation has worked with generous donors to support education and strengthen communities across DeKalb County, Illinois. Many contributors establish Scholarship Funds to help students manage the increasing costs of higher education. The Foundation currently administers more than 100 scholarships available to students throughout the county.
Who is eligible
Scholarship eligibility varies by fund. The Universal Scholarship Application (described below) will identify the specific scholarships for which you qualify based on the information you provide.
How to apply
The Foundation uses a single Universal Scholarship Application to streamline the process. One application can match...
Introduction
Since 1993, the DeKalb County Community Foundation has worked with generous donors to support education and strengthen communities across DeKalb County, Illinois. Many contributors establish Scholarship Funds to help students manage the increasing costs of higher education. The Foundation currently administers more than 100 scholarships available to students throughout the county.
Who is eligible
Scholarship eligibility varies by fund. The Universal Scholarship Application (described below) will identify the specific scholarships for which you qualify based on the information you provide.
How to apply
The Foundation uses a single Universal Scholarship Application to streamline the process. One application can match...
