Hagan Scholarship Foundation Program
Application Deadline: December 1st
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients “regardless of nationality” with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.
2. Eligible high schools include public, private, charter, magnet, and STEM schools.
3. Students can apply regardless of nationality or citizenship.
4. Must have achieved a 3.50 GPA.
5. Must enroll in a four-year College or University the fall semester following graduation.
6. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule.
7. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2027 until September 1, 2027. Work must be regularly scheduled non-family employment performed under supervision for compensation.
8. Parents 2025 Adjusted Gross Household income must not have exceeded $125,000.
9. U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide their FAFSA Summary showing the SAI.
10. Non U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide a copy of their Passport or Green Card.
11. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
SMART Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: December 4th, 2026 5:00pm ET
The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program, funded by the U.S. Department of War (DoW), provides a pathway to education and a fulfilling career for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students who are awarded the SMART Scholarship become SMART scholars, joining a dynamic community of driven individuals dedicated to advancing research and innovation in SMART STEM disciplines. They receive comprehensive benefits, including full tuition to any regionally accredited U.S. college or university, annual stipends, summer internships, and civilian employment with the DoW upon graduation, forging a lasting professional network while gaining valuable academic support and hands-on experience.
High school seniors and incoming college freshmen who intend to pursue a degree in one of the SMART STEM disciplines, along with current undergraduate and graduate students already studying in these fields, are encouraged to apply.
Stipend Information
As part of the DoW STEM portfolio, the SMART Scholarship Program provides STEM students with the tools needed to pursue higher education and begin an impactful civilian career with the DoW. SMART Scholarship recipients receive full tuition to any regionally accredited U.S. college or university, annual stipends that range from $30,000 to $46,000, hands-on summer internships at DoW facilities, and civilian employment after graduation. The application period opens annually on August 1 and closes the first Friday in December.
Eligibilty
SMART Scholarship applicants must:
Be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom
Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Be currently pursuing, or intend to pursue in fall 2027, a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in a SMART STEM discipline
Plan to attend, or enrolled in, a regionally accredited U.S. college or university*
Be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance**
Be requesting between 1-5 years of degree funding. Degree funding will start in August 2027
Complete summer internships for awards greater than 1.5 years
Accept a one-for-one post-graduation service commitment as a civilian employee of the Department of War
*High school seniors and incoming college freshmen who will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in fall 2027 are eligible to apply.
**Security clearances are initiated by a scholar’s Sponsoring Facility after award
SMART STEM Disciplines
SMART applicants should be pursuing a degree in one of the SMART STEM Disciplines.
These disciplines are general categories – specific majors or fields of study may fall under one or more disciplines on this list. All scholarship applicants should be pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in one of these disciplines.
Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biosciences
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences
Computer Science and Engineering
Data Science and Analytics
Electrical Engineering
Geosciences
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Information Sciences
Materials Science and Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Oceanography
Operations Research
Physics
Software Engineering
EECU Student Grant Program
Application Deadline: December 5th
The 2027 Student Grant Program will open in October 2026
EECU’s Student Grant Programs provide grants to help members pay for school-related expenses.
The programs are open to members who are pursuing a post-high school education at a community college,
university/college, vocational/technical school, or advanced professional training in the U.S.
Member Grant Program Information and Requirements
Up to fifty $2,000 grants will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The deadline to apply for a grant is Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. To be eligible to apply for the 2026 grant program, applicants need to be:
An EECU member, joint member or joint owner as of June 5, 2025; account must be in good standing. If you are a joint owner on an account and you are selected to receive a grant, you will be required to open an account as a primary member before the grant funds may be awarded.
Planning to attend a community college, university/college, vocational/technical school, or advanced professional training in the U.S. in the 2026-2027 academic year (summer courses are ineligible); grant recipients will be required to provide verification of enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year.
EECU Employee Spouse & Dependent Grant Program Information and Requirements
(for the spouses and dependents of EECU Employees)
Up to ten $2,000 grants will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The deadline to apply for a grant is Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. To be eligible to apply for the 2026 grant program, applicants need to be:
The spouse or dependent of a current EECU employee; specific requirements are listed in the grant application. Applicants must select that they are applying as the spouse or dependent of an EECU employee when completing the application.
An EECU member, joint member or joint owner as of June 5, 2025; account must be in good standing. If you are a joint owner on an account and you are selected to receive a grant, you will be required to open an account as a primary member before the grant funds may be awarded.
Planning to attend a community college, university/college, vocational/technical school, or advanced professional training in the U.S. in the 2026-2027 academic year (summer courses are ineligible); grant recipients will be required to provide verification of enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Fresno State Smittcamp Family Honors College Scholarship
Application Deadline: December 10th
The President's Honors Scholarship (PHS) Application for the 2027 cohort will open on October 1, 2026 and close on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
The Smittcamp Family Honors College (SFHC) at California State University, Fresno, which is recognized as one of the top programs of its kind in the Western United States, provides a rigorous, yet friendly setting for scholars to engage in courses that match those offered at a small liberal arts college while also having access to the breadth of resources and extracurricular activities offered at a high quality, comprehensive university. That’s quite an achievement, especially when one considers that some of the most prestigious universities in the country are located in California. No other institution in the region can match the benefits of the Smittcamp Family Honors College.
The admission to SFHC is highly competitive. Each admitted applicant becomes a “President’s Honors Scholar” and will receive a President’s Honors Scholarship (PHS) up to a maximum of eight semesters of undergraduate studies
The Smittcamp Family Honors College - President's Honors Scholarship Application will be available online via Fresno State Scholarship's website.
Completed applications must also be submitted via Fresno State Scholarship's website.
Eligibility Criteria:
You must be a first-time freshman who has not been matriculated as a full-time student at any institution of higher learning (i.e., community college or any four-year university). Applicants must meet at least one of the following two criteria in order to be eligible to apply to SFHC:
Minimum 3.8 high school GPA (weighted or unweighted, grades 9-11)
Ranking in the top 10 percent of your high school graduating class
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
Stay tuned for the 2027 applications.
The deadline for receipt of this completed scholarship application shall be, Tuesday, December 31, 2025. Late applications received after this date may not be considered
Requirements Chinese Descent:
The applicant shall have some Chinese descent.
The descent shall be from either the father or mother’s side of the family.
The minimal requirement is that at least one of the grandparents is Chinese.
Please identify name and ethnicity (required to authenticate qualification)
Scholarship Awards:
The amount of the scholarship is $500 per scholarship recipient, depending on availability of funds.
The Scholarship Committee will notify the scholarship recipients via email prior to February 28, 2025.
The Home Depot Foundation Path To Pro Scholarship
Application Deadline: December 31st
The Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Be a high school senior, high school graduate or have a GED equivalent.
Plan to enroll, or be enrolled within 1 year, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school or institution (i.e. technical/vocational school, community college or training center) in the United States.
Not be an employee or dependent of an employee of the The Home Depot. Employees of The Home Depot and their dependents are eligible to apply for a scholarship from The Homer Fund.
Programs of Study: Carpentry, Construction Management, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing or another building-related field.
Application Deadlines/Announcements
Last day of March, June, September and December.
Winners will be notified approximately 4-6 weeks after the application deadline.
Additional Items to Note
Applications remain eligible for selection until graduation or completion of your training program.