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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education.
Eligibility Requirements:
Demonstrate financial need
Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
Official SAT test scores
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 11, 2023
The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program awards more than $175,000 in assistance every year to college-bound students around the globe. Scholarships are awarded based solely on 550-word essays expressing applicants’ academic and professional goals and how their personal experiences will help them to accomplish those goals.
Eligibility Requirements:
High school senior
Demonstrate financial need
Essay: no more than 550 words
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15, 2023
Future of Stem Scholars Initiative (FOSSI)
Founded by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Chemours, and HBCU Week Foundation, the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) seeks to increase the number of underrepresented professionals in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce by providing scholarships to students pursuing STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and connects these students to internships, leadership development, and mentoring opportunities at participating companies. Sponsored by chemical manufacturers and related industry stakeholders, FOSSI provides scholarship recipients $10,000 per year for four years.
Eligibility Requirements:
Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States
Complete or have completed high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) and be entering their freshman year of college
Pursue studies in a pertinent chemical and engineering industry STEM field, with preferred majors including, but not limited to: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Material Science, Environmental Sciences, IT, Sustainability, Agriculture/Science, Aerospace Engineering
Attend an HBCU
Amount: up to $10,000
Deadline: January 31, 2023
Pullman Scholars succeed academically and professionally, they're active in their communities, they overcome challenges to achieve their goals, and are responsible individuals.
Eligibility Requirements:
High School Senior
Cook County Residence
Strong financial Need
3.0 unweighted GPA
Amount: up to $10,000
Deadline: February 1, 2023
The Renaissance Scholars Program provides renewable college scholarships to talented students who will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree. The scholarship award is up to $4,000 per year, renewable for up to four years. There are two scholarship deadlines, February 1st. In order to be eligible, students must:
Eligibility Requirements:
First Generation College Student
At least 3.0 GPA
Strong financial Need
3.0 unweighted GPA
Amount: up to $4,000
Deadline: February 1, 2023
Natural Talent Cosmetology School Scholarship
Are you a high school senior with a passion for the beauty industry? Are you always admiring the color and haircuts on those around you? You may be a Natural Talent and an education in Cosmetology may be calling your name!
We know that an education requires an investment, and we want to give every high school senior the opportunity to participate in our Natural Talent Scholarship Contest.
Eligibility Requirements:
Be a high school senior
Passion for the beauty industry
Must attend Douglas J Aveda Institute
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1, 2023
The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is made up of 26 inter/national sororities and is the largest advocacy and support organization for the women’s-only sorority experience. Beginning with women graduating high school in 2023, NPC plans to award 10 college scholarships of US$2,000 each annually through our new NPC Centennial Scholarships Program.
NPC has a long history of advocating to make the cost of a higher education more affordable to more women. These new NPC Centennial Scholarships are one more step we are taking to improve college affordability.
The scholarships are named for the NPC Foundation’s Centennial Fund, which is providing funding for the new scholarship program.
Eligibility Requirements:
Women
Resume
Essay
Letter of Recommendation
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15, 2023
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