Stantec Future Leaders Scholarship
Requirements: To apply for this award, you must:
• be enrolled in a college, university, or post-secondary institution in the 2026-27 academic year in pursuit of a Bachelor's or Technical/Vocational degree. Funds will be issued to the institution in Summer 2026.
• pursue a STEAM major. "STEAM" refers to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. For the purposes of this program, it also includes education majors planning to teach STEM.
• demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to making a positive impact in their chosen field or community or have demonstrated perseverance in overcoming challenges or barriers in pursuit of their education and career goals.
Application: Stantec Future Leaders Scholarship Application
Amount: $10,000
Due Date: October 2, 2026
NSCA High School Scholarship
Requirements:
Completed Application.
Current NSCA or an International Affiliate membership at the time of application and award.
Current senior in high school.
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 system.
Submit a high school transcript.
Will be attending college in the fall following high school graduation.
Will major in a strength and conditioning-related field.
3 completed recommendation rubrics
Signed NSCA Foundation High School Scholarship Parent/Legal Guardian Authorization Form (provided during the application process).
Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a scholarship reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCAF affiliate employee or employee's family member.
Application: NSCA High School Scholarship Application
Amount: $2,000
Due Date: October 15, 2026
Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest
Requirements:
Student in grades 6-12
US Resident
Live in the Optimum Service Area
Application: Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest Application
Amount: $3,000
Due Date: October 15, 2026
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
Requirements: Applicants to the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program must:
Be 18 years of age by July 15, 2026.
Currently reside in the United States (U.S.), Puerto Rico, or Canada at time of application and award
Be a current
High school senior/student in their final year
College/university Undergraduate
Graduate student AND
Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study for the 2026-2027 academic year at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school or CEGEP institution
Be involved in community service, extracurricular activities and/or a leadership role in the twelve (12) months prior to application deadline (for example, volunteering for non-profits, helping others less fortunate, tutoring/mentoring, etc.)
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
Be willing to participate in Chick-fil-A’s Scholars Program (a one-year experience of mentoring, activities, and professional development), if selected.
Applicants are NOT required to be citizens or permanent residents of either country. Individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) and international students attending college in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or Canada are eligible to apply.
Application: Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Application
Amount: $25,000
Due Date: October 28, 2026
US Bank Scholarship
Requirements: College-bound student accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate student (for at least 6 credit hours per semester) as of September 1, 2026, at an eligible, accredited two- or four-year U.S. brick-and-mortar or online college or university (specifically excluding trade and vocational schools).
Application: US Bank Scholarship Application
Amount: $20,000
Due Date: October 30, 2026
Encouraging Diversity Scholarship
Requirements:
The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four-year post-secondary institution.
Employees of The Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.
Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
Application: Encouraging Diversity Scholarship Application
Amount: $1,000
Due Date: October 31, 2026
Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Requirements: The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 by the deadline, who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions. Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (the application for which has not been denied) and intends to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law. Foreign exchange students, students age 20 or over, previous Voice of Democracy first place state winners, GED or Adult Education Students are ineligible.
Application: Voice of Democracy Scholarship Website
Voice of Democracy Application
Amount: $30,000
Due Date: October 31, 2026
National Space Club Scholarship
Requirements:
The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
The scholarship is open to seniors in high school through graduate students.
The applicant must have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university to follow a course of study to pursue a career in the STEM field, with a preference for those with space related interests.
The applicant can only use the $10,000.00 scholarship towards tuition for the 2027-2028 academic year.
The applicant must not have previously spoken at the Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner.
The applicant may apply for any of the scholarships offered by the National Space Club and Foundation (Olin E Teague Scholarship and/or Keynote Scholarship) in the same year, but may only win one in the same year.
Application: National Space Club Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Due Date: October 30, 2026
American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship
Requirements:
Applicant must be currently enrolled as a High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen
Relatives of the American College Foundation Staff are not eligible to apply
Application: American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Application
Amount: $1,000-$5,000
Deadline: October 31, 2026