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Big Future by College Board: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
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December Deadline
Deadline: December 5th
Award Amount: $38,000
Awards Available: 10
Eligibility:
Be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom
Be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2027
Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Be currently pursuing, or intend to pursue in fall 2026, a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in a SMART STEM discipline*
Planning to attend, or enrolled in, a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance**
Be requesting between 1-5 years of degree funding. Degree funding will start in August 2026
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 Defensewww.smartscholarship.org/smart
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart
Deadline: December 6th
Award Amount: $5,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Applicants should have the intention of pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field. Applications will be accepted from high school seniors, college students, and college graduate students.
In addition to completing the online application form, applicants should submit a self-produced video no longer than 5 minutes answering the following question:
What is your vision for the next generation of the U.S. rice industry? Please cover topics relevant to the future of the US rice industry, such as food security/safety, sustainability, etc.
Applications can be found by going to: https://usriceproducers.com/scholarship/
Deadline: December 8th
Award Amount: $2,000
Awards Available: 4
Eligibility:
All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (high school or college) in the continental United States or Puerto Rico.
All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Puerto Rico
If an applicant is under 18 and is selected as a potential HFE scholarship recipient, the student’s parent or legal guardian must sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Assignment of Rights to be confirmed as a winner.
Scholarship funds awarded to winners must be used for education, such as tuition and related fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at an accredited post-secondary educational institution.
GPA Level Requirement: 2.5 or higher
Students must provide a 300-word (high school) or 500-word (college) essay on “How Denny’s can help bring communities together?”.
Student must also provide the following:
A recent portrait photo (headshot), suitable for use in any printed literature announcing the recipients. Selfies or cropped photos are not accepted.
Most recent school transcript, all transcripts must be attached as a PDF document. Unofficial Transcripts are accepted.
Applicants must submit a one-page resume in PDF form.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.ushli.org/dennys-scholarship-application/
Deadline: December 8th
Award Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 5
Eligibility:
You must be a current member of USA Racquetball, and we encourage any graduating high school senior in the Spring of 2026, as well as currently enrolled college and vocational students, to apply.
Previous applicants who may or may not have been awarded a scholarship are welcome to reapply as well.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.usaracquetball.com/scholarships
Deadline: December 15th
Award Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
A) Be in Grade 11 or Grade 12.
B) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/common-app-scholarship-application
Deadline: December 15th
Award Amount: $60,000
Awards Available: 4200
Eligibility:
Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2026-27 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
AND
Be first-time applicants who are graduating 2026 high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico, and Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from homeschool education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada
OR
Be a past recipient of the Burger King Scholarship who is a current college undergraduate
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars
Deadline: December 15th
Award Amount: $2,500
Awards Available: 3
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a full-time student accepted to or enrolled in an accredited college or university that awards a Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in the United States.
Open to high school seniors and present undergraduate students enrolled at a university in the United States/or its territories.
Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and live in the United States and/or its territories.
Areas of study included can be STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related fields, ecology, social sciences, environmental, business, health, law, agriculture, food sciences, computer science, education, construction, and any degrees which can be applied to interstellar space travel missions and to help establish successful civilizations
Applications can be found by going to: https://irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholarships/
Deadline: December 15th
Award Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Citizen of the United States or in possession of an Alien Registration Card
High school senior or enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university
Achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Pursuing a degree in the medical field such as therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, health law, etc.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.avacaremedical.com/scholarship
Deadline: December 15th
Award Amount: $3,500
Awards Available: 3
Eligibility:
Good Standing - Be in good academic standing with your current educational institution.
Age - If under 18, have the permission of your parent or guardian to apply.
Country / Citizenship - There is no restriction on students outside of the United States or non-citizens of the U.S. entering the contest.
Language / Laws - The submissions, including the essay, must all be in English and the essay must be based on U.S. laws and policies.
Recognized Academic Institution - The academic institution to where the applicant is currently enrolled and/or enrolled next year, needs to a recognized educational institution currently offering an academic educational curriculum to a body of students. However, the educational institution can be outside of the United States, and the student can be taking courses on-line or on a part-time basis. To qualify, the program in which the student is enrolled needs to be at least six (6) months in length and result in a certificate or degree.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.ny-bankruptcy.com/scholarship/
Deadline: December 15th
Award Amount: $3,500
Awards Available: 3
Eligibility:
You must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen
You must be enrolled full-time in a U.S. based accredited two-year or four-year university, community college or junior college, or a graduate degree program
You must have a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher
You must be a student who witnessed a parent, sibling, immediate family member or close friend fighting cancer
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.elglaw.com/scholarship/
Deadline: December 19th
Award Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Be a citizen of the United States
Diagnosed with autism
Would like to further their education beyond the secondary school (high school) level.
We do not require that an applicant be enrolled in any educational institution or program when the application is submitted. We also reserve the right to ask you for verification of your ASD diagnosis.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.jkphoenixpersonalinjuryattorney.com/autism-scholarship-contest/
Deadline: December 30th
Award Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 20
Eligibility:
Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories
Applicants must demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry.
Non-U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented).
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students for the Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 academic year. This includes high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors up to age 25.
Scholarship award: Students will receive a one-time, non-renewable scholarship of $1,000, or $500 if they are or will be enrolled in a 2-year community college.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-jr-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/
Deadline: December 31st
Award Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
To be eligible for The Power of Resilience Scholarship, applicants should be in either high school or college (undergraduate or graduate program) and must show good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.0. The scholarship recipient will have made clear their interest in the power of personal resilience when in crisis.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.scottglovsky.com/power-resilience-scholarship/
Deadline: December 31st
Award Amount: $10,000
Awards Available: 10
Eligibility:
Be the child of a member in good standing of the IATSE, grandchildren are not applicable to apply;
Be a high school senior at the time of application. You are not eligible to apply if you have already commenced college or university and you cannot apply if you have decided to start college or university a year after graduation; and
Have applied, or be about to apply for admission to an accredited college or university as a fully matriculated student, which will lead to a bachelor’s degree.
Applications can be found by going to: https://iatse.net/scholarship/
Deadline: December 31st
Award Amount: $10,000
Awards Available: 2
Eligibility:
A) Be a high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace STEM Major in one of the following areas: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering or Physics.
Applications can be found by going to: https://aiaa.org/get-involved/k-12-students/scholarships/aiaa-lockheed-martin-marillyn-hewson-scholarship/
Deadline: December 31st
Award Amount: $2,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Demonstrate potential for the successful completion of the educational requirements in an accredited college, university, or other qualifying institution. This includes (a) supplying a copy of your most recent transcript or acceptance letter from the school you are or will attend, and (b) providing proof that you are or will be enrolled in the school’s journalism program or proof of your journalistic skills by actual journalistic works, which can include social media.
Demonstrate your writing ability and an understanding of the Right to Work principles and compulsory unionism’s economic and social problems by submitting a 500 – 700-word essay.
Applications can be found by going to: https://nilrr.org/resources/online-ruggles-journalism-scholarship-application/
Deadline: December 31st
Award Amount: $200,000
Awards Available: 30
Eligibility:
A) Be under the age of 22.
B) Be interested in designing and building things.
Applications can be found by going to: https://thielfellowship.org/faq/
Deadline: December 31st
Award Amount: $1,500
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
A) Be entering, or currently pursuing, an educational program related to nursing or medicine.
B) Be at least 17 years old with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Applications can be found by going to: https://nurse.org/healthcare-leaders/
Deadline: December 31st
Award Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
A) Have experienced a birth/childhood injury.
B) Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.gideonasen.com/gideon-asen-perseverance-scholarship/
Deadline: December 31st
Award Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 2
Eligibility:
A) Be entering, or currently pursuing, an educational program in the sciences.
B) Be in Grade 11 or Grade 12
C) Be attending college or university no later than September 15, 2026.
D) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
E) Answer the essay prompt found below.
Essay Prompt:
As a current or future science student, tell us in under 500 words what made you choose to study science in college/university.
Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipbuddy.com/science-buddy-scholarship
Deadline: December 31st
Award Amount: $5,000
Awards Available: 6
Eligibility:
Be a high school student who plans to pursue trade school or be a current trade school student.
Exhibit determination, skill, and a deep commitment to meaningful, hands-on work.
Applications can be found by going to: https://bold.org/scholarships/bick-vocational-trade-school-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships
Deadline: December 31st
Award Amount: $2,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Students applying to the Faith Based College Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2026, 2027, 2028 or 2029) interested in attending a Christian/Faith Based university or college.
Applications can be found by going to: https://faithbasedcollege.com/Christian-colleges-form-SS.cfm?adref=StudentScholarships
January Deadline
Opens: January 1st, 2026
Deadline: March 1st, 2026
Award Amount: $2,000 per semester ($16,000) awarded to 150 students
$5,500 per semester ($44,000) awarded to 10 students
Eligibility:
US Citizen
Resident of Lake, Newton, Porter, or Jasper County, Indiana
Current senior at a Lake, Newton, Porter, or Jasper high school or homeschooled
Minimum GPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0)
Minimum composite 1200 SAT or 25 ACT (may be super scored)
Admitted to one of the following universities
Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Northwest
Purdue University West Lafayette
Purdue University Northwest
Indiana University Indianapolis
Purdue University in Indianapolis
Ball state University Muncie
Applications can be found by going to: https://dyescholarships.org/
Questions: info@dyescholarships.org or 219-836-1100
Scholarship Value: $40,000
Awards Available: 20
Deadline: January 5th, 2026
Eligibility:
Demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.
Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale).
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $25,000
Awards Available: 1200
Deadline: January 6th, 2026
Eligibility:
Legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (D.C.) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active-duty member of the U.S. military,
Between 16 and 26 years of age;
On track to apply for (pending receipt of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent) or currently enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary program (two‑year, four‑year, vocational‑technical, or trade);
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/eligibilityfaq/
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 4
Deadline: January 7th, 2026
Eligibility:
This program is open to U.S. and international musicians (soloists or ensembles) of any genre or instrument, including voice. Multiple winners will be selected by a panel of music professionals.
Disability is a broad umbrella that covers a variety of lived experiences. Eligible young musicians may have visible, physical, and/or sensory conditions, as well as less visible conditions like anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness/pain, PTSD, dyslexia, neurodivergence, and more
You must be between 14 and 25 years old at the time of the application deadline to be eligible.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/opportunities-for-artists/competitions-and-commissions/access-vsa-international-young-musicians-program/
Scholarship Value: $30,000
Awards Available: 50
Deadline: January 7th, 2026
Eligibility:
Be a United States citizen and a graduating high school senior.
Present evidence of financial need and demonstrate a record of academic excellence.
Applications can be found by going to: https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 4
Deadline: January 7th, 2026
Eligibility:
Current high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace or related major at a college or university (must provide proof of enrollment to receive the scholarship funds)
Minimum high school GPA of 3.5
Demonstrated interest in aerospace through extracurricular activities
Must have an AIAA High School Membership – It’s Free!
Underrepresented students encouraged to apply
Applications can be found by going to: https://aiaa.org/get-involved/k-12-students/scholarships/aiaa-roger-w.-kahn-scholarship/
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Deadline: January 7th, 2026
Eligibility:
Be enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States
Be an incoming freshman for the Spring 2026 semester
Have achieved a 3.5 grade point average or higher
Be a citizen or permanent resident of one of the 50 United States
Be at least 17 years of age
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.bihmfirm.com/scholarship
Scholarship Value: $3,000
Awards Available: 3
Deadline: January 7th, 2026
Eligibility:
The competition is open to U.S. and international applicants. However, all pieces must be submitted in English or ASL; pieces submitted in other languages will not be accepted.
Author must be a student with a documented disability.
Author must be students enrolled in senior high school (generally, ages 14-19) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in order to apply.
Previous applicants are eligible to reapply in subsequent years until they win or age out of the competition. Any applicant may win only once.
Winners must be present for all Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program workshop events (virtual dates March 28, April 25, May 30, and June 27, 2026; in-person dates July 12-16, 2026) in order to be eligible for the award.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/opportunities-for-artists/competitions-and-commissions/access-vsa-playwright-discovery-program/
Scholarship Value: $36,000
Awards Available: 15
Deadline: January 8th, 2026
Eligibility:
15-19 years old by January 8, 2026
Identify as Jewish
A resident of the United States
Volunteering without any compensation
Currently serving in a leadership role on one project or initiative that embodies the values of tikkun olam — repairing the world
Applications can be found by going to: https://dillerteenawards.org/about-the-awards/
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 80
Deadline: January 9th, 2026
Eligibility:
You must be a current DECA member to be eligible for DECA scholarships. Ask your school counselor if your school has a DECA chapter and register through the chapter advisor.
All grade levels (from high school freshmen to Collegiate DECA members) are welcome to apply. Unless the scholarship application specifically requires a grade level/collegiate, you can assume that all members can apply.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.deca.org/scholarships
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 2
Deadline: January 10th, 2026
Eligibility:
Any student who will be enrolled in a college or University at the time of the next deadline (see dates below). This scholarship is limited to students attending school in the 50 U.S. states.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.jonestshirts.com/pages/scholarship
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 20
Deadline: January 12th, 2026
Eligibility:
The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists are not eligible to participate. Employees of sponsors and members of their families are not eligible to participate.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/eligibility-and-requirements
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 31
Deadline: January 15th, 2026
Eligibility:
Competition open to all high school senior who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government. All awards are for one year.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.gwcf.org/scholarship
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 6
Deadline: January 15th, 2026
Eligibility:
Be current high school seniors at a public high school in the United States graduating Spring of 2026
Be 21 years of age and under
Plan to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or approved vocational-technical school Fall 2026
Submit one original literary composition in English in one of the following genres of poetry, spoken word, fiction, personal essay/memoir, or book bans prompt.
All submissions must be typed, double-spaced with a minimum 12 point font size and no longer than 10 pages.
All submissions with multiple pages must be numbered with a page number and total number of pages (Ex. 1/3, 2/3, 3/3).
A four-page minimum is recommended for the fiction genre.
Spoken word entries must upload a typed entry along with an emailed audio format file.
Only one entry per student may be submitted and considered.
Freedom of Expression entries must write about the provided topic.
Book bans are on the rise in America, driven by new laws and regulations limiting the kinds of books young people can access—and books by and/or about LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities are disproportionately targeted. Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books believe books change lives, and that everyone deserves to see themselves in a book.
Freedom of Expression Prompt: In the face of these book bans and attacks on free expression, we are celebrating the power of books and stories. Tell us about one banned book that changed your life and why.
Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/penguinrandomhouse/
Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 3
Deadline: January 15th, 2026
Eligibility:
Be between the ages of 17 and 24.
Submit musical works that have not been assigned to any major music publisher or major record label.
Applications can be found by going to: https://bmifoundation.org/by-application/johnlennonaward
Scholarship Value: $40,000
Awards Available: 400
Deadline: January 15th, 2026
Eligibility:
Be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.
Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Example: Employment Authorization Document holder, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Citizen.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Must demonstrate financial need. This opportunity is to support students with a substantial need for financial assistance.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarships
Scholarship Value: Varies
Awards Available: Many
Deadline: January 15th, 2026
Eligibility:
Must be a high school senior in Lake County, IN
Some require a GPA of 3.0 or 3.75 or above
Applications can be found by going to: https://legacyfdn.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/
1950_001.pdfScholarship Value: $3,000
Awards Available: 10
Deadline: January 21st, 2026
Eligibility:
Be a woman who is a lineal descendant of a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard.
Be currently enrolled in or accepted into an accredited institution.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.awfdn.org/scholarships/general-information/
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 1
Deadline: January 24th, 2026
Eligibility:
Any high school senior who will be a first-generation college student pursuing a four-year degree in nursing may apply for this scholarship if they have volunteering and extracurricular involvement.
Applications can be found by going to: https://bold.org/scholarships/breanna-coleman-memorial-nursing-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 2
Deadline: January 31st, 2026
Eligibility:
This scholarship is open to high school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students who are legal residents in one of the 50 US states or the District of Columbia
The applicant must be enrolled in a vocational program or two to four-year post-secondary institution for the 2026 Fall semester
Employees of Walter Clark Legal Group, their family members, and those living in the same household as those individuals (whether related or not) are not eligible to apply
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall standing to be eligible
Applications can be found by going to: https://walterclark.com/2026-american-public-service-scholarship/
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 20
Deadline: January 30th, 2026
Eligibility:
Be a graduating high school senior.
Have a relative that is employed in the roofing industry.
Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/melvinkruger/#eligibility
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 20
Deadline: January 24th, 2026
Eligibility:
You are eligible to apply for a 2026 NHA Scholarship if
(1) you, your spouse, your parent, or your grandparent is a current member of NHA (Individual personal member such as Officer, Enlisted or Civilian categories of active membership; NHA Corporate, Honorary, Institutions, Exhibitor Memberships does not meet this requirement.) in good standing for the last three years since 31 January 2022 or
(2) a new NHA Lifetime Member on or after 15 Feb 2020, and
(3) you are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or a trade certificate
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.nhascholarshipfund.org/how-to-apply/
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 2
Deadline: January 31st, 2026
Eligibility:
Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance.
Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships.
Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR.
Applicants are only eligible to receive one national scholarship from the DAR Scholarship Committee.
The DAR Scholarship Committee Has an Online Submission Process
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/nursing-medical-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 2
Deadline: January 31st, 2026
Eligibility:
Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance.
Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships.
Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR.
Applicants are only eligible to receive one national scholarship from the DAR Scholarship Committee.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/scholarships
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Deadline: January 31st, 2026
Eligibility:
The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student in the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
Students must be enrolled in a vocational program or two to a five-year post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic year.
Immediate family members (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households (whether related or not) of Adams & Bischoff staff and attorneys, are not eligible to participate in the competition.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
Applications can be found by going to: https://adamsbischoff.com/2026-against-all-odds-scholarship/
Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 37
Deadline: January 31st, 2026
Eligibility:
Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance.
Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships.
Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR.
Applicants are only eligible to receive one national scholarship from the DAR Scholarship Committee.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.dar.org/outreach/education/scholarships
February Deadline
Deadline: February 1st, 2026
Award Amount: $5,000
Awards Available: 50
Eligibility:
Be a graduate or graduating senior of an accredited high school or homeschool.
Be enrolled or plan to be enroll in an accredited institution as a full-time student taking a minimum of 12 credits per semester.
Applications can be found by going to: https://woasf.org/app
Opens: September 1st, 2025
Deadline: February 2nd, 2026
Award Amount: $4,000
Awards Available: 350
Eligibility:
Student must be a child or grandchild of dues-paying Elk members
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Legacy.cfm
Contact Mr. Pillar with any questions:
219-671-1740
Deadline: February 2nd, 2026
Award Amount: up to $25,000
Awards Available: 600+
Eligibility:
Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships)
Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Be a United States citizen
Applications can be found by going to: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/
Deadline: February 2nd, 2026
Award Amount: $8,000
Awards Available: 6
Eligibility:
Have been an AMA member for 36 continuous months prior to the February 2nd application deadline.*
Indicate an anticipated major or trade, as well as the colleges, universities, and or trade schools to which the applicant has applied.
Agree to submit a W-9 form if awarded an AMA scholarship or award.
Applications can be found by going to: https://modelaircraft.secure-platform.com/a/page/scholarships
Deadline: February 6th, 2026
Award Amount: $2,000
Awards Available: 16
Eligibility:
An active IAM member;
The son, daughter, stepchild or legally adopted child of an active or retired IAM member.
Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarship.goiam.org/
Deadline: February 9th, 2026
Award Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 2
Eligibility:
You are at least 18 years of age
You are enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university
You are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
You earned a 3.0 grade point average or higher in your most recently completed semester
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.blossomlaw.com/scholarship
Deadline: February 11th, 2026
Award Amount: $2,000
Awards Available: 500
Eligibility:
The Scholarships for Military Children program is open to unmarried military dependent children under the age 23 who possess a valid Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. In addition, a student's parent(s)/sponsor(s) must be one of the following: active duty, reserve/guard, deceased, or retired from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program leading to a bachelor’s degree or a community/junior college designed to allow for a direct transfer into a four-year program.
High school applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 basis).
College applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. College freshmen must submit a first-semester college transcript.
Applicants or sponsors do not need to live at an installation with a commissary simply select the commissary where you shop or the one nearest to you.
Applications can be found by going to: https://fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/scholarships-for-military-children/
Deadline: February 14th, 2026
Award Amount: $7,500
Awards Available: 24
Eligibility:
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants need to be legally blind
maintain a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for most scholarships,
be a full-time student or a part-time student who works at least 32 hours per week,
be involved in their school and local community
Scholarships are awarded to students who attend post-secondary institutions in the United States.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.acb.org/scholarships
Deadline: February 15th, 2026
Award Amount: $5,000
Awards Available: 5
Eligibility:
Any high school senior who has a diagnosis of developmental or intellectual disability may apply for this scholarship, but students in Oregon will be preferred.
Applications can be found by going to: https://bold.org/scholarships/joieful-connections-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships
Deadline: February 26th, 2026
Award Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 2
Eligibility:
Minimum GPA: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or community college program in the U.S.
High school applicants must submit a college/university acceptance letter.
Applications can be found by going to: https://bbjlawyers.com/scholarship/
Deadline: February 26th, 2026
Award Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Minimum GPA: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Must be currently enrolled or about to enroll in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or community college program in the United States
High school students must submit a college/university acceptance letter
Applications can be found by going to: https://aldenlawfirm.com/scholarship/
Deadline: February 28th, 2026
Award Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 4
Eligibility:
Be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled part-time or full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Vocational/technical, two-year, four-year, or graduate institutions are eligible.
Be a high school junior or senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
Have a grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 system
Recipients must provide an official transcript confirming their reported GPA and proof of enrollment. No transcript or proof of enrollment is required until after students are selected as winners.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.parent-volunteer.org/scholarships
Deadline: February 28th, 2026
Award Amount: up to $40,000 total
Eligibility:
High-achieving high school and college students who plan to teach in Indiana for at least five years
Rank in the top 20% of their high school graduating class OR
Have a top 20th percentile score on the ACT (25) or SAT (1120) OR
Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Questions can be directed to NextTeacher@che.in.gov.
Applications can be found by going to: https://scholartrack.che.in.gov/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f#/
March Deadline
Deadline: March 1st, 2026
Award Amount: $4,000
Awards Available: 5
Eligibility:
Be a degree-seeking, full-time student enrolling in a U.S. accredited university in Fall 2026 as a Freshman or transferring from a community college
Identify as Asian American / Pacific Islander
Have a track record of involvement and interest in AAPI communities, issues, or causes
Have demonstrated financial need for the scholarship
Be a US citizen, resident, or foreign national. Undocumented students are also welcome to apply.
Applications can be found by going to: https://foundation649.com/
Deadline: March 31st, 2026
Award Amount: $1,200
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be attending a College or University in the Fall of 2025
Must be a resident of the United States or Canada
Must complete the application form, including the essay prior to the deadline
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.drkezian.com/science-scholarship/
Deadline: March 1st, 2026
Award Amount: $5,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Applicant MUST BE wholly or partially of Italian descent
Applicant MUST BE enrolled in an accredited College, University or Community College or Trade School in the Fall of 2026
Applications can be found by going to: https://osiaca.org/scholarships/
Deadline: March 1st, 2026
Award Amount: $10,000
Awards Available: 4
Eligibility:
Have reached their 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school.
Be a registered active member of a Boy Scouts of America unit.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.legion.org/get-involved/scholarships/american-legion-eagle-scout-of-the-year-scholarship
Deadline: March 1st, 2026
Award Amount: $20,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Be a high school senior with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.
Be preparing to enter college and intend to become a journalist.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.pressclubinstitute.org/national-press-club-scholarship-opportunities/
Deadline: March 15th, 2026
Award Amount: $2,500
Awards Available: 20
Eligibility:
Be a graduating high school senior enrolling in engineering or geoscience.
Plan to enroll full-time in one of the following majors: geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, geophysical, mechanical or petroleum engineering.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.shell.us/about-us/careers/shell-graduate-program/scholarships.html#vanity-aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hlbGwudXMvY2FyZWVycy9hYm91dC1jYXJlZXJzLWF0LXNoZWxsL3NoZWxsLWdyYWR1YXRlLXByb2dyYW0vc2Nob2xhcnNoaXBzLmh0bWw
Deadline: March 15th, 2026
Award Amount: $20,000
Awards Available: 2
Eligibility:
Be a high school senior or current college student with demonstrated financial need.
Be enrolled or plan to be enroll in an accredited institution as a full-time student.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.beyondtheboroughs.org/apply
Deadline: March 15th, 2026
Award Amount: $3,000
Awards Available: 12
Eligibility:
Have demonstrated a commitment to animal welfare through volunteer work and/or advocacy.
Intend to pursue a career that will seek to reduce animal suffering and protect vulnerable species.
Applications can be found by going to: https://awionline.org/content/animal-welfare-institute-scholarship
Deadline: March 31st, 2026
Award Amount: $3,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Be a Lake or Porter County high school graduating senior whose goal is to attain a 2-year or 4 year degree through an accredited university/college.
Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Submit a one page essay and other documentation outlined in the application
Applications can be picked up in person at either AFFCU branch or online: https://www.advancefcu.org/learn/community-involvement/scholarship-program
Questions can be directed to clozano@advancefcu.org
April Deadline
Deadline: April 15th, 2026
Award Amount: $5,000; $2,000; and $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Submit an original entry—your own artwork, photo, essay, or video—depicting what YOU hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. Creativity counts! Contest starts October 1, 2025 and ends April 15, 2026. Enter for a chance to win one of FOUR scholarship prizes: one $5,000 scholarship, two $2,000 scholarships, and one $1,000 scholarship.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.diplomaframe.com/contests/scholarship?srsltid=AfmBOor3_uFfE20_2GVHuGXuFEZen8kUFyu3MKrbFnteKMmtu1SMoU78
Deadline: April 30th, 2026
Award Amount: $500
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
A) Must currently be in high school, college, or university.
B) Must be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline.
C) Must be a resident of the United States or Canada.
D) Must complete the application before 11:59 PM ET on April 1.
E) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page.
Applications can be found by going to: https://excavatorpartscalifornia.com/dozer
Partners for Clean Air Scholarship
Partners for Clean Air Scholarship
Deadline: April 30th, 2026
Award Amount: $2,500
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher;
Attend an accredited college, university, or trade school in the Fall of 2025 to pursue a two- or four-year college degree or two-year trade school certification or degree;
Demonstrate how their planned field of study aligns with clean air and/or public health (essentially, how will the student’s planned profession interface with clean air/public health issues and how might they help improve air quality/public health through their profession);
Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office
Deadline: April 30th, 2026
Award Amount: $500
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
A Current Senior in High School or a Freshman or Sophomore in College/University
Be a legal resident of the United States or Canada
Enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2026
Submit a completed online application form prior to the deadline.
Applications can be found by going to: https://forkliftpartstexas.com/forkliftparts.php
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