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Scholarship Websites.pdfUrban League of Northwest Indiana:
https://www.urbanleagueofnwi.org/ul-scholarship-applications
The Legacy Foundation Scholarships:
https://legacyfdn.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/
Learn More Indiana Scholarship Guide:
https://learnmoreindiana.org/paying-for-college/scholarships/
Career One Stop Scholarship Finder:
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
Scholarship America:
https://scholarshipamerica.org/students/browse-scholarships/
National Top-Dollar Scholarships for Underrepresented Students: https://airtable.com/appCL9X51jiV09K8j/shryx0St1VxenML70/tblLlM63MeMdPNIBe?viewControls=on
Federal Student Aid: Finding and Applying for Scholarships
How to Apply for Scholarships
https://www.myperfectresume.com/career-center/careers/planning/scholarship-guide
October Deadline
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Eligibility:
Only high school seniors or students currently enrolled full-time in an American college, Canadian colleges, Automotive Engineering programs, Trade schools, or technical institute.
AmericanMuscle Student Scholarships are non-renewable, however, winning applicants may re-enter in future contests by writing and resubmitting a new essay. Only one essay per student, per semester is allowed.
Scholarships are restricted to those students pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html
Scholarship Value: $40,00
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Eligibility:
A) Be a senior in high school or a current college student.
B) Be attending or planning to attend college, university, or professional training school in the Fall of 2027.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/40k-no-essay-scholarship-2026/?utm_source=student_scholarships&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=student_scholarships_40k_202610
NSCA High School Scholarship
NSCA High School Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Eligibility:
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.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.nsca.com/about-us/nsca-foundation/scholarships/
Deadline: October 15th, 2026
Award Amount: $4,000
Awards Available: 11
Eligibility:
Student applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited vocational institution, lineworker school, or two to four-year college/university within the U.S. and must not be graduating within 12 months of the application deadline.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.publicpower.org/deed-funding-students
Deadline: October 15th, 2026
Award Amount: $2,500
Awards Available: 100
Eligibility:
A) Be a female high school senior.
B) Have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.peointernational.org/educational-support/star-scholarship/eligibility-and-application-process/
Scholarship Value: $50,000
Awards Available: 7
Award Deadline: Oct 20, 2026
Eligibility:
Instrument categories are Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
Participants in the Junior Division must not have reached their 18th birthday by February 1, 2027. Participants in the Senior Division must be at least 18 years old but not have reached their 31st birthday by February 1, 2027.
Participants must be a U.S. resident or have a valid U.S visa at the time of applying and performing during the final rounds of the junior and senior division. For questions about eligibility, please contact Competition@SphinxMusic.org.
Participants must not have been a 1st Place Winner in their division in any previous Sphinx Competition.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.sphinxmusic.org/sphinx-competition/
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 5
Award Deadline: Oct 20, 2026
Eligibility:
A) Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (high school, undergraduate, or graduate) in the US.
B) Have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.us.stop-hunger.org/grants/youth-scholarships
Deadline: October 27th, 2026
Award Amount: $500
Awards Available: 300
Eligibility:
They are 13 years of age or older at the time of creating an aspirations.org account.
They receive parent/guardian approval by the approval deadline OR are 18 years of age or older at the time of completion of their AiC Community membership form.
They attend a school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or on a U.S. overseas military base.
They are not an NCWIT employee and have no immediate family relationship with employees, extended staff, contractors, or board members of NCWIT (including spouses, siblings, children, grandchildren, and persons residing in the same household).
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award
Scholarship Value: $3,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Oct 28, 2026
Eligibility:
Any high school senior may apply for this scholarship opportunity, if they are pursuing studies in the arts and have made a creative impact.
Applications can be found by going to: https://bold.org/scholarships/begho-ukueberuwa-creative-impact-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships
Deadline: October 30th, 2026
Award Amount: $2,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
3.0 GPA (provide an unofficial transcript)
High school seniors currently playing a sport (any kind school, club, or recreational).
Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S. High school seniors, who have not been accepted to a college yet, are eligible to apply as well, as long as they plan on pursuing higher education.
U.S. citizens
Write a 500- to 700-word essay sharing how sports empowered you to overcome adversity (see below for more details)
Apply using the form on our website by the deadline and agree to the Terms and Conditions
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.kevinmcmanuslaw.com/the-kevin-mcmanus-law-overcoming-adversity-through-sports-scholarship/
Deadline: October 30th, 2026
Award Amount: $50,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
A) Be a senior in high school.
B) Have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/
Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 325
Award Deadline: Oct 30, 2026
Eligibility:
High school students, who are at least 17 years of age or older, accepted or enrolled at an undergraduate, trade, or vocational school as of September 1, 2027. The school must be an eligible, accredited two- or four-year U.S. brick-and-mortar or online college or university or trade or vocational school. (Undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least six credit hours per semester.)
Undergraduate students or trade/vocational school students enrolled as of September 1, 2027, at an eligible, accredited two- or four-year U.S. brick-and-mortar or online college or university or trade or vocational school. (Undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least six credit hours per semester).
Must be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia
Children of U.S. Bank employees ARE eligible
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank/community/student-scholarship.html
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Oct 31, 2026
Eligibility:
Age and Enrollment: Be at least a high school senior or 18 years of age AND be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university.
Proof of Enrollment: Provide proof of current enrollment, typically via a transcript.
Field of Study: Be interested in pursuing a career in: Marketing, Web Development, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Journalism, or a similar field.
Citizenship: The scholarship is open to US citizens.
Submission: Complete the essay or design project submission based on the requirements below.
Deadline: Submit the application and all materials by the stated deadline.
Applications can be found by going to: https://redeggmarketing.com/about/scholarship/
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 10
Award Deadline: Oct 31, 2026
Eligibility:
Completed ACF Visionary Scholarship Application
Your Application Packet is pre-filled when you create a free account — submit online or by email.
Most Recent Unofficial High School Transcript or Grade Card
An unofficial copy of your current high school transcript or grade card is acceptable.
500-Word Essay: "Why College is Important to Me"
A personal essay of approximately 500 words on this topic is required for all applicants.
Applications can be found by going to: https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-details/
Scholarship Value: $35,000
Awards Available: 50
Award Deadline: Oct 31, 2026
Eligibility:
The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 by the Oct. 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions: or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools.
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 intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law. Foreign exchange
students, students age 20 or over, GED or Adult Education Students are ineligible.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Oct 31, 2026
Eligibility:
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.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.dplaw.com/2026-encouraging-diversity-scholarship/
November Deadline
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Nov 1, 2026
Eligibility:
A) Be a female high school senior or undergraduate that is from a low-income household.
B) Be planning to pursue a degree in one of the STEM fields.
Applications can be found by going to: https://bold.org/scholarships/young-women-in-stem-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Nov 1, 2026
Eligibility:
GPA of at least 3.0
Enrolled in an accredited high school in the U.S.
or Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the U.S.
Proof of enrollment or acceptance into accredited institutions
An unofficial transcript showing your GPA as well as proof of your acceptance or enrollment in an accredited institution with your application.
Agree to the terms and conditions of the Making an Impact Scholarship
Applications can be found by going to: https://kainelaw.com/scholarships/making-an-impact/
Scholarship Value: $8,000
Awards Available: 150
Award Deadline: Nov 1, 2026
Eligibility:
Be currently enrolled in high school or home school program and graduating in the spring of 2027
Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2027-2028
If selected, attendance to the virtual awards ceremony is mandatory
Applications can be found by going to: https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2026/forms/welcome.php
Deadline: November 1st, 2026
Award Amount: Full tuition
Eligibility:
To be considered for the Hammond Scholarship, you must apply and be admitted through either the Early Decision I or Early Action admission plans. There is no separate application outside of the Common Application to be considered. The Hammond Scholarship is open only to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.
Applications can be found by going to: https://admissions.miami.edu/undergraduate/financial-aid/scholarships/ronald-a-hammond/index.html?utm_campaign=GC&utm_content=Scholarships&utm_medium=email&utm_source=AG&utm_term=F27
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Nov 1, 2026
Eligibility:
The contest is open to U.S. residents.
All participants must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time beautician, esthetician, or cosmetology student.
Immediate family members of Buy-Rite Beauty employees are excluded from this contest.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.buyritebeauty.com/scholarships/
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Nov 1, 2026
Eligibility:
Any student pursuing a career in the DMC (Destination Management Company) or meeting & events industry
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.admei.org/scholarship---academic
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 4
Award Deadline: Nov 2, 2026
Eligibility:
You participate in a youth mentorship program of some sort, including Big Brothers Big Sisters or similar organizations
You are a freshman attending college this upcoming semester.
You are currently or will be enrolled in an accredited college or university for Spring 2027.
You are at least 17 years of age.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.ackerwarren.com/scholarship
Scholarship Value: $25,000
Awards Available: 13
Award Deadline: Nov 3, 2026
Eligibility:
Be 18 years of age by July 15, 2027.
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 of upper or higher secondary school
College/university Undergraduate
Graduate student
AND
Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study for the 2027-2028 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 the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program (a one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development alongside our $25k Remarkable Futures Scholars), if selected.
Chick-fil-A employees and dependents/spouses of employees or Operators are not eligible to apply.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/community-scholars
Scholarship Value: $250,000
Awards Available: 300
Award Deadline: Nov 5, 2026
Eligibility:
Any student who is living in and attending their last year of secondary school in the US and its territories may apply, regardless of citizenship.
Students who are US citizens living abroad may also qualify.
Students attending American schools abroad, but who are not US citizens, are not eligible. Please read the Regeneron STS Rules and Entry Instructions document for more information.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/
Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship
Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 5
Award Deadline: Nov 9, 2026
Eligibility:
You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university, and your education will continue through the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semester. OR
You are a high school senior who will be starting your college or university education in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
You are a U.S. citizen.
You have a current overall GPA of at least 3.0.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.kanoski.com/community-involvement/distracted-driving-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline: Nov 9, 2026
Eligibility:
You are eligible if you are: classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers (ages 8–18) who are full-time elementary, middle, or high school students, and have not yet entered college.
Applicants must provide evidence of a family income unable to meet the costs of his/her musical pursuits (new instruments, music lessons, summer festival tuition, and travel, etc.).
Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and creativity, inside and outside of the classroom.
Applications can be found by going to: https://fromthetop.org/apply/jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award/#deadlines
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 30
Award Deadline: Nov 10, 2026
Eligibility:
Any current trade school student or high school senior who will enroll in trade school after graduation may apply for this scholarship if they’re a legal resident of the United States pursuing plumbing, HVAC, electric, or a closely related field while embodying G.R.I.T. (generosity, respect, innovation, and teamwork).
Applications can be found by going to: https://bold.org/scholarships/track-to-the-trades/#ref=best-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $30,000
Awards Available: 500
Award Deadline: Nov 12, 2026
Eligibility:
Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Deadline: November 15th, 2026
Award Amount: $500
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on the day of the deadline.
Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the deadline.
Have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at the time of the award. (Current High School Students are also eligible.)
Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
Be a citizen of the United States or Canada.
Applications can be found by going to: https://odenzascholarships.com/marketingscholarship.php
Deadline: November 15th, 2026
Award Amount: $500
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Must be a high school senior or currently in college
Must be enrolling in or show proof that you are actively in an undergraduate program for the upcoming school semester. (Can be four-year university or community college.)
Must intend to pursue a degree in law leading to bar eligibility and a license to practice law
Must submit application materials via email by November deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
Essay and application must be in English
By entering, you give us permission to share quotes from your essay, first name, and social media pages publicly. We will not share your contact information or full name.
If you are under the age of 18 you must have permission from your parent/legal guardian.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.helmerlegal.com/college-scholarship/
Deadline: November 15th, 2026
Award Amount: $2,500
Awards Available: 3
Eligibility:
This competition is open to high school musicians (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2026-2027 academic year. Woodwind, brass and percussion are eligible to apply. (String, piano and harp players will be eligible in the 2028 competition.)
NOTE: After applications close for the 2027 competition, the next opportunity for woodwind, brass and percussion players to apply will be for the 2029 competition (applications due Nov. 2028).
Previous competition winners and immediate family members of current/former U.S. Marine Band members are not eligible. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Educational/Concerto-Competition/
Deadline: November 15th, 2026
Award Amount: $3,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
This application is open to female high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. Due to complexities with international funding, we will only consider submissions from U.S. citizens.
Please specify your intended field of study and your current grade or degree level within your application. We also request either proof of college acceptance or a high school transcript at the time of submission.
We’d love to know your future goals and why you deserve this scholarship, so we’re asking you to provide a brief biography of no more than 250 words with your application. We will not assess this bio in our submission evaluation, but it will help us better understand your career goals.
Your submission will not be considered if it does not include the following:
A short bio with your intended field of study and education level
Proof of education
Evidence of U.S. citizenship (valid address)
A 1,000-word essay
Applications can be found by going to: https://designli.co/women-in-tech-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 178
Award Deadline: Nov 15, 2026
Eligibility:
varies, see website
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Nov 15, 2026
Eligibility:
A) Be between the ages of 17-25.
B) Be attending college or university in the Fall of 2027.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/managed/10-words-or-less-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Nov 19, 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.
Writer must be a student with a documented disability.
Writer must be a student enrolled in high school (generally, ages 14-19) on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
Previous applicants are eligible to reapply in subsequent years until they win or age out of the competition. An individual applicant may win only once.
Winners must be present for all Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program workshops and events (virtual dates March 13, April 3, May 1, and June 5, 2027; in-person dates July 11-15, 2027) in order to be eligible for the award.
Applications can be found by going to: https://thekennedycenter.smapply.io/prog/2027_accessvsa_PDP/
Deadline: November 27th, 2026
Award Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, 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 two to five-year post-secondary institution for the Fall 2027 semester.
Employees of Tittle & Perlmuter, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households as 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.
Applications can be found by going to: https://tittlelawfirm.com/allen-tittle-medical-malpractice-scholarship/
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Nov 30, 2026
Eligibility:
Applicants must be college-bound graduating high school seniors, current college students, or adult learners with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (high school or college) who are planning to enroll in an accredited Bachelor's or Associates's program. Applicants must also reside in a rural area and meet low-income criteria outlined in the application below.
The winners will be chosen by the owners, management and staff of Freedom and Glory. The scholarship check will be sent directly to the winner's college or university.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.freedomandglory.com/pages/beacon-scholarship
December Deadline
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 7
Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Eligibility:
A) Be a legal military dependent. Status confirmed by DEERS enrollment form.
B) Be between the ages of 13 and 18 at the time of application.
Applications can be found by going to: https://operationhomefront.org/military-child-of-the-year/
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Connect Future Leaders in Technology is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering and supporting the next generation of IT leaders.
Established in 2010, Connect Future Leaders in Technology is a separate US 501 (c)(3) corporation supported by the generous donations of the Connect community. All donations go directly to scholarship awards for current students pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM disciplines.
Applications are accepted from around the world, and winners are chosen by a committee based upon criteria established by the Future Leaders in Technology Board of Directors. The criteria include GPA, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and a compelling essay about future goals.
Applications can be found by going to: https://connect-community.org/future-leaders-of-it/
Scholarship Value: $500
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Eligibility:
Contest categories include grades K-5, 6-8, 9-12. The class in each category whose mural best expresses their understanding of conservation will receive a cash prize. Schools may register multiple classes. However, only one free mural kit per school is permitted. To enter, each mural must be accompanied by at least five individual drawings or paintings from students as part of the process of discovering their subject matter and theme for their mural. An Individual winner will be selected from each grade category, K-12. Prizes include a scholarship and gift cards for art supplies.
Applications can be found by going to: https://wylandfoundation.org/ocean-and-water-education-for-classrooms/ocean-art-contest-for-kids/
Scholarship Value: $3,000
Awards Available: 6
Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Eligibility:
an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment.
pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools.
showing promise of success in their studies, and
a citizen of the United States of America.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.aapt.org/programs/grants/lotze.cfm
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Dec 2, 2026
Eligibility:
Any female BIPOC high school senior who will pursue a four-year degree in STEM may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are a low-income, first-generation college student.
Applications can be found by going to: https://bold.org/scholarships/minority-women-in-STEM-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships
Scholarship Value: Full ride
Award Deadline: Dec 2, 2026
Eligibility:
students in their junior year of high school, or the equivalent if home schooled, are eligible to apply.
must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States of America
Applications can be found by going to: https://coolidgescholars.org/selection-timeline/
Scholarship Value: $38,000
Awards Available: 10
Award Deadline: Dec 4, 2026
Eligibility:
A) Be currently pursuing, or intend to pursue, a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in a STEM discipline.
B) Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 4, 2026
Eligibility:
Applicants must live in the United States and intend to pursue a career in an agriculture-related field.
Applications are open to high school seniors, current college students, and graduate students.
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must submit a self-produced video of no more than 5 minutes answering the following question:
“What is your vision for the next generation of the U.S. rice industry?”
Applications can be found by going to: https://usriceproducers.com/scholarship/
Deadline: December 15th, 2026
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.
Although all students with the above criteria are welcome to apply for this scholarship, preference will be given to students with a physical disability.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.avacaremedical.com/scholarship
Deadline: December 15th, 2026
Award Amount: $2,500
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
A) Be enrolled at a high school, college, trade school, university, or graduate school.
B) Have residency in the United States and be in good academic standing.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.benglasslaw.com/scholarship/
Scholarship Value: $60,000
Awards Available: 4200
Award Deadline: Dec 15, 2026
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
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Dec 15, 2026
Eligibility:
U.S. Citizen (or permanent resident).
Enrolled (or enrolling) as a full-time student of an accredited college/university within the United States for completion of an undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.
Limit of one (1) entry per contestant.
Employees, professional affiliates, and agents of North American Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible.
The applicant must comply with IRS rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the scholarship, including following.
It does not exceed your expenses;
It is not designated or earmarked for other purposes (such as room and board), and does not require (by its terms) that it cannot be used for qualified education expense; and
It does not represent payment for teaching, research, or other services required as a condition for receiving the scholarship.
You must be a Candidate for a Degree. You are a Candidate for a Degree if you:
Attend a primary or secondary school, or are pursuing a degree at a college or university, or
Attend an educational institution that:
Provides a program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor's or higher degree, or offers a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation; and
Is authorized under federal or state law to provide such a program and is accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency
Eligible educational institution. An eligible educational institution is one whose primary function is the presentation of formal instruction and that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it carries on its educational activities.
Qualified education expenses. For purposes of tax-free scholarships and fellowship grants, these are expenses for:
Tuition and fees required to enroll at or attend an eligible educational institution; and
Course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies, and equipment that are required for the courses at the eligible educational institution. These items must be required of all students in your course of instruction.
Qualified education expenses do not include the cost of:
Room and board, Travel, Research, Clerical help, or Equipment and other expenses that are not required for enrollment in or attendance at an eligible educational institution.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.northamerican.com/scholarship
Deadline: December 18th, 2026
Award Amount: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Eligibility:
Eligibility for the scholarship is quite simple. An applicants must (a) be citizens of the United States, (b) diagnosed with autism, (c) who 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/
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 5
Award Deadline: Dec 26, 2026
Eligibility:
Any high school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student may apply for this scholarship.
Applications can be found by going to: https://bold.org/scholarships/ronran-glee-literary-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
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 for the academic year Fall 2027 – Spring 2028.
Open to high school seniors and present undergraduate students enrolled at a university in the United States/or its territories.
Areas of study included can be STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and related fields such as Social Sciences (such as psychology, political science, economics, sociology, anthropology), Humanities (such as History, English literature, philosophy), Professional degrees (such as Doctor of Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Optometry, Physical Therapy) and areas in business, health, nursing, public administration, agriculture, food sciences, 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/2027-scholarships/
Scholarship Value: $12,000
Awards Available: 165
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Eligibility:
A) Be enrolled in grades 9 through 12 attending high school in the United States, Puerto Rico, or Department
of Defense schools worldwide.
B) Be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.jshs.org/
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Eligibility:
Any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student may apply so long as they are a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and enrolled in a vocational program or two to four year post-secondary institution.
Any employees of Silberman & Lam, the persons living in the same households of such individuals (related or not) and their immediate families are not allowed to participate in the competition.
Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing to be considered for the scholarship.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.silbermanlam.com/2026-rise-above-scholarship/
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Eligibility:
Must have experienced a birth/childhood injury.
The scholarship is open to any current or incoming college student at an accredited institution in the United States.
Employees of Gideon Asen LLC, their immediate families, and persons living in the same households as such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to apply.
Candidates for this scholarship must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.gideonasen.com/resources/gideon-asen-perseverance-scholarship
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 15
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Eligibility:
A) Be a high school senior that plans on attending college or university in the Fall of 2027.
B) Be an Eagle Scout who is registered in an active unit and has not reached their nineteenth birthday.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.sar.org/arthur-m-berdena-king-eagle-scout-contest/
Scholarship Value: $8,000
Awards Available: 10
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Eligibility:
A) Be a graduating high school senior whose parent, legal guardian or financially responsible grandparent is a
full dues-paying AFSCME member.
B) Be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited two-year or four-year institution by the Fall of 2027.
Applications can be found by going to: https://afscme.org/member-resources/scholarships/afscme-family-scholarship/
Scholarship Value: $250,000
Awards Available: 30
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
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/
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Eligibility:
A) Be planning to attend a United States institution of higher learning and have demonstrated journalistic skills.
B) Submit a completed application along with original 500–700-word essay.
Applications can be found by going to: https://nilrr.org/resources/online-ruggles-journalism-scholarship-application
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
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/
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 10
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Eligibility:
A) Be in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
B) Have been accepted to a nursing program at an accredited institution in the United States.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.ayahealthcare.com/travel-nursing/future-travel-nurse-scholarship/
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Eligibility:
Must be 17 years or older
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Enrollment status: Accepted to or currently attending a nursing or medical related program at an accredited institution.
The Nurse.org $1,500 Healthcare Leaders scholarship is offered to students entering, or currently pursuing, an educational program related to nursing or medicine. Applicants must be US citizens, at least 17 years of age, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Applications can be found by going to: https://nurse.org/healthcare-leaders/
Scholarship Value: $4,000
Awards Available: 500
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Eligibility:
The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman, or Marine who has:
Been killed in action.
Become 100% totally & permanently disabled as a direct result of a combat mission, with priority given to those who have a single combat-related disability rated at 70% or more. This does not apply to Servicemembers who are Silver Star or Purple Heart medal recipients, as they only need a combined 100% total and permanent disability rating. Qualifying parent must have received an Honorable discharge.
Suffered a major limb amputation due to enemy action
Been classified as a Prisoner of War (POW) or as Missing in Action (MIA).
Been awarded the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Air Force Cross, or the Coast Guard Cross.
Been involved in a training accident that resulted in the death of the service member or caused an immediate inability to continue serving (immediate discharge based on the injury at 100% total and permanent disability and qualifying parent must have received an Honorable discharge).
ALL APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A FREEDOM ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP:
Currently in their senior year of high school, a high school graduate, or currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate, vocational, or trade school student (having previously graduated high school). Freedom Alliance scholarships are only for use towards undergraduate, trade, or vocational programs.
Scholarship award is only applicable to your first degree program. New applicants who have previously graduated from an undergraduate program and received a degree are not eligible for scholarship award.
Students who have completed any college coursework must have a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA to qualify for consideration.
Student must be under the age of 26 at the time of application.
Applications can be found by going to: https://fascholarship.com/qualifications/
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Eligibility:
The legal child (natural or adoptive) of a veteran of any branch of U.S. military service (U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard) who is either a:
High school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. or
Student currently attending or enrolled in an accredited community college or undergraduate degree program with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Applications can be found by going to: https://cck-law.com/undergraduate-scholarship/
January Deadline
Deadline: January 14, 2027 at 5 PM
Award Amount: Up to $35,000 over four years
Eligibility:
• Be a graduating high school senior;
• Be a United States citizen;
• Submit evidence of financial need;
• Demonstrate a record of academic excellence;
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service;
• Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college/university within the United
States or affiliated with a U.S. based college or university;
• Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
Applications can be found by going to: https://jackierobinson.org/apply/?utm_campaign=network&utm_medium=email&utm_source=programs&utm_term=FY24
American Public Service Scholarship
American Public Service Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Jan 31, 2027
Eligibility:
• Be a graduating high school senior;
• Be a United States citizen;
• Submit evidence of financial need;
• Demonstrate a record of academic excellence;
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service;
• Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college/university within the United
States or affiliated with a U.S. based college or university;
• Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
Applications can be found by going to: https://jackierobinson.org/apply/?utm_campaign=network&utm_medium=email&utm_source=programs&utm_term=FY24
Scholarship Value: $4,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Jan 31, 2027
Eligibility:
Applicants must be American Indian. A tribal card from a tribe that is recognized at a state and/or federal level qualifies as identification and must be included with the application.
These awards are available for vocational training or college/university undergraduate or graduate students. Preference is given to undergraduate applicants.
Minimum GPA of 3.25 based on a 4.0 scale
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian
Scholarship Value: $4,000
Awards Available: 209
Award Deadline: Jan 31, 2027
Eligibility:
A) Be a current or retired member of a participating union, their spouse, or a dependent child.
B) Have at least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse, or parent.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-scholarships
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Jan 31, 2027
Eligibility:
A) Be committed to pursuing a degree at a two- or four-year college or university.
B) Have a proven record of maintaining a job while in high school.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.jasonkisnerlaw.com/scholarship
February Deadline
3110_001.pdfScholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Feb 8, 2027
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
March Deadline
Great Clips Scholarship Program
Great Clips Scholarship Program
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline: Mar 1, 2027
Eligibility:
at least 16 years of age and older,
who are legal residents of the 50 United States (including D.C.) or Canada (excluding Quebec),
Applications can be found by going to: https://jobs.greatclips.com/schools
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Mar 30, 2027
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants include high school seniors, GED holders, vocational students, and those pursuing college or graduate studies. To qualify, students must be legal U.S. residents living in any of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and enrolled in a vocational program or a two- or four-year post-secondary institution.
All applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Employees of The Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman, their close relatives (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and others residing in the same households as such individuals (whether related or not), are ineligible to enter the competition.
Applications can be found by going to: https://jeffreylichtman.com/law-offices-of-jeffrey-lichtman-2025-community-service-scholarship/
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Mar 31, 2027
Eligibility:
A) Be attending college or university on a full-time or part-time basis no later than September 2027.
B) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
Applications can be found by going to: https://kochharandco.ca/application
April Deadline
Scholarship Value: $500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: April 1, 2027
Eligibility:
A) Be in high school, college, or university.
B) Be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline.
Applications can be found by going to: https://excavatorpartscalifornia.com/dozer
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