Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation Deadline: August 30, 2026
Amount: Varies
Description: The Work Ethic Scholarship Program was created to help close the skills gap by supporting men and women who want to learn a trade, show up early, stay late, and take pride in doing a job well done. If you’re pursuing training in the skilled trades–welding, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, construction, or dozens of other in-demand careers–we want to help you get the training you need without taking on a mountain of debt. Eligibility: Be a U.S. Citizen, Be a high school graduate or senior, Enroll or plan to enroll in an approved program two years or less at an accredited school, sign the S.W.E.A.T Pledge, provide an official tuition bill or cost statement from your school.
Sallie Mae Deadline: August 31, 2026
Amount: $2000
Description: The Sallie Mae Scholarship is intended for students 17 or older who will be pursuing higher education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a unique "GPA" of grit, potential, and ambition in their quest for a college education.
Pizza Hut Deadline: August 31, 2026
Amount: $5000
Description: The Pizza Hut Scholarship is intended for students 17 or older who will be pursuing higher education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a unique "GPA" of grit, potential, and ambition in their quest for a college education.