California State PTA Scholarship Deadline: February 1, 2027
Amount: $500
Description: The 2027 Graduating High School Senior Scholarship application will open in November 2026. The deadline to apply will be February 1, 2027 at 11:59pm.
Two scholarships are available for your application:
Volunteer Service Scholarship — This scholarship recognizes graduating seniors for their volunteer service in schools and communities, allowing them to register for courses at accredited colleges, universities, and trade, or technical schools. Applicants must be PTA members graduating from a California high school between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year.
$500 Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarship – Honoring the volunteer and public-service legacy of Dr. Ralph E. White and his wife, Eleanor, this additional scholarship provides $500 each to two successful applicants of the Volunteer Service Scholarship who intend to pursue a career in the medical field.
All applicants should be be notified of their status in March or early April. Scholarship winners will receive a letter of congratulations and a recognition certificate from California State PTA along with a check. For questions and more information, please contact the California State PTA at scholarships@capta.org.
HSF Scholar Program Deadline: February 15, 2027
Amount: range from $500-$5,000
Description: As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.
Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants. HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training. Career services include assisting Scholars with internships and full-time job opportunities. HSF awards more than $30 million in scholarships annually. Depending upon available funds and participation in HSF’s Fund A Scholar Program, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students
Dolly Parton Songwriters Award Deadline: February 15, 2027
Amount: range from $20,000
Description: The Dolly Parton Songwriters Award is an annual, nationwide competition open to aspiring songwriters. The awards can be used as a career grant for study, instrument purchase, recording costs, or other professional expenses and are not restricted to tuition costs. Founding endowments include a lead gift from Sony Music Publishing's Rusty Gaston as well as a contribution from country superstar Luke Combs. The award was established in 2015 as the Nashville Songwriting Scholarship by BMI to celebrate the company’s 75th Anniversary year. The revised program offers $20,000 for up to two of the best original song entries in any of the following genres: Americana, blues, bluegrass, contemporary Christian, country, folk, or roots. Judges for previous competitions have included GRAMMY-winning artist Kacey Musgraves, hit songwriter Rodney Clawson, and Nashville music industry veteran Mark Brown. Eligibility Requirements: All applicants: must be between the ages of 17 and 24 as of February 15, 2027; must be in residence in the United States or its territories; may only submit one application per BMI Foundation awards program; may not submit the same musical work to more than one BMI Foundation awards program; may only submit works that have not been assigned to any major music publisher or major record label; may only apply if they have not previously won the Dolly Parton Songwriters Award or Nashville Songwriting Scholarship.
HBCU Week x NFL Scholarship Deadline: February 16, 2027
Amount: $10,000
Description: The HBCU Week X NFL Scholarship supports students enrolling in HBCUs, contributing to the pipeline from undergraduate school to corporate America. Scholarship Details: Scholarship Amount: $10,000; Can be used for tuition, room and board; Decision by May 1st. Eligibility Criteria: U.S. citizens or legal residents with a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school; Must be accepted into an HBCU for a full college education; Demonstrate financial need.