Be aware that scholarships sent directly to the college are often deducted from your financial aid award and thus help the college but not you.  Some colleges don't do this, but some do.  Here's an article about this invidious practice: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-tMwBbDRdsYZF32DhVyFwJG09PSqhy5RlpB2NgZZRuU/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs

Important Note: Never pay to sign up for scholarship: it's a sign it's a rip-off!

A good clearinghouse for scholarships is https://studentscholarships.org/

Another newer one is https://accessscholarships.com/

A helpful website about scholarships in general is found at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scholarships-and-recognition/opportunity-scholarships

Another good listing of Rhode Island scholarships comes from Stand Out College Prep: https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/rhode-island-scholarships/

Here are helpful scholarship articles:  

Scholarship mistakes to avoid 26

Big Corporate Scholarships 25

Best STEM scholarships for female applicants with links to the scholarships 24

Best Scholarship Search Websites 23

Top Scholarships for 23

Scholarships for students studying abroad 24

Find Scholarships related to your hobbies 23

7 Ways To Land Scholarships 20

Most unusual Scholarships 21

Here's a link to an article with many links to scholarships and internships for African-American students: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-african-american-students?utm_source=external_educator&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=HSCM_sponcon2021

Here's a link to Scholarship America, which is a large organization to help you find scholarships: https://scholarshipamerica.org/?utm_source=Common%20App%20Newsletter%20Subscribers&utm_campaign=2340225bab-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_07_24_09_11_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_685c1cb33f-2340225bab-5013563

Scholarships for all/most current high school students:

Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Scholarship Value: $250,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

There are a few key milestones on your journey for an opportunity to receive the prize, starting with applying for the Challenge.

Please make a careful note of each milestone and the deadline for reaching it.

Challenge

You get it. You’ve grasped an important scientific theory, concept or principle.

Now can you share your insight?

An inventive video can get across complex material that would take pages of text to communicate.

To take part in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, create a short video (2:00 – two minutes max) to explain a big idea in one of these fields:

• Physics

• Mathematics

• Life Sciences

Your film can take any form you like: animation, talking head, documentary, dramatic reconstruction, whatever. It’s worth keeping in mind that video is a dynamic visual medium – using diagrams, simulations, physical demonstrations etc. is a lot more effective than standing in front of a blackboard talking.

The videos will be judged according to the following criteria:

• Engagement

• Illumination

• Creativity

• Difficulty

If you’re looking for guidance, you can see some of last year’s top-scoring entries here and below. But remember, to show ‘creativity’ your film should be as original as possible.

Who?

• Anyone between the ages of 13 and 18

You can take part in this year’s Challenge as long as you’re:

• 13 or older by 12:01 AM PDT (West Coast USA) on May 11, 2026

• Not older than 18 (not yet 19) as of 11:59 PM PDT (West Coast USA) on October 1, 2026

We welcome submissions in English from anyone of those ages, including homeschooled students, students with disabilities, and students from all over the world. For additional details, check out the Rules.

How?

• Sign up

• To get the ball rolling, sign up online.

• Apply (Applications will be taken starting May 11, 2026)

• To apply, fill in the forms online, answer a short questionnaire about yourself, your school and your chosen Challenge topic, and submit your completed video.

What?

Create a video (2:00 minutes max)

Step 1

Select a theory, concept, or principle in physics, life sciences, mathematics. One that’s important to understand but challenging to explain.

Step 2

Create a short video (no more than 2:00 minutes) to communicate the idea in an engaging, illuminating, and imaginative way. Be creative! Consider using visual tools in your video, such as animations, simulations, or physical demonstrations.

Step 3

Submit a YouTube video link in your application and join our Breakthrough YouTube channel, Breakthrough Facebook page, Breakthrough Instagram page, and Breakthrough TikTok page. Share your video on your own YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok pages too. Take part in the Peer-to-Peer review, where you get to view and score the submissions from five (5) other contestants.

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Just for School One Seniors going to college next year:

The Nicholas J. Barrett Scholarship is offered in memory of a School One alumnus by his family.  It goes to a School One senior each year, and the amount is $1000.  It requires an essay and an application, and it is due by May 1, 2026, but don't be foolish and wait until the last minute as those who get it in earlier will look more attractive to the people who award the scholarship.  You have much better odds of winning this one than most others.  Usually available to apply from some time in February until the end of April.

Nicholas J. Barrett Scholarship Application 26

For Students Going to URI

We are excited to share a new addition to our full-ride scholarship opportunities at URI. The Cook-Cohen Scholars Program is a newly established, highly selective, full-ride scholarship that covers tuition, fees, housing, and dining for all four years, along with a global travel experience during URI’s Winter J Term. The scholarship will apply to any field of study at URI.

Beyond financial support, students benefit from a cohort-based experience that includes access to the Honors Program, leadership development opportunities, faculty mentorship, priority course registration, and specialized advising.

As always, students applying by the December 1 Early Action deadline will receive priority consideration for all scholarships including our Top Scholarships: 

• Cook-Cohen Scholars Program

• Schilling Scholars Program

• Ryan Scholars Program

• Verrecchia Business Scholars Program

Scholarships for seniors going to college next year: last updated   9/4/26

W. Tong and A.C. Wong Legacy Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $5,000. Awards Available: 4

Award Deadline: Sep 6, 2026

Education is incredibly important and valuable, especially for low-income immigrant families seeking out the opportunity for a better future.

Immigrating often brings about financial struggles as a family starts a new life from scratch, often with no sources of help. As a result, young students often have to be incredibly hardworking and dedicated to get the same opportunities that their peers enjoy.

My late wife and I are children of immigrants who instilled the value of hard work, saving money and education. With the help of scholarships, we were in turn able to send our only son to a four year college without any student debt.

This scholarship seeks to support students with financial need as they pursue their goals of higher education in order to create the life of their dreams.

Any low-income high school senior with at least a 3.5 GPA who is from an immigrant family may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are of at least 50% Southeast Asian descent and if they will be a first-generation college student. However, students pursuing STEM, those with community service experience, applicants with part-time work history, and those who display leadership are preferred.

To apply, please tell us about yourself and how your experience as a Southeast Asian immigrant has affected your goals. Additionally, upload a headshot.

https://bold.org/scholarships/w-tong-and-a-c-wong-2026-legacy-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships

Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,500

Awards Available: 6

Award Deadline: Sep 7, 2026

Sloane Stephens has always been passionate about giving back and uplifting her community. While competing at the highest levels of tennis—winning the 2017 US Open and reaching a career-high ranking of #3 in the world—she has remained deeply committed to philanthropy through the Sloane Stephens Foundation, which she founded in 2013 at just 20 years old. Her foundation provides underserved youth with greater access to education and sports, ensuring they have safe spaces to learn, grow, and thrive.

Since its launch, the foundation has impacted over 10,000 underserved young people nationwide, helping level the playing field for those who might not otherwise have access to these opportunities.

Sloane continues to make a difference through the Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship, created in honor of her late grandparents, who were instrumental in shaping her life and firm believers in the power of education. Their legacy also lives on through Doc & Glo, Sloane’s newly launched body care brand. Inspired by Family, Crafted for Life in Motion, Doc & Glo was born from Sloane’s personal journey and the values instilled in her by her grandparents – resilience, kindness, and self-belief. In their honor, she created a brand that empowers everyone to take on each day with confidence and care.

This year, we're awarding six deserving students with a $2,500 scholarship to support their educational journeys! High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students with a 2.5 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply.

To apply, tell us about the impact you want to make. How will you use your education to give back to your community and shape a better future? We want to hear about your vision, the people who inspire you, and the change you're determined to create.

https://bold.org/scholarships/sloane-stephens/#ref=best-scholarships

Endeavour Women in Tech Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $2,500. Awards Available: 4

Award Deadline: Sep 8, 2026

The annual Endeavour Women in Tech Scholarships recognize outstanding female students pursuing majors in S.T.E.M.

Application Criteria

• Applicants must either be women graduating from high school and entering their freshman year of college this coming fall, or existing college or graduate students at a U.S. college or university.

• Minimum 3.5 GPA is required.

• Demonstrate exceptional work, research and/or advocacy in the fields of S.T.E.M.

Each year we award up to $10,000 to outstanding women pursuing STEM degrees. Applications for the 2026 cycle are open now.

Endeavour Women in Tech 2026 Scholarship Application (University)

The EWIT Scholarship is funded by the Endeavour Women in Tech (EWIT) group, a network of women across Endeavour and its subsidiaries who are passionate about advancing opportunities for women in technology. Through mentorship, education, and career development initiatives, EWIT is committed to challenging the status quo and fostering the next generation of female leaders in STEM.

About Endeavour

Endeavour is a modern infrastructure company transforming how data centers are built and operated to meet the demands of a sustainable, digital future. Through our subsidiaries—including Edged US —we design systems that reduce environmental impact while maximizing performance. Our culture is rooted in innovation, inclusion, and integrity as we create lasting value for our partners, employees, and communities.

Application Requirements:

Essay:

Why should you be selected to receive an E-WIT Scholarship?

Please attach your completed essay.

Important: Please submit a 2-3 page essay in a Word document addressing the following:

• Tell us about yourself and your background.

• Describe your life mission and why you chose your major or area of study.

• Explain how you intend to use your degree to make an impact on the world.

Transcript:

Please attach your full college academic transcript.

Letters of Recommendation:

• 2 professional recommendation letters

• 1 personal recommendation letter (not from immediate family).

https://endeavourii.com/scholarships

Marcia Bick Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $5,000. Awards Available: 6

Award Deadline: Sep 9, 2026

The Marcia Bick Scholarship was established to help disadvantaged or financially challenged high school students afford college or trade school.

Today's students often face significant hurdles as they prepare to leave high school and pursue their academic goals. Financial hardship, limited family or community support, and uncertainty about how to navigate the path to college or a career can create overwhelming anxiety. These challenges can make even the most motivated students feel unsure about their future—despite their talent, drive, and potential.

Any high school senior who is motivated to pursue college or trade school and has financial need may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but students who excel in mathematics or quantitative sciences and those from the New York tri-state area are especially encouraged to apply. Students who applied last year, including finalists and winners, are encouraged to reapply.

To apply, tell us why students from underserved backgrounds deserve opportunities, how you have worked to overcome obstacles, and how this scholarship would help you achieve your goals.

https://bold.org/scholarships/marcia-bick-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships

The Gates Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $200,000

Awards Available: 300

Award Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Award

Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.

Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, books, housing and food, and may include additional personal costs.

Basic Eligibility

• To apply, students must be:

• A high school senior

• Pell-eligible

• A US citizen or permanent resident

• In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.

Ideal Candidate

An ideal candidate will have:

• An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)

• Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)

• Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

GoSkills Scholarship for Women

Scholarship Value: $2,000

Awards Available: 2

Award Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

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Women-led businesses deliver stronger returns, create more jobs, and outperform the status quo — yet they receive a fraction of the funding. We’re here to help change that. This scholarship is for bold, driven women who are ready to take charge and turn their business ideas into reality.

Who is eligible?

The scholarship is open to female entrepreneurs and aspiring female entrepreneurs worldwide. Whether you are in high school, enrolled in higher education, pursuing a trade, or taking a non-traditional path, you are eligible to apply as long as you identify as female and have a passion for entrepreneurship.

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,500

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship aims to support students willing to achieve new heights in their education. This exclusive opportunity is available to US students seeking higher education in colleges, universities, and vocational-technical schools.

Embrace the magic of reading and transform your love for books into a stepping stone for a brighter future.

Scholarship eligibility

Students are eligible to apply for the Scholarship provided that they:

• are citizens of the United States;

• are at least 16 years old;

• are in their final year of high school, secondary school, (upper) secondary school graduates, current college/university undergraduates, or graduate students;

• have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;

• demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community; and

• will be enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school within the United States for the entire academic year in which the Scholarship is awarded.

The Scholarship is non-renewable. A total of 1 (one) scholarship will be awarded each year.

How to apply

The student must gather and submit all required information by September 15th, 2026, 3 pm CST. It's a competitive program, so make sure to answer all questions thoroughly, as your application will be evaluated based on the provided information.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit the following:

1. Information about you (your full name, address, and phone number;)

2. Paragraph about leadership: Demonstrated leadership: e.g. activities, Awards, and Honors;

3. Paragraph about your goals and motivation: Information about the post-secondary school you plan to attend and your educational and career goals.

4. A current, complete transcript of grades (academic record). Transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.

5. Essay OR Video. Share your vision for an existing non-fiction book that has the potential to become a timeless handbook for humanity. The task involves presenting a well-thought-out explanation as to why the chosen book holds this significant role. You have the flexibility to express your ideas either through a written essay, limited to a maximum of 500 words, or through a video presentation on YouTube not exceeding 2 minutes in duration.

6. A letter of recommendation. The letter must be from a faculty or staff member at your school or a member of the community that has worked with you in a supervisory role. The letter of recommendation should be original and should not be duplicates of college recommendation letters. Applicants are not permitted to include relatives as references.

For more information and details, we ask you to read our Terms and Conditions carefully before applying for the scholarship.

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

US Senate Youth Program Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $10,000

Awards Available: 100

Award Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 (Deadline Estimated)

*Note that the deadline varies for each state.

Rising high school juniors and seniors may obtain a USSYP application through their high school principals, school counselors and social studies teachers OR they may inquire directly to their state selection contacts using this website (see selection contacts listing on home page). All student delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program are selected by state-level education officials – the United States Senate and The Hearst Foundations do not provide individual states’ applications or choose the delegates and alternates.

How to Qualify

Qualified high school juniors or seniors must show demonstrated leadership by serving in elected or appointed positions in which they are actively representing a constituency in organizations related to student government, education, public affairs and community service. They must be actively serving in qualified leadership positions, enrolled in high school and living in the state (and for these purposes the District of Columbia) that they will represent for the entire 2026 – 2027 academic year.  All student leadership positions are subject to the judgement and verification of the state selection administrators.

Military dependents who reside and attend schools in the U.S. shall apply for the program under the RESIDENCY ruling shown below. Applications from students attending overseas military-connected schools should be submitted to the Education Activities Headquarters for selection of international delegates and alternates.

Alternate delegates will be selected as replacements if a primary delegate is unable to participate in Washington Week. If the primary delegate is unable to  attend, The Hearst Foundations must be notified in advance.  Attendance during the entire Washington Week program is required to receive the financial scholarship; appropriate disposition of scholarship funds will be determined by the program director in the event a primary delegate is unable to attend the program due to emergency circumstances, or is dismissed.

Selection will be based on the student’s outstanding abilities and demonstrated qualities of leadership in an elected or appointed high school student office for the entire 2026-2027 school year. The primary purposes of the qualifying leadership position must be representation of a constituency and service to others.  A student who graduates high school at the close of the Fall 2026 semester / quarter is not eligible to apply for the program.

Attendance during the entire Washington Week program is required to receive the financial scholarship. Any high school junior or senior student is eligible for the program provided he or she has not previously been a delegate to Washington Week and has not received a USSYP scholarship.

RESIDENCY – Each student must be a legal permanent resident or citizen of the United States at the time of application.  Students who are not United States Citizens must be in possession of their I-551 / “green card” at the time of application to be eligible to apply. Students must be living in and enrolled for the entire academic year in a public or independent high school located in the state (and for these purposes the District of Columbia) in which at least one of their parents or guardians currently resides. Home-educated students must be approved by their state department of education to apply.

1. The student must hold a leadership positions for the current 2026-2027 academic year in any one of the following student government, civic or educational organizations during the entire 2026-2027 academic year. All student leadership positions are subject to the judgement and verification of the state selection administrators:

• Student Body president, vice president, secretary or treasurer

• Class president, vice president, secretary or treasurer

• Student Council representative

• A National Honor Society officer (including discipline-based Honor Societies such as the National English and Social Studies Honor Societies that include service components)

• Student representative elected or appointed (appointed by a panel, commission or board) to a local, state, regional or national-level civic or educational organization approved by the state selection administrator, where the student holds a high-level, year-round leadership position representing a constituency and / or providing service to others.

2. Member or officer position in academic clubs, educational competition programs/conferences or organizations designed primarily for the student’s personal development and enrichment do not qualify a student for the USSYP, although many students who qualify participate in these activities. The positions listed below DO NOT qualify the student for the program:

• Attendance or officer position at Boys/Girls Nation or State, or Junior State conferences

• Member of the National Honor Society (serving as an elected officer for the organization for the entire school year is acceptable)

• Member or leader of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or a sports team (Commander or Squadron Leader of a JROTC will qualify)

• Founder or chairperson of a self-created group

• A participant, captain or officer in Mock Trial, Debate Team, Model UN or other academic club, mock legislature, conference or competition where the primary engagement is for the individual educational enrichment or benefit.

• Any conference or competition where the primary engagement is for the individual educational enrichment or benefit

• An internship or job, or a founder or chairperson of a self-created group

3. Exceptions to the residency requirement will only be made in the following cases:

• Military dependents from overseas military-connected schools will represent the state(s) of which the parents / guardians are U.S. legal voting residents. Military dependents attending schools in the U.S. must be residing in the state in which their school is located for the entire academic year.

• Students may reside in a state other than the state in which they attend school if they are enrolled in the only designated public high school available to them in a school district that crosses contiguous state borders through legal interstate agreement. Students in these schools shall make application to the program through the state where the high school is located and shall represent that state if selected.

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Scholarship Owl No Essay Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $50,000. Awards Available: 50

Award Deadline: SEP 29, 2026.  this is one that seems to auto-renew for a new round after each expiration.

ScholarshipOwl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. We put students on the fast-track to success by providing direct access to the scholarships they need the most. Take the hassle out of financial aid and maximize your chance at a free ride in college. No matter how much funding you need for school, we have the opportunities you're looking for.

Eligibility

• You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories

• You must be 16 years of age or older

• You must either be enrolled in a college/university or registered in a qualified high school

• You must be located within the United States

Note that an applicant needs to complete their profile up to 100% to be entered in the scholarship.

https://scholarshipowl.com/awards/scholarshipowl-scholarship?transaction_id=102c07bdd343cf3f6706ff0b491dee&offer_id=24&affiliate_id=1085&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&aff_sub3=&aff_sub4=&aff_sub5=&source=&utm_source=student_scholarships_org&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=&utm_id=1085&aff_click_id=&utm_content=

Ascent Summer Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $10,000  Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2026

Ascent Funding is an innovative financial technology company dedicated to driving student success through accessible education financing. The organization supports individuals pursuing undergraduate, graduate, technical bootcamp, and career-advancement programs.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the $10,000 Ascent Summer Scholarship, a student must:

• Be e legal residents of one of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia

• Be 14 years of age or older

• Be enrolled in a high school, degree program, or technical skills training program, at least half-time.

Don't Text and Drive Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2026

Do you know how far you will drive on the freeway if you take your eyes off the road for five seconds, the average time it takes to send a text? An entire football field. According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, texting while driving makes drivers 23 times more likely to get into a "safety-critical event." The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the risks of texting while driving.

Who may apply: 

You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home-schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. 

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Voice of the Future Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000. Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Sept. 30, 2026.  this is one that seems to auto-renew for a new round after each expiration.

At The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, our team of personal injury lawyers understand that pursuing higher education takes hard work, dedication, and financial support. We believe that your background and the hurdles you have cleared shape the leader you will become. To support students who are making a positive impact, we are proud to introduce the 2026 Voice of the Future Scholarship.

Through this scholarship, we will award $1,000 to one deserving student to help them cover the costs of their education and support their future goals.

The Prompt: Tell Us Your Story

This year, we want to hear your unique voice. Applicants are asked to share a personal statement that highlights their individual journey. We want to know about the challenges you have overcome, how those experiences have shaped your character, and your aspirations for the future. This is your opportunity to show us your resilience and your vision for the road ahead.

Application Requirements

To apply for the 2026 Voice of the Future Scholarship, please submit a personal statement of up to 500 words addressing the prompt above.

A complete application must include:

• Your current contact information

• An academic transcript (official or unofficial) showing a minimum 3.0 GPA

• A 500-word personal statement about your journey, challenges, and aspirations

Eligibility

To qualify for the 2026 Voice of the Future Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen currently attending or planning to attend an accredited university, community college, or technical school within the United States.

• Be enrolled as a graduate student, undergraduate, or incoming freshman (current high school senior) for the Fall 2026 semester.

• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

• Students from all fields of study and majors are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline and Instructions

Please submit all scholarship materials, including your personal statement and transcript by the due date. We will announce the winner on or before September 30, 2026.

Applications must be submitted using the contact form on this page. We cannot consider applications that are incomplete, fail to follow the guidelines, or arrive after the deadline.

By applying for the 2026 Voice of the Future Scholarship, you agree to grant The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers permission to use your name, likeness, and personal statement for marketing purposes and public communications. This includes promotional materials, our website, and social media platforms.

Apply Today

We know that navigating school applications and financial aid can be frustrating, and we want to help you through it. If you have a story of resilience and a clear vision for your future, we encourage you to apply.

https://www.kryderlaw.com/2026-voice-of-the-future-scholarship/

A Better Financial Future Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,000. Awards Available: 12

Award Deadline: Sept 30, 2026.  this is one that seems to auto-renew for a new round after each expiration

The Scholarship is open to all residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, age 17 or older at the time of entry. Employees and contractors of LeverEdge Association are ineligible to participate in the Scholarship Program. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.

Selection

One (1) entry will be selected at random at the end of the Scholarship entry window. The drawings will be performed by an employee of LeverEdge Association, whose decisions are final and binding in all matters related to this Scholarship. The winner(s) will be notified via email. 

Prize Value

Unless otherwise stated in the title of the Scholarship, SmarterCollege will award $2,000 to one Entrant.

https://smartercollege.org/scholarship-application/v101

Sallie Mae Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,000. Awards Available: 12

Award Deadline: Sept 30, 2026.   this is one that seems to auto-renew for a new round after each expiration.

The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:

1. A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;

2. A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;

3. A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;

4. A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school.

https://www.sallie.com/scholarships/no-essay?utm_source=studentscholarships&utm_medium=affiliatepc&utm_campaign=la_acq_swp_u_u_u_u_u

Scholarships360 "No Essay" Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $10,000. Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Sept. 30, 2026.  this is one that seems to auto-renew for a new round after each expiration.

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship.

This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. 

https://app.scholarships360.org/?redirect=/dashboard/scholarships/10000-no-essay-scholarship&aff=8

Be Bold Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $25,000. Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Sept 30, 2026  this is one that seems to auto-renew for a new round after each expiration.

The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.

To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:

• Earnest

• Determined

• Moving

The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.

Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.

https://bold.org/scholarships/the-be-bold-no-essay-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships

Cochlear Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $8,000

Awards Available: 6

Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2026

Cochlear offers several prestigious scholarships in honor of the amazing innovators who developed our hearing solutions.

Who is eligible for the program?

• Applicants must be a citizen of the United States or Canada

• Available to graduated high school seniors, and undergraduate or graduate students who have applied to or will be enrolled in an accredited college or university

• Scholarship applicants must receive a 3.0 GPA (unweighted) or above, from their current academic institution, to apply for and maintain the scholarship

• Cochlear employees or their family members are not eligible to apply

• Each winner can only receive the scholarship one time

When is the deadline to submit the scholarship application?

• Scholarship applications will open approximately March 31st of each year

• Completed applications must be submitted online by the September due date of each year (incomplete applications will not be considered)

• Mailed applications are not accepted

• Recipients must apply for themselves if over the age of 18

HOW TO APPLY:

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Writers of the Future Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $5,000

Awards Available: 13

Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2026

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The most enduring and influential contest in the history of SF and Fantasy. L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new writers of science fiction and fantasy to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience.

Enter a short story science fiction, fantasy, light horror. No excessive violence or sex on the page. Up to but not exceeding 17,000 words. AI is not accepted. Professionals need not apply. Free to enter and entrants retain all publication rights. Enter 1 story per quarter, up to 4 per year. Anonymous judging. This is a merit-based competition. See the rules for details.

Entries in the Writers of the Future Contest are adjudicated only by professional writers. Prizes of $1,000, $750 and $500 are awarded every three months. From the four quarterly 1st Place winners each year, a panel of judges select one story as the grand prize winner. The writer of the grand-prize-winning story receives the L. Ron Hubbard Golden Pen Award and an additional $5,000 cash prize.

HOW TO APPLY:

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Future Web Developers Annual Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2026

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The HostingAdvice.com Future Web Developers Scholarship, awarded annually, is available to undergraduate and graduate students aspiring to attain employment in the IT sector. Eligible majors include tracks of study in a number of computer science-related fields, including, but not limited to, web development, software engineering, digital security, systems management, artificial intelligence, networking, and data analytics, among others.

A grant of $1,000 will be awarded each year to an applicant based on the following criteria: academic excellence as exemplified by GPA, civic involvement, extracurricular activities, and a written essay not to exceed 1,000 words.

Requirements

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a current or future college student (e.g., high school senior)

• Minimum GPA of 3.5

• Majoring in a computer science-related field

• Must be a U.S. resident

• Must submit an official transcript

• Scholarship must go to tuition purposes (will be paid directly to the university/college)

• Complete an essay for submission

• Submit a cover letter outlining civic involvement and/or extracurricular activities

HOW TO APPLY:

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Coca-Cola Scholars Program - $20,000 - 150 Awards (Deadline: September 30, 2026)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a current high school student who will graduate during the 2026-2027 school year.

B) Be a US Citizens, US National, Permanent Resident, Refugee, Asylee, or be of Cuban-Haitian decent.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8843/coca_cola_scholars_program

SM Scholarship - $2,000 - 12 Awards (Deadline: September 30, 2026)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior.

B) Be a student who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located within the United States.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18358/sm-scholarship

Women in Financial Markets High School Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Oct 1, 2026

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The WIFM Scholarship Program is dedicated to fostering the next generation of leaders in the financial markets, by supporting enterprising high school girls from underserved backgrounds. WIFM is committed to encouraging young people to pursue careers in the financial services industry, providing them with educational resources and financial assistance to help them achieve their goals. This scholarship initiative reflects WIFM’s mission to create opportunities for future leaders and promote diversity within the industry.

Eligibility

The applicant must:

• Be a 12th grade student

• Be from an underserved environment

Requirements

The applicant must submit:

• An application

• A high school transcript

• A teacher/guidance counselor letter of recommendation

• Essay: Please describe in 500-1000 words what career you are interested in and the personal traits necessary to overcome potential obstacles that you may face in your career journey. Please explain why you chose those traits.

• Please be advised that applications will not advance to the next stage if the essay does not respond to the question as written.

Prize

Winner(s) will receive a prize of $1,000 towards their tuition which will be in the form of a check made payable directly to the accredited post-secondary institution of higher education located within the United States attended by student applicant. 

HOW TO APPLY:

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Community Service Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,500  Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Oct 1, 2026

The Law Firm of Anidjar & Levine will award a $2,500 scholarship to the student who best demonstrates the relationship between their community service and future career goals and ambitions.

Serving your community not only benefits the community; it also benefits the volunteer. Young volunteers who participate in community service are more likely to continue their civic service in adulthood. They also develop a greater understanding of and empathy for their fellow community members, along with a sense of personal responsibility to help.

Community service also helps young people prepare for future educational and career endeavors. Volunteering develops communication skills, leadership, and work ethic.

We encourage all students who serve their communities to apply for the Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship and keep giving back!

Who is eligible for the Anidjar & Levine Scholarship?

Our $2,500 scholarship is available to students who meet the following criteria.

• Students currently enrolled in or formally accepted to an accredited U.S. community college, college, or university undergraduate or graduate degree program.

• Applicants should have a history of serving their community in a volunteer role.

• Applicants must currently be in good academic standing and provide transcripts to support a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

How do you apply for the Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship?

To apply, assemble the following information and fill out and submit your application via the form on this page.

• Current resume listing your community service, including:

  • Name(s) of the organization(s) through which you volunteered

  • Service dates

  • Contact information

  • Brief description of your service

• Your most recent transcript

• A 500-word essay on one of these writing prompts:

• What job skill(s) did you develop through community service that you did not possess prior to volunteering?

• What did community service teach you about leadership?

• How has your community service influenced your career goals?

For your essay to be eligible please include the following:

• A header where you mention your full name; the name of the scholarship; the name of the institution you are enrolled in; the mailing address from your financial aid office where we can mail the award; the e-mail address and phone number from your financial aid office; the student ID number.

• A catchy and original title.

• A bibliography where you mention all the sources of information used (eg: books, sites; articles, magazines, reports, etc.)

• Citations

Once finished you must save your essay in PDF format and name it using the following example: “Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship– Student Name”. Lastly, you must submit your essay through the form.

We will select the scholarship winner based on their essay and history of community service.

Application deadline and instructions

Fill out the form on this page and upload your application. We will not accept applications submitted via mail or email. You must submit your application and accompanying documents via the form on this page.

We will contact the winner via email and/or phone in January  2027.

Your application must be complete or it will not be considered.

This page contains all available information regarding the Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship except that the Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship is also subject to Terms & Conditions. Please read all instructions and Terms & Conditions completely before submitting your application. You may only submit one application and incomplete application packages will not be considered or retained. We regret that, for legal reasons, we are unable to accept calls, emails, or other communication regarding the scholarship, or answer any questions, other than those submitted here. The recipient(s) is(are) responsible for any and all taxes and tax implications resulting from the application for and award of the Scholarship. Please view the Terms & Conditions.

https://www.anidjarlevine.com/about/scholarship/community-service-scholarship/

Niche $10,000 Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $10,000. Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: OCT 15, 2026

Niche can help with every step of the college search including paying for it. We're giving one student $10,000 to help cover tuition, housing, books and other college expenses -- no essay required!

High school seniors who apply can also be eligible to receive acceptance (and scholarship!) offers from our Niche Direct Admissions partner colleges.

Who Can Apply

All high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. 

How It Works

The $10,000 Scholarship is an easy scholarship with no essay required! Only one entry allowed per person. 

https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/10k-no-essay-scholarship-202607/?utm_source=student_scholarships&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=student_scholarships_10k_202607

CouponBirds Help To Save Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,500

Awards Available: 3

Award Deadline: Oct 10, 2026

CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship supports high school and college students by easing financial burdens and empowering them to pursue higher education. Since 2017, we have awarded 23 students scholarships totaling $30,000+.

This year's theme — 'Budgeting for Big Dreams': How you save toward long-term goals like college/university, study abroad, starting a business, or grad school?

Get creative, be practical, and inspire others!

Awards

We're awarding a total of $3,000 in scholarships to three deserving students:

• First Prize: $1,500 (awarded to one student)

• Second Prize: $1,000 (awarded to one student)

• Third Prize: $500 (awarded to one student)

Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, or any other educational expenses related to your courses.

Eligibility

• High school students (15+ years old)

• College students (18+ years old)

Requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution

• Proof of enrollment (enrollment verification, acceptance letter, or transcript)

• Video must be in English

• One application per person

• Original content only

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

NSCA High School Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,000

Awards Available: 2

Award Deadline: Oct 15, 2026

This program provides funding to high school seniors preparing to enter college. Students must demonstrate their acceptance into an accredited institution, their intention to graduate with a degree in the strength and conditioning field, their goals beyond college, and their track record of community service. Awards in the amount of $2,000 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student. *If you have not yet been accepted into a college program, and are awarded the High School Scholarship, funds will be held until a letter of acceptance has been reported to the NSCA Foundation

Specific Requirements:

1. Completed Application.

2. Current NSCA or an International Affiliate membership at the time of application and award.

3. Current senior in high school.

4. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 system.

5. Submit a high school transcript.

6. Will be attending college in the fall following high school graduation.

7. Will major in a strength and conditioning-related field.

8. 3 completed recommendation rubrics

9. Signed NSCA Foundation High School Scholarship Parent/Legal Guardian Authorization Form (provided during the application process).

10. 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.

The NSCA Foundation Board of Directors reserves the right to decide to award or not award in each scholarship category based on average scores and the quality of the applications. 

https://www.nsca.com/about-us/nsca-foundation/scholarships/

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship - $2,500 – 100 Awards (Deadline: October 15, 2026)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

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://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32562/peo-star-scholarship

Neuroscience Research Prize

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 4

Award Deadline: Oct 20, 2026

This award is designed to encourage high school students to explore the world of the brain and nervous system through research, identify and reward those students whose scientific skill and talent indicate potential for scientific contributions in the field of neuroscience, and recognize the efforts of science teachers who have demonstrated support for students interested in neuroscience.

Eligibility

• Students must be enrolled in and attending secondary school (grades 9-12) in the United States, regardless of age. Applications must represent original research as well as the original written work of the applicant.

• Projects do not need to occur in formal/traditional lab settings

• Each project should be the work of an individual student; group projects are not eligible (teachers are encouraged to provide guidance as needed, but must allow each student to demonstrate his/her own creativity)

• Family members of the judges, the AAN Science Committee, or AAN staff are not eligible to apply

Application requirements

1. Completed application form

2. Maximum 300-word abstract

3. Research report

4. Bibliography

5. An e-signature from your parent/guardian, teacher, and mentor is required and will be needed to complete your application. Please make sure they are aware so the application can be processed on time. This will be done through this application.

Rounds

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of physicians and scientists who are involved in neuroscience research at academic institutions across the United States. Four prize winners will be chosen through two rounds of judging based on the criteria outlined below. All applications will be assessed in the first round and evaluated based on the research abstract. The top applications will advance to the final round for a comprehensive review.

Judging criteria

All applications received by the deadline date will be judged based on the following criteria:

First round

All applications will be evaluated based on the research abstract.

• Relevance to Neuroscience: The problem being investigated concerns the brain or the nervous system including, but not limited to: anatomy, physiology, pathology, function, and behavior. Behavior and psychology projects are not encouraged unless there is a clear link to neurophysiology.

• Abstract quality of writing: Demonstrate the following qualities: clarity, clear relay of methods, and succinct communication style.

• Research potential: An assessment of the abstract summarizing the applicant’s research project focusing on innovation, impact, and potential to fill a gap.

Final round

Top finalists will have the opportunity to have their full research project reviewed by additional judges. The winners will be selected based on the judging criteria listed below.

• Relevance to neuroscience: The problem being investigated concerns the brain or the nervous system including, but not limited to: anatomy, physiology, pathology, function, and behavior. Behavior and psychology projects are not encouraged unless there is a clear link to neurophysiology.

• Creativity: Creativity will be based on the originality of the problem-solving approach, even if the specific problem being addressed is not a new or unusual one.

• Interpretation of data: The scope of the hypothesis and methodology is feasible. The potential significance of the experiments is placed in the proper perspective. Potential pitfalls of the methodology or interpretation have been addressed

• Research report: The report is organized, well-written, and the accompanying figures and tables are clearly labeled and readable.

HOW TO APPLY:

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NCWIT Award For Aspirations in Computing High School Awards

Scholarship Value: $500

Awards Available: 300

Award Deadline: Oct 27, 2026

The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award honors 9th - 12th grade students who are active and interested in computing and technology, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, persistence, and future plans. In its 20+ year history, more than 25,000 students have received an AiC Award.

The multi-tiered award structure includes Winner, Honorable Mention, and Rising Star designations at National and Regional Affiliate levels, serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, all U.S. overseas military bases, and Canada. Regional Affiliate Award programs are hosted in 79 locations nationwide.

Eligibility

Students in grades 9 through 12 involved in technology are welcome to join the free AiC Community and apply. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements outlined below will be considered for both the National and Regional Affiliate Awards:

• 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).​​

HOW TO APPLY:

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Begho Ukueberuwa Creative Impact Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $3,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Oct 28, 2026

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Begho Ukueberuwa was a beloved friend and a talented artist, musician, and athlete, who was known for his kindness.

Begho constantly inspired those around him to become the best version of themselves. He had a true knack for connecting with others, seeing the talent in them, and encouraging them to go after their dreams. Throughout his life, Begho made a lasting impact on the world due to his encouraging spirit.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Begho Ukueberuwa by helping students live life to the fullest by using their creativity not just as a craft, but as a way to connect, inspire, and make a meaningful difference.

Any high school senior may apply for this scholarship opportunity, if they are pursuing studies in the arts and have made a creative impact. Recipients will be selected based primarily on their creative vision, passion, and motivation to use their art to influence the world around them. While financial need remains an important consideration, this scholarship places special emphasis on students who demonstrate a clear commitment to storytelling, community impact, or uplifting others through their work.

To apply, tell us how your creative work reflects your desire to make a difference, what drives you to create, and how you hope to use your art to inspire or connect with your community.

HOW TO APPLY:

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Encouraging Diversity Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000. Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Oct 31, 2026

Diversity efforts are growing across many industries, yet the legal profession continues to face significant gaps in representation. According to the American Bar Association, only about 5% of active attorneys identified as Black or African American, and approximately 5% identified as Hispanic or Latino, with continued underrepresentation across other minority groups as well.

The Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya is proud to offer the 2026 DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship, awarding $1,000 to a minority law or pre-law student pursuing a career in law. If you identify as a minority based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or economic background, we encourage you to apply and share what inspires your legal journey.

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.

Application Requirements

• The candidate must submit a 750 - 1,000-word essay response to the prompt: The legal profession has historically lacked diversity across many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic background. As a future legal professional, how do you plan to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable legal system? Describe any personal experiences, goals, or initiatives you are passionate about that support increasing diversity in the legal field.

• Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.

• The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.

• The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.

The recipient of the 2026 Encouraging Diversity Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.

For all scholarship-related inquiries, please use this contact form. We are unable to answer scholarship questions by phone, email, or through any other contact forms listed on this website.

https://www.dplaw.com/2026-encouraging-diversity-scholarship/

The Bennington College Young Creators Awards recognize exceptional high school students in grades 9–12 from around the world. Whether you write stories, create art, compose music, explore artificial intelligence, or develop new ways of understanding the world, these awards celebrate originality, curiosity, and independent thinking.

Each award is free to enter and offers cash prizes up to $2,000, recognition, publication, or showcase opportunities, and scholarships for students who enroll at Bennington College.

Most of the Young Creators Awards prohibit the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any aspect of the submission. The use of AI is only permitted under specific conditions for submissions to the Young Innovators Awards. Please review the requirements for individual awards carefully before submitting.

Submissions are accepted through November 1 at 11:59 PM ET. Sign up to receive future updates.

Submit Your Entry (Grades 9-11)

Submit Your Entry (Grade 12)

For Bennington's information page about the contests, go to https://www.bennington.edu/events/bennington-young-creators-awards?utm_campaign=yca_2026&utm_content=educators&utm_medium=email&utm_source=slate

Making an Impact Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,500. Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Nov 1, 2026

Kaine Law is a personal injury law firm that believes in supporting our local community and rewarding students who volunteer their time to better the lives of others. To help our students achieve their academic goals and continue their efforts, we have established the Making an Impact Scholarship.

Any current high school, undergraduate, graduate, or soon-to-be students who have been accepted to an accredited college, university, or graduate school may apply to the Making an Impact Scholarship. Kaine Law will choose a winner for this $1,500 scholarship from the essay that best demonstrates how your volunteer work has made a positive impact on your community.

About the Making an Impact Scholarship

As a personal injury law firm, we believe in helping the injured in our local communities get the compensation they need to rebuild their lives after an accident. That is how we chose to make a positive impact on our community, but we want to recognize how students have helped improve their communities, and we want to reward them for their efforts.

The Making an Impact Scholarship is for students wishing to continue their education and reward them for the volunteer work they have done. Whether you helped clean up trash from a park, prepped food for the homeless, or donated your time at a hospital, we want to hear from you and recognize you for your good works. Through our $1,500 scholarship, we hope to encourage you to continue your education and your efforts at helping your local community.

Eligibility for the Making an Impact Scholarship

To apply for the Making an Impact Scholarship, simply complete the application form on this page. You will need to include a 1,000-to-1,500-word essay describing your volunteer project. We would like to hear how your project impacted your community, your plans for school, and how you are going to continue your work on making a difference in your community.

Applicants must also meet the following criteria in order to be considered for the (dollar) award:

• GPA of at least 3.0

• Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the U.S.

• OR Enrolled in an accredited high school in the U.S. (AND admitted to an accredited college)

• 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

For your essay to be eligible, please have a header that includes:

• Your full name

• The name of the scholarship

• The name of the institution you are enrolled in

• The mailing address from your financial aid office where we can mail the award

• The e-mail address and phone number from your financial aid office

• Your student ID number

We are also looking for the following:

• A catchy and original title

• A bibliography where you mention all the sources of information used (e.g.: books, sites; articles, magazines, reports, etc.)

• Citations

https://kainelaw.com/scholarships/making-an-impact/

Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,500

Awards Available: 2

Award Deadline: Nov 1, 2026

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The scholarship supports hospitality students pursuing careers in the DMC field. Applications are accepted June through November, with recipients announced in December.

Winners are also invited to attend the ADMEI Annual Conference in New Orleans in February to connect with industry leaders and assist with conference planning and onsite logistics.

Who Can Apply?

• Any student pursuing a career in the DMC or meeting & events industry

What Do I Need to Apply?

• Resume

• Letter of Recommendation

• Video Essay (1-3 minutes)

Scholarship Winner Will Receive:

• $2500 (paid directly to the university)

• Invitation to the ADMEI  Conference (New Orleans, LA | 21-23 February 2027)             

• Hotel accommodations & round-trip airfare

• Opportunity for hands-on event experience

• Invitation to the ADMEI Awards Gala

• Exclusive networking opportunities

About Linda Thompson

Linda Thompson was the owner of Cappa and Graham, Inc. in San Francisco, CA and was a driving force in the development of the DMC Network. Linda dedicated herself to mentoring young professionals and raising the level of excellence in the DMC industry.

Not only did Linda run a successful DMC, she also advanced the industry by promoting educational programs and professional certifications. In addition, she was ahead of her time in the sustainability movement and incorporated environmentally ethical and “green” initiatives into her work.

The Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship (LTMS) takes her leadership, positive spirit, and passion for the DMC industry and transcends it to a deserved student looking to pursue a degree in the hospitality field.

Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship Application

The Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship (LTMS) honors Linda Thompson, who was a vital part of the Destination Management Company (DMC) profession and part of the DMC Network. Linda dedicated herself to mentoring young professionals and raising the level of excellence in the DMC industry.

HOW TO APPLY:

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Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 5

Award Deadline: Nov 9, 2026

Distracted driving, including due to texting and other cell phone use, is a serious issue that leads to hundreds of thousands of accidents and injuries in the United States each year. The problem is especially prominent among teen and young adult drivers, and teens are also at a greater risk of being the victim of a distracted driving accident.

At Kanoski Bresney, we want to support students who do their part to fight the problem of distracted driving. Through the Kansoki Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship program, we are offering five scholarships, in the amount of $1,000 each, to students in the U.S. who are pursuing higher education at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

You are eligible for the Kanoski Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship if the following are true:

• 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.

Application Instructions

In order to be considered for the scholarship, you must submit a 1,000-word essay responding to the following prompt:

How has distracted driving affected your life? What ideas do you have to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and prevent this behavior among young drivers?

Your essay should be double-spaced, with 12-point font and one-inch margins, and saved as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file with a file name that includes your first and last name.

In addition to your essay, you will need to submit a current academic transcript, contact information including your name, phone number, address, and email address.

https://www.kanoski.com/community-involvement/distracted-driving-scholarship

Empowering Women in Tech Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $3,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Nov 15, 2026

The technology industry has evolved radically in the last year with new tools, ways of working, and shifting perceptions of what it means to work in tech. The ‘AI era’ has many layers and an evident learning curve that tests the adaptability of every engineer, developer, and designer. Still, there's a gap left to close: women's participation in tech, and particularly now in AI roles. Beyond being skilled at building AI into products and improving development workflows, women tend to put more weight on responsible AI. A study by Harvard researchers found women were 4.5% more likely to rate values like privacy, safety, accountability, fairness, and human autonomy as extremely important.

Even so, only 31% of women in tech work in AI, a gap that's narrowing, though not fast enough. To help close it, Designli is excited to award a $3,000 scholarship to a female high school, college, or graduate student in the U.S. with an interest in technology, entrepreneurship, and AI.

At Designli, we have the privilege of working with many outstanding female entrepreneurs launching innovative mobile apps and robust SaaS platforms. We know women are still underrepresented in tech, and we want to do our part to change that.

Essay: 

How can women stand out in the AI business development era?

Statements to follow:

As AI development shifts from writing code to orchestrating systems, how will you use modern AI tools to build an outstanding SaaS business? (Discuss how women in technology can lead this transition by focusing on user empathy and ethical product design.)

Successful AI development is moving into legacy industries like logistics, healthcare, and construction. Choose any niche sector, including those listed here or any other of your choice, and explain how you would launch an AI-driven business within it.

AI tools are only as good as the ethics behind them. How can women in technology stand out by prioritizing transparency and bias reduction in AI software development? Describe the human-in-the-loop business model you would build to compete in the 2026 tech landscape. (In this model, AI automates tasks while humans remain involved to validate results and ensure ethical accuracy.)

How would you use AI-powered skills development to drive growth in your chosen field? (Explain how you will lead as a technical director, using AI to increase your creative leverage while maintaining human oversight.)

Make it personal

Although the rise of AI development is the topic at hand, we seek an essay that speaks from woman to woman, with a true message behind it.

• What do you hope to accomplish in the tech industry as a female leader, and how do you plan to inspire and empower other women to do the same?

• What challenges have you faced as a young woman interested in pursuing a career in tech, and how have you overcome them?

• What qualities do you see in yourself that are crucial to thriving as a tech entrepreneur, and how so?

About Designli

As a software development company that began as a college startup, we’re passionate about encouraging young entrepreneurs. We believe that the diversity of perspectives is crucial for the growth and progress of any industry and have experienced firsthand the value that women in leadership bring to technology and entrepreneurship. We created the Empowering Women in Tech Scholarship to invest in young women. We’re certain their success in the tech industry will lead to new and innovative ideas that bring a better future for everyone.

We're in a period of constant adaptation, working to deliver maximum value in a fast-moving landscape. Designli's goal hasn't changed: help non-technical founders navigate AI development and reach their product goals with the best possible outcomes.

The way software gets built has fundamentally changed. Modern AI tools have collapsed development timelines, opening doors for a new generation of founders, especially women entrepreneurs, who can ship faster with a lean team that knows how to use AI well. At Designli, we've shown that AI speed and quality aren't mutually exclusive. It's why we specialize in launching high-caliber SaaS products on accelerated timelines, with a focus on great user experience and without the long-term burden of technical debt. Whatever the entrepreneurial stage, we help founders build with purpose, validate with real users, and scale through tight alignment between business strategy and technical execution.

Eligibility & Requirements

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

Scholarship Guidelines Regarding the Use of AI

Designli recognizes that AI tools are a standard part of the modern workflow. We don’t expect you to ignore them; we expect you to lead them. However, a generic, AI-generated essay is a missed opportunity to showcase your most valuable asset: your unique critical thinking and strategic perception.

In a sea of AI-generated submissions, how will your voice stand out? True leadership begins with an original voice; use this space to share the ideas that only you can bring to the table.

Our Policy:

Augmentation: Use AI tools for research and outlining, but the final strategic insights and personal narrative must be your own.

The "Human Moat": We are looking for the unique perspective, personal experience, or creative leap that an AI cannot replicate.

Transparency: If you use AI, list the tools used and briefly describe how they helped refine your thinking.

Evaluation: How We Select a Winner

We prioritize vision over automation. Your submission will be evaluated on three straightforward pillars:

Original Perspective → Your unique vision vs. generic AI narratives.

Business Evolution → Your ability to identify a problem and engineer a business solution.

Strategic AI Development → Your technical plan to build high-quality, ethical software by leveraging AI tools or traditional custom software development.

Application Details

Email your application to scholarship@designli.co

Use your essay title for the email subject line.

Include your full name, mailing address, phone number, and short bio within the email.

You may either upload your essay file directly to the email or share a link.

The scholarship winner will be notified by December 1st, 2026, via email and featured on our scholarship page. Before receiving funds, the winner must provide proof of acceptance to a college or university. All scholarship funds will be sent directly to the winner’s school.

We’re confident your story will inspire others and is worth sharing. However, Designli will not publish, use, or distribute any student submissions without prior written consent.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this scholarship. If you’d like to learn more about Designli, read Our Why.

Further Reading from Designli

In our blog, we cover AI Product development, business strategy topics, and what it takes to build software in 2026 that can be use as inspiration for your essay

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Conerto High School Musicians Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,500

Awards Available: 3

Award Deadline: Nov 15, 2026

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, in conjunction with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, is pleased to announce its Concerto Competition for High School Musicians is now open. All application materials are due by the November due date at 11:59 p.m. EST. Late submissions will not be accepted. The winner will appear as a guest soloist with the Marine Band during the 2027 Spring concert season and receive a $2,500 scholarship from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. Second and third-place winners will receive $1,000 and $500 scholarships, respectively.

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.

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Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $50  Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Nov 15, 2026

To be considered eligible for the Odenza Marketing Scholarship you must:

• 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.

The scholarship winner will be announced roughly six weeks after the deadline and will be posted on this website immediately after. All applications must be received by 11:59 pm ET on the day of the deadline. No late applications will be reviewed. View the online application. 

https://odenzascholarships.com/marketingscholarship.php

Helmer, Conley and Kasselman Annual College Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $500. Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Nov 15, 2026

There are many financial burdens that come along with a college degree: tuition, housing, textbooks, etc. The firm gladly offers this scholarship to help students begin their journey on the road to becoming an attorney. Annually a winner is selected to receive $500 towards their pre-legal education. High school seniors or current college students planning to pursue a JD (attorney) or comparable degree within the U.S. are eligible to apply.

How to Apply:

1. Write an essay between 1,000 - 1,700 words, that explains what inspired you to choose to become a lawyer. Include what most interests you in this field and how you plan to apply what you learn in your future career. What impact will you have on the greater community? We request that applicants do not use AI tools such as ChatGPT to assist with preparing this essay. The originality of thought and language are highly valued in our evaluation scheme.

2. Send an e-mail to lynnhelmer@helmerlegal.com with the following information and attach your essay

   • Full name

   • Phone number

   • Address

   • Current school

   • Current GPA

   • Intended college and major

   • Any extracurricular or volunteer activities

   • Social media links (if applicable)

The winner will be selected based on a combination of writing skills, academic qualifications and extracurricular activities.

Qualification Requirements:

• 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.

A winner will be selected and contacted via e-mail by December 3rd. If no response is received within one week, a new winner will be chosen.

https://www.helmerlegal.com/college-scholarship/

10 Words or Less Scholarship - $1,500 – 2 Awards (Deadline: November 15, 2026)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

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/scholarship/10258/10-words-or-less-scholarship

Allen Tittle's Medical Malpractice Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Nov 27, 2026

Medical Malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. As a medical malpractice law firm, Tittle & Perlmuter wants to raise awareness of this growing issue in healthcare. In Ohio alone, over 210 claims for medical malpractice were filed and won by the injured party. Overall, approximately 30% of claims came as a result of death, and 15% were filed as a result of quadriplegic damage, brain injury, or lifelong care.

Allen Tittle’s Medical Malpractice Awareness Scholarship aims to provide support for those affected by medical malpractice and to raise awareness of this important issue. To learn more about medical malpractice and the types of cases Tittle & Perlmuter takes, including physician negligence and medication and prescription errors, check online. 

Allen Tittle’s Medical Malpractice Awareness Scholarship is a recurring scholarship awarding $1,000 designed to help one incoming or continuing college student with their tuition costs. We welcome all eligible students to apply and look forward to reviewing each and every application. Good luck!

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.

Application Requirements

• The candidate must submit a 500- to 600-word essay response to the prompt: Why do you think it’s important to be a patient advocate in today’s healthcare industry? If applicable, describe a time when you or someone you know received poor medical care and what that experience taught you.

• The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.

• The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.

The recipient of the Allen Tittle Medical Malpractice Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.

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Overcoming the Impossible Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

A traumatic experience can have a profound impact on a person’s life. Moments of crisis don’t just test our physical endurance; they challenge our mental and emotional resolve. However, the journey toward recovery is where true strength is forged. Survivors must adopt new perspectives to navigate the impossible challenges they now face with determination. They emerge having transformed their suffering into sources of strength and inspiration for themselves and those around them.

Largey Lawis proud to announce the return of the Overcoming the Impossible Scholarship, a $1,000 award dedicated to a student who has turned a period of profound struggle into a catalyst for growth. We invite you to share your story, or the story of someone you know, detailing how you navigated a traumatic event and used that experience to better shape your future. Applications must be submitted by the November due date review the eligibility and application details below to begin your submission.

Eligibility

• The scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited vocational program, community college, or four-year university, as well as high school seniors and graduate students. Applicants must be legal residents of the United States, residing within the 50 states or the District of Columbia. To maintain the integrity of the award, employees of Largey Law, including their immediate family members (parents, children, siblings, and spouses) or any individuals residing in the same household, are ineligible to apply.

• To ensure a competitive selection process, candidates are required to maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and remain in good academic standing with their respective institutions.

Application Requirements

• The candidate must fill out the online form with all necessary information.

• The candidate must submit a 750-1,000-word essay response to the prompt: Describe how you or someone you know has faced a traumatic event and found a way to overcome the struggle to better shape themselves.

• Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.

• The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.

• The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.

• Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state.

• Overcoming the Impossible Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.

• For all scholarship-related inquiries, please use this contact form. We are unable to answer scholarship questions by phone, email, or through any other contact forms listed on this website.

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Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Value: $2,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2026

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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.

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AvaCare Medical Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Dec 15, 2026

The AvaCare Medical Scholarship recognizes those who are working to better the lives of our customers, students who are pursuing a degree in the medical field, with a prize of $1000 toward college tuition. This scholarship is awarded annually to one submission that tells about an inspiring act of kindness.

AvaCare Medical judges will choose five to ten finalists, whose work will then be posted on our website. Voting will be open for a limited time on the scholarship page, after which the winner will be chosen by our judges based on multiple factors including, in part, the number of votes.

Criteria for Application

Applicants for the AvaCare Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

• 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.

Submission Details

Your submission should be about an act of kindness that inspired you. The act of kindness which you found inspirational does not have to relate to your decision to study health or medicine. In addition, keep in mind that this scholarship is merit-based rather than need-based; sharing your financial situation or other reasons for requiring help with schooling will not increase your chances to win this scholarship.

Submissions should be your own unique work and cannot be published anywhere else online. Please see the previous year's submissions here for examples of submissions we've considered for the award in the past.

You may choose to complete any one of the following projects to tell us an inspiring story of kindness:

• Writing - up to 350 words (relevant picture/collage of pictures may be included)

• Video - up to 1.5 minutes, in one of the following formats: .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .flv, .3gp, .avi, .wmv

• Image - up to 8.5 x 11, along with a short description

Finalists will be chosen by AvaCare Medical Scholarship judges and notified after the submission deadline has passed. If your submission was chosen as one of our finalists, be sure to reach out to your family, friends and social media contacts and ask them to come to this page and vote for your submission.

Once the voting period is over, our judges will select a final winner. The award money will be mailed directly to the school of the winner's choice.

Submission Rules

• All projects for the 2026 scholarship award must be received no later than the winter deadline by midnight Eastern Standard Time.

• Submissions will be judged on content, creativity and quality of work.

• Submissions containing grammatical or spelling errors, or any inappropriate language or content may not be considered.

• AvaCare Medical reserves the right to publish any submissions, including, but not limited to, the winning submissions.

How to Apply

• There is no application form from AvaCare Medical; all you need to send in is your project, a high school or college transcript, and the information listed below.

• Your application, transcript and information can be sent either by mail or by email.

• If your submission is in the form of a video, you may send your submission via email only.

• If you choose to send in your writing or image via mail, please save a digital copy of your project in case we decide to post your work.

• Please do not send any other documents such as letters of recommendation, resumes, CVs, etc.

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Common App Scholarship - $2,000 - 3 Awards (Deadline: December 15, 2026)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

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://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20665/common-app-scholarship

Kelly Law Autism Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Dec 18, 2026

The Kelly Law Team is delighted to announce that it will be sponsoring a contest for the award of an educational scholarship. This aspect of the firm’s involvement with the community has been ongoing since 2015, and for the sixth time the scholarship will be awarded to a person diagnosed with autism (also known as autism spectrum disorder, or ASD). The scholarship is in the amount of $1,000, and it will be made as a direct payment toward the winning applicant’s tuition at a post-secondary educational institution. The scholarship may be used for tuition at a college, graduate school, trade (vocational) school, or junior college chosen by the winning applicant.

Persons diagnosed with ASD often face various challenges, including challenges affecting communication with others, and hence educational opportunities. Our sincere belief is that in offering this scholarship, we will be providing an incentive to those with autism to continue their schooling beyond the secondary level, and pursuing their ultimate educational goals.

Who is Eligible for the Scholarship?

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.

The Application and Award Process

The application appears below and must be completed and received by us on or before the December due date. AI-written content will be disqualified.

Please be sure to complete the entire application, including a brief explanation (around 100 word) stating the way in which the continuation of your education will further your anticipated career goals. You may also (although you are not required to) provide us with a second, optional statement indicating the ways in which autism has impacted your educational goals thus far.

The Kelly Law Team will announce the winner of the scholarship in January 2027. The Firm reserves the right to select the winner in its sole discretion. Essays written by AI will not be accepted.

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Kids' Chance of Rhode Island Scholarship Application 2026-2027

Deadline: December 31, 2026

Kids’ Chance of Rhode Island is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides scholarships for children of workers who have been killed, seriously injured, or experienced a debilitating illness in a work-related incident. Scholarships are awarded once a year and students may apply every year for which they are eligible. Current annual scholarship amounts range from $4,000 - $5,000 and are determined based on the student’s financial need.

Student Eligibility

• Age 26 or younger at the time of the application

• Child who is a dependent of a worker who has been killed, seriously injured, or experienced a debilitating illness in a work-related incident

•  Demonstrated financial need to pay for post-secondary education

• Accepted or planning to attend a college, university, or technical school [GRADUATE and/or UNDERGRADUATE]

•  Pursuing a degree as a [FULL-TIME or PART-TIME] student

•  Other eligibility

Documentation Required

•  Completed Kids’ Chance Scholarship Application with student, family, and university/college/technical school contact information

• Transcript of most recent grades – unofficial transcript is acceptable

• Copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) you received from completing the FAFSA, with your Student Aid Index (SAI), formerly called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), IF you are attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university

• Brief description of the applicant’s education and career goals

• Proof of compensable injury/illness claim such as determination letter or CLAIM NUMBER from the state workers’ compensation board or death certificate

• Parents’ basic employer information

Questions?

Please contact us BEFORE the deadline via info@kidschanceri.org

To apply, go to https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/KidsChanceRhodeIslandScholarshipApplication2026

Science Buddy Scholarship - $2,750 - 5 Awards (Deadline: December 31, 2026)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be in Grade 11 or Grade 12 and be attending college or university no later than September 15, 2027.

B) Be entering, or currently pursuing, an educational program in the sciences.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/34332/science-buddy-scholarship

Healthcare Leaders Scholarship - $1,500 - 1 Award (Deadline: December 31, 2026)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

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://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24419/healthcare-leaders-scholarship

Future Travel Nurse Scholarship - $1,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: December 31, 2026)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

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://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24071/future-travel-nurse-scholarship

Jeffrey Lichtman Community Service Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Mar 30, 2027

For nearly three decades, defense attorney Jeffrey Lichtman has worked tirelessly to provide quality legal services to those in his community and beyond. Throughout his time working in the criminal justice system, it has become increasingly clear that there are many ills that our society faces, ranging from economic hardship to substance abuse epidemics. Yet within each community, there exists a group of individuals who go above and beyond in their efforts to combat such ills and eradicate them through initiatives that ignite progress and hope for a better tomorrow.

In an effort to recognize these individuals, we are offering the Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman Community Service Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to honor a student who has made a significant effort to better their community in some specific way, meaning they saw a problem and took the initiative to try to mend it. The Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman is proud to work with community members passionate about laying the groundwork for a brighter future. We look forward to awarding a deserving student for their meaningful work.

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.

Application Requirements

• The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information

• The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt

  • Write a personal essay describing a community service activity you initiated. Please explain what led you to this particular activity, what societal issue or problem it addressed, and how successful it was. If not successful, please propose another way to fix your community’s issue.

  • Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.

• The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.

• The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.

• Preference may be given to students either from or attending secondary school in New York.

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