Princeton Prize in Race Relations
$2,500
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations is designed to acknowledge and honor high school students who have shown leadership in fostering racial equality or enhancing racial comprehension in their educational institutions and local communities through their actions and service.Those who are awarded the Prize receive a monetary reward of $2,500 and a fully-funded trip to a Symposium on Race at Princeton University for a weekend. Here, they get the opportunity to interact and connect with other Prize winners from different parts of the country.Prize winners are also celebrated at events in their local areas by Princeton University alumni.The PPRR functions...
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations is designed to acknowledge and honor high school students who have shown leadership in fostering racial equality or enhancing racial comprehension in their educational institutions and local communities through their actions and service.Those who are awarded the Prize receive a monetary reward of $2,500 and a fully-funded trip to a Symposium on Race at Princeton University for a weekend. Here, they get the opportunity to interact and connect with other Prize winners from different parts of the country.Prize winners are also celebrated at events in their local areas by Princeton University alumni.The PPRR functions...
George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Scholarship
$40,000
Introduction
The George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Scholarship supports students from across Cook County who demonstrate academic promise, community involvement, and the determination to overcome obstacles. Pullman Scholars are hardworking, ambitious, and driven to create positive change. This scholarship helps qualified recipients earn a bachelor’s degree without taking on crippling debt by providing financial support and ongoing guidance.
Who We Seek
Pullman Scholars are opportunity-seekers and self-starters from the north, south, and west sides of Chicago as well as surrounding suburbs. They represent the region’s cultural diversity, face challenges with resilience, and understand that a college degree is central to...
Introduction
The George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Scholarship supports students from across Cook County who demonstrate academic promise, community involvement, and the determination to overcome obstacles. Pullman Scholars are hardworking, ambitious, and driven to create positive change. This scholarship helps qualified recipients earn a bachelor’s degree without taking on crippling debt by providing financial support and ongoing guidance.
Who We Seek
Pullman Scholars are opportunity-seekers and self-starters from the north, south, and west sides of Chicago as well as surrounding suburbs. They represent the region’s cultural diversity, face challenges with resilience, and understand that a college degree is central to...
NAWIC Undergraduate and Construction Trades Scholarships
$2,500
Introduction
The NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) supports the construction sector by helping develop a skilled workforce through college degrees and certified training. The construction field includes nearly every professional role — from trades and project management to administrative, legal, financial, insurance, and business ownership roles. The NFSF exists to support students pursuing careers in these areas.
Scholarships and Award Amounts
Each year the Foundation awards more than $250,000 to qualified students enrolled in construction-related programs. Individual awards begin at $1,000. In addition to national scholarships, some local NAWIC chapters offer their own awards.
Undergraduate Scholarship — Who Qualifies
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Introduction
The NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) supports the construction sector by helping develop a skilled workforce through college degrees and certified training. The construction field includes nearly every professional role — from trades and project management to administrative, legal, financial, insurance, and business ownership roles. The NFSF exists to support students pursuing careers in these areas.
Scholarships and Award Amounts
Each year the Foundation awards more than $250,000 to qualified students enrolled in construction-related programs. Individual awards begin at $1,000. In addition to national scholarships, some local NAWIC chapters offer their own awards.
Undergraduate Scholarship — Who Qualifies
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North Carolina Triangle Area Scholarships
$7,500
Overview
This scholarship is needs-based and open to students who meet the residency, citizenship/immigration, enrollment, academic and documentation requirements listed below. Complete applications and supporting materials must be submitted by March 1, 2026.
Eligibility and required materials
1. Residency: You must live in Wake, Durham, or Orange County.
2. Citizenship/Immigration: Be a U.S. citizen or provide proof of permanent resident status.
3. Enrollment: Be enrolled at (or planning to attend) a nonprofit post‑secondary college or technical school in North Carolina.
4. FAFSA/SAR: Upload a full copy of your FAFSA or Student Aid Report (SAR). Apply at www.studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa. If your FAFSA...
Overview
This scholarship is needs-based and open to students who meet the residency, citizenship/immigration, enrollment, academic and documentation requirements listed below. Complete applications and supporting materials must be submitted by March 1, 2026.
Eligibility and required materials
1. Residency: You must live in Wake, Durham, or Orange County.
2. Citizenship/Immigration: Be a U.S. citizen or provide proof of permanent resident status.
3. Enrollment: Be enrolled at (or planning to attend) a nonprofit post‑secondary college or technical school in North Carolina.
4. FAFSA/SAR: Upload a full copy of your FAFSA or Student Aid Report (SAR). Apply at www.studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa. If your FAFSA...
Go-Long Scholarship Fund
$1,000
About Go-Long
Go-Long was founded in 2002 by a group of friends who shared a passion for football and a desire to give back. Guided by the motto to give of oneself, live life to the fullest, and never give up, the team launched a yard work and neighborhood beautification business that donates 100% of its proceeds to the Go-Long Scholarship Fund. In addition to fundraising, the Go-Long volunteer team organizes neighborhood beautification projects that involve scholarship recipients and help generate support for future scholars.
Purpose
The Go-Long Scholarship Fund exists to award financial assistance to students from the Greater...
About Go-Long
Go-Long was founded in 2002 by a group of friends who shared a passion for football and a desire to give back. Guided by the motto to give of oneself, live life to the fullest, and never give up, the team launched a yard work and neighborhood beautification business that donates 100% of its proceeds to the Go-Long Scholarship Fund. In addition to fundraising, the Go-Long volunteer team organizes neighborhood beautification projects that involve scholarship recipients and help generate support for future scholars.
Purpose
The Go-Long Scholarship Fund exists to award financial assistance to students from the Greater...
SAE Detroit Section Technical Scholarship
$20,000
Overview
Two scholarships of $20,000 each are available for children or grandchildren of SAE Detroit Section members. Created in 2001, this award aims to encourage eligible students to pursue careers in engineering or science to help address an anticipated shortage of qualified graduates. Application deadline: April 30.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen.
- Must be the child or grandchild of an active SAE Detroit Section member (member must have paid SAE Detroit dues for at least one year at the time of application).
- High school graduating senior.
- Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Financial need...
Overview
Two scholarships of $20,000 each are available for children or grandchildren of SAE Detroit Section members. Created in 2001, this award aims to encourage eligible students to pursue careers in engineering or science to help address an anticipated shortage of qualified graduates. Application deadline: April 30.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen.
- Must be the child or grandchild of an active SAE Detroit Section member (member must have paid SAE Detroit dues for at least one year at the time of application).
- High school graduating senior.
- Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Financial need...
Gail Clay Scholarship
$8,800
Purpose and background
Friends of Gail Clay created this scholarship to honor her long service as Director of the Carolyn P. Brown University Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The award supports the spouse or child of a full‑time, non‑exempt employee of the University of Tennessee or another state‑supported public higher education institution located within the East Tennessee Foundation’s 25‑county service area. The scholarship is awarded on a four‑year cycle; the next granting year is 2027.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or current college students who live in the East Tennessee Foundation’s 25‑county...
Purpose and background
Friends of Gail Clay created this scholarship to honor her long service as Director of the Carolyn P. Brown University Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The award supports the spouse or child of a full‑time, non‑exempt employee of the University of Tennessee or another state‑supported public higher education institution located within the East Tennessee Foundation’s 25‑county service area. The scholarship is awarded on a four‑year cycle; the next granting year is 2027.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or current college students who live in the East Tennessee Foundation’s 25‑county...
Stossel in the Classroom Scholarship
$2,500
Intro
Each year middle and high school students get an opportunity to argue big ideas and compete for cash awards. This year’s contest will distribute over $12,000 in student prizes. Beyond the money, participating strengthens research, critical thinking, and persuasive writing — skills useful in school and beyond. Students may enter individually, or teachers can run the contest in class and receive rewards based on participation.
Eligibility & divisions
- Middle School Division: grades 5–8
- High School Division: grades 9–12
- Residency: entrants must live in the U.S., Canada, or at a U.S. military address
- Note: entrants in...
Intro
Each year middle and high school students get an opportunity to argue big ideas and compete for cash awards. This year’s contest will distribute over $12,000 in student prizes. Beyond the money, participating strengthens research, critical thinking, and persuasive writing — skills useful in school and beyond. Students may enter individually, or teachers can run the contest in class and receive rewards based on participation.
Eligibility & divisions
- Middle School Division: grades 5–8
- High School Division: grades 9–12
- Residency: entrants must live in the U.S., Canada, or at a U.S. military address
- Note: entrants in...
Juvenile Justice Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Since 1998, attorney Mark Sherman has dedicated his practice to advocating for clients and promoting access to justice. In keeping with that mission, Mark Sherman created the Juvenile Justice Scholarship to help emerging legal professionals. The Law Offices of Mark Sherman in Stamford, Connecticut, is pleased to renew this scholarship for 2026. One $1,000 award will be given to a student committed to working with young people who have been convicted and incarcerated, with the aim of helping them access new opportunities and rebuild productive lives. Applicants are encouraged to draw on any personal experience overcoming hardship and to...
Introduction
Since 1998, attorney Mark Sherman has dedicated his practice to advocating for clients and promoting access to justice. In keeping with that mission, Mark Sherman created the Juvenile Justice Scholarship to help emerging legal professionals. The Law Offices of Mark Sherman in Stamford, Connecticut, is pleased to renew this scholarship for 2026. One $1,000 award will be given to a student committed to working with young people who have been convicted and incarcerated, with the aim of helping them access new opportunities and rebuild productive lives. Applicants are encouraged to draw on any personal experience overcoming hardship and to...
ChiroHealthUSA Foxworth Family Scholarship
$15,000
The Foxworth Family Chiropractic Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to Chiropractic College students. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve and their commitment to making an impact in their communities and the profession.The Foxworth Family Chiropractic Scholarship, fully funded by ChiroHealthUSA, was established in honor of President Dr. Ray Foxworth’s parents, Dr. Betty Pace Mathews and Dr. Charles Vernon Mathews. ChiroHealthUSA will award $15,000 to the scholarship recipient and donate $10,000 to the chiropractic college where the student is enrolled.The application for the next award year will open on September 1, 2025. The application deadline for...
The Foxworth Family Chiropractic Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to Chiropractic College students. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve and their commitment to making an impact in their communities and the profession.The Foxworth Family Chiropractic Scholarship, fully funded by ChiroHealthUSA, was established in honor of President Dr. Ray Foxworth’s parents, Dr. Betty Pace Mathews and Dr. Charles Vernon Mathews. ChiroHealthUSA will award $15,000 to the scholarship recipient and donate $10,000 to the chiropractic college where the student is enrolled.The application for the next award year will open on September 1, 2025. The application deadline for...
Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship
$3,500
The Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship continues to stand out for both the size of its awards and the number of beneficiaries. Each academic year, 58 scholarships are granted to support childhood cancer survivors as they pursue educational and career goals. To date, the program has provided more than $2.5 million in funding to 254 survivors, helping them move toward their future ambitions. Eligibility requirements Applicants must meet all of the following: - Be a survivor of childhood cancer who is under age 25 and was diagnosed before their 18th birthday with cancer or a high-grade/anaplastic brain tumor. - Be...
The Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship continues to stand out for both the size of its awards and the number of beneficiaries. Each academic year, 58 scholarships are granted to support childhood cancer survivors as they pursue educational and career goals. To date, the program has provided more than $2.5 million in funding to 254 survivors, helping them move toward their future ambitions. Eligibility requirements Applicants must meet all of the following: - Be a survivor of childhood cancer who is under age 25 and was diagnosed before their 18th birthday with cancer or a high-grade/anaplastic brain tumor. - Be...
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Scholarship
$10,000
Overview
- When you submit a complete scholarship application it will automatically be reviewed by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF). If you meet other organizations’ criteria, your same submission may also be considered for additional awards administered through UAF. Check each organization’s page on the website for their specific eligibility rules and award details.
Deadline
- All applications must be completed by March 31, 2026. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.
Who is eligible
- Full-time students enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university, or at an ASE/NATEF-certified post‑secondary automotive, heavy-duty, or collision repair school....
Overview
- When you submit a complete scholarship application it will automatically be reviewed by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF). If you meet other organizations’ criteria, your same submission may also be considered for additional awards administered through UAF. Check each organization’s page on the website for their specific eligibility rules and award details.
Deadline
- All applications must be completed by March 31, 2026. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.
Who is eligible
- Full-time students enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university, or at an ASE/NATEF-certified post‑secondary automotive, heavy-duty, or collision repair school....
British American Foundation of Texas Undergraduate Scholarship
$4,000
Purpose and overview
This undergraduate scholarship supports low-income Texas students by reducing the cost of pursuing a first college degree at a public two- or four-year institution in Texas. Current Texas college students and high school seniors may apply. Awards are intended to cover tuition and other college-related charges payable to the institution; scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the college. Awards are granted for the Fall semester.
Eligibility
To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a Texas resident.
- Be between 17 and 25 years old as of August 1, 2026.
- Be enrolled...
Purpose and overview
This undergraduate scholarship supports low-income Texas students by reducing the cost of pursuing a first college degree at a public two- or four-year institution in Texas. Current Texas college students and high school seniors may apply. Awards are intended to cover tuition and other college-related charges payable to the institution; scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the college. Awards are granted for the Fall semester.
Eligibility
To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a Texas resident.
- Be between 17 and 25 years old as of August 1, 2026.
- Be enrolled...
Susan Howard Community Service Award
$5,000
Purpose The Susan Howard Community Service Award recognizes academically strong young people from low-income families in Texas or the United Kingdom who have shown initiative and leadership by creating, launching, or organizing community service efforts that benefit and inspire others. Background and overview Susan Howard served as President of BAFTX for nine years and led the organization with commitment and vision through 2017, helping it grow into a thriving organization. The Susan Howard Community Service Award was established in her memory to celebrate youth who, like her, are dedicated to serving and strengthening their communities. Award focus This prize honors...
Purpose The Susan Howard Community Service Award recognizes academically strong young people from low-income families in Texas or the United Kingdom who have shown initiative and leadership by creating, launching, or organizing community service efforts that benefit and inspire others. Background and overview Susan Howard served as President of BAFTX for nine years and led the organization with commitment and vision through 2017, helping it grow into a thriving organization. The Susan Howard Community Service Award was established in her memory to celebrate youth who, like her, are dedicated to serving and strengthening their communities. Award focus This prize honors...
Mental Health System Reform Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
Dayne Phillips, a criminal defense attorney committed to his clients and community, recognizes the profound effects of the mental health crisis in the United States. Often described as “the elephant in the room,” this crisis continues to shape public life while receiving insufficient attention from policymakers.
To encourage discussion and spotlight the need for change, Dayne Phillips has established The Mental Health System Reform Scholarship. This award gives students a platform to express their views on the U.S. mental health care system and its treatment practices.
Essay prompt (750 words)
Write a 750-word essay addressing whether the mental health...
Overview
Dayne Phillips, a criminal defense attorney committed to his clients and community, recognizes the profound effects of the mental health crisis in the United States. Often described as “the elephant in the room,” this crisis continues to shape public life while receiving insufficient attention from policymakers.
To encourage discussion and spotlight the need for change, Dayne Phillips has established The Mental Health System Reform Scholarship. This award gives students a platform to express their views on the U.S. mental health care system and its treatment practices.
Essay prompt (750 words)
Write a 750-word essay addressing whether the mental health...
Know Your Rights Scholarship
$1,000
The Nieves Law Firm is deeply committed to criminal defense and to standing with people who face daunting legal challenges. Because we regularly represent clients during arrests and criminal investigations, we see how quickly someone who doesn’t know their rights can be disadvantaged or coerced into incriminating themselves. That problem motivates our work—and inspired this scholarship.
Since 2019, The Nieves Law Firm has awarded the Know Your Rights Scholarship to support students who will help promote awareness of individual rights. The contest invites a 750-word essay on steps that should be taken to raise public understanding of constitutional and legal...
The Nieves Law Firm is deeply committed to criminal defense and to standing with people who face daunting legal challenges. Because we regularly represent clients during arrests and criminal investigations, we see how quickly someone who doesn’t know their rights can be disadvantaged or coerced into incriminating themselves. That problem motivates our work—and inspired this scholarship.
Since 2019, The Nieves Law Firm has awarded the Know Your Rights Scholarship to support students who will help promote awareness of individual rights. The contest invites a 750-word essay on steps that should be taken to raise public understanding of constitutional and legal...
BPW Triangle Scholarships
$1,500
Introduction
BPW/Triangle awards annual scholarships to support women pursuing academic and professional excellence. The 2026 scholarship cycle is now open. These awards are intended for women of integrity who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to supporting and advocating for other women. Please read all instructions thoroughly before submitting your application. Deadline: March 16, 2026.
Scholarships Available
- $1,500 Dr. Lois E. Frazier Scholarship — merit-based (minimum GPA: 3.5)
- $1,500 Mary Edith Fox Scholarship — need-based (minimum GPA: 2.5)
You are encouraged to also apply separately to the North Carolina BPW Scholarship (state-level awards available). For other opportunities, see...
Introduction
BPW/Triangle awards annual scholarships to support women pursuing academic and professional excellence. The 2026 scholarship cycle is now open. These awards are intended for women of integrity who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to supporting and advocating for other women. Please read all instructions thoroughly before submitting your application. Deadline: March 16, 2026.
Scholarships Available
- $1,500 Dr. Lois E. Frazier Scholarship — merit-based (minimum GPA: 3.5)
- $1,500 Mary Edith Fox Scholarship — need-based (minimum GPA: 2.5)
You are encouraged to also apply separately to the North Carolina BPW Scholarship (state-level awards available). For other opportunities, see...
Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship
$3,000
Overview
The Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship (FKMS) commemorates Florence Hill Kidder, the first president of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina. This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at a post-secondary institution located in North Carolina.
Awards and Eligibility
- Six scholarships will be granted for the year:
- First place: $3,000
- Second place: $1,000
- Third place: $800
- Three fourth-place awards: $400 each
- Awards are one-time only and cannot be renewed.
- Applicants must be high school seniors intending to enroll...
Overview
The Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship (FKMS) commemorates Florence Hill Kidder, the first president of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina. This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at a post-secondary institution located in North Carolina.
Awards and Eligibility
- Six scholarships will be granted for the year:
- First place: $3,000
- Second place: $1,000
- Third place: $800
- Three fourth-place awards: $400 each
- Awards are one-time only and cannot be renewed.
- Applicants must be high school seniors intending to enroll...
Golden LEAF Scholarship Program
$14,000
Overview
The Golden LEAF Colleges & Universities Scholarship supports current North Carolina high school seniors and students transferring from North Carolina community colleges who come from designated rural counties. Awards are made possible by a Golden LEAF Foundation grant to the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Eligible recipients must be North Carolina residents for tuition purposes, plan to enroll full-time at a participating North Carolina public or private college/university, show financial need, and indicate an intention to return to a rural North Carolina community after graduation.
Who is eligible
- Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and...
Overview
The Golden LEAF Colleges & Universities Scholarship supports current North Carolina high school seniors and students transferring from North Carolina community colleges who come from designated rural counties. Awards are made possible by a Golden LEAF Foundation grant to the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Eligible recipients must be North Carolina residents for tuition purposes, plan to enroll full-time at a participating North Carolina public or private college/university, show financial need, and indicate an intention to return to a rural North Carolina community after graduation.
Who is eligible
- Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and...
Material Handling Education Foundation Scholarship Program
$6,000
Introduction
The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) is an independent nonprofit dedicated to encouraging students to pursue careers in material handling, logistics, and supply chain through financial support. Since 1976, the Foundation’s programs have assisted more than 1,500 students and educators in accessing quality educational opportunities and career pathways.
Award Information
- Scholarship amounts range from $1,500 to $6,000; multiple awards will be offered.
- A single application will be considered for every scholarship the Foundation offers; however, each recipient may receive only one award per year.
- Scholarships cover one academic year. Previous awardees who still meet eligibility...
Introduction
The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) is an independent nonprofit dedicated to encouraging students to pursue careers in material handling, logistics, and supply chain through financial support. Since 1976, the Foundation’s programs have assisted more than 1,500 students and educators in accessing quality educational opportunities and career pathways.
Award Information
- Scholarship amounts range from $1,500 to $6,000; multiple awards will be offered.
- A single application will be considered for every scholarship the Foundation offers; however, each recipient may receive only one award per year.
- Scholarships cover one academic year. Previous awardees who still meet eligibility...
Mary Doctor Performing Arts Scholarship
$40,000
Overview
The Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Fund was created to honor Mary Doctor — a respected Charlotte-area entrepreneur and devoted advocate for youth and the Blumenthal Arts community. Each year, at the Committee’s discretion, as many as two graduating high school seniors from the Charlotte region may be awarded scholarships of up to $40,000 each.
Key dates
- 2026 application deadline: March 18, 2026
- Applicants will be advised of finalist status no later than Friday, April 3, 2025.
- Finalist auditions/presentations: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Stage Door Theater, Charlotte, NC) — attendance is required to remain eligible.
-...
Overview
The Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Fund was created to honor Mary Doctor — a respected Charlotte-area entrepreneur and devoted advocate for youth and the Blumenthal Arts community. Each year, at the Committee’s discretion, as many as two graduating high school seniors from the Charlotte region may be awarded scholarships of up to $40,000 each.
Key dates
- 2026 application deadline: March 18, 2026
- Applicants will be advised of finalist status no later than Friday, April 3, 2025.
- Finalist auditions/presentations: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Stage Door Theater, Charlotte, NC) — attendance is required to remain eligible.
-...
Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship
$25,000
Founded in 2002 by former University of Oregon and NFL quarterback Joey Harrington, the Harrington Family Foundation (HFF) has invested more than $2 million in Oregon students. HFF supports the state’s emerging leaders through need-based leadership scholarships, mentorship, and a connected community network.
Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship overview
- Each academic year HFF awards five scholarships to Oregon high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited Oregon university, college, or trade school.
- The award is renewable for up to four years, providing $6,250 per year — $25,000 total per recipient — and the scholarship program is...
Founded in 2002 by former University of Oregon and NFL quarterback Joey Harrington, the Harrington Family Foundation (HFF) has invested more than $2 million in Oregon students. HFF supports the state’s emerging leaders through need-based leadership scholarships, mentorship, and a connected community network.
Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship overview
- Each academic year HFF awards five scholarships to Oregon high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited Oregon university, college, or trade school.
- The award is renewable for up to four years, providing $6,250 per year — $25,000 total per recipient — and the scholarship program is...
Mega Bank Scholarship Program
$1,000
Five $1,000 scholarships available for high school seniors
Planning to enroll as full-time, degree-seeking students in the fall of 2026
Mega Bank seeks to help young people living within its service areas achieve their higher education goals by offering financial support to incoming college students.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior living in Los Angeles County or Orange County, California.
- Intend to begin as a first-year, full-time student in the fall of 2026 at either a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or a California community college. (If chosen, recipients will need to provide an official college acceptance letter for...
Five $1,000 scholarships available for high school seniors
Planning to enroll as full-time, degree-seeking students in the fall of 2026
Mega Bank seeks to help young people living within its service areas achieve their higher education goals by offering financial support to incoming college students.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior living in Los Angeles County or Orange County, California.
- Intend to begin as a first-year, full-time student in the fall of 2026 at either a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or a California community college. (If chosen, recipients will need to provide an official college acceptance letter for...
Pretty Presets Scholarship
$500
Introduction Pretty Lightroom Presets values higher education and the impact it has on personal and professional growth. To support students pursuing college and university studies, we continue to offer the annual Pretty Presets for Lightroom Scholarship: a $500 award given each year to help a student advance their education. Award amount, deadline, and announcement - The scholarship award is $500 USD and is granted once per year. - Entries must be received by April 15 (annually). - The winning submission will be featured on the Pretty Presets Blog. - A panel of judges from LightroomPresets.com will evaluate entries. - The...
Introduction Pretty Lightroom Presets values higher education and the impact it has on personal and professional growth. To support students pursuing college and university studies, we continue to offer the annual Pretty Presets for Lightroom Scholarship: a $500 award given each year to help a student advance their education. Award amount, deadline, and announcement - The scholarship award is $500 USD and is granted once per year. - Entries must be received by April 15 (annually). - The winning submission will be featured on the Pretty Presets Blog. - A panel of judges from LightroomPresets.com will evaluate entries. - The...
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Scholarship
$6,000
Overview
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship supports Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students who are preparing for careers in K–12 public education — including teachers, school nurses, counselors, and therapists — and fosters professional development for BIPOC teachers and Education Support Professionals (ESP).
Deadline
Friday, February 20, 2026
Required submission
A complete submission includes the online application plus two recommendation forms.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be actively pursuing a degree, credential, or certification for a teaching-related position in public education at an accredited institution of higher education.
- Self-identify as a...
Overview
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship supports Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students who are preparing for careers in K–12 public education — including teachers, school nurses, counselors, and therapists — and fosters professional development for BIPOC teachers and Education Support Professionals (ESP).
Deadline
Friday, February 20, 2026
Required submission
A complete submission includes the online application plus two recommendation forms.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be actively pursuing a degree, credential, or certification for a teaching-related position in public education at an accredited institution of higher education.
- Self-identify as a...
Santa Cruz County Community Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
The following outlines the eligibility criteria for various scholarships, as determined by the generous benefactors who have made these opportunities possible. The scholarships vary in value and can be either one-time or renewable. Please note that the award amounts may fluctuate annually.Santa Cruz County Scholarship EndowmentCommunity benefactors have made one or more scholarships available (amounts differ) to graduating high school seniors from any Santa Cruz County school or students at Cabrillo College. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or relevant work experience in their chosen career field and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship can be used at any accredited...
The following outlines the eligibility criteria for various scholarships, as determined by the generous benefactors who have made these opportunities possible. The scholarships vary in value and can be either one-time or renewable. Please note that the award amounts may fluctuate annually.Santa Cruz County Scholarship EndowmentCommunity benefactors have made one or more scholarships available (amounts differ) to graduating high school seniors from any Santa Cruz County school or students at Cabrillo College. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or relevant work experience in their chosen career field and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship can be used at any accredited...
Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships
$25,000
Overview
The Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships, funded by the Godbold Foundation, Inc. (Tierra Verde, FL), provide up to $25,000 per recipient spread over four years of in-state undergraduate study at a public university in the student’s home state (Florida, South Carolina, or North Carolina). Ten awards are made each year.
Application window
December 1 to March 4.
Who this program is for
- Current high school seniors who reside in one of the eligible geographic areas: Pinellas or Hillsborough counties (Tampa Bay area), FL; the cities of Florence or Marion, SC; or Avery County, NC.
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents....
Overview
The Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships, funded by the Godbold Foundation, Inc. (Tierra Verde, FL), provide up to $25,000 per recipient spread over four years of in-state undergraduate study at a public university in the student’s home state (Florida, South Carolina, or North Carolina). Ten awards are made each year.
Application window
December 1 to March 4.
Who this program is for
- Current high school seniors who reside in one of the eligible geographic areas: Pinellas or Hillsborough counties (Tampa Bay area), FL; the cities of Florence or Marion, SC; or Avery County, NC.
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents....
Akron Community Foundation Scholarship
$500
Important dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final determinations announced: April 15
Overview
Created in 2017 by the Akron Community Foundation (ACF), an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, this scholarship is intended to help graduating high school seniors continue their education at an accredited college or university.
Purpose
To provide financial support to graduating seniors who plan to enroll in post-secondary education at an accredited college or university.
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors from Akron-Westfield High School (Akron, IA)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Active participation...
Important dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final determinations announced: April 15
Overview
Created in 2017 by the Akron Community Foundation (ACF), an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, this scholarship is intended to help graduating high school seniors continue their education at an accredited college or university.
Purpose
To provide financial support to graduating seniors who plan to enroll in post-secondary education at an accredited college or university.
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors from Akron-Westfield High School (Akron, IA)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Active participation...
Boyle Nursing Studies Scholarship
$500
Important dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline: February 1 (materials must be received by this date)
- Final determinations announced: April 15
Overview
The Boyle Endowment for Nursing Studies supports local students pursuing careers in nursing or nursing home administration. The fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa, and was created in 2001 by Boyle Companies to encourage community-level study in the nursing field.
Who may apply
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolled at a school in one of the following communities: Creston, Onawa, Rock Rapids, or Shenandoah, Iowa; or...
Important dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline: February 1 (materials must be received by this date)
- Final determinations announced: April 15
Overview
The Boyle Endowment for Nursing Studies supports local students pursuing careers in nursing or nursing home administration. The fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa, and was created in 2001 by Boyle Companies to encourage community-level study in the nursing field.
Who may apply
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolled at a school in one of the following communities: Creston, Onawa, Rock Rapids, or Shenandoah, Iowa; or...
Duane and Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship
$500
Key Dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final decisions announced: April 15
Background
The Duane & Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship Fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Family and friends created the fund in 2009 to support local students.
Purpose
This scholarship exists to help graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School continue their education beyond high school.
Who is eligible
- Graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School
- Participation in school‑sponsored athletics for...
Key Dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final decisions announced: April 15
Background
The Duane & Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship Fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Family and friends created the fund in 2009 to support local students.
Purpose
This scholarship exists to help graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School continue their education beyond high school.
Who is eligible
- Graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School
- Participation in school‑sponsored athletics for...
