AFSA National High School Essay Scholarship
$2,500
Introduction For 250 years the United States has combined military strength and persuasive influence to lead abroad. Central to that effort is the U.S. Foreign Service — the professional diplomatic corps that implements U.S. foreign policy and protects American interests overseas. From brokering peace and de-escalating crises to cultivating long-term partnerships, the Foreign Service is the frontline of American diplomacy. Soft power — the ability to attract and persuade without coercion — is a major component of that influence. It includes cultural exports (music, film, literature), educational and professional exchange programs, independent fact-based journalism, and international development and humanitarian assistance....
Introduction For 250 years the United States has combined military strength and persuasive influence to lead abroad. Central to that effort is the U.S. Foreign Service — the professional diplomatic corps that implements U.S. foreign policy and protects American interests overseas. From brokering peace and de-escalating crises to cultivating long-term partnerships, the Foreign Service is the frontline of American diplomacy. Soft power — the ability to attract and persuade without coercion — is a major component of that influence. It includes cultural exports (music, film, literature), educational and professional exchange programs, independent fact-based journalism, and international development and humanitarian assistance....
American Foreign Service Association Scholarship
$5,000
Visit AFSA’s Community Force Profile to submit scholarship applications.
Deadlines
- Merit Award applications: due by Midnight EST, March 9, 2026.
- Financial Aid scholarship applications: due by Midnight EST, April 17, 2026.
Overview
The AFSA Scholarship Program provides college funding for children of American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) members whose parents served or are serving in the Foreign Service. Awards include financial aid scholarships for tax-dependent undergraduates and several awards for graduating high school seniors: academic merit awards, art merit awards, and a community service award. These programs are funded entirely by gifts and bequests from the Foreign Service...
Visit AFSA’s Community Force Profile to submit scholarship applications.
Deadlines
- Merit Award applications: due by Midnight EST, March 9, 2026.
- Financial Aid scholarship applications: due by Midnight EST, April 17, 2026.
Overview
The AFSA Scholarship Program provides college funding for children of American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) members whose parents served or are serving in the Foreign Service. Awards include financial aid scholarships for tax-dependent undergraduates and several awards for graduating high school seniors: academic merit awards, art merit awards, and a community service award. These programs are funded entirely by gifts and bequests from the Foreign Service...
GRHS Scholarship Essay Contest
$1,000
Theme: Giant Steppes Toward Freedom Overview The Germans from Russia Heritage Society (GRHS), based in Bismarck, North Dakota, is sponsoring an international essay contest to promote student learning about the history, culture and heritage of Germans who emigrated from Germany to Russia in the 18th and 19th centuries — today commonly referred to as Germans from Russia in the Americas and elsewhere. The contest closes on 31 March; judging will begin after that date and winners will be announced when scoring is complete. Award recipients will be invited to a recognition luncheon held during the 55th Annual GRHS Convention in...
Theme: Giant Steppes Toward Freedom Overview The Germans from Russia Heritage Society (GRHS), based in Bismarck, North Dakota, is sponsoring an international essay contest to promote student learning about the history, culture and heritage of Germans who emigrated from Germany to Russia in the 18th and 19th centuries — today commonly referred to as Germans from Russia in the Americas and elsewhere. The contest closes on 31 March; judging will begin after that date and winners will be announced when scoring is complete. Award recipients will be invited to a recognition luncheon held during the 55th Annual GRHS Convention in...
AFA Teens Awareness College Scholarship
$5,000
The AFA's Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship is a financial aid program for high school seniors heading to college who have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease.As part of the application process, candidates are required to either pen an essay (up to 1,500 words) or create a video (not exceeding 4 minutes), narrating their personal experiences with Alzheimer’s disease or any other dementia-related illness. They should discuss how it has affected them, their families, or their communities, and the lessons they've learned from it.The scholarship program offers a grand prize of $5,000, along with additional awards for the next best entries. Since...
The AFA's Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship is a financial aid program for high school seniors heading to college who have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease.As part of the application process, candidates are required to either pen an essay (up to 1,500 words) or create a video (not exceeding 4 minutes), narrating their personal experiences with Alzheimer’s disease or any other dementia-related illness. They should discuss how it has affected them, their families, or their communities, and the lessons they've learned from it.The scholarship program offers a grand prize of $5,000, along with additional awards for the next best entries. Since...
Frame My Future Scholarship
$5,000
Eligibility
- To enter the Church Hill Classics 2026 Frame My Future Scholarship Contest you must plan to enroll full time at a U.S. college or university for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- You must be a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. APO/FPO addresses are eligible. Residents of Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories are not eligible.
- Employees of Church Hill Classics/diplomaframe.com, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising or promotion agencies, website providers, or any other entities involved in creating, producing, operating, executing, or fulfilling this Contest — along with...
Eligibility
- To enter the Church Hill Classics 2026 Frame My Future Scholarship Contest you must plan to enroll full time at a U.S. college or university for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- You must be a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. APO/FPO addresses are eligible. Residents of Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories are not eligible.
- Employees of Church Hill Classics/diplomaframe.com, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising or promotion agencies, website providers, or any other entities involved in creating, producing, operating, executing, or fulfilling this Contest — along with...
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
$10,000
Overview
SWE provides scholarship funding to students working toward undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering, engineering technology, or closely related engineering fields.
Who may apply
You qualify to apply for a SWE scholarship if you meet all of the following:
- You are an incoming college freshman, a current undergraduate, or a graduate student.
- You plan to enroll full time for the upcoming academic year (exceptions can be made for reentry or other nontraditional students).
- You will be enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering, engineering technology, or computing program for the upcoming academic year (verify accreditation here).
OR
You...
Overview
SWE provides scholarship funding to students working toward undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering, engineering technology, or closely related engineering fields.
Who may apply
You qualify to apply for a SWE scholarship if you meet all of the following:
- You are an incoming college freshman, a current undergraduate, or a graduate student.
- You plan to enroll full time for the upcoming academic year (exceptions can be made for reentry or other nontraditional students).
- You will be enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering, engineering technology, or computing program for the upcoming academic year (verify accreditation here).
OR
You...
Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs Scholarships
$3,500
Introduction
SparkForce is the charitable arm of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association and was formerly known as Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT). Although the name has been updated, the foundation’s goal remains the same: to spark interest in manufacturing, help people discover career paths in the industry, and support their pursuit of manufacturing-focused education and training.
Who may apply
Students enrolled at community colleges, trade or technical schools, or universities who are working toward degrees or certifications that lead to careers in manufacturing are encouraged to apply.
Featured scholarships
- U.K. Gupta & Family Scholarship — Up to $2,000 per...
Introduction
SparkForce is the charitable arm of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association and was formerly known as Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT). Although the name has been updated, the foundation’s goal remains the same: to spark interest in manufacturing, help people discover career paths in the industry, and support their pursuit of manufacturing-focused education and training.
Who may apply
Students enrolled at community colleges, trade or technical schools, or universities who are working toward degrees or certifications that lead to careers in manufacturing are encouraged to apply.
Featured scholarships
- U.K. Gupta & Family Scholarship — Up to $2,000 per...
BECU Foundation Scholarship
$5,000
Overview
Since 1995, BECU has provided more than $3.5 million in scholarship funding to 1,305 of its student members.
BECU Foundation — Purpose
The BECU Foundation exists to raise and distribute funds for educational scholarships. Guided by the credit union ideal of members supporting one another, the foundation provides financial support to BECU members and their families. Awards celebrate and encourage community service, leadership, and academic promise.
Make a Donation
Contributions to the BECU Foundation are tax-deductible. A donation of $1.00 or more to the BECU Foundation may qualify you for BECU membership. The BECU Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3)...
Overview
Since 1995, BECU has provided more than $3.5 million in scholarship funding to 1,305 of its student members.
BECU Foundation — Purpose
The BECU Foundation exists to raise and distribute funds for educational scholarships. Guided by the credit union ideal of members supporting one another, the foundation provides financial support to BECU members and their families. Awards celebrate and encourage community service, leadership, and academic promise.
Make a Donation
Contributions to the BECU Foundation are tax-deductible. A donation of $1.00 or more to the BECU Foundation may qualify you for BECU membership. The BECU Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3)...
Alltricity Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
$3,000
Purpose
The Alltricity Scholarship Foundation exists to provide financial support to qualified, deserving students pursuing studies related to the electric energy industry. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to, engineering, business, information systems, plant/line/distribution technology, line work, renewable energy, and other curricula preparing students for electric-industry careers.
Awards
Scholarships are offered in two formats:
- Alltricity Scholarship Foundation Scholarships: awards typically range from $1,500 to $3,000 or more.
- Alltricity Scholarship Foundation Named Scholarships: funds provided by individual or corporate donors and issued in the donor’s name.
Who may apply
You may apply if you are one of the...
Purpose
The Alltricity Scholarship Foundation exists to provide financial support to qualified, deserving students pursuing studies related to the electric energy industry. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to, engineering, business, information systems, plant/line/distribution technology, line work, renewable energy, and other curricula preparing students for electric-industry careers.
Awards
Scholarships are offered in two formats:
- Alltricity Scholarship Foundation Scholarships: awards typically range from $1,500 to $3,000 or more.
- Alltricity Scholarship Foundation Named Scholarships: funds provided by individual or corporate donors and issued in the donor’s name.
Who may apply
You may apply if you are one of the...
Idaho Turn Around Scholarship Fund
$1,000
Introduction The Turn Around Scholarship Fund exists to support graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated the ability to overcome significant challenges and turn their lives around. Awards are made possible by the generosity of community supporters. Community Supporters This scholarship is funded by contributions from: Gladys E. Langroise Fund, Les Bois Kiwanis Club, Boise Sunrise Rotary Club, Heritage United, Joe’s Kids, Idaho Power, Meridian School District Counselors, Idaho Mountain Touring and individual donors. Selection Criteria Recipients are chosen based on the following factors: - Cumulative GPA - The applicant’s personal letter (as described below) - A letter of recommendation...
Introduction The Turn Around Scholarship Fund exists to support graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated the ability to overcome significant challenges and turn their lives around. Awards are made possible by the generosity of community supporters. Community Supporters This scholarship is funded by contributions from: Gladys E. Langroise Fund, Les Bois Kiwanis Club, Boise Sunrise Rotary Club, Heritage United, Joe’s Kids, Idaho Power, Meridian School District Counselors, Idaho Mountain Touring and individual donors. Selection Criteria Recipients are chosen based on the following factors: - Cumulative GPA - The applicant’s personal letter (as described below) - A letter of recommendation...
Alois and Marie Goldmann Scholarship Fund
$1,000
INTRODUCTION
The Alois and Marie Goldmann Scholarship was created in 1997 by Mary and George Freund to honor George’s grandparents, who were killed at the Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust. The scholarship’s mission is to deepen Idaho high school students’ understanding of the Holocaust.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must be graduating from high school or home school in the state of Idaho.
- Recipients must plan to enroll at an institution of higher education in Idaho the upcoming fall semester.
ESSAY OR RESEARCH PAPER GUIDELINES
To commemorate the Goldmanns and other victims, applicants must submit an original essay or formal...
INTRODUCTION
The Alois and Marie Goldmann Scholarship was created in 1997 by Mary and George Freund to honor George’s grandparents, who were killed at the Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust. The scholarship’s mission is to deepen Idaho high school students’ understanding of the Holocaust.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must be graduating from high school or home school in the state of Idaho.
- Recipients must plan to enroll at an institution of higher education in Idaho the upcoming fall semester.
ESSAY OR RESEARCH PAPER GUIDELINES
To commemorate the Goldmanns and other victims, applicants must submit an original essay or formal...
Jim Poore Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
This scholarship opportunity is intended for Idaho students who meet the eligibility below and can supply the materials listed. Finalists will be invited to an interview with the scholarship committee.
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors who live in one of these counties: Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Payette, Valley, or Washington; OR graduating seniors from the communities of Marsing, Homedale, Bruneau, or Riggins.
- OR current college students at the freshman or sophomore level enrolled at the University of Idaho or Boise State University.
- Preference will be given to students who are attending, or...
Introduction
This scholarship opportunity is intended for Idaho students who meet the eligibility below and can supply the materials listed. Finalists will be invited to an interview with the scholarship committee.
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors who live in one of these counties: Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Payette, Valley, or Washington; OR graduating seniors from the communities of Marsing, Homedale, Bruneau, or Riggins.
- OR current college students at the freshman or sophomore level enrolled at the University of Idaho or Boise State University.
- Preference will be given to students who are attending, or...
