Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship
$60,000
Introduction
Gordon A. Rich devoted much of his life to assisting individuals with limited means and opportunities, contributing time, energy, and resources to improve their circumstances. The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation (GAR) was established to continue his philanthropic legacy.
Eligibility and Applicant Requirements
- Applicants must be the dependent children of full‑time employees working in the financial services sector. Qualifying employers include commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerages, insurance firms, fund and asset managers, credit card and finance companies, and similar financial businesses as determined by the Foundation. The sponsoring employee must currently be employed and have at least...
Introduction
Gordon A. Rich devoted much of his life to assisting individuals with limited means and opportunities, contributing time, energy, and resources to improve their circumstances. The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation (GAR) was established to continue his philanthropic legacy.
Eligibility and Applicant Requirements
- Applicants must be the dependent children of full‑time employees working in the financial services sector. Qualifying employers include commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerages, insurance firms, fund and asset managers, credit card and finance companies, and similar financial businesses as determined by the Foundation. The sponsoring employee must currently be employed and have at least...
Review It Scholarship
$1,000
Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu are renowned philanthropists who passionately back a wide range of organizations including: Children Mending Hearts, Cedars Sinai, the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Children's Action Network, GenArt, AVIVA, Project Angel Food, Center Dance Arts, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Obesity, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Help for Orphans, the American Red Cross, P.S. Arts, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Art of Elysium, Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, Children's Action Network and the Music Center.Eligibility Criteria for StudentsThe Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu "Review It" Scholarship has the following eligibility...
Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu are renowned philanthropists who passionately back a wide range of organizations including: Children Mending Hearts, Cedars Sinai, the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Children's Action Network, GenArt, AVIVA, Project Angel Food, Center Dance Arts, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Obesity, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Help for Orphans, the American Red Cross, P.S. Arts, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Art of Elysium, Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, Children's Action Network and the Music Center.Eligibility Criteria for StudentsThe Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu "Review It" Scholarship has the following eligibility...
May Firm lnjury Scholarship
$1,000
At the May Firm, we recognize the significance of education and the challenges that come with financing it in today's world. Our founder, Robert May, was the first in his family to go to college. He is deeply grateful for the chance he had to earn his undergraduate degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before proceeding to law school. As we are all aware, the expense of pursuing higher education continues to escalate, often placing students in a difficult position, both emotionally and financially.
Our mission is to aid students in achieving higher education and alleviate some of the...
At the May Firm, we recognize the significance of education and the challenges that come with financing it in today's world. Our founder, Robert May, was the first in his family to go to college. He is deeply grateful for the chance he had to earn his undergraduate degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before proceeding to law school. As we are all aware, the expense of pursuing higher education continues to escalate, often placing students in a difficult position, both emotionally and financially.
Our mission is to aid students in achieving higher education and alleviate some of the...
Peter Kong-ming New Award
$3,000
The Society for Applied Anthropology annually hosts the Peter Kong-ming New Student Research Competition to recognize exceptional student studies in applied behavioral and social sciences. This esteemed award pays tribute to Peter Kong-ming New, a revered medical sociologist-anthropologist and past SfAA president, whose efforts were concentrated on using the social sciences to tackle pressing health care and human service issues.His family continues to preserve his memory by backing this competition, which cultivates the upcoming crop of applied social science researchers. The contest rewards the top student papers on a research project connected to health care or human services, mirroring his...
The Society for Applied Anthropology annually hosts the Peter Kong-ming New Student Research Competition to recognize exceptional student studies in applied behavioral and social sciences. This esteemed award pays tribute to Peter Kong-ming New, a revered medical sociologist-anthropologist and past SfAA president, whose efforts were concentrated on using the social sciences to tackle pressing health care and human service issues.His family continues to preserve his memory by backing this competition, which cultivates the upcoming crop of applied social science researchers. The contest rewards the top student papers on a research project connected to health care or human services, mirroring his...
Mensa US Scholarship
$2,500
Intro
The Mensa Foundation distributes more than $200,000 in scholarships each year to help students around the globe meet their academic and career objectives. Awards are granted on the basis of a single written submission: a 550-word (or shorter) essay that explains your academic and professional aims and shows how your life experiences will help you reach them.
Eligibility
Open to students worldwide who plan to pursue accredited education during the 2025–26 academic year. (If selected, you will be required to provide proof of enrollment or intent to enroll.)
Application timeline
- Opens: September 15, 2025
- Closes: January 15,...
Intro
The Mensa Foundation distributes more than $200,000 in scholarships each year to help students around the globe meet their academic and career objectives. Awards are granted on the basis of a single written submission: a 550-word (or shorter) essay that explains your academic and professional aims and shows how your life experiences will help you reach them.
Eligibility
Open to students worldwide who plan to pursue accredited education during the 2025–26 academic year. (If selected, you will be required to provide proof of enrollment or intent to enroll.)
Application timeline
- Opens: September 15, 2025
- Closes: January 15,...
Directing Change Student Film Scholarship
$1,000
Intro / Who this is for The Directing Change Film Contest invites youth ages 12–25 to use filmmaking and storytelling to raise awareness about mental health, suicide prevention, substance use, and other important topics affecting their communities. Eligibility and ownership basics - Participants must be between 12 and 25 years old. - All entries become co-owned with the contest organizers when release forms are signed. You retain the right to use your work, and we may also display submissions (for example, on the contest website and social media). - If a participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian...
Intro / Who this is for The Directing Change Film Contest invites youth ages 12–25 to use filmmaking and storytelling to raise awareness about mental health, suicide prevention, substance use, and other important topics affecting their communities. Eligibility and ownership basics - Participants must be between 12 and 25 years old. - All entries become co-owned with the contest organizers when release forms are signed. You retain the right to use your work, and we may also display submissions (for example, on the contest website and social media). - If a participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian...
Christophers Annual Video Contest for College Students
$2,000
Overview
College students are invited to produce a short film or video (maximum running time: 5 minutes) that communicates The Christophers’ mission and its conviction that a single individual can make a meaningful difference. Submissions may use any genre or visual approach but must be uploaded through the online submission system.
Who is eligible
- Must be enrolled in and attending undergraduate or graduate coursework (full- or part-time) at some point between September 2025 and May 2026.
Key deadlines and announcement
- Submission deadline: February 15, 2026.
- Winners will be announced on May 1, 2026.
- Follow @thechristophersnyc on...
Overview
College students are invited to produce a short film or video (maximum running time: 5 minutes) that communicates The Christophers’ mission and its conviction that a single individual can make a meaningful difference. Submissions may use any genre or visual approach but must be uploaded through the online submission system.
Who is eligible
- Must be enrolled in and attending undergraduate or graduate coursework (full- or part-time) at some point between September 2025 and May 2026.
Key deadlines and announcement
- Submission deadline: February 15, 2026.
- Winners will be announced on May 1, 2026.
- Follow @thechristophersnyc on...
Servant’s Heart Scholarship
$2,000
Dana Michelle Pettaway Ministries, Inc. was founded in January 2004 to honor the memory of Dana Michelle Pettaway. Dana was an energetic teenage leader who sought to glorify God in every area of her life. She was driven to influence others through Christian mentorship, positive role modeling, evangelism, and hands-on service.
About the Scholarship
The Dana Michelle Pettaway Servant’s Heart Scholarship recognizes high school seniors who demonstrate Christian leadership and service while persevering through personal challenges. Seven scholarships will be awarded for 2026.
Who is eligible
To apply you must meet all of the following:
- Be enrolled in high...
Dana Michelle Pettaway Ministries, Inc. was founded in January 2004 to honor the memory of Dana Michelle Pettaway. Dana was an energetic teenage leader who sought to glorify God in every area of her life. She was driven to influence others through Christian mentorship, positive role modeling, evangelism, and hands-on service.
About the Scholarship
The Dana Michelle Pettaway Servant’s Heart Scholarship recognizes high school seniors who demonstrate Christian leadership and service while persevering through personal challenges. Seven scholarships will be awarded for 2026.
Who is eligible
To apply you must meet all of the following:
- Be enrolled in high...
Texas Beginning Teacher Scholarship
$750
The First-Year Teacher Scholarship is designed to financially aid the beneficiary in acquiring classroom materials. Starting from August 15, 2025, interested individuals can obtain an application form from the TRTF website. It is crucial that all applications are fully submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 09, 2026, as late submissions will not be entertained.The scholarship winners will be unveiled on Friday, February 27, 2026. The successful applicants will be informed via email, and their names will be published on the TRTF website and Facebook page.Since its inception in 2008, TRTF has granted over $225,000 in scholarships.Procedure for Applying for...
The First-Year Teacher Scholarship is designed to financially aid the beneficiary in acquiring classroom materials. Starting from August 15, 2025, interested individuals can obtain an application form from the TRTF website. It is crucial that all applications are fully submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 09, 2026, as late submissions will not be entertained.The scholarship winners will be unveiled on Friday, February 27, 2026. The successful applicants will be informed via email, and their names will be published on the TRTF website and Facebook page.Since its inception in 2008, TRTF has granted over $225,000 in scholarships.Procedure for Applying for...
Optimist International Essay Contest
$2,500
Overview
Optimist International sponsors an annual Essay Contest to give young people a chance to express their views about the world around them, drawing on personal, national, or historical perspectives. In addition to strengthening written communication skills, the contest offers participants the opportunity to earn college scholarship support.
Eligibility
- Entrants must be younger than 19 years old on October 1 of the current Optimist International contest year (contest year runs October 1–September 30).
- Students must not have finished secondary school or an equivalent program; this includes CEGEP students in Québec, Canada.
- There is no minimum age to...
Overview
Optimist International sponsors an annual Essay Contest to give young people a chance to express their views about the world around them, drawing on personal, national, or historical perspectives. In addition to strengthening written communication skills, the contest offers participants the opportunity to earn college scholarship support.
Eligibility
- Entrants must be younger than 19 years old on October 1 of the current Optimist International contest year (contest year runs October 1–September 30).
- Students must not have finished secondary school or an equivalent program; this includes CEGEP students in Québec, Canada.
- There is no minimum age to...
Automotive Women's Association Scholarships
$5,000
About AWAF Scholarships
The Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation (AWAF) centers its work on scholarship support as part of its mission to advance women’s careers in the automotive and mobility sectors. As a professional organization, AWAF is committed to helping women enter and grow within these industries.
Who is considered
Scholarships are intended for women who are citizens of North America and who have a sincere interest in pursuing or advancing careers in automotive, mobility, or related fields. While AWAF members and their family members are encouraged to apply, applicants do not need to be affiliated with AWAF to be considered....
About AWAF Scholarships
The Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation (AWAF) centers its work on scholarship support as part of its mission to advance women’s careers in the automotive and mobility sectors. As a professional organization, AWAF is committed to helping women enter and grow within these industries.
Who is considered
Scholarships are intended for women who are citizens of North America and who have a sincere interest in pursuing or advancing careers in automotive, mobility, or related fields. While AWAF members and their family members are encouraged to apply, applicants do not need to be affiliated with AWAF to be considered....
Thiel Fellowship
$200,000
The Thiel Fellowship, established in 2011 by tech entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel, is a two-year initiative designed for young innovators eager to create new things. Instead of attending college, Thiel Fellows are given a $100,000 grant and access to the Thiel Foundation's network of founders, investors, and scientists. What does the Fellowship entail? The Thiel Fellowship offers a $200,000 grant over two years to young individuals who prefer innovation over traditional classroom learning. How is the grant distributed? The grant of $200,000 is disbursed over a two-year period. The Thiel Foundation does not claim any equity in your venture....
The Thiel Fellowship, established in 2011 by tech entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel, is a two-year initiative designed for young innovators eager to create new things. Instead of attending college, Thiel Fellows are given a $100,000 grant and access to the Thiel Foundation's network of founders, investors, and scientists. What does the Fellowship entail? The Thiel Fellowship offers a $200,000 grant over two years to young individuals who prefer innovation over traditional classroom learning. How is the grant distributed? The grant of $200,000 is disbursed over a two-year period. The Thiel Foundation does not claim any equity in your venture....
