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2026 SCHOLARSHIPS
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SPOTLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP :
$10,000 No-Essay Scholarship
Classification: High school, college and graduate students. All majors eligible.
Deadline: Re-opens Monthly
Apply Here: https://app.scholarships360.org/?📅 March 1, 2026
NCCS Scholarships
Classification: High School Seniors
Apply Here: https://nccs-bsa.org/college-scholarships/Mildred Sorensen National Scholarship
Classification: College Underclassmen
Apply Here: https://danishsisterhood.org/what-we-do/scholarships-grants/John M. Stropki Scholarship
Classification: College Students
Apply Here: https://scholarship.aws.org/applications/default.aspALA Century Scholarship
Classification: Graduate Students
Apply Here: https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships📅 March 2, 2026
FCCLA Memorial Scholarship
Classification: High School Seniors
Apply Here: https://fcclainc.org/engage/youth-scholarshipsGraydon A. Tunstall Undergraduate Scholarship
Classification: College Juniors
Apply Here: https://phialphatheta.org/prizes-awards/Phi Alpha Theta Doctoral Scholarship
Classification: Graduate Students
Apply Here: https://www.phialphatheta.org/doctoral-student-scholarshipAZVT Laurie Page-Peck Scholarship
Classification: Graduate Students
Apply Here: https://www.azvt.org/page-18139James Madison Graduate Fellowship
Classification: Graduate Students
Apply Here: https://www.jamesmadison.gov/Bruce Lee Scholarship
Classification: High School Seniors
Apply Here: https://celebrasianconference.com/scholarships📅 March 3, 2026
Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest
Classification: All Grade Levels
Apply Here: https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htmFord Sons and Daughters Scholarship
Classification: HS Seniors & College Underclassmen
Apply Here: https://www.tfff.org/scholarships/Charles Schwab Foundation Scholarship
Classification: HS Juniors & Seniors
Apply Here: https://bgca.scholarsapply.org/charles-schwab-foundation-scholarship-program/Behrman Campus Leadership Award
Classification: College Students
Apply Here: https://www.hillel.org/behrman-campus-leadership-award/📅 March 4, 2026
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Classification: College Sophomores & Juniors
Apply Here: https://www.udall.gov/ourprograms/scholarship/apply.aspx📅 March 5, 2026
Melanie Foundation Scholarship
Classification: Graduate Students
Apply Here: https://www.themelaniefoundation.com/Agriculture Future of America Scholarships
Classification: HS Seniors & College Students
Apply Here: https://www.agfuture.org/scholarshipsAFA Leader & Academic Scholarship
Classification: HS Seniors & College Students
Apply Here: https://www.agfuture.org/scholarships📅 March 7, 2026
NEXT for AUTISM Fellows Scholarship
Classification: HS Seniors & College Freshmen
Apply Here: https://nextforautism.smapply.io/prog/next_for_autism_fellows_/📅 March 9, 2026
Dave Nelsen Scholarship
Classification: Students pursuing a 2 or 4-year technical degree
🔗 https://thinkoesp.org/index.php/scholarshipsOESP Family College Scholarship
Classification: Family members of OESP members (any major, 2 or 4-year college)
🔗 https://thinkoesp.org/index.php/scholarshipsDan Holohan Instructor's Grant
Classification: HVACR Instructors
🔗 https://thinkoesp.org/index.php/scholarships📅 March 12, 2026
FEEA Scholarship Program
Classification: Federal employees, their spouses, children & dependents (HS Seniors through Graduate)
🔗 https://feea.org/our-programs/scholarships/📅 March 13, 2026
OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship
Classification: Graduating HS Seniors (First-Generation, AANHPI)
🔗 https://www.ocanational.org/gold-mountain-scholarship-high-schoolQuell Foundation Survivor Scholarship
Classification: HS Seniors, Undergraduate & Graduate Students
🔗 https://thequellfoundation.org/scholarships/Quell Foundation First Responder Legacy Scholarship
Classification: HS Seniors, Undergraduate & Graduate Students
🔗 https://thequellfoundation.org/scholarships/Quell Foundation Fighter Scholarship
Classification: HS Seniors, Undergraduate & Graduate Students
🔗 https://thequellfoundation.org/scholarships/AAAE A.A.E. Scholarship
Classification: HS Seniors, Undergraduate & Graduate Students (Aviation)
🔗 https://aaae.org/foundationAAAE Endorsed by A.A.E. Scholarship
Classification: Undergraduate & Graduate Students (Aviation)
🔗 https://aaae.org/foundationAAAE Aviation Management Scholarship
Classification: College Juniors, Seniors & Graduate Students (Aviation, min. 3.0 GPA)
🔗 https://aaae.org/foundationAAAE Native American Scholarship
Classification: College Juniors, Seniors & Graduate Students (Aviation, Native American)
🔗 https://aaae.org/foundationAAAE Women in Aviation Scholarship
Classification: College Juniors, Seniors & Graduate Students (Aviation, Female)
🔗 https://aaae.org/foundationAAAE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship
Classification: College Juniors, Seniors & Graduate Students (Aviation, Ethnic Minority)
🔗 https://aaae.org/foundationStossel in the Classroom Video Contest
Classification: Middle School (Gr. 5–8), High School (Gr. 9–12) & Undergraduate Students
🔗 https://stosselintheclassroom.org/video-contest/Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship
Classification: High School Seniors
🔗 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/bam-scholarshipFontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program
Classification: Incoming First-Generation College Students
🔗 https://www.fontanatransportincscholarsprogram.com/📅 March 15, 2026
SubForce Scholarship Program (USS Nautilus / USS Colorado / Dolphin)
Classification: HS Seniors & College Students (Submarine Military Family)
🔗 https://subforcescholarships.smapply.io/prog/subforce_scholarship_program_2026-2027/PPEF Need-Based & Merit-Based Scholarships
Classification: HS Seniors & College Students (Promotional Products Industry)
🔗 https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/PPEFGeneral2026AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
Classification: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
🔗 https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/education/aicpa-legacy-scholarships/National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships
Classification: Undergraduate & Graduate Students (Hospitality/Culinary)
🔗 https://chooserestaurants.org/programs/scholarships-grants/scholarships/9/11 Promise Scholarship
Classification: HS Seniors, Undergraduate & Graduate (Children of First Responders/Military)
🔗 https://the911promise.org/scholarships/Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship & Journalism Conference
Classification: High School Juniors
🔗 https://www.freedomforum.org/al-neuharth-free-spirit-and-journalism-conference/Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
Classification: Undergraduate Students (min. 3.75 GPA)
🔗 https://www.phikappaphi.org/grants-awards/study-abroadShell Technical Scholarship
Classification: Undergraduate Students (STEM/Engineering)
🔗 https://www.shell.us/sustainability/shell-usa-scholarships.htmlTracking Foundation Multi-Year Scholarship
Classification: HS Seniors & Undergraduates (Black/African-American)
🔗 https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/1277Becca's Closet Involvement Scholarship
Classification: HS Seniors (min. 2.0 GPA, Becca's Closet chapter involvement)
🔗 https://www.beccascloset.org/scholarships/
📅 March 16, 2026
HITEC Foundation Scholarship
Classification: HS Seniors, Undergraduate & Graduate (Hispanic/Tech)
🔗 https://aim.applyists.net/HITECArmy ROTC Scholarship
Classification: HS Seniors & College Students
🔗 https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.htmlPilot International Scholarship
Classification: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
🔗 https://www.pilotinternational.org/page/scholarships📅 March 17, 2026
John Harrison Ness Memorial Award
Classification: Graduate Students (United Methodist)
🔗 https://www.gbhem.org/education/scholarships-and-grants/📅 March 25, 2026
Clark Soil Biology Graduate Scholarship
Classification: Graduate Students (Soil Science)
🔗 https://www.soils.org/discover-soils/science/scholarships-and-awards/📅 March 30, 2026
Courageous Persuaders Video Contest
Classification: High School Students
🔗 https://courageouspersuaders.com/📅 March 31, 2026
AASM "Sleep for Success" High School Video Contest
Classification: High School Students (Ages 13+, U.S. enrolled)
🔗 https://sleepeducation.org/get-involved/campaigns/2026-high-school-video-contest/Chime Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Classification: HS Seniors, Undergraduates, Trade/Vocational Students
🔗 https://www.chime.com/about-us/chime-scholars-foundation/students/VFW Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Classification: HS Students Grades 9–12
🔗 https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/Houzz Scholarship Program
Classification: Undergraduate & Graduate (Design/Architecture/Construction/Trades)
🔗 https://www.houzz.com/scholarshipsCollege JumpStart Show Grit Scholarship
Classification: HS Sophomores–Seniors & College Students
🔗 https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-show-grit-scholarship1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund
Classification: HS & College Women (Financial Need)
🔗 https://1000dreamsfund.org/applications/1000-dreams-scholarship-fund-application/NIADA Regional Scholarship
Classification: Undergraduate Students (Automotive Program)
🔗 https://niada.com/scholarships/Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarship
Classification: HS Seniors (Washington State – Maritime)
🔗 https://ymta.net/ymta-scholarships/Superpower Scholarship
Classification: U.S. Students Ages 14+ (HS & College)
🔗 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship🔄 Rolling Deadline
Dave Nelsen Student Certification Scholarship
Classification: Students seeking trade certifications
🔗 https://thinkoesp.org/index.php/scholarshipsDave Nelsen Technician Scholarship
Classification: Working Technicians seeking continuing education
🔗 https://thinkoesp.org/index.php/scholarshipsQuell Foundation Bridge the Gap Clinical Licensure Grant
Classification: Master's Degree holders in mental health fields
🔗 https://thequellfoundation.org/scholarships/
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Doodle 4 Google
Amount: Up to $30,000
Eligibility: K-12 students creating original artwork
Young Scholars Program
Amount: Full tuition
Eligibility: High-achieving 7th graders from low-income families
Link: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/young-scholars-program/
National WWII Museum Essay Contest
Amount: Up to $1,000
Eligibility: Middle and high school students
Link: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/students-teachers/school-programs/essay-contest
STEM Scholarships by FIRST Robotics
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: K-12 students participating in FIRST Robotics programs
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Amount: Up to $10,000
Eligibility: Students in grades 7-12 for visual and literary arts
American Legion National Oratorical Contest
Amount: Up to $25,000
Eligibility: High school students interested in public speaking
VFW Voice of Democracy
Amount: Up to $30,000
Eligibility: High school students in grades 9-12
Link: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
Google Science Fair
Amount: Up to $50,000
Eligibility: K-12 students with science project submissions
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Amount: Up to $50,000
Eligibility: Students under 18 with a significant project
Patriot’s Pen
Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: Middle school students in grades 6-8
Link: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
Science Without Borders® Challenge
Amount: Up to $500
Eligibility: Students ages 11-19 for ocean conservation art
Link: https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/education/science-without-borders-challenge/
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Amount: Up to $10,000
Eligibility: High school students in grades 9-12
Link: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Amount: Up to $31,500
Eligibility: High school students creating patriotic artwork
Link: https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/
Courage in Student Journalism Awards
Amount: Up to $1,000
Eligibility: K-12 students showing courage in journalism
Link: https://splc.org/courage-in-student-journalism-awards/
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Amount: $10,000
Eligibility: Students ages 8-18 with community service achievements
Link: https://barronprize.org/
Invention Convention U.S. Nationals
Amount: Up to $10,000
Eligibility: K-12 students with innovative inventions
The Paradigm Challenge
Amount: Up to $100,000
Eligibility: Students aged 4 to 18 worldwide
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Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Amount: $20,000
Eligibility: High school seniors with academic achievement, leadership, and community service.
Deadline: October 2026
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Amount: $40,000
Eligibility: Black/African-American high school seniors demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
Deadline: January 2027.
Link: https://ronbrown.org/
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Amount: Up to $50,000
Eligibility: High school seniors who are U.S. citizens.
Deadline: November 2026
Dell Scholars Program
Amount: $20,000 plus resources and technology support.
Eligibility: Low-income, high school seniors with grit, potential, and ambition.
Deadline: December 1, 2025.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $40,000
Eligibility: High school seniors with leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.
Deadline: January 2027
Burger King Scholars Program
Amount: Up to $50,000
Eligibility: High school seniors in the U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Deadline: December 2026.
Link: https://bk-scholars.com/
Equitable Excellence Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: High school seniors in the U.S. demonstrating leadership, determination, and resilience.
Deadline: December 2026
Link: https://equitable.com/foundation/equitable-excellence-scholarship
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
Amount: Up to $55,000 per year.
Eligibility: High-achieving high school seniors with financial need.
Deadline: November 2026.
Link: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
Amount: $20,000
Eligibility: High school seniors with a strong academic record and passion for sports.
Deadline: January 2027.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Amount: $40,000 and internship opportunity.
Eligibility: High school seniors pursuing a computer science degree, particularly from underserved backgrounds.
Deadline: January 2027
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Amount: Up to $50,000
Eligibility: Students under 18 with significant projects in STEM, literature, or music.
Deadline: February 2027
Gates Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition.
Eligibility: Low-income, minority high school seniors with strong academics.
Deadline: September 2026
The Coolidge Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition, room, board, and expenses.
Eligibility: High school juniors who demonstrate academic excellence, humility, and service.
Deadline: January 2027
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HSLDA Compassion Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Homeschooled students with demonstrated financial need, leadership, and community service
Link: https://hslda.org/PHC Scholarship Program (Patrick Henry College)
Amount: Varies (based on merit and/or need)
Eligibility: Homeschool or other high-achieving students planning to attend Patrick Henry College
Link: https://www.phc.edu/Liberty University Homeschool Advantage Program
Amount: Tuition discounts or scholarships
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who graduated from a homeschool program
Link: https://www.liberty.edu/University of St. Thomas Homeschool Grant (Minnesota)
Amount: Varies (often partial tuition)
Eligibility: Homeschooled freshmen accepted to University of St. Thomas
Link: https://www.stthomas.edu/Apologia National Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: High school seniors, often using Apologia curriculum or with a strong STEM background
Link: https://www.apologia.com/National Merit Scholarship
Amount: $2,500 (main award), plus possible corporate/college-sponsored awards
Eligibility: High PSAT/NMSQT scores; homeschoolers must meet the same requirements as other students
Link: https://www.nationalmerit.org/Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Amount: $10,000, $25,000, or $50,000
Eligibility: Students under 18 who complete a significant project in STEM, literature, music, philosophy, or “outside the box”
Link: https://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows-scholarship/Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Amount: $20,000
Eligibility: High-achieving high school seniors (including homeschoolers) with leadership and service
Link: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1,000
Eligibility: 9th-12th graders, college, or graduate students (homeschoolers welcome)
Link: https://www.genkellyscholarship.com/Christian Connector Homeschool Scholarship
Amount: Typically $2,500
Eligibility: Homeschooled seniors who plan to attend a Christian college/university
Link: https://www.christianconnector.com/American Legion Oratorical Contest
Amount: $2,000 to $25,000
Eligibility: U.S. citizens or lawful residents under 20; homeschoolers accepted
Link: https://www.legion.org/oratoricalJames Beard Foundation Scholarship (Culinary Focus)
Amount: $2,500 to $20,000
Eligibility: High school seniors (including homeschoolers) planning culinary/hospitality careers
Link: https://www.jamesbeard.org/educationLocal Homeschool Association Scholarships (Various)
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Must be an active member of a local or state homeschool association/co-op
Link: Check your state or local homeschool group websiteHEAV Scholarships (Virginia Residents)
Amount: $1,000–$2,000 (varies)
Eligibility: Homeschooled seniors in Virginia with strong academic/extracurricular records
Link: https://heav.org/Mary Kay Ash Foundation Scholarships
Amount: $1,000–$5,000
Eligibility: Female high school seniors (homeschoolers included) with leadership or community service background
Link: https://www.marykayfoundation.org/AKTIV Learning Scholarship (STEM Focus)
Amount: $500–$2,000
Eligibility: High school seniors or community college students pursuing STEM fields (homeschoolers welcome)
Link: https://aktiv.comFuture Farmers of America Scholarships (FFA)
Amount: $1,000–$10,000 (varies)
Eligibility: Students in agricultural education programs; homeschoolers can join local FFA chapters
Link: https://www.ffa.org/participate/scholarships/Bill of Rights Institute We the Students Essay Contest
Amount: $500–$7,500
Eligibility: U.S. high school students (including homeschoolers) who submit an essay on a given prompt
Link: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarshipBurger King Scholars Program
Amount: $1,000–$50,000
Eligibility: High school seniors (including homeschoolers) with solid academics and community service
Link: https://www.bk-scholars.com/Dell Scholars Program
Amount: $20,000 plus additional resources
Eligibility: High-need, high-achieving students (homeschoolers included) who have overcome barriers
Link: https://www.dellscholars.org/
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Women Techmakers Scholars Program
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Women in computer science or related fields
Deadline: Expected in January 2027
Link: https://www.womentechmakers.com/scholarsThe Truman Scholarship
Amount: Up to $30,000
Eligibility: Juniors pursuing careers in public service or government
Deadline: February 2027
Link: https://www.truman.gov/Goldwater Scholarship
Amount: Up to $7,500 per year
Eligibility: Sophomores and juniors in STEM fields
Deadline: January 2027
Link: https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Amount: Up to $7,000
Eligibility: Sophomores and juniors committed to careers in the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care
Deadline: March 2027
Link: https://udall.gov/NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Amount: $37,000 annual stipend for three years
Eligibility: Seniors and early-career graduate students in STEM fields
Deadline: October 2026 (varies by discipline)
Link: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/The Point Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Varies (covers significant educational expenses)
Eligibility: LGBTQ+ students in college with leadership potential
Deadline: January 2027
Link: https://www.pointfoundation.org/The Beinecke Scholarship
Amount: $34,000
Eligibility: Juniors planning to pursue a graduate degree in the arts, humanities, or social sciences
Deadline: Expected February 2027
Link: https://beineckescholarship.org/Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Women in engineering and computer science fields (freshmen through seniors)
Deadline: February 2027 for current college students
Link: https://swe.org/scholarships/Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: Full-time Hispanic students, U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA
Deadline: Expected in February 2027
Link: https://www.hsf.net/scholarshipJeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund
Amount: Up to $2,000
Eligibility: Low-income women, 35+ years old, pursuing their first degree
Deadline: Expected in March 2027
Link: https://rankinfoundation.org/Barry Scholarship
Amount: Covers full tuition, travel, and living expenses for two years at the University of Oxford
Eligibility: Outstanding U.S. college students for Oxford postgraduate studies
Deadline: Expected December 2026
Link: https://www.barryscholarship.org/American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grant
Amount: $2,000 - $12,000
Eligibility: Women pursuing certificates, associate's, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees to advance careers
Deadline: November 2026
Link: https://www.aauw.org/APIASF Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: Asian American or Pacific Islander students attending AANAPISI institutions
Deadline: Expected in November 2024
Link: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/aanapisi-scholarship-program/Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship
Amount: $27,000 per year for three years
Eligibility: Seniors and recent college graduates committed to diversity in academia
Deadline: Expected in December 2027
Link: https://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/index.htmNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
Amount: Up to $9,500 per year
Eligibility: Sophomores majoring in oceanic, environmental, biological, or atmospheric sciences
Deadline: Expected in January 2027
Link: https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarshipAmerican Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program
Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American students majoring in chemistry or chemical engineering
Deadline: Expected in March 2027
Link: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.htmlGeneration Google Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Eligibility: Students studying computer science or related fields, underrepresented groups in tech
Deadline: Expected in December 2026
Link: https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarshipsPublic Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Public relations or communications majors who are PRSSA members
Deadline: Varies, generally due each spring
Link: https://www.prssa.org/scholarships-awards/SMART Scholarship for Service Program
Amount: Full tuition and stipends
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students in STEM; includes post-grad employment with the Department of Defense
Deadline: Expected in December 2026
Link: https://www.smartscholarship.org/UNCF STEM Scholars Program
Amount: Up to $25,000 per year
Eligibility: African American students majoring in a STEM field
Deadline: Expected in March 2027
Link: https://uncf.org/scholarships/uncf-stem-scholars-program -
Beinecke Scholarship for Graduate Studies
Classification: Graduate Students (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences)
Deadline: Normally opens in early spring — verify at official site
🔗 https://beineckescholarship.org/Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Classification: Graduate Students, Recent Graduates & Young Professionals
Deadline: Normally opens in late March — verify at official site
🔗 https://us.fulbrightonline.org/Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Classification: Graduate Students (Immigrants & Children of Immigrants)
Deadline: Normally opens in April — verify at official site
🔗 https://pdsoros.org/NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
Classification: Graduate Students in STEM Fields
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://www.nsfgrfp.org/DoD SMART Scholarship
Classification: Graduate Students in STEM Fields (with DoD employment)
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://www.smartscholarship.org/smartAAUW International Fellowship
Classification: Women Graduate Students (Non-U.S. Citizens)
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://www.aauw.org/Hertz Foundation Fellowship
Classification: Graduate Students (Applied Physical, Biological, or Engineering Sciences)
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://hertzfoundation.org/fellowships/Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowship
Classification: Advanced Graduate Students (Humanities & Social Sciences)
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://www.acls.org/programs/dcf/American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Fellowships
Classification: Graduate Students (Humanities & Social Sciences)
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://www.acls.org/competitions/acls-fellowships/Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
Classification: PhD Candidates (Humanities & Social Sciences — Ethical/Religious Values focus)
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://woodrow.org/fellowships/newcombe/Google PhD Fellowship
Classification: PhD Students (Computer Science & Related Fields)
Deadline: Normally opens in early spring — verify at official site
🔗 https://research.google/outreach/phd-fellowship/Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship
Classification: Graduate Students (Technology Research Fields)
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/academic-program/phd-fellowship/Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship
Classification: Military Veterans & Spouses (Graduate Degree Students)
Deadline: Normally opens in early spring — verify at official site
🔗 https://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar/Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
Classification: Graduate Students in Health-Related Fields
Deadline: Normally opens in early spring — verify at official site
🔗 https://schweitzerfellowship.org/The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship
Classification: U.S. Citizens Pursuing Graduate Degrees (Humanities & Social Sciences preferred)
Deadline: Normally opens in winter — verify at official site
🔗 https://fdnweb.org/liebmann/NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program
Classification: PhD Students in Biomedical Research
Deadline: Normally opens in fall/winter — verify at official site
🔗 https://oxcam.gpp.nih.gov/American Psychological Association (APA) Dissertation Research Award
Classification: Graduate Students in Psychology
Deadline: Normally opens in summer/fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://www.apa.org/about/awards/scidir-dissertreNASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF)
Classification: Graduate Students (Earth & Space Sciences)
⚠️ Program replaced — see current FINESST fellowship
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TMCF | McDonald's Black & Positively Golden Scholarship
Amount: Up to $15,000
Classification: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students at HBCUs
Deadline: Normally opens in September — verify at official site
🔗 https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/2026-2027-tmcf-mcdonalds-black-and-positively-golden-scholarship/TMCF | Lowe's HBCU Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Classification: Undergraduate & Graduate Students at TMCF Member Schools
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://tmcf.org/scholarships/open-scholarships/ TMCF | Wells Fargo Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000
Classification: Full-Time Undergraduate Students at TMCF Member Schools
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://tmcf.org/scholarships/open-scholarships/TMCF | Lockheed Martin HBCU Scholarship
Amount: Up to $10,000
Classification: Full-Time Undergraduate STEM Students at TMCF Member Schools
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://tmcf.org/scholarships/open-scholarships/TMCF | CoBank Scholarship
Amount: Up to $10,250
Classification: Full-Time Undergraduate Students at TMCF Member Schools
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/2026-2027-tmcf-cobank-scholarship/TMCF | MolsonCoors Scholarship
Amount: Up to $8,200
Classification: Full-Time Undergraduate Students at TMCF Member Schools
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/2026-2027-tmcf-molsoncoors-scholarship/TMCF | Coca-Cola Foundation First Generation HBCU Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000
Classification: Incoming Freshmen at TMCF Member Schools (First-Generation)
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/2026-2027-tmcf-coca-cola-foundation-first-generation-hbcu-scholarship-cohort-7-renewal-2026-2030TMCF | Enterprise Access HBCC Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1,500
Classification: Full-Time Students at TMCF HBCC Member Schools
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/2026-2027-tmcf-enterprise-access-hbcc-scholarship/Toyota Scholars Plus HBCU Scholarship (via TMCF)
Amount: Up to $10,000
Classification: Full-Time HBCU Students with Financial Need & Leadership Potential
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://tmcf.org/scholarships/open-scholarships/NIKE HBCU Scholarship (via TMCF)
Amount: Up to $10,000
Classification: Full-Time Students at TMCF Member Schools (Min. 3.0 GPA)
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://tmcf.org/scholarships/open-scholarships/J.M. Huber HBCU Scholarship Program (via TMCF)
Amount: Up to $10,000
Classification: Undergraduate STEM Students at TMCF Member Schools
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://tmcf.org/scholarships/open-scholarships/Social Change Fund United Scholarship (via Bold.org)
Amount: $5,000
Classification: Black Undergraduate Students focused on Social Change
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://bold.org/scholarships/UNCF | Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Classification: Juniors & Seniors at HBCUs
Deadline: Normally opens in fall — verify at official site
🔗 https://uncf.org/scholarshipsUNCF | Panda Cares First-Year Scholars Program
Amount: Up to $15,000
Classification: Graduating High School Seniors Accepted to an HBCU
Deadline: Normally opens in winter — verify at official site
🔗 https://uncf.org/scholarshipsUNCF | Koch Scholars Program
Amount: Up to $5,000
Classification: African American Students (Entrepreneurship/Innovation focus)
Deadline: Normally opens in winter — verify at official site
🔗 https://uncf.org/scholarshipsUNCF | FedEx Scholarship Program
Amount: $4,000
Classification: High School Seniors & College Freshmen attending HBCUs
Deadline: Normally opens in spring — verify at official site
🔗 https://uncf.org/scholarshipsCongressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) — CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Classification: Undergraduate, Graduate & Doctoral Students (African American/Black)
Deadline: Normally opens in January — verify at official site
🔗 https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships/Congressional Black Caucus Foundation — CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Classification: Undergraduate & Graduate Students in Visual/Performing Arts
Deadline: Normally opens in January — verify at official site
🔗 https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships/Congressional Black Caucus Foundation — Ally Financial Law Scholars
Amount: Varies
Classification: Law Students (African American/Black)
Deadline: Normally opens in January — verify at official site
🔗 https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships/CBCF | HBCU National Racial Equity Initiative (NREI) Social Justice Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Classification: Undergraduate, Graduate & Doctoral Students at HBCUs (Social Justice focus)
Deadline: Normally opens in winter — verify at official site
🔗 https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships/CBCF | Zelle Community Development & Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Classification: MBA Students at Select HBCUs (Small Business/Entrepreneurship focus)
Deadline: Normally opens in winter — verify at official site
🔗 https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships -
Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant
Amount: Up to $2,500 annually, renewable for up to five years
Eligibility: Women and nonbinary individuals aged 35 or older, demonstrating financial need, and pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate's degree, or a first bachelor's degree at an accredited U.S. institution
KFC Foundation Scholarships
Amount: Up to $20,000
Eligibility: KFC U.S. restaurant employees in good standing, enrolling in an accredited trade school, college, or graduate school for the upcoming academic year; specific GPA requirements apply based on the scholarship amount
Ability Center of Greater Toledo Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities residing in specific counties in Ohio or Michigan, enrolled in a post-secondary degree program, and maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA
Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Adults facing economic, social, or physical challenges, seeking to improve their situation through educational opportunities; must be at least 18 years old and not currently enrolled in high school
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: Low-income women, at least 17 years old, with minor children, pursuing a first degree at a postsecondary level, and enrolled full-time in a not-for-profit, accredited institution in the U.S.
The American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Eligibility: Members of The American Legion Family pursuing a college degree later in life or resuming interrupted studies.
Link: https://www.legion-aux.org/scholarships/non-traditional-student
The Walmart Associate Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Walmart employees seeking to enhance their career opportunities through higher education.
Link: https://walmart.org/what-we-do/strengthening-community/associate-scholarship-program
The Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE) Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Adult learners seeking resources for scholarships, as ANTSHE no longer offers scholarships directly.
The Osher Reentry Scholarship Program
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Students returning to college after a significant break in their education.
Link: https://www.osherfoundation.org/programs/higher-education/osher-reentry-scholarships
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Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards
Amount: Up to $16,000
Eligibility: Women who are the primary financial support for their families, enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program.
Link: https://www.soroptimist.org/our-work/live-your-dream-awards.html
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: Low-income women, at least 17 years old, with minor children, pursuing education or training.
Capture the Dream, Inc. Single Parent Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Single parents who are California residents, enrolled at an accredited, not-for-profit institution.
Link: https://www.capturethedream.org/programs/scholarship-fund/
Bruce and Marjorie Sundlun Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Rhode Island residents who are low-income single parents, pursuing a post-secondary education.
Link: https://rifoundation.org/grants/bruce-and-marjorie-sundlun-scholarship
Women’s Independence Scholarship Program (WISP)
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Female survivors of intimate partner abuse, separated from their abuser for at least one year, demonstrating financial need, and enrolled in an accredited course of study.
Link: https://wispinc.org/
LouEllen Dabbs Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Single parents majoring in business, banking, or finance at a Pennsylvania College of Technology or a nursing major at The Pennsylvania State University.
Link: https://www.pct.edu/scholarship-directory/louellen-dabbs-scholarship
Family Independence Initiative (FII) Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Single parents demonstrating financial need, committed to achieving financial independence through education.
Link: https://www.fii.org/
Organic Formula Shop Single Parent Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Eligibility: Single parents enrolled in an accredited educational institution, demonstrating financial need.
Link: https://organicformulashop.com/pages/single-parent-scholarship
Single Parent Household Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Underserved students who were either raised in a single-parent household or are single parents themselves, demonstrating financial need and community involvement.
Link: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/single-parent-household-scholarship
Family Scholar House
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Single parents pursuing post-secondary education, participating in the Family Scholar House program in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Amount: $10,000
Eligibility: Women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering.
Link: https://www.zonta.org/Web/Programs/Education/Amelia_Earhart_Fellowship
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Women pursuing undergraduate or master's degrees in business management.
Link: https://www.zonta.org/Web/Programs/Education/Jane_M_Klausman_Women_in_Business_Scholarship
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
Amount: Up to $12,500
Eligibility: International women students pursuing graduate study in the U.S. or Canada.
Link: https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-international-peace-scholarship-ips
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
Amount: Up to $3,000
Eligibility: Women in the U.S. and Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and/or their families.
Link: https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-program-continuing-education-pce
P.E.O. Scholar Awards
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Women in the U.S. and Canada pursuing a doctoral-level degree at an accredited college or university.
Link: https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-scholar-awards-psa
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: Exceptional women in their final year of high school, planning to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the U.S. or Canada.
Link: https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-star-scholarship-star
MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship
Amount: Up to $6,000
Eligibility: Female international/DACA students currently enrolled or accepted to study full-time in a STEM degree program at an MPOWER-eligible institution in the U.S. or Canada.
Link: https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/women-in-stem/
Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship
Amount: $7,000
Eligibility: Women students pursuing undergraduate or master's degrees in computer science, software engineering, or closely related fields.
Link: https://www.palantir.com/careers/students/scholarships/wit-north-america/
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Women pursuing undergraduate or graduate programs in engineering, technology, or computer science at accredited institutions.
Zonta International Women in STEM Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Eligibility: Women pursuing degrees in STEM fields, demonstrating outstanding potential in their chosen field.
Link: https://www.zonta.org/Web/Programs/Education/Women_in_STEM_Scholarship
Alpha Omega Epsilon National Foundation Engineering and Technical Science Achievement Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Women majoring in engineering or technical sciences, demonstrating academic excellence and leadership.
Navisite’s Next Steminist Scholarship Program
Amount: $10,000
Eligibility: Women who are high school seniors or college students, pursuing a degree in STEM fields, and submitting a 60-second video about their dream STEM career.
Link: https://www.navisite.com/company/steminist-scholarship
Generation Google Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students planning to study computer science or engineering, with a preference for women and underrepresented groups.
Link: https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/generation-google-scholarship/
Forte MBA Fellowships
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Women pursuing full-time, part-time, or executive MBA programs at participating business schools, demonstrating exemplary leadership and achievement.
Link: https://www.fortefoundation.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=fellows
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Men's College Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who identify as male and are enrolling in a four-year undergraduate program. Selection is based on strong academic standing and community involvement.
Link: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/mens-college-scholarship
Beta Sigma Psi Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Christian male students attending specific universities. Awards are based on academic achievement, leadership, and community service.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/gender/male
Foundation for Fraternal Excellence Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Male high school seniors enrolling in a four-year undergraduate program. Selection criteria include academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.
Kappa Delta Rho Foundation Scholarships
Amount: $500 to $5,000
Eligibility: Members of the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity demonstrating academic achievement and financial need.
Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program
Amount: $24,000 annually, renewable for a second year
Eligibility: Student-athletes who have demonstrated academic excellence and are enrolled in graduate study.
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Byers_Scholarship
Jim Maxwell Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Eligibility: Financially underprivileged male students of faith pursuing higher education at a college or university.
Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/jim-maxwell-memorial-scholarship/
Tam and Betsy Vannoy Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $4,000
Eligibility: Male students from West Virginia pursuing higher education.
Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/tam-and-betsy-vannoy-memorial-scholarship/
Beacon of Light Scholarship
Amount: $700
Eligibility: Male students pursuing higher education with a focus on health and wellness fields.
Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/beacon-of-light-scholarship/
Phillip Robinson Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $8,030
Eligibility: Male law students demonstrating financial need.
Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/phillip-robinson-memorial-scholarship/
Jonathan Cardoso Barbosa Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $3,053
Eligibility: Male high school seniors in Massachusetts, preferably BIPOC, demonstrating resilience and impact.
Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/jonathan-cardoso-barbosa-memorial-scholarship/
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