Scholarships

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At ��, we strive to help make your education affordable. We offer a number of scholarships that are available to full-time undergraduate students, excluding online students, and are renewable for up to 4 years. We also list external scholarships that all students can apply for, regardless of their academic level or whether they're taking classes in-seat or online. Scholarship amounts range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. Students may qualify for only one scholarship in the academic category.

For most scholarships, our Priority Filing Date for applications is February 1st; however, applications submitted after that date may be considered on a case-by-case basis. All applicants for scholarships should be accepted for admission prior to scholarship application submission and, in general, should have filed the FAFSA.

Academic Scholarships

We aim to make education at �� even more affordable than it already is by decreasing student dependency on federal loans and reducing the financial burden of earning a college degree. As part of our �� Commitment, and beginning in the fall of 2024, the University will introduce new measures to reduce students’ out-of-pocket costs.

This new program will offer on-campus undergraduate students a combination of scholarship funds and forgivable, zero-interest loans. Our goal with the program is to decrease total out-of-pocket costs with students paying, on average, no more than $2,000 per semester to attend ��.

Presidential scholarships are available for first-time freshmen based on high school GPA. To qualify, a student must have at least a 2.5 or higher GPA when applying at the university. Presidential scholarship awards range in amounts and are renewable each year as long as a student maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress. There is no application, and scholarships will automatically be awarded once the student has been accepted and completed the FAFSA.

*Scholarships may be adjusted or removed based on financial need.

To be eligible, students must have completed the Governor’s Scholars Program the summer prior to their intended enrollment year and complete the form below to upload their certificate of completion. Two spots are held annually on a first come, first served basis once enrollment deposit is paid for first-time freshman students. This scholarship covers tuition and fees up to $9,875 for four consecutive years of undergraduate main-campus enrollment and is not stackable with other institutional academic scholarships. Failure to complete the FAFSA application may result in loss of scholarship.

Financial need may be considered when evaluating applicants. The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to adjust all scholarships to stay within Title IV guidelines, state awarding guidelines, and campus policy.

Transfer scholarships are available for students transferring to �� from another college or university who will be enrolled in the on-campus undergraduate program. Eligibility and amounts are based on the student’s current college GPA. A student must have a college GPA of 2.5 or higher to qualify. There is a no application and the scholarship will automatically be awarded once the student has been accepted and completed the FAFSA.

This scholarship allows students pursuing a masters degree in ministry to receive a scholarship for special tuition rates. Tuition will be billed at $335 per course for �� and Clear Creek Bible College graduates who enroll in the Master of Arts in Christian Studies program. The scholarship rate will be applied to the account after tuition is billed.

Merit-Based Scholarships

The Patriot Scholarship is awarded to qualified students who exhibit strong leadership, academic potential, and a desire to better their community. �� offers incoming main-campus students, both transfer and first-time freshmen, the opportunity to receive this scholarship up to $2,000 per year. This scholarship can be used toward a student’s $4,000 per year out-of-pocket cost not covered by the �� Commitment Fund and other financial aid. Award recipients can benefit from the scholarship for up to eight full-time (12 credits or more) semesters. The number of awarded semesters will depend on the applicant’s previous college credit.

To apply, students must meet the following qualifications:

First-time Freshman: Minimum 3.75 cumulative high school GPA and a 24 ACT or 1190 SAT.
Transfer: Minimum 3.5 GPA from the most recent collegiate institution.
Demonstrate characteristics of servant leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to community service.

This scholarship is open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements. To apply, applicants must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or administrator. The application, essay, letters of recommendation, and the 2025-26 FAFSA must be submitted by February 1st to be considered for this scholarship.

Applicants should submit a response of 300-500 words to the following essay prompt:

Describe a situation in which you demonstrated leadership and made a positive impact on your community. How did this experience shape your personal growth, and how do you plan to use your academic potential to continue making a difference in the future?

Financial need may be considered when evaluating applicants. The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to adjust all scholarships to remain in compliance with Title IV guidelines, state awarding guidelines, and campus policy.

Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of each academic year to remain eligible for the scholarship. If a recipient fails to meet the required GPA, the Financial Aid office will reach out to the student to discuss the situation and create a plan of action to help them achieve their academic goals with the potential to re-qualify for the scholarship.

As a private Christian university, �� (UC) places significant value on the contributions of individuals through active participation in leadership positions within their local church or Christian organizations in their school or community. The Christian Leadership Scholarship Program seeks to acknowledge the leadership contributions of deserving students by providing scholarship funds and leadership opportunities while attending UC.

Scholarship recipients are automatically enrolled in the Freshman Leadership Development Program sponsored by UC Campus Ministries, which is used to strengthen one's Christian faith while also further developing leadership qualities. After completion of the program, students will be placed into leadership positions in one of the university's affiliated ministries for the remainder of their tenure at UC.

The scholarship award is up to $1,000 and can be renewed annually based on consistent and meaningful leadership contributions within the assigned ministry area. Extracurricular commitment for the scholarship will be equivalent to that of serving as a player on a university athletic team.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:

Be actively involved in a leadership position within a local church, school-sponsored Christian organization, or other Christian organizations or activities within their community
Plan to be a new first-year student at UC; though this scholarship is intended for first-time freshman, transfer students who are new to the university may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Complete the scholarship application, including submission of two letters of recommendation, by February 1st for early scholarship consideration and award; qualified candidates will then be asked to participate in a virtual interview with campus ministry staff to assess their fit for the scholarship program
Enroll in the MSMN 330 Religious Topics course during their first semester at UC
Be actively involved in required campus ministry events held every Thursday each semester

To apply, applicants must submit an application and include two letters of recommendation. The recommendation letters and application must be submitted by February 1st to be considered for this scholarship.

Scholarship Search Engines

ProFellow.com is the world’s leading online resource for information on professional and academic fellowships. We offer our readers a free fellowships database where you can search and bookmark more than 2,800 fellowships and fully funded graduate programs. We also publish articles with application tips written by fellows, features and interviews with current and former fellows, and fellowship calls for applications. We also founded the International Fellows Network, a global professional network of current and former fellowship recipients. ProFellow’s mission is to make funding opportunities more accessible to diverse audiences and to share advice on the competitive application process. All of our content is voluntarily produced by current and former fellows who aim to pay it forward and inspire the next generation of aspiring fellows.

ProFellow attracts fellowship seekers from all over the world. Since 2011, more than 6 million people have visited ProFellow.com and more than 200,000 people have registered to use our database. 80% of our audience is U.S.-based, but we have a growing readership in India, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Nigeria. Most of our readers are early- and mid-career professionals in the social impact sector who are seeking funding for graduate school, professional development, research and creative projects. 60% of our readers have a master’s or doctoral degree. 70% of ProFellow’s revenue comes from advertising on our website by our esteemed advertising partners, including fellowship organizations, foundations, universities, government agencies and NGOs. The remaining 30% of revenue is generated through our online courses and workshops for fellowship and graduate school applicants, including the Fully Funded Course and Mentorship Program.

To access fellowships database listing more than 2,000 fellowships and fully funded PhD and master's programs, please register to create a free ProFellow account. The information you enter to complete your profile is used to help you filter the database so you can more easily find funding awards that match your background and interests. We do not and will not give your email address and personal information to third parties, ever.

Receiving External Scholarships

Please note that �� will not endorse or certify the legality of any external scholarship entry. �� cannot guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of the external scholarships information found within the scholarship links. We highly recommend that you verify the scholarship information, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.

Students receiving a scholarship from an external agency must notify the school to have the scholarship directed to the student’s account.

Scholarships may be mailed to:

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Office of Student Accounts
6178 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, KY 40769

Please include the Student ID# and the award period for the scholarship funds.

If you are an external agency that is providing a scholarship and would like to have it presented, please email us at financialaid [at] ucumberlands.edu (financialaid[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu).

*** Make sure you are aware of scams when applying for external scholarships. Avoid scholarship organizations that may charge a fee or ask for personal information such as a Social Security number, credit card number, or banking information.

External Scholarships

The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students. SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree. SMART offers two scholarship opportunities, the SMART Scholarship and the Ronald V. Dellums Memorial SMART Scholarship. All scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. Applications are open annually from August 1 to the first Friday in December.

The SMART Scholarship is for students currently enrolled at a college or university or with previous college credit. Applicants should already possess a college transcript from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or will have a college transcript by the end of the fall term. The SMART Scholarship is also open to those pursuing or who will be pursuing a graduate degree at a regionally accredited U.S. institution.

The Dellums SMART Scholarship is for students with no previous college credit who intend to pursue a bachelor's degree.

Recipients of either scholarship receive full tuition, annual stipends, health and book allowances, mentorship, and conduct internships at a DoD facility. The first step to a rewarding civilian career with the DoD is reviewing the eligibility requirements for both opportunities, starting with the 23 SMART STEM disciplines. These disciplines are general disciplines – specific majors or fields of study may fall under one or more discipline on this list. All applicants should be pursuing a degree in one of SMART’s 23 STEM disciplines…

Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biosciences
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences
Computer Science and Engineering
Cybersecurity
Data Science and Analytics
Electrical Engineering
Geosciences
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Information Sciences
Materials Science and Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Oceanography
Operations Research
Physics
Software Engineering

SMART Scholarship awardees receive full-tuition coverage in exchange for a commitment to work as a DoD civilian. Awardees commit to one year of DoD civilian employment at their Sponsoring Facility for every year of SMART-sponsored degree funding. For this reason, reviewing Sponsoring Facility information is paramount. It ensures alignment with the Sponsoring Facility's objectives and can help determine if your major falls under one of the 23 STEM disciplines.

Check your eligibility to see which scholarship you qualify for.

SMART scholars earn annual stipends between $30,000-$46,000 depending on degree level. Jump-start your career with guaranteed employment after graduation. 5,233 Scholarships awarded to date. 91% successful completion of service commitment.SMART does not have monetary limits on tuition, but awardees cannot exceed five years of funding.

Program Eligibility for All Scholarships:

Be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom
Be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2026
Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Be currently pursuing, or intend to pursue in fall 2025, a degree in a SMART STEM discipline
Be requesting between 1-5 years of degree funding. Degree funding will start in August 2025
Complete summer internships
Accept a one-for-one post graduation service commitment as a civilian employee of the Department of Defense

Application period is from August 1st through December 1st.

Daisy Soros and her late husband Paul Soros, both Hungarian immigrants and dedicated philanthropists, founded the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans to invest in the potential of New Americans at pivotal stages in their education. Recognizing a critical need that remains relevant today, they established this Fellowship to support and uplift those who, like them, have come to the United States seeking opportunity. Their vision was to give back to the country that provided their family with immense opportunities, ensuring that the next generation of immigrants can achieve their fullest potential and contribute to the nation’s future.

Daisy Soros is a prominent philanthropist involved in numerous cultural and educational institutions, while Paul Soros, an engineer who survived communist and Nazi Europe, was deeply committed to democracy and active citizenship. Their shared vision and generosity continue to inspire and empower new generations of American leaders. The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans that supports two years of graduate study for 60 fellows each year in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States. The Fellowship involves taking part in two Fall Conferences in New York City (all expenses paid) and meeting with the Fellowship director on your campus.

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a non-partisan organization that is proud to honor the contributions of continuing generations of immigrants and refugees to the United States. Since 1998, we have awarded 805 Fellows from 103 countries more than $80 million to pursue the graduate degrees of their choosing across a breadth of areas from screenwriting to medicine; from physics to painting; from law to neuroscience and from opera to mechanical engineering.

Each Fellow receives up to $25,000 per year in stipend support for up to two years. Stipends are paid directly to the Fellows. Each Fellow receives up to $20,000 per year in tuition support for up to two years. Tuition is paid directly to the university.

General Requirements:

You may apply for a Fellowship in 2026 if the following is true as of the October 30, 2025 application deadline:
You must be 30 or younger as of the application deadline. There is no minimum age requirement.
You are an immigrant or the child of immigrants. If you are an immigrant, you should be a naturalized US citizen, a green card holder, an asylee or refugee, or someone who graduated from both high school and college in the United States.
You must be planning to be enrolled in a full-time degree-granting graduate or professional program in the United States in the 2026-2027 academic year. The Fellowship is open to all fields of study and you can apply when you’re applying to graduate school or while you’re in the early years of graduate school.
You will have a bachelor’s degree as of the fall of 2026 when the 2026 Fellowship will begin. You can have a previous graduate degree.
You can apply to graduate school at the same time that you are applying for the Fellowship. You do not need to have been admitted into a graduate program when you apply.
If you are already in graduate school when you apply, you must not have started the third year of the program you are seeking funding for as of the October 30, 2025 application deadline.
Application period begins Apr 9 2025 11:00 AM (EDT).
Deadline is Oct 30 2025 02:00 PM (EDT).

The 2025 U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Sweepstakes (“Promotion”) is only open and offered to entrants who, as of the entry date: are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“U.S.”); are at least 17 years of age or older; are accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate student as of September 1, 2026, at an eligible, accredited two- or four-year U.S. brick-and-mortar or online college or university (undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per semester) or trade or vocational school(“Institution”); and meet the terms of these Official Rules (“Entrant”). IMPORTANT NOTE: Prior confirmed winners of a U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Sweepstakes are not eligible to enter or win a prize. Entrants who are under the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence must obtain consent of their parent or legal guardian to enter and the latter must execute required documentation by and on behalf of their minor child.

The Promotion begins on or about 12 a.m. Central Time (CT) on February 1, 2025, and ends at 11:59 p.m. CT on October 30, 2025 (the “Promotion Period”). The Promotion Period will consist of two (2) entry periods (each an “Entry Period”). Entry Period 1 begins at 12:00:00 a.m. CT on February 1, 2025, and ends on 11:59:59 p.m. CT June 30, 2025. Entry Period 2 begins at 12:00:00 a.m. CT on July 1, 2025, and ends on 11:59:59 p.m. CT October 30, 2025. Non-winning entries will roll over from Entry Period 1 to Entry Period 2.

Assuming sufficient eligible entries are received, the following prizes(“Scholarship Award(s)”) are available to be awarded, subject to verification and compliance of potential winners:

• Two (2) Third Prize Scholarship Awards (one awarded each Entry Period): $2500 Scholarship Award: Register + completion of at least 25 modules or 1 mail-in request to be eligible

• Two (2) Second Prize Scholarship Awards (one awarded each Entry Period): $5000 Scholarship Award: Register + completion of at least 50 Modules or 1 mail-in request to be eligible

• Two (2) First Prize Scholarship Awards (one awarded each Entry Period): $10,000 Scholarship Award: Register + completion of at least 75 Modules or 1 mail-in request to be eligible

• One (1) Grand Prize Scholarship Award: $20,000 Scholarship Award: Register + completion of at least 100 Modules or 1 mail-in request to be eligible

The American Indian Services (AIS) Scholarship program is to help undergraduate Native American/Alaska Native students with financial support to attend a college or university, maintain enrollment, and graduate. Scholarship Awards are based on need for the term the student is applying for and are allocated directly to the school for the student. Students will need to have their own email account in order to apply.

Awards vary between $500 to $2,000 depending on tuition, merit, and funds available. Receiving a certain award amount for one term does not mean you will receive the same amount for another term.

Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or will enroll as a matriculated student in a university, college, junior college or technical school (incoming freshman accepted).
An enrolled member of a U.S. Federally Recognized American Indian or Alaska Native Tribe, or descendant of a base roll member.
Undergraduate student with no more than 150-semester credits or 210 quarter credits. First bachelor’s degree only. *Graduate studies NOT eligible.
Full-time or part-time status – excluding non-credit courses (minimum of 6 credits).
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 must be established and maintained after the first term of college.
Only students who are enrolled members of a U.S. Federally Recognized Native American Tribe or descendants of an enrolled member are eligible to apply.

AIS has four different deadlines that correspond with the school’s term start date. Be sure to apply for the deadline that matches your school’s academic calendar.

Deadlines:

February 1,
April 1,
July 1, and
November 1

For the Fall semester:

September Award | Application Opens: May 1 | Deadline: July 1

For the Winter/Spring semester:

January Award | Application Opens: September 1 | Deadline: November 1

Incomplete applications will not be processed. Late documents or applications will not be accepted. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks AFTER the deadline for applications to be evaluated and updated online. If your application has been approved, your application status will be updated and you will receive a status update email. Students will be required to write a thank you letter if approved, which needs to be submitted by the specified deadline. Scholarship awards will be sent to the school after receipt of thank you letters.

Since 1963, members from a single professional society have achieved virtually every milestone in modern American flight. That society is the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 91 countries, and 95 corporate members, AIAA is the world’s largest technical society dedicated to the global aerospace profession. Created in 1963 by the merger of the two great aerospace societies of the day, the American Rocket Society (founded in 1930 as the American Interplanetary Society), and the Institute of the Aerospace Sciences (established in 1933 as the Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences), AIAA carries forth a proud tradition of more than 80 years of aerospace leadership.. To help support our future aerospace professionals, the AIAA Foundation provides scholarships and graduate awards annually to undergraduate and graduate students in science or engineering programs. In the past 20 years, the AIAA Foundation has provided over 1,300 scholarships and graduate awards to students at more than 150 colleges and universities worldwide.

The AIAA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships Program offers scholarships to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors each year, and recipients can apply to renew their scholarship annually until they reach graduation.

Through its annual Graduate Awards Program, the AIAA Foundation presents awards to graduate students doing excellent research in the air and space sciences.

Undergraduate Scholarship and Graduate Award applications must be submitted online. Applicants must be AIAA Student Members.

Applicants may apply for up to three (3) scholarships or graduate awards. On the application form, you will indicate your primary award preference, along with two (2) secondary awards for which you would like to be considered. Please note that applicants with no demonstrated academic interest in the subject area of the award will not be considered, so please carefully select the awards that most closely correspond to your area of academic interest.

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation announced the 26 winners of its 2024 undergraduate scholarships and graduate awards. Through its Foundation and supported by nearly 30,000 members, AIAA annually presents over $100,000 in academic scholarships and STEM educational grants to support the next generation of aerospace professionals. Scholarship awards vary in amounts of $500 to $10,000.

Eligibility requirements:

Must be a current AIAA Student member in good standing,
Must have completed at least 1 academic semester of full-time college work,
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.300 on a 4.000 scale unless otherwise noted,
Unless otherwise noted, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. Territories,
Applicant's education plan shall be such as to continue coursework in some field of science or engineering that will provide for entry into the aerospace engineering field.
Scholarship applications are being accepted from 01 October to 31 January.

The Taco Bell Foundation empowers the next generation to Live Más, by breaking down barriers, encouraging passions and feeding curiosity for the unconventional. We back fearless dreamers, unapologetic risk-takers, and cultural rebels who aren’t just thinking about change – they’re making it happen. Since 1992, we’ve reached more than 9 million young people and invested more than $189 million in scholarships and grants to youth-serving nonprofit organizations driving education and career readiness. Every donation made at U.S. Taco Bell restaurants through our Round Up Program powers high-impact initiatives like the Live Más Scholarship, the Community Grants Program, and life-changing opportunities for Taco Bell Fans and Team Members.

In 2025, the Taco Bell Foundation will be awarding up to $14 million in Live Más Scholarships, with up to $4 million being awarded through our program for Taco Bell restaurant employees. The award amounts are $5,000, $10,000 or $25,000 per student.

Eligibility Requirements:

•A legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active-duty member of the U.S. military, who is at least 16 years of age and no older than 26 years of age;
Applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational program located in the United States or D.C. (including accredited two- and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical, and trade schools) and in good academic standing.
Applicant must be willing to work with the Taco Bell Foundation’s Scholarship Management Company throughout the application and award process.

Application and Selection Process:

There will be one application, selection and award period per year.

Based upon last years’ application period the application period may likely be….

Application period: November 1, 2025, to 5:00 p.m. PST on January 8, 2026.
Selection period: January 9, 2026 – April 23, 2025.

Note: Please access website for anticipated application timeline.

Since the early 1970s, deserving Chick-fil-A Team Members have been awarded with scholarship funds to help them pursue their dreams of a remarkable future. Sponsored by Chick-fil-A, Inc., more than $27 million in scholarships were awarded in 2025 – the highest annual investment the company has made in the education of Team Members in more than 50 years of scholarship giving. Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Team Members need to be employed at a franchised, company-owned and/or affiliated restaurant at the time of application and award, but there is no requirement of hours worked or length of service to qualify. Both full-time and part-time employees in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico are eligible.

Scholarships can be applied in any area of study at any accredited institution of the Team Member’s choice, including two- or four-year colleges and universities, online programs, or vocational-technical schools.Scholarships are awarded to recipients up front and can be directly applied to tuition costs, without requiring tuition reimbursement.

Every year, at least twelve (12) $25,000 scholarships are awarded to students based on academic success, community service and financial need. Selected Chick-fil-A Community Scholars award recipients are invited to participate in the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program, an optional one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. invests in the education of leaders in our communities who want to continue learning. Selected Chick-fil-A Community Scholars award recipients are invited to participate in the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program, an optional one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development.

Eligibility Requirements to apply to become a 2025 Chick-fil-A Community Scholar:

Be a resident in the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada.
Be a postsecondary undergraduate or graduate student or planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Be recommended by a teacher, coach, community leader or mentor, addressing the applicant’s personal and/or professional achievement. Up to three recommendation letters will be accepted.
Show demonstrated care through community-service in the twelve (12) months prior to application. You will be asked to share in what ways you were able to make an impact on your community, friends and family.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). Academic awards and recognition will be considered. Applicants are required to upload a transcript that displays their name, school name, classes taken and GPA.
Demonstrate financial need.
Not be employed at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant or Chick-fil-A, Inc. at the time of application or the dependent or spouse of a Chick-fil-A, Inc. Employee or Operator.

Key Dates:

Applications open: August 2025
Applications close: November 2025
Scholarship recipients notified Spring 2026
Award payments distributed July 2026

The Citizens Scholarship Sweepstakes award opportunities include a Grand Prize scholarship in the amount of $15,000. monthly prizes of $2,500.00, and quarterly prize opportunities of $2,500.00 each.

Citizens wants to honor the dedication of students and families pursuing higher learning! Fill out the registration form below to be entered for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $15,000 to use towards school expenses and one of the $2,500 monthly prizes for use towards school expenses. Additionally, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Citizens Building the Workforce of the Future Scholarship will be eligible to win a $2,500 quarterly prize for use towards school expenses.

Eligibility requirements:

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, Washington D.C., and United States Territories who are 18 years of age or older and are Prospective Students (defined below) or parents/legal guardians of Prospective Students.
Financial need: Students and/or their family/household is at or below the current federal poverty guidelines.
Disability
Veteran status: Students who are an active military member or veteran.
Underserved population: Students and/or their family/household is a member of a vulnerable or underserved population as defined by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which characterizes underserved, vulnerable, and special needs populations as communities that include members of minority populations or individuals who have experienced health disparities.
Unique life experience: Students who have faced or are facing adversity or unique challenges. This could include but is not limited to students with a chronic illness or health challenge; students who have lost an immediate family member or sponsor; non-traditional full-time students.

The Citizens Scholarship Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) begins 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on April 1, 2025, and ends 5:00 p.m. ET on March 31, 2026 (the “Sweepstakes Period”).

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 37th class in 2025, the Foundation has provided over 7,000 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $87 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports more than 1,400 exceptional college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.55 million awarded through 3 nationally recognized programs.

2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled high school/home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2025-2026 academic school year (students graduating from an American or expat school abroad are not eligible for this award; individuals who have already graduated from high school are not eligible),
U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility,
Expecting to receive high school diploma during current academic year,
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution,
Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework.

Applicants may not be:

Children or grandchildren of current employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries,
Children or grandchildren of former employees who are currently receiving retirement benefits based on their previous employment with Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries,
International students (with the exception of students at DoD schools),
High school graduates.
Temporary residents

The 2026 application (for high school students graduating in the 2025-2026 academic year) will open on August 1, 2025.

Since 1931, the Elks National Foundation has helped students recognize their academic dreams. Each year, we award more than $3 million in college scholarships to at least 850 outstanding, service-minded high school seniors. Once you're an Elks scholar, you're family. Service. Leadership. Academics. Our Elks scholar family is 17,000 strong, with 3,000 active scholars attending 65 unique U.S. institutions. The Elks National Foundation offers four different scholarships to more than 850 students every year through these scholarships. In 2025, Most Valuable Student Scholarship awards totaled to Five hundred (500)Scholarships ranging in value from $4,000 to $30,000 with the top Twenty (20) Scholars selected from 500 semi-finalists receiving $30,000 in Scholarships & 480 Runners-up will receive scholarships of $4,000.00.

Per the website, the eligibility requirements are listed as follows:

You must be a current high school senior.
You do not have to be a member (or the dependent of a member) of the Elks to qualify.
High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

Also, please see the awards to be offered:

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2025 competition.
Male and female students compete separately.
Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation announced the 500 national winners in April, 2025. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships).

Additionally, the 2025 MVS Leadership Weekend will be in Chicago May 1-4, 2025. The Top 20 scholars, selected from the 500 national semi-finalists, will receive and invitation to the weekend and scholarships of $30,000. The 480 runners-up will receive scholarships of $4,000. Attendance at Leadership Weekend is required to be part of the Top 20 cohort and receive $30,000. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

Based upon the 2025 scholarship application period, the 2026 application should begin August 1, 2025 and end sometime in November.

Since 1969, the FNSNA has sought to promote the nursing profession through scholarship, leadership and development. Individuals and organizations with an interest in nursing education have established scholarships within the FNSNA. The FNSNA continues to expand its support for nursing education and the future of the nursing profession.Undergraduate scholarships are available to students currently enrolled in a state-approved nursing program leading to an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN), Diploma in Nursing (hospital-based nursing program), Direct-Entry Master’s Degree, LPN/LVN-RN Degree, RN-BSN/MSN Degree, or Accelerated BSN (12-18 Month Program). Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing. Matriculation means the student has applied to and has been admitted into a state approved nursing program. Undergraduate Scholarship Program awards scholarship funds based on a set of criteria established by the sponsor of the scholarship. These scholarships typically reflect a specific area of specialization within the nursing profession such as oncology, critical care, or emergency nursing or a certain population of the nursing profession that is often underrepresented. The NSNA Foundation awards over $500,000 annually. Scholarship funding is up to $10,000 per award.

Eligibility Criteria:

Students currently enrolled and matriculated in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, direct-entry master’s degree; or enrolled in an RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN completion, or LPN/LVN to RN program;
Matriculation means the student has applied to and has been admitted into a state approved nursing program. (Students must graduate after July 1, 2026, to be eligible to apply.)
Pre-nursing students taking courses to prepare for matriculation into a nursing program;
Currently attending classes and taking no less than six (6) credits per semester;
Involvement in nursing school organizations and/or community health activities;
Demonstrate academic achievement;
Establish financial need;
U.S. Citizen or Alien with U.S. Permanent Resident Status/Alien Registration Number;
High school students are not eligible to apply;
Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing.
(Master’s direct-entry nursing program students are eligible.)

The 2026-2027 scholarship application will be available from September 8, 2025 – January 9, 2026.

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars have attended 745 colleges and universities located in 50 states and the District of Columbia and have studied abroad in 58 countries.

The Hagan Graduate Scholarships are for Hagan Scholars who have graduated college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program and are good for up to four additional semesters in college, providing up to $7,500 each semester to attend graduate school or the first two years of a professional program.

The Hagan International Graduate Scholarships are similar to the Hagan Graduate Scholarships. International applicants must have graduated or will graduate from a foreign institution, and must have received an acceptance letter for enrollment for the upcoming fall semester as a first-time graduate student at a college or university located in the U.S.

Hagan Scholars have attended 740 colleges and universities located in 50 states and the District of Columbia. 5,594 scholarships have been awarded to date. Up to 1,200 new U.S. Hagan Scholarships can be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must attend a high school located in the United States.
All high school students eligible regardless of nationality.
Must be fluent in the English language.
Must be in the high school graduating class.
Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.
Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule or complete the equivalent of a four-year degree if in a professional program.
Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026, until September 1, 2026. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2024 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all adult members of a household living under the same roof.
Applicants are not required to provide FAFSA information. Finalists must provide the FAFSA Summary showing the SAI.
Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

The intended recipient is a high-achieving goal-driven student having substantial financial need.

Undergraduate scholarships may be worth up to $60,000 over 8 semesters while Graduate scholarships may be awarded of up to $30,000 over 4 semesters. There were 704 new scholarships awarded in 2023.

The scholarship application begins 9/1/25 and ends 12/1/25 for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded $304 million in scholarships to more than 3,400 students from 8th grade through graduate school, along with comprehensive academic advising, career pathway counseling and other support services. The Foundation has also provided $136 million in grants to organizations that serve such students.

Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational experience – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships they may receive. This highly competitive scholarship includes:

The opportunity to graduate with as little debt as possible. The award, which is last dollar funding after all institutional aid, can provide as much as $55,000 per year to pursue a bachelor’s degree at any accredited undergraduate institution.
Ability to pursue any area of study.
Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid.
Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the student experience.
Last application of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program period began August 22, 2024 and closed November 14, 2024. Watch for the 2026-2027 deadlines.

Please read the eligibility requirements regarding the “Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program” as seen below:

Graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2026
Intend to enroll full time in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2026
Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above
Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000.
During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.

The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to improve teaching about the United States Constitution in secondary schools. The Foundation is an independent agency of the Executive Branch of the federal government. Funding for the Foundation's programs comes from Congress and generous contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations. The Foundation has a Board of Trustees, and its daily operations are directed by a president and a small staff in Alexandria, Virginia.

The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers $24,000 James Madison Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level. Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from the states of their legal residence. As funding permits, the Foundation plans to offer one fellowship per state per year. James Madison Fellowships were created by Congress to honor James Madison's legacy and Madisonian principles by providing support for master’s degrees that focus on the Constitution – its roots, its formation, its principles, and its development. The benefits of the fellowship program are manifold and lasting. While in graduate school, Fellows will gain a deeper understanding of the principles of constitutional government, which they then impart to their students. In the process, they form professional ties that can significantly influence their teaching aspirations. In this way, the James Madison Fellowships ensure that the spirit and practical wisdom of the Constitution will guide the actions of future generations of American citizens.

The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to improve teaching about the United States Constitution in secondary schools. The Foundation is an independent agency of the Executive Branch of the federal government. Funding for the Foundation's programs comes from Congress and generous contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations. The Foundation has a Board of Trustees, and its daily operations are directed by an executive secretary/CEO and a small staff in Alexandria, Virginia.

Eligibility Requirements:

Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from the state of their legal residence except for some privately funded fellowships. To be eligible to apply for a fellowship, you must:

Be a U.S. citizen
Be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American government, or civics at the secondary school level (grades 7-12).
Possess a bachelor's degree or plan to receive a bachelor's degree no later than August 31 of the year in which you are applying.

Professional Teaching Obligation:

After receiving the master's degree, each Fellow must teach American history, American government, or civics in grades 7-12 for one full year for each academic year of funding received under a fellowship, preferably in the state from which the recipient won the fellowship.

The Foundation offers two types of fellowships:

Junior Fellowships are awarded to outstanding college seniors and college graduates without teaching experience who intend to become secondary school teachers of American history, American government, or civics in grades 7-12. Junior Fellows are expected to complete graduate study within two academic years of full-time study.
Senior Fellowships are awarded to outstanding current teachers who are required to complete graduate study within 5 calendar years of part-time study.

Specially Funded Fellowship:

The Admiral Paul A. Yost, Jr.-James Madison Fellowship is awarded to an individual who meets the Fellowship eligibility criteria above and has served honorably in the U.S. military. Those who would like to compete for the Admiral Paul A. Yost, Jr.-James Madison Fellowship should mark the appropriate box on the fellowship application. Candidates will only compete against others who have also marked this box. Once the Admiral Paul A. Yost, Jr.-James Madison Fellowship awardee is selected by the Fellowship Selection Committee, all remaining applicants will compete in their own home state competition for standard James Madison Fellowships

Choice of Graduate School and Degree:

Each Fellow will be expected to pursue and complete a master's degree from an accredited university in one of the following disciplines (listed in order of the Foundation's preference):

Master of Arts (MA) in American history, political science, or government
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) concentrating on either American Constitutional history (in a history department) or American government, political institutions, and political theory (in a political science department). MAT degrees without required constitutional coursework will not be approved.
Master of Education (MEd) or the Master of Arts or Master of Science in Education with a concentration in American history or American government, political institutions, and political theory. MEd degrees without required constitutional coursework will not be approved.

Established in 1942, Regeneron STS is the oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors, identifying future leaders in STEM and providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists. Alumni have made extraordinary contributions to science and have earned many of the world’s most distinguished science and math honors, including thirteen Nobel Prizes and eleven National Medals Of Science. Two Thousand, Five Hundred (2,500) high school seniors from around the United States accept the challenge of conducting independent science, math or engineering research and completing an entry for the Regeneron Science Talent Search (RTS) annually. The competition recognizes 300 student scholars and their schools each year and invites 40 student finalists to Washington, D.C. to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, and meet with notable scientists and government leaders. Each year, Regeneron STS scholars and finalists compete for $3.1 million in awards.

Each of the 300 scholars will receive a $2,000 award. These awards will be mailed in late spring upon completion and upload of a W9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number to the Society’s online payment portal. The 40 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists will participate in an in-person competition in March 2026.

A panel of judges representing expertise across the disciplines of entry convenes and selects 40 finalists from among the scholars. In addition to an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, DC,. Finalists receive a minimum award of $25,000. Top ten award amounts are as follows:

FIRST PLACE AWARD $250,000
SECOND PLACE AWARD $175,000
THIRD PLACE AWARD $150,000
FOURTH PLACE AWARD $100,000
FIFTH PLACE AWARD $90,000
SIXTH PLACE AWARD $80,000
SEVENTH PLACE AWARD $70,000
EIGHTH PLACE AWARD $60,000
NINTH PLACE AWARD $50,000
TENTH PLACE AWARD $40,000
REMAINING THIRTY
FINALISTS $25,000

The Regeneron STS 2026 application is now open June 1. Applications due on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The National Academy of Education, NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship encourages a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to the improvement of education. This fellowship supports candidates whose dissertation projects bring innovative and insightful approaches to the history, theory, analysis, or application of formal and informal education.

As a highly competitive initiative, this fellowship annually identifies and supports 35 of the most exceptional researchers conducting dissertation studies relevant to education. The fellowship encourages a new generation of scholars from various disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to improving education.

The fellowship supports fellows with the writing phase of their dissertation and alleviates the need for significant employment. The fellowship comprises three key components:

Fellows receive $27,500 for one academic year, distributed in two installments.
Fellows participate in two professional development retreats facilitated by NAEd members and other distinguished scholars. These retreats offer general and specialized discussions to enhance the fellows’ research capabilities and academic growth.
Fellows choose an NAEd member or another esteemed scholar as a mentor, providing guidance and support throughout the academic year.

Eligibility

To receive the fellowship, applicants must:

Be candidates for the doctoral degree at a graduate school within the United States. US citizenship is not required.
Complete all pre-dissertation requirements by June 1 of the award year.
Provide a clear and specific plan for completing the dissertation within one or two-years.
Propose an education research project.
Submit an individual application as we will not accept group applications.

Funding priority:

The dissertation topic must focus primarily on education, but the fellowship welcomes graduate students from any academic discipline or professional field. Fellowship recipients have included candidates from anthropology, architecture, art history, communications, economics, education, history, linguistics, literature, philosophy, political science, psychology, public health, religion, and sociology. The fellowship does not limit eligibility to these fields. Candidates should demonstrate their interest in conducting educational research after earning their doctorate.

Earliest start date Sep 1, 2026
Application opens Jul 1, 2025
Application deadline Oct 2, 2025 – 5:00 pm ET

Risk Management and Insurance students are at the heart of everything Spencer does! Spencer awards Undergraduate, Graduate, and Ph.D. scholarships to students studying at institutions in the United States and Canada and part-time Graduate scholarships to Risk Management & Insurance professionals continuing their education. Since 1980, Spencer has invested over $9.5m in our scholarship program. More than 85% of Spencer Scholarship recipients remain in the industry.

Timeline:

2026 Application Opens: October 1, 2025
2026 Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
Scholarship awardees are typically notified at the end of April.

Description:

Undergraduate Spencer scholarships are awarded in the amount of $7,500, with limited $5,000 scholarships awarded to the highest-ranked freshman and sophomore applicants, and $10,000 scholarships awarded to the highest-ranked applicants.

Spencer awards scholarships to undergraduate students who meet the following criteria:

Must seek a career in Risk Management, Insurance, and/or Actuarial Science.
Must be enrolled at an accredited college/university in the United States and Canada for at least one full academic year (two semesters).
Must be physically studying in the United States or Canada (no remote coursework eligibility from locations other than USA & Canada).
Preferred (but not required): Majoring/minoring in Risk Management/Insurance or a related field of study (e.g., actuarial science, business, finance, information technology, etc.)
Preferred (but not required): Relevant work/internship experience and leadership skills.

Full-Time Master’s Scholarships

Application will open on October 1, 2025
2025 Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
Note: If you can't find the application form within the ISTS platform, enter Spencer as the Program Key.”

Timeline:

2025 Application Opens: October 1, 2025
2025 Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
Scholarship awardees are typically notified at the end of April (for the following Fall/Spring semester(s)).

Description:

Spencer awards $10,000 scholarships to students pursuing a master’s degree who meet the following criteria:

Must seek a career in Risk Management, Insurance, and/or Actuarial Science.
Must be enrolled at an accredited college/university in the United States and Canada for at least one full academic year (two semesters).
Must be physically studying in the United States or Canada (no remote coursework eligibility from locations other than USA & Canada).
Must be majoring or minoring in Risk Management/Insurance or a related field of study (e.g., actuarial science, business, finance, information technology). A Risk Management/Insurance major/minor is preferred, but applicants in related fields of study will be considered.
Relevant work/internship experience and leadership skills preferred.

In addition to our general Spencer Scholarships, all students who apply for a Spencer scholarship will automatically be considered for one of the Named Scholarship Awards.

Swim with Mike Foundation inception over 44 years ago students have received , $31 million dollars, 310 scholarships, 157 universities, in 47 states nationwide … turning tragedy into triumph. - Mike Nyeholt. On January 2, 1981, a small jump while dirt-biking in the California desert would send Mike Nyeholt hurdling through the air over his handlebars and landing on his head with a shocking prognosis: paralysis from the chest down. A former competitive swimmer and 3-time NCAA swimming national champion, Mike was determined to prove the doctors wrong that he would never walk again. The mission of Swim with Mike Foundation is to change the lives of student athletes who have experienced catastrophic injury or illness by providing scholarships, creating community and instilling hope and purpose.

As Swim with Mike transitioned with the launch of Swim with Mike Foundation, the vision and the groundwork that has been laid over the past 42 years, remains the same— to offer hope and inspiration to young student-athletes who have overcome tremendous adversity through the gift of education. Together with co-founders Ron Orr and Mike Nyeholt, Jersey Mike’s CEO Peter Cancro shares the common vision and pledge to carry on the Ripple Effect with a $1 million donation toward the launch of the foundation. History shows us that one person through extraordinary opportunity and action can make a tremendous difference in the world. That one person touches the lives of others and the impact spreads from there. In the pool, one swimmer creates a ripple and a team makes waves.

The Swim With Mike Foundation supports college scholarships for student-athletes who have participated in organized, competitive, or club youth, high school, or collegiate athletics and subsequently sustained a life-changing accident or illness (e.g. paralysis, blindness, cancer, amputation, and head injuries). Scholarship recipients must meet the admissions standards at a four-year college or university.

Eligibility Requirements:

Have participated in organized athletics (high school, collegiate, or club) prior to illness or injury
Have suffered an illness or injury resulting in a physical disability, which substantially limits daily activity (e.g. paralysis, blindness, cancer, amputation, or head injury)
Meet the admission requirements of a four-year or graduate-level institution
Make satisfactory progress towards your degree after college or graduate school acceptance
Maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA cumulative and be "in good academic standing" at your accredited school
Demonstrate financial need

The deadline to apply for a scholarship is May 1, 2026. The application process will re-open October of 2025.

The AFE scholarship presents life-changing opportunities.We want you to apply! When it comes to a paid industry internship and up to $40,000 in scholarships, your time can go a long way. You could be one of four hundred students (400)chosen to win this double-sized opportunity—there’s only one way to find out.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Employment Authorized to work in the United States.
Be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science or engineering is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.
Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Must show financial need.

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in either:

Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Software Engineering
Computer Programming
Math (Mathematics; Applied Math)
Data Science
Electrical Engineering
Transportation Technology
Computer Info Systems
Computer Info Science
Cognitive Science
Informatics
Information Technologies
This opportunity is offered to support students with a notable need for financial assistance. If that hits home, this is for you.
You don’t need to be a perfect student to be considered, just a student who takes their studies seriously. This one needs at least a 2.3 cumulative GPA out of a 4.0 scale, or equivalent.
This includes United States citizens, United States permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or Employment Authorized to work in the United States. Employment authorization must be valid for at least 2 years.

The Amazon Future Engineer scholarship program will take a look at your financial aid package to determine how much funding you need. If your financial aid package shows that you have an unmet need of $9,000 per year, the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship will give you $9,000. However, if your unmet need is more than $10,000, you will receive the maximum amount of $10,000 per year. In simple terms, we will cover your unmet financial need, up to a maximum of $10,000 annually.

Awards are renewable for up to three years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon the applicant continuing full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university, and maintaining a good standing with their university.

Our founder, Walter J. Brown, believed college education provided the best avenue towards success and fulfillment. In 1970, he established a private Foundation to support that belief. The Watson-Brown Foundation scholarships are awarded to students from communities in and near the Savannah River valley where Brown was raised and spent the majority of his adult life. A student's permanent address must be within the designated county region at the time of high school graduation. Current high school seniors or current undergraduate students may apply for the scholarship. Students must plan to attend a 4 year, regionally accredited, non-profit college. The Foundation recognizes colleges and universities accredited by one of the six regional accreditation agencies, such as Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS). The primary mission of the Watson-Brown Foundation is providing need and merit-based scholarships to select Georgia and South Carolina students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. The scholarships are renewable in amounts of $3000 and $5000. The Watson-Brown Foundation scholarships are awarded to students from communities in and near the Savannah River valley where Brown was raised and spent the majority of his adult life. Eligible students must be from one of the counties listed below:

GEORGIA

Burke
Columbia
Elbert
Glascock
Hart
Jefferson
Jenkins
Lincoln
McDuffie
Richmond
Screven
Taliaferro
Warren
Wilkes

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Abbeville
Aiken
Allendale
Bamberg
Barnwell
Edgefield
Greenville
McCormick
Spartanburg

Decision letters for all submitted applications will be mailed from the Thomson, Georgia office of the Watson-Brown Foundation by April 15th of each year.

Scholarship funds in the amount of $3,000 will be mailed to a recipient’s college or university of choice twice yearly: once in the Fall semester (July) and once in the Spring semester (January). Scholarship funds cannot be rolled over into subsequent semesters or pooled for future use. Each recipient will have up to $3,000 of funding available for each eligible semester. Scholarship funds may only be used to cover approved cost of attendance expenses for a recipient’s first four eligible years of undergraduate study. The number of eligible funding semesters awarded to new recipients is determined based on the applicant’s total years of post-secondary education completed as of the initial semester of award eligibility.

The primary mission of the Watson-Brown Foundation is providing need and merit-based scholarships to select Georgia and South Carolina students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. The scholarships are renewable in the amount of $5000. More than 900 current and rising college students receive money from the Watson-Brown Foundation every year. The Watson-Brown scholarships are designed to fund students’ academic goals from the first day of classes through graduation. The deadline for the 2026-2027 Watson-Brown Scholarship application will open in October 2025 and should close February 8th 2026.

The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), is a unique education and workforce development opportunity for aspiring leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The SMART Scholarship is for students currently enrolled at a college or university or with previous college credit. Applicants should already possess a college transcript from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or will have a college transcript by the end of the fall term. The SMART Scholarship is also open to those pursuing or who will be pursuing a graduate degree at a regionally accredited U.S. institution.

Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biosciences
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences
Computer Science and Engineering
Cybersecurity
Data Science and Analytics
Electrical Engineering
Geosciences
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Information Sciences
Materials Science and Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Oceanography
Operations Research
Physics
Software Engineering

Additional notes:

5,233 Scholarships awarded to date. 91% successful completion of service commitment. SMART does not have monetary limits on tuition, but awardees cannot exceed five years of funding.

SMART Scholarship Benefits:

Scholarship recipients receive full tuition to any U.S. accredited college or university
SMART scholars earn annual stipends between $30,000-$46,000 depending on degree level
Jump-start your career with guaranteed employment after graduation

Program Eligibility for All Scholarships:

Be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom
Be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2026
Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Be currently pursuing, or intend to pursue in fall 2025, a degree in a SMART STEM discipline
Be requesting between 1-5 years of degree funding. Degree funding will start in August 2025
Complete summer internships
Accept a one-for-one post graduation service commitment as a civilian employee of the Department of Defense

Important:

Active-duty military members who wish to apply must be separated or on terminal leave on or before August 1, 2025. Reserve and National Guard members are eligible to apply. Current Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) participants with a future service commitment are not eligible to apply

Applications period is open annually from August 1 to the first Friday in December.

The Kosciuszko Foundation is dedicated to promoting educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and Poland and to increasing American understanding of Polish culture and history. Founded in 1925, on the eve of the 150th anniversary of Thaddeus Kosciuszko's enlistment in the American revolutionary cause, the Foundation is a national not-for-profit, nonpartisan, and nonsectarian organization.

The Foundation's work reaches audiences throughout the United States, through its headquarters in New York City, its Washington DC Center, and its regional Chapters in Chicago, Denver (Rocky Mountain), Sarasota (Florida), Houston (Texas), Orchard Lake (Michigan), Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Springfield (New England), Buffalo (Western New York State), Ohio (Cleveland) as well as through its National Advisory Council. The Kosciuszko Foundation is a membership organization, which is supported by contributions from foundations, corporations, and individuals who share the Foundation's mission of fostering the relations and understanding between the United States and Poland.

Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship supports American students of Polish descent for undergraduate level studies at colleges and universities in the United States. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000. Funding is only for full-time studies.

Eligibility requirements:

citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States
must be of Polish descent;
a college freshman, sophomore or junior at the time of application;
and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Only one member per immediate family may receive a Scholarship during a given academic year.

Selection Criteria:

Selection is based on application completeness, the recommendations of professors and teachers, academic excellence and achievements, applicant’s interests, motivation, the applicant’s essay, involvement in the Polish American community. Financial need is taken into consideration.

Kosciuszko Foundation scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.

Graduate studies:

Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarships support American students of Polish descent for graduate level studies, such as masters and Ph.D. studies, at colleges and universities in the United States. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000. Funding is only for full-time studies in the United States and English Schools of Medicine in Poland.

Eligibility requirements:

Citizens and legal permanent residents of the United States
must be of Polish descent.
graduate level studies (Masters, Ph.D.)
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Only one member per immediate family may receive a tuition scholarship during a given academic year. Awards are limited to two tuition scholarships per individual during the period of his/her studies. Applicants may re-apply for funding; however, scholarship renewals are not guaranteed.

Selection criteria:

Selection is based on application completeness, recommendation of teachers and professors, academic excellence and achievements, applicant’s interests, motivation, the applicant’s essay, involvement in the Polish American community. Financial need is taken into consideration.

Kosciuszko Foundation scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.

Note: APPLICATIONS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027 WILL BE OPEN IN OCTOBER ,2025.

The Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program was established through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (PL 108-447) to honor retiring Senator Ernest F. Hollings (D - South Carolina). The purposes of the program are to:

Increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities;
Increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy;
Recruit and prepare students for public service careers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and,
Recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States.

The awards include:

The Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program provides selected undergraduate applicants with a scholarship award (up to a maximum of $9,500) for two academic years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time internship ($700/week) during the summer at a NOAA or partner facility. The internship is conducted between the first and second years of the award and provides "hands-on" multidisciplinary educational training experience involving student scholars in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities.��

Awards also include a mandatory NOAA orientation during the last week of May in the first year of the scholarship award; a housing allowance ($400/week) for student scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship; round-trip travel to the internship site including reimbursement for incidentals; travel expenses for attendance and participation at the NOAA Science and Education Symposium (Final Week presentations) in Silver Spring, Maryland, at the completion of the internship; and conference travel to attend up to two professional conferences and present the results of the NOAA internship project.

120 undergraduate students per year receive tuition support and paid summer internships with NOAA across the country. In 2025, 130 Undergraduate Scholarships were awarded.NOAA received 820 Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship applications from 85 campuses in 33 states, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, Washington, D.C. Undergraduate students receive tuition support and paid summer internships with NOAA across the country.

Eligibility requirements are listed below:

Be a U.S. citizen.
Be currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories as either:
a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year undergraduate program
a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program
a community college or transfer student who is applying to a four-year institution
Community college or transfer applicants must provide proof of application to a four-year institution when submitting their application for the scholarship.
If accepted for the Hollings Scholarship, applicants must submit proof of acceptance prior to starting the program.
Earn and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on another identified scale) each term, as well as an overall GPA of 3.0 in your major field of study.
The GPA requirement applies throughout the period of undergraduate studies: prior to and at the time of application for a scholarship, for the period between application and award notification, and after award distribution.
Have and maintain a declared major in a discipline including, but not limited to: oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, computer and information science, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission.

To apply for the Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must visit the Hollings Scholarship website. The application is available annually from September through January. If you do not have internet access, please contact:

NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program
NOAA/Office of Educatio
1315 East West Highway
Room 10734
Silver Spring, MD 20910

or call (301) 628-2913, or email: StudentScholarshipPrograms [at] noaa.gov (StudentScholarshipPrograms[at]noaa[dot]gov).

The application period opens September 1, 2025, and closes on January 31, 2026.

In 1996, the Mas Family established a scholarship fund to advance the education of talented young Cuban and Cuban American men and women. This initiative demonstrates a commitment to promoting the benefits and opportunities achieved through hard work and dedication in a free society. Since its inception, over 300 scholars have been able to pursue a college education because of the support of the Mas Family Scholarships, making it the largest scholarship program for students of Cuban descent. Many of these scholars have become influential leaders in their respective communities, demonstrating the potential of what individuals can achieve given the freedom and opportunity to do so. The Mas Family Scholarships program is dedicated to celebrating Cuban heritage and empowering future generations of Cuban Americans. Our mission is to recognize and reward outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to community service. We are passionate about supporting talented individuals who embody the spirit of our Cuban community.

Eligibility Criteria:

Students can apply for a Mas Family Scholarship if they were born in Cuba or are of direct Cuban descent.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential and involvement in community service activities.
Three completed recommendation forms are required for committee review.
While not the primary consideration, financial need will be considered during the selection process.
Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university for the upcoming academic year while pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Mas Family Scholarships will accept applications from October 15, 2025, until January 31, 2026. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for this prestigious opportunity to gain mentorship and financial support to achieve their higher education goals. Scholarship awards are determined based on financial need, taking into consideration the economic situation and contribution capacity of both the applicant and their family. Mas Family Scholars can renew their scholarship until the completion of their intended degree, for a maximum of four years of college.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) perpetuates the memory of Jackie Robinson by providing generous four-year scholarships and comprehensive support services to highly motivated college students with financial needs to ensure their success and further develop their leadership potential.. Established in 1973 by Rachel Robinson to perpetuate the memory of her husband, the Jackie Robinson Foundation is a public, nonprofit organization that administers one of the nation’s premier scholarship and leadership development programs for talented college students. With the opening in 2022 of the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City, JRF will educate and inspire the general public around the ideals embodied in the life of its namesake. JRF Scholars receive college scholarships of up to $35,000 over four years and are financially sponsored to attend JRF‘s annual, four-day “Mentoring and Leadership Conference“ in New York City and other events throughout the year. Aside from generous financial support, Scholars benefit from a comprehensive, four-year program that includes career guidance, internship and permanent job placement, travel abroad, and leadership and practical life skills training. Approx. 60 Awards (renewable for a four (4) year period) & are awarded annually including a 98% graduation rate, 2,200 scholars & alumni, ,$121.5 million In grants awarded, & involving 316 colleges And universities attended.

Eligibility Requirements:

Be a graduating high school senior,
Be a United States citizen,
Present evidence of financial need,
Demonstrate a record of academic excellence,
Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service,
Submit an official SAT and/or ACT test exam score from junior or senior year,
Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university,
Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college,

Approximate Timeline:

APPLICATION OPEN - SEPTEMBER 2025
APPLICATION DUE - JANUARY 9, 2026
REVIEW - FEB-APRIL 2025
INTERVIEWS - APRIL-MAY 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT - JUNE 2025

While many United States Presidents are immortalized in structures of bricks and mortar or marble, the memory of our 33rd President continues in a living memorial: the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. Dedicated to education and public service, President Truman often spoke about the importance of promoting young leaders, and envisioned a program for students that would encourage educated citizenship and political responsibility. Therefore, after his death in 1972, the President's friends and family found this memorial especially fitting. The Truman Foundation identifies aspiring leaders at an important inflection point in their development – when they are college juniors – and recognize and reward their commitments to careers in public service. Although certainly accomplished, many are still largely untested. Yet when you look at what the now more than 3,500 Truman Scholars have achieved, our risk-taking is paying off. For a small investment – at the right time – the returns are impressive. Today, Trumans work in the West Wing, sit on the US Supreme Court, and serve in federal and state legislatures. They are transforming nonprofits, delivering crucial services, and organizing for change in local communities. And Truman Scholars are leaders in academia, research, and health care. They can be found in every branch of the Armed Services. And many make a difference far beyond the borders of the United States.

In 2025, we selected 54 outstanding college students from 49 institutions as Truman Scholars. The Foundation reviewed 743 files from 288 institutions. Students were nominated by their institution based on their records of leadership, public service, and academic achievement. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation - the federal memorial to our thirty-third President - awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service.

The Foundation provides:

Up to $30,000 toward a public service-related graduate degree. The Foundation has supported Truman Scholars in many fields of study, from agriculture, biology, engineering, technology, medicine, and environmental management, to fields such as economics, education, government, history, international relations, law, political science, public administration, nonprofit management, public health, and public policy.
Truman Scholars Leadership Week. This event, held at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, introduces new Scholars to the services provided by the Foundation and the many pathways to public service. Scholars participate in seminars and workshops with distinguished Truman Scholars and other public service leaders, a group exercise about policy implementation, a graduate school and career fair with representatives from the schools and programs most attended by Truman Scholars, and community service events in the Kansas City area; this event is required of all Scholars.
Summer Institute. Immediately after college graduation, Scholars have the opportunity to participate in an eight-week Summer Institute in Washington, DC. The Foundation helps to arrange internships with government agencies and nonprofit organizations, seminars and workshops, meetings with Washington policymakers and senior Truman Scholars, and opportunities for community building among Scholars.
Truman-Albright and Other Fellows Program. After Summer Institute, Scholars may elect to stay in Washington, DC, for a full year in the Truman-Albright Fellows Program; Truman-Albright Fellows are placed in public service jobs while participating in workshops, seminars, and mentoring opportunities. Additional fellowship opportunities, outlined on the Truman website, are available for Scholars as they move through the early stages of their careers in public service.

Eligibility Requirements:

US Citizens, US National residents of American Samoa, or expecting their citizenship by the date of the award;
Currently enrolled at a US-based accredited institution;
In their penultimate year of school (for candidates graduating in four years or more) or in their final year of school (for candidates graduating in three years or fewer);
Nominated by either their current institution of study or their former institution of study for transfer or community college applicants. Schools are limited to four nominees plus three additional transfer nominations; and,
Planning to attend graduate school in pursuit of a career in public service. The Foundation encourages time between undergraduate and graduate school, so candidates need not commit to going immediately.

Candidates can be:

pursuing any major likely to lead to a public service career;
any age;
interested in any graduate degree other than the MBA; and,
considering either domestic or international programs for their graduate education.

Truman Application Deadline: February 3, 2026

Santander Bank has launched a new scholarship program! Starting August 1st, eligible college students can apply for Open Scholarships, fully funded by Santander. Scholarships of up to $20,000 are available. Scholarships will be awarded for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond (if applicable). We're proud to announce the launch of Santander Open Scholarships, a new initiative designed to support college students from across the United States. This scholarship is designed for students who are working hard to pursue their education and need additional financial support to reach their goals. We’re looking for individuals who demonstrate both academic potential and financial need— and we’ve kept the application process short and straightforward, with two easy phases.

Eligibility Requirements:

College Freshmen in Fall of 2025 (payment would be applied for sophomore, junior, and senior year, paid starting in the Fall of 2026)
College Sophomore in Fall of 2025 (payment would be applied for junior and senior year, paid starting in the Fall of 2026)
College Junior in the Fall of 2025 (payment would be applied for senior year only, paid in the Fall of 2026)

This scholarship is intended for undergraduate students from the United States, studying at a two or 4 year not-for-profit college or university in the United States. Students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible for the scholarship.

Eligible students must have completed a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2026-2027 school year. This document will be collected in Phase 2 of the application process. Phase 2 of the application will take place from December 2, 2025 - January 15, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How will the scholarship be applied to my tuition?
A: The scholarship will be disbursed to your college to be applied to the student's bill starting in the Fall semester of 2026.

Q: How will the scholarships be evaluated?
A: Scholarship applications will be evaluated and determined based upon merit, financial need, motivation and extracurricular activities. Financial need will be assessed via the submitted FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS).

Timeline:

Open Enrollment: Aug 1, 25 to Dec 1, 25 23:59 (GMT-04:00)
Evaluation of applications: until Dec 2, 25
Selection process: on Dec 2, 25

Bill Daniels was born in Greeley, Colorado in 1920, spent his early childhood in Omaha, Nebraska and later, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. As his family struggled through the Great Depression, many of Bill’s values related to work and personal responsibility were formed. The man Bill had become proved to be a fine naval officer and fearless combat pilot in World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star for "heroism, courage, and devotion to duty" as he made repeated trips to rescue wounded shipmates after a devastating enemy attack on the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. Bill also served during the Korean Conflict. He was instrumental in pilot training for the U.S. Navy during their transition to jet aircraft and retired a decorated Commander. As one of the earliest pioneers in cable television, Bill would go on to own and operate hundreds of systems across the country. The firm he founded, Daniels & Associates, operated these properties and brokered many of the deals that shaped the industry. Bill’s leadership attracted many technology and communications companies to Denver, making it the recognized "cable capital of the world". Bill was a champion of the American free enterprise system. He believed in the free market, and felt business should be governed by the laws of supply and demand — and wasn't in favor of excessive government interference or regulation. Bill believed competition effectively encourages continuous improvement to deliver the best products and services to those who want them.

Bill spent his final years laying plans for the Daniels Fund, and detailing the specific direction that guides its operation. When he passed away in March of 2000, Bill's estate transferred to the Daniels Fund, forming its base of assets, and making it one of the largest foundations in the Rocky Mountain region. The Daniels Fund continues Bill Daniels' legacy of compassion and generosity across Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming through the Daniels Fund Grants Program, the Daniels Fund Scholarship Program, and the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative. The Daniels Scholarship Program helps make college possible for motivated and ambitious students.

We’re looking for students with great potential, strong character, big dreams, and values that align with the man behind it all, Bill Daniels. Daniels Scholars® are America’s next generation of leaders, persevering through life’s challenges and committed to making a difference in the world around them. They are independent and entrepreneurial thinkers who are proud of their country and their communities and work hard to improve them.

Sound like you? Then apply September 15 — October 17 at the link below to join an incredible community of over 5,000 Daniels Scholars and alumni across the country.

Daniels Scholars are selected because they embody the criteria Bill Daniels defined for the program:

Strength of character.
Leadership potential.
Commitment to serving their communities.
Academic performance or promise.
Well-rounded personality.
Emotional maturity and stability.

Bill Daniels would also want his scholars to uphold the values that meant so much to him. Those values include ethics and integrity, honesty, respect for people, loyalty and reliability, entrepreneurial spirit, patriotism and dedication to community, commitment to excellence, and etiquette.

Eligibility Requirements:

Be a graduating high school senior intending to complete a Bachelor’s degree.
Be a resident of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming.
Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Earn a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 in high school (on an unweighted 4.0 scale)
Earn a minimum SAT Math score of 490 and a minimum Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 490, or a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category (writing score not required).
Meet financial eligibility requirements.

Scholars will receive up to $25,000 per year (who attend a school outside of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, & Wyoming) for the following:

Tuition.
Room & Board.
Books & Supplies.
Miscellaneous educational expenses.
Laptop computer.

Application period is between September 15 through October 17, 2025.

The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation awards over 100 academic scholarships and one professional development fellowship annually.

The ICSC Foundation Canada currently offers eight scholarships and is in the process of developing more. We offer academic scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students studying retail real estate and/or a related curriculum. These scholarships are offered either directly by the ICSC Foundation or ICSC Foundation Canada or in partnerships with select universities or colleges. Awards are based on varying criteria such as academic merit, financial need and diversity. In order to give students maximum exposure to the industry, many scholarships also include an ICSC mentor and a complimentary trip to an ICSC conference. Our goal is to provide the recipient with multi-level opportunities for growth. General scholarships are awarded directly to students by the ICSC Foundation and ICSC Foundation Canada.

Scholarships vary in award amounts of $2,500.00 to $10,000.

Benefits for all scholarship recipients include:

A tuition grant.
An all-expenses-paid trip to ICSC LAS VEGAS for U.S. recipients or ICSC@CANADA for Canadian recipients.
Pairing with an industry mentor through the ICSC Foundation’s Mentorship Program.
Complimentary ICSC student membership through your graduation date.

Requirements for all scholarship applicants:

A minimum of a 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale).
Must have a demonstrated interest in the Marketplaces Industry, focusing on the development and management of marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play, and gather or entrepreneurship if applying for the Roslyn & Elliot Jaffe Retail Entrepreneur Prize or Schurgin Family Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship.

If you do not find answers to question(s) outlined below, please reach out to our Membership Team at membership [at] icsc.com (membership[at]icsc[dot]com)or at +1 844 728 ICSC (US & Canada Toll Free) / +1 646 728 3800 (Worldwide).

Application period is currently available:
Application period begins January 2026 with a deadline around March 3, 2026.

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When Jeannette Rankin died in 1973 at the age of 92, she bequeathed part of her Georgia estate to help “mature unemployed women workers.” Jeannette’s personal assistant, Reita Rivers, and friends Sue Bailey, Gail Dendy, Margaret Holt and Heather Kleiner established the Jeannette Rankin Foundation in 1976 with $16,000 of seed money from the estate. To honor Jeannette’s request, the foundation was created to award scholarships to women college students 35 and older with low income. The first scholarship was awarded in 1978 in the amount of $500. Today, we have awarded 2,519 grants since 1978 more than $5.6 million to women across the country. We now call scholarships, Scholar Grants, to reflect the unrestricted nature of the award that has allowed women to pursue their educational aspirations. Education can mean the difference between minimum wage and a living salary, between a life of poverty and a promising future.

Continuing Jeannette Rankin’s commitment to creating better futures for American women, our Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant provides unrestricted non-tuition funding and support to women and nonbinary students across the country. National Scholar Grant recipients are age 35 or older, demonstrate financial need, and are pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree at an accredited U.S. institution. Scholar Grants are up to $2,500 annually, distributed directly to recipients and are renewable for up to five years.

Eligibility Requirements:

25 years or older, a resident of either Montana, Georgia, or attending a Tribal College OR
35 years or older if you DO NOT live in Montana, Georgia, or attend a Tribal College
A woman, trans, nonbinary, intersex, agender, Two-Spirit, or queer individual.
Demonstrate Financial Need (meet income eligibility requirements)
A U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States
Pursuing a technical or vocational education, first associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree
Enrolled in or accepted to a regionally accredited and not-for-profit school.

Applications for 2026 will be opening in late 2025

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) has been helping students achieve their educational dreams with the National Scholarship and Awards Program since 1946. The program currently offers over 30 awards, with an annual total of over $70,000 in scholarships to qualified students nationwide. The National Scholarship and Awards Program offers scholarships to students who are entering freshman, undergraduate, graduate, law, in the creative & performing arts, and those with financial need. All scholarships are one-time awards. Please note: In addition to the National JACL Scholarship Program, many JACL chapters administer their own local scholarship programs. To find out if your chapter offers additional scholarships or if you’d like to ask questions and receive insight for National Scholarships please see the list here! If your chapter’s scholarship contact is not listed, please find your chapter’s website and contact information here. Every applicant must be an active National JACL member. JACL membership is open to everyone of any ethnic background. All who meet the eligibility criteria are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Note: applicants must hold an Individual or Student/Youth Membership. A Couple/Family membership by a parent will not meet this requirement.

Applicants may apply under only one scholarship category. The exception to this rule is that students may apply for consideration for financial aid awards in addition to another category. However, a successful applicant will only receive the higher of the two awards applied for. Entering Freshman applicants must be high school seniors. Creative & Performing Arts applicants cannot be professional artists.

Application categories:

2026-Freshman Application
2026-General Application
2026-Creative & Performing Arts Application

Approximate Application timelines(based upon previous year):

Opens: December 2025

Deadline: March 3, 2026 (Entering freshman applications)

Other application deadline: April 4, 2026 (Undergraduates, graduate, law, arts, and financial aid)

Award notifications: Late August 2026

Education is a key part of success, and we focus on bringing that to students in North America through our Burger King (BK) Scholars Program. The BK Scholars Program is the Foundation’s flagship program, established to honor the legacy of the Burger King brand’s co-founder James W. McLamore, whose commitment to philanthropy and education made him a pillar of community service throughout his lifetime. Through the program, we award scholarships to deserving high school seniors and Burger King® employees and their families to help advance their education. Because of Jim, his legacy, and the support of franchisees, the scholars program has now awarded a total of $64 million in scholarships to more than 54,000 deserving students throughout North America since 2000. Our goal is to grant one scholarship for every BK® restaurant — that’s more than $7 million each year! Scholarships range from $1,000 to $60,000 and are intended to offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected through an application process that takes into consideration their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities, community service, and financial need. In 2024 alone, the Foundation awarded over $4.5 million in scholarships to nearly 4,200 students.

In 2011, the McLamore Family added a new category to the BK Scholars program to help make an even greater impact. The James W. McLamore WHOPPER Scholarship Award was created, allowing the Foundation to grant $60,000 awards to three deserving students each year.

The Burger King Foundation is a U.S. based 501(c)(3) public nonprofit that believes without education you limit your potential to be your own way. Inspired by Burger King Restaurants co-founder, Jim McLamore, it's our mission to create brighter futures by empowering individuals and feeding potential through education and emergency relief. As a global Foundation, the Burger King Foundation partners with select nonprofits focusing on scholarships, literacy, and creating sustainable learning environments.

This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship America®. The application period for the 2026-2027 cycle opens on October 15th, 2025 and will be open until we receive 30,000 applications or until December 15th, 2025.

The Neurodiversity Alliance mission is to improve the educational experience and outcomes of students who learn differently, while growing the neurodiversity movement for a more equitable and inclusive society for all. Together, we envision a world that fully embraces and values neurodiversity.

In 1998, David Flink and a group of students at Brown University set out on a mission that would become a movement: to help neurodiverse students like them not feel so alone, so broken, and so different in an education system not designed to meet their needs.The Neurodiversity Alliance, or “The ND Alliance” for short, is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to building community, developing leadership skills, facilitating peer-to-peer support, and raising awareness for the 1 in 5 who learn differently. Through our online community and mobile app, we equip high school and college students directly with the tools and coaching they need to launch and grow neurodiversity-focused clubs on their campuses, along with access to a variety of scholarships, leadership opportunities, and national events. We don’t stop there! Our impact goes far beyond our online community and the high school and college campuses our clubs operate. Through our community outreach programs, we train neurodivergent high school and college students to share their stories and bring our message of empowerment to middle school students through the Eye to Eye Mentoring Program, as well as the broader public through our inspiring student and alumni ambassadors who speak at conferences and events across the country.

In order to receive The Neurodiversity Scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Be between the ages of 16 to 26 years old at any time during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Be enrolled, or plan to enroll, full-time or part-time at a not-for-profit college or university within the U.S. during the 2026-27 academic year.
Identify as neurodivergent, including one or more challenges related to learning such as Dyslexia, ADHD, Processing Disorders, Autism, or similar learning disabilities.
Be enrolled, or plan to enroll, full-time or part-time in an Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, or Certificate Program at a not-for-profit college or university within the U.S. during the 2026-27 academic year.

Please Note:
We define neurodivergent students as those who face challenges with one or more of the key processes related to learning and cognition. To be eligible, a recipient must have been identified by a healthcare or educational professional as having one or more of the following:

Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia, or similar
ADHD, ADD, Executive Functioning, or similar
Auditory or Visual Processing Disorders, Slow Processing, or similar
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, or similar
Aphasia, Dysphasia, Stuttering or similar
Non-Verbal Learning Disability (NVLD) or similar
Any other challenge that falls under specific learning disabilities or autism

Awards & Amounts:

There are a total of 25 scholarship awards available for the 2026-2027 academic year. All scholarship awards are a one-year scholarship, with the potential to reapply for up to four years.

Award amounts are determined by the individual student’s enrollment status at time of disbursement:

$2,500 Scholarship Awards: For students enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more) at a traditional four-year college or university.
$1,000 Scholarship Awards: For students enrolled at a community or technical college, or taking part-time classes (less than 12 credit hours) at a traditional four-year college or university.

Scholarships will be disbursed directly to the recipient's college or university and can be utilized for "qualified educational expenses" as defined by the IRS. These expenses include tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance at the educational institution, or for fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at the educational institution. For more information on award amounts and eligible expenses, click here.

Application Period:

Our application for the 2026-2027 school year will open on November, 1, 2025 at 12:00am PTand close on January 15, 2026 at 11:59pm PT.

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Associated General Contractors (AGC) Education & Research Foundation Scholarship

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International Council of Shopping Centers

Jeannette Rankin Foundation

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