Scholarships

The Patriot Scholarship is awarded to qualified students who exhibit strong leadership, academic potential, and a desire to better their community. University of the Cumberlands 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 Cumberlands 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.

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As a private Christian university, University of the Cumberlands (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.

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The Lewis Appalachian Scholarship has been established by an alumnus to recognize two incoming Freshmen from eastern Kentucky who demonstrates academic promise and a genuine desire to give back to their community. This scholarship is a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship and has an application deadline of February 1st.  Any application submitted after February 1st, may be given consideration on case by case basis.

Students from the following list of schools in eastern Kentucky will be eligible to apply for this scholarship:  

• Bell County 
• Belfry
• Betsy Lane 
• Breathitt County 
• Buckhorn 
• Clay County
• Cordia 
• East Ridge 
• Estill County 
• Harlan 
• Harlan County 
• Hazard 
• Jackson City 
• Jenkins
• Johnson Central 
• Knott County Central 
• Lawrence County 
• Lee County 
• Leslie County 
• Letcher County 
• Magoffin County 
• Middlesboro 
• North Laurel
• Owsley County
• Paintsville 
• Perry County Central 
• Phelps
• Piarist School 
• Pikeville 
• Pike County Central 
• Pineville
• Powell County 
• Prestonsburg 
• Red Bird Christian
• Riverside Christian 
• Shelby Valley 
• Sheldon Clark 
• South Floyd 
• South Laurel
• Wolfe County

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Music Scholarships are available to students who plan to participate in music ensembles at UC. Scholarship amounts vary and are based upon the successful completion of an audition.  Scholarships are awarded annually. For more information about the audition process, contact us: Phone: 606.539.4332

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Our new ARMY ROTC scholarship program will offer Cumberlands cadets a $750 annual scholarship for participation. All main campus students also receive free textbooks through our textbook loan program. 

Cumberlands ROTC builds a foundation of respect, integrity and duty through a focused leadership program. Character, fitness and skills are strengthened as you move forward through the program to fulfill the Army’s ROTC motto – Leadership Excellence.  

Above all, you are the future. You are Leadership Excellence. Go Forward. 

Learn more about Cumberlands ROTC program.

Learn more about national Army ROTC Scholarships.

Contact russell.carr [at] ucumberlands.edu (Russell Carr) for more information. 

Going Merry is a Free Scholarship Website database where students may apply for scholarships using auto filled forms. The website provides an added benefit in applying for multiple scholarships at once. They also offer personalized matching for opportunities on thousands of scholarships and grants. 

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Scholarship America works directly with students, parents, colleges, businesses, and communities to provide access to college scholarships. Since it was founded in 1958, Scholarship America has distributed $4.9 billion to 2.9 million students.

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CollegeScholarships.org was created to provide a more efficient way to locate college scholarship opportunities to help students fund their education. Students can select multiple categories of interest to search a database of available scholarships, grants, and student loans.

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Scholarships.com is a free scholarship search resource that matches students with opportunities from a database of millions of college scholarships.

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Fastweb is an external free scholarship search platform that connects individuals to scholarship and financial aid tools for high school and college students to make attending college more affordable. Students can create a profile and receive personalized scholarship recommendations based on their strengths, interests, activities, and skills.

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The Discover Free Scholarship Search Engine offers students the opportunity to search for three million scholarships worth more than $18 billion dollars. A student can search for scholarships by interests of hobbies, academics or other categories. 

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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.

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The National Fraternal Order of Police provides assistance in the form of a tuition reimbursement scholarship to eligible members to obtain a degree from a National FOP-affiliated school. University of the Cumberlands is recognized as an FOP university.

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The Brave of Heart Fund was established to provide charitable grants and emotional support services to families of the frontline healthcare workers, volunteers, and support staff whose lives were lost in the fight against COVID-19. 

The Brave of Heart Fund continues to honor the hard work and sacrifice of healthcare workers and their families via scholarship funding for their spouses, domestic partners, and children.

Scholarship funding, depending on an eligible applicant's academic focus, student status, and other criteria may  offer award amounts  from $5,000 to $50,000 per year, depending on financial need, area of study and type of degree a person is seeking. Applicants can receive the award a maximum of eight times or four academic years (whichever occurs first).. Scholarships are available for accredited studies at the undergraduate or graduate levels, for community college, and vocational and technical coursework and programs. Non-traditional students and individuals enrolled in part-time coursework may also apply.

Brave of Heart Scholarship application cycles are scheduled to open in February and August of each year. Interested applicants should visit Scholarship America to register and receive updates and alerts about application cycles.

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The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program, formerly known as the Undergraduate Training Program, facilitates the recruitment of individuals, particularly minority high school students, who have demonstrated skills critical to NSA. Stokes is open to high school seniors planning on majoring in computer science or computer/electrical engineering.

As an NSA employee with the Stokes Program, you will attend college full-time, receive up to $30,000 per year for tuition and mandatory fees, and work during the summers at NSA for 12 weeks in areas that are related to your course of study. You'll acquire real-world experience and receive a year-round salary. 

If you would like additional information about the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program, please contact us at Stokes [at] uwe.nsa.gov (Stokes[at]uwe[dot]nsa[dot]gov) or by phone at 410-854-4725.

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The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund was created directly due to the catastrophic event of 9/11.

The scholarship supports dependent children, spouses or domestic partners of 9/11 victims, including airplane crew and passengers; World Trade Center and Pentagon workers and visitors; and relief workers, including firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and law enforcement personnel who were involved in the rescue efforts.

For more information on registration, eligibility, guidelines, and Fund management, please contact Scholarship America at 1-800-537-4180 or info [at] familiesoffreedom.org (info[at]familiesoffreedom[dot]org) or phone 1-877-862-0136.

The Kentucky Horse Council has a variety of scholarship opportunities listing various associations, requirements, and amounts. Per the website, the Kentucky Horse Council creates a “connection to the Kentucky Equine Industry. A private nonprofit that offers the "Foal License Plate", develops programs for Trails, Health and Welfare, Horse Owners, Youth and Legislation.  We are an all breed, all discipline organization managed by a Board of Directors and operated out of an office at the Kentucky Horse Park. Membership and donations to the Kentucky Horse Council support the Kentucky Equine Industry's health and sustainability. The Kentucky Horse Council is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated, through education and leadership, to the protection and development of the Kentucky equine community.” Scholarships listed on the website vary from $1,000.00 up to $20,000.00.

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The Jimmy Rane Foundation was established with the purpose of sending deserving students to college. Since then, the Foundation has awarded 620 scholarships to well-deserving students. These hard-working and outstanding students have taken these scholarships all over the country to institutions including: Auburn, Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, Georgia and many more. We’re confident that these exceptional scholars will use their education to accomplish great things. We're also confident that they will one day return the favor to someone else in need.

The eligibility criteria to be considered for a Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship are as follows:

• Scholarships from the Foundation shall be used only at an institution that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum, and normally has a regularly organized body of students in attendance at the place where the educational activities are carried on, and that is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as being accredited by recognized accrediting agencies;​
• Employees of Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible.
• Students must certify that they did not participate as a student athlete (whether on partial or full athletic scholarship or otherwise) in intercollegiate sports during the prior semester (or quarter, if applicable) or academic year and will not participate as a student-athlete in intercollegiate athletics during the coming semester (or quarter, if applicable) or academic year.​
• Students seeking degrees through online or distance learning programs exclusively shall not be eligible for Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships;*
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for graduating high school seniors;
• Students enrolled full-time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2025, with plans to enter college no later than the Fall following graduation OR students enrolled full-time as a college freshman or sophomore, no older than 20 years of age as of August 1, 2025, and progressing normally toward a bachelor’s degree;​
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 for college applicants;​
• All applicants must reside (permanent home address) in one of the following states or the District of Columbia: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or West Virginia.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident;
• Online/distance learning courses are permitted when a part of the required curriculum is taught in the campus environment and when such course is only available online or through distance learning.
• Jimmy Rane Foundation scholars are students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement as well as activities, awards and honors, and who have a demonstrated financial need in order to attend college. They must demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals. Your application will be evaluated on your:
• Future goals and plans to achieve them
• Successful preparation as a high school student to prepare and pursue a college education
• Self motivation in completing challenging coursework
• Demonstration of financial need.

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship award amount varies depending on the need of the student. The award amount ranges from $500 to $5,000 per year. The award may be renewed annually for a maximum of four academic years (or eight semesters) as long as all requirements are fulfilled.

The 2025 Jimmy Rane Foundation scholarship application will open December 1, 2024. The scholarship application deadline will be early February 2025.

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THE FOUNDATION OF THE NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION INC (FNSNA) has sought to promote the nursing profession through scholarship, leadership and development. Undergraduate scholarships are available to students currently enrolled in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, direct-entry master’s degree, RN to BSN/MSN completion, LPN/LVN to RN, or accelerated programs. 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.  Funding is up to $10,000 per academic year.

FNSNA further added they are excited to partner with Johnson & Johnson in support of Our Race to Health Equity Diversity Nursing Scholarships and offering over $ $773,000 in scholarships were funded through the Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association. We were proud to provide scholarships to 100 Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) students this year. These students will play a key role in creating a world where health equity is a pillar of our society and our healthcare system. The scholarships are one part of a multi-pronged strategy to ensure access to high-quality and culturally competent health care for all.

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, 2025, 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. 

Applications begin 9/9/24 and end on 1/24/25.

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BURGER KING® Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Foundation, together with Burger King Corporation employees, franchisees, suppliers and guests, has been able to make a positive impact in the communities in which we work and live. Today the Foundation administers the BURGER KING℠ Scholars program and the BK℠ Family Fund. The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program assists employees, employees' spouses or domestic partners, employees' children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in continuing their education. To date, the program has awarded more than $60 million in scholarships to more than 51,000 students. In 2024, $4.5 million in scholarships were awarded to nearly 4,200 students. Integrity, high standards, entrepreneurial spirit, good citizenship and education were the values that defined BURGER KING® brand co-founder James W. McLamore. It was those values that helped realize a dream and it is those same values that are the core of the BURGER KING® Foundation, which will continue to build on his legacy and his commitment to education.

Created in memory of Burger King Co-Founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the Burger King Scholars program provides scholarships ranging 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, financial need and community service.  This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship America®. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability, or national origin.

Applicant submissions will be capped at 50,000. Access to the application will no longer be available once this number is reached.

 The application period for the 2024-2025 cycle begins October 15, 2024, and closes December 15, 2024. Scholarship recipients will be notified April 2025.

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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.

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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.

The application period will open 9/1/24. Approximately 118 Hollings undergraduate scholarships are awarded contingent on appropriated funds from Congress. In 2023, 130 Undergraduate Scholarships were awarded. NOAA typically receives over 500 Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship applications each year. 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.

The 2025 application period will open on September 1, 2024.

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James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation for Graduate Fellowships application which is now open for the 2025 period.

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 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 to honor Madison's legacy and Madisonian principles by providing support for graduate study that focuses on the Constitution—its history and contemporary relevance to the practices and policies of democratic government. The benefits of the fellowship program are manifold and lasting. Fellowship recipients have a unique opportunity to strengthen their research, writing, and analytical skills. In the process, they form professional ties that can significantly influence their career aspirations. Fellows gain a deeper understanding of the principles of constitutional government, which they in turn transmit to their students. 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.

Additionally, The James Madison Fellowship Program does not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or individuals with disabilities.

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.

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Applications are due March 9.

The Asian Pacific Islanders American (APIA) Scholarship is our largest scholarship program, open to AANHPI undergraduate students attending any U.S. accredited university or college. Scholarship amounts range from $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards. APIA Scholars has a special focus on supporting AANHPI students who live at or below the poverty line; are in the first generation of their family to attend college; are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity. Strong applicants would also have an emphasis on community service and leadership.

APIA SCHOLARS MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR:

• Be able to describe your ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands,
• Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply,
• Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in Fall 2025,
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted), or equivalent, or have earned a GED,
• Must apply for federal financial aid for the 2025-2026 academic year early April 2025.”

The APIA Scholarship Program application must be completed online and submitted electronically once all the required questions have been answered. You do not have to complete the online application in one sitting. However, once an application is submitted, you are not able to edit it.

The application will open for the 2025-2026 academic year approximately, September, 2024, and expire sometime in January 2025.

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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:

• 2025 Application Opens: October 1, 2024
• 2025 Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
• Scholarship awardees are typically notified at the end of April.

Description:

• Undergraduate Spencer scholarships are awarded in the amount of $5,000, with limited $7,500 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).
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 2025 Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
• Scholarship awardees are typically notified at the end of April.

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 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.

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The Philanthropic Educational Organization was founded on January 21, 1869, by seven students at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. This circle of kindred spirits, bonded by friendship and their enthusiasm for educational opportunities for women, eventually expanded to include women off-campus as well. Through membership, the P.E.O. Sisterhood has brought together more than a half a million women in the United States and Canada who are passionate about helping women advance through education.

The Peace Scholarship is based upon demonstrated need; however, the award is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. At the time of application, the applicant is required to indicate additional financial resources adequate to meet her estimated expenses. Examples of additional resources are personal and family funds, tuition waivers, work, scholarships, teaching assistantships, study grants and other scholarships. The maximum amount awarded to a student is $12,500. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.

Eligibility Requirements:

A woman is eligible for consideration for an International Peace Scholarship if she: 

• is a woman outside the United States and Canada who is seeking an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada;
• will return to her home country to utilize her education to make a positive impact and foster global peace; and
• has a full year of coursework remaining and is enrolled and in residence in the U.S. or Canada for the entire school year; or
• is an international student attending Cottey College.

Please note:

• Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations are not eligible as first-time applicants.
• A student who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada is not eligible. A student with residency for tax purposes only is permitted.
• Scholarships are not given for online courses, research, internships or for practical training if not combined with coursework.

Application Process:

• If you meet the eligibility requirements, please fill out an online eligibility form. The eligibility period is from September 15 to December 15 every year. The form will be posted to this page in September 2024.

Announcement of awards is made in May. See the full IPS Application Calendar dates for the current term of study.

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The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 91 countries, and 100 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. 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.

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.

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Whether you are pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with your next steps in education. If you are a senior FFA member in high school or FFA Alumni in college, just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million. In 2023-2024 1152 students from 44 states were awarded more than $2.7 million in scholarships from 28 corporate sponsors, 41 endowed sponsors, 333 Ford dealer scholarship sponsors. Scholarships range in size from $500 to $10,000.

 The 2024-25 scholarship application opens Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2024.

Scholarship Timeline:

• Student Application Live   Nov. 1, 2024
• Student Application Deadline  Jan. 9, 2025
• Student Supplement Deadline Jan. 16, 2025
• Winner/Non Winner Notification Sent  April 24, 2025
• Acceptance Deadline  May 30, 2025
• Funds Distributed        July 17, 2025

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The Foundation offers scholarship award opportunities to undergraduate students who are pursuing a material handling, logistics or supply chain career. The student should clearly demonstrate dedication to achieving excellence, strong leadership skills, potential for future growth as a leader and persistence in the pursuit of education. Both traditional university undergraduate students and employees and family members of industry associations and member companies may apply for one of the many scholarships offered by the Foundation.

Scholarship awards range from $1,500 to $6,000 and must be used for costs relating to tuition, fees and books associated with attending school full-time. One application allows students to compete for one of the multiple scholarships offered by the Foundation. Scholarships are one-year awards, and former recipients may re-apply each year if they continue to meet the eligibility requirements.

Sixty-one scholarships were awarded totaling $231,700 for 2024/2025 academic term.

Applicants must first be nominated by a professor, faculty member or employer (direct supervisor/manager or senior company official). Students should visit the website here https://MHEFI.smapply.org to register and request a nomination by entering the name and e-mail address of their nominator. An e-mail will be sent to the nominator and once the nomination form is complete, an e-mail will be sent to the student notifying them to return to the site to mark the nomination complete and begin the scholarship application process. Please note that students must first be nominated before they can complete and submit their scholarship application. One application allows students to compete for one of the many available scholarships.

Student Eligibility:

For the 2025/2026 academic term, the following students are eligible to apply:

• Undergraduate students pursuing a material handling, logistics or supply chain career enrolled full time at a qualified college or university in a target program (see list above). Undergraduate students may be classified as freshman, sophomore, junior or senior for the Fall 2025 term to be eligible.
• Enrolled at any non-profit college or university in the United States accredited by the Council for Higher Education.
• All applicants must be full-time students with a “B” grade point average or above in their major.
• Applicants must be enrolled in school for the entire academic year (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026) without interruption barring illness, emergency, or military service.
• Scholarship awards cannot be used for study abroad programs/semesters or summer school.

Application Timelines:

• Application period opens November 2024
• Application deadline is January 31, 2025
• Awards announced April 30, 2025

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This is the 21st year of the R. Gene Richter Scholarship. The R. Gene Richter Scholarship was first awarded in 2004 and named for the late R. Gene Richter. Please see the download of his bio below. In 2003, Professor Robert Monczka, R. David Nelson, Theresa Metty, Jimmy Anklesaria, Bob Calderoni, Dennie Norman, Linda Obrec and Nancy Richter came together to organize the scholarship program. To date, this scholarship has grown in national prominence and  been awarded to over 140 students from 26 different universities across the United States.”

The R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program is a national program offered to students enrolled in an accredited supply chain management program that offers tuition assistance, executive and junior mentoring as well as networking opportunities. Our aim is to help fund the senior year of college, so eligible students are those who will graduate in either December, 2024 or Spring, 2025. December, 2024 winners will be awarded tuition assistance of $5,000 and Spring, 2025 winners will be awarded $10,000. In additional to tuition assistance, students will be paired with an Executive Mentor who is an executive in the field of supply management as well as with a Junior Mentor, who is a previous winner of the award.

The R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation is a 501c3 private family foundation devoted to community service. We offer educational opportunities to supply chain and non-traditional undergraduates as well as supporting other community interests.

We offer two major Scholarship Programs:

• The R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program:
  Identify the future leaders of supply chain management and fast-track those individuals into the profession through a program of tuition assistance, executive mentoring, junior mentoring and networking.
• ​The Nancy D. Richter Scholarship Program:
  Provide educational assistance to Non-Traditional students attending the College of Business, University of Michigan-Dearborn 

Applicants must be a US Citizen or possess a valid green card and sign a commitment that the proceeds of the scholarship will be used for only educational expenses, including tuition, books, computer needs and other costs of daily living.

Eligible students are:

• Enrolled full-time in an accredited supply chain management curriculum
• A senior during the 2024-2025 academic year
• Graduating in either December 2024 or April/May 2025
• A citizen of the United States or Canada, or possess a valid green card
• Available to attend the Institute for Supply Management Annual International Conference in 2024
• Willing to sign a contract pledging that the monetary award will be used for educational expenses (this includes living expenses)

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The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited college or university in the United States. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program.

Students apply for the Coolidge Scholarship during their junior year of high school. Finalists are flown in for a finalist weekend at the Coolidge Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, Vermont where they interview with the Coolidge Scholars Finalist Jury. Recipients of the Coolidge Scholarship are notified of their award late in their junior year, before college application (note: current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Finalists who are not named Coolidge Scholars are eligible to receive a smaller, one-time, college scholarship.

Calvin Coolidge worked hard in academics; the young New Englander’s only sport was public speaking, often on public policy. The main criterion that distinguishes Coolidge Scholars therefore is academic excellence. Secondary criteria include: demonstrated interest in public policy; an appreciation for the values Coolidge championed; as well as humility and service.

The summer before their senior year of high school, newly-selected Coolidge Scholars spend several orientation days at the picturesque birthplace of the President, Plymouth Notch, Vt. There scholars get to know Coolidge and his world, and help the Coolidge Foundation oversee its formidable debate programs. Scholars return to Plymouth Notch for a week each summer while in college.

Although only a few students are named Coolidge Scholars each year, one hundred of the top Coolidge Scholarships applicants are named “Coolidge Senators.” Coolidge Senators are invited, all-expenses-paid, to participate in the Senators Summit that takes place each summer. At the Summit,  learn about President Coolidge and his world and meet other high achieving students from across the country.

Below are just a few notes regarding the scholarship:

• Only high school juniors graduating in the spring of 2026 and starting college in the fall of 2026 are eligible to apply for the 2024-25 scholarship.

A Coolidge Scholarship is among the most generous college scholarships available in the world. It covers a student’s full tuition, room and board, and required fees for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge Scholarship also provides an annual stipend for books and supplies.

• The Coolidge Scholarship is America’s “unconditional” merit scholarship, granted regardless of geographic location, race, family background, family income, area of study or university to be attended. Coolidge Scholars are named prior to university application, and can take their award to any accredited U.S. college or university where they gain admittance.

• The Coolidge Scholarship may be used at any accredited American college or university where the student gains admittance.

• The Coolidge Scholarship is open to students regardless of their intended discipline of study.

Timeline:

• Application open: Now open
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time
• Applicants notified: Summer 2025

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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 2025-2026 WILL BE OPEN IN OCTOBER, 2024.

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The Chime Scholars Foundation (CSF) is a non-profit organization that awards annual, renewable scholarships of up to $5,000 to low-income students. This initiative is personal for Chime’s co-founder & CEO Chris Britt, who benefitted from both tuition assistance and community support in his educational journey. CSF has already awarded more than 350 scholarships. For the 2023-2024 school year, we are proud to support 250 Chime Scholars enrolled in 82 higher-education institutions across the country. The mission of the Chime Scholars Foundation is to help everyday people build a better future through higher education. The Chime Scholars Program helps students complete degrees and certifications to expand career pathways, improve financial success, and do more for themselves, their families, and their communities. The Chime Scholarship Program is for students determined to reach their higher education goals. Chime scholarships are up to $20,000, $5,000 max per year and renewable. The scholarship is need-based and will be paid directly to the Chime Scholars accredited post-secondary school, including trade and vocational schools. We recognize that college affordability is not the only challenge Chime Scholars face in reaching graduation day, so all Chime Scholars receive college success coaching through our partners. Coaches help Chime Scholars navigate the structural barriers that may stand in the way of their success, as well as strengthen their skills and habits.

Applicants must fit into one of the following categories:

• College student attending a 4-year college or university.
• Transfer student. Current or future four-year college transfer student.
• Career, technical education (CTE), or trade Student.
• Masters programs, postgraduate programs, PhD programs and students who have already received a bachelor's degree are not eligible.

All applicants must also meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must have completed the 2025-26 FAFSA
• High school diploma or GED by the end of the current school year
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (HS or college, if applicable)
• Demonstrate financial need of $2,500+/yr after all other forms of financial aid are applied (excluding loans)
• Federal Pell Grant eligibility or FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) showing your Student Aid Index (SAI) or estimated SAI
• Enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in an accredited not-for-profit higher education institution in the Fall of 2025; qualifying programs include associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs, as well as career and technical education (CTE) programs
• The Chime Scholars Program encourages students from all backgrounds and all ages to apply.

Application timeline:

• Application opens               –      October 2024
• Application deadline          –      March 7, 2025

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Since 1970, the RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION (RTDNA) Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships and fellowships to more than 600 young journalists as part of its mission as the educational arm of RTDNA.Recipients have gone on to enjoy careers from reporter, anchor, and news director to White House speechwriter, media regulatory attorney, and journalism educator. Several have served as RTDNA board members and many are Murrow Award winners.

Scholarships are open to college students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism. Fellowships are open to professional broadcast or digital journalists with fewer than 10 years of experience. Winners must be officially enrolled, full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors in good standing. Scholarship and fellowship winners are also asked to attend the RTDNA conference free of charge and with travel support.

The RTDNA Foundation awards 11 scholarships and three fellowships annually to outstanding journalism students and early career professionals.

Each scholarship/fellowship comes with a financial award to help further a young journalist's education (awards differ by scholarship, please check eligibility).

Individuals can apply for only one scholarship or fellowship opportunity, so please read carefully. Individuals who apply for more than one will be disqualified.

Deadlines & Important Dates:

• Oct. 31: Applications Open
• Jan. 11, 2024: Application Deadline
• Early 2024: Recipients Notified
• June 12-14: Recipients Attend RTDNA's Annual Conference

Award amounts are valued from $1,000 to $10,000.

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Since 1953, the ASM Materials Education Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling over $1.3 million. Currently, we award up to 20 scholarships annually. Most awards include a certificate of recognition and stipend to attend our annual awards ceremony.

ASM Materials Education Foundation is offering 9 categories of scholarships through February 28th.

 Undergraduate Scholarships:

• George A. Roberts Scholarships: Up to seven scholarships of $6,000 (each). Established in 1995 through a generous contribution by Dr. George A. Roberts, past president of ASM and retired CEO of Teledyne, as an expression of his commitment to education and the materials science and engineering community.
• Lucille & Charles A. Wert Scholarship: One year full tuition of up to $10,000. Established in 2006 through a generous bequest by Dr. & Mrs. Charles Wert.
• William Park Woodside Founder’s Scholarship: One year full tuition of up to $10,000. Established in 1996 by Mrs. Sue Woodside Shulec in honor of her grandfather, William Park Woodside, a man whose vision and leadership evolved into the founding of ASM International.
• Acta Materialia Scholarships: Two scholarships of $5,000 (each). Established in 2017 through a generous contribution by Acta Materialia through its Board of Governors, as an expression of the Corporation’s commitment to education and the materials science and engineering community.
• Ladish Co. Foundation Scholarships: Two scholarships of $2,500 (each). (Student must be a Wisconsin resident and must attend a Wisconsin university to qualify.)
• ASM Outstanding Scholars Awards: Three scholarships of $2,000 (each) to recognize distinguished scholars. (Merit based).
• Edward J. Dulis Scholarship: One award of $1,500. Established in 2003 by the family of Edward J. Dulis, who was a fellow of ASM International.
• John M. Haniak Scholarship: One award of $1,500. Established in 2003 by the family of John Myron Haniak, who was a life-long dedicated member of ASM International. (Student must be a Pennsylvania resident and / or must attend a Pennsylvania university to qualify.)
• David J. Chellman Scholarship: One award of $2,500. Established in 2014 by Mrs. Arline Denny in honor of her husband David James Chellman, who was a long-standing Senior Technical Fellow with Lockheed Martin Corporation, a life member of ASM International, and who enthusiastically served on the AeroMat Conference Organizing Committee for more than 25 years. This scholarship is an expression of his commitment to education and the materials science and engineering community, and is awarded based on academic merit and financial need. 

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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:
1)     Students can apply for a Mas Family Scholarship if they were born in Cuba or are of direct Cuban descent.
2)     Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
3)     Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential and involvement in community service activities.
4)     While not the primary consideration, financial need will be considered during the selection process.
5)     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, 2024, until January 31, 2025.  We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for this prestigious opportunity to gain mentorship and financial support to achieve their higher education goals. Mas Family Scholars can renew their scholarship until the completion of their intended degree, for a maximum of four years of college.

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McDonald’s® HACER® National Scholarship program to date, have awarded more than $33 million in McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarships awarded to Hispanic and Latino students across the country. Since 1985 the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program has awarded… scholarship funds to over 17,000 Hispanic and Latino students. The McDonald's HACER® National Scholarship Program offers scholarships to up to 30 outstanding students from all over the country. It continues to provide educational opportunities to help narrow the gap that exists for Hispanic and Latino college-bound students, further reinforcing McDonald’s long-standing commitment to feeding and fostering the diverse communities it serves.

There are three tiers of funds, aimed to help recipients finance their college tuition. Tier 1 recipients are awarded up to $100,000. Tier 2 recipients receive $20,000 or $10,000 and Tier 3 recipients receive $5,000. Recipients are selected based on their academic achievement, community involvement, personal statement and financial need.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You’re a high school senior
• Must be a legal U.S. Resident, U.S. Citizen or a DREAMER/DACA recipient
• You’re under 21 years old
• You carry a minimum 2.8 GPA
• You’re eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school with a full-time course of study
• You’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for
• You’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools)
• You have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage

The deadline to submit your application is February 6, 2025.

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There are several Project SEED scholarships available, including renewable and nonrenewable awards. Selection is based on achievement in school, success in the Project SEED program, financial need, and intended chemical-related field of scientific study. The scholarships are intended to assist former SEED participants as they transition from high school to college.”

Types of scholarships:

• One-Year, Non-renewable Scholarships: These award up to $5,000 for your freshman year in college. Each year, approximately 30 awardees are selected.
• Renewable Scholarship - Joseph D. Loconti: This awards between $2,500 and $5,000 for four years in college. One awardee is selected each year from the pool of one-year, non-renewable scholarship applicants. No additional paperwork or applications necessary to apply.
• Renewable Scholarship - CIBA Specialty Chemicals: This awards 2-5 sophomores that were previously selected as a one-year scholarship recipient.  Students can apply during the second half of their freshman year for $5,000 per academic year for 3 additional years. Eligible students will be contacted directly with information to apply.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for a Project SEED college scholarship, you:

• Must be a Project SEED alum (participated for at least one full summer in the Project SEED program),
• Must currently be a high school senior OR a college freshman,
• Must plan to enroll full-time into an accredited college or university for the start of the next academic school year,
• Must plan to major in a chemical-related science OR another STEM field,
• Eligible chemical-related science majors include Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Forensic Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and more,
• Eligible STEM majors include (but are not limited to) Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Pre-Med programs, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer science, and more.

Deadline:
January 31, 2025

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In 1993, two-time cancer survivor Craig Pollard turned a personal battle into a transformative mission. After overcoming Hodgkin’s disease at 15 and a subsequent encounter at 19, Craig vowed to make a difference. A bone marrow transplant gave him a second chance, but his passion for baseball faded. Craig’s new pursuit began during batting practice when he took a final swing, signaling a change.

During his senior year at USC, Craig developed a business plan for Cancer for College, a charity providing scholarships to cancer survivors. The inaugural event in 1994, a golf tournament and BBQ, raised $500, marking the birth of CFC. Growth followed, but it was Will Ferrell, a fraternity brother, and comedy icon, who propelled the charity to new heights. Will’s involvement made the annual golf tournament a highlight, bringing attention and support.

In 2006, Craig contracted a bacterial infection due to a weakened immune system, leading to sepsis and ultimately resulting in the amputation of both his feet. Undeterred, he played golf at the Classy Golf tournament that same year, using prosthetics and symbolizing his resilience.

Since the first $500 scholarship, CFC has grown into a transformative force in the lives of cancer survivors. In 2023, to mark our 30th anniversary, we awarded over $1 million in scholarships, bringing the total to $7 million for 1,700 survivors, with additional support for continuing education and reducing medical debt. Our impact extends beyond scholarships, offering educational experiences and virtual mentor groups, creating a network that ensures success.

With a remarkable 98% graduation rate for our scholars, we continue to make a positive impact on the cancer community. Join us in shaping a future where survivors thrive. Learn more about the future we hope to create through our Bright Futures Campaign.

The number of scholarships varies each year. In 2023, for our 30th Anniversary, we were thrilled to give out $1M in scholarship funding, and we’re hoping to just keep growing from there.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

• You must personally have been diagnosed with cancer.
• You are either attending or planning to attend an accredited college, university, trade school or certificate-earning program located in the US.
• You will attend school as a full time student as an undergraduate student or at least part time as a graduate student.
• Your family’s adjusted gross income (or yours, if you are independent) for the most recent tax year must not exceed $150,000.

The application period opens on November 1 and closes on January 31 each year.  The application requires some detailed information that you can find here. If you need further assistance with your application or have questions not covered there, please call our office at 760-599-5096.

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Derek Hughes Scholarship Program sponsored by the Wholesale Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA) Education Foundation

Derek Hughes was born and raised in Liverpool, England, Derek Hughes began his insurance career there in 1957 with the Royal Exchange Insurance Group. He emigrated to the United States in 1961 and, after working for several insurance firms, found his way to the excess and surplus lines industry and Western World Insurance Company in 1968. He retired from Western World as CEO in 1991. He served on the board of directors of NAPSLO, a WSIA legacy association, and chaired its education committee for many years. During his tenure, he led the development of the association’s first education program, with a goal to both educate and support young talent coming into the industry and to provide ongoing professional development and education for industry veterans and regulators who often misunderstood the surplus lines market. That mission and his legacy remain at the forefront of the association and foundation’s education program today.

Scholarship Criteria:

In order to be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following guiding principles:

• Have an overall GPA of 3.25 or a major GPA of 3.5 or higher (both on a 4.0 scale);
• Be a college sophomore, junior or senior enrolled full time in an undergraduate program and not graduating before Fall 2025 (graduate students are not eligible);
• Be enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) in an undergraduate degree program;
• Satisfy one of the following substantive requirements:
• Be pursuing a Risk Management and/or Insurance (RMI) major, minor, or concentration; or
• Have taken RMI courses; or
• Have work experience in the insurance industry.
• Plan to pursue a position in the excess and surplus line industry upon graduation.
• Please note that all successful applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and will not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment-based visa status.

Up to 30 $5,000 scholarships will be awarded; $2,500 for Fall 2025 and $2,500 for Spring 2026. Scholarship application date begins November 2024 and ends on March 2025.

For the  2024-2025 school year, there were 34 scholarship recipients.

Previous recipients are eligible to receive the scholarship in subsequent years but must reapply each year. Preference is given to students pursing an RMI degree.

Additional benefits to scholarship recipients:

• $250 for completion of the Surplus Lines Fundamentals online course
• Support to attend a WSIA Education Foundation symposium that is in closest proximity to the student. Includes free registration, $400 travel stipend, and overnight hotel cost.
• Connection to a WSIA U40 member who can assist with networking and education about the industry.
• Resume shared with WSIA members.
• Opportunity to sign up for webinars offered through WSIA

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With more than 120 years of tradition, more than one million members admitted since its founding, a vast array of service work, a historic National Headquarters building with extraordinary collections, and countless activities taking place locally, nationally, and globally, there is much to learn about the Daughters of the American Revolution.  The organization was founded in 1890 with the simple mission of promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism. These timeless, overarching principles keep the DAR strong and vitally relevant in this ever-changing world. This nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education consists of over 190,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the world. These vibrant, active women are the heart of the organization.

Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English.

Eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
• Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
• All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance.
• Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships.
• Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR.
• Applicants are only eligible to receive one national scholarship from the DAR Scholarship Committee.
• The DAR Scholarship Committee Has an Online Submission Process.
• DAR is pleased to announce all students applying for scholarships offered by the DAR Scholarship Committee will submit their applications using the online application portal below.   Emailed or mailed applications will no longer be accepted, unless applying for the Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship.

Scholarship Categories:

• General Scholarship,
• Daughters and Sons of DAR Members Scholarship,
• History, Economics, Government & Political Science Scholarships,
• Medical, Nursing and Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarships,
• Elementary and Secondary Teacher Education Scholarships,
• Specific Scholarships,
• American Indians Scholarships

Applicants should submit their scholarship applications using the DAR's online process from November 1 through January 31 at 11:59 pm (Hawaii Time).

Scholarship award amounts range in value from $1,000 to $5,000. 

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The Taco Bell Foundation breaks down barriers to educate and inspire the next generation of America’s leaders. Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has reached more than 5 million young people across the country and has awarded more than $188 million in Live Más Scholarships and grants to youth-serving nonprofit organizations focused on education and career readiness. Donations collected in U.S. Taco Bell restaurants through the Round Up Program support the Live Más Scholarships for Consumers Program, the Community Grants Program, and educational programming. Donations from Taco Bell franchisees support Live Más Scholarships for Restaurant Employees.

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. Scholarship Awards (approximately 150 total): Sponsor will generally evaluate applications and award scholarships ranging from $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000.

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;
• On-track to apply for (pending receipt of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent) or currently enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational program (including accredited two-year and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical, and trade schools);
• Has not previously received a Live Más Scholarship; and
• Prior Live Más Scholarship winners may apply to the Live Más Scholarship Renewal Program.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational program (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. Here are the dates:

• Application period: November 1, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. PST on January 8, 2025.
• Selection period: January 9, 2025 – April 23, 2024.
• Notification period: Recipients will be notified on or about April 28, 2025.

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Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program is offering scholarships as a Mission To provide scholarship assistance to cancer survivors who plan to continue their education in college or a vocational school program for survivors of childhood cancer, age 25 and under, and their siblings. The program offers annual renewable $5000 scholarships for survivors of childhood cancer and their siblings. Program opens December 2, 2024 through February 3, 2025 3:00 pm CT. and administered by Scholarship America.

Award information:

• If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $5,000 award,
• Up to twenty-five (25) awards will be granted,
• Awards are renewable up to one year or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first, on the basis of maintaining full-time enrollment and continuation of the Program by   Northwestern Mutual Foundation,
• Recipients may only receive one Northwestern Mutual Foundation Scholarship. Awards are limited to one award, per family, per program,
• Awards are for undergraduate study only.

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:

• Academic record,
• Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities,
• Honors,
• Work experience,
• Statement of educational and career goals and objectives,
• Personal impact statement describing how cancer affected the applicant’s life.

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The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars:

• Earn a $10,000 renewable scholarship - up to $40,000 total - for tuition, school fees, books, supplies, and on-campus room and board,
• Attend an exclusive, all-expenses-paid Scholars Retreat in California,
• Receive support throughout their leadership journeys in college and beyond, &
• Become part of a diverse network of more than 215 student leaders attending college, pursuing graduate degrees, and working in careers ranging from medicine, law, education, business, nonprofit, more. Recipients have been awarded $8.62 million to attend more than 120 college campuses across the country.

Candidates must:

• Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces,
• Display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent),
• Be citizens of the United States of America,
• Be current high school seniors attending high school within the United States, (including any U.S. territories or commonwealths), and graduating in winter 2024 or spring 2025.  Homeschools applicants, and applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible ,&
• Plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four‑year college or university in the United States for the entire 2025-2026 academic school year.

Application Dates:

Submit by Fri. January 03, 2025, 4:00 PM

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The CWA Joe Beirne Foundation was established in October 1974 by the Communications Workers of America Executive Board to honor the name and memory of the founding President of CWA, who served for more than 30 years. In his capacity as the first CWA President, Joe Beirne took great pride in the roles he played in the fields of education and learning and other areas of social concern. On April 26, 1999, the CWA Executive Board voted to combine the Joseph Anthony Beirne Memorial Foundation and the Ray Hackney Scholarship Fund, thereby creating the CWA Joe Beirne Foundation. The CWA Joe Beirne Foundation has been built up by voluntary contributions and is self-perpetuating. Contributions and pledges are received from CWA Locals, members and officers.

The CWA Joe Beirne Foundation will award 16 college scholarships of $4,000 each for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years. CWA members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren are eligible for the scholarships, including the dependents of retired, laid-off, or deceased members. The Beirne Scholarship Program is made possible by funding from CWA locals. Applications are only available online at the Foundation's website.

Eligibility Requirements:
CWA members, their spouses, children and grandchildren (including dependents of laid-off, retired or deceased CWA members) may apply. Applicants must be high school graduates or at least high school students who will graduate during the year in which they apply. Undergraduate and graduate students returning to schooling may also apply. Prior winners may not reapply.

Application period:
The final deadline for the 2025-2026 school year is 11:59 p.m., EDT, April 30, 2025.Part-time students, less than 12 credits, will receive half of the scholarship monies.

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Equitable Foundation has established the Equitable Excellence Scholarship® Program program to assist high school seniors and current undergraduates who are planning to continue their education at a two- or four-year college in the United States by Fall 2025. This program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team. In compliance with Federal law, this program will not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of participation on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

Equitable will provide 100 $5,000 annual scholarships that will be renewed to award recipients each academic year for four years, for a total of $20,000 per recipient. The company will also award 100 one-time $2,500 scholarships that can help students to underwrite immediate costs associated with higher education such as tuition, books or room and board. In addition, the organization plans to offer award recipients with development opportunities and engagement programs to support their onboarding into their first year of college. This will include mentoring, networking and professional skill-building programs with Equitable’s own workforce and executive leadership teams. Awards are for undergraduate study only. Enrollment at an accredited postsecondary institution outside of the United States may be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be current high school seniors and current undergraduates in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
• Demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in your community by encouraging others to pursue higher education.
• Be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their achievements along with photographs for use in program promotion and information.
• Have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. 

Application period:

October 21, 2024, through December 18, 2024, 3:00 PM CT.

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Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) provides several scholarship opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in state/provincial or local government finance. Encouraging and supporting educational opportunities for future government finance officers are integral to our mission of promoting best practices in local government.

GFOA currently offers a total of eleven (11) scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $ 25,000. GFOA encourages the continued development of students pursuing degrees in fields related to government finance and accounting by offering over $100,000 in scholarships annually.

Scholarships offered:

• Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship,
• Goldberg-Miller Public Finance Scholarship,
• Betty Jo Harker Professional Development Scholarship,
• Jeffrey L. Esser Career Development Scholarship,
• Clark Burrus Public Service Academic Scholarship.

Students interested in future scholarship opportunities should keep in mind the following:

Eligibility for scholarship awards:

• Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada
• Plan to pursue a career in state/provincial or local government finance
• Student has not been a past winner of a GFOA scholarship.
• Additional criteria for each individual scholarship found with the links below.
• Application is open and ends on 12/29/203 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
• Scholarship opportunities range in value from $5,000 to $ 25,000.”

The 2025 academic scholarship application window is now open. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2024. Click here to begin the application process.

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The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) is a not-for-profit, private industry-directed organization that dispenses technical school, undergraduate and graduate fellowship assistance to men and women interested in a career in the graphic communications field.  Since its creation in 1956, the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation has coordinated the printing industry’s largest scholarship program. Individuals, companies, and associations provide both annual and endowed scholarship funds to PGSF, which administers the scholarship and fellowship programs on their behalf. Over $550,000 in scholarships are available.

PGSF has two main missions:

• First, to attract young people to the industry and inform them (and their parents, school advisors, etc.) of the wide variety of career opportunities available.
• Second, if they are pursuing post-secondary education in order to enter the field or are currently working and looking to continue their education part-time, we provide financial assistance to them.

Please see below for additional information and application guidelines:

• Two recommendations are required. Simply enter their email address and we will contact them for you. (Please give your referral enough time to submit before the application site closes).
• Your official transcripts or a copy of your official transcripts must be submitted through the application site or sent to PGSF.
• You must have a 3.0 GPA or better.
• A full-time status. (Full-time status defined as someone who is registered in 12 or more credits per term)
• A student who is, or will be, enrolled in a printing or graphics program at a technical school, college or university within the United States.
• The student must be pursuing a career in printing technology, printing management, graphic communication, packaging, or publishing.
• Scholarships are not awarded for part-time study or for online-only programs.
• Scholarship awards vary in amount from $1,000 to $8,000 per academic year, in most cases, for up to four years. PGSF students may post their résumés on printworkers.com for those who are seeking internships, part-time, or full-time employment. PGSF Staff will determine the amount of each scholarship. The amount of the scholarship is not made public. The award will be paid in a lump sum directly to the college financial aid office, in the student’s name. The college will be authorized to draw upon the grant for payment of tuition and other fees.
• Some fellowship (graduate study) awards are available for college graduates who want to pursue advanced training in some specialized areas that relate to the graphic communication/printing industry. Deadline for applications for the Fellowship Program is May 1. Contact the PGSF office for further information. Email contact [at] pgsf.org (contact[at]pgsf[dot]org) or phone: 866-556-PGSF”
• The 2025–2026 scholarship application period runs from November 1, 2024, to May 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.. Scholarship applications are evaluated during May and June, and recipients will be notified in July and August of 2025.

At the point of accessing the application, the applicant selecting the application link will be taken to the Kaleidoscope website to complete the 2025-2026 scholarship application.

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https://www.pgsf.org/scholarship-application

SME Education Foundation inspires, prepares, and supports the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent. Established in 1979, the Foundation works to expose youth to modern manufacturing technologies, train students on relevant manufacturing processes, and award millions of dollars in scholarships annually. All Foundation programming seeks to empower youth to consider and pursue careers in manufacturing and engineering and increase engagement with historically underrepresented populations to help diversify the manufacturing industry.   SME Education Foundation has awarded $18 million to over 5,000 students since 2005 and awards nearly a million dollars in scholarships each year.

Basic criteria:

• Graduating high school senior or current college student (associates or bachelor’s),
• Minimum 2.0 GPA,
• Pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in technical fields that directly support manufacturing,
• Attending accredited college or university in the United States or Canada,
• Permanent resident or citizen of the United States, Canada, or possess a student visa,
• Full-time or part-time student.

A few key points:

• Scholarship applications are accepted annually from November 1 – February 1.
•  By submitting one application, students will be considered for every scholarship for which you are eligible. Awards range from $2,500 – $20,000.
• Sixty plus Scholarships may be potentially applied for with just one application.

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Established in 2007 by Mrs. Irene S. Wischer, a highly respected San Antonio businesswoman and philanthropist, the Irene S. Wischer Education Foundation Scholarship provides scholarships to exceptional full-time undergraduate students attending a not-for-profit educational institution. It is a renewable scholarship award with the value based on the applicant's demonstrated financial need (not to exceed $11,000 per academic year). The length of renewal eligibility will be commensurate with the length of the student's course of study, not to exceed four years.

Students must be attending (or planning to attend) accredited under- graduate college and universities, graduate schools, and vocational or technical schools that are designated as qualified organizations (a not-for-profit educational institution)

Eligibility (Requirements):

• Citizen of the United States,
• Resident of Texas for 12 consecutive months prior to application submission,
• Person of good character,
• Per Mrs. Wischer’s instructions, preference given to applicants who are Christians and attend church regularly,
• Demonstration of academic potential and ability (not merely academic performance),
• Financial assistance need,
• Planned enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a not-for-profit college or university in the fall semester of 2025,
• Earned a minimum 3.2 GPA out of a 4.0 GPA scale.

Important Dates:

• Applications open:             January 2, 2025
• Applications close:             February 28, 2025
• Notification of Award:      May 2025
• Disbursement of Award:  July 2025

Important contact information:

• Phone: 800-670-4787
• E-Mail: contactus [at] applyists.com (contactus[at]applyists[dot]com)
• Website: frostbank.com/scholarships

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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. 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 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 2025-2026 Watson-Brown Scholarship application will be February 8th, 2025.

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The Epilepsy Leader Scholarships were created in 2016 in memory of Dr. Jack Pellock and Dr. Sandy Helmers, two prominent figures in the epilepsy community who passed away in 2016. The recipients will demonstrate academic and personal achievement and will also exemplify some of the qualities that Drs. Helmers and Pellock were best known for, including a desire to advocate for and serve others, an interest in positively contributing to the epilepsy community, and a persevering spirit….Outstanding accomplishments deserve recognition. UCB is celebrating 20 years of awarding academic scholarships to people living with epilepsy, their family members, and caregivers. The program offers educational scholarships to people living with epilepsy, family members, and caregivers to help them fulfill their dreams. Since 2005, UCB has awarded over $3 million in scholarships to more than 600 recipients who have applied their awards to undergraduate and graduate studies. The UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program winners are an inspiring group of dedicated, resilient, and well-rounded individuals that have been impacted by epilepsy. They are a diverse group of patients, family members, and caregivers who demonstrate academic ambition and personal achievement, who also serve as positive role models for others. Thirty applicants who demonstrate academic and personal achievement will receive scholarships of up to $5,000 each. Two applicants will receive Epilepsy Leader Scholarships of up to $10,000 each honoring the late Sandra Helmers, MD, MPH, and the late John M. Pellock, MD, two prominent figures in the epilepsy community who passed away in 2016. Additionally, UCB will award one applicant the Joe D’Souza Memorial Scholarship of up to $10,000. This scholarship was created in 2019 in memory of UCB’s global medical director.

Eligibility requirements and to apply, you must certify that you are:

• A legal resident of the United States
• Diagnosed with epilepsy by a physician or the immediate family member (parent, spouse, child or sibling) and/or caregiver of a person with epilepsy.
• Seeking an associate's, undergraduate, or graduate degree or enrolled in a trade school educational program.
• A student who demonstrates academic and personal achievement, possesses a strong record of participation in activities outside of school, and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Graduating from high school in 2024 or have already graduated from high school.
• Enrolled in, or awaiting acceptance from, a United States–based center for higher learning for the fall semester 2024.
• Not a previous recipient of the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program™.
• Not an employee of UCB or an immediate family member of a UCB employee. Immediate family members are defined by UCB, Inc. as spouses, domestic partners, children, parents,   grandchildren, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, stepchildren, stepsisters and stepbrothers. Additionally, immediate family members of healthcare professionals who directly or indirectly influence the prescribing of epilepsy medications are not eligible to apply.

What Makes the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program Unique:

• The longest running pharma-sponsored epilepsy scholarship program,
• No GPA requirement,
• Not based on financial need,
• Not limited to a particular field of study,
• Open to students attending any accredited United States-based institution of higher learning,
• SAT/ACT scores are not required.

Registration for the scholarship program opens in January. Submit a completed application and all required supporting documents listed below by no later than Saturday, April 6, 2025.

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Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is established in 1971 by 13 members of the 92nd United States Congress. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) in 1976 founded as a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy research and educational institute. In 1988 CBCF’s Scholarship Program begins providing financial assistance to gifted motivated students in CBC districts. In 1992 Annual Mervyn L. & Stephanie Tubbs Jones Memorial Scholarship Classic is first held to raise money for the burgeoning Scholarship Program. For more than three decades the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) in partnership with CBC Spouses has awarded scholarships to talented and deserving students. Each year, we award more than 300 scholarships to students that demonstrate leadership ability through exemplary community service and academic talent. Our scholarship programs support current or upcoming college students across a variety of disciplines.

Scholarship categories:

• CBCF Reducing the Financial Barrier Scholarship (need-based),
• CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship,
• CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship,
• HBCU NREI Scholarship,
• The Tracking Foundation Multi Year Scholarship Program,
• The Tracking Foundation Scholars Scholarship Program,
• The Ally Financial Law Scholars,
•  CBCF Fellowship Program.

Scholarship awards range from $2,500 to $70,000.

Scholarships open from November & December 2024 through the March 2025(see website for further details).

Please note: Immediate relatives (defined as one’s parents, step-parents, siblings, spouse, children, step-children, foster children, in-laws, sibling in-laws, grandparents, great grandparents, step-great grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews) of a CBC Member, a CBC Spouse, a staff person of a CBC Member or Spouse, CBCF staff, a member of the CBCF Board of Directors, Member of CBCF, Corporate Advisory Council Member of CBCF, or any CBCF-sponsoring entity are not eligible for CBCF scholarship programs.

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