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. 

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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 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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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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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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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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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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The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) annually awards scholarships to women who are pursuing accounting degrees.Whether you are pursuing an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree, the Foundation has a scholarship designed for you. These opportunities are developed to financially support, empower and encourage women pursuing a career in accounting. We have several scholarships available annually from EFWA and our partners.

IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) is one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. Globally, IMA supports the profession through research, the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) program, continuing education, networking and advocacy of the highest ethical business practices. IMA has a global network of more than 100,000 members in 140 countries and 300 professional and student chapters. Headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, IMA provides localized services through its four global regions: The Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Middle East/India. For more information about IMA, please visit www.imanet.org.We have several scholarships available annually from EFWA and our partners. 

Each year the application period opens in January and closes March 30 for all scholarship applications.

Award amounts may range from $1,000 to $5,000.

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The Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) administers a variety of unique scholarship funds that grant over $5.7 million annually to college students. The scholarship funds have been established by thoughtful and generous donors and each has a unique set of eligibility criteria and award structure. Greater Houston Community Foundation administers over 60 different scholarship programs, each with differing eligibility requirements. Eligibility for some scholarships may be dependent on employment, course of study, high school, or college.
 

Most scholarship applications for the 2025-26 school year will reopen in January or February 2025. Application deadlines vary between January 31st, February 14th, & March 31, 2025.

Scholarships vary in award amounts and may be between $2,500 (Hilcorp Future Leaders of America Scholarship) and possibly as much as $200,000 per student (Fusion Scholarship Foundation Application).

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The IFMA Foundation scholarship program has awarded more than $1.9 million dollars to more than 707 students since the program started in the early 1990’s. Scholarship recipients receive a cash award and fully subsidized World Workplace conference travel, registration and participation.The individual scholarships range in value from $1,500 to $10,000 and are awarded to undergraduate (2- year and 4-year) and graduate students enrolled in facility management or FM related programs. These scholarships change lives and are a principal strategy in creating the next generation of FM professionals. The Global Workforce Initiative explores the expansion of scholarship opportunities to high school seniors, associate degree students, and veterans.

Eligibility requirements for applicants:

• Must be enrolled at an accredited institution for a Facility Management or related field. “Degree” (Associate, Bachelor, and Graduate) is determined by your institution at the time of application submission.
• Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 in FM or related courses. For international students, equivalent documentation of academic achievement level equivalent to a 4.0 GPA. Click International Grade Equivalencies as a basis to determine eligibility.
• Applicants awarded a scholarship are required to attend IFMA’s World Workplace Conference and Exhibition in Minneapolis, MN. – September 17 – 19, 2025 and participate in the IFMA Foundation activities.
• Working students are encouraged to apply.

For further information or if you have questions please email Rachel Biundo, Executive Director, rachel.biundo [at] ifma.org (rachel[dot]biundo[at]ifma[dot]org)”

In 2024, thirty (30) students were awarded scholarship opportunities.

Application period is now open.  The application deadline is, Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) is for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. The program provides scholarship recipients up to $20,000 per academic year for tuition, educational, and reasonable living expenses. Scholarships are awarded for one year and can be renewed for up to four years.

For every year of scholarship support, scholars commit to two paid service obligations in the NIH Intramural Research Program. These are:

• A ten week full-time summer internship at the NIH immediately following the year of scholarship support,
• One year of full-time work at the NIH post-graduation; this service obligation may be deferred until completion of an advanced degree program. The maximum service obligation is 4 years. You must begin your service within 60 days of completing the requirements for your undergraduate degree, unless a deferment is granted by the NIH UGSP.

UGSP scholars work in research groups directed by a Principal Investigator (PI). We offer research opportunities in the biomedical, behavioral and social sciences with opportunities to explore translational and clinical research. Students with experience in biology, engineering, epidemiology, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, nursing, physics, computer science,  bioinformatics and other health-related fields are invited to apply. UGSP Scholars may not work in administrative offices or outside of the NIH Intramural Research Program.

In addition to an intensive research experience, UGSP scholars have access to:

• a strong cohort experience throughout their NIH training,
• professional development programs focused on core competencies needed for success in research and healthcare careers,
• educational and career advising,
• a comprehensive well-being and resilience program.

Eligibility criteria:

• To apply for UGSP, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. In addition, you must:
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Have a grade point average of 3.3 or greater on a 4.0-point scale, or rank within the top five percent of your class.
• Demonstrate exceptional financial need certified by your undergraduate institution’s financial aid office.

KEY DATES:

• The UGSP application is open.
• Early review of applications will begin on March 14, 2025.
• The application will close on March 26, 2025 at 12 noon ET.
• References are due on April 2, 2025 at 12 noon ET.

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James T & Rose M Perryman Family Foundation Scholarship….James T. and Rose M. Perryman were a devoted couple, inspiring role models for their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and founders of the Perryman Company in Houston, Pennsylvania. Together, they built a company celebrated for its innovation, commitment to quality, and dedication to its employees and a culture of open communication. The Perryman’s held a deep belief in giving back to their community. Over the years, they supported numerous charitable organizations around the globe. In 2015, James and Rose established the Perryman Foundation to create educational opportunities for future innovators. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships, benefitting over 100 college students. James Perryman passed away on September 24, 2020. Before his passing, he often spoke with pride about the achievements of the Perryman Scholars. Rose continued their shared mission, supporting students through the Foundation and fostering a vision that scholarship recipients would one day pay it forward to help others succeed.

Rose Perryman passed away on April 7, 2024. She exemplified humility, entrepreneurial spirit, and an unwavering dedication to nurturing future leaders. Her profound legacy lives on through the Foundation, which remains committed to empowering the next generation of innovators, engineers, nurses, and technologists.

Eligibility Requirements:

• US citizens.
• GPA must be 3.0 or above.
• You must be a full-time student.
• You must live within 150 miles of Houston, PA.

Awards

Typical scholarship awards are between $10,000-$15,000 per year.

Timelines:

• Applications Open February 1st
• Applications Due March 30th
• Semi-Finalist Announced April 12th
• Semi-Finalist Application Due May 1
• Interviews Offered May 31st
• Interviews Date June 14th

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Advancing Indigenous People in Stem Scholarship (AISES) recognizes education as a means of empowerment, personal growth, and fosters the diversity Indigenous students will bring to STEM landscapes. We provide financial aid to Indigenous students in STEM through scholarships funded by our dedicated donors and partners. 5,000 Students Awarded in $12,000,000 in AISES Scholarships.  Funding STEM futures of American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and First Nations Students.

All scholarships require the following:

• AISES Membership
• Enrollment at an accredited college/university
• Tribal Affiliation

The following scholarship groups are being offered with award amounts varying between $1,000 to $20,000:

• 2025 AISES Canada National Gathering Travel Scholarship
• AISES A.T. Anderson Scholarship
• AISES ARDC Scholarship
• AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship
• FIRST x AISES Scholarship
• AISES Google Scholarship
• AISES Indigenous Peoples Education Fund (IPEF) Scholarship
• AISES Indian Motorcycle Academic Scholarship
• AISES Indian Motorcycle Vocational Trade Scholarship
• AISES RISE Scholarship
• AISES Stellantis Scholarship
• AISES Sports and Technology Scholarship

Minimum Application Requirements:

• Must be a current AISES member (membership is free for students),
• Must in a STEM field,
• Must be a full-time student,
• Must be an enrolled citizen or a descendant of an enrolled citizen of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or descendant from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or descendant from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada. Enrollment documents and/or a copy of birth certificate(s) showing descendancy from an enrolled citizen, Indigenous group of Canada, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander are acceptable. Applicant may also, instead, provide a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood or Certificate of Degree of Alaska Native Blood (CDIB) card. Please note, AISES may not always have scholarships available for non-citizens of the United States.

Scholarship Application Dates:

• Scholarship applications open: December 15
• Scholarship applications close: April 30
• Scholarships reviewed: April- May
• Award Notifications: August-September

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Throughout our 50-year history, Native Forward has empowered over 22,000 students from over 500 Tribes in all 50 states by providing scholarship dollars and support for services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. As the nation’s longest-running scholarship provider for Native students, we have awarded over $350 million in direct scholarships since 1969. Native Forward is committed to creating an impact in Native communities by providing access to quality education for Native students. We believe higher education deepens our transformative impact on every part of society. Native Forward invests 95% of our resources directly into Native students’ higher education experience at 1,700+ institutions across the U.S. in undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Our goal is to create opportunities for success for all Native people. Knowledge and experience are powerful tools that can advance and preserve our way of life. By honoring our history, we are creating our own brilliant future. Native Forward Scholars Fund offers more than 30 scholarships and fellowships that fund undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree-seeking students. Please review each page for full program information, eligibility, and application requirements. Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial aid information provided by the institution’s Financial Aid Office. We fund American Indians and Alaska Natives who are enrolled in U.S. federally recognized Tribes or state-recognized Tribes. Individuals who can verify descendants of American Indian or Alaska Native lineage from Tribes are also eligible for funding through Native Forward Scholars Fund. Degree-seeking students must be attending an accredited institution full-time in the U.S.  Awards can vary, ranging from $100 to $30,000 per academic year.  Please review each page for full program information, eligibility, and application requirements.

Native Forward’s requirements for funding:

• Completed Native Forward Personal Profile.
• Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC) completed by the Tribal Enrollment Office.
• Financial Needs Form (FNF) completed by the institution’s Financial Aid Office.
• Applicant’s most-recent academic transcript, essay(s) (specific to each scholarship), one academic reference, and one community/leadership reference.

Applications open in January each year with deadlines varying by opportunity. All applicants must submit a Financial Needs Form (FNF) by July 15 for each academic year.

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The Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation provides annually, renewable college scholarships to students beginning their undergraduate studies of up to $10,000 to be used toward tuition, student fees, and books. Scholarships are renewable for up to a maximum of four years for any one recipient based on completing the renewal requirements. Recipients are selected from a pool of applicants meeting the following criteria.

Minimum Criteria:

• High School Senior (students already in college are not eligible),
• Childhood diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes,
• Successfully managing diabetes with proper medication, exercise and diet,
• Commitment to education by maintaining in excess of a 3.0 grade point average,
• Commitment to participating in athletics by actively participating on an organized team,
• United States Citizen,
• Completion of application with supporting documentation and endorsements,
• General Information,
• Applications are accepted beginning January 1 of a student’s Senior year in high school,
• Awardees must maintain a 3.0 grade point average until graduation,
• To be considered for funding to begin in the fall of 2025, applications must be received by the Foundation by April 15, 2025. Applications received after April 15 will not be considered.

Timeline and Process:

• Once an application is considered completed, the student will see an “application received” message on the screen.
•  An Applicant Portfolio will be prepared and reviewed by the Foundation Office for consideration of the Verplank Scholarship. Only information in application and requested by   Foundation will be considered.
• Please do not send unsolicited information to be considered. Unsolicited information will not be reviewed or added to application.
• Applicant Portfolio reviews begin in April for qualified applications.
• Additional information may be requested from applicants during the review process including but not limited to completion of Supplemental Survey and Budget.
• The Foundation Board of Directors will announce their selections in late June 2024.  All applicants will receive an email regarding their status.
• Upon selection and notification of award in June, Verplank Scholars will receive information about Award Activation and Renewal Requirements.

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The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund has been funding Phillips Scholars for over 30 years, and our community is now nearly 5,000 strong!  Our alumni hail from prestigious colleges across the country and have studied everything from nursing to engineering to fine arts. They work in numerous industries, creating an impact both locally and globally. In partnership with our donors, we awarded nearly $4.7 million to 567 new and returning students in 2023! Since our inception in 1991, we have awarded over $80 million to students. Stephen and Betty Phillips “took great interest in helping students obtain a college education”, even before the scholarship fund was set up. After Stephen Phillips death, his wife, Betty Phillips, was moved into action to create the Scholarship Fund in honor of her husband, and even became “personally involved in selecting the scholarship recipients”…”until her death in 1996”. Their legacy continues to positively impact students seeking higher education, by offering this scholarship fund that is a” renewable, four-year scholarship(s) to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, their community, or at home), a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities.

The Award details are listed below:

• Scholarships from the Phillips Fund are awarded every year to over 150 new applicants and over 300 returning scholars, to achieve our mission of making college more accessible by removing financial barriers. 
• Awards from the Phillips Scholarship range from $2,000 to as high as $17,000 in a few cases. Individual award amounts are based on each applicant’s unmet need. The average award each year is in the $6,000 to $10,000 range.
• The award is renewable for up to four undergraduate years provided a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is maintained during college and financial need does not change substantially.
• Award amounts may change from year to year as recipients’ financial situations change. If a recipient transfers to a different college or experiences any significant financial shift that reduces their need, their eligibility will be reconsidered and the award may be recalculated. 

To be eligible applicants are required to be:

• Entering or returning student at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States and must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours).
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BFA, BSN for example) for the first time. Students in one-year or two-year certificate or associate’s degree programs do not qualify. Students in five-plus year programs ending in a master’s degree or beyond may apply for the first four (undergraduate) years of their programs.
• A United States citizen or noncitizen who has a current lawful presence in the United States and employment authorization.
• Permanent residents of New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont, with financial need, who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others, a strong work ethic and leadership qualities.

The 2025-2026 new scholarship application is open. Applications will be due by 12 noon May 1st, 2025.

The deadline for renewing your award for the 2025-2026 academic year will be Monday, February 3, 2025 at 12pm, noon. Renewal Scholarship Applications will open December 2, 2024.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue over $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. In order to provide educational opportunities for future generations of science scholars, we’re offering $35,000 in scholarship funding to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited college for the upcoming semester.*

Eligibility:

Applicants must be individual persons who:

(a) will be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia as of August 14, 2024. For the purposes of these official rules, a legal resident is a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident or an international student that has a valid student visa to study in the U.S. DACA recipients are not eligible;

(b) will be age 18 or older as of August 13, 2025;

(c) are pursuing an Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Students enrolled in certificate programs only are not eligible;

(d) are enrolled as a Student at an accredited U.S. college or university located in the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia (see U.S. Dept. of Education Database at https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ for Fall 2025; and

(e) have a declared major of biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related life science field. Students with a declared major outside of the life sciences but are pursuing a life science minor are not eligible.

(f) have not been awarded a full ride scholarship (a full ride scholarship is an award that covers all expenses related with college. This includes tuition, books, fees, room and board, and living costs).In addition, (i) Undergraduate Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, and those pursuing an Associate Degree must have cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale; (ii) Undergraduate Freshmen must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale; and (iii) Graduate Students must have a cumulative graduate GPA of > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and have received cumulative undergraduate GPA of > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Important Dates:

• Application start date: January 6, 2025
• Application end date: April 30, 2025
• Winners Announced: August 13, 2025

Scholarship Awards:

• This Program will award one (1) $10,000 scholarships and five (5) $5,000 scholarships.

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Since 1969, Two Ten Footwear Foundation has awarded nearly $29 million in scholarships to footwear employees and their dependents. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are due by April 1, 2025. Trying to finish a degree or certification program while you work in footwear either part time or full time? Let us help! Two Ten's Employee & Employee Dependents Scholarships are worth up to $16,000. Scholars receive annual awards of $4,000, renewable for up to four years of full time or part time study in an accredited associate or bachelor degree program or vocational/technical training program.

Requirements:

• You are (or will be) enrolled in an accredited associate or bachelor degree program or vocational/technical training program.
• You are currently employed in the U.S. footwear industry and can provide proof you have worked in the U.S. footwear industry, either full time or part time, for at least 24 months total.
• You can demonstrate financial need based on household size, income and expenses. (Please note: scholarship selection criteria include but are not limited to financial need. Academic   potential, character, special circumstances, and other criteria are also considered.)
• To apply for this program you must meet the criteria listed above. Note that you will be asked to provide your FAFSA® Student Aid Index (SAI) score during the application process.

Scholarships being offered to the following groups:

• Scholarships for Footwear Employees
• Scholarships for Employee Dependents
• Scholarships for Military Families***
• Scholarships for National Shoe Travelers (NST) Families

Regarding the Military Families Scholarship Program, please see additional information below:

If you're a military veteran working in the U.S. footwear industry or the legal dependent of a veteran working in footwear, you may be eligible to apply for tuition assistance from Two Ten for higher education. Two Ten scholarships are worth up to $16,000. Scholars receive annual awards of $4,000, renewable for up to four years of part time or full time study in an accredited associate or bachelor degree program or vocational/technical training program. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are due by April 1, 2025.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH APRIL 1, 2025.

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The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation. We are dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and developing a stronger GEOINT Community with government, industry, academia, professional organizations, and individuals who develop and apply geospatial intelligence to address national security challenges. USGIF achieves its mission through various programs and events. Along with building the community, advancing the tradecraft, and accelerating innovation. The USGIF scholarship program is dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals passionate about geospatial intelligence, geospatial sciences, and related fields. Through financial assistance, the program helps students pursue their educational goals and advance their academic careers. Our scholarship program attracts a wide range of applicants, from high school seniors to graduate students seeking advanced degrees.

USGIF awards general scholarships to graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students. In addition to USGIF’s regular scholarship fund, we offer sponsored scholarships in coordination with member organizations. USGIF works with the awarding organization to tailor the scope of the scholarship to meet the goals of the organization and the needs of the GEOINT community. These sponsored scholarships may have additional criteria for applicants to meet in order to apply. For each sponsored scholarship, please review the information to see if you qualify. If you have any questions about sponsored scholarships or are unsure if you qualify, email education [at] usgif.org (education[at]usgif[dot]org)for more information.

USGIF has awarded more than $1.9M in scholarships since launching the program in 2004.

There are thirteen (13) scholarships offered ranging in award amounts from $5,000 to $15,000 for various studies (i.e. Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, master’s students, and/or Ph.D. students).

Application Timeline:

• Scholarship applications open on January 18, 2025.
• Scholarship applications will close on April 18, 2025.
• Applicants are notified of their award status June 20, 2025.

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Cobell Scholarship Mission Statement
Providing elevated opportunities for high achieving, community involved Native college students with leadership experience through empowering them with an impactful scholarship experience designed to support their success in higher education. This program is a legacy scholarship in the name of Elouise “Yellow Bird Woman” Cobell. All applicants should read the documents linked in “Our History” and “Elouise Cobell” in order to best respond to all question prompts in the application. Cobell Scholarship offers are merit-based following a lengthy application and referral process; and, Cobell Scholarship awards are disbursed according to US Federal Student Aid standards and the policies of the individual colleges and universities which determine scholars’ need. The Cobell Scholarship is annual, non-renewable to any post-secondary (after high school) student who is an enrolled member of a US Federally-recognized Tribe, enrolled in or plans to enroll in full-time study and is degree-seeking while attending any nationally, regionally, and industry accredited non-profit public or private institution.

The Scholarship amounts for the Academic Year 2024-2025 were up to $5,000-$10,000 for returning Undergraduate applicants, up to $12,500 for Graduate and Professional students, and up to $7,500 for the calendar year for Vocational students. After a review of the Financial Needs Analysis and Verification form (FNAV) provided by the institution, some Finalists may receive less than the original scholarship offer to stay within the annual cost-of-attendance and unmet need. Approximately 29% of submitted applications received an award in 2022-2023.

• 2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Cobell Scholarship Academic Year opportunity:

        Opens December 15th 2024

        Closes March 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM MDT

• 2024 Cobell Scholarship Summer opportunity:

       Opens February 15th, 2025

       Closes May 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST

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Founded in 1969 by a small group of concerned Korean American community leaders in Washington, D.C., KASF began as a local organization with limited focus and funding resources. However, with the dramatic growth of Korean immigrant communities in the U.S. an ever-increasing need for financial aids for Korean American students, KASF became a national organization in 1989. While headquartered in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, KASF has seven regional chapters in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and Denver…While all regional chapters operate under a single KASF bylaws, each chapter operates independently to raise funds, manage educational/cultural programs, and to award scholarships. The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is a non-profit, volunteer-managed organization established to help meet the financial needs of Korean-American students seeking higher education.

Specifically, the foundation seeks to:

• Assist Korean American students in pursuit of academic and personal achievement,
• Encourage community and civic service as an integral part of leadership development,
• Nurture the sense of pride and confidence in Korean cultural heritage and tradition.

In addition, pending funds availability, KASF has also provided scholarships to qualified descendants of Korean War American Veterans. The foundation is operated by its voluntary-based Board of Directors and supporters and its operating expenses are funded by incomes from membership dues and local fund raising activities. In addition to their voluntary work for the KASF, many of our Board of Directors are also scholarship donors.

KASF scholarships (which range from $500 to $5,000) are offered to the qualified Korean American students (including foreign students from Korea). All applicants must be enrolled in a full time program in the U.S during the scholarship application year. If extra funds are available, other students (non Koreans) may qualify for scholarships. Specifically, descendants of American veterans served during the Korean War may qualify for scholarships (applicable to selective regions).

To apply for KASF scholarships, it is very important to follow the specific requirements and instructions of the region where the applicant’s school is/will be located during the scholarship application year as the type and amount of available scholarships may differ from region to region.

Note: You can only apply to the region where your school is located.

In 2024, the application began April 1, and ended June 30, at  10:59pm CDT.

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Since its founding in 1989, the American Indian College Fund (AICF) has been the nation’s largest charity supporting Native student access to higher education. The American Indian College Fund invests in Native students and tribal college education to transform lives and communities. We provide scholarships and programming for American Indian and Alaska Native students to access higher education. The American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) provides scholarships to graduating American Indian and Alaska Native college students enrolled in certificate, undergraduate, or graduate programs at accredited public or private, non-profit college or university in the U.S. And once students are in college, we provide them with the tools and support to succeed…with…$310.6 million invested into Native Communities, 159,652 scholarships awarded since 1989, of 254 Tribal Nations, across 45 States, attending 200 Colleges. The American Indian College Fund is creating a college-going culture and college success through funding and programs that increase the persistence and graduation rates of American Indian and Alaska Native students.The College Fund manages a wide portfolio of scholarship programs, and TCU students are eligible for all our opportunities. Applicants only need to submit one application every year to be considered. Award amounts vary but average between $2,000 to $3,000.

In 2023-2024, $20,579,000, awarding 6,648 scholarships, of which 2,718 recipients were awarded as first year scholars.

Our application for the 2025-2026 academic year will be available on February 1. We encourage applicants to submit their application by May 31, 2025, to receive priority review. Please use Google Chrome to sign in and complete your application.

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American Savings Foundation Scholarships are awarded primarily based on financial need and the potential impact of a scholarship award. Consideration is also given to academic record, community involvement, and other indications of a strong desire to achieve goals through education. Awards are renewable for up to 5 academic years. Most scholarship awards range from $1,000 - $4,000 for the academic year. New awards are typically $1,000 - $1,500 and has the potential to increase as student's progress through their program. Most years, the foundation expects to award over 100 new scholarships to first-time applicants. Nearly 300 scholars will receive a renewal of their awards.

Eligibility Requirements:

You should apply for an American Savings Foundation Scholarship if:

• You are a current high school senior, current college student, or a nontraditional adult student.
• Next year, you plan to attend a community college, 4-year college or university, or a technical/ vocational program in the U.S.
• You are a United States citizen or a non-U.S. citizen who is able to apply for federal student aid; or you have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, as evidenced by a valid Employment Authorization Card.
• You live in any one of the 64 Connecticut towns served by the American Savings Foundation.
• You have not already completed a Bachelor's degree.
• You have financial need.
• There is no minimum GPA required to apply.

Children, grandchildren, and other related family members of American Savings Foundation board of directors and officers are not eligible to apply for or receive a scholarship from the American Savings Foundation. Please contact the Foundation office if you have any questions.

How to Apply:

We are currently accepting New Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year! Click below to begin or continue the application in our scholarship portal. In addition to the online application, students will be required to submit:

• 2025-2026 FAFSA Submission Summary (Instructions available here)
• Transcript, with Fall 2024 grades
• 1 Letter of recommendation

Most years, the Foundation awards over 100 new scholarships to first-time applicants. The excellence that makes an American Savings Foundation Scholar comes in many forms. While grades are still very important, they are not the only indication that a student has the drive, commitment, and desire to achieve their dreams though college or career training. We want to learn about each applicant and their unique dreams within their application.

Application deadline is:  March 31,2025.

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An increasingly globalized world needs young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve our biggest challenges. The Voyager Scholarship was created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, Co-Founder and CEO of Airbnb, to help shape such leaders. Even though they come from different backgrounds, President Obama and Brian both believe that exposure to new places and experiences generates understanding, empathy, and cooperation, which equips the next generation to create meaningful change. We are looking for young people from every corner of this country who share a curiosity about the world and the conviction to want to make positive change within it—just like the scholarship's founders. Students should have a passion for helping others, experience serving in or building community, and an expansive view of what’s possible through public service.

The Voyager Scholarship is administered by The Obama Foundation. Airbnb will provide Airbnb travel credits and other support to participants. The 2025-2026 application and scholarship disbursement is administered by International Scholarship & Tuition Services (ISTS). The program is funded by a $100 million gift from Brian Chesky, Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO. The Voyager Scholarship Program is a two-year leadership development and scholarship program. Through a transformational combination of barrier-reducing financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience, and a robust network of leaders and mentors, the Voyager Scholarship is designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of leaders and equip them with the tools and resources they need to launch their careers in public service. The program identifies students in their second year of undergraduate studies who will be starting their third year in the Fall. Over the course of two years, programming will facilitate opportunities for students to refine their values-based leadership approach, build bridges across communities, and nurture their sense of curiosity as they deepen their commitment to pursuing public service careers.

Programming Overview & Commitment:

• Students will receive up to $25,000 per year in “last dollar” financial aid for their junior and senior years of college. This financial aid should alleviate the burden of college debt so that students can afford to pursue a career in public service.
• Students will receive a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to pursue a summer work-travel experience between their junior and senior year of college. The students will design their own Summer Voyage to gain exposure to new communities and experience in a chosen field.
• After graduation, Airbnb will provide the students with a $2,000 Airbnb travel credit every year for 10 years, totaling $20,000. This will allow students to continue to broaden their horizons and forge new connections throughout their public service careers.
• During their Junior Year, Voyagers may have the option to attend an in-person convening where they will engage in community building activities with fellow Voyagers, build their leadership skills, and learn from experienced leaders in public service.
• Throughout the program, students will be invited to an ongoing speaker series, giving them access to a network of leaders. This network of leaders will expose them to new areas of service and innovations happening in their fields. After graduation, they will join The Obama Foundation’s global community, providing them with Foundation resources and programming.

Eligibility criteria:

Current college Sophomores who plan to enroll full-time in their junior year of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States in Fall 2025.

• Finishing sophomore year in Spring 2025. Applicants should be considered “juniors” based on the total number of earned credits at their institution by Fall 2025 or having two years of full-time enrollment remaining before earning your Bachelor’s degree,
• Or transferring from a two-year to a four-year college for their 2025-2026 junior academic year,
• Demonstrate financial need—this is calculated using a similar formula to the FAFSA,
• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Students are required to upload unofficial transcripts as part of the application process,
• Have demonstrated a commitment to public service*,
• Plan to pursue a future career in public service upon graduation,
• Be a United States (U.S.) citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA),
• Able to commit to fully participating in once per month programming including individual meetings with coaches and network connections as well as developing an actionable Summer Voyage plan.

*Public service can include careers in government, nonprofit, or the private sector, ranging from school teachers, community organizers, social workers, entrepreneurs with ideas for socially impactful businesses, journalism, arts, and design — a range of fields through which people are committed to creating a more connected, just, and equitable world. 

Program timeline:

• Application Open: January 23, 2025
• Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
• Notification of Program Finalists: May 2025
• Scholarship Notifications: July 2025
• Funds Disbursed: August - October 2025

100 rising Juniors will receive a scholarship, with the option to renew as Seniors if, in the Foundation’s discretion, you maintain good standing with the Voyager program and eligibility requirements. The Voyager Scholarship is a non-partisan, non-political program that is not affiliated with any political party or entity. We are looking for participants who will bring a diverse set of perspectives to the program.

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For more than 50 years, The Michaels Organization has worked to design, build and manage rental communities that make it possible for our residents to live more prosperous lives. Michael J. Levitt, our founder and chairman — and the “Mike” in Michaels — always says that education is the most effective investment we can make, so he and his wife Pat founded The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation in 1991. When it was established, the Foundation was the first of its kind in the affordable housing industry. Since its inception, the program has expanded to include residents of Michaels’ military and student living communities as well. Every year since, the foundation has bestowed college scholarships to residents of our rental communities. Now in its 35th year, the Foundation has awarded more than $16 million to students across Michaels’ portfolio of communities across the country. During last year’s scholarship season, 261 residents at Michaels’ affordable and military living communities were awarded scholarships, totaling more than $2 million. Scholarships are awarded annually, and students may reapply each year of their education for continuing grants. Foundation funds are raised through voluntary contributions by corporations, companies, families, private trusts, and individuals throughout The Michaels Organization’s business network. All donations are then matched $2 for every $1 by The Michaels Organization’s Founder and Chairman, Michael J. Levitt, and his wife, Pat Levitt.

All high school seniors and graduates living in sites managed by Michaels, or its affiliates are invited by the Board of Directors of The Michaels Educational Foundation to apply for scholarship grants for the 2025-2026 academic year, totaling at least $1,000,000 to be awarded in June, 2025. Students who reside at an Affordable or Military community owned or managed by The Michaels Organization are encouraged to apply for this scholarship .High school seniors with plans to continue their education, full-time or part-time undergraduate university and college students, or those studying at a trade/professional school are eligible to apply.

Anyone currently residing at a Michaels community and in good standing pursuing higher education at an accredited college, university, or trade school. All applicants must meet the GPA requirements for their program. Each scholarship program has specific criteria that must be met. Please reference the instructions and “Eligibility Criteria” section to ensure you are eligible to apply.

Important dates and deadlines:

• February 3rd: Begin Accepting Applications
• April 15th:    Deadline for submitting completed applications.
• June 12th:   Applicants will be notified of the outcome status of their application.

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We believe that nothing should stop people who are blind or visually impaired from pursuing higher education—especially the cost. To help, we offer merit-based scholarships for students with vision loss who are newly transitioning to college or graduate education Each year, we offer up to 20 scholarships for outstanding high school students who are legally blind from across the United States. We also provide an annual scholarship to at least one qualifying graduate student. The award is unrestricted, so it can be used as needed: for tuition, room and board, books, supplies, or travel.

Award Criteria & application process & Award Amounts:

• For college bound students and graduate students who are legally blind. Proof of legal blindness, Proof of US citizenship or legal residency,
• Copies of school transcripts and copies of SAT and/or ACT results, three letters of recommendation, and two personal statements,
• $10,000 each.

Type of Scholarship/Award Categories:

• College Bound and Graduate School scholarship program,
• 10 college bound scholarships,
• 1-3 graduate scholarships.

The deadline to apply is March 31st.

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The EQT Energize Your Education Scholarship Program, offered by EQT Foundation offers one-time $10,000 academic scholarships to high school seniors planning to study engineering, earth science, IT, cyber security or other natural gas industry-related fields in either a 2-year or 4-year program.

Eligibility:

Currently high school seniors who live in one of the following counties where EQT has operations:

• Pennsylvania:

Allegheny, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Lycoming, Tioga, Washington, Westmoreland

• West Virginia:

Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Marshall, Tyler, Wetzel


• Ohio:

Belmont, Monroe

• Students looking to pursue a career related to the oil & natural gas industry at a two-year or four-year educational institution. Fields of study include: computer science or information technology; civil, chemical, environmental or petroleum engineering; energy or land management; environmental science; geology; safety science or welding.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application.

Application timeline:

• Applications open in January
• Application deadline is March 31, 2025

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Each year, the AIST Foundation awards up to $1 mil. for scholarship and program grants to ensure the iron and steel industry of tomorrow will have a sufficient number of qualified professionals. By supporting the education of our next generation, we are building a long-term workforce that is well trained, skilled and dedicated to the needs of tomorrow’s steel industry.

The following scholarships are offered:

• Up to 50 Steel Intern Scholarships will be awarded for the 2025–2026 academic school year. The AIST Steel Intern Scholarships provide the best of both worlds – valuable industry experience and financial support. Selected candidates will receive a paid summer internship or co-op at a North America steel company followed by a $7,500 scholarship.
• AIST’s 22 Member Chapters administer more than $125,000 in annual scholarships for qualified individuals within their regions.
• Up to two one-year $7,500 scholarships, including a paid internship.

In addition to a $7,500 scholarship, AIST Foundation Steel Intern Scholars receive a paid internship. Rather than being asked to get coffee, the internship gives them a chance to experience first-hand what the steel industry has to offer, and actively contribute to the plant's operational success. We spoke to some of our interns about how they spent their summer.

Applications for 2026-2027 will be accepted now through 6 October 2025.

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Bryan Cameron Education Foundation Scholarship being offered for the High School Class of 2026 from the Cameron Impact Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, impact-driven undergraduate scholarship awarded annually to 15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics. The Cameron Impact Scholar is unique among their peers in their desire to directly impact their communities and in the world at large. Our Scholar aspires to contribute to positive forces for change and plans to tailor their education to that end. The Cameron Impact Scholarship covers the full tuition, fees, and books at any accredited U.S. based college or university that the recipient chooses to attend. ***** We are only able to accept and review a total of 3,000 complete and eligible applications - please note that we typically reach capacity prior to the final deadline, and we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE applicants to submit well before the September deadline.

Eligibility for the Cameron Impact Scholarship is based on the following criteria. 

The applicant must:

• Maintain a minimum, cumulative, unweighted GPA of a 3.7/4.0 scale or equivalent in their high school studies;
• Be a full citizen of the United States of America;
• Be in the high school graduating Class of 2025, planning to enroll in a full-time course of study towards a degree at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university for the full academic year following high school graduation;
• Show proven excellence in extracurricular activities, be motivated leaders with a strong work ethic, demonstrate active participation in community service and/or civic minded arenas; and,
• Submit the following three components by the Application Deadline:
• Online Application;
• Two required Letters of Recommendation (one must come from current school affiliated personnel); and
• Transcript certifying academic performance - unofficial copy is acceptable.

There are two opportunities to submit the Initial online application:

• Early Application Deadline for the Class of 2026 is May 21, 2025 at 12:00pm PT (NOON)
• Regular Application Deadline for the Class of 2026 is September 3, 2025 at 12:00pm PT (NOON)
• Application process is now open.

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Since 2008, mikeroweWORKS Foundation, for the eleventh year in a row, we're launching the next Work Ethic Scholarship Program and giving away another $1,000,000 in scholarships this year….It's not for everyone, but we know hard workers are out there.

We believe hard work, determination, and respect for others are always in demand, and these principles can form the basis of a new kind of curriculum that helps bolster the American workforce. As a result, we've created the MRW Work Ethic Certification, a post-secondary curriculum that focuses on the 12 statements of the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge. Through this program, we break down the origin of each statement in 12 lessons and examine why we believe every student and worker can benefit from embracing this pledge, regardless of their job or skillset. 

$8.7M in Work Ethic Scholarships have been granted to 1,800 recipients, within 48 states.

The next scholarship cycle launches FEBRUARY 12, 2025.

Scholarship Requirements: 

• Enroll in an approved program.
• Sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge.
• Answer 4 questions about the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge.
• Make a video.
• Have 2 solid references from a teacher or boss.
• Verify your school costs.
• Provide high school or college transcript.
• Send your most recent 1040 tax form.
• Submit your application no later than April 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check your eligibility to see which scholarship you qualify for.

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

Program Eligibility for All Scholarships:

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

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

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The Bright Future Foundation offers six (6)  types of scholarships with the awardee being determined at the organization's discretion. The awards may be up to $10,000. The Bright Future Scholarship awardee may only receive one award per year from the foundation :

• STEM (Science, technology, engineering, or mathematics,
• Healthcare Scholarship,
• Dr. Emma Lerew Scholarship,
• Single Parent Household Scholarship,
• Veterans and Family Scholarship,
• Fintech Innovation Scholarship,
• Creative Arts Scholarship

The application is open on April 1st, and the deadline falls on June 30th at 11:59 PM (EDT.) As a reminder, the application dates may be subject to change without prior notice.
The number of awards presented can differ and is at the discretion of the Foundation.

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Stokes Undergraduate Scholarship Program is a financial needs-based initiative that offers undergraduate students an unmatched experience. Undergraduate students, serving as scholarship recipients with CIA, attend an accredited college/university on a full-time basis and work during summer breaks at the Agency. While working at CIA, you will be exposed to real intelligence challenges while performing meaningful work that relates to your college major. Because CIA invests in scholarship recipients, accepting an offer means continued employment with the Agency for a specified timeframe. You are required to work at the Agency after college graduation for a period equal to 1.5 times the length of the college sponsorship you received from CIA. Students who leave earlier are required to reimburse the U.S. Government for their tuition. All positions require relocation to the Washington, DC area during summer work tours.

Stokes Scholars will receive:

• Agency-wide benefits
• Scholarship funding up to $18,000 per academic year for tuition, mandatory fees, and books; STEM majors receive scholarship funding up to $25,000 per academic year
• Competitive year-round salary
• Employment every summer
• Non-local scholars are eligible for coordination and payment of official work tour travel expenses
• Onboard as full-time officer after graduation

As a CIA employee, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself. Our work is driven by one mission: to keep our Nation safe. Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S. national security.

Additional information:

Full time

• Starting salary: $32,733 – $43,609 ($15.74 – $20.96 per hour)
• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s; Current Student
• At least 18 years of age at the time of submission

Minimum Qualifications:

• Exhibit financial need as demonstrated by the adjusted gross annual household income (AGI) ceiling up to $120,000; if the scholar has not been listed as a dependent for the previous tax year, the AGI ceiling is up to $50,000
• Accept Stokes scholarship funds and sign a Continued Service Agreement that obligates you to work at the CIA 1.5 years for every year that you are in the Stokes Scholarship Program
• Work a full-time schedule (40 hours/week) for a minimum of 12 weeks each summer in the WMA until graduation and onboard as full-time officer (there is no break in service post-graduation; non-local scholars receive relocation entitlements)
• Maintain competitive GPA (minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
• Remain in full-time status as a student while in the program (min. 12 credit hours for undergraduate programs and 9 credit hours for graduate programs)
• Continue to major in the degree that aligns with the occupation for which you were admitted into the program
• Provide transcripts within 30 days of each semester completion
• Maintain a high standard of work performance, attendance, and conduct at both school and work
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
• Note: Failure to comply with any of the requirements may affect continued participation in the program.

Desired Qualifications:

• Academic excellence in core subjects relating to college major or desired major
• Relevant practical or job experience in your field of interest
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Genuine interest in contributing to CIA’s mission
• Proficiency in a foreign language. Languages of interest are listed on our Foreign Language page.

There is also a Graduate Scholarship Program that includes the following:

Stokes Scholars will receive:

• Agency-wide benefits
• Scholarship funding up to $18,000 per academic year for tuition, mandatory fees and books; STEM majors receive tuition up to $25,000 per academic year
• Competitive year-round salary
• Employment every summer
• Non-local scholars are eligible for coordination and payment of official work tour travel expenses
• Onboard as full-time officer after graduation

And:

• Internship
• Starting salary: $44,971 – $54,018
• Full-time student enrolled in graduate program of study

Application Period:

August 1 through September 1, 11:59PM Eastern Daylight Time.

Deadlines:

Please see the link below to access further information regarding both Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarship Programs:

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The Goldie Initiative offers a prestigious leadership program designed to develop the next generation of women executives in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. The Goldie Initiative was founded by Goldie B. Wolfe Miller, a renowned commercial real estate broker and entrepreneur. Our mission is to prepare women for senior leadership roles in all sectors of CRE. The Goldie Initiative does this by providing scholarship support for graduate study, mentorship, and networking opportunities for women with high potential who are committed to becoming leaders in the real estate industry.

Our program supports women pursuing graduate-level studies in business with a focus on real estate. The types of degrees our graduates earn include but are not limited to Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Science in Real Estate (MSRE), JDs, Masters of Urban Planning (MUPP), and more. We do not accept undergraduate students at this time. Founded in 2007, The Goldie Initiative has assisted over 170 Goldie Scholars® at the following graduate schools, and continues to grow.

Eligible Goldie Scholar applicants must be completing their graduate degree at an accredited U.S. university while living full time for the duration of their time in the Goldie Scholar program in one of the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., or Wisconsin. Your university does not need to be located in one of these states, but you must live full time in one of these states while taking classes (in the case of online graduate programs). In-person attendance to your university is not mandatory to be eligible. Proof of residency may be required upon distribution of scholarship funds in September.

Scholarship Eligibility and Program Participation Requirements:

• Women only. Scholarships from The Goldie Initiative are merit-based and not dependent on applicants’ financial needs.
• UPDATE TO LOCATION ELIGIBILITY: Please review our new eligibility requirements on this page. Only applications from select states in the Midwest, Northeast, plus Florida, will be eligible for the Goldie Scholar program. A full list of states and more information is located here. Contact info [at] gbwmi.org (info[at]gbwmi[dot]org) with questions.
• Bachelor’s degree awarded from an accredited college or university.
• Enrollment at a U.S. accredited graduate school at a university.
• Maintenance of good academic standing.
• Continuous enrollment in a graduate degree program pursuant to your university’s financial aid enrollment requirements.
• Commitment to participate in communication with assigned mentor on regular basis.
• Scholarship funds are limited to 2 years, however once accepted to the program, Goldie Scholars® may continue to participate in all other activities until the conclusion of their graduate studies.
• Regular attendance to Goldie Initiative events.
• The 2024 Goldie Gala on September 19, 2024, our annual signature fundraising event
• Throughout the academic year, The Goldie Initiative hosts numerous networking events big and small.

Benefits of The Goldie Initiative’s Scholar Program:

• $7,500 per year, up to $15,000 depending on continued enrollment. In addition to general graduate school tuition, funds may be used for course intensives, study abroad programs, and other non-traditional course offerings, provided that the courses fulfill a minimum of 2 university credit hours at the enrolled institution.
• Assignment of an Executive Mentor who is a senior industry professional in the field of commercial real estate.
• Customized career development training.
• Exclusive networking opportunities and exposure.
• Financial assistance for the cost of travel for non-Midwest Goldie Scholars.

The 2025-2026 application will open on April 1st and close on June 1st, 2025.

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Founded in 1969 by a small group of concerned Korean American community leaders in Washington, D.C., KASF began as a local organization with limited focus and funding resources. However, with the dramatic growth of Korean immigrant communities in the U.S. an ever-increasing need for financial aids for Korean American students, KASF became a national organization in 1989. While headquartered in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, KASF has seven regional chapters in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and Denver…While all regional chapters operate under a single KASF bylaws, each chapter operates independently to raise funds, manage educational/cultural programs, and to award scholarships. The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is a non-profit, volunteer-managed organization established to help meet the financial needs of Korean-American students seeking higher education.

Specifically, the foundation seeks to:

1. Assist Korean American students in pursuit of academic and personal achievement,
2. Encourage community and civic service as an integral part of leadership development,
3. Nurture the sense of pride and confidence in Korean cultural heritage and tradition,

In addition, pending funds availability, KASF has also provided scholarships to qualified descendants of Korean War American Veterans. The foundation is operated by its voluntary-based Board of Directors and supporters and its operating expenses are funded by incomes from membership dues and local fund raising activities. In addition to their voluntary work for the KASF, many of our Board of Directors are also scholarship donors.

KASF scholarships (which range from $500 to $5,000) are offered to the qualified Korean American students (including foreign students from Korea). All applicants must be enrolled in a full time program in the U.S during the scholarship application year. If extra funds are available, other students (non Koreans) may qualify for scholarships. Specifically, descendants of American veterans served during the Korean War may qualify for scholarships (applicable to selective regions).

To apply for KASF scholarships, it is very important to follow the specific requirements and instructions of the region where the applicant’s school is/will be located during the scholarship application year as the type and amount of available scholarships may differ from region to region.

Note: You can only apply to the region where your school is located.

KASF scholarships cover the following:

• High School Students – Based on special talents (i.e., winner of musical competition)
• College
• Graduate School
• Professional Schools (Law, Medical, etc.)

Application begins on April 1, 2025 and ends June 30, 2025 12 am EST.

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Charles Schwab Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization funded by The Charles Schwab Corporation. Its mission is to create positive change through financial education, philanthropy, and volunteerism.Charles Schwab Foundation is classified by the IRS as a charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation is neither a part of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. nor its parent company, The Charles Schwab Corporation. Schwab Advisor Services in partnership with Charles Schwab Foundation have created the RIA Talent Advantage Student Scholarship to help remove financial barriers, advocate for diversity, and open doors for future talent within the independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) industry. In celebration of our scholarship's fifth anniversary, we're increasing the number of recipients from 10 to 15 undergraduate students, raising the scholarship amount from $10,000 to $15,000, and continuing to provide a mentorship opportunity with an industry leader for each scholarship winner. We encourage applications from students demonstrating a strong academic record, a passion for the RIA industry, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the profession. Ideal candidates should be in good standing with an accredited four-year institution and in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year of study.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for this award, you must:

• Be a current college freshman, sophomore or junior
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA at an accredited 4 year institution.
• Undergraduate students pursuing a major or minor in financial planning, or...
• Undergraduate students that can demonstrate their commitment to a career within the RIA industry.
  Note: Please list your clubs, associations or work experience that demonstrate your commitment to a career in the RIA industry in your application under “Resume.”
• Interest and desire to work in the RIA industry after graduation
• Knowledge of financial products and services, combined with extracurricular activities geared toward a career in the RIA industry
• Not related “by blood or marriage” to a Schwab employee, Foundation director or officer
• Not be an incoming Schwab intern
• Not a current Schwab employee

Timelines are as follows:

March 3, 2025

•      Student scholarship application opens

May 2, 2025

•      Student scholarship application deadline

August 2025

•      Winners notified

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Since 1979, the National Protein and Food Distributors Association Scholarship Foundation has awarded scholarships to students from NPFDA member families. In 2024, 8 scholarships of $5000 each were awarded. To apply, the student must be an employee of a NPFDA Member Company or the child/dependent of an employee of a NPFDA Member Company. The National Protein & Food Distributors Association's Scholarship Foundation is pleased to offer the opportunity for a scholarship award to children/dependents and/or employees of NPFDA member companies.  In 2024, 8 scholarships of $5000 each were awarded.

Eligibility requirements are listed below:

• Be an employee of a NPFDA member company or the child/dependent of an employee of a NPFDA member company.
• Be enrolled full-time at a US-based college, university, or technical school OR be a high school senior. Graduate students are not eligible to apply.
• Be pursuing a college degree.
• Upload your most recent transcript. 
• Complete the online application.
• Provide an essay describing the applicant's goals and aspirations. Submission of the essay can be typed in form or attached to the online form.
• Provide a letter of recommendation from an advisor or mentor who is not a family member.
• All applications and documentation must be received by 5:00 p.m., April 10, 2025, to be considered.

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The NAFB was founded in 1944 as the National Association of Radio Farm Directors (NARFD). It added Television to its name in 1955 to become NATRFD. The next name change came in 1964 to simply, NAFB. Most recently in 2005, the name was changed to the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. NAFB is dedicated to serving the interest of the agricultural community and creating value for its Broadcast member stations and networks. NAFB is an established liaison between farm broadcast stations and networks and the Agri-Marketing community of companies and agencies.

Regarding the scholarship being offered, Since 1977, the NAFB Foundation has provided financial support and educational opportunities in the form of college scholarships to assist students in pursuit of careers in agricultural communications. More than $685,000 in scholarships have been awarded. In 2025, the NAFB Foundation is offering five $7,500 college scholarships and one $10,000 scholarship. This year’s recipients will be recognized at NAFB Convention this November in Kansas City, and each receives an expense-paid trip to attend the convention as part of the award.

The application window for the 2025 NAFB Foundation Scholarship Program is now open and will close on Monday, June 2, 2025.

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For twenty years, The Shawn Carter Foundation has been committed to bridging the opportunity gap that exists across the education system. We firmly believe that nothing should prevent any individual from reaching their highest potential.

Since its inception, The Foundation has provided college scholarships for young people who have talent and drive but due to mitigating circumstances their grade point averages fall below the minimum to qualify for support at other foundations and institutions. The students who receive support from the Shawn Carter Foundation are high school and college-age students facing incredible difficulties that distract them from functioning in school.

They represent an array of backgrounds: some come from single parent households and some are single parents themselves, some have grown in the foster care system or have faced homelessness, many are raising younger siblings or providing care for a family member with mental or physical health challenges, some have been victims of abuse, and the majority come from families that are simply trying to make ends meet due to poverty. These circumstances should not prevent students who want to go to college, pursue their dreams, make a better life for themselves, and give back to their communities. It is the Shawn Carter Foundation’s responsibility and honor to open the doors of education, travel, enlightenment and experiences to those that may never have thought it possible.

Everyone possesses a genius level talent and The Shawn Carter Foundation’s mission is to give a platform to achieve greatness.

Each student who qualifies can receive a maximum of $15,000 from admission to graduation to help cover expenses during their course of study. Funds can be applied to tuition, transportation, laundry, apparel, food and other necessities. Shawn Carter Scholars are studying at over 100 institutions of higher learning throughout the nation. An average of 145 students are supported annually with multi-year scholarships.

Eligibility requirements:

• Students pursuing their first undergraduate degree,
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident,
• 25 years old or younger,
  Minimum 2.0 g.p.a.,
• Household income not exceeding $75,000.
• Application period begins, April 1st, and ends April 30th at 11:59 p.m. e.s.t.

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TYLENOL® Future Care Scholarship, Each year the makers of TYLENOL® award annual scholarships to well deserving students pursuing careers in healthcare. 30+ years later, we’re proud to continue a tradition that supports those dedicated to a lifetime of caring for others. TYLENOL® is proud to award 10 students with $10,000 scholarships and 25 students with $5,000 scholarships.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Be a resident of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
• Be a graduate student or be a college senior who will be enrolling in graduate school during the 2025-26 academic year.
• Provide proof of enrollment to a graduate program in medical school, nursing, and/or pharmacy.
• Have one or more years of school remaining.

Scholarships will be awarded to students and practitioners who are seeking a degree to actively treat patients.

Timeline:

• Application Open: May 1, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 1, 2025

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Zonta is dedicated to achieving gender equality in education and supports scholarships, fellowships and awards for women and girls pursuing education and careers in these traditionally male-dominated fields.

There are three categories:

• Amelia Earhart Fellowship with up to 30 awards being offered of $10,000 each.  
• Women in Business Scholarship with up to 10 awards being offered of $10,000 each, annually.   
• Women in STEM Scholarship with up to 16 awards being offered of 10,000 each. 

The application process must start with a Zonta club. All application materials must be received at a Zonta club by the deadline given by the individual club.

Timetable:

• Each Zonta club determines their own timeline for receipt of applications
• Club recipient is selected and application is sent to governor - 15 December 2025 - or deadline determined by the district
• District applicant selected and application received by Zonta International Headquarters - 15 January 2026
• Official announcement of international recipients - March 2026

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