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| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Scholarship Washington and Lee University Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Tuition, fees, housing and food, plus $10,000 for summer experiences. Undergraduate scholarship; confirm renewal terms with W&L. | Common App / Coalition scholarship application; QuestBridge nonfinalist supplement; Published month/day deadlines are December 1 for the ordinary application and January 1 for QuestBridge nonfinalists. Confirm the applicable year in W&L's application portal. Annual; the current instructions do not state a deadline year. · Recurring schedule; see rules | Incoming first-year applicants; submit Common App or Coalition and the Johnson essay. QuestBridge finalists are considered automatically; nonfinalists have a separate supplement route. Selection considers academics, leadership and civic contribution. |
| Boettcher Foundation Scholarship Boettcher Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $20,000 per year, with additional support determined by the participating Colorado institution. Four years, subject to continuing eligibility. | Annual application deadline — 5:00 pm Time zone not published; Applications run September 1 to November 1 annually. The source does not identify a time zone. Counselor materials are due within a week after student submission. Annual program · Recurring schedule; see rules | Graduating Colorado high-school seniors attending a participating Colorado four-year institution. Applicants must meet the full junior/senior residency rule or qualifying tribal exception, graduate from a Colorado high school, and satisfy the foundation's citizenship or lawful-presence requirements. Apply in the final high-school year; out-of-state binding ED commitments are ineligible. |
| Cameron Impact Scholarship Bryan Cameron Education Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full tuition, fees and books at an accredited four-year US college. Four years. | Applications open — February 1, 2027; Application deadline — May 1, 2027; Closes earlier if 3,000 complete eligible applications are received. Time zone not published. High-school Class of 2028; applications in 2027 · upcoming | US citizens in the high-school graduating Class of 2028 with at least a 3.7 cumulative unweighted GPA, leadership, extracurricular achievement and community service; full-time college enrollment following graduation. Two recommendations and transcript required. |
| Clemson National Scholars Program Clemson University Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full cost-of-attendance scholarship and educational enrichment. Undergraduate program; consult Clemson for renewal terms. | Clemson Early Action application — October 15, 2026; Honors priority application — October 22, 2026; Honors and admission materials — November 1, 2026; All three stages must be met; ordinary January admission deadlines do not qualify for NSP consideration. Fall 2027 entry · open | First-year Clemson applicants, including international students, who complete both undergraduate Early Action and Honors priority applications and materials on time. Finalists must participate in Scholarship Recruitment Weekend. |
| Coolidge Scholarship Calvin Coolidge Presidential Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full tuition, room, board and expenses at an accredited US college. Four years. | All application materials and recommendations — December 1, 2026 — 5:00 pm Pacific Time; Only juniors qualify; seniors and gap-year entrants do not. 2026–27 application; fall 2028 college entry · open | Current high-school juniors graduating in spring 2028 and starting college full-time in fall 2028; US citizens or permanent residents. Immediate family of employees, trustees and significant donors are excluded. |
| Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship Vanderbilt University Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full tuition plus one summer stipend for an immersive experience. Renewable annually with at least a 3.0 GPA. | Scholarship application — December 1, 2026; Submit admission application before accessing MyAppVU; no deadline time zone published. Fall 2027 entry · open | First-year applicants selected for academics, intellectual promise, leadership and contribution. Scholarship application through MyAppVU is strongly encouraged with preference, not mandatory. |
| Emory University Scholar Programs (Robert W. Woodruff Scholarship) Emory University Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Partial to full merit scholarships; Woodruff includes full tuition, required fees, on-campus room and meals. Up to eight regular undergraduate semesters, subject to academic/program requirements. | Early Decision I Scholars application; Early Decision II / Regular Decision Scholars application; November1 for EDI; November15 for EDII/RD. No separate nomination is required. Current annual first-year cycle; deadline year not specified · Recurring schedule; see rules | First-year, homeschooled and international applicants of any citizenship. Select Scholars consideration on the admission application; US-based finalists must attend the campus visit. |
| Forty Acres Scholars Program Texas Exes / The University of Texas at Austin Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full-ride merit scholarship with academic and enrichment opportunities. Four years. | UT Austin Early Action — October 15, 2026; UT Austin final application — December 1, 2026; Optional scholarship interest form résumé and essay — January 15, 2027; The optional interest form supplements automatic consideration; selected candidates receive additional steps. 2027–28 academic year · open | High-school seniors applying to UT Austin who are US citizens or permanent residents; transfers and international applicants excluded. Common App or ApplyTexas automatically enters consideration. McCombs applicants should also apply to Canfield Business Honors. |
| Foundation Fellowship University of Georgia Morehead Honors College Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Annual stipend: $15,050 in-state plus Zell Miller; $25,900 out-of-state or $28,800 international plus tuition waiver; travel and research support. Four-year undergraduate program with GPA, enrollment and Honors requirements. | Foundation Fellowship application; November1 annually. Interview date for the next selection cycle is not verified; do not reuse the published February2026 example. Annual application; current detailed interview example remains2026 · Recurring schedule; see rules | Submit a first-year UGA admission application, then the linked Honors/Foundation Fellowship application. Finalists must participate in the interview weekend. The source does not require choosing Early Action. |
| Georgia State Presidential Scholarship Georgia State University Honors College Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Tuition, fees, on-campus housing, seven-day meals, $2,000 annual stipend and one $5,000 credit-bearing study-abroad stipend. Eight semesters; renewal conditions apply. | Admission and scholarship applications — November 15, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Recommendation — November 20, 2026 — 11:59 pm Time zone not published; Sponsor currently says application window closed despite published fall2027 deadlines; use its Notify Me link and verify portal availability. Recommendation time zone is not separately stated. Fall 2027 entry · upcoming | Incoming fall2027 first-year students pursuing their first bachelor's degree at Atlanta campus. Transfers excluded; dual enrollment allowed. Out-of-state and international students qualify for Presidential. Finalists must interview. |
| Ingram Scholars Program Vanderbilt University Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full tuition, required fees, on-campus housing value and a summer service stipend. Renewable through senior year with3.0GPA and service requirements. | Incoming first-year scholarship application — December 1, 2026; Current Vanderbilt first-year application and references — February 28, 2027; Current-student application becomes available mid-January2027; incoming applicants use MyAppVU after admission application. 2027–28 academic year · open | Prospective first-year and current first-year Vanderbilt students with civic service and leadership. Incoming application strongly encouraged, preference given; current-student application required. Scholars complete monthly service and a summer project. |
| Jefferson Scholarship Jefferson Scholars Foundation / University of Virginia Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full UVA cost of attendance plus enrichment experiences. Four years. | Counselor and nominee materials, all regions; December1 for every region; remove the November15 at-large exception. Nominators and nominees receive cycle details by email. Annual selection; deadline year not stated · Recurring schedule; see rules | High-school seniors nominated by eligible schools for leadership, scholarship and citizenship; no self-application. UVA may additionally refer early applicants. |
| Levine Scholars Program UNC Charlotte Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Tuition, mandatory fees, housing, meals and books; summer experiences and civic engagement project grant. Four years. | Nomination — October 15, 2026; Complete university admission application — November 1, 2026; Scholarship application and recommendations — November 15, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Accept award — April 1, 2027; Finalist program February 21–22, 2027. Sponsor no longer specifies an $8,000 civic grant on its current benefits page. Fall 2027 entry · open | High school seniors entering Charlotte immediately after graduation; U.S. citizens or permanent residents; counselor nomination or self-nomination required. |
| Morehead-Cain Scholarship Morehead-Cain Foundation / UNC–Chapel Hill Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Tuition, books, room and board or semester stipend, plus summer enrichment and discovery opportunities. Four years and four summers. | All application materials — October 1, 2026; Accept award — April 5, 2027; Only the Admissions Referral Program requires UNC Early Action; direct applicants and school nominees do not. Final selection February 26–March 1, 2027. Class of 2031 / fall 2027 entry · open | High school candidates: North Carolina students may self-nominate or receive school nomination; other regions use eligible nominating schools/programs or the Admissions Referral Program. Separate UNC admission required. |
| Nutmeg Scholarship University of Connecticut Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full direct and indirect cost of attendance; restrictions may apply. Renewal terms set by UConn. | Admission application — November 1, 2026; Supplement and required documents — November 8, 2026; Test scores optional; applicants submitting scores should meet 1370 SAT or 30 ACT. Fall 2027 entry · open | Connecticut residents graduating from a Connecticut secondary school and entering UConn Storrs; citizens, permanent residents, or undocumented students with at least two years of Connecticut residence. Minimum 3.7 GPA; top 10% if rank available; leadership and service. Choose Nutmeg, Day of Pride, or Stamps. |
| Otis A. Singletary Scholarship University of Kentucky Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full tuition, mandatory fees, course and program fees; housing and dining stipend for the first two years in a UK residence hall. Tuition for four years; housing and dining for two years. | Complete admission and competitive scholarship materials — December 1, 2026; Apply early; limited funds. Sponsor gives an 11:59 p.m. Eastern cutoff for deadlines extended from weekends; December 1, 2026 is not such an extension. 2026–27 applications · open | Incoming first-time freshmen, resident or nonresident. Minimum unweighted 3.8 GPA with 33 ACT/1450 SAT, or 4.0 GPA test optional. Complete competitive scholarship section and all admission materials. |
| Park Scholarships NC State University Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, travel, computer stipend and personal expenses; enrichment grants. Four years. | NC State admission and Park application including recommendations — November 1, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; No counselor endorsement required. Sponsor calls the November 1 cutoff EST. Class of 2031 / fall 2027 · open | Minimum unweighted 3.8 GPA. U.S. citizens/permanent residents or graduates of a U.S. high school regardless citizenship; fall first-year baccalaureate applicants, not transfers. |
| Posse Scholarship The Posse Foundation and partner colleges Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full tuition at a participating partner college. College scholarship; individual partner terms apply. | Nomination dates vary by city/program; contact the local Posse office. Arts and Veterans programs have separate processes. Local recruitment cycles · Recurring schedule; see rules | Students in participating recruitment areas nominated by their school or registered community organization; first-term high school seniors with academic and leadership potential. Nominations can begin second semester of junior year. Open to all backgrounds. |
| Presidential Fellows Scholarship Miami University (Ohio) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Tuition, fees, standard housing and meal allowance plus a one-time $5,000 enrichment fund. Eight fall/spring semesters; renewal requires 3.50 cumulative GPA. | All application materials — December 1, 2026; Does not cover books, computers, winter/summer terms or all incidental charges; higher room/meal choices cost extra. Fall 2027 entry · open | First-year applicants must indicate interest on admission application and submit self-reported ACT or SAT scores. Semifinalists complete another application step; finalists attend February campus interviews. |
| QuestBridge National College Match QuestBridge and college partners Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full cost of attendance funded by the matching college, without parent contribution or student loans. Four years. | National College Match application — October 1, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; Rankings and signed Match Agreement — October 15, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; College Match Requirements — November 1, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; Regular Decision form for unmatched finalists — December 10, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; College-specific regular decision materials have separate December–February deadlines. Review Match early-application and binding-admission rules. 2026 Match / fall 2027 entry · open | High-achieving students from low-income backgrounds entering college after senior year. Any citizenship when attending U.S. high school; U.S. citizens and permanent residents abroad eligible. Academic and income guidance are not absolute cutoffs. |
| Richmond Scholars Program University of Richmond Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full tuition, housing and food; eligibility for a one-time $5,500 enrichment grant. Up to eight consecutive semesters of full-time enrollment. | Complete admission application; December 1 each year; the checked scholarship pages do not identify a year. Recurring annual application · Recurring schedule; see rules | First-year degree-seeking applicants in any admission plan; automatic consideration with admission application. Transfers ineligible. |
| Robertson Scholars Leadership Program Robertson Scholars Leadership Program / Duke University and UNC–Chapel Hill | Full tuition, room and board, and most mandatory fees; summer, conference and study-abroad funding. Eight semesters for entering students; up to six semesters for students selected during their first year at Duke or UNC. | High school application opens — August 15, 2026; High school early-notification deadline — October 15, 2026; High school regular application and recommendation deadline — November 15, 2026; Current Duke/UNC student application opens — October 1, 2026; Current Duke/UNC student application deadline — January 15, 2027; FAQ says all high school materials are due by midnight on November 15 but does not specify a time zone; confirm the cutoff with the program. University admission deadlines are separate. High school group activities run December 2026–February 2027; semifinal interviews February, finals early March, offers by mid-March, and campus visits March 31–April 3. Current-student interviews are February 2027. Use the official page for the correct application route. 2026–27 applications: 2027 entering-student and current first-year routes · open | All nationalities; undergraduate study at Duke or UNC–Chapel Hill only. Entering applicants must apply separately to the scholarship and university and have not matriculated to any university; transfers are ineligible. Already-admitted Duke/UNC gap-year students must wait until matriculation. Current-student route: full-time first-year Duke/UNC students with first-semester GPA 3.0+; Duke merit scholars are ineligible, and UNC merit scholars qualify only without full tuition, room, board and fee coverage. One recommendation required; current students need a Duke/UNC faculty recommender. |
| Stamps Eminence Scholarship Program Ohio State University / Stamps Scholars Program Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full cost of attendance plus up to $5,000 enrichment funding. Up to eight full-time semesters. | Ohio State Early Action application — November 1, 2026; Stamps Eminence application — November 9, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Required finalist event — February 26, 2027; Official ACT or SAT scores are part of listed evaluation criteria; finalists interview January–February. 2026–27 applications / fall 2027 · open | U.S. citizens and permanent residents applying for first-year admission; indicate Honors or Scholars interest. Separate essay and two-minute video; recipients must join and maintain Honors and program commitments. |
| Stamps Scholars Program Stamps Scholars Program and partner institutions Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Institution-specific awards; sponsor describes $20,000–$98,000 annually plus enrichment support. Usually four years for first-year entrants; some walk-on awards cover later undergraduate years. | No national application or single deadline. Verify the chosen institution's program and dates. Institution-specific cycles · Recurring schedule; see rules | Apply through a partner institution; academic merit, leadership and character considered. International eligibility and separate application requirements vary. Selected partners offer undergraduate walk-on and graduate/veteran programs. |
| University of Miami Stamps Scholarship University of Miami / Stamps Scholars Program Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Tuition, fees, on-campus housing, meal plan, health insurance, books, laptop allowance and $12,000 enrichment fund. Eight semesters, or ten for five-year degrees, up to completion of the first degree. | Early Decision I or Early Action application; November 1 annually; page does not identify the application year. Later interviews precede early-March awards; admission supporting-material deadlines vary. Recurring fall admission · Recurring schedule; see rules | First-year applicants admitted through Early Decision I or Early Action; no separate initial scholarship application. Renewal requires full-time enrollment, at least 24 credits yearly and 3.0 annual GPA. |
| USC Trustee Scholarship University of Southern California Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full tuition; living costs are not included. Eight semesters; ten for the five-year Bachelor of Architecture. | Early Decision or Early Action, most majors — November 1, 2026; Regular Decision, Kaufman Dance / Dramatic Arts / Thornton Music — December 1, 2026; Use each major's admission instructions. Remove unsupported top-1% and interview-count claims. Fall 2027 entry · open | First-year applicants considered automatically through the applicable admission plan and program deadline; academic merit, leadership, service and talent. Full-time enrollment and academic progress required for renewal. |
National and corporate awards with program-specific amounts and renewal conditions.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Fellows Scholarship Davidson Institute Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $25,000, $50,000 or $100,000. Scholarship award; not an annual amount. | Sponsor says 2027 applications open fall 2026; no 2027 closing date published. Two-stage review requires nominators and parent approval. 2027 upcoming; 2026 closed · upcoming | Age 18 or younger at deadline; U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the U.S., or stationed abroad due to active U.S. military duty. Completed significant original work in an eligible category; two-person teams allowed. |
| Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Amazon Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Unmet financial need up to $10,000 per year, maximum $40,000; paid Amazon internship opportunity. Up to four years, with renewal based on full-time enrollment and good standing. | Sign up with sponsor for next-cycle opening; remove estimated January 2027 deadline. 2025–26 closed; next cycle unpublished · upcoming | U.S. high school seniors authorized to work in the U.S.; minimum 2.3 GPA and financial need. Computer science course or Amazon assessment; intend an eligible computing-related bachelor's degree, including two-year-to-four-year transfer path. |
| GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $10,000 annually, up to $40,000 total. Renewable for up to three additional years. | 2026 application (past cycle) — January 5, 2026 — 12:00 pm Central Time; 2027 notification signup is available; do not project the prior deadline into 2027. 2026 closed; 2027 details pending · upcoming | U.S. citizen high school seniors with at least 3.0 GPA, leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship; full-time U.S. four-year undergraduate enrollment. Published criteria currently describe spring 2026 graduates. |
| VFW Patriot's Pen Essay Contest Veterans of Foreign Wars Sources checked 2026-09-30 | National first prize $5,000; national winners receive at least $500; local awards vary. One contest award. | Entry received by local VFW Post — October 31, 2026; Sponsor specifies midnight October 31 without a timezone; confirm local Post submission instructions. 2026–27 contest · open | Grades 6–8 in U.S./territory public, private, parochial or home schools, or dependents of U.S. military/civilian personnel at overseas schools. Noncitizens must be lawful permanent residents or have a pending, non-denied residence application and intend to become U.S. citizens. Foreign exchange students are ineligible. Submit a 300–400-word original essay and form to a participating VFW Post. |
| VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Veterans of Foreign Wars Sources checked 2026-09-30 | National first prize $35,000; other national and local awards vary. One contest award. | Entry received by local VFW Post — October 31, 2026; Midnight October 31; timezone not stated. Submit through the local Post, including its own Scholars App link if used. 2026–27 contest · open | Grades 9–12 in eligible U.S./territory schools, home study or dependent overseas schools. Noncitizens must satisfy permanent-residence/application and citizenship-intent rules. Foreign-exchange, GED/adult-education students and ages 20+ excluded. Submit original 3–5-minute audio essay, transcript and form. |
| Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Elks National Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | 20 awards of $30,000 total and 480 awards of $4,000 total. Four years. | Application — November 12, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; Top 20 must attend April 29–May 2, 2027 Leadership Weekend; subsequent application stages have individual instructions. 2027 competition · open | Current high school seniors or equivalent who are U.S. citizens at application, pursuing full-time accredited U.S. four-year degrees. Graduates and permanent residents without citizenship ineligible; Elks relationship unnecessary. |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Jackie Robinson Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $35,000 plus mentoring and leadership programming. Four years. | Application, recommendation and CSS Profile — January 14, 2027 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; Submit CSS Profile to JRF code 4248. Award requires enrollment verification. Fall 2027 entry · open | U.S. citizen high school seniors graduating spring 2027, or prior-year graduates without subsequent college coursework; financial need, academics, leadership and service. Full-time approved four-year enrollment; no more than 25% of degree credits accrued. |
| Horatio Alger National Scholarship Horatio Alger Association Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $25,000; 105 national awards. Bachelor's-degree scholarship; disbursement subject to program terms. | Junior application; Junior window December 1–March 1; do not use the February 15 senior-program deadline or invent a 2027 year. Annual junior application · Recurring schedule; see rules | Full-time high school juniors in the U.S.; U.S. citizens, minimum 2.0 GPA, family adjusted gross income at most $100,000, adversity and community involvement. Intend accredited nonprofit U.S. bachelor's study; community-college transfer path allowed. |
| Live Más Scholarship Taco Bell Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Last published new-applicant awards: $5,000, $10,000 or $25,000; 2027 amounts not yet confirmed. Award may fund multiple years; recipients may apply for renewal up to three times, not automatically. | 2027 opens fall 2026; exact dates unpublished. Do not roll January 6, 2026 forward one year. 2027 upcoming; last rules 2026 · upcoming | New applicants ages 16–26 who are legal U.S./DC residents located there or active-duty military dependents, preparing for or enrolled in accredited postsecondary study. Passion-based selection; employees and nonemployees eligible. |
| Coca-Cola Scholars Program Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $20,000; 150 recipients. Total scholarship award. | Application — September 30, 2026 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; Exact cutoff is 5 p.m. Eastern, not end of day. 2027 award · open | Students graduating high school in 2026–27 in the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico or eligible DoD schools; minimum 3.0 GPA and eligible U.S. citizenship/immigration status. Plan accredited U.S. postsecondary study. Sponsor employee/owner family exclusions apply; expat/American schools abroad excluded. |
| Equitable Excellence Scholarship Equitable Foundation / Scholarship America Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to 100 awards of $5,000 annually, maximum $20,000. Up to four years, subject to academic/enrollment renewal terms. | Current page says closed and identifies Fall 2027. No extra 100 one-time $2,500 awards are listed. Annual development workshop participation required. Fall 2027; application dates unpublished · upcoming | Public high school seniors in the 50 states, DC or Puerto Rico; minimum 2.5 GPA, financial need, community engagement, full-time accredited U.S. two- or four-year undergraduate study. Private/home-school applicants and specified sponsor/administrator families ineligible. |
| Discover Scholarship Sweepstakes Discover Products, Inc. Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000 per monthly drawing; twelve awards in the verified cycle. One award paid to eligible school. | Final entry period — August 31, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; No later annual cycle verified. Published updated rules require 18/age of majority, replacing the catalog's age 16 claim. 2025–26 closed · closed | Entrants must be U.S./DC residents age 18 or state age of majority: high school seniors, GED holders, undergraduates, graduates, or an eligible student's parent/guardian. At least half-time eligible degree enrollment within one year of winner notification. |
| HSF Scholar Program Hispanic Scholarship Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Possible $500–$5,000 scholarship based on need and available funds; Scholar selection does not guarantee money. Verified 2026–27 academic-year cycle. | 2026 application — February 15, 2026; 2027 deadline not published; document stage continues June–November 2026 for selected applicants. 2026 application closed · closed | Hispanic heritage, any race; U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA. GPA at least 3.0 for high school or 2.5 for college/graduate students; full-time accredited public/nonprofit four-year or graduate study and FAFSA. |
| National Merit Scholarship Program National Merit Scholarship Corporation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | National Merit $2,500 awards are one-time; college-sponsored NMSC awards are $500–$2,000 per year; corporate-sponsored amounts vary. One-time or up to four undergraduate years, depending on award | 2027 awards use the October 2025 qualifying test; October 2026 is the usual entry test for 2028. School test arrangements and later NMSC application/college-choice deadlines vary by stage. Separate institutional merit packages are not NMSC award amounts. 2027 competition continuing; October 2026 test relates to 2028 entry · Recurring schedule; see rules | High-school students meeting NMSC's graduation and college-entry rules qualify through PSAT/NMSQT in the designated school year, normally grade 11. U.S./territory school students and qualifying U.S. citizens or eligible permanent residents abroad can participate. Finalist and sponsor requirements apply. |
| The Gates Scholarship The Gates Scholarship / Gates Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Remaining full cost of attendance after other aid and the applicable Student Aid Index. Undergraduate scholarship; renewal subject to sponsor terms. | Initial application — September 15, 2026; The page's 'Open' banner conflicts with its elapsed September 15 deadline. Retain as closed to new applications; later semifinalist/interview stages run through spring 2027. 2026 application / 2027 award · closed | Pell-eligible high school seniors, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, weighted GPA at least 3.3; full-time accredited nonprofit U.S. four-year degree study. Current basic eligibility has no ethnicity-only restriction. |
Programs with financial-need requirements and their own enrollment and award conditions.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Scholars Program Burger King Foundation / Scholarship America Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000–$60,000; award-specific amounts and renewal terms. Varies by award; most ordinary awards one-time, top award may span multiple years. | Applications open — October 15, 2026; Application close unless cap reached sooner — December 15, 2026; Closes at 30,000 applications or December 15, whichever occurs first. The detailed portal rules still identify 2026–27, so do not silently apply every old condition to 2027–28. 2027–28 upcoming · upcoming | Graduating high school seniors and qualifying Burger King employees, partners/spouses and dependent children; academic, work, service and financial factors considered. Prior detailed rules include undergraduate and graduate employee-family tracks; check new-cycle requirements when released. |
| Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $55,000 per year, reduced by other institutional aid Undergraduate degree funding, subject to renewal | Application — November 11, 2026; Common App application, counselor and two academic recommendations required; cutoff time not published. Fall 2027 · open | High school seniors graduating spring 2027 after four years in a U.S./territory/military-base high school; fall 2027 four-year college entry; unweighted GPA 3.75+; SAT, ACT, AP or IB scores required; demonstrated need and family income up to $95,000. |
| Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $55,000 per year, after institutional aid Generally final two to three years of a bachelor's degree | Application — December 9, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Common App for Transfer; application opened August 19, 2026. Fall 2027 · open | U.S. community-college students with sophomore standing by January 1, 2027, or graduates since spring 2022; full-time bachelor's enrollment fall 2027; GPA 3.5+; financial need and family AGI up to $95,000. Prior four-year enrollment generally disqualifies, with limited exceptions requiring sponsor review. |
| Ron Brown Signature Scholarship Ron Brown Scholar Program Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $40,000 total ($10,000 annually) Four undergraduate years | Application — December 1, 2026; Recommendations and transcripts — December 15, 2026; Submit the application early enough for counselors and teachers to upload supporting documents. 2027 scholars · open | Black/African American high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, leadership and service, and will attend an accredited U.S. four-year institution. |
| TheDream.US National Scholarship TheDream.US Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Published 2026–27 terms: up to $16,500 for an associate degree or $33,000 for a bachelor's degree; additional stipend up to $6,000 Renewable through eligible degree completion | Application opens — November 1, 2026; Next closing date and updated eligibility are not yet published; do not reuse February 28, 2026 as a 2027 deadline. Next round opens November 1, 2026; detailed terms shown are 2026–27 · upcoming | Published prior-round criteria: undocumented first-generation immigrants, with or without DACA/TPS, arriving before age 16 and November 1, 2020; continuous U.S. residence, unmet need, no Pell eligibility, U.S. high school/equivalency credential, GPA 2.5+, and full-time partner-college enrollment. In-state tuition generally required; private, online and Texas institutions have exceptions. |
| Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors The Sallie Mae Fund / Thurgood Marshall College Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $10,000 per recipient; 30 scholarships One award | Application — April 24, 2026 — 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time; March 16–April 24, 2026 application period is closed; no new deadline verified. 2026–27 · closed | High school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents in the 50 states, DC or Puerto Rico; Pell-eligible, GPA 2.75+, leadership, and full-time enrollment in an accredited two-/four-year college or vocational school within one year of graduation. |
| Federal Pell Grant U.S. Department of Education Sources checked 2026-09-30 | 2026–27 maximum scheduled award $7,395; actual award depends on eligibility and enrollment Award-year grant; lifetime eligibility limits apply | Federal FAFSA receipt — June 30, 2027 — 11:59 pm Central Time; Electronic corrections — September 11, 2027 — 11:59 pm Central Time; School and state priority deadlines can be earlier. Do not present $7,395 as an announced 2027–28 maximum. 2026–27 · open | Eligible undergraduate students with financial need who generally have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree; limited statutory exceptions apply. Complete FAFSA and satisfy federal student-aid requirements. |
| Federal Pell Grant Special Rule for Children of Fallen Servicemembers or Public Safety Officers U.S. Department of Education Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Maximum scheduled Pell Grant ($7,395 for 2026–27), regardless of calculated Student Aid Index Annual eligibility; renewal and Pell limits apply | Federal FAFSA receipt — June 30, 2027 — 11:59 pm Central Time; Contact the college financial-aid office to document eligibility; campus deadlines may be earlier. 2026–27 · open | Otherwise eligible Pell students under age 33 on January 1, 2026, whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty on active U.S. Armed Forces service on/after September 11, 2001, or while serving as a public safety officer. School documentation and certification required; separate legacy protections apply. |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) U.S. Department of Education / participating colleges Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Generally $100–$4,000 per academic year; qualifying study abroad can reach $4,400 Academic-year award; limited institutional funds | Federal FAFSA receipt — June 30, 2027 — 11:59 pm Central Time; Apply by the school's earlier priority deadline; funds and award decisions vary by institution. 2026–27 · open | Eligible undergraduates without a bachelor's or first professional degree who have exceptional financial need; participating schools prioritize Pell recipients with the lowest Student Aid Index. |
| Davis-Putter Scholarship Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $15,000 for the published 2026–27 year One academic year; recipients must reapply for further funding | Annual application cutoff; Sponsor states January 1 opening and April 1 at midnight EST cutoff; no new year-specific application date established. Published funding year 2026–27; recurring application schedule · Recurring schedule; see rules | Students with financial need who organize for progressive social change and have applied to or enrolled in a postsecondary degree, trade or certificate program. |
| Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Educational advising, summer programs and individualized academic/extracurricular funding; no fixed cash award Five-year pre-college program | Application opens — February 4, 2027; Application closes — April 28, 2027; Program is currently closed; published 2027 opening and closing dates are confirmed. 2027 · upcoming | Seventh graders/entering eighth grade in fall 2027, currently in U.S. middle school and planning U.S. high school; mostly As and no Cs or below in core subjects since sixth grade; financial need and family AGI up to $95,000. |
Programs with no essay or a short application; check the linked current rules before entering.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niche $40,000 No Essay Scholarship Niche / Votigo Sources checked 2026-09-30 | One $40,000 prize One award | Online entry — October 15, 2026 — 11:00 pm Eastern Time; Mail entry postmark — October 15, 2026 — 11:00 pm Time zone not published; Rules specify 11 p.m. ET for online entries; mailed entries must be postmarked by the stated cutoff. Random drawing. August–October 2026 · open | Legal U.S. residents enrolled in or planning postsecondary study; age 13+, with parent/guardian consent and supervision below the age of majority. One entry per person/email/household; sponsor-related persons excluded. |
| $5,000 Christian College Scholarship Drawing The Christian Connector Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000 One drawing award, paid to the qualifying school. | Sponsor publishes an annual June 1–May 31 entry window without a cycle year, closing time or time zone. Entry includes a request for college information; no dated deadline has been inferred. Recurring annual drawing; calendar-year cycle not stated · Recurring schedule; see rules | Students age 13+ who request Christian college information and plan or consider attending a Christian college. Recipient must enroll for the first time as a full-time student at a qualifying Christ-centered college, university or Bible college and cannot already attend one. Sponsor determines eligible institutions; CCCU, NACCAP and ABHE members qualify. One drawing entry per person; award is paid directly to the school. |
| $5,000 Grad School No Essay Scholarship Sallie (SLM Education Services) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | One $5,000 award per quarter One award | Third-quarter entry — September 30, 2026 — 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time; Fourth-quarter entry — December 31, 2026 — 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time; Drawings are quarterly; one entry per month permitted. Nonwinning entries do not carry to the next quarter. 2026 · open | Legal residents of the 50 U.S. states, DC or a U.S. territory, age 18+, who are current students at an accredited U.S. college/university, students enrolling within three to six months of the drawing, or their parents/guardians. Official rules do not restrict this to currently enrolled graduate students. |
| SoFi Scholarship Giveaway SoFi Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500 per monthly winner One award | Monthly entry — September 30, 2026 — 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — October 31, 2026 — 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — November 30, 2026 — 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — December 31, 2026 — 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time; One entry per monthly period; nonwinning entries do not roll over. Published schedule ends December 31, 2026; no 2027 schedule assumed. 2026 · open | Legal U.S. residents age 18+, accepted to or enrolled in a Title IV accredited nonprofit four-year college/university or graduate program in the 50 states/DC. Free SoFi account required for the online entry method. |
| CollegeXpress Autumn Sweepstakes CollegeXpress (Carnegie Dartlet) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500 One award | Entry deadline — September 30, 2026; Current September promotion; registration link identifies September 2026. Later monthly prizes and dates require their own published promotion. 2026 · open | Legal residents of the 50 U.S. states or DC age 13+; register for CollegeXpress and answer the promotion's short question. Sponsor-related households excluded. |
| $2,000 No Essay Scholarship Sallie (SLM Education Services) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,000 per monthly winner One award | Monthly entry — September 30, 2026 — 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — October 31, 2026 — 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — November 30, 2026 — 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — December 31, 2026 — 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time; One entry per monthly period; no carryover. Scholarship is paid to the school. Published 2026 schedule ends December 31. 2026 · open | Legal residents of the 50 U.S. states, DC or territories, age 16+, who are current U.S. college students, U.S. high school juniors/seniors planning college within one year of graduation, or their parents/guardians. |
| Fastweb Invite-a-Friend Sweepstakes Fastweb Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000 each for one winning referring member and their referred friend One award | Summer period — September 30, 2026; Fall period — December 31, 2026; Winter period — March 31, 2027; Seasonal drawings; unlimited eligible friend referrals within each promotion. Exact cutoff time not published on retrieved sponsor pages. 2026–27 · open | Registered Fastweb members age 16+ who legally reside in the 50 U.S. states or DC; a friend must register through the member's personal referral link. |
| AFSA High School Senior Scholarship Contest American Fire Sprinkler Association Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Five awards of $1,000 One award | Published contest closing date — December 31, 2026; Sponsor pages conflict: detailed page says December 31 at 12:59 p.m. CDT; home page says midnight CT January 1, 2027. Confirm cutoff with AFSA and submit early; do not present either time as settled. 2026–27 · Confirm details with sponsor | U.S. citizens or legal residents who are high school seniors, including homeschoolers, planning an accredited U.S. college or trade school. Complete the entry form and eight-question quiz; one entry only. |
| Appily Easy Money Scholarship Cappex, LLC d/b/a Appily (EAB) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000 per monthly winner One award | Monthly entry — September 30, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — October 31, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — November 30, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — December 31, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — January 31, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — February 28, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — March 31, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — April 30, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — May 31, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Monthly entry — June 30, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; One entry per monthly period, no carryover; prize must be used within four years. Payment goes to the institution. July 2026–June 2027 · open | Registered Appily users age 13+ who legally reside in the 50 U.S. states/DC and plan accredited U.S. postsecondary enrollment within four years. Minors need parent/guardian permission. |
| RaiseMe Micro-Scholarships RaiseMe / participating colleges Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Institution-specific scholarships; no universal amount Varies by college | Every college sets an earning deadline separate from its admission deadline. Awards are institutional financial aid, not cash paid by RaiseMe. Institution-specific · Recurring schedule; see rules | High school students and community-college students planning transfer; meet each partner college's GPA, credit, financial-aid and admissions requirements, follow the college and complete the portfolio by its earning deadline; awards require admission and enrollment. |
Awards with specific interests, experiences or participation requirements.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship The Gallery Collection / Prudent Publishing Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $10,000 One award | Artwork submission — March 8, 2027 — 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time; Opened July 8, 2026. Selection/notification about April 30, 2027; public announcement about May 14. One entry per person. 2026–27 · open | High school, college or university students age 14+ enrolled in a diploma/degree program; legal residents of the U.S., DC and listed territories, including qualifying U.S. student-visa holders. Submit original greeting-card artwork or photography; AI-generated art prohibited. |
| Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest Shurtape Technologies / Duck Brand Sources checked 2026-09-30 | 2026: two $10,000 category winners, eight $1,000 runners-up plus special prizes One award | Contest entry — June 3, 2026 — 12:00 pm Eastern Time; 2026 round completed; no 2027 dates or terms verified. 2026 · closed | 2026 rules: high school/home-school students age 14+ in the U.S./DC/territories or Canada, excluding Maryland, Colorado, Nebraska, North Dakota and Quebec. Prior finalists ineligible. Create and wear a complete Duck Tape dress or tuxedo and submit photos; an accessory alone is insufficient. |
| Potato LEAF Graduate Scholarship Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $10,000 One award | Sponsor says 2027 applications will be accepted April–June; exact opening and closing days are not published. The 2026 round is closed. 2027 · upcoming | Students holding a bachelor's degree and completing a master's or doctorate, researching topics that benefit the U.S. potato industry; academic achievement, leadership and research value considered. |
| Vegetarian Resource Group College Scholarship The Vegetarian Resource Group Sources checked 2026-09-30 | One $10,000 and five $5,000 awards, plus possible runner-up prizes One award | Application — February 20, 2027; Early submission encouraged beginning December 1, 2026. Current program emphasizes vegan advocacy. 2027 · upcoming | U.S. high school seniors graduating spring 2027 who have promoted veganism in their school/community; submit essay, transcript, evidence and at least three recommendations including a teacher. Award paid to a U.S. college. |
| John Kitt Memorial Scholarship American Association of Candy Technologists Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500 Nonrenewable | Application received — May 31, 2026; No 2027 application deadline verified; semifinalists supply a recommendation when requested. 2026–27 · closed | College sophomores, juniors or seniors in 2026–27 at accredited North American four-year institutions; food, chemical, biological or related science major, GPA 3.0+, and demonstrated confectionery-technology interest. |
| Superpower Scholarship Unigo Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Amount needs sponsor confirmation: page advertises $2,500; embedded official prize clause says $1,500 One award | Application — March 31, 2027 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; Application deadline is published; award amount conflicts within the sponsor's page. Confirm prize with Unigo before relying on either amount. 2027 · Confirm details with sponsor | Legal residents of the 50 U.S. states/DC age 14+, enrolled in or planning accredited postsecondary study by fall 2032; one original English response of no more than 250 words. |
| Little People of America College Scholarships Little People of America Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Generally $250–$1,000; some awards may be larger Repeat-award limits apply; not automatic renewal | Published April 5 cutoff; Sponsor gives April 5 without a year and still labels 2026–27 as accepting applications; current availability needs confirmation. Two undergraduate/one graduate award limits should not be described as the total number of recipients. Published 2026–27 cycle · Confirm details with sponsor | Prospective/current U.S. college or vocational-school students; preference order: LPA members with medically diagnosed dwarfism, paid LPA immediate-family members of people with dwarfism, then nonmembers with dwarfism. Undergraduate and graduate studies supported. |
| STARFLEET Scholarship Program STARFLEET, The International Star Trek Fan Association Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $1,000, depending on funds and applicants One award | Complete packet received — June 15, 2026; Published 2026 application period January 1–June 15. No 2027 date confirmed; named awards have field-specific conditions. 2026 · closed | Active STARFLEET members for at least one year before the deadline, attending eligible college, graduate, technical or certificate programs; incoming college students provide acceptance. Submit essay, transcripts, recommendations and employment/volunteer history. |
| Tall Clubs International Foundation Scholarship Tall Clubs International Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | At least $1,000 per selected recipient One award | New application timeline available — January 1, 2027; 2026 selection is complete. Sponsor says return January 1, 2027 for the new timeline; March 1, 2027 is not yet confirmed. 2027 information opens January 1 · upcoming | U.S./Canadian high school seniors under age 21 beginning full-time first-year higher education; minimum height in stocking feet 5 ft 10 in for women or 6 ft 2 in for men. Request sponsorship through a participating local TCI club/member-at-large; club membership not required. |
| Asparagus Club Scholarship National Grocers Association Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Five awards; current individual amount not published One award | 2027 applications open in January; exact day and closing date unannounced. One application considers candidates for available NGA awards. 2027 · upcoming | Rising college freshmen through graduate students attending a U.S. college/university in the fall of disbursement; GPA 2.5+; business, food management, accounting, HR, IT or related grocery-career studies. Grocery experience valued but not required. |
| National Marbles Tournament Scholarships National Marbles Tournament Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Scholarships for two champions and two sportsmanship winners; amounts not published One award | Sponsor describes the four-day Wildwood, NJ event as the June week after Father's Day; local qualifying deadlines vary. Annual tournament; next exact dates unpublished · Recurring schedule; see rules | Marble players age 7–14 who win a local championship and qualify for the national tournament. National registration requires organizer approval. |
Engineering, science, and math awards, including research competitions and federal programs.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regeneron Science Talent Search Society for Science; Regeneron Sources checked 2026-09-30 | 300 scholars receive $2,000; 40 finalists receive at least $25,000, with a $250,000 first prize. One competition | Application — November 5, 2026 — 8:00 pm Eastern Time; Finalist competition March 11–17, 2027; review research and application requirements. 2027 · open | Students living in and attending their final secondary-school year in the U.S. or its territories, regardless of citizenship; U.S. citizens abroad may also qualify. Independent original research required; team projects cannot be split into individual entries. |
| AIAA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Named awards from $500 to $10,000. Varies by named award | Application — 11:59 pm EST; Recommendation letters — 11:59 pm EST; Annual application window October 15–January 31; recommendations February 14. Do not assume a 2027 cycle. Mary W. Jackson and Daedalus allow GPA 2.5; Rocky Mountain requires 3.0. Annual schedule; next dated call unconfirmed · Recurring schedule; see rules | AIAA student members with at least one completed full-time college semester, pursuing science or engineering toward an aerospace career. Usually GPA 3.3 and study at an accredited U.S./territory institution; named awards have GPA, field, location and international exceptions. |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship Thermo Fisher Scientific Sources checked 2026-09-30 | One $10,000 award and five $5,000 awards. One award cycle | Sponsor says future application coming soon and mentions an August 1, 2026 program start, but publishes no accessible current closing date. Detailed rules link is unavailable. 2026 program information; current application dates unconfirmed · Confirm details with sponsor | Students in life-science fields entering or attending U.S. colleges or universities; the sponsor FAQ includes incoming freshmen, undergraduates and graduate students, full-time or part-time, and international students with documentation to study in the U.S. Current detailed age and GPA requirements are unconfirmed. |
| Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Toshiba; National Science Teaching Association Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Per first-place student: $10,000 EE bond at maturity or $5,000 cash/529 contribution. Second place: $5,000 bond or $2,500 cash/529. Canadian winners receive cash equivalent; national winners also receive a Washington, D.C. trip. One competition | Project submission — January 27, 2027 — 8:00 pm Eastern Time; Review returning-winner and team rules. 2026–27 · open | Teams of 2–4 full-time K–12 students age 21 or younger who are U.S. or Canadian citizens living in the U.S., Canada, U.S. territories, or attending eligible DoWEA schools abroad. Adult coach must be at least 21; parents can coach. Team submits a future technology project. |
| Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $7,500 per academic year toward remaining eligible education costs. Up to two years for sophomores; one year for juniors | Foundation nomination — 5:00 pm Central Time; Foundation deadline is the last Friday in January, 5 p.m. Central; applications open first Tuesday in September. Earlier campus deadlines control student submission. Annual schedule; exact next cycle date unconfirmed · Recurring schedule; see rules | College sophomores and juniors pursuing research careers in natural sciences, mathematics or engineering; GPA at least 3.0; U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents. Campus nomination is required; full-time enrollment is required when receiving the award. |
| ACS Catalyst Scholarship American Chemical Society Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $10,000, with renewal possible. Renewal subject to program requirements | Application — March 1, 2026; 2026–27 applications are closed; no next-cycle deadline verified. 2026–27 · closed | U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are high-school seniors or undergraduates studying full-time at a U.S. institution in an eligible chemical-science major; GPA at least 3.0 and financial need/FAFSA eligibility required. Pre-medical, pharmacy and nursing paths are excluded. |
| NSPE Engineering Scholarships NSPE Education Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Current listed awards range from $2,500 to $5,000; funding availability controls awards. Varies by scholarship; Steinman paid once for junior year | Steinman application — April 15, 2026; The verified Steinman deadline is past. Other award deadlines are separate; no 2027 deadline was verified. 2026; next cycle unconfirmed · closed | Award-specific undergraduate and graduate engineering eligibility. Steinman requires U.S. citizenship, an NSPE student member number, good standing in a four-year ABET program, and entering or continuing junior year. Other awards add gender, residence or program conditions. |
| Society of Physics Students Scholarships Society of Physics Students / American Institute of Physics Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Amounts vary by named scholarship; SPS Leadership awards are $2,500–$6,000. Varies by award | SPS Leadership application; Leadership applications and all materials are due March 15, or the following Monday if March 15 falls on a weekend. Check each named award; no exact 2027 call verified. Annual schedule; 2027 call unconfirmed · Recurring schedule; see rules | Undergraduate physics students; SPS membership and additional requirements vary by award. Leadership applicants must be national SPS members with at least junior standing and at least one undergraduate semester remaining. |
| American Nuclear Society Scholarships American Nuclear Society Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Expected awards: $1,000 incoming freshmen; $2,000–$2,500 undergraduate/two-year; $3,000–$5,000 graduate; need-based awards up to $5,000. One academic-year award; individual conditions vary | General / ANS Cares / division / local awards; Freshman / community college / trade school; Applications open November 1 annually; general awards close February 1; freshman, community-college and trade-school applications close April 1. Sponsor has not dated the next cycle. Annual schedule; 2027 dates unconfirmed · Recurring schedule; see rules | ANS student members studying nuclear science/engineering or related degrees at accredited U.S./territory universities. Established international ANS student-section members may apply for sophomore–senior awards. Graduating seniors entering full-time STEM with nuclear-career interest can apply for freshman awards and must join ANS before payment. |
| Tau Beta Pi Scholarships Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,000 for a full academic year or $1,000 for a shorter eligible period. One undergraduate award period | Applications open — February 2, 2027; Application — April 1, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Recommendation letters — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; The portal confirms February 2–April 1, 2027. The standing letter deadline is April 8 at 11:59 p.m. EDT; main eligibility page still names 2026–27, so confirm updated award-year terms when applications open. 2027 application cycle · upcoming | Tau Beta Pi members undertaking full-time senior undergraduate engineering study; membership candidates may apply if initiated by June 1. Fall graduates can receive a partial award. |
| AGI Next Horizons First-Generation Student Geoscience Scholarship American Geosciences Institute Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000. One-time; payable after confirmed graduate enrollment | Application materials — May 1, 2027; Submit all materials as one emailed PDF; award notification June 2027. Funds require confirmation of active graduate enrollment. 2027 · open | First-generation college students within two semesters of completing a geoscience bachelor's degree and pursuing graduate geoscience study; U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Membership in an AGI member society is required; selection considers academic merit and research/career potential. |
| AMS Senior Named Scholarships American Meteorological Society Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,000–$10,000, depending on named award; partial AMS Annual Meeting support. Final undergraduate year | Application — January 31, 2027; Submit complete application, references and transcripts. Meeting support includes registration and hotel, not travel. 2027–28 · open | Students entering their final undergraduate year in fall 2027, studying atmospheric or related oceanic/hydrologic sciences full-time at an accredited U.S. institution. GPA at least 3.0; U.S. citizenship or permanent residence; no age restriction. |
| ASCE Undergraduate Scholarships American Society of Civil Engineers Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Generally $2,500–$5,000 per recipient; actual amount varies by named award and funding. One award; paid to university in one installment; eligible students must reapply | Applications; Online applications are due January 15 of the award year; each named scholarship requires its own complete application. No exact 2027 call verified. Annual schedule; next dated cycle unconfirmed · Recurring schedule; see rules | Current undergraduate civil-engineering students who are ASCE Student Members in good standing at application and award, with at least one semester or quarter remaining in the next academic year. Individual scholarships add field and other requirements; high-school seniors cannot apply. |
| ASHRAE Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships ASHRAE Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Named awards from $3,000 to $15,000; the Holness award is $15,000. Usually one year; Reuben Trane totals $10,000 over two years; eligible students can reapply | All Society scholarship applications; ASHRAE consolidated the former December 1 and May 1 deadlines to April 1. No dated 2027 call verified; awards support the following fall academic year. Annual April 1 schedule announced August 2026 · Recurring schedule; see rules | Full-time undergraduate engineering or pre-engineering students pursuing a bachelor's curriculum preparing for HVAC&R. GPA at least 3.0 and/or top 30% of class; financial need, leadership and three recommendations considered. Institution must meet an ASHRAE branch, ABET/equivalence or specified international accreditation route; ASHRAE membership recommended, not required. |
| ASME Scholarships American Society of Mechanical Engineers / ASME Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by named award; current high-school list includes $2,000 INSPIRE/Clarke and $5,000 INSPIRE/SGA and Gracik awards. High-school awards support first year and are not renewable; other students apply annually | Undergraduate application — February 20, 2026; Undergraduate recommendations — February 27, 2026; Graduate application — March 2, 2026; Graduate recommendations — March 6, 2026; High-school senior application — March 15, 2026; No 2027–28 schedule verified. Undergraduate dates reflect published extensions; funds go to the educational institution. 2026–27 closed · closed | Graduating high-school seniors and undergraduate/graduate students in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology or closely related study. College applicants need ASME student membership and usually full-time enrollment; final-two-semester part-time students may qualify. High-school applicants must enter full-time ABET or equivalent ME/MET study by fall; named awards add need, citizenship or participation conditions. |
| NASA Space Grant Scholarships NASA National Space Grant College and Fellowship Project; state consortia Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Amounts vary by consortium and individual award; no national award range verified. Varies by consortium | Each consortium sets its own application cycle and deadlines. Follow NASA's consortium directory to the relevant local award. Consortium-specific · Recurring schedule; see rules | Students pursuing STEM education or NASA-related interests apply through a participating Space Grant consortium or institution. Academic level, enrollment and residence conditions are award-specific. NASA permits noncitizens to receive Space Grant scholarships; fellowships have separate U.S. national restrictions. |
| National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship U.S. Department of Defense; Systems Plus administrator | Full tuition and mandatory fees; $43,200 annual stipend; up to $1,600 annual medical insurance; up to $5,000 travel budget across tenure. Three-year fellowship | Applications open — August 3, 2026; Application — October 30, 2026 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; The eligibility page requires a bachelor's degree by the 2026 application year; the live eligibility form says before the fellowship period. Undergraduate-senior eligibility is not confirmed. FY2027 · open | U.S. citizens, dual citizens or nationals pursuing DoD-aligned science/engineering doctoral research at an accredited U.S. institution, at or near the first two graduate years and with at least three years remaining. Permanent residents alone are ineligible. Sponsor pages conflict on when the bachelor's degree must be completed; prospective graduating seniors should obtain program clarification. |
| NNSA Program Award for Technical and Higher-Education Scholarships U.S. Department of Energy / NNSA; ORISE Sources checked 2026-09-30 | 2025–26 awards: $4,500 annually for eligible technical/two-year study; $10,000 bachelor's; $20,000 graduate. Up to two years technical/two-year or graduate; up to four years bachelor's, subject to program requirements | Application — March 2, 2025 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Recommendation — March 9, 2025 — 8:00 am EST; No current 2026–27 call verified after replacement-source search. These amounts and dates belong to the closed 2025–26 program. 2025–26 closed; next cycle unconfirmed · closed | Verified 2025–26 call: U.S. citizens age 18 by September 1, 2025; GPA at least 3.0; entering or enrolled at an eligible Minority Serving Institution in STEM supporting nuclear-security needs. High-school seniors entering an MSI were eligible. Allied-health and art majors excluded; graduation must be spring 2026 or later. |
| SAE International Engineering Scholarships SAE International / SAE Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Amounts vary by named scholarship; no current named amount or renewal schedule verified. Varies by scholarship | Applications and supporting materials — February 28, 2026; No 2027 cycle or named award amount/renewal was verified. SAE's application pages returned an empty shell; the Foundation and 2026 SAE notice verify program identity and the prior deadline. 2026 application cycle closed; next cycle unconfirmed · closed | Undergraduate and graduate engineering or related STEM students. SAE Foundation lists opportunities for college freshmen through seniors and graduate/Ph.D. study; individual award eligibility must be checked on the application site. |
| SME Education Foundation Scholarships SME Education Foundation (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) | $2,500–$20,000; award and renewal terms vary by fund | Applications open — November 1, 2026; The 2027–2028 application opens November 1, 2026. The application portal publishes an annual November 1–February 1 window; check the new cycle before treating February 1 as a confirmed 2027 cutoff. 2027–2028 · upcoming | Graduating high school seniors and college students pursuing manufacturing-related technical degrees. Undergraduate and graduate awards have separate program rules. |
Computer science, cybersecurity, and data-science scholarships and fellowships.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Sigma PhD Fellowship Two Sigma Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $75,000 per year for two years plus a $10,000 education expense award | Round-one application — September 25, 2026 — 12:00 pm Eastern Time; Round-two references (invited applicants only) — November 2, 2026 — 12:00 pm Eastern Time; Round-one applications have closed. November is a reference deadline for applicants invited to round two. 2027 fellowship · closed | Full-time STEM PhD students at an accredited US university, entering at least their third year in fall 2027 with two years remaining. Concurrent industry fellowships are not permitted. |
| NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship NVIDIA Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $60,000 | Recommendation letters — September 15, 2025 — 12:00 pm Pacific Time; Application — September 15, 2025 — 3:00 pm Pacific Time; The published application deadline was in 2025. A later application cycle is not announced on this page. 2026–2027 · closed | Full-time PhD students in relevant research fields who have completed their first PhD year. The published 2026–2027 program requires a preceding in-person summer internship and no graduation before May/June 2027. |
| NSA Stokes Educational Scholarship Program National Security Agency Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $30,000 per year in tuition and fees plus salary and benefits | NSA announces applications starting September 1 for the summer 2027 program. The closing date is set by the job posting; no universal cutoff is published on the program page. Summer 2027 entry · open | US citizen high school seniors eligible for security clearance; SAT 1200 or ACT 25. A 3.0 GPA is preferred for STEM. Approved fields include AI, computing, engineering, cybersecurity, data science, math and Chinese language analysis. Requires NSA service after graduation for 1.5 times the funded study period. |
| AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships American Association of University Women Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $20,000 stipend | Applications open — January 5, 2027 — 9:00 am Eastern Time; Application and references — February 18, 2027 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; All application materials, including references, must be submitted by the closing time. 2027–2028 · upcoming | Women who are US citizens, nationals or permanent residents, hold a bachelor’s equivalent, and pursue their first master’s or professional degree full time in an eligible STEM or medicine discipline at an eligible institution. Must remain enrolled September 2027–April 30, 2028. |
| Deloitte Foundation Scholarship (via HACU) Deloitte Foundation / Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500 per semester; renewable for up to four semesters ($10,000 total) | Application — May 31, 2026; The 2026 application closed May 31. A later competition has not been announced. 2026–2028 award cohort · closed | Full-time undergraduates at a two- or four-year HACU-member institution in the US or Puerto Rico, enrolled spring 2026 and intending enrollment through spring 2028. GPA 3.0, eligible financial aid application, and an approved business, computing, engineering, math or related major required. |
| ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship (North America) ESET | US program: two $10,000 awards; one reserved for San Diego County | Application — April 8, 2026; The 2026 season has ended. The sponsor says to return next spring but has not published 2027 dates. 2026 US program · closed | Women enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university, pursuing cybersecurity or a related STEM career. The US application requires US citizenship or permanent residence; one US award requires San Diego County residence. Canada has separate awards and jurisdictional requirements. |
| FS-ISAC Future Leaders in Cyber Scholarship FS-ISAC with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $10,000 plus mentorship, learning resources and regional summit travel | Recipients were announced May 6, 2026. The next application deadline and detailed next-cycle requirements are not announced. 2026–2027 · closed | Postsecondary students in cybersecurity or related fields, selected on academic performance and career focus. Financial need is not a selection criterion. The current Future Leaders program is not limited to women. |
| ISC2 Graduate Academic Cybersecurity Scholarships Center for Cyber Safety and Education / ISC2 | $5,000 one-time award | Academic scholarship application — March 15, 2026; 2026 applications are closed; the sponsor says applications will reopen in 2027 but has not published the next exact dates. 2026 academic scholarships · closed | Students pursuing or planning a master’s or PhD focused on cybersecurity, information assurance or a similar field, with GPA at least 2.5 and fall enrollment. Any nationality and study country; full-time, part-time, online and on-campus programs qualify. |
| ISC2 Undergraduate Academic Cybersecurity Scholarships Center for Cyber Safety and Education / ISC2 | $5,000 one-time award; associate degree awards are $3,000 | Academic scholarship application — March 15, 2026; 2026 applications are closed; the sponsor says applications will reopen in 2027 but has not published the next exact dates. 2026 academic scholarships · closed | Students pursuing or planning an associate or bachelor’s degree focused on cybersecurity, information assurance or a similar field, with GPA at least 2.5 and fall enrollment. Any nationality and study country; full-time, part-time, online and on-campus programs qualify. |
| AFCEA Cyber Security Scholarship AFCEA Educational Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000 | Mailed supporting documents — May 1, 2026; Applications are closed. The sponsor publishes May 1, 2026 as the mailed-document deadline; no next-cycle deadline is announced. 2026 · closed | US citizen or permanent resident, full-time sophomore or junior at an accredited four-year US university, with at least a 3.0 GPA. Two-year students, freshmen, seniors and high school students are ineligible. Cybersecurity, computer science, digital forensics, information assurance, IT, electronic engineering or another field directly supporting US cyber enterprises is required. |
| AFCEA STEM Majors Scholarship AFCEA Educational Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500 | Mailed supporting documents — May 1, 2026; Applications are closed. The sponsor publishes May 1, 2026 as the mailed-document deadline; no next-cycle deadline is announced. 2026 · closed | US citizen or permanent resident, full-time sophomore or junior at an accredited four-year US university, with at least a 3.0 GPA. Two-year students, freshmen, seniors and high school students are ineligible. Must pursue a qualifying AFCEA STEM major. |
| Cadence Future Innovators Scholarship Cadence Design Systems (Cadence Academic Network) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000 one-time award | Application — February 27, 2026 — 12:00 pm Pacific Time; The official page at the former First-Generation Scholarship address now names the Future Innovators Scholarship. 2025–2026 / 2026 selection · closed | Full-time US bachelor’s, master’s or PhD students in computing, electrical/electronic engineering or a closely related field during 2025–2026. Requires financial need per FAFSA, strong academics, leadership, and a personal account of resilience or distinctive experiences; current rules do not require first-generation status. |
| NCWIT Collegiate Award National Center for Women & Information Technology | 2026 awards: $7,500 winners; $2,500 honorable mentions | 2026 preliminary round — November 18, 2025 — 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 2026 finalist application and recommendation — January 27, 2026 — 8:00 pm Eastern Time; The current official FAQ explicitly says the collegiate award is not being offered in 2026–2027. These dates describe the completed 2026 competition. 2026 award; not offered in 2026–2027 · closed | 2026 competition: AiC Community members with a high school diploma, studying computing or engineering in an eligible postsecondary institution, meeting US residence/tax status requirements and age 18 by May 1, 2026. Graduate students were eligible. |
| ISSA Education Foundation Scholarships Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Education Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Foundation awards: $2,000 or $3,500; Alamo chapter awards: $1,000–$2,000 | Academic and chapter scholarships — June 15, 2026; Academic/chapter scholarships and professional training grants have different deadlines; the academic deadline is shown here. 2026 · closed | Cybersecurity students at sophomore, junior, senior or graduate level for foundation awards. Individual memorial awards specify undergraduate or graduate study; Alamo chapter awards have San Antonio institution and other specific conditions. |
| Last Mile Education Fund / Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Last Mile Education Fund with Microsoft Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $500 emergency assistance; eligible certification exam costs up to $500 | Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through Last Mile’s common application, subject to available funding. The Microsoft emergency award is generally available once per student. Current rolling program · open | Students age 18 or older at US community colleges, including first- and second-year students, pursuing a cybersecurity-related certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree and facing financial barriers. US attendance/residence, enrollment and identity documentation are required; eligible international students can apply. |
| Bloomberg Data Science PhD Fellowship Bloomberg Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full tuition plus $45,000 stipend; renewable at Bloomberg’s discretion for up to three years | Application and references — September 25, 2026 — 11:59 pm Anywhere on Earth (UTC−12); The new 2027–2028 cycle supersedes the earlier December 2025 deadline. References share the application cutoff. 2027–2028 · closed | Full-time doctoral students during 2027–2028 with expected graduation by the end of 2030, pursuing relevant data-science research. Requires a 14-week paid internship each year, no concurrent industry fellowship, and suitable work authorization; Bloomberg does not sponsor a US visa for this fellowship. |
| CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS) National Science Foundation / U.S. Office of Personnel Management Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Tuition and eligible fees plus $27,000 annual undergraduate or $37,000 graduate stipend and $6,000 professional allowance | Apply through a participating institution; deadlines and additional selection requirements differ by campus. Support lasts up to three years. Current institutional programs · Institution-specific schedule | US citizens or lawful permanent residents studying cybersecurity full time at a participating institution, generally within three years of graduation, or research doctoral students. Some community-college transfer pathways qualify. Requires internship, federal employment eligibility and postgraduation government service equal to the funded period. |
| Cyber Service Academy (formerly DoD CySP) U.S. Department of Defense (via NCAE-C institutions) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | 2026–2027: tuition and fees, $29,000 undergraduate or $34,000 graduate stipend, and book/computer support | New applicants — February 17, 2026 — 12:00 pm Eastern Time; Returning scholars — February 20, 2026 — 12:00 pm Eastern Time; The program is now called the Cyber Service Academy. Current participating-university guidance says the next cycle will be announced in late fall 2026. 2026–2027 recruitment; 2027–2028 details pending · closed | US citizens entering junior/senior undergraduate or graduate cybersecurity-related study at a participating institution. Published recruitment rules require GPA 3.2 undergraduate or 3.5 graduate, applicable clearance/employment eligibility, and one year of civilian government service per funded year. |
| INSA Foundation Scholarships Intelligence and National Security Alliance Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000–$15,000 per award; eight 2026 awards totaling $65,000 | The sponsor explicitly states 2026 applications are closed. No next-cycle deadline is published. 2026 · closed | US citizens studying full time at a US institution with GPA at least 3.2 in intelligence/national-security-related fields. Undergraduate awards generally require rising sophomore, junior or senior standing; master’s applicants need at least one completed semester. Named awards add their own criteria. |
| ISACA Foundation Scholarship Program ISACA Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $500–$7,500, varying by award, plus career resources | Cycle-two applications — November 3, 2026; Most listed cycle-two awards close November 3. Some separate named awards are already closed; use the program-specific application. The older FAQ’s May date belongs to cycle one. 2026 cycle 2 · open | Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing digital-trust-related fields. Individual scholarships specify field, institution, location and other conditions; a limited Chicago program serves high school juniors and seniors in a separate cycle. |
| Microsoft Disability Scholarship Microsoft Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000 per year; renewable up to three additional years, subject to renewal rules | The administrator marks applications closed and does not publish a current exact deadline. Recommendations are due three business days after the application deadline when a cycle opens. Current published program; next cycle not announced · closed | High school seniors entering full-time or half-time US undergraduate or vocational study in engineering, computing, law, business or listed related majors; GPA at least 2.5, technology interest, leadership and financial need. International students at US institutions qualify. Current published eligibility does not state a disability requirement. |
| WiCyS Conference & Security Training Scholarships Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) | Conference registration, meals and two nights of shared lodging; $75 processing fee. Training awards fund staged cyber courses/certifications. | Conference scholarship — September 30, 2026 — 5:00 pm Central Time; Security training scholarship — September 30, 2026 — 5:00 pm Central Time; These are separate applications with different eligibility. Travel stipends for the conference are limited and not guaranteed. 2027 conference / 2026–2027 training cohort · open | Conference awards: all WiCyS membership types may apply. Security training: active members age 18+, first-time applicants new to cybersecurity employment, prepared to enter the job market within 18 months; holders of a cyber/IT master’s or PhD are excluded from training. |
Field-specific awards for nursing, business, education, agriculture, the trades, and more.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Harris Marshall Nursing Scholarship M. Ernest Marshall / Bold.org Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Three awards of $5,000 ($15,000 total) Current scholarship round | Application — October 30, 2026; Winner announcement December 1, 2026; not a no-essay scholarship. 2026 · open | High school seniors at Narrows High School, Giles County Technology Center or Giles High School in Virginia, with financial need and plans to study nursing. Narrows students preferred; 400–600-word essay required. |
| John Walker and Christine Horton Education Scholarship Douglas Horton / Bold.org Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Three $700 awards ($2,100 total) One award | Entry deadline — November 29, 2026; Winner announcement December 30, 2026. Essay required; move out of the no-essay category. 2026 · open | North Carolina high school or undergraduate students who are underrepresented minorities and/or first-generation students; pursuing health or physical education, with experience working with children and nonprofits/volunteering. Requires a 400–600-word essay. |
| Shining Star Scholarship Swiney / Bold.org Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,500 One award | Entry deadline — June 30, 2027; Winner announcement July 31, 2027; not a no-essay scholarship. 2027 · open | Missouri undergraduate or trade-school students studying STEM, trades, mental health, or substance-abuse treatment/prevention; personally sober for at least one year or have lost a parent or sibling to an overdose. Requires a 400–600-word essay. |
| Milan Alexander Memorial Scholarship Walter Alexander / Bold.org Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Two $500 awards ($1,000 total) One award | Entry deadline — October 30, 2026; Winners announced December 1, 2026. Essay required; move out of no-essay category. 2026 · open | Four-year undergraduate students at an HBCU majoring in business or agriculture, with GPA 2.7+. Requires a 400–600-word essay. |
| Pereira Art & Technology Scholarship The Pereira Foundation / Bold.org Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $500 One award | Entry deadline — November 24, 2026; Winner announcement December 25, 2026. Essay required; move out of no-essay category. 2026 · open | Low-income BIPOC high school seniors or undergraduates interested in technology, arts or business, with nonprofit/volunteering experience. Requires a 400–600-word essay and one to five images. |
| ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship American Bar Association (Fund for Justice and Education) | Amount not published in the current 2027 application guidance | Applications open — January 15, 2027; Application and recommendations — March 15, 2027 — 11:59 pm Central Time; Current eligibility is based on commitment to the program’s mission, not a racial restriction. An applicant’s postgraduate GPA may satisfy the GPA minimum. 2027 entering JD class · upcoming | Entering first-year JD students at an ABA-accredited law school in fall 2027, full time or part time, with GPA at least 2.5 and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. US residents, DACA and undocumented students may apply; international students and LLM/master’s students are ineligible. |
| AOPA Flight Training Scholarships AOPA Foundation (You Can Fly program) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $250–$14,000 depending on award; high school flight awards include $12,000 scholarships | Fall applications open — October 1, 2026; Fall application — December 30, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Spring applications open — April 1, 2027; Spring application — June 30, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Fall and spring are separate application periods. Flight training must generally finish within 12 months of award; maintenance training within 24 months. Fall 2026 and spring 2027 · upcoming | Current AOPA members resident in the US/DC, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands. Individual awards specify training, age, exams and location. High school pilot awards require age 16–18, GPA 2.7 and passing the FAA private-pilot knowledge exam. |
| AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Future CPAs AICPA (American Institute of CPAs) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000–$10,000 | Applications open — December 1, 2026; Application — March 15, 2027; The sponsor explicitly announces December 1, 2026–March 15, 2027 for the next cycle. Some detailed eligibility fields still refer to 2026–2027; confirm their updated enrollment and credit dates when the new application opens. 2027–2028 opening announced · upcoming | US citizen or permanent resident pursuing accounting and intending CPA licensure; GPA at least 3.0, financial need and AICPA student membership. The published prior-cycle rules require 30 college credits including six in accounting; qualifying employed part-time students may apply. |
| AICPA Foundation Two-Year Transfer Scholarship AICPA Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000 | Application — March 15, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; The program-specific page still publishes the 2026 transfer cycle; a later transfer-specific deadline is not announced. 2026–2027 · closed | US citizen or permanent resident transferring during 2026 from a two-year college to an eligible four-year accounting program with CPA intent, GPA at least 3.0, financial need and AICPA student membership. Full-time study or the documented employed part-time route is required. |
| AICPA/PCPS George Willie Student Scholarship AICPA Foundation / Private Companies Practice Section Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $10,000 | Applications open — December 1, 2026; Application — March 15, 2027; Current rules require first-generation status rather than membership of a particular ethnic group. Some detailed credit/enrollment dates remain labeled 2026–2027; confirm updated criteria when the next application opens. 2027–2028 opening announced · upcoming | First-generation college students (neither parent/guardian earned a bachelor’s degree) pursuing accounting and public-accounting/CPA careers. US citizenship/permanent residence, GPA 3.0, financial need and AICPA student membership required; published rules allow qualifying employed part-time study. |
| AWS Foundation National Scholarships American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation | $2,500–$10,000+ per national award; amounts vary by donor | National applications reopen December 1 and close March 1 under the published annual schedule; the page does not label the next national cycle with exact years. The November welder-training deadline is a different program. Annual national scholarship program · upcoming | Students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in welding or a related discipline. Individual donor restrictions apply; two recommendations and an official transcript are required, with financial-need documentation for need-based awards. |
| NABA Foundation Scholarships National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500–$10,000, depending on award | The page describes 2025–2026 enrollment, summer 2026 decisions and fall 2026 funding. It publishes no confirmed next application deadline; the general Apply link does not establish that a new cycle is open. Fall 2026 awards · Next dates not announced | Active NABA student members enrolled full time at an accredited US two- or four-year college in accounting, finance, technology or business-related study. US citizenship or lawful permanent residence and academic excellence are required; awards are open regardless of race. |
| NABJ Scholarships National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) | Up to $10,000; individual awards vary | Dr. Shelia Brooks Entrepreneur Scholarship — November 16, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; Acel Moore Scholarship — January 25, 2027 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; There is no common deadline. Current listings publish these separate scholarship cutoffs; internship, leadership and multimedia-course deadlines do not apply to all scholarships. 2026–2027 named scholarships · open | NABJ student members pursuing journalism or related media careers. High school and college awards have separate criteria, enrollment and project requirements; review the named scholarship rather than internship or workshop rules. |
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship ACFE Foundation (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,000, $5,000, $7,500 or $10,000 plus one year of ACFE membership | Application — February 1, 2027; Requires official transcripts and two recommendations. 2027–2028 · open | Students pursuing an anti-fraud career in an eligible accounting, business, finance, criminal-justice or related field at an accredited four-year institution. Must remain enrolled through 2027–2028: at least nine undergraduate or six graduate credits per term. High school students, 2027 graduates and previous recipients are ineligible. |
| RTDNF Scholarships Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNA/RTDNF) | $1,000–$10,000 depending on the named scholarship | Application — October 22, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Professional fellowships are separate from student scholarships. Review the named award’s conditions. 2026 selection / March 2027 recognition · open | Students pursuing broadcast or digital journalism in the US. Many awards require full-time undergraduate sophomore/junior/senior standing; selected awards, including Della Giustina, David Louie and Pete Wilson, also accept graduate applicants under their own rules. Only one scholarship or fellowship application is allowed. |
| Tylenol Future Care Scholarship Tylenol (Kenvue) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Ten $10,000 awards and twenty-five $5,000 awards; one-time | Application — July 13, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; Invited semifinalist form — September 7, 2026; The original application and invited semifinalist stages have separate deadlines. A 2027 application date has not been announced. 2026–2027 · closed | US, DC or Puerto Rico residents who are graduate students or college seniors entering a US/DC/Puerto Rico graduate medical, nursing or pharmacy program in 2026–2027. At least one year of study must remain; applicants must seek a degree for direct patient care. Prior recipients are ineligible. |
| FNSNA General Scholarship Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association (FNSNA) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $10,000 per award | Deadline conflict: the sponsor’s 2027 page states January 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. EST, while its linked application displayed January 10, 2027 at 9:59 p.m. without a time zone during browser verification. Confirm the cutoff in the application before relying on either date; no automatic tracker date is supplied. 2027–2028 · Confirm details with sponsor | US citizens or permanent residents currently taking at least six credits in a state-approved nursing pathway, including qualifying prerequisites, ADN, BSN, diploma and bridge programs. First-degree direct-entry master’s nursing study can qualify; general graduate study and high school students cannot. Must graduate after July 1, 2027. |
| Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship Udall Foundation | Up to 65 awards of $7,500 anticipated for 2027 | Faculty representative registration — March 3, 2027; National submission — March 4, 2027 — 11:59 pm Arizona time; Campus nomination deadlines are earlier and institution-specific. The sponsor’s linked eligibility document is still labeled 2026; verify new-cycle requirements with the faculty representative. 2027 · upcoming | Sophomore- or junior-level undergraduates who are US citizens, nationals or lawful permanent residents, with sustained public service and environmental-career goals. Tribal public-policy and Native health-care categories require membership in a federally recognized tribe under the currently linked criteria. Institutional nomination is required. |
| AHLA Foundation Academic Scholarships American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Foundation | $2,000–$7,000 depending on the academic award | Applications reopen in December 2026; an exact 2027 closing date is not yet published. The completed 2026–2027 academic cycle closed March 23, 2026, not a projected March 2027 date. 2027–2028 opening announced · upcoming | College students pursuing hospitality management or related studies in good academic standing. Schools need not be AHLA-affiliated; named awards have additional criteria and some require nomination. School-nominated applicants still must complete their own application. |
| NBAA Charities Scholarships (student awards) National Business Aviation Association (NBAA Charities) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Student cash awards vary, including $1,000–$5,000; some maintenance awards provide training courses | AMT/Hilsmann maintenance training — January 10, 2027; Most listed student scholarships — June 15, 2027; Most student applications close June 15, while AMT/Hilsmann maintenance training awards close January 10. Applications normally become available at least 30 days before their deadline. 2027 student awards · upcoming | Students in qualifying aviation or aircraft-maintenance programs. Each named scholarship has its own major, institution, enrollment, class-standing and GPA rules; several undergraduate management awards require GPA 3.0. Professional awards listed on the same site have separate eligibility. |
| Federal TEACH Grant U.S. Department of Education (Federal Student Aid) | Up to $3,772 for a full-year award first disbursed before October 1, 2027; enrollment can reduce the amount | Apply through the school and FAFSA; institutional deadlines vary. Requires four years of qualifying teaching within eight years. Failure to meet the agreement can convert grants to interest-bearing Direct Unsubsidized Loans. 2026–2027 / FY2027 · Institution-specific schedule | Students in an eligible teacher-preparation bachelor’s, master’s or qualifying postbaccalaureate program at a participating school, meeting federal aid and academic requirements. Generally GPA 3.25 or an eligible admissions-test score above the 75th percentile; specified teacher exceptions apply. Requires counseling and an agreement to serve or repay. |
| PDK Prospective Educator Scholarships (Educators Rising) Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $500–$4,000; one-time and renewable awards vary | The explicit next-cycle announcement says applications open in December 2026. A generic January–April description also remains on the page; no exact 2027 cutoff is confirmed. 2027–2028 · upcoming | Members in good standing of Educators Rising, Educators Rising Collegiate, Pi Lambda Theta or PDK Association, pursuing a career in public education and enrolled full time or part time in higher education while paying fall tuition/fees. Individual donor criteria apply. |
| TechForce Foundation Scholarships TechForce Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Amount varies by scholarship or assistance program | Cycles run throughout the year. Tuition, emergency and relocation/equipment programs have separate conditions and award schedules; no single universal deadline applies. Current ongoing programs · open | US citizens, permanent residents or approved DACA recipients with a diploma/GED, enrolled or accepted at an accredited postsecondary institution offering a vehicle-technician curriculum, with financial need. FAFSA is generally required; DACA applicants can provide alternative need evidence through their school. |
| Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship Agriculture Future of America Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,600–$3,200 plus AFA Leaders Conference admission; travel excluded | Application — March 4, 2027; One application considers candidates for the scholarships whose specific requirements they meet. 2027 · open | Graduating high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing an agriculture- or food-related degree in the US, attending or intending a four-year institution. Participants must be age 17–25 during the conference. GPA 2.5 is recommended, not an absolute published minimum; some awards have geographic conditions. |
| ANNA Career Mobility Scholarships American Nephrology Nurses Association Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Award-specific; ANNA Career Mobility offers five $2,000 awards One award; distributed April 2027 | Application — November 15, 2026 2027 · open | Current full ANNA members for at least one year, active in nephrology nursing services and accepted/enrolled in a BSN or higher nursing degree. NNCC awards require two years of membership and current certification. Three recommendations required. |
| ACFEF Scholarships American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $1,500 for apprenticeship/certificate programs; up to $2,500 for postsecondary degrees | Sponsor publishes April 30 and October 31 annually; no time zone specified. School-specific awards have separate deadlines. Recurring annual program · Recurring schedule; see rules | Students pursuing eligible culinary apprenticeship, certificate or postsecondary degree programs; award-specific criteria apply. |
| DECA Scholarships DECA Inc. and corporate partners Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by award; listed awards include $1,000–$2,500 | All application materials — January 11, 2027 2026–2027 · upcoming | High-school and collegiate DECA members; merit and donor-specific criteria apply. Transcript and three recommendations required. Some awards specifically include high-school juniors and seniors. |
| Dow Jones News Fund Internship Programs Dow Jones News Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Paid journalism internship, training and $1,500 college tuition scholarship Summer internship | Application — November 11, 2026; Qualifying test — November 15, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time Summer 2027 · open | Full-time college sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students by application deadline; recent graduates and former professional journalists ineligible. International students must already be in the US with work authorization. |
| National FFA Scholarship Program National FFA Organization Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by scholarship | Student application — January 15, 2026; Award acceptance — May 29, 2026 2025–26; next cycle not announced · closed | High school senior FFA members and FFA alumni pursuing eligible trade, vocational, two-year or four-year study; donor-specific conditions apply. |
| NBNA Scholarship Program National Black Nurses Association Sources checked 2026-09-30 | From $1,000; varies by award | Application and supporting documents — March 15, 2026 — 5:00 pm EST (as published); Sponsor page retains conflicting older 2025 footer; use explicitly labeled 2026 deadline, not the stale open banner. 2025–26; next cycle not announced · closed | NBNA and local chapter member (direct membership if no chapter within 50 miles), enrolled in LPN/LVN, ADN, RN-BSN, BSN, master's or doctoral nursing study, good standing and at least one full school year remaining. Transcript, references and enrollment verification required. |
| AACN Continuing Professional Development Scholarship American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $3,000 per person per year; travel support capped at $1,000 Annual cap | Apply three to four months before the activity. Applications reviewed twice yearly; sponsor publishes no universal calendar deadline. Rolling · rolling | AACN members seeking eligible professional development; not AACN staff or board members. Academic funding is for a specific course, not an entire degree. AACN-sponsored offerings and specified certification expenses are excluded. |
| Culinary Careers Program (C•CAP) Scholarships Culinary Careers Program Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by partner school and regional competition | No nationwide student deadline verified; contact the relevant C•CAP region. Do not reuse the older linked guide's dates. Regional schedules; next dates not verified · Next dates not announced | Students in participating C•CAP culinary programs; individual college and regional competition rules apply. Consult the program's regional staff or teacher for nomination and application requirements. |
| EAA Aviation Scholarships EAA Aviation Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by individual scholarship | Applications open — October 1, 2026; Sponsor's recurring flight-training window ends December 19; reference must also submit by deadline. Confirm the year-specific closing details when the application opens. Application opens October 1, 2026 · upcoming | At least age 16. U.S./Canadian citizen or resident, or eligible to work or study there. Flight training must be at a non-university school in the U.S. or Canada; postsecondary awards support eligible U.S. aviation programs. EAA membership preferred, not universally required; individual awards add conditions. |
| Garden Club of America Scholarships and Fellowships Garden Club of America Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by scholarship or fellowship | Use the selected scholarship's application deadline; no universal deadline. Award-specific · Schedule varies by program | Undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate research in eligible conservation, ecology, horticulture and related fields. Each award has its own eligibility and application; applicants may apply for only one per year. |
| HNBA VIA Fund Law Student Scholarships Hispanic National Bar Association VIA Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies; current page does not specify an individual amount | All application materials — July 17, 2026 — 11:59 pm EST (as published) 2026; next cycle not announced · closed | Incoming or current students in an ABA-accredited U.S./territory law school, good academic standing, HNBA community commitment and financial need. HNBA student membership required before disbursement. Open regardless of immigration status. |
| HRSA Nurse Corps Scholarship Program Health Resources and Services Administration Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Eligible tuition, fees and educational costs plus a monthly stipend Per award contract and program guidance | Sponsor explicitly says applications closed. All 2026 applicants notified by September 30, 2026; that is a notification date, not an application deadline. 2026; next cycle not announced · closed | U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident accepted/enrolled at an accredited U.S. nursing school, classes beginning by September 30. No federal judgment liens, overdue federal debt or conflicting service commitment. Requires post-graduation service at an eligible critical-shortage facility; financial need prioritized. |
| Imagine America Foundation Scholarships Imagine America Foundation | $1,000 tuition discount or grant at participating career colleges One-time award | High-school applications run September of senior year through December 31 of graduation year. Adult/military schedules and approval depend on participating college; no universal annual deadline. Recurring and rolling by track · rolling | Separate tracks for graduating high school seniors/recent graduates, qualifying adult learners age 19+, and eligible U.S. military members/veterans. School approval required. High-school track considers financial need, service and suggested 2.5 GPA; adult track requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residence and no prior IAF award. |
| mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship Program mikeroweWORKS Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by award and eligible program costs | Final 2026 round — October 31, 2026; Earlier rounds: April 30, June 30 and August 30. Final-round decisions in December; check linked guidelines for complete submission requirements. 2026 · open | U.S. citizens who are high school seniors or graduates, enrolling in approved accredited skilled-trade programs lasting at most two years. Four-year programs excluded. Pledge, short answers, video, two references, transcript and official tuition bill required. |
| PCAOB Scholars Program Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $15,000 One-time | Ask the eligible institution about its nomination process and internal deadline; no direct student application. 2026–27; next nominations not announced · closed | Undergraduate or graduate accounting students selected by eligible U.S. institutions; GPA at least 3.3 or top third, financial need, high ethical standards and auditing interest. PCAOB employees and spouses/children excluded. |
| Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program National Science Foundation through participating institutions Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Scholarships, stipends or fellowships; amount depends on campus project and track | Apply through an active university project, not to NSF as a student. Campus deadlines vary. Campus-specific · Schedule varies by program | Eligible STEM undergraduate majors, STEM professionals entering K–12 teaching, or experienced STEM teachers in appropriate fellowship tracks. High-need-district teaching commitment applies; duration depends on funding track. |
| SkillsUSA Scholarships SkillsUSA and partner sponsors Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies; current Red Wing Build the Future scholarship is $2,500 | Red Wing Build the Future scholarship — December 11, 2026; This date is for Red Wing only. Chapter-grant deadlines are not student scholarship deadlines; Hope Fund requests go through an advisor/state director. Award-specific; current 2026 opportunities · open | SkillsUSA student members; individual scholarship, location and technical-program restrictions apply. Red Wing supports eligible construction, manufacturing, transportation, distribution and logistics postsecondary programs, apprenticeships and certificates. |
Awards and competitions for writing, visual art, music, film and media.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Ayn Rand Institute Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Contest-specific prizes; confirm current rules | The sponsor currently lists the next deadline as to be determined; no exact next-cycle date is published. Not announced · Next dates not announced | Enrolled high-school, college and graduate students worldwide. |
| The Fountainhead Essay Contest Ayn Rand Institute Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Contest-specific prizes; confirm current rules | The sponsor currently lists the next deadline as to be determined; no exact next-cycle date is published. Not announced · Next dates not announced | Enrolled middle/high-school students worldwide, age 13+. |
| Poetry Out Loud National Endowment for the Arts, Mid Atlantic Arts and state arts agencies Sources checked 2026-09-30 | National champion $20,000; second $10,000; third $5,000; fourth–twelfth $1,000; separate state prizes Competition award | State competitions completed (not student entry deadline) — March 7, 2027; State champion/chaperone registration — March 10, 2027; Contact the state coordinator for earlier school/local entry deadlines; finals April 26–28, 2027. 2026–27 · Schedule varies by program | Enrolled grades 9–12; grade 8 only when participating in a grades 9–12 class. Compete through a registered school/organization and advance through qualifying rounds. Former national champions cannot re-enter; tax identification documentation required for prizes/travel. |
| John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize John Locke Institute Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Institute-program scholarships: category prizes $5,000, $2,000, $1,000; grand prize $10,000 | Registration — March 31, 2026 — 11:59 pm GMT; Paid late registration — April 30, 2026 — 11:59 pm GMT; Regular essay submission — May 31, 2026 — 11:59 pm GMT; Paid seven-day extension — June 7, 2026 — 11:59 pm GMT; Paid twenty-one-day extension — June 21, 2026; Registration was required before submission. Awards event October 3 is not an application deadline. 2026; next cycle not announced · closed | Students worldwide under 19 on May 31, 2026; original individual English essay up to 2,000 words and academic referee. Prize applies to John Locke Institute programs. |
| National YoungArts Competition YoungArts Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Cash awards $250–$10,000 | Complete application including payment/waiver — October 6, 2026 — 8:00 pm Eastern Time 2027 awards · open | Artists ages 15–18 OR in grades 10–12 as of December 1, 2026; U.S. citizen, permanent resident or legally able to receive U.S. taxable income. Distinction winners must be first-time National YoungArts Week attendees. Discipline portfolio and fee/waiver requirements apply. |
| Profile in Courage Essay Contest John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | First $10,000; second $3,000; three finalists $1,000 each | Essay submission — January 11, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time 2027 · open | U.S. high-school students grades 9–12 including homeschool; U.S. students under 20 in qualifying correspondence/GED programs; U.S. citizens at overseas schools. Submit original essay on political courage under contest rules. |
| Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by category; senior portfolio scholarships up to $12,500 | Entry portal opens — October 1, 2026; Find the student's regional art/writing deadline: December 1, 2026 through January 4, 2027. There is no single nationwide entry deadline. 2027 · upcoming | Grades 7–12, age 13+ at entry, attending school and residing in the U.S., U.S. territories/military bases or Canada excluding Quebec. Original work, parent/guardian agreement and category rules required. Portfolio scholarships limited to high-school seniors. |
| BMI Composer Awards BMI Foundation and BMI Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by recipient; not the total competition prize pool | February 15 is the published age-reference date; do not label it an application deadline without current contest rules. 2026; next cycle not announced · closed | Classical composers under 28 as of February 15, 2026, resident in the U.S./territories or citizens of a Western Hemisphere country. Original anonymous solo-authored score and permitted audio rendering; prior-win and publication restrictions apply. |
| C-SPAN StudentCam Documentary Competition C-SPAN Education Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $250–$5,000 per winning entry, split among team members | Video and entry form — January 20, 2027 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time 2027 · open | Grades 6–12 or international equivalents, individually or teams of 2–3. Produce a 5–6 minute documentary addressing current theme, using relevant C-SPAN footage and source citations. |
| National History Day Contest National History Day Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by category and special prize | Contact local affiliate for entry deadlines. June 13–17, 2027 is the national competition, not an open student application deadline. 2027 · Schedule varies by program | National contest junior division: grades 6–8; senior division: grades 9–12. Student history projects must meet current contest rules and advance through the relevant school, regional and affiliate process. Some affiliates also offer separate grade 4–5 participation; national participation requires affiliate qualification. |
| Project Yellow Light Hunter Garner Scholarship Project Yellow Light and participating sponsors Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Video $8,000; radio and billboard $2,000 each | Partner lists recurring March 1 billboard and April 1 video/radio deadlines. Do not treat these as confirmed 2027 dates. 2026 completed; next cycle not announced · closed | High-school and college students create original distracted-driving public service advertisements in the relevant competition category; full cycle rules govern eligibility. |
| The Concord Review / Emerson Prize The Concord Review Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Emerson Prize $1,000; separate Fitzhugh Prize $5,000 | Issue consideration deadlines: Feb 1 11:59 PM EST, May 1/Aug 1 11:59 PM EDT, Nov 1 11:59 PM EST as published. Submissions remain eligible for next three issues; these are publication, not prize-entry, deadlines. Recurring publication/prize selection · rolling | Sole-authored English history paper completed before secondary-school graduation; author must not yet have enrolled in college when submitting. Worldwide applicants. Publication is required before annual prize selection. Basic submission fee $70; print options cost more. |
| AFSA National High School Essay Contest American Foreign Service Association Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Winner $2,500 plus specified travel and Semester at Sea educational voyage | Essay submission — March 1, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time 2025–26; next cycle not announced · closed | Grades 9–12 in U.S./territories or U.S. citizens attending overseas high schools; homeschool accepted. Parents must not be in the Foreign Service. Previous first-place winners and specified sponsor staff/director relatives excluded. |
| Optimist Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Optimist International and its Foundations Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500 scholarship in qualifying districts | Local club sets entry date; new contest-year club matching begins October 1. Contact local club before preparing entry. 2026–27 · Schedule varies by program | Attending school in U.S., Canada or Caribbean; grade 12 or below in U.S./Canada, Quebec CEGEP or grade 13 or below in Caribbean. Audiogram within 24 months must show uncorrected hearing loss of at least 40 dB. Enter through local Optimist Club. |
| Anthem Essay Contest Ayn Rand Institute Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Contest-specific prizes; confirm current rules | The sponsor currently lists the next deadline as to be determined; no exact next-cycle date is published. Not announced · Next dates not announced | Enrolled middle/high-school students worldwide, age 13+. |
| JASNA Essay Contest Jane Austen Society of North America Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Per division: first $1,000, second $500, third $250; first-place conference registration/lodging benefits | 2026 submission (prior cycle) — June 1, 2026; 2027 rules expected November 2026; submissions begin February 2027. Exact 2027 closing date not yet announced. 2027 upcoming; 2026 closed · upcoming | Worldwide high-school students; college students enrolled in at least 6 credits; graduate students in at least 3 graduate credits during contest year. No JASNA membership required. |
| Blue Planet Awareness Contest (formerly Ocean Awareness Contest) Bow Seat Creative Action for Conservation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Cash awards up to $1,000 | Creative submission — June 7, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time 2027 · open | Students worldwide ages 11–18 enrolled in middle/high school during the contest; junior 11–14, senior 15–18. Dual-enrolled high-school students eligible; students who begin college before contest closes excluded. Adult sponsor and appropriate guardian consent required. |
| Princeton University Ten-Minute Play Contest Princeton University Lewis Center for the Arts Sources checked 2026-09-30 | First $500; second $250; third $100 | Latest close; earlier at 250 entries — March 31, 2027 — 12:00 pm Eastern Time; Opens January 2027; closes immediately once 250 entries received, which has occurred before calendar deadline in recent years. 2026–27 · upcoming | U.S. grade 11 or international equivalent, including homeschool. One original play, maximum 10 pages of play content, submitted through online portal. |
| Sejong Writing Competition (Sijo Poetry) Sejong Cultural Society Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Pre-college $500/$400/$300; adult $1,000/$750/$500; honorable mentions $50 | Sijo submission — February 28, 2026 — 11:59 pm Central Time; Separate International Sijo contest has different rules/dates; do not merge the programs. 2026; next cycle not announced · closed | U.S./Canada residents of any ethnic background. Pre-college division age 18 or younger; adult 19+ with 18-year-old college students in adult division. One original English sijo submitted online under category rules. |
| The Adroit Prizes for Poetry & Prose The Adroit Journal Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $200 per poetry or prose winner, plus publication One contest award | Extended submission deadline — May 12, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time 2026; next cycle not announced · closed | Secondary and undergraduate students worldwide, including students who graduated a semester early in December 2025. Original poetry or prose; $15 submission fee, with financial assistance available. |
All American High School Film FestivalSources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by category: institution-specific scholarships, equipment and recognition Institution-specific terms | Free film submission — March 2, 2026; Regular film submission ($20) — April 27, 2026; Late film submission ($45) — May 25, 2026; Final film submission ($65) — July 3, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Best Actor nomination (eligible Official Selections only) — September 30, 2026; General film entries are closed; September 30 is only the qualifying actor award stage. No 2027 film deadline verified. 2026 · open | Filmmakers who were in high school or younger when the film was produced, including international entrants. The middle-school category accepts grade 8 or younger. Films made in high school remain eligible if the director is now in college; recent seniors can produce films after graduation before the July deadline. The separate actor award requires age 16+ and a role in a 2026 non-documentary Official Selection. |
| Congressional Art Competition (An Artistic Discovery) U.S. House of Representatives / Congressional Institute Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Recognition and one-year Capitol exhibition; no uniform national cash scholarship verified One-year exhibition | Each congressional office sets its own application deadline; there is no single national entry deadline. 2026; next local cycle not announced · Schedule varies by program | High-school artists applying through their congressional district representative; consult the district's current rules. |
| Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest Daughters of the American Revolution Sources checked 2026-09-30 | National monetary awards; current amounts not published on the program page One contest award | Local chapter, state, division and national stages have separate schedules. Obtain the chapter's current entry deadline. Current program; chapter-specific cycle · Schedule varies by program | Grades 9–12 in public, private, parochial or registered home-study programs. Essays about people contributing to the American Revolution during 1773–1783; local chapter submission and advancement required. |
| Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival Jazz at Lincoln Center Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Band recognition, educational opportunities and limited needs-based travel reimbursement; separate composition contest awards $1,000 2027 competition | Band competition application and recordings — January 8, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; The April 9 comments-only deadline is a separate noncompetitive program. May 6–8 are festival dates, not entry deadlines. 2027 · open | School or qualifying community jazz bands worldwide; students in grades 9–12, ages 13–19, enrolled through 2026–27. Up to two eighth-graders may fill necessary parts. Maximum 25 students; all-star and competition-only bands excluded. |
| NFMC Junior Composers Contest National Federation of Music Clubs Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $100–$300 national/incentive awards by age class, plus specified regional and named awards One contest award | Sponsor publishes February 1 as the recurring deadline without a cycle year. Confirm current rules and fee with the state chair. Annual; next dated cycle not verified · Next dates not announced | U.S. citizens who meet NFMC junior membership requirements; composition classes for ages 9 and under, 10–12, 13–15 and 16–18. Entry fees and processing through state chairs. |
| Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers The Kenyon Review Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full scholarship to a Kenyon Review Young Writers workshop and publication One workshop | Latest published submission deadline — November 30, 2025 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Sponsor describes November 1–30 as the annual window, but the current detailed rules still specify 2025; do not infer a 2026 or 2027 deadline. 2025–26; next dated cycle not announced · closed | High-school sophomores and juniors submitting one unpublished poem; no simultaneous submission or entry fee. Previous residential workshop attendees receive the scholarship for an eligible online workshop. |
For students with strong records of community service, leadership, or athletics.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
Samuel Huntington Public Service AwardSources checked 2026-09-30 | $30,000 public-service project stipend One year; $15,000 at start and $15,000 after six-month progress report | Application and all supporting documents — February 9, 2027 2027 · open | Graduating students of accredited U.S. colleges; summer/fall 2026 or spring 2027 graduation. Non-U.S. citizens eligible. Proposal for public service in the U.S. or abroad; not college tuition funding. |
| Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program Foot Locker Foundation | $5,000 per year; one Ken C. Hicks Scholar receives $6,250 per year Annual installments; current renewal conditions must be checked in application terms | 2026 application deadline — April 1, 2026 2026; next cycle not announced · closed | U.S. high-school seniors demonstrating leadership, sportsmanship and community impact. Detailed GPA, enrollment and renewal rules require the sponsor-linked application terms. |
| Prudential Emerging Visionaries Prudential Financial and Ashoka Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Historical 2024 awards:$5,000, with additional awards up to $15,000 total One award cycle | Last verified final entry deadline — November 2, 2023; No 2026 or 2027 deadline verified. Brazil and other international programs are separate competitions. 2023–24; current cycle not announced · closed | Historical 2024 cohort: individuals ages 14–18 who were legal U.S./Puerto Rico residents and led eligible financial or societal initiatives. Previous Emerging Visionaries and Spirit of Community national/state honorees excluded. No current eligibility call verified. |
| United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) The Hearst Foundations / United States Senate Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $12,500 undergraduate scholarship and Washington Week participation One scholarship; attendance required | Apply through the state selection administrator; deadlines differ and some have already passed. December 1, 2026 is for states to report selected delegates, not a student application deadline. 2026–27 · Schedule varies by program | High-school juniors and seniors who are U.S. citizens/permanent residents, enrolled and residing in their represented state for 2026–27, and actively holding a qualifying constituency-serving elected or appointed leadership role. Prior delegates ineligible; full Washington Week attendance required. |
| Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Young Heroes Project Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $10,000 for higher education or service project One award; two co-applicants share an award | Mandatory pre-application — March 15, 2026 — 5:00 pm Mountain Time; Full application for eligible pre-applicants — April 15, 2026 — 5:00 pm Mountain Time; Sponsor lists these month/day deadlines annually, but a 2027 call has not been verified. Full application access follows approved pre-application. 2026; next dated cycle not announced · closed | Ages 8–18 on April 15; permanent legal residents currently living in the 50 U.S. states, DC or Canada with tax ID. Applicant-led service benefiting people or the planet, active now or in the past 12 months; not solely school/work assignments. At most two co-applicants; under 16 needs parental consent. |
| NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship NCAA Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $7,000 One-time graduate scholarship | Fall-sport nomination — January 5, 2027 — 5:00 pm EST (as published); Winter-sport nomination — March 9, 2027 — 5:00 pm EST (as published); Spring-sport nomination — May 4, 2027 — 5:00 pm EST (as published); Nomination windows: fall opens September 15, 2026; winter January 5, 2027; spring March 9, 2027. Sponsor labels every cutoff EST, including dates in daylight-saving time; preserve its wording. Older cycle sources show a different award amount. 2026–27 · open | NCAA varsity athletes in or after their final eligibility season and final undergraduate year, with undergraduate GPA at least 3.20. Graduate degree enrollment within one year; international athletes eligible, provisional member institutions excluded. Institutional nomination required. |
| Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $10,000 academic scholarship plus $5,000 to an approved hunger-relief charity One-time; paid to institution or eligible 529 plan | Online application — October 20, 2026 — 11:59 pm PST (as published); Selected winners' payment/travel documentation — February 12, 2027; Rules literally specify PST for the October cutoff. The $5,000 grant goes to a charity, not the applicant; required event attendance is a condition of retaining both awards. 2026–27 · open | Ages 5–25 on August 20, 2026, enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution from kindergarten through graduate school; U.S. citizen/permanent resident living in the 50 states. Unpaid hunger-relief service benefiting non-family members in the past 12 months. Winners must attend May 5–7, 2027 event; Sodexo employees ineligible. |
| VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship Veterans of Foreign Wars | National awards: $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000 One-time | Applicant entry to local VFW Post — March 1, 2027; Post winner to Department — April 1, 2027; Department winner to national — May 1, 2027; Confirm local delivery requirements and any district judging schedule; later dates are advancement deadlines, not initial applicant deadlines. 2026–27 · open | Registered active Scouts holding Eagle Scout, Girl Scout Gold, Venturing Summit or Sea Scout Quartermaster awards. Maximum age 18; applicants turning 18 in nomination year must still be in high school at deadline. Prior national winners ineligible; enter through only one VFW Post. |
| DoSomething Wavemakers Ambassadorship DoSomething / Niagara Bottling Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,800 ambassador stipend Program participation | Published application deadline — September 18, 2026; Sponsor still displays recruitment text after the published cutoff; no extension verified. 2026 · closed | Ages 18–25, DoSomething member at application, residing in or strongly connected to Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles or Phoenix, and available for the full environmental-service program. College enrollment is not stated as a requirement. |
| Carson Scholars Fund Scholarship Carson Scholars Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000 college scholarship invested until high-school graduation One-time; subsequent recognition is nonmonetary | School nomination — December 16, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Full application and recommendations — January 13, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Nominations open October 19, 2026. Students must first be nominated by their school. 2027 · upcoming | Grades 4–11 at an eligible accredited U.S. school; current-year GPA at least 3.75/4.0 and community service. School/educator nomination required; prior scholarship recipients cannot receive a second scholarship. |
| Bonner Scholars Program Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation / participating colleges Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Campus-specific need-based college support and summer internship funding Four-year program subject to campus terms and service participation | Apply through each partner college; no national application deadline or uniform cash award. Separate Bonner Leader programs use Federal Work Study. Campus-specific · Schedule varies by program | Students entering or attending a partner college who demonstrate financial need and commitment to sustained community service. Typically 8–10 service hours weekly plus summer service and training; campus admission and eligibility terms apply. Some campuses support non-U.S. citizens. |
| DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest Daughters of the American Revolution Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Scholarship amounts vary by chapter and competition level One contest cycle | Ask the school/local DAR chapter for its current nomination and contest dates; this is separate from the DAR Scholarship Committee online application. Local chapter cycle · Schedule varies by program | High-school seniors at accredited schools in good standing with state education authorities, selected by teachers/peers for citizenship qualities. One nominee per school; U.S. citizenship not required. Nominees may enter the optional essay/personal-statement scholarship contest. |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies with demonstrated financial need; nominal award for Honorary Scholars Renewable up to four years; need reassessed annually | Initial application, essays, recommendations and transcript — December 1, 2026; Financial aid documents and updated transcript — June 30, 2027; Interview is scheduled in March/April. June 30 is a second-stage documentation deadline, not a second application cycle. 2027–28 · open | At least two years of golf service at a Massachusetts golf course. High-school seniors or current undergraduate/trade students planning full-time accredited college, university or trade study. Need assessed through FAFSA and CSS Profile; Honorary status available without demonstrated need. |
| Gatorade Player of the Year Gatorade Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Recognition and $1,000 grant to a youth sports organization chosen by the winner; not a personal scholarship One award cycle | Football nomination — November 24, 2025; Volleyball nomination — December 29, 2025; Girls cross-country nomination — January 5, 2026; Boys cross-country nomination — January 20, 2026; Girls basketball nomination — March 2, 2026; Boys basketball nomination — March 9, 2026; Baseball nomination — May 11, 2026; Softball nomination — May 18, 2026; Boys soccer nomination — May 29, 2026; Girls soccer nomination — June 5, 2026; Boys/girls track and field nomination — June 15, 2026; Dates are nominations for the completed 2025–26 cycle. Do not substitute award-announcement dates or infer next-year deadlines. 2025–26; next sport schedule not announced · closed | Exceptional high-school athletes in eligible sports across the 50 states and DC, evaluated for athletic excellence, academics and character; nominations reviewed by the selection committee. |
| HOBY State Leadership Seminars Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Leadership seminar experience; not a cash scholarship Three- or four-day seminar | Nomination, registration fees, possible sponsorship and deadlines depend on the local seminar. Published spring/summer event dates are not application deadlines. 2027 · Schedule varies by program | High-school sophomores nominated by their school or community for a state seminar. Ninth-grade Community Leadership Workshops and World Leadership Congress have separate requirements. |
| Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship Jimmy Rane Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $500–$6,000 per year based on need Renewable for up to four academic years/eight semesters | Application and supporting materials — February 5, 2027; Recommendations only — February 10, 2027; Opens December 1, 2026. FAQ adds that permanent residents must be in the process of becoming U.S. citizens; applicants should confirm that condition in current terms. 2027 · upcoming | Graduating senior/GED applicant or full-time college freshman/sophomore, age 20 or younger August 1, 2027; HS GPA 3.0/college 2.75 and financial need. U.S. citizen or eligible permanent resident. Permanent address in AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV or DC. Intercollegiate athletes, online-only programs and specified company employees/families excluded. |
| National Beta Scholarship National Beta Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000–$20,000 One-time, nonrenewable | Application — January 14, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Semifinalist materials and recommendations — March 14, 2027; Applications open November 2, 2026. 2026–27 · upcoming | Active 12th-grade Senior Beta member registered by January 14, 2027; plan full-time undergraduate enrollment at an accredited nonprofit U.S. two/four-year institution or trade school in fall 2027. Transcript and SAT/ACT scores required; selection considers academics, leadership, service and Beta participation. |
| National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships National Eagle Scout Association Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies; last published 2025–26 table lists $5,000–$50,000 total. 2027 amounts require confirmation. One-year awards or Cooke awards distributed over four years, depending on award | Application — January 31, 2027 — 11:59 pm Central Time; Opens December 1, 2026. Award table on the page still names 2025–26; do not treat those amounts as confirmed for 2027. 2027 · upcoming | NESA-member Eagle Scout with board of review by January 24, 2027; high-school senior through undergraduate junior, or no further than halfway through associate/trade study. Full-time enrollment/acceptance required. Graduate degrees and U.S. military academies excluded; one NESA scholarship per recipient. |
| National Honor Society Scholarship National Honor Society / National Association of Secondary School Principals Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $3,200 semifinalist; $5,625 finalist; one national winner receives $25,000 total One-time, nonrenewable; use within two years | Completed application, adviser certification and recommendation — November 20, 2026 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; Opened September 3, 2026. Adviser account verification is separate from scholarship certification. 2026–27 · open | High-school senior expecting a diploma in the current academic year, active NHS member in good standing, with adviser-verified account. Complete adviser certification and an eligible non-adviser/non-family educator recommendation before submitting. Award supports an accredited U.S. institution. |
| PCA Tampa Bay Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Positive Coaching Alliance – Tampa Bay Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,000; up to 25 recipients One-time, nonrenewable | Application — October 8, 2026 — 11:30 pm Eastern Time; Regional Tampa Bay program; the current application is for seniors, not a nationwide junior award. Class of 2027 · open | High-school senior graduating in 2027, unweighted GPA at least 2.5, current U.S. resident in Greater Tampa Bay, participating in an individual or team school/club sport. Finalists interview in person; selected students join the spring 2027 mentor program. |
Awards for women and girls across STEM, business, aviation, and every field.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship L’Oréal USA; administered by AAAS Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $75,000 Fellowship year | Application — February 23, 2026 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; No 2027 application deadline verified. 2026 · closed | Women postdoctoral researchers with PhD and postdoc position by January 31, 2026, maintaining postdoctoral status throughout award year. U.S. citizen or permanent resident conducting eligible basic STEM research at a U.S. institution; faculty ineligible. Requires 20 hours supporting women/girls in science and availability the week of November 9, 2026. |
| AAUW International Fellowships American Association of University Women Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $20,000 master’s; $25,000 doctorate One fellowship term; two equal payments | Application and recommendations — September 17, 2026 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; Opened August 17, 2026. Third-country exceptions depend on travel-ban/visa circumstances or Graduate Women International membership. 2027–28 · closed | Women admitted/enrolled in a first master’s or academic/professional STEM doctorate; bachelor’s-equivalent degree and GPA 3.5 for highest earned degree. Non-U.S. citizen without U.S. permanent residency or pending green-card application. Full-time accredited study, normally in the U.S.; limited third-country exceptions. Program must begin by September 15, 2027 and continue through April 30, 2028. Prior AAUW fellowship/grant recipients generally excluded. |
| Society of Women Engineers Scholarships Society of Women Engineers Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by individual scholarship Varies; some awards are renewable | Current application page publishes 2027–28 interest registration, not dated applications. General months: collegiate/graduate December–January; first-year/India February–March; confirm exact future dates and award-specific eligibility. 2027–28 interest; 2026–27 closed · Next dates not announced | Engineering, engineering technology or computer science applicants. Incoming first-year students, including high-school seniors: GPA 3.5 and intended ABET-accredited program. Other undergraduate/graduate applicants: GPA 3.0; undergraduates require ABET accreditation and graduate majors must be eligible. Separate India and local-section programs have additional requirements. |
| Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards Soroptimist International of the Americas Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Local amount varies (average $1,000); advancement may add regional $3,000/$5,000 and international $10,000; potential combined $16,000 Award cycle; local payment timing varies | Published annual application window August 1–November 15; no exact cycle year, closing time or timezone verified. Local clubs set selection/payment schedules; U.S./Canada online application route differs from other member countries. Annual; year-specific deadline not published · Next dates not announced | Women with financial need providing primary support for themselves and dependents, accepted/enrolled in vocational training or an undergraduate degree and residing in an SIA member country/territory. No graduate degree or current graduate study, previous Live Your Dream/Women’s Opportunity award, or disqualifying Soroptimist affiliation. |
| Association for Women in Science Scholarships Association for Women in Science Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,000 undergraduate; $2,500 Lorentzen/career re-entry; $10,000 doctoral research 2026 award cycle; renewal not stated | Application — February 28, 2026; No 2027 deadline verified. 2026 · closed | Award-specific AWIS membership and STEM requirements. First-generation and Schechtman undergraduate awards cover freshmen–juniors; Lorentzen supports physics/geophysics/geoscience with national Society of Physics Students membership. Separate doctoral dissertation and career re-entry awards; re-entry requires over one year out of the STEM workforce. |
| Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting Scholarships Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting | Varies: associate up to $1,000 once or $2,000/year; bachelor’s up to $1,500 once or $5,000/year; PhD up to $3,000 once One-time or up to two years, depending on award | Application and supporting materials — March 30, 2027; Opens January 4, 2027. One scholarship application per applicant. 2027–28 · upcoming | Need-based U.S. study; award-specific citizenship and gender rules. Associate business/accounting; bachelor’s accounting and PhD business/accounting at AACSB institutions. Most awards require women/U.S. citizenship; American Dream is open to all genders and Global permits non-U.S. citizens. Aspire/Horizons require primary family support; renewal requires progress and GPA 2.0. |
| Executive Women International Scholarship Program (EWISP) Executive Women International and participating local chapters Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by chapter and competition stage Chapter-specific | Richmond chapter 2026 application (example; not national) — April 1, 2026; No uniform national student deadline.2027 dates require chapter confirmation. Corporate pages were inaccessible, but primary chapter pages verify the active program. The linked Richmond chapter is one verified chapter example; consult the chapter serving your school. Chapter-specific; latest verified 2026 · Schedule varies by program | High-school students in a participating chapter’s service area planning accredited postsecondary study. Local grade rules vary: seniors in Richmond and juniors in Spokane. Selection/application may require school nomination, essays, recommendations and interview; contact the local chapter or school counselor. |
| Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship Zonta International / Zonta Foundation for Women Sources checked 2026-09-30 | US $12,000; up to 30 fellows One fellowship award; not renewable for previous Amelia Earhart fellows | Complete fellowship application — November 15, 2026; Older linked description PDFs may retain prior-cycle $10,000 terms; current 2027 page publishes $12,000. 2027 · open | Women of any nationality in full-time doctoral study with aerospace-engineering/space-sciences research; completed one doctoral year or relevant master’s at application. Graduation no earlier than April 2028. Postdocs, previous Amelia Earhart fellows and specified Zonta members/employees excluded; limited complimentary-membership exception applies. |
| AAUW Career Development Grants American Association of University Women Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $8,000 One-time grant for one certificate/training program | Winter/spring 2027 applications — September 30, 2026 — 5:00 pm EST (as published); Summer/fall 2027 applications — March 18, 2027 — 5:00 pm EST (as published); Summer/fall round opens January 27, 2027. Sponsor labels closing times EST despite daylight-saving dates. Current eligibility text specifies January–June 2027 starts; confirm summer/fall start-window and prior-AAUW-award eligibility when that round opens. 2027 · open | Women U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents holding at least an associate degree; applied/accepted to accredited or licensed standalone training/certificate in a field where women represent under 50% of workers, or employed applicants pursuing leadership training where women hold under 50% of senior roles. Degree programs, embedded certificates, exam costs and previous Career Development recipients excluded. |
| Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Support Awards Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $5,000 each; five awards One academic year, two installments | Application — August 1, 2026; 2027–28 information expected May 2027; no future closing date announced. 2026–27 · closed | Low-income women age 17+ with minor children, residing in the U.S. and studying full time in a nonprofit accredited U.S. postsecondary program. Credential must advance beyond prior education without duplicating a degree level; completion April 1, 2027 or later. Apply sponsor’s published household-income limits and institution nondiscrimination requirements. |
| P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship P.E.O. International Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $12,500 based on need; additional funding resources required Academic-year award; renewal subject to program rules | Eligibility form — December 15, 2026; Application: already-enrolled graduate students — February 1, 2027; Application: new graduate/Cottey students — March 15, 2027; Selected recipients accept scholarship — June 1, 2027; Eligibility opened September 15, 2026. Undergraduate eligibility is the Cottey College exception, not general undergraduate study. 2027–28 · open | International women pursuing an advanced degree in the U.S./Canada with a full year of formal coursework and residence remaining, intending to return home, or international students attending Cottey College. U.S./Canadian citizens and permanent residents ineligible. Online courses and first-time dissertation-only applicants excluded. |
| P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education P.E.O. International Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $4,000 based on need One-time | Begin with local chapter interview/recommendation; invited application due within 30 days. No fixed annual student deadline published. Funding excludes living expenses and debt repayment. Rolling · rolling | Women recommended by a P.E.O. chapter, U.S./Canadian citizens or legal permanent residents living/studying there; 24 consecutive months out of school as an adult, accredited employment-oriented certification/degree program begun and within 18 months of completion. No prior master’s-or-higher degree, post-master’s certificate/doctorate, prerequisites-only study or immediate planned continuation beyond funded program. |
| Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award Zonta International / Zonta Foundation for Women Sources checked 2026-09-30 | US $5,000 international award plus one-year supporting membership; 10 awards One-time; previous same-award recipients cannot renew | Apply through local club/e-club/district; obtain their deadline. No uniform direct applicant deadline. Study is not mandatory for eligible industry leaders. 2027 · Schedule varies by program | Women age 18–35 at application demonstrating exceptional business-related academic or industry leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, ethical conduct and contributions affecting women/girls or climate justice. Specified Zonta members/employees excluded; Z/GoldenZ members and limited complimentary-membership recipients may qualify. |
| Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award Zonta International / Zonta Foundation for Women Sources checked 2026-09-30 | US $5,000 international award; 37 recipients One-time; previous district/international winners ineligible | Club nomination to district (not student application; district may differ) — April 1, 2027; District nomination to headquarters (not student application) — May 1, 2027; Students must obtain an earlier local club deadline; school grades cannot be inferred from the age range. 2027 · Schedule varies by program | Women age 16–19 on April 1, 2027 living in a Zonta district or citizens of a Zonta country; volunteerism, public/student/workplace leadership and support for Zonta’s mission. Enrollment is not mandatory. Specified Zonta memberships/employment excluded, while Z/GoldenZ members are eligible. |
| MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship MPOWER Financing Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Published 2026 prizes:US $5,000, $2,000, $1,000 One-time; paid to institution | Original published closing date; applications suspended earlier — December 31, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Sponsor currently says funding capacity reached and is not accepting new scholarship applications. Do not present the retained December 31 terms as an open opportunity; future cycle unannounced. 2026 suspended · closed | Women 18+ accepted/enrolled full time in eligible undergraduate/graduate STEM at an MPOWER-supported U.S./Canadian institution, with qualifying visa, permanent-resident or U.S.DACA status. U.S.citizens studying in the U.S. and Canadian citizens studying in Canada excluded; borrowing not required. Medical/nursing programs excluded by FAQ. |
| Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant Jeannette Rankin Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $2,500 annually; unrestricted non-tuition support paid to recipient Renewable up to five years | Prior-cycle application and recommendations — February 13, 2026; Next applications open November 2026; exact opening/closing dates unannounced. Recommenders receive the invitation only after applicant submission, so submit early. Next cycle opening November 2026; latest dated 2025–26 closed · upcoming | Women and nonbinary students 35+ demonstrating financial need and pursuing technical/vocational education, an associate degree or first bachelor’s at an accredited U.S. institution. Use the sponsor’s eligibility survey for the appropriate National, Emerge or Tribal program. |
| P.E.O. STAR Scholarship P.E.O. International Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500; Canadian recipients normally receive Canadian dollars One-time, divided between two terms | Chapter nominations accepted August 15–October 15 annually,11:59 p.m. Eastern; applicants must meet earlier local selection dates. Invited student materials due within 30 calendar days at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. No single universal student application date. Annual policy revised August 2026 · Schedule varies by program | Women in their final secondary-school year, age 20 or younger at year-end, U.S./Canadian citizens or legal permanent residents, unweighted GPA 3.0, with chapter recommendation and strong leadership/service. Plan accredited full- or part-time U.S./Canada postsecondary study in the fall after graduation. |
| Women in Federal Law Enforcement Foundation Scholarships WIFLE Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Generally $2,500; amount may vary Award-cycle tuition support paid to institution | Complete application — May 1, 2026; The 2026 sponsor page states midnight on May 1 without specifying a time zone or clarifying the day boundary. No 2027 deadline is verified. 2026 · closed | U.S. citizens pursuing federal-law-enforcement careers, full-time accredited college students with at least one academic year completed and GPA 3.0. Criminal justice or related major leading to four-year degree, or graduate study; community-college applicants must explain transfer plans. High-school students ineligible; essay, transcripts and community-leader/police support required. |
| Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship Fund Cyber Defense Magazine / Cyber Defense Media Group;2026 sponsor PayPal Sources checked 2026-09-30 | At leastUS $1,000 per winner, plus potential approved conference travel and mentorship 2026/27 award cycle; conference support subject to approval | First 2026 round — June 16, 2026; Second 2026 round — December 16, 2026; Second round opened June 17, 2026. No exact closing time/timezone published. Sponsor-package prices are not student awards. Second half 2026; 2026/27 funding · open | Women students in the United States, age 14+, attending or planning college study in cybersecurity/computer science at an accredited institution; demonstrate cybersecurity interest and answer the sponsor’s application questions. Conference participation and travel require sponsor approval. |
| Jeannette Rankin Emerge Grant Jeannette Rankin Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $2,500 annually; unrestricted non-tuition support Renewable up to five years | Prior-cycle application and recommendations — February 13, 2026; Next application period announced for November 2026 without exact deadline. Do not confuse with unrelated EMERGE college-access or political-training organizations. Next cycle opening November 2026; last dated cycle closed · upcoming | Women and nonbinary residents of Georgia or Montana age 25+, demonstrating financial need and pursuing technical/vocational education, an associate degree or first bachelor’s at an accredited U.S. institution. |
| NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award National Center for Women & Information Technology Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Tier-dependent recognition; national winners receive cash and a celebration trip; cash amount not published One award cycle; national winners cannot win again | Student application — October 27, 2026 — 10:00 pm Eastern Time; Optional educator endorsement — November 5, 2026 — 10:00 pm Eastern Time; Opened September 1, 2026. Current criteria state students generally; do not impose an unsupported women-only restriction. Parent consent needed for community membership before application. 2026–27 · open | Students in grades 9–12, age 13+, interested in computing, AiC members with required parent consent if under 18, attending an eligible U.S./territory/overseas-military-base school. National awards additionally require U.S.citizenship/permanent residency/substantial presence and U.S.tax ID. NCWIT staff/family exclusions apply; Canada uses a separate program. |
| Science Ambassador Scholarship Cards Against Humanity Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $20,000 each; five recipients One-time tuition award paid to colleges in fall 2027 | Video application and email confirmation — December 14, 2026 — 11:59 pm Central Time; Email confirmation is required. Full-tuition awards were replaced by one-time $20,000 awards; finalists submit additional materials in early 2027. 2027–28 · open | Women and nonbinary high-school seniors or undergraduate students pursuing a STEM major and full-time U.S./territory college study in 2027–28; no U.S.citizenship requirement. Submit an original public YouTube educational STEM video of three minutes or less, not a Short. Graduate students ineligible. |
| Women in Aviation International Scholarships Women in Aviation International | Varies by award; published 2027 examples include $250–$25,000, plus training packages with separate or unpublished values Award-specific; training deadlines vary | General scholarship application — September 1, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; The next (2028) cycle is expected to open in summer 2027; no exact next deadline is published. December 15 notification and February 26 ceremony dates are not application deadlines. 2027 · closed | Current WAI members with membership active through March 30, 2027; new members had to join by August 30, 2026. Aviation and aerospace study, flight training and career development. Up to three applications. All genders and nationalities are generally eligible, with additional restrictions for individual awards. |
| Women In Defense WID Scholar Program Women In Defense, an NDIA affiliate Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Amount varies; no current individual award amount is published Current cycle; previous recipients may reapply | The sponsor confirms this cycle is closed but does not publish an exact closing date on the current application page. Next-cycle dates are not announced. 2026–27 · closed | U.S. citizens enrolled or entering an accredited college by fall 2026; undergraduate junior or above, or graduate student; minimum 3.25 GPA, financial need, and career interest in national security or defense. Women are encouraged to apply. NDIA and affiliate employees and their families are ineligible. |
| Doris Buffett Independence Scholar Grant Women's Independence Scholarship Program, Inc. Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000–$2,500 per semester or quarter; master's awards average $1,500 per term Per semester or quarter; renewal/reporting requirements apply | The sponsor publishes annual August 1–October 1 and January 1–March 1 application windows, without a year or closing time zone. Decisions begin December 31 and May 31 respectively. This is not a continuously rolling application. Current recurring cycles; no year specified · open | Intimate-partner-abuse survivors living in the U.S. or its territories, separated from the abuser for at least one and no more than ten years; U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents with critical financial need and a degree/career plan. Must have applied or been accepted to accredited U.S. study. Full- or part-time study is allowed. One professional and one personal recommendation are required. |
| WTS Foundation Scholarships WTS International Foundation and local WTS chapters Sources checked 2026-09-30 | National awards include $2,500–$10,000; local chapter awards and amounts vary Award-specific; local and national selection stages | Colorado chapter 2026–27 application only — October 15, 2026; No single national application deadline. Students apply locally, and chapters nominate winners for national consideration. October 15 applies only to Colorado; consult the relevant chapter. 2026 national awards; 2026–27 local applications vary · Schedule varies by program | Women pursuing transportation-related study or careers. Separate scholarships serve high-school, junior-college/trade, undergraduate and graduate applicants. Apply through the appropriate local WTS chapter; its geographic, GPA and program rules apply. |
Programs serving particular communities; current eligibility is stated for each award.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's HACER National Scholarship McDonald's Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Individual amounts not currently published; sponsor announces a $1 million total program pool Current individual payment and renewal terms not published | No next application deadline is published. Remove the estimated February 24, 2027 date. Current cycle closed; next cycle not announced · closed | High-school seniors younger than 21 with at least a 2.8 GPA who are legal U.S. residents, U.S. citizens or DREAMER/DACA recipients. Must enroll full time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in the year after selection. Selection considers academics, community service, personal statement and financial need; no Hispanic-parent requirement is listed. |
| TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship TheDream.US Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $100,000 total toward tuition, fees, on-campus housing and meals Through bachelor's completion, renewed annually subject to continuing eligibility and full-time enrollment | Next application round opens — November 1, 2026; Prior 2026–27 application close, extended — February 2, 2026; The next closing date and updated eligibility rules are not yet published; do not project a January 2027 deadline. Next round opens November 2026; eligibility shown is 2026–27 · upcoming | Last published 2026–27 rules: undocumented first-generation immigrant students, with or without DACA/TPS, who entered before age 16 and November 1, 2020 and continuously lived in the U.S.; significant unmet need and not eligible for Pell. Must live in and graduate from high school in an eligible locked-out state, have at least a 2.5 high-school GPA and college GPA if applicable, and relocate for full-time on-campus bachelor's study at an out-of-state Opportunity Partner College. |
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New AmericansSources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $90,000 over two years: up to $25,000 annual stipend plus up to $20,000 annual tuition support, limited to 50% of tuition and fees Up to two years; coordinated with other financial support | Complete application — October 29, 2026 — 2:00 pm Eastern Time; No extensions. Funding begins fall 2027. 2027 fellowship / 2027–28 academic year · open | Age 30 or younger by the deadline; bachelor's degree by fall 2027 and full-time accredited U.S. graduate/professional enrollment in 2027–28. Must not have started the third year of the degree being funded. Must meet sponsor's New American rules: qualifying immigrants or children of qualifying immigrant parents, including a defined single-parent exception. For immigrants not in the listed citizenship/residency/refugee categories, both U.S. high-school and college graduation are required. Review the detailed status rules. |
| Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation | $25,000; up to three fellowships in 2026 August 2026–August 2027 | Complete emailed application and supporting documents — May 1, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; No next-cycle deadline is published. The fellowship title includes Tribal Policy, but current eligibility specifically requires health-care graduate study. 2026 / August 2026–August 2027 · closed | U.S. citizens, nationals or lawful permanent residents enrolled in a federally recognized Indian Tribe. Must have completed at least one semester of graduate health-care coursework and be enrolled at least half time in a graduate program during 2026–27, with a demonstrated commitment to Native health care. Current scope is health care, including policy and research related to health care. |
| UNCF General Scholarship Application United Negro College Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | No fixed award; application creates a candidate pool for unpublished scholarship opportunities Varies by matched award; applying does not guarantee funding | General application — March 31, 2027 — 5:00 pm EST (as published); Sponsor labels the cutoff EST even though the date falls in U.S. daylight-saving time; retain the published label and confirm the portal convention. Individual scholarship deadlines vary. 2026–27 · open | Full-time undergraduate or graduate enrollment at a UNCF member institution during 2026–27; minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA, FAFSA and financial need verified by the institution. Submit the online general application. Students at other institutions are not eligible for this particular application. |
| UNCF Michael L. Lomax Endowed Scholarship United Negro College Fund; established by Tench and Simone Coxe Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $10,000 based on financial need Academic year 2026–27; annually renewable subject to funding and continued eligibility | Application and academic recommendation — June 1, 2026 — 6:00 pm EST (as published); The sponsor labels the deadline EST despite a daylight-saving date; preserve that label. No next-cycle date is published. Recommendations must be submitted through the portal, not email. 2026–27 · closed | U.S. citizen high-school seniors entering their first college year full time at a UNCF member institution; minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, FAFSA, and unmet financial need verified by the college. Requires transcript, an academic recommendation from a non-relative and a personal statement of up to 300 words. |
| UNCF STEM Scholars Program United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Last-dollar support: up to $2,500 yearly in years1–2 and $5,000 yearly in years3–4; eligible internship stipend $5,000 Tiered undergraduate support with STEM renewal requirements. | Undated FAQ gives only a usual March close; detailed application overview still refers to2020. No2026/2027 application cutoff verified. Eligibility beyond FAQ is identified as historical and should be reconfirmed when applications reopen. Removed unsupported April2027 estimate. New application cycle unannounced · Next dates not announced | African American high-school seniors entering college for the first time as full-time STEM degree students, GPA3.0. The detailed historical sponsor criteria also require US citizenship/national/permanent-resident status, financial/unmet need and rigorous math/science preparation. Existing college freshmen are not established as eligible new applicants. |
| APIA Scholarship Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIA Scholars) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards One-year or multi-year award depending on scholarship. | Application opens — November 15, 2026; Application closes — January 15, 2027 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; Published2027–28 application opens November15,2026 and closes January15,2027 at5pm Eastern. Eligibility paragraph still says fall2026; applicants should reconfirm enrollment-year wording when the new application opens. 2027–28 application dates; eligibility page retains prior-cycle year · upcoming | Students of all backgrounds pursuing a first associate/bachelor degree at accredited US institutions, full- or part-time. US citizens/nationals/legal permanent residents and citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia or Palau eligible. Prior bachelor/higher degree excluded. Financial need and first-generation status are priorities, not ethnicity restrictions. |
| CBC Spouses Education Scholarship Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBC Spouses) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Amount not published in current sponsor listing | Education scholarship application — March 27, 2026; 2026 application ran January5–March27; no2027 date published. Newer sponsor statement clarifies open-to-all eligibility despite older audience wording. Confirm complete application-specific conditions when reopened. 2026 closed; next cycle unannounced · closed | Students pursuing undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees with academic achievement and community leadership. The sponsor describes a focus on Black students and its July2026 statement says the program is open to all. Immediate relatives of listed CBC members/spouses/staff, CBCF leadership/staff/advisers and sponsoring entities are excluded. |
| Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Scholarships Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by named scholarship; no verified universal maximum | Zelle MBA/ETA application — March 13, 2026; Spouses/Ally program applications — March 27, 2026; Program family, not one universal award.2026 Zelle MBA/ETA award closed March13; Spouses education/arts/essay and Ally law awards closed March27.2027 dates unannounced. Check each application’s additional requirements. 2026 closed; next cycle unannounced · closed | CBCF scholarship family has different eligible education levels, majors and affiliations. Named awards cover undergraduate, graduate/professional study and a separate high-school junior/senior essay contest. Some arts programs describe Black applicants; the Education program is described as open to all in a newer sponsor statement. Immediate relatives of specified CBC/CBCF personnel, leadership/advisers and sponsoring entities excluded. |
| Esperanza Education Fund Scholarship Esperanza Education Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $10,000 total Total award split equally across qualifying academic semesters, not an annual amount. | 2026 timeline application deadline (prose conflicts with June30) — July 1, 2026; 2026 timeline says July1 close while selection prose says June30; cycle is closed and no future date is inferred. Income limits and required event dates must be checked for the next cycle. 2026 closed;2027 unannounced · closed | Born outside the US or both parents born abroad; DC/MD/VA high-school senior, or local resident with US high-school/GED graduation within three years who has not started college. First full-time associate/bachelor degree must be at a DC/MD/VA institution. Household-income caps by family size apply (for four people:$106,800). Must attend orientation, awards ceremony and Career Day. Foreign high-school diploma requires a subsequent US GED. |
| Great Minds in STEM Scholars (formerly HENAAC) Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Merit awards $500–$5,000; non-merit donor awards $500–$1,000 One year; must reapply competitively each year. | Application and all documents (sponsor says11:59pm PST) — May 8, 2026; All documents due May8,2026 at11:59pm labeled PST; closed cycle, no next-year estimate. Guidelines allow part-time but FAQ requires full-time: part-time applicants must confirm. Graduating-senior awards depend on a donor and are not guaranteed; no blanket high-school eligibility. 2026–27 closed; next cycle unannounced · closed | STEM/health undergraduate or graduate degree students at accredited US/territory two- or four-year institutions, with leadership/service. Generally GPA3.0; some donor awards allow2.5. No ethnicity requirement. US citizens/residents, F1 and DACA accepted subject to donor restrictions; J1 excluded. Second degree at an already-completed degree level, certificate/trade and non-STEM degrees excluded. |
| Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education (ILACHE) Scholarship Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000 One-time, nonrenewable | Application and all supporting documents — November 7, 2025 — 11:59 pm Central Time; The 2026 award application closed November 7, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Central; mandatory recognition conference March 6, 2026. A future application cycle has not been announced. 2026 award / fall 2026 enrollment · closed | Illinois residents entering or continuing full-time undergraduate study at an Illinois institution in fall 2026; college GPA at least 3.0, or high-school GPA 3.0/4.0 or 4.0/5.0; demonstrated leadership. Recipients must attend the ILACHE conference. First-time applicants receive priority. |
| MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Recent awards ranged from $2,000 to $10,000 Current scholarship award; renewal not promised | Complete emailed application — May 15, 2026; Complete materials had to be emailed together by May 15, 2026. Cutoff time and next application cycle not published. 2026–27 · closed | Students completing their first law degree while enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. law school for 2026–27. Selection considers financial circumstances, achievement and demonstrated commitment to advancing Latino civil rights. No citizenship or Latino-identity restriction; MALDEF states it does not inquire into immigration status. |
| Microsoft HOLA (Hispanic/Latino) Scholarship Microsoft (administered by Scholarship America) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500, $5,000 or $10,000 One-time award; up to 19 recipients | Administrator marks applications closed and 2026 information tentative. No application deadline is currently published; recommendation is due three business days after the eventual application deadline. No ethnicity requirement appears in the published eligibility list. 2026 tentative terms; next cycle unannounced · closed | U.S.-based high-school seniors who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents or DACA recipients; GPA at least 3.0; financial need; full-time U.S. undergraduate study in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, business administration, finance or marketing. Microsoft employees and their children are ineligible. |
| NSBE Scholarships (National Scholarship Program) National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by award; Deloitte Foundation offers $17,500 total ($4,375 per semester) Varies; Deloitte award spans up to four semesters | Application deadline — confirm conflicting sponsor dates; NSBE’s September 3 announcement says applications are open, but gives conflicting application deadlines: December 11, 2026 and February 26, 2027. Confirm the applicable deadline with NSBE before relying on either. The separate GPA-verification window ends February 26, 2027; its EDT label is inconsistent with winter standard time. The directory still has an older “open soon” message. Fall 2026 · open | Active paid NSBE members pursuing eligible STEM study, from high-school seniors through graduate students. Generally GPA at least 2.5, with higher or different requirements by award; GPA must be verified. Each award has its own major, region, class-standing and residency rules. |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Amount not published in the current application Current award; renewal not promised | Application and required materials — July 15, 2026; Application and required materials were due July 15, 2026. No cutoff time or next-cycle deadline published. Awards support legal education; the sponsor does not promise a $10,000 award. 2026–27 · closed | Students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school for 2026–27, with financial hardship and contributions or commitment to Puerto Rican and LatinX communities. Must reside in New York/New Jersey, attend a law school in either state, or intend to work in New York after law school. |
| SHPE Scholarship Program (ScholarSHPE) Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by sponsored award; no uniform award amount published Depends on the selected award | Application opens — February 2, 2026; Common application closes — February 16, 2026; Published application window was February 2–16, 2026. No future cycle date or cutoff time is published. Corporate notifications July–September; SHPE-funded notifications December–January. 2026–27 · closed | Active SHPE members with cumulative GPA at least 2.5 pursuing STEM at an accredited U.S. or territorial institution. High-school seniors, full-time undergraduates, graduate students and selected certificate/professional programs can qualify. SHPE-funded awards do not require citizenship; sponsored awards may add citizenship and other conditions. |
| AISES A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000 undergraduate; $2,000 graduate One academic year, split between fall and spring | Annual application closing — April 30; year unannounced; Annual recommendation deadline — May 7; year unannounced; Published annual schedule: applications December 15–April 30, two recommendations due May 7. The page does not assign a year or cutoff time to these dates; no 2027 deadline is inferred. Annual program; next dated cycle unannounced · Next dates not announced | AISES student members with documented citizenship or descent from a recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native village, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander ancestry, or Indigenous Canadian identity; full-time accredited college study and GPA at least 3.0. Any STEM field, including architecture. |
| AISES Polaris Academic Scholarship American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000 One academic year, split between fall and spring | Annual application closing — April 30; year unannounced; Annual recommendation deadline — May 7; year unannounced; Annual application closing is April 30, with two recommendations due May 7; no year or cutoff time accompanies those milestones. The separate Polaris vocational award has different eligibility and is not this academic scholarship. 2026–27 listed program; next dated cycle unannounced · Next dates not announced | AISES student members with documented citizenship or descent from a recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native village, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander ancestry, or Indigenous Canadian identity; full-time accredited college study and GPA at least 3.0. Undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited four-year institution in mechanical engineering, digital/information technology, manufacturing/supply chain or another eligible STEM field. |
| Cafe Bustelo El Cafe del Futuro Scholarship Cafe Bustelo / Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000; 25 awards One-time award for qualified academic expenses | Application and essay — May 15, 2026 — 11:59 pm Central Time; Finalist supporting documents — August 4, 2026 — 11:59 pm Central Time; Applications closed May 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central; finalist documents August 4 at 11:59 p.m. Central. HACU specifies 2026–27 financial aid; sponsor rules contain a malformed “2025-206” reference. Confirm the aid-year requirement if applying in a later cycle. No future deadline published. 2026–27 · closed | Legal residents of the 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, age 18 or older, enrolled full-time in undergraduate or graduate study at a four-year HACU-member institution; any major; GPA at least 2.5; first-generation college student and financial-aid recipient. No Latino-identity restriction. Sponsor/administrator employees, specified affiliates and their immediate families or households are excluded. |
| Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) Scholarship Korean American Scholarship Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Generally $500–$5,000; some named awards may differ Current award; no automatic renewal promised | Sponsor homepage marks 2026–27 applications closed. FAQ gives annual June 30 at “12am EST,” without a year and with an ambiguous midnight/daylight-time convention; no future timestamp is inferred. Supporting documents receive a seven-day grace period. Regional instructions control. 2026–27 · closed | Full-time students with Korean heritage at U.S. schools, regardless of citizenship, generally GPA at least 3.0. High-school, college, graduate and professional categories have regional rules and financial-need review. Some regions also support descendants of U.S. Korean War veterans; other non-Korean applicants may qualify if funds remain. Apply only in the region of the school. |
| Prospanica Scholarship Prospanica (Association of Hispanic Professionals) Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $5,000 Current award; previous recipients may reapply | Application — May 3, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; Applications ran February 1–May 3, 2026, closing at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. A future cycle is not published. Membership fee waivers are available for hardship. 2026 · closed | Prospanica members who are college freshmen or above for undergraduate awards, or enrolled/planning to enroll in a master’s or doctoral program at an accredited U.S. or Puerto Rican university business school. The host-state award additionally requires study in the conference host state. All racial and ethnic backgrounds are eligible; individual sponsored awards may add criteria. |
| TELACU Education Foundation College Success Program TELACU Education Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Financial assistance amount not published May renew annually through undergraduate completion | Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for August–June study, subject to space. The live application supplies any current cutoff. Summer courses are not supported; no universal June deadline. Ongoing academic-year applications · rolling | Incoming and current undergraduates may apply. Priority goes to first-generation students with financial need, GPA at least 2.5, full-time four-year enrollment, residence in CA/IL/NY/TX, and STEAM or business majors; these are priorities, not blanket entry requirements. Renewal requires GPA at least 2.75, full-time enrollment, required sessions, 20 service hours, two staff meetings, a renewal application and interview. |
| Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) Scholarship Latin American Educational Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Amount varies; no fixed current award published Fall/spring installments; renewable with satisfactory progress and annual application/verification | Application — March 15, 2026; Applications closed March 15, 2026. Sponsor specifies “11:59 PM MST” during daylight-saving time, so confirm the intended zone for any future cycle. New 2027 application dates are not published. Recipient verification and the fall symposium are additional steps. 2026–27 · closed | Colorado residents with cumulative GPA at least 2.0, regardless of citizenship/documentation, who identify as Latino or are committed to serving Colorado’s Latino community. High-school seniors and undergraduates, including eligible trade/certificate students; funds are for approved U.S. nonprofit accredited institutions or selected Colorado trade schools. |
| CHCI Congressional Internship Program Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Paid internship: $4,776 summer or $5,400 fall, plus housing, transport and other benefits Summer: 10 weeks; fall: 12 weeks | Summer 2027 application — December 1, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Fall 2027 application — March 1, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Summer applications due December 1, 2026; fall due March 1, 2027, both 11:59 p.m. Eastern. No spring session. Main eligibility limits fall graduates to the immediately prior summer, while FAQ still says summer 2026; affected graduates should confirm. Program requires 32 work hours weekly and mandatory activities; outside online coursework capped at eight credits. Summer and fall 2027 · open | Full-time undergraduates in the preceding academic period, with limited immediately preceding-term graduate eligibility; community-college transfer conditions apply. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees or unrestricted work-authorized applicants; DACA participants need continuous valid authorization, and F-1/M-1 students are ineligible. Commitment to public service and Latino communities, with no Latino-identity requirement. |
| Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology (DFBSST) Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $3,000 per year Annual renewal for up to four years, subject to conditions | Sponsor’s April 17, 2026 update gives an annual April 15–June 15 application period without a deadline year or time. School nomination/prescreening may require earlier action; contact the department. No 2027 date is inferred. Annual schedule; next dated cycle unannounced · Institution-specific schedule | African-American U.S. citizens or permanent residents entering or enrolled in undergraduate technical/STEM study at one of the sponsor’s listed HBCUs. Applications must come through a participating school’s science/engineering department and be prescreened there. Renewal requires full-time science/engineering study at the same institution, good standing and at least a 3.0 major GPA. |
| VAUSA Fallen Heroes Scholarship We Are VAUSA (Vietnamese American organization) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Target of five $3,000 awards, subject to available funds One-time award; past recipients ineligible | Complete application packet — June 30, 2026; One complete PDF application packet was due June 30, 2026. Finalist online interviews were July 16–August 16. No cutoff time or future cycle deadline published. 2026 · closed | Vietnamese Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have no bachelor’s degree, GPA at least 3.0, and full-time acceptance/enrollment at an accredited U.S. college. Active-duty, Reserve, National Guard, service-academy and fully funded ROTC participants are ineligible, as are past recipients and specified VAUSA leadership/committee members and their spouses or children. |
| OCA Joe and Loanne Chiu Scholarship OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000 Current $5,000 award; no annual renewal promise | Application — May 22, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; Application closed May 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific despite an unchanged “open” banner. Recipients must submit an annual academic-progress report throughout undergraduate study. Next cycle not announced. 2026 · closed | High-school seniors entering undergraduate study in fall 2026; U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose parents/guardians have not earned a bachelor’s degree. No ethnicity, minimum GPA or maximum-income condition. OCA staff/executive/business-advisory dependents and previous Gold Mountain high-school recipients are excluded. FAQ excludes community-college applicants; confirm institution eligibility with OCA. |
| OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates (with UPS) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,000 entering college; $2,500 entering final college year One-time award | Both track applications — March 22, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; Both tracks closed March 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Separate applications and evidence of enrollment apply. No ethnicity requirement. A future cycle is not published. 2026 · closed | First-generation applicants whose parents did not complete a college/university degree: high-school seniors entering college in fall 2026 or college students entering their final year that fall, including community college. Citizenship is not required; DACA/undocumented applicants need an SSN or ITIN. OCA staff/executive/business-advisory dependents are excluded. Final-year applicants cannot have received the high-school Gold Mountain award. |
| Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund Asian Pacific Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000 annually Renewable for four years, up to $20,000. | The 2026 application is closed. Reopens in 2027; exact dates unpublished. 2026–27 terms; 2027 reopening announced · upcoming | California residents with at least 50% Filipino ancestry, financial need and GPA 3.0; incoming full-time freshmen at accredited four-year colleges studying engineering, mathematics, computer science, environmental science or physical science. Healthcare fields excluded. |
| Chicana Latina Foundation Scholarship Chicana Latina Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,500 undergraduate; $2,000 graduate/PhD Two payments during a year-long leadership program. | 2026 applications closed; a 2027 closing date was not published on the opened sponsor pages. 2026–27 · closed | Chicana/Latina students attending school and resident for two years in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, San Francisco, Sonoma or Yolo county. Undergraduates need full-time enrollment, 12 post-high-school college units and GPA 2.0; graduate/professional students need GPA 2.7. Leadership sessions and ten outreach hours required; prior recipients wait four years to reapply. |
| Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship Asian Pacific Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000 One award. | 2026 closed; reopens in 2027. Exact dates unpublished. 2026–27 terms; 2027 reopening announced · upcoming | Graduate students in social sciences at U.S. colleges with GPA 3.0 and financial need. Economics, Asian heritage and research benefiting disadvantaged communities receive preference. Citizenship unrestricted. |
| LULAC National Scholarship Fund LULAC National Educational Service Centers and participating LULAC councils Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $250–$2,000, depending on award tier Annual selection; eligible students may reapply. | Annual application deadline; The council-hosted national FAQ states March 31 annually without a year or time zone. Confirm the current application and local council rules before applying. Recurring; next dated cycle unconfirmed · Recurring schedule; see rules | Graduating high-school seniors and full-time undergraduates; graduate students may enroll at least part-time. Applicants need a participating local council in their area and must satisfy its additional conditions. All backgrounds may apply. Award tiers consider GPA or broader academic potential and community involvement. |
| Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship Asian Pacific Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000–$2,000 One award. | 2026 closed; reopens in 2027. Exact dates unpublished. 2026–27 terms; 2027 reopening announced · upcoming | Incoming or current full-time undergraduates at two- or four-year colleges, GPA 3.0 and financial need. Student or parent must have current or former employment at an Asian-owned or Asian-cuisine restaurant; community advocacy required. Ethnicity and citizenship unrestricted. |
| Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000 One scholarship. | Application — December 30, 2026 — 11:00 pm Central Time; Both recommendations — December 30, 2026; Application closes at 11 p.m. Central. The separate recommendation deadline gives the same date without a time. 2027–28 · open | High-school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores or juniors age 25 or younger who demonstrate financial need and enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year institution in the U.S. or its territories. Non-U.S. citizens may apply. Two essays and two recommendations required. |
| American Indian College Fund Scholarships American Indian College Fund | Typically $2,000–$3,000; varies by scholarship Annual application required; renewal is not guaranteed. | Priority deadline — May 31, 2026; Final annual deadline; The national application opens February 1, has a May 31 priority date and remains open until January 25 for spring consideration. Tribal-college deadlines and semester applications vary by campus. 2026–27 · open | Members of federally or state-recognized tribes, or documented descendants through a parent or grandparent; GPA 2.0 and full-time study at an accredited nonprofit U.S. college. Undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs qualify; high-school seniors may apply in their final semester. Eligible Canadian First Nations students may qualify through the Jay Treaty. |
| Association on American Indian Affairs Native Scholarship Association on American Indian Affairs Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000 per semester May renew each semester through graduation, subject to requirements. | Current applications closed. Sponsor announces reopening in early 2027; exact closing date unpublished. Fall 2027 / spring 2028 · upcoming | Direct members of tribes in the continental U.S. or Alaska, including federally and non-federally recognized tribes; GPA 2.5, full-time enrollment in an associate or higher degree and demonstrated connection to their Native Nation. Part-time enrollment permitted in the final graduating semester. Certificate and seminary programs excluded. |
| Cobell Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships Indigenous Education, Inc. Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Undergraduate: up to $5,000 new / $8,000 returning; graduate: up to $12,500 Academic-year awards divided across terms; reapply annually. | Application opens — December 15, 2026; Application closes — March 31, 2027 — 11:59 pm Mountain Time; Reference due — April 7, 2027; The published dates are December 15, 2026–March 31, 2027; references April 7. Sponsor cycle label and second-degree rules conflict internally. Summer and vocational awards have separate applications. Application opens December 2026 and closes March 2027; sponsor labels cycle 2026–27 · upcoming | Enrolled members of federally recognized U.S. tribes or Alaska Native Corporations pursuing associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral or professional degrees at accredited nonprofit institutions. Full-time study generally required; part-time exceptions considered individually. No minimum GPA. Sponsor gives conflicting answers on second bachelor's eligibility; confirm before applying. |
| HACU Scholarship Program Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by scholarship Varies; some awards renew and others are one-time. | Each scholarship has its own deadline. The displayed fall-2026 awards reviewed are closed; check the directory for newly added opportunities. 2026–27 listings; new opportunities may be added · Recurring schedule; see rules | Requirements differ by partner scholarship, including school membership, enrollment, GPA, major, citizenship and financial need. Listed opportunities include graduating high-school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students. Review each award; Hispanic ancestry is not a universal requirement. |
| Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Hispanic Heritage Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $4,000, depending on category One-time educational or community-service grant. | Application and supporting documents — November 1, 2026 — 11:59:59 pm Pacific Time; The current application FAQ confirms November 1, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time; older duplicate text remains on the marketing page. 2026 applications / class of 2027 · open | U.S. or territory residents graduating high school in spring 2027 with unweighted GPA 3.0, enrolling at an accredited higher-education institution in 2027–28. GED applicants under 21 may qualify. Transcript and one recommendation required; winners must attend the virtual ceremony. |
| Hispanic Scholarship Consortium Scholars Program Hispanic Scholarship Consortium Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by scholarship Varies by fund; includes mentoring and leadership support. | Applications open January 2027. Exact opening day and closing date are not published. 2027–28 · upcoming | Hispanic/Latino Texas residents with cumulative GPA 2.5 planning full- or part-time certificate, associate or bachelor's study. Graduating high-school seniors and current students may apply. U.S. citizenship is not required; individual funds add conditions. |
| JACL National Scholarship Program Japanese American Citizens League Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies; over 30 awards totaling over $70,000 annually One-time awards; maximum two national awards per recipient. | Entering-freshman application — March 2, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific/Honolulu; Chapter freshman nominations — April 3, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific/Honolulu; All other applications — April 3, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific/Honolulu; All supporting documents were due with each application. Next-cycle dates are unpublished. 2026 · closed | Active individual or student/youth National JACL members of any ethnic background planning full-time U.S. higher-education study. A parent's family membership is insufficient. Entering-freshman applicants must be high-school seniors; undergraduate, graduate, law, arts and financial-aid categories have additional rules. Professional artists are ineligible for arts awards. |
| Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship — DC/VA/MD Kimmy Duong Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,000 or $3,000 annually Renewable for up to four years toward a bachelor's degree. | Prior recipients reapply — January 31, 2026; New applicants — March 27, 2026; Published application period began December 1, 2025. George Mason students apply through GMU Academic Works and must check its separate award process. Next-cycle dates unpublished. 2026–27 · closed | Full-time undergraduates ages 17–30 at listed DC/VA/MD partner institutions, GPA 3.0, financial need, leadership and community service. Generally U.S. citizens or permanent residents of any heritage; three Gold awards are reserved for Vietnamese nationals accepted to U.S. universities, with additional family-status rules. Ceremony, mentoring and foundation meetings required. |
| Native Forward Scholars Fund Scholarships Native Forward Scholars Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $100–$30,000 per academic year, based on unmet need Varies by fund; annual financial-aid documentation required. | Tribal Eligibility Certificate and Financial Needs Form; Applications open in January; application deadlines vary by scholarship. The common tribal and financial-needs forms are due July 15 each academic year; no future year is inferred. Recurring annual programs · Recurring schedule; see rules | Full-time undergraduate, graduate or professional-degree students at accredited U.S. institutions. Tribal members and first- or second-generation descendants of federally or state-recognized tribes may qualify, depending on the award. Tribal certification, FAFSA and federal-aid eligibility required. Second degrees at the same level are not funded. |
| NFALA Foundation Scholarships National Filipino American Lawyers Association Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Named awards of $1,500–$10,000 One-time 2026 awards. | Application, required materials and any recommendations — September 14, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; Selected recipients' presentation materials — October 28, 2026; Next application cycle is unpublished. October 28 is a recipient-materials deadline, not a new application opportunity. 2026 · closed | Students enrolled in an accredited U.S. JD, LLM or SJD program who are NFALA/affiliate/affinity-network members or demonstrate Filipino American community service. Applicants of diverse ethnic backgrounds are welcome. Government/public-interest awards require qualifying service; LGBTQ+ awards consider community commitment. Recommendations are optional. |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships Thurgood Marshall College Fund Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by scholarship Varies by award; some fund a single term. | Completing the Dream example — December 1, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Enterprise Access HBCC example — January 8, 2027 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Deadlines vary. Completing the Dream may close before December 1 if funds are exhausted; the dates shown are examples, not a common TMCF deadline. 2026–27 and 2027–28 · open | Eligibility differs by scholarship, including GPA, financial need, citizenship and enrollment. Many serve TMCF member schools; others include broader accredited U.S. postsecondary institutions, graduate students and vocational programs. Use each award's rules and the matching application portal. |
| Vietnamese-American Professional Women of Silicon Valley Scholarships Vietnamese-American Professional Women of Silicon Valley | Undergraduate program overview lists $2,000; graduate amount unpublished One-time award; prior VAPW recipients are ineligible. | Application and all supporting materials — March 8, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific time (PT/PST as published); Sponsor heading says PT and body says PST. Interviews were April 25–26, 2026; ceremony May 21. The 2027 dates and graduate award amount are unpublished. 2026–27 · closed | Female students of Vietnamese ethnicity residing in Silicon Valley, with financial need, academic achievement and local leadership/service. Undergraduate track: high-school seniors or community-college transfers entering a four-year university in 2026–27. Graduate track: incoming or current graduate students enrolled in 2026–27. Transcript, recommendation, interview and San Jose ceremony attendance required. |
| Vietnamese Freedom and Heritage Scholarship Calvin Pham, administered by Bold.org Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $500 to one winner One-time award. | Application — March 29, 2026; The 2026 award has been made; winner announced April 30. No 2027 application or recurring deadline is published. 2026 · closed | Vietnamese-American high-school seniors or undergraduates descended from Vietnamese refugees through a parent or grandparent. Selection considers financial need, academic potential and cultural/community connection. Applicants answer two essay prompts. |
For LGBTQ+ students and students with disabilities or chronic health conditions.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Ford Scholarship National Center for Learning Disabilities Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $10,000 total $2,500 annually for four years. | Rolling review ends — May 10, 2026; The sponsor's dated 2026 announcement takes precedence over older generic April FAQ text. No exact 2027 deadline is published. 2026 · closed | Graduating high-school seniors with a documented learning disability entering a full-time bachelor's program in fall. ADHD or another disability alone is insufficient without a learning disability. Financial need is considered; documentation, financial-aid information, recommendation and personal responses required. |
| Boomer Esiason Foundation Academic Scholarship Boomer Esiason Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Award varies; cumulative cap $30,000 per four-year degree or $45,000 per graduate degree May reapply; at most one scholarship each calendar year. | Prior 2026 application — April 10, 2026 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; Sponsor directory lists April 2027 for the next deadline, without an exact day. The detailed page and application portal still show the completed April 10, 2026 cycle. 2027 announced; detailed terms from 2026 · upcoming | Students with physician-confirmed cystic fibrosis who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and enrolled in or accepted to undergraduate or graduate study. Selection considers academics, character, leadership, service and financial need. Optional named designations offer additional consideration; semi-finalists interview by phone. |
| Novo Nordisk Donnelly Scholarship USTA Foundation and Donnelly scholarship partners Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Two national awards of $15,000 and ten regional awards of $7,000 One academic year; eligible students may reapply in later years. | Prior 2026 application — March 15, 2026; 2026 closed. Sponsor says the 2027 program will open later but has not published dates. The 2026 process included finalist interviews in early April. 2026 terms; 2027 reopening announced · upcoming | Tennis-playing students impacted by diabetes, with GPA 3.0, who are high-school seniors entering college or current college students pursuing their first undergraduate degree. A separate application, transcript, recommendation, essay and financial information are required. |
| Scott & Kim Verplank Foundation Scholarship Scott & Kim Verplank Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $10,000 per year, renewable for up to four years Up to four years | Applications open — January 1, 2027; Application received by — April 15, 2027; Sponsor explicitly announces January 1 opening and April 15, 2027 receipt deadline; no cutoff time published. 2027 entry · upcoming | U.S. citizen and high school senior with a childhood Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, GPA above 3.0, organized-team athletic participation, and documented diabetes management. Continuing college students cannot apply. Renewal requires a 3.0 GPA. |
| National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Thirty awards of $8,000 for the verified 2026 cycle | 2026 application closing date; sponsor states midnight EST — March 31, 2026; 2026 applications closed March 31. Sponsor wording is midnight EST; no conversion to a guessed daylight-saving cutoff. 2027 terms are not announced. 2026–27 · closed | Blind students living in the 50 states, DC, or Puerto Rico, aged 18 by July 3, 2026, enrolled in an accredited postsecondary degree in 2026–27. Normally full time; up to five part-time recipients. Required documents and an NFB affiliate-president interview apply. |
| Tony Coelho Media Scholarship American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Eight awards of $5,625 | AAPD confirms 2026 applications closed and says to check back for 2027 details. No 2027 date is published. Fall 2026 · closed | Students with disabilities who are high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students, enrolled in college or university in fall 2026 and pursuing a media, communications, or entertainment career. |
| #RAREis Scholarship Fund RARE Foundation (formerly EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000; eligible students may receive the award up to four times | Sponsor confirms $5,000, repeat eligibility up to four awards, diagnosed and undiagnosed eligibility, physician verification and residence. The next spring-cycle dates are unpublished. 2027 details pending · Next dates not announced | U.S. residents age 17 or older with a diagnosed or undiagnosed rare-disease journey verified by a treating physician; full- or part-time accredited undergraduate, graduate, or vocational study for the fall. Carrier status alone does not qualify. Family members without a qualifying rare disease cannot apply. |
| Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000 over two years ($2,500 per year) Two years | 2026 application deadline — May 10, 2026; The 2026 application deadline was May 10. The next deadline is not yet published. Fall 2026 · closed | Graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability, entering a two-year community college, vocational/technical training, or specialized disability program in the fall. ADHD or another disability alone does not satisfy the learning-disability requirement. Financial need is considered. |
| Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Scholarship Live Out Loud Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000 | 2026 application deadline — January 19, 2026; The 2026 application deadline was January 19. The next cycle is not yet announced. 2026 · closed | LGBTQAI+ youth with financial need residing in New York State and continuing education after high school in a college, university, vocational/trade or certification/licensing program. Two recommendations and a finalist interview are required. |
| Vertex Foundation Scholarship (Cystic Fibrosis) Vertex Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000 USD or CAD according to residence; not automatically renewable | Administrator confirms January 2027 reopening; exact application close is unpublished. Recommendation is due three business days after the application deadline. Next application cycle opens January 2027 · upcoming | U.S. or Canadian citizens or lawful permanent residents with cystic fibrosis, or their sibling, caregiver, child, or spouse. Seniors, graduates, current technical/undergraduate and graduate students must plan part- or full-time accredited U.S./Canadian study for the academic year and be in good standing. Vertex employees, contractors, former employees, dependents and immediate family are excluded. |
| Point Foundation Community College Scholarship Point Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $4,800 for the academic year | Applications open — January 27, 2027 — 9:00 am PST; Applications close (sponsor wording: 5 p.m. PST) — April 8, 2027 — 5:00 pm PST; Funding covers fall 2027–spring 2028. The sponsor labels both cutoff times PST; its intended daylight-saving treatment for the April deadline is not clarified. 2027–28 · upcoming | LGBTQ+ students and allies with GPA 2.5+, high school credential by fall 2027 and at least half-time associate/community-college study for the full year at an accredited U.S. nonprofit institution. No bachelor’s holders, wholly online degrees, dual-enrollment funding, prior two-year recipients, or applicants/immediate family with formal employee, board or volunteer ties to Point. |
| The Bonnell Foundation: Living with Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship The Bonnell Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $2,500; a person may receive this undergraduate award twice | 2026 application deadline (sponsor states midnight EST) — March 15, 2026; Sponsor announces January 2027 reopening but no exact 2027 closing date; latest application deadline was March 15, 2026, stated as midnight EST. 2026 awards; next application opens January 2027 · upcoming | U.S. citizen with cystic fibrosis, a high school senior or undergraduate at a U.S. university, community college or trade school, and GPA 2.5+. Requires admission confirmation, diagnosis verification, transcript and essay/video. |
| AbbVie CF Scholarship for Higher Education AbbVie Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Forty $3,000 awards; one undergraduate and one graduate recipient receive an additional $22,000 each ($25,000 total) | 2026 applications open — March 26, 2026; 2026 applications close — May 7, 2026; 2026 voting closes — September 10, 2026 — 11:00 am Eastern Time; 2026 application ran March 26–May 7; finalist voting August 27–September 10 at 11 a.m. Eastern. No 2027 application dates published. 2026–27 · closed | U.S. citizens/permanent residents diagnosed with CF, with high school/GED complete by June 2026, enrolled or awaiting acceptance at an accredited undergraduate, trade or graduate program in 2026–27; part time accepted. Prior Thriving Scholars, AbbVie employees/immediate family and prescribing healthcare providers/immediate family are excluded. |
| Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $3,000 | Sponsor announces December 2026 opening for 2027–28. Exact closing date not published. 2026–27 rules; next cycle opens December 2026 · upcoming | Autistic students in a two-year undergraduate college, life-skills, vocational, technical or trade program. Must attend an accredited U.S. institution full time under sponsor rules (minimum six credits). No prior bachelor’s degree, prior OAR award, graduate study, or immediate family of OAR board/scientific council members. Apply to only one OAR scholarship. |
| Patient Advocate Foundation Scholarship for Survivors Patient Advocate Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $3,000 yearly: undergraduate maximum $12,000 over four years; graduate maximum $6,000 over two years | 2026–27 application deadline — March 5, 2026; Sponsor explicitly closes the 2026–27 cycle on March 5, 2026. No next-cycle date published. 2026–27 · closed | National applicants must be U.S. citizens. Undergraduates must be under 25 with diagnosis or active cancer/chronic-disease treatment within five years; graduates pursue a master’s or higher with diagnosis/treatment within ten years. Separate Virginia undergraduate route requires Virginia residence. Financial need and medical verification apply. Recipients must study full time, maintain GPA 2.75 and complete 20 service hours yearly; noncompliance can require repayment. |
| Rise Forward Scholarship Fund & Ambassador Program Vivian Lee Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $3,000 in two installments with a six-month ambassador commitment | 2026 applications open — August 5, 2026; Application and video due — September 15, 2026; Decision by — October 1, 2026; The 2026 application and video deadline was September 15; decisions are due by October 1. The program lasts six months. 2026 · closed | U.S. residents with CF, or eligible caregivers of children with CF up to age 15, with financial need and documented use of funds. Age 16+ patient category; a parent/guardian may apply for a minor. Must publicly share a story/photo and participate in outreach, prescreening and interview. Education is one of several permitted uses. |
| Schwallie Family Scholarship Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $3,000 | Sponsor announces December 2026 opening for 2027–28. Exact closing date not published. 2026–27 rules; next cycle opens December 2026 · upcoming | Autistic students pursuing two- or four-year undergraduate study. Must attend an accredited U.S. institution full time under sponsor rules (minimum six credits). No prior bachelor’s degree, prior OAR award, graduate study, or immediate family of OAR board/scientific council members. Apply to only one OAR scholarship. |
| Dylan's Dream Scholarship Dylan's Dream Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $2,500 per semester, after other financial aid | Reapply each semester; availability depends on donated funds. No exact semester deadline is displayed; contact the foundation before relying on a date. This does not establish year-round rolling acceptance. Semester-specific · Institution-specific schedule | Students with verified cystic fibrosis and financial need accepted for upcoming study at a college, university or trade/vocational school in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama or Tennessee. GPA at least 2.0, good standing and FAFSA on file required. Funds cover unpaid tuition/fees after other aid, not prior out-of-pocket costs. |
| Elizabeth & Patrick Nash Foundation Scholarship Program Elizabeth & Patrick Nash Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,500–$2,500 One year; reapplication permitted | 2026–27 application deadline — April 1, 2026; The latest published cycle is 2026–27, with an April 1, 2026 deadline. The next deadline is not yet published. 2026–27 · closed | U.S. citizens with cystic fibrosis entering or attending undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited U.S. college/university. Selection includes financial need, academics, character, leadership and service. Recipients may be asked to write donor thank-you or fundraising letters. |
| LEAGUE Foundation Scholarship LEAGUE Foundation (AT&T-affiliated LGBTQ+ employee resource group) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Amount for the next awards has not been set by the sponsor | Application system available January 2027; exact close not published. Sponsor says future award values are to be determined and past values do not predict them. 2027 · upcoming | Graduating high school seniors who support or contribute to the LGBTQ+ community, are U.S. citizens or legal residents, and enter higher education in their graduation year. No deferral. The old 3.0 GPA minimum is not established in current published requirements. |
| USACFA Ana and Isa Stenzel Scholarship US Adult Cystic Fibrosis Association (USACFA) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | One $1,000 award | All 2026–27 deadlines have passed. Applications reopen early 2027; exact dates are not yet published. 2026–27 closed; 2027–28 dates pending · upcoming | CF; U.S. institution; degree in health science, social work, mental health science, genetic counseling or environmental science. At most one USACFA award per academic year. |
| USACFA Higher Education Scholarship in Memory of Lauren Melissa Kelly US Adult Cystic Fibrosis Association (USACFA) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to two $2,500 awards | All 2026–27 deadlines have passed. Applications reopen early 2027; exact dates are not yet published. 2026–27 closed; 2027–28 dates pending · upcoming | Adults with CF pursuing a career certification, associate, bachelor’s or graduate degree at a U.S. institution. At most one USACFA award per academic year. |
| USACFA Scholarship for the Arts in Memory of Helen M. Eisenman US Adult Cystic Fibrosis Association (USACFA) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to two $5,000 awards | All 2026–27 deadlines have passed. Applications reopen early 2027; exact dates are not yet published. 2026–27 closed; 2027–28 dates pending · upcoming | CF; U.S. institution; creative-arts degree from associate through doctorate. At most one USACFA award per academic year. |
| USACFA William Coon, Jr. Scholarship US Adult Cystic Fibrosis Association (USACFA) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to four $2,500 awards | All 2026–27 deadlines have passed. Applications reopen early 2027; exact dates are not yet published. 2026–27 closed; 2027–28 dates pending · upcoming | CF; U.S. institution; degree in business, economics, communications, political science, information, project management, finance, accounting, public administration or marketing. At most one USACFA award per academic year. |
| Point Foundation Access Scholarship Point Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,500 for one academic term | Applications open September 9 — September 9, 2026 — 9:00 am PST; Applications close October 22; sponsor wording 5 p.m. PST — October 22, 2026 — 5:00 pm PST; This fall 2026 application is for the next academic term. The sponsor labels the opening and closing times PST even though these dates fall in daylight-saving time; confirm the intended cutoff with Point. Fall 2026 application for next academic term · open | LGBTQ+ students and allies who are or will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree and/or come from low-income households, GPA 2.0+, enrolled at least half time in an associate, undergraduate, graduate or professional degree at a U.S. accredited nonprofit institution. No wholly online programs, dual enrollment, prior four-term Access recipients or applicants/immediate family with formal Point employee/board/volunteer ties. |
| 180 Medical College Scholarship Program 180 Medical Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Seven $1,000 awards | Sponsor publishes January 1–June 1 each year and confirms 2026 closed. No separately dated 2027 announcement in the opened page; retained as annual rule without projecting an exact future date. 2026 closed; recurring annual window · closed | U.S. legal residents accepted for full-time two-year, four-year or graduate study in the fall. Must be under a physician’s care for spinal cord injury, spina bifida, transverse myelitis, bladder exstrophy, neurogenic bladder or an ostomy. Medical school and unlisted diagnoses do not qualify. |
| AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Generally $1,000; exact award is set by the committee | 2025–26 application deadline — March 6, 2026; The next application cycle opens in November 2026. Its closing date is not yet published; the last deadline was March 6, 2026. 2025–26 rules; 2027 application opens by November 2026 · upcoming | Students with documented disabilities who are U.S. citizens/legal residents living in the U.S. and attending an accredited U.S. university. Full-time undergraduates need sophomore status or higher; graduate students may attend part time. Disability/health fields and service are preferences. Previous recipients can reapply only for a new program; journal editorial-board members are excluded. Incoming freshmen normally excluded, with stated sophomore-status AP-credit exception. |
| Andrew W. Eve Memorial Scholarship CF Family Connection Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000 | Official program and application confirm the award and eligible fields. No current cycle deadline is stated; contact the program. Standing program; no dated cycle published · Next dates not announced | Students with cystic fibrosis attending an accredited college and majoring in communications, fire science, criminal justice, emergency medicine or police science. |
| Jennifer Leigh Soper Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Blue Grass Community Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | At least $1,000; not automatically renewable, but previous recipients may reapply | 2026 application deadline — March 6, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; Latest application window December 15, 2025–March 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. No 2027 date is published. 2026 · closed | College-bound U.S. residents with cystic fibrosis, enrolling full time at an accredited college, community college or technical school. Applicants are matched through BGCF’s eligibility form; need and academic potential are considered. |
| Mandy Wagner Foundation Scholarship Mandy Wagner Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Award amount not published in the official application | Official application gives annual May 1 receipt deadline without a year and says funding availability is announced on the foundation website. No 2027 date or amount inferred. Annual application; funding availability not dated · Next dates not announced | CF diagnosis documentation required. Incoming college freshmen need unweighted GPA 3.0 or ACT 22 or SAT 1030; current/returning college students need GPA 3.0. Technical, retraining and accredited online programs also listed. Application citizenship choices are U.S. citizen, national or resident alien expecting citizenship by award. |
| Sertoma Communicative Disorders Scholarship Sertoma Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000 | Application window opens — November 1, 2026; Application deadline — March 31, 2027; Sponsor specifies annual November 1–March 31 window for fall 2027, spring/summer 2028 funding. No cutoff time published. 2027–28 · upcoming | U.S. citizens pursuing a graduate degree in speech-language pathology or audiology at a U.S. institution accredited by ASHA’s Council on Academic Accreditation; cumulative GPA 3.5 across undergraduate/graduate/doctoral coursework including latest fall. Not eligible if graduating before the end of August 2027. |
| Sertoma Scholarship for Students who are Hard of Hearing or Deaf Sertoma Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Award amount not stated in the current program-specific section | Application window opens — November 1, 2026; Application deadline — March 31, 2027; The November 1–March 31 application window is for 2027–28 funding. No cutoff time is published. 2027–28 · upcoming | U.S. citizens with at least 40 dB bilateral hearing loss documented by audiogram, GPA 3.2 unweighted, pursuing a full-time U.S. bachelor’s degree. Seniors and current undergraduates qualify; graduate, associate, community-college and vocational programs do not. Cannot graduate before end of August 2027. |
| Susanna and Lucy DeLaurentis Memorial Scholarships Susanna and Lucy DeLaurentis Charitable Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000 paid to the institution | Applications must be received by the third Friday of April each year; awards are announced in the first week of May. The next cycle is not separately dated. Annual program · Next dates not announced | College-bound high school seniors with strong academics and extracurricular involvement while managing a chronic disease or serious physical/mental health challenge. Health statement and school recommendation required. |
| American Council of the Blind (ACB) Scholarship Program American Council of the Blind Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,000–$7,500 depending on award | Applications open — November 1, 2026; Applications close — February 14, 2027 — 11:59 pm Central Time; Sponsor explicitly dates November 1, 2026–February 14, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Its weekday labels are inconsistent; use the explicit dates and omit those labels. 2027–28 · upcoming | Legally blind students entering or attending U.S. postsecondary institutions, including undergraduate, graduate and technical study. Usually GPA 3.0, with documented exceptions; full time or part time while working at least 32 hours weekly. Community/school involvement and blindness documentation required; individual named awards add conditions. |
| Bowman Brothers Trade School Scholarship ROCK CF Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $2,500 per recipient annually | Sponsor explicitly accepts applications year-round, subject to available funds. No degree-wide eligibility or guaranteed award. Year-round · rolling | Adults age 18+ with documented cystic fibrosis pursuing trade-school or professional-development training; selection considers financial need and essay, with a finalist phone interview. |
| Johnson & Johnson Access-Ability Lime Scholarship Johnson & Johnson (administered by Lime Connect) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Award amount not published on the current program page | 2026 recommendation deadline — September 29, 2026 — 11:00 pm Eastern Time; 2026 applications closed. Recommendations for submitted applications due September 29 at 11 p.m. Eastern; 2027 application date is unpublished. 2026 application; 2027 enrollment · closed | Lime Network members with disabilities, currently in undergraduate, graduate, MBA or PhD study at a four-year U.S. university and enrolled in spring, summer or fall 2027; healthcare/STEM degree, healthcare career goal and active disability-inclusion work required. |
| Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors Lime Connect Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000 USD | 2026 finalist reference information — April 28, 2026; 2026 finalist recommendation letters — May 5, 2026; 2026 applications closed. Finalists supplied reference information April 28; recommendation letters May 5. Next cycle and application deadline not published. 2026–27 · closed | U.S. or Canadian high school seniors graduating spring/summer 2026 with a visible or invisible disability, applying or accepted for full-time fall 2026 study at a four-year U.S./Canadian institution. Financial need is considered alongside merit. |
| MannKind / Al Mann Centennial Scholarship MannKind Corporation (listed via The Diabetes Link) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Ten $10,000 awards, paid in $5,000 annual installments while eligibility continues Two annual installments | 2026 application deadline — April 2, 2026; Sponsor-linked administrator confirms April 2, 2026 close and $5,000 annual payments; no 2027 dates. 2026 · closed | Incoming freshmen or current undergraduates aged 18–22 with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, pursuing life sciences or a related field at a U.S. community college or university and aiming to contribute to the diabetes community. Essay and video required. |
| PFLAG Chapter Scholarships PFLAG (local chapters nationwide) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Amounts vary by local chapter | This is an umbrella of local programs, not one national application. No uniform amount, deadline or citizenship/grade rule; omit stale illustrative chapter deadlines. Local chapter cycles · Institution-specific schedule | Chapter-specific scholarships serving LGBTQ+ students and, for some awards, allies. Residence, enrollment and community-service requirements differ; consult the individual chapter before applying. |
| Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship Point Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $15,000, with up to four years of support | Applications open — September 9, 2026 — 9:00 am PST; Applications close — November 19, 2026 — 5:00 pm PST; The fall 2026 application supports study starting in fall 2027. The sponsor labels both times PST; its September opening occurs during daylight-saving time. Fall 2027 entry · open | LGBTQ+ students or allies, at least high school seniors, GPA 3.3+, entering full-time undergraduate, graduate or professional degree study at an accredited U.S. nonprofit institution. No wholly online degrees, prior four-year Flagship recipients or applicants/immediate family with formal Point employee/board/volunteer ties. |
| Pride Foundation Scholarship Pride Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies among the foundation’s scholarship funds | Applications open — October 11, 2025; 2026–27 application deadline — January 9, 2026 — 5:00 pm Pacific Time; 2026–27 application closed January 9, 2026 at 5 p.m. Pacific. No 2027–28 application dates established. 2026–27 · closed | Residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington pursuing accredited postsecondary education anywhere. Supports LGBTQ+ students, children of LGBTQ+ families and allies with demonstrated support. No citizenship or age requirement; reapplication allowed. |
For service members, veterans, and their spouses and children.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis P. Matthews and John E. Swift Educational Trust Scholarship Knights of Columbus Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Tuition only, up to $25,000 per year for a four-year undergraduate degree | Apply within two years of the qualifying death or official disability determination. Contact the trust for its individual application process. Event-based eligibility · Schedule depends on event | Children of Knights of Columbus members in good standing killed or permanently disabled by hostile action in a designated combat zone, or full-time police/firefighters killed by criminal violence while on duty. Must be admitted before age 26 to an approved Catholic bachelor’s college in the member’s country of domicile. Documentation and board approval required. |
| Samsung American Legion Scholarship The American Legion (funded by Samsung) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | National awards $10,000; runners-up $5,000; other department finalists $1,250 | First day of respective state program, 11:59 p.m. local time; Submit before 11:59 p.m. local time on the first day of the applicable Boys State or Girls State program. Some coordinators require a completed hard copy before arrival. Respective state program session · Institution-specific schedule | Students between high school junior and senior years attending the current Boys State/Girls State session, and direct descendants of a qualifying wartime active-duty U.S. veteran. Adopted and stepchildren included; service documentation required. Funds support undergraduate study. |
| The American Legion National Oratorical Contest The American Legion Sources checked 2026-09-30 | National first/second/third prizes: $25,000/$22,500/$20,000; participating department winners also receive round awards | Entry starts locally; contact the applicable state department for its current contest schedule. Local and department competition · Institution-specific schedule | U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents in grades 9–12, under age 20 at the national contest, competing through their state/department of residence or school. Prior national top-three finalists excluded. Early high-school graduates may compete only if not in higher education at department finals. |
| The American Legion Legacy Scholarship The American Legion Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $20,000 for children of fallen service members or $5,000 for children of qualifying disabled veterans Annual award; sponsor permits reapplication for additional annual awards up to six times | 2026 application close — March 25, 2026; Award must be used before this date — August 1, 2027; Latest deadline March 25, 2026; awards used before August 1, 2027. Next application cycle not published. 2026–27 · closed | Children, adopted children and qualifying stepchildren of U.S. service members who died on active duty on/after September 11, 2001, or qualifying post-9/11 veterans with VA disability rating 50%+. Seniors/graduates accepted to an accredited U.S. institution; undergraduate or postgraduate. Need-based gap after available federal/state education benefits. |
| Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship Tailhook Educational Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Variable grants; top two awards are $20,000 per year | The application page lists December 15, 2026 at noon through February 16, 2027 at noon Pacific. A separate sponsor calendar lists November 14 through February 15. Confirm the current window with TEF before relying on either date. 2027 · upcoming | High school graduates accepted for accredited undergraduate study who are children/grandchildren of current/former Naval Aviators, Naval Flight Officers, Aircrewmen or people who served aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. |
| AMVETS Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Family Memorial Scholarship AMVETS (American Veterans) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Two $12,000 awards annually | The next application deadline is not yet announced. Annual program; next cycle not dated · Next dates not announced | U.S. citizens who are veterans or National Guard/Reserve members, with financial need and high school diploma/GED, enrolled or accepted into an eligible program. Honorable discharge/current-service evidence required; no federal student-loan default or illegal-drug sale/possession conviction. Recipient publicity consent required. |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500–$10,000 annually; qualifying Children of the Fallen receive $7,500 yearly for four years | Undergraduate applications open — January 1, 2027; Undergraduate application and documents due — March 1, 2027; Undergraduate application Jan 1–Mar 1 annually; current rules explicitly concern 2027–28. CTE applications accepted all year; renewal requires reapplication and continued eligibility. 2027–28 · upcoming | Children/stepchildren of eligible Marines or Marine-unit Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains or Religious Program Specialists; honorable discharge if a veteran, GPA 2.0+, and 2025 family AGI≤$134,000. Income waived for qualifying Children of the Fallen. Diploma required by Aug 1, 2027; no existing bachelor’s, academy or dual enrollment. School must qualify for federal funding. Restricted grandchild awards also exist. |
| Military Child of the Year Award Operation Homefront Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $10,000, a laptop and donated gifts | Nominations close — December 1, 2026 — 11:59 pm Central Time; Nominations close December 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central. Applicants must meet the age requirement at nomination. 2027 awards · open | Legal military dependents aged 13–18 at nomination, with DEERS documentation and availability to attend the April 2027 Washington, DC gala with a guardian. Prior award/innovation recipients and Operation Homefront personnel/immediate family/household members excluded. |
| Pat Tillman Foundation Tillman Scholars Program Pat Tillman Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Need-based; average $10,000 per academic year Annual renewal considered for the same degree, subject to full-time enrollment, GPA 3.0 and service/community requirements. | 2026 applications are closed. Sponsor describes an annual December 1 opening; the next closing date is not published. 2026 closed; next cycle not fully announced · closed | Veterans, active-duty service members and current or surviving military spouses studying full time for a bachelor’s, graduate or professional degree at an accredited U.S. institution. Child dependents, future-service ROTC applicants, associate degrees and certificates are ineligible. FAFSA and financial information required. |
| Anchor Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Anchor Scholarship Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Annual awards $2,000–$3,500; renewable awards up to $10,000 total Annual awards cover one academic year; renewable awards cover up to four years. | Step I eligibility application; Step II scholarship application; Annual opening October 1. Step I: March 1, 11:59 p.m. EST; Step II: April 1, 11:59 p.m. EST. Page still labels its resources 2026; no future year is inferred, and April EST wording needs sponsor confirmation. 2026 guidance; next cycle dates not explicitly dated · Next dates not announced | Dependent children (age 22 or younger on March 1) of qualifying Navy personnel: full-time first associate/bachelor’s degree or industry certification in the U.S. Spouses may also pursue graduate degrees, full or part time. Foundation awards require Surface Warfare qualification and six cumulative years in specified commands, with an active-duty death exception; ship awards have separate one-year ship-service criteria. |
| MOAA Educational Assistance Program (American Patriot Scholarship & Interest-Free Loan) Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies; package may include grants, scholarships and repayable interest-free loans Renewal subject to eligibility and funds; up to five disbursements within seven years. | 2026–27 applications closed. Annual November 1–March 1 window; next cycle not explicitly dated. Funding is not entirely scholarship aid; loan terms must be reviewed separately. 2026–27 closed · closed | Children age 24 or younger of military officers or active-duty/retired enlisted personnel, generally GPA 3.0, entering or attending full-time undergraduate, two-year or trade programs. Former non-retired enlisted parents do not qualify. Officer parents need paid MOAA membership if selected. Age/GPA exceptions considered; postgraduate programs excluded. |
| AFCEA iWORKS Scholarship AFCEA Educational Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500 | 2026 supporting documents — May 1, 2026; Applications closed; 2026 supporting documents were due May 1. Next cycle not announced. 2026 closed · closed | Child or spouse of an active-duty U.S. service member or veteran; accredited community/four-year college STEM sophomore, junior, senior or master’s student, unweighted GPA at least 3.0. Graduation cannot be in the award calendar year. |
| AFCEA ROTC Scholarship AFCEA Educational Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500–$3,000 | 2026 supporting documents — May 1, 2026; Applications closed; supporting documents were due May 1, 2026. Next cycle not announced. 2026 closed · closed | U.S. citizen/permanent resident, full-time college sophomore or junior in Army, Navy/Marine option or Air Force ROTC, approved STEM major and GPA at least 3.0. Nomination from the military/naval/aerospace professor or designated commanding officer required. Named awards add branch, major or region restrictions. |
| AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship AFCEA Educational Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500 | 2026 supporting documents — May 1, 2026; Applications closed; supporting documents were due May 1, 2026. Next cycle not announced. 2026 closed · closed | U.S. citizen serving or honorably discharged with documented overseas contingency-operation deployment; college sophomore/junior, approved undergraduate STEM major, GPA 3.0 at an accredited four-year U.S. institution, full or part time. Freshmen, seniors and graduation-year applicants excluded. A separate STEM teacher-licensure route requires a completed science bachelor’s degree. |
Chief Petty Officer Scholarship FundSources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,000; two named MCPON awards of $5,000 One academic year; eligible students may reapply. | 2027–28 applications open — January 1, 2027; Application postmark deadline; 2027–28 applications open January 1, 2027. FAQ gives an annual April 1 postmark rule, but downloadable forms and a dated closing notice are older; confirm the new closing date when its form appears. 2027–28 · upcoming | DEERS-registered dependent child/stepchild or non-uniformed spouse of a qualifying Navy Chief, Senior Chief or Master Chief; high-school senior, GED/HS graduate or undergraduate entering an accredited degree/vocational institution. Full-scholarship students, service-academy students and active/reserve uniformed applicants are excluded; sponsors who converted to LDO/CWO are excluded. |
| Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship Society of the Daughters of the Cincinnati Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $5,000 per year; $20,000 total Up to four undergraduate years, subject to renewal requirements. | 2027 application opens — November 1, 2026; Senior-year application due; 2027 application opens November 1, 2026. Annual March 1 senior-year deadline is published; confirm the dated closing notice in the new application. 2027 application · upcoming | High-school senior daughters of career commissioned U.S. officers (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard or Space Force), planning full-time accredited college study. Parent must be active duty, retired after at least 20 years of commissioned service, or deceased after qualifying service; reserve-only service excluded. Academic merit and financial need required. |
| Folds of Honor Higher Education Scholarship Folds of Honor Foundation | Up to $5,000 annually, based on unmet need One academic year; reapply annually. | Annual February 1–March 31 window; next year not explicitly dated. Sponsor lists 6 p.m. EST close and a weekend extension; confirm cycle and time-zone wording. Higher-ed payments capped at $2,500 per term ($1,250 part time). Current application window closed · closed | Spouses/dependents pursuing accredited college, graduate or trade/licensure study. Military sponsor must meet documented death/line-of-duty criteria, have a VA disability rating of at least 70%, or be active duty with a Purple Heart. Non-service-connected post-separation deaths require a final VA rating of at least 70%; service-connected deaths require VA documentation. Two recent terms must each have GPA 2.0 or higher. |
| VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Foundation, Sport Clips & Student Veterans of America Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $5,000 per semester Tuition/fees for one semester; unused awards expire at semester end. | Spring 2027 application — November 15, 2026; Spring 2027 applications are open. Sponsor’s spring window is August 1–November 15; closing year follows the explicitly announced spring 2027 cycle. Cutoff time not published. Spring 2027 · open | U.S. citizen service members/veterans who completed basic and follow-on training, currently hold or separated at E-5 or below, and demonstrate financial need. Must attend or be accepted to a VA-approved accredited postsecondary program; one award per family per semester. |
| AMVETS National Scholarships (Veteran/Active-Duty, Spouse, and Children/Grandchildren) AMVETS (American Veterans) | Main sponsor lists $4,000 awards; veteran application lists up to $12,000 | 2026 applications — April 30, 2026; 2026 linked applications close April 30. Next cycle not announced. Amount differs between sponsor summary and veteran application; use the selected track’s award terms. 2026 closed · closed | U.S. citizens with need attending accredited four-year undergraduate programs. Separate tracks cover eligible veterans/active duty/Guard/Reserve, their spouses, and children/grandchildren. The child/grandchild track requires grade 12 and fall enrollment in the graduation year. No postgraduate awards; federal student-loan default excluded. |
| Dolphin Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Dolphin Scholarship Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Program awards range from $1,500–$4,500 annually Dolphin and Laura W. Bush awards may renew; other named awards require competing again. | Applications open — October 1, 2026; Eligibility screening — February 15, 2027; Full application — March 15, 2027; Eligibility screening February 15, 2027 precedes the March 15 full application. Sponsor pages disagree on lifetime totals; no lifetime dollar guarantee is stated here. 2027 application · upcoming | Unmarried dependent children under 24 or spouses of qualifying Navy submarine personnel: six active-duty submarine years or eight submarine-support years, with specified injury/death exceptions. First associate/bachelor’s degree or vocational certification; children full time, spouses at least 12 credits annually. Service-academy students and immediate employee family excluded. Named ship awards have separate rules. |
| SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) U.S. Department of Defense (Military OneSource) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $4,000 | No annual competition deadline is published; apply for an account to confirm eligibility and approval requirements. Current benefit; individual eligibility review · rolling | Spouses of qualifying active-duty, National Guard or Reserve members of the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force or Space Force under Title 10 orders, across all ranks/pay grades. Funds approved licenses, certifications, associate degrees and continuing education needed to maintain professional credentials; not general bachelor’s or graduate tuition. |
| Army Women's Foundation Legacy Scholarship Army Women's Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by award; named awards include $2,000, $2,500, $3,000 and $5,000 One academic year; may compete for two total awards, except graduate recipients may receive only one. | 2026 application and materials postmark — January 21, 2026; 2026 application and supporting materials were due/postmarked January 21, 2026. Next cycle not announced. 2026 closed · closed | Women with honorable Army/Army Reserve/Army National Guard service and their lineal descendants. Accredited certificate/community-college track: HS graduate GPA 2.5 or GED; bachelor’s track: 30 completed credits and GPA 3.0; graduate track: completed bachelor’s GPA 3.0 and accepted/enrolled master’s or doctorate. PCSI adds a 50% VA disability condition. |
| Daedalian Foundation Military Aviation Scholarships The Daedalian Foundation (Order of Daedalians) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies by named award; many national awards are $1,000–$3,000 Depends on the named award; Egan renewal requires academic/ROTC progress and chapter engagement. | No single dated national deadline is published on the program page. Chapter-level awards require applying through a flight; verify its schedule. Standing program; dates vary by award · Institution-specific schedule | College students intending military aviation careers with flight aptitude/physical qualifications, character, leadership and need. Named awards add ROTC, branch, GPA, university, state or descendant restrictions; Egan awards cover ROTC sophomores through seniors with GPA 3.0 and aviation allocation requirements. |
| Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Assistance Program Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Scholarships $500–$3,000; separate repayable interest-free loans up to $4,000 One academic year; eligible students may reapply. | 2026–27 scholarship application — April 17, 2026; Scholarships closed April 17, 2026. Next scholarship window not announced; loans may be available on a rolling basis. 2026–27 scholarships closed; 2027–28 unannounced · closed | Children under 23 by September 30 of the academic year and spouses of qualifying active-duty, retired or deceased Sailors/Marines. Need-based, GPA at least 2.0, full or part time. Children: CTE/undergraduate; spouses: CTE, initial undergraduate or master’s. MECEP/MECP active-duty applicants qualify for loans only. |
| Scholarships for Military Children Fisher House Foundation / Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,000 One academic year; awards may be received for up to four years, with limited longer-program exceptions. | 2027–28 applications open in December 2026; exact opening day and closing deadline not published. 2027–28 · upcoming | Unmarried military dependent children under 23 with valid USID; qualifying active, reserve/Guard, retired or deceased parent. Full-time bachelor’s study or community-college transfer pathway; unweighted GPA 3.0 for HS applicants or 2.5 for college applicants. Service-academy/preparatory-school and full-scholarship recipients excluded. |
| Special Forces Scholarship Fund Green Beret Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Amount not published on the current sponsor page | Published 2026 window was February–March, without exact days or cutoff times. Next cycle not announced. 2026 closed · closed | Children of current/veteran Army Special Forces soldiers; sponsor needs an 18-series MOS or at least five cumulative years of honorable active-duty Special Forces Group service. Full-time accredited degree/certificate study. For 2026: undergraduates under 26 and graduates under 28 on October 15; graduate applicants need a bachelor’s or college-senior status and a graduate application. |
| Navy Wives Clubs of America Scholarships Navy Wives Clubs of America (NWCA) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Members’ awards $1,000–$1,500; foundation award amount not stated Annual awards; no automatic renewal claimed. | 2026 members’ application: postmark/email — March 31, 2026; 2026 foundation application: postal postmark — March 31, 2026; 2026 applications closed March 31. Members’ applications could be postmarked or emailed; foundation applications required postal postmark. Next cycle not announced. 2026 closed · closed | Separate tracks: descendants of NWCA members in good standing or qualifying enlisted military spouses; foundation awards cover dependent children/stepchildren of enlisted Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel (active, retired with pay or deceased), with valid dependent ID. Need, GPA 2.5 and accredited-school admission apply; foundation applicants must graduate high school before funded study. |
| Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) Scholarships Council of College and Military Educators Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000 | 2027 scholarship application — December 6, 2026; September 21–December 6, 2026. Scholarship instructions say midnight PST; confirm whether that means the beginning or end of the closing date rather than assuming a minute. 2027 · open | Current/former U.S. service members, spouses, or qualifying military children attending a CCME member institution/organization. First-degree undergraduate tracks need 12 completed credits and GPA 2.5; graduate tracks need six credits and GPA 3.0. Military-child track is undergraduate only. Credential track requires an eligible SkillBridge or labor/apprenticeship-approved program. |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation Scholarship Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Need-based gap funding; lifetime caps $75,000 (Fry) or $100,000 (DEA) Up to five nonconsecutive years before age 34; older applicants considered individually. | Rolling review. Living-expense documents must arrive before semester end; those expenses are not reimbursed retroactively. Caps are limits, not promised awards. Ongoing need-based assistance · rolling | Children who lost a military parent in the line of duty or through service connection, pursuing accredited associate/bachelor’s or trade/certificate study; GPA at least 2.0 in the previous term. HS juniors/seniors may request a $500 pre-college stipend; graduates may request eligible undergraduate-debt assistance. Other benefits and documented expenses affect awards. |
| Coast Guard Foundation Fallen Heroes Scholarship Coast Guard Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | 100% of higher-education and living expenses under sponsor terms | No separate dated Fallen Heroes application deadline is published. Contact the Foundation through its assistance page for the individual process. Ongoing program; individual arrangements · Institution-specific schedule | Children of Coast Guard members who died in operational, line-of-duty service, pursuing college or trade school. This is distinct from the annual competitive dependent-child awards. |
| Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships for Coast Guard Children Coast Guard Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500 or $5,000 per year May apply for up to four years while eligible. | 2026 complete application — April 1, 2026; 2026 applications ran February 1–April 1. Next cycle not published. 2026 closed · closed | College-aged dependent children of active-duty or retired enlisted/officer Coast Guard members, or reservists serving at least 180 active-duty days. HS seniors and current college/trade-school students may apply. Accredited community college, university or trade training; FAFSA, sponsor and counselor sections required. |
| Folded Flag Foundation Scholarship Folded Flag Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $7,500 fall/spring; up to $5,000 summer; $80,000 lifetime cap Apply each year; awards depend on costs and other resources. | 2026–27 application — May 1, 2026; 2026–27 applications ran April 1–May 1, 2026, with limited funds that could close earlier. Sponsor says midnight EST; no exact minute or summer daylight-time conversion is assumed. Next cycle unannounced. 2026–27 closed · closed | Spouses of any age and children ages 4–25 of U.S. military/government personnel who died through qualifying hostile action or combat-related accidents, including documented combat-related injury/illness deaths. K–12, college, graduate and technical/trade study qualify; documented relationship, enrollment and costs required. |
| Freedom Alliance Scholarship Freedom Alliance Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies with financial need and other aid; partial scholarship One annual award, renewable up to three times (four awards total). | New applications received on/after September 1, 2026 may be deferred for award until January 2027. Initial eligibility review is followed by student conditions and school-certified need/enrollment; renewal uses a separate process. Current applications accepted; possible 2027 award deferral · rolling | Dependent children under 26 pursuing their first undergraduate/trade/vocational program full time; seniors may apply in spring. College GPA at least 2.0. Parent must meet specified combat-death, 100% permanent-disability, enemy-action amputation, POW/MIA, valor-medal or fatal/permanently disabling training-accident criteria; qualifying disability routes require honorable discharge. |
| General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Air & Space Forces Aid Society (Air Force Aid Society) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies with financial need, FAFSA SAI and available funding | 2026–27 closed. Applications reopen in early January 2027; exact opening day and closing deadline are not published. 2027–28 opening announced · upcoming | Dependent Air Force/Space Force children under 24 during the award year with qualifying active-duty, retired or deceased sponsor. Spouses: qualifying active-duty/activated Guard/Reserve or surviving spouses; living retirees’ spouses are not listed. Full-time first undergraduate/trade study, GPA 2.0, federal-aid-approved institution; military members/veterans and graduate/professional students excluded. |
| Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children Army Emergency Relief (AER) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies with FAFSA need, applicants and annual funding Up to four full-time academic years; reapply annually. | 2026–27 application — April 1, 2026; 2026–27 applications closed April 1, 2026. Linked 2026–27 guidelines currently return 404; eligibility uses current FAQs and the latest accessible 2025–26 detailed guidelines, and must be rechecked for a future cycle. 2026–27 closed · closed | DEERS-dependent unmarried children under 24 of active, retired or qualifying deceased Army soldiers; Guard/Reserve sponsor generally needs Title 10 orders for the academic year. Full-time first undergraduate degree or first technical certification, GPA 2.0; students in military service, service academies or graduate/second bachelor’s programs excluded. |
| Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program Army Emergency Relief (AER) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Varies with financial need and available funding Up to four full-time-equivalent academic years. | Applications accepted year-round with monthly review and term-specific disbursement; no retroactive awards for completed terms. Apply annually. Awards may be reduced by other aid. 2026–27 · rolling | DEERS-listed dependent spouses of active, retired or deceased Army soldiers, including qualifying Guard/Reserve sponsors on Title 10 orders for the entire academic year. First undergraduate degree at an accredited college or vocational institution, full- or part-time, GPA 2.0. Second bachelor degrees considered individually. No graduate coursework; applicants cannot themselves be serving, Reserve/Guard or retired military. Separated non-retired sponsors are ineligible. |
| Wings Over America Scholarship Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $5,000; some awards renewable | Prequalification: annual February 1, 5 pm Eastern; Full application: annual March 1, 5 pm Eastern; Annual prequalification opens October 1 and closes February 1 at 5 p.m. Eastern; the full application follows by March 1 at 5 p.m. Eastern. The next cycle is not separately dated. Repeat prequalification annually. Next dated cycle unannounced · Next dates not announced | Dependent children, spouses and grandchildren of qualifying US Navy aviation personnel. Sponsor generally needs eight years qualifying aviation service; active-duty aviation deaths can waive time for children/spouses. Unmarried children/grandchildren age 23 or younger must be high-school seniors/graduates enrolled full-time (12 semester credits) in trade, associate or bachelor programs. Spouses need at least six semester credits. |
Fellowships and funding for graduate, professional, and doctoral study.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz Fellowship Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $250,000 in funding Up to five years. | Application — October 30, 2026; References: sponsor dates conflict; contact Hertz; Application due October 30, 2026. Sponsor reference instructions conflict: FAQ November 2 at 6 pm Pacific, recommender page November 1 at 6 pm Pacific (incorrectly called Monday). Confirm the reference cutoff with Hertz; no single reference date is assigned. 2027 · open | US citizens/permanent residents pursuing full-time US PhD study in applied physical/biological sciences, mathematics or engineering; normally college seniors, gap-year applicants and first-year graduate students. Later applicants must justify exceptional circumstances. Standalone master students can qualify; funding at an approved participating institution. Moral commitment to make skills available to the US in a national emergency. |
| Google PhD Fellowship Google Research Sources checked 2026-09-30 | US/Canada: US $85,000 per year; other regions differ US/Canada: up to two years; region-specific terms elsewhere. | University nomination — April 30, 2026; The 2026 nomination deadline was April 30. Universities set earlier internal deadlines; the next cycle is not yet announced. 2026 closed; 2027 unannounced · closed | Full-time PhD students in computer science or related research at eligible accredited universities; university nomination required. US/Canada nominees must complete PhD graduate coursework by the award year. No prior Google PhD fellows, comparable industry award recipients, Google employees or their spouses/children/household members. |
| AAUW American Doctoral Fellowship American Association of University Women (AAUW) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | American Doctoral Fellowship: $25,000 One fellowship year, paid in two equal installments. | Application — September 30, 2026 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; The American Doctoral Fellowship application is due September 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern. Other AAUW fellowships have separate eligibility rules and deadlines. 2027–28 · open | Women pursuing a first eligible doctoral degree, US citizens/nationals/permanent residents with a bachelor-equivalent degree. Program starts by September 30, 2027 and ends no earlier than April 1, 2028. Full-time coursework or dissertation work; dissertation-only institutional part-time enrollment can qualify. In-person coursework required. No master study during fellowship year; prior national AAUW recipients and concurrent national AAUW applications excluded except stated grant exceptions. |
| DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) U.S. Department of Energy (administered by Krell Institute) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $45,000 yearly stipend, full tuition/required fees and $1,000 yearly development allowance Up to four years, renewed annually. | Application and supporting materials — January 7, 2027; Application, official transcripts and reference letters due January 7, 2027; cutoff clock not stated. Portal normally opens in October. Annual renewal required. 2027–28 · upcoming | US citizens or lawful permanent residents planning full-time uninterrupted PhD study at accredited US universities in eligible computational science fields. Undergraduate seniors, first-year graduate students and entrants qualify; current master students must change institutions for PhD. Second-year-or-later PhD and concurrent professional doctorates excluded. Required interdisciplinary coursework and 12-week DOE practicum. |
| Link Foundation Energy Fellowship The Link Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $45,000 per year ($90,000 over two years) Two years; second year contingent on satisfactory progress. | Last published application deadline — December 14, 2025; Last published application deadline December 14, 2025. Next cycle not announced. Second-year endorsement from advisor/chair due March 15 of first fellowship year; final report due September 1 after fellowship ends. Last published deadline December 2025; next cycle unannounced · closed | Accepted full-time PhD students researching energy at US or Canadian universities; no citizenship restriction. Institution expected to waive or cover tuition; fellowship stipend cannot pay tuition. |
| Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship U.S. Department of State (administered by Howard University) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Future award terms unannounced; 2025 offered up to $42,000 annually Historical 2025 award: two years. | Sponsor explicitly postponed the 2026 cycle pending State Department updates. No future deadline or current funding promise. Prior terms are labeled historical. 2026 postponed; future cycle unannounced · closed | Historical 2025 eligibility: US citizens with GPA 3.2 seeking a two-year relevant US master program (not law). Seniors and college graduates could apply; successful completion required Foreign Service clearances and a five-year service commitment. Future-cycle terms await sponsor guidance. |
| NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) U.S. National Science Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $37,000 annual stipend plus $16,000 institutional education allowance Three funded years within a five-year fellowship. | Reference letters — October 16, 2026 — 8:00 pm Eastern Time; Life Sciences application — October 19, 2026 — 8:00 pm Eastern Time; CISE, Materials, Psychology and Social Sciences application — October 20, 2026 — 8:00 pm Eastern Time; Engineering application — October 22, 2026 — 8:00 pm Eastern Time; Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematics, Physics/Astronomy application — October 23, 2026 — 8:00 pm Eastern Time; References are due October 16, 2026 at 8 p.m. Eastern, before the application. Application deadlines vary by field and are all at 8 p.m. Eastern. At least two reference letters are required. FY 2027 (NSF 26-526) · open | US citizens, nationals or permanent residents planning full-time research-based STEM master/PhD study at an eligible nonprofit US institution. Final-year undergraduates, bachelor holders with no graduate enrollment, and first-year students in their first graduate program qualify. Joint bachelor/master students qualify in final undergraduate or first graduate year. No prior earned master/doctoral/terminal degree, prior graduate-level GRFP application, or professional/joint professional degree. |
| Beinecke Scholarship The Sperry Fund / Beinecke Scholarship Program Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $35,000 total: $5,000 before graduate school and $30,000 during it Funding used within six years of undergraduate graduation and five years of entering graduate school. | Institution nomination (sponsor says 5 pm EST) — March 27, 2026; The last nomination deadline was March 27, 2026 at 5 p.m., labeled EST by the sponsor. School deadlines are earlier. The next cycle is not announced. 2025–26 closed; next cycle unannounced · closed | College juniors nominated by participating institutions, with documented need-based aid history, planning research/creative graduate study in arts, humanities or social sciences. US citizens or nationals from American Samoa/Northern Mariana Islands. Neuroscience and clinical psychology graduate plans excluded. Applicant must remain full-time undergraduate the following term. |
| Harry S. Truman Scholarship Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation (federal) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $30,000 for graduate/professional study Graduate-study award; normally may defer use up to four years after bachelor completion. | Campus nomination: institution-specific; National application: 11:59 pm applicant local time — February 2, 2027 — 11:59 pm Applicant local time; Campus nomination deadlines are earlier. The national application is due February 2, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. in the applicant’s local time zone. 2027 · open | US citizens or American Samoa nationals (citizenship expected by award can qualify), nominated by a US institution; full-time junior/penultimate undergraduate year, or final year in a three-year degree. Upper-quarter academic standing and sustained leadership/public service; committed to graduate study for a public-service career. Three of seven years after the funded degree must be public-service employment or repayment may apply. |
| P.E.O. Scholar Awards P.E.O. Sisterhood (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Amount set annually according to available funds One-time award for one academic year, paid in two installments. | Chapter nomination — November 20, 2026; Individual application: 45 days after invitation; Fall 2026 nominations for 2027–28: August 20–November 20; graduation April 2028–August 2029. Each nominated applicant then has 45 days, with an individual deadline on her form. No universal November 20 application deadline. 2027–28 · open | Women nominated by a local P.E.O. chapter, US/Canadian citizens or legal permanent residents, with a bachelor degree and doctoral-level study at an accredited US/Canadian institution. At first payment August 1, at least one full academic year remains and graduation is within two years. Full-time during award year; master, certificate and postdoctoral/residency programs excluded. |
| Josephine de Karman Fellowship Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $28,000 (four fellowships in 2026–27) One academic year; no renewal or postponement. | Application — January 29, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; The 2026–27 application deadline was January 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. The next deadline is not yet published. 2026–27 closed; next cycle unannounced · closed | Final-year PhD students, including international students, at Caltech, Stanford, USC or UC Berkeley/Davis/Irvine/Los Angeles/Riverside/San Diego/Santa Barbara/Santa Cruz, defending in or around June 2027. Any discipline; humanities receive special consideration. Undergraduates, master students, JD candidates and postdocs excluded. |
| Astronaut Scholarship Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $15,000 for the supported academic year One academic year; competitive re-nomination, normally maximum two awards. | University liaison nomination — March 30, 2026; The university liaison nomination deadline was March 30, 2026; campus selection occurs earlier. The next deadline is not announced. 2026 closed; next cycle unannounced · closed | US citizens at ASF partner institutions, nominated by faculty as sophomores for junior year or juniors for senior year; full-time both semesters, eligible STEM major and substantial research/related work. Normally one full year at partner institution, or one semester for transfers. Clinical/practice medicine excluded; qualifying biomedical research allowed. Combined bachelor/master coursework may qualify under undergraduate nomination rules. |
| Knight-Hennessy Scholars Stanford University Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Tuition/fees, living and academic stipend, annual travel stipend Up to three years; later support follows the graduate department’s own commitment. | KHS application — October 6, 2026 — 1:00 pm Pacific Time; Stanford degree: program-specific, no later than December 1; KHS due October 6, 2026 at 1 pm Pacific. Separate Stanford degree application due by the earlier of the degree’s KHS deadline or December 1, 2026; MBA requires Round 1. Deferred-admission and eligible current-PhD exceptions described by sponsor. 2027 cohort · open | Applicants of any citizenship with a first bachelor-equivalent degree earned January 2020 or later (January 2018 for military service), or by September 2027 if still enrolled. Must enter an eligible full-time Stanford graduate degree in 2027; first-year Stanford PhD students starting 2026 may join in year 2. Separate Stanford admission and degree-specific requirements apply. |
| National GEM Consortium Fellowship (MS & PhD) The National GEM Consortium Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Full tuition/fees; MS employer stipend at least $16,000 total; PhD stipend at least $16,000 yearly MS up to four semesters/six quarters; PhD up to year 5 with university support and satisfactory progress. | Complete GEM application — November 13, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; University applications: earlier of institution deadline or January 15; Complete GEM application including statement, transcript and two recommendations due November 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern. University deadlines are separate and can be earlier. University/associate awards have different stipends and require university nomination. 2027 · open | US citizens/permanent residents seeking eligible in-person STEM graduate study at GEM member universities. MS minimum GPA 2.8; PhD 3.0; eligible seniors, graduates and graduate students with at least one year remaining. Must be available for sponsoring-employer internships. Apply to three member university departments by their deadlines or January 15, whichever earlier, unless current member department gives the specified written support waiver. |
| SMART Scholarship-for-Service U.S. Department of Defense (Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation) | Full tuition and $30,000–$46,000 yearly stipend, plus book/health allowances One to five funded years, with equal-length civilian service obligation. | Application and references — December 4, 2026 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; The published annual window runs August 1 through the first Friday in December at 5 p.m. Eastern, including references. For the announced 2026 cycle, applications close December 4, 2026. The current eligibility page lists five eligible citizenships; consult its full requirements. 2026 application; August 2027 funding start · open | Citizens of the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or UK; at least 18 by January 1, 2028; GPA 3.0; eligible STEM bachelor/master/doctoral study at a regionally accredited US institution in fall 2027. High-school seniors/incoming freshmen may apply. Must obtain/maintain security clearance, request 1–5 years funding, complete internships for awards over 1.5 years and accept one year of sponsoring-facility civilian service per funded year. |
Funding to study, research, or intern overseas.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Scholarship Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Award value over $80,000: tuition, travel, visa/health surcharge and stipend One year (9–12 months); nondeferrable. | Institution nomination — November 2, 2026 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; Recommended Cambridge application date — October 14, 2026; Campus selection: institution-specific; Campus nomination selection occurs earlier. National nomination due November 2, 2026 at 5 pm Eastern. Foundation strongly recommends separate Cambridge application by October 14, 2026; this recommendation is not the scholarship deadline. Kanders science-policy award is a different process. 2026 application for 2027–28 study · open | US citizens nominated by participating undergraduate institutions, graduating in the deadline academic year or within 12 months before it. Bachelor degree required before taking up the award. Eligible one-year Cambridge MPhil/MASt in STEM, Churchill College first choice; research-supervisor correspondence required except designated course exceptions. No fixed minimum GPA. |
| Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship U.S. Department of State (administered by IIE) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $5,000; competitive supplements up to $3,000 for critical languages and $1,000 for STEM One eligible abroad program; nonrenewable. | Fall 2026 student application — October 1, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; Fall 2026 advisor certification — October 8, 2026; Spring 2027 student application — February 25, 2027 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; Spring 2027 advisor certification — March 4, 2027; Fall 2026: programs starting December 1, 2026–October 31, 2027; student October 1 at 11:59 pm Pacific, advisors October 8. Spring 2027: programs starting May 1, 2027–April 30, 2028; student February 25 at 11:59 pm Pacific, advisors March 4. Advisor cutoff clocks not stated. Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 application cycles · open | US citizen/national undergraduate students in good standing at accredited US two- or four-year institutions, receiving Pell Grant at application or during abroad term. Credit-bearing study/internship abroad required. Destination and areas must satisfy State Department Level 1/2 restrictions; prohibited overseas institutions excluded. One award only; must remain undergraduate during program and complete follow-on service project. |
| Boren Fellowship (Graduate) National Security Education Program, U.S. Department of Defense (administered by IIE) | $12,500 for 12–24 weeks; $25,000 for 25–52 weeks abroad 12–52 weeks overseas; longer programs preferred. | Graduate fellowship application — January 20, 2027 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; Campus deadline: institution-specific; The graduate fellowship deadline is January 20, 2027 at 5 p.m. Eastern; campus deadlines may be earlier. Programs start June 2027 through March 1, 2028. Funding for expenses after May 31, 2028 requires later confirmation. 2027–28 · open | US citizens age 18+ at application, high-school/GED graduates enrolled in or applying to eligible US graduate degrees. Must remain enrolled throughout award; certificate-only study excluded. Intensive overseas language study at least 12 weeks, with 15–20weekly classroom hours, in eligible destinations outside Western Europe/Canada/Australia/NZ and not a country of applicant citizenship. Minimum one-year federal service commitment; military participants must be inactive/non-drilling while abroad. |
| Boren Scholarship (Undergraduate) National Security Education Program, U.S. Department of Defense (administered by IIE) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $25,000 for 25–52 weeks; $12,500 for 12–24 weeks; $8,000 for an 8–11 week STEM summer program. | National application — January 27, 2027; Campus deadlines may be earlier. Funding may support programs beginning June 2027 through March 1, 2028. 2027–28 · open | U.S. citizens aged 18 or older at submission, enrolled in an accredited U.S. associate or bachelor’s degree throughout the overseas language program. Destination and language restrictions and a federal-service obligation apply. |
| Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs) | Funded overseas language study; program benefits are defined by the selected language program. | 2026 applications are closed. The sponsor says the 2027 application will be available in fall 2026; an exact deadline is not yet published. 2026; 2027 application pending · Next dates not announced | For the published 2026 rules: U.S. citizens or nationals enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate degree; age 18 by May 15, 2026. Undergraduates must complete one year before the program. Language prerequisites vary; beginner study is available only for specified languages. |
| DAAD Research Grants in Germany (U.S./Canada route) DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | €1,400 per month, plus specified insurance and travel support. | For funding from June 2027 — October 30, 2026; For funding from October 2027 — April 30, 2027; Doctoral funding: 2–12 months; postdoctoral funding: 2–6 months. Portal cutoff is midnight at the end of the deadline date in Central European local time. Select the deadline for the intended funding start. 2027 research visits · open | Doctoral researchers outside Germany or early postdoctoral researchers; doctoral study generally started within three years or doctorate completed within four years. U.S./Canadian citizenship or residence/degree conditions and German residence limits apply. |
| Fulbright U.S. Student Program U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs) | Living support, accident/sickness coverage and round-trip travel; additional benefits, including tuition support, vary by award. | National application — October 6, 2026 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; Campus application deadlines may be earlier. 2027–28 · open | U.S. citizens or nationals with a bachelor’s degree by the grant start; limited arts experience exceptions apply. Applicants holding a Ph.D. by the application deadline are ineligible. Country, language and host-award requirements apply. |
| Gates Cambridge Scholarship (U.S. round) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation / University of Cambridge Sources checked 2026-09-30 | University fees and maintenance, with eligible travel, visa and immigration-health costs; discretionary support depends on circumstances. | U.S. round application — October 14, 2026; Use the course-specific funding application instructions. 2027–28 U.S. round · open | U.S. citizens residing in the United States applying to an eligible Cambridge postgraduate course. Course and full-/part-time restrictions apply. |
| Luce Scholars Program Henry Luce Foundation | Living stipend, funded language training and a tailored professional placement in Asia. 13 months | Application and recommendations — September 8, 2026 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; Applications and recommendations closed at the published cutoff. 2027–28 · closed | U.S. citizens or permanent residents; at least 18 with a bachelor’s degree by orientation and younger than 33 at departure. Limited recent Asia experience is required; the restrictions depend on duration and number of placement countries. Asian Studies majors may apply. |
| Marshall Scholarship Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission (British Government) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | University fees and living expenses, with book, research/travel and other specified allowances. | Applicant and recommenders — September 29, 2026; Institutional endorsement — October 1, 2026; Applicant and recommender cutoff is separate from institutional endorsement. Both are 5 pm in the endorsing institution’s local time; earlier campus deadlines may apply. 2027 · closed | U.S. citizens with an accredited U.S. four-year degree and at least a 3.7 undergraduate GPA; first undergraduate graduation after April 2024. Applicants already studying for or holding a British degree are ineligible. University endorsement is required. |
| Rhodes Scholarship (U.S.) Rhodes Trust | Oxford course fees and a living stipend; additional benefits and duration follow the scholarship conditions. | U.S. application — October 7, 2026 — 11:59 pm Eastern Time; U.S. constituency deadline; other constituencies have different rules. 2027 entry · open | U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Normally age 18–23 on October 1, 2026; an alternative route permits applicants under 27 whose first undergraduate degree was completed on or after October 1, 2025. Degree completion by July 2027 and Oxford admission requirements apply. |
| Rotary Peace Fellowships — Master’s Degree Rotary Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transport and eligible internship/field-study expenses. | 2027–28 applications are closed. 2028–29 applications are scheduled to open in February 2027; the exact closing date is not published. 2027–28 closed; 2028–29 upcoming · upcoming | Master’s route: bachelor’s degree, English proficiency and at least three years of relevant full-time peace/development experience. At least three years must separate the most recent degree and fellowship start. Current or upcoming-year degree students and specified Rotary members/employees are ineligible. |
| Schwarzman Scholars Schwarzman Scholars / Tsinghua University Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Tuition, fees, room and board, travel to/from Beijing, study tours, insurance and personal stipend. One year | The 2027–28 application is closed. Published 2028–29 windows are April–September 2027 for U.S./global applicants and March–May 2027 for Chinese applicants; exact deadlines are not yet published. 2028–29 upcoming; 2027–28 closed · upcoming | Applicants from any country with an undergraduate degree completed before enrollment; age at least 18 and under 29 on August 1 of the enrollment year. English proficiency and leadership requirements apply. |
| Yenching Academy Scholarship (Peking University) Yenching Academy of Peking University | First-year tuition, accommodation, round-trip travel, basic insurance and stipend; second-year support requires a separate application and qualifying standing/residence. | International application — November 30, 2026 — 9:00 am Beijing time; Deadline is Beijing time. Second-year funding is conditional, not an automatic full two-year award. 2027 international admission · open | International applicants with a valid non-Chinese passport and a bachelor’s degree by August of enrollment; academic strength, interest in interdisciplinary China studies and English proficiency required. No strict age limit. Partner-university and concurrent-enrollment restrictions apply. |
Awards and competitions for school-age students; eligible ages and grades vary.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Junior Challenge Breakthrough Prize Foundation | $250,000 student scholarship; separate $50,000 teacher award and $100,000 school science lab. | Video and application — September 15, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; Required peer review — September 30, 2026 — 11:59 pm Pacific Time; New submissions are closed. Existing entrants must score at least five other submissions by the peer-review cutoff. 2026 · closed | Worldwide entrants aged at least 13 on May 11, 2026 and not yet 19 on October 1, 2026. Submit an English science or mathematics video of no more than two minutes and complete required peer review. |
| Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Samsung Electronics America Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $50,000 in prizes for the winning school; this is a school prize, not an individual tuition scholarship. | School entry — November 23, 2026; Entry phase begins September 30, 2026. 2026–27 · open | U.S. public-school students in grades 6–12 at schools at least 50% publicly funded. A school employee aged 21 or older submits the team entry. |
| Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Society for Science (title sponsor Regeneron) | Top award $100,000; other category and special awards vary. Team prizes are shared. | Enter through a qualifying local, regional, state or national fair. Each fair sets its own entry deadline; there is no single direct-entry scholarship deadline. 2027 · Institution-specific schedule | Students in grades 9–12 or equivalent must qualify through a Society-affiliated science fair and meet the international research rules. |
| Scripps National Spelling Bee The E.W. Scripps Company Sources checked 2026-09-30 | The published 2026 champion prize was $50,000; the 2027 prize schedule is not yet published. | School and regional enrollment/competition deadlines vary. School enrollment can close earlier locally; the sponsor FAQ gives January 29, 2027 as the general latest enrollment date. 2027 qualification; 2026 prize reference · Institution-specific schedule | Students no further than eighth grade, under age 15 at the stated August 31 eligibility cutoff, attending an enrolled school and qualifying through their regional program. Consult the 2027 contest rules for all conditions. |
| Doodle for Google Google Sources checked 2026-09-30 | For 2025–26: $10,000 for each national finalist; the national winner receives an additional $45,000. The $50,000 school technology package is separate. | 2025–26 entry — December 10, 2025; The last announced contest accepted entries October 15–December 10, 2025. No 2026–27 deadline is published on the current contest site. 2025–26 closed; next cycle unannounced · closed | K–12 students in eligible U.S., territorial and associated-state schools, including homeschool; specified children of military personnel abroad may participate. |
| 3M Young Scientist Challenge 3M and Discovery Education Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Top prize $25,000 and mentorship with a 3 M scientist. | The sponsor has announced the 2026 finalists; the next application deadline is not published. 2026 closed; 2027 unannounced · closed | Legal U.S. residents enrolled in grades 5–8 at a public, private, parochial or home school in the 50 states or District of Columbia. Submit a one- to two-minute innovation video under the competition rules. |
| Diamond Challenge Horn Entrepreneurship, University of Delaware Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Team prizes of $12,000, $8,000 and $4,500 in each main track; other topical prizes vary. | Submission — January 14, 2027 — 5:00 pm Eastern Time; Funds support the venture or higher education; amounts are team awards. 2027 · open | Teams of 2–4 high-school students aged 14–18 at submission, with an adult advisor aged at least 21. Original business or social venture concept and competition-specific submission rules apply. |
| Optimist International Essay Contest Optimist International (local Optimist Clubs) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $2,500 district-level college scholarship; local recognition varies. | Local clubs set entry dates. Club contests finish by early February; obtain the actual local entry deadline. 2026–27 · Institution-specific schedule | Contestants under age 19 on October 1 of the contest year who have not completed high school or equivalent; no minimum age. Submit through the local Optimist Club and district of residence. |
| Optimist International Oratorical Contest Optimist International (local Optimist Clubs) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | District scholarships may be $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000; awards depend on district discretion. Further regional/world competition awards are separate. | Local entry dates vary. Most club contests finish by late March; this is not a universal student application deadline. 2026–27 · Institution-specific schedule | Contestants under age 19 on October 1 of the contest year who have not completed high school or equivalent; no minimum age. Enter through a participating Optimist Club. |
| Congressional App Challenge U.S. House of Representatives Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Congressional recognition; no fixed individual cash scholarship is published in the competition rules. | Registration and app submission — October 26, 2026 — 12:00 pm Eastern Time; Submit registration and the app by the same cutoff. 2026 · open | Middle- or high-school students, individually or in teams of up to four, in a participating congressional district. Students must live or attend school in that district; at least half a team must qualify for its selected district. |
| Conrad Challenge Conrad Foundation | Competition prizes, scholarships and entrepreneurial opportunities vary; no fixed individual award is guaranteed. | Activation stage (dedicated stage page) — October 29, 2026; Innovation stage (dedicated stage page) — January 7, 2027; The dedicated stage pages give October 29 and January 7; homepage tiles conflict by one day, so confirm the portal cutoff. Activation is free; the Innovation Stage costs $499 per team. 2026–27 · open | Worldwide teams of 2–5 students aged 13–18 with an adult coach over 18. An original STEM innovation and staged submissions are required. |
| DAR American History Essay Contest Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) | Chapter recognition and awards vary; no uniform national scholarship amount is published. | Each chapter sets its entry deadline and local awards. The Huntsville chapter’s November 11 date applies only to that chapter. 2026–27 · Institution-specific schedule | Students in grades 5–8 at public, private, parochial or home schools. Submit the assigned American History essay through a participating DAR chapter. |
| MATHCOUNTS Competition Series MATHCOUNTS Foundation | Top state qualifiers receive an all-expenses-paid national competition trip; other competition awards vary. | Registration runs in the fall; local chapter and school deadlines apply. National competition is May 9–10, 2027, not an application deadline. 2026–27 · open | Students in grades 6–8 enter through their school or as an eligible non-school competitor when their school does not participate. Non-school competitors may advance individually. |
| Technovation Challenge Technovation | Finalist awards and educational scholarships vary by track; 2027 co-ed honors are still to be determined. | Project submission — May 5, 2027 — 5:00 pm Pacific Time; Sponsor registration opening/date tables contain conflicting dates; confirm registration in the portal. The project submission cutoff is consistently published. 2027 · upcoming | Youth aged 8–18 work in teams on digital solutions to community problems. The 2027 program includes an all-girls track and a new co-ed track; division and team rules apply. |
| Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge Society for Science (sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Top prize $25,000; additional competition awards vary. | 2026 application — June 10, 2026; The published 2026 application window was February 1–June 10. The next cycle is not announced. 2026 closed; 2027 unannounced · closed | U.S. students in grades 6–8 must be nominated from the top 10% of competitors at a Society-affiliated science fair. |
State and regional programs with their own applications, deadlines and award rules.
| Scholarship | Award | Application timing | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flinn Scholarship Flinn Foundation (Arizona) | Tuition, fees, housing and meals at ASU, NAU or the University of Arizona, plus study abroad; total package valued above $140,000. | Student application — October 13, 2026; Recommendations and counselor report — October 27, 2026; Application cutoff is 5 pm; the sponsor page does not state a time zone. Recommendations and the counselor report have a separate deadline. 2027 · open | Arizona high-school seniors meeting the sponsor’s citizenship/residency and academic requirements; ACT 26 or SAT 1230 minimum, with strong academic and leadership record. |
| Dell Scholars Program Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $20,000 flexible scholarship plus a laptop, book credits and other program support. | Application — January 12, 2027; Use the 2027 Texas eligibility criteria; prior nationwide-cycle criteria no longer describe this application. 2027 · upcoming | Texas high-school seniors planning an accredited four-year public college or university in Texas; Pell Grant eligibility, at least 2.4 GPA and participation in an approved college-readiness program during grades 11 and 12. |
| Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Nevada State Treasurer's Office | Up to $10,000 lifetime; generally $80 per university credit, $60 per state-college/upper-level community-college credit and $40 per community-college credit, subject to limits. | No initial application for qualifying traditional Nevada graduates: schools report eligibility. Complete award acknowledgment and institutional requirements; different graduate routes should contact the program. Current program rules · Institution-specific schedule | Qualifying Nevada high-school graduates with two years of Nevada residency, required core coursework and a 3.25 GPA or SAT 1070/ACT 21. Enrollment, academic progress and immigration-affidavit requirements apply. |
| Oregon Opportunity Grant Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | 2026–27 full-year/full-time awards: $1,224–$4,320 at community colleges; $1,656–$7,092 in eligible community-college BAS programs; $1,800–$8,352 at four-year institutions. | Final FAFSA/ORSAA filing — May 15, 2026; Final FAFSA/ORSAA filing cutoff has passed. Awards are prorated for enrollment; this is not an indefinitely open first-come application. 2026–27 · closed | Eligible Oregon residents, including qualifying undocumented applicants, in participating undergraduate programs without a prior bachelor’s degree; financial need and SAI no greater than 8,000 for 2026–27. Enrollment and academic-progress conditions apply. |
| South Carolina LIFE Scholarship South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) / SC colleges | Up to $5,000 annually toward eligible costs; qualifying academic-program enhancements are separate. | The college determines eligibility and document deadlines. Complete institutional requirements; no invented statewide application date. Current program rules · Institution-specific schedule | South Carolina residents at eligible institutions. Four-year first-year applicants meet two of: 3.0 SC UGP GPA, SAT 1100/ACT 22, top 30% class rank. Two-year/technical applicants need the qualifying 3.0 GPA; renewal rules differ. |
| South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) | Up to $6,700 freshman year and $7,500 in later undergraduate years; eligible enhancements may raise later-year support. | The school counselor initiates access, but the student must complete and submit their own application. Obtain the applicable cycle deadline from the counselor; no unannounced 2027 date is assumed. Current program rules · Institution-specific schedule | Qualifying South Carolina high-school seniors. Standard route: SAT 1200/ACT 25, 3.50 SC UGP GPA and top 6% class rank; an alternative academic route and full state requirements are in the sponsor rules. |
| Pennsylvania State Grant Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) | Up to $6,000 for qualifying students in 2026–27; actual award depends on need and institution. | Deadlines differ for first-time, renewal and summer applicants. Published annual FAFSA rules include May 1 for four-year routes and August 1 for specified two-year/business/technical first-time routes; consult PHEAA for the applicable route rather than assuming a 2027 date. 2026–27 · Institution-specific schedule | Eligible Pennsylvania residents in approved postsecondary programs; financial need, enrollment and grant-program requirements apply. |
| New York Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $1,000–$5,665 annually, depending on tuition, income and enrollment. | 2026–27 application — June 30, 2027; Complete FAFSA/TAP or the applicable DREAM Act application and annual program requirements. 2026–27 · open | Eligible New York residents or qualifying NYS DREAM Act applicants in approved full-time, part-time or workforce-credential programs. Net-taxable-income limits: $125,000 for dependent or specified independent students with dependents, $60,000 for married independents without dependents, $30,000 for single independents without dependents. |
| Michigan Achievement Scholarship Michigan Department of Treasury / MI Student Aid Sources checked 2026-09-30 | University route: up to $5,500 annually for up to five years. Community College Guarantee: eligible in-district tuition/mandatory fees, plus a $1,000 bonus for Pell-eligible students. | Complete FAFSA and confirm enrollment deadlines with the participating college. Amounts and requirements differ between community-college and university routes. 2026–27 · Institution-specific schedule | Recent Michigan high-school graduates meeting residency, FAFSA, enrollment and program-route requirements. The Community College Guarantee has no family-income limit; university aid has separate eligibility conditions. |
| New York Excelsior Scholarship New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Eligible SUNY/CUNY tuition remaining after other applicable grants and scholarships; does not cover all college costs. | Sponsor reports the application closed. Failure to meet the post-award residency/employment contract may convert all or part of the award to a no-interest loan. 2026–27 · closed | Qualifying New York residents or DREAM Act applicants, household federal AGI no more than $125,000, in eligible undergraduate programs with required degree progress (normally 30 credits annually). Recipients must reside in New York after receipt for the award duration and, if employed, work in New York. |
| West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (College Foundation of WV) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $5,500 annually or tuition and mandatory fees, whichever is less. | Promise application and FAFSA — March 1, 2027; Apply and file FAFSA by March 1 even if scores/grades are pending. Last qualifying tests are June 2027 SAT and July 2027 ACT; these are separate from the application deadline. Class of 2027 · open | Eligible West Virginia residents entering college as full-time first-year students; U.S. citizen/eligible noncitizen, qualifying high-school completion and overall 3.0 GPA. Class of 2027 requires ACT 21 or SAT 1080; superscores are accepted under program rules. |
| Tennessee HOPE Scholarship (Tennessee Education Lottery) Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Four-year institutions: up to $2,250 per full-time semester in years 1–2 and $2,850 in years 3–4; two-year institutions: up to $1,600 per full-time semester. | Apply through FAFSA and follow the applicable term and institutional deadline. Course enrollment and continued academic progress affect payment. Current program rules · Institution-specific schedule | Tennessee residents entering eligible postsecondary study within 16 months of high-school graduation. Standard high-school route requires ACT 21/SAT 1060 or a 3.0 qualifying GPA; homeschool, equivalency and renewal routes have different rules. |
| Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | For 2026 high-school graduates: up to $3,000 annually at ACT 32+, or $1,000 at ACT 30–31; statutory/appropriation limits apply. | No separate application. Qualifying test scores must be earned by the June test date immediately after graduation; the July test does not qualify. Do not apply 2026 thresholds to an unannounced 2027 cohort. 2026 graduates; 2027 thresholds unannounced · Institution-specific schedule | Missouri residents who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with cohort-specific qualifying ACT/SAT scores and required enrollment at an eligible Missouri institution. Renewal requires academic progress and generally a 2.5 GPA. |
| 21st Century Scholars Program Indiana Commission for Higher Education | Up to four years of eligible tuition and mandatory fees; coverage depends on institution and program limits. | Initial enrollment is by June 30 of eighth grade; FAFSA is due annually by April 15 under the program rules. These are distinct enrollment and financial-aid steps. Current program rules · Institution-specific schedule | Income-eligible Indiana students enroll or are automatically enrolled in grades 7–8, then complete the Scholar Success Program, pledge, graduation and college-progress requirements. High-school/college stages are for existing Scholars. |
| Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship (Arkansas Lottery) Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Base four-year awards: $2,000/$4,000/$4,000/$5,000 by year; two-year awards: $2,000/$3,000. Need-based PLUS supplements may increase support. | Apply in SAMS; the sponsor states an annual July 1 deadline without a cycle-specific year. FAFSA is also required. Current rules from 2025–26 onward · Institution-specific schedule | Arkansas residents, U.S. citizens/lawful permanent residents in eligible programs without a prior bachelor’s degree. Traditional routes include Diploma of Merit, GPA below 3.0 plus qualifying test, or GPA at least 3.0 with a test on record. Nontraditional and renewal rules differ; 2.5 is a college/renewal GPA, not the standard high-school GPA route. |
| Cal Grant (A, B, and C) California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) | 2026–27 maximum tuition awards for new full-time undergraduates include $15,588 at UC and $6,838 at CSU; Cal Grant B access support is $1,648. Amount depends on grant type, institution, cohort and enrollment. | 2026–27 priority application — March 2, 2026; Eligible community-college Cal Grant routes — September 2, 2026; 2026–27 priority FAFSA/CADAA and GPA deadline was March 2, 2026; eligible community-college Cal Grant routes also had a September 2, 2026 deadline. Check the next cycle rather than reusing these dates. 2026–27 · closed | Eligible California residents or California Dream Act applicants meeting the applicable program’s income/assets, GPA, enrollment and other requirements. Cal Grants A, B and C have different rules. |
| California Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) | Variable award based on attendance costs, other aid, required contributions and statewide funding; no uniform guaranteed amount. | 2027–28 FAFSA/CADAA priority — March 2, 2027; FAFSA/CADAA serves as the application. The published 2027–28 priority date is March 2, 2027; do not apply the community-college Cal Grant September deadline to MCS. 2026–27 rules; 2027–28 application priority · open | Eligible California residents/AB 540 students in undergraduate or teaching-credential programs at participating institutions. 2026–27 dependent-student income/assets limits are $250,000 each; independent-student limits differ. Eligible community-college bachelor’s programs are included, not all community-college enrollment. |
| Choose Ohio First Scholarship Ohio Department of Higher Education | 2026–27 annual awards: at least $1,500 for degree programs or $500 for eligible certificates, up to $9,445; institutional awards vary. | Apply through the participating college and its deadline. The October 1, 2026 state RFP deadline is for institutions, not student applications. 2026–27 award rules · Institution-specific schedule | Eligible Ohio students in approved STEM, STEM-education or certificate programs at participating institutions; full-time and part-time routes are permitted under program rules. |
| Daniels Scholarship Program Daniels Fund (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming) | Up to full cost at partner colleges; non-partner colleges outside CO/NM/UT/WY up to $25,000 annually, or within those states up to $7,500 annually. | Initial application — October 15, 2026 — 4:00 pm Mountain Time; Semi-finalists complete further essays, recommendations and financial verification after the initial application. Class of 2027 · open | Graduating seniors resident in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah or Wyoming; U.S. citizen/permanent resident, unweighted GPA at least 3.0 and ACT at least 18 in each category or SAT 490 in each section. Household 2025 AGI generally up to $100,000, with additional-dependent allowances and asset review. |
| Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) | Florida public-institution tuition/applicable-fee coverage: FAS 100%, FMS 75%; private-institution payment rates differ. No obsolete $300 term stipend. | Class of 2027 FFAA — August 31, 2027; Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application, not just FAFSA. Graduation and test-score cohort rules apply. 2027 graduates · upcoming | Eligible Florida graduates meeting citizenship/residency, coursework, GPA, test and service/paid-work requirements. For 2026–27 graduates, FMS requires GPA 3.0 and ACT 24/CLT 82/SAT 1190; FAS has higher thresholds. A FAFSA is not required for Bright Futures itself. |
| Georgia HOPE Scholarship Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) | Tuition assistance varies by institution and enrolled credit hours; it does not automatically cover all college costs. | Complete FAFSA or GSFAPP. Deadline is the last day of the school term or withdrawal date, whichever comes first; the college may set additional requirements. 2026–27/current program rules · Institution-specific schedule | Eligible Georgia residents in degree-seeking undergraduate programs; initial standard academic route requires a 3.0 GSFC-calculated high-school GPA, with continued HOPE GPA and progress requirements. Full-time enrollment is not required. |
| Georgia Zell Miller Scholarship Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) | Standard undergraduate tuition at eligible Georgia public institutions; payment limits/rates differ by institution and program. | File FAFSA or GSFAPP by the applicable school-term deadline. ACT equivalency is reviewed annually; use the sponsor’s rule for the graduation cohort. Current program rules · Institution-specific schedule | Eligible Georgia residents in undergraduate degree programs. Standard accredited-school route: 3.7 calculated HOPE GPA, four rigor credits and SAT 1200 or currently ACT 25; qualifying valedictorian/salutatorian and other school routes differ. College renewal generally requires a 3.3 GPA. |
| Hathaway Scholarship State of Wyoming (Wyoming Department of Education) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Up to $2,360 per semester, based on scholarship level; eligible need-based supplements may add support. | Apply through the Wyoming college within four years of high-school graduation, subject to exceptions. FAFSA is not required for merit eligibility but is required for the need-based supplement. Current program rules · Institution-specific schedule | Eligible Wyoming graduates pursuing a degree at the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college, meeting level-specific curriculum, GPA and test requirements. Part-time enrollment is permitted; remaining eligibility may cover graduate credits at UW. |
| Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) | Effective maximum $8,064 for 2026–27; actual need-based tuition/mandatory-fee award depends on enrollment and funding. | FAFSA receipt before award suspense — April 23, 2026; MAP announcements for FAFSA receipts after April 23, 2026 are suspended, subject to funds becoming available. The 2026–27 Alternative Application closed July 30, 2026. Consult ISAC for subsequent changes. 2026–27 · closed | Eligible Illinois residents attending participating institutions with financial need. ISAC currently states that undocumented students are ineligible for 2026–27 state aid following the July 24, 2026 court ruling; prior Alternative Application eligibility must not be represented as current. |
| Kansas Comprehensive Grant Kansas Board of Regents Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Need-based award determined by the institution and available state funds; amounts vary between public and private institutions. | No separate grant application: submit FAFSA listing an eligible college and follow its priority deadline. Funding is limited. 2026–27 · Institution-specific schedule | Kansas residents enrolled full-time at participating private colleges, the six state universities or Washburn University with financial need. This program does not generally include community/technical colleges. |
| Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Annual college award accumulates $187–$500 for each qualifying high-school GPA year; test-score bonus $36–$500 and qualifying AP/IB/CAI bonuses $200–$300 per exam. | Ordinary college awards use reported school/test records rather than a separate scholarship application. Workforce reimbursement has its own process and deadline. Current program rules · Institution-specific schedule | Qualifying Kentucky residents/citizenship statuses at certified high schools earn GPA awards from 2.75 upward. Homeschool/GED routes may earn test-based awards. Advanced-course bonuses require qualifying scores and free/reduced-price-lunch eligibility; college renewal requirements apply. |
| Louisiana TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) | Institution-specific TOPS award based on the statutory tuition baseline, plus annual stipends of $400 for Performance or $800 for Honors; not a guarantee of all current tuition. | Complete the applicable TOPS/FAFSA application and cohort requirements; consult LOSFA for the relevant year’s deadline. Renewal GPA rules differ from initial eligibility. Current program rules · Institution-specific schedule | Qualifying Louisiana residents/U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Standard Performance route requires TOPS core GPA 3.25 and ACT 23; Honors requires core GPA 3.50 and ACT 27. Core coursework, enrollment and alternate-school requirements apply. |
| Maryland Guaranteed Access Grant Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) | Up to $18,000 for 2026–27, limited by adjusted financial need; full-need formula applies in the first two years and later renewal depends on credits. | FAFSA or MHEC One-App — March 1, 2026; Required documentation — August 1, 2026; No separate GA application: FAFSA or MHEC One-App and requested verification are distinct requirements. Next-cycle dates are not projected. 2026–27 · closed | Maryland in-state-tuition-eligible students meeting income criteria, under 26 at first receipt and beginning college within six years of high-school/GED completion. Full-time eligible undergraduate enrollment, no prior bachelor’s degree and no prior Educational Assistance Grant are required. No high-school GPA requirement. |
| Maryland Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance (EA) Grant Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | $400–$3,000 annually, based on adjusted financial need and available funds. | FAFSA or MHEC One-App — March 1, 2026; Required documentation — August 1, 2026; FAFSA or MHEC One-App replaces the obsolete standalone MSFAA wording. Application and documentation dates are for 2026–27, not a projected 2027–28 cycle. 2026–27 · closed | Maryland in-state-tuition-eligible high-school seniors or full-time degree-seeking undergraduates at eligible Maryland institutions, without a prior bachelor’s degree and with financial need. A limited out-of-state exception applies to deaf/hearing-impaired students. |
| MASSGrant and MASSGrant Plus Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance | MASSGrant amounts depend on financial need and institution. MASSGrant Plus covers qualifying remaining tuition/fees and may include up to $1,200 for books; higher-income Plus support is more limited. | 2026–27 MASSGrant FAFSA/MASFA — June 30, 2026; The June 30, 2026 FAFSA/MASFA deadline is for MASSGrant. Plus timing and eligibility are separate; confirm with the institution. 2026–27 · Institution-specific schedule | Eligible Massachusetts residents/statuses without a prior bachelor’s degree. MASSGrant requires full-time enrollment (12 credits). Plus generally requires at least 6 credits for the lower-income route, or 12 credits for the approximately $85,000–$100,000 income route, at participating public institutions. |
| Minnesota State Grant Minnesota Office of Higher Education | Need-based award varies with financial circumstances, enrollment and eligible institution; no uniform average award is promised. | Submit FAFSA or the applicable Minnesota Dream Act application within 30 days after the beginning of the term. The actual date depends on the institution’s term start. 2026–27 · Institution-specific schedule | Eligible Minnesota residents pursuing undergraduate study at participating Minnesota institutions, subject to financial need, academic progress and program limits. Both full-time and qualifying part-time enrollment can be supported. |
| Missouri A+ Scholarship Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Eligible tuition/general fees remaining after non-loan federal aid, capped at $240 per credit hour or $8 per clock hour in 2026–27. | Complete the high-school agreement before graduation, FAFSA and institutional requirements. Eligibility ordinarily expires 48 months after graduation, subject to statutory exceptions. 2026–27 · Institution-specific schedule | Eligible graduates of Missouri A+ designated high schools at participating community/vocational/technical colleges. Standard school requirements include two years at a designated school, GPA 2.5, 95% attendance, 50 tutoring/mentoring hours and required mathematics proficiency; college renewal rules apply. |
| New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Need-based tuition grant; amount varies by institution, financial circumstances, enrollment and available funding. | Renewal fall/spring application processed — April 15, 2026; New fall/spring application processed — September 15, 2026; Spring-only application processed — February 15, 2027; Applications must be processed by the date, not merely submitted. Additional NJFAMS verification/state-record deadlines apply; spring-only applications remain available after fall deadlines. 2026–27 · open | Eligible New Jersey residents, including qualifying NJ Dreamers, in approved undergraduate programs; normally full-time enrollment. Summer TAG has separate rules, including at least six credits and a prior qualifying term award. |
| New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship New Mexico Higher Education Department | Tuition support at eligible New Mexico public institutions after the qualifying semester; award and duration limits apply. | No separate scholarship application. The qualifying semester precedes Lottery payment; FAFSA is encouraged but not required for Lottery itself. The state rule permits 16 months; CNM’s page says 15, so confirm that institution’s enrollment plan. Current governing rules · Institution-specific schedule | Eligible New Mexico graduates/equivalency recipients who begin qualifying full-time enrollment within 16 months and earn/maintain a 2.5 GPA. Institutional course-load rules and disability/service exceptions apply. |
| New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship New Mexico Higher Education Department | Eligible tuition and course-specific fees at New Mexico public institutions; federal Pell support may cover other college expenses. | The college awards eligible students automatically; no separate scholarship application. Confirm enrollment each term and file FAFSA for other available aid. Current program rules · Institution-specific schedule | New Mexico residents in approved credit-bearing certificate, associate or first-bachelor’s programs; generally 6–18 credits and a maintained 2.5 GPA. Prior-degree, attempted-credit and recent-graduate/adult pathways have separate limits. |
| Next NC Scholarship North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority / CFNC Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Combined state/federal aid of at least $3,000 annually at NC community colleges or $5,000 at UNC institutions for qualifying full-time students; part-time awards are partial. | FAFSA is the application. The dedicated program page lists June 1 priority for UNC and community colleges; later applications depend on funds. The Pell Grant is part of the quoted total, not an additional award. Current program rules · Institution-specific schedule | North Carolina in-state-tuition-eligible residents in eligible undergraduate programs, at least six credits, household AGI no more than $80,000 and FAFSA SAI no more than 7,500, with Title IV and academic-progress eligibility. |
| Oklahoma's Promise (OHLAP) Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) | Tuition scholarship at eligible Oklahoma institutions; payment and award limits depend on institution type and program rules. | Current senior enrollment — December 31, 2026; Initial application must be received before graduation and no later than December 31 of senior year. Continuing college recipients have separate annual financial/academic checks. 2026–27 enrollment · open | Oklahoma residents applying in grades 8–12 before high-school graduation. Household AGI limits are $60,000 for 1–2 dependents, $70,000 for 3–4 and $80,000 for 5+; qualifying teacher-child and other special provisions exist. Academic/coursework and conduct requirements continue after enrollment. |
| Rhode Island Promise Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) / State of Rhode Island Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Two years of eligible CCRI tuition and mandatory fees after other applicable aid. | Apply to CCRI, file the correct-year FAFSA and complete requested documents. The immediate-entry rule has limited approved deferrals; 12 credits each individual term is recommended rather than an absolute universal rule. 2026 entry/current policy · Institution-specific schedule | Rhode Island residents entering CCRI directly after high-school/GED completion, normally age 18 or younger; ages 19–21 require an appeal. Maintain GPA 2.5 and at least 24 credits annually with continuous enrollment. |
| Tennessee Promise Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) / TSAC Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Eligible tuition and mandatory fees remaining after other federal/state aid at participating Tennessee institutions; books and other costs are not automatically covered. | TN Promise application — November 2, 2026; Mandatory meeting requirement — March 1, 2027; 2027–28 FAFSA — April 1, 2027; Submit 16 community-service hours — August 1, 2027; These are distinct required milestones. The 16-hour community-service requirement applies to 2027–28; early/summer entry has different earlier requirements. Class of 2027 · open | Qualifying Tennessee graduates/equivalency recipients who meet residency, application, mandatory meeting, FAFSA, community-service and enrollment requirements. Standard fall entry requires full-time study; continued academic requirements apply. |
| TEXAS Grant (Toward EXcellence, Access and Success) Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) | FY 2027 maximum $5,399 per semester at eligible public universities/health-related institutions; target $2,500 per semester. Actual funding varies. | Apply through FAFSA/TASFA as applicable and the college’s financial-aid process; institution-specific priority and documentation deadlines apply. 2026–27 / FY 2027 · Institution-specific schedule | Eligible Texas residents with financial need at participating public institutions, meeting initial or renewal pathway and enrollment/progress requirements. SAI 6,478 is a priority criterion for initial awards, not an absolute eligibility cutoff. |
| Vermont Incentive Grant Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Need-based amount varies by student, year and available funds; the sponsor’s displayed $1,000–$15,350 range is for 2025–26, not a confirmed 2026–27 promise. | Apply through MyVSAC plus FAFSA, or an eligible Vermont Grant Pathway application. Applications are considered first-come while funds remain. Current application;2025–26 amount reference · open | Vermont residents in eligible full- or part-time undergraduate degree/certificate programs, generally without a bachelor’s degree. Exceptions include UVM’s M.D. program and accredited veterinary medicine programs. |
| Washington College Grant (WCG) Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Award depends on family size, income and program costs. For 2026–27 a family of four may qualify for the maximum at income≤$83,500 and partial support through $139,500. | Submit FAFSA or WASFA and follow the institution/program’s processing requirements. No uniform catalog closing date is asserted. 2026–27 · open | Eligible Washington residents, including qualifying undocumented students, in approved college, career-training, certificate or apprenticeship programs. Full- and part-time routes are supported. |
| Wisconsin Grant Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) Sources checked 2026-09-30 | Need-based award; annual minimum/maximum varies by institution sector and HEAB policy. Payment is prorated for enrollment, including less than half-time. | Apply through FAFSA and meet institutional processing deadlines. Wisconsin Grant eligibility is limited to ten semesters. Current program rules · Institution-specific schedule | Wisconsin resident undergraduates in eligible degree/certificate programs at participating Wisconsin nonprofit, public, technical or tribal institutions; financial need and program requirements apply. At least part-time includes enrollment below half-time. |
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