College Scholarships by Major
Don’t let the rising costs of higher education keep you from reaching your dreams. Turn to financial assistance programs to ease your financial load of attending a university!
- ARCHITECTURE
- HOSPITALITY
- HUMANITIES
- EDUCATION
- COMPUTER SCIENCE
- SCHOLARSHIPS BY MILITARY AFFILIATION
- SCHOLARSHIPS BY EMPLOYER/ORGANIZATION/
INSTITUTION - COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
- DISABILITY SCHOLARSHIPS
- SCHOLARSHIPS BY GPA
- DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
- OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS
- GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
AVIATION
Aviation is an exciting and enticing career. Naturally, you’ll meet some financial difficulties along the way. However, this does not rule out the possibility of earning an aviation degree. Scholarships might help you avoid the fees of flying and other educational expenses like tuition and books.
May 2024 Deadline
Buckingham Memorial Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: May 1, 2024, 10:00 PM EST
- Scholarship Amount: Varies
- Application Requirements: Essay, letters of recommendation, transcript
Offered by the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA), the scholarship program is available to children, grandchildren, and stepchildren of air traffic control specialists. Applicants must be enrolled part-time or full-time in approved air traffic control programs and must have at least 30 semester hours/45 quarter hours before graduation.
STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) graduates are in high demand, increasing STEM scholarships available. Because STEM workers are scarce in today’s workforce, businesses are doing their part to encourage students to pursue careers in these subjects.
Rolling Application
SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: Rolling applications with quarterly reviews; three scholarships awarded per quarter
- Scholarship Amount: $2,500 per scholar (12 scholarships in total)
- Application Requirements: Completed application form and 500-word essay to prompts, “What have been your most significant experiences in STEM and how will you use STEM principles to improve the world?”
The company wants to empower students who wish to attend higher education by offering a scholarship. To be eligible, students must be studying in a post-secondary school as a full-time student taking up a STEM-related discipline with at least a 3.5 GPA. They must also write an essay with 500 words about the given topic on the website.
COMMUNICATIONS/CREATIVE WRITING
Let no one convince you otherwise: creative writing is more than merely becoming a writer. This college degree is enjoyable, especially if you are on a scholarship. There are numerous scholarships available for creative writers in high school or college pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
May 2024 Deadline
National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
- Deadline of Application: May 31, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $2,500 (Renewable)
- Application Requirements: Completed online application form, essay, and transcript
The NDPRB scholarship program welcomes college sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in communications, journalism, or marketing programs with an emphasis on the dairy industry to apply. Applicants are evaluated based on their interest in dairy-related careers, their integrity, leadership, and initiative, and academic performance.
BUSINESS/COMMUNICATIONS
Communication students can apply for studentships in a variety of professions to further their studies. National and international students might pursue profitable careers in communication or business communication. International institutions provide a variety of communication scholarships to students at all academic levels all over the world.
October 2024 Deadline
Price It Here, Inc. Annual Scholarship Program
- Deadline of Application: October 1, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000
- Application Requirements: School transcript and 500-word essay; no minimum GPA required
Price It Here is an online source for consumers who wish to compare prices of almost everything in the market, from hotel accommodations, software, and electronics to various services rendered. It has partnered with a plethora of major suppliers from different industries.
The company wants to support college-bound students who plan to enroll in business-related disciplines. It awards two lucky undergraduates in marketing, business management, business, sales, or advertising fields every year. To qualify, students must be attending as a full-time student in an accredited post-secondary school.
December 2024 Deadline
Ron Brown Scholar Program
- Deadline of Application: December 1, 2024 (Opens on September 2024)
- Scholarship Amount: Total $40,000 per year
- Application Requirements: Completed online application and supporting documentation, including two essays, letters of recommendation and transcripts
The Ron Brown Scholarship Program awards scholarships to up to 50 academically gifted and economically disadvantaged high school seniors. RBSP scholars must pursue college degrees in community engagement, public service, entrepreneurship, and other business-related fields.
RBSP scholarships are open to Black or African-American citizens or permanent US residents who are currently high school seniors. Click here to apply.
SCIENCES
Many Science Scholarships are available to genuine seekers who want to pursue a variety of career options. With the help of these Science scholarships, one can become a successful scientist, researcher, or scholar, among others. Get rid of your financial troubles and pursue your preferred educational program.
December 2024 Deadline
Chief David G. Bailey Fire Science Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: December 31, 2024 (Rolling deadline throughout the year)
- Scholarship Amount: Varies
- Application Requirements: Completed application and 300-word essay
David G. Bailey served in the Cherry Valley Fire Department and was a member of the Northern Illinois Arson Task Force. He was recognized for his outstanding service, kindness, and passion for fire service. The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL), which manages the Chief David G. Bailey Fire Science Scholarship, is a philanthropic group that creates grants and scholarships to charitable organizations and students.
To be eligible, students must be at least 18 years old or above upon application, a firefighter, and enrolled in a post-secondary institution taking up fire-related courses. Their commanding officer must approve their courses. They should be serving in one of the fire departments in Boone, Stephenson, Ogle, or Winnebago County.
CONSTRUCTION
A construction management degree program will teach you about all facets of the construction industry. Construction has a bright career outlook, but the expenses of schooling can be prohibitive. On the plus side, there are scholarships available for those pursuing a construction-related undergraduate degree.
August 2024 Deadline
Castagra Roofing Scholarship Program
- Deadline of Application: August 30, 2024, 12 midnight PST
- Scholarship Amount: $1,500 for the winner; $500 for the runner-up
- Application Requirements: Completed application form and either a 500-1000 word essay or a 2-4 minute video describing your academic and career goals and your potential contributions to the roofing industry
The Castagna Roofing Scholarship Program is offered to deserving students interested in the roofing and building industry.
To qualify, students must meet the following:
- Officially enrolled in a vocation or college program
- Take up the relevant fields
- Be legal US citizens
While it’s a non-renewable scholarship, prior recipients can reapply every year. Applicants who demonstrate a passion for sustainability and innovation are provided special consideration.
October 2024 Deadline
AIST Foundation Steel Intern Scholarships
- Deadline of Application: October 14, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $7,500 per year per person of up to 50 interns; $12,000 per year for the Premier Intern scholar
- Application Requirements: Official transcript, recommendation letters, resume, and essay about the topic found on the provider’s website.
The Association for Iron and Steel Technology is a firm specializing in iron and steel production all over the US and abroad.
This AIST scholarship program is open to students pursuing disciplines related to the steel and iron industry. They must meet the criteria that include enrolling as a full-time student of an accredited university with a major in engineering or other related disciplines, being a legal citizen of the US, Mexico, or Canada, carrying at least a 2.5 GPA, and presenting an interest to work in the iron and steel sector.
LAW/LEGAL
Law scholarships allow students who wish to law studies to go for one of the prestigious career opportunities. A law degree not only lets you practice as a lawyer in a court or a business but also opens up career options in sectors like legal services, corporate management, and administrative services. Many colleges and universities offer law school scholarships for graduate students at the national and international levels.
October 2024 Deadline
Spolin Law PC Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: October 1, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000
- Application Requirements: Completed application form, 2,000-word essay with prompt (What Does the US Constitution Mean to You?), and proof of enrollment or transcript
Spolin Law PC is a legal firm specializing in criminal defense cases formed by a former prosecutor Aaron Spolin. Aside from Los Angeles, the legal firm also holds its operations in other areas in the US.
The firm is committed to increasing the awareness of criminal and civil rights issues within the student community by offering an essay contest scholarship. Interested applicants must be currently attending an accredited university or college and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.
FINE ARTS
Within the academic discipline of art, students will have numerous concentrations. You can study everything from art history to photography in this field. Finding a suitable scholarship will assist you in preparing for a job in the creative industry.
May 2024 Deadline
Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: May 31, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000
- Application Requirements: Completed application form and essay
Applicants must have Asian and Pacific Islander ethnicity (at least 25%), either a high school student or a college student pursuing a major in visual arts or performing arts, and demonstrate academic excellence and leadership capacity. Applications are evaluated based on the quality of content, letters of recommendation, and interviews, among other criteria.
MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing engineering is a vital topic of study, but obtaining an engineering degree may be time-consuming and costly. Many charity organizations, firms, and industry associations are aware of these difficulties and provide scholarships to assist deserving students in obtaining an engineering degree. Most manufacturing engineering scholarships search for candidates with a solid academic record (typically a GPA of 3.5 or better) and a strong desire to work in the industry.
September 2024 Deadline
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: September 30, 2024 for Fall scholarships
- Scholarship Amount: Varies, usually between $1,500 and $3,500
- Application Requirements: Completed online application and high school or college official transcripts
The Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs is a foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) provides scholarships and assists in summer camp programs to nurture and encourage students to pursue careers in the manufacturing industry. Included in the application process, students must submit their official transcript for the review process, enroll as full-time students taking up a course relevant to the manufacturing industry, and possess at least a GPA of 2.5 for community colleges and 3.0 for universities
AGRICULTURE AND RELATED FIELDS
Every great concept begins with the sowing of a single metaphorical seed. That speck develops into something more sophisticated and detailed over time until it’s ready to eat. Agriculture scholarship options abound, and they’re just becoming better as green and sustainable studies improve.
April to May 2024 Deadline
Arizona Nursery Association Foundation Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: April 30, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: Varies from $500 to $5,000
- Application Requirements: Completed online application form
The AZNA Foundation welcomes high school and college students interested in a horticultural career to apply to its scholarship program. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic performance and potential, extracurricular involvement, and leadership potential.
The Les Dames d’Escoffier International, Colorado Chapter Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: May 1, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: Varies from $1,500 to $2,500
- Application Requirements: Completed online application form
The scholarship program is open for female students enrolled in food-related college degree programs, such as agriculture, food science, and culinary. Applicants will only be considered if they are Colorado residents. Scholars are selected based on academic performance, personal accomplishments, and demonstrated financial need.
ENGINEERING
In the technology era, engineering is one of the most in-demand occupations. An engineering degree is a requirement for those wanting to work in engineering, not an option. However, prospective students often find affording their studies to be difficult, stressful, and expensive. Traditional sources of financial aid, such as staunch government programs like Pell Grants and Direct Student Loans, are sought by engineering students, but additional financial assistance is frequently required to pay higher education expenditures.
May 2024 Deadline
Navisite Next Steminist Scholarship Program
- Deadline of Application: May 17, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $10,000 each for three scholars
- Application Requirements: Transcript, 60-second YouTube video describing your STEM career goals, and an online recommendation
Navisite supports women toward the completion of their STEM education and, thus, contributes to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce in the technology industry. Applicants can either be planning on pursuing a STEM degree or currently enrolled in a STEM degree program including engineering, either a US citizen or permanent resident, and have at least 3.0 GPA.
As a merit-based scholarship, financial need isn’t considered. Instead, applicants are evaluated based on their academic record, unusual circumstances, and demonstrated leadership.
July 2024 Deadline
GeneTex Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: July 12, 2024 (Fall 2024)
- Scholarship Amount: $2,000
- Application Requirements: Transcript and essay
GeneTex offers its scholarship programs to incoming and current college students in STEM degree programs including engineering. Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply, but applicants must demonstrate being in good academic standing. There are no restrictions on the use of the fund.
FINANCE
Finance majors understand money and know that paying for college might be challenging in today’s uncertain market. However, many of these scholarships are strict and demand a minimum GPA of 3.0 and particular finance-related talents, and an essay explaining why you want to pursue a degree in finance.
November 2024 Deadline
GreenPal Business Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: November 15, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $2,000 paid in four equal installments
- Application Requirements: Proof of enrollment and GPA maintenance, 500-1000 word essay
Students pursuing business, finance and related degrees can apply for the GreenPal Small Business Scholarship, but must either be running a small business or planning on establishing one. Applicants can be enrolled in community colleges, technical-vocational colleges, and four-year colleges.
THE ARTS
Art isn’t merely a passing interest. Forget about finger painting and paper dolls: If you want to make a living as an artist, you’ll need a genuine talent, a distinct voice, and the ability to communicate a passion for your chosen medium in each piece. However, art majors, like other degrees, can be costly. Art scholarships cover a wide range of disciplines, including drawing, painting, photography, design, and culinary, musical, and literary art.
April 2024 Deadline
AIGA Worldstudio Scholarships
- Deadline of Application: April 28, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $5,000
- Application Requirements: FAFSA and letter of recommendation
AIGA offers its Worldstudio Scholarships to college students with a strong commitment to cultural awareness, environmental responsibility, and social responsibility in the fields of visual communication. Applicants can be enrolled in graphic design, photography, or illustration programs, among other fields of art.
MEDICINE
With several years of study and rigorous courses ahead of you, the medical school already sounds overwhelming. Not to mention the hefty tuition and other educational fees you’ll have to pay over the next few years. Fortunately, many local institutions offer medical scholarships to aspiring doctors and medical practitioners, allowing you to pursue your aspirations without financial constraints.
December 2024 Deadline
Explore Medical Careers Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: December 31, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $1,500 (first place), $1,000 (second place, $500 (third place)
- Application Requirements: Completed online application form and 1,000-word essay (“How to remedy the healthcare industry in the United States and provide affordable care”)
Explore Medical Careers is an online resource of the latest medical careers and other related employment topics. The website aims to be a credible source for individuals planning to enter the medical industry, from their education to employment.
The company grants scholarships to college-bound students pursuing medical-related discipline every year. To qualify, students must be legal citizens of the US and pursue a medical-related job following their graduation.
HEALTHCARE/MEDICAL
With 73 percent of medical school graduates currently owing more than $200,000 in student loan debt, pursuing healthcare scholarships is more vital than ever. Nursing students, for example, graduate with an average debt of more than $40,000.
Scholarships and subsidies for medical school can significantly reduce these values. Unlike other forms of financial help, scholarships and grants do not demand repayment as long as students complete the funding requirements. Motivated students may be eligible for various scholarships and awards, which can help them save even more money.
June 2024 Deadline
Express Medical Supply Scholarship Program
- Deadline of Application: June 30, 2024 11:59PM CST
- Scholarship Amount: $500
- Application Requirements: Image and 280-character description of the transition from high school to college, which must be shared on social media platforms
Express Medical Supply is a retail shop that offers lower-priced items such as diapers, wheelchairs, and other medical supplies. The Missouri-based shop has continued to provide quality products at very affordable prices for more than a decade now.
During this unprecedented time, the company wants to help college students financially through a scholarship contest.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE/POLITICAL SCIENCE
Criminal justice or political science degree is the place to start if you want to be a lawyer, activist, police officer, or pursue any other occupations in the justice system. However, college can be costly. Even with government financial aid and student loans, there remain gaps from time to time. Scholarships are an excellent option to bridge these budget shortages.
June 2024 Deadline
Branch Out Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: June 15, 2024 11:59 PM PST
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000 for the recipient and $500 their chosen charity organization
- Application Requirements: Essay demonstrating passion for education
Bisnar Chase is a personal injury legal firm based in California. It has several legal offices all over the state and has continued to offer legal services to the local community for more than five years.
The firm is devoted to helping students achieve their academic aspirations financially, and so the Branch Out Scholarship program was formed. Interested students must be currently enrolled in an accredited university with a minimum 2.5 GPA to qualify for this program. Applicants can be high school senior students or undergraduate or graduate students.
DENTISTRY
Dentistry degrees, like other clinical topics, tend to be on the higher end of the spectrum when it comes to tuition fees. Of course, if you’re interested in dentistry, this shouldn’t stop you from going for it – and that’s where scholarships come in.
Rolling Application
Delta Dental Foundation
- Deadline of Application: Rolling
- Scholarship Amount: Varies
- Application Requirements: Detailed budget for registration, travel, and room costs for conference participation
DDF’s commitment to workforce development manifests in the DDF grant for groups of dental students from Indian, Michigan, and Ohio to attend industry conferences conducted by SCDA, AADMD, and NOHC, among others. Conference dates for 2024 are in June and September.
AUTOMOTIVE
Getting qualified in the automotive trades, like other educational endeavors, comes with a hefty price tag for students. Although specialized education is costly, financial assistance is available in the form of scholarships. And it’s not just car technicians that benefit from the sector. Technical schools and automotive educators educate a generation of forward-thinking students who work in specialized automotive industries.
Rolling Application
AmericanTrucks Student Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: June 15, 2024 12PM for Fall term; October 15, 2024 12PM for Spring term (Accepts submissions throughout the year)
- Scholarship Amount: $2,500
- Application Requirements: 750-1500 word essay describing your background, your career goals, and how you see yourself contributing to a thriving community of skilled trade workers
AmericanTrucks cares passionately about serving the communities that support their business. Because they want to be involved in a meaningful way, they’re awarding a bi-annual scholarship to students interested in studying fields such as carpentry, electronics, HVAC, and other skilled jobs. Applicants must either be high school seniors or post-secondary students enrolled in technical-vocational schools and programs.
CARiD Scholarship Program
- Deadline of Application: April 30, 2024 for Spring entries; October 31, 2024 for Fall entries
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000
- Application Requirements: Photo of car-related experience sent through email and with personal details
CARiD is an auto repair and maintenance service company. They also offer performance upgrades and modifications done by their experienced staff.
The company is offering a scholarship to students who exhibit interest in cars or anything related to the automotive field. This program will require them to make and submit a picture that shows their car-related experience. It can be their first car, vehicle modifications they’ve done to it, anything that makes their car stand out from the rest, or a fascinating car you’ve seen. The content has to be creative enough. To qualify, the student must be attending a college or university and be between 16 and 20 years old.
ARCHITECTURE
Architects are known for creating and shaping the cities in which we live. Architects design everything from houses to churches, schools to skyscrapers. Like any excellent building design, students studying architecture understand the need to have a strategy for their education budget. Without a scholarship search, this educational blueprint would be incomplete.
Opens Fall 2024
Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: Opens in early fall of 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $4,000 per year
- Application Requirements: Completed application, transcripts, and supporting documents
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an architecture, landscape architecture, or interior design program at an accredited institution. At least 2.5 GPA is required and applicants must demonstrate a keen interest in universal design and accessibility in their student portfolio and professional goals.
HOSPITALITY
The hospitality business is expanding at a rapid pace. There are numerous areas in the domain where you can pursue a profession. Whether it’s administration, marketing, sales, public relations, finance, or any other industry, all candidates have a level playing field. Don’t allow financial constraints to discourage you from pursuing this degree. There are scholarships available for you!
May and November 2024 Deadlines
TigerChef Culinary and Hospitality Program Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: May 15, 2024 and November 15, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000 (Two awards every year; non-renewable)
- Application Requirements: 500-600 word essay and proof of enrollment
If you have a passion for food preparation and are ambitious in your culinary skills, you can apply for this scholarship program.
Whether you want to earn an education and skills in baking, hospitality management, culinary arts, or other related fields, this program can help you achieve your dreams. To submit an entry, e-mail scholarship@tigerchef.com.
HUMANITIES
Humanities programs look at essential aspects of the human experience in different cultures and periods. Critical thinking skills are honed by courses in English, philosophy, theology, foreign language, and social science. Scholarships for humanities majors can help students who reject the critics of liberal arts education pay for their higher education.
June 2024 Deadline
TCA Gareth Morgan Student Teacher Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: June 1, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $500
- Application Requirements: Completed application form, official copy of transcript, and two letters of recommendation
Student teachers pursuing a Latin certification in Texas can apply for the scholarship. Applicants must have at least 3.0 GPA in either the classics or Latin and at least 2.85 cumulative GPA.
EDUCATION
Teachers impact the lives of kids and their families, making teaching one of the most essential yet difficult professions available. Qualified teachers are in high demand across the country, with scarcity in many areas. Unfortunately, the rising expense of college tuition might make it difficult for individuals who want to teach. Future teachers, on the other hand, have a variety of funding possibilities, including scholarships.
June 2024 Deadline
CSDIW Native American Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: June 15, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $2,500 and $5,000
- Application Requirements: Completed application form and supporting documents
Applicants must be Native American tribal members currently enrolled in or have been accepted into education degree programs. Preference is given to applicants in their junior year. Scholars are required to participate in a work/study program after graduation.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Graduates in this discipline are expected to find more demand as computer science technology and systems progressively control every aspect of modern life. As this “future subject” expands in scope and popularity, more dedicated scholarships for computer science students are becoming available, including money to study computer science at some of the world’s most prominent schools.
May 2024 Deadline
AFCEA STEM Majors Scholarships
- Deadline of Application: May 1, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: Varies
- Application Requirements: Completed online application, official transcripts, and a letter of recommendation
AFCEA offers several STEM scholarships for computer science majors, namely:
- STEM Major Scholarship ($2,500)
- Student Member Scholarship ($2,500)
- Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship ($3,000)
- Cyber Security Scholarship ($5,000)
Applicants must be in their sophomore or junior year in college in either on-campus or online programs offered by accredited four-year colleges and universities.
SCHOLARSHIPS BY MILITARY AFFILIATION
Military affiliation includes dependents and spouses of military veterans, active-duty soldiers, and those who died in battle, in addition to those who have served. It can even include the grandkids of retired or deceased military personnel. If your parent or grandparent served or is serving in the United States military, you can apply for these scholarships by checking the Military Affiliation box on your profile.
Rolling Application
Matthews & Swift Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: None, but application must be filed within two years of either official recognition of disability or death of member
- Scholarship Amount: Up to $25,000 for direct costs of education (tuition and fees) only for a four-year bachelor’s degree
- Application Requirements: Official medical records or death certificate of member AND copies of member’s marriage certificate and children/applicants’ birth certificates
This scholarship program is administered by the Knights of Columbus and offered to the organization members’ children with good standing who are killed or permanently injured while on duty in the armed forces. Also, the children of firefighters and law enforcers can apply for this program.
Interested students planning to join the program must attend a Catholic college and provide proof of enrollment. They also need to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program and be 26 years old and below upon application.
SCHOLARSHIPS BY EMPLOYER/ORGANIZATION/INSTITUTION
The employer/organization/institution scholarships are some of the many various ways to identify and qualify for scholarships. However, this scholarship is overlooked in today’s world of internet scholarship searches. We haven’t forgotten about them, and we have quite a few on our scholarship database.
Rolling Applications
$1,000 Cappex Easy Money Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: Rolling; winners are selected on the first day of each month on a random basis
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000
- Application Requirements: Completed online registration form; new applicants must create an account
Cappex, through its College Greenlight program, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students attending accredited secondary and post-secondary schools. One winner will be selected randomly on the first day of each month. The official rules are posted on this link.
Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program
- Deadline of Application: Rolling applications
- Scholarship Amount: Varies between $1,000 and $2,500 plus gifts cards worth between $50 and $100
- Application Requirements: Create your blood drive team
The American Red Cross offers the Leaders Save Lives scholarship for students who host blood drives. Applicants who collected at least 25 pints during the blood drive will be automatically entered to win one of the scholarships. The summer session is between June 1 and August 31, 2024 while the winter session is between December 15, 2024 and January 15, 2025.
Tallo Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: Rolling applications
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000
- Application Requirements: Online registration
Tallo offers students scholarships every month. Students can access scholarship opportunities through the Tallo scholarship database. Create a profile, click on the “opportunities” tab, enter Tallo on the search tab, register, and apply for scholarships.
Fathers 4 Scholars
- Deadline of Application: Rolling applications
- Scholarship Amount: $500
- Application Requirements: Completed online application
Based on a comprehensive application process, Fathers for Scholars will award students scholarships that can be used for various needs including application fees, transportation, and tools. The committee members consider academic accomplishments, community service hours, a statement of interest, references, and financial need, among other factors. The recipients will obtain scholarship funds directly from the trade school, community college, university, or certification program facility they are attending.
This scholarship is open for everyone to apply. To qualify, you must meet a father who wants to be hands-on in parenting. You must demonstrate that you need financial support for your studies.
April 2024 Deadline
$2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: April 30, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $2,000
- Application Requirements: Completed online application form
This scholarship is offered to students of secondary and post-secondary schools. Like most financial assistance programs where they require essays, this one doesn’t.
Interested applicants can submit their entries, and the drawing of winners will be done randomly. The scholarship amount can be used to pay for all education-related costs including tuition, housing, and books and supplies.
Quarterly Deadline
Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: June 30, 2024 (Quarterly deadlines; last day of the months of March, June, September, and December every year)
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000 per quarter
- Application Requirements: Completed online registration form
The Too Cool to Pay for School offers scholarships to pay for room and board, technology, books, and other educational expenses. Applicants should be high school, college, or graduate students or planning to enroll within two years.
To apply, check the terms and conditions of the scholarship program and fill out the online form.
The recipients will be announced on the website. The winners are selected through random drawing.
June to August 2024 Deadline
Around the Corner from College – $1,000 Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: June 30, 2024 (Applications are also accepted on or before December 31, 2024)
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000 for every application period; one recipient
- Application Requirements: Completed online application form
US citizens or US resident high school students may apply for the Around the Corner from College Scholarship. Applicants must complete the application form and express the ways they best prepare for college.
Bumblebee Linens $500 Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: August 22, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $500
- Application Requirements: 1,000-word essay about a life-changing event
The Bumblebee Linens invites undergraduates and graduate students at accredited US universities to apply for the one-time scholarship. There are no GPA requirements and application form – just email your essay to scholarships@bumblebeelinens.com along with your personal details. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, either a legal resident or with a valid student visa, and accepted/enrolled as a full-time student.
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Almost every institution or university, especially for their students, offers at least one scholarship grant. These scholarships are usually quite significant, covering up to the total cost of education for a student. While some of these accolades are well-known, others are more difficult to locate. Major institutions typically give the most significant school-specific scholarships with huge endowments, but this is not always the case, as some tiny liberal arts colleges are likewise committed to providing generous financial help.
Rolling Applications
The Meyerhoff Center Jewish Scholarships
- Deadline of Application: Rolling application
- Scholarship Amount: Varies
- Application Requirements: Completed application form, essay, and transcript
Jewish scholarship opportunities are available through the Meyerhoff Center for Jewish Studies. Some grants are available to students in Israel only, but some are offered to students studying in the US. Students with a Jewish Studies major get priority, and they must be students at the University of Maryland currently.
These scholarship programs accept applications:
- D.M. Konigsberg Memorial Fund
- G. Wasserman Scholarship Fund
- MS & R.G. Cohen Scholarship Fund
- & B. Gudelsky Memorial Scholarship Fund
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
University of Minnesota Morris Scholarships
- Deadline of Application: Varies
- Scholarship Amount: Varies
- Application Requirements: Varies
The University of Minnesota Morris offers the following scholarships:
- Automatic Consideration (Offered to First-years)
- Achievement Awards
- Nonresident Tuition Waiver
- National Merit Scholarships
- For Transfer Students:
- Transfer Scholar Award
- Phi Theta Kappa Award
- Nonresident Tuition Waiver
- Competitive Scholarships (Offered to First Years)
- Prairie Scholars
- Morris Scholars
- Distinguished Scholars
- Music Scholarships (Offered to All Students)
- Clyde Johnson Music Scholarship
- RaiseMe
To be considered, applicants must:
- Have a 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Be US citizens or Permanent Residents (not applicable to National Scholar Award applicants)
- Enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits
For application deadlines and program-specific requirements, visit the school’s Scholarships Page.
May 2024 Deadline
$2,500 Christian College Scholarship Drawing
- Deadline of Application: May 31, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $2,500
- Application Requirements: Completed online application form
Each year, the Christian Connector, Inc. awards scholarships to students considering attending a Christian college. To enter, students must complete the form on the website to receive information and officially be part of the scholarship drawing.
The scholarship recipient gets the scholarship amount if the post-secondary school qualifies. Otherwise, the money will be sent directly to the recipient’s school of choice.
Opens June 2024
Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University
- Deadline of Application: Opens June 1, 2024 for 2025 cohort applications
- Scholarship Amount: Up to $90,000 or up to three years of funding for graduate studies
- Application Requirements: Completed online application, resume, transcripts and test scores, letters of recommendation, essay
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program promotes diversity in the multidisciplinary community of leaders from across the world and teaches them to collaborate as they prepare to face the challenges in society. As scholars, they will acquire loads of community experiences, engage in various workshops, and join global study trips.
To be qualified for the program, students must attend a graduate program at Stanford University as full-time students. Also, they should have graduated between January 2014 and September 2021 and are available to residents from around the world.
November to December 2024 Deadline
Tuition Promise Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: November 15, 2024 (Early Action I) (For first-year applicants)
- Scholarship Amount: Full tuition
- Application Requirements: Completed Berea College Application for Admission, high school transcript, and FAFSA/FRQ
Berea College offers a no-tuition scholarship program. Students will only fork out less than $1,000 for housing, fees, and meals and receive financial assistance for available books. Students should have at least a GPA of 3.0, present a financial need, and have character recommendations as part of the eligibility requirements.
Clark University Presidential Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: December 1, 2024 (Early Decision I and Early Action)
- Scholarship Amount: Varies
- Application Requirements: Completed application form and supporting documentation
Among the merit scholarships offered by Clark University, the Presidential Scholarship requires an additional application. Only five students are selected every year to receive the prestigious scholarship, and these students are selected based on their outstanding academic performance and potential as well as their leadership potential.
Presidential Scholars will receive full coverage for their tuition and fees, as well as their on-campus room and board costs for four years. This is a merit-based scholarship, meaning scholars are chosen based on merit, not on their family’s demonstrated financial need.
DISABILITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships for students with disabilities are available from scholarship sources. Students who are Deaf, blind, or otherwise physically challenged will find scholarships in this list, as will students with inheritable illnesses, cancer or heart problems, intellectual or developmental impairments, learning disabilities or learning disparities, or who have a disabled parent.
Rolling Application
Jacqueline Shearer Memorial Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: Rolling application; submissions are reviewed on a weekly basis and scholarships are awarded within four weeks
- Scholarship Amount: Varies
- Application Requirements: Written documentation from physician
Administered by the Ulman Foundation, the Jacqueline Shearer Memorial Fund was created to honor and carry out Jacqueline Shearer’s legacy. At age 11, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor and battled for more than ten years.
The scholarship program is open to young adults, from 15-39 years old, who are cancer survivors or who supported a parent or sibling who had cancer. Applicants have to exhibit financial need and are planning to pursue a college degree. They have to be in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan zone, to be eligible for the program.
June 2024 Deadline
The John Lepping Memorial Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: June 1, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $5,000
- Application Requirements: Proof of residency and disability
The John Lepping Memorial Scholarships help disabled young individuals aspiring to continue their education. The organization is aware of the struggles that their families went through to financially support college education, their medication, and rehabilitation procedures simultaneously. Hence, they welcome youths with disabilities to apply for the said program.
There will be four recipients of a scholarship award. To be eligible, students must have a physical or mental disability, such as spinal cord injury, psychological conditions, or PTSD, and be supported by a letter of confirmation from the physician. Also, they have to be US citizens based in New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania.
SCHOLARSHIPS BY GPA
GPA (or Grade Point Average) criteria are one of the most common types of scholarships. A minimum GPA is nearly generally required for merit-based scholarships, but a minimum GPA might also be required for need-based scholarships. GPAs are typically graded on a four-point system, and the highest GPA you can mention on your profile at Scholarships.com is a 4.0. You’ll need to convert your GPA to the 4.0 scale to add it to your profile if your institution utilizes a 5.0 or 6.0 scale.
Rolling Applications
Crimson Transfer Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: Continuous
- Scholarship Amount: $13,000
- Application Requirements: Completed application form and transcript
Transfer students enrolled at Gwynedd Mercy University as full-time learners can apply for the Crimson Transfer Scholarship. Upon application, they must already hold a 3.0 GPA and have completed the initial admissions process. The recipient can renew their scholarship for three years as long as they keep a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Mother Mary Bernard Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: Continuous
- Scholarship Amount: $14,000 – $19,000
- Application Requirements: Completed application form and transcripts
First-time students at Gwynedd Mercy University can apply for the Mother Mary Bernard Scholarship program. As part of the selection process, this program is based on the applicant’s high school GPA. The scholarship is open for renewal for up to three years, as long as they’ve maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA.
McAuley Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: Continuous
- Scholarship Amount: $20,000 – $21,000
- Application Requirements: Completed application form and transcripts
The McAuley Scholarship is offered to students of Gwynedd Mercy University who hold a minimum of 3.5 GPA. Students must be first-time students at the university and are part of the Honors Program. Normally, those under the McAuley Scholarship can qualify for the Presidential Scholarship–a full-tuition grant.
DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Minority students of diverse backgrounds and races make up a considerable percentage of the college population in the United States. The criteria for diversity student scholarships vary but are not limited to ethnicity or race. Multi-ethnic students should be eligible for at least one of the diversity scholarships listed.
Rolling Application
University of Wisconsin Superior Non-resident Tuition Waiver Program
- Deadline of Application: Rolling application
- Scholarship Amount: Varies
- Application Requirements: Apply through the UW-Superior Foundation
The Non-resident Tuition Waiver (NTW) Scholarship program is offered to students from diverse backgrounds to make the cost of studying at the University of Wisconsin affordable. Undergraduates and graduate students are welcome to send their applications.
One scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit or financial need. Check the page for the estimated tuition amount for each award.
Awards are subject to a rolling basis after the recipient’s admission is offered.
April 2024 Deadline
No Essay Smart Owl Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: April 29, 2024 11:59 PM PDT
- Scholarship Amount: Four winners of $1,000 every month
- Application Requirements: Completed online registration
ScholarshipOwl is designed as an innovative platform to help students get the financing that best suits their personality, grades, lifestyle, and more — to achieve debt-free graduation.
Applicants must be 16 years or older and currently enrolled in a qualified US high school, college, or university. To qualify, they also must be legal residents of any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or US territories, except Rhode Island and Michigan.
June 2024 Deadline
The AIChE Minority Scholarship Award
- Deadline of Application: June 15, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000
- Application Requirements: Completed online nomination form
AIChE offers a Minority Scholarship Award to selected undergraduate student members every year. The applicant must be an undergraduate Chemical Engineering student of African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander descent.
The student will receive the scholarship award throughout the school year, renewable to the following year as long as they meet the eligibility requirements.
The Skin Care Ox: Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women
- Deadline of Application: June 30, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000 + beauty basket
- Application Requirements: Completed online application and essay
Women who strive to live healthy lives can apply for the Skin Care Ox: Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women program. This scholarship is for high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students committed to maintaining personal wellness. Women residing in the US and enrolled in any major may apply, regardless of GPA.
The quality of your writing will be judged according to the originality, creativity, and advocacy of healthy lifestyle choices. The short online application can also be submitted based on the quarterly deadlines – January 1, March 31, June 30, and September 30 every year.
December 2024 Deadline
Nitro Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: December 31, 2024 11:59PM ET
- Scholarship Amount: $2,000
- Application Requirements: Completed online registration
Individuals interested in the Nitro Scholarship Sweepstakes must be legal residents of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the territories of the United States. Applicants must also be at least 17 years old and meet one of the four eligibility requirements including students currently enrolled in accredited US schools.
March 2025 Deadline
Advantage Iowa Award
- Deadline of Application: March 1, 2025
- Scholarship Amount: $8,000 but can vary depending on merit and need
The Advantage Iowa award is for students from an underrepresented group who wish to study at the University of Iowa or other institutions that have joined the Upward Bound program. In this merit-based scholarship, applicants must be full-time students with a GPA of 2.0.
Applicants who are not residents of Iowa are eligible for this scholarship.
OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS
You’re not alone in thinking that studying abroad is expensive, but there are ways to cut costs. Of course, you could fundraise, get a part-time job, and save money over the summer. Did you know, though, that there are scholarships available expressly for those who desire to study abroad?
November 2024 Deadline
Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship
- Deadline of Application: November 30, 2024 (Spring 2025 Scholarship)
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000 and travel backpack
- Application Requirements: Completed online application form
Tortuga believes that students deserve to travel and experience adventure. With a mission to help students pay their tuition, travel, books, and accommodation fees, Tortuga is offering the Study Abroad annual scholarship.
To qualify, applicants must be permanent US residents or currently studying in the USA on a student visa. They must be full-time undergraduate students with good academic standing who have applied or been accepted to a study abroad program.
Visit this link to send your application.
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Graduate student scholarships are available, albeit they are less prevalent than undergraduate grants. Graduate students rely primarily on fellowships or assistantships, particularly in high-demand fields such as nursing or teaching, but these aren’t available to everyone and don’t always cover a graduate student’s living expenses. Fortunately, many scholarship sponsors are eager to assist graduate students in completing the final leg of their educational journeys by offering some additional income.
September 2024 Deadline
MBA Scholarships
- Deadline of Application: September 30, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $500
- Application Requirements: Completed online application form
MBA Insights delivers real and credible information on admissions resources available to aspiring MBA students. They offer GMAT preparation services that include an extensive list of GMAT courses.
The review center aims to financially support by offering a scholarship to prospective MBA students. To qualify, applicants must intend to enroll in the next 12 months in an accredited graduate program and be a US legal resident. International students holding a valid visa are welcome to apply. There will only be one entry per student, and one winner will be drawn every year.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Though the prospect of an international education fills you with joy, optimism, and enthusiasm, the high course fee and the lengthy admission process may stand in the way of your ambitions of obtaining one. But let’s have a look at the positive side. If you are a marketing student, an international student scholarship offers excellent study abroad scholarship opportunities.
May 2024 Deadline
Scholarship Program For Marketing
- Deadline of Application: May 15, 2024
- Scholarship Amount: $5,000
- Application Requirements: Either written content on content marketing or video for product advertising
Sprak Design is a firm specializing in graphic design, space planning and interior that serves clients from India and several other countries.
The company wants to help aspiring marketing professionals accomplish their academic goals by offering a scholarship. To qualify, applicants must be full-time students attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the US, Australia, and Canada schools. They must be pursuing Journalism, Marketing, or other related disciplines with a minimum of 3.9 GPA, be a legal resident in the countries mentioned, and at least 18 years old upon the application.
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