Scholarships in United States

Foundation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be either an outstanding high school student entering college OR a college student attending an accredited college or university; must be reside within the boundaries of the Solano Association of Realtors (including Benicia, Cordelia, Green Valley, and Vallejo) and must intend to specialize in Real Estate or a business related field. Academic accomplishments and financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Fred C. Albrecht Alumni Association Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a master's or specialist student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas graduate college. Minimum 3.5 GPA, resume, statement of purpose, unofficial transcript, and one letter of recommendation required. Recipient must remain in good standing in degree program and complete a minimum of six graduate credits each semester of the scholarship year.

 

Donna Weistrop and David B. Shaffer Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a master's student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas graduate college pursuing a degree in astronomy, chemistry, geoscience, or physics. Preference given to students in physics or astronomy. Minimum 3.5 GPA, resume, statement of purpose, unofficial transcript, and one letter of recommendation required. Recipient must remain in good standing in degree program and complete a minimum of six graduate credits each semester of the scholarship year.

 

James F. Adams/GPSA Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a master's or specialist student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas graduate college. Minimum 3.5 GPA, resume, statement of purpose, unofficial transcript, and one letter of recommendation required. Recipient must remain in good standing in degree program and complete a minimum of six graduate credits each semester of the scholarship year.

 

Patricia Sastaunik Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a master's student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas graduate college. Minimum 3.5 GPA, resume, statement of purpose, unofficial transcript, and one letter of recommendation required. Financial need must be demonstrated; award based primarily on documented financial need. Recipient must remain in good standing in degree program and complete a minimum of six graduate credits each semester of the scholarship year.

 

Sterling Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas who is now enrolled full-time in a doctoral degree program. Minimum 3.5 GPA, resume, statement of purpose, unofficial transcript, and one letter of recommendation required. Recipient must remain in good standing in degree program and complete a minimum of six graduate credits each semester of the scholarship year.

 

Union Power Cooperative College Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must a child of a Union Power Cooperative member or live in a home served by Union Power Cooperative. Must be a high school senior who plans to attend a four-year North Carolina accredited college or university and must reside in one of these five counties: Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and Union.

 

Betsy Y. Justus Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be a female college freshman, re-entry, or transfer student who is a North Carolina resident enrolled at an accredited institution in North Carolina. Must be a STEM major with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Essay, transcripts, proof of acceptance, and letter of recommendation required.

 

Breakthrough Technologies Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 30; October 31

Applicant must be a current junior or senior at an accredited university in the United States pursuing a degree in engineering or material sciences. Minimum 2.75 GPA and essay required.

 

EB-5 Visa Awareness Scholarship

Award: $300, Deadline: December 6

Applicant must be a currently enrolled U.S. law school student. 350-500 word essay required on an EB-5 related topic.

 

Internet and Education Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident who is an incoming or current full-time student at an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Required to create an original infographic showing how students utilize social media in and out of the classroom.

 

Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 12

Applicant must be a law student who is entered into a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S. Scholarships based on academic merit, commitment to the pursuit of IP law, membership of a historically under represented group in IP law, communication skills, and leadership qualities. Resume, transcripts, writing sample, and one page statement on diversity required.

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be an African American student in the Omaha community. Applicant is required to explain how they demonstrate the same character traits exemplified by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 

Car Covers $1,000 Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited American college, university, or trade school. Essay required on the topic: "How To Make Your Car Last Forever."

 

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship

Award: -, Deadline: November 1

Applicant must be a New American (a naturalized citizen, green card holder, or DACA recipient if born abroad; a child of naturalized citizens if born in this country) who is under 31 years old. Must be a college senior or have a bachelor's degree and be entering a graduate degree program. Essays, recommendations, resume, transcripts, and standardized test scores required.

 

STAR Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: n/a

Required to be recommended for this scholarship by a local P.E.O. chapter. Nominee must be a female high school senior under 20 years old who will be attending an accredited institution. Must be a citizen or permanent residence of the United States or Canada. Minimum 3.0 GPA, student profile, student activity chart, one page essay, two reference letters, and transcripts required.

 

Barrick Graduate Fellowship

Award: -, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be an admitted doctoral student who has completed at least 24 credits of doctoral study in their current degree program. Minimum 3.5 GPA, resume, statement of purpose, transcript, and one recommendation required. Finalists will be required to participate in an interview.

 

BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: December

Applicant must have a disability (visible or invisible). Must be a current full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a university in the U.S. or Canada with an interest in a career in financial services focusing on Capital Markets. Resume, transcripts, essay, and one letter of reference required.

 

Bill Kane Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 15

Applicant must be an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior (full-time) student majoring in health education at an accredited college/university in the U.S. Minimum 3.25 GPA, cover sheet, extracurricular activity, transcripts, essay, and three letters of recommendation required.

 

Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest

Award: -, Deadline: November 28

Must be a current high school senior to participate. Contest is based on duck calling and will take place on the Main Street Stage beside the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce in Arkansas on November 28.

 

Charles E. Blackwood Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be an art student at Furman University who demonstrates financial need and shows a strong creative potential in visual arts. Portfolio and attendance at the Art Department's Portfolio Day required.

 

Thomas E. Flowers Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a full-time art student at Furman University who has demonstrated quality work, exemplified high moral character, and shown academic promise. Portfolio and attendance at the Art Department's Portfolio Day required.

 

William A. Leslie, Jr. Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a junior or senior at Furman University. Preference given to those majoring in advertising, communications, graphic arts, or publications.

 

American Justice Video Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 14

Applicant must be a high school senior who is a resident of Washington State. Required to create an original Public Service Announcement (PSA) video between 30 and 60 seconds.

 

WSAJ Presidents' Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 14

Applicant must be a high school senior who has overcome an obstacle to achieve academically and socially. Must be a resident of Washington State. Academic achievement, financial need, commitment to helping people, and a history of achievement despite having been a victim of injury, disability, handicap, or a similar challenge must be demonstrated. Letter, transcripts, two references, and financial statement required.

 

Rosengren Kohlmeyer Law Office Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be a resident of Minnesota who is a high school senior or college student pursuing a future career in law.

 

BASAA Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: January 16

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a U.S. college/university located in the Boston Area Study Abroad Association (BASAA) area; Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Connecticut. Must be planning to study abroad for at least four weeks.

 

Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: January 17

Applicant must be a graduating senior from a New York City high school who is a NYC resident that has been accepted to one of the following colleges: Barnard College, Baruch College, Brooklyn College, City College, Columbia University, Fordham University (Lincoln Center campus, Rosehill campus), Long Island University (Brooklyn campus), New York University, Pace University (Manhattan campus), Polytechnic Institute of New York University, St. Francis College, or St. John's University. Three essays and recommendations required. Financial need and community involvement must be demonstrated. Life science or fine art majors are excluded from this scholarship.

 

Lollie Jane Turk Hines Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a full-time, freshman art student at Furman University. Financial need, high moral character, and academic/artistic promise must be demonstrated. Portfolio required.

 

Sidney L. Lowe Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a junior or senior student at Furman University pursuing a career in advertising either as a graphic artist or in advertising marketing. Portfolio required.