Scholarships by Deadline
April
National Society of Professional Engineers Scholarships
The Maureen L. and Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering is awarded annually to a high school senior from an ethnic minority who has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university. The award is for $5,000.
Award Amount: 1 award: $5,000
Deadline: April 1, 2025
Learn more and apply for the National Society of Professional Engineers Scholarships.
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Voyager Scholarship
The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service supports students who have a passion for helping others, experience serving their communities, and can demonstrate an expansive view of what’s possible through public service.
Award Amount: 1 award; Up to $50,000
Deadline: April 1, 2025
Learn more and apply for the Voyager Scholarship.
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Hearing Loss Association of America Central Oklahoma Chapter Scholarship
Hearing Loss Association of America Central Oklahoma Chapter Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of Oklahoma who have hearing loss and are interested in attending college in the state.
Award Amount: No. of awards varies; $2,000
Deadline: April 3, 2025
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44th President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Fellowship
The Obama Foundation Scholars program gives rising leaders from the United States and around the world who are already making a difference in their communities the opportunity to take their work to the next level through an immersive curriculum that brings together academic, skills-based, and hands-on learning.
Award Amount: 1 award; Amount varies
Deadline: April 15, 2025
Learn more and apply for the 44th President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Fellowship.
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Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Scholarship
The Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Scholarship is a one-time scholarship available to rural high school graduates entering any private or public college or technical school in Oklahoma.
Award Amount: No. of awards varies; $200-$500
Deadline: April 15, 2025
Learn more and apply for the Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Scholarship.
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Jazz Education Network Scholarships
Each year, the Jazz Education Network proudly recognizes talented, hardworking, aspiring students with a passion for jazz. They also offer a number of additional programs that help fund and support jazz education.
Award Amount: No. of awards varies; $1,000-$3,000
Deadline: April 15, 2025
Learn more and apply for the Jazz Education Network Scholarships.
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Boomer Esiason Foundation Academic Scholarship
The Boomer Esiason Foundation scholarship program was created in July 2003 to provide financial assistance to students in the cystic fibrosis community who are pursuing higher education opportunities.
Award Amount: 20 awards; $10,000
Deadline: April 18, 2025
Learn more and apply for the Boomer Esiason Foundation Academic Scholarship.
International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation Essay Contest
Our contest aims to acquaint the uninitiated with the crucial importance the plumbing industry plays in our everyday lives.
Award Amount: 4 awards; $1,000-$3,000
Deadline: April 30, 2025
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Sara Scholarship
The Sara Scholarship is granted annually to female high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree and who demonstrate academic achievement, excellence of character, financial need and active engagement with the sport of golf. Skill in playing golf is not a criterion.
Award Amount: 12 awards; $2,000
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Learn more and apply for the Sara Scholarship.
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Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship
The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) was founded on the belief that any motivated individual in need should have the opportunity to further his or her education. By removing some of the financial burdens associated with going to, surviving in, and graduating from college, the SCSF plays a vital role in increasing college access and success for many motivated yet underserved youth and young adults.
Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; $40,000
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Learn more and apply for the Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship.
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Additional April Scholarships
Looking for more? Here's a list of additional scholarships with April deadlines. Learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply through the links provided below.
May
AFCEA STEM Majors Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
AFCEA International is a professional association that connects people, ideas and solutions globally. This scholarship is open to STEM majors in their second year or third year of a four-year college.
Award Amount: No. of awards varies; $2,500-$5,000
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Learn more and apply for the AFCEA STEM Majors Scholarships for Undergraduate Students.
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Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship
Each year, the NATSO Organization awards over $25,000 to deserving students with ties to the truckstop and travel plaza industry to put toward higher education.
Award Amount: 5 awards; $5,000
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Learn more and apply for the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship.
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CardsDirect Future Designer Scholarship
CardsDirect aims to capture a moment that resonates with customers and present it through greeting cards. Help design the next top-selling holiday card through this scholarship program. The winner of the Future Designer Scholarship will receive a $1,000 scholarship to a secondary institution of their choice and will have their design featured as products on the CardsDirect site.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Learn more and apply for the CardsDirect Future Designer Scholarship.
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Dutch Crafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship
The DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship was founded in 2011 as a way to give back to the community by offering education assistance to outstanding students. This scholarship recognizes undergraduate students who draw upon their cultural heritage to shape their vocational aspirations, add creative value to their future employers, and serve their communities.
Award Amount: 3 awards; $500
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Learn more and apply for the Dutch Crafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship.
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Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame Scholarship
The Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame was founded in 2014. This scholarship program was created to assist deserving young students in Oklahoma in their pursuit of higher education at an accredited college or university. It is open only to Oklahoma residents. Applicants must be high school seniors or college students and must have an interest in or enthusiasm for golf.
Award Amount: 2 awards; $5,000
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Learn more and apply for the Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame Scholarship.
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#ScienceSaves High School Video Scholarship
All our lives have been improved by the discoveries of science. Describe an experience in your life that demonstrates that science does indeed save. The experience can be something that happened to you or someone you know.
Award Amount: 10 awards; $350-$10,000
Deadline: May 5, 2025
Learn more and apply for the #ScienceSaves High School Video Scholarship.
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B. Davis Scholarship
Awarded to students able to describe the characteristics of leadership they value most and why those traits are important and can be developed in an individual.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline: May 21, 2025
Learn more and apply for B. Davis Scholarship.
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Andrea R. Lacy Grit Award Scholarship
All our lives have been improved by the discoveries of science. Describe an experience in your life that demonstrates that science does indeed save. The experience can be something that happened to you or someone you know.
Award Amount: Up to 3 awards; $500
Deadline: May 27, 2025
Learn more and apply for Andrea R. Lacy Grit Award Scholarship.
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Altruism + All Good Deeds Scholarship
Each year NPVA offers merit-based scholarships for students who are committed to volunteering and making a difference in their communities. Scholarships are open to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Award Amount: 1 awards; $1,000
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Learn more and apply for the Altruism + All Good Deeds Scholarship.
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We the Future Contest
The core mission of Constituting America is to educate Americans about the Constitution and the rights and liberties it provides and protects for all in the U.S. This contest is open to students from elementary school to graduate school. Rules and award amounts differ for each level. Students may respond to the prompts about the constitution through an essay, song, STEM project, short film, social media video or public service announcement.
Award Amount: No. of awards varies; $100-$5,000
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Learn more and apply for the We the Future Contest.
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Additional May Scholarships
Looking for more? Here's a list of additional scholarships with May deadlines. Learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply through the links provided below.
These June deadlines have passed. Please check again in May. For more scholarships, visit OKcollegestart.org.
June
Digital Marketing Scholarship
To apply, you must be a high school senior or undergrad student, majoring (or planning to major) in a field related to digital marketing. You also must plan to take at least 10 credit hours during the Fall 2024 semester
Award Amount: 1 award; $4,000
Deadline: June 1, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Digital Marketing Scholarship.
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SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship Program
Applicants must: Be born on/after 6/1/2004; a first-time college student in 2024; and have experienced homelessness within the last six years; DACA students may apply.
Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; $2,500
Deadline: June 1, 2024
Learn more and apply for the SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship Program.
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Student Academy Awards Competition
For current college students only. Submit a short film (no longer than 40 minutes) that you have used as part of your course work or a graduation requirement. Categories are: animation, documentary, narrative & alternative/experimental.
Award Amount: 3 awards; $2,000-$5,000
Deadline: June 1, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Student Academy Awards Competition.
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American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) Scholarship
In furthering their mission to increase and retain the number of individuals choosing the transit field as a career, the APTF will award a minimum of thirty scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to college students or transit professionals who are interested in pursuing or advancing in a career in the public transportation industry. College sophomores, juniors, seniors, or those seeking advanced degrees may apply.
Award Amount: 30+ awards; $5,000-$12,000
Deadline: June 6, 2024
Learn more and apply for the American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) Scholarship.
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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
To apply, you will need to submit an essay on the following topic: Describe you educational and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how it will help you achieve your goals.
Award Amount: 2 awards; $1,000
Deadline: June 10, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Abbott and Fenner Scholarship.
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ExtremeTerrain Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to undergraduate college/university students and high school seniors who are pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Land Use, Earth & Atmosphere Sciences, Sustainable Land Management, Environmental Biology or Sustainable Agriculture Systems. Write about the importance of maintaining public lands for recreational use and how you plan to advocate to that end.
Award Amount: 1 award; $2,500
Deadline: June 15, 2024
Learn more and apply for ExtremeTerrain Scholarship.
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Young Filmmakers Contest
One Earth Film Festival is a Chicago-area film festival that creates opportunities for understanding climate change, sustainability and the power of human involvement through sustainability-themed films and facilitated discussion. Applicants include children from 3rd grade through post-graduate students. All winning films will premiere on September 22, 2024, and some will be selected for the One Earth Film Festival in March, 2025.
Award Amount: 7 awards; $200-$2,000
Deadline: June 25, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Young Filmmakers Contest.
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Indian Women's Pocahontas Club Scholarships
Women who are registered Cherokee tribal citizens may apply. Ten scholarships in the amount of $1,000 are awarded each year to students enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education including college, university or vocational school.
Award Amount: 10 awards; $1,000
Deadline: June 30, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Indian Women's Pocahontas Club Scholarships.
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Mays Mission for the Handicapped Scholarship
Mays Mission offers scholarships to deserving students with physical and/or mental disabilities. Upon acceptance to their program, recipients agree to provide proof of full-time enrollment each semester, submit grades, maintain a GPA of 3.0 and write an “update letter” providing the Mission with information pertaining to grades, struggles, triumphs, campus life and a general “how are you doing” letter.
Award Amount: 1 award; Amount of award varies
Deadline: June 30, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Mays Mission for the Handicapped Scholarship.
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Oklahoma Women Veterans Scholarship
The OKWVO is a community of women veterans in Oklahoma who have served our country with pride and honor. Our mission is to provide support, resources, and advocacy for women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Award Amount: 5 awards; $250-$500
Deadline: June 30, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Oklahoma Women Veterans Scholarship.
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Additional June Scholarships
Looking for more? Here's a list of additional scholarships with June deadlines. Learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply through the links provided below.
These July deadlines have passed. Please check again in June. For more scholarships, visit OKcollegestart.org.
July
ABC Humane Wildlife Academic Scholarship - Women in STEM
As a woman-owned corporation operating in a largely male field, we understand the remarkable impact women can have. We want to pave the way for other women pursuing their dreams in the scientific world, which is why ABC Wildlife offers a scholarship designed to increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering and math.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline: July 1, 2024
Learn more and apply for the ABC Humane Wildlife Academic Scholarship - Women in STEM.
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Keith M. Fletcher Excellence in Ethics Scholarship
For law students and prospective law students, Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. is excited to offer our annual Excellence in Ethics Scholarship. The first-place scholarship will be awarded to one recipient in the amount of $1,000.00. The second-place winner will be awarded a $500.00 scholarship as well.
Award Amount: 2 awards; $500, $1,000
Deadline: July 1, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Keith M. Fletcher Excellence in Ethics Scholarship.
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Lupus Inspiration Foundation for Excellence (L.I.F.E.) Scholarship
All college students living with lupus are incredibly inspiring and worthy of recognition. Applying for a L.I.F.E. Scholarship is courageous and demonstrates a willingness to help others by sharing your story. Our winners demonstrate exceptional academic merit and a drive to succeed while overcoming the struggles that come with lupus. They have taken a bad situation and turned it into a way to learn about themselves and how courageous they truly are. They are leaders that care about others and their community and are role models to those still learning about this life-altering disease.
Award Amount: 1 or more awards; $500 or more
Deadline: July 1, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Lupus Inspiration Foundation for Excellence (L.I.F.E.) Scholarship.
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Reef2Leaf Wildlife Conservation Scholarship
Wildlife conservation is no easy task, and it requires innovation. New ideas from people just like you! This $1500 scholarship focuses on grass roots, local impacts. Trail clean-ups, local pollution regulations, expansion of local parks etc... Ideas that will enhance local environments and the lives of those who live nearby. Submit an essay with your big idea!
Award Amount: 25 awards; $1,500
Deadline: July 1, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Reef2Leaf Wildlife Conservation Scholarship.
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Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship
When Cat Zingano was in her early twenties and attending college, her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. Her declining health was very difficult on Cat’s family, and when she passed in 2005, Cat had a lot to work through, making it difficult to focus on her education. Less than a year later, Cat’s son was born. Raising a newborn and going to school after recently losing her mom, Cat needed help and remains truly grateful for all support and resources that were made available to her. This scholarship was created to help others as they overcome their own loss.
Award Amount: 1 award; $10,000
Deadline: July 20, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship.
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Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship for Autism
All of us at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., were touched by the story of 14-year-old Avonte Oquendo, an autistic boy who went missing after he wandered away from school in 2013. The outpouring of support and assistance that accompanied the search for Avonte was unprecedented. Although Avonte tragically did not make it home alive, we wanted to show the same support for the autistic community in memory of this extraordinary young man.
Award Amount: 1 award; $5,000
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship for Autism.
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Eskew Law Scholarship for Children of Convicted Felons
We cannot understate the significance of continuing education. Unfortunately, there are many children whose life experiences potentially jeopardize the educational opportunities available to them. For this reason, Eskew Law is proud to offer a $1,500 scholarship for college-bound or current college students who are children of convicted felons.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,500
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Eskew Law Scholarship for Children of Convicted Felons.
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Geraldine Polly Bednash Scholarship
Two $5,000 scholarships will be distributed to top nursing school applicants four times each year.
Award Amount: 2 awards; $5,000
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Geraldine Polly Bednash Scholarship.
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Spirit of Giving Scholarship
Each year, Wine Country Gift Baskets awards annual scholarships to three well-deserving students displaying the spirit of giving. The Wine Country Gift Baskets Spirit of Giving Scholarship is our way of encouraging acts of kindness, service and giving so they remain an important part of our future.
Award Amount: 3 awards; $1,000
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Spirit of Giving Scholarship.
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State Troopers Scholarship Programs
The American Association of State Troopers Foundation, Inc. accepts scholarship applications from the dependents of trooper members for assistance with their post-secondary education expenses.
Award Amount: 6 awards; $1,500
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the State Troopers Scholarship Programs.
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Additional July Scholarships
Looking for more? Here's a list of additional scholarships with July deadlines. Learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply through the links provided below.
