Scholarships by Category
Scholarships for Adult Learners
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Freshman Engineering Scholarship
A one-year $5,000 scholarship available annually to a full-time undergraduate pre-engineering or engineering student entering their sophomore year of college and pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a course of study that traditionally has been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession.
Award Amount: 1 award; $5,000
Deadline Date: May 1, 2024
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FleetNow Construct Your Future Scholarship
FleetNow is thrilled to offer the Construct Your Future Annual Scholarship to aspiring individuals with big dreams and ambitions. Here at FleetNow, we believe in the power of education and innovation, and we are committed to fostering the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and creators.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline Date: May 3, 2024
Learn more and apply for the FleetNow Construct Your Future Scholarship.
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Young Women in STEM Scholarship
The Young Women in STEM Scholarship looks to encourage the future generation of women in STEM fields, especially those coming from low-income backgrounds. Female high school seniors and undergraduate students that are from a low-income household and are pursuing a degree in STEM can apply.
Award Amount: 3 awards; $5,000
Deadline Date: May 23, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Young Women in STEM Scholarship.
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College is Power Scholarship
The College Is Power Scholarship is open to students age 17 and older who are currently in college or plan to start college within the next 12 month. Use the scholarship to pay for tuition, books, room and board, computers or anything else related to your education!
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline Date: May 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the College is Power Scholarship.
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Women in HVACR Scholarships
The opportunities for women in HVACR professions continues to grow. With over one third of the population in the US retiring in five years, current industry estimates project a need for 86,000 employees over the next five years. One of WHVACR goals is to help the industry fill this demand now and going forward with deserving and qualified candidates.
Award Amount: 6 awards; $5,000
Deadline Date: May 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Women in HVACR Scholarships.
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Courage to Grow Scholarship
Any college student with at least a 2.5 GPA may apply for this $500 scholarship that recognizes a winner each month. Applicants are asked to write a 250-word essay explaining why they feel they deserve the scholarship.
Award Amount: $500
Deadline Date: Last day of each month
Learn more and apply for the Courage to Grow Scholarship.
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ICA Home Inspection Training Scholarships
ICA’s home inspection training scholarships have no strings attached. Scholarship recipients are provided with home inspection training that meets the needs of their state’s requirements for licensing, with guidance from our student support team to find class options to fit their schedule.
Award Amount: 1 award; Up to $2,500
Deadline Date: End of each month
Learn more and apply for the ICA Home Inspection Training Scholarships.
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Scholarships for Students Pursuing the Arts
VSA Emerging Young Artists Program
VSA's competition programs provide a platform for emerging artists to share their talent in comparison with peers across the country and the globe.
Award Amount: 15 awards; $20,000
Deadline Date: May 20, 2024
Learn more and apply for the VSA Emerging Young Artists Program.
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Scholarships Based on Ethnicity
Ally Financial Law Scholars Program
For more than three decades the CBCF in partnership with CBC Spouses has awarded scholarships to talented and deserving students. Each year, we award more than 300 scholarships to students that demonstrate leadership ability through exemplary community service and academic talent. Our scholarship programs support current or upcoming college students across a variety of disciplines.
Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; $20,000+
Deadline Date: April 27, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Ally Financial Law Scholars Program.
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Ally Financial Public Policy Scholarship
For more than three decades the CBCF in partnership with CBC Spouses has awarded scholarships to talented and deserving students. Each year, we award more than 300 scholarships to students that demonstrate leadership ability through exemplary community service and academic talent. Our scholarship programs support current or upcoming college students across a variety of disciplines.
Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; Amount varies
Deadline Date: April 27, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Ally Financial Public Policy Scholarship.
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Maureen L and Howard N Blitman Petroleum Engineering Scholarship
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(link is external) at a four-year college or university. The award is for $5,000.
Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; $2,500
Deadline Date: April 27, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Maureen L and Howard N Blitman Petroleum Engineering Scholarship.
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Against the Grain Production Scholarships
We believe in supporting future Asian American artists and leaders who are shining examples of what it means to Go Against The Grain. Each year, ATG proudly awards scholarships to a select group of amazing Asian American high school seniors, college undergraduate and graduate school students.
Award Amount: 6 awards; $1,000-$5,000
Deadline Date: May 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Against the Grain Production Scholarships.
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American Indian College Fund (AICF) Scholarships
The American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) provides scholarships to graduating American Indian and Alaska Native high school students that plan to pursue certificate or undergraduate programs at a Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) or an accredited non-profit college or university in the U.S.
Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; Amount varies
Deadline Date: May 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the American Indian College Fund (AICF) Scholarships.
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The Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarship
The Association on American Indian Affairs has been providing Native American student scholarships since 1947 and provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate Native American students who are citizens of their Tribal Nation – whether or not their Nation is recognized by the federal government.
Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; Amount varies
Deadline Date: May 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for The Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarship.
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Lavon Jordan Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship
Frontier Technology Inc.’s Lavon Jordan Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships for students pursuing a major in STEM or a related field that supports the mission of FTI and the AFCEA Educational Foundation.
Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; $2,500
Deadline Date: May 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Lavon Jordan Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship.
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#LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship
The #LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship provides funding to full-time, Asian American and/or Pacific Islander undergraduate or graduate students.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline Date: May 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the #LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship.
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Scholarships for Students Pursuing Health Careers
Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
The Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship is dedicated to my mom Sherise Rosser, a wonderful woman who taught me the power of authenticity, belief, and compassion.
Award Amount: 1 award; $500
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship.
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8 x 40 Nursing and Respiratory Therapist Scholarship
The aims and purposes are to help students with the hope that they will seek
and find the means to help our special children, be it through practicing their
career or in a research field related to lung and respiratory diseases.
Award Amount: 1 award; Amount varies
Deadline Date: May 15, 2024
Learn more and apply for the 8 x 40 Nursing and Respiratory Therapist Scholarship.
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LGBTQ+ Scholarships
League Foundation LGBTQ Scholarships
Currently, the scholarship program's focus is on graduating high school students moving directly into higher education, since the high school dropout rate for LGBTQ students is one of the highest along with the largest number of suicides while in high school.
Award Amount: 3+ awards; Amount varies
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
Learn more and apply for the League Foundation LGBTQ Scholarships.
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Lavon Jordan Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship
Frontier Technology Inc.’s Lavon Jordan Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships for students pursuing a major in STEM or a related field that supports the mission of FTI and the AFCEA Educational Foundation.
Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; $2,500
Deadline Date: May 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Lavon Jordan Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship.
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SOULE Foundation
The SOULE Foundation is designed to create an experience geared to support, develop and promote the educational advancement of LGBTQ youth and young people of color. We work to give LGBTQ youth and young adults of color the tools, advice and support to not just get through college, but to excel in college; have a fulfilled personal life, and design a great career. We provide financial assistance and support beyond tuition to help LGBTQ youth and young adults of color achieve their fullest potential.
The SOULE Foundation provides annual scholarships for up to $5,000 to eligible youth and young adults in pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree. In addition, based on need, we also provide financial support for books and other school necessities.
Eligibility Criteria:
LGBTQ youth and young adults of color are eligible to be considered for a SOULE Foundation scholarship if they meet the following criteria:
• Have attained a cumulative high school or college GPA of at least 2.5
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Are enrolled at a U.S. located, accredited college or university as a full-time student.
• Have submitted FAFSA by the deadline
• Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (form attached at the end of the application)
• Award Winner/s must be available for photo/video shoot to receive the award.
• Award Winner/s must be available to attend the Soule Foundation Gala.
Award Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: Rolling
Learn more and apply for the SOULE Foundation Scholarships.
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Scholarships for Middle School Students
The Bill of Rights Institute, My Impact Challenge
MyImpact Challenge is a civic engagement contest hosted by the Bill of Rights Institute. Submission is open to US citizens and US-based young people who are between the ages of 13 and 19 and enrolled in middle or high school on January 1, 2024.
Award Amounts: Amount of awards varies; $1,500-$10,000
Deadline Date: May 19, 2024
Learn more and participate in The Bill of Rights Institute, My Impact Challenge.
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Kaplun Essay Contest
The goal of the annual Kaplun Essay Contest is to encourage students to think about their heritage, reflect on their values, and better understand Judaism’s contribution to civilization and culture. We believe strongly in the value of this writing process as a way for young people to explore challenging ethical topics.
Award Amounts: 12 awards; $500-$1,800
Deadline Date: Last day of the month
Learn more and participate in the Kaplun Essay Contest.
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Unigo Monthly Scholarships
Applicants must:
- be 14 years of age or older at time of application.
- be a legal U.S. resident.
- be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.
This award is for U.S. students.
Award Amounts: Monthly awards range from $1,500 - $5,000
Deadline Date: Last day of the month
Learn more and apply for the Unigo Scholarships.
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Oklahoma's Promise
Oklahoma's Promise offers qualified Oklahoma students an opportunity to earn a scholarship for college tuition.
Students must apply in the 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade, be a resident of Oklahoma, complete a specific high school curriculum, achieve at least a 2.50 GPA both in the curriculum and overall, and abide by certain conduct standards. The federal adjusted gross income of the student's family may not exceed $60,000 for parents with one or two dependent children, $70,000 for parents with three or four dependent children or $80,000 for parents with 5 or more children at the time of application and $100,000 each year the student is enrolled in postsecondary education.
Oklahoma's Promise will pay resident tuition at a public college or a portion of tuition at private institutions or public technology centers in Oklahoma.
Award Amount: Varies
Postmark Deadline: June 30 (Annual)
Learn more about and apply for Oklahoma's Promise.
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Military Scholarships
Air Force Association Scholarship
Many of our nation’s Airmen, Guardians, and their families are on missions to complete higher education degrees. For years, the Air & Space Forces Association has funded those efforts as part of its own mission to support and encourage the prosperity of our nation’s Air & Space Force community.
Award Amounts: Amount of awards varies; Varies
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Air Force Association Scholarship.
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AMVETS Children/Grandchildren Scholarships
AMVETS is proud to offer scholarships/grants to our nation’s Veterans, Active Duty, Guard and Reserves; their Spouses as well as their Children and Grandchildren.
Award Amounts: 4 awards; $1,000-$4,000
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
Learn more and apply for the AMVETS Children/Grandchildren Scholarships.
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AMVETS Spouse Scholarships
AMVETS is proud to offer scholarships/grants to our nation’s Veterans, Active Duty, Guard and Reserves; their Spouses as well as their Children and Grandchildren.
Award Amounts: 1 award; $4,000
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
Learn more and apply for the AMVETS Spouse Scholarships.
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AMVETS Veteran Scholarships
AMVETS is proud to offer scholarships/grants to our nation’s Veterans, Active Duty, Guard and Reserves; their Spouses as well as their Children and Grandchildren.
Award Amounts: Amount of awards varies; $4,000-$12,000
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
Learn more and apply for the AMVETS Veteran Scholarships.
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VFW Veterans Scholarship
The VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" provides service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. It’s just another way for us to say “thank you” to those who fought for our freedoms.
Award Amounts: Amount of awards varies; Up to $5,000
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
Learn more and apply for the VFW Veterans Scholarship.
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Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Scholarships
The AFCEA Educational Foundation’s program of scholarships for students studying hard science disciplines at colleges and universities in the United States comprises only a portion of the annual $2 million in AFCEA educational outreach for science and technology.
Award Amounts: Amount of awards varies; Varies
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Scholarships.
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Leave No Veteran Behind (LNVB) Retroactive Scholarship
The LNVB Retroactive Scholarship is available to veterans who have completed some form of higher education. To be eligible, you must have student loans that have been made because you were not covered under existing educational programs. Recipients of this award must commit to 100 to 400 hours of community service that leverages their military skills, civilian education, and lack of indebtedness to help solve the most pressing issues facing their communities.
Award Amounts: No. of awards varies; Amount varies
Deadline Date: Ongoing
Learn more and participate in the Leave No Veteran Behind (LNVB) Retroactive Scholarship.
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VA Education & Training Benefits
VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you've earned.
Award Amounts: No. of awards varies; Amount varies
Deadline Date: Ongoing
Learn more and participate in the VA Education & Training Benefits.
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Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization Scholarships
OWVO offers $1,000 scholarships to women who are active duty or veterans and are from or live in Oklahoma. Their children and grandchildren are also eligible. Since we know it’s difficult for adults to attend full time, we are also offering $500 scholarships to part-time students.
Award Amounts: No. of awards varies; $500-$1,000
Deadline Date: June 30, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization Scholarships.
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Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
The Freedom Alliance Scholarship serves to honor the sons and daughters of military heroes. Applicants must be a dependent child of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who was killed or permanently disabled in a combat mission or training accident. Additionally, students must be under the age of 26 at the time of application. Recipients can apply to renew the scholarship for up to three years, provided that the student is enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student with a GPA of at least 2.0.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Multiple
Learn more about the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund.
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Air Force Ongoing Education Opportunities
The United States Air Force provides educational opportunities to develop even stronger Airmen. They invest time and resources to help student achieve their goals and reach their potential. There are multiple scholarship opportunities for enlisted airmen, officers, medical professionals, law professionals and ministry professionals who intend to advance their career in the Air Force. Awards and requirements vary by scholarship, so be sure to explore the different opportunities on the Air Force Ongoing Education page.
Award Amount: Multiple awards
Deadline: Varies
Learn more about the Air Force Ongoing Education Opportunities.
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Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Scholarships
The AFCEA Educational Foundation’s program of scholarships for students studying hard science disciplines at colleges and universities in the United States comprises only a portion of the annual $2 million in AFCEA educational outreach for science and technology.
Award Amount: Multiple awards
Deadline: Varies
Learn more about Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Scholarships.
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Miscellaneous Scholarships
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Scholarships for Students With Special Circumstances
Scholarships for Students Pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math (STEM)
Great Minds in STEM Scholarship
Be a national leader in keeping America technologically strong by promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers especially in underserved communities
Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; $10,000
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Great Minds in STEM Scholarship.
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International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation Scholarship
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-$2,000
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
Learn more and apply for the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation Scholarship.
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AFCEA STEM Majors Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
Four STEM Scholarships in the areas of Undergraduate Diversity, Cyber Security, Student Member, and STEM Major for members of the AFCEA.
Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; $2,500-$5,000
Deadline Date: May 1, 2024
Learn more and apply for the AFCEA STEM Majors Scholarships for Undergraduate Students.
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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Freshman Engineering Scholarship
A one-year $5,000 scholarship available annually to a full-time undergraduate pre-engineering or engineering student entering their sophomore year of college and pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a course of study that traditionally has been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession.
Award Amount: 1 award; $5,000
Deadline Date: May 1, 2024
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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers High School Senior Scholarship
Four one-year $3,000 scholarships available to undergraduate students enrolled full-time in their first year of college in a pre-engineering, engineering, or engineering technology program leading to a bachelor’s degree in a course of study that traditionally has been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession.
Award Amount: 4 awards; $3,000
Deadline Date: May 1, 2024
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Study.com Scholarships for Transfer Students
A $1,000 academic scholarship will be awarded by Study.com to a transfer student who is currently undertaking their degree. It is our mission to make education accessible and Study.com hopes to reduce barriers to students who are transferring to a different institution partway through their studies.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline Date: May 1, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Study.com Scholarships for Transfer Students.
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LGBTQ+ Scholarships from Study.com
A $1,000 academic award is being offered to any LGBTQ+ student who is pursuing their undergraduate or graduate college degree through the LGBTQ+ Student Scholarship from Study.com. Study.com’s mission is to make education accessible, and we hope to make earning a college degree more accessible through this scholarship.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline Date: May 1, 2024
Learn more and apply for the LGBTQ+ Scholarships from Study.com.
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Study.com Scholarship for Black Students
The Study.com Scholarship for Black Students provides a $2,000 academic award to a Black student who is pursuing their undergraduate or graduate college degree. At Study.com, our mission is to make education accessible, and with this scholarship we hope to bring historically underrepresented students access to a quality education.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline Date: May 1, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Study.com Scholarship for Black Students.
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Study.com Scholarships for Women in STEM
A $2,000 award will be given to a woman student pursuing any undergraduate or graduate degree program emphasizing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics). Women are historically underrepresented in STEM professions, and Study.com wishes to promote more interest and opportunity for women in these fields of study.
Award Amount: 1 award; $2,000
Deadline Date: May 1, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Study.com Scholarships for Women in STEM.
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Young Women in STEM Scholarship
The Young Women in STEM Scholarship looks to encourage the future generation of women in STEM fields, especially those coming from low-income backgrounds. Female high school seniors and undergraduate students that are from a low-income household and are pursuing a degree in STEM can apply.
Award Amount: 3 awards; $5,000
Deadline Date: May 23, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Young Women in STEM Scholarship.
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Lavon Jordan Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship
Frontier Technology Inc.’s Lavon Jordan Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded to graduating high school seniors (Summer 2023) who will be attending an accredited four-year academic institution in the United States for the 2023-2024 academic year and pursuing a major in STEM or a related field that supports the mission of FTI and the AFCEA Educational Foundation.
Award Amount: No. of awards varies; $2,500
Deadline Date: May 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Lavon Jordan Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship.
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Ongoing Scholarships
ICA Home Inspection Training Scholarships
ICA’s home inspection training scholarships have no strings attached. Scholarship recipients are provided with home inspection training that meets the needs of their state’s requirements for licensing, with guidance from our student support team to find class options to fit their schedule.
Award Amount: 1 award; Up to $2,500
Deadline Date: End of each month
Learn more and apply for the ICA Home Inspection Training Scholarships.
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The Scholastic Awards
As the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens, Scholastic Awards celebrates teens locally and nationally with awards, exhibitions, publications, and scholarships.
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Learn more and apply for The Scholastic Awards.
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund
We’re dedicated to transforming the lives of students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions. Talented students from diverse backgrounds may gain access to lifelong rewards by applying to this scholarship fund.
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Learn more and apply for scholarships through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
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