Scholarships by Category
Scholarships for Adult Learners
iDigic Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes and rewards the commitment of students to improve their education and bring their expertise to the workforce. It will be awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in their work and also has the potential to become an influential leader in their field.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 12, 2024
Learn more and apply for the iDigic Scholarship.
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Allied Van Lines Scholarship
Allied Van Lines is excited to offer a scholarship program aimed at students whose area of study focuses on logistics and moving-related fields. They are committed to growing their industry and supporting the brightest students in logistics and moving.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 15, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Allied Van Lines Scholarship.
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North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship
North American Van Lines believes education is the best way to ensure the logistics industry has qualified professsionals for years to come. Three qualified entrants will each win a scholarship towards their degree in logistics or supply chain management at the college of university of their choice.
Award Amount: 3 awards; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 15, 2024
Learn more and apply for the North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship.
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Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps igh school, college and adult students fulfill their dreams of higher education. Winner are chosen by committee based primarily on the personal statement.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship.
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Godoy Law Office First Generation Scholarship
First-generation immigrants and their children face some of the toughest immigration standards in recent history. The Godoy Law Office hopes to empower first-generation U.S. college students and celebrate their individuality by awarding them $1,000 to continue their education.
Award Amount: No. of awards varies; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Godoy Law Office First Generation Scholarship.
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Scholarships for Students Pursuing the Arts
Paint Vibe Scholarship
Paint Vibe is passionate about creativity and the powerful impact it can have on our lives and communities. To support and inspire the next generation of creative minds, they are proud to offer the Paint Vibe Scholarship. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, designer, or creative thinker, you're invited to learn more about how you can apply for this exciting opportunity.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Paint Vibe Scholarship.
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Scholarships Based on Ethnicity
Godoy Law Office First Generation Scholarship
First-generation immigrants and their children face some of the toughest immigration standards in recent history. The Godoy Law Office hopes to empower first-generation U.S. college students and celebrate their individuality by awarding them $1,000 to continue their education.
Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Godoy Law Office First Generation Scholarship.
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The Youthist Scholarship
The lack of racial diversity within media, fashion and beauty has only recently become a topic of the mainstream conversation. In a bid to not only improve visibility on the issue but also help contribute to the raising costs of higher education TheYouthist.com has created a scholarship program. If you’re a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is passionate about racial diversity, then this is the scholarship for you.
Award Amount: 1 award; $600
Deadline Date: December 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the The Youthist Scholarship.
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Scholarships for Students Pursuing Health Careers
AvaCare Medical Scholarship
The AvaCare Medical Scholarship recognizes those who are working to better the lives of their customers, students who are pursuing a degree in the medical field. This scholarship is awarded annually to one submission that tells about an inspiring act of kindness. For students pursuing a degree in the medical field such as therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, health law, etc.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 15, 2024
Learn more and apply for the AvaCare Medical Scholarship.
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Prime Medical Alert Scholarship
The demand for skilled nurses will continue to rise as baby boomers retire. To push demand even higher, nearly 33% of current nurses are fifty years of age or older so their retirement is not far off. In order to meet the rising demand for qualified nurses, Prime Medical Alert is offering up to five scholarships for nursing students working toward 2- or 4-year degrees.
Award Amount: Up to 5 awards; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 15, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Prime Medical Alert Scholarship.
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LGBTQ+ Scholarships
Science Ambassador Scholarship
This scholarship, funded by Cards Against Humanity, is a full–tuition scholarship for women and non-binary students in STEM. The renewable scholarship will pay your tuition for up to four years of study. Create an educational video and post it to YouTube. U.S. citizenship not required.
Award Amount: 5 awards; $20,000
Deadline Date: December 16, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Science Ambassador Scholarship.
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Transgender First Scholarship
The first national scholarship exclusively dedicated to helping underserved Transgender students get affordable access to a college education. We want to help every transgender student get $2,500 towards higher education. Our goal is to both raise student awareness and bring necessary funding from donors everywhere.
Award Amount: 1 award; $2,500
Deadline Date: December 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Transgender First 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
Carson Scholars Program
The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. Scholarship winners receive the honor of being named “Carson Scholars” and are awarded an Olympic-sized medal and a trophy for their school to celebrate their accomplishments.
Award Amount: No. of awards varies; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 18, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Carson Scholars Program.
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Top Ten List Scholarship
Inspired by David Letterman and his top ten lists, Unigo.com created the Top Ten List Scholarship. With so many awards based on grades and extracurricular activities, this unique scholarship gives you the chance to show them what's truly special and different about you. Get creative, be serious, or tug at their heart strings. Whatever you do, you only have ten reasons to convince them, so make each one count.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,500
Deadline Date: December 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Top Ten List Scholarship.
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Unigo $10K Scholarship
It's important to be happy with who you are, regardless of your wealth or intelligence level. So tell Unigo.com, would you rather be smart, funny or rich...and why? Must be a legal U.S. resident, residing in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Students 14 years of age or older may apply.
Award Amount: 1 award; $10,000
Deadline Date: December 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Unigo $10K Scholarship.
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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
Allied Van Lines Scholarship
Allied Van Lines is excited to offer a scholarship program aimed at students whose area of study focuses on logistics and moving-related fields. They are committed to growing their industry and supporting the brightest students in logistics and moving.
Award Amount: 3 awards; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 15, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Allied Van Lines Scholarship.
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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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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
Science Ambassador Scholarship
This scholarship, funded by Cards Against Humanity, is a full–tuition scholarship for women and non-binary students in STEM. The renewable scholarship will pay your tuition for up to four years of study. Create an educational video and post it to You Tube. U.S. citizenship not required.
Award Amount: 5 awards; $20,000
Deadline Date: December 16, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Science Ambassador Scholarship.
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Godoy Law Office First Generation Scholarship
First-generation immigrants and their children face some of the toughest immigration standards in recent history. The Godoy Law Office hopes to empower first-generation U.S. college students and celebrate their individuality by awarding them $1,000 to continue their education.
Award Amount: No. of awards varies; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Godoy Law Office First Generation Scholarship.
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Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship
To apply, simply enter your info into the form and cross your fingers - it’s as easy as that. The winner of the scholarship will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced on the website. DACA and undocumented students may apply.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship.
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Scholarships for Students With Special Circumstances
Scholarships for Students Pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math (STEM)
AvaCare Medical Scholarship
The AvaCare Medical Scholarship recognizes those who are working to better the lives of their customers, students who are pursuing a degree in the medical field. This scholarship is awarded annually to one submission that tells about an inspiring act of kindness. For students pursuing a degree in the medical field such as therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, health law, etc.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 15, 2024
Learn more and apply for the AvaCare Medical Scholarship.
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Prime Medical Alert Scholarship
The demand for skilled nurses will continue to rise as baby boomers retire. To push demand even higher, nearly 33% of current nurses are fifty years of age or older so their retirement is not far off. In order to meet the rising demand for qualified nurses, Prime Medical Alert is offering up to five scholarships for nursing students working toward 2- or 4-year degrees.
Award Amount: Up to 5 awards; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 15, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Prime Medical Alert Scholarship.
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Science Ambassador Scholarship
This scholarship, funded by Cards Against Humanity, is a full–tuition scholarship for women and non-binary students in STEM. The renewable scholarship will pay your tuition for up to four years of study. Create an educational video and post it to You Tube. U.S. citizenship not required.
Award Amount: 5 awards; $20,000
Deadline Date: December 16, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Science Ambassador Scholarship.
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North Spore Mycology Scholarship
North Spore is in search of students committed to academic excellence and the pursuit of better education, who are currently enrolled in any mycology program, a postgraduate study in mycology, or other related studies.
Award Amount: 1 award; $2,500
Deadline Date: December 20, 2024
Learn more and apply for the North Spore Mycology Scholarship.
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iVein Health & Wellness Scholarship
IVC (iVein.com), the trusted leader in preventing and treating vein disease, understands the importance of learning and practicing healthy habits during the formative college years and is offering the iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship to reward students who are committed to a lifetime of healthy habits.
Award Amount: 1 award; $2,500
Deadline Date: December 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the iVein Health & Wellness Scholarship.
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Stromberg's Chicken Scholarship
There's no GPA requirement to win this scholarship, and there are no application forms. Your essay should discuss benefits and challenges of backyard chicken farming, the role of chickens in sustatinable living, or integrating chickens into a home garden ecosystem.
Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000
Deadline Date: December 31, 2024
Learn more and apply for the Stromberg's Chicken Scholarship.
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Ongoing Scholarships
Citizens Bank Scholarship Sweepstakes
Citizens wants to honor the dedication of students and families pursuing higher learning! Fill out the registration form to be entered for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $15,000 to use towards school expenses and one of the $2,500 monthly prizes for use towards school expenses. Additionally, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Prize will be eligible to win a $2,500 quarterly prize for use towards school expenses.
Award Amount: $2,500 & $15,000
Deadline Date: May enter monthly
Learn more and apply for the Citizens Bank Scholarship Sweepstakes.
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College Avenue $1,000 Scholarship Monthly Sweepstakes
Getting into college is the first step. Navigating how to pay for college is the next. Enter to win $1,000 for college. We’ll choose one winner each month, so be sure to check back each month and enter. We want to give you more help, so there is less stress.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline Date: May enter monthly
Learn more and apply for the College Avenue $1,000 Scholarship Monthly Sweepstakes.
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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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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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