Scholarships by Category

Scholarships for Adult Learners

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Scholarships for Students Pursuing the Arts

Phil Murphy Technical Theater Scholarship

This scholarship aims to support students who are interested in professions in theater so they can complete their studies and go on to successful careers.

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000

Deadline Date: Aug. 10, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Phil Murphy Technical Theater Scholarship.

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Scholarships Based on Ethnicity

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Scholarships for Students Pursuing Health Careers

Nurse Think AACN Scholarship

The NurseThink® - AACN Scholarship supports students enrolled in master's and doctoral nursing programs at AACN member institutions who have a desire to become future nurse faculty. The scholarship is open to all students who are members of the Graduate Nursing Student Academy.

Award Amount: 1 award; $5,000

Deadline Date: July 15, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Nurse Think AACN Scholarship.

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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 Date: July 31, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Geraldine Polly Bednash Scholarship.

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Society of Army Physicians Assistants (SAPA) Annual Scholarship

Scholarship available for any SAPA members, children or grandchildren of SAPA members, or spouses of SAPA members.

Award Amount: 3 awards; $1,000

Deadline Date: July 31, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Society of Army Physicians Assistants (SAPA) Annual Scholarship.

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Aaryn Railyn King Foundation Scholarship

Aaryn Railyn King was a beloved daughter whose life was cut short due to cancer. This scholarship aims to honor the life of Aaryn Railyn King by supporting students who share her passion for education.

Award Amount: 1 award; $895

Deadline Date: Aug. 1, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Aaryn Railyn King Foundation Scholarship.

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Wellness Visionary: Radiant Shenti Scholarship

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing degrees in alternative medicine so they can afford to achieve their dreams.

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,200

Deadline Date: Aug. 19, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Wellness Visionary: Radiant Shenti Scholarship.

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LGBTQ+ Scholarships

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

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Scholarships for Middle School Students

Make Me Laugh Scholarship

Scholarships can be fun! Take a break from the boring application routine and make us laugh. That's right; we want a real LOL moment.

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,500

Deadline Date: Aug. 31, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Make Me Laugh 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

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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Gamewarden of Vietnam Scholarship

Game wardens of Vietnam Association Scholarship Fund offers assistance to a graduating high school senior or college freshman who is a descendant of the U.S. Navy Rover Patrol Force (Task Force 116) and in need of financial assistance.

Award Amounts: 3 awards; $2,000

Deadline Date: July 15, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Gamewarden of Vietnam Scholarship.

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Society of Army Physicians Assistants (SAPA) Annual Scholarship

Scholarship available for any SAPA members, children or grandchildren of SAPA members, or spouses of SAPA members.

Award Amounts: 3 awards; $1,000

Deadline Date: July 31, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Society of Army Physicians Assistants (SAPA) Annual Scholarship.

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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

Visas for Future Annual Scholarship

The Visas for Future Annual Scholarship program promotes environmental sustainability and education. We assist students globally in their academic pursuits while supporting future environmentalists.

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000

Deadline: Aug. 1, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Visas for Future Annual Scholarship.

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Beauty and Wellness Professionals Scholarship

The BeautySchoolsDirectory.com team is proud to offer a $2,500 scholarship for students and professionals changing others’ lives through wellness and beauty. If you’re ready to begin a fulfilling and rewarding career in the beauty and wellness industry, or if you are continuing your education to pursue your next career goal, submit the application form below for the chance to win a $2,500 scholarship toward your tuition and education expenses.

Award Amount: 1 award; $2,500

Deadline: Sept. 1, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Beauty and Wellness Professionals Scholarship.

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Scholarships for Students With Special Circumstances

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 Date: July 31, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship for Autism.

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HPFY Beyond Disability Scholarship

The Health Products For You scholarship program aims to encourage and support undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities. This program also seeks to recognize the service of those who have used their good fortune and good health to give back to the community, either by caring for those less fortunate or doing their part to make this world a better place for everyone.

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000

Deadline Date: Aug. 15, 2024

Learn more and apply for the HPFY Beyond Disability Scholarship.

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HPFY Make a Difference Scholarship

This scholarship of $1000 will be awarded to a high school senior who has spent at least 100 hours volunteering to provide care, comfort or service to those in need. The applicant may also be a student currently enrolled in college.

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000

Deadline Date: Aug. 15, 2024

Learn more and apply for the HPFY Make a Difference Scholarship.

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Visa Reservation Scholarship

We at VisaReservation.com know the amazing life-changing experiences that travel can bring, especially during the university years. We want to make a study abroad experience easier for two qualified students per year with a $500 scholarship award.

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000

Deadline Date: Aug. 15, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Visa Reservation Scholarship.

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Reese McGee Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship seeks to honor the young life of Reese McGee by supporting students with epilepsy as they pursue their educational goals.

Award Amount: 1 award; $2,977

Deadline Date: Aug. 17, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Reese McGee Memorial Scholarship.

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Scholarships for Students Pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math (STEM)

Genetex Scholarship Program

GeneTex believes in accelerating scientific advancement and the notion that the genesis of future discoveries begins with the support of young scientists now. The GeneTex Scholarship Program will award a $2000 (USD) scholarship to students pursuing a STEM undergraduate or graduate degree. The scholarship will be awarded to one student twice a year.

Award Amount: 1 award; $2,000

Deadline Date: July 12, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Genetex Scholarship Program.

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IC - Spares Scholarship

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student with a passion for technology? If so, consider applying for the IC-Spares Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to the applicant who submits the best 500-800-word essay on “What emerging technologies most excite you, and how do you foresee the general public adopting the technology?”

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000

Deadline Date: Aug. 1, 2024

Learn more and apply for the IC - Spares 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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