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Scholarships by Category

Scholarships for Adult Learners

10 Words or Less Scholarship

In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $1,000 scholarship.

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000

Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

Learn more and apply for the 10 Words or Less Scholarship.

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Soroptomist Live Your Dream Awards

Soroptimist's Live Your Dream Awards program is a unique education award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families. The Live Your Dream Awards give women the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.

Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; Up to $16,000

Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Soroptomist Live Your Dream Awards.

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Sports Clips 'Help a Hero' 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 Amount: Amount of awards varies; Up to $5,000

Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Sports Clips 'Help a Hero' Scholarship.

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Beacon Scholarship for Rural America

Since 1980, Carrot-Top Industries, Inc. (Sponsor) has been a leading flag and patriotic products retailer priding ourselves on a dedication to patriotism and community growth across America. Since the Fall of 2018, we have been helping low-income students living in rural areas with their college endeavors. 

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000

Deadline Date: November 30, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Beacon Scholarship for Rural America.

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Driver Education Initiative Scholarship

National Driving and Traffic School is proud to announce their 2024 scholarship opportunity, entitled “In the Driver’s Seat.” The company is seeking to reward essay applicants $10,000 in scholarships- for students  entering college or already enrolled in a higher education institution – on the topic of being a safer driver.

Award Amount: 2 awards; $500

Deadline Date: November 30, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Driver Education Initiative Scholarship.

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Education Matters Scholarship

While continuing your education takes time, and money, there's a certain value that everyone is hoping to achieve. Our Education Matters Scholarship is giving you the chance to state why education matters. Why does education matter to you? What is the value you hope to receive from college? What would you do to convince the college cynics?

Award Amount: 1 award; $5,000

Deadline Date: November 30, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Education Matters Scholarship.

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Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship

The Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship exists to move the tech industry in the right direction by empowering the next generation of extraordinary women leaders.

Award Amount: 1 award; $500

Deadline Date: November 30, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Education Matters Scholarship.

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Test Prep Insight Scholarship

Our annual scholarship program allows us to level the financial playing field so that students with disabilities can earn the degree of their dreams. We want this group of students to be able to focus on academics rather than external financial circumstances.

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,500

Deadline Date: November 30, 2024

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Scholarships for Students Pursuing the Arts

Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship Program

Pretty Photoshop Actions recognizes the importance of higher education and the role it plays in our personal and professional fulfillment.   That’s why we are so excited to continue our Pretty Photoshop Actions $500 annual scholarship.  This ongoing scholarship provides college and university students an opportunity to earn money to further their education and achieve their goals!

Award Amount: 1 award; $500

Deadline Date: Oct. 15, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship Program.

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Broadcast Education Association Scholarships

The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) is the premier international academic media organization, promoting insights, excellence in media production, and career advancement for educators, students, and professionals.  BEA administers scholarships annually, to honor broadcasters and the entire electronic media profession.

Award Amount: 11 awards; Amount of awards varies

Deadline Date: Oct. 16, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Broadcast Education Association Scholarships.

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IvyPanda Video Contest Scholarship

Each year IvyPanda awards creative and talented in movie making students with scholarships $1500 total. Scholarships are given to two winners: the winner receives a $1,000 scholarship; the runner-up prize is $500.

Award Amount: 2 awards; $1,000

Deadline Date: Oct. 31, 2024

Learn more and apply for the IvyPanda Video Contest Scholarship.

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Youth Wildlife Art Contest

The George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest is open to students grades 1 through 12 (including home-schooled children). Entries are sorted into one of four categories, based on school grade

Award Amount: 12 awards; $250-$1,000

Deadline Date: Oct. 31, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Youth Wildlife Art Contest.

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Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Scholarship

The Award is given to driven and committed pre-collegiate musicians with financial need to help offset the often prohibitively expensive costs of studying classical music at a high level.

Award Amount: 20 awards; Up to $10,000

Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Scholarship.

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James Alan Cox Photography Scholarships

The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists aims to provide financial support to student photographers of high school and college age.

Award Amount: 5 HS; 5 College; 1 Graduate; $2,500

Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

Learn more and apply for the James Alan Cox Photography Scholarships.

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Scholarships Based on Ethnicity

 

National Strength and Conditioning Association Program Scholarship

The NSCA Foundation awards hundreds of thousands in Scholarship funding each year to outstanding individuals within the strength and conditioning community. We are one of the few foundations that funds the strength and conditioning community for high school students through senior investigators.

Award Amount: No. of awards varies; Amount of awards varies.

Deadline Date: October 15, 2024

Learn more and apply for the National Strength and Conditioning Association Program Scholarship.

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National Strength and Conditioning Association Program Scholarship

The NSCA Foundation awards hundreds of thousands in Scholarship funding each year to outstanding individuals within the strength and conditioning community. We are one of the few foundations that funds the strength and conditioning community for high school students through senior investigators.

Award Amount: No. of awards varies; Amount of awards varies.

Deadline Date: October 15, 2024

Learn more and apply for the National Strength and Conditioning Association Program Scholarship.

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Encouraging Diversity Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a minority law or pre-law student. If you identify as a minority based on your ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, or economic status and are interested in pursuing a career in law, you are eligible for our scholarship!

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000

Deadline Date: October 31, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Encouraging Diversity Scholarship.

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Stokes Educational Scholarship Program

The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program facilitates the recruitment of high school seniors (particularly minority students) majoring in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or the Chinese or Russian languages, who have demonstrated skills critical to the National Security Agency (NSA).

Award Amount: No. of awards varies; Up to $30,000

Deadline Date: October 31, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program.

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Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship

The Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders seeks to recognize students who share Dr. Andrade’s commitment to servant leadership.

Award Amount: 20 awards; $500 or $1,000

Deadline Date: November 30, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship.

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IES Abroad Scholarship

IES Abroad offers a variety of study abroad scholarship and aid options. You will be considered for all of the below funding when you submit an aid application, with the exception of the Disability Grant, which requires a separate application. 

Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; Amount varies

Deadline Date: November 30, 2024

Learn more and apply for the IES Abroad Scholarship.

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LGBTQ+ Scholarships

IES Abroad Scholarship

IES Abroad offers a variety of study abroad scholarship and aid options. You will be considered for all of the below funding when you submit an aid application, with the exception of the Disability Grant, which requires a separate application. 

Award Amount: Amount of awards varies; Amount varies

Deadline Date: November 30, 2024

Learn more and apply for the IES Abroad 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

Prudential Emerging Visionaries Scholarship

Prudential Emerging Visionaries recognizes young people, ages 14 – 18, for their inspiring commitment to change. Those selected may qualify for up to $15,000 in awards, an all-expenses-paid trip with their parent or guardian to Prudential headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, and coaching and skills development to help take their initiative to the next level.

Award Amount: 25 awards; $5,000-$15,000

Deadline Date: November 2, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Prudential Emerging Visionaries Scholarship.

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Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Scholarship

The Award is given to driven and committed pre-collegiate musicians with financial need to help offset the often prohibitively expensive costs of studying classical music at a high level.

Award Amount: 20 awards; Up to $10,000

Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

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Sports Clips 'Help a Hero' 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 Amount: Amount of awards varies; Up to $5,000

Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Sports Clips 'Help a Hero' Scholarship.

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Maryknoll Essay Contest

For the Jubilee next year Pope Francis has invited us to become “pilgrims of hope.” Share a personal story about a time when hope played an important role in your life. Describe the situation, how you felt, and what gave you hope during that time. Explain how this experience impacted you and what you learned about the importance of hope.

Award Amount: 6 awards; $150-$1,000

Deadline Date: November 18, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Maryknoll Essay Contest.

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Education Matters Scholarship

While continuing your education takes time, and money, there's a certain value that everyone is hoping to achieve. Our Education Matters Scholarship is giving you the chance to state why education matters. Why does education matter to you? What is the value you hope to receive from college? What would you do to convince the college cynics?

Award Amount: 1 award; $5,000

Deadline Date: November 30, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Education Matters 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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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

IES Abroad Scholarship

IES Abroad offers a variety of study abroad scholarship and aid options. You will be considered for all of the below funding when you submit an aid application, with the exception of the Disability Grant, which requires a separate application. 

Award Amount: No. of awards varies; Amount varies

Deadline Date: November 1, 2024

Learn more and apply for the IES Abroad Scholarship.

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Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship

Young people deserve to experience the world beyond their college campuses, but not Young people deserve to experience the world beyond their college campuses, but not everyone can afford to travel, especially if you’re on a student budget. The Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded biannually to passionate students who want to explore the world. can afford to travel, especially if you’re on a student budget. The Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded biannually to passionate students who want to explore the world.

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000

Deadline: November 15, 2024

Learn more about the Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship.

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Scholarships for Students With Special Circumstances

Test Prep Insight Scholarship

Not only is the Test Prep Insight team focused on providing high-quality content about exams such as the MCAT, LSAT and GMAT, as well as language learning apps, we’re also committed to giving students with disabilities a better chance to achieve their professional goals. Our annual scholarship program allows us to level the financial playing field so that students with disabilities can earn the degree of their dreams. We want this group of students to be able to focus on academics rather than external financial circumstances.

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,500

Deadline Date: November 30, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Test Prep Insight Scholarship.

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Auger and Auger Disabled Scholar Award

The accident and injury lawyers at Auger & Auger are proud to support the disabled students of America with the launch of their Semi-Annual Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award, awarded in both the Spring & Fall Semesters to one high-achieving, bright student intending to pursue an undergraduate college degree.

Award Amount: 1 award; $1,000

Deadline Date: November 30, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Auger and Auger Disabled Scholar Award.

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

Foundation for Technology and Engineering Educators Undergraduate Scholarship

A $500 scholarship for an undergraduate student majoring in technology and engineering education teacher preparation. The award is based upon interest in teaching, academic ability, and faculty recommendations.

Award Amount: 1 award; $500

Deadline Date: November 1, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Foundation for Technology and Engineering Educators Undergraduate Scholarship.

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Boster Bio Scholarship

Boster is proud to provide an annual scholarship to students with an interest in pursuing or continuing a 2 to 4-year academic program related to Biology or Biotechnology.

Award Amount: 2 awards; $1,000

Deadline Date: November 30, 2024

Learn more and apply for the Boster Bio 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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