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Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship
Freshmen
Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship awards $5,000 to high school seniors with compelling life stories and career aspirations.
Deadline:
December 31, 2024
Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship
Athletic & Related • Psychology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Nursing • Medicine • Dentistry • Mental Health • Health Education • Sports Management • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship offers $1,500 to students pursuing health and fitness careers, recognizing leadership and achievement.
Deadline:
August 1, 2025
Foreclosure.com Scholarship
Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the Foreclosure.com Scholarship for undergraduates. Write an essay to win up to $4,000.
Deadline:
December 15, 2024
PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship (December)
Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Game Design • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • UX/Technical Design • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
Apply for the $2000 PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship for college students in STEM or business. Compelling essay required.
Deadline:
December 5, 2024
Larry McDonald Scholarship
Clark County • Oregon • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • English • Foreign Languages • History • Graphic Design • Film • Design/Visual Communications • Literature • Writing • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Architecture • Interior Design • Religious/Theological Studies • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Montgomery Area Chapter MOAA Scholarship
Autauga County • Montgomery County • Elmore County • Lowndes County • Freshmen
The Montgomery Area Chapter MOAA Scholarship provides $250 to high school seniors in Alabama with military ties and strong academic records.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship
Freshmen
The YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship provides up to $30,000 for first-year international undergraduate students at select colleges.
Deadline:
January 1, 2025
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen
The Jackie Robinson Foundation offers up to $30,000 scholarships for minority high school seniors with leadership and community service dedication.
Deadline:
January 9, 2025
Bonnie Fang Nursing Scholarship
California • Nevada • Nursing • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bonnie Fang Nursing Scholarship offers $5,000 for full-time nursing students in California and Nevada. Apply with an essay and video.
Deadline:
December 31, 2024
Robert R. Bergis and Theodore W. Rosenberg Scholarship
Idaho • Washington • Montana • Alaska • Oregon • California • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Bergis & Rosenberg Scholarship offers $250 for LGBTQ+ students in CA facing barriers. Apply with three essays.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Central Indiana Community Foundation Scholarships
Marion County • Hamilton County • Freshmen
Central Indiana Community Foundation offers $22,000+ in scholarships annually with a single application for local students.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
The Nuclear Family Scholarship
Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Nuclear Family Scholarship offers $1,000 to U.S. students with a 3.0 GPA. Submit a 750-1000 word essay to apply.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
AgCountry Farm Credit Services High School Scholarship
Minnesota • North Dakota • Wisconsin • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • High school • Freshmen
AgCountry Farm Credit Services offers $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing agriculture careers. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
TMCF | Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship
For students with disabilities • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Graduates
TMCF's Dream Gap Scholarship offers 200 $2,500 awards for diverse students facing financial challenges. Apply with a video.
Deadline:
December 6, 2024
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Freshmen
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship offers up to $40,000 for U.S. students with a 3.0 GPA enrolling in full-time undergraduate programs.
Deadline:
January 3, 2025
Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Music • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in music, promoting social change. Average award: $6,700.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship
Kitsap County • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • Music • English • Foreign Languages • History • Religious/Theological Studies • Social Sciences • International Relations • Political Science/Government • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship supports queer students in Arts and Humanities from the Pacific Northwest.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Public Education and Citizenship Scholarship
Florida • Freshmen
Ten $1,000 scholarships for Florida high school seniors attending state-supported institutions. Apply now!
Deadline:
January 20, 2025
Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for low-income students with a 2.5 GPA and extracurricular involvement.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Jim McBroom and John H. Weston Charitable Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Scholarship
Oregon • Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Film • Photography • Writing • Literature • Architecture • Studio Arts • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for Oregon residents pursuing fine arts or humanities degrees. Requires three essays. Award: 250+.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Robert R. Bergis and Theodore W. Rosenberg Need-based Scholarship
Montana • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Bergis-Rosenberg Scholarship aids LGBTQ+ students in Montana and Washington facing financial need. Apply with three essays for $250.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Thompson-Wittrock “Pass It On” Scholarship
Pacific County • Grays Harbor County • Ferry County • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Community Service • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Thompson-Wittrock Scholarship supports LGBTQ and ally students in specific counties. Apply with three essays for a $250 award.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Joe Varano Scholarship
Idaho • Montana • Alaska • Washington • Oregon • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Joe Varano Scholarship offers $250 to LGBTQ+ education students in the Pacific Northwest facing various barriers. Apply with three essays.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship
Alaska • Montana • Idaho • Oregon • Washington • Theatre/Performing Arts • Design/Visual Communications • Arts • Art History • Photography • Film • For Lesbian students
The Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship supports lesbians in theater or visual arts committed to social justice. Apply with three essays.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Rosenberg-Ibarra Scholarship
Idaho • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Rosenberg-Ibarra Scholarship aids LGBTIQ+ students in Idaho facing barriers. Apply with three essays for a $250 award.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Jack D. Motteler Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Arts • Studio Arts • Art History • Photography • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students
The Jack D. Motteler Scholarship supports Northwest residents in visual arts with a $250+ award. Apply by submitting three essays.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
AIPG National Undergraduate Scholarship
Geological & Earth Sciences • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AIPG National Undergraduate Scholarship awards up to $3,000 to geology students who are sophomores or above.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Arts For Life Award
Florida • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Music • Freshmen
The Arts For Life Award offers $1,000 to Florida seniors excelling in the arts. Apply with an essay and portfolio.
Deadline:
February 11, 2025
Faye Arnold Scholarship Award
Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Faye Arnold Scholarship offers $250 to students in CAHIIM-accredited programs with a 2.5 GPA. Learn more on the website!
Deadline:
December 31, 2024
Martha Wilbers Scholarship Award
Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Martha Wilbers Scholarship offers $250 to CAHIIM-accredited students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Learn more on the website!
Deadline:
December 31, 2024
New York Women In Communications Foundation Scholarship
New Jersey • Pennsylvania • Connecticut • New York • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Advertising • Radio & Television • English • Film • Journalism • Marketing • Public Relations • Literature • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NY Women In Communications Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in communications fields with a 3.2 GPA.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Rainbow City Band Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Oregon • Music • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students
The Rainbow City Band Scholarship supports music students in the Northwest with a $250+ award. Apply with three essays.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Gregori Jakovina Scholarship
Clark County • Oregon • Arts • Arts Management • Art History • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Gregori Jakovina Scholarship supports Oregon and Clark County residents in the Arts, focusing on visual arts. Apply with three essays.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship
Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Alaska • Interior Design • Fashion • Graphic Design • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students
The Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship supports design students in the Northwest. Apply with three essays for a chance to win $250+.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Jonestshirts Scholarship
Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
FFRF Student Scholarship Essay Contest
Law • Juniors • Seniors
Enter the FFRF Student Scholarship Essay Contest for a chance to win up to $4,000. Open to North American law students. Apply now!
Deadline:
January 27, 2025
Jihoon Rim Scholarship
Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jihoon Rim Scholarship awards $5,000 to undergraduates of Korean descent in select states with a 3.0 GPA. Apply online with required documents.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
ASFPM Foundation Future Leaders Scholarship
Engineering • Biology • Social Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The ASFPM Foundation offers a $20,000 scholarship for students in engineering, planning, or sciences. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
ASHS Scholars Award
Horticulture • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The ASHS Scholars Award offers $1,500 for undergraduates in horticulture, requiring essays, resumes, and recommendations.
Deadline:
February 4, 2025
Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Hospitality Education Scholarship (Fall)
Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation offers $2,000 scholarships for hospitality students. Must be 18 with a diploma or GED. Essay required.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Hospitality Education Scholarship (Winter)
Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Travel & Tourism • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation offers $2,000 scholarships for hospitality students. Must be 18 with a diploma. Essay and recommendations needed.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Technical College Scholarship for Agriculture
Georgia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the $1,500 Technical College Scholarship for Agriculture to support your career in agriculture. Submit an essay to apply!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon Scholarship
Oregon • Civil Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • High school • Freshmen
The ACEC Oregon Scholarship offers $3,000 to high school seniors pursuing a career in consulting engineering. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Graduate Student Ethics Writing Competition
Psychology • Graduate Students
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
WRA Education Foundation Scholarship in Culinary & Hospitality
Wisconsin • Food Sciences & Technology • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
WRA Education Foundation offers scholarships for Wisconsin residents in culinary and hospitality fields, starting at $250.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
AgCountry Farm Credit Services Upperclassman Scholarship
Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Business (MBA) • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
AgCountry Farm Credit Services offers a $1,000 scholarship for upperclassmen in agribusiness or related fields. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Scholarship America Dream Award
Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
The Scholarship America Dream Award offers up to $15,000 for eligible college students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
December 6, 2024
Marshall-Motley Scholars Program
Law • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Marshall-Motley Scholars Program offers up to $40,000 for students pursuing Civil Rights law, requiring an 8-year commitment to racial justice.
Deadline:
February 5, 2025
Coolidge Scholarship
High school
The Coolidge Scholarship offers a full-ride award for high school juniors covering tuition and expenses for four years of college.
Deadline:
December 11, 2024
APC Veterinary Scholarship
Veterinary • Juniors • Seniors
The APC Veterinary Scholarship offers $1,000 annually to 3rd or 4th year veterinary students based on need, goals, and excellence.
Deadline:
December 22, 2024
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