Essay

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship

The Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship supports queer students in Arts and Humanities from the Pacific Northwest.

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

Transcripts

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

Art Project

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship 

The Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship aids trans and gender-diverse students in the Northwest, focusing on social justice and political studies.

What is a scholarship portal?

The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship

The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students in college pursuing specific majors. Apply now!

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

What is a letter of recommendation?

How do I create a resume? 

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

Julia T. Pingree Student Scholarship

The Julia T. Pingree Scholarship offers $500 for NH high school seniors pursuing business education. Apply with an essay and recommendation.

You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.

Photo / headshot

The Game Changers Scholarship 

The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

The Voyager Scholarship

The Voyager Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for junior students committed to public service. Open to U.S. citizens and DACA students.

You’ll be asked to show your SAI from the FAFSA.

FAFSA SAI confirmation

This application asks you to provide standardized test scores.

Test scores

Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship

The Pickering Fellowship supports diverse candidates for U.S. Foreign Service careers with $42,000 in funding and a 3.2 GPA requirement.

Video

Islamic Scholarship Fund

The Islamic Scholarship Fund offers up to $10,000 for Muslim students in media-related fields with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essays and video.

How do I get my official high school transcript?

Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship

Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship offers $1,000 for high school seniors pursuing social sciences degrees. Apply with FAFSA, essay, and recommendations.

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

Women In Defense Scholarship

The Women In Defense Scholarship supports women pursuing national security careers. Eligible students can receive $250+ with a 3.25 GPA.

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

TMCF | Cheniere Scholarship

The TMCF | Cheniere Scholarship offers up to $12,000 for HBCU juniors and seniors in select majors. Apply now!

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund

The Merchants Exchange Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for students in Maritime Affairs or International Trade with a 3.0 GPA.

Anne Rudin Scholarship

The Anne Rudin Scholarship offers $2,000 to female students in Sacramento studying public administration or related fields.

A. Lucchetti Martino Scholarship

The A. Lucchetti Martino Scholarship offers $2,500 to Italian American undergraduates in International Relations with a 3.5 GPA.

The Marnell Foundation Scholarship

The Marnell Foundation Scholarship offers $2,500 to $12,000 for Italian American students from Nevada majoring in International Relations.

Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship

The Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship offers $2,500 for graduate students in social sciences. Requires an essay and three recommendations.

World Trade Week Scholarship

World Trade Week offers $1,000 scholarships for CA high school seniors and college students pursuing international trade degrees.