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Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Families of World War II Veterans Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for students pursuing higher education. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Technology • IT/Information Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Global Impact Scholarship offers $7,000 for international students majoring in tech fields. Apply with a resume and essays.
Deadline:
May 18, 2025
Vermont • Massachusetts • Rhode Island • Maine • New Hampshire • Connecticut • Engineering • Law Enforcement • Other Trades/Crafts • Technology • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students • Juniors • Freshmen
The A.L. Brown Scholarship offers up to $8,000 for New England students pursuing engineering degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 23, 2025
Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for children of Coast Guard members, offering $1,000 to $5,000. Apply with an essay and recommendation letter.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Freshmen
The Junior Shooting Sports Scholarship offers $5,000 for youth under 20, usable for college in the U.S. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Freshmen
The Upakar Foundation Scholarship offers up to $8,000 for Indian American students with a GPA of 3.6+ and AGI under $90,000.
Deadline:
April 29, 2025
Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Graduate Students
AMBUCS offers up to $6,000 scholarships for U.S. students in therapy programs, emphasizing community commitment and integrity.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
New Mexico • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Freshmen
The 505 Southwestern® New Mexico True Scholarship offers $5,000 to NM high school seniors pursuing college in agriculture-related fields.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Washington • Test Scores • Freshmen
The Edmund F. Maxwell Foundation Scholarship offers $5,000 to Western Washington high school seniors pursuing a four-year degree.
Deadline:
May 24, 2025
Texas • Business (MBA) • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Engineering • Teacher Education • Health Education • Manufacturing/Production • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Other Trades/Crafts • High school
Austin Community College offers a $5,000 scholarship for graduating seniors enrolling full-time in specified career areas.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Religious/Theological Studies • For Christian students • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Rev. Joseph K. Fukushima Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to theological students. Contact Montebello Plymouth for application.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Colorado • Education • Graduate Students
The Dwight A. Hamilton Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Colorado graduate students in speech-language pathology with a 3.5 GPA.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
Theatre/Performing Arts • 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 • 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
The Kozakov Foundation Fellowship offers $5,135 to students pursuing acting in theater or film. Apply with an essay and portfolio.
Deadline:
July 1, 2025
Medicine • 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 • Community Service • Graduate Students
The Josiah Macy Jr. Scholarship offers $5,000 to underrepresented medical students demonstrating need and service commitment.
Deadline:
July 23, 2025
For Women • Family • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Scholarship offers $5,000 to low-income single mothers pursuing their first degree.
Deadline:
August 1, 2025
Cosmetology/Beauty • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Great Clips offers a $5,000 scholarship for North American cosmetology students. Apply with an application and essay.
Deadline:
September 1, 2025
Construction Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Energy • Mechanical • Technology • Construction • Mechanical Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The DEWALT Trades Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in trade fields with a minimum 2.0 GPA. IRS Form 1040 required.
Deadline:
January 16, 2026
Military • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
Folds of Honor Foundation Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for children/spouses of fallen or disabled military. 2.0 GPA required.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
High school • Freshmen
Annual Fountainhead Essay Contest for 11th-12th graders. Win up to $5,000 by exploring themes in Ayn Rand's novel.
Deadline:
April 27, 2025
For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
The Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars offers two Native American Scholarships for enrolled tribal members pursuing education or social service.
Deadline:
June 14, 2025
Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores
Khyentse Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for Buddhist studies. Open to students, practitioners, and scholars of all traditions.
Deadline:
July 15, 2025
Accounting • Management • Architecture • Aviation/Aeronautical • Civil Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Communications • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Construction • Engineering • Environmental Science • Finance • Environmental Engineering • Aerospace • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Graduate Students
AMACESP offers scholarships up to $5,000 for students pursuing aviation-related degrees with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Join AMAC to apply.
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
IABA offers scholarships up to $5,000 for Black students pursuing actuarial careers. GPA 3.0+ required. Apply with essay and references.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Lily Pabilona Scholarship supports Asian American students in entrepreneurship with awards up to $5,000 for U.S. university attendees.
Deadline:
June 29, 2025
Engineering • Industrial Engineering • STEM • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AREM-WA Educational Foundation Scholarship offers $5000 for engineering students with a GPA of 2.5+, focusing on railway careers.
Deadline:
December 13, 2025
To increase your chances, ensure your application is complete and well-organized, tailor your essays to the scholarship's focus, and highlight your achievements and goals.
Common documents required include transcripts, letters of recommendation, proof of enrollment, and sometimes a personal statement or essay.
To apply for $5,000+ scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents, and sometimes submit essays or personal statements.
It's best to start applying for $5,000+ scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college.
Yes, you can apply for multiple $5,000+ scholarships. In fact, applying for several can increase your chances of receiving funding.
While many $5,000+ scholarships consider GPA as a factor, not all require a high GPA. Some scholarships focus on other criteria such as community service or leadership.
Eligibility criteria can vary widely depending on the scholarship. Common criteria include academic performance, financial need, field of study, and residency status.
Yes, many $5,000+ scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and foundations. Always verify the source before applying.
You can find $5,000+ scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates a wide range of scholarship opportunities.
These scholarships are financial awards that provide $5,000 or more to students to help cover their educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, and other related costs.
Common mistakes include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting generic essays, and not proofreading your application materials. Take the time to carefully review your submissions.
Your personal statement should include your academic and career goals, relevant experiences, and why you are a strong candidate for the scholarship. Be sure to convey your passion and commitment to your field of study.
Some $5,000+ scholarships may have renewal requirements, such as maintaining a certain GPA or completing a specific number of credit hours. Be sure to review the terms of each scholarship for details.
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