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Freshmen
The AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program offers $8,000 to high school seniors with AFT parent membership, based on merit and community service.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
North Carolina • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Kids Chance of NC offers scholarships up to $5,000 for children of injured workers. Apply if aged 16-25 with financial need.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Mathematics • Agriculture • Science • Technology • Engineering • Age • High school • Freshmen
Apply for the $5,000 4-H Youth in Action scholarship by sharing your leadership story in a 4-H program. Open to all 4-H members and alumni.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Florida • Alabama • Mississippi • Louisiana • Texas • Engineering • Chemistry • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Science • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Gulf Coast Hurricane Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for undergraduates in FL, AL, MS, LA, or TX pursuing plastics careers.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Design/Visual Communications • Graphic Design • UX/Technical Design • Urban Design • Freshmen
The deGraffenried Design Scholarship offers $7,500 for NAHS members pursuing design degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Materials Science • Industrial Engineering • Science • Chemical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Technology • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Carrie Fox Solin Memorial Scholarship offers up to $8,000 for undergraduates in STEM fields related to the Plastics Industry.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Women on Par Scholarship offers up to $7,000 for women 30+ pursuing higher education, promoting equal opportunities for non-traditional students.
Deadline:
April 2, 2025
Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Delaware • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Dr. Nicholas Padis Memorial Graduate Scholarship offers $5,000 for Greek descent students in Greater Philadelphia pursuing higher education.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
ScholarSHPE offers up to $5,000 for Hispanic students in STEM. Must be SHPE member with GPA 2.75+. Apply with essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
Scholarship for children of highway workers killed or disabled in duty, offering up to $5,000 for post-secondary education.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Engineering • Materials Science • Graduate Students
The Henry DeWitt Smith Graduate Scholarship offers $5,000 for graduate students in mining and related fields with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
FRA Non-Member Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for service members and veterans. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Service • Military • Sophomores • Freshmen
The Colonel Hazel Benn Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for U.S. students pursuing post-secondary education. Must be a dependent child of an FRA member.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
FRA Member Scholarship Program offers up to $5,000 for service members, veterans, and families pursuing education.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for children/grandchildren of AIST Detroit members pursuing engineering or materials science with a $5000 award.
Deadline:
April 29, 2025
Oregon • Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The ONA Centennial Education Scholarship offers $5,000 for Oregon nursing students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Agriculture • Accounting • Finance • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
Prospanica Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for Hispanic/Latino students pursuing business degrees. GPA requirements apply.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Washington • Maryland • Virginia • West Virginia • For Jewish students • Graduate Students
The Hyman P. Moldover Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Jewish graduate students in communal service. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The St. George's Society offers two scholarships for Greek heritage students: $7,500 and $5,000. Minimum 3.2 GPA required.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Engineering • Environmental Science • Graduate Students
The Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in environmental fields related to solid waste management.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Marketing • Game Design • Urban Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Other Trades/Crafts • UX/Technical Design • Design/Visual Communications • Architecture • Communications • Digital Communications/Media • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
The NAACP Creative Sole Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in creative fields. Apply now if you meet the criteria!
Deadline:
May 20, 2025
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Empowering a Better Tomorrow Scholarship offers $5,000 for students recently incarcerated. Apply now for financial support!
Deadline:
May 21, 2025
Food Sciences & Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The All Star Purchasing Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for those pursuing an undergraduate degree in food science.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Pfizer Hemophilia Scholarship offers $2,500-$5,000 for students with hemophilia A or B. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Biology • Medicine • Nursing • Pre-Med • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Gionandrea Pugi Scholarship offers $5,000 to Italian descent students in medicine or biology with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essay & recommendations.
Deadline:
June 5, 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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