Essay

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

2K Annual Drug Rehab USA – Mental Health Scholarship

The 2K Annual Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship awards $2,000 to students in mental health programs committed to making a difference.

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

Transcripts

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

Resume

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

Recommendation letter

Art Project

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

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

Larry McDonald Scholarship

The Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.

Research in the field is needed for this scholarship.

Research summary / thesis

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

How do I create a resume? 

Humane Studies Fellowship 

The Humane Studies Fellowship offers up to $5,000 for graduate and postdoc students in social sciences and humanities.

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.

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.

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

Volunteering or being active in your community is a must for this scholarship.

Community Service

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

FAFSA SAI confirmation

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

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

ASFPM Foundation Future Leaders Scholarship

The ASFPM Foundation offers a $20,000 scholarship for students in engineering, planning, or sciences. Apply now!

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

AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship

The AAAS Mass Media Fellowship connects scientists with media, offering $8,000 for journalism roles at top organizations.

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

Photo / headshot

ISI Richard M. Weaver Fellowship

The ISI Richard M. Weaver Fellowship provides up to $15,000 for U.S. citizens in graduate programs focused on liberal arts or education.

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

What is a letter of recommendation?

Beinecke Scholarship Program

The Beinecke Scholarship offers up to $35,000 for college juniors pursuing advanced degrees in arts, humanities, or social sciences.

The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program

The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program offers up to $20,000 for disadvantaged students pursuing health-related research careers.

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

Recommendation - Contact info

The Aritzia Scholarship

The Aritzia Scholarship offers $5,000 to LGBTQ+ individuals pursuing careers in fashion, mental health, or social justice. Apply now!

WIFLE Scholarship Program

WIFLE Scholarship offers $1,500 for Criminal Justice students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay, transcripts, and a recommendation.

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.

How do I know if I'm a resident of my state?

Lamey-Wellehan Maine Difference Scholarship

The Lamey-Wellehan Maine Difference Scholarship offers $1,000 for Maine residents studying ecology and economics at Maine colleges.

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

This application asks you to provide standardized test scores.

Test scores

Ian James Wallace Scholarship Fund

The Ian James Wallace Scholarship Fund awards $1,500 to Colorado high school seniors pursuing arts or humanities with a 3.0 GPA.

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.

Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Scholarship – Science

The Utz Scholarship offers $4,000 annually for up to 4 years for Science students maintaining a 3.25 GPA. Apply now!

ABF Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program

ABF Summer Fellowship supports underrepresented students in law and social science with a $4000 award. Apply now!

ACOR-CAORC Pre-Doctoral Graduate Fellowship

ACOR offers fellowships for graduate students in humanities and sciences focused on Middle Eastern studies. U.S. citizenship required.

What is a scholarship portal?

King Olav V Norwegian-American Heritage Fund

Scholarship for Norwegian citizens studying in the U.S. Requires essays, recommendations, and transcripts. Award: $3,000.

Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowship

The Charlotte W. Newcombe Fellowship offers $30,000 for Ph.D. or Th.D. candidates in humanities and social sciences. Apply with an essay.

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.

Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship

The Hsiao Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for graduate students of Asian heritage in social sciences with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.

Students of History Scholarship

The Students of History Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors with a history focus. Essay and recommendations required.

CLAGS Fellowship Award

The CLAGS Fellowship offers $2000 to graduate students in LGBTQ studies for dissertation or manuscript work.

The Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize

Apply for the $1,000 Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize for the best paper on intergroup relations. Don't miss this opportunity!

Career Development Grants

Career Development Grants offer up to $12,000 for women AAUW members pursuing further education in various fields.

Increase your chances by having someone who knows you write about the great person you are.

Optional Recommendation

Building Better Futures Grant Program

The Building Better Futures Grant Program offers $5,000 to HBCU graduates for career support. Minimum GPA of 2.75 required.

College acceptance letter / proof of enrollment

Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship

The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship offers $5,000 to students under 27 engaged in health and social justice. Apply with an essay.

Video

Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize

The Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize awards $500 for outstanding work on LGBTQ+ topics or critical studies of sexualities and genders.

The New Leader Scholarship

The New Leader Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for Bay Area public university students in select majors with a 3.5 GPA.

TMCF | Cheniere Scholarship

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

TMCF | BetterHelp Graduate Scholarship

The TMCF | BetterHelp Graduate Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for African American graduate students in Counseling or related fields.

Closs/Parnitzke/Clarke Scholarship

The Closs/Parnitzke/Clarke Scholarship offers $500 to Phi U members in baccalaureate programs based on academic and extracurricular achievements.

Tommie J. Hamner Scholarship

The Tommie J. Hamner Scholarship offers $500 to Phi U members in family and consumer sciences. Apply now!

Geraldine Clewell Scholarship

The Geraldine Clewell Scholarship offers up to $500 for Phi U members in family and consumer sciences based on academic and extracurricular achievements.

William & Flossie Sanborn Scholarship

The William & Flossie Sanborn Scholarship offers $250+ to Sprague High School seniors pursuing humanities or social sciences.

Littleton-Griswold Research Grant

The Littleton-Griswold Research Grant supports US legal history research, offering up to $1,000 for eligible AHA members.

Betty Jeanne Root Fellowship

The Betty Jeanne Root Fellowship offers $2,000 to KON doctoral students researching human sciences. Apply with two recommendations and an essay.

Kappa Omicron Phi Scholarship

Apply for the Kappa Omicron Phi Scholarship for KON members conducting undergraduate research. Award: $500.

The Interstellar Research Group Scholarship for Master's Students

The Interstellar Research Group offers a $2,500 scholarship for U.S. master's students in STEM and related fields. Apply now!

The Duberman-Zal Fellowship

The Duberman-Zal Fellowship offers $2,500 for LGBTQ scholarly research. Open to graduate students and independent scholars worldwide.

The Interstellar Research Group Scholarship for Doctoral Students 

The Interstellar Research Group Scholarship offers $2,500 for U.S. doctoral students in STEM and related fields. Apply now!

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships offer $28,000 for Ph.D. or Sc.D. candidates completing research-based dissertations.

Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education Research

The AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship offers up to $25,000 for underrepresented graduate students in education research.

Sylvia Rivera Award in Transgender Studies

Apply for the Sylvia Rivera Award in Transgender Studies for the best work in the field. Prize: $1,000.

Marion Heller Memorial Scholarship

The Marion Heller Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to Dare County students at College of The Albemarle pursuing an Associate in Arts.

Living Legend Scholarship

The Living Legend Scholarship offers $250+ to Dare County students at College of The Albemarle pursuing cultural heritage with a 2.0 GPA.

Undergraduate Student Paper Award

Undergraduate students in CUNY/SUNY can win a $250 award for the best paper on LGBTQ+ experiences. Apply now!

MAFCS Scholarship for Specialization in Family and Consumer Sciences

MAFCS offers scholarships up to $1,000 for AAFCS/MAFCS members studying Family and Consumer Sciences.