Boyle Nursing Studies Scholarship
$500
Important dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline: February 1 (materials must be received by this date)
- Final determinations announced: April 15
Overview
The Boyle Endowment for Nursing Studies supports local students pursuing careers in nursing or nursing home administration. The fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa, and was created in 2001 by Boyle Companies to encourage community-level study in the nursing field.
Who may apply
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolled at a school in one of the following communities: Creston, Onawa, Rock Rapids, or Shenandoah, Iowa; or...
Important dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline: February 1 (materials must be received by this date)
- Final determinations announced: April 15
Overview
The Boyle Endowment for Nursing Studies supports local students pursuing careers in nursing or nursing home administration. The fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa, and was created in 2001 by Boyle Companies to encourage community-level study in the nursing field.
Who may apply
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolled at a school in one of the following communities: Creston, Onawa, Rock Rapids, or Shenandoah, Iowa; or...
Duane and Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship
$500
Key Dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final decisions announced: April 15
Background
The Duane & Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship Fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Family and friends created the fund in 2009 to support local students.
Purpose
This scholarship exists to help graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School continue their education beyond high school.
Who is eligible
- Graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School
- Participation in school‑sponsored athletics for...
Key Dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final decisions announced: April 15
Background
The Duane & Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship Fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Family and friends created the fund in 2009 to support local students.
Purpose
This scholarship exists to help graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School continue their education beyond high school.
Who is eligible
- Graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School
- Participation in school‑sponsored athletics for...
Flight Crew United 232 Scholarship
$2,500
Application timeline
- Application available: November 1
- Submission deadline: February 1 (application must be received by this date)
- Final award decisions announced: April 15
Background
This scholarship was created by the flight crew of United Flight 232 to honor and thank the people of Siouxland for their heroic rescue and recovery efforts following the July 19, 1989 United Airlines Flight 232 accident.
Purpose
The fund supports graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue postsecondary training that prepares them for careers in the medical or health sciences.
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors attending a high...
Application timeline
- Application available: November 1
- Submission deadline: February 1 (application must be received by this date)
- Final award decisions announced: April 15
Background
This scholarship was created by the flight crew of United Flight 232 to honor and thank the people of Siouxland for their heroic rescue and recovery efforts following the July 19, 1989 United Airlines Flight 232 accident.
Purpose
The fund supports graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue postsecondary training that prepares them for careers in the medical or health sciences.
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors attending a high...
Walt Fiegel Scholarship
$2,000
Timeline
- Application opens: November 1
- Submission deadline: February 1 (applications must be received by this date)
- Award decisions announced: mid‑April
Overview / Background
In 2004, alumni of Sioux City East High School created this scholarship to honor longtime coach Walt Fiegel and to carry on his positive influence on young people. The fund supports local students pursuing further education after high school.
Purpose
This scholarship is intended to help graduating seniors continue their education at a college, university, or vocational/technical school, whether they are working toward a trade certificate, an associate degree, or a bachelor’s/academic degree.
Who...
Timeline
- Application opens: November 1
- Submission deadline: February 1 (applications must be received by this date)
- Award decisions announced: mid‑April
Overview / Background
In 2004, alumni of Sioux City East High School created this scholarship to honor longtime coach Walt Fiegel and to carry on his positive influence on young people. The fund supports local students pursuing further education after high school.
Purpose
This scholarship is intended to help graduating seniors continue their education at a college, university, or vocational/technical school, whether they are working toward a trade certificate, an associate degree, or a bachelor’s/academic degree.
Who...
Illinois First Generation Scholarship
$1,000
The legal team at Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers is deeply committed to helping immigrant and refugee families realize their American Dream. We recognize the intricacies of immigration laws and procedures, and we understand how daunting the process can be for those unfamiliar with U.S. legislation.First-generation immigrants and their offspring are currently grappling with some of the most stringent immigration standards in recent times. The struggle to establish themselves and provide for their families is a common challenge among immigrants. This is why we are launching The 2025 First Generation Scholarship, aimed at supporting first-generation immigrants or their children. Our...
The legal team at Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers is deeply committed to helping immigrant and refugee families realize their American Dream. We recognize the intricacies of immigration laws and procedures, and we understand how daunting the process can be for those unfamiliar with U.S. legislation.First-generation immigrants and their offspring are currently grappling with some of the most stringent immigration standards in recent times. The struggle to establish themselves and provide for their families is a common challenge among immigrants. This is why we are launching The 2025 First Generation Scholarship, aimed at supporting first-generation immigrants or their children. Our...
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship
$20,000
Overview The SME Education Foundation awards more than 60 scholarships each year, distributing nearly $1 million in total. A single application automatically places you into consideration for every scholarship for which you qualify. Individual awards range from $2,500 to $20,000. Types of awards The Foundation offers both merit- and need-based scholarships, including one-time grants and renewable awards. Applications from all eligible students are encouraged, with particular outreach to young women and students from underrepresented communities. Important dates The online scholarship application is available annually from November 1 through February 1. The process is simple — submit one application and you’ll...
Overview The SME Education Foundation awards more than 60 scholarships each year, distributing nearly $1 million in total. A single application automatically places you into consideration for every scholarship for which you qualify. Individual awards range from $2,500 to $20,000. Types of awards The Foundation offers both merit- and need-based scholarships, including one-time grants and renewable awards. Applications from all eligible students are encouraged, with particular outreach to young women and students from underrepresented communities. Important dates The online scholarship application is available annually from November 1 through February 1. The process is simple — submit one application and you’ll...
Path to Perseverance Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
We seek students who have been diagnosed with a disability to tell the story of their resilience. Applicants should submit a well-crafted personal essay (500–1,000 words) describing their journey, the obstacles they've overcome, and the lessons learned. One recipient will receive a $2,500 award.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: November 15, 2025.
- All essays submitted by the deadline will be carefully reviewed for selection.
Eligibility
The Path to Perseverance Scholarship is available to undergraduate or graduate students who meet all of the following conditions:
- Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (please include an unofficial transcript with...
Overview
We seek students who have been diagnosed with a disability to tell the story of their resilience. Applicants should submit a well-crafted personal essay (500–1,000 words) describing their journey, the obstacles they've overcome, and the lessons learned. One recipient will receive a $2,500 award.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: November 15, 2025.
- All essays submitted by the deadline will be carefully reviewed for selection.
Eligibility
The Path to Perseverance Scholarship is available to undergraduate or graduate students who meet all of the following conditions:
- Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (please include an unofficial transcript with...
Fairrilla Emory White Scholarship
$1,500
Introduction / About the Scholarship
The Fairrilla Emory White Scholarship honors the legacy of Fairrilla Emory White, a pioneering Black educator and charter member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Zeta Chapter. Mrs. White was born in Dallas on October 7, 1898. She was scheduled to be recognized as Dallas’ “oldest living teacher of record,” but she died two days before the award presentation. A 1916 graduate of Dallas’ Colored High School and a 1920 graduate of Bishop College (Marshall, TX), Mrs. White taught at Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA before returning to Dallas in 1922. Her Dallas...
Introduction / About the Scholarship
The Fairrilla Emory White Scholarship honors the legacy of Fairrilla Emory White, a pioneering Black educator and charter member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Zeta Chapter. Mrs. White was born in Dallas on October 7, 1898. She was scheduled to be recognized as Dallas’ “oldest living teacher of record,” but she died two days before the award presentation. A 1916 graduate of Dallas’ Colored High School and a 1920 graduate of Bishop College (Marshall, TX), Mrs. White taught at Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA before returning to Dallas in 1922. Her Dallas...
Josie Washington Memorial Scholarship
$1,500
Josie Washington Memorial Scholarship — Overview and Application Instructions
About the Scholarship
The Josie Washington Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Josie Washington, a dedicated member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Kappa Zeta Chapter, and a longtime educator in the Dallas Independent School District who spent much of her career at Lincoln High School. Mrs. Washington was active in numerous organizations and volunteered widely; she left an endowment to her sorority. The Kappa Zeta Chapter established this scholarship to recognize her generosity and commitment to the community.
Purpose and Award
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior...
Josie Washington Memorial Scholarship — Overview and Application Instructions
About the Scholarship
The Josie Washington Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Josie Washington, a dedicated member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Kappa Zeta Chapter, and a longtime educator in the Dallas Independent School District who spent much of her career at Lincoln High School. Mrs. Washington was active in numerous organizations and volunteered widely; she left an endowment to her sorority. The Kappa Zeta Chapter established this scholarship to recognize her generosity and commitment to the community.
Purpose and Award
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior...
Juanita Buchanan Undergraduate Academic Scholarship
$1,500
Overview
The Juanita Buchanan Undergraduate Academic Scholarship honors the memory of a dedicated member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Kappa Zeta Chapter, who devoted her time to numerous organizations and community service. The Kappa Zeta chapter established this scholarship to recognize and support college-bound students in her honor.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be either:
- A high school senior who is earning dual college credit (minimum of 6 credit hours), or
- An undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited 2‑ or 4‑year college or university located within Dallas County.
- High school applicants must live in and attend school in...
Overview
The Juanita Buchanan Undergraduate Academic Scholarship honors the memory of a dedicated member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Kappa Zeta Chapter, who devoted her time to numerous organizations and community service. The Kappa Zeta chapter established this scholarship to recognize and support college-bound students in her honor.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be either:
- A high school senior who is earning dual college credit (minimum of 6 credit hours), or
- An undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited 2‑ or 4‑year college or university located within Dallas County.
- High school applicants must live in and attend school in...
Kids' Chance of Michigan Scholarship
$7,500
Kids’ Chance of Michigan, a non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) status, is dedicated to offering scholarships to children whose parents have suffered severe injuries, death, or debilitating illnesses due to work-related incidents. These scholarships are granted annually, and eligible students are encouraged to apply each year.Criteria for Student ApplicantsApplicants must be 26 years old or younger at the time of applicationApplicants must be dependents of a worker who has been seriously injured, killed, or suffered a debilitating illness in a work-related incidentApplicants must demonstrate a financial need for post-secondary education fundingApplicants must be accepted or planning to enroll in a...
Kids’ Chance of Michigan, a non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) status, is dedicated to offering scholarships to children whose parents have suffered severe injuries, death, or debilitating illnesses due to work-related incidents. These scholarships are granted annually, and eligible students are encouraged to apply each year.Criteria for Student ApplicantsApplicants must be 26 years old or younger at the time of applicationApplicants must be dependents of a worker who has been seriously injured, killed, or suffered a debilitating illness in a work-related incidentApplicants must demonstrate a financial need for post-secondary education fundingApplicants must be accepted or planning to enroll in a...
Fostering Futures Michigan Scholarship
$3,000
The Fostering Futures Scholarship (FFS) is a financial aid program specifically for students who have been in foster care in Michigan from the age of 13 or older. Eligibility is also dependent on the students' financial requirements. Qualification CriteriaEach applicant must:Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current year.Fill out a FFS application before the specified deadline.Must have entered foster care in Michigan due to neglect or abuse at the age of 13 or after.Show evidence of financial need.Hold a high school diploma or an equivalent certification.Register for at least half-time study at a participating educational...
The Fostering Futures Scholarship (FFS) is a financial aid program specifically for students who have been in foster care in Michigan from the age of 13 or older. Eligibility is also dependent on the students' financial requirements. Qualification CriteriaEach applicant must:Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current year.Fill out a FFS application before the specified deadline.Must have entered foster care in Michigan due to neglect or abuse at the age of 13 or after.Show evidence of financial need.Hold a high school diploma or an equivalent certification.Register for at least half-time study at a participating educational...
Helmer, Conley and Kasselman Annual College Scholarship
$500
Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A. is a New Jersey law firm that has protected the rights of clients since 1992. The attorneys at the firm are experienced in numerous areas of law including criminal defense, DUI, family law, immigration, negligence, and much more. In addition to helping clients with legal matters, the firm's leaders and members believe giving back is extremely important and continually aim to find ways to contribute to the larger community.There are many financial burdens that come along with a college degree: tuition, housing, textbooks, etc. The firm gladly offers this scholarship to help students begin their...
Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A. is a New Jersey law firm that has protected the rights of clients since 1992. The attorneys at the firm are experienced in numerous areas of law including criminal defense, DUI, family law, immigration, negligence, and much more. In addition to helping clients with legal matters, the firm's leaders and members believe giving back is extremely important and continually aim to find ways to contribute to the larger community.There are many financial burdens that come along with a college degree: tuition, housing, textbooks, etc. The firm gladly offers this scholarship to help students begin their...
Experimental Aircraft Association Scholarships
$5,000
Introduction If you aspire to become a pilot or add a new rating, EAA can help turn that goal into reality. The EAA Aviation Foundation’s scholarship programs are funded by dozens of donors, benefactors, and supporters who “pay it forward” by endowing these awards. Key dates - Application window: October 1 – December 19, 2025 - Award notifications: March 2, 2026 About the awards Thanks to generous supporters, the EAA Aviation Foundation provides more than $135,000 in flight-training scholarships each year. This funding enabled 31 students to advance their aviation training during the most recent award cycle. How applications work...
Introduction If you aspire to become a pilot or add a new rating, EAA can help turn that goal into reality. The EAA Aviation Foundation’s scholarship programs are funded by dozens of donors, benefactors, and supporters who “pay it forward” by endowing these awards. Key dates - Application window: October 1 – December 19, 2025 - Award notifications: March 2, 2026 About the awards Thanks to generous supporters, the EAA Aviation Foundation provides more than $135,000 in flight-training scholarships each year. This funding enabled 31 students to advance their aviation training during the most recent award cycle. How applications work...
Palm Beach and Martin Counties Scholarships
$5,000
About the Scholarship Program
Since 1985, the Community Foundation has awarded both need- and merit-based scholarships to expand college access and help local students reduce educational debt. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we administer more than 120 distinct scholarship funds. Completing the Foundation’s general scholarship application places applicants under consideration for all eligible awards.
How the application is handled
- The scholarship cycle opens December 2025 for students planning to begin college in summer/fall 2026.
- The Community Foundation evaluates submitted applications and aligns candidates with scholarships that fit the donors’ criteria.
- A Scholarship Committee reviews finalists...
About the Scholarship Program
Since 1985, the Community Foundation has awarded both need- and merit-based scholarships to expand college access and help local students reduce educational debt. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we administer more than 120 distinct scholarship funds. Completing the Foundation’s general scholarship application places applicants under consideration for all eligible awards.
How the application is handled
- The scholarship cycle opens December 2025 for students planning to begin college in summer/fall 2026.
- The Community Foundation evaluates submitted applications and aligns candidates with scholarships that fit the donors’ criteria.
- A Scholarship Committee reviews finalists...
Bailey Family Foundation Florida Scholarships
$20,000
Our Purpose
We work to broaden access to — and improve the quality of — postsecondary educational opportunities.
Scholarship Opportunities
High School Seniors
- Award: $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years
- Who it serves: High school seniors with demonstrated academic success, proven financial need, and a record of community service
College Students
- Award: $5,000 (one-time, non-renewable)
- Who it serves: Currently enrolled college students who show scholastic achievement, financial need, and commitment to community service
- Note: Previous scholarship recipients are eligible to apply again
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following:
-...
Our Purpose
We work to broaden access to — and improve the quality of — postsecondary educational opportunities.
Scholarship Opportunities
High School Seniors
- Award: $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years
- Who it serves: High school seniors with demonstrated academic success, proven financial need, and a record of community service
College Students
- Award: $5,000 (one-time, non-renewable)
- Who it serves: Currently enrolled college students who show scholastic achievement, financial need, and commitment to community service
- Note: Previous scholarship recipients are eligible to apply again
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following:
-...
Susan A. Cowell Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
This scholarship supports academically strong, community-oriented high school graduates who are continuing their education—whether at a college, university, graduate program, or trade/technical school.
Application window
Applications are accepted November 1 through February 1.
Award amount and distribution
One recipient will receive a $1,000 award. The Community Foundation issues the funds to the recipient’s school in a single payment in the fall; the school will apply the amount evenly across the fall and spring semesters.
Permitted uses
Scholarship funds may be applied toward tuition, fees, textbooks, and other education-related expenses.
Who is eligible
Applicants must identify as members of the...
Overview
This scholarship supports academically strong, community-oriented high school graduates who are continuing their education—whether at a college, university, graduate program, or trade/technical school.
Application window
Applications are accepted November 1 through February 1.
Award amount and distribution
One recipient will receive a $1,000 award. The Community Foundation issues the funds to the recipient’s school in a single payment in the fall; the school will apply the amount evenly across the fall and spring semesters.
Permitted uses
Scholarship funds may be applied toward tuition, fees, textbooks, and other education-related expenses.
Who is eligible
Applicants must identify as members of the...
Rochester Cavalry Troops Scholarship
$10,000
Purpose
Provide financial assistance to individuals affiliated with New York Army National Guard units, detachments, or elements based in Monroe County who intend to pursue post‑secondary education.
Who may apply (Eligibility)
- Current National Guard members or those who retired within the past year and who are connected to Patriot Way.
- Spouses and dependent children of those Guard members.
- Surviving spouses and dependent children of Monroe County Guard members connected to Patriot Way who died while on duty, in training, or in combat. (Note: a surviving spouse who has remarried is ineligible.)
All applicants must demonstrate financial need,...
Purpose
Provide financial assistance to individuals affiliated with New York Army National Guard units, detachments, or elements based in Monroe County who intend to pursue post‑secondary education.
Who may apply (Eligibility)
- Current National Guard members or those who retired within the past year and who are connected to Patriot Way.
- Spouses and dependent children of those Guard members.
- Surviving spouses and dependent children of Monroe County Guard members connected to Patriot Way who died while on duty, in training, or in combat. (Note: a surviving spouse who has remarried is ineligible.)
All applicants must demonstrate financial need,...
Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship
$1,500
Overview
Each year the Idaho Press Club offers scholarships of up to $1,500 to students who graduated from Idaho high schools and have completed at least one year of college and plan to pursue a career in journalism or communications. Eligible applicants include full‑time college students who are majoring in journalism or those actively working for a college or professional media outlet.
Eligibility
- Graduate of an Idaho high school
- At least one year of college completed (postsecondary)
- Intending to pursue journalism or communications as a career
- Full‑time students majoring in journalism or students employed by a...
Overview
Each year the Idaho Press Club offers scholarships of up to $1,500 to students who graduated from Idaho high schools and have completed at least one year of college and plan to pursue a career in journalism or communications. Eligible applicants include full‑time college students who are majoring in journalism or those actively working for a college or professional media outlet.
Eligibility
- Graduate of an Idaho high school
- At least one year of college completed (postsecondary)
- Intending to pursue journalism or communications as a career
- Full‑time students majoring in journalism or students employed by a...
Hatton Lovejoy Scholarships
$18,000
Overview
The Hatton Lovejoy Scholarship Plan (undergraduate scholarships) exists to support and motivate deserving young men and women pursuing college education that prepares them for leadership and service in their communities.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have lived in Troup County, Georgia for a minimum of two years.
- Candidates must be graduates of an accredited high school, or scheduled to graduate within six months, and rank in the top 25% of their class academically.
Awards and Deadlines
- Up to ten scholarships may be awarded each year under the Hatton Lovejoy Scholarship Plan.
- The next application deadline is February...
Overview
The Hatton Lovejoy Scholarship Plan (undergraduate scholarships) exists to support and motivate deserving young men and women pursuing college education that prepares them for leadership and service in their communities.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have lived in Troup County, Georgia for a minimum of two years.
- Candidates must be graduates of an accredited high school, or scheduled to graduate within six months, and rank in the top 25% of their class academically.
Awards and Deadlines
- Up to ten scholarships may be awarded each year under the Hatton Lovejoy Scholarship Plan.
- The next application deadline is February...
Georgia Mining Foundation Scholarship Program
$1,000
Introduction
Through our scholarship and endowment initiatives, we provide more than $40,000 each year to deserving students from Georgia who are preparing to enroll in the state’s colleges, technical colleges, and universities. The annual GMF Scholarship does more than help with tuition — it also connects recipients with the Georgia Mining Association and its member companies, offering both financial support and industry links that enhance their educational experience. We are committed to continuing this tradition of investing in Georgia’s future leaders.
GMF College Scholarship — Application Deadline
Completed application packets must be postmarked by February 27, 2026, to be considered....
Introduction
Through our scholarship and endowment initiatives, we provide more than $40,000 each year to deserving students from Georgia who are preparing to enroll in the state’s colleges, technical colleges, and universities. The annual GMF Scholarship does more than help with tuition — it also connects recipients with the Georgia Mining Association and its member companies, offering both financial support and industry links that enhance their educational experience. We are committed to continuing this tradition of investing in Georgia’s future leaders.
GMF College Scholarship — Application Deadline
Completed application packets must be postmarked by February 27, 2026, to be considered....
GACD Scholarship
$1,000
GACD offers an annual scholarship of $1,000 to promote education and career pursuits in the field of soil and water conservation. This financial aid is available to students who are either currently majoring in, or plan to major in, a discipline related to soil and water conservation. The acceptable fields of study encompass agricultural education, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, and agricultural communications, among others.The scholarship is open to high school seniors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students from Georgia, studying at any accredited institution within the United States. First-semester college students are required to submit their high school transcript...
GACD offers an annual scholarship of $1,000 to promote education and career pursuits in the field of soil and water conservation. This financial aid is available to students who are either currently majoring in, or plan to major in, a discipline related to soil and water conservation. The acceptable fields of study encompass agricultural education, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, and agricultural communications, among others.The scholarship is open to high school seniors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students from Georgia, studying at any accredited institution within the United States. First-semester college students are required to submit their high school transcript...
Kids' Chance of Virginia Scholarships
$1,000
Kids’ Chance of Virginia is a nonprofit that offers college scholarships to children whose parent or guardian was killed, seriously injured, or developed a debilitating illness as a result of a workplace accident or occupational disease. Scholarships are awarded annually. Eligible students may reapply each year they meet the criteria.
Eligibility
- Be 26 years of age or younger at the time you submit the application.
- Be a dependent child of a worker who has been killed, seriously injured, or suffered a debilitating work-related illness.
- Demonstrate financial need to fund post-secondary education.
- Be accepted to, or planning...
Kids’ Chance of Virginia is a nonprofit that offers college scholarships to children whose parent or guardian was killed, seriously injured, or developed a debilitating illness as a result of a workplace accident or occupational disease. Scholarships are awarded annually. Eligible students may reapply each year they meet the criteria.
Eligibility
- Be 26 years of age or younger at the time you submit the application.
- Be a dependent child of a worker who has been killed, seriously injured, or suffered a debilitating work-related illness.
- Demonstrate financial need to fund post-secondary education.
- Be accepted to, or planning...
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowships
$8,000
The Fellowship Program of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is a crucial financial resource for visual arts and art history within Virginia. The VMFA is dedicated to backing professional artists and students of art and art history who exhibit outstanding creative talent in their chosen field. To date, the VMFA has granted over $6 million in Fellowships to Virginians.The Fellowship Program was initiated in 1940, thanks to a generous donation from the late John Lee Pratt of Fredericksburg. The program celebrated its 85th anniversary in 2025! The Fellowships, offered through VMFA Statewide, continue to be primarily funded by...
The Fellowship Program of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is a crucial financial resource for visual arts and art history within Virginia. The VMFA is dedicated to backing professional artists and students of art and art history who exhibit outstanding creative talent in their chosen field. To date, the VMFA has granted over $6 million in Fellowships to Virginians.The Fellowship Program was initiated in 1940, thanks to a generous donation from the late John Lee Pratt of Fredericksburg. The program celebrated its 85th anniversary in 2025! The Fellowships, offered through VMFA Statewide, continue to be primarily funded by...
Community Foundation of Western Virginia Scholarships
$5,000
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia — the region’s community foundation — manages a range of scholarship funds created to support and recognize capable, deserving students in accordance with the eligibility and award guidelines set by each donor.
Program details and award criteria for the Foundation’s scholarships may be updated periodically. If you have questions or need further clarification, please call the Foundation at (276) 656-6223.
Eligibility
- Applicants may include graduating high school seniors, students currently enrolled in college, and non-traditional students who intend to pursue studies at a college or university.
- Individual scholarships often carry their own specific...
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia — the region’s community foundation — manages a range of scholarship funds created to support and recognize capable, deserving students in accordance with the eligibility and award guidelines set by each donor.
Program details and award criteria for the Foundation’s scholarships may be updated periodically. If you have questions or need further clarification, please call the Foundation at (276) 656-6223.
Eligibility
- Applicants may include graduating high school seniors, students currently enrolled in college, and non-traditional students who intend to pursue studies at a college or university.
- Individual scholarships often carry their own specific...
Women In STEM Excel Scholarship
$3,500
Overview
The WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship was established by Dr. Alexander Sobel to promote, support, and uplift women in Washington who are pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. One recipient will receive a $3,500 award to help advance their STEM education and career goals.
Use of the Award
The $3,500 scholarship is intended to offset educational costs and may be applied to tuition and other school-related expenses such as textbooks, supplies (paper, pens, notebooks, etc.), required technology, on-campus meals, housing, and transportation. The scholarship is issued directly to the student as a cash prize. Recipients are...
Overview
The WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship was established by Dr. Alexander Sobel to promote, support, and uplift women in Washington who are pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. One recipient will receive a $3,500 award to help advance their STEM education and career goals.
Use of the Award
The $3,500 scholarship is intended to offset educational costs and may be applied to tuition and other school-related expenses such as textbooks, supplies (paper, pens, notebooks, etc.), required technology, on-campus meals, housing, and transportation. The scholarship is issued directly to the student as a cash prize. Recipients are...
Derrick Car and Truck Accident Injury Scholarship
$1,000
The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is a financial award available to any current or prospective undergraduate student in the United States who has experienced a significant life change due to a car or truck accident. This could be a personal injury, an injury to a loved one, or an accident involving a significant person in their life. The selection process for the Dirk Derrick Scholarship is straightforward, with candidates evaluated based on their ability to articulate the enduring impact of the auto accident on their life and their efforts to overcome these challenges. Applications can be...
The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is a financial award available to any current or prospective undergraduate student in the United States who has experienced a significant life change due to a car or truck accident. This could be a personal injury, an injury to a loved one, or an accident involving a significant person in their life. The selection process for the Dirk Derrick Scholarship is straightforward, with candidates evaluated based on their ability to articulate the enduring impact of the auto accident on their life and their efforts to overcome these challenges. Applications can be...
Hope for Healing Scholarship
$5,000
The Hope for Healing Scholarship is a continuing program that annually grants two awards—one to an undergraduate student and one to a graduate student—intended to inspire talented individuals to pursue careers in addiction and mental health. Eligibility - Open to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in mental/behavioral health, nursing, or addiction medicine. - Applicants from veteran backgrounds, racial or ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply, though membership in these groups is not required. Scholarship awards - FHE Health is accepting applications for two Hope for Healing scholarships: - $5,000 awarded...
The Hope for Healing Scholarship is a continuing program that annually grants two awards—one to an undergraduate student and one to a graduate student—intended to inspire talented individuals to pursue careers in addiction and mental health. Eligibility - Open to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in mental/behavioral health, nursing, or addiction medicine. - Applicants from veteran backgrounds, racial or ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply, though membership in these groups is not required. Scholarship awards - FHE Health is accepting applications for two Hope for Healing scholarships: - $5,000 awarded...
Against All Odds Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Adams & Bischoff is a criminal defense firm located in Charleston, South Carolina, committed to defending individuals who have been treated unfairly. Beyond courtroom advocacy, the firm is invested in improving access to higher education as tuition continues to rise nationwide. To support students who have overcome significant challenges, Adams & Bischoff is offering a scholarship aimed at helping one deserving applicant continue their education.
Scholarship overview
One student will receive a $1,000 award. Applicants must submit a thoughtfully composed, 750-word essay describing the obstacles they have faced and the steps they took to overcome them. The scholarship recipient...
Introduction
Adams & Bischoff is a criminal defense firm located in Charleston, South Carolina, committed to defending individuals who have been treated unfairly. Beyond courtroom advocacy, the firm is invested in improving access to higher education as tuition continues to rise nationwide. To support students who have overcome significant challenges, Adams & Bischoff is offering a scholarship aimed at helping one deserving applicant continue their education.
Scholarship overview
One student will receive a $1,000 award. Applicants must submit a thoughtfully composed, 750-word essay describing the obstacles they have faced and the steps they took to overcome them. The scholarship recipient...
Jeffrey Lichtman Community Service Scholarship
$1,000
For 35 years, defense attorney Jeffrey Lichtman has worked tirelessly to provide quality legal services to those in his community and beyond. Throughout his time working in the criminal justice system, it has become increasingly clear that there are many ills that our society faces, ranging anywhere from economic hardship to substance abuse epidemics. Yet within each community, there exists a group of individuals who go above and beyond in their efforts to combat such ills and eradicate them through initiatives that ignite progress and hope for a better tomorrow.In an effort to recognize these individuals, we are offering the...
For 35 years, defense attorney Jeffrey Lichtman has worked tirelessly to provide quality legal services to those in his community and beyond. Throughout his time working in the criminal justice system, it has become increasingly clear that there are many ills that our society faces, ranging anywhere from economic hardship to substance abuse epidemics. Yet within each community, there exists a group of individuals who go above and beyond in their efforts to combat such ills and eradicate them through initiatives that ignite progress and hope for a better tomorrow.In an effort to recognize these individuals, we are offering the...
