Scholarships

Introduction The AATSP Exams (NSE) program, part of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), advances its mission by acknowledging student accomplishments and encouraging proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese language study. In support of graduating high school seniors in 2026, AATSP Exams (NSE) is offering two distinct scholarship opportunities described below. Eligibility These scholarships target graduating high school seniors in 2026. Applicants should review each scholarship’s specific rules and requirements before applying. Students who earned NSE or NPE medals in 2024 or 2025 and who are registered to take the NSE or NPE in 2026 are especially...

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is pleased to announce that Jonathan Paul of North Carolina has claimed the national title in the 2025 Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest. Jonathan earned the championship after competing against sixteen other state winners. Eligibility and progression The contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12, whether enrolled in public, parochial, or private schools, or educated at home at the equivalent grade levels. Competitors begin at the local SAR chapter level; successful entrants may move on to state competitions and then to the national finals, where...

Overview Since 1964 the Italian Catholic Federation (I.C.F.) has provided in excess of $2,000,000 in scholarships to more than 6,000 Catholic high school students who go on to college. Each spring the Federation receives nearly 200 scholarship applications from students attending public and Catholic high schools in California, Nevada and Illinois. Who is eligible - Minimum academic requirement: a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 based on 3½ years (grades 9 through the first quarter or semester of grade 12). - Applicants must be Roman Catholic and meet ONE of the following: 1) Be of Italian descent and reside within...

Introduction The Boomer Esiason Foundation Academic Scholarship exists to lessen the financial strain for students living with cystic fibrosis so they can concentrate on their studies and pursue their ambitions. Each year, BEF grants scholarships to remarkable students who show perseverance, drive, and academic commitment. Applicants who meet certain designation criteria and complete the optional long-form essay may be considered for extra financial awards linked to those distinctions. Scholarship Designations (optional essay) Applicants may elect to write a long-form essay answering a prompt associated with one of the designations below. Submitting that essay makes the applicant automatically eligible for additional...

Overview - The scholarship application period opens in late February and the deadline to apply is May 1. - Award amounts range from $500 up to $6,000. Eligibility - You must be an undergraduate enrolled in an accredited program of two years or longer focused on golf or turfgrass management. Students who will graduate in spring 2026 are not eligible. - Applicants must have finished at least the first year of study (a minimum of 24 credit hours or the equivalent) in a program related to golf course management. - Applicants must hold a GCSAA student membership. - Children of...

Purpose This scholarship is intended to financially assist college or university students who are preparing for careers as secondary school mathematics teachers (grades 7–12). Sponsor Texas Instruments Demana-Waits Fund Who this supports Students preparing to teach mathematics at the 7–12 level. Award amount Up to $10,000 per recipient. Type of award Individual Tax information Scholarship proceeds may be taxable or non-taxable under IRS rules. Recipients are responsible for reporting any taxable portion and for paying any related taxes. For guidance, see IRS Publication 970, “Tax Benefits for Education,” or consult a tax advisor. Eligibility - Applicants should be completing their...

Introduction The John W. Luttrell Scholarship, administered by Children’s Cancer Network, provides annual financial awards to childhood cancer survivors and their immediate family members whose lives and higher-education plans were affected by childhood cancer. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition and books for post–high-school education, including but not limited to bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree programs, community colleges, and trade schools. Awards are paid directly to the recipient’s school on the student’s behalf and typically range from about $500 to $2,500. History Created in 2005, the John W. Luttrell Scholarship was funded initially through donations made in memory of...

The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community, providing practical resources, and influencing policy so people with learning and attention differences can thrive. Each year NCLD recognizes students and leaders through scholarships and awards that honor achievements and advance more equitable opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities and ADHD. Eligibility (general) - Applicant must be a graduating high school senior. - Enrollment in an eligible postsecondary program must begin in the fall following graduation. - A documented learning disability (LD) is required. Applicants who have ADHD in addition to a documented LD are encouraged...

Introduction Below are the eligibility rules and application requirements for each scholarship category. All programs apply to students at accredited four-year colleges/universities and accredited two-year community colleges or technical schools, unless otherwise noted. Category I — Financial Need (Undergraduate only) - Eligible institutions: accredited four-year universities/colleges and accredited two-year community colleges/technical schools. - Selection criteria: academic achievement combined with demonstrated financial need. - Enrollment requirement: applicant must be either enrolled full-time or have an active application to one of the institutions above. Funds will be disbursed only after full-time enrollment is confirmed. - Financial documentation: submit a copy of the...

Overview The Journalism Education Association offers up to two scholarships of $1,000 each to students preparing to teach scholastic journalism. Eligibility Applicants must be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled in a program that prepares them to teach at the secondary-school level. Current secondary-school journalism teachers who are pursuing a degree to enhance their journalism-teaching skills are also eligible. Application requirements Applicants must submit a completed application that includes: - A 250-word statement describing why they want to teach high school journalism. - Responses to the three questions found at the bottom of the application form. - Two letters...

Overview The Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship supports students enrolled in LPN or RN programs who commit to practicing nursing in Kansas after graduation. Award recipients execute a promissory note with the State of Kansas obligating them to work in the state for one year for each year of scholarship funding received. Applicants who obtain a sponsor in a USDA Rural Opportunity Zone may receive a larger award; sponsorship is optional. Who is eligible - Applicants must be accepted into a Kansas nursing program (pre-nursing applicants are not eligible for funding). - Students already holding a degree but who have not...

Introduction The Kansas State Scholarship helps Kansas high school seniors who are designated as State Scholars and demonstrate financial need. The award targets students in roughly the top 40–50% of Kansas high school graduates who earn State Scholar status during their senior year. Eligibility To be eligible to apply, during your senior year at a Kansas high school you must have: - received confirmation that you completed the Kansas Scholars Curriculum (a certificate or notification); and - been designated a Kansas State Scholar by the Kansas Board of Regents (a designation letter or notification). Designation is determined using an index...