Financial Planning

External Scholarship Database

6 minCourse moduleTopic 10.4

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Overview

Welcome to our module on navigating scholarship opportunities! This module is designed to guide students through a curated list of approximately 150+ scholarships, aimed at supporting a wide range of academic pursuits, personal backgrounds, and professional aspirations. Whether you're just starting your scholarship search or looking to expand your options, this module offers valuable resources to aid in your journey toward securing financial support for your education.

Module Objectives: Understand the diverse types of scholarships available and their respective eligibility criteria. Learn strategies for effectively searching for and applying to scholarships. Develop a personalized scholarship application plan, including timeline management and essay preparation. Recognize the importance of verifying scholarship details and staying informed about deadlines and requirements. Important Disclaimers: It's important to carefully review the eligibility criteria for each scholarship to determine if it's a suitable match for your circumstances. The information provided in this module is a starting point; always refer to the official scholarship website or contact the scholarship provider directly for the most current information. While we strive to compile accurate and up-to-date information, it's essential to conduct your own research to verify the details of each scholarship opportunity. Securing scholarships can significantly reduce the financial burden of pursuing higher education. By applying the strategies and resources provided in this module, you'll be better equipped to navigate the scholarship landscape and take one step closer to achieving your educational goals. Remember, perseverance and a proactive approach are your best tools in the scholarship search process.

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EduAvenues Scholarships Database

,"EduAvenues Scholarships Database Note: Please use this list as a starting point only. It includes several common private/external scholarships but does not cover every possible scholarship. Scholarship opportunities and award amounts may change from one year to the next. However, the goal is to find scholarship opportunities that you can apply to in an easy manner. This should be used alongside other scholarship search websites, opportunities given by your school counselor, opportunities from your university, and your own independent research.",,,,,,,,, Scholarship Name,Max Award Amount,Award Type (Merit or Need),Eligibility Requirements,Application Requirements,Minimum GPA,Field of Study,Residency Requirement,School Type,Ethnicity/Identity,Other Notes SMART Scholarship for Service Program,Full tuition,Merit/Need,"STEM major, willing to work in DoD","Application, essays, recommendations",3,STEM,National,Undergraduate/Graduate,All,Includes summer internships and employment after graduation AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellows Program,Stipend,Merit,"Science, engineering, and mathematics students","Application, proposal, references",Not specified,STEM,National,Undergraduate/Graduate,All,10-week summer program in mass media Boren Scholarship,"Up to 25,000",Merit/Need,"U.S.undergraduatestudents,interestinnationalsecurity","Essays,recommendations",Notspecified,Criticallanguages,National,Undergraduate,All,RequiresgovernmentserviceUdallUndergraduateScholarship,"Upto25,000",Merit/Need,"U.S. undergraduate students, interest in national security","Essays, recommendations",Not specified,Critical languages,National,Undergraduate,All,Requires government service Udall Undergraduate Scholarship,"Up to 7,000",Merit,Commitment to environment or Native American tribal policy,"Application, essays, recommendations",3,"Environment, Tribal Policy",National,Undergraduate,All,For students committed to environment or Native American tribal policy careers Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship,"Up to 5,000",Need,"Undergraduate,PellGrantrecipient,studyorinternabroadprogram","Application,essay",Notspecified,Notspecified,National,Undergraduate,All,ForstudentsstudyingabroadNIHREU(ResearchExperiencesforUndergraduates),Stipend,Merit,Collegeundergraduatesinterestedinresearchopportunitiesinawiderangeofacademicdisciplines,Application,Notspecified,Varies,National,Undergraduate,All,NSF−fundedresearchopportunitiesacrosstheUSAAngelaAwardforYoungWomeninScience,"5,000",Need,"Undergraduate, Pell Grant recipient, study or intern abroad program","Application, essay",Not specified,Not specified,National,Undergraduate,All,For students studying abroad NIH REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates),Stipend,Merit,College undergraduates interested in research opportunities in a wide range of academic disciplines,Application,Not specified,Varies,National,Undergraduate,All,NSF-funded research opportunities across the USA Angela Award for Young Women in Science,"1,000",Merit,"Female, interest in science",Nomination by adult,Not required,Science,National,K-12,Female,For young women showing science promise Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers,"Up to 2,000",Merit,Futurephysicsteachers,"Application,essay",Notrequired,PhysicsEducation,National,HighSchool/Undergraduate,All,ForstudentsplanningtoteachphysicsSocietyofWomenEngineersScholarship,Varies,Merit,"Female,engineeringmajor","Application,essay",Notspecified,Engineering,National,HighSchool/College,Female,ForwomeninengineeringChick−fil−ALeadershipScholarship,2500,Merit/Need,"EmploymentatChick−fil−A,leadership","Application,recommendation",Notspecified,Notspecified,National,HighSchool/College,All,ForemployeesshowingleadershipandcommunityserviceZetaPhiBetaSororityNationalEducationalFoundationScholarship,Varies,Merit/Need,"Academicachievement,communityservice","Application,essay,transcript",3,Notspecified,National,HighSchool/College,All,ForstudentsdemonstratingcommunityinvolvementandleadershipThePointFoundationScholarship,Varies,Merit/Need,"LGBTQ,outstandingacademicachievement,leadership,communityinvolvement","Application,essays,interviews",Notspecified,Notspecified,National,HighSchool/College,LGBTQ,ForLGBTQstudentsEmmaL.BowenFoundationforMinorityInterestsinMediaScholarship,Varies,Merit/Need,"Minoritystudents,interestinmediaindustry","Application,interview",Notspecified,MediaandCommunication,National,HighSchool/College,Minority,Multi−yearinternshipandscholarshipprogramTheNationalItalianAmericanFoundationScholarship,"2,000",Merit,Future physics teachers,"Application, essay",Not required,Physics Education,National,High School/Undergraduate,All,For students planning to teach physics Society of Women Engineers Scholarship,Varies,Merit,"Female, engineering major","Application, essay",Not specified,Engineering,National,High School/College,Female,For women in engineering Chick-fil-A Leadership Scholarship,2500,Merit/Need,"Employment at Chick-fil-A, leadership","Application, recommendation",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School/College,All,For employees showing leadership and community service Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Educational Foundation Scholarship,Varies,Merit/Need,"Academic achievement, community service","Application, essay, transcript",3,Not specified,National,High School/College,All,For students demonstrating community involvement and leadership The Point Foundation Scholarship,Varies,Merit/Need,"LGBTQ, outstanding academic achievement, leadership, community involvement","Application, essays, interviews",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School/College,LGBTQ,For LGBTQ students Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media Scholarship,Varies,Merit/Need,"Minority students, interest in media industry","Application, interview",Not specified,Media and Communication,National,High School/College,Minority,Multi-year internship and scholarship program The National Italian American Foundation Scholarship,"2,500 - 12,000",Merit,"ItalianAmericanheritage,excellenceinacademics","Application,essay,GPA",3.5,Notspecified,National,HighSchool/College,ItalianAmerican,ForstudentsofItalianheritageTheScienceAmbassadorScholarship,Fulltuition,Merit,"Female,STEMfield,creativeeducationalvideosubmission",Videosubmission,Notspecified,STEM,National,HighSchool/College,Female,FulltuitionscholarshipforwomeninSTEMLockheedMartinSTEMScholarship,"12,000",Merit,"Italian American heritage, excellence in academics","Application, essay, GPA",3.5,Not specified,National,High School/College,Italian American,For students of Italian heritage The Science Ambassador Scholarship,Full tuition,Merit,"Female, STEM field, creative educational video submission",Video submission,Not specified,STEM,National,High School/College,Female,Full tuition scholarship for women in STEM Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship,"10,000",Merit,"High school senior or undergraduate, plan to pursue a STEM degree","Online application, essay",2.5,STEM,National,High School/College,All,Supports students in STEM fields Google Generation Scholarship,"10,000",Merit,Underrepresentedstudentsincomputerscience,"Application,essays,references",3,ComputerScience,National,HighSchool/College,Minoritiesintech,ForstudentsexcellingintechnologyandleadershipProjectYellowLight/HunterGarnerScholarship,"Upto10,000",Merit,Underrepresented students in computer science,"Application, essays, references",3,Computer Science,National,High School/College,Minorities in tech,For students excelling in technology and leadership Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship,"Up to 8,000",Merit,"High school juniors, seniors, or undergraduate students","Create a video, billboard, or radio spot to encourage safe driving habits",Not required,Not specified,National,High School/College,All,For creative projects that promote safe driving The Live Más Scholarship,"Up to 25,000",Merit/Need,"Studentsages16−24whoareinnovators,creators,anddreamers","Application,videosubmission",Notrequired,Notspecified,National,HighSchool/College,All,ForstudentswhodemonstratepassionandcreativityintheirareasofinterestIslamicScholarshipFund,"Upto25,000",Merit/Need,"Students ages 16-24 who are innovators, creators, and dreamers","Application, video submission",Not required,Not specified,National,High School/College,All,For students who demonstrate passion and creativity in their areas of interest Islamic Scholarship Fund,"Up to 10,000",Merit/Need,"Muslim students majoring in humanities, social sciences, liberal arts, or law","Application, essay, recommendations",3,"Humanities, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Law",National,High School/College,Muslim,For Muslim students in selected fields of study The Fastweb Invite a Friend Sweepstakes,500,Merit/Need,UsersofFastwebwhoinvitefriendstotheservice,InvitefriendsthroughtheFastwebplatform,Notrequired,Notspecified,National,HighSchool/College,All,"ForFastwebusers,encouragingpeerreferrals"NationalRestaurantAssociationEducationalFoundationScholarships,Varies,Merit/Need,Studentspursuingcareersintherestaurantandfoodserviceindustry,"Application,transcripts,recommendations",2.5,"Hospitality,CulinaryArts",National,HighSchool/College,All,ForstudentsinterestedinculinaryartsandhospitalitymanagementTheDigitalPrivacyScholarship,"500,Merit/Need,Users of Fastweb who invite friends to the service,Invite friends through the Fastweb platform,Not required,Not specified,National,High School/College,All,"For Fastweb users, encouraging peer referrals" National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships,Varies,Merit/Need,Students pursuing careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry,"Application, transcripts, recommendations",2.5,"Hospitality, Culinary Arts",National,High School/College,All,For students interested in culinary arts and hospitality management The Digital Privacy Scholarship,"1,000",Merit,High school or college students interested in digital privacy issues,"Application, essay on digital privacy",Not required,Not specified,National,High School/College,All,Encourages awareness of digital privacy and security issues The Green Scholar Award,"2,500",Merit/Need,Studentsdedicatedtosustainabilityandenvironmentalinitiatives,"Application,projectorinitiativedescription",Notspecified,EnvironmentalStudies,National,HighSchool/College,All,ForprojectsfocusedonenvironmentalsustainabilityCoca−ColaScholarsProgram,"2,500",Merit/Need,Students dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives,"Application, project or initiative description",Not specified,Environmental Studies,National,High School/College,All,For projects focused on environmental sustainability Coca-Cola Scholars Program,"20,000",Merit,"High school senior, U.S. resident","Online application, essays",3,Not specified,National,High School,All,Highly competitive Jefferson Scholarship at UVA,Full tuition,Merit,"Nomination by school, leadership, citizenship","Nomination, interviews",Not specified,All,National,High School,All,"Includes stipend for books, supplies" Morehead-Cain at UNC Chapel Hill,Full tuition + expenses,Merit,"High school senior, leadership, character","Nomination, essays, interview",Not specified,All,Selected regions/schools,High School,All,Includes summer enrichment programs Gates Scholarship,Full tuition,Need,"Minority, high school senior, Pell-eligible","Application, essays, FAFSA",3.3,Not specified,National,High School,Minority,For minority students American Chemical Society Scholars Program,"Up to 5,000",Need/Merit,"AfricanAmerican/Hispanic/Indigenous,chemistrymajor","Application,transcript,essay",3,Chemistry,National,HighSchool,Underrepresentedminorities,Forstudentspursuingchemistry−relatedcareersElksNationalFoundationMostValuableStudent,"Upto5,000",Need/Merit,"African American/Hispanic/Indigenous, chemistry major","Application, transcript, essay",3,Chemistry,National,High School,Underrepresented minorities,For students pursuing chemistry-related careers Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student,"Up to 50,000",Merit/Need,High school senior,"Application, essay, achievements",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,All,For students demonstrating leadership and financial need Horatio Alger Scholarship,"Up to 25,000",Need,"Financialneed,involvementinco−curricularactivities","Application,essay,financialinfo",2,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,ForstudentswhohavefacedandovercomegreatobstaclesQuestBridgeNationalCollegeMatchScholarship,Fulltuition,Need,"High−achieving,low−income","Application,financialinformation,essays",Notspecified,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,Fullfour−yearscholarshipstotopcollegesJackandJillofAmericaFoundationScholarship,"Upto25,000",Need,"Financial need, involvement in co-curricular activities","Application, essay, financial info",2,Not specified,National,High School,All,For students who have faced and overcome great obstacles QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship,Full tuition,Need,"High-achieving, low-income","Application, financial information, essays",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,All,Full four-year scholarships to top colleges Jack and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship,"Up to 2,500",Merit/Need,"African American, leadership, community service","Application, essay, transcript",3,Not specified,National,High School,African American,For African American students with leadership skills P.E.O. STAR Scholarship,"2,500",Merit,"Female,highschoolsenior,leadership,communityservice","Application,recommendation",3,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,Female,ForexceptionalhighschoolseniorwomenAXAAchievementScholarship,"Upto2,500",Merit,"Female, high school senior, leadership, community service","Application, recommendation",3,Not specified,National,High School,Female,For exceptional high school senior women AXA Achievement Scholarship,"Up to 25,000",Merit,Demonstrated outstanding achievement,"Application, essay, achievements",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,All,For students who show ambition and drive Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship,Varies,Need/Merit,Live in a participating local chapter area,"Application, essay",Not specified,Not specified,Regional,High School,All,For students in financial need The Coolidge Scholarship,Full tuition,Merit,"Junior in high school, academic merit, interest in public policy","Application, essay, recommendations",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,All,"For juniors, full-ride for 4 years" National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholarship,Varies,Merit,"Hispanic/Latino, scored in top 2.5% on PSAT/NMSQT among Hispanic/Latino students",PSAT/NMSQT scores,Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,Hispanic/Latino,Recognizes academic achievement Future Farmers of America (FFA) Scholarships,Varies,Merit/Need,"FFA membership, leadership, agricultural interest","Application, essays",Varies,Agriculture,National,High School,All,For students with an interest in agriculture Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship,"1,000",Merit,Essayontechnologyaddiction,Essaysubmission,Notrequired,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,ForraisingawarenessontechaddictionUNIGOZombieApocalypseScholarship,"1,000",Merit,Essay on technology addiction,Essay submission,Not required,Not specified,National,High School,All,For raising awareness on tech addiction UNIGO Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship,"2,000",Merit,Creative essay on surviving a zombie apocalypse,Essay submission,Not required,Not specified,National,High School,All,For creative writing skills Ocean Awareness Contest Scholarship,"Up to 1,500",Merit,Projectonoceanpollution,"Art,essay,oradvocacyproject",Notrequired,EnvironmentalStudies,National,HighSchool,All,ForenvironmentaladvocacyprojectsPoetryOutLoudScholarship,"Upto1,500",Merit,Project on ocean pollution,"Art, essay, or advocacy project",Not required,Environmental Studies,National,High School,All,For environmental advocacy projects Poetry Out Loud Scholarship,"Up to 20,000",Merit,Poetry recitation,Participate in poetry recitation,Not required,Literature,National,High School,All,For skills in poetry recitation Frame My Future Scholarship Contest,"5,000",Merit,Originalcreationrepresentingwhatthefutureholds,Creativesubmission,Notrequired,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,ForartisticorcreativesubmissionsGlennMillerScholarshipCompetition,"Upto5,000",Merit,Original creation representing what the future holds,Creative submission,Not required,Not specified,National,High School,All,For artistic or creative submissions Glenn Miller Scholarship Competition,"Up to 3,000",Merit,Musical talent in instrumental or vocal,Audition tape,Not required,Music,National,High School,All,For music performance excellence Courage to Grow Scholarship,500,Merit,Briefessayexplainingwhyyoushouldwin,Essaysubmission,2.5,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,ForexplainingpersonalgrowthDeleteCyberbullyingScholarshipAward,"500,Merit,Brief essay explaining why you should win,Essay submission,2.5,Not specified,National,High School,All,For explaining personal growth Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award,"1,000",Merit,Essay on combating cyberbullying,Essay submission,Not required,Not specified,National,High School,All,For efforts against cyberbullying American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest,"Up to 18,000",Merit,OratoryskillsonaspectsoftheU.S.Constitution,Oratoricalcontestparticipation,Notrequired,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,ForexcellenceinoratoryTheChristophersAnnualPosterContest,"Upto18,000",Merit,Oratory skills on aspects of the U.S. Constitution,Oratorical contest participation,Not required,Not specified,National,High School,All,For excellence in oratory The Christophers Annual Poster Contest,"Up to 1,000",Merit,Poster design on a theme,Poster submission,Not required,Art/Design,National,High School,All,For artistic expression on a given theme UNIGO Superpower Scholarship,"2,500",Merit,Essayonwhichsuperheroorvillainyou′dbe,Essaysubmission,Notrequired,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,ForcreativeandimaginativeessaysCreateRealImpactScholarship,"Upto2,500",Merit,Essay on which superhero or villain you'd be,Essay submission,Not required,Not specified,National,High School,All,For creative and imaginative essays Create Real Impact Scholarship,"Up to 1,500",Merit,Solutions to prevent distracted driving,"Essay, music, video, or artwork",Not required,Not specified,National,High School,All,For innovative distracted driving solutions A Voice for Animals Contest,Up to 500,Merit,Projectonanimalwelfareorconservation,"Essay,video,orphotoproject",Notrequired,Environmental/AnimalScience,National,HighSchool,All,ForprojectsonanimalwelfareAmazonFutureEngineerScholarship,"500,Merit,Project on animal welfare or conservation,"Essay, video, or photo project",Not required,Environmental/Animal Science,National,High School,All,For projects on animal welfare Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship,"40,000 (plus internship)",Merit/Need,High school seniors intending to pursue a computer science degree,"Application, essay, assessment",3,Computer Science,National,High School,All,Includes a paid internship at Amazon Cameron Impact Scholarship,Full tuition,Merit,"High academic achievement, leadership, community service","Online application, interview",3.7,Not specified,National,High School,All,"Four-year, full-tuition merit-based scholarship" Dell Scholars Program,"20,000",Need,"Demonstratedneed,planningtoenrollinabachelor′sdegreeprogram","Application,essay",2.4,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,IncludeslaptopandtextbookcreditsBuickAchieversScholarshipProgram,"Upto20,000",Need,"Demonstrated need, planning to enroll in a bachelor's degree program","Application, essay",2.4,Not specified,National,High School,All,Includes laptop and textbook credits Buick Achievers Scholarship Program,"Up to 25,000",Merit/Need,Interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries,"Application, essay",3,"Engineering, Design, Business",National,High School,All,For students interested in the automotive industry The Greenhouse Scholars Program,"Up to 5,000",Need,"High−achieving,under−resourcedstudents","Application,essay,interview",3.5,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,"Providessupportbeyondscholarships,includingmentorshipandcareerguidance"AspirationsinComputing(AiC)Award,Varies,Merit,"Female,genderqueer,ornon−binarystudentsinterestedincomputingandtechnology",Onlineapplication,Notrequired,"Technology,Computing",National,HighSchool,"Female,Genderqueer,Non−binary",RecognitionandscholarshipsforcomputingachievementsandinterestsTheHerbertHooverUncommonStudentAward,"5,000",Need,"High-achieving, under-resourced students","Application, essay, interview",3.5,Not specified,National,High School,All,"Provides support beyond scholarships, including mentorship and career guidance" Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Award,Varies,Merit,"Female, genderqueer, or non-binary students interested in computing and technology",Online application,Not required,"Technology, Computing",National,High School,"Female, Genderqueer, Non-binary",Recognition and scholarships for computing achievements and interests The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award,"5,000",Merit,"Junior in an Iowa high school, proposing a community service project","Application, project proposal",Not required,Not specified,Iowa,High School,All,A project-based scholarship for Iowa high school juniors The National WWII Museum Essay Contest,"Up to 1,000",Merit,"Highschoolstudents,essayonathemerelatedtoWWII",Essaysubmission,Notrequired,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,ForessaysthatreflectonthelessonsofWWIIDiscoverScholarshipProgram,"1,000",Merit,"High school students, essay on a theme related to WWII",Essay submission,Not required,Not specified,National,High School,All,For essays that reflect on the lessons of WWII Discover Scholarship Program,"10,000",Merit,"High school juniors with a minimum 2.75 GPA for 9th-11th grades, community service",Application,2.75,Not specified,National,High School,All,For students who demonstrate a commitment to community service AFSA High School Essay Contest,"2,500",Merit,HighschoolstudentswhowriteanessayonaprovidedtopicregardingAmericanforeignservice,"Application,essay",Notrequired,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,EncouragesstudentstothinkaboutimportantinternationalissuesMicrosoftDisabilityScholarship,"2,500",Merit,High school students who write an essay on a provided topic regarding American foreign service,"Application, essay",Not required,Not specified,National,High School,All,Encourages students to think about important international issues Microsoft Disability Scholarship,"20,000",Merit,High school seniors with a disability planning to attend a vocational or academic college and targeting a career in the technology industry,"Application, essay, proof of disability",3,"Technology, Engineering",National,High School,Students with Disabilities,For students with disabilities pursuing education in technology The Sallie Mae Fund Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors,"Up to 10,000",Need,"Highschoolseniorsplanningtoattendavocational−technicalschool,communitycollege,orfour−yearcollege","Application,financialneed,personalstatement",Notspecified,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,ForstudentswhoovercomeobstaclesandshowfinancialneedTheGreatUnknownsScholarship,Fulltuition,Need,Highschoolseniorswhohavefacedeconomichardshipandotheradversities,"Application,essay",Notspecified,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,HelpsstudentswhohaveovercomesignificantobstaclesTheCoca−ColaPayItForwardScholarshipProgram,"10,000",Need,"High school seniors planning to attend a vocational-technical school, community college, or four-year college","Application, financial need, personal statement",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,All,For students who overcome obstacles and show financial need The Great Unknowns Scholarship,Full tuition,Need,High school seniors who have faced economic hardship and other adversities,"Application, essay",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,All,Helps students who have overcome significant obstacles The Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Scholarship Program,"5,000",Merit,"High school juniors and seniors, leadership, community service","Application, recommendation, essay",Not required,Not specified,National,High School,All,Includes mentoring experience and leadership training The Esperanza Education Fund Scholarship,"Up to 20,000",Need,"ImmigrantstudentsorstudentswithimmigrantparentsintheD.C.,Maryland,andVirginiaarea","Application,essay,interview",2.5,Notspecified,DMVarea,HighSchool,ImmigrantStudents,ForimmigrantstudentsdemonstratingacademicpromiseandfinancialneedTheNationalSocietyofHighSchoolScholarsFoundationSTEMScholarships,"20,000",Need,"Immigrant students or students with immigrant parents in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area","Application, essay, interview",2.5,Not specified,DMV area,High School,Immigrant Students,For immigrant students demonstrating academic promise and financial need The National Society of High School Scholars Foundation STEM Scholarships,"1,000",Merit,"High school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.5, intending to pursue a degree in STEM fields","Application, essay, academic record",3.5,STEM,National,High School,All,For students showing exceptional promise in STEM fields The Anne Ford Scholarship,"10,000",Merit/Need,Highschoolseniorswithadocumentedlearningdisabilitywhoarepursuingundergraduatedegrees,"Application,essay,proofofLD",3,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,Forstudentswithlearningdisabilitiesattendingafour−yearcollegeEngineersFoundationofOhioEngineeringScholarships,Varies,Merit,OhiohighschoolseniorsplanningtostudyengineeringatanABET−accreditedengineeringcollegeinOhio,"Application,transcripts,SAT/ACTscores",3,Engineering,Ohio,HighSchool,All,ForOhiostudentspursuingengineeringAAUWSelectedProfessionsFellowships,"10,000",Merit/Need,High school seniors with a documented learning disability who are pursuing undergraduate degrees,"Application, essay, proof of LD",3,Not specified,National,High School,All,For students with learning disabilities attending a four-year college Engineers Foundation of Ohio Engineering Scholarships,Varies,Merit,Ohio high school seniors planning to study engineering at an ABET-accredited engineering college in Ohio,"Application, transcripts, SAT/ACT scores",3,Engineering,Ohio,High School,All,For Ohio students pursuing engineering AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships,"5,000 - 18,000",Merit,"Women,graduate/professionaldegree,underrepresentedfields","Application,transcripts,essay",Notspecified,"STEM,Law,Medicine",National,Graduate/Professional,Women,ForwomenincertainfieldsFordFoundationFellowship,Varies,Merit,Commitmenttoteachingandresearchatcollegelevel,"Application,essay,references",Notspecified,Any,National,Graduate,All,ForstudentspursuingPh.D.orSc.D.degreesRotaryPeaceFellowships,Fulltuition,Merit,Commitmenttopeaceandconflictresolution,"Application,essays,recommendations",Notspecified,PeaceStudies,International,Graduate,All,FormastersandprofessionaldevelopmentcertificatestudiesTheJackAnsonFellowship,"Upto18,000",Merit,"Women, graduate/professional degree, underrepresented fields","Application, transcripts, essay",Not specified,"STEM, Law, Medicine",National,Graduate/Professional,Women,For women in certain fields Ford Foundation Fellowship,Varies,Merit,Commitment to teaching and research at college level,"Application, essay, references",Not specified,Any,National,Graduate,All,For students pursuing Ph.D. or Sc.D. degrees Rotary Peace Fellowships,Full tuition,Merit,Commitment to peace and conflict resolution,"Application, essays, recommendations",Not specified,Peace Studies,International,Graduate,All,For masters and professional development certificate studies The Jack Anson Fellowship,"Up to 5,000",Merit,"Graduate students, fraternity and sorority life commitment","Application, CV, essay",Not specified,Not specified,National,Graduate,All,For those involved in fraternity/sorority life The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans,"Up to 90,000",Merit,"Immigrantsorchildrenofimmigrants,graduateschoolstudents","Application,essays,recommendations",Notspecified,Any,National,Graduate,NewAmericans,ForNewAmericanspursuinggraduateschoolTheOpenSocietyFoundationsScholarship,Varies,Need/Merit,Studentscommittedtosocialjusticeandreformmovements,"Application,essay,proposal",Notspecified,"SocialSciences,Humanities",National,Graduate,All,ForgraduatestudentswithafocusonsocialjusticeJackKentCookeFoundationUndergraduateTransferScholarship,"Upto90,000",Merit,"Immigrants or children of immigrants, graduate school students","Application, essays, recommendations",Not specified,Any,National,Graduate,New Americans,For New Americans pursuing graduate school The Open Society Foundations Scholarship,Varies,Need/Merit,Students committed to social justice and reform movements,"Application, essay, proposal",Not specified,"Social Sciences, Humanities",National,Graduate,All,For graduate students with a focus on social justice Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship,"Up to 40,000",Merit/Need,Community college students transferring to a 4-year institution,"Application, essays, recommendations",3.5,Not specified,National,Community College,All,For community college transfers The Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team,"1,000−1,000 - 1,500",Merit,Community college students demonstrating academic excellence and leadership,Application,3.5,Not specified,National,Community College,All,Phi Theta Kappa honor society members eligible Tylenol Future Care Scholarship,"Up to 10,000",Merit,"Healthcarefield,commitmenttopatientcare","Application,essay,transcript",3,HealthCare,National,College/Graduate,All,ForstudentspursuingcareersinhealthcareTheHertzFoundationGraduateFellowship,Fulltuition+stipend,Merit,"Graduatingseniorsorcurrentgraduatestudentsinappliedphysicalandbiologicalsciences,mathematics,andengineering","Application,recommendations",Notspecified,STEM,National,College/Graduate,All,SupportsPhDstudentsinSTEMTheGeorgeMitchellScholarship,Fulltuition,Merit,"Seniorincollege,leadership,scholarship,service","Application,essays,interview",Notspecified,Any,National,CollegeSenior,All,ForstudyinIrelandorNorthernIrelandTrumanScholarship,"Upto10,000",Merit,"Health care field, commitment to patient care","Application, essay, transcript",3,Health Care,National,College/Graduate,All,For students pursuing careers in health care The Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship,Full tuition + stipend,Merit,"Graduating seniors or current graduate students in applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, and engineering","Application, recommendations",Not specified,STEM,National,College/Graduate,All,Supports PhD students in STEM The George Mitchell Scholarship,Full tuition,Merit,"Senior in college, leadership, scholarship, service","Application, essays, interview",Not specified,Any,National,College Senior,All,For study in Ireland or Northern Ireland Truman Scholarship,"Up to 30,000",Merit,Public service leadership potential,"Application, policy proposal, recommendations",3.7,Public Service,National,College Junior,All,For students pursuing careers in public service Rhodes Scholarship,Full tuition + stipend,Merit,"Academic excellence, leadership, U.S. citizen under 24","Application, essays, interview",3.7,Any at Oxford,National,College Graduates,All,For study at the University of Oxford The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation,"Up to 30,000",Merit,"Collegejunior,commitmenttopublicservice","Application,policyproposal",Notspecified,PublicService,National,College,All,ForstudentspursuingacareerinpublicserviceTheBeineckeScholarshipProgram,"30,000",Merit,"College junior, commitment to public service","Application, policy proposal",Not specified,Public Service,National,College,All,For students pursuing a career in public service The Beinecke Scholarship Program,"34,000",Merit,"College junior, financial need, planning to enter a master's or doctoral program","Application, personal statement",Not specified,"Arts, Humanities, Social Science",National,College,All,"For students planning graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences" The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest,"Up to 5,000",Merit,"Juniororseniorincollege,writtenessayonethicalissue",Essaysubmission,Notspecified,Notspecified,National,College,All,EssaycontestonethicalissuesWellsFargoVeteransScholarshipProgram,Varies,Need,HonorablydischargedU.S.militaryveteransorspousesofdisabledveterans,Onlineapplication,Notspecified,Notspecified,National,College,Veterans,AssistanceforveteransortheirspousesTheDream.USNationalScholarship,"Upto5,000",Merit,"Junior or senior in college, written essay on ethical issue",Essay submission,Not specified,Not specified,National,College,All,Essay contest on ethical issues Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program,Varies,Need,Honorably discharged U.S. military veterans or spouses of disabled veterans,Online application,Not specified,Not specified,National,College,Veterans,Assistance for veterans or their spouses TheDream.US National Scholarship,"Up to 29,000",Need,"DACA or TPS eligible, or undocumented","Application, essays",Not specified,Not specified,National,College,Undocumented students,For highly motivated DREAMers Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships,Varies,Merit/Need,"Attending a publicly-supported HBCU or PBI, leadership qualities","Application, essay, recommendations",2.5,Not specified,National,College,African American,For students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Predominantly Black Institutions Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship,"10,000",Merit,"Femaleundergraduateormaster′sstudentstudyingartificialintelligence/machinelearning,datascience,computerscienceormobile/webcomputing","Onlineapplication,essay,references",3,"ComputerScience,Technology",National,College,Women,PromotesgenderdiversityinthetechnologyfieldNationalDentalAssociationFoundationScholarship,Varies,Merit/Need,"Dentalstudents,demonstratedinterestinservingtheunderserved","Application,essay,references",Notspecified,Dentistry,National,College,All,ForstudentsindentalprogramsNOAAErnestF.HollingsUndergraduateScholarship,"Upto10,000",Merit,"Female undergraduate or master's student studying artificial intelligence/machine learning, data science, computer science or mobile/web computing","Online application, essay, references",3,"Computer Science, Technology",National,College,Women,Promotes gender diversity in the technology field National Dental Association Foundation Scholarship,Varies,Merit/Need,"Dental students, demonstrated interest in serving the underserved","Application, essay, references",Not specified,Dentistry,National,College,All,For students in dental programs NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship,"Up to 9,500",Merit,"Undergraduate students studying oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences","Application, essay, recommendations",3,Environmental and Marine Sciences,National,College,All,Includes a paid internship at a NOAA facility Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship,"7,000",Merit,FemalestudentsinSTEMfields,"Application,essay,projectsubmission",Notspecified,STEM,National,College,Women,"ForwomeninSTEM,includesamentorshipopportunity"VeteransUnitedFoundationScholarship,"Upto7,000",Merit,Female students in STEM fields,"Application, essay, project submission",Not specified,STEM,National,College,Women,"For women in STEM, includes a mentorship opportunity" Veterans United Foundation Scholarship,"Up to 50,000",Need,Children and spouses of veterans or active duty service members,"Application, essay",2.5,Not specified,National,College,"Veterans, Military families",Assists military families in achieving their educational dreams The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois,"Up to 23,000",Merit/Need,"Highschoolseniorsorfreshmen/sophomoresincollege,committedtoteachinginIllinoisschools","Application,interview",2.5,Education,Illinois,College,All,IncludessummerinstitutesandmentoringforfutureteachersJohnandMurielLandisScholarships,"Upto23,000",Merit/Need,"High school seniors or freshmen/sophomores in college, committed to teaching in Illinois schools","Application, interview",2.5,Education,Illinois,College,All,Includes summer institutes and mentoring for future teachers John and Muriel Landis Scholarships,"Up to 1,000",Merit,Students seeking degrees in nuclear engineering or have an interest in nuclear science and technology,"Application, essay",Not specified,"Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Science",National,College,All,For students in nuclear-related fields The Google Lime Scholarship,"10,000",Merit/Need,Studentswithdisabilitiespursuingeducationincomputerscienceorcomputerengineering,"Application,essay,transcripts,recommendations",3,"ComputerScience,ComputerEngineering",National,College,StudentswithDisabilities,ForstudentswithdisabilitiespursuingtechnologyfieldsTheLeonardM.PerrymanCommunicationsScholarshipforRacialEthnicMinorityStudents,"10,000",Merit/Need,Students with disabilities pursuing education in computer science or computer engineering,"Application, essay, transcripts, recommendations",3,"Computer Science, Computer Engineering",National,College,Students with Disabilities,For students with disabilities pursuing technology fields The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students,"2,500",Merit,United Methodist racial ethnic minority students pursuing a career in religious journalism or mass communications,"Application, essay, transcripts",2.5,"Journalism, Communications",National,College,Racial Ethnic Minorities,Supports minority students in communications Actuarial Diversity Scholarship,"Up to 4,000",Merit/Need,"Black/AfricanAmerican,Hispanic,NativeNorthAmerican,PacificIslanderstudentspursuingacareerinactuarialscience","Application,essay,recommendations",3,ActuarialScience,National,College,Minority,ForpromotingdiversityintheactuarialprofessionMargaretMcNamaraEducationGrants,"Upto4,000",Merit/Need,"Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, Pacific Islander students pursuing a career in actuarial science","Application, essay, recommendations",3,Actuarial Science,National,College,Minority,For promoting diversity in the actuarial profession Margaret McNamara Education Grants,"Up to 15,000",Need,Women from developing countries currently studying in the United States or Canada,"Application, essay, references",Not specified,Not specified,"USA, Canada",College,Women from developing countries,For women from developing countries pursuing their education Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship,"8,000",Merit,Womenpursuinganundergraduateormaster′sdegreeinbusinessmanagement,"Application,essay,proofofenrollment",Notspecified,BusinessManagement,International,College,Women,ForwomeninbusinessshowingoutstandingpotentialinthefieldAmericanPsychologicalAssociation(APA)Scholarships,Varies,Merit/Need,Undergraduateandgraduatestudentsinpsychologyorrelatedfields,"Application,essay,references",Varies,"Psychology,RelatedFields",National,College,All,ForstudentspursuingdegreesinpsychologyorrelatedfieldsOuttoInnovateScholarshipsforLGBTQ+STEMStudents,"8,000",Merit,Women pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in business management,"Application, essay, proof of enrollment",Not specified,Business Management,International,College,Women,For women in business showing outstanding potential in the field American Psychological Association (APA) Scholarships,Varies,Merit/Need,Undergraduate and graduate students in psychology or related fields,"Application, essay, references",Varies,"Psychology, Related Fields",National,College,All,For students pursuing degrees in psychology or related fields Out to Innovate Scholarships for LGBTQ+STEM Students,"5,000",Merit/Need,LGBTQ+ students majoring in STEM fields,"Application, essay, recommendations",2.75,STEM,National,College,LGBTQ+,"For LGBTQ+ students in STEM, fostering diversity and inclusion" The Ecolab Scholarship,"5,000",Merit/Need,Studentspursuingadegreerelatedtohospitalityorfoodservice;commitmenttoacareerinthesefields,"Application,essay,recommendations",2.5,"Hospitality,FoodService",National,College,All,ForstudentsinterestedincareersinhospitalityorfoodservicemanagementTheAgainsttheGrainArtisticScholarship,"5,000",Merit/Need,Students pursuing a degree related to hospitality or food service; commitment to a career in these fields,"Application, essay, recommendations",2.5,"Hospitality, Food Service",National,College,All,For students interested in careers in hospitality or food service management The Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship,"1,000",Merit,"Asian American college students pursuing a major in the performing, visual arts, journalism, or mass communications","Application, artistic portfolio",3,"Arts, Journalism, Communications",National,College,Asian American,Promotes Asian American cultural heritage through the arts The Musician's Friend Music Foundation Scholarship,"2,500",Merit,"Studentsenrolledinmusicprogramswithafocusonmusicperformance,musiceducation,ormusictherapy","Application,performancerecording",3,"MusicPerformance,Education,Therapy",National,College,All,ForstudentscommittedtofurtheringtheirmusiceducationThePathwaystoScienceUndergraduateScholarships,Varies,Merit/Need,StudentspursuingundergraduatedegreesinSTEMfieldswithafocusonresearchorprofessionaldevelopmentintheirfield,"Application,essay,recommendations",Notspecified,STEM,National,College,All,SupportsunderrepresentedstudentsinSTEMfieldsTheWomenTechmakersScholarsProgram,"2,500",Merit,"Students enrolled in music programs with a focus on music performance, music education, or music therapy","Application, performance recording",3,"Music Performance, Education, Therapy",National,College,All,For students committed to furthering their music education The Pathways to Science Undergraduate Scholarships,Varies,Merit/Need,Students pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM fields with a focus on research or professional development in their field,"Application, essay, recommendations",Not specified,STEM,National,College,All,Supports underrepresented students in STEM fields The Women Techmakers Scholars Program,"10,000",Merit,"Female students studying computer science, computer engineering or a closely related technical field","Application, essay, references",3.5,"Computer Science, Engineering",National,College,Women,For women excelling in computing and technology aiming for leadership The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Undergraduate Research Fellowship,"1,500",Merit,Undergraduatestudentsengagedinresearchthatinvolvesappliedmathematics,"Application,researchproposal",Notspecified,AppliedMathematics,National,College,All,ForstudentsconductingresearchinappliedmathematicsTheUnderrepresentedGroupsinEntrepreneurshipScholarship,"1,500",Merit,Undergraduate students engaged in research that involves applied mathematics,"Application, research proposal",Not specified,Applied Mathematics,National,College,All,For students conducting research in applied mathematics The Underrepresented Groups in Entrepreneurship Scholarship,"2,000",Merit/Need,Undergraduate or graduate students from underrepresented groups pursuing entrepreneurship,"Application, essay",3,Entrepreneurship,National,College,Underrepresented Groups,For promoting diversity in entrepreneurship education The Ocean Scholarship Foundation (Boyd N. Lyon),"2,500",Merit,"Studentspursuingstudiesrelatedtooceanography,marineaffairs,environmentalsciences,publicpolicy,communityplanning,ornaturalresources","Application,essay",3,"Oceanography,EnvironmentalSciences",National,College,All,ForstudentsdedicatedtooceanandmarineresearchTheBrightFuturesScholarshipforEarlyChildhoodTeachers,"2,500",Merit,"Students pursuing studies related to oceanography, marine affairs, environmental sciences, public policy, community planning, or natural resources","Application, essay",3,"Oceanography, Environmental Sciences",National,College,All,For students dedicated to ocean and marine research The Bright Futures Scholarship for Early Childhood Teachers,"1,000",Merit/Need,Current or prospective teachers pursuing degrees in early childhood education,"Application, proof of enrollment or acceptance",2.5,Early Childhood Education,National,College,All,For those committed to teaching in early childhood education LGBTQ+ Journalism Scholarship,"3,000",Merit,LGBTQ+studentspursuingacareerinjournalism,"Application,essay,worksamples",Notspecified,Journalism,National,College,LGBTQ+,ForLGBTQ+studentsdemonstratingexcellenceinjournalismTheFutureLeadersinTechnologyScholarship,"3,000",Merit,LGBTQ+ students pursuing a career in journalism,"Application, essay, work samples",Not specified,Journalism,National,College,LGBTQ+,For LGBTQ+ students demonstrating excellence in journalism The Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship,"5,000",Merit,"Students from underrepresented groups in technology fields, including women and minorities","Application, essay, references",3,"Technology, Engineering",National,College,Underrepresented groups,For students committed to leadership and innovation in tech Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship,"5,000",Need,MinoritystudentsplanningtoteachinIllinoispublicschools,"Application,proofofenrollment",Notspecified,Education,Illinois,College,Minority,ForminoritystudentspursuingteachingcareersinIllinoisTheWomeninScienceEnvironmentalScholarship,"5,000",Need,Minority students planning to teach in Illinois public schools,"Application, proof of enrollment",Not specified,Education,Illinois,College,Minority,For minority students pursuing teaching careers in Illinois The Women in Science Environmental Scholarship,"1,000",Merit,Female students studying environmental science or related fields,"Application, essay, references",3,Environmental Science,National,College,Women,For women pursuing careers in environmental science The STEM Diversity Scholarship,"3,000",Merit/Need,"UnderrepresentedstudentsinSTEMfields,includingethnicminoritiesandwomen","Application,essay,references",3,STEM,National,College,UnderrepresentedgroupsinSTEM,ForpromotingdiversityinSTEMfieldsTheExplorersClubStudentGrants,Varies,Merit,Studentsconductingfieldresearchinthenaturalsciences,"Application,researchproposal",Notspecified,NaturalSciences,National,College,All,ForfieldresearchinnaturalsciencesDrive2LifeScholarship,"3,000",Merit/Need,"Underrepresented students in STEM fields, including ethnic minorities and women","Application, essay, references",3,STEM,National,College,Underrepresented groups in STEM,For promoting diversity in STEM fields The Explorers Club Student Grants,Varies,Merit,Students conducting field research in the natural sciences,"Application, research proposal",Not specified,Natural Sciences,National,College,All,For field research in natural sciences Drive2Life Scholarship,"1,000",Merit,PSA on preventing distracted driving,PSA submission,Not required,Not specified,National,6-12,All,For creating a safe driving PSA AXA Achievement Scholarship,"2,500to2,500 to 25,000",Merit,High school seniors demonstrating ambition and self-drive,"Application, essay",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,All,For students who lead projects that benefit their community The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards,"1,000to1,000 to 5,000",Merit,Middle and high school students who have made a difference through volunteering,"Application, description of volunteer project",Not required,Not specified,National,Middle/High School,All,Recognizes outstanding community service The Horatio Alger Association Scholarships,"Up to 25,000",Need,Highschooljuniorswhohavefacedandovercomegreatobstacles,"Application,essay,recommendations",2,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,ForstudentswhohavedemonstratedintegrityandperseveranceinovercomingadversityTheFlinnScholarsProgram,Fulltuition,Merit,Arizonahighschoolseniorswhodemonstrateoutstandingleadershipandacademicexcellence,"Application,essays,recommendations",3.5,Notspecified,Arizona,HighSchool,All,"CoverstuitionatanArizonapublicuniversity,roomandboard,andatleasttwotravelabroadexperiences"BuickAchieversScholarshipProgram,"Upto25,000",Need,High school juniors who have faced and overcome great obstacles,"Application, essay, recommendations",2,Not specified,National,High School,All,For students who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity The Flinn Scholars Program,Full tuition,Merit,Arizona high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding leadership and academic excellence,"Application, essays, recommendations",3.5,Not specified,Arizona,High School,All,"Covers tuition at an Arizona public university, room and board, and at least two travel abroad experiences" Buick Achievers Scholarship Program,"Up to 25,000",Merit/Need,"High school seniors, undergraduate students interested in engineering, technology, design, or business with an interest in the automotive industry","Application, essay",3,"Engineering, Technology, Design, Business",National,High School/College,All,"Preference to first-generation college students, minorities, females, and dependents of military personnel" National YoungArts Foundation,"Up to 10,000",Merit,"15−18yearoldartistsinliterary,visual,design,andperformingarts","Application,auditionorportfolio",Notrequired,Arts,National,HighSchool,All,WinnersmayalsobeeligiblefornominationasaU.S.PresidentialScholarintheArtsDoodle4GoogleScholarship,"10,000",Merit,"15-18 year old artists in literary, visual, design, and performing arts","Application, audition or portfolio",Not required,Arts,National,High School,All,Winners may also be eligible for nomination as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts Doodle 4 Google Scholarship,"30,000",Merit,K-12 students who create a Google doodle based on the year's theme,"Application, doodle submission",Not required,"Art, Design",National,K-12,All,"For creativity and artistic ability; 50,000techpackageforthewinnera^€™sschool"ElksNationalFoundationMostValuableStudentCompetition,"Upto50,000 tech package for the winner’s school" Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition,"Up to 50,000",Merit/Need,High school seniors who demonstrate leadership and financial need,"Application, essay, recommendations",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,All,Offers 500 four-year scholarships Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition,"Up to 50,000",Merit/Need,Highschoolseniorswhodemonstrateleadershipandfinancialneed,"Application,essay,recommendations",Notspecified,Notspecified,National,HighSchool,All,Offers500four−yearscholarshipsBorenAwardsforInternationalStudy,"Upto50,000",Merit/Need,High school seniors who demonstrate leadership and financial need,"Application, essay, recommendations",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,All,Offers 500 four-year scholarships Boren Awards for International Study,"Up to 25,000",Merit,U.S. undergraduate students who want to study abroad in areas of the world critical to U.S. interests,"Application, essays, recommendations",Not specified,"Critical Need Languages, Cultures",National,Undergraduate,All,Emphasizes study in countries underrepresented in study abroad The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program,"Up to 7,500",Merit,"Collegesophomoresandjuniorswhointendtopursueresearchcareersinthenaturalsciences,mathematics,orengineering","Application,researchproposal",Notspecified,STEM,National,College,All,Forstudentsshowingexceptionalpromiseofbecomingnext−generationresearchleadersUnitedNegroCollegeFund(UNCF)Scholarships,Varies,Merit/Need,AfricanAmericanstudents;specificeligibilityvariesbyscholarship,"Application,essay,recommendations",Varies,Varies,National,College,AfricanAmerican,SupportsAfricanAmericanstudents;hundredsofscholarshipsavailableNationalScienceFoundationGraduateResearchFellowshipProgram,"7,500",Merit,"College sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering","Application, research proposal",Not specified,STEM,National,College,All,For students showing exceptional promise of becoming next-generation research leaders United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships,Varies,Merit/Need,African American students; specific eligibility varies by scholarship,"Application, essay, recommendations",Varies,Varies,National,College,African American,Supports African American students; hundreds of scholarships available National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program,"34,000 plus tuition",Merit,Seniors and graduate students in STEM fields demonstrating potential for significant achievements in science and engineering,"Application, research proposal",Not specified,STEM,National,Graduate,All,Provides three years of financial support for graduate study leading to research-based masters or doctoral degrees The Churchill Scholarship,Varies,Merit,Seniors or recent graduates from participating institutions to pursue graduate study in STEM fields at the University of Cambridge,"Application, essays, recommendations",Not specified,STEM,National,College,All,"For one year of master's study in science, engineering, or mathematics at Cambridge" The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans,"Up to 90,000",Merit,ImmigrantsandchildrenofimmigrantswhoarepursuinggraduateschoolintheUnitedStates,"Application,essays,recommendations",Notspecified,All,National,Graduate,NewAmericans,Providesuptotwoyearsoffundingforgraduatestudyinanyfieldandinanyadvanceddegree−grantingprogramintheU.S.TheHaganScholarship,"Upto90,000",Merit,Immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing graduate school in the United States,"Application, essays, recommendations",Not specified,All,National,Graduate,New Americans,Provides up to two years of funding for graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the U.S. The Hagan Scholarship,"Up to 6,000 per semester",Need/Merit,"High-achieving, high school seniors in need of financial assistance to attend college","Application, FAFSA, essay",3.5,Not specified,Rural High School,All,"Designed for students from rural areas, includes a free workshop on personal and financial skills", The Bezos Scholars Program,Varies,Merit,"High school juniors, leadership, academic achievement","Application, essay, recommendations",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,All,A year-long leadership development program for public high school juniors to attend the Aspen Ideas Festival The National Co-op Scholarship Program,"Up to 6,000",Merit,HighschoolseniorsortransferapplicantsplanningtoparticipateincollegecooperativeeducationatoneoftheWACEPartnerInstitutions,Application,3.5,Notspecified,National,HighSchool/Transfer,All,"Forstudentscommittedtocooperativeeducation,wherestudentsalternatesemestersofacademicstudywithsemestersoffull−timeemployment"DavidsonFellowsScholarship,"6,000",Merit,High school seniors or transfer applicants planning to participate in college cooperative education at one of the WACE Partner Institutions,Application,3.5,Not specified,National,High School/Transfer,All,"For students committed to cooperative education, where students alternate semesters of academic study with semesters of full-time employment" Davidson Fellows Scholarship,"10,000 to 50,000",Merit,"Studentsundertheageof18whohavecompletedasignificantpieceofworkinSTEM,humanities,orarts","Application,projectsubmission",Notspecified,"STEM,Humanities,Arts",National,HighSchool,All,ForextraordinaryyoungpeoplewhohavedevelopedprojectsthathavethepotentialtobenefitsocietyTheIntelScienceTalentSearch,"Upto50,000",Merit,"Students under the age of 18 who have completed a significant piece of work in STEM, humanities, or arts","Application, project submission",Not specified,"STEM, Humanities, Arts",National,High School,All,For extraordinary young people who have developed projects that have the potential to benefit society The Intel Science Talent Search,"Up to 100,000",Merit,High school seniors in the United States who have created original research projects in science or engineering,"Application, research paper",Not specified,"Science, Engineering",National,High School,All,Regarded as the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science competition for high school seniors The National Merit Scholarship Corporation,Varies,Merit,High school juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT and meet other eligibility requirements,"Application, PSAT/NMSQT scores",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,All,"Offers college scholarships based on academic record, PSAT/NMSQT performance, and other criteria" The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award,"Up to 10,000",Merit,Pre−collegiatemusicians(ages8−18)demonstratingexceptionalmusicalachievementandfinancialneed,"Application,auditionrecording",Notspecified,Music,National,Pre−College,Musicians,ForoutstandingyoungmusicianstofurthertheirmusiceducationanddevelopmentRonBrownScholarProgram,"10,000",Merit,Pre-collegiate musicians (ages 8-18) demonstrating exceptional musical achievement and financial need,"Application, audition recording",Not specified,Music,National,Pre-College,Musicians,For outstanding young musicians to further their music education and development Ron Brown Scholar Program,"40,000",Merit/Need,"African American high school seniors who excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, and participate in community service activities","Application, essay, recommendations",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,African American,"Awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African American high school seniors" Posse Foundation Scholarship,Full tuition,Merit/Need,"High school seniors, leadership, academic potential","Nomination, Dynamic Assessment Process",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,All,Teams of students (Posses) receive full-tuition scholarships to partner colleges. National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) Scholarships,Varies,Merit/Need,Underrepresented minority students pursuing engineering and computer science,"Application, essay, references",2.75,"Engineering, Computer Science",National,High School/College,Minority,"For African American, American Indian, and Latino students in engineering." PFLAG National Scholarship Program,"Up to 2,500",Merit/Need,LGBTQ+studentsandallieswhohavedemonstratedacommitmenttoadvancingLGBTQ+rights,"Application,essay",Notspecified,Notspecified,National,HighSchool/College,"LGBTQ+,Allies",SupportsLGBTQ+studentsandtheirallies.TheVegetarianResourceGroupScholarships,"Upto2,500",Merit/Need,LGBTQ+ students and allies who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ rights,"Application, essay",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School/College,"LGBTQ+, Allies",Supports LGBTQ+ students and their allies. The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships,"Up to 10,000",Merit,High school seniors who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools/communities,"Application, essay",Not specified,Not specified,National,High School,All,For students who have actively promoted vegetarianism. ESA Foundation Scholarship Program,"$3,000",Merit/Need,Women and minority students pursuing degrees in computer and video game arts and sciences,"Application, essay",2.75,Computer and Video Game Arts and Sciences,National,High School/College,"Women, Minority",For women and minority students aiming for careers in the video game industry. American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Scholarships,Varies,Merit/Need,"American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander students pursuing STEM fields","Application, tribal enrollment, essay",3,STEM,National,High School/College,"Native American, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander",For Native students in STEM disciplines. Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF),Varies,Merit/Need,"Asian and/or Pacific Islander students based on financial need, community service, and leadership","Application, essay, recommendations",2.7,Not specified,National,High School/College,"Asian, Pacific Islander",Supports Asian and Pacific Islander students in reaching their educational goals. Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF),Varies,Merit/Need,Hispanic heritage students pursuing college degrees,"Application, FAFSA, essay",3,Not specified,National,High School/College,Hispanic,Provides scholarships and support services to students of Hispanic heritage.