Betty Medearis Memorial Scholarships
$1,000
Introduction
The Elgin Area Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will award two undergraduate scholarships of $1,000 each for the 2026–2027 academic year: the Betty Medearis Memorial Scholarship and the Elgin Legacy/Memorial Scholarship(s). At least one scholarship will be awarded to a woman of color.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be 19 years old by April 1, 2026.
- Identify as female.
- Have completed at least 12 semester hours (or the equivalent) of college credit with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Reside within a 50-mile radius of Elgin; preference...
Introduction
The Elgin Area Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will award two undergraduate scholarships of $1,000 each for the 2026–2027 academic year: the Betty Medearis Memorial Scholarship and the Elgin Legacy/Memorial Scholarship(s). At least one scholarship will be awarded to a woman of color.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be 19 years old by April 1, 2026.
- Identify as female.
- Have completed at least 12 semester hours (or the equivalent) of college credit with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Reside within a 50-mile radius of Elgin; preference...
AAUW Manhattan (KS) Branch Scholarships
$1,500
The Manhattan Branch, working with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, is providing scholarships for non-traditional female students enrolled at Kansas State University for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Branch anticipates awarding up to four incentive grants, each of which will be at least $1,500.
Eligibility requirements
- Applicant must be a woman classified as a non-traditional student and attending Kansas State University.
- Must meet K-State’s definition of full-time enrollment.
- Must have a minimum of two full semesters of coursework remaining before graduation.
- Students who are enrolled exclusively in distance education courses are not eligible.
- Applicant must...
The Manhattan Branch, working with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, is providing scholarships for non-traditional female students enrolled at Kansas State University for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Branch anticipates awarding up to four incentive grants, each of which will be at least $1,500.
Eligibility requirements
- Applicant must be a woman classified as a non-traditional student and attending Kansas State University.
- Must meet K-State’s definition of full-time enrollment.
- Must have a minimum of two full semesters of coursework remaining before graduation.
- Students who are enrolled exclusively in distance education courses are not eligible.
- Applicant must...
Martha Washington Garden Club Scholarship
$2,000
Introduction
The Martha Washington Garden Club of Yardley, Pennsylvania, is offering scholarships in memory of club member Jane Parr. These awards are intended for high school seniors or current college students who plan to pursue careers in horticulture or closely related disciplines.
Eligible fields of study
Qualified applicants should be planning to major in horticulture or a related area, including but not limited to: landscape architecture, forestry, conservation, environmental studies, turf management, conservation and wildlife management, marine biology, or floriculture.
Who may apply
Applicants must reside in the tri-state region of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware. Candidates may be enrolled...
Introduction
The Martha Washington Garden Club of Yardley, Pennsylvania, is offering scholarships in memory of club member Jane Parr. These awards are intended for high school seniors or current college students who plan to pursue careers in horticulture or closely related disciplines.
Eligible fields of study
Qualified applicants should be planning to major in horticulture or a related area, including but not limited to: landscape architecture, forestry, conservation, environmental studies, turf management, conservation and wildlife management, marine biology, or floriculture.
Who may apply
Applicants must reside in the tri-state region of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware. Candidates may be enrolled...
Review It Scholarship
$1,000
Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu are renowned philanthropists who passionately back a wide range of organizations including: Children Mending Hearts, Cedars Sinai, the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Children's Action Network, GenArt, AVIVA, Project Angel Food, Center Dance Arts, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Obesity, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Help for Orphans, the American Red Cross, P.S. Arts, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Art of Elysium, Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, Children's Action Network and the Music Center.Eligibility Criteria for StudentsThe Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu "Review It" Scholarship has the following eligibility...
Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu are renowned philanthropists who passionately back a wide range of organizations including: Children Mending Hearts, Cedars Sinai, the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Children's Action Network, GenArt, AVIVA, Project Angel Food, Center Dance Arts, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Obesity, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Help for Orphans, the American Red Cross, P.S. Arts, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Art of Elysium, Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, Children's Action Network and the Music Center.Eligibility Criteria for StudentsThe Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu "Review It" Scholarship has the following eligibility...
SPE Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
The SPE Foundation awards a range of scholarships to students who have demonstrated, or otherwise indicated, an interest in the plastics sector. Eligible applicants should be pursuing a major or coursework that supports a career in plastics — this includes, but is not limited to, plastics engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, journalism, or communications. Applicants must also be in good academic standing at their college or university.
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open.
The SPE Foundation awards a range of scholarships to students who have demonstrated, or otherwise indicated, an interest in the plastics sector. Eligible applicants should be pursuing a major or coursework that supports a career in plastics — this includes, but is not limited to, plastics engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, journalism, or communications. Applicants must also be in good academic standing at their college or university.
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open.
We The Future High School Scholarship
$5,000
AI tools may be used for technical purposes such as editing, design, and transitions, but all original ideas, writing, and creative content must be the student’s own work. Entries will be analyzed by third-party software.Parent/Guardian must read Constituting America’s Privacy Policy Guidelines and Notice to Parents,” approve of student entering, “check” parent statement on online form & sign hard copy contest entry form.High School Students may submit the following: Essay, Song, STEM, Short film, Social Media Video, or PSA. All entries that utilize copyrighted music, film clips, or photos MUST obtain the proper licensing permissions IN ADVANCE of submitting the...
AI tools may be used for technical purposes such as editing, design, and transitions, but all original ideas, writing, and creative content must be the student’s own work. Entries will be analyzed by third-party software.Parent/Guardian must read Constituting America’s Privacy Policy Guidelines and Notice to Parents,” approve of student entering, “check” parent statement on online form & sign hard copy contest entry form.High School Students may submit the following: Essay, Song, STEM, Short film, Social Media Video, or PSA. All entries that utilize copyrighted music, film clips, or photos MUST obtain the proper licensing permissions IN ADVANCE of submitting the...
Joseph Schumpeter Fellowship
$1,000
Overview
This opportunity is aimed at undergraduate students at George Mason University who want to explore political economy more deeply. The program is called the Undergraduate Scholars program.
Admissions and deadlines
The program uses rolling admissions and reviews applications on a monthly basis. If you submit an application after the deadlines shown below, it may be considered for a later semester rather than the current one.
- Final deadline to participate in the Fall semester: May 30
- Final deadline to participate in the Spring semester: January 15
Award details
Participants may receive up to $1,000 per semester. The award...
Overview
This opportunity is aimed at undergraduate students at George Mason University who want to explore political economy more deeply. The program is called the Undergraduate Scholars program.
Admissions and deadlines
The program uses rolling admissions and reviews applications on a monthly basis. If you submit an application after the deadlines shown below, it may be considered for a later semester rather than the current one.
- Final deadline to participate in the Fall semester: May 30
- Final deadline to participate in the Spring semester: January 15
Award details
Participants may receive up to $1,000 per semester. The award...
Calaveras Big Trees Association Scholarships
$3,000
Calaveras Big Trees Association (CBTA) is pleased to again offer annual academic scholarships to students pursuing studies or careers in environmental fields. Applications are being accepted now for the 2025 scholarships. Deadline: April 15, 2025.
EMILY M. HEWITT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — BACKGROUND
This award is funded by a family-established fund honoring Emily M. Hewitt and is administered by CBTA on the family’s behalf. Emily M. Hewitt was a California artist, author, teacher and docent who delighted in sharing her love of nature. She served as a docent at Calaveras Big Trees State Park, creating skits, monologues and audio-visual programs for...
Calaveras Big Trees Association (CBTA) is pleased to again offer annual academic scholarships to students pursuing studies or careers in environmental fields. Applications are being accepted now for the 2025 scholarships. Deadline: April 15, 2025.
EMILY M. HEWITT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — BACKGROUND
This award is funded by a family-established fund honoring Emily M. Hewitt and is administered by CBTA on the family’s behalf. Emily M. Hewitt was a California artist, author, teacher and docent who delighted in sharing her love of nature. She served as a docent at Calaveras Big Trees State Park, creating skits, monologues and audio-visual programs for...
Young Women in Public Affairs Award
$5,000
Overview
Zonta’s Young Women in Leadership Award (previously called the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) honors young women aged 16–19 who have shown leadership ability and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and aims to encourage continued involvement in public and political life.
History and impact
Since the program began in 1990, Zonta has presented 1,165 awards, distributing a total of US$1,858,750 to 993 recipients from 60 countries.
Program structure and prizes
The initiative is administered at three levels: Zonta club, district and international. Zonta International provides 37 international awards, each worth US$5,000. Each district may nominate...
Overview
Zonta’s Young Women in Leadership Award (previously called the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) honors young women aged 16–19 who have shown leadership ability and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and aims to encourage continued involvement in public and political life.
History and impact
Since the program began in 1990, Zonta has presented 1,165 awards, distributing a total of US$1,858,750 to 993 recipients from 60 countries.
Program structure and prizes
The initiative is administered at three levels: Zonta club, district and international. Zonta International provides 37 international awards, each worth US$5,000. Each district may nominate...
PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarships
$2,500
Introduction
The PHCC Educational Foundation aims to lower barriers for qualified entrants to the plumbing-heating-cooling trades by providing targeted financial support. Each year the Foundation, together with industry sponsors, awards scholarships to students and apprentices pursuing careers in plumbing and HVACR.
Who should apply
- Plumbing and HVAC apprentices, technicians, and trade-school students.
- College students enrolled in majors directly tied to the p-h-c trades.
Contractors: encourage your apprentices to submit applications. Even if your company covers apprenticeship training, a scholarship can reduce training expenses and provide recognition for the apprentice. Please limit submissions to no more than four applicants...
Introduction
The PHCC Educational Foundation aims to lower barriers for qualified entrants to the plumbing-heating-cooling trades by providing targeted financial support. Each year the Foundation, together with industry sponsors, awards scholarships to students and apprentices pursuing careers in plumbing and HVACR.
Who should apply
- Plumbing and HVAC apprentices, technicians, and trade-school students.
- College students enrolled in majors directly tied to the p-h-c trades.
Contractors: encourage your apprentices to submit applications. Even if your company covers apprenticeship training, a scholarship can reduce training expenses and provide recognition for the apprentice. Please limit submissions to no more than four applicants...
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
$20,000
Introductory overview
Created in 1988 by the spouses of members of the Congressional Black Caucus, this scholarship was founded to help meet educational needs in congressional districts after federal reductions in funding for education programs and scholarships—cuts that have disproportionately impacted people of color. The program provides financial support to academically accomplished, highly motivated African-American/Black students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral programs across a range of disciplines.
Eligibility
- African-American/Black students who are graduating high school seniors, as well as those currently pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in various fields, are eligible to apply.
Award amount and selection...
Introductory overview
Created in 1988 by the spouses of members of the Congressional Black Caucus, this scholarship was founded to help meet educational needs in congressional districts after federal reductions in funding for education programs and scholarships—cuts that have disproportionately impacted people of color. The program provides financial support to academically accomplished, highly motivated African-American/Black students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral programs across a range of disciplines.
Eligibility
- African-American/Black students who are graduating high school seniors, as well as those currently pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in various fields, are eligible to apply.
Award amount and selection...
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
$20,000
Open Date: January 5, 2026
Close Date: March 27, 2026
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship — Overview
This scholarship was founded in 1988 by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members as a response to federal reductions in funding for education programs and scholarships that have disproportionately impacted communities of color. The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship provides financial support to academically strong and highly motivated African-American / Black students who are pursuing full-time undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral/PhD study in a range of academic disciplines.
Who Should Apply (Eligibility)
- Be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident
- Live in,...
Open Date: January 5, 2026
Close Date: March 27, 2026
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship — Overview
This scholarship was founded in 1988 by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members as a response to federal reductions in funding for education programs and scholarships that have disproportionately impacted communities of color. The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship provides financial support to academically strong and highly motivated African-American / Black students who are pursuing full-time undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral/PhD study in a range of academic disciplines.
Who Should Apply (Eligibility)
- Be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident
- Live in,...
