Upcoming Scholarships
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State Troopers Scholarship Program
Award: $500 - $1,000
The American Association of State Troopers Foundation, Inc. accepts scholarship applications from the dependents of trooper members for assistance with their post-secondary education expenses. Dependents are defined as: child by natural birth, child legally adopted, stepchild, or child raised as a member's own (claimed as a dependent on income tax.)
ABC Humane Wildlife Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Open to persons who identify as female.
- Graduate and undergraduate students enrolling or continuing in STEM fields of study at accredited universities in the 2024-25 academic year.
Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering? (1,000 words)
Flight 300 Program: One-way Flights to Your College!
Award: One-way flight, checked-luggage costs, transportation from the airport to your college, and gift card for dorm decor!
Eligibility:
- College-bound student
- Must be accepted AND enrolled at a college or university in the United States
- In need of a one-way domestic flight within the continental United States
- Need for assistance with one-way transportation costs TO school
Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship - Access Scholarships
Award: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Open to all current high school students
- Open to documented & undocumented students
- One entry per quarter (March, June, Sept, Dec)
No essay - Just submit a form to enter a drawing to win the scholarship lottery.
How I Make My Community Great Scholarship - New Frontier Immigration Law
Award: $2,500
New Frontier Immigration Law firmly believes in helping people thrive in their communities. We want to give students an opportunity to tell their stories on how they’ve made an impact in their chosen communities, as well as any other community initiatives they might have.
Eligibility:
- Be enrolled in or admitted to an accredited college or university
- 3.0 GPA
- Document & Undocumented students are eligible
- Submit Essay Response (500-1,000 words)
Avnet Law National Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
- Be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the United States.
- Available for any current or soon-to-be undergrad or graduate student who demonstrates a spirit of volunteerism and/or community service.
Multiple Scholarships - Doctors Network Heros Scholarships
Award: $1,000-$2,000
Multiple HERO Scholarships Available: Any senior high school student planning on attending college right after high school and any student in an accredited four-year, two-year, nursing, dental, or medical school in the United States. One person can win more than one award, so please apply for all applicable awards. Awarded based on a combination of academic excellence and essays.
Active Military or Veteran Scholarship: One parent on active duty or retired veteran of the Marines, Army, Nave, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
Law Enforcement or Firefighter Scholarship: One parent who is either active or retired law enforcement or firefighter.
African American Scholarship
Immigrant Scholarship: Any student with a green card or visa attending or planning to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college in the U.S.
Student Nurse Scholarship
Student Dentist Scholarship
Student Doctor Scholarship
American Indian Medical Scholarship Program
Award: $1,500 (renewable each semester*)
Eligibility Includes:
- Tribal enrollment (students who can prove direct ancestry may be considered)
- High School graduate or High School Seniors
- Enrolled in accredited school (2-year OR 4-year)
- In need of financial assistance
- Focused on a career goal directly related to the healthcare needs of the American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hawaiian Native community.
Review Application Link for full eligibility details.
Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Eligibility:
- High School Senior
- Essay response to prompt (at least 500 words)
Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors based on the most compelling stories -- regarding their life story, their intended field of study, career and how they will make an impact on the world.
There's Space for Everybody Scholarship
Award: $3,000
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the Fall 2024 semester.
- Must be at least 16 years of age or older at the time of application.
- Must be a resident of the United States.
600-800 Word Essay: How have you exhibited a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, or social justice through work, service, or other extra-curricular activities, and how will your education help you continue this commitment during college and beyond?
2024 NAGE Scholarship - The National Association of Government Employees (NAGE)
Award: $500 (100 lottery winners)
The National Association of Government Employee (SEIU Local 5000) offers 100 lottery scholarships to union members of the following workers unions: NAGE, IBPO, IBCO, NAGE EMS and IAEP, and the member's spouse, child, step-child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or significant other. The application, which is available by clicking the link below, and takes about 3 minutes to complete.
No essay required, just submit your name & information to be entered in a lottery drawing.
SEE Scholarship Program - The Society of Explosives Engineers Education Foundation
Award: $500-$5,000
To be eligible: Students must be (or plan to be) pursuing a technical, undergraduate, graduate, or doctorate in a field related to the commercial explosives industries.
Students will be assessed on academic and professional achievements, industry goals, a personal challenges narrative, and a brief statement of financial need.
ScienceSaves Video Scholarship - The Center for Inquiry
Award: $250-$10,000
All our lives have been improved by the discoveries of science. Describe an experience in your life that demonstrates that science does indeed save. The experience can be something that happened to you or someone you know. Videos length is 20-30 seconds.
Eligibility: High School Seniors entering college in the Fall of 2024.
Got A Spine Scholarship - Arctic Chiropractic
Award: $500
Eligibility:
- Be attending college or university (full-time student) no later than October of 2024.
- GPA of 2.5 or greater in your last year
- U.S. Resident
- Submit answers to the essay questions no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.
Nurse Corps Scholarship Program - Health Resources & Services Administration
Award: Monthly Stipend to cover tuition, school fees, reasonable costs (includes books, clinical supplies/instruments, and uniforms)
You are eligible if you:
- Are a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident
- Are an accepted or enrolled student in a nursing degree program at a United States accredited school of nursing
- Begin classes no later than September 30
- Don’t have any federal judgment liens
- Don’t have an existing service commitment
- Aren’t overdue on a federal debt
Print & Graphics Scholarship
Award: $1,000-$5,000 (renewable each year)
Requirements:
Two recommendations.
Official transcripts or a copy (must be submitted online with the application).
3.0 GPA or better.
Full-time status (12 or more credits per term).
Must be pursuing a career in printing technology, printing management, graphic communications, packaging, or publishing in a U.S. school.
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
Award: $500
Eligibility:
- Be 17- 24 years old on September 1st, 2024.
- Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page before May 1st, 2024.
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
- Be a resident of the United States or Canada.
Vanguard Pro Tip: Write your essay response in a Google document before you apply to this scholarship. Ask Rubaia (or a trusted teacher) to proof read your essay before you apply!
More Scholarship Info Application
CodeWizardsHQ Educational Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Eligibility:
- High school seniors and incoming college freshmen
- 3.5 or higher GPA
- Priority to STEM program applicants
Materials:
- Proof of Income (tax returns or FASFA)
- 1 recommendation letter
- Statement of purpose: Answer the prompt in 600 words or less “Beyond needing financial support, why do you deserve this scholarship?”
- Resume (or CV)
- Copy of your transcript
- Optional Video (Vanguard high recommends submitting optional materials like a video!)
Multiple Scholarships for Air Force Veteran Families from the Air Force Association
Awards: $1,000- $5,000 (most awards are renewable for future years of study)
In 2022, AFA contributed more than $230,000 to Airmen, Guardians, their spouses, and their children through 12 unique scholarships. The scholarships help fund college tuition, flight school, dental school, Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings, and even full rides to certain universities.
Applications are accepted December 1 to April 30 each year. Selections will be announced in July.
All About Education Scholarship - Unigo
Award: $3,000
Eligibility: Open to all U.S. residents 14 years of age or older
How to Apply: Write an essay 250 words or less answering the question, "How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?"
Full Details Here
Elevate Women in Tech Scholarship by Bold
Award: $500
Write an essay between 250 and 400 words on a technology that inspires you and how technology can make the world a better place.
Eligibility: Open to students at any educational level and field of study. **The only application requirement is that students are women who intend to enter a technical or non-technical career that leverages technology to make the world a better place.
Renthop's College & University Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and current undergraduate students
How to Apply: Submit an essay of 500 words or less describing a listing on RentHop you picture yourself living in in the future and how it contributes to your ideal day
Redefining Victory Scholarship by Bold
Award: $2,500 (4 winners will be selected)
Eligibility: Any student may apply, whether going the traditional 2/4 university route, attending a trade school or certificate program, etc.
Essay: Describe what success looks like for you and how this opportunity will help you achieve it. 500-800 words. Selection Criteria: Your personal drive, passion, and impact.
College Jump Start Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Open to students in grades 10-12, college students, and non-traditional students
How to Apply: Complete the application and write a personal statement of 250 words or less on your educational goals
10 Words or Less by Student Scholarships
Award: $1,000
Scholarship Eligibility: Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2024.
To Apply:
1. Go to StudentScholarships.org Facebook Page and place a comment on any post you see answering the question: In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $1,000 scholarship.
2. Before or After writing your answer you will also need to "Like" our Facebook page. *Note we will only read the answers provided from people that have "Liked" our page.
The 10-words or Less Scholarships is provided by studentscholarships.org- the largest collection of scholarships on the web.
Allegra Ford Scholarship from National Center for Students w/Learning Disabilities
Award: $5,000 ($2,500 over two years)
Eligibility:
- Graduating senior
- Enrolling in two-year community college, vocational or technical program or specialized training program for students with disabilities in the fall.
- Must have a documented learning disability (LD).
Anne Ford Scholarship by National Center for Students w/Learning Disabilities
Award: $10,000 ($2,500 for 4 years)
Eligibility: Students must have a documented learning disability (LD). Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who also have a learning disability, are encouraged to apply.
Acceptable Forms of Proof of Disability: Copy of your IEP or a formal letter from your school psychologist, school counselor, or a licensed psychologist/psychiatrist. Proof must be in PDF format.
WIlliam Griggs Memorial Scholarship - Women in Science
Award: $2,500
Eligibility: Any female high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a two or four-year degree program in science or mathematics may apply for this scholarship.
To apply: Tell us about yourself and how you plan to contribute to the field of math or science (400-600 words)
Folds of Honor Scholarship
Award: up to $5,000 ($100-$2,500 per term)
Eligibility:
- Be a child/spouse of a military veteran
- Enrolled (or planning to enroll) in a program of study at an accredited college or university (2 year, 4 year, or post graduate program)
- Enrolled (or planning to enroll) in an accredited technical or trade school program, which results in a certificate or license.
ALL students attending a post-secondary institution (even technical/trade school) are strongly encouraged to apply. Full Scholarship Details
$2,000 Sallie Mae Sweepstakes
Award: $2,000 Scholarship
NO ESSAY Sweepstakes Opportunity!!
Open To:
- Currently enrolled high school Juniors or Seniors
- Parent with a high school Senior
Juniors & Seniors can apply! Plus, your parent/guardian can also submit an entry.