
There are thousands of scholarships out there. Below you will find many scholarships, most with general eligibility requirements. My goal is to share some lesser-known scholarships with my readers every Saturday.
Don’t wait. Apply for these great scholarships today! And, if you missed the last Scholarship Saturday, check it out. There are scholarships there that are still open! You can also find scholarships on my other scholarship lists, such as scholarships with requirements based on your state, major, grade level, ethnicity, or religion. And, lastly, check out my list of scholarships with April deadlines.
Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, you are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements.
Here are 62 scholarships for Saturday, April 9, 2022.
KSCPP’s 15th National Essay ContestSponsor: Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP)
Amount: Up to $500
Closing Date: April 17, 2022
Description: Contest is open to students enrolled in home school or a public/private middle or high school within the United States. Applicant must submit an essay a given topic related to the values of Chung, Hyo, and Ye.
Black Philanthropy Bannister Scholarship
Sponsor: Rhode Island Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 18, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to African American/Black high school graduates and adult students who are Rhode Island residents and pursuing or advancing a career in healthcare at a post-secondary institution.
Charleston Family Trust Scholarship
Sponsor: Charleston Family Trust | UNCF
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: April 18, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American undergraduate students who have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States and must have completed the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need.
Federal Circuit Bar Association’s Scholarship
Sponsor: Federal Circuit Bar Association
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: April 18, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students pursuing a juris doctor degree in any law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Applicant must have financial need.
NPG Essay Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: Negative Population Growth (NPG)
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 18, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to population growth.
Student Loan Hero Scholarship
Sponsor: Student Loan Hero
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 18, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students actively enrolled (at least part-time) in a college or university who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Applicant must submit an essay answering three personal questions related to finances.
Husband and Wife Law Team Scholarship
Sponsor: Breyer Law Offices PC
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 19, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients. Applicant must submit an essay on how they intend to use what they learn in college, no matter what field they end of working in.
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association Scholarship Program
Sponsor: IBTTA Foundation
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 19, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate college students who have completed at least two full semester of undergraduate coursework at the time of application and who are pursing a degree in one of the following fields: Civil Engineering, City and Regional Planning, Construction Management, Public Policy or Public Administration, Structural Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Business Management, Marketing, Communications, or Operations Management.
Jerry Wheeler Scholarship
Sponsor: South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA)
Amount: Up to $2,700
Closing Date: April 19, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be enrolled in a retail field of study during the 2022-2023 school year. Applicant must have graduated from a high school in South Dakota or has a plan to attend a college, university, or vocational school in South Dakota in the fall of 2022.
Teacher Education Scholarships
Sponsor: American Montessori Society
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 19, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have been accepted, are in the process of being accepted, or are already enrolled in an AMS-affiliated teacher education program.
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF | Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 19, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in the Class of 2022 within the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School District. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited four-year institution for the Fall 2022 Semester as a Freshman. This scholarship also encourage students to pursue a career in the field of education.
$1,000 April Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 20, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll within 12 months. Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States or an international student with a valid visa. Applicant must log in to Niche or create a free account to apply for the scholarship.
American Legion Department of Missouri Scholarships
Sponsor: The American Legion Department of Missouri
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: April 20, 2022
Description: Scholarships are open to current college students who are residents of Missouri. Applicant must be a member of The American Legion Family, i.e. Legion Member, Auxiliary Member, S.A.L. Member, or a descendant of any member thereof.
ASID Scholarships
Sponsor: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 20, 2022
Description: Scholarships is open to current undergraduate and graduate students who are studying interior design.
Best Foot Forward Scholarship
Sponsor: Grant Law Office
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 20, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate students in the United States who are residents of Georgia. Applicant must submit an essay on something they love to do and why.
Dr. Blanca Moore-Velez Woman of Substance Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 20, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American female students who are at least 35 years of age and are enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.
Innovation in Education Scholarship
Sponsor: LaTutors
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 20, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in high school or college within the United States with at least 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be a citizen of, permanent resident, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada. Applicant must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others and submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation.
NANBPWC National Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 20, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American female students who are graduating high school seniors and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a trailblazer of African decent of their choosing.
Peola Smith-Smith Educational Leadership Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 20, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American females who are either graduating high school seniors or college undergraduate students who plan to major in Education. Applicant must be a member of NANBPWC Inc.
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Scholarships
Sponsor: The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 20, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens with a verified affiliation with a Masonic organization.
Sherelle T. and Timothy T. Carper III Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 20, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to African American single mothers (age 18-30) who are United States citizens, and enrolled in an accredited college or university. Applicant must major in a STEM, Aviation, Political Science, Communications, or Business Management related field.
Carrie Crystal Stuckert Memorial Art Scholarship
Sponsor: Dream Pool Foundation
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: April 21, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to capable students enrolled as Visual Arts majors at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States. Applicant must submit two references and a 1-2 page autobiography.
Home Depot Scholarship Program
Sponsor: UNCF | Home Depot
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 21, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Black/African American students who are enrolled full-time at any public or private Historically Black College (HBCU) and classified as a senior during the 2021-2022 school year. Preference will be given to students who are pursuing a degree in construction management or technology.
John and Sue Gompper Founders Scholarship
Sponsor: Kentucky Youth Soccer Association
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 21, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in a Kentucky Youth Soccer program during their junior or senior year of high school.
Aaron and Rita Slom Scholarship Fund for Freedom and Diversity
Sponsor: Touro Synagogue Foundation
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 22, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors. Applicant must submit an interpretive work focusing on the George Washington Letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, RI, in context with the present time.
HTA Scholarships
Sponsor: Houston Tennis Association (HTA)
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: April 22, 2022
Description: Scholarships are open to high school seniors in the Greater Houston area who will be entering college in the upcoming year, and who have participated in high school varsity tennis and/or UST Texas Section tournaments or programs.
Prospanica Scholarship
Sponsor: Prospanica
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 22, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to United States citizens and legal residents who are of Hispanic/Latino heritage. Applicant must have a Prospanica membership and be enrolled or planning to enroll in a Master’s Degree or undergraduate program in an accredited university business school.
Rexanna’s Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Rexanna’s Foundation
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 22, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have personally been impacted by cancer or had a form of cancer.
Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship
Sponsor: Ruby’s Rainbow
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: April 22, 2022
Description: Scholarships are open to individuals with Down Syndrome who are 18 years of age or older and have a desire and intent to enroll or continue enrollment in a class or program that will enhance their life through employment, independent living or life skills, or interest in any other areas.
Stronger Scholarship
Sponsor: Healthline & NORD
Amount: $7,000
Closing Date: April 22, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to current junior and seniors in pursuit of an undergraduate degree (as of Fall 2022) who have demonstrated involvement in the advancement of health equity by impacting an obstacle created by a social determinant of health. Applicant must be a student of color who identifies as Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, Latino/Latina, and/0r Pacific Islander.
PFLAG South Orange County Scholarship
Sponsor: PFLAG South Orange County
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: April 23, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and college/vocational students who are residents (or children of residents) of Orange County between the ages of 17-24 and who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer/questioning, and to straight allies.
Tri-County Opportunities Council Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Tri-County Opportunities Council
Amount: Up to $1,250
Closing Date: April 23, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students planning to attend an accredited Illinois post-secondary educational institution during the upcoming fall term who are residents of Bureau, Carroll, La Salle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark or Whiteside Counties. Applicant’s family income must be under a given amount for the number of persons in their family.
Antonio Cirino Memorial Award
Sponsor: Rhode Island Foundation
Amount: Up to $12,000
Closing Date: April 25, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Rhode Island residents who are graduate students in arts education or in the arts with an intention to teach. Applicant must have the intent to teach at K-12, undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate level.
Autism Scholarship
Sponsor: KFM Making a Difference
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 25, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a postsecondary program (college, community college, vocational program, etc.) with an autism diagnosis.
Lily and Catello Sorrentino Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Rhode Island Foundation
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: April 25, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students 25 years of age or older who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in a degree-conferring non-parochial institution in Rhode Island. Applicant must have financial need.
Making a Difference for Autism Scholarship
Sponsor: KFM Making a Difference
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 25, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students enrolled in a post-secondary program (college, community college, vocational program, etc.) with an autism.
Octavia Butler Scholarship Program
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $6,926
Closing Date: April 25, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Black college juniors and seniors with a concentration in creative arts, public policy or public service, or agricultural and sustainability, who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, or queer.
Patty & Melvin Alperin First Generation Scholarship
Sponsor: Rhode Island Foundation
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: April 25, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Rhode Island high school seniors whose parents did not graduate from college (first generation college students). Applicant must demonstrate financial need. At scholarship site, search by scholarship name.
Rhode Island Association of Former Legislators Scholarship
Sponsor: Rhode Island Foundation
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: April 25, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Rhode Island residents who are graduating high school seniors with outstanding community service.
Bowties and Books Scholarship
Sponsor: Bottlinger Law L.L.C.
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 26, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited four-year university/college, or currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year college/university. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, hold permanent residency or be a DACA recipient. Applicant must submit an essay on why they are attending the college they are/will be attending.
Key to a Bright Future Scholarship
Sponsor: The Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 27, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA and current undergraduate students (students at two-year schools with the intention of transferring to a four-year college or university, or current four-year college or university students). Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, hold Permanent Residency or have DACA status. Applicant must submit a short introduction and an essay on how they find balance between school life, work life, and extracurricular activities.
Anthem Scholarship
Sponsor: Ayn Rand Institute
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2022
Description: Contest is open to students in grades 8 through 12. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to Ayn Rand’s “Anthem.” There is no citizenship requirements to apply.
Connecticut Wealth Management Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to African American college students who are permanent residents of Connecticut. All majors are encouraged to apply, although preference will be given to students with business or business-related majors.
Create Real Impact Contest
Sponsor: Impact Teen Drivers
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: April 28, 2022
Description: Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia between the ages of 14 and 22 years of age. Student must submit an original work (video, music, creative writing, or artwork) showcasing their idea for a solution to the very real problem of reckless and distracted driving.
CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship
Sponsor: CVS | UNCF
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 28, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to rising college juniors who are Black or Latinx. Applicant must have an interest in pursuing a career in the health care sector.
JASC Scholarships
Sponsor: Japanese American Service Committee
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 28, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who have a current JASC Family membership or their own Student/Individual membership. Applicant must also be a resident of the State of Illinois for at least one year prior to graduation or graduating from an accredited Illinois high school.
Smartwool Scholarship
Sponsor: Smartwool
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 28, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to current college sophomores and juniors who will be enrolled full-time during the upcoming academic year at any accredited HBCU or UNCF membership institution in North Carolina or Tennessee. Applicant must be a permanent resident of North Carolina or Tennessee and have at least a 2.5 GPA. All academic majors are welcome, with preference given to applicants majoring in design, fashion, finance, marketing, operations, textiles, and similar studies.
The Fountainhead Scholarship
Sponsor: Ayn Rand Institute
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2022
Description: Contest is open to students in grades 11 and 12. Applicant must submit an on a given topic related to Ayn Rand’s “The Fountainhead.” There is no citizenship requirements to apply.
UNCF Domino’s Pizza Scholarship
Sponsor: Dominos | UNCF
Amount: $4,400
Closing Date: April 28, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students enrolled full-time at one of the 37 UNCF member institutions. Applicant must have at least a 2.75 GPA and have demonstrated, unmet financial need.
Adults with Autism Scholarship
Sponsor: Autism Delaware
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 29, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Delaware resident students with autism spectrum disorder who have completed high school or earned a GED and possess the capacity to complete a post-secondary program. Applicant must have been accepted into a post-secondary program.
Autism Teacher Certification Scholarship
Sponsor: Autism Delaware
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 29, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to any current educator in a state of Delaware public or charter school who is currently working with students with autism spectrum disorder in an educational environment.
Blinded Veterans Association Scholarships
Sponsor: Blinded Veterans Association
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 29, 2022
Description: Scholarships are open to spouses, dependent children, and grandchildren of blinded veterans who are incoming or current undergraduate or graduate students.
Charles J. Colgan Scholarship
Sponsor: Virginia Aviation Business Association
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 29, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to well deserving Virginia residents who are high school seniors or current undergraduate students pursuing an aviation related career in an accredited institution.
Community Involvement Scholarship Award
Sponsor: Church, Langdon, Lopp, Banet Law
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 29, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who attended high school or permanently reside in Jefferson County, Kentucky or Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Washington, Scott, or Jefferson County, Indiana. Applicant must submit an essay about their passion for volunteering.
Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship
Sponsor: The Wilderness Society
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 29, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in North America who have academic and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in the United States.
Herren Project Student Scholarship
Sponsor: The Herren Project: Project Purple
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 29, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to high school students who have taken a stand against substance abuse and are furthering their education at a trade school, community college or four-year universities.
ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa Student Loan
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 29, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors from Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin who will attend college at an eligible institution located in Iowa.
Lanzate/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award program
Sponsor: Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Southwest Airlines
Amount: Roundtrip Southwest E-pass(es)
Closing Date: April 29, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to Hispanic students who are current undergraduate or graduate students at a college/university at least 200 miles from their permanent address. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Military Commanders’ Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Military Commanders’ Scholarship Fund
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 29, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and graduates who have not attended college yet and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study. Applicant must be a dependent child of an active duty, reserve, National Guard or retired member of the United States military who hold valid Exchange & Commissary shopping privileges at the time of application.
Personal Goals Scholarship
Sponsor: Church, Langdon, Lopp, Banet Law
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 29, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who attended high school or permanently reside in Jefferson County, Kentucky or Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Washington, Scott, or Jefferson County, Indiana. Applicant must submit an essay on where they see themselves in ten years.
Pointe Pest Control Scholarship
Sponsor: Pointe Pest Control
Amount: $750
Closing Date: April 29, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshman from the state of Washington. Applicant must do a good deed.
Soliant’s Sunrise Scholarship
Sponsor: Soliant Consulting
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 29, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate students who are U.S. residents. Applicant must submit an essay related to technology ethics.
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