Just because you have started college already doesn’t mean you can’t continue to search for outside scholarships.

Purina Animal Nutrition Scholarship
Sponsor: Land O’Lakes, Inc.
Amount: $3,000.00
Closing Date: April 16, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who have experience showing or caring for large/small livestock animals, equine, or poultry (not house pets).

AMS Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Air & Waste Management Association: Allegheny Mountain Section
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 17, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students currently enrolled or high school students accepted for full-time enrollment in a four-year college or university program in Western Pennsylvania or West Virginia, which will lead to a career in the environmental fields.

Distracted Driving Essay Program
Sponsor: Morris King & Hodge
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: April 17, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to Alabama high school seniors and college freshmen enrolled in an Alabama college or university. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to distracted driving.

Education Scholarship for Wisconsin Sickle Cell Patients
Sponsor: Scholarship America
Amount: $3,000.00
Closing Date: April 17, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are residents of Wisconsin and have been diagnosed by a physician with Sickle Cell Disease.

Henry O. Peabody Scholarship
Sponsor: Scholarship America
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 17, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to women attempting to acquire an independent livelihood who are graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, or women seeking to return to school. Applicant must be a resident of Norfolk County, MA or the towns of Brockton, or Mansfield in Massachusetts.

HospitalityMaine Scholarships
Sponsor: HospitalityMaine
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 17, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to students who are residents of Maine and are, or will be attending, an institution of higher education in a field of study clearly associated with the Culinary Arts, Restaurant, Hotel or Hospitality Management.

Independent Colleges of Washington Scholarships
Sponsor: Independent Colleges of Washington
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 17, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to current undergraduate students who are attending a Washington Independent College. In addition to general scholarships, there are specific scholarships open to Business, STEM, and History or Political Science majors.

Justin Troy Page Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Justin Troy Page Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: April 17, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are residents of North Carolina and have Type 1 Diabetes.

PFLAG Denver Scholarship
Sponsor: PFLAG Denver
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: April 19, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen and sophomores who have graduated from a Colorado high school and self-identify as LGBTQ+ or ally.

Prospanica Scholarship
Sponsor: Prospanica
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 19, 2026
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.

American Legion Department of Missouri Scholarships
Sponsor: The American Legion Department of Missouri
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
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.

EMPOWER Scholarships
Sponsor: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to ethnically diverse students who have been accepted to or enrolled in a post-high school program and planning to pursue a career in a medical or rehabilitation field. Applicant must be a resident of Minnesota or Western Wisconsin OR attending school in Minnesota or Western Wisconsin.

GWSCPA Scholarship Awards Program
Sponsor: The Greater Washington Society of CPAs
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending a college or university located within 25 miles of the White House. Applicant must be studying accounting and planning to sit for a CPA exam.

HBCU Scholarship
Sponsor: Kreative Solutions
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to full time sophomore, juniors, and seniors who attend a HBCU and have at least a 2.75 GPA.

Innovation in Education Scholarship
Sponsor: LaTutors
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
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.

International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association Scholarship Program
Sponsor: IBTTA Foundation
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
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.

Matt Fong AAPF Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Asian Americans in Public Finance
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students at a four-year college or university in California during the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicant must be of Asian heritage (at least 50%), have a 3.0 GPA, and majoring in Social Science, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Preference will be given to those with an interest in public sector work or those with community service and community advocacy.

Scholarships for Autistic Students
Sponsor: Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
Amount: $3,000.00
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current students attending two or four-year universities, life skills or post secondary programs, or vocational, technical, or trade schools. Applicant must face daily challenges related to autism and attend programs that assist in skill-building, job-readiness, and other transition-related skills.

TASF Scholarship
Sponsor: Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and first year college students who are U.S. Citizens or permanent residents AND are a direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen.

Mary Free Bed Guild Scholarship
Sponsor: Mary Free Bed Guild
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 21, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, graduate, and current undergraduate and graduate students from Michigan who have a diagnosed disability OR have overcome societal and/or personal challenges through determination and hard work AND be interested in pursuing a career in health care and be committed to serving diverse populations.

Richard F. Freeman Scholarship
Sponsor: Richard F. Freeman Scholarship Fund | UNCF
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 21, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college freshman who are enrolled full-time at any accredited four-year institution, non-profit college, or university for the current academic year. Applicant must be from Southeast Michigan.

Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship
Sponsor: Ruby’s Rainbow
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: April 21, 2026
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.

Brave of Heart Scholarship
Sponsor: The Brave of Heart Fund
Amount: Up to $50,000
Closing Date: April 22, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students who are the child, spouse, or domestic partner of a frontline healthcare worker who lost their life to a COVID-19 related cause. Applicant must plan to enroll full-time or part-time in an undergraduate or graduate program (graduate program must have a patient-facing medical major). Applicant must have at least a 2.0 GPA.

Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships
Sponsor: AIGA
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: April 22, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate students who are in a design or art discipline and intend to pursue that discipline as a career.

Earl E. and Marie M. Smith Educational Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Earl E. and Marie M. Smith Educational Memorial Fund
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: April 23, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled high school senior or student who graduated from a high school located in Kosciusko County, Indiana or is a currently enrolled college undergraduate student located in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Applicant must be pursuing a medical, nursing, or other related clinical education degree at an accredited two- or four- year college or university. and have at least a 3.5 GPA.

Frank D. and Clara R. Williams Scholarship Program
Sponsor: PNC Bank, N.A.
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 23, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are residents of Venango County, Pennsylvania. Preference will be given to students matriculating to Allegheny College.

Acushnet Company Scholarship
Sponsor: Acushnet Company
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at an HBCU for the 2025-2026 academic school year. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

AIANTA Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship
Sponsor: American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian descent. Applicant must be working towards a degree or certificate in the hospitality, tourism, recreation, culinary arts or related fields.

Alper Skyland Scholarship
Sponsor: Alper Skyland Foundation
Amount: Up to $19,125 over three years
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate sophomores attending any HBCU during the upcoming academic year. Applicant must be majoring in History, English, Mathematics, or Chemistry.

Anthony S. Fountain and Alissa Fountain-Burse Scholarship
Sponsor: Poise Foundation
Amount: $3,500.00
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who have a minimum of 60 college credits, a GPA of at least 2.7, are majoring in education, and aspiring to teach in grades 1-12.

Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholarship
Sponsor: Deloitte Foundation
Amount: Up to $8,000
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current community college students and BCU freshmen and sophomores who are or intending to be Accounting majors. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Ecology Wildlife Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Ecology Wildlife Foundation
Amount: $10,250.00
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate students at any HBCU who are studying in one of the following majors: Wildlife and Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Ecology, or Natural Resource Management with Environmental Conservation Relevance.

Enterprise Access HBCC Scholarship
Sponsor: Enterprise
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to outstanding students attending TMCF’s member schools that include publicly supported historically Black community colleges (HBCCs) with at least a 2.75 GPA.

Jacobs HBCU Scholarship
Sponsor: Jacobs | TMCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at an HBCU during the 2026-2027 academic school year. Applicant must be majoring in one of the following majors: Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Geology, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Engineering, and/or Urban Planning.

John Fischetti Scholarship
Sponsor: Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to Illinois students are at least 50% Italian ancestry and has been accepted into or enrolled in an undergraduate degree program majoring in journalism or media communications.

KY AHEAD Student Scholarship
Sponsor: Kentucky Association on Higher Education and Disability (KY AHEAD)
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students enrolled in a Kentucky post-secondary institution with at least a 2.75 GPA. Applicant must have a disability, as verified by Disability Support Services Officer at the applicant’s current post-secondary institution.

Liu Fang Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Liu Fang Memorial Foundation
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to women who are incoming or current college students who are majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.

MUFG Scholarship
Sponsor: MUFG
Amount: Up to $11,500
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate students at TMCF member schools with financial need.

NEWH | Las Vegas Chapter
Sponsor: NEWH: The Hospitality Industry Network – Las Vegas Chapter
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students attending an accredited college in Nevada or Utah. Applicant must have completed at least half the requirements for a degree and must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry (Hotel/Restaurant management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc.)

NEWH | Northwest Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH – The Hospitality Industry Network | Northwest Chapter
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled college students attending an accredited college in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho or Montana. Applicant must have a career objective in of the areas of the Hospitality Industry (i.e. Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary/Foodservice, Architecture, Interior Design, etc.)

NRG HBCU Excellence in Education Scholarship
Sponsor: NRG
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time as an undergraduate junior or senior during the 2026-2027 academic year at a specific TMCF school (see website for details). Applicant must be majoring in STEM, Marketing, Communications, Business, Finance, Accounting, or legal.

Sprott Inc. HBCU Scholarship
Sponsor: Sprott Inc.
Amount: $8,500.00
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students at HBCUs who are/will be majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math), or Finance. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

TMCF | McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarships
Sponsor: TMCF | McDonalds
Amount: Up to $15,000
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are/will be attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). Applicant must have at least a 2.7 GPA and be able to demonstrate leadership abilities.

United Health Foundation Health Care Scholars United Scholarship Program
Sponsor: United Health Foundation
Amount: $10,000.00
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate juniors and seniors, graduates students, and professional students attending any HBCU. Applicant must be pursuing a degree that leas to a career as a clinical profession (Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Nurse, Pharmacist, Dentist, Social Work, Addiction Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, or related clinical profession.

Verisk Scholarship
Sponsor: Verisk
Amount: Up to $10,625
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time as a junior or senior at a TMCF member-school during the 2026-2027 academic school year. Majoring in one of the following STEM related majors: Business, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Computer/Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Programming.

Marocchi Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Virginia War Memorial Foundation
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: April 26, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to Virginia graduating high school seniors and current college students who participate in ROTC.

Husband and Wife Law Team Scholarship
Sponsor: The Husband & Wife Law Team
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 27, 2026
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 the prompt “The #ArriveAlive Influencer Challenge.”

Next Gen Scholarship
Sponsor: Crowdstrike
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: April 27, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who plan to pursue a degree program in Cyber Security or an AI degree/credential.

#RAREis Scholarship
Sponsor: EverLife Foundation for Rare Diseases
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: April 28, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to anyone over the age of 17 who are residents of the United States and have been diagnosed by a physician as having any form of a rare disease regardless of treatment status. Applicant must plan to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical/trade school for the upcoming academic year.

$1,000 College Survey Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students and alumni who have graduated within the last four years. Applicant must take a short survey on their college.

$1,000 Local Survey Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Sweepstakes is open to all U.S. residents over the age of 18. Applicant must take a short survey on their local area.

$2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
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.

ABA Foundation Diversity Scholarships
Sponsor: American Bus Association Foundation
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to traditionally underrepresented students who have completed, at a minimum, their first year of college at an accredited university. Applicant must have a declared major or course of study relevant to the transportation, travel, and tourism industry and applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

ACFEF Scholarships for Apprenticeship, Certificate and Post-Secondary Degree Programs
Sponsor: American Culinary Federation
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to exemplary students who are currently enrolled in an accredited, post-secondary college, with a major in either culinary or pastry arts, or be an ACFEF registered apprentice.

AISES A. T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students who are Native American, Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian. Applicant must be pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Medical Science, Physical Sciences, Technology, Science, Engineering, or Natural Resources.

All About Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $3,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students 14 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and are currently enrolled (or will enroll) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.

All Star Verified Scholarship
Sponsor: Verified Scholarships
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school, college, graduate, adult students, and parents of high school and college students. Applicant must fill out a short form and answer the following question: “What is the best or worst part about finding or applying to scholarships?”

Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: Andrew Flusche, PLC
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must also be a citizen or lawful resident of the United States. Applicant must create a public service advertisement video (PSA) on the following prompt: “What should motorists do while driving if they see a law enforcement vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road?”

Appily Easy College Money Scholarship
Sponsor: Appily
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who will be attending college in the future. Applicant must create a Appily profile (if they don’t have one already), share about their extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer activities, and then search Appily for scholarships.

ARDC Scholarship
Sponsor: Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) | American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are Native American, Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian. Applicant must be studying electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or a closely related field.

Autism Scholarship
Sponsor: KFM Making a Difference
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: April 28, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a postsecondary program (college, community college, vocational program, etc.) with an autism diagnosis.

Birmingham Member Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor: Association for Iron & Steel Technology
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current AIST members or the children (natural, step, adopted, or ward) or spouse of a member in good standing, of the AIST Birmingham Member Chapter (Mississippi and Alabama). Student must be accepted in an eligible, full-time course of studying in the field of engineering with a demonstrated interest towards a career in the iron and steel industry.

Douvas Scholarship
Sponsor: Wyoming Department of Education
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to Wyoming residents who are high school seniors or between the ages of 18 and 22. Applicant must be a first-generation American (born in the United States, but whose parents were not born in the United States). Applicant must use the scholarship at one of the state’s community colleges or the University of Wyoming.

IAW Helen Henert Agricultural Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Women Changing the Face of Agriculture
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to female rising college seniors who are Agriculture Education majors and who intend to become an agriculture instructor. Applicant must be enrolled in an Illinois college or university.

Juvenile Justice Scholarship
Sponsor: The Law Offices of Mark Sherman
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students who have at least a 3.0 GPA and have demonstrated their interest in serving the less privileged in their community. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to juvenile justice.

MoolahSPOT $1,000 Scholarship
Sponsor: MoolahSPOT
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students at least 16 years or older who plan to attend, or are currently attending, college or graduate school. Students may be of any nationality and reside in any country. Applicant must submit a short form and a short essay.

NGA Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: National Grocers Association Research and Education Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to current undergraduate and graduate students who are earning a degree in a business, food management, or other relevant courses of study leading to a career in the independent retail grocery industry. In addition to the general scholarships, there are scholarships open specifically to students who have worked in the grocery industry.

Northern California Community Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: $3,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of Northern California (see eligible zip codes on website) who are graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate students.

R2C Scholarship
Sponsor: Return2College
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and legal residents who are starting a program of higher education (college or graduate school) within the next 12 months or are currently enrolled. Applicant must be 17 years of age or older and there is no maximum age limit. Applicant must share in three sentences of less why they are getting their degree.

Adults with Autism Scholarship
Sponsor: Autism Delaware
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
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.

Cox Enterprises Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Cox Enterprises | UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to underrepresented minority students who are in good academic and personal standing at any UNCF member institution. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA, and preference will be given to applicants pursuing majors in the areas of STEM.

Generation Hope Scholars Program
Sponsor: Generation Hope
Amount: Up to $2,400
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to young parents (be a teen parent – any gender, defined as pregnant/expecting by 19) and 25 or younger at the time of application. Applicant must be from the Washington, DC area OR Dallas-Forth Worth area (within 50 miles). Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, legal resident or have DACA status.

HGA Scholarships
Sponsor: Handweavers Guild of America (HGA)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in the field of fiber arts.

Humans of Dementia Scholarship
Sponsor: Hilarity for Charity (HFC)
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students in the United States and Canada. Applicant must submit a written profile or photo essay featuring someone currently living with or who has passed away from Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.

John Edelman Scholars Scholarship
Sponsor: Student Veterans of America
Amount: $10,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to student veterans who will be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student during the upcoming academic year. Applicant must be pursuing a degree that will result in a career in mental health counseling or related field, including, but not limited to Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work, or Behavioral Health.

Patterson Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Patterson Companies
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who plan to pursue a degree in a dental or veterinary medicine related field.

Soprema Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Soprema
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a similar field.

ALEC Bright Future Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Abbott Laboratories Employees Credit Union (ALEC)
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 4, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to members of the credit union between the ages of 17 and 24 who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Applicant must be a graduating high school student or a current undergraduate student.

LMC Scholarship
Sponsor: Local Media Consortium
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: May 5, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who will be pursing a degree in Journalism or Media.

LPA Diversity in Design Scholarship
Sponsor: LPA, Inc.
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: May 7, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors, graduates, and current college undergraduates who live in California or Texas. Applicant must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of the following majors associated with the building and design industry: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture/Design, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Science, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree.

NEWH | Rocky Mountain Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH Rocky Mountain
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 10, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled students attending an accredited college in Colorado, Wyoming, or Nebraska. Applicant must have a career objective in one of the areas of the Hospitality Industry (i.e., Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary/Foodservice, Architecture, Interior Design, etc.)

NSA Scholarship
Sponsor: National Supermarket Association
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 13, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who live in a NSA Service Area in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.

Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship
Sponsor: Kanoski Bresney
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 13, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who will be attending college through the fall. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to distracted driving.

Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate women who have attained the Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award. Applicant must be planning on studying abroad or studying a foreign language.

Clara Louise Kiser Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Clara Louise Kiser Memorial Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 18, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of Clarion County, Pennsylvania who are graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate students.

Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship
Sponsor: Lucas Law
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 18, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students who plan on pursuing a career in the legal field. Applicant must have at least a 3.5 GPA.

Military Veteran Scholarship
Sponsor: The Behan Law Group
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 27, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. military veterans, current service members in the U.S. military, or the children of a Veteran or current service member. Applicant must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university or college in the U.S.

NEWH | Sunshine Chapter
Sponsor: NEWH: The Hospitality Industry Network – Sunshine Chapter
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students attending an accredited college in Florida (Central – Northern) or Mississippi. Applicant must have completed at least half the requirements for a degree and must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry (Hotel/Restaurant management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc.)

Admit It to Quit It: End Distracted Driving Scholarship
Sponsor: Abrahamson & Uiterwyk
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of the United States who are graduating high school seniors or current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to distracted driving.

AMAC Scholarship Program
Sponsor: The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are pursing careers in the aviation industry and seeking a BS or BA in Aviation, Business Administration, Accounting, Architecture, Engineering or Finance.

C.I.P. Scholarship
Sponsor: College is Power
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students age 17 years of age and older who plan to start a program of higher education within the next 12 months or who are currently enrolled in a program of higher education. Applicant must submit an online form and a short essay on their primary goal for going to school.

NEWH | Washington DC Metropolitan Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH – The Hospitality Industry Network | Washington DC Metropolitan Chapter
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled college students attending an accredited college in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or Washington, DC. Applicant must have a career objective in of the areas of the Hospitality Industry (i.e. Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary/Foodservice, Architecture, Interior Design, etc.)

Shirtcotton Scholarship
Sponsor: Shirtcotton
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must share their accomplishments, why they should be selected to win the scholarship, and how t-shirts have played a role in their life.

AWAM Scholarships
Sponsor: The Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: June 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to female students enrolled in an A&P technician program.

Dermer Appel Ruder Scholarship
Sponsor: Dermer Appel Ruder, LLC
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: June 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be pursuing undergraduate degrees in pre-law studies or students entering law school in the Fall 2026 semester. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic of their choice related to an area of law that interests them.

Michael L. Lomax Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: June 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current first year undergraduate students who will be enrolled at any UNCF member institution. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have demonstrated, unmet financial need.

NEWH | Atlantic City/Philadelphia Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH: The Hospitality Industry Network – Atlantic City/Philadelphia Chapter
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: July 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students attending an accredited college in East Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey or Delaware. Applicant must have completed at least half the requirements for a degree and must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry (Hotel/Restaurant management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc.)

Jack and Jill – Jacqueline Moore Bowels Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF | Jack and Jill Foundation
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: June 2, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American students who will be enrolled full-time at an accredited, post secondary institution and who will be beginning their junior or senior year majoring in Communications.

Burress Injury Law Scholarships
Sponsor: Burress Injury Law
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: June 8, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are are U.S. citizens. Applicant must have a demonstrated record of community or volunteer service. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “Describe a challenge or trying time in your life through which you persevered, and how the experience helped shape your future.”

IDDBA’s Scholarship for Growing the Future
Sponsor: International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current full- or part-time employees of an IDDBA-member company. Applicant must work a minimum of 13 hours per week during the school year for an IDDBA-member company to be eligible. Applicant must be a incoming, current or returning college or vocational/technical school student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Learn.org Scholarship
Sponsor: Learn.org
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: June 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who will be enrolling in or pursuing an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate/PhD degree.

Against All Odds Scholarship
Sponsor: Elite Lawyer
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: June 29, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending or planning on attending college or graduate school in during the upcoming academic year. Applicant must submit an essay or video on what positive change they are working to bring to their community this year.

Digital Privacy Scholarship
Sponsor: Digital Responsibility
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: June 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current high school, college, and graduate school students. Home school students are also eligible. Applicant must complete a short form and finish the following statement in 140-characters or less: “I’m taking responsibility for my digital profile by…”

Educational Award
Sponsor: Catholic Order of Foresters
Amount: $600.00
Closing Date: June 30, 2026
Description: Award is open to insured members of the Catholic Order of Foresters who are attending or planning to attend an accredited college, university, technical or trade school.

Fraternal Scholarship
Sponsor: Catholic Order of Foresters
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: June 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who have been COF members for at least 15 moths prior to apply and are between the ages of 17 and 22. Applicant must host a Feeding God’s Children event, participate in Catholic Order of Foresters’ Alternative Break, and serve as a religious education instructor at any level at their home parish or in their college town during the application period.

Review Your College Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: June 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 13 years of age or older at the time of application and who are currently enrolled or have previously been enrolled) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning. Applicant must provide a star rating and written review of an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning they are or have attended.

Conflict Conqueror Scholarship
Sponsor: The Bihm Law Firm, LLC
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: July 8, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate students with at least a 3.5 GPA and are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “Describe a time in your life when you experienced conflict. Please elaborate on the steps you took to resolve the conflict and what you learned from the experience.”

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Sponsor: Gen and Kelly Tanabe
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: July 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students in grades 9-12, college, or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Applicant must submit an essay answering why they deserve the scholarship or their academic or career goals.

Achieve Today Scholarship
Sponsor: Achieve Today
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to any current student of an accredited U.S. university or college. Applicant must submit a video OR essay on personal development or high performance.

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Youth Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Nicodemus Wilderness Project
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to students between the ages of 13 and 21 who are candidates for a degree/diploma at a primary (middle school), secondary (high school), or accredited post-secondary educational institution from any country around the world. Applicant must conduct their own environmental stewardship project.

Discover Student Loans Scholarship
Sponsor: Discover Financial Services
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students who are 16 years of age or older. Applicant must sign up to receive helpful tips on planning and paying for college and they will be automatically entered into the sweepstakes.

Justice for All Scholarship
Sponsor: The Bettersworth Law Firm
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: September 16, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students pursuing a career in the legal profession, law enforcement, or are pursuing a degree in pre-law or government. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “Why do you want to enter this profession? Please make sure to include how your life has been impacted by a member of the legal community.”

Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship
Sponsor: Attorney John T. Fields Family Law Attorney
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: October 5, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university. The student must have been impacted by domestic violence that was committed against them or a family member, or they must have a substantial interest in providing solutions to prevent domestic violence in the United States.

NYFWA Scholarships
Sponsor: New York Financial Writers’ Association
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 9, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate journalism students in the tri-state New York area who are seriously interested in pursuing a career in business and financial journalism.

Whistleblower Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Tony Munter Whistleblower Attorney
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: October 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate, graduate, and law school students, as well as incoming college freshman at an accredited U.S. school. Applicant must submit an essay on a time they have stood up for something they believe in or a time they spoke out against wrongdoing.

SPS Scholarships
Sponsor: Society of Physics Students
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: November 17, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate physics students. In addition to general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically for female students.

Technology Scholarship
Sponsor: Attorney Marketing Network
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students who are studying computer science, mathematics, science or engineering and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Food Dreams Scholarship
Sponsor: Food Dreams
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: Rolling
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are/will be pursuing a degree in culinary arts. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be willing to commit to at least one year of employment in several Jean-Georges restaurant properties if selected for the scholarship.

art + biz Scholarship
Sponsor: Barrel and Flow Fest
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: Rolling
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of Western Pennsylvania who identify as Black or African American, Indigenous, or as a Person of Color. Applicant must be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a visual arts, performing arts, or culinary arts.