CFNEM Scholarships for Northeast Michigan
Sponsor: Northeast Michigan Community Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who have gone to school in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties (Michigan). There are over 70 scholarships available – see website for details.

Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship
Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary (ALA)
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons or veterans who served in the Armed Forces during WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Lebanon and Grenada, Panama, or Desert Shield/Storm Gulf/War on Terrorism.

CollegeBound Foundation Competitive Scholarships
Sponsor: CollegeBound Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and current college students in Baltimore. There are multiple scholarships available – see website for details.

Conservation Achievement Scholarship
Sponsor: Illinois Conservation Foundation
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors in Illinois who have demonstrated effective, voluntary, long-term dedication to the preservation, protection, enhancement and/or promotion of Illinois’ natural resources.

CVA Scholarship
Sponsor: Central Valley Ag (CVA)
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are a current CVA member-owner (Iowa, Kansas, or Nebraska). Applicant must demonstrate leadership abilities, academic performance, and a desire to further their education and career in an agriculturally related field.

Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship
Sponsor: American Agri-Women
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to any farm, ranch or agribusiness woman or her daughter who are graduating high school seniors, current college students, or returning students who are pursuing accredited courses in agriculture leadership, communications, rural sociology, medicine, or any other courses directly related to agriculture.

Directing Change Program and Student Film Contest
Sponsor: Each Mind Matters
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Contest is open to middle school and high school students and youth between the ages of 12 and 25 years of age from the state of California. Applicant must create a 30 or 60-second film about suicide prevention and mental health.

Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship
Sponsor: National Catholic Committee on Scouting
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to outstanding Catholic high school seniors who are Scouts in a BSA program and planning to continue their education in college.

Engebretson Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Engebretson Foundation
Amount: $5,000 per semester (for one year)
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in the United States who plan to attend a four-year college. Applicant must have achieved a score of at least 28 on the ACT or at least 1240 on the SAT AND have at least a 3.75 GPA and/or be in the top 5% of their graduating class. Applicant must be in need of financial assistance in order to attend a four-year college.

ESA Scholarships for Children of First Responders
Sponsor: Electronic Security Association (ESA)
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in Wisconsin who have a father, mother, or natural guardian who is a first responder.

Foundation 649 Scholarship
Sponsor: Foundation 649
Amount: $4,000.00
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and community college transfers who identify as Asian American/Pacific Islander. Applicant must have a track record of involvement and interest in AAPI communities, issues, or causes.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school students and current college students from Kent County, Michigan. There are more than 50 scholarships – see website for details.

Great Clips Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Great Clips
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to individuals who are 16 years of age or older , legal residents of the United States or Canada, and are, at the time of application, enrolled in a cosmetology or barbering program.

Horatio Alger Association National Scholarships
Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.
Amount: $25,000.00
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school juniors in the United States who exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution). Applicant must demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income), be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, and display integrity and perseverance in overing adversity.

Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Veterans Scholarships
Sponsor: Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and current college students from Illinois who are either veterans or a child or grandchild of a veteran or active-duty military member. In addition to the general scholarships, there are specific scholarships for Nursing majors and students who participate in a Junior ROTC program.

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