Many scholarships have age limits, leaving non-traditional college students (over 25 years of age) out of luck. However, there are still many scholarships out there that have no age requirements, or are specifically open to non-traditional college students.
#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.
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.
$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.
$2,000 No Essay Scholarship
Sponsor: SallieMae
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are of the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside and who are students, parents, guidance counselors, or financial aid officers at the time of entry. Applicant must complete an online registration form.
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 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?”
Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship
Sponsor: Bold.org
Amount: $25,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students of all education levels, states, fields of study, and GPA. Applicant must create a Bold.org account and create a “bold” profile – bold does not mean “best,” or “most accomplished.” Being bold means being earnest, determined, and moving.
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.
Catching the Dream Scholarship
Sponsor: Catching the Dream
Amount: Varied
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Applicant must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian and be an enrolled member of a U.S. tribe. Applicant must be attending or planning on attending a college or university within the U.S. on a full-time basis that is fully accredited.
Catholic United Financial Scholarships
Sponsor: Catholic United Financial
Amount: Up to $500
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to members of Catholic United for at least two years prior to application who are entering any year of their first degree or certificate program in Fall 2026.
Colorado Future Woman Pilot Scholarship
Sponsor: Colorado Ninety-Nines
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to female aviation students in Colorado.
General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
Sponsor: Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)
Amount: Up to $4,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Applicant must be a dependent of an Air Force member, spouse of an Active Duty member, or a surviving spouse of an Air Force member. Applicant must be a high school graduate enrolled or accepted as a full-time undergraduate student during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Help a Hero Scholarship
Sponsor: Veterans of Foreign Wars | SportClips Haircuts
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are retired, honorably discharged, active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve. Applicant must participate in, be accepted to, or currently enrolled in a VA-approved program or school at an accredited post-secondary institution.
IWSH Essay Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students enrolled full-time in an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, or four-year college or university. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “Why should the government and private sector come together to provide improved access to safe sanitation?”
Judith A. Quinn Detroit Member Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor: Association for Iron & Steel Technology
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to children and grandchildren of an AIST Detroit Member Chapter (Michigan and Northwestern Ohio) member in good standing for two or more consecutive years. Applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time and majoring in the field of engineering, metallurgy or material science program at an accredited North American 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.
Nikon Small World Contest
Sponsor: Nikon
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Contest is open to anyone worldwide over the age of 18 who have an interest in photography through the microscope.
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.
Tech Mastery Scholarship
Sponsor: Rentec Direct
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are residents of Oregon and plan to/are attending a college or university in Oregon. Applicant must be majoring in Computer Science.
The $1,000 SuperCollege Scholarship
Sponsor: SuperCollege.com
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current high school seniors, college students, graduate school students and returning adult students who will enroll in a college or university. Applicant must fill out a short form.
Veterans United Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Veterans United Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current active-duty service members, veterans of the United States Armed Forces, spouses of a service member or veteran, surviving spouse or child of a fallen service member, or children of a service member or veteran. Applicant must also be currently pursuing a post-secondary degree at an accredited college or university, or plan to attend a college or university in the following academic year.
4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition
Sponsor: Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc.
Amount: Up to $750
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Contest is open to active 4-H Club members. Applicant must submit an essay on the following topic: “The Power of Pollen.”
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.
Alice S. Marriott Scholarship
Sponsor: Marriott International | Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc.
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students from traditionally underrepresented groups who are interested in careers in hospitality. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
API Scholarships
Sponsor: API Study Abroad
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to current college students who will be studying abroad through API Abroad.
Blaine Barrilleaux Scholarship
Sponsor: The Law Offices of Blaine Barrilleaux
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current Louisiana college students with at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must submit a brief biography and an essay describing a significant challenge or obstacle they have faced in their life and how they overcame it.
Bullard Family Scholarship
Sponsor: Provision
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to North Carolina residents who have been accepted or currently enrolled full-time in a degree program at any institution of higher learning. Applicant must be committed to preparing for full-time Christian ministry and be a member (or parents are a member) of a church affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.
DutchCrafters Heritage Scholarship
Sponsor: DutchCrafters
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited four-year undergraduate institution located in the United States. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or maintain legal residency in the United States and have a 3.0 GPA. Student must submit an essay on how their cultural heritage will shape their vocational aspirations.
Future Designer Scholarship
Sponsor: CardsDirect
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who are 17 years of age or older and who are enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution. Applicant must submit an original artwork or photograph for use on a holiday card.
Greater Than Gatsby Scholarship
Sponsor: Greater Than Gatsby
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students in the United States. Applicant must be majoring in any type of art, communications, English, film, fine arts, journalism, multimedia, photography, or visual arts. Applicant must submit three photos demonstrating their best photography.
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.
IAHPERD Scholarships
Sponsor: Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students attending a college or university in the state of Illinois and majoring in the areas of health, physical education, recreation, and/or dance.
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.
Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Scholarship
Sponsor: Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students who will be pursuing careers in the mining industry, safety, and health-related fields.
Lawrence Medeiros Scholarship
Sponsor: Lawrence Madeiros Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have inherited bleeding disorders or other chronic disorders who are attending an accredited college or university.
LM Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Leavitt Machinery
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be enrolled in a degree program (two years in length or greater) by September. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to safety procedures and how they can prevent an injury.
Lyman Fisher Scholarship
Sponsor: Virginia Hemophilia Foundation
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to individuals living with an inherited bleeding disorder, their sibling or their parents who live in the territorial jurisdiction of VHF, which includes the State of Virginia, with the exception of the following: The cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, Manassas, and Vienna and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudon, Prince William and Stafford.
MRCA Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students who have proof of being associated with an active MRCA member company.
Murphy Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Montana Federation of Garden Clubs
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to Montana residents who are at least college Sophomores with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be majoring in a horticulture-related major.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Grants
Sponsor: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are preparing for teaching mathematics. Applicant must submit a written proposal that includes evidence of their past academic achievement in a college or university and their commitment to teaching.
National Sackette Nursing Scholarship
Sponsor: AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled at a Nursing School. Applicant must be sponsored by a Sackette Unit.
NEWH | Las Vegas Chapter
Sponsor: NEWH: The Hospitality Industry Network – Las Vegas Chapter
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 24, 2026 – extended to May 1, 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 – extended to May 1, 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.)
Personal Injury Scholarship
Sponsor: Steven Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C.
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students with at least a 3.0 GPA and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to personal injury lawyers.
PHCC Scholarships
Sponsor: PHCC Educational Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students in plumbing and HVAC apprenticeship programs. In addition to the general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically for residents of Massachusetts and Texas.
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to current graphic communications workers with plans on taking courses related to advising their career in graphic communications AND graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are planning on pursuing a career in graphic communications.
Robert W. Hiller Scholarship
Sponsor: Wisconsin Bakers Association
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students in the state of Wisconsin who are in a baking/pastry arts-related field that prepares candidates for a retail baking profession.
Rover Scholarship
Sponsor: Rover
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who are graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to pets.
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.
STEM Majors Scholarship for Undergraduates
Sponsor: AFCEA Educational Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to undergraduate students majoring in STEM fields, including Cyber Security, Intelligence, and Homeland Security-related disciplines.
Swim with Mike Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship
Sponsor: Swim with Mike
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to athletes who participated in organized competitive youth, high school or collegiate athletics and subsequently have sustained a life changing accident or illness (e.g. paralysis, blindness, cancer, amputation, head injuries).
TC Energy Scholarships
Sponsor: TC Energy
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be enrolled in a post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic year and are currently located in a community near TC Energy’s operations or projects (may areas of the United States – enter your address on the website to see if you qualify). Scholarships are open to students who will be studying STEM, enrolled in a trade program, or identifies as an indigenous student.
Teacher Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)
Amount: Up to $3,000 per semester
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to Kentucky residents who are admitted into a teacher education program at a participating school.
War Veterans Scholarship
Sponsor: AFCEA Educational Foundation
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to persons on active duty in the uniformed military services, to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel) of the Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan or Iraqi Freedom Operations who are currently enrolled and attending classes in an Undergraduate program part-time or full-time in an eligible STEM major degree program at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.
Prospanica Scholarship
Sponsor: Prospanica
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 19, 2026 – extended to May 3, 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.
Immigrant Student Scholarship
Sponsor: Law Office of Jae Lee
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 4, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in or accepted for admission to a college, university, or graduate program who is either a first or second generation immigrant living in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay or video sharing their family’s immigration story.
Liz Koch Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: The DALE Foundation
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: May 4, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to aspiring and current dental professionals advance their continuing education and achieve their career goals. The scholarship is open to all dental assistants, DANB certification, and other oral healthcare professionals.
Innovation Scholarship Essay Contest
Sponsor: Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C.
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: May 5, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current students enrolled in a two-year or four-year undergraduate program at a college, university or technical school in Texas. Applicant must submit a video addressing one of six given topics (leadership, why you deserve the scholarship, your biggest influence or inspiration, innovation, being brave, or a contribution you have made to your community.
Association of the United States Army Scholarships
Sponsor: Association of the United States Army
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 7, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to enlisted soldiers currently serving in the active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard of any rank OR honorably discharged enlisted soldiers from any component of the total Army. Applicant must have acceptance at an accredited college or university. There are multiple scholarships – see website for details.
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.
Blinded Veterans Association Scholarships
Sponsor: Blinded Veterans Association
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: May 15, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to spouses, dependent children, and grandchildren of blinded veterans who are incoming or current undergraduate or graduate students.
CaGIS Student Scholarships
Sponsor: Cartography and Geographic Information Society
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: May 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree program who are studying cartography, geographic information science, or a closely related field.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
Courage to Grow Scholarship
Sponsor: Courage To Grow
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: June 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors in high school and college students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must explain in 250 words or less why they believe they should be awarded the scholarship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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