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- FellowshipVaries by program
AAUW Fellowships and Grants
American Association of University Women
Funding for women pursuing graduate and professional study, career changes and research, including American, International, Career Development and Selected Professions programs.
- Deadline
- 2027-28 applications now open; deadlines vary by program (typically autumn)
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$5,000 ($2,500 a year for two years)
Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship
National Center for Learning Disabilities
For a graduating senior with a documented learning disability headed to community college, a vocational or technical program, or a specialized disability program. Paid over two years.
- Deadline
- Spring of senior year, same application as the Anne Ford Scholarship
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - ScholarshipUp to $10,000 per year for four years
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Amazon
Four-year support for students with substantial financial need who plan to study computer science, software or automation-related engineering.
- Deadline
- January 5, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
- Min. GPA
- 2.3
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$2,000 to $7,500
American Council of the Blind Scholarship Program
American Council of the Blind
For legally blind students in college, graduate school or technical programs in the U.S. Applicants show school and community involvement and most awards need a 3.0 GPA.
- Deadline
- Annual application (usually winter/spring)
- Awards
- 21 students received $112,300 in 2026
- Essay
- Yes
- Min. GPA
- 3
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipAverage $2,000 to $3,000 for tribal college students
American Indian College Fund Scholarships
American Indian College Fund
One application for many scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students at tribal colleges and other accredited nonprofit schools.
- Deadline
- Opens February 1; priority by May 31
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - CompetitionUp to $25,000
American Legion National Oratorical Contest
The American Legion
High school students under 20 give a prepared speech on the U.S. Constitution, advancing from Post to state to national finals. Every state champion at nationals earns a scholarship.
- Deadline
- Starts at local Posts in winter; national finals in spring
- Awards
- Over $203,500 a year
- Essay
- No
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$4,000
AMVETS National Scholarship for Children and Grandchildren
AMVETS National Headquarters
For children and grandchildren of veterans and active-duty service members. One of three $4,000 AMVETS tracks.
- Deadline
- Annual; see AMVETS site for current window
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$4,000
AMVETS National Scholarship for Spouses
AMVETS National Headquarters
For spouses and widows of veterans and active-duty service members. One of three $4,000 AMVETS scholarship tracks.
- Deadline
- Annual; see AMVETS site for current window
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$4,000
AMVETS National Scholarship for Veterans
AMVETS National Headquarters
For veterans and current members of the military, Guard or Reserves pursuing higher education. Parallel awards exist for spouses and for children/grandchildren.
- Deadline
- Annual; see AMVETS site for current window
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$10,000 ($2,500 a year for four years)
Anne Ford Scholarship
National Center for Learning Disabilities
For a graduating senior with a documented learning disability who will start a full-time bachelor's program. Selection weighs leadership potential for people with LD and financial need.
- Deadline
- Spring of senior year; the 2026 cycle closed May 10, 2026
- Awards
- One award
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - Scholarship$2,500 one-year to $20,000 multi-year
APIA Scholars Scholarship
APIA Scholars
The largest national scholarship nonprofit for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander undergraduates, prioritizing significant financial need. Also open to students from all backgrounds per the sponsor.
- Deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$2,500 to $10,000+
AWS Foundation National Welding Scholarships
American Welding Society Foundation
A single application covers more than 130 welding scholarships for students in associate or bachelor's programs in welding or closely related engineering fields. Some awards require AWS membership, which the page says students can get free.
- Deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Awards
- Over 130 donor-funded scholarships totaling more than $700,000
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - ScholarshipUp to $7,500 per academic year
Barry Goldwater Scholarship
Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation
For college sophomores and juniors headed for research careers in the natural sciences, math or engineering. Students apply through their own college, which nominates a limited number of candidates.
- Deadline
- Campus nomination required; national nomination deadline is the last Friday in January
- Awards
- 454 awards in 2026
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipAmount varies
Beinecke Scholarship
The Sperry Fund (Beinecke Scholarship Program)
Supports graduate study in the arts, humanities and social sciences for college juniors with a record of need-based aid. Applicants must be nominated by a participating institution.
- Deadline
- Juniors are nominated by a participating college; campus and national deadlines fall in late winter
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - GrantUp to $5,000
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
U.S. Department of State (administered by IIE)
Study-abroad and international internship funding for undergraduates who receive a Federal Pell Grant, at two- or four-year colleges. Programs must be credit-bearing.
- Deadline
- Two cycles a year: early October (fall) and late February/early March (spring/summer)
- Awards
- Nearly 3,000 scholarships this academic year
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - FellowshipUp to $25,000
Boren Fellowship
Institute of International Education (National Security Education Program)
For graduate students who want to combine language study with research overseas in less commonly studied regions. Fellows commit to at least one year of federal service afterward.
- Deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipUp to $25,000
Boren Scholarship
Institute of International Education (National Security Education Program)
Funds undergraduates to study critical languages in world regions important to U.S. national security, for a summer to a full year. Recipients owe at least one year of federal government service.
- Deadline
- January 27, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - FellowshipAmount varies
Brooke Owens Fellowship
Brooke Owens Fellowship
Places undergraduate women and gender-minority students in aerospace internships with two mentors and a lifelong peer network. Engineering and non-engineering majors are both welcome.
- Deadline
- Annual application; Class of 2027 application is closed, next cycle opens later
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - Scholarship$1,000 to $60,000
BURGER KING Scholars Program
BURGER KING Foundation (administered by Scholarship America)
Open to seniors and returning recipients across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and Canada, with most awards of $1,000 to $5,000 and a few named awards up to $60,000. Applications close early if 30,000 are received.
- Deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Awards
- Varies; first 30,000 applications reviewed
- Essay
- No
- Min. GPA
- 2
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipAmount varies
Children of Fallen Patriots Gold Star Scholars
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots)
College and trade-school scholarships for children of U.S. service members who died in the line of duty, along with counseling and career guidance. Families enroll a student directly instead of competing in an annual contest.
- Deadline
- No deadline posted; families enroll a student through the foundation
- Essay
- No
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - ScholarshipTotal value over $80,000
Churchill Scholarship
Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States
Funds one year of master's study at the University of Cambridge for graduating seniors and recent graduates in science, math and engineering. Students must be nominated by one of the participating US colleges.
- Deadline
- Campus nomination required; 2026 nomination deadline was November 2, so the next falls around early November 2027
- Awards
- Up to 18 a year (16 Churchill plus up to 2 Kanders Churchill)
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - ScholarshipVaries (tuition, books and living expenses)
Cobell Undergraduate Scholarship
Indigenous Education, Inc.
Funded by the Cobell settlement for enrolled tribal members pursuing full-time degrees at nonprofit accredited schools. No minimum GPA, though 3.25+ is considered competitive.
- Deadline
- Opens December 15, closes March 31
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$20,000
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
A leadership-and-service award for high school seniors, with a short first-round application and essays only for the roughly 1% who advance to semifinalist. Winners join a national alumni network.
- Deadline
- Usually opens in August and closes September 30
- Awards
- 150 awards a year
- Essay
- Yes
- Min. GPA
- 3
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipUp to $55,000 per year
Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Last-dollar funding for high-achieving community college students with financial need transferring to a four-year college. Covers two to three years plus advising.
- Deadline
- December 9, 2026
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipFull tuition, room, board and expenses for four years
Coolidge Scholarship
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation
A full-ride, merit-based scholarship for high school juniors with an interest in public policy and civil discourse, usable at any accredited U.S. college.
- Deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipFully funded summer language institute
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
A fully funded summer of intensive study abroad in a critical-need language, open to undergraduates (including community college students) and graduate students. Selection is competitive and merit-based.
- Deadline
- November 17, 2026
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - Competition$25,000, $50,000 or $100,000
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Davidson Institute
Rewards students 18 and under who have completed a significant project in STEM, literature, music, philosophy or 'outside the box.' Not for community-service projects.
- Deadline
- February 17, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipUp to $15,000 per year
Davis-Putter Scholarship
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Need-based grants for students who are active organizers in progressive social-justice movements. It gives priority to applicants without family wealth, and degree, certificate and trade programs all qualify.
- Deadline
- Applications open January 1 and are due by midnight EST on April 1
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - Scholarship$20,000 plus laptop, textbook credits and support
Dell Scholars Program
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
For Pell-eligible Texas seniors who took part in an approved college-readiness program in grades 11 and 12 and will attend a Texas public four-year university. Pairs money with a laptop, book credits and coaching.
- Deadline
- January 12, 2027
- Awards
- 500 scholars a year
- Essay
- Yes
- Min. GPA
- 2.4
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Fellowship$45,000 annual stipend plus full tuition and fees
DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
U.S. Department of Energy (administered by Krell Institute)
Up to four years of support for PhD students who use high-performance computing in science or engineering, with a 12-week practicum at a national lab. Seniors and first-year grad students apply.
- Deadline
- Usually mid-January (2027 application now open)
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipAmount varies
Elks Legacy Awards
Elks National Foundation
For high school seniors who are children or grandchildren of an Elks member in good standing. No test scores required; recipients complete a lodge service act during college.
- Deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Awards
- 251 awards
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$1,000 to $7,500 per year for four years
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Elks National Foundation
A national contest judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need, with no Elks connection required. Top-20 finalists win larger four-year awards after a leadership weekend.
- Deadline
- November 12, 2026
- Awards
- 500 four-year scholarships
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$5,000 renewable (up to $20,000)
Equitable Excellence Scholarship
Equitable Foundation (administered by Scholarship America)
For public high school seniors who show financial need and an ambition to make a difference; the essay asks how you will pay it forward. Two- and four-year colleges both qualify.
- Deadline
- December 22, 2026
- Awards
- Up to 100 renewable awards
- Essay
- Yes
- Min. GPA
- 2.5
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipUp to $9,500 per year for two years, plus a paid 10-week summer internship at $700 per week
Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
For college sophomores interested in ocean, atmospheric and environmental science careers. Pairs two years of tuition help with a paid summer internship at a NOAA facility.
- Deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - Federal aidUp to $7,395 (2026-27 award year)
Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education
Need-based federal grant for undergraduates without a bachelor's degree, awarded through the FAFSA. Children of service members who died in Iraq or Afghanistan after 9/11 can qualify for the maximum.
- Deadline
- June 30, 2027
- Essay
- No
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Federal aid$100 to $4,000 a year (2026-27 award year)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
U.S. Department of Education
Extra need-based grant that participating colleges give to undergraduates with exceptional need, usually Pell recipients first. Money runs out, so early FAFSA filing matters.
- Deadline
- File the FAFSA early; funds are limited at each school
- Essay
- No
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Federal aidVaries; part-time job earnings set by your school
Federal Work-Study
U.S. Department of Education
Part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, on campus or with community service employers.
- Deadline
- File the FAFSA early; funds are limited at each school
- Essay
- No
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipUp to $2,500 per term ($1,250 part-time)
Folds of Honor Higher Education Scholarship
Folds of Honor Foundation
For spouses and children of U.S. service members and first responders who were killed or disabled. Paid per term toward an accredited U.S. school, and recipients can keep it year to year by meeting the GPA bar.
- Deadline
- Applications open February 1 and close March 31 each year
- Essay
- No
- Min. GPA
- 2
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - ScholarshipUp to $10,000
Ford Philanthropy Scholarship
LNESC with Ford Philanthropy
For undergraduates from underrepresented communities in computer science, data science, electrical engineering and related majors; first-gen students at Ford network schools also qualify.
- Deadline
- Usually closes mid-September
- Awards
- 26 awards last year
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - GrantFunded study, research or English teaching grant abroad (amount varies by country)
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
U.S. Department of State (administered by IIE)
Sends graduating seniors, graduate students and recent graduates abroad for a year of study, research or English teaching. Applicants may apply through their college or at large.
- Deadline
- Early October; next cycle (2028-29) opens spring 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - GrantAmount varies (2025 cycle: up to $10,000)
Fund for Teachers Fellowship
Fund for Teachers
Grants for working PK-12 teachers to design their own summer learning experience anywhere in the world. Teachers pick the topic and destination and bring what they learn back to their classrooms.
- Deadline
- January 21, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - ScholarshipFull cost of a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust
Full scholarships for postgraduate study at Cambridge for students outside the UK with leadership potential. U.S. residents apply in an earlier October round.
- Deadline
- US round: mid-October; international round: December or January by course
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$10,000 a year, up to $40,000
GE Aerospace-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute
Recognizes seniors who show leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship, renewable for up to three more years at a four-year U.S. college.
- Deadline
- January 7, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
- Min. GPA
- 3
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - FellowshipFull tuition, fees and an annual stipend
GEM Fellowship
The National GEM Consortium
Pays for master's and PhD study in applied science and engineering through a partner university and employer. Fellows typically also complete paid summer work with a sponsoring employer.
- Deadline
- 11:59 PM ET on the second Friday in November each year
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - Scholarship$1,000
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Gen and Kelly Tanabe
A twice-yearly award decided mainly on a personal statement, open to high school students in grades 9-12, college students and adult learners.
- Deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Grant$5,000
Gilman-McCain Scholarship
U.S. Department of State (administered by IIE)
Study-abroad funding for undergraduate children and spouses of active-duty U.S. military members, including activated Reserve and Guard. Applicants must receive some type of federal financial aid.
- Deadline
- Same cycles as the Gilman Scholarship (fall and spring)
- Awards
- 100 awards
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Competition$10,000
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Barron Prize
Recognizes young people ages 8 to 18 who have led a significant service project helping people or the environment. Prize goes to education or the project.
- Deadline
- Pre-application March 15, full application April 15
- Awards
- 25 winners a year
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$1,500 to $10,000 depending on the award
HACU Scholarship Program
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
A set of corporate-sponsored scholarships administered by HACU, mostly for students enrolled at HACU-member colleges. Award amounts, majors and GPA floors differ by sponsor.
- Deadline
- Spring window; 2026 awards closed April 15 to May 31
- Awards
- Multiple corporate-funded awards (e.g. 65 United Health Foundation, 68 Deloitte Foundation in 2026)
- Essay
- Yes
- Min. GPA
- 2.5
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - ScholarshipUp to $7,500 per semester for 8 semesters
Hagan Scholarship
Hagan Scholarship Foundation
Aims to let students with financial need graduate debt-free, with semester payments, workshops, a brokerage account and study-abroad funding. Parents' adjusted income must not exceed $125,000.
- Deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$30,000 toward graduate school
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
For college juniors planning a career in public service who want funding for graduate school. Applicants need a campus nomination, a policy proposal and a finalist interview.
- Deadline
- February 2, 2027
- Awards
- 55 scholars selected in 2026
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipAmount varies
Heroes' Legacy Scholarship
Fisher House Foundation
For unmarried children under 23 of service members who died or became severely disabled on active duty since 9/11. Funded in part by proceeds from a children's book by Barack Obama.
- Deadline
- February 10, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - FellowshipUp to five years of funding valued at up to $250,000
Hertz Fellowship
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation
Up to five years of PhD funding for students in applied science, engineering and math, with freedom to pick advisors and research outside a grant. Seniors and first-year grad students apply.
- Deadline
- Late October; application opens late August
- Awards
- 71 fellows funded in 2025-26
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - GrantAmount varies
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Recognizes Latino high school students for achievement in categories like STEM, media and public service, with one-time innovation grants for college or a service project.
- Deadline
- Usually closes in early November
- Awards
- Gold, Silver and Bronze per category
- Essay
- Yes
- Min. GPA
- 3
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipUp to $2,500
Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
Need-based awards for students under 35 heading to a nonprofit community college or trade school for a certificate, diploma or associate degree. Household income must be $100,000 or less, and adversity overcome weighs heavily.
- Deadline
- June 15, 2027
- Awards
- 300 national awards (329 including named awards)
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - Scholarship$25,000
Horatio Alger National Scholarship
Horatio Alger Association
For high school juniors who have overcome adversity and have family adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less. Scholars also get college-success support and a national network.
- Deadline
- Junior applications December 1 to March 1
- Awards
- 105 scholarships
- Essay
- Yes
- Min. GPA
- 2.5
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$500 to $5,000
HSF Scholar Program
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Need-scaled awards for students of Hispanic heritage at four-year colleges, plus access to HSF's support services. High school students need a 3.0 GPA and college students a 2.5.
- Deadline
- Opens in early winter, closes February 15
- Essay
- Yes
- Min. GPA
- 3
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Federal aidAmount varies
Indian Health Service Scholarship Program
Indian Health Service (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Federal aid for American Indian and Alaska Native students preparing for health careers, from prerequisite courses through graduate degrees. The Health Professions award requires at least two years of service in an Indian health program afterward.
- Deadline
- Annual application cycle; the IHS scholarship site does not post the date on its scholarships page
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - ScholarshipUp to $55,000 per year
Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
A last-dollar award of up to $55,000 a year for high-achieving seniors with financial need headed to selective four-year colleges. Scholars also get advising and graduate-school funding opportunities.
- Deadline
- November 11, 2026
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipAmount varies
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Jackie Robinson Foundation
Four-year support for seniors with financial need and leadership promise, paired with mentoring, a success curriculum and internship placement.
- Deadline
- January 14, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Fellowship$24,000
James Madison Memorial Fellowship
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
Funds graduate study for college seniors, graduates and current teachers who will teach American history, government or civics in secondary schools. Applicants compete only against others from their own state.
- Deadline
- 2027 application is live; deadline posted in the application portal
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - FellowshipFull tuition, living stipend and travel for up to three years of Stanford graduate study
Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Stanford University
Funds up to three years of any graduate degree at Stanford plus a leadership program. Applicants must also apply to the Stanford graduate program separately.
- Deadline
- Application opens in June; deadline in the fall
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - FellowshipFour-year fellowship with financial and professional support (amount not stated on apply page)
Knowles Teaching Fellowship
Knowles Teacher Initiative
A four-year program for early-career high school math and science teachers in their first three years. Fellows get sustained support to build expertise and lead from the classroom.
- Deadline
- Applications for the 2027 cohort close in January; quarterfinalist video due February 16, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - ScholarshipUp to $25,000
Live Más Scholarship
Taco Bell Foundation
A passion-based award with no GPA or test-score requirement; applicants explain their passion, community and intended impact. Past winners can apply to renew up to three times.
- Deadline
- January 5, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$250 to $2,000
LULAC National Scholarship Fund
LULAC National Educational Service Centers
Awards made through local LULAC councils to students in their area, mainly Hispanic students; you must live near a participating council.
- Deadline
- Spring; awards announced by local councils by mid-June
- Awards
- Over 1,000 students last year
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$2,000 to $10,000
MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
For law students committed to advancing Latino civil rights through their careers. Any student at an ABA-accredited law school may apply.
- Deadline
- March 5, 2027
- Awards
- Five to 15 scholarships in most years
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - ScholarshipVaries; Children of the Fallen: $30,000 over four years; Children of the Wounded: up to $40,000 over four years
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Need-based awards for children and stepchildren of current or former U.S. Marines, and of Navy corpsmen, chaplains and religious program specialists who served with Marine units. Covers degree study and, through a separate application open all year, non-degree career and technical certificates.
- Deadline
- Undergraduate and associate degree application open January 1 to March 1 each year; career and technical (CTE) application open year-round
- Essay
- No
- Min. GPA
- 2
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - Federal aidUp to 36 months of tuition, housing and book benefits
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
For children and surviving spouses of service members who died on or after September 11, 2001. Benefits mirror the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
- Deadline
- Rolling; apply any time
- Essay
- No
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipFunded graduate study at a UK university
Marshall Scholarship
Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission
Funds American graduates to earn a degree at any UK university for one or two years. Applicants need endorsement from their U.S. undergraduate institution.
- Deadline
- Usually early autumn
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipAmount varies
MG James Ursano Scholarship
Army Emergency Relief
Need-based help for children of active, retired or deceased Army Soldiers working on a first undergraduate degree or technical certificate. Students reapply each year for up to four years.
- Deadline
- Annual cycle runs January 1 to April 1
- Essay
- No
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - ScholarshipVaries; covers tuition for an approved skilled-trades program
mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship
mikeroweWORKS Foundation
For high school seniors and graduates training for a skilled trade in an accredited program of two years or less. Instead of a traditional essay, applicants sign a work-ethic pledge, answer short questions and record a brief video.
- Deadline
- Four rounds a year: April 30, June 30, August 30 and October 31
- Awards
- 450 recipients in the most recent round
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - Scholarship$2,000 to $5,000
NAHJ Scholarships
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Scholarships for students planning careers in English- or Spanish-language journalism; includes awards focused on Afro-Latino students and White House reporting.
- Deadline
- January 8, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
- Min. GPA
- 3
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - FellowshipFull tuition and fees plus a monthly stipend for three years
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship
U.S. Department of Defense
Three-year doctoral fellowship for students in science and engineering fields that matter to the Defense Department. Seniors and early grad students apply.
- Deadline
- Applications usually August through late October
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipVaries (nearly $2.5 million total)
National FFA Scholarships
National FFA Organization
One application for many sponsor scholarships open to senior FFA members and FFA alumni in college, usable for trade school, two-year or four-year study.
- Deadline
- January 14, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipAmount varies
National Honor Society Scholarship
National Association of Secondary School Principals
For NHS members in their senior year, judged on scholarship, service, leadership and character. Top 25 finalists get a trip to Washington, D.C.
- Deadline
- November 20, 2026
- Awards
- 600 students, $2 million total
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Grant$500 to $3,000
NMCRS Education Assistance Scholarships
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Need-based grants for children and spouses of Navy and Marine Corps members, usable for trade programs through a master's degree. Awards are sized by cost of attendance and the FAFSA Student Aid Index, and students can reapply every year.
- Deadline
- April 16, 2027
- Essay
- No
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - Fellowship$37,000 stipend a year for three years plus $16,000 cost-of-education allowance
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
U.S. National Science Foundation
Three years of support for early-career graduate students in NSF-supported science, engineering and math research fields. Seniors can apply before starting grad school.
- Deadline
- Mid-to-late October, varying by field
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Competition$2,500 district scholarship
Optimist International Essay Contest
Optimist International
Students under 19 write on a set theme through a local Optimist Club; district winners earn a college scholarship. Start date is October 1 each year.
- Deadline
- Club deadlines vary; club contests finish by early February
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Competition$2,500 district first place
Optimist International Oratorical Contest
Optimist International
A speech contest run through local Optimist Clubs for students under 19 who have not finished high school; district winners earn college scholarships.
- Deadline
- Club deadlines vary; most club contests finish by late March
- Awards
- District 1st $2,500, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $1,000
- Essay
- No
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$2,500 general STEM scholarship; $2,000 Amy A. Ross bioscience award
Out to Innovate LGBTQ+ STEM Scholarship
Out to Innovate
For LGBTQ+ students and allies majoring in STEM or STEM teaching who have finished two years of college and are active in LGBTQ+ inclusion work. Funding varies by year.
- Deadline
- Portal closed June 30 for 2026-27; next cycle opens spring 2027
- Essay
- Yes
- Min. GPA
- 2.75
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - FellowshipStipend plus 50% of tuition up to $10,000 per semester, for up to two years
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Graduate school funding for immigrants and children of immigrants age 30 or younger, in any field. 77 finalists are interviewed each winter.
- Deadline
- Late October; next application opens mid-April
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipAmount varies (80 awards totaling up to $200,000 in 2026)
PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarships
PHCC Educational Foundation
For students in plumbing, HVACR and related two- and four-year programs, and for apprentices in approved programs. College and trade-school students apply directly; apprentices must work for a PHCC-member contractor.
- Deadline
- Application and all materials due online by May 1 each year
- Awards
- 80 awards in 2026
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - ScholarshipUp to $15,000
Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship
Point Foundation
For LGBTQ+ students (and allies) with leadership and community involvement; scholars also get mentoring and leadership programs for up to four years.
- Deadline
- November 19, 2026
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Federal aidUp to full public in-state tuition and fees, plus housing and books (up to 36 months)
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Education benefit for people who served on active duty after September 10, 2001, scaled by length of service. Covers tuition, a housing allowance and books, and can be transferred to family in some cases.
- Deadline
- Rolling; apply any time
- Essay
- No
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipAmount varies
Pride Foundation Scholarships
Pride Foundation
One application covers more than 60 funds for LGBTQ+ and questioning students who live in the Northwest, wherever they study. There is no GPA, school or major requirement.
- Deadline
- January 8, 2027
- Awards
- 60+ scholarship funds, one application
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - ScholarshipFull four-year scholarship at a partner college
QuestBridge National College Match
QuestBridge
Matches high-achieving, low-income seniors with full four-year scholarships at 55 partner colleges, with no parental contribution or loans. Household income is generally under $65,000 for a family of four.
- Deadline
- Usually closes in late September or early October
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - CompetitionUp to $250,000
Regeneron Science Talent Search
Society for Science
The oldest U.S. science research competition for high school seniors, judged on an original research project. Top 300 scholars and 40 finalists earn awards; first place wins $250,000.
- Deadline
- Usually closes in early November
- Awards
- $3.1 million in awards each year
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipFull cost of graduate study at the University of Oxford
Rhodes Scholarship (United States)
The Rhodes Trust
Pays for graduate study at Oxford for 32 Americans a year, chosen for academics, character and leadership. Applicants usually need college endorsement and interview by district.
- Deadline
- Application opens early July; due in early October
- Awards
- 32 U.S. scholarships a year
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$2,000
Scholarships for Military Children
Fisher House Foundation
For unmarried dependent children under 23 of active, reserve or retired service members. At least one scholarship goes to each commissary with qualified applicants.
- Deadline
- February 10, 2027
- Awards
- 500 scholarships for 2027-28
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - FellowshipFully funded one-year master's at Tsinghua University, Beijing
Schwarzman Scholars
Schwarzman Scholars (Tsinghua University)
A one-year master's degree in global affairs in Beijing for future leaders from any field. Seniors on track to graduate can apply.
- Deadline
- U.S./Global application April to September
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$2,500 to $20,000
SME Education Foundation Scholarships
SME Education Foundation
Awards for high school seniors and college students in associate or bachelor's programs in technical fields that feed manufacturing careers. One application covers many sponsor-funded awards.
- Deadline
- Applications accepted each year November 1 to February 1
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - Scholarship$20,000 to $98,000 a year, plus enrichment funds
Stamps Scholars Program
Stamps Scholars (The Stamps Family Charitable Foundation)
Merit awards for incoming first-year students at partner colleges, with extra money for study abroad, research and leadership. Each partner school selects its own scholars and sets its own terms.
- Deadline
- Set by each partner school; apply through the school's admissions or scholarship process
- Awards
- Offered through 38 partner schools
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 8, 2026 - Scholarship$10,000 plus $5,000 for a hunger charity
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation
Honors young people ages 5 to 25 who are leading hunger-relief work in their communities. National winners also direct a grant to a food charity.
- Deadline
- Annual window August 20 to October 20
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Federal aidMonthly payments for up to 36 months (rates set by VA)
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA, Chapter 35)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Monthly education payments for children and spouses of veterans who died, are missing, or are permanently and totally disabled from service. Also covers apprenticeships and on-the-job training.
- Deadline
- Rolling; apply any time
- Essay
- No
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipVaries
SWE Collegiate Scholars
Society of Women Engineers
For current undergraduates entering sophomore through senior year in engineering, engineering technology or computer science, through one SWE application.
- Deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipVaries
SWE Emerging First Year Scholars
Society of Women Engineers
One application for many SWE scholarships aimed at incoming first-year students planning engineering, engineering technology or computer science degrees.
- Deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Federal aidUp to $4,000 a year, reduced by the federal sequester cut
TEACH Grant
U.S. Department of Education
For students preparing to teach a high-need subject at a low-income school. Recipients must teach four years within eight years or the grant converts to a loan.
- Deadline
- File the FAFSA; apply through your school
- Essay
- No
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipFull cost of attendance not covered by other aid
The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship
A last-dollar scholarship for Pell-eligible high school seniors that covers whatever remains of the full cost of attendance at a four-year college.
- Deadline
- Opens mid-July, closes mid-September
- Essay
- Yes
- Min. GPA
- 3.3
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - FellowshipGraduate study funding leading to a Foreign Service career
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship
U.S. Department of State
Graduate funding for future U.S. Foreign Service officers, relaunched for 2027 with a Foreign Service Officer Test requirement. Fellows commit to Foreign Service employment.
- Deadline
- Opening soon for the 2027 cycle; dates not yet posted
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - ScholarshipAverage $10,000 per academic year
Tillman Scholars Program
Pat Tillman Foundation
For active-duty service members, veterans and military spouses enrolled full time in bachelor's, master's or professional programs. Awards vary with need and come with a leadership program.
- Deadline
- Opens December 1; window varies between November and February
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$7,500
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation
For sophomores and juniors committed to the environment, or Native American students headed for Tribal public policy or Native health care. Students compete inside their school first, then nationally.
- Deadline
- March 4, 2027
- Awards
- Up to 65 scholarships in 2027
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Scholarship$12,500
United States Senate Youth Program
The Hearst Foundations
Two student leaders from each state who hold an elected or appointed school office spend a week in Washington and receive a college scholarship. Apply through your state's selection contact.
- Deadline
- Selected through state education departments; states finalize by early December
- Awards
- Two delegates per state, DC and DoDEA
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - CompetitionUp to $35,000 national first place
Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Contest
Veterans of Foreign Wars
High school students record an audio essay on a patriotic theme and compete from the local Post up to the national level. Open to grades 9-12.
- Deadline
- Entries due October 31 to a local VFW Post
- Essay
- Yes
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026 - Federal aidCovers tuition and fees above the Post-9/11 GI Bill cap at participating schools
Yellow Ribbon Program
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Helps veterans at the 100% Post-9/11 GI Bill level pay private, out-of-state or graduate tuition the GI Bill does not cover. The school and VA share the extra cost.
- Deadline
- Rolling; depends on school participation
- Essay
- No
Apply at the sponsor's siteChecked Nov 7, 2026
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