Top 55 Private Scholarship Opportunities for April 22nd – May 6th, 2025
CAP’s Weekly Private Scholarship List April 22nd – May 6th, 2025
Looking for scholarships to help fund your education? College Aid Pro presents its latest weekly selection of private scholarships, tailored to meet a wide array of student needs. From high school graduates to current undergraduates and those considering studying abroad, you’ll find potential opportunities here. Act fast, as deadlines are near! Take a look at the list and keep in mind that increasing your application submissions directly increases your likelihood of receiving financial support.
Here’s a look at CAP’s curated private scholarship list with scholarship opportunities that have deadlines closing within the next week.
Top 55 Private Scholarships for the weeks of April 22nd – May 6th, 2025:
Greater Washington Society of CPAs Scholarship:
Amount: $3,000 – $5,000
Closing Date: April 23, 2025
Open To: High School & College Students
Description: The Scholarship Fund of the Greater Washington Society of CPAs was established in 1963. Since its inception, the fund has awarded over $500,000 to accounting students attending institutions of higher education located in Washington, DC.
Honmyo Nguyen Family Trust Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 23, 2025
Open To: High School & College Students
Description: The Honmyo Nguyen Family Trust Scholarship was established to support students who are committed to addressing the most challenging problems and improving the quality of life within Silicon Valley. These scholarships are designed to recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and leadership qualities as evidenced by school and community activities. Applicants may be current graduating seniors or graduates of a public or private high school in Santa Clara County. Applicants may also be currently enrolled or planning to enroll at a four-year California public college (Cal State) or university (UC). Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Silicon Valley Community Foundation for more information.
Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 24, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: Applications for the Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship are open to graduating high school seniors who are applying to two or four-year colleges to further their studies in an environmentally-related field. Graduating seniors from both private and public high schools within ASWP’s region are eligible to apply. A letter of recommendation from a person with whom the applicant has interacted in environmentally-related activities, and/or courses, and who can speak to the applicant’s initiative, dedication, and achievements must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania for more information.
Wilderness Society Gloria Barron Scholarship:
Amount: $25,000
Closing Date: April 24, 2025
Open To: In-College Students
Description: The Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship seeks to encourage individuals who have the potential to make a significant positive difference in understanding wilderness and how to protect it. It was created in honor of Gloria Barron, a dedicated educator and tireless advocate for wilderness protection. The scholarship is available to currently qualified graduate students in the United States. The awards will be given to students to support their research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness. The research paper should address an aspect of the establishment, protection, or management of wilderness. The applicant may choose to discuss a subject relevant to current programs of The Wilderness Society or introduce a new topic. Proposed work may apply to a particular landscape or it may address issues broadly. Applicants must have strong academic qualifications; and have academic and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in the United States. Two letters of recommendation are required. The letters must describe the applicant’s ability to meet the objectives of the scholarship and proposed work. One letter should be from the applicant’s major professor, advisor, or committee chair indicating support for the applicant’s project. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: Up to $50,000 per year
Closing Date: April 24, 2025
Open To: In-College Students
Description: The Brave of Heart Scholarship was established to provide support to families of frontline healthcare workers, volunteers, and support staff whose lives were lost in the fight against COVID-19. Applicants must be a child, spouse or domestic partner of a frontline healthcare worker who lost their life to a COVID-19-related cause. The child must be living in the frontline healthcare worker’s household or primarily supported by the frontline healthcare worker. If the child is enrolled in a graduate school program, they must be age 26 and under and may be financially dependent or independent to be eligible. To continue receiving scholarship assistance beyond age 26, children must then continue to apply for the Brave of Heart Scholarship (uninterrupted) and maintain continuous enrollment in their program (uninterrupted), with the exception of summer vacation. Frontline healthcare worker is defined as a person who lived in the United States at the time of death and worked or volunteered in or for a licensed hospital, medical center or clinic, nursing home, medical transport vehicle, triage center, or other licensed medical facility, provider, or setting, or who worked or volunteered as an emergency medical technician, ambulance technician or paramedic. The individual must have had the possibility of exposure to patients with COVID-19 while working or volunteering. Applicants must plan to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program (graduate program must have a patient-facing medical major). Non-traditional students are encouraged to apply, and will be considered even if they do not have a recent GPA. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
AIANTA Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $2,000
Closing Date: April 25, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: AIANTA is proud to offer the Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship, which provides American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students with financial assistance towards a degree or certificate in hospitality, tourism, recreation, culinary arts or related fields. Applicants must be a high school senior or a student accepted into an accredited higher education institution at the time of application. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is recommended, although all current or future undergraduate and graduate college students are encouraged to apply. Scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA. Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students only; online colleges are acceptable. Applicants must submit their Tribal Enrollment, Certificate of Indian Blood, or Tribal ID. Native Hawaiians may use their birth certificates as documentation for proof of Hawaiian ethnicity. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
CentraState Associated Auxiliaries Scholarship Program:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 26, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The CentraState Associated Auxiliaries Scholarship Program will offer three scholarships each year to students and adults who live and volunteer in the CentraState service area. Two will be awarded to graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in the healthcare field. The third scholarship will be awarded to an adult returning to college to pursue a career in the healthcare field. High school seniors must submit high school transcripts; two original letters of recommendation, one being from their volunteer coordinator; and the essay. Adult applicants must submit their college transcripts, if available; their acceptance letter from their college or letter from their college confirming attendance in a healthcare course of study; two original letters of recommendation, one being from their volunteer coordinator; and the essay. The application may be submitted to Rita Sorger through email or to Mrs. Valerie Mac Phee through mail. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Linda Craig Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 26, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: This scholarship was established in the memory of Linda Lorraine Sharvelle Craig by former Indiana Pacers athletic trainer and team administrator, David Craig and Dr. John Abrams. The scholarship is supported by those who remember Linda and who want to perpetuate her legacy. The scholarship may be used at any accredited four-year college or university or two-year junior or community college. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a professor in their major. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Charles Kunz Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $10,000
Closing Date: April 26, 2025
Open To: In-College Students
Description: The Charles Kunz Memorial Scholarship is open to applicants who are individuals and nurses pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing (RN to BSN). Applicants must be a current ENA member in good standing. Applicants must be attending an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution and must provide verification of the institution’s current accreditation. Two letters of recommendation are required, one of which must be from an educational professional. Applicants will receive additional points if a recommendation is attained from a ENA member. Previous scholarship recipients are ineligible to reapply under the same category. However, qualified previous recipients may apply for the next category. Applicants must also submit a description of their community and professional organization involvement. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the ENA Foundation for more information.
ENA Foundation Pamela Stinson Kidd Doctoral Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $10,000
Closing Date: April 26, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The ENA Foundation Pamela Stinson Kidd Doctoral Scholarship is open to applicants who are emergency nurses pursuing a doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, or EdD). Applicants must be a current member of ENA in good standing. Applicants must be attending an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution and must provide verification of the institution’s current accreditation. Two letters of recommendation are required; one of which must be from a current ENA member in good standing. Applicants who are more than six months beyond the completion of all formal coursework and comprehensive examinations are ineligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants who have received ENA Foundation scholarship support for other educational levels in the past are eligible to apply again at the doctoral level. Previous doctoral scholarship recipients are also eligible to reapply in the doctoral category. Applicants must also submit a description of their community and professional organization involvement. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the ENA Foundation for more information.
Utility Workers Union of America Scholarship Awards Program:
Amount: $2,000 – $10,000
Closing Date: April 26, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The Utility Workers Union of America established a scholarship program in an effort to promote the solidarity of its members and encourage educational growth of the future generations of our labor organization. Applicants must be high school seniors who are the son or daughter of an active UWUA member. Students are eligible for entry into the scholarship drawing during the scholarship year that coincides with their graduation from high school. Recipients will receive the scholarship upon proof of acceptance and attendance at any university, college, or trade school, etc. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Anthony Munoz Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $20,000
Closing Date: April 26, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: Developed through Anthony and his family’s passion to help deserving students reach their dream of attending a local college or university, the Foundation’s Scholarship Fund awards multiple scholarships to select Tri-State high school seniors. Students are interviewed and chosen based on their financial need, academic achievement, ability to overcome adversity and their ambition to succeed. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior. Applicants must attend a high school in the Tri-State region, defined as the counties of: (A) Kentucky: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, (B) Indiana: Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Switzerland, Union, (C) Ohio: Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Montgomery, Preble, Warren. They must have a college freshman standing by fall of 2024 and be a student entering an accredited Tri-State college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate a desire and intent to overcome adversity, and fulfill a leadership role in the community. Aside from applying online, applications may also be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Judge Sidney M. Aronovitz Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $3,000
Closing Date: April 26, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The Judge Sidney M. Aronovitz Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to Miami-Dade County minority students planning to continue their education through the university level and pursue a career related to the legal field or social-justice issues. In order to qualify, applicants must be a minority high school senior graduating in Spring 2024 or a GED student no older than 19 years of age attending a Miami Dade County Public School. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation. The letter can be from a teacher or faculty member or a community leader, advisor, or mentor. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact The Miami Foundation for more information.
Alan R. Epstein ‘Reach for the Stars’ Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Closing Date: April 26, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The Alan R. Epstein ‘Reach for the Stars’ Scholarship will be awarded to students who have endured extreme life challenges, and have displayed the character and courage to overcome such obstacles. Students are able to re-apply after their first year for a maximum of two years. In order to qualify, applicants must be a high school senior graduating Spring 2024. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher or faculty member who has been involved in their high school education or from a member of the community whom they have worked with. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact The Miami Foundation for more information.
Axalta Bright Futures Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 27, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: Axalta Coating Systems has established a scholarship program to assist students who plan to continue their education in select fields in Color Science, Chemistry or related program, Chemical Engineering or related program, and Supply Chain Management or related program. Financial need will be considered. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Ally Financial Law Scholars Program:
Amount: $60,000
Closing Date: April 27, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The Ally Financial Law Scholars Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students pursuing a law degree. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or current U.S. resident. Applicants must also be an incoming student at an accredited law school. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the legal profession and exhibit leadership and be active within the community. Aside from the written personal statement, applicants must also submit a video response to the prompt: “Ally is committed to reducing barriers to economic mobility and fostering financial and social inclusion. Explain how your prior experiences and your pursuit of a career in the legal field aligns with these goals.” Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. for more information.
The Ally Financial Public Policy Scholars Program:
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: April 27, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The Ally Financial Public Policy Scholars Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to rising college juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in public policy. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or current U.S. resident. They must demonstrate commitment to the public policy profession and exhibit leadership and be active within the community. Aside from the written personal statement, applicants must also submit a video response to the prompt: “Ally is committed to reducing barriers to economic mobility and fostering financial and social inclusion. Explain how your prior experiences and your pursuit of a career in public policy aligns with these goals.” Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. for more information.
National Protein and Food Distributors Association Foundation Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: All applications and scholarships will be considered only if the applicant is an employee of a NPFDA member company or the child or dependent of an employee of a NPFDA Member Company. To qualify, each applicant must be enrolled at a US-based College or University or be a high school senior. Graduate students are eligible to apply. Applicants must provide their most recent transcript. They must also provide a letter of recommendation from a Department Head, Advisor or Dean. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Louis F. Wolf Jr. Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2025
Open To: In-College Students
Description: The Louis F. Wolf Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established to help students further their undergraduate or graduate studies in motion pictures and television with an emphasis on technology. Applicants must be students enrolled in a program emphasizing the engineering, science, advanced technologies or fundamental theories associated with motion-imaging, sound, metadata and workflows consistent with SMPTE’s field of practice and have completed a minimum of four courses toward said major in good academic standing. A letter of recommendation, from an advisor, professor or instructor, on official school stationary, must outline the applicant’s qualifications for the scholarship consistent with SMPTE’s field of interest and the scholarship’s objectives. Applications and required materials may also be sent through mail. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases has established the #RAREis Scholarship Fund to help students with rare diseases in a variety of educational pursuits, regardless of treatment status. Applicants must have been diagnosed by a physician as having any form of rare disease regardless of treatment status. They must be 17 years old or older; there is no upper age limit, veterans and non-traditional students are encouraged to apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
$1,000 Expand Your Horizons No-Essay Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Getting the most out of life requires both the courage to explore the world, and the kindness and openness to welcome and accept all those you meet along the way. One student or graduate who demonstrates a trailblazing spirit and passion for educational exploration will be awarded the Expand Your Horizons No-Essay Scholarship to help them continue on their path to travel and learn. This may include philanthropic work abroad, participation in science fairs, immersion in new languages, and anything else that demonstrates an eagerness to explore and learn. This scholarship is open to people of all backgrounds and education levels. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
James A. McCavitt and Annie LePors McCavitt Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The James A. McCavitt and Annie LePors McCavitt Scholarship Fund is intended for graduating high school seniors from the Tussey Mountain School District in Pennsylvania. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need and desire to contribute knowledge in service-oriented areas of study such as education, nursing, law enforcement, medical research, or social work. Please contact Wendy Gates to be considered for the application process.
$1,000 Expand Your Horizons No-Essay Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Getting the most out of life requires both the courage to explore the world, and the kindness and openness to welcome and accept all those you meet along the way. One student or graduate who demonstrates a trailblazing spirit and passion for educational exploration will be awarded the Expand Your Horizons No-Essay Scholarship to help them continue on their path to travel and learn. This may include philanthropic work abroad, participation in science fairs, immersion in new languages, and anything else that demonstrates an eagerness to explore and learn. This scholarship is open to people of all backgrounds and education levels. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
James A. McCavitt and Annie LePors McCavitt Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The James A. McCavitt and Annie LePors McCavitt Scholarship Fund is intended for graduating high school seniors from the Tussey Mountain School District in Pennsylvania. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need and desire to contribute knowledge in service-oriented areas of study such as education, nursing, law enforcement, medical research, or social work. Please contact Wendy Gates to be considered for the application process.
Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program was established to support and assist spouses, children, and grandchildren of blind and low vision veterans, and those of active-duty blind and low vision service members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The blind or low vision veteran family member is not required to be a BVA member for the spouse, child, or grandchild to receive a scholarship. Additionally, to be eligible for one of the scholarships, an applicant must have been accepted for admission, or already be enrolled, as a student in an accredited institution of higher education, or business, secretarial, or vocational training school. Successful applicants for the scholarships must have demonstrated excellence in their past academic work and promising potential for achievement in higher education pursuits. The Gruber scholarships for veterans’ dependents are for one year only but recipients can re-apply and receive the award up to four times during their academic careers. Three letters of reference must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Blinded Veterans Association for more information.
Arizona Nursery Association Foundation Scholarships:
Amount: $500 – $5,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The Arizona Nursery Association Foundation awards scholarships to worthy students each year. Applicants must be currently or planning to be enrolled in a horticultural-related curriculum at a university, community college, or continuing education program. Applicants must be currently employed in or have an interest in the nursery industry as a career; have an above average scholastic achievement or at least two years work experience in the industry; and, display involvement in extracurricular activities related to the industry. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from any of the following: ornamental horticulture instructor, counselor, employer, club/activity advisory, or community or church leader. Applications may be sent through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
James B. Carey Scholarship Award:
Amount: $4,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: Children and grandchildren of all IUE-CWA members and IUE-CWA employees (including retired or deceased IUE-CWA members or employees) may apply.
Northern Pacific Member Chapter Scholarship:
Amount: $500 – $1,500
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The objectives of the AIST Northern Pacific Scholarships are to reward and encourage area high school seniors or currently enrolled undergraduate students by providing a grant of financial support during attendance at any accredited North American college or university. Up to four one-year university scholarships and up to four one-year college or technical school scholarships will be awarded to students. Applicants must be accepted into, planning to attend, or currently enrolled in an eligible curriculum at an accredited university or college. For the University Scholarship, applicants must be the child (including step-children, adopted children or wards), grandchild, niece, nephew, or the spouse of an active AIST Northern Pacific Chapter member in good standing, or a member of the Material Advantage Student Program living in or attending a university located in the AIST Northern Pacific Member Chapter area. For the College or Technical Scholarships, applicants need not be related to an active AIST Chapter Member in good standing, but, the applicant must include a letter of recommendation from an Active AIST Chapter member in good standing. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship is dedicated to Sherise Rosser, a wonderful woman who taught her daughter the power of authenticity, belief, and compassion. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be a current high school, undergraduate, or graduate school student attending school in the United States. . They must have personally experienced challenges with mental health or have had people close to them who have experienced mental health challenges. All GPAs will be considered. All majors are encouraged to apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Women’s Jewelry Association Student Scholarships:
Amount: $1,000 – $7,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The WJA Foundation provides scholarships to female-identifying students enrolled in jewelry, metalsmithing or watch programs at an accredited college, university, or training school between August 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025. Scholarships are awarded in three categories: (1) Designer/Creator: based on images of finished pieces that are designed and created by the student; (2) Designer: based on designs by the student, includes CAD and drawings; (3) Non-Designer: essay-based for those studying to be a gemologist, appraiser, watchmaker, bench jeweler, or retailer. Student applicants are not required to be members of WJA but are encouraged to join for free. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Dr. Sydell Perlmutter Gold Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000 – $20,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The Dr. Sydell Perlmutter Gold Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to daughters of Air Force members pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Education, or Mathematics (STEM) field. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have excelled in mathematics. Preference will be given to applicants who are first-generation college students and have demonstrated financial need based on the most recently submitted FAFSA. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Mike and Gail Donley Spouse Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Mike and Gail Donley Spouse Scholarships provides a scholarship annually to encourage Air Force or Space Force spouses worldwide to pursue higher education. The applicant must be a spouse of Air Force Active Duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, Space Force, or Department of the Air Force Civilian employee to be eligible. Spouses who are themselves Air or Space Force personnel, or in ROTC, are not eligible. If you are not currently enrolled, then in addition to an official transcript, include a letter from your college or university that confirms your intent to carry the required hours next semester. If you have no prior college or university course work, include proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university. A letter of recommendation should be character references and descriptions of your performance and potential as a student, employee or volunteer. The letter may be from a professor, employer, or volunteer organization. Recipients must provide AFA with a W-9 form in order to receive their award. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
D.W. Simpson Actuarial Science Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Open To: In-College Students
Description: The D.W. Simpson Actuarial Science Scholarships are awarded to students entering their senior year of undergraduate study in actuarial science. Applicants must have maintained a GPA of 3.2 or higher in their major and an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. They must have passed at least 1 actuarial examination and are eligible to work in the United States full-time for any employer without requiring employer sponsorship. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The International Bowling Media Association (IBMA) may annually award the Chuck Pezzano Scholarships to students attending college or graduating high school seniors planning on attending college. To be eligible, applicants must be interested in writing about bowling either as a volunteer, part- or full-time media; and participate in the sport of bowling, although bowling skills are not a requisite. The first step to apply is to fill out the online pre-application survey. Once this is received and the information you have provided meets the application qualifications as listed above, you will receive a full application to fill out and submit. The full application must be accompanied by at least one reference letter and a short essay. Finalists will be asked to provide a copy of their school transcripts. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Excellence in Accounting Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $7,500
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Open To: In-College Students
Description: Excellence in Accounting Scholarship is targeted at students who have participated in a variety of activities and display leadership potential while pursuing a degree in accountancy. Applicants must complete 90 credit hours by April 1st.
Amount: $15,000 – $60,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The Tang Scholarship is for Asian/Pacific Islander youth, self-identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender who have demonstrated involvement in the LGBT community. Applicants must self-identify as Asian or Pacific Islander (at least 25 percent Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry), lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender and involved in the LGBT community. Applicants must be graduates of a high school in one of the nine Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa, Sonoma or Solano, and they must be between the age of 17 and 25 on 30 April 2023. Two letters of reference from a teacher or academic advisor, and from a work or volunteer supervisor, a youth leader or personal acquaintance are required. These scholarships are renewable for a maximum of three additional years (for a total of four years), provided each student annually meets the renewal requirements. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Upakar Foundation Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $10,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The Upakar Foundation Scholarship is for students who have either been born or have one parent born in the Republic of India. Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card) holder. They must have a prior year Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on the IRS form 1040 of less than $90,000. Applicants must currently be a graduating high school senior living in the USA. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Open To: In-College Students
Description: The Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarships will support rising sophomore, junior, and senior students pursuing degrees in community organizing, nonprofit management, public policy, or social justice related degree programs. Applicants must attend one of the eligible Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. for more information.
PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,500 – $10,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The PHCC Educational Foundation and its industry partners are teaming up to provide financial assistance to students pursuing a career in the p-h-c industry. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or plan to enroll in: (1) A PHCC-approved plumbing or HVACR apprentice program or the Foundation’s Fast Track to Service & Repair online courses. Apprentices or technicians must also be working full-time for a licensed plumbing or HVAC contractor who is a member of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association. Approved courses of study are plumbing or HVACR installation, service and repair. Check to see if your employer is a member of PHCC here. (2) A full-time certificate or degree program at an accredited two-year community college, technical college, or trade school, with a major directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) profession. Approved majors are: business management; mechanical CAD design; construction management with a specialty in mechanical construction; and plumbing or HVACR installation, service and repair. (3) A full-time undergraduate degree program at an accredited four-year college or university, with a major directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) profession. Approved majors are: business management; construction management with a specialization in mechanical construction; and mechanical engineering. The program is also open to Canadian citizen apprentices enrolled in a PHCC-approved plumbing or HVACR apprentice program. Canadian applicants must also be working full-time for a licensed plumbing or HVAC contractor who is a member of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association. Approved courses of study are plumbing or HVACR installation, service and repair. A letter of recommendation from a PHCC Member or an Academic Advisor, Counselor, or Instructor is required. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The James V. Day Scholarship will be awarded to descendent(s) of a Maine Legionnaire, living or deceased. Applicants shall be the children or grandchildren of current or deceased members of an American Legion Post in the State of Maine. Applicants must be of good character and demonstrated through their past behavior that they believe in the American way of life. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from persons, other than relatives and teachers, who have had the personal opportunity to observe the applicant and who can give worthwhile opinion of the character, industry, purposefulness and general worthiness of the applicant. Applicants must also submit a proof of application, acceptance or current attendance at an accredited college or vocational school. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the American Legion Department of Maine for more information.
Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students whose parent or grandparent must be a veteran. Students must submit a copy of military discharge and identify their relationship with the veteran. Applicants must be enrolled in, or attending an accredited college or vocational technical school. Applicants must be of good character and must have demonstrated by his or her past behavior that they believe in the American way of life as demonstrated through letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the American Legion Department of Maine for more information.
The George N. Boulukos EOCS Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting offers scholarships each year to those who best demonstrate love of God and the Orthodox Christian Faith through service, scholarship, leadership, and practical citizenship in their church, school, Scouting unit, and community. Applicants must be registered active members of an EOCS-recognized program: Boy Scouts of America (Scouts BSA, Exploring, Venturing), Girl Scouts of the USA, Trail Life USA, American Heritage Girls, and Camp Fire. They must have earned the highest award of that program. Applicants must also be a communicant member of an Eastern Orthodox Christian Jurisdiction recognized by the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA. They must have earned the EOCS Alpha Omega Religious Award. Applicants must be enrolled in the final year of an accredited high school. Homeschooled students should contact the Scholarship Chairman for guidance in completing the application. Four letters of recommendation are required; the applicant’s priest, guidance counselor, scouting leader, and a community leader should each write a letter of recommendation on their official letterhead. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students whose parents or grandparents must be veterans. Applicants must show evidence of being enrolled in, or attending an accredited college or vocational technical school. They must be of good character and have demonstrated by their past behavior that they believe in the American way of life, both demonstrated through letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Maine for more information.
AFCEA General ROTC Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Open To: In-College Students
Description: The AFCEA General ROTC Scholarship will be awarded to Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force ROTC students studying a STEM major. The complete list of eligible STEM majors are available on the scholarship’s website. All applicants must be of good moral character; demonstrate academic excellence; have a financial need; and the potential to serve as an officer in the U.S. Armed Forces. Applicants must submit a transcript which may be an official copy issued by the school Registrar’s Office or an unofficial copy verified by the applicant’s ROTC unit. One letter of recommendation from the faculty in the student’s major of study is required. A letter of nomination from the student’s ROTC unit professor of military science, professor of naval science, professor of aerospace studies or designated commanding officer must also be submitted. Optionally, applicants may also submit a third letter of recommendation or resume. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the AFCEA Educational Foundation for more information.
AMBUCS Scholarships for Therapists:
Amount: $600 – $6,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Since 1955, National AMBUCS, Inc. has awarded scholarships to students pursuing degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and audiology. Applicants must be accepted in a program that is accredited by the appropriate therapy profession authority in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or audiology. Assistant or undergraduate programs are not eligible. Awards are based on financial need, commitment to local community, character for compassion and integrity, and career objectives. Awards range from $600 to $1,500. There is one two-year award in the amount of $6,000. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship:
Amount: $500 – $1,500
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Wear & I is passionate about fashion and would like to help students pay part of their tuition fees or provide financial support in fashion. Both high school and college students can apply, and we aim to find candidates who have their own unique insights into fashion and outfits. Applicants need to post their unique fashion stories in video format (please use English) on YouTube or TikTok. Follow Wear & I on Twitter and Instagram, share the video link and add the hashtag “wearandifashionpioneer.” Applicants need to have a qualified school admission certificate which is located in the U.S., Canada, UK, Italy, France, or Australia. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000 – $10,000
Closing Date: May 2, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award scholarship money to graduating US high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in Spring 2025. Applicants must submit three or more recommendations, including at least one from a teacher. Applicants must also submit any documentation related to their promotion of vegetarianism in high school and/or community including photographs, newspaper stories, etc. Applications may be submitted through email or mail. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
HRSA Nurse Corps Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,599
Closing Date: May 2, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The HRSA Nurse Corps Scholarship Program provides scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a minimum two-year, full-time service commitment (or part-time equivalent) at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. Funding preference is given to applicants with the greatest financial need. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited school of nursing located in the United States or territory, pursuing a nursing degree or certificate program. Types of eligible nursing programs include Diploma in Nursing; Associate degree in Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Graduate-level nurse practitioner; Graduate level advanced registered nurse; and Bridge Nursing Graduate-level Programs. They must begin taking classes on or before September 30, 2024 for academic term 2024-2025. Applicants must also be a US citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident. Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation, one academic and one non-academic. If the applicant is currently enrolled in the nursing program, the academic recommendation letter should be from the department chair, faculty advisor, or a faculty member of that academic program who can attest to the applicant’s qualifications. If the applicant has not begun the training associated with the scholarship, the academic letter should be from the department chair, faculty advisor, or a faculty member of the applicant’s most recent academic program. The non-academic recommendation letter should be from an individual who is familiar with the applicant’s professional, community, and/or civic activities, especially those related to underserved communities and, if applicable, federal pipeline program experience. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Health Resources and Services Administration for more information.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: May 3, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The Steps For Change Scholarship is an income and merit-based renewable scholarship awarded to high school seniors applying to a college or university to further their career goals. Students from low-income families are recognized for their capacity to lead and commitment to making a significant impact on communities. Award recipients must display academic excellence, exude passion in empowering the community, and exemplify a desire for continuous personal growth. Applicants must have a household income of less than $55,000. Aside from the written essay, applicants must also submit a one-minute video answering the question: How would you value yourself? This may be submitted through email, or applicants may also upload the video to YouTube and send us a link to the video. Applications and other materials may also be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 3, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Applications are now being accepted for the Douvas Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship established by Peter George Douvas, an immigrant from Greece. One scholarship will be awarded to a Wyoming student who demonstrates financial need and motivation to attend college. Applicants must be a high school senior or between the ages of 18 and 22. Students must use the scholarship to partially meet education expenses during the school year that follows the spring application. All student applicants will be informed of status at the end of May. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Dr. Earl James Fahringer Performing Arts Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 3, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Dr. Earl James Fahringer Performing Arts Scholarship will be awarded each year to students pursuing a major in music, arts, drama, or dance. Applicants must be a person with a bleeding disorder or must have an immediate family member with a bleeding disorder (such as a sibling of, child of, or spouse of someone with a bleeding disorder). Applicants must be planning to pursue a post-secondary education or are pursuing a graduate degree or continuing education program. Applicants must be a resident of, or have permanent address in, one of the eligible Southern California counties. Applicants must demonstrate principles of goal-orientation and motivation through thought-out statements of goals and intentions. Priority will be given to applicants who are actively involved with HFSC as a community member participant or volunteer. Priority will also be given to those with a bleeding disorder diagnosis and to first-time applicants. A perfect GPA or extensive extracurricular activities are not necessary for applicants to be considered for the scholarship as we acknowledge that living with a bleeding disorder can be challenging. Two letters of recommendation are required from the applicant’s teacher, guidance counselor, employer, etc. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California for more information.
Expanding Representation in Geosciences Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 3, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The goal of GSA’s Expanding Representation in Geosciences (ERG) Scholarship is to foster the success of diverse students and to encourage their persistence in GSA as Members, role models, and future leaders in the geosciences. Undergraduate students from groups who are underrepresented in the geosciences are encouraged to apply for a scholarship. Qualified applicants must be U.S. Citizens studying at an accredited university or college in one of GSA’s regional sections, including Canada and Mexico. GSA Diversity in the Geosciences Committee evaluates each application based on the applicant’s (1) commitment to geoscience and potential to participate in GSA, and (2) potential to contribute to expanding representation in geosciences and GSA. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: May 4, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Henry J. Reilly Scholarship is for students pursuing courses of study leading to certificate, associate, bachelor, and graduate degrees. Applicants must either be a regular or associate member or the child/grandchild of a regular or associate member of ROA. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Albert E. and Florence W. Newton Nursing Scholarship:
Amount: $500 – $5,000
Closing Date: May 6, 2025
Open To: In-College Students
Description: The Albert E. and Florence W. Newton Nursing Scholarship will be awarded to either Rhode Island residents studying nursing in or out of state; or to non-Rhode Island residents studying nursing in Rhode Island. Past recipients are eligible to reapply. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Rhode Island Foundation for more information.
Charles LeGeyt Fortescue Scholarship:
Amount: $24,000
Closing Date: May 6, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Charles LeGeyt Fortescue Scholarship is awarded annually for one year of full-time graduate work in electrical engineering at an engineering school of recognized standing located in the US. To be eligible, the student must have received a bachelor’s degree from an engineering college of recognized standing. The scholarship will be awarded to a first-year graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree program (or a doctoral degree program if it is the first graduate degree for the student). In the event the college is conducting a combined B.S. and M.S. degree program, the student in the penultimate year would be eligible for the award, which would apply in the final year of the program. Three letters of recommendation from the applicant’s college or university professors who are familiar with the applicant’s work are also required. Letters of recommendation should address the following areas: the applicant’s ability to perform graduate work; originality and creativity; character; diligence and social responsibility; ability to lead; ability to communicate; where the reference would rank the applicant among students they have known in this field in recent years. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
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