Top 43 Private Scholarship Opportunities for July 8th – 31st, 2025
CAP’s Weekly Private Scholarship List July July 8th – 31st, 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 43 Private Scholarships for the weeks of July 8th – 31st, 2025:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 8, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: This scholarship honors the legacy of the late Hon. James W. Bourque, PC. Born in Wandering River, Alberta, Bourque was of Cree and Metis background. The Jim Bourque Scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in post-secondary training in Education, Environmental Studies, Indigenous Knowledge, or Telecommunications. Applicants must be a Canadian Indigenous student. The Scholarship Committee looks for financial need; relevance of study to the scholarship; applicant’s achievements; return on investment and overall presentation of the application. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Closing Date: July 8, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The purpose of the Prism Foundation Scholarship is to celebrate and reward outstanding scholar activists who are making a positive impact on the API and LGBTQIA+ communities. Applicants must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States in the upcoming academic year (starting in the Fall of this current year) when applying. Applicants should have a strong history of engagement within the API and/or LGBTQIA+ communities. International students may apply as long as they are attending or enrolled in a U.S. accredited institution. This scholarship can also be applied toward study abroad. Everyone is to apply. However, the selection committee will consider an applicant’s self-identification with the API and/or LGBTQIA+ communities, as these groups are core to the foundation’s mission. Past applicants and past recipients may reapply. One letter of recommendation highlighting the applicant’s community engagement and/or leadership skills is required. It must be from someone who can speak to the applicant’s abilities, such as a peer, colleague, teacher, school administrator, counselor, employer, or community leader. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Foundation for more information.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 10, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: At Elite Lawyer, we are proud to support the next generation of leaders by once again sponsoring a scholarship for students pursuing higher education to make a difference in their own communities. Elite Lawyer recognizes that today’s college students need support and we encourage eligible students to enter for a chance to win a scholarship. The applicant’s education must continue through at least the Fall 2024 semester. Our selection committee will review all applications and select a winner based on a clear passion for making a difference in their community; quality of communication, including organization and clarity; and thoughtfulness, originality, and creativity. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Berke Law Firm $1000 Semi-Annual College Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 10, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The personal injury lawyers at Berke Law Firm are proud to announce they will be sponsoring a semi-annual college scholarship program. Candidates interested in pursuing the scholarship will need to submit an application containing their name, phone number, and the name of the institution they will be attending in the coming semester. This information should be contained within the body of the email, and not the essay itself. The spring application deadline is December 10 and the fall application deadline is July 10. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Berke Law Firm, P.A. for more information.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: July 11, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Pega Scholars Program supports equitable participation in tech by providing scholarships to future technologists around the globe. We aim to improve the availability, access, and equity of learning opportunities for all in the technology space. Applicants must be high school or secondary school seniors who graduated in 2024 or current college or university undergraduates, or CEGEP students who plan to enroll at an accredited two-, three- or four-year college or university, or CEGEP institution. They must be pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Technology. Applicants must also reside in one of the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Singapore, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, or the United States. Students who self-identify with a group that is historically underrepresented, including but not limited to Women, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, or two or more races, LGBTQIA+, Persons with Disabilities, and/or Veteran status are encouraged to apply. Pegasystems employees and their children are not eligible. Applicants must submit English translations for any non-English documents. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: July 12, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: GeneTex believes in accelerating scientific advancement and the notion that the genesis of future discoveries begins with the support of young scientists now. The GeneTex Scholarship Program will award a scholarship to students pursuing a STEM undergraduate or graduate degree. The National Science Foundation defines STEM majors as life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, computer sciences and mathematics. Applicants must be in good standing and enrolled at an accredited college or university. This scholarship is also open to international students. Incoming university students or transfer students, must provide a letter of acceptance or some equivalent form of documentation to show that they will be attending that university. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact GeneTex, Inc. for more information.
Eileen S. and Earl C. Whittemore Advance Practiced/Nurse Practitioner Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: July 12, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: MNF and The Gulf Coast Community Foundation will award the Eileen S. and Earl C. Whittemore Advance Practiced/Nurse Practitioner Scholarship to an APRN student. Applicants must be a member of MNA and be a resident of eligible counties in Mississippi. Applicants must also hold a current, unrestricted Mississippi RN license. Applicants must submit two professional letters of reference. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Mississippi Nurses’ Association for more information.
Oregon Sheep Growers Association Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: In an effort to promote Oregon’s sheep industry and provide educational opportunities for students majoring in agriculture-related fields of study, the Oregon Sheep Growers Association offers a scholarship award to qualified students. Recipients are not required to attend an Oregon college or university. Recipients must be majoring in an agriculture-related field of study, agricultural sciences, or pre-veterinary medicine, with a career interest in the sheep industry. Two letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Paul Flaherty Athletic Scholarship:
Amount: $250
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Paul Flaherty Athletic Scholarship is made possible through memorials in memory of Paul and contributions of the Flaherty family. Paul’s love for athletics, his love for young people, and his desire to help them get a good chance in life prompted him to donate funds to create this scholarship. This scholarship is open to any boy or girl who has participated in high school athletics. The applicant must be an average or better student scholastically. Only high school seniors and college level freshmen or sophomores who are enrolled or intend to enroll in an approved college or institution will be considered. Three letters of recommendation are required, one must be from a former coach. Applications must be received in the American Legion Department of Kansas headquarters. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Dedicated to continuing Pedro’s legacy, the Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship supports the academic pursuits of young activists working in their communities who carry Pedro’s torch forward. This scholarship celebrates and supports young people who are doing work inspired by (or similar to) Pedro’s health and social justice activism. This work is not exclusive to HIV/AIDS. As long as your work is change making in other areas of social justice and health justice, you are eligible to apply. Applicants do not need to have HIV/AIDS or be a member of the LGBTQ+ community. The scholarship is open to current or incoming undergraduate students enrolled in a U.S. community college or four-year university. High school seniors are eligible to apply. A brief personal statement must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website for the prompt. Applicants must also submit at least two letters of recommendation. These could be from teachers, mentors, program coordinators. supervisors/allies/community leaders, or other adult(s) directly involved in the applicant’s health or social justice work, leadership, and on field of study. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Fighting a disease requires more than a legal “Strong Arm,” it requires a dedicated team of medical staff, loved ones, and countless more. Fighting leukemia requires determination, drive, and diligence in both the patient and the patient’s loved ones. Often, the battle is a solitary one, isolating the patient and family. Our firm associates recognize this. That’s why we are delighted to offer the annual John Foy and Associates “Strong Arm” Leukemia Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to a high-achieving student who has battled leukemia or whose life has been affected by it. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college university, or graduate school or are incoming freshmen at an accredited institution in the United States. To apply, applicants must either complete a 2-3 minute video or write a 500 to 1000-word essay on one of the three topics available. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $500
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Debt.com’s mission is to encourage Americans to fight their way to financial independence, from college freshmen to senior citizens and everyone in between. Debt.com will give you $500 simply for applying for other scholarships. Students don’t have to win these scholarships. They simply need to prove they applied. They can submit the actual emails, or paste them into one email, or make a PDF of them. We don’t care how you get them to us, we just want to see the product of your previous hard work. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Industrial Metal Service Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: We believe education is a huge stepping stone to one’s success. That’s why we’re offering this financial aid to support deserving students. Applicants must be undergraduates currently enrolled in accredited universities within the United States and high school seniors who have been accepted into a university program for summer or fall semester 2024. Applicants must submit their essay as an attached PDF file along with the following details: full name, the name of your school, your major, your expected graduation date (for high school seniors only), and an example of how you’ve recycled in the past. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The mission of the scholarship from the ASAP Finance Award Program is to increase the level of financial literacy among American youth. Applicants must currently be enrolled in high school, college, or trade school. The essay must be not less than 600 words. Shorter essays will not be taken into consideration. Plagiarizing any part of the essay leads to immediate disqualification. Not revolving the essay around the topic leads to the disqualification of the contestant. The judges don’t consider essays that contain profanity or informal language. Essays with poor grammar and syntax are not considered. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact ASAP Finance for more information.
Fighting Bullying with Technology Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Fighting Bullying With Technology is a scholarship program geared towards providing financial support for students who have been victims of bullying; have been active in the fight against bullying; and are striving to make their schools and communities safer, more tolerant, and accepting of diversity using technology. The scholarship program is open to all college students internationally and runs twice a year. The essay must be original and written by the applicant, and not generated through ChatGPT or other similar AI writing tools. 1902 Software will review the applications based on merit, and the grant will be awarded to the student with a profound insight on the topic of bullying and an innovative idea and practical application on how to campaign against it. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
A Second Chance: How My Accident Changed My Goals for the Future Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Traumatic car accidents can leave survivors with life-long disabilities and fears. These accidents can also prove incredibly economically difficult to recover from. Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC recognizes the fortitude it takes to overcome the circumstances that a traumatic car accident thrusts upon a person and wants to make life easier for an impacted student. As such, the firm proudly introduces its A Second Chance: How My Accident Changed My Goals for the Future Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who can write, describing the way their traumatic car crash changed their life. Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC encourages incoming and current college students interested in all fields of study to apply. Applicants must be in good academic standing. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Prosmushkin Law’s $1000 Semi-Annual College Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 17, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The personal injury trial attorneys at the Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin P.C. are pleased to announce they will be holding a semi-annual essay contest to select a recipient for a college scholarship. The scholarship is intended to relieve a small amount of that financial burden, by subsidizing the costs of textbooks and supplies for one semester. The essay contest will be held twice a year, intended to provide financial support for the spring and fall semesters. Winners will be required to submit proof of enrollment in an accredited U.S. college or university in order to claim their prize. Applicants of all ages and areas of study are welcome to apply for the scholarship. In the body of the email please include your name, phone number, and the college or university you will be attending. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Phyliss J. McCarthy Scholarship for Excellence in Writing:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 23, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Phyliss J. McCarthy Scholarship for Excellence in Writing is open to current high school rising juniors, juniors, seniors, or rising college freshmen. U.S. and international students may apply. Submissions must be in English but may include short bits of other languages as a part of a story. Poetry is also welcome. Submissions must be under 2000 words and clearly address at least one of the given prompts for 2024. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Pacific Health Research PhD Scholarship:
Amount: $18,000
Closing Date: July 24, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Pacific Health Research PhD Scholarships provide three years of personal support for outstanding graduates undertaking a PhD in any discipline related to improving the health of Pacific peoples. Applicants must be of indigenous Pacific descent. Most applicants will be enrolled full-time for a research-based degree at the doctoral level, usually a doctorate of philosophy at a New Zealand University. However, other applications from students enrolled in other doctoral research degrees or who are enrolled part-time may also be considered. Applicants who have not yet enrolled for their proposed course of study, but are intending to do so, may apply for a PhD scholarship. The applicants must have first-class qualifications and demonstrate consistently high grades, technically and academically outstanding. The applicant’s research must demonstrate (A) the potential to significantly advance knowledge relevant to the health of the Pacific, (B) comprehensively address a Pacific health priority, and (C) can be expected to contribute substantially to Pacific workforce development or intellectual capital. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Health Research Council of New Zealand for more information.
Pacific Health Research Masters Scholarship:
Amount: $12,000
Closing Date: July 24, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Pacific Health Research Masters Scholarship is available for Pacific students undertaking the research component of their masters degrees. Applicants must be of indigenous Pacific descent. Usually, successful applicants will be enrolled full-time for a master’s degree, however, we will consider applications from students enrolled part-time. Applicants who have not yet enrolled for their proposed course of study, but are intending to do so, may apply for a scholarship. The applicants must have first-class qualifications and demonstrate consistently high grades, technically and academically outstanding. The applicant’s research must demonstrate (A) the potential to significantly advance knowledge relevant to the health of the Pacific, (B) comprehensively address a Pacific health priority, and (C) can be expected to contribute substantially to Pacific workforce development or intellectual capital. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Health Research Council of New Zealand for more information.
George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship:
Amount: $7,500
Closing Date: July 26, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: As part of the firm’s continued commitment, we proudly announce the opening of our George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship. The George V. Powell Scholar will be a 2025 Summer Associate in the firm’s Seattle or Portland office and will receive a scholarship to be used toward tuition and expenses, which will be provided to the fellow at the conclusion of the 2025 Summer Associate Program. We are seeking candidates who will contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the legal community and who have a demonstrated desire to work, live, and eventually practice law in Seattle or Portland. The candidates’ academic achievements and record of leadership abilities, community service, and involvement in community issues will be taken into consideration. Candidates must be second-year law students in good standing at an ABA accredited law school. Candidates in four-year joint degree programs will be considered after their third-year. Applicants must submit a cover letter (please indicate your connection to the Pacific Northwest); a legal writing sample, unedited by a third-party; and a list of two or three professional or academic references. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Sutliff & Stout Law School Scholarship Contest:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: July 26, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Sutliff & Stout, PLLC is guided by the idea that everyone is entitled to high-quality legal representation, regardless of wealth or social status. This idea requires enough high-quality attorneys and legal professionals working in the field to support those in need of representation. In an effort to enable more students who have a passion for law to be able to pursue that passion, our Houston car accident attorneys are offering an annual scholarship contest which will award a law student with a scholarship to be put toward their law school costs. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in the United States as of the fall 2024 semester. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Sutliff & Stout, PLLC for more information.
Amount: $11,000
Closing Date: July 28, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Lewis Scholarship, which began in 2023, provides free housing and a monthly stipend to support student journalists of color who plan to intern at news media outlets in Washington, D.C. Applicants must be a college junior or senior and identify as a person of color. Graduating seniors may apply for this scholarship if their internship takes place in the semester immediately following graduation. Applicants must enroll in online classes during their time in Washington, D.C. Applicants must submit links to three published journalistic work samples. These should be working URLs that are not behind a paywall. Three letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant’s work ethic, academic success, and/or career interests must also be submitted. A letter or email of acceptance showing the applicant has secured an on-site journalism internship in Washington, D.C., to take place during Fall 2024 is also required. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the National Press Club for more information.
Lyons & Snyder Legal Excellence Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: July 30, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Lyons & Snyder is proud to launch the inaugural year of the Legal Excellence Scholarship to nurture the next generation of legal champions. This scholarship isn’t just about financial aid, it’s about passion, potential, and a shared belief in the power of justice. The Lyons & Snyder team will be impressed by your strong academic performance, demonstrated leadership qualities, commitment to community service, and a compelling essay showcasing your passion for the legal field and vision for the future. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or about to attend an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program within the United States of America. High school seniors may apply. Applicants must have teaching, leading, or counseling experience. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 30, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: We are proud to announce the Anders Scholarship that will be awarded to a student with a unique appreciation and perspective of the medical field. Through natural disasters, pandemics, and everyday accidents, these professionals run toward the situation head on every time sacrificing their time, physical health, mental health, and personal relationships. Some even devote their entire lives to ensure every patient is taken care of with the highest quality of care there is. The Anders Scholarship honors these brave individuals who put their lives on hold every day to help others. Eligibility for this scholarship requires that the applicant be enrolled in a college or trade program. They can be a GED holder planning to attend one of these institutions during the upcoming semester. The applicant should also be in good academic standing. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Foster Care to Success Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,500 – $5,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Foster Care to Success Scholarship Program applicants must have been in public or private foster care for the 12 consecutive months leading up to and including their 18th birthday; OR have been adopted or placed into legal guardianship after their 16th birthday; OR have been orphaned for at least one year at the time of their 18th birthday and not subsequently adopted, be under the age of 25 on March 31 of the year in which they apply if they have not previously received scholarship funding from Foster Care to Success, have been in foster care or orphaned while living in the United States. U.S. citizenship is not required and have been accepted into or expect to be accepted into an accredited, Pell-eligible college or other postsecondary school.
Joseph Sumner Smith Scholarship:
Amount: $250 – $1,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Funds are available for students attending Harvard University. While there is no restriction on the course of studies the student may elect to pursue, nor any restrictions on choice of career, students interested in pursuing the ministry after graduation are especially urged to apply. For an application or more information, please contact Scholarship Administrator c/o UU Funding Program.
PALCUS National Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The PALCUS National Scholarship Program was established with the purpose of supporting Portuguese-American students in the pursuit of their higher education goals. The scholarships are awarded to students of Portuguese ancestry who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their academic careers and who show a commitment to completing an approved plan of study. High school seniors and entering freshmen are not eligible to apply. Applicants must submit the instructor’s recommendation form to a teacher, instructor, or professor who will email it in PDF format directly to PALCUS. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact PALCUS for more information.
Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. Asbestos Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000 – $5,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: We are aware of how profoundly a cancer diagnosis affects the family dynamics and the emotional well being of each family member. Everything changes in a family when someone gets a cancer diagnosis. Parents have to quit jobs and focus on treatment and the family’s income decreases drastically. Our goal is to support a student with a family connection to cancer to continue their education. For this reason, we have decided to offer a little help to young people who witnessed a loved one’s devastating struggle with cancer in order to at least ease their financial situation. All students who have a family member diagnosed with cancer are also eligible to apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Flavor of the Month Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Winning scholarships can be sweet, especially with this special a la mode award for scholarship seekers who love ice cream. Are you simple and sweet like vanilla, classic yet unpredictable like chocolate chip, or a little nutty like pistachio? Whatever the flavor or reasons may be, we want to know what ice cream flavor best reflects your personality and why. July is National Ice Cream Month, and we need a little help picking out a “Flavor of the Month” for our famous ice cream scholarship. Tell us all about your ice cream flavor, and you could scoop up a sweet scholarship. Applicants must be U.S. students who are currently enrolled or will enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
MPOWER Financing Global Citizen Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000 – $10,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: In recognition of the extraordinary potential of international and DACA students, we’ve created the MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship. We’ve intentionally designed this scholarship program to be as broad as possible to match the broad, diverse experiences of international students. Applicants must be accepted at, or enrolled in, a degree program at a U.S. or Canadian school that MPOWER supports, and be an international student allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada, as applicable: (1) For study in the U.S., this means that the applicant meets one of these criteria: has a valid visa that permits study in the U.S.; is protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); or is a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder); (2) For study in Canada, this means the applicant meets one of these criteria: is a Canadian permanent resident or has a valid Canadian study permit. U.S. citizens wishing to study in the U.S. and Canadian citizens wishing to study in Canada are not eligible for this scholarship. We support the full range of degree types: Master’s, MBA, Ph.D., Bachelor’s, J.D., LL.M, M.D., D.D.S., and Diploma and Associates (Canada only). Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
DCCI Scholarship for Canadian Students with Disabilities:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Disability Credit Canada is committed to helping young disabled Canadians achieve their goals in higher education or vocational training towards employment, so we are proud to be offering the DCCI Scholarship for Canadian Students with Disabilities. The scholarship will be awarded to a high school student with a documented disability who is pursuing post-secondary education in the field of study in health care, criminal justice, or community and social services at an accredited Canadian institution. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
University of the West Indies – Caribbean Actuarial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $3,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Caribbean Actuarial Scholarship was established to be an annual award to University of the West Indies (UWI) actuarial student(s) who demonstrate a strong record of accomplishment, leadership qualities and commitment to becoming an actuary. The scholarship amounts are $2,000 for students entering their second year of studies, $3,000 for students entering their third year of studies and a $1,000 floating scholarship. There is also a $500.00 bonus award available for each Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) or Society of Actuaries (SOA) exam passed while enrolled in the Actuarial Science Program at the University of the West Indies or within 9 months of graduating from the program. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact The Actuarial Foundation for more information.
Gen and Kelly Tenabe Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of higher education. Financial need is not considered. The scholarship is open to 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate students, including adult students. There are two deadlines annually: July 31 and December 31. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Jet Future Business Leaders Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Jet Insurance Company invests in the future business leaders of America. This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college students who are interested in pursuing a career in business. Essays submitted must be the applicant’s original work. Any plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification. The essays must also not infringe upon intellectual property or third-party rights of any company, organization, or person. People who have applied in the past but not chosen as a winner may apply for the scholarship next semester, but past winners will not be eligible to win a second time. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact JET Surety for more information.
Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers P.C. $500 Scholarship Essay Contest:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Pittsburgh Medical Malpractice Lawyers are known for getting substantial judgments in Court for victims of medical malpractice. We would like to help the future generation of medical malpractice lawyers with their education costs by offering an annual scholarship. The scholarship will be based on an essay competition with a topic based on medical malpractice law. The scholarship opportunity is open to both undergraduate students wishing to go to law school sometime in the future and current graduate or law students. All applicants must be actively enrolled in a U.S. program. All submissions should contain the applicant’s name, address, phone number, current major, and college. The spring application deadline is December 17 and the fall application deadline is July 17. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers, P.C. for more information.
Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. $500 Scholarship Essay Contest:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. want to help the future generation of Philadelphia personal injury lawyers with their education expenses by offering an annual scholarship. The scholarship will be based on an essay competition with a topic focused on personal injury. This scholarship is open to both graduate or law students and undergraduate students seeking to go to law school in the future. All submissions should contain the author’s name, address, phone number, current major and college. All submissions must be in PDF format. Proper grammar, spelling, and citations should be used. All submissions will be checked for plagiarism. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.\
Alexandre Antonio DaCosta Simoes Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Established in 2019 in memory of Alexandre Antonio DaCosta Simoes, the scholarship will be given to a Portuguese-American undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a Portuguese language program, following the same criteria as the PALCUS National Scholarship Program. Applicants must submit the instructor’s recommendation form to a teacher, instructor, or professor who will email it in PDF format directly to PALCUS. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact PALCUS for more information.
Graciette Maria Simao Rosa Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Graciette Maria Simao Rosa Scholarship will be awarded to matriculated students of Portuguese descent enrolled in a teacher preparatory program offered by the School of Education and Professional Studies. In years where there are no qualified applicants who meet the fund’s primary criteria, awards may be made to full- or part-time matriculated students of Portuguese descent, pursuing any major provided they hold a GPA of at least 2.70. In years when there are no qualified students of Portuguese heritage, awards may be made to any full- or part-time student enrolled in a teacher preparatory program offered by the School of Education and Professional Studies. Applicants must submit the instructor’s recommendation form to a teacher, instructor, or professor who will email it in PDF format directly to PALCUS. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact PALCUS for more information.
Duque de Braganca Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Duque de Braganca Scholarship provides one annual scholarship for a student that demonstrates an interest in Portuguese history. Applicants must submit the instructor’s recommendation form to a teacher, instructor, or professor who will email it in PDF format directly to PALCUS. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact PALCUS for more information.
The Tom Wardleigh Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Tom Wardleigh Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to individuals who want to develop their aviation careers. Applicants must be participating in an aviation-related program with a qualified instructor or at an accredited college, university, trade school, or training center. They must intend to make aviation in Alaska their career. They must have also spent at least two of the past three years in continuous official residency in Alaska. Applicants must have completed at least two semesters, or 30 percent of the work towards their professional goal. Applicants must submit a letter or letters of recommendation, at least one must be from an instructor. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Virginia Hyatt Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Virginia Hyatt Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to individuals who want to develop their aviation careers. Applicants must be participating in an aviation-related program with a qualified instructor or at an accredited college, university, trade school, or training center. They must intend to make aviation in Alaska their career. They must have also spent at least two of the past three years in continuous official residency in Alaska. Applicants must have completed at least two semesters, or 30 percent of the work towards their professional goal. Applicants must submit a letter or letters of recommendation, at least one must be from an instructor. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Ellen Paneok Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Ellen Paneok Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to individuals who want to develop their aviation careers. Applicants must be participating in an aviation-related program with a qualified instructor or at an accredited college, university, trade school, or training center. They must intend to make aviation in Alaska their career. They must have also spent at least two of the past three years in continuous official residency in Alaska. Applicants must have completed at least two semesters, or 30 percent of the work towards their professional goal. Applicants must submit a letter or letters of recommendation, at least one must be from an instructor. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
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