Top 41 Private Scholarship Opportunities for July 23rd – August 8th, 2025
CAP’s Weekly Private Scholarship List July 23rd – August 5th, 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 41 Private Scholarships for the weeks of July 23rd – August 8th, 2025:
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.
Armenian Professional Society Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: August 1, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Armenian Professional Society provides scholarships to graduate students of Armenian descent who are or will be attending a university in the United States. Selection is based on scholastic achievements, faculty recommendations, and involvement in the Armenian Community. Anyone in a graduate-level degree program is eligible for the scholarship. These include, but are not limited to: PhD, MD, JD, DDS, EdD, MSc, MFA, MBA, MPH, MSW, etc. APS Membership is not required to apply for the scholarship, but we strongly encourage all applicants to join our community and become a member of the society. Two essays must be submitted. Up to two letters of recommendation per applicant are required. At least one must be from a current or former faculty advisor or employer (an internship supervisor is acceptable). Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Robinson & Warncke, LLC Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 1, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: In an effort to give back to the community and help foster a new generation of lawyers, each year Robinson & Warncke, LLC offers a scholarship to a U.S. college student who submits the best video essay. Potential video essay topics or questions are The butterfly effect when an insurer denies legitimate disability claims; What I have learned from a friend or relative who is too disabled to work; and Why I would like to advocate for people too disabled to work. All applicants must be accepted to or enrolled in a 4-year university or graduate program. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information and the complete guidelines for the video essay submission.
AICA Orthopedics’ Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 1, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: AICA Orthopedics is proud to offer a $1000 scholarship in the Fall of 2024. AICA is a multi-specialty ortho, joint, and chiro clinic that is looking to give back to the community and help one student with financial assistance for their educational expenses. Students studying in the healthcare, medical, and law fields are particularly encouraged to apply. However, the program is open to all students no matter the field they choose to study in. Applicants must be current or prospective students enrolled at an accredited U.S. university. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Elizabeth M. Mauro Reimbursement Program:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 1, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Elizabeth M. Mauro Reimbursement Program recognizes the limited resources available to career changers aspiring to transition into the actuarial profession. This opportunity was established in memory of Elizabeth M. (Liz) Mauro to honor her dedication to becoming an actuary following several years in another profession. Our hope is that this reimbursement program, in Liz’s memory, will serve as a reminder of her dedication to helping others achieve their goals. Applicants must not have received any Actuarial Designation; must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; must have passed at least one actuarial exam within the 24 months prior to the application due date; and must not receive reimbursement for these exam registration fees and/or study materials from any other reimbursement program (including employee programs). Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the The Actuarial Foundation for more information.
Nadrich & Cohen Merit Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 1, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: As part of its goal to make education accessible to everyone, the firm has established the Nadrich Merit Scholarship. For 2024, Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers is awarding a scholarship to a deserving U.S. high school senior who authors a winning essay. The Nadrich Merit Scholarship Program is intended for students who are dedicated to academic excellence. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and assist a motivated student, who has demonstrated academic excellence, to fulfill his or her goal of obtaining a college degree. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
IC Spares Academic Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 1, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The IC Spares Academic Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students who have exhibited academic excellence, a strong commitment to innovation, and community involvement. Applicants must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited university or a senior high school student prepared to enroll at an accredited university. They must be able to exhibit a commitment to community service, volunteer work, or initiatives that reflect a dedication to giving back to society. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
New York State Part-time Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: August 3, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: With the New York State Part-time Scholarship, students attending a SUNY or CUNY community college can receive an award that covers up to the cost of six credit hours per term. Applicants must be taking six to eleven credits per semester and pursuing an undergraduate degree at a SUNY or CUNY Community college. Applicants must also have been a resident of New York State and have resided in NYS for 12 continuous months prior to enrolling or qualified under NYS-DREAM Act. This scholarship can be awarded for up to four consecutive academic semesters. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Pheabs Finance Scholarship Award:
Amount: $250
Closing Date: August 7, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Pheabs Finance Scholarship Award is open to anyone who is a high school senior and college or university student in an accredited course that is located within the United States. Students from American accredited universities located elsewhere are also encouraged to enter. Pheabs is proud to offer a scholarship to students majoring in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Business, Management, Technology and any others preparing for an exciting career in the finance industry. The scholarship is open to all applicants regardless of national origin, military status, religion, gender, race, religion or disability. To apply, students will need to email the following information: Subject title “Pheabs Financial Awareness Scholarship;” their name and contact number; the name of their college or university; what year of college they are in (high school graduates are classified as ‘college freshmen’); their current GPA; and their essay in a PDF format. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Thomas R. McGetchin Memorial Scholarship Award:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: August 7, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Thomas R. McGetchin Memorial Scholarship Award honors the late Thomas R. McGetchin, former Lunar and Planetary Institute Director, for his significant contributions in the area of volcanic and igneous processes, work accomplished through field, experimental, and theoretical investigations of volcanic activity on Earth, the Moon, and Mars. Applicants must be undergraduate students attending a four-year accredited college or university that offers courses leading to a degree in science or engineering. Applicants must be within two years of earning a B.S. or a B.A. in a field of science and engineering, including life science and science education by the time the award is received. Applicants must have shown a career interest in science or engineering with an emphasis on space research or space science education, and aeronautics-related sciences. Two letters of recommendation with at least one from a professor, mentor, or school official at the college level must be submitted. We recommend the letter writers be personally familiar with the applicant’s accomplishments, performance, skills, character, and/or experience. We also recommend, where possible, that at least one letter be from a research/project advisor. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
John R. Sevier Memorial Scholarship Award:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: August 7, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The John R. Sevier Memorial Scholarship Award honors John R. Sevier’s dedication to education and advancements in aerospace technology. During his 22 years of service to USRA, Sevier served as Acting Director of the Lunar and Planetary Institute and as Deputy Director of the Division of Space Life Sciences. Applicants must be undergraduate students attending a four-year accredited college or university that offers courses leading to a degree in science or engineering. Applicants must be within two years of earning a B.S. or a B.A. in a field of science and engineering, including life science and science education by the time the award is received. Applicants must have shown a career interest in science or engineering with an emphasis on space research or space science education, and aeronautics-related sciences. Two letters of recommendation with at least one from a professor, mentor, or school official at the college level must be submitted. We recommend the letter writers be personally familiar with the applicant’s accomplishments, performance, skills, character, and/or experience. We also recommend, where possible, that at least one letter be from a research/project advisor. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
James B. Willett Educational Memorial Scholarship Award:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: August 7, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The James B. Willett Educational Memorial Scholarship Award recognizes the efforts of the late James B. Willett, a noted astrophysicist who worked with USRA through the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and NASA Headquarters. Applicants must be undergraduate students attending a four-year accredited college or university that offers courses leading to a degree in science or engineering. Applicants must be within two years of earning a B.S. or a B.A. in a field of science and engineering, including life science and science education by the time the award is received. Applicants must have shown a career interest in science or engineering with an emphasis on space research or space science education, and aeronautics-related sciences. Two letters of recommendation with at least one from a professor, mentor, or school official at the college level must be submitted. We recommend the letter writers be personally familiar with the applicant’s accomplishments, performance, skills, character, and/or experience. We also recommend, where possible, that at least one letter be from a research/project advisor. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Frederick A. Tarantino Memorial Scholarship Award:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: August 7, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Frederick A. Tarantino Memorial Scholarship Award recognizes the late Frederick A. Tarantino, USRA President and CEO from 2006-2014, in recognition of his many contributions to USRA and his dedication to furthering the education of young scientists and engineers in space science related fields. Applicants must be undergraduate students attending a four-year accredited college or university that offers courses leading to a degree in science or engineering. Applicants must be within two years of earning a B.S. or a B.A. in a field of science and engineering, including life science and science education by the time the award is received. Applicants must have shown a career interest in science or engineering with an emphasis on space research or space science education, and aeronautics-related sciences. Two letters of recommendation with at least one from a professor, mentor, or school official at the college level must be submitted. We recommend the letter writers be personally familiar with the applicant’s accomplishments, performance, skills, character, and/or experience. We also recommend, where possible, that at least one letter be from a research/project advisor. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
ConfidentWriters.com Scholarship Essay Contest:
Amount: $300 – $700
Closing Date: August 8, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: ConfidentWriters.com is calling all students to show their literary genius, get published and win big. Have no fear, put away your doubts because you don’t have to be an advanced writer to qualify. Grab your computer and let your imagination run wild onto those pages. This is your chance to make your creativity and imagination get the best of you. Applicants may choose from the three topics available to write about. Essays should be between 500-700 words in length. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
NSHSS James W. Lewis Collegiate Global Leader Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: August 8, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The James W. Lewis Global Leader Scholarship has been established to encourage and recognize young leaders who exemplify the values to which Mr. Lewis has dedicated his life and work: Commitment to diversity and inclusion; Commitment to helping create educational opportunities for all, including young people identifying with under-represented groups; Commitment to encouraging leadership among youth; Commitment to community engagement and volunteerism; Commitment to global perspective; and Commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. The scholarship will be awarded to NSHSS college members. This is optional but students may submit pictures, videos, or media showing their leadership in action. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the National Society of High School Scholars for more information.
NSHSS James W. Lewis High School Global Leader Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: August 8, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The James W. Lewis Global Leader Scholarship has been established to encourage and recognize young leaders who exemplify the values to which Mr. Lewis has dedicated his life and work: Commitment to diversity and inclusion; Commitment to helping create educational opportunities for all, including young people identifying with under-represented groups; Commitment to encouraging leadership among youth; Commitment to community engagement and volunteerism; Commitment to global perspective; and Commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. The scholarship will be awarded to NSHSS members in their high school sophomore, junior, or senior year. This is optional but students may submit pictures, videos, or media showing their leadership in action. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the National Society of High School Scholars for more information.
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