Top 16 Private Scholarship Opportunities for July 11th – 25th, 2026

Looking for ways to pay for college without taking on more debt? Every week, we round up private scholarships with upcoming deadlines so you don’t miss out on free money for school. Below are 16 scholarships closing between now and July 25, 2026, covering everything from nursing and STEM to law, agriculture, and the arts.

As always, read each scholarship’s eligibility requirements carefully and visit the official website linked below for full application details.

MNF PhD Research Grants

The MNF PhD Research Grants is open to applicants who must be currently enrolled and in good standing in a PhD Nursing program and must be a member of the Mississippi Nurses Association (MNA). Applicants must submit a Research Proposal that must include the Title (must include major variables and populations); Abstract; Budget and justification; Biographical sketch; Narrative that discusses the Specific Aims and Purpose, Background and Significance, and Research Design and Methods; Expected results; References; and Appendices. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.

Eileen S. and Earl C. Whittemore Advance Practiced/Nurse Practitioner Scholarship

MNF and The Gulf Coast Community Foundation will award a scholarship to an APRN student on behalf of the Eileen S. and Earl C. Whittemore, Jr Fund. The applicant must be a member of the Mississippi Nurses’ Association. Applicants must hold a current, unrestricted Mississippi RN license. They must submit a letter from school verifying acceptance or enrollment in an accredited nurse practitioner program. Applicants must also submit two professional letters of reference. Payments shall be made in two equal disbursements for the Fall and Spring semesters for the 2025-2026 academic year, as long as the recipient maintains eligibility. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.

GeneTex Scholarship Program

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.

Oregon Sheep Growers Association Scholarship

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. The recipient is not required to attend an Oregon college or university. The recipient must be majoring in an agriculture-related field of study, agricultural sciences, or pre-veterinary medicine, with a career interest in the sheep industry. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Oregon Sheep Growers Association for more information.

L.S.B. Leakey Foundation Research Grants

The Leakey Foundation exclusively funds research related to human origins. Priority of funding is commonly given to exploratory phases of promising new research projects that meet the stated purpose of the Foundation. Advanced doctoral students, post-doctoral researchers, and established scientists are eligible for Leakey Foundation Research Grants. This program exclusively funds research related to human origins, including dissertation research and exploratory studies. The disciplines supported include archaeology, biological anthropology, paleoanthropology, primate behavioral ecology, genetics, geology, anatomy, morphology, paleobotany, and paleoclimatology. There are no citizenship restrictions; however, all applications must be written in English. The deadlines for research grant applications are January 10th and July 15th. Please visit the award’s website for more information about the format of the research proposal and other materials that should be submitted.

Children of Veterans Tuition Grant

The Children of Veterans Tuition Grant provides undergraduate tuition assistance to students who are the natural or adopted child of a Michigan veteran. The veteran must have died or became totally and permanently disabled as a result of military service. The Veteran must have been a legal resident of Michigan immediately before entering military service and did not later reside outside of Michigan for more than two years; or the veteran must have established legal residency in Michigan after entering military service. Please visit the award’s website or contact the Michigan Department of Treasury – Student Financial Services Bureau for more information.

Pega Scholars Program

The Pega Scholars Program supports equal participation in tech by providing scholarships to future technologists around the globe. The program aims to improve the reach, accessibility, and availability of learning opportunities for all in the technology space. Applicants must be high school/secondary school seniors who graduated in 2025 or current college/university undergraduates, or CEGEP students. They must plan to enroll at an accredited two-, three- or four-year college or university, CEGEP institution (or equivalent) for the entire 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Technology. They must also reside in one of the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Singapore, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, and/or United States. International applicants must submit their upper secondary school diploma or certificate, if earned and results of examinations. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.

Prosmushkin Law’s $1000 Semi-Annual College Scholarship Program

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. The Fall application deadline is July 17th and the Spring application deadline is December 17th. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.

H. Thomas Austern Writing Competition

The H. Thomas Austern Writing Competition is intended to encourage law students interested in the areas of law affecting FDA-regulated industries: food, drugs, medical devices, biologics, dietary supplements, cosmetics, veterinary, cannabis, or tobacco and nicotine products. Top papers will be considered for publication in the Food and Drug Law Journal. Students currently enrolled in a JD program at any of the nation’s ABA-accredited law schools and 2024-2025 academic year graduates are eligible to participate. Submissions that have been submitted to other writing contests are acceptable. However, articles must be unpublished at the time of judging in order to remain in consideration for the competition. Articles that have been accepted for forthcoming publication will still be eligible for placement in the competition but will not be considered for publication in the Food and Drug Law Journal. Published papers will be disqualified from the Austern Competition. Paper topics are limited to FDA and regulated agencies’ laws and regulations. Topical focus should be on FDA-regulated industries: food, drugs, animal drugs, biologics, cosmetics, diagnostics, dietary supplements, medical devices, veterinary devices, cannabis, or tobacco and nicotine products. Students will submit an abstract. No author identifying information may be included in the body of the text. The author’s name should only be shared when registering. Please visit the award’s website for more information.

Upjohn Institute Dissertation Award

The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research announces its 30th annual prize for the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues. The Institute has sponsored dissertation awards each year since 1995. A first prize of $2,500 is being offered. Up to two honorable mention awards of $1,000 may also be given. Eligible persons for the 2025 prize are those whose dissertation was accepted during the 24-month period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025. The dissertation may come from any academic discipline, but it must have a substantial policy focus. A letter of endorsement from the dissertation advisor is required. Please visit the award’s website for more information.

CLA Scholarship for BIPOC Students in Memory of Edna Yelland

The CLA Scholarship for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Students in Memory of Edna Yelland encourages and supports students in the attainment of a graduate degree in library or information studies and encourages commitment to the improvement of library services to BIPOC students. Recipients are each awarded $2,500, and one-year student membership to CLA, and honored at the CLA annual conference. Recipients are encouraged to enroll into CLA’s Mentoring Program. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent US residents. They must be enrolled in an ALA-accredited master’s of library and information science or information studies program and have completed one or more courses. They must also intend to work in a California library upon graduation. Applicants must be a member of one or more of the following ethnic groups: African American, Black, or African; Native American, First Nations, or Indigenous to Central or South America; Asian; Latino, Hispanic or Caribbean American; Middle Eastern/North African; Pacific Islander/Indigenous to Oceania; South Asian. Applicants must provide a description of their financial need and be available for an interview by the Edna Yelland Scholarship Committee. Applicants must provide the names and contact information for two professional references. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information about the program and the required materials.

Pacific Health Research PhD Scholarship

The Pacific Health Research PhD Scholarship provides three years of personal support of up to $30,000 per annum, plus tuition fees, up to $10,000 in total research working expenses, and a $3,000 tufungatika allowance, for outstanding graduate students in any discipline whose proposed research programme will contribute to improving health and economic outcomes for Pacific peoples. Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or hold residency in New Zealand and be of indigenous Pacific descent. Most applicants will be enrolled full-time for a research-based degree at the doctoral level, usually a Doctor of Philosophy at a New Zealand University. However, we will consider other applications from students enrolled in other doctoral research degrees or who are enrolled part-time. If a student has not yet enrolled for their proposed course of study, but are intending to do so, they can still apply. Please note, programmes of study where the primary focus is a clinical practice qualification rather than advancing the individual’s research skills do not meet the PhD grant requirements. Applicants must submit evidence of collaboration/support. They will need to provide letters of support from supervisor(s) stating their supervisory and resource arrangements during the tenure of the proposed award; a JP-certified copy of the applicant’s academic transcript or professional qualifications; letters of support from any individuals or organisations who are contributing their time but are not receiving payment; any relevant letters of collaboration to support the applicant’s application; and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) or letters of support for any individuals not employed by the applicant’s host organisation and will receive a salary or budget through this career development award (if within the award’s specific budget allowances). Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.

Pacific Health Research Masters Scholarship

The Pacific Health Research Masters Scholarship provides up to $20,000 towards one year of personal support, plus tuition fees and a $1,000 tikanga allowance, for students completing the research component of a master’s degree in any discipline whose proposed research programme will contribute to improving health and economic outcomes for Pacific peoples. Working expenses are not included in this award. Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or hold residency in New Zealand and be of indigenous Pacific descent. Most successful applicants are enrolled full-time for a master’s degree; however, we do consider applications from students who are enrolled part-time. Students who have yet to enroll for their proposed course of study, but they intend to do so, can also apply. During the tenure of the scholarship, the student’s only activity must be the conduct of research and the preparation of a thesis or dissertation. If they are undertaking courses involving the completion of papers only, they won’t be eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must submit evidence of collaboration/support. They will need to provide letters of support from supervisor(s) stating their supervisory and resource arrangements during the tenure of the proposed award; a JP-certified copy of the applicant’s academic transcript or professional qualifications; letters of support from any individuals or organisations who are contributing their time but are not receiving payment; any relevant letters of collaboration to support the applicant’s application; and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) or letters of support for any individuals not employed by the applicant’s host organisation and will receive a salary or budget through this career development award (if within the award’s specific budget allowances). Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.

Pacific Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Pacific Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship provides support for outstanding graduates who have recently completed a degree at doctoral level and who propose to conduct research in any discipline related to improving the health of Pacific peoples. The value of this fellowship is based on a salary at a postdoctoral fellow level for 3 years and includes up to $105,000 for research expenses, an annual allowance of $2,500 to travel to a scientific meeting and a Tufungatika allowance of $3000 over the tenure of the Fellowship. Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or hold residency in New Zealand, and be of indigenous Pacific descent. Applicants must also need to have a proven track record of research in the area of Pacific health development, hold a degree of doctor of philosophy (or an equivalent degree), and not have had more than five years of postdoctoral experience. If the applicant has not received the results of their thesis examination, they can still apply. Applicants must submit evidence of collaboration/support. They will need to provide letters of support from supervisor(s) stating their supervisory and resource arrangements during the tenure of the proposed award; a JP-certified copy of the applicant’s academic transcript or professional qualifications; letters of support from any individuals or organisations who are contributing their time but are not receiving payment; any relevant letters of collaboration to support the applicant’s application; and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) or letters of support for any individuals not employed by the applicant’s host organisation and will receive a salary or budget through this career development award (if within the award’s specific budget allowances). Please visit the fellowship’s website for more information.

The Phyliss J. McCarthy Scholarship for Excellence in Writing

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.

Sutliff & Stout Law School Scholarship Contest

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.

Scholarship amounts, deadlines, and eligibility requirements are current as of July 2026 and subject to change. Always confirm details on each scholarship’s official website before applying.