Top 32 Private Scholarship Opportunities for April 1st – 14th, 2026
CAP’s Weekly Private Scholarship List for April 1st – 14th, 2026
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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 creating a FREE MyCAP account and see what colleges cost before you commit can significantly decrease the number of private scholarships you’ll need.
Here’s a look at CAP’s curated private scholarship list with scholarship opportunities that have deadlines closing within the next week.
Top 32 Private Scholarship Opportunities for April 1st – 14th, 2026:
Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship Program:
Amount: $15,000 – $60,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Description: The Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship Program will be awarded to a child of a medically retired, long-term disabled, or deceased pilot member of the Air Line Pilots Association. This scholarship will be awarded for four consecutive years, provided that adequate academic standing is maintained. Although the program envisions selection of a student enrolling as a college freshman, eligible individuals who are already enrolled in college may also apply. The student must be enrolled in a program of studies principally creditable toward a baccalaureate degree. Applications for the scholarship should not be submitted prior to an applicant’s senior year in high school and preferably after the first semester of that senior year. Applicants who have been enrolled in college must submit a copy of all college courses and course grades received to date in addition to the application and required high school performance data. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
American Legion Department of Vermont Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Description: The American Legion – Department of Vermont is pleased and proud to offer this scholarship program to support Vermont high school students in their quest for higher education. Young men and women who attend a Vermont secondary school or Interstate school district serving Vermont students are eligible to apply. Their parents must be legal residents of the State of Vermont. Applicants must be a US Resident. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from members of the high school staff who have direct knowledge of their high school activities and achievements. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
David Arver Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Description: The David Arver Memorial Scholarship was established by Dutch and Ginger Arver in memory of their son, David. Dutch Arver was a supporter of the AEA for years and served on the board of directors until his retirement. The recipient of this scholarship shall be a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation for more information.
Garmin-Jerry Smith Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Description: The Garmin-Jerry Smith Memorial Scholarship is available to a high school, college or vocational/technical school student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation for more information.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Description: The Garmin Scholarship is available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation for more information.
Lee Tarbox Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Description: The Lee Tarbox Memorial Scholarship, established by Pacific Southwest Instruments, is available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation for more information.
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship:
Amount: $3,000 – $15,000
Closing Date: April 3, 2026
Description: The Herbert Lehman Education Fund is a national, highly competitive scholarship that makes annual awards to qualified, outstanding undergraduate and law school students. Today, the mission of the Herbert Lehman Education Fund is to help transform the promise of racial equality into a social, economic, and political reality by supporting talented undergraduate students with financial need to stay in school and successfully complete their bachelor’s degree. The Herbert Lehman Education Fund also offers a limited number of law school scholarships to students committed to pursuing careers in public interest law. Awards generally do not exceed three years. Undergraduate scholarship applicants must be a graduating high school senior, a first-year student in an accredited four-year college, or a student transferring into an accredited four-year college. All applicants must have a combined family income of $70,000 or less. They must also have demonstrated commitment to public service. There is no minimum test score or GPA requirement. Applications from non-U.S. citizens are not accepted at this time. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Applications for undergraduate scholarships must be completed by April 1, 2025. Applications for law school students must be completed by May 1, 2025. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
NSHSS Research and Academic Paper Scholarship:
Amount: $1,250
Closing Date: April 3, 2026
Description: NSHSS will recognize students who have written an academic paper on the provided topic. The paper can be a research paper, original essay, or an analytical paper. We will not consider fiction, poetry, journal entries, computer programs, or lab reports. Applicants must be NSHSS high school members graduating in 2025, 2026, 2027, or 2028. Submission of pictures, videos, or media showing your leadership in action is optional. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the National Society of High School Scholars for more information.
Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund:
Amount: $500 – $8,000
Closing Date: April 3, 2026
Description: The Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund provides assistance to students to further their education in an undergraduate program. This program provides financial assistance to address the ‘gap’ in financial aid packages for both students graduating from high school and those continuing their education. Students working on a second undergraduate or graduate degree will not be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with a lower Student Aid Index (SAI) as indicated on their FAFSA. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Dominic Garcia, Scholarship and Grants Senior Associate for more information.
The NMMHA and James Knott Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 3, 2026
Description: The James Knott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1996 by the New Mexico Manufactured Housing Association to provide scholarship awards to New Mexico graduating high school seniors residing in a manufactured home. Student applicant must live in a mobile or manufactured home. Proof of residency in a mobile or manufactured home with one of the following documents is required: A copy of title or rental agreement; or Retail installment contract; or County tax assessment. One reference from a teacher or counselor must also be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Albuquerque Community Foundation for more information.
Ann Maly Davis Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 3, 2026
Description: The Ann Maly Davis Scholarship Fund will provide a one year scholarship to students graduating from Wahoo High School in Wahoo, Nebraska, or Royse City High School in Royse City, Texas, with a preferred emphasis on students intending to major in Business. This scholarship is also open to students attending college in Texas or Nebraska. Applicants must participate in community service or student activities. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
ESA Youth Scholarship Program:
Amount: $5,000 – $14,000
Closing Date: April 4, 2026
Description: The ESA Youth Scholarship Program aims to support the futures of the children of first responders. High school seniors who have a commitment to excellence and are inspired by the work their first responder parent(s) do in our communities, are invited to apply. Awards are based on a combination of academic achievement, national test scores, extracurricular participation and the essay. This year, 14 state associations are participating in ESA’s Youth Scholarship Program. Applicants whose parent(s) serve as an active first responder in a participating state should apply to that state. If you do not see your state listed, you can apply directly to ESA. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 4, 2026
Description: The Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship is to assist deserving high school seniors in their first year of college and to promote community banking. All Georgia high school seniors are eligible to compete for this scholarship if they are planning to enter a Georgia university, college, or technical institute in the fall semester of 2025, following their high school graduation. To compete, students must be sponsored by a local community bank, must complete an activity record expressing their leadership activity in school, write a short essay on community banking, provide teacher recommendations and an official high school transcript. Awards are based on academic merit and not financial need. Students may submit their application through mail or personally deliver all original documents to their sponsoring bank. Applications due to bank on April 4, 2025 and applications due to CBA on April 11, 2025. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Martha Meade Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 4, 2026
Description: The Martha Meade Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors from Westmoor High School in Daly City, California, who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college/university or in a vocational program leading to a certificate. This scholarship program seeks to provide support to students who demonstrate a genuine love of learning in their chosen field of study and a demonstrated desire to serve the community at large. Special consideration will be given to students who plan on majoring in History or Social Sciences. Applicants may submit up to 2 letters of reference, it is required for one letter to be from a teacher or academic advisor; and it is optional for one letter to be from a work or volunteer supervisor, or a youth leader. If you have questions, please contact Grace Moevao.
John F. Condon Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: April 5, 2026
Description: Hanscom Federal Credit Union established the John F. Condon Memorial Scholarship in honor of a former member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Condon provided the credit union with invaluable guidance and leadership. Scholarships will be awarded this year to graduating high school seniors, including gap year graduates. These scholarships are intended to recognize high academic excellence and high achievement in extracurricular and volunteer activities. Financial need may also be a consideration. The applicant must be a member to win. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited college, university, or other institution of higher learning during the next academic school year. It is optional but students may submit their SAT or ACT test scores. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 7, 2026
Description: The Douvas Memorial Scholarship honors the enduring legacy of Peter George Douvas, an immigrant from Greece renowned for his dedication to perseverance and support for education. Established to support students who embody these values, the scholarship seeks to recognize and assist those who exhibit exceptional commitment to both their academic and personal growth. By providing a scholarship, it aims to alleviate financial barriers and empower a Wyoming student who demonstrates significant need and a strong motivation to pursue higher education. Applicants must be a high school senior or between the ages of 18 and 22. Students must use the scholarship at one of the state’s seven community colleges or the University of Wyoming. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 8, 2026
Description: The Walter J. Clore Scholarship was established in 1997 by the Washington Winegrowers Association in honor of Dr. Clore’s grape research and lifetime achievements in the fields of viticulture and enology. The scholarship is awarded each year to students studying viticulture, enology, and other wine-related studies. Students not yet enrolled in college may apply but preference will be given to undergraduate students. Students in a Certificate Program are also preferred but students pursuing an Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees may also apply. Preference will also be given to students who demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities related to their field of study and have work or volunteer experience in their field of study. Two letters of recommendation are required. The letters should provide the Scholarship Committee with insight into the applicant’s character, values, and unique attributes. If applicable, please provide a letter of acceptance into a wine or grape industry related degree program from the department director and a letter from the applicant’s parent’s employer. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Washington Wine Industry Foundation Fund Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000 – $10,000
Closing Date: April 8, 2026
Description: The Washington Wine Industry Foundation Fund was established to provide scholarships for students studying viticulture, enology, wine business management at CWU or WSU, and V&E Graduate Degree in food sciences. Enrollment in Washington state college or university is not required if the applicant is graduating from Washington state high school. Students not yet enrolled in college may apply. Students in a Certificate Program are not allowed to apply. Overall high school GPA for freshman applicants must be 3.40; and the overall college GPA of other applicants must be 3.0. Applicants must also be a Washington resident for at least 1 year. Preference will be given to students with financial need. Preference will also be given to students who demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities related to their field of study and have work or volunteer experience in their field of study. Two letters of recommendation are required. The letters should provide the Scholarship Committee with insight into the applicant’s character, values, and unique attributes. If applicable, please provide a letter of acceptance into a wine or grape industry related degree program from the department director and a letter from the applicant’s parent’s employer. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
George & Susan Carter Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 8, 2026
Description: The George & Susan Carter Scholarship was established in 2017 as an endowed fund in honor of Washington State University researcher and winemaker George Carter and his wife, Susan. The scholarship is awarded to one student for up to four years. This scholarship was established to assist students of limited means to attain associates, bachelors, and graduate-level degrees in viticulture and enology. Students not yet enrolled in college may apply, but students in a Certificate Program are not allowed to apply. Overall high school GPA of freshman applicants must be 3.40; and overall college GPA of other applicants must be 3.0. Applicants must also be a Washington resident for at least 1 year. Preference will be given to applicants with financial need. Preference will also be given to students who demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities related to their field of study and have work or volunteer experience in their field of study. Two letters of recommendation are required. The letters should provide the Scholarship Committee with insight into the applicant’s character, values, and unique attributes. If applicable, please provide a letter of acceptance into a wine or grape industry related degree program from the department director and a letter from the applicant’s parent’s employer. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
National Protein and Food Distributors Association Foundation Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 10, 2026
Description: Since 1979, the National Protein and Food Distributors Association Scholarship Foundation has awarded scholarships to students from NPFDA member families. To apply, the student must be an employee of a NPFDA Member Company, or the child or dependent of an employee of a NPFDA Member Company. They must be enrolled at a US-based college, university, or technical school, or be a high school senior. Graduate students are not eligible to apply. They must be pursuing a college degree. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from an advisor or mentor who is not a family member. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
U.S. Bates Scholarship Program:
Amount: $5,000 – $20,000
Closing Date: April 10, 2026
Description: BAC annually awards scholarships to students whose parents or step-parents are US BAC members. The scholarships may be awarded for up to four years. Applicants must be a senior in high school and planning to enter college in the fall of 2025, and be the child or stepchild of a US member in good standing of a US BAC Local. An independent selection committee will evaluate the Complete applications and select recipients considering academic achievements and records; extracurricular activities and work/internship experience; essay content; and community involvement and volunteerism. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation Award:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 10, 2026
Description: The Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation Award will be given to a college-bound, African-American high school senior who is from or will graduate from a high school in Pennsylvania or Camden County, New Jersey. The scholarship was established to honor the memory of Craig D. Butler and support deserving high school seniors. CDB Scholarships, the sponsor of the scholarship, aims to provide financial aid to African-Americans pursuing higher education, especially to those who’ve experienced gun violence. To be eligible, applicants must be African-American residents of Pennsylvania or attend a Pennsylvania high school. Applicants residing in or attending school in Camden County, New Jersey are also eligible. Applicants must submit two statements of personal recommendations to support their application. They may be from an instructor or school official who is familiar with the applicant’s academic work, an adult (non-relative) who can write about the applicant’s community service work and/or give a personal character reference, and/or from a counselor, administrator, club sponsor, job coordinator, coach, or community leader. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 11, 2026
Description: The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship honors the late Agnes Jones Jackson who was a long-time NAACP member from the San Francisco branch. The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship is one of many funding opportunities available to students through NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives. They offer scholarships to outstanding and qualified students pursuing undergraduate degrees. Applicants must be a member of the NAACP. They must be currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student. They must demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in any field or study. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Hubertus W. V. Willems Scholarship:
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: April 11, 2026
Description: The Hubertus W. V. Willems Scholarship is one of many funding opportunities available to students through NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives. They offer scholarships to outstanding and qualified students pursuing undergraduate degrees. Applicants must be a member of the NAACP. They must be currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student. They must demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in the field(s) of engineering, chemistry, physics, and/or mathematical sciences. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
James A. McCavitt and Annie LePors McCavitt Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 11, 2026
Description: The James A. McCavitt and Annie LePors McCavitt Scholarship Fund is available to graduating high school seniors from the Tussey Mountain School District in Pennsylvania. Applicants must have a desire to contribute knowledge in service-oriented areas of study such as education, nursing, law enforcement, medical research or social work. Please contact Wendy Gates to be considered.
Inter-County Energy Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 11, 2026
Description: Inter-County Energy is offering scholarships, in a program designed to enhance the education and future careers of deserving students. All interested students are invited and encouraged to apply. Applicants must be an actively enrolled senior in good standing from one of the eligible Inter-County Energy service counties and must be planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary educational or training institution of their choice. The applicant’s parents or legal guardian must be a resident of Inter-County Energy’s service area and a current member of the cooperative. The primary residence of the legal parent or guardian must be on the cooperative lines. Inter-County Energy employees or directors and their immediate families are not eligible for this scholarship. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $500 – $1,500
Closing Date: April 11, 2026
Description: The NYSAAF and NYSSA offer an annual scholarship program which is available to students who currently are (or have previously been) active in a fair that is a member of the NYSAAF or the NYSSA and who plan to attend (or already attend) college in pursuit of a degree. The fair where the student has been active or the NYSSA must endorse their application and will submit it for them. Students who have been active in their local fairs and who intend to pursue or who are pursuing a degree are eligible to apply. Application is open to all applicants regardless of your field of study. However, additional consideration may be given to those applicants pursuing a degree in a field related to agriculture, fair management or the outdoor amusement business. All are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school in New York State or be already attending college and planning to pursue or already pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher learning. Students must submit their complete application by the second Friday in April. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
MBA Student Broadcaster Scholarship Program:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 11, 2026
Description: The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association is committed to furthering the broadcast industry by helping Massachusetts’ best and brightest students pursue a career in broadcasting. Our association is committed to encouraging students who are interested in the radio and/or television industry to further their education in the field. Students interested in a career in over-the-air broadcasting are encouraged to apply for a scholarship. Students who have declared a communications-related major, and are in the process of enrolling, or are currently enrolled, at an accredited institution of higher learning are encouraged to apply. The selection process for scholarships will take into account such factors as financial need, academic merit, community service, extra-curricular activities and work experience. Highest priority will be given to students with the most limited financial resources. Applications may be submitted through email or mail. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Patty and Melvin Alperin First Generation Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $1,500
Closing Date: April 13, 2026
Description: The Patty and Melvin Alperin First Generation Scholarship will be awarded to students whose parents did not graduate from college, including community college or a college in a foreign country. Applicants must be Rhode Island high school seniors accepted or enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year college. Past recipients can reapply. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Rhode Island Foundation for more information.
Rhode Island Association of Former Legislators Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $1,500
Closing Date: April 13, 2026
Description: The Rhode Island Association of Former Legislators Scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who can demonstrate outstanding community service. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Rhode Island Foundation for more information.
Ocean State Media Scholarship:
Amount: $15,000
Closing Date: April 13, 2026
Description: Established by Rhode Island PBS in 2017, the Ocean State Media Scholarship offers awards to residents of the station’s demographic market area who demonstrate promise of a successful career in the fields of journalism and/or media. Awards will be awarded annually and are renewable for an additional three years. Applicants may be a resident of Rhode Island or Bristol County, Massachusetts. They must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited 4-year post-secondary school, or a student currently enrolled in an accredited 4-year post-secondary institution. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and how this scholarship will make a meaningful difference in their educational plans, and must exhibit merit toward a successful career in journalism and/or media. Current employees of Ocean State Media, their children, and other immediate family members are not eligible to apply. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or professional who can attest to the applicant’s merit in pursuing a successful career in journalism and/or media, and a work sample, such as writing, video, audio, photography, or another creative example, and other supporting documents. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Rhode Island Foundation for more information.
Leslie A. Ebert Legacy of Life Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Closing Date: April 14, 2026
Description: Did you know more than 100,000 people are waiting for a lifesaving transplant? As a high school senior, you have the power to raise awareness about the importance of registering to be an organ, eye and tissue donor through the Leslie A. Ebert Legacy of Life Scholarship Program. Applicants must write a persuasive essay and/or produce a video that educates, then motivates, an audience to become registered organ, eye and tissue donors. All essay and video entrants must be current high school seniors who (1) both reside and attend high school, or are home-schooled, in one of the following locations: The state of Maryland; Northern Virginia (in specific counties as well as the independent cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Manassas Park); and the District of Columbia; and (2) plan to attend a college, university or community college in the 2025 Fall semester. Different emails are used to submit the essay and video submissions. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
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