Top 43 Private Scholarship Opportunities for February 25th – March 10th, 2026
CAP’s Weekly Private Scholarship List for February 25th – March 10th, 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 43 Private Scholarship Opportunities for February 25th – March 10th, 2026:
UDT-SEAL Association Scholarship-High School Seniors:
Amount: $5,500
Closing Date: February 25, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The UDT-SEAL Association is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to dependents of our veteran or currently serving members who strive to pursue higher learning and help them achieve their dream of a college education. This year the UDT-SEAL Association is offering competitive merit-based scholarships. “Well-rounded” students with the highest GPAs who are involved in extracurricular activities and sports will be given preference. The High School Senior Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who must be seeking a vocational degree, associates degree, or bachelor’s degree. Applicants must be a Dependent child of a UDT-SEAL Association member who have served in or are currently serving in the Naval Special Warfare community. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: February 26, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: P.L.A.Y. has always made a point to promote compassion towards animals in both our personal and professional lives. We know there are plenty of young minds out there that are equally passionate about helping animals in need, so in an effort to encourage them and promote this cause, P.L.A.Y. will be awarding our annual scholarship to a graduating high school senior (2023-2024) who best exemplifies our core beliefs. No purchase necessary. Immediate family members of P.L.A.Y. employees are excluded from this contest. Two to three photos of the applicant’s volunteer efforts to help animals in need must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,250
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship is for high school seniors attending an accredited institution in an undergraduate program. Applicants must have an unweighted cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and a combined score of at least 1290 on the SAT or the equivalent score on the ACT. This scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Delaware Higher Education Office for more information.
Optimist International Essay Contest:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Optimist International Essay Contest aims to give young people room to develop their views around a central idea. In addition to the opportunity for written expression, participants have the chance to win a college scholarship. The Optimist International Essay Contest is divided into two levels of competition: Club and District. Interested students should submit essays on the assigned topic to their local Optimist Club. The contest is open to contestants under the age of 19 as of October 1st of the current Optimist International contest year. Club winners may advance to the District contest to compete for a $2,500 college scholarship. Contestants must compose an original essay with limited guidance from others. The deadline for Clubs to submit their winning essay to the District Chair is February 28, 2025. The deadline for Districts to submit their winner’s information to Optimist International is April 15, 2025. Please visit the award’s website for more information about the contest and the eligibility requirements.
National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. Annual Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The 2024 NCBFAA Annual Scholarship program is open to any regular member employee or a child of a regular member employee of NCBFAA who is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college or university for their professional advancement in our industry. Applicants must be currently enrolled and pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree in industry-related studies at an accredited U.S. college or university. This includes high school seniors, as well as students or employees, pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with an accredited college or university. The applicant should be intending to or already pursuing a career in Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding or a related field, such as international trade and supply chain management. All candidates must submit their applications via mail. They may email their essay; however, they must provide a hard copy of the supporting materials before their application will be considered. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
NABJ Visual Task Force Scholarship:
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The NABJ Visual Task Force Scholarship will be awarded to students with a genuine passion for visual journalism. Qualified candidates will be chosen based on the quality of their portfolio work and their demonstrated commitment to academic excellence. Applicants must be a current NABJ student member in good standing. Eligible applicants include high school juniors, seniors, and college students with at least one full academic year remaining at an accredited U.S. college or university at the time of application and disbursement of funds. At least three work samples are required. Three references are also required. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact NABJ for more information.
California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: Only the children with a parent or legal guardian employed by a California vineyard during the current or previous winegrape growing season are eligible to apply. However, children with a parent or legal guardian employed by a California winegrape grower may request a waiver from this eligibility requirement based upon financial need.
Distinguished Raven FAC Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000 – $2,500
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: This scholarship program is meant to provide educational assistance to the descendants of those the Ravens supported in their fight for the defense of their country. Scholarships are presented annually to qualifying descendants or legal wards of a Lao or Lao-Hmong individual who served in the Royal Laotian Military or Hmong forces in defense of the Kingdom of Laos between 1960 and 1975. Applicants must be a high school senior or graduate, and must be enrolled or actively seeking to enroll full time in the coming academic year in an undergraduate program of studies leading to a Bachelor or Associate Degree at an accredited college, junior college, or university or a Technical/Trade School in the United States. Selection will be based on an overall evaluation of the applicant’s academic achievement, goals, character, service beyond self, and the quality of their essay. Apparent need is also an important factor. For applicants planning to attend a Technical/Trade School, academic achievement is not a key determining factor. Two letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
$2,000 No Essay College Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: Niche is giving a scholarship, no essay required. All high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year may apply. Applicants must be either: (1) at least 18 years of age or older (except in the case of legal residents of certain states or commonwealths where the legal age of majority is greater than 18 years of age, then such legal age of majority) at the time of entry; or (2) at least 13 years of age at the time of entry and have a parent’s or legal guardian’s consent and supervision to use Niche and enter this Sweepstakes. Applicants must currently attend, or within the next 12 months plan to enroll in, a high school or college listed on Niche, or be the parent of a student who falls into one of those categories. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Willard G. Plentl Sr. Aviation Scholarship Program:
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Willard G. Plentl Sr. Aviation Scholarship Program will be awarded to a Virginia High School senior who is planning an aviation career in a non-engineering area. A certification of acceptance into a non-engineering, aviation-related postsecondary education program is required. Examples of non-engineering aviation careers include, but are not limited to, pilots, aviation maintenance technicians, aviation managers, etc. Applicants must attach no more than three recommendation letters and a typed sheet listing both school-related and extracurricular activities demonstrating accomplishments and leadership capabilities. Applicants must have their guidance counselor or other high school official sign all required certifications. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Virginia Airport Operators Council for more information.
Florida PTA/PTSA University Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Florida PTA/PTSA University Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior student graduating from a PTSA high school, who will pursue their education at a university. This scholarship will be awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a start in life through higher education. Students must be a PTSA member. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Florida PTA/PTSA for more information.
Florida PTA/PTSA Community College Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Florida PTA/PTSA Community College Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior student graduating from a PTSA high school, who will pursue their education at a community college. This scholarship will be awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a start in life through higher education. Students must be a PTSA member. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Florida PTA/PTSA for more information.
Florida PTA/PTSA Fine Arts Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Florida PTA/PTSA Fine Arts Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior student graduating from a PTSA high school. This scholarship will be awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a start in life through higher education. Students must be a PTSA member. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Florida PTA/PTSA for more information.
Florida PTA/PTSA Vocational/Technical Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Florida PTA/PTSA Vocational/Technical Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior student graduating from a PTSA high school, who will pursue their education at a vocational or technical school. This scholarship will be awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a start in life through higher education. Students must be a PTSA member. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Florida PTA/PTSA for more information.
Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The purpose of the Antonette Willa Skua Turner Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduates of Nebraska high schools who plan to enroll as English or history majors in accredited colleges or universities. Applicants must be high school seniors. Selection is based on the intellectual promise, creativity, and character of the applicant. A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s English or History teacher must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Willa Cather Foundation for more information.
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Sweet and Simple Scholarship is open to all U.S. students who are currently enrolled or will enroll no later than Fall of 2027 in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Minnesota Masonic Charities Signature Scholarship:
Amount: $6,000 – $24,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Minnesota Masonic Charities Signature Scholarship will be awarded to students who must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a four-year college or university. This scholarship is renewable for up to 3 additional years. Applicants may be a graduate of or graduating from a Minnesota high school or home school. A Masonic affiliation or membership in a Masonic organization is not a requirement. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Minnesota Masonic Charities for more information.
Minnesota Masonic Charities Legacy Scholarship:
Amount: $4,000 – $16,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Minnesota Masonic Charities Legacy Scholarship will be awarded to a student who must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a four-year college or university. Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 3.6-3.89 and an ACT Composite score of 25 or higher. Applicants may be a graduate of or graduating from a Minnesota high school or home school. A Masonic affiliation or membership in a Masonic organization is not a requirement. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Minnesota Masonic Charities for more information.
Minnesota Masonic Charities Heritage Scholarship:
Amount: $3,000 – $12,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Minnesota Masonic Charities Heritage Scholarship will be awarded to students who must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a four-year college or university. This scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years. Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 3.00-3.59. Applicants may be a graduate of or graduating from a Minnesota high school or home school. A Masonic affiliation or membership in a Masonic organization is not a requirement. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Minnesota Masonic Charities for more information.
Minnesota Masonic Charities Career and Technical Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500 – $5,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Minnesota Masonic Charities Career and Technical Scholarship will be awarded to students who must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in an accredited Vocational, Technical or Trades School or Program or a two-year community college seeking an associate degree. This scholarship is renewable for one additional year. Applicants may be a graduate of or graduating from a Minnesota high school or home school. A Masonic affiliation or membership in a Masonic organization is not a requirement. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Minnesota Masonic Charities for more information.
Bobette Bibo Gugliotta Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writing:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Bobette Bibo Gugliotta Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writing is for students majoring in a creative writing field and who have demonstrated creative writing ability and passion. To be eligible, applicants must be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled undergraduate four-year college students. Students must be attending or attended high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation together with their application. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Hazel Reed Baumeister Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Hazel Reed Baumeister Scholarship Program aims to to support high school graduates of high academic achievement who would be unable to pursue higher education without financial assistance. The selection committee looks for academic promise, documented perseverance in activities outside the classroom, the quality of the personal statement and personal characteristics such as honesty, good judgment and commitment to serving the community. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation together with their application. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Ralph Hale and Martha L. Ruppert Educational Scholarship:
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Ralph Hale and Martha L. Ruppert Educational Scholarship is awarded to late bloomers” – those students who show academic promise and improvement during the last years of high school or in the first few years of college, but are unlikely to receive other scholarships because of their low GPAs. Applicants must demonstrate community involvement; they must be a graduating high school senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County, San Francisco County, or Santa Clara County. United States citizens or eligible non-citizen (eligible non-citizens include United States legal residents and A.B. 540 students) are eligible to apply. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $5,000 – $25,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Abby Sobrato Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors of Latino College Preparatory Academy (LCPA), Luis Valdez Leadership Academy (LVLA) and B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy (RCLA) in San Jose, California who contribute to their campus in a meaningful way. The selection committee looks for students who demonstrate academic potential, involvement in community or school activities and contributed to their campus in a meaningful way. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship is for students who plan to pursue a career in police work, corrections or other criminal justice fields. Applicants must be graduating high school senior, currently enrolled undergraduate student or police academy cadet. Students attending or attended high school in the greater San Francisco Bay Area (includes San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties) are eligible to apply. This scholarship is designed to recognize students who demonstrate a similar passion for public service and who demonstrate academic potential, leadership, and financial need. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Marie A. Calderilla Scholarship:
Amount: $20,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Marie A. Calderilla Scholarship is for female students currently enrolled or planning to attend a college within the San Mateo County Community College District (Canada College, College of San Mateo and Skyline Community College). Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or re-entry student planning to attend a college in the San Mateo County Community College District. Current community college students who meet all criteria listed are also eligible to apply. They must be serious about improving her life through education. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500 – $10,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year nomination is open to either of the following: (A) a registered active member of a Boy Scouts of America unit that is chartered to an American Legion post, American Legion Auxiliary unit or Sons of The American Legion squadron; or (B) a registered active member of any chartered Boy Scouts of America unit and have a parent or grandparent possessing up-to-date membership in The American Legion or Sons of The American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary. Applicants must have received the Eagle Scout Award; received a Scouts BSA or Venturer Religious Emblem; and have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting and community. They must be enrolled in high school at the time of selection. The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Three runner-up scholarship awards will be granted in the amount of $2,500 each. The scholarship may be used to attend a school selected by the student provided it is state accredited, above the high school level, and within the continental limits of the United States, except in the case where the student may be from a possession of the United States, in which case the student can select a school in that possession or in the continental United States. The nomination window is from November 1st to March 1st, annually. Nomination packets must be received by each applicant’s respective American Legion state department headquarters. Then each respective American Legion State Department Selection Committee will determine the Eagle Scout judged to be the best in their department (state). Then the department will send that packet, along with a list of the members serving on that Selection Committee, to The American Legion National Headquarters no later than April 1st. The complete information about the required materials is available on the website. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the American Legion for more information.
Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Spirit of Youth Scholarship Fund is an umbrella that supports three separate scholarship opportunities for participants in American Legion Auxiliary programs. One is for American Legion Auxiliary Junior members, another for the Junior Members of the Year, and one is for participants in the American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation program. Candidates for this award shall be or shall have been Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, have held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three consecutive years, and must be a paid member for the current membership year. Applicants must continue their membership in the American Legion Auxiliary during the scholarship period. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school. This is a scholarship to attend an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must be of good character and have grades that meet entrance requirements at the institution of their choice. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation. One must be from an educator or spiritual advisor who is familiar with the applicant’s academic performance, extracurricular activities, and can describe their skills, leadership experience, and character. The second letter is from a person of the applicant’s choosing attesting to the applicant’s character in regard to conduct, citizenship, and leadership. Letters of recommendation from family members will not be accepted. Please have your reference include their contact information. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: Every year, SEMA helps students pay for their college tuition. To be eligible for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, applicants must be either a high school senior or 18 years of age at the time of submission. Applicants must be incoming freshmen or have continued enrollment in college, university or post-secondary career and technology school in the United States or Canada. Their pursuit of a degree or certification must lead to a career in automotive. All disciplines are welcome. Applicants must be US or Canadian citizens. Permanent or legal residents are not eligible to apply. They must demonstrate passion for the automotive hobby and career. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship to support the children of our warriors. These scholarships are awarded to 15 students annually who excel in academics and volunteer in their communities. These scholarships are for undergraduate study only at an accredited college or university. Candidates for this award shall be direct descendants of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941. Membership in The American Legion Family is not required for this scholarship. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school. Applicants must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during their high school years. Hours must be verified in writing by the recipient organization(s). Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation. One must be from an educator or spiritual advisor who is familiar with the applicant’s academic performance, extracurricular activities, and can describe their skills, leadership experience, and character. The second letter is from a person of the applicant’s choosing attesting to the applicant’s character in regard to conduct, citizenship, and leadership. Letters of recommendation from family members will not be accepted. Please have your reference include their contact information. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest:
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: March 3, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: Students may submit their original artwork for a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship and have their design featured by the leading publisher of premium quality cards in the United States since 1929. The winning entry will also be turned into a genuine greeting card by The Gallery Collection. This contest is open to all high school, college, and university students enrolled during the time period of the contest in an academic program designed to conclude with the awarding of a diploma or a degree. Students home-schooled under the auspices of an accredited high school are considered high school students for this purpose and are eligible. This contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, as well as American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. International students who have a student visa to attend school in the United States are considered legal residents and eligible. Original art, photographs, or computer graphics can be submitted online as a JPEG (.jpg), through the entry page. Original art can be sent by taking a digital photograph or scanning it. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $40,000
Closing Date: March 3, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Ford Scholars Program was established to assist students who otherwise would find it impossible, or at least very difficult, to obtain a college degree. Applicants must be residents of Oregon or Siskiyou County, California, and they must be graduating high school seniors (or equivalent) who have never enrolled full time in a 2- or 4- year college and seeking a bachelor’s degree. For more information, kindly visit the scholarship’s website.
Amount: $2,500 – $5,000
Closing Date: March 4, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Steiner Family Scholarship Fund has established a scholarship program to assist students who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Applicants must be age 26 and under as of the application deadline date; be high school seniors or students in their final year of upper-secondary school or graduates who plan to enroll, or students who are already enrolled in an undergraduate study at an accredited two or four-year college, university, vocational-technical school or CEGEP (or equivalent). Applicants must reside in the U.S. or Canada. Awards are renewable for up to three consecutive years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Preference will be given to children of employees of former AmeriPride, Canadian Linen and Quebec Linge companies who had two or more years of employment as of January 19, 2018, the official date of sale of these businesses. Academic evaluation of applicants will include a review of the grade or mark average based on the grading system used in the applicant’s country and a review of the results of academic examinations. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Meriden Foundation Scholarship Program:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: March 4, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Meriden Foundation has established a scholarship program to assist residents of Meriden, Connecticut who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs after high school graduation. Applicants must be high school seniors. Awards are for undergraduate study only. One online recommendation form must be submitted on March 7, 2025. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
FleetNow ‘Construct Your Future’ Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 5, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: FleetNow is thrilled to offer the Construct Your Future Annual Scholarship to aspiring individuals with big dreams and ambitions. Here at FleetNow, we believe in the power of education and innovation, and we are committed to fostering the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and creators. Applicants may be high school and undergraduate students in the U.S. pursuing an education in heavy equipment related fields. There are many heavy equipment related fields including, but not limited to, heavy equipment operation, civil engineering, construction technology, industrial technology, project management, construction management, and automotive technology. Applicants may submit an essay or a 2-minute video submission detailing who they are, their career goals, and how they plan to reach those goals. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Scholarships:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 5, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: Department scholarships are awarded to deserving sons or daughters, grandsons or granddaughters of a veteran who need financial assistance to avail themselves of higher education at the post-secondary level. These scholarships are to be applied only toward the expenses of tuition, books or similar fees, at an accredited institution of higher learning. Satisfactory progress must be made with grades reported to the Department of Minnesota. To be eligible to apply for these scholarships, the veteran must have served in the federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941 and have been honorably discharged or is still serving. Applicants must be either a resident of the State of Minnesota or a member of the American Legion Auxiliary (includes Junior membership), The American Legion, or Sons of The American Legion, Department of Minnesota. Applicants must also be a high school senior or graduate, or a college student or graduate, seeking further education with a scholastic record and average of at least C.” Applicants must be of good character, with ambition to continue their education. Applicants must submit a letter from the superintendent, principal or counselor of the school presently attending, or have attended regarding scholastic record, aptitude and ambition; and a letter from a business, clergy or professional person (not related) with whom the applicant has been associated. Applications must be submitted by March 5th to the Unit President of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit located in the applicant’s school district or the Unit that holds the applicant’s membership. This application must be received in the Minnesota Department Auxiliary Headquarters by March 15th. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Agriculture Future of America Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,600 – $3,200
Closing Date: March 6, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Agriculture Future of America Scholarship Program is available to current high school senior or undergraduate students attending a four-year institution in the US or plans to obtain a four-year degree. Applicants must be enrolled in an agriculture or food-related degree program in the U.S. See the full eligibility requirements. Recipients will be selected based on their career goals, leadership and community involvement, and financial need. Some scholarships will be awarded based on specific criteria, for example, living in a particular community area. Applicants must be 17-25 years old during the AFA Leaders Conference. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Essential Visionaries Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $5,000 – $10,000
Closing Date: March 6, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Essential Visionaries Scholarship Fund has been established to assist students seeking a degree or certificate in Education, Counseling, Psychology or Nursing in college or vocational school programs. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates or current college undergraduates in the United States who plan to enroll for the entire upcoming academic year. Awards may be renewed for up to four additional years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Awards are for undergraduate study only. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Walter L. Mitchell Memorial Awards:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: March 7, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: Walter L. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Awards is open to high school seniors who will graduate in January or June of the current school year and will enroll in a higher education facility beginning the next school year. To be eligible, the applicant must be a child, stepchild or legally adopted child of a member of the International Chemical Workers Union Council with continuous membership for at least a year prior to March 7, 2025. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: March 7, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Laila Uthman Scholarship is intended for graduating high school seniors at Oceana High School who have overcome academic and personal difficulties or who have shown concern for those less fortunate. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors at Oceana High School. Students must show potential, willingness, and promise for future success in college. Please contact Maritza Torres to be considered for this award and the application process.
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: March 10, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The Dave Nelsen Scholarship will be awarded to students currently attending or planning to attend a technical college or trade school within the next 12 months. This includes technicians currently pursuing licensing or other advanced education. Students must be pursuing their education in the HVAC-R or plumbing field. They must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a program with an oil heat or Bio-Fuel course as part of their overall curriculum. Applicants must include a letter of recommendation from their HVAC or plumbing instructor or mentor. Optional: This is optional but applicants may submit a short personal video to speak of their interest in this scholarship and why they should be considered. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
OESP Family College Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: March 10, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The OESP Family College Scholarship will be awarded to family members of members in good standing of OESP. Applicants must be a child or grandchild of a member in good standing of OESP. Students must be enrolled in or preparing to be enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college beginning in the Fall of 2024. Students must submit a letter of reference from an instructor, academic administrator or mentor. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Connex Foundation Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: March 10, 2026
Open To: High School
Description: The purpose of the Connex Foundation Scholarship is to assist individuals who are exploring the study of skilled trades or multi-site facility management with the end goal of advancing their career in this field. The scholarship serves to promote the multi-site facilities industry by attracting high school, college-level, career transitioning, adult re-entry, and veteran students into the field of study and encouraging their pursuit with financial support. The Connex Foundation will award scholarships to individuals pursuing a career in the skilled trades (example: electrical, plumbing, welding, HVAC, carpentry), construction and/or facility management industry. Applicants must have a history of active involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, or work experience. Applicants must create a submission video answering 6 of the following 10 questions: (1) Why do you believe you deserve this scholarship? (2) How will this scholarship impact your life? (3) Who is your role model and why? (4) Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? (5) What subject is your favorite in school and why? (6) What is a meaningful experience or class you’ve had in school and why? (7) What role do you believe technology will play in advancing the retail industry? (8) What has driven you to follow this education path? (9) Provide an example of a time you overcame adversity. (10) Any additional thoughts or comments concerning the facilities management/trade industry you would like to share? The answers should highlight the applicant’s unique experiences, strengths, potential, goals, and aspirations. The applicant’s goal should be to provide a strong sense of who they are, what they want to do, and who they want to be. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
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