Top 47 Private Scholarship Opportunities for April 30th – May 12th, 2026
CAP’s Weekly Private Scholarship List for April 30th – May 12th, 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 47 Private Scholarship Opportunities for April 30th – May 12th, 2026:
You Can’t Label People, but You Can Label Products Essay & Label Design Scholarship:
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The “You Can’t Label People, but You Can Label Products” Essay & Label Design Scholarship will be awarded to a U.S. high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who can show how products can be labeled but people can’t. If you’re an aspiring designer, manufacturer, engineer, artist, architect, or any other type of innovator, this essay scholarship is for you. Sttark understands the harm in mislabeling and believes the best ideas begin with a fresh slate, without prejudices or preconceptions. For this reason, Sttark wants you to forget about any labels you’ve received in the past related to academics or talent. Tap into your innate originality and creativity through writing and design. Applicants must submit a brief biography with their application, where they write about their future goals and why they deserve this scholarship. In the bio, applicants must also specify their intended field of study and their current grade or degree level. Students selected as the scholarship winner will need to provide proof of college acceptance or a current transcript for high school students. Undergraduate and graduate students will need to provide proof of attendance from their college or university. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
BrightSprout Crossword Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: BrightSprout wants to reward the creative thinking and hard work that goes into writing crosswords with the annual Crossword Scholarship. Each year, a prize will be awarded to one talented student. Instead of the typical essay, the crossword scholarship is awarded to the best puzzle-maker. To apply, students must create and submit one 15×15 newspaper-style crossword puzzle on My Crossword Maker according to the instructions listed on the scholarship’s website. The BrightSprout Crossword Scholarship competition is open to all current or incoming undergraduate students who will be enrolled for the fall 2025 semester or quarter. To be considered for the competition, all crosswords must be original, written solely by the applicant, and not previously published elsewhere. Additionally, they must be created and published publicly on Crossword Maker following all instructions and guidelines outlined on the scholarship’s website. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description:The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior toward an accredited higher education program. The scholarship will be presented to the winner at the NJVVM 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony. Applicants must have a family member who is an active-duty service member or veteran. The graduating high school senior must have visited the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Students interested in applying for the scholarship should send an email to Ralph Mavis, MA Curator and Historian Vietnam Veteran. They must include the following information: student name, relation who is an active-duty service member or veteran, date and time they plan to visit the Memorial, number of guests accompanying them, and the high school they attend (name of their history teacher, if possible). Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Alfred B. Glossbrenner Scholarship:
Amount: $4,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description:The Alfred B. Glossbrenner Scholarship was established in 1988, in honor of the founding chairman of the AISE Canton District Section. Students eligible to compete for the scholarship must, at the time of application, be the children (natural, step-children, adopted or ward) of a United States citizen or landed immigrant who is a member, in good standing and paid for the past two years, of AIST, or be a Student Member of AIST through the Material Advantage Student Program and attend or live in the AIST Northern Ohio Member Chapter area. The student must also be accepted at an accredited North American university or college studying engineering or metallurgy. Scholarships are renewable on an annual basis for up to three additional years. The scholarships will be awarded principally on the basis of academic achievements with respect to high school GPA, extra-curricular activities, and planned major course of study (engineering applicants are preferred) to eligible high school senior student(s). One recommendation letter from a counselor, teacher or professor must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the AIST Foundation for more information.
AbbVie Immunology Scholarship:
Amount: $20,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description:The AbbVie Immunology Scholarship provides financial support for exceptional students living with chronic inflammatory diseases. Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduates or graduate students diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), uveitis (UV), Crohn’s disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), psoriasis (Ps), or atopic dermatitis (AD). Qualified applicants must plan to enroll at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S. for the entire upcoming academic year to pursue a certificate or an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree or PhD. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic excellence, community involvement, and the ability to serve as a positive role model in the immunology community. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s or graduate degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description:The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship is open to high school seniors, and parents of students, who are legal U.S. residents. They must be planning to attend, physically or virtually, an eligible college the fall following the registration dates. Students must attend college classes offered by a qualifying Title IV eligible college or university that is physically located in the United States of America during the fall 2026 session. There are no financial need, minimum grade point average or class rank requirements for the ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $4,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description:In 1996, the Executive Committee of AISE Canton Section voted to award a scholarship in honor of John Klusch for more than 35 years as Canton Section Secretary. Students eligible to compete for the scholarship must, at the time of application, be the children (natural, step-children, adopted or ward) of a United States citizen or landed immigrant who is a member, in good standing and paid for the past two years, of AIST, or be a Student Member of AIST through the Material Advantage Student Program and attend or live in the AIST Northern Ohio Member Chapter area. The student must also be accepted at an accredited North American university or college studying engineering or metallurgy. Scholarships are renewable on an annual basis for up to three additional years. The scholarships will be awarded principally on the basis of academic achievements with respect to high school GPA, extra-curricular activities, and planned major course of study (engineering applicants are preferred) to eligible high school senior student(s). One recommendation letter from a counselor, teacher or professor must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the AIST Foundation for more information.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description:The AIASWW Education Scholarship is available to students who plan to pursue architecture as a career and who have been accepted to a university with an accredited architectural degree program. The selection will be based upon the student’s potential as illustrated by the submittal record of previous academic and non-academic success and a narrative describing why they feel a career in architecture is right for them. Scholarships are offered to graduating high school seniors attending a high school in Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, Wahkiakum, Clark, Cowlitz or Grays Harbor Counties in Washington State. Scholarships will also be considered for students who graduated from a high school from the aforementioned counties and who have been accepted as a first-year student into a university with an accredited architectural degree program. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher and/or counselor. Applicants must also submit their portfolio of artwork, photographs or other work that will help illustrate their talent. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington award’s website for more information.
Amount: $2,000 – $3,500
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The Roy F. Mather Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a degree in engineering. Previous recipients of this scholarship may apply for additional awards each year they remain eligible. Renewal applicants will have special consideration or priority. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington for more information.
Pacific Northwest Gold Star Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The Pacific Northwest Gold Star Scholarship was established by the Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC), which connects veteran advocacy organizations in and around southwest Washington. Applicants must be the child of a deceased parent who served in the U.S. armed forces in support of the Global War on Terror (2001-Present). Applicants may be either of the following: (1) Be a current or prior resident of Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania County, WA. (2) The military service parent was a resident of Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania County in Washington State; or had resided in one of those counties prior to entering military service. Applicants with significant financial need will be given preference. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington for more information.
AFA Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description:The AFA Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Scholarship is offered to Air and Space Force personnel and their families to pursue and conquer their challenges. The award is open to current and former members of the Air and Space Forces to include Active Duty, Air National Guard, and Reservists as well as their spouses, children, and dependents. The scholarship may be applied to undergraduate or graduate degrees at a college or university or to pilot training towards a private pilot’s license at a flight training facility. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation written by a teacher, a supervisor, a counselor, or the director of an organization in which you participate. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The Jill Ann Newman Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Montclair High School, Montclair, New Jersey who plan to pursue a career in education, with preference given to students specializing in elementary or special education. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and have participated in various school activities. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington award’s website for more information.
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The Kathi Joy Wiley Scholarship has a strong interest in supporting the most marginalized populations of students who are pursuing any post-secondary education pathway, including all the following: degrees, certificates, proficiencies, or hands-on career skill building. Career pursuits can be anything from Pre-Medicine or Welder, to Certified Truck Driver, or Tattoo Artist, and the list of career pursuits is endless. The scholarship intent is to provide the potential to lift a student out of the circumstances they are in, if they so desire. Students selected to receive this scholarship must be residents of Southwest Washington who are or have been affected by any of, but not limited to, the following circumstances: being a single parent or a widow; being a foster youth or young adult who has aged out of the foster care system (formal or informal); incarceration of self or parents; being an immigrant or refugee, or second-generation immigrant or refugee; living in poverty; have experienced instability in housing and/or being unhoused; living with a disability (developmental, intellectual neurodivergent, physical) or have behavioral issues; recovery from addiction or affected by addiction; identify as LGBTQ2S+; or being a survivor of domestic violence, gender violence, and/or child abuse. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington award’s website for more information.
Supreme Guardian Council Scholarship:
Amount: $750
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description:The Supreme Guardian Council Scholarship is available to members of Job’s Daughters and Majority Members pursuant to the law. Applicants shall be finally judged by the committee and the Scholarship Committee. The factors to be evaluated in awarding the scholarships shall be: (A) Scholarship Standing; (B) Job’s Daughters Activities; (C) Executive Bethel Guardian Council Recommendations; (D) School (faculty) Recommendation; (E) Activities outside of Job’s Daughters. The purpose of this scholarship is to aid Job’s Daughters students of outstanding ability who have a sincerity of purpose. High school seniors or graduates, junior college, technical school or college students and students who are in early graduation programs who are Job’s Daughters in good standing in their Bethel, or will be at the time of Majority, may apply for this scholarship. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
RentHop Apartment Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description:The RentHop Apartment Scholarship will be awarded to eligible undergraduate students in bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs in the US who demonstrate the ambition, diligence, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit that is central to our company culture. Applicants must be a current student in an eligible undergraduate program or a graduating high school senior, working towards a bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree. The Spring deadline is April 30, 2026 and the Fall deadline is August 31, 2026. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description:The RealtyHop Scholarship will be awarded to eligible undergraduate students and high school seniors working towards a bachelor’s and/or associate degree program in the U.S. who demonstrate the ambition, diligence, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit that is central to RealtyHop’s company culture. Applicants currently applying to colleges can submit their current school or a college they are applying to, however if they are selected, they must be able to provide proof of enrollment or acceptance at an eligible institution. There are two deadlines for the school year, April 30th is the Spring deadline and August 31st is the Fall deadline. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
IWSH Essay Scholarship Contest:
Amount: $1,000 – $2,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The purpose of the IWSH Essay Scholarship Contest is to acquaint the uninitiated with the crucial importance the plumbing industry plays in our everyday lives and to introduce students to the global impact of IWSH projects. Applicants may be a current high school senior; a full-time (12 credit hours) student in an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, apprentice program; or an undergraduate student enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university. International students are welcome to enter. You must care that people have access to clean drinking water and safe sanitation. You must want to make a difference. While governments create policies and infrastructure, private companies bring innovative technologies and resources that can help solve these challenges. Your essay should explore how these partnerships can make real change happen. Remember that professionally installed plumbing systems are critical for preventing waterborne illnesses and protecting public health. Your essay can help show how collaboration between government and private industry could help deliver these essential services to more people. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Fine Awards Custom Award and Recognition Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description:Recognizing those that have succeeded is important. Whether it is an internal motivation that keeps us committed to reaching our goals or an external one that challenges and makes us push forward beyond what we thought possible, when some finally achieves that goal they should be honored with recognition plaques. Not all accomplishments are viewed the same way by all people. Some successes are large and/or universal, while other achievements are small and personal. That is why we need you to tell us who in your opinion deserves recognition. The scholarship is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia. They must be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2028) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education: college, university or trade school. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Quad Education Access to Education Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Quad Education is dedicated to helping ambitious, well-deserving students access higher education and realize their dreams. In keeping with our vision, we’ve created the Quad Access to Education Scholarship. Our scholarship is for low-income, high-achieving, first-generation students who demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have a household income of less than $75,000 annually. Applicants must be high school students in their final year of planning to attend college in the next fall term or high school students in their junior year starting their college application preparation. Applicants must submit their ACT/SAT fee waivers forms to confirm demonstrated financial need. Applicants must also follow Quad Education on their social media (YouTube and/or Facebook). Applicants must create a two-minute video of themselves answering the following questions: (1) What are you most passionate about and why? Think about what drives and inspires you. (2) What is your greatest aspiration, and how will attending college realize your dream? Consider where you see yourself in the future and how a college education can help you get there. (3) How would the ATE Scholarship help make applying to college easier, and how would it help you reach your goal? The video must be uploaded to either the applicant’s Google Drive or Dropbox, then all they need to do is submit the link. Quad Education offers the scholarship twice, annually. For Spring, the scholarship will open on January 1st and the submission deadline is April 30th. For Fall, the scholarship will open on July 1st and the submission deadline is October 30th. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Dr. Sydell Perlmutter Gold Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000 – $20,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The Dr. Sydell Perlmutter Gold Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to daughters of Air Force members pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Education, or Mathematics (STEM) field. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have excelled in mathematics. Preference will be given to applicants who are first-generation college students and have demonstrated financial need based on the most recently submitted FAFSA. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: At Mattis Law, we’ve dedicated our practice to Family Law, and we do everything we can to ensure that children and their families will have a safe and happy future. In this spirit, we’re offering a scholarship to benefit a San Diego County high school senior or graduate who wishes to improve their future by pursuing higher education. This scholarship is open to California high school graduates pursuing a four-year college degree and current college students who graduated from a California high school and are pursuing a four-year degree or are currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year college degree program upon completion. Students who hold Permanent Residency status may also apply. DACA recipients are welcome to apply. Finalists must provide their school transcripts, current proof of enrollment, and photo ID. Finalists will be required to submit upon request an enrollment verification letter, letter of acceptance from a college, or course registration for the coming semester. We will require a copy of your U.S. driver’s license, U.S. state ID card, DACA ID, and/or passport. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Andrew J. Shields Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $800 – $1,500
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The Andrew J. Shields Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who have been enrolled in any accredited Fire Cadet program in Southwest Washington. Applicants must be a graduating senior from a high school in Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania counties. They must have been enrolled in any accredited Fire Cadet program in Southwest Washington during high school. Students must continue their education at an accredited college, university, career or technical school during the upcoming school year. Students who enlist in the U.S. military and provide proof of their deployment date may have their scholarship award deferred for up to four years. Applicants may submit one letter of recommendation from a Fire Cadet Instructor or Trainer who can speak to their character, leadership, talents, and academic record. Letters from immediate or extended family members will not be accepted. This letter is not required, but is strongly recommended. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington award’s website for more information.
Angela Svendsen Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Angela Svendsen grew up in Wenatchee, Washington and earned a Bachelor’s degree in String Performance from Central Washington University in June 1998. Upon graduation she moved to Vancouver, Washington and began teaching private violin lessons and playing the violin professionally. Angela felt that music and education enriched her life and gave her many opportunities for happiness and fulfillment that she might not otherwise have had. Angela’s passion in life was passing her love of music to her students and the audiences for which she performed. If awarded this scholarship, it is the donor’s hope that students would have a chance to further their love of music and life, thereby enriching the world around them. The Angela Svendsen Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors from Clark County who plan to pursue a degree in music education or music performance. A significant component of the application is an audio or video recording of a solo work performed by the applicant. Accompaniment is optional. Applicants must upload the recording of their performance to a third-party site (such as YouTube or Vimeo) and paste the link in the application. Applicants may upload one letter of recommendation from a person who can speak to their character, leadership, talents, and academic record. Letters from immediate or extended family members will not be accepted. This letter is not required, but is strongly recommended. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington award’s website for more information.
Betty and Glenn Tribe Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000 – $3,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: The Betty and Glenn Tribe Scholarship is available to students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Applicants must be a graduating senior from a high school in the Battle Ground or Ridgefield school district, or be a current student at Clark College or any Washington State University campus. Renewal applicants must apply each year. Preference will be given to previous scholarship recipients. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington award’s website for more information.
American Legion Department of Maine Children and Youth Scholarships:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The American Legion Department of Maine Children and Youth Scholarships will be awarded to students who must demonstrate financial need. Please enclose three letters with this application: one from yourself stating why you wish a scholarship and what field you want to work in after college; one from your principal or guidance counselor (other source if you are no longer in high school; and one from an outside person, other than family. Applicants must also include a transcript of their high school record or current college transcript. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the American Legion Department of Maine for more information.
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Rover Scholarship will be awarded to students who will submit an essay that incorporates unique ideas, personal stories, and thoughts about how pets, in any form, have helped shape who they are today. Applicants must be a resident of the United States. They must be a graduating high school senior or currently in college in pursuit of an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree. Applicants can’t be related to anyone on the Rover staff, but they can be related to someone who’s a pet sitter or dog walker on Rover. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
New York Ramblers Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Established in 2016, the Ramblers Scholarship supports student athletes pursuing an undergraduate education who self-identify publicly as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI), or as demonstrated and committed straight allies. Applicants must be an athlete, all sports and athletic activities qualify. They must be an open and self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex person; or a demonstrated and committed ally. Applicants must also be a graduating high school student who plans to attend a recognized undergraduate college or university in the United States, or is an already matriculated US undergraduate college student. The ideal scholarship candidate will have a clearly described need for financial support; be significantly impacted by this scholarship; be able to articulate their personal and professional goals; be involved in extracurricular activities with demonstrated passion and commitment; show leadership in academics, extracurriculars, and/or athletics; have a reasonable probability of completing their degree; and demonstrate an interest in community service, involvement, or volunteerism. Applicants must submit five essays and two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Exhibitus Scholarship for Students of Design:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Exhibitus Scholarship for Students of Design will be awarded to current or prospective students enrolled at an accredited U.S. university. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of design including but not limited to: architectural design, graphic design, interior design, motion media design, industrial design. Applicants must submit three examples of their creative work. Images, videos, or PDF formats are preferred. Enrollment proof must be provided, if selected. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
FleetNow ‘Construct Your Future’ Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: FleetNow is thrilled to offer the Construct Your Future Scholarship to aspiring individuals with big dreams and ambitions. FleetNow believes in the power of education and innovation, and we are committed to fostering the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and creators. Applicants must be high school and undergraduate students in the U.S. who are pursuing an education or career in a heavy equipment-related field or skilled trade. This includes, but is not limited to, areas such as heavy equipment operation, construction technology, civil engineering, industrial technology, project or construction management, automotive technology, and other trade programs connected to the heavy equipment industry. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Print and Graphics Scholarships Foundation Scholarship for Full-Time Students:
Amount: $1,000 – $8,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Print and Graphics Scholarships Foundation Scholarship for Full-Time Students will be awarded to high school seniors or students already enrolled in a post-secondary program. The student must be pursuing a career in printing technology, printing management, graphic communication, packaging, or publishing. Scholarship candidates are judged on the basis of their academic records; recommendations offered from instructors, advisors, and employers; biographical records, which indicate academic honors; extracurricular interests, etc. Two recommendations are required. Simply enter their email address and we will contact them for you. The scholarship is awarded for up to four years of college. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation for more information.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Joye Law Firm will offer scholarships to graduating seniors in South Carolina who plan to attend a four-year institution of higher learning in the fall. Selection of the recipients is based on creative entry, school activities, positions of leadership, special honors and awards, community involvement, academic performance, and professional pursuits. In 2021 we launched another scholarship program offering one student attending a historically black college or university the opportunity to win a college scholarship to help further their education. This year, applicants will be able to apply for both scholarships using the same application below. Students must nominate a favorite teacher who has inspired their creativity for a teacher prize. A (bullet-point) list of any extracurricular activities or community involvement is also required. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship is for Oregon residents studying for a degree in education at any Oregon public college or university. The scholarship is a one-time award and is not renewable. Scholarship recipients may, however, re-apply in subsequent years. Applicants must submit a Personal Reference and a School Reference. Applications may also be submitted through mail. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Lawrence Alan Spiegel Remembrance Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Lawrence Alan Spiegel Remembrance Scholarship is awarded annually to the graduating high school senior who authors the prize-winning original essay. Applicants must be a high school senior or home schooler who lives in and attends a secondary institution in Maine, and who has been accepted at any accredited Title IV-eligible college or technical school. Criteria includes originality of voice and viewpoint, structure, command of language and mechanics. Applications may be submitted through email or mail. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Energize Your Education College Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Energize Your Education Scholarship for 2025 will be awarded to students for making a positive difference in their community. Applicants must be a high school senior, planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college degree program in the United States in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
CCD Law Spokane Community Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The CCD Law Spokane Community Scholarship is available to high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall. Whether you are homeschooled or attend a Washington school such as Spokane Valley High School, you are welcome to apply for the scholarship. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Doctor Almo Sebastianelli Drum Corps Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Doctor Almo Sebastianelli Drum Corps Scholarship is available to any high school senior who meets the following criteria: a child or grandchild of a Pennsylvania Legionnaire in good standing; or a child or grandchild of a deceased Pennsylvania Legionnaire. To be eligible, a student must be a member of a high school band who is going on to higher education majoring in music. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania for more information.
Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund aims to commemorate Dr. J. B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for students in need. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in the Greater Kansas City area who intend to continue their education at a two or four year college/university or a technical school. Student interviews may also be required. Preference will be given to students who are members of Christ Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Missouri, members of the First Haitian Fellowship at Christ Presbyterian Church or students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School. The scholarship is not automatically renewable. To reapply, please complete the renewal application by the deadline each year. Three letters of recommendation are required from a person unrelated to the applicant who has known the applicant well. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund – High School Students:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund for high school students aims to commemorate Dr. J. B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for students in need. Applicants must be going into or attending a private high school in the Greater Kansas City area (Clay, Jackson and Platte Counties in Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas). Preference will be given to students who are members of Christ Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Missouri, members of the First Haitian Fellowship at Christ Presbyterian Church or students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School. The scholarship is not automatically renewable. To reapply, complete the application by the deadline each year. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from a person unrelated to the applicant who has known them well. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Dwain and Polly Wright Educational Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Dwain and Polly Wright Educational Scholarship Fund was established by the family of John Dwain Wright and Lillian Pauline (Polly) Wright in memory of their faithful support of Macon Public Schools and their belief in the limitless ability of Macon High School students. The scholarship was established to provide support to graduating high school students pursuing a post-secondary education. Applicants must have completed at least two English, Language Arts or Vocational classes. Applicants must submit recommendations from at least three current Macon High School faculty or staff members on the basis of citizenship, courtesy to others, and active support for their school. Preference will be given to students pursuing vocational or technical training or a degree in English or Language Arts. Two students will be awarded; one for the Dwain Wright Scholarship for vocational students going to college or trade school, and one for the Polly Wright Scholarship for college-bound students majoring in English. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Evie Penn Memorial Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $700
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The Evie Penn Memorial Scholarship was established to recognize and financially help students who have battled their way through significant physical obstacles to do well academically and want to further their education. Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Park Hill District High School. Applicants are required to submit two signed teacher letters of recommendations. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
St. Peter’s Troop 118 Scouting BSA Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: The St. Peter’s Troop 118 Scouting BSA Scholarship Fund provides an annual scholarship to Boy Scouts who are active in Troop 118 and plan to further their education at a local tuition-based high school in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The students eligible for assistance shall be graduating eighth graders who will be attending a local tuition-based high school and who are currently participating in Boy Scout Troop 118. Applicants must provide the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references, other than members of their family. They must indicate their relationship to them as the applicant. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Arizona Nursery Association Foundation Scholarships:
Amount: $500 – $5,000
Closing Date: May 6, 2026
Description: The Arizona Nursery Association Foundation awards scholarships to worthy students each year. ANAFUND provides financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate college and university students who have demonstrated an interest in the horticulture, agriculture, agriculture education, agribusiness, and landscape architecture field who are from Arizona. The amounts of the scholarships vary, depending on available funds and number of applications. ANAFUND also funds continuing education opportunities for current nursery employees. Applicants must be currently or planning to be enrolled in a horticultural related curriculum at a university, community college or continuing education program. They must be currently employed in or have an interest in the nursery industry as a career. Applicants must also have an above average scholastic achievement or at least two years work experience in the industry; and, display involvement in extra-curricular activities related to the industry. Two letters of recommendation are required, they must be from an ornamental horticulture instructor, counselor, employer, club/activity advisory, community or church leader, dated and signed in the current year. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: May 6, 2026
Description: The Eileen Kraus Scholarship was established in 2016 in partnership with Kaman Corporation. The scholarship will be awarded to one outstanding Connecticut woman beginning her first year of college or university. Applicants must be recent high school graduates or in the final year of secondary school, intending to enroll in her first year of college or university. Current university or college students are not eligible. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Key To A Bright Future Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 7, 2026
Description:Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz, P.C. believes that children are the key to a bright future. This is why they are offering the Key To A Bright Future Scholarship to a promising student whose diligence, aspiration, and hard work deserve to be rewarded. No one who seeks the enlightenment of a college education should be denied one for financial reasons. Applicants must be a high school senior on track to graduate or a college student enrolled in an accredited four-year university/college, or currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year university/college upon completion. They must have earned, or will earn their high school diploma this calendar year. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or hold Permanent Residency status. DACA recipients are welcome to apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
LPA Diversity in Design Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: May 7, 2026
Description: LPA, Inc. has established the LPA Diversity in Design Scholarship to champion the design professions among students from underrepresented demographics. LPA, Inc. is looking for students who have an interest in pursuing careers that shape the built environment where people live, work, learn, and play. Applicants must be high school seniors in states California and Texas. They must have been accepted at an accredited NAAB, LAAB, ABET, CIDA, NASAD, four or five-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year. They must be pursuing a degree in one of the following majors associated with the building and design industry: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture/Design, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Science, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree. Applicants must be a student who has overcome significant challenges in their academic pursuit and/or belong to a group historically underrecognized or marginalized within the building and design industry. They must also be legally authorized to work in the United States. Preference is given to students who have overcome significant challenges in their academic pursuit and/or belong to a group historically underrecognized or marginalized within the design and building industries. Awards are renewable for up to three years or until a bachelor’s degree or for four years or until a Bachelor of Architecture (BARCH) degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Awards may be renewed for the fourth year for a bonafide five-year undergraduate program upon sponsor review. One online recommendation form must be submitted on the applicant’s behalf no later than May 26, 2026. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Walter A. Hunt, Jr. Scholarship:
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: May 7, 2026
Description: The Walter A. Hunt, Jr. Scholarship aims to promote and encourage the study of architecture by New York City public high school students through a two-year scholarship to supplement tuition and related costs during their freshman and sophomore years at a NAAB-accredited school of architecture in the U.S. Applicants must be current New York City public high school seniors who have been accepted to a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture program at a NAAB-accredited School of Architecture in the U.S. Students at NYC Charter High Schools are eligible. Students at private, parochial or other schools where tuition is charged are not eligible. Applicants are encouraged to submit the portfolio which had been previously submitted to the Bachelor of Architecture program they are pursuing, if applicable. The digital portfolio must consist of at least 3-4 pieces of the student’s own visual art, design, or architecture work, though applicants may submit additional work if they feel it is relevant to their application. Projects may be 2-D or 3-D, and can be both finished and/or in-process projects. If a group project is submitted, the student must indicate their role in the project. Two letters of recommendation are required. Applicants are encouraged to submit the recommendation letters previously submitted to the Bachelor of Architecture program they are pursuing. One recommendation letter must be from a teacher in their high school; the second may be from an employer, person in the field of architecture or other adult. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Kaufman & Stigger, PLLC, Alberta C. Kaufman Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 10, 2026
Description:The Alberta C. Kaufman Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicants must plan to pursue a post secondary degree after high school graduation. Please contact Kaufman and Stigger, PLLC for more information.
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