Top 47 Private Scholarship Opportunities for April 7th – 21st, 2026
CAP’s Weekly Private Scholarship List for April 7th – 21st, 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 7th – 21st, 2026:
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.
Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: The Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship is supported by the SPE Foundation and awards an outstanding student who plans to enter a university and pursue an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering. The recipient will receive the scholarship for up to four years of university study. This is a merit-based scholarship. Recipients are typically in the top 3 percent in both class ranking and standardized test scores. Applicants must intend to enroll in a recognized university program according to their country or region. They must become an SPE member once eligible and comply with the sanction policy. Applicants must submit at least one recommendation and documentation for entry exams (if applicable). Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Legacy Awards:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: The GCSAA Legacy Awards competition offers education aid to the children and grandchildren of GCSAA members. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning, or for high school seniors, they must have been accepted at such an institution for the next academic year. Graduating high school seniors must include a letter of acceptance with the application. If the applicant is currently serving or has served in any branch of the military, they are eligible if they are enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours per every 9 weeks at an accredited institution of higher learning, technical school, or online program. Past winners are ineligible to apply the following year. They may reapply after a one-year hiatus. Applicants will be evaluated based on academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement, leadership and outside employment. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact GCSAA for more information.
American Legion Department of Illinois Eagle Scout Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: The Boy Scout must be a senior in high school. They must epitomize the best in Scouting Spirit as evidenced by personal, scout, school and church records by affidavit. The application must be certified by Post, County, District, or Division Boy Scout Chairman. Applicants must provide the additional information requested on the attached Nominating Sheet. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,000 – $4,000
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: The Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force Scholarship Program may be awarded to unmarried children, adopted or stepchildren of active duty or retired members of the USAF, ANG or AFRC, no veteran and officer dependents. Applicants must be 12th year high school students or college undergraduate students enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university. No membership requirements on the part of the applicant or sponsor. Applicants must be dependent upon their parents or guardians for over one-half of their support. Applicants can provide additional information to show need or special consideration. All applicants must submit a letter of recommendation. If the applicant is a high school graduate, the letter must be written by the school’s principal or a high school counselor. If the applicant is currently a college student, the letter must be written by a college professor, or if the applicant is a first-year college student, the letter may be written by the applicant’s high school principal. Applications may be submitted through online or mail. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Airmen Memorial Foundation/Air Force Sergeants Association for more information.
Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: The AMF conducts scholarship programs to financially assist the undergraduate studies of eligible dependents of military personnel. Applicants may be unmarried children, adopted or stepchildren of active duty, retired or veteran members of USAF, ANG or AFRC. No officer dependents. Applicants may be 12th-year high school students or college undergraduate students enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university. No membership requirements on the part of the applicant or sponsor. Applicants must be dependent upon their parents or guardians for over one-half of their support. All applicants must submit a letter of recommendation. If the applicant is a high school graduate, the letter must be written by the school’s principal or a high school counselor. If the applicant is currently a college student, the letter must be written by a college professor, or if the applicant is a first-year college student, the letter may be written by the applicant’s high school principal. Applications may be submitted through online or mail. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Airmen Memorial Foundation/Air Force Sergeants Association for more information.
Air Force Sergeants Association Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,000 – $2,500
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: The Air Force Sergeants Association Scholarship Program may be awarded to unmarried children, adopted or stepchildren of active duty, retired or veteran military members, Joint Services, enlisted and Commissioned Officers. Applicants may be 12th-year high school students or college undergraduate students enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university. The sponsor must be a member or AFSA/Auxiliary for at least one year prior to the cut-off date. Applicants must be dependent upon their parents or guardians for over one-half of their support. All applicants must submit a letter of recommendation. If the applicant is a high school graduate, the letter must be written by the school’s principal or a high school counselor. If the applicant is currently a college student, the letter must be written by a college professor, or if the applicant is a first-year college student, the letter may be written by the applicant’s high school principal. Applications may be submitted through online or mail. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Airmen Memorial Foundation/Air Force Sergeants Association for more information.
The First Lieutenant Scott McClean Love Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $500 – $2,000
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: The First Lieutenant Scott McClean Love Memorial Scholarship is awarded in his memory annually in perpetuity to a deserving student. Preference will be given to students who are majoring in the Fine Arts. The Army Scholarship Foundation awards one-year financial scholarships on an annual basis to qualified and deserving students. Scholarship recipients may apply to renew their scholarships annually for a total of four years of higher education. Applicants must (A) be sons or daughters of regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing; (B) or be spouses of serving enlisted regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing; or (C) be sons or daughters of former U.S. Army members who received an honorable discharge or medical discharge, or who were killed while serving in the U.S. Army. Applicants may be high school seniors, high school graduates, or registered as undergraduate students at an accredited college or post high school vocational/technical institution. They must not have reached their 24th birthday by the application deadline date in the year they apply if they are a child of an Army member. Applicants must also not have previously earned a bachelor’s degree from a college or university. Applicants must submit their, their parent’s or spouse’s proof of service. They may be a Statement of Good Service for active duty servicemembers or Form DD214 for veterans. Current college students with less than 30 credit hours must submit both high school and college transcripts. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Army Scholarship Foundation for more information.
The Captain Jennifer Shafer Odom Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $500 – $2,000
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: The Captain Jennifer Shafer Odom Memorial Scholarship is awarded in her memory annually in perpetuity to a deserving student. The Army Scholarship Foundation awards one-year financial scholarships on an annual basis to qualified and deserving students. Scholarship recipients may apply to renew their scholarships annually for a total of four years of higher education. Applicants must (A) be sons or daughters of regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing; (B) or be spouses of serving enlisted regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing; or (C) be sons or daughters of former U.S. Army members who received an honorable discharge or medical discharge, or who were killed while serving in the U.S. Army. Applicants may be high school seniors, high school graduates, or registered as undergraduate students at an accredited college or post high school vocational/technical institution. They must not have reached their 24th birthday by the application deadline date in the year they apply if they are a child of an Army member. Applicants must also not have previously earned a bachelor’s degree from a college or university. Applicants must submit their, their parent’s or spouse’s proof of service. They may be a Statement of Good Service for active duty servicemembers or Form DD214 for veterans. Current college students with less than 30 credit hours must submit both high school and college transcripts. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Army Scholarship Foundation for more information.
The Sergeant Andrew Edmund Topham Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $500 – $2,000
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: The Sergeant Andrew Edmund Topham Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually in perpetuity to a deserving student. Preference will be given to students who are family members of veterans who served in either Afghanistan or Iraq as part of the Global War on Terrorism. The Army Scholarship Foundation awards one-year financial scholarships on an annual basis to qualified and deserving students. Scholarship recipients may apply to renew their scholarships annually for a total of four years of higher education. Applicants must (A) be sons or daughters of regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing; (B) or be spouses of serving enlisted regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing; or (C) be sons or daughters of former U.S. Army members who received an honorable discharge or medical discharge, or who were killed while serving in the U.S. Army. Applicants may be high school seniors, high school graduates, or registered as undergraduate students at an accredited college or post high school vocational/technical institution. They must not have reached their 24th birthday by the application deadline date in the year they apply if they are a child of an Army member. Applicants must also not have previously earned a bachelor’s degree from a college or university. Applicants must submit their, their parent’s or spouse’s proof of service. They may be a Statement of Good Service for active duty servicemembers or Form DD214 for veterans. Current college students with less than 30 credit hours must submit both high school and college transcripts. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Army Scholarship Foundation for more information.
Canadian Bates Scholarship Program:
Amount: $2,000 – $3,000
Closing Date: April 16, 2026
Description: The Canadian Bates Scholarship program is administered through Universities Canada, located in Ottawa, Ontario. The scholarship may be awarded for up to four consecutive years. To be considered for the 2025 Canadian Bates Scholarship, a student must be the child or stepchild of a Canadian BAC member in good standing of a Canadian BAC Local, and a graduating high school senior who plans to attend college in the fall of 2025. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarships:
Amount: $3,000 – $5,000
Closing Date: April 16, 2026
Description: The American Association of Blacks in Energy proudly supports the academic achievements of students who desire careers in the energy industry, by awarding scholarships to those students who meet the minimum scholarship qualifications. Six regional scholarships will be awarded at $3000 each; and one national scholarship will be awarded at $5000. The national scholarship will be awarded for up to 4 years. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who intend to enroll next semester in an accredited college or university pursuing a major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields (STEM). Though founded to address funding inequities in education resources for African Americans, AABE-administered scholarships are open to all ethnicities; the great majority of recipients are still African-American. It provides scholarships to students attending its member colleges as well as to those going elsewhere. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
AABE William Grant Pinkard Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $1,500 – $4,000
Closing Date: April 16, 2026
Description: The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) is a professional organization of African Americans in the energy industry. Through its Scholarship Program, AABE seeks to help increase the number of African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans (underrepresented minorities) in energy related fields. The William Grant Pinkard Scholarship was named after a member of the Kansas-Missouri Chapter of the AABE who best exemplified the organization’s purpose and goals. William Grant Pinkard, II was a dedicated and active member. Applicants must have, minimally, an overall “B” unweighted academic average (3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale); be a graduating high school senior who has applied to one or more accredited colleges/universities; plan to major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics fields; and be a member of one of a class or group of individuals who has been historically underrepresented in the sciences, technology, engineering and math related disciplines. A William Grant Pinkard Scholar may renew the scholarship for a second year provided documentation that all scholarship guidelines and criteria have been sustained. Two letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.
Logan Telephone Cooperative Educational Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $2,000
Closing Date: April 16, 2026
Description: LTC Connect will again be awarding scholarships in 2025 to deserving high school senior students in the LTC Connect service area. Only students whose parents or guardians have membership in good standing with LTC Connect qualify for these scholarships. However, children of LTC Connect employees and directors are not eligible for consideration. Also, to qualify, students should already be accepted to the school of their choice. This is optional but students may submit a maximum of three letters of recommendation from their guidance counselor, principal, teachers, or others as part of their application for the scholarship. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 16, 2026
Description: In his short span of life, Avinash “Avi” Raina, made an impact on people that usually takes a lifetime. To continue his legacy and passion, the Avi Raina Scholarship was established to benefit local high school seniors. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior in San Joaquin County. They must pursue an undergraduate degree in any major at an accredited college, university or community college. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, faculty member, or school counselor. This scholarship is both merit and need-based preference, as demonstrated through strong academic performance (GPA), community service, extracurricular activities, ability to overcome hardships, and essay response. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the San Joaquin Community Foundation for more information.
Stockton Student Athletes Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $1,500 – $6,000
Closing Date: April 16, 2026
Description: The Stockton Student Athletes Scholarship Fund was established to support students who will be playing on college sports teams. These are renewable scholarships, which means students could receive the scholarship for over four years. Applicants must be a high school senior at any school located in the City of Stockton. They must pursue an undergraduate degree in any major at an accredited college or university. Applicants must also plan to play collegiate level sports (in any sport). Applicants must provide a letter verifying they have been accepted to play sports at the college/university level and a current letter of recommendation from a coach or teacher at their high school. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the San Joaquin Community Foundation for more information.
San Joaquin Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 16, 2026
Description: The San Joaquin Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship was established to support students who have an interest in becoming Human Resource professionals. Applicants must be a high school senior at any school in San Joaquin County. They must pursue an undergraduate degree in Business Administration or related major with an interest in pursuing a career in Human Resource Management. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher, faculty member, or school counselor. They must also demonstrate significant volunteer experience in San Joaquin County. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the San Joaquin Community Foundation for more information.
Robert G. Porter Scholars Program:
Amount: $1,000 – $8,000
Closing Date: April 18, 2026
Description: The Robert G. Porter Scholars Program offers four 4-year, $8,000 post-secondary scholarships to students who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 10 one-time $1,000 grants to AFT members to assist with their continuing education and/or fund their proposed ideas to strengthen and grow their union. The scholarships will be awarded to accomplished high school students who show outstanding service to their community and an understanding of the role unions can play to create a more just society. The AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program for high school students is open to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must have at least one parent or legal guardian who is an AFT member. The AFT member whose child or legal dependent applies for a scholarship must be a member in good standing for at least one year. The scholarship award is paid out over a four- to six-year period, depending on the length of time the recipient will use to obtain a degree. The grants will be awarded to accomplished AFT members who seek to implement ideas for their union about the role union members can play in collectively reclaiming the promise of a more just society for all. The grant is open to any AFT member in good standing who has been a member for at least one year. AFT teachers, healthcare professionals, PSRPs, higher education faculty, early childhood educators and public employees are welcome to submit applications. Awards are based on the member’s ideas for reclaiming the promise of a just society for all as set out in an essay and implementation strategy. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Stephenson Rife Community Involvement Scholarship Award:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 18, 2026
Description: Stephenson Rife is pleased to announce the availability of a scholarship for students entering their first year of a postsecondary institution at the beginning of the next academic year (August 2025). This scholarship is designed to encourage and reward dedication of an exemplary individual who is deeply involved in the Shelby County community that surrounds them. Scholarship applicants must submit a detailed report of their community service efforts during their high school careers. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or be authorized to work or attend school in the United States. They must currently attend a high school in Shelby County, IN: Triton Central High School; Shelbyville High School; Waldron Junior-Senior High School; Southwestern High School; and Morristown High School. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation Girls in Football Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 18, 2026
Description: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation has established a scholarship program to assist female high school seniors participating in a form of football (touch, flag, tackle, etc.) who plan to continue their education in college. Applicants must plan to enroll in an undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year. Past recipients may not reapply. Awards are for undergraduate study only. One online recommendation form must be submitted on the applicant’s behalf no later than April 21, 2025. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 18, 2026
Description: The Garner Trust Scholarship is available to students that will attend an Arkansas college, university, or technical/trade school. It will not be transferable to an out of state institution of higher learning. Applicants must be children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of American Legionnaires in good standing of two or more consecutive years’ membership. Stepchildren of living Legionnaires may apply if their parent is currently married to the Legion member. Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of deceased Legionnaires are also eligible. Applicants or Legionnaires must be a resident of Arkansas. Applicants must have received a high school diploma or the equivalent by the time this scholarship will be awarded or be a graduate of a two-year college from an Arkansas Institution. Applicants must provide one character reference in business letter format from an official of the student’s school, one letter of endorsement from an American Legion Post officer (local preferred), and one from an unrelated person belonging to none of the above. A certified copy of the student’s transcript along with ACT or SAT scores and class ranking is also required. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Beyond Scholars: Beyond Type 1 Scholarships:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 19, 2026
Description: Tuition, books, room and board, and school supplies are just a fraction of the monetary costs associated with attending college. If you’re a high-school senior living with diabetes, you already understand the concept of “financial costs.” That’s because people with diabetes incur annual medical expenditures approximately $12,022, which are 2.6 times higher than what would be expected without diabetes. Beyond Scholars is a scholarship program designed specifically for the diabetes community. Beyond Scholars offers scholarships for students living with diabetes as they pursue their educational dreams. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $7,500
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: The Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund is focused on helping economically-challenged Taiwanese American youth fulfill their dreams of obtaining higher education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), and a direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen. Applicants must also be a high school senior or first-year college student residing in the United States, and plan to attend a university or college as a first- or second-year student in the Fall of 2026 in the United States. If selected, high school seniors must submit a college acceptance letter for verification. Applicants must have a household income at or below the Federal/State/County Low Income Level. The scholarship is open to all majors. All awardees must submit a short YouTube video. Detailed instructions will be provided to awardees at a later time. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Asian Pacific Community Fund for more information.
Royal Business Bank Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: The Royal Business Bank is committed to supporting economically-challenged youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. Scholarships are available for high school seniors planning to attend college as a full-time, degree-seeking student in the Fall of 2026. Students must plan to attend a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or a community college. If selected, they must provide a college acceptance letter for verification. Students must have a household income at or below the low-income level for the county of residence. If selected, they must provide 2024 or 2025 tax return for verification. The scholarship is open to all majors and there is no ethnicity requirement. Employees of Royal Business Bank and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Asian Pacific Community Fund for more information.
Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship Program:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Cathay Bank Foundation is committed to supporting youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or community college as a first-year student in the Fall of 2026. If selected, they must provide a college acceptance letter for verification. Students must have a household income at or below the low-income level for the county of residence. If selected, they must provide 2024 or 2025 tax return for verification. The scholarship is open to all majors. Employees of Cathay Bank and their immediate family members are not eligible. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Asian Pacific Community Fund for more information.
Mega Bank Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Mega Bank is committed to supporting economically-challenged youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or community college as a first-year student in the Fall of 2026. If selected, they must provide a college acceptance letter for verification. Students must have a household income at or below low-income level. If selected, they must provide 2024 or 2025 tax returns for verification. The scholarship is open to all majors and there are no ethnicity requirements. Employees of Mega Bank and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Asian Pacific Community Fund for more information.
Bank of the Sierra Scholarship Program:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Bank of the Sierra (Member FDIC) is committed to supporting economically-challenged young adults residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or community college as a first-year student in the Fall of 2026. If selected, they must provide a college acceptance letter for verification. Students must have a household income at or below the low to moderate income level. If selected, they must provide 2024 or 2025 tax return for verification. The scholarship is open to all majors and there is no ethnicity requirement. Employees of Bank of the Sierra and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Asian Pacific Community Fund for more information.
Chao Family Foundation Scholarship Program:
Amount: $4,000
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: The Chao Family Foundation believes every person has a right to reach their full potential. They aim to lift the road blocks and give them a fighting chance to work towards improving the lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. The Chao Family Foundation is pleased to award scholarships to high school seniors attending any UC or CSU school in Fall 2026. If selected, $4,000 will be awarded each year for up to four years with a minimum GPA requirement. Applicants must have a household income at or below the county low income level. If selected, they must provide 2024 or 2025 tax return for verification. The scholarship is open to all majors and there is no ethnicity requirement. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Asian Pacific Community Fund for more information.
Preferred Bank Scholarship Program:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Preferred Bank is committed to supporting economically-challenged youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. Applicants must be high school seniors who reside in eligible counties in California, New York, New Jersey and Texas. Students must plan to attend a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or a community college as a first-year student in the Fall of 2026. If selected, students must submit a college acceptance letter for verification. Applicants must also have a household income at or below the low-income level. If selected, they must provide 2024 or 2025 tax return for verification. The scholarship is open to all majors and there is no ethnicity requirement. Employees of Preferred Bank and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Asian Pacific Community Fund for more information.
State Bank of India Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: State Bank of India (California) is committed to supporting economically-challenged youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. Applicants must be high school seniors who reside in Santa Clara County, Fresno County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, and Alameda County (Cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City). They must plan to attend a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or a community college as a first-year student in the Fall of 2026. If selected, students must submit a college acceptance letter for verification. They must have a household income at or below the low or moderate income level and must be able to show 2024 or 2025 tax return should the applicant be selected for award. The scholarship is open to all majors and there is no ethnicity requirement. Employees of State Bank of India (California) and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Asian Pacific Community Fund for more information.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Open Bank is committed to supporting economically-challenged youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. Applicants must be current high school seniors who reside in eligible counties in California, Nevada, and Texas. They must plan to attend a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or a community college as a first-year student in the Fall of 2026. If selected, students must submit a college acceptance letter for verification. Applicants must have a household income at or below the low-income level. If selected, they must provide 2024 or 2025 tax return for verification. The scholarship is open to all majors and there is no ethnicity requirement. Employees of Open Bank and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Asian Pacific Community Fund for more information.
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