Top 54 Private Scholarship Opportunities for May 13th-31st, 2025
CAP’s Weekly Private Scholarship List May 20-June 3, 2025
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 increasing your application submissions directly increases your likelihood of receiving financial support.
Here’s a look at CAP’s curated private scholarship list with scholarship opportunities that have deadlines closing within the next week.
Top 54 Private Scholarships for the weeks of May 20th-June 3rd, 2025:
ASH Foundation Graduate Student Scholarship for International Students:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: May 22, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation invites students who will be or who are currently enrolled in a communication sciences and disorders graduate program to apply for graduate scholarships. Students who are undergraduate seniors or who are currently pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees may apply. Both research and clinical doctorate students are eligible. The International Student Scholarship is for international students studying in the United States. Only non-U.S. citizens are eligible. The applicant must have three confidential letters of recommendation. The letters can be from a combination of academic faculty and work references, depending on the applicant’s specific situation. Applicants who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program must submit at least two letters from an academic faculty at their current undergraduate college or university program. Applicants who are currently enrolled in a graduate program must submit at least two letters from an academic faculty. These letters can come from faculty at the applicant’s current or past college or university program. Applicants who are returning to school from the workforce are allowed to have letters from colleagues (and at least one supervisor) at their current place of employment, as well as letters from references who are familiar with their academic history and potential. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the ASH Foundation for more information.
ASH Foundation Graduate Student Scholarship for Minority Students:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: May 22, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation invites students who will be or who are currently enrolled in a communication sciences and disorders graduate program to apply for graduate scholarships. Students who are undergraduate seniors or who are currently pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees may apply. Both research and clinical doctorate students are eligible. The Minority Student Scholarship is for students who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group. The applicant must have three confidential letters of recommendation. The letters can be from a combination of academic faculty and work references, depending on the applicant’s specific situation. Applicants who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program must submit at least two letters from an academic faculty at their current undergraduate college or university program. Applicants who are currently enrolled in a graduate program must submit at least two letters from an academic faculty. These letters can come from faculty at the applicant’s current or past college or university program. Applicants who are returning to school from the workforce are allowed to have letters from colleagues (and at least one supervisor) at their current place of employment, as well as letters from references who are familiar with their academic history and potential. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the ASH Foundation for more information.
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 22, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
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.
American Art Therapy Association Anniversary Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 28, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The American Art Therapy Association Anniversary Scholarship Fund is available to a student member (active Student and Graduate student memberships) who can demonstrate acceptance or enrollment in a graduate art therapy program. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 28, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Myra Levick Scholarship Fund is available to a student member (active Student and Graduate Student) with acceptance or enrollment in a graduate art therapy program. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
New Professional Scholarship Award:
Amount: $250
Closing Date: May 28, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The American Art Therapy Association and its generous donors provide an opportunity for AATA’s New Professional members, who are also new conference attendees, to attend our National Annual Conference. AATA aims to encourage the growth of the profession by helping our newest professionals access information and resources for networking and supporting their work. If you win a conference scholarship, you win a complimentary registration valid for in-person or virtual attendance. If you attend in person, you can receive a $250 stipend. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Prasad Family Foundation – International Student Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 28, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Prasad Family Foundation – International Student Scholarship is specifically designed to provide financial support for international student members enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral program to attend the Annual Conference. Students awarded this scholarship are strongly encouraged to attend the conference. Applications must include a copy of the cover page of their passport noting the country of origin. Students may be temporarily residing in the United States under a student visa, but must be able to identify a country of residency outside of the United States. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Rawley Silver Award for Excellence:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 28, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Rawley Silver Award for Excellence is available to a student member (active Student and Graduate Student memberships) whose academic record or prior experience is deemed excellent, who are accepted or enrolled in a graduate art therapy program. Students applying for this award are strongly encouraged to attend the conference. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Student Scholarship to the American Art Therapy Association Annual Conference:
Amount: $250
Closing Date: May 28, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Student Scholarship to the American Art Therapy Association Annual Conference is specifically designed to provide financial support to student members (active Student, Student Plus, and International Student memberships) so they can attend the Annual Conference. This fund is available to student members who are accepted and/or enrolled in an art therapy program, and have prior involvement in art as healing events. Students must identify their status as undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral candidates. Recipients attending in person will receive an additional $250 stipend to assist with conference-related expenses. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 28, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Cay Drachnik Minorities Fund is available to student members (active Student, Student Plus, and International Student memberships) of an ethnic minority group who are accepted or enrolled in an art therapy program; undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral. The student application will be completed in alignment with the AATA Code of Ethics, Responsibility to the Profession, Section 10, in that the application is a truthful representation of self and identity. Students applying for the award are strongly encouraged to attend the conference. Please visit the award’s website for more information.
Irene Rosner David Medical Art Therapy Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 28, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Irene Rosner David Medical Art Therapy Scholarship focuses on understanding the role of the medical art therapist and is available to a student member (active Student, Student Plus, and International Student memberships) of the AATA who can demonstrate acceptance or enrollment in a graduate or doctoral art therapy program. In addition to the full application, applicants must submit one essay and must submit a follow-up report as described in the application packet. Please visit the award’s website for more information.
Laura Greenstone Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 28, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Laura Greenstone Memorial Scholarship is available to an art therapy student who can demonstrate acceptance or enrollment in a masters-level art therapy program, identify as African-American and/or Afro-Caribbean, and demonstrate support to underserved communities. Attendance at the Association’s Annual Conference, where the awards will be given, is strongly encouraged. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
United State Army Warrant Officers Association Scholarship Foundation Program:
Amount: $500 – $1,500
Closing Date: May 30, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The USAWOA Scholarship Foundation Program aims to make financial awards to the most deserving candidates. The Scholarship Foundation will award scholarships for $1,500.00 each and book scholarships of $500.00. Applications will be accepted from the children (natural and adopted), grandchildren, and dependent children of members in good standing in USAWOA. Spouses of members are eligible and may apply for scholarship assistance to further educational endeavors. A minimum of three recommendation letters from individuals who know the applicant personally are required. National Test Scores, i.e., SAT or ACT, are used in the evaluation process. If unavailable, a letter of justification must be written and submitted with a packet. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Electronics Division: Lewis C. Hoffman Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: May 30, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Electronics Division invites applications for the Lewis C. Hoffman Scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage academic interest and excellence among undergraduate students in the area of ceramics/materials science and engineering. The winner will be selected based on their Total GPA, Science GPA (to be verified in faculty recommendation letter); PSAT, SAT, or ACT scores, if available; a recommendation letter from a faculty member in the department; extracurricular activities; and an essay. If AI (such as Chatgpt, Gemini, etc) has been used in this award thesis writing, the author should address how it has been used. All nominations should be electronically submitted to Aiping Chen at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Nominations should also be sent to Vicki Evans at the American Ceramic Society. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Mattiacci Law Aspiring Personal Injury Law Student Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: May 30, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Mattiacci Law is dedicated to empowering aspiring personal injury lawyers in their pursuit of excellence in the legal field. The Mattiacci Law Aspiring Personal Injury Law Student Scholarship aims to extend financial support to law students who have a genuine passion for becoming personal injury lawyers and are committed to making a positive impact in this area of law. Our goal is to assist future legal professionals in overcoming potential challenges they may face during their academic journey. Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll as a student in an accredited law college or university in the United States. Applicants must be pursuing a law-related degree with a specific focus or interest in personal injury law. They must possess a sincere desire to become a personal injury lawyer and make a positive impact in this field. They must comply with IRS rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the scholarship. Employees and affiliates of Mattiacci Law are ineligible. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Quirk Law Ventura County Community Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 30, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Quirk Law Ventura County Community Scholarship is available to high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall. Whether you are homeschooled or attend a high school in Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, or anywhere in Southern Ventura County, you are welcome to apply for the scholarship. For this year's scholarship, we would like to extend the scholarship opportunity to those who have shown resilience after a car accident. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Spring Meadow Nursery Scholarship:
Amount: $4,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Spring Meadow team has been blessed by this industry and the mentors who’ve helped them along the way. The Spring Meadow Nursery Scholarship is their way of giving back, and sharing the excitement for plants and the nursery industry with others. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program in landscape, horticulture or related discipline. Students in vocational agriculture programs will also be considered. Applicants must be currently enrolled in good standing. Applicants must have at least a sophomore standing in a four-year curriculum or senior standing in a two-year curriculum as of the fall semester of scholarship application year. Graduate students of any year are also eligible. Applicants must be interested in woody plant production, wood plant propagation, woody plant breeding, and/or horticultural sales and marketing. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.25, and a minimum GPA of 2.7 in their major. Previous Spring Meadow Nursery Scholarship award winners are eligible for additional funding and may reapply. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Horticultural Research Institute for more information.
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Jan Jancin Competition invites institutions to nominate a law student who has excelled in the study of intellectual property law for the Jan Jancin Award and the AIPLA Past President’s Award. The competition is a merit-based scholarship awards that recognize diversity-minded law students who have expressed an interest in pursuing a career as an IP lawyer, and who have engaged in activities reflecting that interest. Law schools may submit one nomination of a rising second or third year law student who is a member of an underrepresented racial or ethnic minority group enrolled in the current year that has exemplified excellence in intellectual property academic studies, is interested in pursuing a career in intellectual property law, and may have participated as a leader in intellectual property-related student activities for consideration. Only one nomination and recommendation letter from each school is accepted. A nomination in the form of a letter of recommendation, enclosing a summation of the achievements from the nominee, along with all items listed in the exemplary criteria including student’s application summary, must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The 2024 There’s Space For Everyone Scholarship:
Amount: $3,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: Nobody is better suited to change the way we look at the world than you, the leaders of tomorrow. You're not afraid to challenge authority and the status quo in order to make the world a fairer and more inclusive place for all people, no matter their race, gender, physical ability, ethnicity, national origin, nationality, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, or age. We will award a total of eight scholarships: Five scholarships to any student attending an accredited college or university in the U.S., and three scholarships to employees or immediate family members of Extra Space Storage. This scholarship is open to all high school, college, and graduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university for the Fall 2024 semester. This scholarship is not a need- or achievement-based scholarship. It's a scholarship program solely for students who are passionate about making their communities more inclusive for all people and winners are selected based on their submitted essays. Application essays will be judged based on content, grammar, style, and originality, with each criterion having equal weight. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact Extra Space Storage for more information.
Jeanne E. Harris Chrysalis Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Jeanne E. Harris Chrysalis Scholarship provides degree-completion funding for women geoscience graduate students whose education has been significantly interrupted by life circumstances. Awarded funds are intended for a graduate student who is in the final stages of completing her thesis or dissertation but due to a significant interruption has not yet been able to complete her writing or defense. A qualified applicant must be someone who has contributed to, and will continue to contribute to, both the geosciences and the larger global community through her academic and personal strengths. Letters of reference from the applicant's thesis or dissertation advisor and another scientist of her choice must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact AWG for more information.
William R Stanitz/AROY Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: In August of 1971, the Constantin J Stanitz family of Chicago established the William R Stanitz/AROY Scholarship in memory of their son, William Robert Stanitz, who met a premature tragic death in California. To qualify for the scholarship, one must be an active member of their church community, partaking in services, showing themselves to be a leader and an example among peers in their parish's young religious community. Applicants must also be a graduate of high school and be a college student or one who intends to enroll in a school or college of university level. Applicants must also not be a previous Stanitz Scholarship recipient. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
The Pamfil and Maria Bujea Family Orthodox Christian Seminarian Scholarship:
Amount: $10,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Pamfil and Maria Bujea Family Orthodox Christian Seminarian Scholarship is a scholarship given once only to a male or female Canadian or American Orthodox Christian citizen studying with the intention of serving, for a given period of time, the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America in Canada. The time to be served is at the discretion of the ruling hierarch. The scholarship is given directly to the School of Theology at the beginning of the recipient's second year of continued theological studies. The scholarship will be awarded for studies only in these designated Schools of Theology: St. Vladimir Orthodox Seminary, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, and St. Tikhon Orthodox Seminary. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted. One should be from the applicant's spiritual advisor or priest. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: MGA members understand the importance of having qualified and quality professionals within the green industry. The MGA group decided that proceeds from Mugget events will be made in support of student scholarships. Mugget supporters hope to help aspiring students from across the country obtain a degree in horticulture with this scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program in landscape, horticulture or related discipline at a two or four-year institution. Students in vocational agriculture programs will also be considered. Applicants must be currently enrolled in good standing. Applicants must have at least a sophomore standing in a four-year curriculum or senior standing in a two-year curriculum as of the fall semester of scholarship application year. Graduate students of any year are also eligible. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.25, and a minimum GPA of 2.7 in their major. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to work within the industry (including nursery operation; landscape architecture, design, construction, or maintenance; interiorscape; horticultural distribution; or retail garden center) following graduation. Previous Mugget Scholarship award winners may apply for the scholarship by submitting a new application form for the year. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Horticultural Research Institute for more information.
Amount: $2,500 - $10,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The STEAM Scholarship supports underrepresented and underprivileged, and exceptional students who are pursuing a degree in sustainability and S.T.E.A.M: Science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and Arts (creative). Please contact For A Bright Future for more information about the scholarship and the eligibility requirements. King or Queen of Bridge Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The King or Queen of Bridge Scholarship is a merit program available to a graduating high school senior that is an ACBL member who plays and promotes bridge. Recent winners have been cited for outstanding tournament performances plus administrative, recreational and promotional activities related to bridge. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information. E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000 - $8,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship awards recipients $2,000 annually for four years to use toward an undergraduate program. The Hallbeck Scholarship provides significant financial assistance to one male and one female recipient from each of the five postal regions: Central, Eastern, Northeast, Southern, and Western. Hallbeck Scholarship recipients must attend an accredited college or university, and must maintain a B" average (or "Pass" if on a "Pass/Fail" system). Applicants must be a senior attending high school or other secondary school. Applicants must be a child, grandchild, stepchild, or legally adopted child, of a current, retired, or deceased APWU member. Applicants of deceased members must provide proof of membership. Recipients of the Hallbeck Scholarship award must attend an accredited college or university, community college for four consecutive years. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Sheep Heritage Foundation Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $3,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Sheep Heritage Foundation Memorial Scholarship offered through the American Sheep Industry Association, provides financial support to a graduate student pursuing a sheep-related study that will support the advancement of the U.S. sheep industry, lamb and wool. Applicants must be involved in sheep and/or wool research in such areas as animal science, agriculture economics or veterinary medicine. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate school in the U.S. Two letters of reference must be submitted. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Amount: $2,000 - $5,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The We The Future Contest is available so students can win academic scholarships. The contest is open to elementary, middle school, high school, college and university students, law school and graduate school students. Teachers may apply by submitting a lesson plan and senior adults may also apply by submitting an essay. Applicants may also apply by submitting a STEM project, a song, or film entry aside from an essay. If submitting a song, please choose a theme or prompt from one of the following choices: The Relevancy of the U.S. Constitution. This could include: (1) The significance and necessity of the U.S. Constitution, highlighting how it has protected our freedom throughout our history and why we need it in the future. (2) What the Constitution Means to Me. (3) Religious Freedom. If submitting a short film, please create a 5-10 minute film that represents how the Constitution (specifically the first amendment and our election process) prevents the dissolution of the Republic in ways that have affected other nations in the past (e.g. violent rebellion/uprising or coup d'etat). Incorporate historic examples. A Social Media Video may also be submitted. Please create a 60 second maximum video (Instagram reel, youtube short, etc) (1) that represents how the first amendment rights (Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech) can be used as tools to effect change in the country and/or amend the Constitution, thus preventing the dissolution of the Republic in the ways that have affected other nations in the past (e.g. violent rebellion/uprising or coup d'etat); or (2) Why are civil civic conversations important in our society today? Up to two students may collaborate on and submit the Social Media Video. Please visit the award's website for more information.
SCACPA Educational Fund Scholarships:
Amount: $500 - $2,500 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The SCACPA Educational Fund Scholarships aims to help bring talented candidates into the CPA profession. Applicants must have a GPA of no less than 3.00 overall and a GPA in accounting no less than 3.0. Two letters of reference, preferably professional, are required. A certification from the Head of the Accounting School that you are an accounting major, or will be an accounting major, and that you are a rising junior, senior, or graduate student must also be submitted. If transferring, students must submit a letter of acceptance from their new school. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Elizabeth and Sherman Asche Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000 - $3,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Association on American Indian Affairs provides scholarships to Native American students who are citizens of their Tribal Nation, whether or not their Nation is recognized by the federal government. The Association's scholarships are funded by an endowment from the Elizabeth and Sherman Asche Memorial Scholarship and others. Applicants must be enrolled with their respective Tribe, either federally recognized or non-federally recognized Tribe, from the continental US or Alaska. They must submit a copy of their Tribal enrollment; there is no minimum blood quantum requirement for eligibility. This can be a copy of the student's Tribal I.D. card or a copy of an official letter from the Tribe. Applicants must be directly recognized as a citizen or member of your Tribal Nation. Applicants must be seeking an Associate's Degree or higher at universities, community colleges, tribal colleges, technical colleges, private colleges, and nonprofit and accredited institutions. All schools must be accredited by one or more of the accrediting agencies recognized by the US Department of Education. The Association does not fund certificate programs or seminaries. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Bryan A. Champion Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: In honor of Bryan A. Champion's legacy and dedication to the nursery and landscape industry, donations have been received from his peers to establish The Bryan A. Champion Memorial Scholarship Fund. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program in landscape, horticulture or related disciplines. Students in vocational agriculture programs will also be considered. Applicants must be currently enrolled in good standing. Applicants must have at least a sophomore standing in a four-year curriculum or senior standing in a two-year curriculum as of the fall semester of scholarship application year. Graduate students of any year are also eligible. Ohio state residency is not required. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.25, and a minimum GPA of 2.7 in their major. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to work within the green industry (including nursery operation; landscape architecture, design, construction, or maintenance; interiorscape; horticultural distribution; or retail garden center) following graduation. Previous Bryan A. Champion Memorial Scholarship award winners are eligible for additional funding and may reapply. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Horticultural Research Institute for more information.
Dr. Joseph L. Henry Freshman/First Year Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: This award in the honor of Dr. Joseph L. Henry is given to incoming freshman dental students that show promise in embodying the values and work ethic of Dr. Henry. It is a renewable award for the four years of matriculation. Three recommendation letters are required. They must be from the Dean or Chair of your undergraduate degree program, undergraduate professor, and one non-academic letter. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Dental Association Foundation for more information.
Jules Cohen Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000 - $15,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Jules Cohen Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students who must have expressed an expressed interest in broadcast engineering or technology. Application deadlines are October 31 for the Spring semester and May 31 for the Fall semester. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers for more information.
Ken Johnson Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $8,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Ken Johnson Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior graduating in spring of 2024 and entering college in fall of 2024 seeking a degree in aviation. Scholarship funds will be made out to both the student and their university, to be used to pay tuition or fees for aviation specific programs. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to aviation and a desire to work in the business aviation field. Applicants must include at least three letters of recommendation by people other than the applicant's relatives or students. At least one recommendation letter from an individual currently involved in business aviation outside of the applicant's professors is preferred. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Chicago Area Business Aviation Association for more information.
Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Fifth Month Scholarship is open to all U.S. students who are currently enrolled or will enroll no later than Fall of 2026 in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
General Education and Mental Health Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The General Education and Mental Health Scholarship aims to raise awareness as to the causes, consequences and treatment of addiction. This will be awarded to students entering college or already enrolled in a higher education institution. High school students may apply. The aim of the scholarship is to bring attention to why addiction, in various forms, is becoming more prevalent in our society and how we can address the issue of an increasing number of people dealing with addiction. The scholarship is open to any major who can shed light on this issue. The essay may be a personal story that you can share or a more researched essay. There are two rounds of application. Round 1: January 1st - May 31st. Round 2: July 1st - November 30th. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
AIA Silicon Valley William R. Hawley Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: AIA Silicon Valley William R. Hawley Scholarship is for students pursuing a career in architecture. Applicants must be legal residents of Santa Clara County. Students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program leading to a career in architecture are eligible to apply. Undergraduate students must have completed a minimum of two years of college work in required major at the end of the current academic year. Previous recipients of this scholarship are eligible to apply.
National Dental Association Foundation Pre-Doctoral Student Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The National Dental Association Foundation Pre-Doctoral Student Scholarship will be awarded to 2nd, 3rd, 4th year dental students in good academic standing. Applicants must have evidence of community service. Applicants must also be active SNDA members. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. One must be from the Dean or Dean of Students Affairs and one must be from a faculty member. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Dental Association Foundation for more information.
Dr. Clifton and Lois Dummett Scholarship:
Amount: $10,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Dr. Clifton and Lois Dummett Scholarship will be awarded to students who must be post-doctoral students who are pursuing additional degree in a sub-specialty of dentistry in one of our priority areas such as: public health, administration, pediatrics, research, law, etc. A Master's degree beyond residency training will be considered. Applicants must be an NDA member. Two recommendation letters are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Dental Association Foundation for more information.
Rizing Tide Crest Scholarship:
Amount: $14,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: Rizing Tide will annually award the Crest scholarship to students who are pursuing a physical therapy degree and who come from an underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background (self-identifying as BIPOC). Applicants must be a student entering their first or second year of a DPT program (with their second year beginning no sooner than June 1, 2023); or be an active first-year student; or be a student entering a PTA-to-DPT bridge program. They must have been accepted into a CAPTE-accredited PT program within the US. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have DACA status. Crest scholarship recipients may renew their scholarship twice. Applicants must submit three essays and two letters of recommendation. Please ensure that the letters were written by a previous (or current) teacher, professor, coach, mentor, or industry professional (no family members will be accepted) and that the recommenders answer the following questions: How do you know the scholarship applicant? What qualities do you see in this individual? Why do you feel this individual should receive this scholarship? Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Rizing Tide Foundation for more information.
Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award:
Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: June 1, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The American Respiratory Care Foundation will be awarded in memory of Jimmy A. Young, past president of the AARC, who personally contributed greatly to respiratory care education. The foundation prefers that nominations be made by a representative of the school or an accredited respiratory training program, however, any student may initiate a request for sponsorship in order that a deserving candidate is not denied the opportunity to compete simply because the school does not initiate the application. Preference will be given to nominees of minority origin. This award consists of a certificate of recognition, coach airfare, one night's lodging, and registration for AARC Congress. An original referenced paper on some aspect of respiratory care is required. The paper should include a cover page giving only the title of the paper. Applicants must also provide letters of recommendation from the program director or other senior faculty member and from the medical director or other physician instructor attesting to: a) approval of candidate's paper, b) candidate's worthiness for the award, and c) candidate's potential for a career in the profession of respiratory care. Previous undergraduate award recipients are eligible to reapply. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Respiratory Care Foundation for more information.
Morton B. Duggan, Jr. Memorial Education Recognition Award:
Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: June 1, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Morton B. Duggan, Jr. Memorial Education Recognition Award is awarded to a student currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care education program. Preference will be given to candidates from Georgia and South Carolina. An original referenced paper on some aspect of respiratory care is required. Applicants must also provide letters of recommendation from the program director or other senior faculty member and from the medical director or other physician instructor attesting to: a) approval of candidate's paper, b) candidate's worthiness for the award, and c) candidate's potential for a career in the profession of respiratory care. Previous undergraduate award recipients are eligible to reapply. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Respiratory Care Foundation for more information.
William F. Miller, MD Postgraduate Education Recognition Award:
Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: June 1, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The William F. Miller, MD Postgraduate Education Recognition Award will be awarded to assist qualified respiratory therapists in the pursuit of postgraduate education leading to an advanced degree. Applicants must be a respiratory therapist who has at least a Baccalaureate degree with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better, or the equivalent. If no Baccalaureate degree, then a letter of matriculation from a graduate program and an undergraduate transcript will suffice. Applicants must also provide proof of acceptance into an advanced degree program of a fully accredited school and proof applicant is a candidate for a degree. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from the program director or other senior faculty member and two letters of recommendation from the medical director or other physician instructor attesting to: a) approval of candidate's paper, b) candidate's worthiness for the award, and c) candidate's potential for a career in the profession of respiratory care. Previous postgraduate award recipients may apply for, and receive, an award a second and third year if the applicant is maintaining good standing in an advanced degree program and is the most deserving candidate in the judgment of the Board of Trustees or its designated selection committee. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Respiratory Care Foundation for more information.
North Carolina Veterans Scholarships Class I-A:
Amount: $7,000 Closing Date: June 1, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The North Carolina Veterans Scholarships Class I-A will be awarded to a student with a veteran parent who was killed or died in wartime service or died as a result of service-connected condition incurred in wartime service as defined by law. This scholarship may be used for four academic years if used within 8 years. A transcript of high school grades through junior year is required if the applicant is a senior in high school and doesn't have senior grades. If the applicant graduated high school, they must provide a complete transcript of high school grades. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate showing the name of their veteran parent must also be submitted. A copy of the applicant's veteran parent's DD 214 is also required. Two completed NCDMVA-23B(3) forms or recommendation forms must be submitted. At least one recommendation must be from a teacher, guidance counselor, professor or academic counselor. Some of the required materials must be submitted if it meets the certain criteria. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for more information.
North Carolina Veterans Scholarships Class IV:
Amount: $7,000 Closing Date: June 1, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The North Carolina Veterans Scholarships Class IV will be awarded to a student with a veteran parent who was a Prisoner of War or Missing In Action. A transcript of high school grades through junior year is required if the applicant is a senior in high school and doesn't have senior grades. If the applicant graduated high school, they must provide a complete transcript of high school grades. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate showing the name of their veteran parent must also be submitted. A copy of the applicant's veteran parent's DD 214 is also required. Two completed NCDMVA-23B(3) forms or recommendation forms must be submitted. At least one recommendation must be from a teacher, guidance counselor, professor or academic counselor. Some of the required materials must be submitted if it meets the certain criteria. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for more information.
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Idaho Traditional Nurses Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: June 1, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: One scholarship will be awarded to those who are direct descendants of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion and were honorably discharged. Membership in The American Legion Family is not required to apply for this scholarship. The eligible dates are April 6, 1917 through November 11, 1918 (WWI); and December 7, 1941 (WWll) to the present. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school. A well-written letter of application to the ALA scholarship committee must be submitted. Letters of recommendation from either a high school counselor or principal; a non-family business person, teacher or clergyman who knows the applicant well; or a non-family adult to vouch for character, conduct, leadership, and citizenship of the applicant must also be submitted. High school transcript including ACT or SAT scores are also required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation Graduate Study Scholarships:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: June 1, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Scholarships are offered annually to members of Delta Sigma Pi who are in good standing and have already received a bachelor’s degree and are enrolled or will begin graduate studies in the fall term. These scholarships are in memory of Howard B. Johnson, Thomas M. Mocella, Lester H. White and Ben H. Wolfenberger. Students who are pursuing dual undergraduate degrees or are returning to school for an additional undergraduate program are not eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation from their current or past professor or an employer and an individual qualified to comment on their professional, fraternal involvement, and/or civic involvement. A transcript is not required at the time of application, however, applicants may be contacted by the Leadership Foundation to provide the committee with a current transcript during the review process. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation for more information.
Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia Scholarship for Graduate Studies:
Amount: $3,500 Closing Date: June 1, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia Scholarship for Graduate Studies is available to members of the Kappa Gamma Pi enrolled at a Kappa-affiliated college or university and be a current dues payer. Kappas nominated between June 2022-May 2024 are considered current dues payers. Doctoral students may apply as long as they were not a prior recipient of the scholarship. Non-US graduate programs are acceptable for the Cornaro Scholarship. Applicants must list all of their academic honors, awards, and dates with a brief description as to why they received the award. Applicants must also submit two signed Letters of Recommendation from individuals who can write about how the applicant's life reflects the KGP motto of Faith and Service. This may include comments on volunteer work, leadership experience, and/or personal goals. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: June 1, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: Both Ted Rollins and Holly Rollins have always valued young people who invest extra time, dedication and sweat equity to excel academically (as well as in life), no matter what their obstacles may be. This biannual scholarship will honor the late Ted Rollins' vision as well as his wife Holly's vision to give deserving high school seniors a helping hand toward their college tuition. Scholarships will be awarded based on the most compelling story. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information. Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship:
Amount: $3,000 Closing Date: June 1, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship will be awarded to those who must be currently applying for entrance into a Cosmetology or Barber School; or to those who are actively enrolled in a Cosmetology or Barber program. Scholarships are not awarded for esthetician, nail, or other career programs. If you graduate from Cosmetology or Barber School between the dates of January 1st through August 31st of the current award year, you are not eligible. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted. It should come from an employer, instructor, counselor, or someone qualified to offer testimony of the applicant's character. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Actuary of Tomorrow – Stuart A. Robertson Scholarship:
Amount: $10,000 Closing Date: June 1, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Actuary of Tomorrow - Stuart A. Robertson Scholarship recognizes and encourages the academic achievements of undergraduate students pursuing a career in actuarial science. Applicants must be students at a U.S. accredited educational institution and have successfully completed two actuarial exams. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship:
Amount: $4,000 Closing Date: June 2, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship was established by Peggy Traub and Phyllis Dicker to encourage and support lesbians in their pursuit of higher education. This program provides one-year scholarships to several students graduating high school or already enrolled in college in any year of study, including graduate school. The application consists of 3 short essay questions. Submissions are judged on academic achievement, community service and leadership, and commitment to impacting LGBTQ issues. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information. Roshan Rahbari Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: June 2, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Roshan Rahbari Scholarship Fund will be awarded to students who are currently enrolled in community college who plan to transfer to a four-year college for the following fall term. Applicants must have demonstrated service to community or school and have character qualities such as integrity, compassion and generosity. This scholarship was established in the loving memory of Roshan Rahbari, a former student of West Valley Community College and a graduate of Leland High School in San Jose, California. His dream was to become a psychologist for young people, and it is in his kind spirit that his parents established this scholarship fund to help young people realize their dreams. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Silicon Valley Community Foundation for more information.
Hawaii Education Association Student Teacher Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: June 3, 2025 Open To: High School & In-College Students Description: The Hawaii Education Association Student Teacher Scholarship will be awarded to student teachers intending to teach in the Hawaii State Department of Education who are enrolled in a State Approved Teacher Education Program as a full-time undergraduate or post-baccalaureate candidate in any state-approved or nationally accredited institution of higher learning; or enrolled in a Hawaii SATE alternative licensure program in the 2024-2025 academic year. Scholarships are awarded to student teachers to minimize the need for employment during the student teaching semester. Employees, officers and directors of HEA, and their immediate family members and individuals living in the same household (whether related or not) of such employee, officer or director are not eligible to apply. Applicants must submit a recommendation from College Faculty, or Principal of Master's of Education in Teaching (MET) Participant, or Observation Participation (OP) Teacher Supervisor. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
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