Top 70 Private Scholarship Opportunities for May 13th-31st, 2025
CAP’s Weekly Private Scholarship List May 13th-31st, 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 70 Private Scholarships for the weeks of May 13th-31st, 2025:
MJSA Education Foundation Jewelry Scholarship:
Amount: $500 – $2,500
Closing Date: May 13, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The MJSA Education Foundation Jewelry Scholarship is a national scholarship program for students pursuing a jewelry-related curriculum. Applicants need not be Rhode Island residents. Past recipients of the scholarship are eligible to reapply. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Rhode Island Foundation for more information.
Patricia W. Edwards Memorial Art Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 13, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The Patricia W. Edwards Memorial Art Scholarship will be awarded to high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Young Rhode Island artists seeking to take an art class at a Rhode Island institution are eligible to apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Rhode Island Foundation for more information.
Walter A. Hunt, Jr. Scholarship:
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: May 13, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: The Walter A. Hunt, Jr. Scholarship aims to promote and encourage the study of architecture by New York City public high school students through a two-year scholarship to supplement tuition and related costs during their freshman and sophomore years at a NAAB-accredited school of architecture in the U.S. Applicants must be current New York City public high school seniors who have been accepted to a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture program at a NAAB-accredited School of Architecture in the U.S. Students at NYC Charter High Schools are eligible. Students at private, parochial or other schools where tuition is charged are not eligible. Applicants are encouraged to submit the portfolio which had been previously submitted to the Bachelor of Architecture program they are pursuing, if applicable. The digital portfolio must consist of at least 3-4 pieces of the student’s own visual art, design, or architecture work, though applicants may submit additional work if they feel it is relevant to their application. Projects may be 2-D or 3-D, and can be both finished and/or in-process projects. If a group project is submitted, the student must indicate their role in the project. Two letters of recommendation are required. Applicants are encouraged to submit the recommendation letters previously submitted to the Bachelor of Architecture program they are pursuing. One recommendation letter must be from a teacher in their high school; the second may be from an employer, person in the field of architecture or other adult. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Third Marine Division Association Memorial Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $1,500 – $2,500
Closing Date: May 13, 2025
Open To: High School Students
Description: Established in 1969, to honor the loss in The Republic of Vietnam of Division Commander General Bruno A. Hochmuth, the MSF has been providing need-based financial assistance to qualified applicants who have consistently demonstrated excellence in colleges and universities across the United States. The mission in 1969 was to provide assistance to dependents of Third Marine Division members who lost their lives in Vietnam or whose post service death had been certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to be the result of hostile enemy action or other disabilities incurred. Applicants for the Third Marine Division Association Memorial Scholarship Fund must be children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of those Association members who have held Association membership for at least two consecutive years immediately prior to the eligible dependent child’s first application for scholarship assistance. Any personnel who has been recently honorably discharged having been a member of or attached to a unit of the Third Marine Division (Reinf) provided the person has held Association membership for a period of at least two consecutive years immediately prior to the date of the first application, be current on all annual dues payments and who continues his or her membership for the entire period of their financial assistance is eligible. Awards may be awarded for any approved course of study in an accredited college or university, or for any approved course of study in an accredited and approved post-high school trade school institution. Applicants must be enrolled in each semester for not less than 12 credit hours. Awards will not be given in excess of four years of undergraduate study except for some special circumstances. First time applicants must submit a copy of their birth certificate; their transcript for Spring 2023; copy of 2024 school acceptance or enrollment letter; copy of a marriage license for married applicants; and a copy of Form DD-214 (and DD-215 if applicable). All applicants must submit a copy of their school’s financial award letter; copy of their school’s annual cost of attendance letter; their FAFSA; and essay. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information about the eligibility and the required materials.
Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity:
Amount: $20,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity is a four-year renewable scholarship open to exceptionally Innovative and Creative high school seniors and first-time college freshmen. This scholarship is not a traditional scholarship focused on rewarding academic achievement and financial need. Its specific goal is to reward and encourage innovative and creative problem solving. The scholarship aims to honor students who excel as creative problem-solvers and to help make their higher education goals more accessible. Applicants must either be (A) a Connecticut or New York City metropolitan area resident planning to attend or attending an institution of higher education anywhere in the United States, or (B) a resident of any part of the U.S. planning to attend or attending an institution of higher education in CT or NYC. The Selection Committee will select the applicants who show the most promise as innovative, creative problem solvers, on the basis of their essays, letters of recommendation, and other information included with the application. Two recommendations must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Renee B. Fisher Foundation for more information.
CLA Scholarship For BIPOC Students in Memory of Edna Yelland:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The CLA Scholarship for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Students in Memory of Edna Yelland encourages and supports students in the attainment of a graduate degree in library or information studies and encourages commitment to the improvement of library services to BIPOC communities. Applicants must be enrolled in an ALA-accredited master’s of library and information science or information studies program and have completed one or more courses (applications from students at institutions actively seeking accreditation are also welcome). They must intend to work in a California library upon graduation. Applicants must be a member of one or more of the following ethnic groups: African American, Black, or African; Native American, First Nations, or Indigenous to Central or South America; Asian; Latino, Hispanic or Caribbean American; Middle Eastern/North African; Pacific Islander/Indigenous to Oceania; South Asian. Applicants must provide a description of their financial need; and be available for an interview by the Edna Yelland Scholarship Committee. Individuals may be chosen for an oral interview based upon the merits of the written application. Applicants must also submit names and contact information for two professional references. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
NMCRS Education Assistance Program:
Amount: $500 – $4,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The NMCRS Education Assistance Program is designed to help eligible Navy and Marine Corps families pursue their academic goals by providing scholarships and interest-free loans. Awards are provided based on the applicant’s financial need, and in accordance with policies established by the Society’s Board of Directors. Scholarships and interest-free education loans are awarded once per academic year. Scholarships range from $500-$3000 and loans are available up to $4000. Students may reapply each year. Those who may apply are children of active duty, retired or qualifying deceased Sailors and Marines. They must be under age 23 by September 30 of the current academic year. Applicants may also be surviving children of Sailors and Marines who passed on active duty or after retirement; spouses of active duty or retired Sailors and Marines; or active duty Sailor or Marine enrolled in a MECEP/MECP program is eligible for the loan. Applicants must be pursuing career and technical education, associates degrees, bachelors degrees, or master’s degrees. Those who have begun post-secondary education must use their college GPA and those who will begin post-secondary education must use their high school GPA. Please visit the award’s website for more information.
Health Care Occupations Scholarships:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arizona will accept applications for assistance to students pursuing a career in Health Care Occupations. The applicant must be enrolled or enrolling in an accredited, tax-supported institution in Arizona which offers a certificate or degree program in Health Care Occupations; such as Nurses Assistant, Dental Assistant, L.P.N., Lab Technician, Physical Therapist, Inhalation therapist, etc. Applicants must be a resident of Arizona for at least one year. The immediate family member of a Veteran will be given first consideration. Three letters of reference from persons who can testify to the applicant’s character, study and work habits must be submitted. They may be from the applicant’s high school principal, instructors, counselor, clergyman, or employer. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the ALA Department of Arizona for more information.
Second Year Nursing Scholarship:
Amount: $600
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Second Year Nursing Scholarship will be awarded annually to not less than a second year student nurse who is enrolled in an accredited institution awarding a degree as a Registered Nurse. The immediate family members of a Veteran will be given first preference. Applicants must be a resident of Arizona for at least one year. Applicants must be enrolled in a second year or advanced nursing program as an upper division student and carry the required hours of work with a grade average of “C” or better. Former recipients continuing degree program in nursing (R.N., B.A., M.A.) shall be given first consideration provided the applicant complies with aforementioned rules. Three letters of reference from persons who can testify to the applicant’s character, study and work habits are required. They may be from the applicant’s instructors, scholarship or financial aid director, standards committee, counselor, clergyman, or employer. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the ALA Department of Arizona for more information.
Ken Inouye Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Ken Inouye Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a college journalist of color and is aimed at increasing ethnic diversity in newsrooms. SPJ/LA will award scholarships to aspiring journalists who are students in an accredited journalism program in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties. Applicants must demonstrate their potential to succeed in news, sports, and photojournalism media careers. Students born and raised and who attended high schools in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties and are attending accredited journalism programs elsewhere are also eligible. Applicants must submit at least three of their best fair and balanced work. No opinion pieces will be accepted. Print or text journalists must submit at least three news articles they have written. Photojournalists must submit five or six samples or more to show the breadth of their experience. Broadcast journalists must submit a variety of video clips on set and reporting in the field. Applicants must submit a recommendation letter from their journalism professors or instructors. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact SPJ/LA for more information.
Helen Johnson Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Helen Johnson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a college student pursuing broadcast journalism. SPJ/LA will award scholarships to aspiring journalists who are students in an accredited journalism program in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties. Applicants must demonstrate their potential to succeed in news, sports, and photojournalism media careers. Students born and raised and who attended high schools in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties and are attending accredited journalism programs elsewhere are also eligible. Broadcast journalists must submit a variety of video clips on set and reporting in the field. Applicants must submit a recommendation letter from their journalism professors or instructors. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact SPJ/LA for more information.
Carl Greenberg Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Carl Greenberg Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a college student pursuing investigative or political reporting. SPJ/LA will award scholarships to aspiring journalists who are students in an accredited journalism program in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties. Applicants must demonstrate their potential to succeed in news, sports, and photojournalism media careers. Students born and raised and who attended high schools in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties and are attending accredited journalism programs elsewhere are also eligible. Applicants must submit at least three of their best fair and balanced work. No opinion pieces will be accepted. Print or text journalists must submit at least three news articles they have written. Photojournalists must submit five or six samples or more to show the breadth of their experience. Broadcast journalists must submit a variety of video clips on set and reporting in the field. Applicants must submit a recommendation letter from their journalism professors or instructors. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact SPJ/LA for more information.
Wilma Hoyal-Maxine Chilton Memorial Scholarships:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Wilma Hoyal-Maxine Chilton Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to a student at eligible universities in Arizona enrolled as a second year or upper division student in Political Science, Public Programs or Special Education. Applicants must be a resident of Arizona for at least one year. Honorably discharged veterans or immediate family members of a veteran will be given preference. Applicants must complete at least 12 hours with a grade average of “B” or better. Three letters of reference from persons who can testify to the applicant’s character, aptitude, initiative, and need must be submitted. They may be from the applicant’s instructors, counselor, financial aid director, clergyman or employer. Former recipient continuing degree programs as listed above may re-apply provided the applicant complies with rules, submitting new application data. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the ALA Department of Arizona for more information.
Marian Wood Baird College Scholarship:
Amount: $3,750 – $15,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Marian Wood Baird College Scholarship is available to high school seniors who have excelled academically, demonstrated achievements in leadership and participated extensively in an organized community tennis program (such as USTA School Tennis, USTA National Junior Tennis League (NJTL), USTA Team Tennis or USTA High Performance or other such qualified programs as determined by the Scholarship Committee). Applicants must demonstrate sportsmanship on and off the court. The scholarship will be awarded over a term of four years. The Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA must be submitted. Two letters of recommendation are also required. One must be from a teacher or guidance counselor and one must be from a tennis mentor. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the United States Tennis Association Foundation for more information.
Chopin Foundation Scholarship Program for Young American Pianists:
Amount: $500 – $1,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The purpose of the Chopin Foundation Scholarship Program is to support and encourage young, talented American pianists through up to four years of preparation for the National Chopin Piano Competition of the United States, which is held in Miami, Florida, every five years. Renewable scholarships are awarded each year on a competitive basis to outstanding young American pianists who demonstrate a special affinity for the interpretation of Frederic Chopin’s music. In addition, the Scholarship Committee may grant half-awards in the amount of $500 to qualified applicants. A half-award may be granted to an applicant only once during the four-year program. Two recommendations from piano teachers or professional piano performers must be submitted. Applicants must also submit an unedited video of them performing Chopin’s works. It is optional but applicants may also submit additional page(s) to list significant repertoire studied. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
NAAE Upper Division Student Teaching Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: NAAE will award scholarships to students who are majoring in agricultural education and who will be completing their student teaching in the fall 2024 or spring 2025 semesters. Previous recipients of the NAAE Upper Division Student Teaching Scholarship are not eligible. To be eligible for this scholarship, each applicant must be a student member of NAAE during the NAAE membership year in which they apply for the scholarship. Applicants must submit a description of their leadership and service activities. They must also submit a copy of their college or university transcripts from all colleges or universities they have attended which includes undergraduate and graduate course works. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Rosalind P. Walter College Scholarship:
Amount: $10,000 – $80,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Rosalind P. Walter College Scholarship is named in honor of the late Rosalind Palmer Walter, who was responsible for funding the first USTA Foundation scholarship in 1994, well before a comprehensive program was put in place. The scholarship will be awarded for over four years and administered directly to the college or university in which the student is enrolled. The scholarship will be awarded to students who have excelled academically, demonstrated community service and participated in National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) programming. The Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA must be submitted. Two letters of recommendation are also required. One must be from a teacher or guidance counselor and one must be from a tennis mentor. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the United States Tennis Association Foundation for more information.
Dwight F. Davis Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $10,000 – $80,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Dwight F. Davis Memorial Scholarship was created by the late Dwight F. Davis, III, grandson of Dwight Filley Davis, and is now generously supported by the Davis family. It is their wish that the recipients maintain contact with them. The scholarship will be awarded for over four years and administered directly to the college or university in which the student is enrolled. The scholarship will be awarded to students who have excelled academically, demonstrated community service and participated in National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) programming. The Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA must be submitted. Two letters of recommendation are also required. One must be from a teacher or guidance counselor and one must be from a tennis mentor. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the United States Tennis Association Foundation for more information.
Eve Kraft Education and College Scholarship:
Amount: $10,000 – $80,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Eve Kraft Education and College Scholarship is named in memory of Eve Kraft of Princeton, N.J., a tennis pioneer who introduced thousands of young people to the game of tennis, particularly in disadvantaged communities. The scholarship will be awarded for over four years and administered directly to the college or university in which the student is enrolled. The scholarship will be awarded to students who have excelled academically, demonstrated community service and participated in National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) programming. The Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA must be submitted. Two letters of recommendation are also required. One must be from a teacher or guidance counselor and one must be from a tennis mentor. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the United States Tennis Association Foundation for more information.
Dwight Mosley Scholarship Award:
Amount: $10,000 – $80,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Dwight Mosley Scholarship Award is available to high school seniors of ethnically diverse heritage who have excelled academically and participated extensively in an organized community tennis program. Applicants must demonstrate sportsmanship on and off the court. The scholarship will be awarded for over four years and administered directly to the college or university in which the student is enrolled. The Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA must be submitted. Two letters of recommendation are also required. One must be from a teacher or guidance counselor and one must be from a tennis mentor. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the United States Tennis Association Foundation for more information.
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Navy League Foundation only offers scholarships for high school seniors who will attend an accredited institution of higher education in the Fall of the current award cycle. The Ann E. Clark Scholarship will be awarded for over four years to a student properly enrolled in any curriculum at an accredited institution of higher education who is the child or grandchild of a member of the sea services, to include the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. In all other respects, these funds will be awarded without restriction to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Optimist International Oratorical Contest:
Amount: $1,000 – $2,500
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Optimist International Oratorical Contest is designed for youth to gain experience in public speaking, perfect self-expression, gain self-assurance, improve communication skills, and provide them with the opportunity to compete for a college scholarship. Interested youth should prepare a 4-5 minute speech on the topic: “How to Change the World with Optimism.” The contest is open to contestants under the age of 19 as of October 1st of the current Optimist International contest year. Club contest dates are set by the Club Chair, once the Zone and District dates have been obtained. Zone contest dates are set by the District Oratorical Chair with the Lieutenant Governors to occur prior to the District contest date. The District contest date is set by the District Chair. The deadline to submit District winners to Optimist International is May 15, 2024. Please visit the award’s website for more information.
Bill Farr Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Bill Farr Memorial Scholarship scholarship is awarded to high school seniors or college students who demonstrate a strong intent to pursue a career in journalism. SPJ/LA will award scholarships to aspiring journalists who are students in an accredited journalism program in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties. Applicants must demonstrate their potential to succeed in news, sports, and photojournalism media careers. Students born and raised and who attended high schools in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties and are attending accredited journalism programs elsewhere are also eligible. Applicants must submit at least three of their best fair and balanced work. No opinion pieces will be accepted. Print or text journalists must submit at least three news articles they have written. Photojournalists must submit five or six samples or more to show the breadth of their experience. Broadcast journalists must submit a variety of video clips on set and reporting in the field. Applicants must submit a recommendation letter from their journalism professors or instructors. If the applicant is a rising college Freshman, they should provide a letter from their high school teacher outlining their journalism goals. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact SPJ/LA for more information.
Best Foot Forward Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Grant Law Office is offering a scholarship to one deserving high school or college student in the state of Georgia. Applicants must be currently attending school in Georgia, or planning on attending a college or university in Georgia. If the applicant is a current high school student in Georgia and is planning on attending college outside of Georgia, they may apply. Applicants must be a high school senior on track to graduate or a college student enrolled in an accredited four-year university or college, or currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year university or college upon completion. Applicants must have earned or will earn their high school diploma this calendar year. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or hold Permanent Residency status. DACA recipients are welcome to apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Grant Law Office for more information.
Canadian Bates Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,476 – $2,213
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Canadian Bates Scholarship program is administered through Universities Canada, located in Ottawa, Ontario. Three students are selected annually. The 1st place receives a stipend of $3,000 (CN), 2nd place at $2,500 (CN), and 3rd place at $2,000 (CN) per year for up to four consecutive years. To be considered for the 2024 Canadian Bates Scholarship, a student must be the son or daughter 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 2024. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Burlingame/Gerrity Horticultural Therapy Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Burlingame/Gerrity Horticultural Therapy Scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in a bachelor’s or post-baccalaureate degree program in horticultural therapy; or a bachelor’s degree program in horticulture with an emphasis on, or a certificate in, horticultural therapy. The applicant should demonstrate their interest in horticultural therapy. WNF&GA members and their immediate family are not eligible to apply for or to receive scholarships from WNF&GA. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association for more information.
Scholarship Incentive Program:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Scholarship Incentive Program will be awarded to students enrolled or will enroll full-time in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited institution in Delaware; or to students enrolled or who will enroll full-time in an out-of-state, accredited institution in an undergraduate or graduate degree program that is not offered at the University of Delaware, Delaware State University, or Delaware Technical Community College. High school seniors may apply. For students attending Delaware district or charter high schools, the Delaware Higher Education Office will access your 9th through 11th grade unweighted cumulative GPA and SAT scores through eSchool. For home-schooled students or students attending private high schools in Delaware, please send a copy of your SAT scores and your 9th through 11th grade high school transcript showing your unweighted cumulative GPA. Minors, non-degree, diploma, certificate, or continuing education programs are not eligible. Independent study, individualized majors and other arranged or negotiated programs of study are not eligible. A student cannot receive the Scholarship Incentive Program for more than 5 years for either undergraduate or graduate study. Applicants must complete the application, then file a FAFSA by May 15, 2024. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarships and The Rudy Zocchi Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarship is an annual award given to honor the remarkable accomplishments and contributions of Walter J. Travis in the game of golf. The Travis Society’s Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing a career in one of the following professions: landscape design/golf course architecture; golf course turf grass management/golf course superintendent; professional golf management, club professional, or sports journalism with a special interest in golf. In addition, we will give serious consideration to outstanding amateur high school, college, or university golfers for our scholarship awards, based on their competitive record as an amateur golfer, and criteria listed below (with exception of career goals). Amateur golfer applicants do not need to be pursuing a career in a golf related industry. One of our scholarships is awarded in honor of Rudy Zocchi, a long-time Travis Society member who devoted much of the last years of his life to researching Walter J. Travis. Three current and Travis Scholarship-specific letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
LawyerBound’s “Bound to be a Law Student” Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: In order to be eligible to apply for LawyerBound’s “Bound to be a Law Student” Scholarship, applicants must be planning on attending an accredited United States law school in the future. This is open to everyone from high school seniors, college students, and first year incoming law students. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: SeniorCare.com is dedicated to helping seniors and their families in their quest for a better life. We will be awarding an annual college scholarship to an individual that best demonstrates to us why “Aging Matters” to them. A scholarship will be given annually to a selected college student that currently cares for an aging loved one, works within the senior community, or intends to pursue a career that will have an impact on the elderly population. Any existing student (or incoming freshman), in good academic standing can apply for this scholarship. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Barnes Firm College Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Barnes Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, recognizes that higher education plays a pivotal role in shaping individuals into leaders who can make a positive impact on society. The Barnes Firm College Scholarship will be awarded to students who will be graduating high school seniors of the Class of 2024. Scholarship winners will be selected based on academic achievements, community involvement, and an essay. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 85 percent or higher. The Barnes Firm College Scholarship will be presented to ten graduating seniors residing in California and ten graduating seniors residing in New York. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Techie Homeschool Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Techie Home School Mom is proud to announce a homeschool scholarship for all high school seniors who plan on furthering their education or starting a business. This scholarship isn’t major specific and any high school senior currently homeschooling is encouraged to apply. If you are enrolled in a dual credit program, you must have been homeschooled in the year prior to enrolling for dual credits. Before the scholarship is awarded, the winner is required to provide proof of post-high school education or business ownership plans. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
CareerFitTest.com’s Annual $500 Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: As part of our commitment to supporting educational advancement and career development, we are excited to offer the CareerFitTest.com’s Annual $500 Scholarship to an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates a passion for their field of study and a clear vision for their future career. This scholarship provides financial support for your education and recognizes and rewards your dedication to your field of study and career goals. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or due to enroll in a US-accredited program. This scholarship is open to students from all fields of study. Applications are welcome from domestic, international, and undocumented students. Applicants must watch the Career Fit Test video on the “About Career Test” page. Then, complete the Free Career Fit Test. After completing the career test, you can upgrade to the Premium Career Fit Test. Upgrading is not required. Read the first chapter of Live Your Calling: A Practical Guide to Finding and Fulfilling Your Mission in Life. This is available at no cost. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a professor, employer, or mentor. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $1,500 – $10,000
Closing Date: May 16, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The IFMA Foundation Scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in facility management or FM-related programs. Students enrolled in Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degrees are eligible. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 in FM or related courses. For international students, they must have an equivalent documentation of academic achievement level equivalent to a 4.0 GPA. Two letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: May 17, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Hubbard Scholarship of the Georgia Library Association is made possible by the family and friends of Mr. C. S. Hubbard, an early supporter of libraries in Georgia. The purpose of the scholarship is to recruit excellent librarians for Georgia and provide financial assistance toward completing a Master’s degree in library science at a library school accredited by the American Library Association. Applicants must be completing their senior year in an accredited college or university or be a graduate of such an institution. Students must be ready to begin the program of study not later than the fall term of the year in which the scholarship is awarded. Students who have already begun their programs are eligible to apply. Applicants must indicate an intention to complete degree requirements within three years. Recipients must work in a Georgia library for a year after graduation. Two letters of reference are required. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: May 17, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: For more than 20 years the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship Program has been changing lives. The scholarship provides much needed and deserved assistance to industry students planning for their post-secondary education. Applicants must be a truckstop or travel plaza industry employee or the legal dependent of an employee. Each spring, the NATSO Foundation releases the scholarship application and applicants are judged by an independent review. Selections are based on a short essay exploring the applicant’s connection to the industry, recommendations, academic merit, extracurricular activities and community involvement. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Susan Anderson Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: May 17, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Susan Anderson Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving individual pursuing the Masters of Information Studies at the University of Ottawa, the Masters of Information at the University of Toronto, or the Masters of Library and Information Science at Western University. Award of the scholarship will be based on volunteerism, academic achievement, goals and personal qualities. References direct from two referees, describing the candidate’s activities and time commitment, must be submitted. One letter should focus on the applicant’s volunteerism and community service and the second email letter should focus on work experience. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the May Court Club of Ottawa for more information.
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 17, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Beard Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance toward completing a Master’s degree in library science for candidates who show strong potential to inspire and motivate their peers in the profession and in professional associations. Applicants must be completing their senior year in an accredited college or university or be a graduate of such an institution. Students must be ready to begin the program of study not later than the fall term of the year in which the scholarship is awarded. Students who have already begun their programs are eligible to apply. Applicants must indicate an intention to complete degree requirements within three years. Recipients may work in library-related capacity and can serve in a leadership capacity (as a Secretary, Vice Chair, or Chair) within the Georgia Library Association. Two letters of reference are required. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: May 17, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Established in 1996, NativeVision awards four college scholarships annually to outstanding Native American youth entering their first year of college with a commitment to education, athletics, and leadership. Applicants must be high school seniors. Candidates must provide proof of tribal membership, or denote why proof is not applicable; demonstrate a sustained involvement in tribal community and an applied concern for Indigenous issues and initiatives; demonstrate involvement in extracurricular, athletic activities, and/or additional learned skills (languages, computer skills, software or programs fluent in, etc.); and be admitted to an accredited community college or four-year undergraduate program for fall 2024. Two recommendation forms including written statements from recommenders (who is a family member) must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Marlena Hammen, Administrative Program Coordinator for more information.
Navisite’s Next Steminist Scholarship Program:
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: May 17, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Navisite’s Next Steminist Scholarship Program is designed to help close the gender gap in tech and encourage young women to pursue their passion in STEM. Applicants must be a current high school senior or graduate or current college undergraduate enrolled; or planning to enroll full-time in undergraduate study at an accredited college or university. Eligible majors are Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Hardware Engineering, Computer Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game and Interactive Media Design, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, and Systems Engineering. Awards are not renewable; however, students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. Applicants must submit a 60-second unlisted YouTube video describing their dream career in STEM as part of their application. One online recommendation form must be submitted on the applicant’s behalf no later than May 22, 2024. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: May 17, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Deblinger Family Scholarship Fund was established to help low-income, single mothers who are the heads of their households to return to college to improve the lives of their families and motivate their children to excel. The Deblinger Family Foundation wants to enable non-traditional students to focus on achieving their academic goals and performance so that they can create a successful future. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a community college to obtain an associate’s degree, or certificate, or in a four-year college transfer program. Students who already have an AA degree and are planning to transfer to a four-year college, are also eligible. Applicants must already be accepted into an accredited nonprofit school or program before applying for a scholarship. Applicants must also be current residents of select eligible counties. Preference will be given to residents of Oakland, San Francisco, East Palo Alto, San Jose, and Watsonville. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 17, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: To honor her late father, attorney Cara Wells Stigger, of Kaufman & Stigger, PLLC, has established the James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship for U.S. active duty military personnel, veterans, reservists, and spouses, and children of someone who has served our country. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled student at a college or university. If you are selected to receive this scholarship, a form DD-214 must be provided prior to receiving the award. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $4,000
Closing Date: May 17, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Sony Pictures Scholarship is supported by Sony Pictures Entertainment. The scholarship is given as financial assistance to students of merit who intend to pursue careers in moving image archiving. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in a graduate-level or other advanced program in moving image studies or production, library or information services, archival administration, museum studies or a related discipline; or must be accepted into such a program for the next academic year. Students from any country may apply. Important factors in the selection of the scholarship recipients include: a student’s commitment to pursuing a career in moving image archiving; the quality of a student’s academic record; and the strength of a student’s program of study as it applies to moving image archiving. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
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.
CABAA Maintenance Committee Financial Scholarship:
Amount: $8,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The CABAA Maintenance Committee Financial Scholarship will be awarded to a student seeking a degree in aviation maintenance. This scholarship is open to both high school seniors graduating in 2024 and current college-level students. Preference is given to Chicagoland area residents or students. Applicants must major in an aviation-related field like aerospace engineering, aircraft maintenance, avionics/aircraft electronics, etc. 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.
American Legion Department of Iowa Baseball Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500 – $5,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Any team manager or head coach of an American Legion (post-affiliated) team may nominate a player for consideration of this award. The scholarship application, letters of recommendation and certification form must be submitted to the department headquarters. Three letters of testimony must be attached to the nomination form. Applicants must also attach a one-page letter of recommendation from their: (1) Legion coach or team manager (2) American Legion post commander or adjutant (3) Community leader. The Department Baseball scholarship winners shall be considered for The American Legion All Academic Team sponsored by Diamond Sports, the official baseball for American Legion national tournaments. Applicants must have graduated from high school, be on a current roster (American Legion National Baseball Electronic Registration Form) filed with National Headquarters, and be part of a team affiliated with an American Legion post. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship:
Amount: $2,,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship was created in 1988 by the Bigelow family to aid students from New England who are seeking a career in horticulture. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited landscape or horticulture program or related discipline. Applicants must be enrolled in good standing. Applicants must have senior standing in a two-year curriculum (having completed the first year), junior standing in a four-year curriculum (having completed the first two years), or a graduate student standing. It is not required for students to attend an institution at one of the six New England states that is required in student’s residency. Undergraduate students must have a minimum GPA of 2.25, and graduate students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to an applicant who plans to work in any aspect of the nursery industry following graduation, including the desire to own one’s own business. Preference will also be given to an applicant in financial need. Previous Timothy Bigelow Scholarship award winners are not eligible for additional funding. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Horticultural Research Institute for more information.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a person who has chosen to pursue graduate studies that will lead to New York State certification as a youth specialist in a public library or school media center. Applicants must be a regular or student member of NYLA/YSS at the time of submitting the application. They must not be an officer or employee, or relative of an officer or employee, of the New York Library Association, New York Library Association Council, or the Executive Board of the Youth Services Section of the New York Library Association. Applicants must be a resident of (or employed in) New York State at the time of the award. Two supporting statements that document the applicant’s competence and commitment to youth services librarianship must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $500
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The AW Bridal Scholarship is available to high school seniors (graduating before July 1, 2024), college students (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors), and graduate students in the US. Students must be enrolled or accepted and seeking a degree in the U.S. Applicants must e-mail the essay, their full name, address, phone number, and the university or school of attendance as of May 1, 2024. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
SKECHERS Financial Hardship Scholarship:
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The SKECHERS Financial Hardship Scholarship is open to high school seniors with demonstrated financial need. This scholarship is awarded to eligible students every year who plan to attend an accredited college. This scholarship is also open to students from all fields of interest. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the SKECHERS Foundation or Scholarships360 for more information.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Usrey family considers graduating students in horticulture to be the lifeblood of the green industry. The Usrey Family Scholarship is awarded annually to students enrolled in landscape horticulture programs or related disciplines. Students in vocational agriculture programs will also be considered. Applicants must be currently enrolled in good standing. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.25, and a minimum GPA of 2.7 in their major. California state residency is not required for this scholarship. 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 Usrey Family Scholarship award winners are eligible to apply for additional funding. 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
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Ora Lee Sanders Scholarship will be awarded to high school graduates who must be enrolled in an accredited, four-year-degree, undergraduate program at a college or university in the U.S. by August 2023. Students in their 5th year or greater are not eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate academic preparation to attend college and succeed and must demonstrate the ability to overcome obstacles to achieve academic and personal goals. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Push for Excellence for more information.
Dudley DeBosier College Scholarship Program:
Amount: $3,500
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Dudley DeBosier College Scholarship Program will be awarded to Louisiana high school seniors graduating in May 2024. They must have applied, accepted, or attending a qualifying post-secondary Louisiana group within one year of graduation. Qualifying Louisiana post-secondary education groups are the Louisiana State University System; Southern University System; University of Louisiana System; Louisiana Community & Technical College System; and Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges & Universities. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
APWU Vocational Scholarship Program:
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The APWU Vocational Scholarship Program will be awarded to be used for three years of specialized training in such fields as culinary arts, medical or dental assistant, electrician, real estate, auto mechanic, certified IT/computer education, cosmetology, or massage therapy, etc. Eligible programs can be of a nine-month to three-year duration. Vocational Scholarships, if submitted, are awarded to recipients selected from the five postal regions: Central, Eastern, Northeast, Southern, and Western. Recipients must attend an accredited community college or vocational school, and must maintain a B” average (or “Pass” if on a “Pass/Fail” system), or a positive evaluation from a counselor or instructor. 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. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $3,500
Closing Date: May 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: MANTS, an association formed from the state nursery and landscape associations of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, has established this scholarship with the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) with the belief that the strength and future success of the horticulture industry lies in the solid education of today’s students. Through this scholarship, MANTS will provide scholarship opportunities to qualified students to help ensure the continuity of the nursery and landscape profession. Attendance at an institution within the MANTS member states is not mandatory. Applicants must have at least a junior standing in a four-year curriculum or senior standing in a two-year curriculum as of the fall semester of scholarship application year. Applicants must be enrolled in good standing. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.7, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 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 Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship award winners are eligible for additional funding and may reapply for the scholarship. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Horticultural Research Institute for more information.
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