National scholarships
Explore outside scholarships classified as national programs in the catalog. National reach does not mean universal eligibility: an award may still require a particular school year, citizenship status, interest, financial situation or organization affiliation.
Explore the awardsWhat to check before applying
- Start with the eligibility section and confirm every requirement on the provider's website.
- Check whether financial need, a partner organization or a particular field of study is part of selection.
- Plan for recommendations, transcripts and interviews where required. Do not rely on the final application deadline alone.
Explore national scholarships
Listed alphabetically. Some dates are unconfirmed or belong to a previous cycle. Open an award for application details and official sources; the provider's current rules control.
National 4-H Council
4-H Youth in Action Awards
- Award
- The 2027 program selected four winners, each receiving $5,000 for higher education, a year of professional/media development and national spokesperson opportunities. Nebraska 4-H also described expenses-paid trips for the winner and a chaperone.
- Listed deadline
- The 2027 winners were announced September 22, 2026. The next application dates are not confirmed.
- Who can apply
- The latest application announcement required U.S. 4-H members or recent alumni ages 14-19 who demonstrate community impact. Next-cycle eligibility has not been confirmed.
American Council of the Blind
ACB Scholarship Program
- Award
- $2,000 to $7,500 per scholarship for tuition, fees, room and board, assistive technology and related education costs. Complete award-specific duration and repeat-award rules are not published.
- Listed deadline
- Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open November 1, 2026 and close February 14, 2027 at 11:59 pm CST
- Who can apply
- Legally blind entering freshmen, undergraduates, graduate or technical-college students at U.S. postsecondary institutions, involved in school and community. Full-time students qualify, or part-time students working at least 32 hours weekly. A 3.0 GPA is required for most awards, with extenuating-circumstance exceptions; check the particular award.
American Chemical Society (ACS)
ACS Catalyst Scholarship
- Award
- $10,000 renewable scholarship; frequency and total maximum not clearly stated.
- Listed deadline
- 2026-27 cycle closed March 1, 2026. Next deadline unpublished.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors or undergraduates; U.S. citizens/permanent residents; full-time U.S. students; 3.0 GPA or above; chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology or another chemistry-based science and a chemical-sciences career. Pre-med, pharmacy and nursing excluded.
Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) Educational Foundation
AEA Educational Foundation Scholarships
- Award
- Named education awards currently range from $1000 to $5000, with different uses and applicant groups. Other offerings include convention travel of more than $1500 and a $6000 private-pilot training award. Individual renewal terms are not published.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 application not yet open; AEA says to check back in October. The 2026-27 deadline has passed.
- Who can apply
- Rules differ by named award. Many education awards serve seniors or college/vocational students in avionics or maintenance; Chuck Peacock serves aviation management and Pat Napolitano technician certification. Gene Baker and Jim Cook serve AEA member employees or dependents in any major. Other offerings are for member-company employees, convention attendance or private-pilot training.
U.S. Air Force ROTC
AFROTC High School Scholarship Program
- Award
- Four-year scholarships: Type 1 uncapped tuition, Type 2 up to $18,000 per year or Type 4 up to $36,000 per year; plus $900 annually for books and a monthly stipend after contracting. Annual housing conversion can cover university-contracted housing up to $10,000 instead of tuition; request before the fall term each year.
- Listed deadline
- For 2027-28: Board 1 initial application September 15, 2026; documents/eligibility September 25, 2026; interview October 16, 2026; acceptance March 1, 2027. Board 2 initial application December 11, 2026; documents/test scores December 22, 2026 (11:59 p.m. CST); interview March 5, 2027; acceptance May 31, 2027.
- Who can apply
- Entering college and AFROTC in 2027-28, with no prior full-time postsecondary enrollment except qualifying high-school dual enrollment. At least 3.3 unweighted cumulative GPA through the last complete school year, SAT 1310/ACT 28/CLT 93 from one test without superscoring; ACT Science is mandatory. At least 17 at activation and at most 30 by December 31 of commissioning year. Citizenship must be obtained by the end of the first freshman term and before activation. Homeschooled students are eligible; prior-service applicants have additional release/separation requirements.
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
AFSA Academic Merit Awards
- Award
- 2026 cycle: forty-four $3,500 academic awards; separate best-essay prizes $2,500 and two $1,500 mentions.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 application TBA. Prior merit cycle closed March 9, 2026 at midnight EST.
- Who can apply
- Children of AFSA members who are or were Foreign Service employees; graduating seniors or eligible gap-year students who have taken no postsecondary coursework. Prior cycle applies to 2026 graduates; 2027 eligibility update pending.
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
AFSA Art Merit Awards
- Award
- Prior 2026 cycle: two $3,500 awards plus five $2,000 honorable mentions.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 application TBA; prior merit cycle closed March 9, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Foreign Service children of AFSA members, graduating seniors or qualifying gap-year students. Updated 2027 class-specific terms pending.
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
AFSA Community Service Awards
- Award
- Prior 2026 cycle: two $3,500 awards and five $2,000 honorable mentions.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 application TBA; prior merit cycle closed March 9, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Foreign Service children of AFSA members, graduating seniors or qualifying gap-year students; 2027 class-specific terms unpublished.
American Ground Water Trust
AGWT High School Senior Scholarships (Baroid, Stetson-Shahroody, Flexcon Industries)
- Award
- $2,500 per individual award; a student may receive only one scholarship. Payment goes directly to the college. Continuing or repeat-award conditions are not stated.
- Listed deadline
- The application period opens January 31, 2027 and closes April 30, 2027. A closing time is not stated.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors entering full-time first-year study at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. college with appropriate groundwater-related fields, a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residency. Intended groundwater careers may include science, engineering, treatment, conservation, management or law.
AHEPA Educational Foundation (The Order of AHEPA)
AHEPA National Scholarships
- Award
- The 2026 form lists general awards up to $2,500, a $10,000 one-time Chariclea need-based award, a $5,000 graduate Mavroyannis award and Webster Athens full or 30% tuition routes. Current next-cycle amounts and full continuation rules are unconfirmed.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the 2026 applications were due March 31, 2026 by certified mail.
- Who can apply
- The 2026 application generally required Hellenic or Philhellene applicants with a 3.0 unweighted GPA, full-time accredited study and paid AHEPA-family membership through the applicant, parent or grandparent. Named routes add gender, major, residence, institution, membership-duration or financial-need rules. The form accepts citizenship and visa details beyond U.S. citizens and permanent residents; a blanket U.S. restriction is not established.
Airmen Memorial Foundation
Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program
- Award
- $1,000 to $5,000 (including the $5,000 Major General Alfred K. Flowers Scholarship and several $2,000 to $2,500 named awards)
- Listed deadline
- No dated 2027 cycle is published. The program section changes March 31 to April 15, but its upload/instruction pages and FAQ still require March 31. Confirm the controlling deadline before submitting; packages must reach headquarters by the applicable date.
- Who can apply
- Current posted academic criteria: dependent age 23 or younger, senior or full-time undergraduate at accredited college/university, 3.5 unweighted GPA, and more than half support from parent/guardian. The AMF section lists unmarried Air Force/ANG/AF Reserve children and says no officer dependents, but the shared FAQ admits Joint Services enlisted and commissioned-officer dependents and includes Space Force awards. Confirm the sponsor’s eligibility. AMF itself does not require association membership; separate AFSA awards do.
Amazon
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
- Award
- Published program: up to $10,000 per year, up to $40,000 total, based on unmet need after the college aid package, plus a paid Amazon internship opportunity. Renew up to three further years or a bachelor's degree, with full-time enrollment, good academic standing and continued eligibility. Upcoming-cycle information is tentative.
- Listed deadline
- The 2025-26 application is closed. Scholarship America lists the next Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship as opening in December 2026, but has not announced an exact opening date or closing date. The administrator’s old-cycle page has conflicting January 22 and January 26, 2026 cutoffs; neither is a 2027 deadline.
- Who can apply
- Published/tentative guidance: U.S. high school senior, cumulative GPA at least 2.3/4.0 or equivalent, financial need, and U.S. work authorization valid for at least two years. Complete or take a computer-science course, or take the alternative assessment; pursue an eligible computing-related bachelor's degree through a four-year college or a two-year-to-four-year transfer route. Next-cycle final criteria are unpublished.
American Meteorological Society
AMS First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship
- Award
- $5,000: $2,500 each for freshman and sophomore years. Second-year funding depends on successful completion of the first year.
- Listed deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents entering college full time in fall 2027, pursuing atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences, with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Marine biology is excluded.
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
AMT Student Scholarships
- Award
- Award amount is not stated in the current announcement.
- Listed deadline
- Applications accepted starting Oct. 1, 2026; must be submitted by April 1, 2027
- Who can apply
- High school seniors or graduates (GED accepted), or current AMT members, enrolling in a regionally accredited college or university in a course of study leading to an AMT-certified field (e.g., medical technology, medical assisting, phlebotomy, dental assisting).
Anchor Scholarship Foundation
Anchor Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
- Award
- Annual awards of $2,000 to $3,500; renewable options up to $10,000 over four years
- Listed deadline
- Opens October 1; Step I closes March 1 and Step II closes April 1 at 11:59 PM EST (year not stated).
- Who can apply
- Eligible children of Surface Navy personnel may be seniors/current students up to age 22 on March 1, pursuing first full-time U.S. associate/bachelor’s or industry certification. Spouses may pursue a first associate/bachelor’s or graduate degree full- or part-time. Foundation awards require sponsor surface-warfare qualification and six qualifying command years, with active-duty death exception. Ship’s Company awards require at least one year on a listed ship without that qualification. Named awards add criteria.
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
Anne Ford Scholarship
- Award
- $10,000 paid as $2,500 per year over four years. Full continuing-payment conditions are not published.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the 2026 deadline was May 10, 2026 (rolling review).
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors with a documented learning disability (students with ADHD and a learning disability may apply) enrolling full-time in a four-year bachelor's program.
American Nuclear Society
ANS Incoming Freshman Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 each; up to ten awarded annually
- Listed deadline
- Undated annual schedule: applications November 1; incoming freshmen April 1; notices April 15-May 15; funds after August 20. No explicitly confirmed 2027 cycle or time zone.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors enrolling full-time in a four-year STEM program with an interest in nuclear science and technology. The specific award page lists high school achievement of more than 3.5 GPA or equivalent; citizenship and GPA weighting are not specified.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIA Scholars)
APIA Scholarship
- Award
- $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 cycle opens November 15, 2026 and closes January 15, 2027 at 5 p.m. ET; notifications April 15, 2027.
- Who can apply
- Currently published criteria still refer to fall 2026: U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents, plus citizens of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Palau, in a degree-seeking U.S. accredited undergraduate program; no prior bachelor’s degree. Full-time and part-time students and all backgrounds were eligible. Confirm 2027-28 rules when updated.
U.S. Army
Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship (High School)
- Award
- Four-year scholarship: full tuition and allowable fees, or a $12,000 annual room-and-board allowance paid $6,000 per semester/$4,000 per quarter instead of tuition and fees; plus $420 per month for ten school-year months and $1,200 annually for books.
- Listed deadline
- Round 1 due October 12, 2026; Round 2 due January 18, 2027; Round 3 due March 8, 2027. Applications must be started by March 4, 2027.
- Who can apply
- High-school applicants normally need 2.5 unweighted GPA, SAT/ACT scores, a high-school diploma or equivalent before September 1 of the award year, Army medical, height/weight and fitness standards, age at least 17 by the first scholarship semester and under 31 during the commissioning calendar year. The current scholarship regulation permits U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals before contracting; dual citizens must be willing to renounce the other citizenship if requested for security clearance. Under-18 contracting requires parental consent. GPA waivers require Cadet Command approval.
Army Scholarship Foundation
Army Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
- Award
- One-year awards currently average $1000 per student, with amount and number dependent on donations/endowments. Reapply for subsequent years, up to four years of awards in total; not automatic renewal. Funds may cover tuition/fees, books and lab expenses.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates not yet posted; applications are due April 15 of the application year.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizen seniors, high school graduates or undergraduates at accredited colleges or post-high-school vocational/technical institutions, minimum 2.0 GPA on a four-point scale. Eligible families include children of serving active Army/active Reserve/active Guard members, children of honorably or medically discharged or deceased-in-service Army members, and spouses of serving enlisted members. Children must be under 24 at deadline; spouses have no age limit. Current income cap is family AGI $160000, with the page still naming 2024 or 2025 returns; confirm the next cycle’s tax year.
ASHRAE
ASHRAE High School Senior Scholarships
- Award
- Four one-year scholarships of $3,000. Awards are capped at direct annual education costs; only one Society scholarship may be received per year. Former applicants and recipients may reapply if eligible.
- Listed deadline
- April 1 annually. Awards support the academic year beginning the following fall.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors entering full time into a bachelor’s-level pre-engineering, engineering or engineering technology program preparing for HVAC&R work. Require at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale OR top-30% class standing. The institution must host an active ASHRAE student branch, the engineering program must be ABET-accredited, the institution must hold a signed memorandum with ABET, or qualifying international accreditation under the Washington or Sydney Accord must apply. Financial need, character, leadership, service and professional potential are considered. Students already receiving full educational funding from an employer, military or other organization are excluded.
ASME
ASME High School Senior Scholarships
- Award
- Latest published first-year, nonrenewable awards include 25 INSPIRE/Charles W.E. Clarke scholarships of $2,000, one INSPIRE/STEM Global Action award of $5,000, and up to five John and Elsa Gracik awards of $5,000. Funds are paid directly to the school for education expenses.
- Listed deadline
- The 2026-27 application is closed; the page lists March 15 without a next-cycle year.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors planning full-time study in an ABET-accredited or substantially equivalent mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology program by the fall after graduation. Awards differ: Clarke requires family financial need; the published SGA award specifies STEM NOLA Fellows participation in 2024-25; Gracik requires U.S. citizenship and U.S. study and considers financial need, academics, character and leadership. Confirm current donor rules when the next application opens.
American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)
Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers
- Award
- Up to $3,000 plus one year of AAPT Student Membership; may be awarded in each of four years.
- Listed deadline
- December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern for application; references due December 5, 2026.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizens attending U.S. schools, including high school seniors accepted into an accredited two- or four-year undergraduate institution, who plan physics-teacher preparation and a career teaching physics in high school and show academic promise.
Seattle Foundation / Black at Microsoft Inclusion Network
Black at Microsoft Scholarship Program
- Award
- Posted cycle: five $5,000 renewable awards and fifty one-time $2,500 awards.
- Listed deadline
- Closed. Next application deadline is unpublished.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors entering a U.S. four-year institution full-time in engineering, CS, CIS, business administration, finance or marketing; minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA; technology passion and leadership. International students eligible. Microsoft employees and their children excluded. Current criteria do not impose racial eligibility.
Civil Air Patrol
CAP Cadet Academic Scholarships (CadetInvest)
- Award
- Academic awards generally range from $1,000 to $2,500 for tuition, books, or room and board at a postsecondary school. The Board of Governors award provides $2,500 each to two cadets; other amounts vary.
- Listed deadline
- Applications are projected to open December 15, 2026 at noon Central and close January 15, 2027 at noon Central, including unit and wing approval.
- Who can apply
- Current active CAP cadets in good standing, with the Billy Mitchell Award or higher, who are high school seniors, graduates or GED holders and have applied to or been accepted by a postsecondary school. Enroll during the award year and maintain acceptable academic and discipline standards. No scholarship recipient from the preceding three years is eligible. Individual awards add requirements: Etheridge requires a B average; Schroder requires a STEM major and original essay; August Trust is for Arizona Wing STEM or aviation cadets; Diaz is restricted to listed Florida squadrons; Mullins is need-based for Michigan Wing cadets.
American Lawyers Alliance
Catherine G. Jurgemeyer Memorial Scholarship
- Award
- $10,000 once, plus $1,000 for in-person award travel/hotel.
- Listed deadline
- May 15, 2027; cutoff time/timezone unpublished.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizen high school senior planning accredited four-year college; GPA 3.5 or equivalent; strong law-related/civic education achievements. Homeschool/remote students and citizens abroad eligible. ALA board cannot submit/recommend.
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF)
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
- Award
- Individual award amount, payment duration and repeat-award conditions are not published on the current program page.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates not yet posted; the 2026 application ran January 5 to March 27, 2026.
- Who can apply
- The program page describes academically talented and motivated African American or Black students pursuing undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees. Immediate relatives of specified CBC/CBCF officials, staff and sponsoring entities are excluded. Current GPA, citizenship, residency, enrollment and incoming-freshman details are not published.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
- Award
- Up to $25,000 (one-time award, may be disbursed over 1 to 6 years); 13 awards per year, plus a year-long leadership development and mentorship program
- Listed deadline
- 2027 cycle: August 21-November 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. At least one online recommendation is due within three business days after November 3, 2026; applicants notified spring 2027.
- Who can apply
- Current high school seniors, undergraduates or graduate students with at least 3.0 cumulative GPA, who will be 18 by July 15, 2027 and reside in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada at application and award. Plan full-time undergraduate/graduate study in 2027-28 at an accredited two/four-year, vocational/technical or CEGEP institution. Service, activities or leadership in the preceding 12 months and willingness to join the one-year Scholars program are required. DACA and international students are expressly eligible.
American Legion Auxiliary
Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship
- Award
- Fifteen $5,000 awards, three per geographic division, for undergraduate tuition, books, fees, room and board. Enrollment certification is due within 12 months of award notification; funds must be used within 24 months.
- Listed deadline
- The 2027 application will be posted in early October. The published annual deadline is March 1 at 11:59 PM Eastern; the detailed rules still name March 1, 2026.
- Who can apply
- The latest rules require a current high school senior or homeschool equivalent who is a direct descendant of a qualifying U.S. Armed Forces veteran or servicemember, with 50 verified community-service hours during high school. Legion family membership is not required. Already-graduated students are excluded. Confirm updated 2027 rules when published.
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
- Award
- Up to $18,000 per academic year for tuition, mandatory fees and books, or $25,000 for STEM, plus competitive year-round salary and summer employment. Support depends on continued academic and work eligibility.
- Listed deadline
- CIA is currently not accepting applications for the Summer 2027 Stokes Scholar Program; next window not yet posted
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizens at least 18 at submission, including current high school seniors accepted to a four-year college, enrolled full time, with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and household AGI up to $120,000 (dependents) or $50,000 (independent).
National Cattlemen's Foundation
CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship
- Award
- Ten scholarships of $1,500 each
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 application and essay due October 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Obtain both recommendation letters before submission; no separate later recommendation allowance is stated.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors or full-time undergraduates enrolling at a two- or four-year institution for 2027-2028 who show commitment to a beef-industry career (education, communications, production, research or related). Applicant or family must be a National Cattlemen's Beef Association member.
Coast Guard Foundation
Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships for Coast Guard Children
- Award
- The 2026 announcement offers annual $2500 or $5000 awards paid to the institution for tuition, room/board, fees, books and necessary education costs. Students may reapply for up to four years while eligible; precise continuing requirements and 2027 amounts are unconfirmed.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates not yet posted; the 2026 season ran February 1 to April 1, 2026.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors and college students who are dependents of active-duty Coast Guard members, reservists on active duty for at least 180 days, or retired Coast Guard members, attending college, trade school or technical programs.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Coca-Cola Scholars
- Award
- $20,000 total to each of 150 scholars; recipients have up to ten years to use/defer funds for accredited college/university tuition and other Foundation-approved educational expenses, such as on-campus housing, a computer or textbooks.
- Listed deadline
- September 30, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern
- Who can apply
- Students graduating in 2026-2027 from eligible U.S., Puerto Rico or select DoD high schools, with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA and plans to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. institution. Eligible statuses include U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, Cuban-Haitian entrant or humanitarian parolee. Certain children and grandchildren of Coca-Cola employees, owners and retirees are excluded.
Courage To Grow Scholarship
Courage To Grow Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000.
- Listed deadline
- December 31, 2026; cutoff time/timezone unpublished.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizens who are high school juniors/seniors or college students; minimum GPA 2.5.
Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund
CPOSF Scholarships (including MCPON Scholarships)
- Award
- Two $5,000 MCPON Scholarships plus about 20 to 50 $2,000 scholarships each year, depending on funds
- Listed deadline
- 2027–28 application opens January 1, 2027; applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2027.
- Who can apply
- GED holders, graduating seniors/high school graduates entering college or current undergraduates at accredited degree-granting/vocational institutions, who are DEERS-registered dependent children/adopted children/stepchildren or nonuniformed spouses of active, Reserve, honorably discharged/retired or deceased Navy Chief/Senior Chief/Master Chief. Full scholarships, service-academy attendees, active-duty/enlisted Reserve applicants and sponsors converted to LDO/CWO are excluded under current guidance.
Prudent Publishing / Gallery Collection
Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest
- Award
- $10,000 to one winner.
- Listed deadline
- March 8, 2027 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern.
- Who can apply
- Age 14+ high school, homeschool, college or university students enrolled in a diploma/degree program; legal residents of U.S. states, DC or specified territories. U.S. student-visa holders qualify. Sponsor employee/family/household exclusions.
The Daughters of the Cincinnati
Daughters of the Cincinnati Military Star Scholarship
- Award
- Up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year for four undergraduate years, subject to renewal requirements)
- Listed deadline
- The 2027 application opens November 1, 2026; deadline is March 1, 2027 for the student’s senior year.
- Who can apply
- Female high school seniors who are daughters of career commissioned officers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Space Force and plan to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university. Parent must be active duty, retired with at least 20 years of qualifying commissioned service, or deceased after qualifying service; solely Reserve service is excluded. Academic merit and financial need are required.
Delete Cyberbullying
Delete Cyberbullying Beyond School Walls Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000.
- Listed deadline
- October 31, 2026; cutoff time/timezone unpublished.
- Who can apply
- High school grades 9-12, college or graduate students attending or planning to enter an accredited U.S. college/university. No citizenship, GPA or membership condition published.
Delete Cyberbullying
Delete Cyberbullying Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000.
- Listed deadline
- June 30, 2027; cutoff time/timezone unpublished.
- Who can apply
- High school grades 9-12, college or graduate students attending or planning to enter an accredited U.S. college/university. No citizenship, GPA or membership condition published.
Delete Cyberbullying
Delete Cyberbullying Social Media Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000.
- Listed deadline
- February 28, 2027; cutoff time/timezone unpublished.
- Who can apply
- High school grades 9-12, college or graduate students attending or planning to enter an accredited U.S. college/university. No citizenship, GPA or membership condition published.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship (High School)
- Award
- $500
- Listed deadline
- April 15 at 5:00 PM ET (year not stated; the page currently reflects the 2025-26 cycle)
- Who can apply
- Graduating FBLA High School members who plan to pursue postsecondary education and become actively involved in FBLA Collegiate. Must be dues-paid by March 1 and have reached the Advocate or Capstone level of the Business Achievement Awards program.
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation
Dolphin Scholarships
- Award
- Core Dolphin grants are $1500-$4500 annually; administered awards differ, including Bowfin $2500/$5000 and Laura W. Bush $4500. The eligibility page caps core awards at eight semesters/$16000, while the 2026-27 policy says eight semesters/$18000. Confirm the applicable cap and new policy.
- Listed deadline
- Applications reopen October 1, 2026. Eligibility screening due February 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. EST; complete application due March 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Official transcripts must be received; mailed transcripts postmarked after March 15 are rejected. Future acceptance/renewal deadlines are not published.
- Who can apply
- Core award: unmarried dependent children/stepchildren under 24 by March 15, pursuing their first full-time associate/bachelor’s or vocational certification; sponsor needs six active submarine years or eight support years, with stated injury/death exceptions. Spouses may study part-time, but published credit requirements conflict. Named vessel awards have different service lengths and may serve crew members, descendants or graduate students; service academies are excluded.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship
- Award
- $2,000 per year for up to four years, with annual transcript review and at least 3.25 GPA for renewal. Funds go directly to the institution for allowed educational expenses.
- Listed deadline
- Portal opens November 1, 2026. Application and all materials due January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school students who are U.S. citizens and will pursue an undergraduate degree with at least 24 credit hours in American history and American government. A history major is not specifically required. U.S. citizens abroad may apply through a Units Overseas chapter.
FIRST
Dr. Bart Kamen Memorial FIRST Scholarship
- Award
- Up to four $10,000 initial grants, renewable for three more years (up to $40,000). Renewal requires continued full-time eligible study and satisfactory academic progress, annual biomedical/medical research, a scholarly paper and supervisor assessment, renewal letter, official transcript and W-9 by June 1. Funds are sent to selected applicants by August 31 after enrollment/tax-form verification.
- Listed deadline
- Application opens annually but exact 2027 submission dates are unpublished and the official portal currently has no open calls. General later stages: enrollment by May 1; renewal research/letter/transcript by June 1; deferment request by July 1; disbursement by August 31. These recurring dates do not establish a 2027 application deadline.
- Who can apply
- Secondary-school seniors or graduates who have not begun full-time undergraduate study; at least one year on a FIRST LEGO League, Tech Challenge or Robotics Competition team. Apply to or be accepted by full-time biomedical engineering, premedical or another major with medical-school prerequisite coursework at a U.S. Title-IV-eligible institution or similarly accredited foreign institution. FIRST employees/officers, board/selection committee members and the specified close relatives are excluded. Citizenship is not explicitly stated; the required W-9 creates an unresolved tax-document question for non-U.S. applicants.
Ducks Unlimited
DU National Scholarship Program
- Award
- One-time individual awards of $500 for 50 Varsity recipients, $1,000 for 10 Conservation recipients and $10,000 for one National recipient.
- Listed deadline
- Applications open October 15, 2026 and close March 1, 2027. The official one-page 2027 program sheet does not state a closing time.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors in 2027 who are DU members and have at least a 2.8 weighted GPA on a 4.0 scale. The official program sheet also says enrollment begins in fall 2026, which conflicts with 2027 graduation; confirm the intended entry term before applying.
EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association)
EAA Post-Secondary Scholarships
- Award
- Individual awards vary with donor funding; amounts are not fixed on the public page. Some named awards are renewable, including Harry E. Arcamuzi for up to three additional years and H.P. Bud Milligan, but full continuation terms are not stated.
- Listed deadline
- The next application opens October 1, 2026. The page gives an undated October 1-December 19 flight-training window; the linked application still announces March 2, 2026 awards. A dated closing deadline for the next post-secondary cycle is unconfirmed.
- Who can apply
- Award-specific aviation, aerospace and related STEM programs at eligible post-secondary schools. General guidance says age 16+, U.S./Canadian citizenship or residence or valid work/study permission, and no prior master’s or doctoral degree. General post-secondary GPA guidance is 2.5 unweighted, but the Arcamuzi card says 2.0 and other awards require 3.0 or 3.2. Some require prior college coursework, age 19, a pilot certificate, specified location or an EAA Young Eagles connection.
The American Legion
Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
- Award
- $10,000 to the Eagle Scout of the Year; three runner-up scholarships of $2,500
- Listed deadline
- Packets must reach your American Legion Department (state) by March 1, 2027. Follow any earlier local post or district deadline. Department winners advance to national headquarters by April 1, 2027.
- Who can apply
- Registered active Scouting America members who have earned the Eagle Scout Award and a religious emblem, are at least 15 and enrolled in high school, and either belong to a unit chartered to an American Legion post, auxiliary unit or SAL squadron, or have a parent or grandparent who is a current Legion, SAL or Auxiliary member.
Equitable Foundation
Equitable Excellence Scholarship
- Award
- Tentative fall 2027 terms: up to 100 awards of $5,000 per year, renewable for up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first; up to $20,000 per recipient. Tentative renewal depends on satisfactory academic performance, continued enrollment and one sponsor professional-development workshop each college year.
- Listed deadline
- Applications are currently closed. The administrator has not published the next opening or closing date; use its notification sign-up.
- Who can apply
- Tentative fall 2027 terms require current public high school seniors in the 50 states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, financial need, 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, planned full-time enrollment at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. college, community commitment and a publicity release. Private and home schools are excluded in these tentative terms. Sponsor/administrator employees and specified associates, professionals and immediate family members are excluded.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Pearson
FBLA x Futures Scholarship
- Award
- $2,000 each to three recipients, paid to the college
- Listed deadline
- The linked 2026 application closed April 15. The next-cycle application deadline is not published.
- Who can apply
- Active FBLA high school juniors or seniors, or college undergraduates, age 16 or older, who legally reside in the 50 states, District of Columbia or U.S. territories and intend to attend an accredited U.S. college or university. Selection considers leadership, academic commitment and FBLA engagement.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
FCCLA Unified Scholarship Application
- Award
- One-time awards include the FCCLA Memorial Scholarship ($2,500 for tuition, room or board), three NTHS scholarships ($1,000 each toward tuition), Grand Hyatt hospitality ($500), Marriott hospitality ($1,000) and Zwilling culinary ($1,000 toward tuition, books, room or board).
- Listed deadline
- March 1, 2027 at 11:59 PM ET
- Who can apply
- Active FCCLA members who are graduating high school seniors. Memorial applicants plan a four-year accredited degree; NTHS applicants must participate in both organizations. Hospitality awards require a hospitality degree at a two- or four-year institution starting fall 2027. Zwilling requires national FCCLA affiliation by May 31, 2027, a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA and a culinary degree starting fall 2027.
FIRST
FIRST Scholarship Program (via Pearson Futures Portal)
- Award
- Varies by provider; more than 150 colleges, universities and businesses offer scholarships to FIRST participants
- Listed deadline
- Varies by provider; most applications are due between December and April of senior year.
- Who can apply
- Provider-specific scholarships recognize FIRST experience; each provider sets its own participation, grade, college and other requirements. Pearson also lists scholarships beyond FIRST.
Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Education Foundation
FRA Education Foundation Scholarships
- Award
- Up to $5,000; about $90,000 awarded each year
- Listed deadline
- The page announces 2027 applications are available and gives a recurring September 1-April 15 postmark schedule. Its new links are malformed JavaScript placeholders, so the dated 2027 deadline and actual new forms are unconfirmed; the prior member form explicitly said April 15, 2026.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizens enrolling full time at an accredited trade school, community college or college who are FRA members or their spouses, children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren, or (non-member track) who have a personal or family connection to service in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.
National Jewish Committee on Scouting
Frank L. Weil Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship
- Award
- Two one-time $5,000 scholarships
- Listed deadline
- The posted 2024 application accepted postmarks from October 1 to March 31; a current-year application is not posted
- Who can apply
- Registered active Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring or Sea Scout members who are Eagle Scouts, active synagogue members and hold Ner Tamid or Etz Chaim. Must be in the final year at an accredited high school and demonstrate practical citizenship. One application per Scout. The form permits conditional consideration when rank or emblem is completed between April 1 and graduation.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
GE Aerospace-Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship
- Award
- At least ten scholars are selected annually, with individual awards of up to $10,000 per year. The current sponsor page does not promise a fixed award duration or renewal.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 cycle not yet posted; applications for 2025-2026 are closed. Register on the foundation site for 2027 notices.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors entering technical training, industry certifications, skilled-trade training, two-year degrees or other workforce-aligned programs, with a focus on aerospace, manufacturing, robotics and related industries.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
- Award
- $10,000 yearly, renewable up to three additional years, maximum $40,000. Recipients must apply for renewal each year and remain in good academic standing. Covers education expenses charged through the student account, including tuition, fees, required books/supplies and on-campus room/board; generally excludes off-campus housing, transport, groceries, student loans and outside-account books.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 cycle dates not yet posted; the prior cycle opened October 13, 2025 and closed January 5, 2026 at noon CST.
- Who can apply
- The current general FAQ limits the program to U.S. citizens and current high school seniors entering their first college year the following fall. The dated 2026 eligibility list requires 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent and full-time accredited four-year U.S. study, including homeschool and U.S. Armed Forces-base students abroad. Final 2027 GPA/enrollment criteria are not published.
Great Minds in STEM (GMiS)
GMiS STEM Scholarships
- Award
- Published 2026 merit awards range from $500 to $5,000; non-merit donor awards range from $500 to $1,000. Awards are for one year, with a new competitive application required for another year.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the 2026 application closed May 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.
- Who can apply
- The 2026 pages describe STEM or health degree study at accredited U.S. or territorial two- or four-year colleges. Merit awards generally require 3.0 GPA, while donor exceptions may allow lower GPAs. Citizen, resident, F-1 and DACA applicants may apply under specific sponsor rules; J-1 exchange students are excluded by the FAQ. High school senior eligibility depends on donor designations, and full-time versus part-time rules conflict across pages.
Girl Scouts of the USA
Gold Award Scholarship
- Award
- The closed 2026 program offered $5,000 to one Gold Award Girl Scout per council and one from USA Girl Scouts Overseas. The 2027 award amount has not been posted.
- Listed deadline
- The 2026 program ran March 13 to April 14, 2026; 2027 details not posted
- Who can apply
- Gold Award Girl Scouts who are high school seniors (or recent graduates) with the final report approved in GoGold within the eligibility window. Past applicants cannot reapply.
Cochlear Americas
Graeme Clark Scholarship
- Award
- $2,000 per award/year. Duration conflicts: official sponsor terms say up to four consecutive years, while the current linked portal says non-renewable.
- Listed deadline
- The portal labeled 2027 closed September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. It opened March 31, 2026. A next-cycle deadline is not published.
- Who can apply
- Cochlear Nucleus recipients residing in and citizens of the U.S. or Canada, accepted at an accredited four-year college/university in those countries, cumulative unweighted GPA at least 3.0. The portal labeled 2027 requires graduation by spring 2026 and attendance in fall 2026/spring 2027; undergraduate and graduate students may apply. Under 18 requires parental consent; Cochlear employee-family restrictions apply.
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
- Award
- One-time educational/community-service grant up to $4,000, depending on category. Gold, Silver and Bronze honors within categories, plus one National Youth Award recipient per category.
- Listed deadline
- November 1, 2026 at 11:59:59 PM PST (application and document uploads)
- Who can apply
- High school/homeschool students graduating spring 2027, living in the U.S./territories, with at least 3.0 unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale (or 7.5/10), entering an accredited higher education institution in 2027-28. FAQ also allows GED applicants under age 21. Current published eligibility does not state a Hispanic-heritage requirement. Virtual category ceremony attendance is mandatory; national recipients also attend the in-person ceremony.
Horatio Alger Association
Horatio Alger Scholarships for High School Seniors (Denny Sanford, Washington Foundation and Bergeron awards)
- Award
- Denny Sanford awards: Arizona State 25 x $10,000; Augustana 6 x $25,000; Black Hills State 12 x $12,500; Dakota State 15 x $10,000; Long Island University 6 x $40,000. Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation (Montana): 50 x $10,000 plus $5,000 institutional match. Bergeron Everglades Environmental Steward (Florida): 4 x $20,000.
- Listed deadline
- Undated senior application window: December 1-February 15, noon Eastern Time. The dated toolkit still lists December 1, 2025-February 15, 2026 and February 20, 2026 counselor/support forms; no confirmed 2027 dates.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizens with family adjusted gross income at most $100000, perseverance through adversity and commitment to a bachelor’s. Denny Sanford senior awards require full-time senior status, 2.5 GPA and immediate enrollment at the named university. Washington requires a Montana senior, 2.0 GPA and listed Montana institutions. Bergeron allows Florida seniors or college students, 2.0 GPA and a Florida environmental-sciences/studies degree.
HOSA-Future Health Professionals
HOSA Scholarships
- Award
- Multiple sponsor scholarships; the 2027 application does not publish individual award values.
- Listed deadline
- April 1, 2027; no closing time or time zone is stated.
- Who can apply
- HOSA members who are high-school seniors or postsecondary/collegiate members. The 2027 form asks for proposed major and healthcare career interests, but does not publish individual sponsor eligibility rules.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
HSF Scholar Program
- Award
- Scholar status provides support services but does not guarantee a cash scholarship. The 2026 program lists $500 to $5,000 cash awards, subject to funds and relative financial need; 2027 amounts and terms are not published.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates are not published. The official timeline is still for 2026: initial deadline February 15, 2026; finalist phase March 2026, selection June 2026 and supporting documents June to November 2026.
- Who can apply
- For the published 2026-27 cycle: Hispanic heritage, U.S. citizenship/permanent residence/DACA, at least 3.0/4.0 GPA for high school students or 2.5 for college/graduate students, and full-time enrollment in an accredited public or nonprofit four-year U.S. university or graduate school. Fall 2027 eligibility is not confirmed.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
Indigenous Peoples Education Fund Scholarship
- Award
- $5,000 for the academic year, generally split between fall and spring. Complete award-specific continuation and repeat-award terms are not published.
- Listed deadline
- AISES describes an approximate annual December 15 to April 30 application window, with recommendations due May 7; cycle-specific 2027 dates are not confirmed.
- Who can apply
- The AISES fund description covers full-time first-time college freshmen pursuing STEM with a listed 3.0 GPA and AISES membership. The fund is described as supporting enrolled members of U.S. state- or federally recognized tribes, while the general AISES FAQ allows broader Indigenous descent categories and consideration below stated GPA thresholds. Confirm fund-specific descent eligibility and whether seniors apply before enrollment.
Educational Theatre Association
International Thespian Society Senior Scholarships
- Award
- Published senior-eligible awards: Dr. Kenny D. Hasija $1,000; Mark Drum $1,250; Alan D. and Penny Lu Engelsman $1,000; Future Theatre Educator $1,500; Board of Directors and Presidents' Leadership $1,000 each; Christopher L. Hunt $1,000; Michael J. Peitz Leadership $1,500. Full payment and renewal terms are not published.
- Listed deadline
- The Foundation says applications open February 1 to April 1 annually, with May announcements; the Association page says January 1 to April 1. The 2027 cycle year and conflicting opening dates are not resolved.
- Who can apply
- Inducted Thespians graduating high school, with award-specific rules. Hasija supports applicants traditionally underrepresented in theatre; the Association describes this as Black, Indigenous or people of color. Mark Drum is for Asian or Pacific Islander Thespians and also admits undergraduates. Engelsman requires a theatre or related major; Future Theatre Educator requires a theatre education major; Hunt requires a business or marketing degree and career; leadership awards require demonstrated leadership. Confirm each donor rule in the current application.
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
JACL National Scholarship Program (Entering Freshman Awards)
- Award
- Individual freshman award amounts are not published. All JACL scholarships are one-time awards, with at most two national awards per recipient.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the 2026 freshman deadline was March 2, 2026, 11:59 p.m. HST.
- Who can apply
- The 2026 rules required high school seniors enrolling full-time at a U.S. institution in fall 2026, without deferred enrollment, and their own active Individual or Student/Youth JACL membership. A parent’s family membership does not qualify. Membership is open to all ethnic backgrounds. Next-cycle enrollment rules are not published.
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
Jon H. Poteat Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 per recipient; the current NTHS directory advertises 275 awards. Payment timing and retention terms are not stated on the public current page.
- Listed deadline
- Standing annual application window: September 1-May 1. Awards announced May 15.
- Who can apply
- Active secondary or postsecondary NTHS members seeking to continue their education.
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (AATSP)
Joseph Adams Senior Scholarship
- Award
- $2,000 and $1,000 scholarships
- Listed deadline
- December 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
- Who can apply
- Graduating SHH senior members currently enrolled in Spanish or Portuguese, or who completed the school’s highest available language course and provide a counselor/administrator verification letter. Chapter sponsors and co-sponsors must be AATSP members in good standing for 2027. Only one applicant per chapter; multiple submissions disqualify all chapter candidates.
Jackie Robinson Foundation
JRF Scholarship
- Award
- Up to $35,000 over four years, plus a four-year mentoring/career program and funded attendance at the annual Mentoring and Leadership Conference and other events. Complete academic/payment renewal conditions are not published on the public pages.
- Listed deadline
- Opens September 1, 2026; application, recommendation and CSS Profile due January 14, 2027 at 5 p.m. EST. Regional virtual semifinalist interviews April to May 2027; decisions June 2027.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizens graduating high school in spring 2027 and enrolling full time at an accredited JRF-approved four-year U.S. college or U.S.-affiliated university in fall 2027. The FAQ also permits students who graduated the prior year and have taken no college coursework. Applicants need academic excellence, leadership, community service and financial need and must not have accrued more than 25% of graduation credits.
Jewish War Veterans of the USA Foundation
JWV National Youth Achievement Program Scholarships
- Award
- Edith, Louis, and Max S. Millen Memorial Academic Award $2,000; Millen Memorial Athletic Award $2,000; Clifford Lee Kristal Education Award $1,250; Bernard Rotberg Memorial Award $1,000; Leon Brooks Memorial Award $1,000
- Listed deadline
- Application period currently closed; 2027 deadline not yet posted. Recipients are chosen at the late-August National Convention and announced in September.
- Who can apply
- Currently posted general rules require senior direct descendants of JWV members who joined before 2023 and freshman entry at an accredited college, university, community college or nursing school in the graduation fall. The 2025 specific form additionally required member good standing since 2022, including at death if deceased, excluded honorary members/Patrons, and permitted trade-school entry. Confirm new-cycle and separate Millen award rules.
Kiwanis Children's Fund
Key Club International Scholarships
- Award
- The current Children’s Fund directory lists donor-specific minimums, including two Kiwanis Children’s Fund Key Club awards of at least $2,460 each, one Wagner Family award of at least $4,500, and an Indiana-only Linda Canaday award of at least $3,440. The page does not label these as 2027 award amounts.
- Listed deadline
- Applications open November 1, 2026 and close February 1, 2027 at 11:59 PM ET.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school members in good standing of Key Club International. Current donor awards have additional restrictions: Linda Canaday requires Indiana residence, a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and two years of membership in good standing. Confirm the November 1 cycle-specific award list; Circle K awards are listed separately.
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Supreme Council Undergraduate Scholarships (Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria, John W. McDevitt and endowed funds)
- Award
- Up to $1,500 per year, renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study with satisfactory performance; number awarded depends on scholarship trust earnings
- Listed deadline
- Undated schedule: new applications March 5-April 22; renewal applications March 5-June 30. No explicitly confirmed 2027 dates or time zone.
- Who can apply
- Knights of Columbus members in good standing, children of members or of deceased members in good standing, or Columbian Squires, entering the freshman year as full-time bachelor's degree students at an approved Catholic college in the U.S. or its territories.
Lighthouse Guild
Lighthouse Guild Scholarship Program
- Award
- Individual scholarship amount is not published. Awards are unrestricted education support; current repeat-award conditions are not stated.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the 2026 deadline was February 28, 2026.
- Who can apply
- The published program serves legally blind incoming college freshmen and graduate students. The 2026 application requires U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residency, and a college accredited by a CHEA-recognized body with admission open to all religions. Complete 2027 rules are not yet posted.
Defense Intelligence Agency
Louis Stokes Education Scholarship (STOKES) Program
- Award
- Tuition assistance of an unspecified amount, paid full-time summer work and employment after graduation. Continued support requires program GPA and clearance conditions; exact award duration and cap are not public.
- Listed deadline
- The current overview says announcements typically open in September or October. A cycle-specific 2027 opening or closing date is not confirmed.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizens (all immediate family members must also be citizens; dual citizens ineligible) who are high school seniors at the time of application, minimum 2.75 GPA, with demonstrated leadership, studying fields such as foreign area studies, computer science, business, public administration, international relations, political science, STEM, engineering or intelligence analysis.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship
- Award
- One-time $2,000 scholarship to each of two recipients, paid to the institution for allowed educational expenses.
- Listed deadline
- Portal opens November 1, 2026. Application and all materials due January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, demonstrate advanced interest in history, and plan to major in or pursue the study of history at a full-time accredited U.S. college/university. Minimum GPA 3.25 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent institutional scale.
Marine Corps League
Marine Corps League National Scholarship
- Award
- Individual award amount is not yet announced. In 2026, all recipients were to receive the same amount, determined in October; awards required annual reapplication for up to four nonconsecutive years.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the 2026 application was due July 21, 2026 (proof of enrollment due September 21, 2026).
- Who can apply
- The published 2026 rules covered paid Marine Corps League or Auxiliary members in good standing and their spouses, children, stepchildren, grandchildren or great-grandchildren, plus children of Marines, FMF Navy Corpsmen or Navy Chaplains serving with a Marine unit who were killed in action. Applicants needed a 3.30 cumulative unweighted GPA and full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits at an accredited undergraduate institution. First-degree, service-academy and next-cycle restrictions must be checked against the 2027 rules.
National Latin Exam
Maureen O'Donnell Scholarship for Academic Excellence
- Award
- Up to 15 scholarships of $2,000 annually. The Fall 2025 newsletter describes annual renewal while continuing Latin, Greek or Classics; complete 2027 renewal requirements are not published.
- Listed deadline
- Not stated on the official page; applications are mailed to eligible gold medalists
- Who can apply
- High school seniors who win a gold medal on the Advanced Latin Prose, Advanced Latin Poetry or Advanced Latin Reading Comprehension Exam. Recipients must agree to take at least one Latin or classical Greek course each semester in their first college year; a classics course in translation does not qualify.
McDonald's
McDonald's HACER National Scholarship
- Award
- Sponsor states a $1 million total pool for up to 100 students. Individual award amounts, duration and renewal are not stated on the current public pages.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 application dates not yet posted; the official page says the application period is now closed.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors under 21 with a minimum 2.8 GPA who are legal US residents, US citizens or DREAMER/DACA recipients, eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school full time in the academic year after selection.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
MCSF Undergraduate Scholarship
- Award
- $2,500, $5,000, $7,500 or $10,000 per academic year; Children of the Fallen $30,000 over four years; Children of the Wounded up to $40,000 over four years
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 application opens January 1, 2027; all required materials must be submitted by March 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Decisions by May 31. The acceptance instructions conflict: FAQ says November 1 without a year, while the current process page still says November 1, 2026; confirm the 2027 acceptance deadline.
- Who can apply
- Children/stepchildren of active, Reserve or honorably discharged veteran Marines, or specified Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains or Religious Program Specialists attached to Marine units; minimum 2.00 GPA and generally family AGI at most $134000 for 2025. Fallen-family income eligibility is waived; exceptional financial circumstances above the limit may be considered without guarantee. Must have high school diploma and no completed undergraduate degree by August 1, 2027; attend federally eligible accredited school, not a service academy. Part-time/online study is eligible; dual enrollment while in high school is excluded. Limited grandchild awards require membership proof for one of three named associations.
National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC)
Michael R. Edwards Graduating Senior Performance Award
- Award
- $5,000, paid in two $2,500 installments after first- and second-semester enrollment verification.
- Listed deadline
- May 1, 2027 (2026-27 NFMC awards chart).
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors under 19 by May 1 who will pursue a music performance degree at an accredited music school and have earned at least one NFMC Federation Cup. NFMC Junior membership and U.S. citizenship are required. Prior first-place winners cannot reenter the same award.
Seattle Foundation / Disability at Microsoft Inclusion Network
Microsoft Disability Scholarship Program
- Award
- Posted cycle: up to eleven $5,000 scholarships, renewable for up to three additional years.
- Listed deadline
- Closed. Next application deadline unpublished.
- Who can apply
- Current high school seniors, minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA, entering full- or half-time U.S. undergraduate/vocational study in engineering, CS, CIS, law, business or listed related fields. Technology passion, leadership and financial assistance required. International students eligible. Microsoft employee families excluded. Current criteria do not require applicant disability.
Seattle Foundation / Microsoft Hispanic Organization of Leaders in Action
Microsoft HOLA Scholarship Program
- Award
- Tentative posted 2026 rules: three $10,000, six $5,000 and ten $2,500 one-time awards.
- Listed deadline
- Closed; next application deadline unpublished.
- Who can apply
- U.S.-based high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, permanent legal residents or DACA recipients; minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA; full-time U.S. two-year, four-year or vocational study in engineering, CS, CIS, business administration, finance or marketing. Microsoft employees/children excluded. Current administrator criteria list no ethnic restriction.
Elks National Foundation
Most Valuable Student Scholarship
- Award
- 500 four-year awards: 20 of $30,000 total and 480 of $4,000 total.
- Listed deadline
- November 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific
- Who can apply
- Current U.S. citizen high-school seniors, not graduates; permanent residents do not qualify. No Elks family relationship required. Scholarship, leadership and need are considered. Award requires full-time enrollment in an accredited U.S. four-year undergraduate degree program.
National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
NAHJ Scholarships
- Award
- $2,000 to $6,000 by award (e.g., White House Correspondents' Association $6,000; Lori Montenegro, Cecilia Alvear, Dunia Elvir $5,000; Maria Elena Salinas $2,500; Ruben Salazar $2,000)
- Listed deadline
- Next cycle dates not yet posted; the last posted deadline was December 28, 2025.
- Who can apply
- The currently posted instructions include college-bound seniors, undergraduates and graduate students at U.S./Puerto Rico four-year or community colleges pursuing journalism. The same page conflicts between a 2.8 minimum in the overview/transcript section and 3.0 in eligibility. Award-specific interests and membership requirements differ, including student membership for Dunia Elvir.
National Beta Club
National Beta Scholarship
- Award
- Individual one-time, nonrenewable awards: $1,000 for 249 recipients, $2,500 for six, and one each of $6,000, $8,000, $10,000, $15,000 and $20,000. Paid in one installment directly to the recipient.
- Listed deadline
- Opens November 2, 2026; initial application January 14, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST. Semifinalists announced February 11, 2027; their additional materials due March 14, 2027; winners announced May 1, 2027.
- Who can apply
- Active 12th-grade Senior Beta members.
National FFA Organization
National FFA Scholarships
- Award
- Multiple sponsor scholarships through one application; individual amounts, payment periods and renewal requirements vary and the next-cycle award list is not published.
- Listed deadline
- Next-cycle dates are not published. The official page still lists the 2025-26 application: November 1, 2025 to January 15, 2026; acceptance May 29, 2026.
- Who can apply
- The current directory serves senior FFA members in high school and FFA alumni in college pursuing trade school, vocational certificates, or two- or four-year degrees. Individual sponsor criteria for the next cycle are not published.
American Classical League
National Greek Exam (NGE) Scholarship
- Award
- Current scholarship amount, duration, renewal and payment terms could not be confirmed from an accessible ACL scholarship page.
- Listed deadline
- The current ACL site lists the Greek exam, but exact 2027 scholarship qualification, teacher nomination and application deadlines are not published in accessible official material.
- Who can apply
- A professional classics-society directory lists the ACL National Greek Exam Scholarship for primary/secondary students. Current scholarship-specific exam level, ribbon threshold, college Greek-credit and other restrictions remain unconfirmed.
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
National Merit $2,500 Scholarship
- Award
- One-time $2,500 award; full-time accredited U.S. bachelor study, excluding service academies/certain limited-training institutions. Paid to college in early September after enrolment and academic/disciplinary standing verified.
- Listed deadline
- For 2027 awards, entry normally occurred via October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT; semifinalists named September 2026. Obtain current dated semifinalist/application and confirming-score deadlines from school/NMSC instructions. Current accessible annual student guide has moved to the 2028 competition.
- Who can apply
- Existing National Merit participant who advances to Finalist, with strong sustained academic record and full-time college plans; no uniform GPA threshold. U.S./territory-school route does not impose blanket citizenship filter. General current rules impose U.S. citizen or lawful/pending permanent residency plus earliest-citizenship intent for school abroad; obtain specific 2027 instructions.
Navy League of the United States
Navy League Foundation Scholarships
- Award
- Current-cycle named awards mostly $10000 over four years; Frederick O. Harper $20000 over four years for engineering/biosciences; Collins Aerospace $2500 for one nonrenewable year; Alaska Sea Service four $1000 annual awards. Other four-year continuation conditions are not stated.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-2028 cycle opens October 15, 2026; closing date not yet posted.
- Who can apply
- General applicant pool: seniors entering accredited higher education next fall, with dependent/direct-descendant ties including child, stepchild, grandchild, step-grandchild or great-grandchild to Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine service; Sea Cadet applicants must themselves be cadets. Specific named award summaries often limit to child/grandchild, and Alaska serves dependent children/spouses with qualifying Alaska-resident personnel. Specific programs set major or heritage preferences.
National English Honor Society (NEHS)
NEHS Scholarships
- Award
- Over $90,000 in the scholarship fund, with 30 or more recipients in an average year; individual amounts depend on submission quality and volume. At least one $5,000 Dr. William C. Johnson scholarship is awarded each year.
- Listed deadline
- Fall round: September 28-October 13, 2026. Winter round: December 7, 2026-January 12, 2027. Award announcement May 3, 2027. No time zone is stated.
- Who can apply
- Current high-school seniors who are NEHS student members at an active chapter and plan to attend an accredited two-year college or four-year university, anywhere in the world. Any major is allowed.
National Federation of the Blind
NFB National Scholarship Program
- Award
- The official Arizona affiliate describes thirty national merit scholarships of $10,000 each. Current national-cycle amounts and repeat-award rules could not be confirmed.
- Listed deadline
- A reliable 2027 opening or closing date is not confirmed. The official Arizona affiliate describes an annual March 31 national deadline without a cycle year.
- Who can apply
- The official Arizona affiliate describes the national program for blind scholars across the states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, with finalists attending the national convention in July. Confirm current national age, legal-blindness certification and full-time or part-time enrollment rules before applying.
NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation (National Association of Women in Construction)
NFSF Construction Trades Scholarship
- Award
- Awards start at $2000; donors may provide larger awards in $500 increments. The older revised October 2024 form says renewal is not automatic and subsequent awards depend on need, continued construction interest, enrollment and good standing; current renewal terms are unconfirmed.
- Listed deadline
- Applications accepted September through March 6 of the next year for the following academic year; exact 2027 date not separately posted
- Who can apply
- Students currently enrolled in a U.S. construction-related training program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training, a community college, technical school or equivalent, pursuing a construction craft or trade. High school seniors may apply if they meet those training requirements. Additional donor location or school criteria may apply; no trades GPA minimum is stated.
National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)
NIAF Scholarship Program
- Award
- $2,500 to $12,000 per award in the current overview. Some named scholarships are renewable for up to four years, but complete continuation conditions are not stated.
- Listed deadline
- Application opens December 1, 2026; application and supporting documents due March 1, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST; decisions May 3, 2027
- Who can apply
- For fall 2027, general criteria include full-time enrollment at a U.S.-accredited institution, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, active NIAF membership and interest in Italian culture and heritage. Most funds require a 3.5 GPA, but exceptions and pass-fail students are allowed. Named funds add ancestry, gender, major, state, college, financial-need or study-abroad restrictions; check the specific scholarship.
Nix Patterson LLP
Nix Patterson Collegiate Scholarship Award
- Award
- $5,000, one time.
- Listed deadline
- December 31, 2026; cutoff time/timezone unpublished.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizen/permanent resident; high school senior or first/second-year college/trade-school student; cumulative GPA 3.5+ and community involvement.
U.S. Navy
NROTC Four-Year National Scholarship
- Award
- Four-year full tuition and selected educational fees, or room and board up to $11,500 annually; $750 per academic year for textbooks, uniforms/Naval Science textbooks, three summer cruises and monthly academic-year subsistence: $250 freshman, $300 sophomore, $350 junior and $400 senior. Current NROTC regulations require 2.5 term and cumulative college GPA plus full-time degree progress, with deficiency review rather than automatic loss.
- Listed deadline
- Fiscal year 2027 Navy, Nurse and Marine option online applications close January 31, 2027 at midnight; the portal does not state the time zone. Allow time for recruiter-coordinated supporting materials.
- Who can apply
- High-school graduates admitted to an approved NROTC college, medically and physically qualified, and U.S. citizens or applicants in the naturalization process as described on the NROTC page. The general Navy/Nurse route requires age 17 and under 23 by September 1 of the college-start year; the separate Marine-option page permits applicants younger than 27 by December 31 of the anticipated commissioning year. Current Navy recruiting guidance lists SAT 550 reading/540 math with 1100 combined, or ACT 22 English/21 math with 44 combined; the Marine option lists SAT 1000 combined, ACT 22 composite or AFQT 74. Verify option-specific exceptions with the recruiter.
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
NSBE Jr. High School Senior Scholarships (Graduating Senior, Leroy Callendar, Golden Torch)
- Award
- NSBE Jr. Graduating Senior $500; Leroy Callendar NSBE Jr. $500; NSBE Jr. Golden Torch $1,000
- Listed deadline
- The Fall 2026 scholarship cycle is listed as opening soon; no specific deadline for these three senior awards or confirmed 2027 cycle is published. The general GPA-verification window is not an award deadline.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors (12th grade) who are registered, paid NSBE members pursuing engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related STEM field; minimum GPA 3.0 (Golden Torch 3.5). U.S. citizens, permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens may apply.
AATSP Exams (National Spanish Examinations)
NSE/NPE Senior Scholarship (Traditional Scholarship)
- Award
- One-time $1,000 for postsecondary education expenses, paid directly to the school.
- Listed deadline
- May 3, 2027 (applications open October 1)
- Who can apply
- Graduating seniors who scored at or above the 75th percentile on NSE/NPE in both 2024-25 and 2025-26 and take the exam in 2026-27. Only one applicant per teacher, selected from that teacher’s school. Must enter college, university or trade school the academic year immediately after graduation; no gap year. Applicants may also apply for SHH awards but may receive only one scholarship.
National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)
NSHSS First Generation Scholarship
- Award
- The general NSHSS FAQ lists a $1,000 First Generation award, but the specific 2027 page does not confirm its amount or continuation terms.
- Listed deadline
- Application opens November 26, 2026; closing date not stated
- Who can apply
- NSHSS members who are first-generation college students: high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
NTHS Build Your Future Scholarship
- Award
- $2,000 per recipient; the current NTHS directory advertises five awards. Payment timing and retention terms are not stated on the public current page.
- Listed deadline
- Standing annual application window: October 1-April 1.
- Who can apply
- Current NTHS members who are high school seniors or postsecondary students in one of the sponsor’s listed construction-related occupational disciplines. The linked list includes construction trades, architecture, construction management, pre-engineering, HVAC, welding and other designated fields; consult the complete list.
Technology Student Association (TSA) and National Technical Honor Society
NTHS Scholarship for TSA Members
- Award
- Three $1,000 scholarships, awarded at the 2027 National TSA Conference
- Listed deadline
- The NTHS sponsor page gives an annual September 15-May 1 application window; a dated 2027 closing deadline is not confirmed.
- Who can apply
- Current TSA and NTHS members. NTHS membership requires nomination by the school NTHS chapter adviser, and the school must have a current NTHS chapter.
PDK International / Educators Rising
PDK International Scholarships for Educators Rising Members
- Award
- About 100 scholarships a year, from $500 to $4,000 (one-time and renewable)
- Listed deadline
- PDK says 2027-28 applications will open in December 2026; its general page says application periods usually run from early January into early April, while the prior FAQ lists March 1, 2026. The 2027 closing date is not yet confirmed.
- Who can apply
- Members in good standing of Educators Rising, Educators Rising Collegiate, Pi Lambda Theta or PDK Association who plan to pursue a career in public education and will be enrolled in higher education, full- or part-time, paying tuition and fees in fall of the application year. Donor-specific criteria are matched through the one application.
Penguin Random House / We Need Diverse Books
Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards
- Award
- Seven $10,000 scholarships, each paid over four years.
- Listed deadline
- January 15, 2027 at 3:00 PM Central, or when the first 1,000 applications have been received.
- Who can apply
- Public U.S. high school seniors graduating spring 2027, age 21 or younger, enrolling fall 2027 at an accredited two- or four-year college or approved vocational school. Sponsor-family and employee exclusions apply.
Point Foundation
Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship
- Award
- Awards up to $15,000, with a maximum of four years of support beginning in fall 2027. The public page does not explicitly state whether the amount is annual or give full continuation conditions.
- Listed deadline
- Flagship application due November 19, 2026 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time / 8 p.m. Eastern Time. The program page lists a September 9 opening without an explicit year. Semifinalists are invited for further materials in late January 2027.
- Who can apply
- LGBTQ+ students and allies who are at least high school seniors, enrolling full-time in a bachelor's, graduate, or professional program at an accredited not-for-profit U.S. institution (not 100% online), with a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA.
Purple Heart Foundation
Purple Heart Foundation Academic Scholarship
- Award
- Amount varies each year subject to funding levels
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 applications open February 1, 2027. The closing date is unpublished; the prior 2026 deadline was May 4, 2026 at 5 p.m., receipt required rather than postmark.
- Who can apply
- Current program serves Purple Heart recipients and qualifying spouses/children/grandchildren, excluding great-grandchildren. The prior 2026 package also allowed step/adopted children and step-grandchildren, widows/widowers or descendants of killed-in-action/combat-wound casualties, and required full-time 12-credit study at accredited U.S. college/vocational school. Graduate students and holders of a completed bachelor’s seeking another bachelor’s were excluded; associate-to-bachelor’s transfers were eligible. Confirm the new package.
Quill and Scroll
Quill and Scroll Student Scholarships in Journalism (Nell, Gallup and Johns awards)
- Award
- Variable scholarships determined by the Quill and Scroll Scholarship Committee for the freshman year only, paid through the institution and potentially in two installments.
- Listed deadline
- The student scholarship page says applications for 2027 are open and lists May 7, 2027 as the closing date; the sentence retains an inconsistent 2026 application label.
- Who can apply
- Current high-school seniors. Nell and Gallup awards require national winning work in a Quill and Scroll contest, including Yearbook Excellence, Writing/Photography/Multimedia or Eye on Ivy. Johns is available to all Quill and Scroll senior members. Recipients must major in journalism or a related communications area.
National Council for the Social Studies
Rho Kappa Scholarship
- Award
- The latest application lists a $1,500 education grant, awarded annually in June. The 2027 award terms have not been published.
- Listed deadline
- NCSS says the 2027 Rho Kappa Scholarship application will open in spring 2027. The 2027 closing date is not yet posted.
- Who can apply
- The latest application requires an inducted graduating senior in a Rho Kappa chapter in good standing and a 3.75 cumulative GPA or equivalent. Confirm requirements when the next application is published.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Richard and Elizabeth Dean Merit Scholarship
- Award
- Two preferred $5,000-per-year scholarships for up to four consecutive years, paid to the institution for allowed educational expenses. Renewal requires 3.25 GPA and review/approval of an official transcript received by July 1 of each renewal year, or the award is forfeited.
- Listed deadline
- Portal opens November 1, 2026. Application and all materials due January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school students with a 4.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) who will major in American Studies (American history, government, literature, art history, music or culture) at an accredited U.S. institution. DAR scholarships require U.S. citizenship.
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Ron Brown Scholarship
- Award
- $40,000 over four years ($10,000 per year), normally 20 scholarships; eligible for an accredited four-year U.S. college in any discipline. Detailed ongoing renewal conditions are not published on the current application page.
- Listed deadline
- For the 2027 scholarship competition: student application December 1, 2026; school transcript and two recommendations December 15, 2026. Semifinalists interview virtually; finalists attend Washington, D.C. interviews with expenses paid.
- Who can apply
- Black/African American current high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, excel academically, show leadership and service, and demonstrate financial need. Current college students are ineligible. Four-year accredited U.S. undergraduate study is required; vocational or technical training is excluded.
Fisher House Foundation
Scholarships for Military Children
- Award
- 500 scholarships of $2,000 each for the 2027-2028 academic year
- Listed deadline
- 2027-2028 application opens December 2026; closing date not yet posted.
- Who can apply
- Unmarried military dependent children under 23 with valid USID benefits-number eligibility, whose sponsor is active duty, Reserve/Guard, retired or deceased in the six listed U.S. services. Enroll full-time in a bachelor’s program or community/junior-college program transferring directly to four-year study. Minimum unweighted GPA: 3.0 for high school applicants, 2.5 for college applicants. The older FAQ excludes terminal associate, second undergraduate and graduate degrees, service academies/preparatory schools and full scholarships; confirm these restrictions for 2027-28.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
ScholarSHPE for Graduating High School Seniors
- Award
- Individual award amounts, duration and renewal vary and are not stated in the accessible current page; the $6 million figure is historical program-wide funding, not an individual award.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates not yet posted; the 2026 application window was February 2 to February 16, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Currently published 2026-27 criteria: active SHPE member, at least 2.5 cumulative transcript GPA, planned STEM degree at an accredited U.S./territory two/four-year college. Specific offerings allow graduating seniors. SHPE-funded awards do not require citizenship; sponsor awards may add restrictions. Confirm next-cycle and individual award rules.
Science Ambassador Scholarship
Science Ambassador Scholarship
- Award
- Five one-time $20,000 scholarships for the 2027 academic year
- Listed deadline
- Monday, December 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM US Central Time
- Who can apply
- Women and non-binary high school seniors or undergraduate students pursuing a STEM major for their undergraduate career, with full-time college enrollment in the United States for 2027–28. U.S. citizenship is not required. The main FAQ includes U.S. territories, and the actual form also lists students taking time off after high school.
Science Olympiad USA Foundation
Science Olympiad Founders' Scholarships
- Award
- The Science Olympiad USA Foundation describes five $10,000 Founders’ Scholarships annually. The latest 2026 rules describe them as one-time awards paid to the college after enrollment; 2027 payment terms are not yet published.
- Listed deadline
- The Foundation lists spring as the annual application period and May for award announcements. Exact class-of-2027 application dates have not been posted.
- Who can apply
- Latest round: class of 2026 graduating high school seniors on a registered U.S. Division C Science Olympiad team during the 2025-26 season. Confirm class of 2027 eligibility when the next application is published.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Scout of the Year
- Award
- Recognition at local, state and national levels; the current national program page and linked rules do not publish scholarship dollar amounts.
- Listed deadline
- Entry due to a local VFW Post by March 1 (annual)
- Who can apply
- Registered, active Scouts who have earned the Eagle Scout Award, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venturing Summit Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award; maximum age 18 (still eligible if you turn 18 during the nomination year and are in high school at the deadline). Prior national Scout of the Year winners are ineligible.
Navy Seabee Foundation
Seabee Memorial Scholarship
- Award
- The current page quotes $2000-$6300 for the prior 2025-26 year; 2027 amounts and precise renewal criteria are not published.
- Listed deadline
- Current official page gives recurring January 1-April 15, with all supporting documents due April 15 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. It says the current season is closed and recipients notified by June 30, 2026; no explicit 2027 cycle dates.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors or first-time entering college freshmen under 23, with a parent/grandparent qualifying through the Naval Construction Force, a Seabee rating or Civil Engineer Corps service; other service branches assigned to Seabee units can qualify. Stepchildren/step-grandchildren may need relationship proof. Current FAQ states minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA; eligible programs include accredited two-/four-year degrees and CTE.
SEG Foundation (Society of Exploration Geophysicists)
SEG Scholarships
- Award
- $500 to $10,000 per academic year. Renewal is competitive, requires annual reapplication with two faculty recommendations and qualifying SEG participation, and is limited to six total award years.
- Listed deadline
- The next application opens November 1, 2026. The page lists March 1 as the annual closing date but does not explicitly name the next closing year.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors planning college the following year, and undergraduate or graduate students, with above-average grades and a curriculum leading toward applied geophysics. Students worldwide may apply; individual awards restrict citizenship, residency, specialty, university or veteran status. The policy manual also requires applications to be supported by participation in SEG activities such as membership, student-chapter or committee involvement; confirm the new form’s implementation.
Sertoma
Sertoma Scholarship for Students Who Are Hard of Hearing or Deaf
- Award
- The linked 2026 application offers a $1000 scholarship for tuition, books and supplies during 2026-27. The current sponsor page gives 2027-28 use periods but does not publish that cycle’s amount or repeat-award terms.
- Listed deadline
- Application period runs November 1 to March 31 annually; awards apply to Fall 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028.
- Who can apply
- Current sponsor page requires U.S. citizenship, bilateral hearing loss of at least 40 dB verified by SRT/PTA audiogram and cumulative 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 unweighted scale. Seniors use grades 9-11 plus first grade-12 semester; freshmen include all high school plus first college semester. Current funds apply to fall 2027/spring or summer 2028, and graduates before the end of August 2027 are ineligible. The old 2026 form required full-time U.S. bachelor’s study and excluded associate, community-college, vocational and graduate programs; confirm those details for the new form.
SME Education Foundation
SME Education Foundation Scholarships
- Award
- More than 60 merit and need-based programs, generally $2,500 to $20,000, with both one-time and renewable awards. Individual award renewal terms vary.
- Listed deadline
- Standing annual application period: November 1-February 1. The main page says the 2026-27 cycle is closed and the next round starts in November.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing manufacturing-related technical degrees at accredited U.S. or Canadian colleges or universities, with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Full-time and part-time students qualify. U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents and student visa holders may apply; individual awards add restrictions.
Science National Honor Society
SNHS Student Scholarship and Arepalli-Karumuri Family Grant
- Award
- The published 2026 program offers $1,000 awards under two opportunities: SNHS Student Scholarship and the Arepalli-Karumuri Family Grant for a science-fair participant.
- Listed deadline
- The Science National Honor Society says its 2026-27 Student Scholarship application will launch in early December 2026. It has not posted the 2027 closing date.
- Who can apply
- Seniors who are current members of an active SNHS chapter with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. The family grant targets students who excelled in science fair competitions.
Sons of Italy Foundation (Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America)
Sons of Italy Foundation National Leadership Grants
- Award
- $5,000 to $20,000 per scholarship in the published 2026 overview; next-cycle amounts depend on funding. Previous recipients cannot apply again.
- Listed deadline
- The portal lists October 5, 2026 as the opening date but gives a contradictory February 27, 2026 closing date. A reliable 2027 closing date is not confirmed.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate/professional students who trace Italian ancestry to a parent or grandparent; U.S. citizens or green card holders; prior SIF recipients are ineligible.
American Legion Auxiliary
Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members
- Award
- $1,000 per department/state winner; five division winners receive $5,000 instead. State awards are paid to the school for the first semester and must be used within 24 months of high school graduation. National awards begin with $2,500; later funds require re-enrollment and a 3.0 average, with six years to use the award. Initial enrollment certification is due within 12 months of notification.
- Listed deadline
- The 2027 application will be posted in early October. The published annual deadline is March 1 at 11:59 PM Eastern; the detailed rules still name March 1, 2026.
- Who can apply
- The latest rules require a high school senior or equivalent who is or was an ALA Junior member, with three consecutive prior years of membership, current paid membership and at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Maintain ALA membership while receiving the scholarship and attend an accredited higher-education institution. The page still identifies 2023-25 membership and 2026 current dues; confirm 2027 requirements when published.
The Actuarial Foundation
STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program
- Award
- $20,000 total ($5,000 per year for up to four years), plus mentorship, internships, job shadowing and exam resources
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates not yet posted; applications reopen in the fall. The 2026 deadline was February 27, 2026.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors who are mathematically talented and interested in the actuarial profession.
National Security Agency
Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
- Award
- Up to $30,000 per academic year tuition/mandatory fees; starting annual salary $35,749, benefits, summer housing/travel for eligible students over 75 miles away. Maintain 2.75 GPA freshman year and 3.0 each later semester/quarter; summer work at least 12 weeks.
- Listed deadline
- Both current STEM and Language online postings close October 23, 2026. STEM supporting documents must be emailed by end of day October 28, 2026. Postings may close early.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizens who are high-school seniors eligible for NSA security clearance; full-college-scholarship recipients and dual-enrolled students who will earn an AA degree are excluded. STEM: leadership, SAT 1200 with 600 Reading/Writing and 600 Math or ACT 25; 3.0 GPA preferred. CS/data/computer/electrical engineering require physics or calculus plus two technical courses; mathematics requires physics and calculus plus two technical courses; cybersecurity requires three years of cybersecurity/CS. Language posting mentions Chinese/Farsi but application instructions specify three years of Chinese, requiring sponsor confirmation for Farsi.
Society of Women Engineers
SWE Emerging First Year Scholars
- Award
- Multiple Society-selected scholarships with different sponsor amounts and renewal rules; the 2027-28 individual award list is not published. Current general guidance says funds are paid directly to the student in a single late-fall payment and have no spending restriction.
- Listed deadline
- The 2027-28 interest form says Emerging First Year applications are expected from early February to the end of March; exact dates will be released in the fall. These are tentative months, not a published deadline.
- Who can apply
- Students entering their first year of college and enrolling in an ABET-accredited engineering, engineering technology or computer science program. Current general FAQ requires a 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, with re-entry/nontraditional applicants exempt. Complete sponsor-specific 2027-28 eligibility is not published.
Tailhook Educational Foundation
Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship
- Award
- $3,500 to $20,000 per one-year grant. Full-time undergraduates may apply again each year and compete again for selection.
- Listed deadline
- The 2027 application page says December 15, 2026 through February 16, 2027, both at noon Pacific Time. The foundation calendar gives conflicting November 14, 2026 through February 15, 2027 dates; confirm with TEF.
- Who can apply
- High school graduates accepted for undergraduate enrollment at an accredited college who are natural, step or adopted children or grandchildren of current or former U.S. Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Naval Aviators, Naval Flight Officers or Naval Aircrewmen. Individuals who served aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and their children or grandchildren are also eligible.
The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship
- Award
- Last-dollar full cost of attendance after other aid and Student Aid Index or college methodology, for up to five years toward a bachelor’s degree.
- Listed deadline
- Phase I: July 15-September 15, 2026. Semifinalists/Phase II open December 1, 2026; Phase II due January 15, 2027. Finalists March 1, 2027; interviews March 1-31, 2027; Scholars April 20, 2027; funds fall 2027. Time zones are not stated.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors who are Pell-eligible, US citizens or permanent residents, with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, planning to enroll full time in a four-year degree at a US accredited not-for-profit college or university.
TheDream.US
TheDream.US National Scholarship
- Award
- Published 2026-27 terms: tuition/fees up to $16500 for an associate degree or $33000 total for a bachelor’s, plus a stipend of up to $6000 stated on the main page. Next-cycle amounts are not confirmed.
- Listed deadline
- The next round opens November 1, 2026. No confirmed 2027 closing date or acceptance deadline; the linked 2026-27 guide closes February 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
- Who can apply
- Published 2026-27 criteria: currently undocumented first-generation immigrants with or without DACA/TPS, arrival before age 16 and November 1,2020, continuous U.S. residence, significant unmet need and no Pell eligibility; high school/GED completion before fall 2026 and 2.5 high school/college GPA. Full-time associate/bachelor’s enrollment at a qualifying partner college. Next-cycle arrival, graduation and GPA rules are not confirmed.
Toyota
Toyota Scholarship Program (Making Life Easier Scholars)
- Award
- Tentative 2027 terms: $7500 annually, renewable for three further continuous years (up to $30000 total), subject to full-time satisfactory performance and program continuation.
- Listed deadline
- Applications are closed. The administrator labels upcoming-cycle information tentative; no 2027 application closing date is published. Tentative notification is by the end of February 2027.
- Who can apply
- Tentative 2027 terms: member or alumni within three years of a specifically listed nonprofit/school partner; senior, graduate or current undergraduate with diploma/GED by September 2027, 2.0 cumulative GPA, good disciplinary/academic standing, demonstrated need, and full-time qualifying U.S. undergraduate study throughout 2027-28. Toyota employee/vendor/business-partner and specified family/household exclusions apply.
Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation
Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship
- Award
- $1,500 as a one-time first-year award, usable within one year of selection.
- Listed deadline
- Set by each local Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. chapter; 2027 chapter deadlines not posted on the Foundation page
- Who can apply
- The foundation’s published rules describe spring high school graduates from accredited schools with at least a 3.0 GPA, entering full-time college study. They support aviation, aerospace, STEM and other disciplines, so those majors are not an exclusive requirement. Confirm the current rules and participating chapter before applying.
The Hearst Foundations
United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP)
- Award
- $12,500 undergraduate scholarship for each delegate, plus program-paid travel, lodging and meals for Washington Week, March 6 to March 13, 2027. Parents pay transport to and from the departure airport or station.
- Listed deadline
- Student application deadlines vary by state and are earlier than the December 1, 2026 state delegate-certification deadline. Arizona lists September 10, 2026. Mandatory Washington Week: March 6 to March 13, 2027.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who are high-school juniors or seniors throughout 2026-27, living and attending school in the state they represent with a parent or guardian resident there. An eligible elected or appointed leadership role must be held throughout the school year and represent or serve a constituency. Home-school applicants require state education approval; specified military and interstate-school exceptions apply. Previous delegates/scholarship recipients and fall 2026 graduates are ineligible.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program
- Award
- The published applicant guide describes full tuition, fees, books, room and board, employment and benefits for up to four years. Current cycle-specific continuation and service-agreement terms need confirmation.
- Listed deadline
- A reliable 2027 deadline is not published in the accessible official sources. The main program page blocked access during this review.
- Who can apply
- The accessible undated guide requires U.S. citizenship, a 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA, agriculture/food/natural-resource or related study, leadership/service and an application to an 1890 land-grant university. High school applicants need 1080 SAT or 21 ACT without ACT superscoring; enrolled college applicants have a separate route. These requirements need confirmation against the new cycle.
Technology Student Association (TSA)
William P. Elrod Memorial Scholarship
- Award
- $2,500
- Listed deadline
- May 1 each year
- Who can apply
- Current TSA student members.
Seattle Foundation / Women at Microsoft Inclusion Network
Women at Microsoft Scholarship Program
- Award
- Posted cycle: up to sixteen one-time $5,000 scholarships.
- Listed deadline
- Closed. Next application deadline is unpublished.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors, minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA, entering full-time technology, engineering, math or computer science undergraduate study at an accredited U.S. two-year, four-year or vocational institution. International students eligible. Microsoft employees and children excluded. Current administrator criteria do not list a gender restriction.
mikeroweWORKS Foundation
Work Ethic Scholarship Program
- Award
- Individual amounts vary. The first reported round awarded $500-$34000, averaging about $9100; this is a reported cohort range, not a guaranteed award schedule. Duration and renewal terms could not be confirmed.
- Listed deadline
- Current page accepts applications through October 31 and lists April 30, June 30, August 30 and October 31 rounds, with June/August/October/December decisions. These dates have no explicit year in the page text; no confirmed 2027 cycle deadline.
- Who can apply
- US citizens who are high school seniors or graduates enrolling in an approved skilled-trades program of two years or less at an accredited school.