Outside scholarships
Explore scholarships offered outside a college's own merit program. The catalog includes national, state and local opportunities, with different requirements for residency, school year, interests and financial need.
Explore the awardsWhat to check before applying
- Check location and school-year requirements before starting an application. A familiar sponsor name does not mean every student can apply.
- Look for membership, employer or partner-organization requirements in the eligibility details.
- Before counting an award toward college costs, ask your college how outside scholarships interact with its financial aid package.
Explore outside 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.
Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
A+ Scholarship Program
- Award
- Unpaid tuition and general fees after federal non-loan aid, subject to funding and an annual per-hour cap; 2026-27 cap $240 per credit or $8 per clock hour. The 2027-28 cap is not published.
- Listed deadline
- No separate statewide scholarship application deadline; complete the FAFSA annually and confirm the participating institution’s processing deadlines.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents graduating after at least two years at designated A+ high schools, with 95% attendance in grades 9-12, 2.5 unweighted overall GPA, good citizenship, and 50 unpaid tutoring or mentoring hours (up to 25% may be job shadowing). Qualify in Algebra I or an approved higher math end-of-course exam, or through the listed ACT/PreACT math and GPA combinations. Enroll full-time in an eligible degree or certificate program at a participating Missouri community college or vocational/technical institution; approved disability and other enrollment exceptions apply.
National Parent Volunteer Association
Aaliyah Lee Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000; complete payment, permitted-use and renewal terms are not stated on accessible current programme pages.
- Listed deadline
- November 30, 2026; no time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- High-school juniors/seniors, undergraduate or graduate students with GPA at least 2.5 on a 4.0 system, currently enrolled or planning part-time/full-time enrollment in an accredited U.S. institution. Vocational/technical, two-year, four-year and graduate programmes qualify. Community involvement is the programme focus.
Abbott and Fenner
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000
- Listed deadline
- June 10,2027
- Who can apply
- High school juniors and seniors, or students currently registered at an accredited postsecondary institution.
Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence
Academic All-State Award
- Award
- $1,500 award to each of 100 Oklahoma public high school seniors per year.
- Listed deadline
- Applications open October 7, 2026 and close December 1, 2026 at 5 p.m.; the official page does not state a time zone. All supporting materials must be received by the same deadline.
- Who can apply
- Currently enrolled Oklahoma public high school senior with ACT composite at least 30, SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing plus Math at least 1370, or National Merit Semifinalist status. Scores must come from a single national or district-contracted test date; superscores are not accepted. Selection includes academic achievement, leadership, community service, character and essay.
Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Award
- $2,250 per year toward tuition, half state-funded and half institution-matched, for up to eight consecutive semesters or completion of the bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first. No summer payments. Renewal requires 3.0 college GPA and 24/48/72 credits for the second/third/fourth year; specified regain and exception rules apply.
- Listed deadline
- School nomination is required. Published 2026 nomination window was February 18 to March 13, 2026; 2027 nomination dates have not been published. Enroll full time by September 30 of the academic year after designation; confirm earlier school deadlines.
- Who can apply
- Wisconsin resident and U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Public/private high-school route selects highest school GPA, with awards based on school enrollment; school’s consistent weighted or unweighted GPA method applies. Current Act 80 guidance allows homeschool students with ACT 33 or SAT 1500. Attend a participating Wisconsin UW, technical, independent or tribal institution full time.
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.
Alaska Community Foundation
ACF post-secondary scholarship application
- Award
- Many donor scholarships (over 60); amounts vary.
- Listed deadline
- Opens January 15 and closes March 15 (year not stated on the page).
- Who can apply
- Primarily Alaska students pursuing post-secondary education, including college, vocational and trade programs. Some funds also serve California students or younger students in special education programs. School, residency, field, GPA, financial need and other restrictions vary by fund.
Austin Community Foundation
ACF scholarship general application
- Award
- Over 60 donor scholarships with varying individual amounts. Funds cover approved tuition, fees, books, supplies and educational expenses; no single award amount or renewal duration.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates not yet posted. The 2026 application opened January 15 and closed March 25 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
- Who can apply
- Graduating seniors and current college/vocational students, with each donor fund’s geographic, educational and merit/need criteria. Full-time or part-time enrollment may qualify with good standing. No universal GPA or residence cutoff published.
Arizona Community Foundation
ACF scholarship matching application
- Award
- Multiple donor awards with different amounts, renewal conditions and covered expenses. General guidance allows only future school-year expenses, not past bills or loans; individual 2027 awards are not yet confirmed.
- Listed deadline
- General application reopens January 2027; exact individual 2027 deadlines not published. Undated guidance recommends submitting before March 1 for the most opportunities.
- Who can apply
- High-school seniors, current college/graduate students and adult re-entry students planning accredited U.S. two-year/four-year, trade or vocational education may apply. Many funds serve Arizona, but some accept applicants across the United States or internationally. Each fund has separate geography, major, merit, need and other restrictions; there is no common numeric GPA or citizenship rule.
Albuquerque Community Foundation
ACF scholarships
- Award
- Many donor scholarships; amounts vary.
- Listed deadline
- Deadlines vary by fund. The page lists the 2026-27 school year application; confirm 2027-28 dates.
- Who can apply
- Primarily New Mexico residents pursuing eligible nonprofit accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate study. Most funds consider financial need, full-time enrollment and GPA, but exceptions and specific school, field or other restrictions vary.
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.
National Parent Volunteer Association
Act of Kindness Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000; current payment, permitted-use and renewal terms are not published.
- Listed deadline
- February 28, 2027; no closing time/time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- High-school juniors/seniors, undergraduate or graduate students with GPA at least 2.5 on a 4.0 system, currently or planning part/full-time enrollment at an accredited U.S. vocational/technical, two-year, four-year or graduate institution. No citizenship restriction stated.
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.
AES Engineering
AES Engineering Scholarship
- Award
- $500; the official page does not state payment/use or renewal terms.
- Listed deadline
- October 8, 2026
- Who can apply
- High-school seniors and students attending any postsecondary educational facility; no engineering coursework/major required. Selection is based on character demonstrated through the essay rather than GPA alone.
American Foundation for the Blind
AFB Scholars: Communication, Arts and Storytelling
- Award
- $20,000 undergraduate annual award. Renewable annually with full-time enrolment, cumulative 3.0 GPA, required mentorship, approved annual conference and year-end report; maximum funded duration, payment recipient and detailed covered-cost rules are not yet published. Approved conference travel/accommodation/registration/per diem covered.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 cohort: opens November 16, 2026; application January 19, 2027, time/time zone not stated. Interviews March 2027; selections April-May 2027; orientation June 2027.
- Who can apply
- Communication/arts/storytelling: undergraduate studies in communication, marketing, public relations, media, entertainment, consumer behavior, business administration or related fields. U.S. citizen, legally blind with verification, accepted/enrolled at accredited U.S. college/university full-time; minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, weighting unspecified.
American Foundation for the Blind
AFB Scholars: Science and Technology
- Award
- $20,000 undergraduate or $28,000 graduate annual award. Renewable annually with full-time enrolment, cumulative 3.0 GPA, required mentorship, approved annual conference and year-end report; maximum funded duration, payment recipient and detailed covered-cost rules are not yet published. Approved conference travel/accommodation/registration/per diem covered.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 cohort: opens November 16, 2026; application January 19, 2027, time/time zone not stated. Interviews March 2027; selections April-May 2027; orientation June 2027.
- Who can apply
- Science/technology: undergraduate or graduate STEM studies, including mathematics, computing, engineering and biology. U.S. citizen, legally blind with verification, accepted/enrolled at accredited U.S. college/university full-time; minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, weighting unspecified.
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.
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)
- Award
- Level 1 up to $7,000 per year, Level 2 up to $5,250, Level 3 up to $3,500; up to $28,000 total, usable for up to eight full-time semester equivalents within eight years of high-school graduation. Half-time awards are prorated.
- Listed deadline
- Recurring policy: FAFSA or APS Alternative Application priority deadline June 30 before the academic year of use. Private/homeschool eligibility form and supporting records due July 15 for the upcoming award year. Qualifying tests must be before June 30 of graduation year. Notify the institution before its enrollment-certification deadline. No separate 2027 calendar or timezone is claimed.
- Who can apply
- Alaska resident (physically present at least 30 days with intent to remain indefinitely) graduating from Alaska public/private/homeschool diploma programme, not GED or out-of-state high school. Complete approved rigorous curriculum option AND either GPA or score: Level 1 GPA 3.50 OR ACT 25/SAT 1210/WorkKeys 18 (each 6+); Level 2 GPA 3.00 OR 23/1130/15 (each 5+); Level 3 GPA 2.50 OR 21/1060/12 (each 4+). Current rules apply Class of 2024 onward; earlier graduates differ. Eligible degree/certificate and half-time minimum; other non-loan aid must leave at least $500 qualifying cost.
Alisa's Angels
Alisa's Angels Scholarship
- Award
- $5,000 total for up to eight seniors: $2,500 in the first year, with the remainder in later years while in good standing; books and tuition paid directly to the school.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates not verified
- Who can apply
- The detailed scholarship page lists graduating Arizona seniors with GPA at least 2.75. The broader programs page and an official funding proposal also include Colorado Springs-area seniors, without clarifying whether they use the same GPA or application route. Service is primary; need, academic performance and activities are considered.
Alliant Energy Foundation
Alliant Energy Innovation Scholarship
- Award
- Published annual program: up to 25 one-year undergraduate awards of $1,000, not renewable. The administrator's 2026 guidance describes one June payment; a 2027 payment date is not published.
- Listed deadline
- Sponsor lists an annual December 2 to February 3 window without years. The administrator is closed and still refers to the 2026 program; exact 2027 dates are not confirmed.
- Who can apply
- Current sponsor guidelines: high school senior with community-service/volunteer leadership, U.S. residence in Alliant's service territory, age 24 or under, and applicant or dependent-child relationship to a utility customer in good standing. Enroll for the first time full time in STEM or a skilled trade at an accredited Iowa/Wisconsin school within Alliant's service territory, with GPA 2.5 to 4.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. High-school dual enrollment is allowed. Company/administrator employees and specified family/household members are excluded.
National Parent Volunteer Association
Altruism and All Good Deeds Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000
- Listed deadline
- May 31,2027
- Who can apply
- High school juniors or seniors, undergraduate or graduate students enrolled or planning part-time or full-time enrollment at an accredited US institution, including vocational/technical schools; GPA at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Winners provide transcript and enrollment proof after selection.
ARRL Foundation
Amateur-radio scholarships
- Award
- $500-$25,000 (published range)
- Listed deadline
- The 2026 cycle is closed. The 2027 application dates have not been published.
- Who can apply
- Active FCC-licensed amateur-radio operators pursuing higher education. Active foreign operators are eligible for ARDC awards. Each donor fund has its own geography, major and need conditions.
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.
Arkansas Community Foundation
ArCF scholarships
- Award
- Many donor scholarships (dozens of funds); amounts vary.
- Listed deadline
- Portal opens each year beginning February 1; deadline not posted.
- Who can apply
- Mostly Arkansas students pursuing two- or four-year college, vocational or technical training. Individual funds have their own residency, school, major, merit and need rules.
Arkansas Division of Higher Education
Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
- Award
- Ongoing rates beginning 2025-26: four-year institution $2,000 year one, $4,000 years two/three, $5,000 year four; two-year institution $2,000 year one and $3,000 year two. Need-based Challenge PLUS can increase total to $2,500 per semester based on FAFSA SAI. Final-year, nontraditional and graduate funding have load rules; current sources disagree on some fifth-semester two-year/stacked allocations. Normally eight payments, bachelor completion or 120 credits, with approved longer-degree exception.
- Listed deadline
- Annual application July 1; current guidance does not label a 2027 cycle year/time zone. Qualifying ACT can be taken through national July administration. Summer opt-in recurring June 1; transfers/holds recurring October 1 fall or February 1 spring.
- Who can apply
- Arkansas resident for 12 months before enrolment and U.S. citizen/lawful permanent resident; accepted in approved degree/certificate/nursing programme, no prior bachelor or 120 credits. Traditional route: Diploma of Merit, OR GPA below 3.00/equivalent plus ACT 19/SAT 990/Accuplacer average 246, OR GPA 3.00+ plus test score on record without score minimum. Later first-year college route can use 27 credits with 2.50 GPA. Nontraditional applicants have college-GPA or test/GPA routes, but overview and detailed section differ for the no-college-credit GPA-only route. ACT official composites/superscores accepted; ADHE cannot manually remove science. Aid refund/loan-limit, incarceration, Selective Service and drug-free restrictions apply.
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.
CAA Foundation
Asian American Youth Scholarship
- Award
- $3,000 per recipient
- Listed deadline
- 2027 form, deadline and venue TBA
- Who can apply
- High-school or undergraduate students with GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent B average; currently study or reside in the U.S. Citizenship is not required. Mandatory in-person final; travel and lodging are not provided.
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.
Washington CPA Foundation (Washington Society of CPAs)
Associate Accounting Scholarship
- Award
- $2,000
- Listed deadline
- Application opens October 12, 2026; due April 13, 2027
- Who can apply
- The Associate section currently lists seniors entering a Washington state college/university or students at a Washington two-year college, accounting/CPA interest and a 2.5 GPA, with high school GPA used for first-year applicants. It still says fall 2026 despite announcing 2027-28 opportunities, so fall 2027 entry eligibility needs confirmation.
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.
Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
Benacquisto Scholarship Program
- Award
- Public institution: in-state cost of attendance minus Bright Futures and National Merit aid. Private institution: highest public-university in-state cost of attendance minus those awards, subject to appropriations.
- Listed deadline
- No separate Benacquisto application. National Merit Scholar selection and eligible fall enrollment are required; confirm any college-sponsored Merit first-choice deadline. The 2027-28 implementation fact sheet is not published.
- Who can apply
- For new recipients, Florida residency, U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status, a qualifying standard Florida diploma or equivalent, and National Merit Scholar status are required. Specified home-education and military/public-service diploma exceptions apply. Enroll in a regionally accredited eligible Florida public or private bachelor’s program in the fall after graduation; an approved deferral of up to one year is possible. New nonresident entrants are not covered by the prior 2018-2022 exception.
Blue Grass Community Foundation
BGCF scholarship portal
- Award
- Individual awards range from a one-time $1,000 to renewable $10,000 per year for up to four undergraduate years; amounts and continuation requirements vary by fund.
- Listed deadline
- The 2027 cycle is not posted. The 2026-27 portal opened December 15, 2025 and its deadline was extended to March 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. in the sponsor’s stated EST zone; separate awards have other dates.
- Who can apply
- Primarily Central and Eastern Kentucky graduating seniors, with some undergraduate and graduate opportunities. Certain funds include Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, nationwide cystic-fibrosis students or qualifying employees’ children outside Kentucky. School, GPA, need and other restrictions vary.
BigSun Athletics
BigSun Athletics Scholarship
- Award
- $500
- Listed deadline
- June 19,2027
- Who can apply
- Student-athletes who are high school seniors or attending a postsecondary institution, regardless of sport or participation capacity.
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.
Boettcher Foundation
Boettcher Scholarship
- Award
- $20,000 annually from Boettcher for four consecutive undergraduate years. Public partners supplement up to cost of attendance minus travel/other expenses; private partners supplement up to tuition/fees. Partner support and legal-status eligibility can vary; good standing and continuing lawful presence/status required.
- Listed deadline
- Explicitly recurring schedule: application opens September 1 and is due November 1 at 5 p.m. during the final high-school year. Closing timezone is not stated. Counselor forms and official transcript due within one week after submission; semifinalists provide two recommendations, finalists interview. Noncitizen approval/affirmation documentation is due August 1 before the award.
- Who can apply
- Graduating Colorado high-school student applying in fall of final high-school year, normally Colorado resident for full junior/senior years; federally recognized tribal members with historical Colorado ties have a residency exception. Colorado high-school graduation still required. U.S. citizen, permanent resident or lawfully present, including DACA; applicants in process must document successful status before becoming a Scholar. Relatives of Foundation trustees/officers/employees excluded under published criteria. Merit selection considers academics, leadership, service and character, without financial-need preference.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation (formerly Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation)
Boreal Waters scholarship portal
- Award
- Individual donor scholarship amounts and renewal criteria vary; collection supports college, trade and returning-adult education. Confirm each matched award.
- Listed deadline
- The universal application opens December 1, 2026 and closes February 9, 2027 at 11:59 p.m.; award notification by April 30, 2027. The application-page instruction saying February 29, 2027 is an impossible date and conflicts with the same page’s headline and timeline plus the separate official scholarship directory. Check the portal for fund-specific exceptions.
- Who can apply
- Students living in northeast Minnesota or northwest Wisconsin who plan to attend a college, university, community or technical college, or trade school. Individual funds have their own residency, school, major, merit and need rules.
Baton Rouge Area Foundation
BRAF scholarships
- Award
- Many donor scholarships; from one-time $500 awards to four-year scholarships up to $20,000.
- Listed deadline
- Dates differ by scholarship. The directory lists some recurring month/day dates and March 31, 2026 for one fund, without a full 2027 cycle. Existing award renewals have annual fall and spring document windows.
- Who can apply
- Primarily Louisiana-connected students, with some funds allowing particular Louisiana or Texas colleges or University of Missouri business students. School, nomination, family or employer connection, field, GPA, need and enrollment requirements vary by fund.
Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
Bright Flight (Missouri Higher Education Academic Scholarship)
- Award
- Published 2026-graduate estimates: $3,000 annually for ACT 32+ or SAT math 800/reading 800; $1,000 for ACT 30-31 or SAT math 800/reading 790-799. These are not confirmed 2027 cutoffs or awards. Statutory annual maxima $3,000/$1,000; divided fall/spring, no summer. Up to ten semesters or first bachelor, subject to appropriation.
- Listed deadline
- No scholarship application. Earn qualifying score by June testing immediately after graduation; July does not qualify. Exact 2027 qualifying test dates/cutoffs are not published. Respond by any individually assigned supplemental-document deadline.
- Who can apply
- Missouri resident and U.S. citizen/permanent resident, qualifying top-five-percent ACT/SAT score on national or approved special test (not residual); homeschool and GED/HiSet routes included. First-time full-time attendance at participating Missouri institution in academic year immediately after school completion, normally 12 credits or six with qualifying disability. Theology/divinity degree or certificate excluded. Current 2027 score cutoffs not published.
National Parent Volunteer Association
Building Bridges Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000; complete payment, permitted-use and renewal terms are not stated on accessible current programme pages.
- Listed deadline
- September 30, 2026; no time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- High-school juniors/seniors, undergraduate or graduate students with GPA at least 2.5 on a 4.0 system, currently enrolled or planning part-time/full-time enrollment in an accredited U.S. institution. Vocational/technical, two-year, four-year and graduate programmes qualify. Community involvement is the programme focus.
Burger King Foundation
Burger King Scholars
- Award
- $1,000-$60,000 USD
- Listed deadline
- Opens October 15, 2026; deadline December 15, 2026. The sponsor describes a 30,000-application cutoff; the administrator says it applies only to community applications and all employee-track applications are reviewed. Confirm which cap applies to your track.
- Who can apply
- Financial need, achievement and involvement are considered. Tentative 2027-2028 rules cover residents of the US, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada. General track: graduating 2027 seniors or past recipients now undergraduates, GPA 2.0+, full-time study. Employee/family tracks have separate enrollment and employment conditions; final rules remain subject to change.
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.
The Community Foundation of Frederick County
CFFC scholarships
- Award
- More than 200 donor scholarships with variable amounts and coverage. General and Trumpower funds support postsecondary study; separate music/athletic opportunities support K-12 activities. Trumpower may provide four total years with continuing eligibility and 2.0 GPA under the 2026 guide.
- Listed deadline
- General/Trumpower published window March 1-March 31, 2026, not 2027. Music/athletic cycle September 1-September 30, 2026. Trade opening appears as November 1 without year, while 2026 guide lists November 15, 2025-May 1, 2026. Confirm next cycle; no 2027 postsecondary deadline published.
- Who can apply
- General funds primarily serve Frederick County residents; Trumpower serves Carroll County applicants with specified residence/school documentation. Seniors, current undergraduate/graduate/certificate students and nontraditional learners may qualify for full-time or part-time study by fund. Separate music/athletic funds serve K-12 students.
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
CFFVR scholarship portal
- Award
- Over 300 donor scholarships with fund-specific individual amounts, duration and renewal. Read each Scholarship Profile for payment procedures and continued eligibility.
- Listed deadline
- Most portal applications open December 14, with year unstated. Published 2027 schedule: main universal application March 1, 2027; named fund deadlines February 1 through December 1, 2027, plus rolling awards. Check the chosen fund’s listed date; no common deadline/time zone.
- Who can apply
- Funds serve high-school seniors, homeschool students, current college/nontraditional students and employee dependents. Geography, GPA, majors, need, citizenship and enrollment vary; generally at least six college credits, with institution-system adjustments possible. No common statewide residence/GPA cutoff.
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
CFGA scholarships (universal application)
- Award
- Donor awards vary. Published 2026-27 examples include Jim Kennedy up to $40,000 across eight semesters, Nancy Penn Lyons up to $6,000 annually for four years and Pattillo up to $5,500 annually for four years. Confirm 2027-28 amounts and renewal conditions.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 dates not yet posted. For the 2026-27 cycle, most scholarships opened December 8, 2025 and closed March 2, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Each fund sets geography, school, affiliation, GPA, tests and financial-need rules. Many require full-time postsecondary study, but Pattillo allows part-time enrollment while working full time. Mayor’s fund has Atlanta school, residence or qualifying city-employment routes. Employer/college-specific awards have distinct criteria; no universal Georgia-residency requirement.
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
CFGB scholarship process
- Award
- Individual awards approximately $1,000-$6,000 for approved academic-year educational expenses. No summer funding; renewability/duration are not specified on the reviewed collection pages.
- Listed deadline
- Application process currently closed; 2027 dates not published. FAQ lists May 1 for college choice/financial information, while the older initiatives page also gives May 15 for financial information. Confirm next cycle’s document deadline.
- Who can apply
- Permanent mailing address in one of the eight Western New York counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans or Wyoming. At least 2.0 GPA and acceptance at an accredited nonprofit U.S. school for full-time undergraduate study. Limited graduate funds in specified fields have separate rules.
Community Foundation for Mississippi
CFM scholarships platform
- Award
- Individual amounts and duration vary by scholarship; 2027 award terms are not yet published.
- Listed deadline
- The 2027 cycle is not posted. In 2026, applications opened January 15 and most closed April 15 at 11:59 p.m.; some funds had earlier or separate deadlines.
- Who can apply
- Primarily Mississippi-connected graduating seniors, with undergraduate junior/senior, graduate and other opportunities. Citizenship, residence, school, field, GPA, need and nomination rules vary by fund.
The Community Foundation for McHenry County
CFMC scholarship portal
- Award
- Many donor scholarships with varying amounts and renewal rules. Current examples include $2,000 one-time, $2,500 one-time and $8,000 total ($2,000 annually for four years); other funds list variable awards.
- Listed deadline
- Most scholarship opportunities open November 30, 2026, and close January 31, 2027. Some funds use other windows.
- Who can apply
- Students tied to named Illinois schools/communities, mainly McHenry County; some funds serve Rolling Meadows/Wauconda and current library employees pursuing graduate study. Each fund has separate GPA, need, service, study and renewal criteria; no universal county-residency or GPA minimum.
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
CFMT scholarships
- Award
- Many donor scholarships (more than 160 funds); amounts vary.
- Listed deadline
- General applications open annually December 1 at 8 a.m. Central and close February 1 at 11:30 p.m. Central; the page does not state the cycle year. Special funds use separate applications.
- Who can apply
- Primarily Middle Tennessee students pursuing a college degree, with some funds reaching students elsewhere in the United States or internationally. School, employer, field, financial need and other restrictions vary by fund.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
CFNEIA scholarships
- Award
- Donor scholarships with varying amounts; most cover one year, while some are two-year, four-year or renewable. Confirm the chosen fund’s amount and renewal criteria.
- Listed deadline
- Application window opens January 10; page says complete 2027 process details will be posted then. Closing date not published. FAQ differs on required references: recommends by application deadline but permits receipt within one week after it; confirm the fund’s deadline.
- Who can apply
- High-school seniors, college students and adult learners planning college/university/trade/community-college study in fall. Fund-specific region, school, major, merit, need and demographic criteria apply; some are achievement-based without need.
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
CFNIL scholarship portal
- Award
- More than 125 individual donor scholarships with differing award amounts, duration and renewable conditions; no uniform collection-wide amount.
- Listed deadline
- Three cycles each year: Fall, November 1 to January 1; Winter (main), December 1 to February 1; Spring, March 1 to April 1. The page does not state the year.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors and older, mainly in Boone, Jo Daviess, McHenry, Ogle, Rock, Stephenson and Winnebago counties (Rockford area), with some funds open USA-wide. Individual funds have their own residency, school, major, merit and need rules.
Community Foundation of New Jersey
CFNJ Scholarships Universal Application
- Award
- More than 135 funds with variable individual awards. Examples include a $5,000 James Moody award offered each year, not a guaranteed annual renewal, and Daniel McKinney up to $20,000 total over four years.
- Listed deadline
- Open and close dates vary by scholarship; 2027 dates not yet posted.
- Who can apply
- Mostly graduating seniors, with some current college/graduate opportunities. Residency, school, major, GPA, need and affiliation vary; Bego example includes New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania residents. No universal New Jersey-residency or GPA requirement.
Community Foundation of North Louisiana
CFNLA scholarships
- Award
- Ten named donor scholarships with fund-specific amounts. Community Bank example $1,000 once per winner; unsuccessful applicants may reapply while eligible. Norton explicitly nonrenewable; other individual amounts/duration not stated on collection page.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadlines not yet posted. 2026 deadlines were February 27, 2026 (Thomas E. McElroy, Jr.), March 27, 2026 (most funds) and March 28, 2026 (Community Bank Foundation).
- Who can apply
- Fund-specific school, employer, church, military-dependence, major and academic criteria. Some serve Louisiana seniors; geology fund also supports current undergraduate/graduate students and does not state universal Louisiana residency. Community Bank permits 3.0 high-school GPA OR ACT 20, not both; no collection-wide GPA/test cutoff.
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
CFNN scholarship portal
- Award
- The FAQ describes individual awards of $1,000 to $5,000 for a single year; some funds have renewable multi-year awards with their own conditions.
- Listed deadline
- Most listed general-fund deadlines are from 2026. The separate Lymbery certification page says it is open year-round with rolling review, but the directory shows January 1, 2027 for that same opportunity. The 2027–28 general season is not posted.
- Who can apply
- Mostly Northern Nevada students, including graduating seniors, college and graduate students, trade/certificate candidates and adult learners. Some funds include Hawaii or other locations, with county, school, employer, field, need and achievement requirements varying.
Communities Foundation of Oklahoma
CFO scholarships
- Award
- Many donor scholarships (over 100); amounts vary (for example, Tulsa Engineering Scholarship $24,000 at $3,000 per semester).
- Listed deadline
- The opportunity list does not publish 2027 application deadlines. Semester updates for existing multi-semester awards are listed annually for January 20 and June 15, without a cycle year.
- Who can apply
- Primarily Oklahoma residents or graduates of specified schools, with some opportunities also including Kansas counties or alumni descendants elsewhere. Graduating seniors, college and graduate students and nontraditional learners have different GPA, field, need and other restrictions.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
CFO scholarships
- Award
- Individual donor scholarships vary. 2026-27 guidance lists $250-$10,000, with many renewable for two-four years; confirm the selected 2027-28 fund’s terms.
- Listed deadline
- Opens January 1, 2027, for 2027-28; the 2027 deadline is not yet posted. The 2026 deadline was Monday, March 16, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Central/southern Missouri donor funds serve graduating seniors, current undergraduates, technical-program and some graduate students. Geography, school, field, GPA, need and renewal criteria vary by fund; no common GPA threshold.
Community Foundation of South Alabama
CFSA scholarships
- Award
- More than 40 donor funds with varying individual amounts, tuition/book/fee coverage, duration and renewal. Each fund sets its own terms.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 dates not yet posted. The 2026-2027 scholarship cycle is closed.
- Who can apply
- Fund-specific school, county, institution, major, membership, GPA and need criteria. Opportunities include named Alabama schools/communities and institution-restricted awards; there is no common collection-wide GPA or residency criterion.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
CFSEM scholarship application
- Award
- Most donor awards range from $250 to $7,500; most are one-time, with some renewable or allowing reapplication.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 cycle not yet open. The 2026 cycle ran January 26 to March 16, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Students in Southeast Michigan. Individual funds have their own residency, school, major, merit and need rules.
Communities Foundation of Texas
CFT universal scholarship application
- Award
- Donor scholarship amounts, duration and renewal vary by fund.
- Listed deadline
- Universal application reopens in January 2027. 2026 fund deadlines ranged from February 13 to May 15.
- Who can apply
- Primarily North Texas students, with some statewide, national and other-state school or employer funds. High school, undergraduate, graduate and vocational opportunities have different residence, citizenship, GPA, testing, need and enrollment rules.
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
CFWM scholarship application
- Award
- Up to $3,000 total in scholarships per student per award year. Awards cover one academic year; reapplication is required and future awards are not guaranteed.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 dates not yet posted. The 2026-27 application ran January 1 to March 1, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Primarily Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden County residents, with some funds for Berkshire County, Hartford County, Connecticut or other areas. Eligible students generally attend accredited U.S. post-secondary institutions full or part time as undergraduates or graduate students; specific fund restrictions vary.
Parker & Sons
Character Counts Scholarship
- Award
- $10,000
- Listed deadline
- Next cycle unconfirmed
- Who can apply
- Local Arizona high-school students ages 14-18 who demonstrate character, sportsmanship and community involvement.
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).
Central Indiana Community Foundation
CICF scholarships
- Award
- Individual award amounts depend on fund size and qualified applicants. Educational expenses may include tuition/required fees and, for some funds, books or room/board. Duration and renewal vary by fund.
- Listed deadline
- General applications November 2, 2026-February 1, 2027; Church, Church, Hittle + Antrim October 14, 2026-January 2, 2027; Crooked Stick table April 15, 2026-June 3, 2027. Some individual descriptions still contain conflicting 2026/2027 labels; confirm fund-specific dates. No time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- Mainly central Indiana students with donor-specific residency, institution, major, GPA, need and affiliation rules. Some employee-dependent funds accept applicants in any state. Undocumented students may apply if individual criteria met; criminal history is not asked. No universal GPA or financial-need cutoff.
DECA
Clearpoint Business Group Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 each to three recipients. Paid directly to college/university after May recipient form; full-time attendance required, deferral allowed up to three years. Specific covered costs/renewal terms not published.
- Listed deadline
- All required items, including three recommendations, due January 11, 2027; no preliminary round for 2026-27. Exact opening day, time and time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Current DECA membership. Interest in entrepreneurship. General programme welcomes high-school freshmen through Collegiate members unless a scholarship has specific grade restrictions; full-time college/university enrolment needed to use funds. Selection based on DECA involvement, leadership, service and academics, not financial need; no published numeric GPA or citizenship minimum.
Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland Foundation Scholarships (via College Now Greater Cleveland)
- Award
- More than 60 donor scholarship funds with varying individual award amounts, duration and renewal; no single collection-wide award.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 dates not yet posted. Applications open in December and are due in March; the 2026-27 General Application is closed.
- Who can apply
- Mostly Northeast Ohio students, including seniors, adults, vocational/professional-development students and some college/graduate applicants. Specific funds set school, county, major, need and GPA rules; some have nationwide or employment-affiliation eligibility. No universal Ohio residence or GPA requirement.
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.
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
Coastal Community Foundation scholarships
- Award
- More than 50 donor programs with varying amounts/renewal; current examples include Amanda’s $5,000 per year renewable and Barkley $10,000 per year renewable. Individual renewal conditions and duration differ.
- Listed deadline
- The application window opens in mid-January and closes in mid-March; exact 2027 dates not yet posted.
- Who can apply
- Many funds serve Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester County seniors; some serve other areas or previous recipients, graduate/nontraditional students and nationwide college applicants. Don Rossi example accepts U.S. college juniors/seniors in sports management. School, merit, need and affiliation criteria are fund-specific; South Carolina residency is not universal.
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.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
College Scholarship Program
- Award
- Up to $55,000 per year for up to four undergraduate years, after institutional aid; annual renewal considers GPA at least 3.0, need, conduct and progress.
- Listed deadline
- November 11, 2026
- Who can apply
- Seniors completing four years of high school in the U.S., a territory or U.S. military base and graduating spring 2027, intending an accredited four-year degree in fall 2027. At least 3.75 unweighted GPA, an SAT/ACT/AP/IB score and unmet financial need; family income ceiling $95,000. U.S. citizenship is not required.
Community Foundation Tampa Bay
Common Scholarship Application
- Award
- 25+ scholarship opportunities through one application; amounts vary.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the 2026 application ran December 1, 2025 to February 3, 2026.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors, college and technical school students, and people returning to school, primarily from Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. Individual funds set their own criteria.
San Diego Foundation
Common Scholarship Application
- Award
- 150+ scholarships; FAQ says individual awards generally $1,000-about $10,000, average $3,000. Nearly 40% renewable for two or four years with fund-specific GPA, criteria and documents; other awards one-year. Covered educational costs differ by fund.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 dates not published. Prior application and all required supplements/references due March 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. Award-specific fall/spring verification deadlines assigned in portal; no late materials or year-to-year deferral.
- Who can apply
- Seniors, undergraduate/graduate, medical/professional and adult re-entry students at eligible U.S. institutions. Most funds require one full year of San Diego County residency and local parental tax filing, with specified military tax-filing exception. Main guidance lists minimum 2.0 GPA; funds may set higher thresholds. International/undocumented applicants may qualify where fund does not restrict citizenship/status.
Daniel Alain
Confidence Through Hair Loss Scholarship
- Award
- $2,000
- Listed deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Who can apply
- Undergraduates enrolled at accredited US universities or high school seniors accepted to a university program. Applicants may have medical hair-loss experience or pursue a career supporting affected people.
DECA
CONQUERing Scholarship
- Award
- $2,500 to one recipient. Paid directly to college/university after May recipient form; full-time attendance required, deferral allowed up to three years. Specific covered costs/renewal terms not published.
- Listed deadline
- All required items, including three recommendations, due January 11, 2027; no preliminary round for 2026-27. Exact opening day, time and time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Current DECA membership. Intent to study entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, management or marketing. General programme welcomes high-school freshmen through Collegiate members unless a scholarship has specific grade restrictions; full-time college/university enrolment needed to use funds. Selection based on DECA involvement, leadership, service and academics, not financial need; no published numeric GPA or citizenship minimum.
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Corporate-sponsored and Special Scholarships
- Award
- Sponsor-dependent one-time or renewable awards; official 2027 overview permits renewal up to four undergraduate years. Current generic guide range $2,500-$10,000 once or $1,000-$10,000/year is not a guaranteed award to any candidate. Individual 2027 sponsor amounts/conditions require sponsor confirmation.
- Listed deadline
- Corporate Entry Forms must be filed during qualifying-test academic year; 2027 candidates normally tested October 2025. Sponsor-specific Entry Form and school/NMSC application deadlines vary and require confirmation. Eligible non-Finalist Special Scholarship candidates receive materials through schools.
- Who can apply
- Merit route requires Finalist plus sponsor criteria such as employee family, community residence or major/career. Special route covers outstanding eligible program participants who are not Finalists but meet sponsor criteria. Undergraduate degree and current institutional enrolment/standing conditions apply; individual employer/location/other limits vary.
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.
Knox Deco
Craftsmanship & Design Excellence Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000
- Listed deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Who can apply
- Undergraduates enrolled at accredited US universities or high school seniors accepted to a university program, demonstrating commitment to their field and an interest in design/craftsmanship.
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.
Custom Patches San Diego
Custom Patches San Diego Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 USD, one-time award
- Listed deadline
- October 1, 2026
- Who can apply
- Applicants must be at least 18 and be U.S. legal residents or hold a valid student visa. The main rules allow those accepted to a full-time accredited U.S. college, university, or trade school, while the fine print says applicants must already be enrolled. High-school senior eligibility is therefore unclear. Students enrolled in San Diego County institutions receive special preference.
Trustifi
Cybersecurity Innovation Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000
- Listed deadline
- November 1, 2026
- Who can apply
- Undergraduates enrolled at accredited US universities or high school seniors already accepted to a university program, with an interest in digital security, computer science or IT.
Daniels Fund
Daniels Scholarship Program
- Award
- Up to full cost of attendance through combined Daniels/partner-school funding; up to $25,000 per year at non-partner schools outside Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, or $7,500 per year inside that region. Four-year award with annual renewal.
- Listed deadline
- Application period September 1 to October 15, 2026, closing at 4:00 p.m. MT.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school senior residing in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah or Wyoming; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; at least 3.0 unweighted GPA. ACT at least 18 in each category or SAT Math at least 490 and Reading/Writing at least 490. Household claiming the student must have 2025 adjusted gross income no more than $100,000, with $10,000 allowance for each additional dependent and review of other assets. Attend an accredited nonprofit U.S. institution; two-year college is allowed when pursuing a bachelor’s degree, but trade/certificate programs are excluded.
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.
Delaware Community Foundation
DCF scholarships
- Award
- Individual donor scholarship amounts and duration vary; current 2027-28 amounts are not published.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 dates not yet posted.
- Who can apply
- Primarily Delaware-connected undergraduate and graduate students, with some funds including adjacent Maryland, New Jersey or Pennsylvania counties. School, field, GPA, financial need and other restrictions vary.
DECA
DECA Inc. Scholarship
- Award
- $2,000 each to five recipients. Paid directly to college/university after May recipient form; full-time attendance required, deferral allowed up to three years. Specific covered costs/renewal terms not published.
- Listed deadline
- All required items, including three recommendations, due January 11, 2027; no preliminary round for 2026-27. Exact opening day, time and time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Current DECA membership. High-school or Collegiate DECA member intending entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, management or marketing study. General programme welcomes high-school freshmen through Collegiate members unless a scholarship has specific grade restrictions; full-time college/university enrolment needed to use funds. Selection based on DECA involvement, leadership, service and academics, not financial need; no published numeric GPA or citizenship minimum.
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.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Dell Scholars Program
- Award
- $20,000 flexible scholarship plus a laptop, book credits and emergency funds; can also be used for graduate school, loan repayment, study abroad and internship stipends
- Listed deadline
- Opens October 1, 2026; application January 12, 2027; finalists January 21, 2027; finalist materials March 31, 2027; college choice and award letter May 6, 2027; Scholars May 20, 2027. No time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors graduating from a Texas high school who participated in an approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12, are Pell Grant eligible, have at least a 2.4 GPA, and plan to enroll at an accredited four-year public college or university in Texas.
Dundee Deco
Design Your Space, Design Your Future
- Award
- $1,000 one-time award (currency not specified)
- Listed deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Who can apply
- Undergraduates enrolled at accredited US universities or high school seniors accepted to a university program, with an interest in creativity and improving environments. Architecture/design major is not required.
Digital Responsibility
Digital Privacy Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000
- Listed deadline
- June 30, 2027
- Who can apply
- High school students or current/entering college or graduate students, including homeschool. The program summary allows US citizens or legal residents and no age limit; embedded terms restrict registration below age 13 and use different residency wording.
Helen Diller Family Foundation
Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards
- Award
- $36,000 award for education and/or philanthropic initiative, with recipient choosing allocation and Federation philanthropic advisers explaining financial options.
- Listed deadline
- Application January 7, 2027; time/time zone not stated. Nomination optional. Selected recipients must attend San Francisco award events in August 2027; exact event dates are supplied later.
- Who can apply
- Jewish teens ages 15-19 on January 7, 2027, residing and leading project from 50 U.S. states; global beneficiaries allowed. Current substantial measurable leadership on one project, volunteering without compensation. Only one award per project; co-leaders apply separately. Sibling of recipient in preceding five years ineligible. School grade and financial need are not criteria.
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.
Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship Program
- Award
- Published amounts: $5,000 for two-year programs and $10,000 for four-year degrees; renewable up to three additional years or a bachelor's degree. Full-time enrollment, continued eligible-state residence and program continuation are required. Sponsor says renewal GPA 2.5; administrator says 2.0. Final 2027 award/renewal rules are not posted.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates are not posted. The sponsor lists March 12 at 4 p.m. Eastern/3 p.m. Central without a year; the administrator is closed and still labels information as tentative for 2026. Its recommendation is due within three business days after the application deadline under the displayed rules.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors, graduates or current undergraduates in CT, MD, NC, SC, VA or WV, planning full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-/four-year college or vocational-technical school. The sponsor lists a 3.0 GPA minimum; the administrator's current eligibility list does not state a minimum and adds commitment to a welcoming community. Exact 2027 eligibility should be confirmed when the application opens.
Digital Responsibility
Don't Text and Drive Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000, paid directly to the winner in one lump sum after verification; tax obligations belong to the winner.
- Listed deadline
- Embedded application lists September 30, 2027; sponsor scholarship directory still lists September 30, 2026. Closing cycle requires confirmation; no time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- Public page: high-school freshman through senior, current/entering college or graduate students, including homeschool, with no age limit; U.S. citizen or legal resident. Embedded terms instead say permanent residents of the United States and exclude sponsor employees/officers/directors and immediate families/household members. Confirm residency wording if it affects your eligibility.
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.
Baloo Living
Dream Builder Grant
- Award
- $1,000 winner; two $250 awards, plus merchandise
- Listed deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Who can apply
- Accepted/enrolled U.S. undergraduate or trade student actively leading a real community initiative.
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.
Digital Responsibility
E-waste Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000
- Listed deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Who can apply
- High school students or current/entering college or graduate students, including homeschool. The program summary allows US citizens or legal residents and no age limit; embedded terms restrict registration below age 13 and use different residency wording.
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.
TGR Foundation
Earl Woods Scholar Program
- Award
- Renewable annual scholarship for up to four years plus mentorship, internship and summer enrichment help, career development and workshops (dollar amount not stated)
- Listed deadline
- 2027 application dates not posted on the official page.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors from a geographic area and/or high school invited to apply, with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, demonstrated financial need and commitment to community service, enrolling full time at a US accredited not-for-profit university.
Edison International
Edison Scholars Program
- Award
- Thirty $50,000 college scholarships are offered for the 2027 Edison Scholars program. The sponsor has not yet published the 2027 payment schedule or continuation terms.
- Listed deadline
- The sponsor says the 2027 program opens in fall 2026 but gives no exact dates. The prior application closed January 22, 2026; its recommendation deadline was February 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST. These are not 2027 deadlines.
- Who can apply
- High school senior with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and financial need, living in Southern California Edison’s service area, planning an accredited four-year college or university and an eligible STEM major. Dependents of Edison International or SCE employees and retirees are ineligible. Top 50 finalists submit a short video.
Elks National Foundation
Elks Legacy Awards
- Award
- $6,000 total, $1,500/year for four years, paid directly to institution in equal academic-term portions for school-defined cost of attendance. School verifies enrollment; unused balance returned. Current 2027 Legacy-specific rules expressly permit receiving both ENF scholarships if awarded more than one.
- Listed deadline
- Open September 1, 2026; online application February 1, 2027 at 11:59 AM Pacific, midday (not midnight). Winners late April 2027.
- Who can apply
- High-school senior, child/grandchild/step-child/step-grandchild/legal ward of living Elk who joined by April 1, 2024 or charter member of Lodge established on/after that date; dues-paid for two contiguous years through March 31, 2027. No great-grandchildren. Use parent Lodge if both parent and grandparent Elk. Accredited U.S. school; current application also allows Guam/Panama/Puerto Rico/Philippines recipients to use home institutions.
EnergyRates.ca
EnergyRates.ca Scholarship
- Award
- $500 (currency not specified)
- Listed deadline
- January 31, 2027, 11:59 p.m. MST
- Who can apply
- Enrolled or planning to enroll at a U.S. or Canadian postsecondary institution within the next calendar year.
San Antonio Area Foundation
EPIC Scholars Application
- Award
- Over 90 donor scholarship opportunities with differing individual amounts, duration and renewal. Selected renewable funds require annual or semester follow-up; no common collection-wide award.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 EPIC opening/closing dates not published. Page still carries 2022-23 application dates and 2025 renewal dates; do not treat February 24 as a confirmed next-cycle deadline. Individual funds differ.
- Who can apply
- High-school seniors, current college students and returning adults, with fund-specific geography, affiliation, GPA, need and enrollment criteria. Some accept part-time students; no common full-time or Texas-residence rule. Funds generally support eligible U.S. institutions, not international colleges.
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.
East Tennessee Foundation
ETF Common Scholarship Application
- Award
- Many donor scholarships; amounts vary and are subject to change.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the 2026 deadline for most scholarships was March 15, 2026 (applications opened December 15, 2025). A few funds use separate windows.
- Who can apply
- East Tennessee students. Individual funds have their own residency, school, major, merit and need rules.
Evans Scholars Foundation (Western Golf Association)
Evans Scholarship
- Award
- Full four-year tuition and housing at an Evans Scholars partner university; ongoing academic and program conditions apply.
- Listed deadline
- 2026 application and school/club evaluations expected by September 30, 2026. Complete the 2027-28 CSS Profile and FAFSA by October 15, 2026; provide the FAFSA Submission Summary when available. Decisions finalized by April 1, 2027.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors or 2026 graduates/college freshmen with at least two years of regular successful caddying, continued caddying at their sponsoring club in the application year, above a B average in college-preparatory courses through junior year, demonstrated financial need, and strong character, integrity and leadership. University placement follows residence/caddying location; community living is part of the program.
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.
Fairfield County's Community Foundation
FCCF scholarships
- Award
- More than 150 donor funds with individual amounts and renewal terms varying by fund. A universal application may yield up to four awards, not consideration for only four.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the 2026 application ran January 8 to April 15, 2026 (extended).
- Who can apply
- Graduating seniors and current undergraduate/graduate students in accredited degree, vocational, trade or certificate programs. Financial need required. Most have Fairfield County school/residence ties, but named school/institution exceptions accept nonresidents. Seniors generally need 2.7 cumulative GPA; individual and current-college criteria differ. Part-time study may qualify for some funds.
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.
Florida Engineering Society / Florida Engineering Foundation
FES High School Senior Engineering Scholarships
- Award
- The $36000 figure is total engineering scholarship funding, not an individual senior award. Individual senior award amounts, duration and renewal are not published.
- Listed deadline
- February 15, 2027 (application posts December 2026)
- Who can apply
- High school seniors who have attended at least one semester and will graduate from a Florida school; U.S. citizens or permanent residents at application; at least 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and the SAT/ACT thresholds in the forthcoming application. Award requires enrollment in an engineering program accredited by ABET’s Engineering Accreditation Commission.
Foundation For The Carolinas
FFTC scholarships
- Award
- Many donor scholarships (more than 150 funds); amounts vary.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-2028 application cycle opens December 1, 2026 and runs to March 5, 2027.
- Who can apply
- Primarily Carolinas-connected students, including high school seniors, college and graduate students and nontraditional learners; the broader fund directory also includes pre-K and school programs. Residency, school, field, need, GPA and other restrictions vary by fund.
First Credit Union
First Credit Union College Scholarship
- Award
- $1,929 one-time scholarship to up to three students, deposited in recipient First Credit Union savings account by May 7, 2027; solely tuition, books/supplies for own college education.
- Listed deadline
- February 12, 2027: mailed submissions postmarked by date; deliver to branch by date during opening hours; electronic submissions received by 11:59 PM MST. Winners notified by March 19, 2027; reception around April 12-16, 2027.
- Who can apply
- Primary First Credit Union member in good standing; 2027 Arizona high-school graduate, U.S. citizen, minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA (weighting unspecified); fall 2027 full-time accredited two-/four-year college or vocational school (12 credits or school definition). Employees/volunteers/immediate family excluded.
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.
Flinn Foundation
Flinn Scholarship
- Award
- Tuition, mandatory fees, housing and meals at ASU, NAU or the University of Arizona, plus study abroad and enrichment. Scholars must maintain 3.2 college GPA and participate in program activities.
- Listed deadline
- Application October 13, 2026, 5 p.m.; recommendation/counselor materials October 27
- Who can apply
- Arizona high-school seniors. U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; Arizona residency for two full years before university entry. Published standards: 3.5 UW GPA, top 5% if ranked, ACT 26 or SAT 1230, and leadership (rare exceptions allowed).
Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
Florida Bright Futures: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)
- Award
- Published 2026-27 funding covers 100% of tuition and specified mandatory fees at Florida public institutions, with comparable private-institution funding. A top FAS student in each district receives an additional per-credit award. Normally up to five years from graduation and 120 semester hours, with approved extended-hour/deferment exceptions. Institutional disbursement after drop/add; renewal requires 3.0 unrounded/unweighted cumulative college GPA and earned hours appropriate to funded load. 2027-28 funding amounts are not yet published.
- Listed deadline
- For 2027 graduates, submit FFAA October 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Qualifying tests must be taken by August 31, 2027; other requirements by graduation. Mid-year graduates seeking immediate spring funding must apply by December 31 of their senior year and test by January 31. Time zone/time not stated.
- Who can apply
- Florida resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; standard Florida diploma/equivalent or eligible nontraditional route. Standard FAS path requires 16 specified college-preparatory credits, 3.50 weighted Bright Futures GPA, and ACT 29, CLT 95 or SAT 1330 for 2026-27 graduates seeking fall 2027 funding. Complete 100 volunteer hours, 100 paid-work hours, or 100 combined hours. National Merit, AICE and IB recognition have alternative routes; AP Capstone Diploma can qualify for FAS. Enrol in an eligible Florida degree/certificate programme, normally at least six non-remedial credits per term. Felony restriction with clemency exception applies.
Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
Florida Bright Futures: Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)
- Award
- Published 2026-27 funding covers 75% of tuition and specified mandatory fees at Florida public institutions, with comparable private-institution funding. FMS covers 100% for associate-degree programmes at Florida College System institutions. Normally up to five years from graduation and 120 semester hours, with approved extended-hour/deferment exceptions. Institutional disbursement after drop/add; renewal requires 2.75 unrounded/unweighted cumulative college GPA and earned hours appropriate to funded load. 2027-28 funding amounts are not yet published.
- Listed deadline
- For 2027 graduates, submit FFAA October 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Qualifying tests must be taken by August 31, 2027; other requirements by graduation. Mid-year graduates seeking immediate spring funding must apply by December 31 of their senior year and test by January 31. Time zone/time not stated.
- Who can apply
- Florida resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; standard Florida diploma/equivalent or eligible nontraditional route. Standard FMS path requires 16 specified college-preparatory credits, 3.00 weighted Bright Futures GPA, and ACT 24, CLT 82 or SAT 1190 for 2026-27 graduates seeking fall 2027 funding. Complete 75 volunteer hours, 100 paid-work hours, or 100 combined hours. National Merit, AICE and IB recognition have alternative routes; AP Capstone Diploma can qualify for FAS. Enrol in an eligible Florida degree/certificate programme, normally at least six non-remedial credits per term. Felony restriction with clemency exception applies.
Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
Florida Bright Futures: Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)
- Award
- Fixed per-credit or clock-hour award. In 2026-27, career certificates/ATDs receive $39 per semester credit or $1.30 per clock hour; AS/AAS/CCC programs receive $48 or $1.60. The 2027-28 rates are not published.
- Listed deadline
- For 2027 high school graduates, submit the FFAA October 1, 2026-August 31, 2027. Qualifying tests may be completed through August 31, 2027; midyear graduates have a January 31 test deadline. No deadline time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- Florida residents who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and meet Florida diploma/equivalency rules. Required 3.0 weighted GPA in non-elective high school courses, 3.5 unweighted GPA in three full CTE credits, and all subtest minima in one exam type: ACT Reading 19/English 17/Math 19; SAT EBRW 490/Math 480; or PERT Reading 106/Writing 103/Math 114. Complete 30 volunteer hours, 100 paid work hours or a 100-hour combination; students entering grade 9 in 2024-25 or later need 75 volunteer hours for that route. Enroll at least six non-remedial credits in an eligible Florida career/technical program, with specified final-program exceptions.
Florida Realtors Education Foundation
Florida Realtors Education Foundation Student Scholarship Program
- Award
- Awards generally start at $1,000, with amounts and award counts decided annually. One award per 12 months, maximum two awards; a new application is required each year.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates not yet posted; the 2026 application period is closed. Review is usually completed by the end of April.
- Who can apply
- Florida residents (proof of legal Florida residency required) who are high school seniors attending an undergraduate college, or current undergraduate or graduate students. Out-of-state colleges allowed if the applicant intends to return to work in Florida. Any major; Realtors and their families may apply.
The Ford Family Foundation
Ford Scholars Program
- Award
- Renewable award of up to $40,000 per year. The amount depends on financial need, college cost of attendance and other scholarships received.
- Listed deadline
- Complete the application and 2027-28 financial-aid Submission Summary by March 1, 2027 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Annual opening is December 1; the page does not explicitly date the opening year.
- Who can apply
- Oregon or Siskiyou County, California resident for at least 12 months before college enrollment; public-college students must qualify for in-state tuition. Graduating high school senior/recent graduate or equivalent who has never enrolled full time in college, seeks a first bachelor’s degree, faces significant financial/social barriers, and has SAI no more than 8,000. Full-time on-campus fall enrollment at an eligible nonprofit institution based in the student’s home state; community college is allowed with a bachelor’s transfer plan. Eligible undocumented students may apply. Federally recognized Oregon tribal members may qualify regardless of residence, with program guidance. No minimum GPA.
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.
Tennessee Higher Education Commission and Student Assistance Corporation
General Assembly Merit Scholarship (HOPE supplement)
- Award
- Up to $500 per semester, including summer, in addition to HOPE while continuing HOPE eligibility. Institution disburses the scholarship to the school account; normal five-year limit from initial enrolment applies.
- Listed deadline
- Standing FAFSA receipt deadlines: September 1 for fall, March 1 for spring and May 1 for summer. Submit earlier where the institution sets an earlier processing deadline.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; generally a Tennessee resident for one year before the application deadline, subject to applicable exceptions. Must qualify for Tennessee HOPE. Tennessee public/category I-III private-school graduates: 3.75 weighted Uniform Grading Policy GPA AND ACT 29 or SAT 1330 on an eligible single administration before college enrolment. Homeschool/noncategory school route has separate academic requirements: ACT 29/SAT 1330 plus four dual-enrolment courses totalling 12 semester hours with a cumulative 3.0 GPA, Governor's School with a 3.0 GPA, two AP exam scores of at least 3, or a CLEP score of at least 55. ACT superscores/residual tests not accepted. No universal high-school GPA minimum applies across those routes.
Seasons in Malibu
General Education and Mental Health Scholarship
- Award
- $1,500
- Listed deadline
- Two annual rounds: January 1-May 31 and July 1-November 30. Winners announced July 1 and December 31.
- Who can apply
- Full-time high school, university or college students in any major.
Gen and Kelly Tanabe
Giving Back Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 first-place award, paid directly to the winner in one lump sum after verification; usable for undergraduate/graduate tuition, room and board, fees or other educational expenses.
- Listed deadline
- Fall competition August 1-December 31, 2026; no closing time/time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- Grades 9-12, college/graduate or returning adult students, including homeschool. Current public pages say legal U.S. resident; FAQ allows study abroad with U.S. residence, but formal terms say permanent residents of the United States. Sponsor employees/directors/officers and their immediate family/household excluded.
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
GKCCF scholarship portal
- Award
- Many donor scholarships (hundreds); amounts vary.
- Listed deadline
- Portal reopens for the 2027/2028 award year in December.
- Who can apply
- Students in and around Kansas City. Individual funds have their own residency, school, major, merit and need rules.
Barron Prize
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
- Award
- $10,000
- Listed deadline
- 2027 cycle not verified (2026 used March 15 and April 15)
- Who can apply
- Ages 8-18 on April 15; permanent legal residents of the U.S./Canada. Significant student-led service with demonstrated impact.
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.
Golden Apple Foundation
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
- Award
- Up to $23,000 total support, including tuition assistance and paid professional development. State scholarship assistance is limited to four academic years and requires continuing eligibility.
- Listed deadline
- Priority deadline December 1, 2026; final deadline March 1, 2027
- Who can apply
- Illinois Class of 2027 seniors, partner-university freshmen or sophomores and Illinois community-college students may enter through the relevant route. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or federally defined eligible noncitizens and Illinois residents; dependent students’ parent or guardian must also live in Illinois. They must pursue teaching licensure at an eligible partner institution and meet program participation and academic requirements.
Golden LEAF Foundation
Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship
- Award
- First-year students: $3,500 annually for up to four years ($14,000 total); community college transfers: $3,500 annually for up to three years ($10,500 total).
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 cycle: applications open January 2027; application, transcript and FAFSA due March 1, 2027; awards announced May 2027
- Who can apply
- Graduating North Carolina high school seniors (or NC community college transfers) who are NC residents for tuition purposes, live in a qualifying rural, economically distressed NC county, have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a Student Aid Index of $15,000 or less, and plan to attend a participating NC college or university full-time.
Nevada State Treasurer (NVigate)
Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship
- Award
- Up to $10,000 lifetime tuition benefit, paid per credit up to 15 credits each semester: $40 lower/$60 upper division at NSHE community colleges, $60 Nevada State University, $80 other eligible institutions. Remedial/graduate courses excluded; student pays uncovered costs. Normally six years after high-school graduation, with military/service/disability extensions. Institution credits account; summer often requires upfront payment and later reimbursement.
- Listed deadline
- No separate traditional-school application deadline; school reports after graduation and student acknowledges award. Nontraditional forms refer to Board of Regents graduation-year limitations without stating a 2027 dated deadline.
- Who can apply
- Traditional Nevada public/private/charter graduate: 3.25 weighted or unweighted GPA OR SAT 1070/ACT 21, specified 4 English/4 math (Algebra II or higher)/3 science/3 history, and at least two years Nevada residency. Homeschool and out-of-state-school graduates have separate test, school-record and dependent-residency rules in linked forms; confirm those routes directly. U.S. citizenship is not universally required, but applicant must truthfully complete citizenship/immigration affidavit during award acknowledgement.
Arkansas Division of Higher Education
Governor's Distinguished Scholarship
- Award
- Up to $10,000 annually for four years/eight semester payments toward institution-billed tuition, mandatory fees, room and board. Combined Governor's Distinguished plus Academic Challenge funding cannot exceed $10,000 annually; it is not $10,000 plus the Challenge award. Institution receives nonrefundable funding; uncovered cost and cost-of-attendance/load limits can reduce it.
- Listed deadline
- Annual application March 1; qualifying scores through national February ACT testing deadline. Current guidance does not provide an explicit 2027 dated schedule/time zone. Summer opt-in recurring June 1; transfers/holds recurring October 1 fall or February 1 spring.
- Who can apply
- Arkansas resident for 12 months; graduating senior with 3.50 cumulative GPA AND official ACT composite/superscore 32 or SAT 1410 on single administration. U.S. citizen/permanent resident OR student/parent holding Employment Authorization Document; EAD route exempt from FAFSA. First fall normally 12 credits, then 15 each semester, at one approved institution or approved consortium. ADHE cannot manually add/remove ACT science. Non-distinguished Governor's Scholars has separate Diploma of Distinction/associate routes and is not automatically this $10,000 award.
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.
College JumpStart
Gratitude Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000
- Listed deadline
- June 30, 2027
- Who can apply
- US citizens or legal residents who are current high school students in grades 10-12 or college students, or plan to enter college within 12 months. Attend or plan to attend an accredited US postsecondary institution, including qualifying online programs. Demonstrate a commitment to education improving your life and your family or community. Need, grades and test scores are not considered.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
GRCF general scholarship application
- Award
- Most individual awards range from $2,000 to $5,000 for the upcoming school year; amounts and future renewal vary by fund.
- Listed deadline
- General applications open December 1 and close March 1 at 11:59 p.m. annually. The pages do not specify a 2027 cycle year or closing time zone. Separate funds have their own applications.
- Who can apply
- Students with current or past West Michigan connections pursuing college, graduate school or career training, with specific county, school, field, GPA and other donor restrictions. Financial need is generally important; household income above $100,000 is described as less likely to receive an award, not an eligibility cutoff.
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
GWCF scholarship application
- Award
- More than 140 donor scholarships through one application, with varying individual award amounts and continued eligibility. No uniform collection-wide award.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the 2026 application opened December 1 and closed February 25, 2026. Decisions are released in early May.
- Who can apply
- Mostly high school seniors from the 60 cities and towns of Worcester County who will enroll full-time in a 2- or 4-year undergraduate program; some funds serve college students, adults or non-residents.
Hagan Scholarship Foundation
Hagan Scholarship
- Award
- Up to $7,500 per semester for eight consecutive undergraduate semesters ($60,000 maximum), calculated after other aid and half the FAFSA SAI. The brochure also lists $1,000 first-year college essentials through a personal brokerage account; international students are not required to open that account.
- Listed deadline
- Fall application available September 1, 2026, due December 1, 2026. Spring application available January 15, 2027, due March 15, 2027.
- Who can apply
- Class of 2027 at a U.S. high school, regardless of nationality/citizenship; at least 3.50 unweighted cumulative GPA and parents’ 2025 adjusted gross household income no more than $125,000. Must enroll at an eligible four-year college the first fall after high school and maintain a four-year graduation schedule. Community/junior colleges and online institutions are excluded. Apply for federal/state grants if eligible. Complete 240 paid, supervised non-family work hours January 1 through September 1, 2027 for the first fall disbursement. Homeschooled students are ineligible.
Wyoming Department of Education
Hathaway Scholarship
- Award
- Per full-time semester for courses beginning July 1, 2026 onward: Honors $2,360, Performance $1,770, Opportunity/Provisional $1,180. Normally eight full-time semesters/96 credits within six years after starting; Provisional first four at WY community college with qualifying four-semester extension. Six-to-11-credit awards prorated. Need supplement separate and requires FAFSA; current university page has conflicting old/new supplement limits.
- Listed deadline
- Current state guidance allows initiation within four years after high-school/HSEC graduation, or before age 21 for homeschool; military/religious-service exceptions. Apply through chosen Wyoming institution before courses begin; college-specific 2027 application/material deadlines are not published in statewide guidance. Scores accepted through start of courses.
- Who can apply
- Wyoming resident as determined by institution; U.S. citizen or permanent resident eligible under Title IV. Standard school tiers: Honors 3.50 Hathaway GPA/ACT 25, Performance 3.00/21, Opportunity 2.50/19, Provisional 2.50/17 or WorkKeys 12, plus tier-specific Success Curriculum. AP/IB/college courses weighted; ACT superscores and approved equivalent exams allowed. Homeschool route uses curriculum/test without universal school GPA; HSEC uses qualifying GED/TASC/HiSet and entrance test instead. Selective Service, aid refund/default and incarceration/felony restrictions apply, with appeal rules.
Hawaii Community Foundation
HCF Common Scholarship Application
- Award
- Individual donor awards vary; no uniform amount or guaranteed annual renewal.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 application opens December 1, 2026 and closes February 1, 2027 at 4 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time. Donor-required recommendations are due February 16, 2027 at 4 p.m. HST. Award acceptance is generally due June 1, 2027 unless the award instructions state otherwise.
- Who can apply
- Donor criteria vary. Most funds require Hawai‘i residency, financial need and at least 2.0 GPA, with exceptions; full- or part-time enrollment may qualify. Award payments are limited to U.S. institutions and territories. No universal citizenship restriction or GPA filter is established by this family entry.
DECA
Hilton Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 each to five recipients. Paid directly to college/university after May recipient form; full-time attendance required, deferral allowed up to three years. Specific covered costs/renewal terms not published.
- Listed deadline
- All required items, including three recommendations, due January 11, 2027; no preliminary round for 2026-27. Exact opening day, time and time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Current DECA membership. Interest in hospitality. General programme welcomes high-school freshmen through Collegiate members unless a scholarship has specific grade restrictions; full-time college/university enrolment needed to use funds. Selection based on DECA involvement, leadership, service and academics, not financial need; no published numeric GPA or citizenship minimum.
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.
Georgia Student Finance Commission
HOPE Scholarship
- Award
- Institution-specific undergraduate tuition award for up to 15 credit hours per term at eligible Georgia public institutions; private-institution amounts based on half/full-time attendance, up to 12 hours. Normally ends at a bachelor degree, 127 attempted/combined-paid semester hours (190 quarter), or ten years after high-school completion for new recipients. Renewal requires 3.0 calculated college HOPE GPA at specified checkpoints and satisfactory academic progress. Current linked amount table covers 2026-27; fall 2027 rates require confirmation.
- Listed deadline
- Apply by the last day of the school term or withdrawal date, whichever occurs first. College-specific additional application/deadline requirements may apply. Apply early; there is no single statewide calendar date.
- Who can apply
- Georgia resident under institution rules (normally 12 months if resident at high-school completion, otherwise a 24-month route; dependent/private-school rules differ), U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, undergraduate degree student at eligible Georgia institution. Meet applicable Selective Service, loan/refund good-standing, drug-free and satisfactory-progress rules. Standard accredited high-school/home-study route: minimum 3.0 calculated HOPE GPA and four academic-rigor credits. Ineligible-school/unaccredited-home-study or TCSG HSE route may qualify by ACT 24 or SAT 1160 before completion without that high-school GPA route. College students may gain eligibility at 30/60/90 semester-hour checkpoints with 3.0 calculated college HOPE GPA.
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.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
HRCF undergraduate scholarships
- Award
- More than 80 individual undergraduate scholarship funds with differing award amounts. Most are renewable for up to four years with annual form, current transcript, satisfactory standing and fund-specific requirements.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 dates not yet posted. The official page describes a December 1 to March 1 application window with April email notifications.
- Who can apply
- Most funds serve South Hampton Roads high-school graduates and require financial need/full-time enrollment; some restrict senior status and others have different geographic or educational criteria. Read each selected award’s rules; no universal GPA or residence requirement.
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.
DECA
IBM SkillsBuild Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 each to five recipients. Paid directly to college/university after May recipient form; full-time attendance required, deferral allowed up to three years. Specific covered costs/renewal terms not published.
- Listed deadline
- All required items, including three recommendations, due January 11, 2027; no preliminary round for 2026-27. Exact opening day, time and time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Current DECA membership. Completed IBM SkillsBuild certification. General programme welcomes high-school freshmen through Collegiate members unless a scholarship has specific grade restrictions; full-time college/university enrolment needed to use funds. Selection based on DECA involvement, leadership, service and academics, not financial need; no published numeric GPA or citizenship minimum.
Idaho Community Foundation
ICF scholarships
- Award
- Many donor scholarships (more than 65 programs); amounts vary.
- Listed deadline
- The main application season is January 1 to March 15, 2027. Listed funds also show different month/day deadlines or require contacting the school; confirm the year and full requirements for each fund.
- Who can apply
- Idaho-connected high school, undergraduate, graduate and nontraditional students pursuing college, trade, technical or certificate programs. Fund restrictions vary by region, school, age, employer, field, GPA and financial need.
Idaho Governor's Cup (Idaho State Board of Education)
Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship (Academic)
- Award
- Academic award up to $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years. This entry covers the academic track; career-technical awards are separate.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 dates are not published in the pages reviewed. The state portal still labels its early-October opening as 2026-27.
- Who can apply
- Idaho residents graduating from an Idaho high school or Idaho home school with an unweighted cumulative GPA of at least 3.5, attending full time at an eligible Idaho college or university, with a strong commitment to public service.
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.
Indiana Farm Bureau
INFB Ag Impact Scholarships
- Award
- The current program description lists three $2,000 awards. Future-cycle award duration and renewal terms are not published.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates not yet posted; check back in January 2027. The 2026 deadline was March 1.
- Who can apply
- The current program description covers graduating high-school seniors pursuing agricultural careers with substantial 4-H and/or FFA involvement and leadership. The February 2026 announcement additionally required the applicant or immediate family to have three consecutive years of Indiana Farm Bureau membership; that condition has not yet been confirmed for 2027.
Innovia Foundation
Innovia scholarships
- Award
- Over 50 scholarships; current individual awards $500-$10,000. Amounts, duration and reapplication differ by fund; some permit annual reapplication with limits. Funds cover tuition, books, fees and school-related expenses for the upcoming academic year.
- Listed deadline
- Overall 2027-28 application opens December 2, 2026 and closes February 17, 2027. Individual fund descriptions still say December 3-March 4 without updated year; separate external funds have their own windows. Confirm selected fund’s deadline; no time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- Generally seniors/graduates of the 20-county Eastern Washington/North Idaho service region entering or attending accredited U.S. undergraduate/vocational institutions. Some employer-family funds accept applicants outside the region, and named funds serve other educational stages. Part-time eligibility and GPA/need/affiliation criteria vary. WASFA supports eligible applicants unable to file FAFSA because of immigration status.
InspirASIAN
InspirASIAN scholarships
- Award
- Earlier-cycle FAQ lists $2,000 national awards and $1,000 awards in some chapters. Individual 2027 amounts, covered costs, payment and renewal terms have not been published.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 applications open November 2026; exact 2027 deadline and time zone not published. FAQ submission dates refer to 2025 and notifications to 2026.
- Who can apply
- Full-time high-school senior graduating spring 2027, minimum cumulative unweighted 3.40 GPA on a 4.0 scale, planning an accredited two-year or four-year college/university in fall 2027. U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Residents of California, Georgia, Missouri or East St. Louis, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, Texas or Washington qualify; applicants elsewhere qualify with InspirASIAN member referral/sponsorship. Sponsor names are not supplied by the programme. No ethnicity or AT&T-family requirement in the published programme guidance.
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.
Iowa Economic Development Authority, Iowa Arts Council
Iowa Scholarship for the Arts
- Award
- 2026–27 cycle: $5,000 toward tuition, paid directly to the Iowa institution after enrollment confirmation. The 2027–28 award has not yet been published.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the 2026 deadline was April 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM, with finalist interviews on or about April 23, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Prior 2026 rules required Iowa residency, graduation from an Iowa high school in 2025–26, demonstrated artistic ability, and acceptance as a full-time undergraduate at an accredited Iowa institution in music, dance, visual arts, theatre, folklife or literature. Immediate family/dependents of specified agency/arts-council board members or staff were excluded. The 2027 rules have not yet been published.
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.
Jimmy Rane Foundation
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
- Award
- $500 to $6,000 per year, renewable annually for up to four academic years (eight semesters)
- Listed deadline
- Application opens December 1, 2026 and closes February 5, 2027; recommendation letters due February 10, 2027. Awardees notified by phone in mid-April.
- Who can apply
- Spring/summer 2027 high school seniors with 3.0 GPA, GED recipients by June 30, 2027, or full-time college freshmen/sophomores with 2.75 GPA; applicants must be no older than 20 on August 1, 2027. U.S. citizens or permanent residents residing at a permanent home address in AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV or DC. The FAQ additionally says permanent residents must be in the process of becoming U.S. citizens.
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
- Award
- Credit toward required tuition for state-supported undergraduate courses, excluding fees/room/board; maximum eight nonsummer semesters within six years after high-school graduation. Campus-specific 2027-28 amounts are not confirmed. Programme overview lists UMass dollar credits, while August 2026 guideline excludes institutions retaining resident tuition, so confirm eligible-campus coverage with financial-aid office.
- Listed deadline
- No scholarship application; eligible students notified in fall of senior year. Submit eligibility letter and annual FAFSA or MASFA to college under institutional financial-aid deadlines. No separate statewide 2027 scholarship deadline published.
- Who can apply
- Graduate from/under auspices of Massachusetts public high school, not GED, with first-attempt next-generation MCAS ELA/math/science total in district top 25%. One subject at Advanced-equivalent minimum (ELA 501, maths 504, science 522), other two Proficient-equivalent (ELA 472, maths 486, science 491). Massachusetts physical residency one year before enrolled term plus U.S. citizen/PR/Title IV eligible noncitizen, or approved tuition-equity status. Accepted full-time 12+ credit state-supported undergraduate programme, no prior bachelor, no aid default/refund, institutional progress.
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.
Kansas Board of Regents
Kansas State Scholarship
- Award
- Published 2026-27 funding guidance: up to $1,000 annually ($500 per semester), based on financial need and available funds. Up to four undergraduate years, or five for an approved five-year degree. The 2027-28 funding terms are not confirmed.
- Listed deadline
- Priority deadline July 1, displayed without a year. School reports scholar designation after seventh-semester grades, generally February-April; ACT by December of senior year. Confirm the 2027 application dates with KBOR.
- Who can apply
- Kansas State Scholar designation and financial need required. Current cohort document names seniors graduating in 2026-27, but is labeled 2026-27 funding guidance; confirm fall 2027 terms. General state rules require Kansas residency for one year before college, eligible Kansas college/program, first undergraduate degree, permanent legal U.S. residence/valid SSN and ability to file FAFSA. No universal high-school GPA minimum.
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)
- Award
- Each qualifying high-school year earns $187 at 2.75 GPA to $500 at 4.00 toward each college year; earned annual base amounts accumulate. Highest pregraduation ACT/SAT bonus up to $500; free/reduced-lunch eligible students can add $200-$300 per qualifying AP/IB/Cambridge examination, with no examination-count cap. Half-time college enrolment minimum; part-time amounts adjusted. Award expires at eight funded semesters, five years after graduation or bachelor degree, whichever first. Separate comprehensive-transition programme awards for students with intellectual disabilities are $250/$500 per term based on load, up to eight terms.
- Listed deadline
- No separate ordinary college scholarship application. Optional workforce reimbursement for July 2026-June 2027 expenses requires postmark by June 1, 2027; 2027-28 reimbursement deadline not published in current guidance.
- Who can apply
- Kentucky resident, U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident; not a convicted felon. Certified-school GPA route needs approved curriculum and at least 2.75 in an award-earning year beginning 2026-27. Kentucky homeschool/noncertified-school graduates and qualifying GED recipients (age 18-23) can earn a score-only award, without the school GPA route. Certain Kentucky-resident military dependents, exchange/Page School students and approved programmes outside Kentucky qualify.
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.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
KZCF scholarships
- Award
- More than 60 individual scholarships/education grants with varying amounts and one-year or multiyear terms. Some can cover approved cost-of-attendance expenses beyond tuition, including housing, transportation, food, insurance and childcare; full attendance coverage is not guaranteed.
- Listed deadline
- Universal application opens December 1 and closes March 1 annually, with cycle year unstated. Multiyear renewal form sent February and due March 1 annually; emergency funding may be requested year-round.
- Who can apply
- Kalamazoo County residents and high school graduates. Open regardless of citizenship or permanent residence status. Individual funds have their own residency, school, major, merit and need rules.
Lancaster County Community Foundation
LCCF scholarship program
- Award
- Individual donor awards vary. The foundation’s current 2027-28 application page says scholarships typically range from $400 to $10,000; some are one-time and others are renewable. Check the selected fund for its amount, duration and eligibility.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 application opens November 2, 2026 and closes February 22, 2027 at 4:00 p.m. No time zone stated. Selected renewable funds receive separate January invitations rather than a new application.
- Who can apply
- Generally Lancaster County school graduates, residents or current undergraduates, with 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and fund-specific higher requirements. McKonly & Asbury accepts applicants from any U.S. high school/residence who attend specified institutions. Full-time study and major/need restrictions differ by fund.
Lincoln Community Foundation
LCF scholarships
- Award
- Individual donor awards vary; current portal examples include $400-$5,000, one-time or renewable with each fund’s conditions/reapplication. Listed values may change before next cycle opens.
- Listed deadline
- Next scholarship cycle opens December 15, 2026. Portal-wide 2027 closing date not published; check each opportunity. Current-cycle acceptance/disbursement form due July 31 without explicit year.
- Who can apply
- Mainly Lancaster County, Nebraska students. Individual funds have their own residency, school, major, merit and need rules.
DECA
Leadership Initiatives Scholarship
- Award
- $2,500 each to two recipients. Paid directly to college/university after May recipient form; full-time attendance required, deferral allowed up to three years. Specific covered costs/renewal terms not published.
- Listed deadline
- All required items, including three recommendations, due January 11, 2027; no preliminary round for 2026-27. Exact opening day, time and time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Current DECA membership. Intent to study entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, management or marketing. General programme welcomes high-school freshmen through Collegiate members unless a scholarship has specific grade restrictions; full-time college/university enrolment needed to use funds. Selection based on DECA involvement, leadership, service and academics, not financial need; no published numeric GPA or citizenship minimum.
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
LIFE Scholarship
- Award
- Up to $5,000 annually at eligible four-year institutions ($4,700 tuition plus $300 book allowance); two-year amounts based on eligible tuition/book costs, capped at $5,000. Cost-of-attendance ceiling applies with other gift aid. Normally two terms for one-year certificates, four for associates, six for approved 68-credit associates, eight for first bachelors, ten for approved five-year degrees. Renewal requires 3.0 LIFE GPA and average 30 earned credits per academic year. Approved STEM, accounting or education majors may add up to $2,500 annually starting sophomore year; education recipients sign a South Carolina public-school teaching obligation.
- Listed deadline
- No separate statewide scholarship application. Submit required admission, official academic records and eligibility documents by the college financial-aid office's deadlines; mid-year graduates require additional early-graduation documents.
- Who can apply
- South Carolina resident and U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident at high-school graduation and enrolment; full-time eligible degree student. Four-year freshman route requires two of three: 3.0 unrounded SC Uniform Grading Policy GPA, SAT 1100 or ACT equivalent 22, top 30% approved UGP class rank. Nonranking schools require GPA plus test route. Two-year freshman route requires 3.0 UGP GPA. Eligible SC schools/homeschool or qualified out-of-state dependent route applies; later college eligibility can be earned with LIFE GPA/credit requirements. Enhancement requires approved major and normally 14 eligible math/science/accounting credits by end of first college year; education route has separate service-contract requirements.
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.
Lilly Endowment Inc. (with Independent Colleges of Indiana and county community foundations)
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
- Award
- Otherwise unreimbursed full tuition and required fees for four years, plus up to $900 per year for required books/equipment. Room, board and travel are excluded.
- Listed deadline
- County community foundations set different deadlines. Tippecanoe County’s Class of 2027 deadline was September 8, 2026 at 8 a.m.; this is an example, not a statewide deadline. Ask your home county foundation for its date.
- Who can apply
- Indiana resident with a diploma from an accredited Indiana high school, pursuing full-time undergraduate bachelor’s study at an eligible Indiana four-year public or private nonprofit institution. The 2027 Tippecanoe notice requires graduation/diploma by June 30, 2027. Local county selection criteria, restrictions and procedures differ.
Louisiana Farm Bureau Foundation
Linda and Wayne Zaunbrecher Scholarship
- Award
- 2026–27 cycle: up to $3,000 per recipient, up to five winners; reapply for up to four consecutive years total, with amounts varying annually. The 2027–28 award is unconfirmed.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the page covers 2026 awards (made in May 2026) and lists no specific deadline date.
- Who can apply
- Prior 2026 rules required spring 2026 high-school graduation, applicant or parent Louisiana Farm Bureau membership, cumulative 2.5 GPA over four high-school years, agricultural studies at an accredited Louisiana institution starting the next fall and continuing in spring. The next-cycle rules are not yet published.
Taco Bell Foundation
Live Mas Scholarship
- Award
- 2027 amounts require confirmation
- Listed deadline
- Opens fall 2026; deadline not posted
- Who can apply
- New applicants: legal residents of the 50 US states or DC located there, or dependent children of active-duty US military; ages 16-26; pursuing or planning accredited postsecondary education. Financial need is considered. Returning scholars have separate renewal rules.
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.
Tenon Tours
Love of Discovery Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000
- Listed deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Who can apply
- Undergraduates enrolled at accredited US universities or high school seniors accepted to a university program, with an interest in ongoing learning and exploring other cultures.
College JumpStart
Love of Learning Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 for higher-education tuition, fees, books or room and board.
- Listed deadline
- December 31, 2026; no closing time/time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- Current grades 10-12 or college students, or people planning college within twelve months, who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and attend/plan an accredited U.S. two-year, four-year, vocational/trade or online programme. Homeschool, gap-year and nontraditional students qualify; FAQ permits DACA if legal resident. No need, GPA or test-score selection.
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.
Maine Community Foundation
MaineCF scholarships
- Award
- Individual award amounts, duration and renewal vary by donor fund; the foundation generally provides partial educational support.
- Listed deadline
- Deadlines vary by fund. Most statewide funds list May 1; some list March 15 or April 15. The page does not state the year, so confirm for 2027.
- Who can apply
- Most funds support Maine residents, with school, field, location, year-level or other donor restrictions. Some funds serve nonresidents studying in Maine. MaineCF encourages applicants regardless of citizenship/immigration status and weighs academic performance, need, extracurricular activities and work experience.
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.
City of Chandler
Mayor's Committee scholarship for students with disabilities
- Award
- One-time award up to $1,000, paid directly to educational institution or as reimbursement for supplies.
- Listed deadline
- Recurring application window December 1-March 31, review April, notification May, disbursement June-August; next dated cycle not published.
- Who can apply
- Chandler resident with disability, self-advocacy, perseverance and educational/career goals. Selection uses academic background, leadership and demonstrated passion; no public numeric GPA/age/grade threshold. Full upcoming form may add conditions.
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.
Montana Community Foundation
MCF scholarships
- Award
- Donor awards generally range from $500 to $5,000; some are renewable, with fund-specific conditions.
- Listed deadline
- The next scholarship cycle opens January 1, 2027. Individual 2027 fund deadlines have not been posted; directory entries still show 2026 deadlines.
- Who can apply
- Montana-connected students; high school graduation, full-time status, school location, major, GPA, need and other restrictions vary by fund. Some funds permit attending outside Montana.
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.
Mensa Foundation
Mensa Foundation scholarships
- Award
- Varies by award
- Listed deadline
- Opens September 15, 2026; closes November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Review December 2026-January 2027; recipients announced June 2027.
- Who can apply
- A shared essay-based scholarship family; individual awards have distinct location/member/other rules, which are not visible in the public login screen. Winners must show intended accredited educational enrollment for 2027-28.
Missouri Farm Bureau
Michael P. Voiles Memorial Scholarship for Insurance and Agriculture
- Award
- $1,500 per recipient, paid to the institution; two recipients annually. May renew for up to three additional years at the Foundation’s discretion.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the 2026 application period closed on March 31, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Missouri residents who hold current Missouri Farm Bureau membership themselves or through a parent, grandparent or guardian; high-school seniors entering a four-year institution or current four-year undergraduates, enrolled that fall in an insurance or agriculture-related field. Eligible examples include business administration, finance-insurance and mathematics with actuarial science.
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.
Renee B. Fisher Foundation / Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity
- Award
- $1,000-$5,000 per year, renewable for four years; $4,000-$20,000 total. Typically 5-8 awards.
- Listed deadline
- May 17, 2027 on current sponsor website; application portal still displays May 25, 2026 and must be refreshed.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors and first-year undergraduates. Must either live in Connecticut or the NYC metropolitan area and attend higher education anywhere in the U.S., or live elsewhere in the U.S. and attend higher education in Connecticut or NYC.
Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid
Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)
- Award
- Up to $2,500 per academic year, capped at tuition/mandatory fees; divided among fall/spring terms and paid to institution. Up to eight semesters/twelve trimesters or required degree/certificate completion, whichever first. Renewal normally requires 3.50 cumulative college GPA and continuous full-time completion.
- Listed deadline
- Mississippi State University official 2027-28 calendar confirms MAAPP application deadline September 15, 2027. State rules require supporting documents by October 15 following the application deadline; that stage is published as a recurring rule, without a 2027 year/time zone. Apply annually and monitor state requests.
- Who can apply
- Mississippi legal resident, normally one year before high-school/homeschool completion. Standard school route: 3.50 cumulative school-policy GPA AND ACT 29/SAT equivalent 1330, or qualifying National Merit finalist/semifinalist designation. ACT superscores accepted. Linked current regulation provides a grades 9-12 homeschool route based on ACT/SAT without stated high-school GPA; overview instead says 3.50 and signed transcript for homeschool. Initial application within three school years after graduation; first-time college route and limited prior out-of-state credit route have separate college-GPA conditions. Cannot owe state/federal aid refund or be in default; institution general aid requirements apply.
Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid
Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)
- Award
- Up to $500 annually freshman/sophomore or $1,000 junior/senior, also limited by gap between maximum Pell and applicant Pell eligibility. Normally eight semesters/twelve trimesters or required degree/certificate completion, whichever first. Renewal normally 2.50 cumulative college GPA; certificate routes use institutional satisfactory-progress standards.
- Listed deadline
- Mississippi State University official 2027-28 calendar confirms MAAPP application deadline September 15, 2027. State rules require supporting documents by October 15 following the application deadline; that stage is published as a recurring rule, without a 2027 year/time zone. Apply annually and monitor state requests.
- Who can apply
- Mississippi legal resident, normally one year before application. Standard school route 2.50 cumulative GPA plus ACT 15/SAT equivalent; ACT superscores accepted. Home education and high-school-equivalency routes have score/document alternatives without universal school GPA; 12 completed college hours with 2.50 college GPA can establish eligibility without original school score/GPA. Vocational/technical community-college certificate/applied-associate route need not take ACT unless college requires. Must be ineligible for maximum Pell; cannot be in aid default or owe grant repayment; institution general aid conditions apply.
The Mitchell Institute
Mitchell Scholarship
- Award
- $10,000 scholarship paid in four annual installments of $2,500. 200 awards statewide, at least one per Maine public high school.
- Listed deadline
- Opens December 1, 2026. Due March 1, 2027 (college financial aid letter due April 1, 2027).
- Who can apply
- Full-time Maine residents on track to graduate from a Maine public high school who plan to attend a two-year or four-year degree program at an accredited college. Selection is based on academics, community impact and financial need.
Missouri Society of CPAs (MOCPA)
MOCPA High School Senior Accounting Scholarship
- Award
- $500 for high school seniors toward accounting education. Prior recipients may apply again by submitting a new application; this is not automatic renewal.
- Listed deadline
- Details and application links for the 2026-2027 program to be posted in the fall; deadline not yet posted.
- Who can apply
- Free MOCPA high school student membership; the page says Missouri resident and U.S. citizen “or child of a MOCPA member,” followed by Missouri community-college/university enrollment upon graduation and declared accounting major. Confirm which residency/citizenship requirements the member-child exception waives.
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.
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE)
MSPE High School Senior Scholarships
- Award
- Merit scholarships for Michigan ABET-accredited engineering tuition; current individual amounts, award duration and renewal are not stated.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 application to be announced later in the year; the 2026 application is closed.
- Who can apply
- The posted description of previously offered memorial awards requires Michigan resident, U.S.-citizen high school seniors, at least 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale across grades 10-11, and acceptance/intention to pursue engineering at a Michigan ABET-accredited college. Computer science is excluded from those awards. Confirm the 2027 application before relying on these prior-award restrictions.
Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha Theta scholarships
- Award
- $4,000 scholarships; three top named awards $5,000 each. Paid to college/university for tuition, fees, books or educational expenses; expires 18 months after award notification.
- Listed deadline
- Applications open September 1, 2026; completed application February 1, 2027, time/time zone not stated. Winners posted April 1, 2027 at 5 PM Central.
- Who can apply
- Active member in good standing of an active Mu Alpha Theta chapter. Graduating high-school seniors, with full-time accredited college/university enrolment to receive funds; or full-/part-time two-year college members completing at least 30 semester credits/equivalent by end of application school year. Math achievement, chapter leadership/loyalty and mathematical service considered.
Montana University System
MUS Honor Scholarship
- Award
- Four-year renewable tuition waiver at an eligible Montana campus (average value about $5,000 a year at a 4-year campus); does not cover mandatory or class fees. Up to 200 awarded annually.
- Listed deadline
- Applications open December 1, 2026. Complete application, college acceptance, score proof, official seventh-semester transcript and signed certification by March 15, 2027. Take ACT/SAT by February 2027; superscores may include only tests by then. School submits eligible GPA rankings by annual March 15 deadline. No time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- Montana resident/U.S. citizen applying in graduation year, normally three full-time years at Montana Board-accredited high school including senior year. Narrow military-parent exception permits prior out-of-state accredited schooling with Montana senior year and documented parent residency/support. Seventh-semester GPA 3.40+ using school weighting consistently; complete Rigorous Core or IB diploma by graduation. Selection combines within-school GPA rank points (rounded tenth) and ACT/SAT equivalent, with ACT superscores accepted by February 2027. Accepted eligible campus required; minimums do not guarantee award.
DECA
NAAEI Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 each to two recipients. Paid directly to college/university after May recipient form; full-time attendance required, deferral allowed up to three years. Specific covered costs/renewal terms not published.
- Listed deadline
- All required items, including three recommendations, due January 11, 2027; no preliminary round for 2026-27. Exact opening day, time and time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Current DECA membership. Interest in property management, multifamily housing maintenance or leasing. General programme welcomes high-school freshmen through Collegiate members unless a scholarship has specific grade restrictions; full-time college/university enrolment needed to use funds. Selection based on DECA involvement, leadership, service and academics, not financial need; no published numeric GPA or citizenship minimum.
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.
DECA
NASPO Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 to one recipient. Paid directly to college/university after May recipient form; full-time attendance required, deferral allowed up to three years. Specific covered costs/renewal terms not published.
- Listed deadline
- All required items, including three recommendations, due January 11, 2027; no preliminary round for 2026-27. Exact opening day, time and time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Current DECA membership. Intent to study entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, management or marketing. General programme welcomes high-school freshmen through Collegiate members unless a scholarship has specific grade restrictions; full-time college/university enrolment needed to use funds. Selection based on DECA involvement, leadership, service and academics, not financial need; no published numeric GPA or citizenship minimum.
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.
DECA
National Technical Honor Society / DECA Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 each to three recipients. Paid directly to college/university after May recipient form; full-time attendance required, deferral allowed up to three years. Specific covered costs/renewal terms not published.
- Listed deadline
- All required items, including three recommendations, due January 11, 2027; no preliminary round for 2026-27. Exact opening day, time and time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Current DECA membership. Current DECA and NTHS membership. General programme welcomes high-school freshmen through Collegiate members unless a scholarship has specific grade restrictions; full-time college/university enrolment needed to use funds. Selection based on DECA involvement, leadership, service and academics, not financial need; no published numeric GPA or citizenship minimum.
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.
North Carolina Community Foundation
NCCF Universal Scholarships Application
- Award
- Many donor scholarships; amounts vary.
- Listed deadline
- Most scholarships open December 15, 2026 and close March 2, 2027 at 5 p.m. Eastern. Separate funds may have other deadlines.
- Who can apply
- Funds serve high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate/professional students and adult re-entry students attending eligible nonprofit or public U.S. institutions, including trade and technical programs. North Carolina residency, GPA, need and other restrictions vary by fund.
North Dakota Community Foundation
NDCF scholarships
- Award
- Donor scholarships with varying individual amounts; directory marks some below $500 or $300. John D. Weis example lists $1,000-$20,000 depending on applicants and funds, with annual reapplication.
- Listed deadline
- Deadlines differ by fund. John D. Weis lists January 1-April 1 without year; this does not establish all funds’ 2027 windows.
- Who can apply
- Scholarships are organized by college, statewide, county and community criteria, mainly North Dakota with some cross-border school/county funds. Each sets its own residency, level, major, merit, need and required materials.
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 Eagle Scout Association
NESA Eagle Scout scholarships
- Award
- Current indexed official 2026-2027 grid lists awards from $4,000 to $50,000 total, including one-year and four-year awards. Direct source access is blocked and requires confirmation. Funds paid to school for tuition, room, board and books; full-time enrollment and NESA membership required.
- Listed deadline
- Current indexed official timetable: Eagle Board of Review by January 24, 2027; application portal December 1, 2026-February 1, 2027; application by February 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Direct source review pending.
- Who can apply
- Eagle Scout and NESA member; high-school senior through undergraduate junior, or before halfway point of associate/skilled-trade programme. Accepted/enrolled full-time at accredited degree/trade school (at least 12 credits); Cooke four-year award requires full-time bachelor programme. Military academies and graduate degrees excluded; NESA scholarship received only once.
Journalism Education Foundation of New England (New England Newspaper and Press Association)
New England Journalism Scholarship Program
- Award
- 2026 cycle: up to $2,000 per award for up to ten recipients. The 2027 amounts and continuing-award terms are not published.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; scholarship applications are closed for 2026.
- Who can apply
- Prior 2026 rules: residents of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont who are high-school seniors or undergraduates studying journalism or a related field for fall 2026, with GPA at least 3.0. Graduate students were excluded; college location could be outside New England. The 2027 criteria are not yet confirmed.
New Mexico Higher Education Department
New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship
- Award
- 100% of tuition at New Mexico public colleges and universities, up to seven semesters (three at community colleges). The Opportunity Scholarship can cover the first qualifying semester and course fees.
- Listed deadline
- No separate scholarship application. Normally establish full-time college eligibility within 16 months after qualifying high-school/HSE/homeschool completion; follow institutional admission/enrolment deadlines. Disability documentation has separate preterm timing; ask financial-aid office.
- Who can apply
- New Mexico resident (normally 12 consecutive months) with qualifying New Mexico high-school graduation, HSE while resident or registered homeschool completion; first bachelor not yet earned. Eligible out-of-state members of a Nation/Tribe/Pueblo wholly or partly in New Mexico can qualify with membership proof. Noncitizens may qualify through nondiscrimination waiver after at least one year New Mexico high-school attendance and qualifying NM graduation/HSE. Establish and maintain 2.50 college GPA, full-time 15 credits four-year or 12 community college within 16 months and continuous fall/spring enrolment, with disability/approved interruption exceptions.
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship
- Award
- Up to $10,000 each year for four academic years (renewable)
- Listed deadline
- 2027–28 applications open October 15, 2026 and close January 31, 2027; decisions by email in April 2027. The current webpage does not state a deadline time or time zone.
- Who can apply
- Indiana residents who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, current high-school seniors or Indiana college students, and graduates of an accredited Indiana high school or non-accredited non-public Indiana high school. Requires at least two full academic years of remaining scholarship use and either top-20% high-school class rank, top-20% ACT/SAT performance, or high-school cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must study full-time in an eligible Indiana educator-preparation program leading to Indiana teaching licensure. Graduate students and already licensed teachers are excluded; no federal grant/loan overpayment or default.
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 Honor Society
NHS Scholarship
- Award
- 575 awards of $3,200; 25 finalist awards of $5,625, with one finalist receiving $25,000 total instead. One-time/nonrenewable; paid to U.S. institution in July/August for qualified undergraduate tuition/fees/books/supplies/equipment, used within two years. Top 25 finalists and advisers receive paid DC trip.
- Listed deadline
- Open September 3, 2026; complete application including adviser certification and separate recommendation due November 20, 2026 at 5 PM Eastern. Notifications mid-January 2027; finalist DC trip late February 2027.
- Who can apply
- High-school senior or expecting diploma during current academic year; active NHS member in good standing in active school chapter, verified account, planning accredited U.S. college/university, military institute or trade school. Chapter-specific GPA/service obligations apply; no uniform scholarship GPA threshold stated. No applicant limit per chapter; current resource guide states maximum one winner per school.
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.
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)
NJ STARS
- Award
- Published class of 2026 terms: last-dollar tuition for 12-18 degree credits per semester after federal/state grants and scholarships, normally up to five semesters at the home county college. Fees/books excluded. A qualifying 3+1 degree program has a separate first-three-years funding exception; class of 2027 terms are not published.
- Listed deadline
- Class of 2027 fall 2027 deadlines not published. Historical 2026-27 aid deadlines: renewals April 15, 2026; new fall/spring September 15, 2026; spring-only February 15, 2027. Corresponding NJFAMS task deadlines October 1, 2026 or March 1, 2027. These are not fall 2027 deadlines.
- Who can apply
- Published class of 2026 terms: New Jersey resident for 12 months before graduation, top 15.0% without rounding at the end of junior or senior year, and qualifying U.S. citizen/noncitizen or NJ Alternative Application eligibility. Full-time 12-18 degree credits at eligible county college; rigorous-course requirement waived for 2026 graduates. Confirm 2027 cohort requirements.
New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA)
NJCPA High School Scholarship
- Award
- $1,500 for one year, plus an NJCPA mentor through college
- Listed deadline
- Application, essay, counselor form and applicable supporting transcripts/test scores due December 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; time zone unstated. Finalists notified January 4, 2027; required virtual interview January 16, 2027 with no makeup date; results in early March 2027.
- Who can apply
- New Jersey residents attending a New Jersey public, private/parochial or home school as college-bound seniors, U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, entering a U.S. college next fall. Intend an accounting major or concentration of at least 24 accounting credits. Meet either three-year GPA 3.2 or equivalent, SAT 1260, or ACT 26; the score benchmarks are alternatives to GPA.
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and North Dakota University System
North Dakota Scholarship
- Award
- $750 per semester, up to $6,000, usable at approved North Dakota colleges, universities, professional schools and registered apprenticeship programs within six years of graduation.
- Listed deadline
- Class of 2027 official application portal: opens January 4, 2027; submit by June 4, 2027. Later applications are not guaranteed processing for fall 2027 payment. School Choice Ready report has separate recurring June 30 deadline; confirm school submission. No time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- North Dakota resident at graduation with ND high-school diploma, including documented homeschool route. Essential Skills: 3.00 overall unweighted GPA, civics test 70%+, nine weeks career education/counselling, four-year rolling plan and four of eight additional indicators. Also complete two of three pathways: Post-Secondary Ready (ACT 24/SAT 1180 plus two approved academic indicators), Workforce Ready (required CTE/language coursework, ACT 24/SAT 1180 or WorkKeys all three scores 5+, plus two workforce indicators), Military Ready (ASVAB 50+, or 31+ with basic training within 90 days after graduation, required PE plus two indicators). ACT superscores allowed. Same dual course cannot satisfy both pathway indicators.
DECA
NRF Foundation RISE Up Scholarship
- Award
- $2,000 each to five recipients. Paid directly to college/university after May recipient form; full-time attendance required, deferral allowed up to three years. Specific covered costs/renewal terms not published.
- Listed deadline
- All required items, including three recommendations, due January 11, 2027; no preliminary round for 2026-27. Exact opening day, time and time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Current DECA membership. DECA high-school junior or senior earning or holding NRF RISE Up credential. General programme welcomes high-school freshmen through Collegiate members unless a scholarship has specific grade restrictions; full-time college/university enrolment needed to use funds. Selection based on DECA involvement, leadership, service and academics, not financial need; no published numeric GPA or citizenship minimum.
DECA
NRF Foundation SBE Innovation Scholarship
- Award
- $2,500 to one recipient. Paid directly to college/university after May recipient form; full-time attendance required, deferral allowed up to three years. Specific covered costs/renewal terms not published.
- Listed deadline
- All required items, including three recommendations, due January 11, 2027; no preliminary round for 2026-27. Exact opening day, time and time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Current DECA membership. Work in chapter school-based enterprise and retail interest. General programme welcomes high-school freshmen through Collegiate members unless a scholarship has specific grade restrictions; full-time college/university enrolment needed to use funds. Selection based on DECA involvement, leadership, service and academics, not financial need; no published numeric GPA or citizenship minimum.
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.
New York Farm Bureau
NYFB Agricultural Youth Scholarship
- Award
- Published awards: $250 for each district winner; state first place $3,000 and second place $2,000. No 2027-specific award or renewal terms are published.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet announced; applications for 2026 scholarships have closed.
- Who can apply
- Published requirements: graduating high-school senior pursuing an agricultural career through college or skilled-trades training, living or working on a farm or actively involved in agriculture, with NYFB Family or Student membership. Students can join free; applicants under 18 need a parent/guardian signature. The page does not specify a separate New York residency or New York high-school attendance requirement.
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Award
- $1,500 or $500 annually, subject to appropriations. Up to two years for an associate degree, four for a bachelor’s, or five in an approved five-year program. Full-time eligible New York college attendance and satisfactory academic progress required; cumulative C average after two full years of state-aid payments.
- Listed deadline
- High schools must submit 2027 nominations through SEDMON by February 26, 2027; students meet earlier school deadlines. Schools publish selection criteria by September 30, 2026. A declined award may be reassigned under the bulletin rules by April 15, 2027. Begin eligible college study in fall 2027 unless an advance one-year delay is approved. No time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- Graduate from an eligible New York high school in June 2027 and attend an approved New York college full time. Standard route requires 12 months of New York residency and U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status; qualifying NYS DREAM Act applicants can include non-New York residents under its school-attendance and status rules. School selects using prescribed weighted Regents/approved exam results; junior-year class rank or local English/math assessments are allowed alternatives when the specified conditions apply. No universal GPA minimum.
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
NYS STEM Incentive Program
- Award
- Actual tuition or SUNY state-operated undergraduate resident tuition, whichever is less, after other tuition-specific aid. Fees, housing and books are excluded. One undergraduate degree, including an associate/bachelor’s sequence; approved five-year programs may receive five years.
- Listed deadline
- The current HESC page says applications are closed. No confirmed 2027 application window; the FAQ’s usual October 1-August 15 window is not a dated 2027 announcement.
- Who can apply
- NYS high school graduates in the top 10.0% of their graduating class, entering an approved STEM program full-time at SUNY/CUNY immediately after graduation. Standard route: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen and 12 continuous months of NY residence. HESC also directs nonresidents and undocumented students to NYS DREAM Act eligibility. No income limit. Complete at least 12 degree-applicable credits each term and maintain 2.5 cumulative GPA from the second semester; approved interruptions may apply.
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
OCCF scholarships
- Award
- Donor awards generally range from $2,000 to $20,000; amounts may change annually and duration and renewal vary.
- Listed deadline
- Fall 2027–Spring 2028 applications open October 1, 2026. Fund deadlines begin December 2, 2026; the major universal deadline is February 15, 2027. Check the matching opportunity for its exact deadline and time.
- Who can apply
- Primarily Oklahoma-connected students, including graduating seniors, college or trade students, adult learners and students with disabilities. School, region, ancestry, field, GPA, need and nomination requirements vary by fund.
OG&E (Oklahoma Gas and Electric)
OG&E Positive Energy Scholarship
- Award
- Three $15,000 annual scholarships, conditionally renewable for up to four years and $60,000 total per recipient. The current sponsor page permits tuition, books, fees and on-campus room and board; renewal requires maintaining program conditions, which the next-cycle application will specify.
- Listed deadline
- Applications are closed and the sponsor says they will reopen in fall 2026. The 2027 deadline is not published; January 15, 2026 was the prior cycle closing date.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors whose primary residence is in the OG&E service area in Oklahoma/western Arkansas, attending college in Oklahoma or Arkansas in an OG&E-designated STEM-related major. The sponsor says recipients are OG&E customers. The current administrator directory confirms a 3.25 GPA minimum; the 2026 press release specified unweighted GPA and included business among approved majors. Complete 2027 rules are not published.
Ohio News Media Foundation (Ohio News Media Association)
Ohio High School Journalism Scholarship
- Award
- 2026–27 cycle: $1,000 award. The 2027–28 amount and continuing-award terms are not yet published.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the 2026 deadline was Monday, May 25, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Prior 2026–27 rules: graduating seniors at Ohio high schools with at least a 2.5 GPA, intending to study journalism, advertising, marketing, communications or another newspaper-industry-related field at an accredited college or university. The 2027–28 rules are unconfirmed.
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award (formerly Academic Scholars Program)
- Award
- Fall 2026 entry table lists automatic-qualifier amounts $24,000 research universities, $13,000 regional and $12,500 two-year, plus public-institution tuition waiver. 2027-entry amounts are not published; table does not clearly label payment period for these new automatic amounts. Institutional nominee table explicitly $4,000/$3,200/$3,000 per year respectively. Normally eight semesters; institution disbursement and cost-of-attendance reduction apply.
- Listed deadline
- No initial application deadline or 2027 dated schedule published on programme/FAQ pages. Must accept as first-time student at Oklahoma institution in fall immediately after high-school graduation. Institutional nomination and optional summer funding have separate procedures/deadlines.
- Who can apply
- Oklahoma resident automatic route: National Merit Scholar/Finalist or U.S. Presidential Scholar, or 99.5-percentile ACT/SAT. Published fall 2026 score is ACT 103 sum of English/math/reading or SAT 1560; these are not confirmed for 2027. Institutions may nominate under separate academic criteria, which require college/programme review. Concurrent high-school students cannot receive programme funding until high-school completion.
The Hawker Online
Online Journalist Scholarship
- Award
- $300
- Listed deadline
- October 1 annually; awards announced October 20 annually.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors or students in accredited part-time/full-time college courses; US citizens, permanent residents and international students are allowed. GPA at least 2.0. Students abroad at US-accredited universities may enter.
Utah System of Higher Education
Opportunity Scholarship
- Award
- Class of 2027 award amount has not been determined; funding depends on appropriations and eligible applicants. The class of 2026 received up to $800 per semester for four semesters ($3,200 total), toward tuition/general fees after other state aid. Confirm the 2027 cohort’s duration and renewal terms when published.
- Listed deadline
- Class of 2027 applications open January 4, 2027; priority deadline January 29, 2027; final deadline March 18, 2027. Application and student/parent sections of 2027-28 FAFSA must be complete by the applicable deadline. USHE application update email scheduled May 7, 2027. No time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- Class of 2027 graduate of a Utah high school with 3.3 cumulative GPA. Complete three AP/IB/concurrent-enrollment courses in grades 9-12, one each in English, math and science with approved USBE subject codes, before graduation. Complete FAFSA and enroll full time at an eligible Utah institution in fall after graduation unless an approved deferral applies. AP exam scores are not a universal requirement.
Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC)
OSAC Scholarship Application
- Award
- Many donor scholarships (more than 600) through one application; amounts vary.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 applications open November 1, 2026. The general page lists an annual February 15 Early Bird drawing and March 1 final deadline, both 11:59 p.m. Pacific with next-business-day adjustment for holidays/weekends; it does not explicitly date those closing deadlines for 2027.
- Who can apply
- Generally Oregon residents, with specific school/tribal/military residency routes, studying at Title IV-eligible U.S. institutions; military academies excluded. Seniors, GED/homeschool graduates, college and graduate students may qualify. Some funds allow eligible noncitizens or undocumented/DACA/TPS students using ORSAA; citizenship and residency requirements have donor exceptions. No grant refund owed or education-loan default under general rules. The current OSAC FAQ says temporary-purpose international students are not eligible for OSAC scholarships.
DECA
Otis Spunkmeyer Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 each to three recipients. Paid directly to college/university after May recipient form; full-time attendance required, deferral allowed up to three years. Specific covered costs/renewal terms not published.
- Listed deadline
- All required items, including three recommendations, due January 11, 2027; no preliminary round for 2026-27. Exact opening day, time and time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Current DECA membership. Work in chapter school-based enterprise selling Otis Spunkmeyer products. General programme welcomes high-school freshmen through Collegiate members unless a scholarship has specific grade restrictions; full-time college/university enrolment needed to use funds. Selection based on DECA involvement, leadership, service and academics, not financial need; no published numeric GPA or citizenship minimum.
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
- Award
- Up to $6,700 freshman year and $7,500 subsequent eligible years toward cost of attendance after other gift aid, half fall/half spring. Normally two terms for one-year certificates, four for associates, eight for first bachelors, ten for approved five-year bachelors. Renewal requires 3.0 institutional GPA, 30 new earned credits annually and continued full-time attendance/residency/certifications. Approved STEM, accounting or education enhancements can add up to $2,500 annually starting sophomore year, normally up to $10,000 combined. Education enhancement requires a teaching-service contract.
- Listed deadline
- For Class of 2027, the official student packet lists May 1 early and July 15 late application deadlines. Students must submit electronically before 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date; deadline dates falling on a weekend or holiday move to the preceding Friday. Time zone is not stated.
- Who can apply
- South Carolina resident at graduation/enrolment, U.S. citizen or eligible lawful permanent resident, eligible school/homeschool senior enrolling full-time in eligible SC institution. Early standard route: 3.50 unrounded SC UGP GPA after junior year, SAT 1200 or CHE-equivalent ACT (current packet 25), top 6% at end of sophomore/junior year. Late uses senior-year GPA and rank from sophomore/junior/senior year. Alternate route: 4.00 UGP GPA and SAT 1400 or current ACT equivalent 31 without rank. Mid-year graduates cannot use rank. Current regulation and packet include public two-year routes; confirm each participating institution because landing page and private two-year wording conflict. Specified criminal-history, aid-default/refund and lawful-presence restrictions apply.
College JumpStart
Pay It Forward Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 for higher-education tuition, fees, books or room and board.
- Listed deadline
- September 30, 2026
- Who can apply
- Current grades 10-12 or college students, or people planning to enter college within twelve months, who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and attend/plan an accredited U.S. two-year, four-year, vocational/trade or online programme. Homeschool, gap-year and nontraditional students are allowed. FAQ permits DACA students if legal residents; no need, GPA or test-score selection.
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.
Parker & McConkie
Personal Achievement / Injury Scholarship
- Award
- Seven awards of $1,000 per semester
- Listed deadline
- February 5, 2027
- Who can apply
- Students age 17+ enrolled at accredited US high schools as juniors/seniors planning college, or enrolled as college undergraduates, with a significant challenge affecting education.
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh Foundation scholarships
- Award
- Individual donor award amounts, duration and renewal vary by fund.
- Listed deadline
- Applications reopen for the 2027-28 academic year in January 2027.
- Who can apply
- Primarily Pittsburgh and Westmoreland-connected students, with high school, undergraduate, graduate/professional, vocational, adult re-entry and some K–12/enrichment opportunities. The general college guide states a 2.0 minimum GPA, but specific funds have their own school, residency, GPA, field and need restrictions.
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.
Princeton University
Princeton Prize in Race Relations
- Award
- $2,500 and an all-expenses-paid symposium trip
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates not published
- Who can apply
- U.S. grades 9-12 with actual racial-equity/understanding service. Open regardless of identity.
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
PROMISE Scholarship
- Award
- Up to $5,500 per year or eligible tuition/mandatory fees, whichever less; maximum determined annually and funding contingent on state appropriations. Institution receives payment for degree-pursuant undergraduate coursework. Up to eight bachelor semesters or four associate semesters; normally must use within six years after award, with military extension. Completion of degree ends eligibility. Renewal normally 2.75 overall college GPA and 30 earned credits per two-semester academic year (15 for one semester), continuous full-time enrolment, with final-year exceptions.
- Listed deadline
- Class of 2027: Promise application and 2027-28 FAFSA open October 1, 2026; both must meet submission/processing conditions by March 1, 2027. Last qualifying SAT administration is June 2027; last qualifying national ACT is July 2027. No time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- Class of 2027: overall high-school GPA at least 3.0/B under approved school policy; separate core GPA requirement removed. ACT composite 21 on English/reading/math or SAT 1080; superscores accepted beginning 2027-28, without mixing ACT/SAT formats. U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. Student AND FAFSA parent/legal guardian normally need 12 consecutive months WV residency before deadline; at least half high-school credits completed at qualifying WV school and eligible graduation route. Qualified homeschool/Hope-IIP, daily out-of-state commuter, military and approved alternative-education routes require additional documents. First-time full-time initial award normally within two years of graduation, with specified exceptions.
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.
Quad Cities Community Foundation
QCCF scholarships
- Award
- Individual scholarships range from $500 to $11,000 annually in the current FAQ; roughly half one-time and half renewable while criteria continue. Partial educational support; funds may cover tuition, fees, books and room/board subject to each fund.
- Listed deadline
- Opens November 1, 2026. Auto Show applications and all supplements due January 17, 2027 at 11:59 p.m.; other applications/supplements due February 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. No time zone stated. Award recipients’ information sheet due June 15, 2027; payments July-August 2027.
- Who can apply
- Unless a fund states otherwise, live in, attended high school in, or attend college/graduate school in Rock Island County, Illinois or Scott County, Iowa. Other donor and affiliate criteria vary. Any citizenship/documentation status unless specific fund restricts it; undergraduate/graduate and trade opportunities vary.
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.
Rochester Area Community Foundation
RACF Consolidated Scholarship Application
- Award
- 125+ scholarships, including 55+ in the consolidated application. FAQ gives examples from $250 one-time to $40,000 total ($10,000 annually for four years), with fund-specific conditions. Partial educational support, not a guarantee of full cost.
- Listed deadline
- Consolidated application December 1-February 28 annually, year unstated; portal deadline 11:59 p.m. with no time zone. Individual scholarships have different dates. Required payment documents generally due October 15 of award year unless advance deferral approved.
- Who can apply
- Mostly Rochester-area residents, with donor-specific school, geographic, major and merit/need criteria. Accredited U.S. colleges, universities and technical/trade schools may qualify. No universal GPA or statewide-residence criterion.
DECA
Raising Cane's Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 each to five recipients. Paid directly to college/university after May recipient form; full-time attendance required, deferral allowed up to three years. Specific covered costs/renewal terms not published.
- Listed deadline
- All required items, including three recommendations, due January 11, 2027; no preliminary round for 2026-27. Exact opening day, time and time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Current DECA membership. Raising Cane's associate and/or restaurant/food-industry interest. General programme welcomes high-school freshmen through Collegiate members unless a scholarship has specific grade restrictions; full-time college/university enrolment needed to use funds. Selection based on DECA involvement, leadership, service and academics, not financial need; no published numeric GPA or citizenship minimum.
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.
Rhode Island Foundation
Rhode Island Foundation scholarships
- Award
- Individual fund amounts, duration and renewal vary. The current directory includes awards from $500 upward, with different annual or multi-year terms; no uniform award is guaranteed.
- Listed deadline
- Fund deadlines vary. The March 30, 2026 announcement said April 13, 2026 was the first major deadline for most funds. This is not a confirmed 2027 date or a deadline for every fund.
- Who can apply
- Rhode Island students are broadly welcome, but each fund sets its residency, school level, major, background, need and other rules. Some awards serve seniors, college or graduate students or vocational study. There is no uniform GPA, citizenship or need requirement across the directory.
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.
Peoples Bank Foundation
Robert E. Evans Scholarship
- Award
- Individual award amounts vary by available funding and the number of recipients; no fixed 2027-28 amount or renewal promise is published.
- Listed deadline
- The next application opens January 4, 2027. Standing annual closing policy: March 31.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors living within a Peoples Bank market/service area in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland or Washington, D.C., with at least 3.5 GPA and financial need. Plan an accredited four-year degree in business, education, engineering, liberal arts, mathematics, science or technology. State residence alone does not establish service-area eligibility.
Connecticut Office of Higher Education
Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship
- Award
- Current overview lists up to $5,250 annually for a four-year program or $4,650 for a two-year program. The detailed FAQ identifies these as AY 2025-26 amounts and states up to six consecutive years; confirm 2027-28 amounts and renewal terms with OHE.
- Listed deadline
- Counselor-submitted application and FAFSA by February 15th (displayed without a year)
- Who can apply
- Connecticut resident with academic merit and allowable annual federal Student Aid Index. High-school seniors may qualify through top 20% of junior class and/or SAT 1200 or ACT 25; undergraduate applicants use eligible high-school senior rank/test routes. Overview specifies eligible four-year Connecticut public/nonprofit institutions; FAQ excludes Yale/Wesleyan while also listing two-year program awards. FAQ’s SAI 10,999 cap is historical, not confirmed for 2027-28.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Rodeo scholarships for high school seniors (Metropolitan, Area Go Texan, Achievement and others)
- Award
- Posted high school awards: $5,000 per year, renewable up to $20,000 over four years for tuition/fees. The separate 2026 Achievement award for existing college Rodeo Scholars paid $4,000 per semester, up to $16,000 depending on remaining semesters. Next-cycle amounts and full continuation terms are not confirmed.
- Listed deadline
- Class of 2027 dates not yet posted. The most recent posted cycle opened December 1, 2025 and the online application closed February 2, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Posted senior guidelines generally require U.S. citizenship, Texas residence, graduation from an eligible school, FAFSA and a Texas nonprofit institution leading to a bachelor’s degree. 2026 Metropolitan required SAT 950 or ACT 19 and top-half rank; other categories have different rank, county or participation rules. Community-college entry may qualify with a bachelor’s completion plan. Existing last-dollar/full-ride aid was disqualifying under 2026 Metropolitan rules. Achievement is for eligible existing college Rodeo Scholars, not new seniors. Confirm 2027 restrictions.
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.
Rotary Club of Los Angeles (LA5)
Rotary Club of Los Angeles Scholarships
- Award
- Published 2026 award: $10,000 paid directly to each scholar in four annual $2,500 installments. Later installments require continued enrollment, a minimum GPA not specified on the public page, and 10 hours of community service. The 2026 portal planned 20 awards; 2027 award count and renewal terms are not published.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; the 2026 deadline was March 2, 2026.
- Who can apply
- College-bound high school seniors graduating from schools in Los Angeles County, entering a four-year college/university in fall, with academic excellence and strong community service. The portal currently describes the 2026 cycle; final 2027 rules are unpublished.
Royal Neighbors of America
Royal Neighbors of America Member Scholarships
- Award
- Award amounts not stated on the official scholarship page
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates not yet posted; the 2026 application ran January 5 to March 2, 2026 (midnight Central Time).
- Who can apply
- Royal Neighbors Beneficial Members over 16 pursuing an accredited trade/vocational, associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. Qualifying membership includes eligible life-insurance insureds (excluding Extended Term Insurance), annuity owners or trust annuitants, and settlement-contract owners. The transcript route requires 2.5 GPA; graduates over ten years ago may substitute work history and a reference.
Sachs Foundation
Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
- Award
- $10,000 to $12,500 per year, renewable for up to four years ($40,000 to $50,000 total)
- Listed deadline
- The page gives an undated annual January 1-March 15 application window, March 31 recommendation deadline, late-April finalist notice and required June program. No explicit 2027 dates or time zone confirmed.
- Who can apply
- Black Colorado high school seniors resident full-time in Colorado for at least three years; military-order residence may be considered individually. Attend an accredited institution full-time for undergraduate study.
Priority Tire
Safe Roads, Strong Futures Scholarship
- Award
- $5,000 / $3,000 / $2,000
- Listed deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Who can apply
- Undergraduates enrolled at accredited US universities or high school seniors accepted to a US university program. International students and family of company officers or the selection committee are excluded. Maintain continuous enrollment during the award period. The sponsor does not define permanent-resident eligibility.
Salt Lake Mailing
Salt Lake Mailing Scholarship
- Award
- Five awards of $1,000
- Listed deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Who can apply
- High school seniors, undergraduate or graduate students enrolled or accepted at an accredited US college or university; GPA at least 3.0; all majors. Sponsor employees and their immediate family are excluded.
U.S. Chess Trust
Scholar-Chessplayer / Ambassador
- Award
- $1,500 in the 2026 cycle
- Listed deadline
- The 2026 cycle is closed. The 2027 dates have not been published.
- Who can apply
- Prior-cycle rules: current US Chess members who are high school juniors or seniors, with at least 25 qualifying regular-rated US Chess/FIDE games in the specified year and at least one year of service since grade 9. Ambassador applicants must be rated below 2000. Previous recipients are ineligible.
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (Georgia Farm Bureau)
Scholarship for Agriculture (high school seniors)
- Award
- 2026 cycle: ten $3,000 awards; the two highest-ranked applicants were eligible for an extra $1,500. The 2027 award terms are not yet published.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline not yet posted; applications reopen in November for the 2027 cycle. The 2026 deadline was March 1, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Published 2026–27 rules: Georgia residents finishing high school in the application year, active in high-school leadership, pursuing agriculture, environmental sciences, family and consumer sciences or a related field at a University System of Georgia institution, Berry College, Emmanuel College or another accredited Georgia institution with an agriculture program. The 2027 rules have not yet been confirmed.
The Dayton Foundation
ScholarshipCONNECT
- Award
- Individual scholarships vary; 2026-27 announcement gives one-time $1,000 awards through $10,000 renewable scholarships. Funds generally cover tuition, fees and books, not room/board; renewal conditions vary.
- Listed deadline
- Check back December 2026 for 2027-28 applications; exact closing date not published. Typical closing early March; reference letters within one week after application deadline. Prior announcement has inconsistent year wording, so do not use it as a 2027 deadline.
- Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors and current college students in the Greater Dayton region (Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Preble and northern Warren counties). Individual funds have their own residency, school, major, merit and need rules.
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.
South Dakota Community Foundation
SDCF scholarship portal
- Award
- Many donor scholarships; amounts vary.
- Listed deadline
- Portal opens September 15 and closes March 15 (year not stated on the page).
- Who can apply
- South Dakota students. Individual funds have their own residency, school, major, merit and need rules.
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.
Sevens Legal
Sevens Legal High School Scholarship
- Award
- $750 first / $250 runner-up
- Listed deadline
- December 18,2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific
- Who can apply
- US citizen or lawful permanent resident enrolled full-time as a senior at a US high school, with cumulative GPA at least 3.0. Sponsor employees and immediate family/household members are excluded.
College JumpStart
Show Grit Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000 for higher-education tuition, fees, books or room and board.
- Listed deadline
- March 31, 2027; no closing time/time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- Current grades 10-12 or college students, or people planning college within twelve months, who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and attend/plan an accredited U.S. two-year, four-year, vocational/trade or online programme. Homeschool, gap-year and nontraditional students qualify; FAQ permits DACA if legal resident. No need, GPA or test-score selection.
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.
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
South Carolina HOPE Scholarship (freshman year)
- Award
- Up to $2,800 total, including $300 book allowance, toward cost of attendance in freshman year only, normally two terms with half paid in fall and half in spring. Combined gift aid cannot exceed cost of attendance; institutional disbursement, not a renewable four-year award.
- Listed deadline
- No separate statewide scholarship application. Submit required admission, official academic records and eligibility documents by the college financial-aid office's deadlines; mid-year graduates require additional early-graduation documents.
- Who can apply
- South Carolina resident and U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident at high-school graduation and college enrolment; minimum 3.0 unrounded SC Uniform Grading Policy GPA at graduation; first-time full-time degree student at eligible four-year institution who does not receive LIFE or Palmetto Fellows. Approved homeschool and qualified out-of-state dependent graduates can qualify with UGP transcript conversion as applicable; GED graduates are not eligible for initial HOPE. Normally at least 12 non-remedial/non-continuing-education credits; approved disability exceptions exist.
CERRA (Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement)
South Carolina Teaching Fellows
- Award
- Up to $24,000 over four years, up to $6,000/year: $5,700 tuition/direct education expenses including room/board and $300 CERRA enrichment. Funding depends on the SC General Assembly; fellowship is forgivable through qualifying teaching service.
- Listed deadline
- Main application due December 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; portal says transcript/reference surveys due December 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., while CERRA FAQ says December 1. Confirm the supporting-document cutoff.
- Who can apply
- Legal South Carolina residents who are high-school seniors or juniors graduating early, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens under State Residency Statutes by graduation; DACA students excluded. Must pursue initial SC teacher certification at a participating Teaching Fellows Institution. Continue full-time each fall/spring, maintain cumulative TFI GPA 2.80, complete 30 semester hours/year and required enrichment, and enter teacher-education program by junior year.
South Dakota Board of Regents
South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
- Award
- Up to $7,500 total: $1,500 annually first three years, $3,000 fourth year, paid half each fall/spring. Up to eight consecutive fall/spring terms or first bachelor, whichever first. Renewal requires cumulative college GPA 3.00 (checked after second term then every term), persistence and 30/60/90 earned credits before sophomore/junior/senior payments. One GPA reinstatement possible; lost time not extended.
- Listed deadline
- Current Board of Regents timeline and September 2026 handout: first-time fall September 1 (preferred June 1), spring January 15 (preferred November 1), without cycle years/time zone. Programme overview instead says spring January 1 (preferred September 1); confirm spring timing. In-state transfer overview: fall September 20, spring February 15; out-of-state return fall September 1, spring January 15. No explicit 2027 dated schedule published.
- Who can apply
- South Dakota resident at high-school graduation; enter eligible SD institution within five years, or qualifying military-release extension. Option 1: ACT composite/superscore 24+ or SAT 1180+, 3.00 unweighted GPA and Advanced Honors Endorsement/approved curriculum with final grades C+. Class of 2027 requires specific subject subcategories. Option 2: ACT 28+ with English 18, reading 21, math 22 and science 24 subscores, or Board of Regents SAT equivalent 1310+; no GPA/curriculum requirement. Law and official 2027 guide specify ACT subscores even though overview/handout omit them. Tests before college; separate alternative-instruction route.
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.
Sports Gear Swag
Sports Gear Swag Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000
- Listed deadline
- October 1, 2026
- Who can apply
- Age 18+, a legal US resident or valid student-visa holder, and a high school senior accepted to a university or enrolled full-time in an accredited US undergraduate/graduate program. No GPA requirement.
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
SRCF scholarships
- Award
- Dozens of donor awards with variable individual amounts; current grid includes $1,000 awards and up to $10,000. Some have multiple payments; duration/renewal conditions depend on selected fund.
- Listed deadline
- Most scholarships open in December and close in March; 2027 dates not yet posted.
- Who can apply
- Funds serve various Northern California school/county populations and institution/major/demographic groups, including seniors, college, graduate and adult re-entry students. Some graduate/institution awards do not specify county residence. GPA rules differ, including 2.0-4.0+; no common residency/GPA cutoff.
St. Louis Community Foundation
St. Louis Community Foundation scholarships
- Award
- About 80 donor scholarship programs with varying individual amounts, duration and renewal criteria. No single collection-wide award.
- Listed deadline
- Deadlines vary by fund; most listed scholarships are open January to April. Confirm 2027 dates.
- Who can apply
- Students in the St. Louis region and Missouri. Individual funds have their own residency, school, major, merit and need rules.
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Statewide Student Aid Program
- Award
- Donor awards vary. Current four-year program page lists $250-$7,500 per award; the general FAQ instead lists $250-$5,000, so a uniform range is not confirmed. Renewal is fund-specific.
- Listed deadline
- For 2026-27, traditional four-year and graduate deadlines were April 10, 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern. Listed adult/independent bachelor’s, associate and credential routes accept applications through December 11, 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern. 2027-28 dates are not published.
- Who can apply
- Generally New Hampshire residents plus specified Vermont border communities and certain graduate medical students in Massachusetts/Connecticut. Students at accredited institutions, including out-of-state/international schools, may qualify. Four-year selection includes need, merit, community/work activities; some associate/credential programs do not emphasize academic excellence. Most funds do not restrict citizenship, but the FAQ says a small number do. Donor and program restrictions vary.
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.
Stop Hunger Foundation
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
- Award
- $10,000 one-time academic scholarship, paid directly to approved postsecondary school or qualified 529 plan for younger scholars. Tuition/related fees/required books/supplies/equipment; no cash payment. Disbursement around July 2027, undisburseable funds forfeited December 31, 2027.
- Listed deadline
- Online applications August 20, 2026-October 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST as printed in rules. Winners notified February 2027 and must complete payment/travel documentation by February 12, 2027. Required paid trip May 5-7, 2027, Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Who can apply
- Ages 5-25 on August 20, 2026, enrolled in accredited U.S. institution kindergarten through graduate school. U.S. citizen or permanent resident living in 50 states; sustained unpaid U.S. hunger-relief service during previous 12 months helping nonfamily members. Sodexo/Foundation employees ineligible; nonemployee family may apply.
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship
- Award
- Published award range $500 to $20,000, based on unmet need; renewable for up to four undergraduate years with at least 2.5 college GPA and continuing financial need. Amounts can change annually.
- Listed deadline
- For the 2027 application, high-school applicants may use the Early Response deadline of noon April 2, 2027; the regular deadline is noon May 3, 2027. Only one application per year.
- Who can apply
- Permanent resident of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont; entering/returning full-time student (at least 12 credits) pursuing a first bachelor’s degree at an accredited U.S. institution. U.S. citizen, or noncitizen with lawful presence and employment authorization, or who files/is dependent on a parent filing a U.S. tax return. The criteria page says applicants should have 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and skilled writing. Unmet need must be at least $7,000 and SAI normally no more than 13,000; special circumstances should be discussed with staff. Fund directors, employees, volunteers and their families are excluded.
Deseret News and KSL Broadcast Group
Sterling Scholar Awards
- Award
- 2026-27 Wasatch Front handbook: regional category winner $2,500; each of two runners-up $1,000; additional General Sterling Scholar $2,500, Gail Miller Service $2,000 or Farnsworth $1,000. Other regions and college awards vary. College benefits table is labeled 2026-27, so 2027-28 college amounts/renewal terms remain unconfirmed.
- Listed deadline
- Wasatch Front: release forms/photos/captions due December 18, 2026; portfolios close January 11, 2027 at midnight, with no time zone stated. Semifinal notification February 2, 2027; interview/final dates remain TBD. Earlier school nomination deadlines and other regions’ 2027 schedules vary and need confirmation.
- Who can apply
- Utah public high-school students graduating in 2027 and nominated by the school, including eligible concurrent-college and foreign-exchange students. Fourteen categories evaluate academics, category expertise, leadership, service/citizenship and interview; no universal GPA cutoff. Category-specific work and performance requirements apply.
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.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
SVCF-managed scholarships
- Award
- Individual award amounts, duration and renewal vary by scholarship.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 dates not yet posted; the 2026-27 cycle is closed.
- Who can apply
- Primarily California or Bay Area-connected students, including high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate/professional students, re-entry students and vocational/technical candidates. Some funds accept noncitizens, including AB 540, DACA and legal residents. School, field, GPA, financial need, residence and enrollment requirements differ.
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.
Tall Clubs International Foundation
TCI Foundation Scholarship
- Award
- Minimum $1,000
- Listed deadline
- Applications open January 1, 2027. The 2027 closing date has not been confirmed; the portal gives an undated annual March 31 closing date.
- Who can apply
- US or Canadian resident high school senior under 21, at least 6 feet 2 inches for men or 5 feet 10 inches for women in stocking feet; entering full-time accredited US/Canadian postsecondary education in the award calendar year.
Digital Responsibility
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000, paid directly to the winner in one lump sum after verification; tax obligations belong to the winner.
- Listed deadline
- January 30, 2027; no time zone stated.
- Who can apply
- Public page: high-school freshman through senior, current/entering college or graduate students, including homeschool, with no age limit; U.S. citizen or legal resident. Embedded terms instead say permanent residents of the United States and exclude sponsor employees/officers/directors and immediate families/household members. Confirm residency wording if it affects your eligibility.
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Teen Alzheimer's Awareness Scholarship
- Award
- Previous top award $5,000
- Listed deadline
- The 2026 award cycle is complete. The 2027 application dates have not been published.
- Who can apply
- Prior-cycle rules: current high school seniors living in the US who will attend a US college or university in fall; students already in college are ineligible. Entries describe Alzheimer’s/dementia impact, including family experience, research or advocacy.
Tennessee Higher Education Commission and Student Assistance Corporation
Tennessee HOPE Scholarship
- Award
- Up to $2,250 per full-time semester freshman/sophomore and $2,850 junior/senior at four-year institutions or two-year institutions with on-campus housing; up to $1,600 at other two-year institutions. Summer funding available. Generally 75% of full award at 9-11 credits and 50% at 6-8; under six normally not funded, with graduation/programme exceptions. Only courses leading to the eligible associate/bachelor programme are funded.
- Listed deadline
- Standing FAFSA receipt deadlines: September 1 for fall, March 1 for spring and May 1 for summer. Submit earlier where the institution sets an earlier processing deadline.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; generally a Tennessee resident for one year before the application deadline, subject to applicable exceptions. Tennessee resident, eligible high-school graduate enrolling within 16 months. Standard Tennessee-school path: ACT 21 or SAT 1060 before college enrolment, OR overall 3.0 GPA under the weighted Tennessee Uniform Grading Policy. Homeschool GPA is not used: ACT/SAT route or specified two dual-enrolment courses totalling six credits with 3.0 in each and cumulative dual-enrolment GPA. GED/HiSET routes require qualifying test scores plus ACT requirement. Qualified out-of-state-school exceptions include adjoining counties, military/DoD, foreign religious service and accredited boarding schools. ACT superscores/residual tests not accepted. College renewal needs 2.75 at 24/48 attempted hours, then 3.0 at 72 and later 24-hour benchmarks, or conditional 2.75-2.99 cumulative plus 3.0 term GPA/full-time attendance.
Terry Foundation
Terry Traditional Scholarship
- Award
- Last-dollar support toward university official on-campus cost of attendance after other aid, covering tuition, fees, books and reasonable on-campus living expenses. Up to eight undergraduate semesters, renewed at Foundation discretion subject to requirements; individual stipend varies.
- Listed deadline
- Affiliated universities set their own admission, scholarship, FAFSA and document deadlines. Texas Tech explicitly publishes October 1, 2026-January 15, 2027 Terry application window, February 1, 2027 FAFSA deadline, February 6 phone screenings and March 29-30 Dallas interviews. Other partners’ full fall-2027 calendars remain unconfirmed. No common statewide date or closing timezone is claimed.
- Who can apply
- Graduate of an accredited Texas high school or homeschool; U.S. citizen or permanent resident meeting Texas residency and qualifying for in-state tuition; strong grades and class rank; demonstrated financial need via the FAFSA; leadership record; admitted as a full-time entering freshman; commit to living on campus the first year.
Texas 4-H Foundation
Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarships (Baccalaureate, Technical, Courageous Heart)
- Award
- 2027 guidelines: individual awards range from $1,000 to $30,000; Courageous Heart awards are $5,000. Duration and payment schedule vary by donor.
- Listed deadline
- Opens November 1, 2026; application due February 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM, time zone unstated. Mandatory interviews April 23–25, 2027 in College Station; May 2027 notifications and June 9–10, 2027 banquets appear on the current webpage. The separately located 2027 guidelines give a January 31 FAFSA completion date but conflict on the aid year and banquet year.
- Who can apply
- Texas residents and U.S. citizens graduating from a Texas public, private or home high school in 2026–27; enrolled Texas 4-H members this year and at least two of the prior three years, in good standing. Apply to a Texas accredited college/university/technical school for fall 2027 and be accepted by the interview. Baccalaureate supports a bachelor’s degree; Technical supports certification with no plan to continue to a bachelor’s degree; Courageous Heart requires documented major medical, family or educational obstacles and continued 4-H/school participation. Terry Foundation recipients are excluded. Donors may impose class-rank, GPA, major or show-participation restrictions.
Texas FFA Association and Texas FFA Foundation
Texas FFA Scholarship Program
- Award
- Individual scholarship amounts, payment schedules and continuing conditions vary by donor award; no single per-student amount applies to the whole program.
- Listed deadline
- Opens January 1, 2027. Area deadlines in 2027: Areas 1 and 3, April 1 at 11:59 PM; Area 5, April 1 at 5 PM; Areas 2 and 4, April 5 at 5 PM; Area 7, April 5 at 11:59 PM; Area 12, April 8 at 11:59 PM; Area 9, April 11 at noon; Areas 8 and 10, April 12 at 11:59 PM; Area 6, April 14 according to the official events calendar, though the scholarship page still says TBD; Area 11, April 19 at 11:59 PM. Area 6's time and other time zones are unstated. State interviews June 4, 2027.
- Who can apply
- U.S. citizens who are current-year graduating seniors, active Texas FFA members this year and at least two of the previous three years, on the state roster and in good standing. Requires at least three academic years and five separate semesters of AFNR instruction in grades 9–12, SAT 1000 or ACT 19 without superscoring, top half of the class, and receipt or successful application for the current Lone Star Degree. Must intend to attend a Texas college or university that fall. Some donors require higher class rank or an approved major. Terry Foundation recipients are ineligible.
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
TGKVF scholarships
- Award
- Individual scholarships range $1,000-$12,000, average approximately $3,000. Renewal is fund-specific and competitive; follow-up renewal form required, no automatic continuation.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 application dates not yet posted; the 2026-27 deadline has passed.
- Who can apply
- West Virginia residents statewide, high school seniors and up, attending in-state or out-of-state two-year, four-year, vocational or graduate programs; homeschool students eligible. Individual funds have their own residency, school, major, merit and need rules.
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.
Washington Scholarship Coalition and Washington Student Achievement Council
theWashBoard.org
- Award
- Many scholarships from Washington providers; free matching service; amounts vary.
- Listed deadline
- Varies by scholarship.
- Who can apply
- Washington residents and students attending college in Washington, including students who attended high school elsewhere. The directory includes opportunities from middle school through graduate school; each provider sets its own requirements and preferences.
Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (TILF)
TILF Scholarships for UIL State Meet Competitors
- Award
- Individual donor awards vary; the directory includes $500 one-year awards and awards totaling up to $20,000 across four years. Duration, payment schedule and renewal GPA vary by donor.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 application available March 1 through May 21, 2027. All supporting items must be submitted by May 21, 2027; no time zone or clock time is stated.
- Who can apply
- Graduating seniors with qualifying UIL academic state participation; specified essay/film finalists, second-day Cross-Examination Debate competitors, and top-10 teams per group in BEST/FIRST/RECF-VEX state robotics also qualify. Athletics/music alone do not qualify. Attend an accredited Texas college full time; general continuing college GPA is 2.5, with higher donor-specific thresholds. Some awards restrict college, major, home county, contest or citizenship. Funding is paid directly to the Texas college.
Titan Worldwide
Titan Haul & Honor Scholarship
- Award
- $1,000
- Listed deadline
- October 1, 2026
- Who can apply
- Age 18+, a legal US resident or valid student-visa holder, currently enrolled or accepted to a full-time accredited US undergraduate program, including accepted high school seniors.
Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
TOPS Excellence Award
- Award
- Eligible public institution: actual tuition/fees reported through Board of Regents survey, capped at $12,000 annually; eligible private LAICU institution: actual tuition/fees capped at $8,500 annually. Normally up to eight semesters/twelve quarters, subject to appropriations and late-score/application reductions. Institution receives payment directly.
- Listed deadline
- Full-award application receipt: July 1, or next business day, following one-year anniversary of high-school graduation. FAFSA priority February 1 of senior year. All initial-eligibility documentation due January 15 following final application deadline. Current testing guidance requires April national ACT/CLT deadline and March SAT deadline in graduation year to avoid reduced eligibility; later qualifying tests before August 1 normally reduce funding by one semester/two quarters. Exact 2027 testing days/time zone not stated; special military/out-of-state-return deadlines apply.
- Who can apply
- Standard approved-school route: 19 TOPS core units, minimum 3.50 TOPS core GPA and ACT 31; the 2027 graduate core allows two listed Computer Science courses instead of two same-language foreign-language units. Qualified out-of-state-school route uses ACT 34 in lieu of core/GPA; approved homeschool route uses ACT 31 or specified SAT/CLT equivalents. First-time full-time enrolment at eligible Louisiana institution by first semester following one-year graduation anniversary. U.S. citizen or permanent resident at graduation; pending prior-to-graduation permanent-residency application requires LOSFA review and cannot be paid until approved. Louisiana residency normally established through final two school years or 24-month student/parent/legal-guardian residency; qualified military exceptions exist. Confirm graduation-year core and test rules with LOSFA.
Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
TOPS Opportunity, Performance and Honors Awards
- Award
- Opportunity: institution-specific amount based on 2016-17 tuition, not a promise to cover current full tuition; Performance adds $400 annually and Honors adds $800 annually. Private LAICU amount uses weighted public-institution base. Normally up to eight semesters/twelve quarters, subject to appropriations and any late-score/application reductions. 2027-28 institution payment amounts not confirmed.
- Listed deadline
- Full-award application receipt: July 1, or next business day, following one-year anniversary of high-school graduation. FAFSA priority February 1 of senior year. All initial-eligibility documentation due January 15 following final application deadline. Current testing guidance requires April national ACT/CLT deadline and March SAT deadline in graduation year to avoid reduced eligibility; later qualifying tests before August 1 normally reduce funding by one semester/two quarters. Exact 2027 testing days/time zone not stated; special military/out-of-state-return deadlines apply.
- Who can apply
- Standard approved-school route: 19 TOPS core units with core GPA 2.50 for Opportunity, 3.25 Performance or 3.50 Honors; the 2027 graduate core allows two listed Computer Science courses instead of two same-language foreign-language units; ACT respectively prior-year Louisiana average (never below 20), 23 or 27. Opportunity threshold is set annually. Current homeschool guidance instead uses ACT 20/23/27 or specified SAT/CLT equivalents without the core/GPA route; older award pages still show higher homeschool scores. Eligible out-of-state-school route uses higher ACT scores 23/26/30 in lieu of core/GPA. U.S. citizen or permanent resident at graduation; pending prior-to-graduation permanent-residency application requires LOSFA review and cannot be paid until approved. Louisiana residency normally established through final two school years or 24-month student/parent/legal-guardian residency; qualified military exceptions exist. Confirm graduation-year core and test rules with LOSFA.
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.
WTS International (and local WTS chapters)
Transportation YOU High School Scholarship
- Award
- WTS Foundation Transportation YOU award: $2500. Local amounts vary: New Jersey’s 2026 application says $2500; Greater Chicago’s 2026-27 application says $1000 while its chapter page says $2000. Confirm Chicago’s local amount. Renewal conditions vary or are unstated.
- Listed deadline
- Apply by the applicable chapter deadline; chapter winners are nominated for the WTS Foundation award. Greater Chicago’s 2026-27 form requires receipt by November 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time, with Foundation awards in May 2027. New Jersey’s fall-senior deadline was September 18, 2026. Other 2027 chapter dates vary or are unpublished.
- Who can apply
- Girls studying STEM in high school and considering transportation careers; specific chapters set location, senior status and GPA requirements. Chicago’s 2026-27 form requires Chicagoland high school seniors with at least 3.0 GPA and expressly permits international students and Dreamers. New Jersey’s 2026 form requires fall 2026 seniors and weighted GPA 3.0. These are chapter-specific rules.
Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)
Triple 'A' Award (Academics, Arts, Athletics)
- Award
- A four-year $1,000 scholarship for statewide winners in Class A and Class AA.
- Listed deadline
- The 2026-27 nomination form is available. Each school and administrative region sets its deadline; ask the school Activities Director and region secretary. No statewide submission date is published.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at nomination who participate in at least one League-sponsored athletic program and one arts or activity program.
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.
Unitil
Unitil STEM Scholarships
- Award
- Five public scholarships of $5,000 each for the first year of undergraduate STEM study. In 2026 a sixth award went to an employee's child; that separate award is not a general public slot.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 cycle not yet posted; the 2026-2027 application has closed.
- Who can apply
- High school seniors who live in and attend school in eligible Unitil service-territory towns in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine and who declare a STEM major.
The Denver Foundation
Universal scholarship application
- Award
- Individual award amounts, duration and renewal vary by fund.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 deadline has not been posted. The foundation says to check back in December for the next scholarship cycle. The previous universal cycle ran December 15, 2025 to February 27, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Primarily Colorado-connected high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students, trade/vocational students and nontraditional learners, with different school, residence, field, merit, financial need and background requirements by fund.
The Columbus Foundation
Universal Scholarship Application
- Award
- Individual scholarship amounts, duration and renewal vary; the linked older FAQ states a $500 minimum, with 2027 amounts unconfirmed.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 universal application deadline is not yet posted. Some individual fund pages say to check back in January 2027; the 2026 universal application closed March 9, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Mostly central Ohio students. Individual funds have their own residency, school, major, merit and need rules.
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.
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Valedictorian Program Tuition Waiver
- Award
- Waiver equal to 100% of credited tuition at an eligible Massachusetts public institution; fees and other costs are separate. Institution determines additional award criteria and administration. Published statewide guidance does not establish a uniform renewal duration or 2027 campus tuition value.
- Listed deadline
- Contact the college financial aid office for deadlines
- Who can apply
- Designated as valedictorian by a Massachusetts public or private high school; enroll in a degree program at a Massachusetts public institution and meet its criteria; U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Title IV eligible non-citizen, or approved tuition equity status with one year of Massachusetts residency.
Vantage West Credit Union
Vantage West Scholarship
- Award
- 2026: $5,000
- Listed deadline
- 2027 cycle not posted
- Who can apply
- 2027 college-location, membership and selection restrictions unverified.
American College Foundation
Visionary Scholarship
- Award
- One-time nonrenewable $1,000-$2,500 award; five recipients per deadline. Paid directly to an accredited U.S. institution for costs/fees of the recipient's first year of postsecondary education. Underclassman funds held until enrollment.
- Listed deadline
- October 31, 2026
- Who can apply
- Current high-school grades 9-12, classes 2027-2030; U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen as defined by the Federal Student Aid guidance linked in the sponsor FAQ. Financial need is not considered; all income levels qualify.
Vegetarian Resource Group
VRG scholarships
- Award
- One $10,000 and five $5,000 college scholarships, paid directly to a U.S.-based college. Additional runner-up prizes have no published amount. Renewal is not promised.
- Listed deadline
- Early submissions beginning December 1, 2026; deadline February 20, 2027, time/time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Spring 2027 graduating U.S. high-school students who promoted veganism in school/community and demonstrate compassion, courage and commitment to peaceful vegan lifestyle. College receiving payment must be U.S.-based; no published citizenship or numeric GPA threshold.
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)
VSAC-Assisted Scholarships (Unified Scholarship Application)
- Award
- Many donor scholarships (more than 150); amounts vary.
- Listed deadline
- 2027-28 Unified Scholarship Application opens October 1, 2026. Submit the USA and submit/postmark all required documents by February 10, 2027. The website says online materials must arrive by midnight but does not state a time zone.
- Who can apply
- Usually Vermont residents and U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, with donor exceptions. Programs may be at U.S. or Canadian colleges/training institutions. Fund-specific school, major, year-level, need, merit and service rules apply. Eligible noncitizen is broader than permanent-resident status; no universal citizenship filter is imposed.
Western Colorado Community Foundation
WCCF Common Scholarship Application
- Award
- 38 donor scholarships with varying individual amounts, one-year or renewable terms. Fresh Start example up to $5,000 for training/tools/books and related costs; Maltese Cross up to $2,000 annually for five years with 3.0 GPA and at least three credits per semester.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates not yet posted. The 2026 Common Application opened January 1, 2026 and closed February 15, 2026; the Clough Fellows Scholarship deadline was March 15, 2026.
- Who can apply
- Mainly western Colorado graduating seniors, with adult, vocational and active-firefighter funds and some broader Colorado geography. Bill Patterson requires Mesa County Valley District 51 graduation, 3.75 GPA and science/engineering/environment career interest. Fund-specific GPA, school, need and affiliation apply; permanent immigration residency is not universal.
DECA
Western Region DECA / Tim Durnford Scholarship
- Award
- Two $1,000 Western Region awards, $1,500 Western Region Vice President award, and $1,000 Tim Durnford award. Paid directly to college/university after May recipient form; full-time attendance required, deferral allowed up to three years. Specific covered costs/renewal terms not published.
- Listed deadline
- All required items, including three recommendations, due January 11, 2027; no preliminary round for 2026-27. Exact opening day, time and time zone not stated.
- Who can apply
- Current DECA membership. Western Region DECA member with entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, management or marketing study/interest. Individual Vice President award restrictions require application confirmation. General programme welcomes high-school freshmen through Collegiate members unless a scholarship has specific grade restrictions; full-time college/university enrolment needed to use funds. Selection based on DECA involvement, leadership, service and academics, not financial need; no published numeric GPA or citizenship minimum.
Wichita Foundation
Wichita Foundation scholarships
- Award
- Individual donor award amounts vary; current examples include $400, $500, $1,000, $1,200, $1,500, $2,000 and $2,500. Some permit one additional year through reapplication; others have separate renewal rules.
- Listed deadline
- 2027 dates not yet posted. The 2026 cycle opened January 1, 2026, with applications due March 31, 2026, unless otherwise noted.
- Who can apply
- Kansas statewide and named local-school/zip-code funds, with fund-specific GPA, field, need and activities. Some require unweighted GPA 2.5/3.0; Evergy example uses weighted GPA 2.0. No collection-wide GPA minimum.
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.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS)
WSOS Baccalaureate Scholarship
- Award
- Up to $2,500 annually before major and credit verification; then $5,000, $7,500 and $5,000 in the first, second and third years after approval. Awards are limited by remaining cost of attendance.
- Listed deadline
- Application opens January 13, 2027; application and FAFSA/WASFA due February 25, 2027 (application at 9 p.m. PST); notification April 21, 2027; acceptance due May 6, 2027 at 9 p.m. PST.
- Who can apply
- Washington residents, including undocumented applicants, with a Washington high school credential earned by June of the application year; no prior bachelor’s degree. Requires cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale or a passing GED score, income at or below 125% of Washington median family income, an approved major and Washington institution, and at least three credits each fall, winter and spring. Applicants with more than 90 quarter or 60 semester credits earned after high school are ineligible; dual-enrollment credits are excluded from this entry limit.
Wyoming Community Foundation
WYCF scholarships
- Award
- Donor awards generally range from $350 to $8,000; individual amounts, duration and renewal vary.
- Listed deadline
- Applications for 2027-28 open October 1, 2026. Guidelines list March 1 closing and July 31 acceptance annually without a cycle year; confirm the current fund deadline.
- Who can apply
- Mostly Wyoming county, school or statewide connections; graduating seniors, undergraduates, nontraditional students and some graduate or apprenticeship opportunities. Institution, field, GPA and other restrictions vary by fund.
Georgia Student Finance Commission
Zell Miller Scholarship
- Award
- Institution-specific undergraduate tuition award for up to 15 credit hours per term at eligible Georgia public institutions; private-institution amounts based on half/full-time attendance, up to 12 hours. Normally ends at a bachelor degree, 127 attempted/combined-paid semester hours (190 quarter), or ten years after high-school completion for new recipients. Renewal requires 3.3 calculated college HOPE GPA at specified checkpoints and satisfactory academic progress. Current linked amount table covers 2026-27; fall 2027 rates require confirmation.
- Listed deadline
- Apply by the last day of the school term or withdrawal date, whichever occurs first. College-specific additional application/deadline requirements may apply. Apply early; there is no single statewide calendar date.
- Who can apply
- Georgia resident under institution rules (normally 12 months if resident at high-school completion, otherwise a 24-month route; dependent/private-school rules differ), U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, undergraduate degree student at eligible Georgia institution. Meet applicable Selective Service, loan/refund good-standing, drug-free and satisfactory-progress rules. Standard accredited high-school/home-study route: 3.7 calculated HOPE GPA, four rigor credits and single-administration SAT 1200 or current ACT equivalent 25 before graduation. Named valedictorian/salutatorian route uses 3.0 HOPE GPA and four rigor credits. Ineligible-school/unaccredited-home-study route may qualify by ACT 29 or SAT 1340 before completion; a separately described retroactive route uses earlier qualifying test scores and 3.3 college HOPE GPA at 30 semester/45 quarter hours. ACT equivalence is reviewed annually; check the 2027 posting.