Scholarships

Applicants for the lottery drawing scholarships must be planning to attend or already be attending a two- or four-year college, graduate school, trade or technical school to be eligible.

Scholarships are available to members of NAGE, IBPO, IBCO, NAGE EMS and IAEP, and the member's spouse, child, step-child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or significant other. The application, which is available by clicking the link below, and takes about 3 minutes to complete.

For more information please visit:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13324/nage-scholarship

Submission Guidelines

Only submissions entered through MyImpact Challenge’s online portal will be accepted for the contest. The contest is designed for one student per entry, but groups of up to five students may submit as a single group entry. Prizes awarded to group entries will be split evenly between entrants. Past winners of the MyImpact Challenge Grand Prize, First Prize, Second Prize, or Third Prize are not eligible to enter.  

Each submission must include the following:

1. An essay of up to 1,200 words expressing how the student's project furthers:
   • At least one Civic Virtue as defined in the Bill of Rights Institute's “Principles and Virtues.”
   • At least one Founding Principle as defined in the Bill of Rights Institute's “Principles and Virtues.”
2. A report of up to 2,000 words detailing a student’s completed or in-progress civic engagement project. Report must include the following components.
   • The inspiration for the project.
   • The project plan.
   • Details of the project’s execution
   • At least two examples of the project’s demonstrated impact on the community.
   • How the student(s) grew in understanding of the role of Civic virtue, knowledge of their communities, and their ability to support or impact them.
3. Visual documentation of the student’s project and its results in one of the following formats:
   • Photographic Only: No fewer than seven and no more than ten high-resolution still photographs, submitted in either JPEG or PNG format.
   • Video Only: One video of no more than five minutes, submitted in MP4 format
   • Mixed Photographic and Video: No fewer than five and no more than seven high-resolution still photographs as well as one video of no more than two minutes. Photographs must be in either JPEG or PNG format, and video must be in MP4 format.

Students accepted or enrolled at an accredited school of nursing located in the United States or territory, pursuing a nursing degree or certificate program. Types of eligible nursing programs include:

• Diploma in Nursing
• Associate degree in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Graduate-level nurse practitioner
• Graduate level advanced registered nurse

Eligibility

All United States high school seniors entering college in the Fall of 2024.

How to Enter

Create a 20-30 second video answering the question “What has science done for me?” or “What has science done for somebody I know?” You will be judged on your ability to highlight how science saves in a succinct, creative way with original photos, video clips, and text. Be sure to add #ScienceSaves to your video.

For more information please visit:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20795/sciencesaves-video-scholarship

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the Fall 2024 semester.
• Must be at least 16 years of age or older at the time of application.
• Must be a legal resident of the United States.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• Applicant must have keen interest in any facet of harness racing.
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
• Applicant may or may not be pursuing a career in the harness racing industry.
• Applicant must be at least a high school senior.
• Applicant must have GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Applicant must be (plan to be) enrolled as full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours).
• Graduate students are not eligible.
• Applications & attachments must be submitted online (handwritten applications will not be considered).
• Use additional space as needed to list achievements and answer essay questions.
• Answers to questions should be as brief as possible yet still be specific to the topic.
• Applicant must reapply each year for consideration; previous recipients may reapply.
• Recipient(s) will be asked to submit a high-quality digital photo before check will be issued.

To be eligible for a scholarship, the candidate must be:

• Enrolled in a tribe or village. If not enrolled, the student may be considered if he or she can prove direct tribal ancestry.
• A high school graduate, in the last semester of high school, or have equivalent education
• Enrolled in an accredited school
• Enrolled in the health professional program, having achieved good scholastic standing in prenursing, pre-med; or, enrolled in a health care or health education program
• Expected to graduate two years after enrollment if in an Associate Degree program
• Expected to graduate in four years if pursuing a B.S.
• Post graduate students are also eligible
• Maintaining the scholastic average required by the school
• Recommended by their counselor, teacher or other school official
• In need of financial assistance
• Focused on a career goal directly related to the healthcare needs of the American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hawaiian Native community

Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors based on the most compelling stories -- regarding their life story, their intended field of study, career and how they will make an impact on the world. This money may be used to pay for tuition, books or living expenses.

Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors based on the most compelling stories -- regarding their life story, their intended field of study, career and how they will make an impact on the world.

For more information please visit:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/28302/ted-holly-rollins-scholarship

To apply for the How I Make My Community Great Scholarship contest, you must:

• Be enrolled in or admitted to an accredited college or university: You must provide proof that you are currently enrolled in or have been accepted to a college or university, which can include an acceptance letter. This scholarship allows for both undergraduate- and graduate-level students to apply, provided their school has proper accreditation. Students of all areas of study may apply.
• Have at least a 3.0 GPA: You must provide a copy of your unofficial transcript to prove that you have earned at least a 3.0 GPA in your most recent semester of school. Students who were admitted to a college/university may use their high school transcripts to prove their recent GPA scores.
• This scholarship fund is available to both undocumented and documented immigrant students, and students who are United States legal residents and citizens. We highly encourage any student with interest in helping their community grow and develop to apply to this scholarship fund.

Who is Eligible

Any senior high school student planning on attending college right after high school and any student in an accredited four-year, two-year, nursing, dental, or medical school in the United States who will still be a student for the applicable periods of the award may apply. One can win more than one award, so please apply for all applicable awards. The qualifying students are awarded based on a combination of academic excellence and their essays.

For more information please visit:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24620/doctors-network-heroes-scholarship

To apply for the scholarship, applicant must be a student currently enrolled at a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in the United States.

• Applicants must be studying or planning to study the fields of science (excluding social sciences i.e. economics), engineering, mathematics, or technology.
• If the applicant or the applicant’s parent/legal guardian is employed by ABC Wildlife, Inc. at the time of award, the student is not eligible for the scholarship. Eligibility of finalists will be verified before winners are selected.
• Applicant must include “Women in STEM Scholarship” in the subject line of the submission email. (submission to be sent to [email protected]

To apply and qualify for the Christian Studies Scholarship, an applicant must:

• Be a lawful U.S. permanent resident or U.S. citizen
• Enrolled in or accepted and plan to attend a Christian college or university for undergraduate studies in the fall of the scholarship year.
• Be a participant in volunteer or community work
• Submit a completed application
• Submit a completed required essay
• Applicants must not have received the same scholarship in a previous year

In order to be eligible for the The Avnet Law National Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
• Be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the United States.
• The Avnet Law National Scholarship is available for any current or soon-to-be undergrad or graduate student who demonstrates a spirit of volunteerism and/or community service.

$500 FIRST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS:

• An original, official transcript indicating a minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) at an accredited school.
• HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS must submit a final four-year high school transcript. If your transcript does not indicate your grades for all four years of high school, it will not be considered.
• COLLEGE STUDENTS must submit a current official college transcript indicating all grades earned through the current year which you are applying.
• A letter of acceptance from an accredited college, state university, community college or technical school for the upcoming academic year.
• A typed essay of 500 WORDS entitled "How My Education Will Advance My Career Plans."
• A small photo of applicant attached to the bottom of the application where indicated.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the Fall 2024 semester.
• Must be at least 16 years of age or older at the time of application.
• Must be a legal resident of the United States.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must have 2.5 or higher GPA (unweighted)
• Must be a high school senior, incoming or current college student to qualify for scholarship
• Complete full online application
• Must be attending an accredited college/university in the USA
• Must submit the following documents:

1. Resume highlighting community service, jobs, internships
2. Transcript displaying cumulative GPA weighted/unweighted
3. Letter of recommendation from someone who can discuss applicants academic achievements and/or character
4. CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY - Must submit documentation from college/university demonstrating a remaining balance/finanacial need.
5. OPTIONAL* Video expressing how you pursue excellence, your interest in culinary arts/baking pastry, hospitality management or food science agriculture. This is your opportunity to express individuality/creativity, passion, commitment and any other positive qualities you want us to know about. Videos should not exceed three minutes.
6. Everything must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m CST, May 15th, 2024

The Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest is open to all students attending 9th through 12th grades in public, parochial or private schools; or home-school students studying at the same grade levels. The preliminary rounds of the contest begin at the local chapter level; students have the opportunity to advance to the state or national levels where scholarships and cash prizes are awarded. It is our intent that the contest will continue to expand on all levels and bring the voices of our young patriots to greater light across our entire nation.

Participants must write an original oration of not less than five minutes, or more than six minutes. The oration must be delivered from memory and without the use of notes or any kind of props. The subject of the oration shall deal with an event, a personality, or a document pertaining to the Revolutionary War with a mention of our nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. It is essential that each oration show the relationship it bears to America today. Evidence of historical research and creative presentation are also important. The oration will be judged based upon its composition, delivery, significance, historical accuracy, and relevance to our 250th anniversary.

For more information please visit:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9436/joseph-s-rumbaugh-historical-oration-contest

The following criteria will be used to evaluate the merit of all scholarship applications:

• Overall quality of application materials, including thoroughness and clarity of information provided, current references/recommendations, and an essay that reflects a good understanding and appreciation of the instructions.
• Academic record
• Involvement in golf-related interests and activities.
• Career goals (Not applicable for students who are applying in the category of “amateur golfer”) that are consistent with the goals of this scholarship program.
• Extracurricular activities, including volunteer work with student/community organizations; participation in sports and community affairs; jobs held; special interests, and hobbies.  We are impressed with those students who have demonstrated a desire to “give back to their community” through volunteer activities.
• For those in the amateur golfer category, successful participation in competition.

We are committed to providing students with opportunities to continue their recognizing student achievement and promoting language proficiency in the studies of Spanish and Portuguese. To this end, the AATSP Exams (NSE) offers the following scholarships and awards to its students that have taken the National Spanish Exam (NSE), National Portuguese Exam (NPE), or the National Spanish Challenge (NSC) in the current academic year.

The AATSP Exams Senior Scholarship awards monetary prizes to qualifying high school graduates to aid in their college or university expenses. Students who have placed Gold, Silver, or Bronze in the NSE or NPE in their junior year, and are registered to take either of these exams in their senior year are encouraged to apply.

For more information please visit:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9428/national-spanish-examination-scholarships

The Application Process:

• During the application season, January 1st thru June 1st: Click on the “Apply Online” link below to start your application process. Please review your application carefully to include all financial information, and respond to each question. Incomplete applications cannot be submitted.
• For your convenience, the process allows you to save your application as a draft, to return to complete as needed.
• Please follow the instructions (the online process will guide you through) to submit two letters of recommendation, only when the two letters of recommendation are received will you be allowed to submit your entire application for consideration.
• Deadline to submit application is June 1, 2024.
• All applicants will be notified in September of award status.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:

• Be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents attending secondary schools in the United States or a U.S. territory.
• Be anticipating completion of a high school diploma at the time of application.
• Be accepted and planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution, leading to credentialing as a language educator.
• New in 2024: Students entering both two-year and four-year post-secondary institutions are eligible to apply.
• Have taken at least two years of the same language in high school, or present documentation of proficiency results from an ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), the ACTFL Assessment of Performance Toward Proficiency (AAPPL), or any comparable assessment.
• Have maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA overall (on a 4.0 scale).

Over the past fifty years, efforts have been made to increase female representation in STEM. The efforts have thus far been successful, but now is not the time to let up on this progress. Women are being encouraged to pursue STEM more now than ever before.

The Young Women in STEM Scholarship looks to encourage the future generation of women in STEM fields, especially those coming from low-income backgrounds. Female high school seniors and undergraduate students that are from a low-income household and are pursuing a degree in STEM can apply. 

For more information please visit:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/22942/young-women-in-stem-scholarship

Each applicant must submit the following:

1. A short video (3 minutes) or sample of your highlighted performances or artwork.
2. A resume of your musical, theatre, art, or chorus background.
3. Up to three letters of reference from teachers or mentors
4. A copy of the acceptance letter from the college you will be attending in the fall. If timing makes this impossible, a listing of your applications with plans to attend.

Since 1991, the American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association has awarded approximately $400,000 in scholarships to youth involved with American Saddlebreds. The purpose of the American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association Scholarship program is to provide scholarships to members of the ASHBA, 21 years of age and under, at grade 11 or higher, who demonstrate financial need, participation in ASHBA Youth Programs, a commitment to the American Saddlebred industry, and academic success. Scholarships will be awarded only to applicants on the basis of submitted evidence of academic success, financial need, extracurricular activities (including community service), involvement with American Saddlebred horses, and personal 
references. An interview may also be required.

Each year, the application period is open from April 15 to June 1. The completed application, attached transcripts and tax information are due in the ASHBA office no later than June 1 of the year you wish to receive the scholarship. Letters of reference are due June 15. 

For more information please visit:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12793/asha-youth-scholarships

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be students with a documented disability who have applied to, or already been admitted to, a college or university program on a full-time basis.

Checklist

• Completed and signed application form.
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can personally attest to your academic abilities and personal character (these cannot be your relatives).
• Essay (approximately 1-2 pages).
• Official transcripts of high school/and or college courses completed.
• Medical Verification of Disability Form.

Eligibility

• The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student, or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a two to a five-year post-secondary institution for the Fall 2023 semester.
• Employees of Lowenthal & Abrams, Injury Attorneys, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households as such individuals (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate in the competition.
• Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and good overall academic standing.

The Foundation for Global Sports Development is committed to empowering youth through education. Our Exceptional Youth Scholarship recognizes youth who have demonstrated remarkable conduct through community service efforts, volunteerism, and mentorship activities, in addition to achieving outstanding academic performance.

A total of ten (10) high school seniors will each be awarded a one-time scholarship of $10,000 to be applied towards the cost of attendance including tuition, housing, books, and other on-campus related expenses at accredited, four-year colleges and universities in the United States.

For more information please visit:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/26497/exceptional-youth-scholarship

Application Criteria  

• Completed Application
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (unweighted)
• Swim coach experience for at least 2 years (must be a swim coach the summer following high school graduation)
• One swimming reference letter (for example, from a swim coach or leader in community-no family members, please)
• One other reference letter (no family members please)
• Copy of SAT/ACT scores (in the event you are not required to take these exams, please contact us via email)
• Official high school transcript
• Proof of Acceptance to an accredited 4-year college or university

The ISACA Foundation provides academic scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students focused on digital trust, pursuing studies in the fields of IT audit, risk, security, assurance and cyber. We serve a community of students who have historically been underrepresented in tech.

Scholarship awards range from US$500–7,500 based factors such as region, cost of education and donor contributions. Unique to the ISACA Foundation, the awards also include an ISACA Career Building Bundle. This offers resources from ISACA’s renowned trainings, certifications and membership community. This combination of funding education and providing practical applied resources helps deliver impact in learning, and furthering careers. Our scholarships are designed to secure, accelerate and retain career growth for individuals, narrowing the workforce gap by pipelining untapped talent into employment opportunities.

For more information please visit:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/31339/isaca-scholarship

Eligibility. 

The Contest is open to any participant who meets the following requirements (an “Eligible Participant”): (i) is a legal resident of (and is physically located or resides in) the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all U.S. territories and possessions (excluding, Maryland, Colorado, Vermont, Nebraska and North Dakota), or is a legal resident of (and is physically located or resides in) Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec); (ii) is 14 years of age or older; and (iii) is enrolled in a high school or home school association at the high-school level during the 2023-2024 school year. Anyone who was designated as a Finalist in a previous Duck® Brand Duct Tape Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest is not eligible to participate in this Contest. 

Void where prohibited. The following persons are ineligible to enter: Employees, directors and officers (and their immediate families including spouse, parents, children, siblings, and their respective spouses), and their respective household members (whether related or not), of Sponsor, and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, advertising and promotion agencies, and all others associated with the design, execution, production, development, and promotion of this Contest. 

For more information please visit:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15557/stuck-at-prom-scholarship

Contest Overview

The 13th annual Ocean Awareness Contest is a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative communication, explore their relationship to a changing world, and become advocates for positive change. Students ages 11-18 from around the world are invited to participate.

For more information please visit:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18300/bow-seat-ocean-awareness-contest

Eligibility:

• Students accepted to and attending a post-secondary trade school program with a semester beginning in 2024.
• Open to citizens, permanent residents and resident aliens legally residing in the USA or Canada with a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Scholarship funds are payable to the winner’s certified trade school in the United States or Canada.
• Winner must enroll or already be enrolled in the upcoming semester.
• Employees of Metal Supermarkets Franchising Family of Companies, its franchisees, franchisee staff or their family members may not enter.

Applicants must be women who:

1. Will be an undergraduate-level student in the upcoming school year.
2. Identify in one or more historically marginalized or underserved communities, including but not limited to: Asian/Asian-American/Pacific Islander, Black/African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, or Latin/Hispanic.
3. Be enrolled in an accredited College or University in the United States.
4. Have declared Earth Science or Geoscience as a major of study. (NOTE: This scholarship does not support students in STEM programs outside of the Earth Sciences. Please see the description above for more information on qualifying majors.)

One-time Scholarship of $500. Accepting applications from High School seniors or current college students for the school year 2024-2025 majoring in an animal-related discipline. Please download the application below and follow the instructions - or- fill out the electronic form and upload the required documents in the upload field. The following are all required:

• ​A letter or resume stating why you should be the recipient of this award
  • Include hobbies, interests, and relevant organizations you are/have been associated with
  • Goals related to your study in this area
• Two letters of recommendation from persons not related to you
• Transcript of grades for last year of school attended (Electronic copy accepted)

The Cavalier Trail Riding Club awards scholarships to individuals accepted into or enrolled in a college/university or otherwise legitimate training program offering a degree or other accreditation or certification in equine-related areas of study, e.g. Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Assistant, Equine Management, Equine Training, Farrier Science, Hippotherapy, etc.

For more information please visit:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13655/cavalier-trail-riding-club-scholarship

An applicant must:

• Be an undergraduate college student or high school senior
• Have a cumulative minimum of 3.0 GPA
• Maintain full-time enrollment of 12 credit hours or more per college term
• Be a declared major in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematic field of study
• Demonstrate passion for STEM subjects, strong moral character, and leadership ability
• Reside in the U.S. attend a U.S. university, and be legally declared as a U.S. citizen