Nationwide scholarships: A

219 national scholarships, grants and competitions whose names start with A, open to students in every state.

• A5 Scholarship Charity~$750 · Deadline VariesFaith-based educational scholarships from an Ann Arbor, Michigan charity; four students shared $3,000 in the latest filing.
• AAAA Scholarship Foundation$1,000–10,000Scholarships, scholarship loans and memorial grants for members of the Army Aviation Association of America and their children, siblings and spouses; freshman awards run $1,000 to $10,000 for one to four years. About 397 awards last year.
• AAMD Foundation Scholarship~$1,800Annual scholarships of $1,800 for students enrolled in a recognized medical dosimetry education program.
• Aaron Cray Cornwell Memorial Fund~$2,000 · Deadline VariesSmall scholarships related to the sport of hockey; requests are made in writing to the fund in San Clemente, California.
• AAUS Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and awards for students in the underwater sciences, supporting the American Academy of Underwater Sciences.
• AAUW FellowshipsDeadline VariesFellowships for women in graduate or postdoctoral study: American Fellowships and Selected Professions Fellowships, plus International Fellowships for women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. About 200 awards a year.
• ABA Stonier Scholarship~$5,999 · Deadline VariesScholarships for banking professionals attending the American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking; two winners were funded in the latest year.
• ABC Cares FoundationGrants, scholarships, and training support for people pursuing knowledge or skills in the construction industry and trades who support merit-shop principles.
• Abeka Academy Tuition ScholarshipDeadline May 1 · Homeschoolers welcomePensacola Christian College credits back the tuition a family paid for Abeka Academy video homeschool courses in grades 9-12, spread over up to eight semesters.
• Abell-Hanger Foundation Student ScholarshipDeadline VariesIndividual student scholarships from the Abell-Hanger Foundation of Midland, Texas; application forms, criteria and deadlines are on the foundation's website.
• ABENY Scholarship$1,000+College scholarships of at least $1,000 from ABENY (Brooklyn, New York); 15 were awarded in the latest year reported.
• A. B. Gilbert Foundation College Scholarship~$29,506 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships from a family foundation in Santo, Texas; requests may be made in writing or verbally to the director, with no stated deadline. Four awards were made in the latest year.
• ABHMS Scholarships for Students$750–1,500 · Deadline VariesYearly scholarships for active members of American Baptist churches in undergraduate, graduate or seminary study in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, full- or part-time.
• Able Flight ScholarshipsDeadline VariesFlight training and aviation career training scholarships for people with physical disabilities.
• Academic Honors Scholarship (PCC)Up to $9,000 · Deadline May 1Pensacola Christian College tuition benefit for strong students: a 3.50 GPA plus a qualifying ACT, SAT or CLT score (CLT 83+) or valedictorian/salutatorian.
• Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Foundation Scholarship~$2,500Scholarships of $2,500 for students pursuing a degree or career in interactive arts and sciences (video game) disciplines.
• ACA Scholarship Trust~$1,609 · Deadline April 30Scholarship for high school graduates (or GED holders) of French heritage or affinity. Apply online by April 30.
• ACB Scholarship ProgramDeadline February 14Scholarships for legally blind students in college, graduate or vocational programs; most require a 3.0 GPA and full-time study (or part-time while working 32+ hours a week).
• ACCESS College Foundation Scholarship~$1,950 · Deadline VariesCollege-access organization in Norfolk, Virginia, that advises students on college applications and financial aid and awarded 521 scholarships last year averaging about $1,950. See the website for eligibility.
• ACCNJ Scholarship FoundationScholarships for dependents of members of the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey, and for qualified engineering students.
• ACEC California Scholarships~$4,692Engineering scholarships from the American Council of Engineering Companies of California; about 13 awards a year. Details are on the ACEC California scholarship page.
• ACE Scholarships~$3,003 · Deadline VariesK-12 private school scholarships for children of lower-income families; more than 14,000 scholarships averaging about $3,000 were awarded in the latest filing.
• ACFE Foundation Scholarships~$3,696Scholarships for students preparing for careers in fraud examination and anti-fraud fields (accounting, criminal justice and related), from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners foundation; about 23 awards a year.
• ACI-NA Educational Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students in courses or programs related to airport administration, including employees of airport members of Airports Council International-North America.
• ACMPE Scholarship Fund~$2,375 · Deadline VariesScholarships for people pursuing education and careers in ambulatory health care (medical practice) administration, from MGMA-ACMPE.
• Action Foundation ScholarshipScholarships to help people return to college at a Historically Black College or University, from a Flint, Michigan foundation.
• Adam S. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for high school students based on academic and athletic accomplishments, paid to the student's college. Details on the foundation website.
• Additon Scholarship FundDeadline May 15A scholarship with no stated restrictions, administered by Citizens Bank as trustee; applications come from the trustee and are due May 15.
• Adeline L. Neilson Foundation ScholarshipDeadline AprilScholarships for US citizens studying in the United States, from a Jackson, Wyoming foundation; request the application by email and apply by mid-April. About 19 awards in the latest filing.
• Adolf H. and Maria M. Koester Scholarship~$7,500 · Deadline VariesScholarship from a Watseka, Illinois foundation; the application must be signed by the applicant's pastor. Awarded annually.
• A Dollar Makes a ScholarDeadline VariesScholarships around the world for orphans, disadvantaged and disabled students who lack other support.
• Adrian M. Sample Scholarship~$4,721 · Deadline March 25Scholarships administered with the Indian River State College Foundation; eligibility and the application are posted on the scholarship's website. Deadline March 25.
• Advertising Club of New York Foundation Scholarships~$5,000Scholarships of $5,000 (Ad Week, Ad People Student and Glen C. Smith scholarships) for students studying advertising, consumer behavior, marketing or communications; five awards last year.
• AEA Educational Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for students heading into aircraft electronics (avionics) and aviation maintenance careers, and for technicians at AEA member companies.
• AERA Engine Rebuilders Educational Foundation ScholarshipsEducational scholarships for full-time students and training grants for people in the engine rebuilding industry, awarded on written application through the AERA foundation.
• Aero Club of Pennsylvania Memorial Scholarship$3,000–5,500Aviation training scholarships of $3,000 to $5,500, awarded by pilot rating level after essay submissions; 11 awards from about 43 applicants in the latest year.
• AFA Education Foundation Scholarships~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for people working in the fence, deck, railing and perimeter security industry and their children, for any education beyond high school including trade school, college and graduate study.
• AFA Scholarships$1,600–3,200 · Deadline March 4One application for 100+ scholarships of $1,600-$3,200 for graduating seniors and undergraduates in agriculture or food-related degrees; each includes the AFA Leaders Conference.
• AFAS Merit and Grit Scholarships$5,000 · Deadline VariesAt least 20 $5,000 scholarships for incoming freshmen who are children of active-duty or retired Airmen or Guardians, chosen for GPA or for grit; apply via the Arnold Grant application.
• AFA Teen Alzheimer's Awareness ScholarshipDeadline Varies · CompetitionAnnual scholarship competition from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America for teens raising awareness of Alzheimer's disease; 2026 winners have been named.
• AFMS Scholarship FoundationScholarships for advanced degrees in the earth sciences from the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies foundation; 12 were awarded in the latest year.
• AFSA 2nd Chance Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline August 31 · CompetitionAdults with a high school diploma or GED can enter in about ten minutes for a chance at one of five $1,000 scholarships for college or trade school.
• AFSA High School Scholarship Contest$1,000 · Deadline Varies · Competition · Homeschoolers welcomeEssay/quiz contest for high school seniors about fire sprinklers; five $1,000 winners per contest, two contests a year. No GPA or income requirement.
• AFSA National High School Essay Contest$2,500 · Deadline Varies · CompetitionEssay contest on diplomacy and foreign policy for students in grades 9-12; the winner receives $2,500 and a paid trip to Washington, D.C., plus an educational voyage.
• AFWA Foundation Scholarships~$1,500 · Deadline VariesUndergraduate and master's scholarships for women studying accounting and finance, from the Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance Foundation.
• AGBU ScholarshipsUp to $10,000 · Deadline VariesMerit- and need-based scholarships of up to $10,000 a year for students of Armenian descent; some selective grants up to $20,000.
• AGC Education and Research Foundation Graduate Scholarship$3,750 · Deadline Varies$3,750 a year for up to two years for graduate students in accredited construction management or construction-related engineering programs.
• AGC Education and Research Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship$2,500 · Deadline Varies$2,500 a year for up to three years for undergraduates in ABET, ACCE or some ATMAE-accredited construction management or construction engineering programs.
• AGC Workforce Development ScholarshipUp to $1,000 · Deadline June 1Up to $1,000 a year for high school seniors, service members or postsecondary students entering accredited technical school, craft training or registered apprenticeship in construction.
• A. Gomez Scholarship FundScholarships and educational opportunities for first-generation students going to college, from a Carlsbad, California fund.
• Agribusiness Education Foundation Scholarships$5,500–7,000Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study for students from United Ag (UAL) member families.
• Agriculture Scholarship Centre for Basis~$3,953College tuition scholarships for students headed for careers in agriculture finance and grain merchandising, paid directly to the university; 43 were awarded last year.
• AHEPA El Camino Real District No. 20 ScholarshipCollege scholarships for graduating high school seniors and college freshmen through juniors who are members of, or related to members of, the Order of AHEPA or Daughters of Penelope. Requires a 3.5 GPA (3.4 for college students); graduate students are not eligible.
• AHE Torchbearer Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline Varies · Homeschoolers welcomeBob Jones University awards $1,000 to incoming students who graduated through its Academy of Home Education.
• AHRI Clifford H. "Ted" Rees ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students training to be HVACR technicians at institutionally accredited schools.
• AIAA Foundation Student AwardsDeadline VariesMerit-based awards for aerospace students from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation, including graduate awards and regional student conference awards.
• AIGC Scholars Scholarships~$31,105Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students from AIGC Scholars (now part of Native Forward) in Albuquerque; 66 awards were made in the latest year.
• Aikey Foundation ScholarshipDeadline April 1A scholarship for students majoring in early or middle childhood education at Kent State University; apply by April 1 (see the foundation website). No awards were reported in the latest year.
• Aimee & Frank Mishou Scholarship Fund~$1,800 · Deadline VariesScholarship for students with a good high school record and a persistent desire for college who could not afford it otherwise. Apply on the fund's application through KeyBank.
• Aim High Charitable Trust Scholarship~$3,510 · Deadline VariesA trust that awards dozens of scholarships each year. Application rules and deadlines are in an attachment not included in the filing; see the trust website.
• Airborne Scholarship Association~$2,016Academic scholarships for children of soldiers who served with the XVIII Airborne Corps or its subordinate non-divisional units since September 11, 2001.
• Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)Deadline Rolling · Service-for-aid programAir Force scholarship paying medical school tuition, fees and a monthly stipend, with an active-duty commitment as an Air Force physician after training.
• Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship (Air Force and Space Force)Up to $36,000 · Deadline December 11 · Service-for-aid program · Homeschoolers welcomeAir Force ROTC scholarship for high school students that pays college tuition (full or capped, by type), a textbook allowance and a monthly stipend, in exchange for serving as an Air Force or Space Force officer.
• Air Force Security Forces Foundation ScholarshipScholarship grants for U.S. Air Force Security Forces personnel and their spouses.
• Air Force Sergeants Association Scholarship ProgramUndergraduate scholarships for dependent children of Total Air Force enlisted members (active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, retired or veteran), judged on academic record, character, leadership, writing and versatility.
• Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship~$1,727 · Deadline VariesUndergraduate scholarships (AMF/CMSAF/AFSA) for eligible dependents of Air Force enlisted personnel, age 23 or younger, attending an accredited institution; 22 were awarded in the latest year.
• Air Traffic Control Scholarship~$8,333 · Deadline VariesScholarships for air traffic control and aviation science students, from a fund in Alexandria, Virginia; nine were awarded in the latest year.
• AISC Education Foundation Scholarships~$3,081 · Deadline VariesScholarships and fellowships for university students in structural engineering who meet academic criteria, selected by a jury of academics and professionals from the American Institute of Steel Construction; 135 were awarded in the latest year.
• AISES Scholarships$1,000–5,000 · Deadline April 30Scholarships for Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students, many open to AISES members, in STEM fields, including the A.T. Anderson award; amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000.
• Aitkenhead Memorial ScholarshipDeadline RollingA scholarship for US citizens majoring in science, mathematics or engineering who are full-time undergraduates in their second year or above and in the top 10% of their college class by GPA. No deadline; contact the US Bank trustee in Portland.
• AJF ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for people pursuing post-secondary education, including professional certifications, from a Landover, Maryland foundation; $37,500 was awarded in the latest year.
• AJ Tolia Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for exceptionally capable students who cannot afford post-graduate education, judged on their academics and their admission offers from universities.
• AKA Educational Advancement Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesMerit- and need-based scholarships for college students; many programs require full-time study as a sophomore or beyond with a 3.0 GPA and community service.
• AK Lee Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of about $1,000 for deserving students entering college or graduate school.
• Alabama Christian Education FoundationDeadline VariesSmall foundation in Toney, Alabama that gives tuition scholarships and help with educational expenses. Apply with a letter requesting assistance; no deadline or restrictions are stated.
• Alabama Insurance & Risk Management Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for students enrolled in insurance and financial services, risk management or actuarial science programs at the University of Alabama.
• Alabama Society of CPAs Educational Foundation Scholarships~$1,517Scholarships from the Alabama Society of CPAs foundation for students entering the accounting field; about 14 awards a year.
• ALA Member Loyalty Scholarship$2,500 · Deadline March 1Ten $2,500 scholarships for current college students who kept their American Legion Auxiliary membership from Junior into adult membership.
• Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship~$5,250 · Deadline VariesScholarship program of the Global Moving Foundation (formerly the Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund), promoted through the International Association of Movers. Requirements and the application are on the foundation website.
• ALA Non-Traditional Student Scholarship$2,000 · Deadline March 1Five $2,000 scholarships (one per division) for non-traditional students in trade, professional, technical, two-year or four-year programs.
• Alaska Airlines Memorial Scholarship~$1,500Scholarships of $1,500 for flight training, paid directly to the candidate's aviation academy; about 45 are awarded a year, funded by an annual golf tournament.
• ALA Spirit of Youth ScholarshipDeadline March 1Scholarships for current American Legion Auxiliary Junior Members who are high school seniors heading to college or a technical program.
• Alaywan Family Foundation Scholarship~$32,824 · Deadline VariesAcademic scholarships for tuition for students from war-torn countries and from economically disadvantaged areas of the United States. Applicants email a statement of financial need, a short biography, a description of their course of study, transcripts and proof of enrollment; references may be requested.
• Albanian American National Organization Scholarship~$2,508 · Deadline VariesScholarships for college students of Albanian descent; 13 were awarded in the latest year.
• Albert C. Steele Memorial Scholarship~$394 · Deadline April 1Small memorial scholarships from a Paso Robles, California fund with no stated restrictions; the filing lists an April 1 application deadline. Seven awards last year.
• Albert Harris Fund Scholarship~$1,101 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the Albert Harris trust, administered by Scholarship America; about 22 awards a year. Eligibility, deadlines and the application are on the Scholarship America page for the Harris Fund.
• Albert H. Wilcox Memorial Scholarship~$893 · Deadline MarchOne-year scholarships for East High School graduates attending college, administered by JPMorgan Chase; apply through the bank's online grants portal in March for the following year.
• Albert P. and Edna Louisa Wenieke ScholarshipDeadline VariesA scholarship fund administered through Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Burlington, Iowa with no stated restrictions; contact the church for the application. No awards were reported in the latest year.
• Albert W. and Fay Rossini Memorial Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for students in the field of farming, from a family foundation near Oakdale, California; three $1,000 awards were made in the latest year and there is no set form or deadline.
• Alexander Christian Foundation Scholarship~$3,379College scholarships for students attending colleges affiliated with the Christian Church who are preparing for ministry; about 29 awards a year, chosen by committee from applications.
• Alex Archie Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships and equipment from a Providence, Rhode Island foundation that promotes youth lacrosse; see the website for details.
• Alfred and Constance Peyrounat Foundation Scholarship~$4,795 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for graduating high school students, judged on academic qualifications, extracurricular activities and financial need; about 22 awards a year. Applications are due April 1.
• Alfred H. & Ada O. Repp Scholarship~$1,125 · Deadline April 7Small scholarships for graduating seniors from Monroe County high schools (state not stated in the filing; administered from Philadelphia); about 4 awards a year. Written application due April 7.
• Alfred R Kvasnicka Trust Scholarship~$7,520 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarships for graduates of Wilson High School, paid to the college or university; about 5 awards a year. Contact the trust in Hutchinson, Kansas for an application.
• Al Harper Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
• Alice Aber Smith Scholarship~$3,600 · Deadline VariesScholarships administered through a church in Waterford, Wisconsin; about 10 awards a year. Contact Pastor William Busch for the forms.
• Alice Hamilton ScholarshipDeadline November 1Full-tuition competitive scholarship at Taylor University; students with a 3.9 GPA and a top test score (CLT 98, ACT 32 or SAT 1430) may be invited to interview on Scholars Day.
• Alice M. & Samuel Yarnold Scholarship TrustDeadline June 14Scholarship trust based in New Castle, New Hampshire that made 26 awards last year. Eligibility and the application are on its website; last year's deadline was June 14.
• Ali Foundation Educational GrantsDeadline VariesEducational expense grants from a Wichita, Kansas family foundation with no stated restrictions or deadline; apply by formal request.
• Allan Z. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship~$3,943Scholarships and fellowships for children, spouses and employees of members of MAMC; 22 awards last year.
• Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship$2,500 · Deadline May 10A $5,000 scholarship ($2,500 a year for two years) for a graduating senior with a documented learning disability going to community college, vocational or technical training, or a specialized LD program.
• Allgire Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for residents of affordable housing, from a foundation that supports affordable-housing communities.
• Alliance of Women Executives ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for young women from the Alliance of Women Executives in Boynton Beach, Florida.
• All Sports Community Service ScholarshipsDeadline VariesHelps at-risk student athletes pay for college through scholarships and sponsorships. Check the website for how to apply.
• Alltricity ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for quality students pursuing careers in the electric utility industry, from a Centennial, Colorado foundation backed by the industry.
• ALOA Scholarship Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships that help locksmiths take classes to raise their professional skills.
• ALPFA Foundation Scholarship~$4,015Scholarships paid to the college for tuition, fees, room and board, from the foundation of ALPFA, the Association of Latino Professionals For America; 328 were awarded last year, averaging about $4,000. Open to people of all backgrounds who share its mission.
• Alpha Chi Scholarships and Fellowships~$2,326 · Deadline VariesAcademic scholarships for undergraduate members and fellowships for graduate study, open to members of the Alpha Chi college honor society and judged on an academic paper or other work in the major.
• Alpha Eta Zeta DOVE Foundation ScholarshipsCollege scholarships for high school senior girls from a Zeta Phi Beta chapter foundation in Memphis, Tennessee.
• Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships and grants for members of Alpha Gamma Delta, awarded by committee from a formal program-specific application.
• alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for members of the alpha Kappa Delta Phi sorority, funded by the sorority's foundation.
• Alpha Nu Education Foundation Scholarships~$461Scholarships for members of the Alpha Nu sorority chapter at the University of Montana; some awards require a minimum GPA, living in the chapter house, an application or an essay.
• Alpha Phi Alpha GEH ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships from the Alpha Phi Alpha GEH endowment in Denver; $43,000 was paid out last year. Eligibility is not described in the filing.
• Alpha Psi Education ScholarshipFinancial support for pharmacy students, with special consideration for members of the Alpha Psi chapter of the Phi Delta Chi pharmacy fraternity (Stockton, California).
• Alpha Sigma Phi Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships and educational grants for members of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.
• Alton Bridgers Memorial Scholarship~$1,333 · Deadline VariesCollege tuition scholarships for high school graduates, applied for on the fund's formal application with no set deadline (Selma, North Carolina). Three awards last year averaging about $1,300.
• AMAC Foundation Scholarship~$3,250 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students in college or equivalent programs in aviation and airport management, from the Airport Minority Advisory Council foundation; ten awards last year averaging about $3,250, paid to the school.
• Amanda Watkins Dunn Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships for students whose families have faced hardship because of cancer, from a Cincinnati, Ohio memorial fund.
• Amazon Future Engineer ScholarshipUp to $10,000 · Deadline VariesUp to $10,000 a year for four years plus a paid Amazon internship for high school seniors from underserved communities who will study computer science; minimum 2.3 GPA.
• Amelia D. Terry Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline June 30Scholarship for post-secondary students from a foundation in Roosevelt, New York; apply by June 30 with written documentation, transcripts and proof of registration. One $1,000 award last year.
• Amelia Kemp ScholarshipDeadline April 30Women of the ELCA scholarship for ELCA women of color in undergraduate, graduate, professional or vocational study.
• Americal Legacy Foundation ScholarshipsCollege scholarships, paid to the school, for dependents of veterans of the U.S. Army Americal Division.
• American Bus Association Foundation Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the foundation of the American Bus Association, which supports the motorcoach and travel industry; about 20 are awarded each year, averaging $5,000. See the ABA website for eligibility.
• American Chiropractic Foundation Scholarship~$2,675 · Deadline VariesAwards for chiropractic students who write scholarly papers on the science of chiropractic, submitted to the scholarship committee during the summer; ten awards last year averaging about $2,700.
• American Floral Endowment Scholarships~$2,641Scholarships (AFE and Ecke scholarships) and internships for students in floriculture and horticulture; about 24 scholarships a year.
• American Haflinger Fund ScholarshipsDeadline VariesEducational scholarship assistance from the American Haflinger (horse breed) community; details are on the registry website.
• American Immobiliare Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesA scholarship for a college student in a commercial real estate related field, awarded on academic achievement, community service and leadership by an Italian-American real estate professionals group; $5,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• American Indian College Fund ScholarshipsDeadline VariesOne yearly application for many scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students at tribal colleges or other accredited nonprofit colleges; also merit awards for high school students heading to college.
• American Indian Services ScholarshipsDeadline November 1College and trade-school scholarships for Native American students.
• American Industrial Hygiene Foundation ScholarshipsSeveral named scholarships for students studying industrial hygiene and related occupational and environmental health and safety disciplines, including one for women in the field; proof of enrollment is required.
• American International School System Foundation Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline November 30A scholarship awarded by a foundation in Leonia, New Jersey with no stated restrictions; one $5,000 award in the latest filing, with a November 30 application deadline.
• American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year$2,500–10,000 · Deadline Varies · CompetitionA $10,000 scholarship for the national Eagle Scout of the Year and $2,500 for three runners-up, nominated through state Legion committees.
• American Legion Legacy ScholarshipHigher-education scholarships for children of U.S. military members who died on active duty since September 11, 2001, or who have a VA disability rating of 50% or more. See legion.org/scholarships/legacy.
• American Nuclear Society ScholarshipsDeadline February 1Scholarships for ANS student members (incoming freshmen, undergraduates and graduate students) in nuclear science and engineering, based on academics, service and leadership.
• American Prosthodontic Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships and awards to advance the dental specialty of prosthodontics.
• American Public Transportation Foundation Scholarship~$7,862 · Deadline VariesScholarships for upper-level undergraduates, graduate students and transportation professionals pursuing degrees in transit and transportation-related fields; 43 were awarded in the latest year.
• AMVETS National Scholarship for Children and Grandchildren$4,000 · Deadline Varies$4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of veterans and active-duty members of the military, Guard or Reserves.
• AMVETS National Scholarship for Spouses$4,000 · Deadline Varies$4,000 scholarships for spouses and widows of veterans and active-duty members of the military, Guard or Reserves.
• AMVETS National Scholarship for Veterans$4,000 · Deadline Varies$4,000 scholarships for veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military, National Guard or Reserves, meant to fill gaps after federal and state aid.
• AMVETS + WD-40 Company Veteran Scholarship$12,000 · Deadline VariesTwo $12,000 scholarships for veterans and active-duty, Guard or Reserve members entering or advancing in construction skilled trades.
• Anaya Scholars Scholarship~$1,433 · Deadline VariesScholarships and support for first-generation and financially challenged students getting to and through college; 16 awards were made in the latest filing.
• Anchor and Hope Sam R. Sayers Scholarship~$4,000 · Deadline March 1Scholarship administered by Scholarship Administration (csascholars.org); the full requirements are on that site and applications are due March 1. Nineteen $4,000 awards last year.
• Anchor Scholarship Foundation~$3,193College scholarships for dependent children and spouses of active duty, retired, and honorably discharged U.S. Navy Surface Force personnel; 46 were awarded last year.
• ANCW Beef Ambassador Scholarship$750 · Deadline December 1$750 for a junior ANCW member who has served as a state Beef Ambassador.
• ANCW Foundation Legacy Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline May 5Two $1,000 scholarships for collegiate ANCW members majoring in an agriculture-related field who are daughters, granddaughters or nieces of current members.
• Andale Foundation Law School ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Latinos and Hispanics who want to attend law school and enter the legal profession; about $37,000 awarded last year. See the website (funded by the Andale 5K).
• Anderson E&E Scholarship~$5,350 · Deadline VariesScholarships for boys and girls who need financial aid and show promise of benefiting from higher education; apply by application to the contact in Rockland, Maine. Four awards last year averaging about $5,400.
• Anderson-Snyder Memorial Fund ScholarshipsScholarships in memory of fallen soldiers, from a fund that also supports military families in need; see the website for details.
• Andrew E. & Annie Lin Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational grants applied for by a letter explaining financial need, academic achievements and non-academic achievements showing leadership, sent before the school year begins.
• Andrew Mistler Memorial Visual Arts ScholarshipA visual arts scholarship funded each year by the Andrew Mistler Foundation (Erlanger, Kentucky); see the foundation website for details.
• Andrew Randall Mings Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and educational and athletic opportunities for youth. Check the website for criteria.
• Andrew & Wilma Sharp Scholarship Fund~$500 · Deadline VariesSmall scholarships from a La Follette, Tennessee fund; there is an application but the filing lists no restrictions or deadline. Contact the fund for details.
• Andy Nowacki Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for students entering public safety fields. The foundation is based in Concord, Ohio; the filing gives no other eligibility details.
• Angelo Brothers Company Founders Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline May 1Education scholarships from the Angelo Brothers Company Founders foundation in Philadelphia; about 3 awards a year. Apply before May 1 with the application, high school certification and a teacher recommendation; restrictions are available on request.
• Angelo H. Vergobbi Scholarship Trust~$2,625 · Deadline VariesScholarship trust administered by Bank of America in Boston; four awards last year. Eligibility and deadline are available only by contacting the bank.
• Anna Lee Stacey ScholarshipDeadline VariesArt scholarships for worthy and serious-minded students of conservative (traditional) art; write to the trustee at Bank of America for information, no deadline. Two awards last year.
• Anna M. MacRae Scholarship~$2,012 · Deadline VariesScholarships administered by Scholarship America for PNC Bank as trustee; eligibility, application and deadlines are posted on the program page. Five were awarded in the latest year.
• Anne Ford Scholarship$2,500 · Deadline May 10A $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 a year for four years) for a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability entering a full-time bachelor's program.
• Ann Piper Scholarship~$4,000 · Deadline FebruaryA scholarship trust administered by U.S. Bank in Milwaukee; applications are due each February. Contact the trust officer for eligibility details.
• Ann Rehan Goebel Foundation STEM ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege or graduate scholarships for students studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics, in memory of Dr. Ann Rehan Goebel of Sioux City, Iowa. The first scholarship was paid in 2024.
• Anthem Essay ContestDeadline Varies · CompetitionEssay contest on Ayn Rand's novel Anthem, open to middle and high school students worldwide ages 13 and older.
• Anthony P. Marotti Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesTwo scholarships a year for high school seniors from a memorial foundation in River Edge, New Jersey that also funds youth programs; see the website for details.
• Anthony T. Dwyer Memorial Scholarship~$1,500One $1,500 scholarship a year for a high school senior with a strong athletic and academic record, to attend any U.S. college (Massapequa, New York sponsor).
• Antonakos Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students who show willingness to serve, dedication to education and athletics, and love of their community, from a Greenville, South Carolina family foundation.
• Antonio V. Glassberg Educational Foundation Tuition Grants~$7,375 · Deadline May 1Tuition grants for physically challenged K-12 students with financial need attending private schools in the United States; families email an inquiry by May 1 for the coming school year to receive the form. About 28 grants averaging $7,400 last year.
• AOPA Foundation Flight Training ScholarshipsDeadline Usually DecemberScholarships for AOPA members pursuing flight training, advanced ratings and aviation careers, including aviation maintenance.
• A. Orlen Brach & Barbara Brach Ward Scholarship~$3,503 · Deadline RollingScholarship trust administered by the FNB Community Bank trust department in Fairfield, Illinois, with no stated limitations; an advisory committee reviews applications periodically and sets amounts. About 23 education scholarships averaging $3,500 last year.
• AP Gamer Fund ScholarshipDeadline VariesAnnual college scholarship for a deserving high school athlete, from a fund in Denver, North Carolina.
• APIA Scholarship$2,500–20,000 · Deadline January 15Scholarships of $2,500 (one year) to $20,000 (multi-year) for Asian American and Pacific Islander undergraduates at U.S. accredited colleges; citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau also qualify.
• APIA Scholars Scholarship~$5,981 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander American students, from one-time freshman awards to multi-year and renewable scholarships; nearly 1,000 scholars were funded last year, averaging about $6,000.
• Appraisal Institute Education and Relief Foundation Scholarships~$1,600Scholarships for students in real estate appraisal from the Appraisal Institute's education foundation.
• APRO Charitable Foundation Scholarship~$1,711 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the charitable foundation of the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations (rent-to-own industry); 51 awards averaging about $1,700 in the latest filing. Eligibility details are not in the filing.
• Arab American Society for Education and Development ScholarshipDeadline VariesTuition assistance and coaching for students in need; two scholarships were given in the latest year, along with prizes for a computer programming competition.
• Arbaugh Legacy Foundation Higher Education Grant~$1,125 · Deadline April 30Small higher-education grants for people actively involved in higher education, from a Scottsdale, Arizona foundation; apply by March 31. Four grants were made last year.
• Architectural Education Foundation Scholarships~$2,926Graduate academic and traveling scholarships promoting the teaching and practice of architecture and related engineering, arts and science fields; 17 were awarded last year by a Colorado Springs foundation.
• ARCS Foundation Phoenix Scholar Award~$8,413Financial awards for academically outstanding U.S. citizens completing degrees in science, engineering and medical research, from the Phoenix chapter of the ARCS Foundation; 49 awards averaging about $8,400 were made in the latest year.
• ARCS Foundation San Diego Scholar AwardsScience scholarships from the San Diego chapter of Achievement Rewards for College Scientists; see the website for how scholars are selected.
• Arellano Foundation Scholarship~$8,215 · Deadline VariesNeed-based tuition scholarships to complete undergraduate studies, paid directly to the college or a prepaid college plan. Request the foundation's form; applications are due on dates set by the foundation, normally at least two months before studies begin.
• AREMA Educational Foundation Scholarship~$2,176 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students in railway engineering from the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association foundation; 17 awards last year averaging about $2,200, each with its own criteria.
• Arizona Alpha of Phi Delta Theta Scholarship TrustDeadline VariesScholarships funded by donations to the Arizona Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta. The filing gives no application details.
• Arizona Food & Drug Industry Education Foundation Scholarship~$1,153Scholarships and tuition reimbursement supporting education and training for the Arizona food industry; 144 scholarships averaging about $1,150 were awarded last year. See the foundation website for who qualifies.
• Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing Scholarships~$2,500Nursing scholarships from the Arizona Nurses Association foundation, judged by nurse educators using a rubric; two $2,500 awards in the latest year.
• Arizona Hotel Foundation Scholarship~$4,800Scholarships for students studying in the hospitality and tourism field, from the Arizona lodging industry's foundation in Phoenix; five awards averaging about $4,800 were made last year.
• Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association Scholarship~$2,703Continuing-education scholarships for members of the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, their employees and their children. About 32 students received awards last year.
• Arkansas Cattlewomen Foundation ScholarshipDeadline June 30A scholarship for college students with preference for those with a family history in the cattle industry. Submit the foundation's form with proof of GPA and enrollment in the upcoming semester by June 30. No grants were made in the latest year.
• Arlene Goist Moore ScholarshipDeadline March 31Scholarship for Southington High School graduates who live in Southington and attended Southington schools for at least four years; apply by letter to Huntington National Bank by March 31 describing academics, non-athletic activities and character. No awards were reported in the latest filing.
• Armed Services Scholarship (PCC)Up to $6,000 · Deadline May 1Pensacola Christian College tuition benefit for honorably discharged veterans and for children of long-serving, veteran, or fallen/disabled service members.
• Arms Academy Scholarship FundScholarships for seniors and graduates of Mohawk Trail Regional High School and Franklin County Technical High School (western Massachusetts).
• Armstrong Lee Scholarship~$500 · Deadline December 31A small ($500) scholarship for the next year's valedictorian graduate; send a letter explaining need by December 31 to the fund in Irvine, California.
• Army Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)Deadline Rolling · Service-for-aid programPays full tuition, books and a monthly stipend for students in medical, dental, veterinary, nursing, psychology or optometry programs, who then serve as Army officers.
• Army ROTC ScholarshipDeadline March 8 · Service-for-aid programScholarship covering full tuition and fees at a participating college, plus a monthly allowance and book money, in exchange for service as an Army officer. High school seniors apply for 4-year awards; college students can compete for shorter ones.
• Army Scholarship Foundation~$1,160College academic scholarships for children and spouses of active-duty U.S. military members; over 350 awards a year averaging about $1,200.
• Art Has Heart Foundation Scholarship~$2,000Scholarships from the Amado and JB Pena Art Has Heart Foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which promotes art education; five awards in 2024 to students at universities in New Mexico, Nevada and Ohio.
• Arthur E. Coia Scholarship~$2,500Scholarships paid to colleges on behalf of qualifying recipients; 75 awards last year. Eligibility is on the fund's website.
• Arthur K. & Sylvia S. Lee ScholarshipDeadline June 30Educational scholarships with priority for children or dependents of employees; request the application from the foundation in Brentwood, Tennessee; applications and transcripts are due June 30.
• Arthur Miller Memorial Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesMemorial scholarship fund in Sandusky, Ohio that made six $2,000 scholarships last year; application details and restrictions were listed as to be determined, so contact the fund.
• Arthur's Enterprises Scholarship~$500 · Deadline March 1Scholarship of $500 per term for children of full-time employees of Arthur's Enterprises (three or more years' service) who are high school seniors, graduates or full-time undergraduates with at least a 2.5 GPA and an ACT of 18 or SAT of 750; apply by March 1 and reapply each year.
• Art Rooney Scholarship Fund~$20,000A $20,000 college scholarship for high school students with financial need, paid to the college as $5,000 a year for four years.
• Ashton Johnson Memorial Clouddancer Scholarship~$4,556Flight training scholarships, paid directly to flight schools, for military veterans interested in aviation as a career; nine awards averaging about $4,600 were made last year.
• Asian Business Association Foundation Scholarships~$1,250Educational scholarships from the San Diego Asian Business Association Foundation, which serves Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
• Asian Chamber of Commerce Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship fund of a Las Vegas-based Asian chamber of commerce foundation for students of Asian ethnicity. The filing gives no application details.
• ASLAP Foundation Veterinary Student Awards~$516Awards for veterinary students who show a significant interest in laboratory animal medicine; six students were recognized last year.
• Assemblies of God Ministries Scholarship (Nelson University)$500+ · Deadline VariesNelson University adds up awards for students who took part in AG Senior Bible Quiz, district or national AIM trips, or earned the Girls Ministries Gold Medal of Honor or Royal Rangers Gold Medal of Achievement.
• ASTA Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students with qualifications in travel management, from the American Society of Travel Advisors foundation; no deadline or restrictions are stated, and no awards were reported in the latest filing.
• Astronaut Scholarship~$11,254 · Deadline VariesScholarships for top undergraduate upperclassmen in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, paid through their universities; 71 awards last year averaging about $11,300.
• ASUS Scholarship Foundation Scholarship$2,500–20,000Tiered scholarships from a Fremont, California foundation: $2,500 a year for high school students with a 3.75+ GPA, $10,000 for college students with a 3.5+ GPA, $20,000 for master's or higher students with a 3.5+ GPA, and $10,000 for special achievement representing the United States in a competition.
• A.T. Anderson Scholarship$1,000–2,000 · Deadline VariesAISES scholarship for Indigenous undergraduate ($1,000) and graduate ($2,000) students pursuing STEM degrees; 3.0 GPA required.
• Atlas Fellows Scholarship~$15,412Last-dollar scholarships (covering need left after other gift aid) plus career access for brilliant, under-resourced young people pursuing careers in finance; 69 awards averaging about $15,400 were made in the latest year.
• Atlas Shrugged Essay ContestDeadline Varies · CompetitionEssay contest on Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged, open to high school, college and graduate students worldwide.
• Atomic Mommy Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesCollege Entrepreneur Scholarship for students, plus Newbie Entrepreneur and First-Time Business Owner grants for underprivileged parents starting a business; see the website for details.
• ATU Local 308 ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships from the scholarship and charity fund of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308 in Chicago.
• Auggie Navarro Scholarship~$11,000College scholarships for high school seniors dedicated to the game of golf and its values; five were awarded last year, averaging $11,000, from a Wichita, Kansas organization.
• Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation Scholarships~$2,708Scholarships for women pursuing education for careers in the automotive and related industries.
• AVAM-ASTU Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships, counseling and mentoring for high school and college students. The filing gives no eligibility details; see the website.
• Awards and Recognition Industry Scholarship~$850College tuition scholarships for people associated with the trophy and awards industry; ten awards last year.
• AWS Foundation District Scholarships$1,000–2,500 · Deadline March 1At least $15,000 in each of the AWS's 22 districts for students pursuing welding degrees or certifications, in awards of about $1,000-$2,500.
• AWS Foundation National Scholarships$2,500–10,000 · Deadline March 1More than 130 donor-funded scholarships of $2,500-$10,000+ for students pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in welding or a related field; one application matches you to all you qualify for.
• AWS Foundation Welder Training ScholarshipDeadline RollingFor students earning a welding certification through a short-term program at a trade school, community college or other approved training site; awarded on a rolling basis.
• AYUDA for the Arts ScholarshipDeadline VariesUndergraduate scholarships and mentorship for students with financial need who are studying art-related fields.