Nationwide scholarships: C

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

• Cabin 10 Fine Arts Scholarships (Rice Harrington and Mark Kneeskern Memorial)Music and art education awards funded by music festivals in the Texas Hill Country: the Rice Harrington Art Scholarship and the Mark Kneeskern Memorial Scholarship.
• CADAH Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for medical and dental students.
• Caige Rider Memorial Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesA $1,000 scholarship for a high school senior pursuing a college degree in the mental health field, given in memory of a Huntington, West Virginia student.
• Cairn Christian Worker ScholarshipUp to $3,000 · Deadline VariesNeed-based award at Cairn University for dependents of full-time Christian workers (pastors, church staff, missionaries, Christian school or ministry staff) or students who are such workers.
• Cal and Ina Sugg Medical ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for medical students, from a fund based in Wellington, Texas.
• Calculated Genius Scholarships (STEMinist and Bright Minds, Bold Futures)~$2,433 · Deadline VariesScholarships for underrepresented youth pursuing college degrees in engineering or computer science, including the STEMinist Scholarship for women; 68 scholarships were paid to schools in the latest year.
• California ASFMRA Chapter ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships from the California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers for members working toward credentials as agricultural appraisers, consultants or farm managers, plus internships for students entering those fields.
• California Landscape Architectural Student Scholarship (CLASS) Fund~$2,625Scholarships, internships and fellowships for students of landscape architecture.
• Cameron Impact ScholarshipDeadline May 1Four-year full-tuition scholarship to any U.S. undergraduate school, given to 15 high school students a year; the application closes at 3,000 completed applications or May 1.
• Camille Goblet Foundation Research GrantDeadline VariesResearch grants for graduate students, plus occasional youth awards such as Space Camp. Check the website for current criteria.
• Cancer for College Scholarships~$5,000 · Deadline January 31Scholarships, mostly $5,000, for cancer survivors at accredited colleges, including graduate school; family income must be $150,000 or less and winners may reapply each year.
• CapCenter Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesA scholarship from the CapCenter Foundation in Glen Allen, Virginia, applied for on the foundation's own form with no stated deadline or restrictions; one award was made in the latest year.
• Caplin Family Charities Scholarship~$1,875Scholarships for disadvantaged youth who take part in CF Charities programs and are pursuing careers in oral healthcare; about 8 awards a year for tuition, books and supplies.
• Captain James E. Turner Jr. USNR Scholarship~$1,978 · Deadline May 15Scholarship trust administered from Oneonta, New York. The filing lists eligibility only as 'see application'; request the application from the contact.
• Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship FundScholarships for students entering the aviation industry, from a Lakewood, Colorado memorial fund.
• Captain McCarthy Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarships for people attending paramedic and firefighter training.
• Captain Ryan S. Phaneuf Memorial ScholarshipCompetitive need-based scholarships for JROTC students, from a memorial fund in Hudson, New Hampshire.
• Captain Sean M. Ruane Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for high school students exploring and developing their talents, from a memorial foundation in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania; $12,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Capt. Sax Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships for people pursuing careers in the aeronautical industry, especially those facing cultural or economic obstacles.
• Career Education Scholarship FundNeed-based and merit-based scholarships for students enrolled in Perdoceo Education Corporation institutions in certificate through doctoral programs.
• CARH Scholarship~$2,941 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for exceptional students who live in a Council for Affordable and Rural Housing member property, are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and are graduating high school or earned a diploma or equivalent within the past five years.
• Caribbean Hotel Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for individuals pursuing education and training for the hotel and tourism industry, from the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association foundation.
• Caribbean Tourism Organization Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for nationals of Caribbean Tourism Organization member countries studying tourism, hospitality or languages who show strong academics and leadership.
• Carl & Isabel Backlin Scholarship~$1,331 · Deadline VariesSmall scholarships from a trust administered by Midwest Institutional Trust in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; forms, deadlines and restrictions are available on request.
• Carlo and Nika White Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesGreenville, South Carolina foundation offering scholarships, including an MLK Unity Scholarship, through an online application; deadlines are posted on its website and awards depend on available funds.
• Carmen Carrozza Memorial Award CompetitionDeadline VariesA competition run by the American Accordionists Association that awards music scholarships to young accordionists.
• Carol E. Macpherson Memorial Scholarship~$5,556 · Deadline JulyScholarships for woman-identified students returning to school after a gap of at least five years, enrolled at least half time, with financial need shown by the FAFSA; apply online with two recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA and a personal statement, usually by July. Nine were awarded in the latest year.
• Carpenters Local 157 Scholarship Fund~$4,569College scholarships for children of members of Carpenters Local 157 (New York City); about 65 awards last year.
• Carpenters Local Union 1556 ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships and grants for children of members of Carpenters Local Union No. 1556 (New York).
• Carpenters Scholarship Fund (Rhode Island)$800–1,600Scholarships of $800 to $1,600 for eligible dependents of carpenters union members; 20 awarded last year.
• Carrie E. Gross Scholarship Fund for Nursing~$10,500 · Deadline VariesNursing scholarships for graduates of the Meramec Valley R-3 School District. The application asks for school, costs, resources, a transcript and a statement on why you are pursuing nursing.
• Carson Scholars Program$1,000 · Deadline December 14A $1,000 college scholarship for students in grades 4-11 at accredited U.S. schools who are nominated by an educator.
• Carstens Educational FundDeadline VariesAn educational fund in Cherokee, Iowa that gives preference to graduates of the River Valley School District. Apply on the trust's form; the deadline is set each spring.
• Casey Schulman Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege tuition grants from a Falls Church, Virginia memorial foundation; $39,000 was awarded in the latest year. See its website.
• Catching the Dream ScholarshipCollege scholarships for high-potential Native American students, with priority for math, engineering, science, business, education and computer fields; based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Catering Executives Club Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students aspiring to careers in the hospitality industry, funded by the Catering Executives Club.
• Catherine E. Philbin Memorial FundDeadline VariesTuition help for nursing students. Apply by letter describing achievements, goals, financial need, activities and community leadership; eight awards last year.
• Catholic Financial Life College Scholarship$500–1,000 · Deadline March 31$500 or $1,000 scholarship for Catholic Financial Life members in college who have a year of continuous membership and ten documented service hours.
• Catholic Financial Life High School Scholarship$500 · Deadline March 31$500 for Catholic Financial Life members attending a Catholic high school who have a year of membership and five documented service hours.
• Catholic Order of Foresters Educational Award$600 · Deadline June 30Random drawing of up to 50 $600 awards for Catholic Order of Foresters members 17 and older attending college or a trade school.
• Catholic Order of Foresters Fraternal Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline June 30$1,000 scholarship for Catholic Order of Foresters members ages 17-22 in or entering college who have led a service event or taught religious education.
• Catholic United Financial Post-High School Tuition Scholarship$300–500 · Deadline April 30One-time tuition award for Catholic United Financial members of any age going to college or trade school: $500 at a Catholic school, $300 elsewhere.
• CAU Guild ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Clark Atlanta University students in visual and performing arts, fashion, music, theatre, mass media, film and recording arts.
• CAWG Foundation Scholarship~$1,609Scholarships from the California Association of Winegrape Growers foundation, awarded on financial need, scholastic ability, community involvement and a 500-word essay; about 16 awards a year.
• CCAI Finishing Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesNational and chapter scholarships from the Chemical Coaters Association International foundation for education and training in the industrial finishing and coatings industry.
• Celia M. Howard Fellowship~$11,000 · Deadline November 15Scholarships for students pursuing a law degree; apply with the application and transcript by November 15, with a possible interview.
• Cement and Concrete Workers Scholarship~$5,781Scholarships for dependents of union members of the Cement and Concrete Workers District Council (New York); applications are screened by an independent educational organization.
• Cennea Thorla Guidry ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for survivors of domestic abuse to further their education and career development.
• Center for Engaged Scholarship Dissertation Fellowship~$13,667Dissertation fellowship stipends for graduate students doing high-quality, politically engaged research aimed at social justice; ten were funded in the latest year.
• Central Insurance Companies Educational Foundation Scholarships$5,000–10,000College scholarships of $5,000-$10,000 paid to the colleges of student participants, from the educational foundation of Central Insurance Companies in Van Wert, Ohio. Eligibility is not described in the filing; see the website.
• CGMA Supplemental Education GrantDeadline September 30 · GrantHelps eligible Coast Guard members, spouses and dependent children pay for fees, books, supplies and equipment for qualifying education programs.
• Chafee Education and Training Vouchers (ETV)Up to $5,000 · Deadline Varies · GrantFederal grants of up to $5,000 a year toward college or training costs for young people who experienced foster care after age 14, available up to age 26 for up to five years. Apply through your state child welfare agency.
• Chairman's Scholarship Foundation (CenterPoint Energy)Deadline February 28Scholarships awarded for community volunteer work; apply online through Scholarship America with a two-page essay describing your volunteer service by February 28.
• Champion Charity HBCU ScholarshipScholarship and career development support for students on Historically Black College and University campuses, from a Fort Lauderdale, Florida charity.
• Champions for Christ Foundation GrantDeadline July 1Grants toward higher-education costs for students who intend to enter full-time Christian service, paid to the school; apply online with a personal statement and transcripts by July 1 (fall), November 1 (spring) or April 1 (summer). Eleven grants last year.
• Charles and Alice Mayson Scholarship Grant Fund~$5,315 · Deadline VariesA scholarship fund that made about ten awards last year with no stated restrictions; apply by mail to the fund's New Orleans office.
• Charles and Vonaya Cannon Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for promising students facing challenging circumstances, from a Lewisville, Texas family foundation; apply in person or electronically with student and school information.
• Charles & Anna Gault ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating students, applied for through the United Bank trust department in Parkersburg, West Virginia, three months before graduation; the bank provides the eligibility note. Thirteen grants last year.
• Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate FellowshipUp to $42,000 · Deadline Varies · Service-for-aid programFunds a two-year international-affairs master's degree with internships for students preparing to become Foreign Service Officers, with a five-year service commitment.
• Charles B. Staats Memorial Foundation Scholarship~$3,500 · Deadline May 31Annual renewable scholarship (about $1,750 per semester for four years) for a graduating high school senior with a 3.0 unweighted GPA, at least two years of swim coaching experience and acceptance to a four-year college; apply by June 1 with references, SAT/ACT scores and transcript.
• Charles Drew Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating high school seniors from a Maryland fund that also mentors high school students. See the website for application details.
• Charles D. Winning Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships administered by a PNC Bank trust officer in Pittsburgh; contact the trust officer for eligibility, the application and deadlines.
• Charles England Local 525 Education Fund Scholarship~$3,000Education scholarships of $3,000 for members of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 525 (Las Vegas) and their families; 23 awarded in the latest year.
• Charles Ensley ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship benefits for eligible members of SSEU Local 371 and their beneficiaries.
• Charles J "Chuck" Browne Memorial Scholarship FundCollege scholarships from a Plantation, Florida memorial fund for applicants showing the best combination of scholastic achievement, service, leadership, motivation, career goals, good character and financial need.
• Charles & Margaret Fritts Scholarship~$2,442 · Deadline May 5Scholarships for graduates of Titusville Area Senior High School; about 13 awards a year. Applications are due May 5.
• Charles T. Davidson Scholarship Fund~$2,000Scholarships of $2,000 for college students studying accounting; two awarded in the latest year.
• Charles Zane Emanuel Education Scholarship~$5,444 · Deadline AprilNeed-based scholarships applied for on paper through the guidance office at 500 Blackhawk Rd, Beaver Falls, PA. Applications are due the third Friday in April.
• Charlotte Cushman Foundation~$2,542 · Deadline VariesGrants from the Charlotte Cushman Foundation (Philadelphia area); about 18 awards a year. Application details are on the foundation website; no deadline stated.
• Charlotte & Raymond W. Marshall Scholarship~$4,767 · Deadline VariesScholarships for underprivileged students, chosen at the discretion of the trustee (KeyBank) from applications; 15 awards last year.
• Chase Meola Memorial Scholarship$532–2,032College scholarships for deserving students chosen on essays and academic performance, from a Mahwah, New Jersey memorial fund; five awards of $532 to $2,032 were made in the latest year.
• CHELCO Foundation Employee ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for employees of Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative (CHELCO, DeFuniak Springs, Florida) and their families.
• Cherokee Caddy Scholarship~$3,750 · Deadline VariesScholarship for caddies, applied for on the foundation's form with the required attachments at any time (Atlanta, Georgia); the annual amount is set by the trustees. Ten awards last year averaging $3,750.
• Cherokee Employee Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for employees of Cherokee (Atlanta) and their family members pursuing higher education; eight awards averaging $5,000 were made last year.
• Chicago Assembly Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for African American young men entering the field of education, from a Chicago foundation.
• Chicago Association of REALTORS Educational Foundation Scholarships~$659Realty education scholarships from the Chicago Association of REALTORS foundation, awarded through a formal application.
• Chicagoland AGC Construction ScholarshipsScholarships for students in construction management or civil engineering degree programs, from the Chicagoland Associated General Contractors.
• Chicago Surface Finishing Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and awards for students interested in the surface finishing industry and related manufacturing.
• Chicago Women in Architecture ScholarshipsDeadline VariesAnnual scholarships for architecture students at accredited universities, judged on a design project, resume and recommendation.
• C. Hickman Scholarship FundDeadline MayA scholarship fund administered from Exton, Pennsylvania; contact the trustee for the application and eligibility. Applications are due in May.
• Chief John J. McGowan III Memorial Scholarship~$2,500Annual scholarships for people preparing to become police officers; last year two $2,500 awards were made. Based in Horsham, Pennsylvania.
• Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund$2,000 · Deadline April 1About 20-50 $2,000 scholarships a year for children, stepchildren and spouses of active, reserve, retired or deceased Navy Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chief Petty Officers.
• Children of Fallen Patriots ScholarshipDeadline RollingCollege and trade school scholarships, counseling and career support for military children who lost a parent in the line of duty.
• Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund ScholarshipsDeadline VariesEducational scholarships and financial assistance for children and spouses of U.S. service members who died or were severely disabled in the Gulf, Afghanistan or Iraq conflicts.
• Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship$5,000 · Deadline March 1Fifteen $5,000 undergraduate scholarships (three per division) for children and descendants of veterans, from the American Legion Auxiliary.
• Children's Scholarship FundDeadline VariesPartial K-12 private school tuition scholarships for children from low-income families, awarded through the fund and its local partner programs; also administers New Hampshire's Education Freedom Account program.
• Chipotle Education Benefits and Debt-Free DegreeUp to $5,250 · Deadline Rolling · Service-for-aid programEligible Chipotle employees can get up to $5,250 a year toward education goals, plus a Debt-Free Degree program.
• Christendom Full-Tuition Scholarship for CLT10 National Award RecipientsDeadline December 1Christendom College considers CLT10 National Award recipients (and National Merit finalists) for up to five full-tuition scholarships a year.
• Christermon Foundation Scholarships~$3,277College tuition scholarships paid directly to the university; 83 were awarded last year. Eligibility is on the foundation website.
• Chris Thomas Memorial Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for aspiring electricians.
• Christian Assistance Foundation ScholarshipScholarships at a Christian college or preacher school for people who want to preach the gospel.
• Christian Education Legacy ScholarshipDeadline Varies · Homeschoolers welcomeOklahoma Wesleyan University scholarship for full-time students who graduated from a Christian high school or a home school.
• Christian Scholarship Foundation Fellowship~$9,333 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students enrolled in PhD programs in religion at major universities; six awards last year averaging about $9,300, renewable with academic progress reports.
• Christian Scholarships Missions and Projects FoundationDeadline VariesScholarships from a Sparta, Tennessee foundation for high school graduates with good academics who are Christians active in their church. Request the application from the foundation.
• Christian Service Scholarship (PCC)Up to $9,000 · Deadline May 1Tuition benefit at Pensacola Christian College for students with a parent in full-time Bible-believing ministry such as pastor, missionary or Christian school teacher.
• Christopher Conner FoundationEducational programs and scholarships for low-income community musicians from a Lexington, South Carolina foundation.
• Christopher J. Morrissey ScholarshipDeadline VariesMemorial scholarships for high school seniors going on to a four-year college or university, from a Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey organization.
• Christopher Michael Machado Foundation Scholarship~$6,500 · Deadline VariesA college scholarship from a memorial foundation in Linden, California; apply with a handwritten or typed essay. No restrictions or deadline are stated.
• Christopher Santora Educational Fund ScholarshipScholarships from a memorial fund in Long Island City, New York that also supplies schools; $17,000 in scholarships was awarded last year. See the website for criteria.
• Christopher V. Donato Memorial Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $5,000 for needy full-time students, from a memorial fund in Brewster, Massachusetts; the board reviews GPA and enrollment before awarding.
• Christopher Wells Memorial Scholarship~$1,188College scholarships from the Christopher Wells Memorial (Pembroke, Massachusetts); eight awards last year.
• Christy Lynn Schaefer Memorial Scholarship~$860 · Deadline May 1Small scholarships with no stated restrictions; send a letter or application with academic and financial need information by May 1.
• Chris W. Cruickshank ScholarshipDeadline AprilSmall scholarship for a graduating high school student continuing their education (Westerly, Rhode Island sponsor). Standard application form, due in April.
• Chuck Cooper Foundation ScholarshipGraduate-level scholarships plus leadership and professional development for underserved students, honoring Chuck Cooper, the first African-American drafted into the NBA. Based in Pittsburgh.
• Chuck Gardner Bowl4Life ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship help for youth bowlers from a bowling coaching nonprofit.
• Chuck Semancik Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for children who are overcoming life-altering circumstances.
• Cien Amigos Education Fund Scholarships$500–2,000Scholarships of $2,000 for low-income Latino undergraduate students, judged on need, GPA, community service and essays; plus $500 adult education scholarships. Based in Sacramento, California.
• Circle de Luz ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship funds for young Latinas who take part in Circle de Luz's multi-year mentoring and college-readiness program.
• Circle of One Fund Music ScholarshipDeadline VariesSmall music scholarships and performance opportunities for talented young performers age 18 and under, from a New York City fund.
• Civil Air Patrol Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for members of Civil Air Patrol, offered by the Civil Air Patrol Foundation; see its website for details.
• Clairmont Family Scholarship FundDeadline VariesSmall scholarship fund in Belmont, New Hampshire. Apply with a letter outlining your goals; the filing states no eligibility rules and reported no awards last year.
• Clarissa Brielle Gaddis Legacy ScholarshipDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships for college students. The filing gives no other eligibility details; see the fund's website.
• Clark & Robbie Raines Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline AprilNeed-based scholarships from a Tullahoma, Tennessee foundation; about 7 awards a year. Apply by letter in April.
• Clayton Nash Scholarship Fund~$3,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for graduates of Weymouth North High School or Weymouth South High School; about 3 awards a year. The form is available from Weymouth High School.
• Cleveland Italian Association ScholarshipsCollege scholarships and grants for students attending a four-year accredited institution, funded by the members of a Cleveland Italian association; candidates are interviewed.
• Clifford and Irma Jean Moe Scholarship~$6,632 · Deadline VariesScholarship fund administered by a trustee in Spokane, WA; contact the trustee for eligibility, application and deadline.
• Clifford H. "Ted" Rees Jr. Scholarship~$1,774Scholarships for students enrolled in an institutionally accredited school training to become HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration) technicians; 84 were awarded last year.
• Climax-Scotts Community Schools Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Climax-Scotts Community Schools students, awarded by the district's education foundation.
• C. Louis Sommers Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for graduating seniors of Brownstown Central High School; three were awarded last year.
• CLT10 National Award Scholarship$2,500 · Deadline Varies · Competition · Homeschoolers welcomeThe 50 sophomores with the top CLT10 scores in the country receive a $2,500 scholarship usable at any CLT partner college.
• Club Foundation Student Scholarship~$1,691 · Deadline VariesStudent scholarships for those preparing for careers in club management (hospitality), from the Club Management Association of America's foundation; 34 student scholarships were awarded in the latest year.
• CMAA Foundation Scholarship~$4,571 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students committed to the construction management profession; the application includes an essay, references from faculty and supervisors, and a record of extracurricular activities. Seven awards last year averaging about $4,600.
• CMACN Education and Research Foundation Scholarship~$1,550Academic scholarships for people interested in working in concrete masonry, from the Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada foundation; 14 awards averaging about $1,550 were made last year.
• CMA Education Foundation Scholarships~$1,690Scholarships and internships for students pursuing maritime-related education.
• CMAR ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship funding for deserving college students from a Hooksett, New Hampshire fund; see the website for details.
• CME Beef Industry Scholarship$1,500 · Deadline VariesTen $1,500 scholarships for graduating seniors and undergraduates committed to a beef industry career whose family belongs to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
• CNC Scholarship Foundation Scholarship~$11,000 · Deadline December 31Small scholarship foundation in Montgomery, Alabama. No eligibility restrictions are listed; contact the foundation for the application.
• Coach Gary Lewis ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for academic and athletic excellence from a Rockford, Illinois memorial foundation; $15,000 awarded last year.
• Coach O Memorial Cross Country Scholarship~$750 · Deadline VariesScholarship for a graduating high school cross country runner with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, from a memorial fund in York, Pennsylvania; one $750 award was made in the latest year.
• Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association Scholarship~$1,335 · Deadline March 1Scholarships for academically qualified high school seniors who need financial help, judged also on SAT scores and community involvement; send the application, transcript, a recommendation and parents' tax return by March 1. 34 awards last year averaging about $1,300.
• Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI)Deadline Varies · Service-for-aid programCoast Guard program that pays college tuition, books and fees plus enlisted pay and benefits during the last years of college, followed by Officer Candidate School and service as an officer.
• Coats North America Educational Foundation Scholarship~$7,643 · Deadline VariesEducational scholarships only for children of Coats North America and affiliate employees; submit the application form with the required documents by the deadline on the application. Seven awards last year averaging about $7,600.
• Cobell ScholarshipDeadline March 31Scholarships for enrolled members of federally recognized American Indian tribes or Alaska Native Corporations who are full-time students in vocational, undergraduate or graduate programs.
• Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team$1,000–1,500 · Deadline December 2Scholarships for current two-year community college students: 50 Gold ($1,500), 50 Silver ($1,250) and 50 Bronze ($1,000). Applications go through Phi Theta Kappa.
• Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline April 30About 180 scholarships of $1,000 for Phi Theta Kappa members at two-year community colleges.
• Coca-Cola Scholars Program$20,000 · Deadline September 30 · Homeschoolers welcomeA $20,000 achievement-based scholarship for high school seniors who show leadership and service. About 150 are chosen each year after an online application, essays and interviews.
• CODE Scholarship Fund~$7,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for first-generation students whose parents could not afford post-secondary education, with documented financial need; recipients must keep a 2.8 cumulative GPA. Apply with a transcript through the contact at West Des Moines Community Schools.
• Cody J. Finch Memorial Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline May 5Scholarships for students attending vocational or trade school only; apply by early May with transcripts, a letter from a mentor, and letters on your plans and how the funds would help.
• Coin Op Cares Scholarships~$1,000Scholarships of $1,000 each from the Amusement & Music Operators Association's charitable foundation.
• Cole Haan Scholarship~$2,886 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Cole Haan employees and children of employees with at least one year of service, chosen for scholastic ability and aptitude for higher education; about 11 awards a year. Recipients are selected by a company-appointed committee.
• Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial ScholarshipMemorial scholarships, paid to the recipient's college, for future teachers and other students, from an Andover, Massachusetts fund; applicants submit an application and transcript, and each award is under $5,000.
• College Access Partnership Scholarship~$1,340 · Deadline VariesFree college counseling program in Los Angeles for low-income students that also awards scholarships; about 25 awards were made last year.
• College Book Art Association ScholarshipsScholarships and project assistance awards for students and educators in book art, from the College Book Art Association.
• College Educational and Charitable Foundation Scholarships~$1,939Undergraduate scholarships from the University of Cincinnati Pi Kappa Alpha alumni foundation; 33 were awarded last year. See the website for eligibility.
• College Skateboarding Educational Foundation Scholarship~$2,528 · Deadline VariesScholarships for student skateboarders studying in the United States; checks are paid to the college.
• Collin Gore Memorial Scholarship~$750 · Deadline VariesMemorial scholarships of $750 for graduating leaders of the Hart High School swim team.
• Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Auxiliary ScholarshipsUp to $5,000Educational scholarships (under $5,000 each) paid directly to schools, from the auxiliary of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association; see the website for eligibility.
• Community of BeOnAir Professionals ScholarshipDeadline VariesMedia school scholarships for students with financial need, from a Miami Lakes, Florida broadcasting professionals group.
• Comstock Memorial School Trust ScholarshipDeadline December 31Half of the trust's scholarships go to children of Acme Electric Corp employees (the rest to college scholarship funds chosen by the committee). Request an application from Bank of America; due December 31.
• Confucius Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students from an education foundation in Flushing, New York; $32,600 was awarded in the latest year. See its website.
• Congressional Black Caucus Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline March 13A set of undergraduate, graduate and field-specific scholarships offered each spring by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.
• Con Mi MADRE Scholarship Awards~$2,325Scholarships for young Latinas served by Con Mi MADRE, an Austin, Texas program that supports Latina students and their mothers toward college.
• Connecticut Society of CPAs Accounting Scholarship~$2,632Scholarships for students of high academic achievement pursuing an accounting degree, to encourage them to join the accounting profession in Connecticut; 19 awards last year, coordinated with five university accounting departments.
• Connell F. Smith / Homer Brown Scholarship (Laborers Local 773)Educational scholarships for individuals who meet the eligibility rules of Laborers International Union of North America Local 773 (Marion, Illinois); paid to the college.
• Connexus Association Scholarship Program~$1,000The Connexus Association (Wausau, Wisconsin) awards $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors, 33 of them in 2024, and funds income-based scholarships at Northcentral Technical College.
• Constable Percy Medina Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for young people of Atascosa County.
• Construction Management Association Scholarships~$4,808One-year scholarships and internships for students taking courses in construction management; students apply and a committee selects recipients.
• Contreras Family Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for promising students from a Bakersfield, California family fund; 14 were awarded in the latest year.
• Cooke College Scholarship ProgramUp to $55,000 · Deadline November 11 · Homeschoolers welcomeLast-dollar scholarship of up to $55,000 a year for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need attending a four-year college. Applicants need a 3.75 unweighted GPA and family income up to $95,000.
• Cooke Undergraduate Transfer ScholarshipUp to $55,000 · Deadline December 9For community college students with financial need transferring to a four-year college; up to $55,000 a year for two to three years.
• Cooke Young Scholars ProgramDeadline April 28 · Homeschoolers welcomeA five-year pre-college program for high-achieving 7th graders with financial need, covering advising, summer programs and school-related costs through high school.
• Coolidge ScholarshipDeadline Varies · Homeschoolers welcomeFull-ride merit scholarship (tuition, room, board, fees and a book stipend) for four years at any accredited U.S. college; high school juniors apply. Homeschooled juniors are eligible.
• Cooper Levenson Foundation Scholarship~$3,753 · Deadline AprilScholarships for graduating high school seniors with academic excellence, community volunteer involvement and financial need who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and will enroll full time at an accredited 2- or 4-year college; about 21 awards a year. Due in April.
• Cooper Scholars ScholarshipDeadline February 15Scholarship administered by Scholarship Administration (csascholars.org), where the requirements are posted; applications are due February 15. No grants were paid in the latest year.
• Cora W Wood Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships from a trust administered by JPMorgan Chase Bank with no stated restrictions or deadline; apply through the bank's online grants portal.
• Cord Dodgen ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship for students who play sports, from a memorial fund in Lafayette, Alabama; no deadline is set.
• Core-Mark Families Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesTuition scholarships to ease the cost of higher education, from the Core-Mark Families Foundation in Westlake, Texas; see its website for eligibility.
• Corey Goodnature Memorial Scholarship FundMemorial scholarships (and community grants) from a Clarks Grove, Minnesota fund, awarded through an application process under criteria set by its board; see the website.
• Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation Scholarship~$1,312 · Deadline May 15Academic and travel scholarships for Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award recipients who are majoring or minoring in a foreign language or studying abroad; applications accepted March 15 to May 15.
• Corky Hancock Memorial Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesSeven $2,000 scholarships a year for recent high school graduates pursuing vocational education through apprenticeships, on-the-job training or vocational programs instead of a four-year degree.
• Cornerstone Grace Foundation Scholarship~$3,500College scholarships averaging about $3,500 a year for 12 needy students, from a La Jolla, California foundation; the filing gives no application details.
• Corps of Cadets Aggie Moms Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and outfit grants for members of the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University, from the Katy, Texas Aggie Moms club.
• Correction Officers' Benevolent Association Scholarships$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,000 for qualified members and dependents of the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association (New York City).
• Costa Farms Scholarship Foundation~$2,224 · Deadline November 30Education scholarships from the Costa Farms Scholarship Foundation in Miami, Florida; last year 106 awards averaging about $2,200 were made. Eligibility rules are in an attachment not included in the filing; deadline November 30.
• Counseling for the Future ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for college and graduate students preparing for a career in mental health.
• Covenant College Homeschool Grant$1,000 · Deadline Varies · Homeschoolers welcomeEvery homeschool graduate who enrolls at Covenant College is eligible for a $1,000-a-year grant.
• Covenant College NCFCA Grant$5,000 · Deadline Varies · Homeschoolers welcomeCovenant College gives a $5,000 grant to NCFCA speech and debate students who competed at nationals before their senior year.
• Covenant College Presidential Scholarship$5,000 · Deadline November 10$5,000 competitive scholarship at Covenant College for students with a 3.5 GPA and qualifying CLT, SAT or ACT scores who show commitment to Christ.
• Covenant College Summit Grant$1,000 · Deadline VariesCovenant College gives $1,000 a year to new students who attended the Summit Student Conference after their sophomore or junior year of high school.
• Coy Lutz Memorial Scholarship~$2,750 · Deadline VariesA scholarship for post-high-school education from a Howard, Pennsylvania memorial fund; request it in writing or in person at any time. One $2,750 award was made in the latest year.
• Craig B. Priemer Memorial Scholarship~$1,857 · Deadline March 4Scholarships for students going to culinary school. Applicants send a paper application with a letter of recommendation, an official high school transcript, an essay and a list of community service activities.
• Craig DeGiso Memorial ScholarshipScholarships for students of Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School who plan to attend college. No awards were made in the latest year reported.
• Craig P Hutchinson Memorial Fund Scholarship$500–10,000Academic scholarships for black belts of the Independent Martial Arts School community (Nashua, New Hampshire area); recent awards ranged from $500 to $10,000.
• CREA Foundation ScholarshipScholarships and grants for youth and young adults living in low-income housing communities served by CREA, to further their education and development.
• Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship ContestDeadline March 8 · Competition · Homeschoolers welcomeDesign contest: submit an original photo, artwork or graphic for a greeting card. Open to students 14 or older in high school, college or homeschool.
• Crescent Scholarship~$4,580 · Deadline March 27Scholarships for children aged 12 to 25 of non-officer employees of Crescent Real Estate Equities who have worked there at least a year; apply by March 27 with transcripts, a personal statement, essay, photo and recommendation letters.
• CREW Boston Educational Foundation Scholarship~$10,000Scholarships of $10,000 for women pursuing higher education related to the commercial real estate industry; four awarded in the latest year.
• Criscell and Dovie Hill Kemp ScholarshipDeadline VariesHigher-education scholarships for high-risk young people, from an Amarillo, Texas fund.
• Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) ProgramDeadline Usually NovemberFully funded summer language institute abroad (about eight weeks) in a critical language for U.S. college and graduate students. There is no service requirement.
• Croatian Fraternal Union Scholarship FoundationScholarships for financially needy students who are members of the Croatian Fraternal Union.
• Crown Prince Frederik Fund ScholarshipAcademic scholarships for qualified candidates pursuing advanced education and training in public government service.
• CSCF Scholarship for Students with Sickle Cell DiseaseDeadline VariesFinancial assistance for students with sickle cell disease who are pursuing post-secondary education.
• CSHA Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for student members of the California Speech-Language-Hearing Association pursuing a graduate degree in speech-language pathology, communication sciences and disorders, or audiology.
• C-SPAN StudentCamDeadline January 20 · CompetitionNational video documentary competition for students in grades 6-12 on a civic theme; cash prizes are split among team members.
• CulleyStrong Foundation Scholarship~$11,819 · Deadline VariesScholarships from a Manasquan, New Jersey foundation; apply with identification, the purpose of the request and documentation of participation in a qualifying program. No deadline. Five awards averaging about $11,800 last year.
• Current Concepts Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships (including the ROCKS Scholarship) from a Cleveland foundation; application forms, eligibility and deadlines are posted on its website.
• CWA Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarship~$4,000 · Deadline VariesPartial college scholarships of $4,000 from the Communications Workers of America's Joe Beirne Foundation, with winners chosen by lottery drawing from eligible applicants; winners get a second-year award if they do satisfactory academic work (half awards for part-time students). 33 awards last year.
• CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service$27,000–37,000 · Deadline Varies · Service-for-aid programPays tuition and a yearly stipend for cybersecurity students at participating colleges; in return, graduates work in government cybersecurity for as long as they received the scholarship.