Nationwide scholarships: F

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

• Fairlawn Country Club Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for employees, caddies and family members of employees of the Fairlawn Country Club in Fairlawn, Ohio; paid to the university.
• Falcon Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for a year at a preparatory school or junior college for motivated young men and women seeking admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy; funds go to the school on the scholar's behalf.
• Fannie M. Case Scholarship~$5,333 · Deadline VariesNeed- and merit-based scholarships for students involved in the church who want to pursue a Christian education; apply through the Western North Carolina Conference United Methodist Women site (wnccumw.org) at any time. Three awards last year averaging about $5,300.
• Farish Scholarship~$2,214 · Deadline January 1Educational scholarships from the Farish Educational Trust in Camden, Alabama for students who keep a B average or better; about 14 awards a year. Applications are due January 1 for the following school year.
• Farrell Boy Foundation Scholarship~$10,160 · Deadline VariesEducational scholarships from a charitable foundation. The filing gives no eligibility details; see the website.
• Fashion Scholarship FundScholarships for full-time students pursuing fashion industry careers (design, merchandising, retailing, business) at one of 74 FSF member schools, and for full-time undergraduates elsewhere who otherwise qualify.
• Fayette County School Alumni Association ScholarshipAlumni association in Somerville, Tennessee that gave scholarships to 30 first-year college students last year. Check the website for eligibility.
• Feakins Foundation Scholarship~$3,250 · Deadline VariesScholarships usable only at the foundation's partner colleges. Apply with an essay, financial information, FAFSA student aid report, transcripts and two recommendation letters.
• Federal Pell GrantUp to $7,395 · Deadline June 30 · Grant · Homeschoolers welcomeNeed-based federal grant for undergraduates who do not yet have a bachelor's degree. You apply by filing the FAFSA; the amount depends on your Student Aid Index, cost of attendance and enrollment.
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)$100–4,000 · Deadline Varies · Grant · Homeschoolers welcomeCampus-based federal grant for undergraduates with exceptional financial need, with Pell Grant recipients who have the lowest SAIs served first. Funds are limited at each school, so file the FAFSA early.
• Federal Work-StudyDeadline Varies · Grant · Homeschoolers welcomePart-time jobs for students with financial need, on or off campus, paid at least minimum wage. Earnings do not count as income on the next FAFSA, and you are considered by filing the FAFSA.
• F.G. Williams Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarship administered by Scholarship Administration (csascholars.org), where the eligibility rules and deadline are posted; four $2,500 awards last year.
• FIDELITONE Gives Back Scholarship~$3,780 · Deadline May 12Scholarships for high school seniors (or recent graduates) with financial need and strong character whose parent has worked full-time at FIDELITONE for at least two years, for study at an accredited institution; apply by email by May 12 with a transcript and essay, and renew with grades. Ten were awarded in the latest year.
• Fight Like Frank Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for kids who have fought through and overcome adversity in their lives, from a Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania memorial foundation.
• Figure 1 Foundation Aviation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships toward pilot licenses, tailwheel endorsements, FAA spin endorsements and aerobatic judge certification; about $13,200 was awarded in the latest year.
• Filipino-American Medical Society Nursing ScholarshipScholarships for students entering the nursing profession, from the Filipino-American Medical Society in Forked River, New Jersey.
• Filipino American Military Officers Association Scholarship~$500Scholarship awards of $500 for outstanding graduating high school seniors pursuing a college degree, from a Chula Vista, California association; four were given last year.
• Finis and Onree Attlesey and Farland Scholarship~$2,458 · Deadline VariesScholarships for current high school seniors with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, verified by an official transcript; recent recipients attended Texas colleges.
• Fire and Focus Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarship fund based in Columbus, Ohio; eligibility and application details are on its website.
• First Marine Division Association Scholarship Fund~$10,000A $10,000 four-year university scholarship ($2,500 a year) for students who meet the Fund's 1st Marine Division-related qualifications; about 32 students are supported.
• Fitzgerald Family Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege and technical-school scholarships for high school students from Wyalusing Valley and Sullivan County high schools, renewable for up to four years. Four students were funded in the latest year.
• FLEOA Foundation Scholarship~$515 · Deadline VariesScholarships for members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association and their families; 159 were awarded in the latest year.
• Florence Bernard - Alta Miller Scholarship~$4,689 · Deadline VariesScholarships for children of members of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers who have been accepted at or are enrolled in a university or junior college; 25 were awarded in the latest year.
• Florence K Norman Scholarship~$1,000Undergraduate scholarships of $1,000 for young women pursuing advanced education; three awards in the latest year.
• Florence M. Rennie ScholarshipDeadline VariesA need-based scholarship administered through the University of Michigan (College of LSA); the application is provided by the college.
• Florida Surveying and Mapping ScholarshipDeadline April 30Education awards from a Florida surveying and mapping foundation; request an application from the foundation. The filing lists no eligibility restrictions.
• Florida Transportation Builders Association Scholarship~$6,055Scholarships for graduating high school seniors whose parents work for Florida Transportation Builders Association member companies; renewable for up to four years with satisfactory progress. About 39 awards a year.
• Floy Gilman Scheidler Scholarship~$2,591 · Deadline March 1Tuition and book scholarships for students pursuing post-secondary education in communications and/or business. Apply with a handwritten essay of up to 500 words and two recent recommendation letters by the first business day of March.
• F&M Trust Company Scholarship Program~$1,375 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarships for children of employees of F&M Trust Company (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania); employees are emailed the application and deadline each year.
• Folds of Honor First Responder ScholarshipsDeadline March 31Need-based scholarships for spouses and children of first responders who were killed or disabled in the line of duty, for K-12 or college costs.
• Folds of Honor Military ScholarshipsDeadline March 31Need-based scholarships covering unmet costs for K-12 and college for spouses and children of U.S. service members who were killed or disabled.
• Foley Family Scholarship~$14,356 · Deadline May 31Need-based scholarships from the Foley Family Irrevocable Trust in Plymouth, Massachusetts; about 4 awards a year. Apply online by May 31.
• FONRI Catholic Center ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for students of the Catholic faith attending educational institutions; apply with a transcript and a 500-word essay on the benefits of education.
• Food Education Fund Scholarships~$1,731Scholarships for graduates of the Food Education Fund's culinary arts and entrepreneurship program in New York City; about 59 awards a year.
• Foremost Farms USA Scholarship$3,000Up to fourteen $3,000 post-high-school scholarships a year for dependents of Foremost Farms USA employees and dependents of dairy farmers who are members of the Foremost Farms cooperative.
• Forman ScholarsDeadline VariesLast-dollar college scholarships (paid directly to the college) and grants for computers and academic materials, from the Forman S. Acton Educational Foundation in Salem, New Jersey; eligibility details are on its website.
• Forsyth Descendants ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for higher education for qualified descendants of the African American families forcibly removed from Forsyth County, Georgia beginning in 1912.
• Fort Cavazos Family ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for family members of military personnel in the Fort Cavazos, Texas community.
• Fort Worth Transportation Authority Scholarship FundDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for Fort Worth Transportation Authority employees and their dependents.
• Forum Communications Foundation Scholarship~$12,455 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the Fargo, North Dakota foundation of Forum Communications; the filing states no restrictions or deadline.
• Foster Care to Success Scholarships and GrantsDeadline Varies · GrantThe largest national college scholarship program for students who experienced foster care, offering grants, stipends and support for college, two-year and skilled-trade training.
• Foundation for Music Education ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships supporting music education students and future band, choir, orchestra and elementary music educators across the U.S.
• Founder's Promise Scholarship for Missionary KidsDeadline VariesHoughton University raises aid for eligible missionary kids to equal the cost of tuition.
• Foundry Foundation ScholarshipEducational scholarships for members of Procurement Foundry and their families; $7,500 was awarded in the latest year.
• FRA Education Foundation Scholarships~$3,614Scholarships for Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel and their family members who are U.S. citizens attending accredited U.S. colleges full time; about 22 awards a year.
• Frances & Dawson Cooper Educational Scholarship~$4,853 · Deadline May 15Scholarships paid directly to the student's school for tuition, fees and books; applicants submit family tax returns, employment records, residence verification and proof of GPA. Recipients must keep the trust informed and may have repayment obligations.
• Frances Grimm Memorial Scholarship Fund~$500 · Deadline April 2Scholarships for graduating seniors in the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District who have been accepted to an accredited four-year college. Recent awards went to students at the University of Iowa.
• Frances P. Hess Memorial Scholarship~$15,000 · Deadline May 1Scholarship for students about to graduate high school who plan to attend a four-year college or university; obtain the form from the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges scholarship services director, due May 1.
• Francies Scholarship Social Study Fund~$3,908 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students in political science, government, or social studies, administered by J.P. Morgan; apply through the bank's online grants portal.
• Francis J Quirico Educational Foundation~$3,670 · Deadline February 28College scholarships for high school seniors; about 63 awards a year. Apply by February 28 with a grade 9-11 transcript, one or two recommendation letters, SAT or other test scores, a 500-750 word essay and a statement of financial need.
• Francis P. Matthews and John E. Swift Educational Trust ScholarshipsDeadline VariesFor children of Knights of Columbus members killed or permanently disabled by hostile action in a designated combat zone, or of firefighters and police officers killed by criminal violence on duty.
• Frank DeStefano Memorial Scholarship~$12,100 · Deadline VariesScholarship for students who have a family member suffering from pancreatic or another cancer; no form or deadline, contact the foundation. One $12,100 award last year.
• Frank J. Evans Charitable Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarship aid for needy students who live in mobile home parks, from a Santa Cruz, California foundation.
• Frank J Keane Scholarship Fund$500–2,500Scholarships of $500 to $2,500 for children of employees of participating employers who are active or retired members of Local 169 (Elkins Park, Pennsylvania); 6 awards in the latest year.
• Franklin C. Snyder / Longue Vue Club Scholarship~$2,595 · Deadline VariesHigher-education scholarships only for employees of the Longue Vue Club (Verona, Pennsylvania) who meet the club's eligibility rules; write for an application.
• Frank McCleary Medical ScholarshipDeadline September 30Financial assistance for U.S. citizens enrolled in approved medical schools, colleges or universities; apply by September 30 with a transcript and two recommendation letters from supervising professionals in your medical field.
• Frank W. Preston Memorial Scholarship~$4,000 · Deadline April 1Tuition assistance for college-bound students; apply by April 1 with a high school transcript, college acceptance letter and short essay answers.
• Fred E. Pomeroy Trust Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarship for Bates College biology students who want to continue studying biology at the graduate level. Apply by letter stating qualifications and need.
• Frederick Knierim Scholarship~$2,600 · Deadline July 31College tuition scholarships from a Glasgow, Montana family fund; get the form from Patricia Knierim or the Knierim Law Office and apply by July 31.
• Frederick S. Thompson ScholarshipDeadline VariesSmall family scholarship foundation in South Hadley, Massachusetts. No specific form or deadline; the filing states no eligibility rules and reports no awards last year.
• Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement AwardDeadline January 20 · CompetitionAnnual award recognizing a young person with learning disabilities or ADHD for an outstanding accomplishment.
• Fred's Fishing Fund Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline April 19A scholarship for students who write a personal story about what fishing has taught them about life. Awardees must have completed one year of post-secondary education and show proof they are returning for a second year. Deadline April 19.
• Fred Sommer Aces Tennis ScholarshipDeadline RollingTennis-themed memorial scholarship based in Port St. Lucie, Florida; applicants mail an application and essay, with no deadline or stated restrictions. No awards were reported in the latest filing.
• Fred W. Davis Memorial Scholarship~$3,889 · Deadline VariesScholarships for second-year Episcopal seminary students. The grant administrator selects recipients; contact him to be considered.
• Fred Zulfa Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and grants for deserving youth in need continuing their education after high school, from a San Jose, California memorial fund; $28,500 was awarded in the latest year.
• Freedom Alliance ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for sons and daughters of service members who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.
• Freedom Plaza Scholarship ProgramDeadline VariesScholarships for employees of Freedom Plaza to help them reach their career goals. Employees should see the scholarship program website for the application and deadlines.
• Freedom Village at Brandywine ScholarshipCollege scholarship grants for deserving students employed at Freedom Village at Brandywine (West Brandywine, Pennsylvania).
• French-American Chamber of Commerce Foundation Scholarship~$14,286 · Deadline VariesScholarships supporting cross-cultural and language education between France and the United States; seven were awarded in the latest year. Details on the foundation website.
• Friedman Fund Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline MayScholarships for graduating seniors of Wood River High School with financial need and good academic standing who plan to attend an accredited US college full time; request forms from Wells Fargo Bank (Boise) between February and May. Five $5,000 awards last year.
• Friend Fund Scholarship~$5,032 · Deadline VariesScholarships with no stated restrictions, administered by PNC Bank as trustee; write to request an application.
• Friends of Berea High School Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesA student scholarship from the booster group of Berea High School.
• Friends of Mountain Valley School District ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships from a support group for the Mountain Valley School District. The filing gives no application details.
• Frozen Food Industry Memorial Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing careers in the food industry and food service, from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association memorial fund; recent $2,000 awards were paid to schools.
• FRSA Educational and Research Foundation Scholarship~$2,407 · Deadline VariesHigher-education scholarships judged on academic and personal achievement, with priority for students pursuing construction-related careers, from the Florida roofing industry foundation; applications are reviewed blind by the trustees. 27 awards last year averaging about $2,400.
• Fuel 4 Education ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students in undergraduate, master's and PhD programs, with separate application deadlines for fall and spring. Awards are announced about eight weeks after each deadline.
• Fulbright U.S. Student ProgramDeadline October 6Grants for graduating seniors, recent graduates and graduate students to study, research or teach English abroad for an academic year.
• Fulfilling a Dream Fund Scholarship~$15,000 · Deadline VariesA higher-education grant for a high school student attending Manhattan College who meets criteria set by the fund's board; paid directly to the college.
• Fulton Financial Corporation Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline March 15Scholarships for dependent children of Fulton Financial Corporation employees with 3+ years of service who are pursuing a 2- or 4-year undergraduate degree, selected on academics, extracurriculars and leadership; about 25 awards a year. Apply with two recommendation letters and transcripts by March 15.
• Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships~$3,390Scholarships and support for college students with financial need who face barriers to studying abroad; more than 150 awards a year for program fees and travel.
• Fund II Foundation UNCF STEM Scholars ProgramDeadline VariesProgram for African American high school students headed for STEM careers, with scholarships, internships and mentoring.
• Funding Futures Foundation Scholarship~$3,044 · Deadline VariesCollege tuition and fee scholarships averaging about $3,000 from a Gainesville, Texas foundation; apply with its application form, with no stated deadline or restrictions.
• Fusion Academy Scholarship FoundationTuition assistance for families with limited resources to attend Fusion Academy or Barnstable Academy private schools; apply through the foundation's annual web form, scored on income.
• Future Legends ScholarshipDeadline VariesSupport for deserving scholars working toward undergraduate, master's or doctoral degrees; see the website for details.