Nationwide scholarships: I

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

• IALD Education Trust ScholarshipsScholarships and stipends for students entering the lighting design profession, from the International Association of Lighting Designers education trust.
• IAPD Charitable Scholarship~$2,568 · Deadline VariesUndergraduate scholarships from the International Association of Plastics Distribution foundation for students with majors, minors or concentrations in sales or fields helpful to the plastics industry; 22 were awarded in the latest year.
• IBEW Founders ScholarshipUp to $24,000 · Deadline VariesCompetitive award for IBEW members earning an associate, bachelor's or graduate degree that furthers the electrical industry; up to $200 per credit hour, $24,000 total over up to eight years.
• IBEW Local 103 Scholarship AssistanceScholarship assistance for members of IBEW Local 103 (Boston area electrical workers) and their dependents.
• IBEW Local 1260 Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for dependents of IBEW Local 1260 (Hawaii) members in good standing; four $1,500 awards in the latest filing, paid to the universities.
• IBEW Local 25 ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for children of members in good standing of IBEW Local 25 (Long Island, New York).
• IBEW Local 617 Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for children of members of IBEW Local 617 (San Mateo, California) to attend college or other educational institutions; 54 awards averaging $1,500 last year.
• IBEW Local 8 Scholarship~$4,020 · Deadline Usually MayK-12 non-public school and college scholarships for dependents of IBEW Local 8 members (Rossford, Ohio); the latest awards went to dependents of deceased or totally and permanently disabled members. Applications are accepted November through May.
• IBEW Local 98 Scholarship FundScholarships for dependent children of IBEW Local 98 (Philadelphia) union members continuing their education.
• IBEW Local Union 24 Scholarship Fund~$1,250Educational scholarships of $1,250 from the IBEW Local 24 (Baltimore) scholarship fund, funded by a golf outing.
• IBHA Youth Scholarship Fund~$1,300 · Deadline March 1College scholarships for active members of the International Buckskin Horse Association; apply on the IBHA activities and scholarship application by March 1.
• ICASI Scholarship FundScholarships and fellowships for students pursuing careers in the culinary and pastry arts.
• IEBA Educational Outreach Fund ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students seeking a career in the live entertainment industry, from the International Entertainment Buyers Association; some are endowed at partner universities.
• If Given A Chance Student AwardDeadline VariesAwards toward college or training for young people who have overcome serious obstacles such as abuse, addiction or gang involvement. Students apply in their junior year of high school and a committee reviews each application; 49 awards were made in the latest year.
• iFusion Foundation Scholarship~$20,000 · Deadline VariesCorona, California foundation that awarded two scholarships last year, restricted to the United States; contact the foundation to apply.
• IIDA Foundation Scholarships~$1,840Scholarships for interior design students from the International Interior Design Association Foundation.
• ILA Local 1408 Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships from the scholarship fund of International Longshoremen's Association Local 1408 for high school and undergraduate college students.
• Illinois Life Underwriters Foundation ScholarshipsScholarship funds for individual members of the Illinois life underwriters association pursuing professional advancement and development in life and health insurance and financial services.
• Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation Scholarships~$753 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing education related to the real estate industry; a committee reviews requests twice a year and money is usually sent to the school.
• Imagine America High School Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline December 31A $1,000 tuition award for graduating seniors going to a participating career college or trade school; each high school may nominate up to five seniors.
• IMAPS Microelectronics Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing advanced degrees in microelectronics packaging, interconnect and assembly, from the foundation of the International Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Society.
• Immigrant/Refugee Scholarship~$2,679 · Deadline April 15Scholarships for Evanston Township High School seniors who are refugees or immigrants, or children of refugees or immigrants, going on to a university, community college or technical school. Financial need is considered.
• INCOSE Foundation Scholarships~$3,375 · Deadline VariesScholarships to advance the development of systems engineering, from the International Council on Systems Engineering Foundation.
• Indiana Park and Recreation Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for college students and professionals in the field of parks and recreation in Indiana; six college students received awards in the latest year.
• Indian Health Service Scholarship ProgramDeadline February 28Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students in health fields. Preparatory and Pre-Graduate awards carry no service commitment; the Health Professions award requires at least two years of service.
• Indian Women's Pocahontas Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesGeneral and named memorial scholarships from the Indian Women's Pocahontas Club of Claremore, Oklahoma; 14 awards were made in the latest year.
• Indigenous Peoples Education Fund Scholarship$5,000 · Deadline VariesA $5,000 AISES scholarship for Indigenous first-time freshmen enrolled full-time; 3.0 GPA required.
• Infinity Giving Works ScholarshipsDeadline VariesTuition and financial assistance for high school and college students, from a Cincinnati organization that aims to give families freedom to choose learning options.
• INFRA Scholarship Foundation~$2,000Higher education scholarships for first-year students who are children of employees of INFRA member and associate member companies.
• Ingredion Educational Foundation Scholarship~$4,669 · Deadline June 26College tuition scholarships for dependent children (23 and under) of full-time Ingredion employees with at least one year of service, who are high school seniors or graduates or enrolled full-time undergraduates; administered by Scholarship America with a late-June deadline.
• Innisbrook Associate Scholarship FundScholarships for academic, vocational, technical or artistic training after high school for employees of Innisbrook and the Innisbrook Condominium Association (Palm Harbor, Florida) and their spouses, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
• Inspire Health Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for education and training in health professions, and in related fields such as accounting, public health and leadership that serve regional healthcare organizations. Based in Pittsburg, Kansas.
• Inspire Women Scholarships~$1,422Higher-education scholarships for women from Inspire Women, a Houston-based Christian women's ministry organization; the board approves all awards.
• Intercollegiate Equestrian ScholarshipScholarships and awards for college students who take part in intercollegiate equestrian activities.
• Internal Medicine Associates Scholarship~$2,014 · Deadline VariesScholarships from an Opelika, Alabama foundation with no stated restrictions; apply by written application at any time and expect a decision within 90 days. Nine awards last year averaging about $2,000.
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for dependents of active and retired Teamsters members to attend post-secondary educational and vocational institutions. About 450 awards are made each year.
• International Cinematographers Guild Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for IATSE Local 600 (International Cinematographers Guild) members and the children and grandchildren of eligible members; 14 awards last year averaging $5,000, chosen by a member committee from submitted applications.
• International Door Association Scholarship~$3,958 · Deadline VariesScholarships for employees of International Door Association member companies and their immediate families (and immediate family of IDA members); 12 were awarded in the latest year.
• International Society of Women Airline Pilots Scholarship~$5,663 · Deadline VariesAviation scholarships for women pursuing airline pilot careers, from the International Society of Women Airline Pilots; 13 were awarded in the latest year.
• International Student FoundationScholarships, mentoring and leadership training for selected foster care and orphaned students, from a Dallas, Texas foundation.
• In The Park Caterers ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and educational grants for higher education for young people with financial need, from a Belleville, New Jersey fund.
• Investments & Wealth Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships covering the cost of CIMA, CPWA and RMA certification for financial professionals from groups underrepresented in the financial advisor profession who show financial need.
• Ira N. & Clella E. Gibson Scholarship~$844 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students in a medical field of study, from a Buffalo, Wyoming fund; application (field of study, school information, references) available from any trustee, no deadline. Eight small awards last year.
• Iranian American Bar Association Law Student Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline VariesLaw student scholarships within the Iranian-American community from the IABA Foundation; three were awarded in the latest year.
• Iranian-American Scholarship FundDeadline VariesTuition scholarships for full-time undergraduate and graduate students of Iranian heritage at accredited U.S. institutions who show academic excellence, financial need and community service.
• Iranian Scholarship Foundation~$7,561 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the Iranian Scholarship Foundation (Menlo Park, CA); eligibility details are on the foundation website.
• Irene M. Feld Scholarship~$4,297 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating students of Canton Central School and Lisbon Central School; see the guidance counselor.
• Irene Storey Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline April 15Scholarship for students enrolled in the medical field; request the application from First Mid Wealth Management in Mattoon, Illinois by April 15.
• Irene Y. Rianna Memorial Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships from a Smithfield, Rhode Island memorial foundation that also raises awareness of Alzheimer's disease; $2,500 was awarded in the latest year. See the website for details.
• iResearch Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships, tutoring and mentorship for students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds doing science research through the iResearch Institute (Glen Cove, New York).
• Ironworkers Local 392 ScholarshipCollege scholarships for sons and daughters of members of Ironworkers Local 392 (East St. Louis, Illinois).
• Isaac Schuman Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for motivated young people to help pay for college tuition and supplies. Five people received awards in 2024.
• Isaac S. Watson Memorial Foundation ScholarshipDeadline September 30Scholarships and grants from an Oakland City, Indiana foundation for applicants whose work directly benefits individuals with special needs and their families. Mail applications by September 30.
• I-Scholar Initiative ScholarshipCovers GRE, TOEFL and graduate-school application fees, plus mentoring, for self-motivated African students seeking graduate study overseas, especially in the United States.
• Island Institute Scholarships~$2,000Scholarships (including Geiger Scholarships) for students from island and coastal communities served by the Island Institute in Rockland, Maine; about 65 awards a year.
• Island ScholarsDeadline VariesNeed- and merit-based scholarships for students aged roughly 19 to 38, typically from families earning under $30,000; 44 students were supported in 2024.
• ISTAT Foundation Scholarship~$10,166 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing careers in commercial aviation, from the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading Foundation; 17 awards last year averaging about $10,000.
• Italian American Executives of Transportation ScholarshipScholarship assistance for qualified applicants who demonstrate financial need, from the Italian American Executives of Transportation in the Chicago area.
• iThink Community Foundation Scholarships~$2,600College scholarships from the community foundation of iThink Financial credit union in Delray Beach, Florida.
• ITMA Educational Foundation Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students enrolled in home furnishings and textile design programs, from the International Textile Alliance educational foundation; a $2,500 Founders Scholarship was recorded last year.
• It's Your Future Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for young people who survived cancer, from a West Chester, Pennsylvania foundation.
• IUEC Local 1 Scholarship FundDeadline December 31Education grants from the Elevator Constructors Local 1 (New York City) scholarship fund for students at accredited colleges granting associate or bachelor's degrees; 12 grants last year. Apply in writing with a copy of your college acceptance letter by December 31.
• IUEC Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for dependents of members of the International Union of Elevator Constructors; five were approved in the latest year.
• IUOE Local 112 Scholarship Fund~$2,500Educational scholarships for members of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 112 (Anderson, Indiana) and their dependents; recent awards were $2,500.
• IUOE Local 150 Scholarship Fund~$3,378Scholarships for children of members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 (Illinois); about 75 awards a year.
• IUOE Local 478 ScholarshipScholarships for children of members of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 478 (Connecticut).
• IUOE Local 825 Scholarship~$2,547 · Deadline VariesScholarships for children of members of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825; 38 were awarded in the latest year, paid on proof of enrollment.
• IUOE Local 94 Scholarship Fund$2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $2,500 a year, renewable for four years, for children of members of Operating Engineers Local 94 attending college.
• IUPAT District Council 711 Benevolent Scholarship Fund~$3,125 · Deadline VariesScholarships for children of members of IUPAT District Council 711; seven were awarded last year.
• Ivory Bridges Foundation ScholarshipScholarships plus career guidance and coaching for underserved college students, from a Las Vegas foundation.
• Ivy and Pearls Foundation ScholarshipScholarship awards for community youth from a Palo Alto, California foundation serving communities of color with a focus on women; students are judged on academic performance, educational goals and community service.
• Ivy Foundation of Suffolk-Nassau Scholarship~$2,942Student scholarships from the Ivy Foundation of Suffolk-Nassau (Long Island, New York), which serves women, youth and marginalized families; 13 awards last year.
• Ivy Pearl Foundation Scholarships~$2,214Academic scholarships for college students from the foundation of the Delta Chi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in Evanston, Illinois.
• I.W. & Carrie M. Carpenter Scholarship~$2,058 · Deadline RollingScholarships for people preparing for ministry as doctors, teachers, nurses or pastors, with priority to American Baptist Churches of Nebraska members and then Episcopal church members; applications are due on the 1st of each month.