Nationwide scholarships: K

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

• Kamal D. Johnson ScholarshipScholarships to support students in the arts, including dance, theatre, visual arts and production, from a Newark, New Jersey foundation.
• Kamryn Lambert Foundation Scholarship~$3,000Scholarships for graduating high school seniors and returning college students studying human medicine or nursing; prior winners can receive renewed awards. Based in Severna Park, Maryland.
• Kang Family Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarship grants from a Lisle, Illinois family foundation; submit your name, school and a statement of need. Four grants were made last year.
• Kappa Delta Foundation Scholarships~$2,775 · Deadline VariesMerit-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate members of Kappa Delta Sorority, plus need-based scholarships for undergraduate members; about 315 awards averaging $2,800 last year.
• Kappa Delta Rho Foundation ScholarshipsCollege scholarships for students, including members of the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity, to continue and complete their college education.
• Kappa Epsilon Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships and awards in the field of pharmacy from the foundation of the Kappa Epsilon pharmacy fraternity.
• Kappa Sigma Gamma Delta ScholarshipDeadline June 1Scholarship for full-time undergraduates whose parent or grandparent was a Gamma Delta chapter (UMass Amherst) member of Kappa Sigma. Apply by June 1 with the official form, a recommendation, a 500-word statement and proof of admission; previous winners may not reapply.
• Katherine E. Murray ScholarshipScholarships for students in need of financial assistance; the fund is based in Sherwood, Oregon. See the website for details.
• Kathleen A. Smith Scholarship Fund~$2,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for high school seniors at Warren Hills Regional High School with financial need who plan to attend a two- or four-year college. Applications are available at the school.
• Kathryn Long ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Roaring Fork School District RE-1 who study education in college; the funds are administered and monitored by the school district.
• Kathryn Spore Trust College Scholarship~$13,500 · Deadline VariesSmall trust in Missouri that funds college scholarships. Apply with a grant application that includes your grade point average; no other restrictions are listed.
• Kay Evans Scholarship FundNeed-based scholarships for full-time Keller Williams associates taking real estate courses at Keller Williams University, and for students at public universities taking real estate courses (selected through the school).
• Kaylee Keumsoon Lee ScholarshipUp to $3,000 · Deadline December 26Scholarships of up to $3,000 for students of Korean ethnicity enrolled full time as undergraduates or graduate students at a four-year university in the US, based mainly on a 1,200-1,500 word essay plus need; email the application, essay, enrollment verification, transcript and a recommendation letter by December 21.
• Kazys and Stanislava Tamosaitis Educational Trust Scholarship~$17,746 · Deadline VariesScholarship for a medical student attending school in the United States, awarded at the trustee's discretion under the terms of the trust.
• K. Bolf Scholarship~$10,000 · Deadline RollingNeed-based help with tuition and books at a Catholic elementary or secondary school for students with at least a B average.
• KCMS Foundation Nursing ScholarshipDeadline VariesNursing scholarships from a medical society foundation based in Silverdale, Washington.
• Keith W. Fengler Memorial FoundationDeadline May 1Provides computers to Cicero-North Syracuse High School students who apply in writing and interview; applications due May 1.
• Kellsie's Hope Foundation Nursing ScholarshipDeadline VariesNursing scholarships from a Maryville, Illinois foundation that mainly supports children with cancer; seven were given in its latest filing.
• Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Charitable Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesA large scholarship program of a Houston, Texas foundation; eligibility, deadline and application details are in the foundation's own statement and available from the contact listed.
• Kelsie Karpiak Memorial Scholarship~$1,706 · Deadline March 30Memorial scholarships for graduating students, with no stated restrictions; apply online by March 30 of your graduation year. Five awards averaging about $1,700 last year.
• Ken Kelly Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesA memorial scholarship for graduating high school seniors to help them pursue their goals after high school.
• Kenneth Cooksey-Norma Cook Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline April 1Scholarships administered by F&M Bank and Trust in Burlington, Iowa; recipients must carry a full-time course load, keep at least a 2.5 GPA and use the award within four years. Applications are due April 1.
• Kenny's Dream Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for deserving students with Tourette Syndrome; 13 were awarded in the latest year.
• Kent J. Riley Charitable Fund Scholarship~$4,500 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for future STEM and health professionals, from a memorial fund in Beverly, Massachusetts; five were awarded in the latest year.
• Kevin E. Reichardt Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship grants from a Baltimore foundation; recipients keep the award by submitting educational records showing they still qualify. Eligibility details are on the foundation website.
• Kevin Garcia Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarship fund for student athletes from a Miami, Florida foundation; see its website for details.
• Kevin M. Eidt Scholarship FundScholarships recognizing achievement across academics, arts, athletics and community service (Norwalk, Connecticut). Renewals require full-time status, on-track graduation in four years and a 3.0 GPA; some awards are selected by partner organizations.
• KFC Foundation Educational Grant Program~$5,507Scholarships and tuition-free college programs for employees of KFC U.S. restaurants, run by the KFC Foundation. Several hundred educational grants are awarded each year.
• Kid Rock Foundation Music ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships to encourage music education and performance, from the Kid Rock Foundation; see the website for details.
• Kids' Chance ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships through state Kids' Chance organizations in all 50 states for children of workers who were seriously or fatally injured on the job.
• Kids in the Arts Win Scholarship$1,000Scholarships of $1,000 for high school seniors of color pursuing the arts, from The KAW Project in Atlanta; three were awarded in the latest year.
• Kingsbury Family Foundation Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline March 20College scholarships from a family foundation in Grafton, North Dakota. Apply by sending a letter explaining why a college scholarship is necessary; deadline March 20.
• Kinman-Oldfield Family Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesA foundation that mainly funds education and medical research and lists scholarships among its grants; apply by letter outlining your request to U.S. Bank in Lincoln, Nebraska.
• Kip Nininger ScholarshipMultiple scholarships each year for high school students who want to attend college, from a memorial fund in Troutville, Virginia; see the website for details.
• Kit Barkus Music Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing music studies at a post-secondary institution, from a memorial fund in Butler, Pennsylvania.
• Klinger's Scholarship~$938 · Deadline March 15Scholarships for high school students who work while in school: the online application asks about work ethic and requires a high school transcript plus pay stubs from August through the application date. Apply January 15 through March 15; 11 awards averaging about $940 were made last year.
• KLL Memorial ScholarshipHigher-education scholarships for children who have lost a parent to cancer.
• KMR Group Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesNeed-based scholarships for students who have been out of high school for at least twelve months; the program is publicized through selected educational institutions.
• Knappa Schools Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students of the Knappa schools, awarded by the district's education foundation.
• Knights of Columbus Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarships (U.S.)Deadline April 22Scholarships from the Knights of Columbus for members or children of members (living or deceased) entering their freshman year full-time at an approved Catholic college in the U.S.
• Knights of Columbus Seminarian ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for seminarians accepted at a major seminary and studying for a U.S. or Canadian (arch)diocese or religious institute, with church approval.
• Knights Templar Education Foundation Scholarships~$1,143Financial assistance for students from the Knights Templar Education Foundation, based in Sugar Land, Texas and tied to the Knights Templar fraternal organization.
• Koch Family Foundation ScholarshipDeadline March 1Scholarships limited to dependents of full-time employees of Koch, Inc. and its subsidiaries; apply on the foundation website by March 1.
• Koller Educational Foundation Scholarship~$6,000 · Deadline February 1A scholarship for initiated, dues-paying members of the Theta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Missouri-Columbia who are full-time undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA and at least 30 completed hours. Written application by February 1.
• Korean American Medical Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships and fellowships for medical students, with a focus on disadvantaged students seeking an education in the medical field.
• Korean American Scholarship Foundation~$2,327Scholarships for financially needy Korean American students enrolled full time in undergraduate or graduate programs, selected on need, academics, school activities and community service; about 368 awards a year.
• Kotowski Memorial Scholarship$3,000–6,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $6,000 (range $3,000-$6,000) paid to the college for tuition, room, board and books; apply before high school graduation with an application, essay, parental and school approval, and transcript.
• Kreuter Memorial Fund Scholarship~$1,280 · Deadline VariesStudent scholarships from a memorial fund in Cincinnati, Ohio; the current application, deadline and eligibility are posted on its website. Ten were awarded in the latest year.
• Kristen M. Corbett Memorial ScholarshipA memorial scholarship fund based in Billerica, Massachusetts, for people pursuing their education. Eligibility is not described in the filing; see the website.
• KR Scholars HBCU ScholarshipScholarships through an open application process for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities, plus college-readiness and career programs; $20,000 in scholarships was awarded last year.
• KSHP Martha Lou King Foundation Scholarship$150–750Small scholarships for students pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, from the foundation of the Kentucky Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
• Kuhner Scholarship~$1,827 · Deadline March 15Scholarships for college students pursuing a degree in theology, food chemistry, engineering or related sciences; request the form from First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors in Muncie, Indiana by March 15.
• Kurt Vernooy Foundation Scholarship~$1,110 · Deadline May 15Scholarships for students attending Christian colleges (as determined by the foundation), from a Pella, Iowa family foundation. Apply on the foundation's form by May 15.
• Kusum-Jyoti Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and student financial aid from a Wilmington, Delaware foundation; details are on its website.
• Kyle B. Wilson Scholarship Fund~$1,958Financial-assistance scholarships for students attending tuition-based high schools or colleges and universities; 24 students were helped last year. Based in Pittsburgh.
• Kyung Uhn ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships awarded to student winners of the association's Korean history speech contest; $8,400 was given in the latest year.