Nationwide scholarships: L

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

• Laborers Local 270 ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducation scholarships for children of active members in good standing of Laborers Local Union 270.
• Laborers' Local 57 ScholarshipScholarships for children of members of Laborers' Local 57 (Philadelphia).
• Lady Legacy Scholarship~$4,000A scholarship from the Lady Legacy Scholarship Foundation (Shoal Creek, Alabama) for a deserving student actively pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited college; four awards in the latest year.
• Lafayette Gatling Sr. ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for deserving students, paid out over four years of college.
• Laing-Weil Scholarship~$7,667 · Deadline February 10Scholarship awarded to a graduating senior (Buffalo, Wyoming area) who will enroll full time; apply by February 10 with a letter, personal resume, transcripts and a written composition. Three awards averaging about $7,700 last year.
• Lake Erie Marine Trades Association Scholarship~$1,800 · Deadline May 1Educational awards for students in the field of recreational boating; send a letter requesting the formal application, due May 1 each year.
• LALEY Scholarships (Latin American Law Enforcement Association)Deadline December 15Scholarships for tuition and related costs at an accredited college or university; apply through the LALEY Scholarships form on the association website by December 15.
• Lambda Theta Nu Tijeras ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships through the Tijeras philanthropy program of Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, a Latina-focused sorority. Eligibility and application details are not in the filing; see the website.
• Lancaster Bible College Test Score Bonus Scholarship$500–2,500 · Deadline VariesLancaster Bible College adds a bonus award on top of merit aid for students who submit ACT or CLT scores, rising with the score.
• Landman Scholarship TrustScholarships for students at accredited colleges who are studying natural resources (land) management, judged on academic record, school participation and a personal interview; sponsored by the American Association of Professional Landmen.
• Lang Family Foundation ScholarshipDeadline February 10Educational grants for children of employees of A & E Incorporated. Apply directly to the foundation with personal and educational information.
• Larry K. Sharpf Educational ScholarshipDeadline May 3Education scholarships from a Sherwood, Oregon foundation with no stated restrictions; apply through the website by May 3. Eight grants totaling about $226,500 last year.
• La Sertoma International Scholarship~$1,159 · Deadline VariesScholarships for high school students going on to college or a registered nursing program in the United States or Canada; sixteen awards were made last year.
• Las Vegas National Bar Association Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships from the Las Vegas chapter foundation of the National Bar Association; see the website.
• Latin-American Baptist Seminary Scholarships (LABS)Deadline VariesABHMS scholarships for American Baptist students of Latinx or Hispanic heritage preparing for ministry.
• Latino Business Association Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational grants, internships and networking for undergraduate Hispanic business students, from a Modesto, California foundation; $16,500 in scholarships went to students in the latest year.
• Latrina Macon-Norman ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and "necessity trunks" for underserved graduating high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited college or university, from a Memphis, Tennessee foundation.
• Lauffer Scholarship~$17,892 · Deadline July 1Scholarships for premedical and medical students who plan careers practicing medicine. Apply on the trust's application by July 1.
• Launch Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships that help college-bound students get past financial barriers to starting college.
• Laura Laird Ryan Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline June 30Scholarships for high school seniors and older who are full-time employees (one year or more) or part-time employees (three years or more) of the sponsoring auto group in Escondido, California, or their children and grandchildren. Apply by June 30 with an autobiography, community service list, and career-goal essay.
• Laura S. Gallik Memorial Scholarship~$9,000 · Deadline April 30Scholarship for a member of the graduating class of Walton High School; written application available at Community Bank N.A. (Oneonta, NY), due April 30.
• Laurelmead Employee Education FundScholarships for employees of Laurelmead Cooperative (Providence, Rhode Island) and their children for technical or academic education, chosen by an independent selection committee.
• Laurice Khoury Foundation ScholarshipDeadline July 31Scholarships supporting Palestinian students, applied for on the foundation website by July 31; eligibility rules are posted there. Five grants were made in the latest year.
• Lavina Michl Wright Scholarship~$1,167 · Deadline May 22Scholarship for high school seniors and undergraduates with at least a 2.5 GPA who show financial need and leadership; apply through Scholarship Administration (csascholars.org) by May 22. Three awards last year averaging about $1,200.
• L A West - Tom Watters ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege or trade school scholarships for high school seniors, renewable for college students.
• Lawrence Madeiros ScholarshipUp to $5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating high school seniors living with a chronic disorder who are continuing at an accredited college or university; awards were under $5,000 each.
• LEAD Scholarship FoundationScholarships to foster the educational development of students of African descent, from the League of Employees of African Descent.
• Leaf Collectors Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarship funding from a Pryor, Oklahoma foundation. Email the amount requested, its purpose and the individual or institution that will use it; applications are accepted at any time and answered within about two months.
• Leah Collins Memorial ScholarshipScholarships for high school students going into a social services field, from a memorial fund in Checotah, Oklahoma.
• Leah Strickland Memorial ScholarshipDeadline March 31An educational and athletic scholarship applied for on a written form from the foundation (Elkview, WV), due March 31. The latest filing shows no grants paid yet.
• LEAP Forward Scholarship~$1,020 · Deadline VariesScholarships (58 last year, averaging about $1,000) for youth from disadvantaged and underrepresented ethnic backgrounds, from a Prince Frederick, Maryland organization that also runs STEM and college-planning programs.
• Leap Scholarship (Osha Foundation)Deadline JulyScholarship for students enrolled at a university in the United States; apply online with proof of enrollment, GPA, FAFSA and an essay, with a July deadline. About 22 grants were made last year.
• Le Blue House Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating high school student-athletes who will compete at NCAA Division III colleges, run with local high school foundations.
• Lee Griffin Scholarship~$7,191 · Deadline VariesScholarships administered through a Chicago trust office; contact the fund for the application and any requirements.
• Lee Roberson Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesPost-secondary tuition scholarships for Christian men and women who show outstanding character, leadership and scholarship.
• Legacy Endowment Fund for Preaching ScholarshipsUp to $5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Christian Church students preparing to preach, from an Oklahoma City endowment fund; awards are under $5,000 each.
• Legacy Guild ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships and career mentoring for students whose parent has died, from the Legacy Guild in Western Springs, Illinois.
• Legacy of Service Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesA Dallas service organization reports scholarship spending but gives no eligibility details; see the website.
• Leggett & Platt Scholarship FundDeadline VariesA Leggett & Platt scholarship fund administered by Scholarship America in St. Peter, Minnesota; contact them for eligibility, forms and deadlines.
• Lehigh Valley Memorial Workers ScholarshipDeadline March 31Scholarships for students whose parent was injured on the job and disabled, or killed, in the Lehigh Valley (Pennsylvania) area. Apply by letter describing the parent's injury or death by March 31. No awards were reported in the latest filing.
• Leifur Eiriksson Foundation ScholarshipUp to $25,000 · Deadline November 20Funds scholars from U.S. universities for graduate research or study at universities in Iceland (and Icelandic scholars to study in the U.S.), paying up to $25,000 in project and travel costs; apply online or by mail with transcripts and three reference letters by the first Thursday in December.
• Leigh Fucetola Scholarship FundScholarships to encourage young women entering the field of engineering (Hammonton, New Jersey sponsor).
• Leland Scholarship (Julius Olsen Honors Program)Deadline RollingUp to four students in each new Julius Olsen Honors Program class at Hardin-Simmons get full tuition; honors applicants need CLT 85, ACT 26 or SAT 1240, an essay and an interview.
• L-E Nicklies Scholarship~$4,665 · Deadline March 16Scholarships with no stated restrictions, administered from Louisville, Kentucky. Apply by March 16 with a written application, confidential financial form, official high school transcript, and a list of activities and community service.
• Leo J. Monty ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students attending an AFE certification program, from a Canton, Massachusetts nonprofit.
• LEP Foundation for Youth EducationScholarships for young people in one of three categories: those with physical disabilities, those who are economically disadvantaged, or those with academic or athletic achievement.
• Les Dames d'Escoffier Chicago Scholarships$2,500Scholarships of $2,500 for deserving female culinary students, from the Chicago chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier.
• LeTourneau Church Matching GrantDeadline VariesLeTourneau University matches scholarship gifts a student receives from their home church.
• Levert Richardson Sr. ScholarshipSmall scholarships to support less fortunate high school graduates in their first year of college, from a Miami, Florida fund.
• Lewis G. Schaeneman Jr. Scholarship~$2,107 · Deadline March 31Scholarship for Stop & Shop employees with at least one year and 1,000 hours of service. Apply by March 31 with an essay on career goals, college acceptance letter, transcript and two recommendations (one from your supervisor).
• Leyton FoundationDeadline RollingFinancial assistance for students who need help paying for college or for extracurricular educational activities. Applications are accepted by mail throughout the year.
• Liahona Give Back ScholarshipScholarships and leadership mentoring for minority and disadvantaged students, from a Tempe, Arizona organization that reported about $203,000 in scholarships in the latest year.
• Libby & Gary Pedri Charitable TrustDeadline December 31Rock Springs, Wyoming trust that made about 92 education grants last year; anyone may apply by email, phone or in person with their name, address and the purpose of the grant, by the end of the calendar year.
• Liberty University Missionary Kid ScholarshipDeadline December 11Competitive tuition aid for new full-time residential students whose parents serve full-time on a foreign mission field with a Liberty-approved agency; recipients live on campus and join an MK leadership program.
• Lieutenant Robert D. Westberg ScholarshipAnnual post-high-school scholarships for police officers and their family members.
• Life Lessons Scholarship ProgramDeadline March 1Essay or video scholarship for students whose parent or guardian has died, describing how the loss affected their family financially and emotionally.
• Life Light Educational FoundationFinancial assistance for blind, handicapped or poor students who cannot afford their education.
• Lilleberg Family Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesAtwater, Minnesota foundation that supports families with a loved one suffering from cancer, including college scholarships.
• Lincoln & Elizabeth Frost ScholarshipUp to $8,000 · Deadline VariesUndergraduate scholarships for high school graduates, typically $1,000 per semester. Apply with transcripts and two references; renewal requires keeping at least a 2.0 GPA.
• Lincoln Foundation for Education Scholarship~$2,054 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing technical or vocational training at Lincoln Technical Institute and similar schools, including CNC machining and automotive trades programs; 138 were awarded in the latest year and paid to the schools.
• Linda Bobbitt Educational Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships to help high school graduates with college expenses, from a Brunswick, Georgia foundation; see its website.
• Linda Fitts Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline April 1An educational grant for a Lake Gaston Ladies Club member or a direct descendant of a member; apply on paper with high school transcripts by April 1. One $2,500 award was made in the latest year.
• Lindsay A Curtin Memorial Scholarship FundA memorial scholarship fund based in Brockton, Massachusetts; no eligibility details were reported.
• LINK Unlimited Scholars~$1,894A multi-year scholarship and mentoring program for Black students that supports them into and through college, with Saturday academies, leadership training and career exposure.
• Linville Foundation Scholarship~$6,018 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate or vocational programs; applicants submit proof of enrollment or acceptance with their application. About 76 awards were made last year.
• Lions International Peace Poster ContestUp to $5,000 · Deadline Usually November · CompetitionArt contest for young people ages 11-13, entered through a sponsoring local Lions club at a school or youth group; the international grand prize is $5,000.
• Little Black Dress Designer Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for up-and-coming fashion designers, from a Houston, Texas foundation.
• Live For TJ Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline RollingMemorial scholarships of about $1,000 from the TJ Lobraico Foundation; apply with a scholarship questionnaire, accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Live Like Kayla ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships and financial assistance for graduating high school seniors, from a San Diego, California foundation.
• Live Like Lou Foundation Scholarship~$1,639 · Deadline VariesTuition support for dependents of families affected by ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) attending post-secondary schools; about 50 awards were made last year.
• Live Like Norah ScholarshipMemorial scholarships for students from the Live Like Norah Foundation in East Bend, North Carolina, funded by its golf tournament; see the website for eligibility.
• Live Más ScholarshipUp to $25,000 · Deadline VariesPassion-based scholarship for ages 16-26 with no GPA or test requirement; apply with a short video or essay about your passion. Renewable up to three times.
• Live Your Dream AwardsDeadline VariesCash education awards for women who are the primary financial support for their families and are enrolled in or accepted to vocational training or an undergraduate degree program.
• Live Your Dream Scholarships~$1,521Education scholarships for single-mother families, from a Provo, Utah organization that also provides school supplies and holiday help.
• Living Eagle Organization Pilot Scholarship~$67,798 · Deadline VariesFlight-training scholarships for prospective and current pilots; recipients apply and funds are paid directly to the flight school for flight time. One large award was made last year.
• Living With the Ribbon Healthcare ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing higher education in a healthcare field, from a Mendon, Massachusetts cancer-support nonprofit; $3,000 awarded last year.
• LJ Braner Silver Linings Legacy ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships and resources for underprivileged high school senior athletes.
• L & L Educational FoundationDeadline VariesAn education foundation in Romeo, Michigan that funded over 100 education grants in its latest year; application details are on its website.
• Lloyd W. & Virginia D. Rittenhouse Scholarship~$8,235 · Deadline VariesScholarships from a bank-administered charitable trust with no stated restrictions; apply through the J.P. Morgan online grants portal.
• L & M Meador Scholarship~$8,557 · Deadline VariesCollege and university scholarships with no stated restrictions; apply on the trust's application through the trustee at Bank of America in Richmond, Virginia. Seven awards last year averaging about $8,600.
• Load the Bar Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for female powerlifting students, from a Decatur, Mississippi foundation.
• Local 134 CFL Delegate ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for post-high-school education for eligible children of members of IBEW Local Union 134 (Chicago electrical workers).
• Local 137 Nicholas Signorelli Sr ScholarshipScholarships for qualified dependents of members of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 137 (Briarcliff Manor, New York).
• Local 15 Operating Engineers Scholarship FundScholarships for eligible children of members of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 15 (15A-15H), New York.
• Local 202 Scholarship FundDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for dependents of members of Teamsters Local 202.
• Local 20 Carpenters Scholarship FundScholarships and educational assistance for members and families of Carpenters Local 20 (United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Staten Island, New York).
• Local 210 Scholarship & Education FundScholarships for eligible members of Teamsters Local 210 and their families and dependents, for accredited colleges, universities or trade schools; administered by an independent third party.
• Local 2790 Scholarship FundEducational scholarships for children of members of Carpenters Local Union 2790 (United Brotherhood of Carpenters, New York).
• Local 295 Scholarship FundCollege scholarships for deserving college students who are dependents of Teamsters Local 295 members (Valley Stream, New York).
• Local 369 Charitable ScholarshipPost-secondary scholarships for children of members of Utility Workers Union of America Local 369 (AFL-CIO), based in Quincy, Massachusetts.
• Local 37 Byrne-Lynch Scholarship FundFinancial assistance for children of Local 37 union members attending an accredited post-secondary school full time (East Providence, Rhode Island).
• Local 39 Educational Scholarship FundScholarships for children and grandchildren of active members in good standing of Stationary Engineers Local 39 who are attending a four-year accredited college or university.
• Local 417 Scholarship FundEducational scholarships for members of Local 417 (Wallkill, New York) and their families.
• Local 580 College Scholarship Fund~$3,057 · Deadline VariesScholarships for dependents of eligible Local 580 participants who are full-time candidates for an undergraduate degree; continuing awards require a qualifying GPA.
• Lockhart Family Charitable Trust Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students anywhere in the US enrolled full time at an accredited post-secondary institution with satisfactory grades, taking financial need into account. Information is sent to Kershaw County, South Carolina high school counselors and to any high school that asks.
• Logan Maiatico Foundation ScholarshipScholarships from a Strasburg, Virginia memorial foundation that also promotes education and volunteer service; $7,000 was awarded in the latest year. See the website for eligibility.
• Lois Price Spratlen Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students in mental health nursing master's programs, from a foundation in Bellingham, Washington; $15,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Long Island Restaurant & Caterers Memorial ScholarshipDeadline March 1Scholarship from the Long Island restaurant and caterers industry with no stated restrictions; submit all pertinent information by March 1. No awards were reported last year.
• Longley Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesSmall scholarship foundation administered from Portland, Maine. The filing gives no eligibility rules; applicants are told to contact the trustee for instructions.
• Lonnie Bob Hurst Scholarship~$1,260 · Deadline May 1Need-based scholarships for college-bound seniors (3.0 GPA), vocational students (2.0 GPA) and accepted LPN nursing students. Application requires transcripts and character references.
• Lorey Bode Scholarship~$10,000 · Deadline December 31Scholarship grants from a Kailua, Hawaii foundation with no stated restrictions; apply in writing by December 31. Two $10,000 awards last year.
• Louie Bing Athletic Scholarship FundScholarships from a Miami fund that runs football workshops, coaching clinics and track meets; seven students shared $5,800 in the latest year. See the website for eligibility.
• Louis Cunningham ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for tuition, books and room and board at institutions of higher education; recipients must keep up a required GPA. Apply each spring with the foundation's form and a transcript.
• Louise Knight ScholarshipDeadline April 1Scholarships for Madisonville High School graduates with at least a C average going full time to an accredited college, preferably in English or education. Apply with transcript, essay, photo and two recommendation letters.
• Louise Tumarkin Zazove Foundation Scholarship~$3,667 · Deadline May 26Scholarships and grants from a Pinckney, Michigan foundation with no stated restrictions; applications are on the foundation website and are due May 26 for the fall semester.
• Louis & Irene Simon Scholarship FundScholarships for eligible members of the Laundry & Dry Cleaning Workers & Allied Industries Health Fund (Workers United).
• Louis K. Mulford Scholarship Foundation~$3,000 · Deadline April 15Tuition and fee scholarships with no stated restrictions; apply with a letter explaining your request and qualifications by April 15 for the following school year.
• Luke Earley Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline March 31Scholarship for undergraduate or trade studies (last year's award bought tools for lineman school) from a Reno, Texas foundation; mail the application with proof of admission or enrollment and two teacher recommendation letters by March 31.
• Luke Postolos Scholarship~$2,000Scholarships for people associated with the food industry, from a San Antonio foundation; recipients receive $1,000 per semester for four years. Eight students were supported in the latest year.
• LULAC National Scholarship Fund$250–2,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships awarded through local LULAC councils: National Scholastic Achievement Awards ($2,000, 3.5 GPA), Honors Awards ($500-$2,000, 3.0 GPA) and General Awards ($250-$1,000). DACA recipients may apply.
• Lyceum FellowshipDeadline VariesDesign-competition fellowship for students at any accredited school of architecture in North America. Entries (an 11x17 booklet of drawings and narrative) are submitted online in early spring.
• Lynden Memorial Scholarship~$3,500 · Deadline March 1Scholarships for children, stepchildren and grandchildren of full-time or qualifying seasonal employees of Lynden Incorporated's operating companies. Open to high school seniors and full-time undergraduate or graduate students headed to trade school, community college, a four-year college or graduate school. Administered by Scholarship Management Services; apply with transcripts by March 1.
• Lyndsey Rice Memorial ScholarshipScholarships for graduating high school seniors who apply with a personal statement about their role in family, school, church, and community, plus recommendations from a teacher, coach, or religious leader. Recipients are chosen by Lyndsey's family; the fund is based in Dublin, Ohio.
• Lynn E. and Mattie G. McConnell Scholarship~$2,042 · Deadline August 1Scholarships for graduating seniors of Protestant faith in school districts named by the trust; application forms are mailed to seniors in those districts and are due August 1.
• Lynn M LeBoeuf Memorial Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline April 1A one-time first-year college award for a graduating senior with a 3.2 GPA and ACT of 21 or better, registered for at least 12 hours at an accredited four-year university, with no criminal record. Apply by April 1 with a transcript, ACT results, registration proof and two faculty recommendations; the second half is paid after a 3.0 fall GPA.