Nationwide scholarships: M

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

• MAASE Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for professional learning and mentoring for early-career special education administrators.
• MACE Scholarships~$789 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the National Mexican American College Education Fund; recent awards averaged under $800.
• Machine Tool Technologies Research Foundation ScholarshipScholarship funds for students and post-graduate researchers studying fields related to machine tool systems.
• Maclellan Scholars ProgramDeadline November 10Full-tuition leadership scholarship at Covenant College based on Christian commitment, academics and leadership; finalists attend a scholarship weekend.
• Macricostas Scholarship Trust~$1,621 · Deadline April 15Scholarship for dependents of current Photronics, Inc. employees; 29 awards last year. Apply by April 15 with the written form, recommendation letters, transcripts and test scores.
• Madaline F. Fleming Scholarship Fund~$1,000 · Deadline June 1Scholarship for post-secondary degree programs. Submit transcripts, financial aid forms, two recommendations and an employment record by June 1 for fall or November 1 for spring.
• Madge Lewis Scholarship FoundationCollege tuition scholarships for underprivileged students from a Sunrise, Florida foundation.
• MAGIC Grants Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesAcademic scholarships for undergraduates studying cryptocurrency-related disciplines, paid to the student's institution; three $2,000 awards last year.
• Maija Golden Creative Writing Foundation Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline VariesA creative writing scholarship awarded on the basis of writing-contest submissions or award-winning papers.
• Maine Manufacturers Career and Education Foundation ScholarshipAcademic scholarships from the Manufacturers Association of Maine for students pursuing post-secondary study in manufacturing-related fields.
• MAIP / Digitas Multicultural Scholarship~$6,808 · Deadline VariesCollege tuition scholarships plus a mentor for diverse students planning careers in advertising and marketing, from the 4A's Foundation.
• Maison Zachariah Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship~$750 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Fowlerville High School seniors who have played soccer. Applications are at the high school.
• Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent ChildrenDeadline April 1Army Emergency Relief scholarships for eligible children of soldiers pursuing a first undergraduate degree or technical certificate, for up to four years of full-time study.
• Major Lucas Gruenther Legacy Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships in remembrance of Major Lucas Gruenther, from a foundation in Tuolumne, California; details are on its website.
• Makarios Scholarship FundScholarships for needy and worthy students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the United States (New York sponsor).
• Make A Difference Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for low-income college freshmen attending accredited institutions.
• Malcolm Wesley Myers and Anna Myers Scholarship~$3,514 · Deadline March 28Scholarships for needy, deserving graduating seniors of Hanover High School or Southwest[ern] High School (second name cut off in the filing), administered online by CSA; due March 28.
• M. Alexander Memorial Baseball ScholarshipScholarships for high school baseball players, from a memorial fund in Avon, Indiana.
• MALSCE Education Trust Scholarship~$5,000Scholarships for people studying or entering the land surveying profession, from the Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers; apply with a transcript.
• Mapuije Ezeanolue FoundationDeadline RollingEducational support for individuals of African descent and other minorities. Apply year-round by letter stating the proposed use and amount requested.
• Maranatha Pastor's ScholarshipUp to $1,500 · Deadline VariesUp to $1,500 a year for four years at Maranatha Baptist University for children of full-time fundamental Baptist pastors, pastoral staff, evangelists, missionaries, chaplains or Christian camp directors.
• Marble Falls ISD Education Foundation Scholarship~$920 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students of Marble Falls ISD, paid directly to the school the student attends.
• Marcella Green ScholarshipDeadline May 15Full annual tuition scholarships for up to 8 students a year who have an "A" average and financial need. Teachers submit student information to the trust by May 15.
• Marchant Presidential Heritage ScholarshipUp to $15,000 · Deadline May 11Competitive award of up to $15,000 a year at Southern Nazarene University for high-achieving first-time students with Church of the Nazarene ties.
• Marcus M. Wilson ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for deserving high school students from a Roanoke, Virginia memorial fund; details on its website.
• Mariachi Scholarship FoundationScholarships for students involved in mariachi music, from a San Diego-area foundation that promotes mariachi education in schools.
• Marian S. Shuck Scholarship~$14,667Scholarships from a trust in Fruitland Park, Florida; last year six awards averaging about $14,700 were made. Contact the trustee for eligibility and deadlines.
• Marie Barney Boston ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for disadvantaged children and youth from a Jacksonville, Florida foundation; six awards totaling $3,500 were made in the latest year.
• Marine Corps Aviation Association John Glenn Squadron Scholarship$4,000–5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the John Glenn Squadron of the Marine Corps Aviation Association (Patuxent River, Maryland) for students mainly in engineering and hard sciences who are likely to pursue careers in Marine aviation; twelve awards of $4,000 to $5,000 were made in the latest year.
• Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation ScholarshipEducational scholarship accounts for children of U.S. Marines, Navy Corpsmen and federal law enforcement agents who died while on active duty.
• Marine Corps Reserve Association Education Trust Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,000 for graduating seniors from high schools with Marine Corps Junior ROTC programs; six were awarded in the latest year.
• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesNeed-based scholarships for children of Marines and of Navy corpsmen, chaplains and religious program specialists who served with Marine units; family income limit applies.
• Marine Corps Scholarship Golf Tournament (MCSF)Deadline VariesFundraising arm for scholarships for children of Marines and former Marines with financial need pursuing undergraduate, vocational or technical education, awarded through the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.
• Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry ScholarshipDeadline Rolling · GrantPost-9/11 GI Bill benefits for children and surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty or from a service-connected disability after Sept. 10, 2001.
• Marine Officers' Spouses' Club Okinawa ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for family members of U.S. armed forces members and civilian employees attached to U.S. Marine installations in Okinawa, Japan.
• Marion E. McRae Scholarship for Forestry StudyDeadline January 13Scholarships for forestry study open to high school seniors or graduates and current college undergraduates with at least a 2.5 GPA. Apply online through Scholarship America between November 8 and January 13. The latest filing shows no grants paid.
• Marion Nixdorf Scholarship~$4,653 · Deadline June 1Scholarships for graduating seniors of Athens High School in the top 20% of their class who intend to pursue a four-year degree in nursing or health care. The school handles applications; the trustee must receive them by June 1.
• Marion Wetzel Trust ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for high school graduates who have shown academic excellence and financial need, from a trust in Newark, Ohio.
• Mark and Isaac Friday Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesMemorial foundation in Cornelius, North Carolina that funds scholarships for college-bound students through a tennis tournament.
• Mark Forester Foundation ScholarshipCollege scholarships for qualifying applicants from a foundation in Haleyville, Alabama promoting freedom, patriotism, service, and scholarship. See the website for criteria.
• Mark KA Williams Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesAnnual scholarships for academically deserving students majoring in telecommunications and related fields; see the foundation website for details.
• Martha C. Day Scholarship Foundation~$3,500 · Deadline May 31College scholarships with geographic limits described on the foundation website, where the application process is explained. Deadline is May 31.
• Martz Scholarship~$864 · Deadline May 15Small scholarships for U.S. citizens pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a public or private school, with preference for documented financial need. Apply by May 15 with a one-page application, tax returns, transcript, short essay and two recommendation letters.
• Mary Doyle Memorial Scholarship~$1,957 · Deadline November 15Scholarship for seniors or graduates of Oconee County High School with at least a 2.0 GPA and financial need; apply online through Scholarship Administration with an official transcript, a one-page personal statement and parents' tax forms by November 15. 23 awards last year averaging about $2,000.
• Mary I. Gourley Scholarship~$4,727 · Deadline VariesFlexible, need-based scholarships for students at the foundation's partner colleges; a committee reviews applications three times a year considering need, age, family obligations and full-time status.
• Mary Jean Deegan Scholarship~$4,500 · Deadline March 31Scholarship for needy single women in good academic standing who live in Howard County and are enrolled or enrolling in an accredited college; request the form from Key Private Bank and attach a transcript by March 31.
• Mary Kathleen Kelley ScholarshipUp to $3,000 · Deadline VariesGrants of up to $3,000 per academic year for tuition and books at an accredited college, chosen on academic performance, recommendations, sports participation, financial need and self-reliance; renewable with a 3.0 GPA. No grants were paid in the latest year.
• Mary K. Garr Scholarship~$6,221 · Deadline March 15Scholarships for highly motivated students with superior academic records pursuing post-secondary education, with preference for medical disciplines; request forms from First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors in Muncie, Indiana by March 15.
• Mary Margaret Trant Nursing Scholarship$1,000Nursing scholarships of $1,000 from a Stoneham, Massachusetts memorial foundation that supports future nurses; two were awarded in the latest year.
• Mary Susan Moore Medical Society ScholarshipDeadline VariesStudent support and scholarships from a Houston, Texas society that promotes African American women physicians.
• Mas Family Scholarship~$2,719 · Deadline January 31Need-based, renewable scholarships (up to four years) for students of Cuban descent enrolled full time at an accredited college for an undergraduate or graduate degree, who keep a 3.0 GPA. Apply online between October 15 and January 31 with proof of Cuban descent, a personal statement, resume, transcript, test scores, FAFSA/CSS summary, three recommendations and a 1,000-word essay.
• Masonic Benevolence Scholarship~$2,286 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships from a Masonic charity in Blue Earth, Minnesota with no stated restrictions; apply in writing with your college and/or business goals.
• Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship~$1,909 · Deadline May 15Scholarships for graduates of Columbia Community Unit School District 4 who kept a B average. Apply with the form, two teacher recommendations, SAT/ACT scores, grades, an essay, financial information and activities; due May 15.
• Matt Burke Foundation ScholarshipMemorial scholarship from a Naperville, Illinois foundation honoring a former Amos Alonzo Stagg High School football player; eligibility is not given in the filing, so check the foundation website.
• Matthew Renk Foundation Student Scholarship~$1,000A student scholarship from a foundation that supports families affected by childhood brain cancer; one $1,000 award was made last year.
• Matthew Reyer ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for deserving seniors at West Limestone High School.
• Matthew Sheehan Memorial Foundation Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for seniors at South Kingstown High School and The Prout School.
• Matt Langley Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for graduating high school hockey players, aimed at needy and deserving amateur hockey players and their families, from a foundation in Highland, Michigan.
• Matt Madill Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship help for students in the Platte County R-3 School District, funded by a memorial golf event.
• Max Finney Foundation Scholarship~$11,080 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarships with no stated restrictions from a Spring, Texas foundation; apply online with essays and transcripts, with deadlines that vary by area and year. Seven awards averaging about $11,000 last year.
• Max Johnson Educational FundDeadline VariesSmall educational fund in Grand Junction, Iowa. Applications are available from the fund on request; there is no deadline, but awards depend on available money.
• Maya Macey Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesEducational scholarships for women who have faced challenges and need financial help to overcome them.
• MBI Educational Foundation Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline July 15Scholarship for employees of Modular Building Institute member companies and their spouses, children and grandchildren who are in or entering a two- or four-year college in any field, with at least a 3.0 GPA; send transcripts, a recommendation letter and a personal statement by July 15.
• MCDA ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship for a local resident to attend Southeastern Technical College.
• McDonald's Black and Positively Golden ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship funded by McDonald's and administered by TMCF, listed among TMCF's 2027-2028 open scholarships.
• McDowell Charitable Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesAwards for the educational, travel and living expenses of financially needy, talented students. Mail or hand-deliver the application; deadlines vary.
• McKelvey Entrepreneurial Foundation ScholarshipDeadline January 25Scholarships from the McKelvey Entrepreneurial Foundation, applied for online by January 25 for the following fall. Award limits depend on the scholarship type; no awards were reported last year.
• McLaughlin Doty Foundation ScholarshipUp to $7,500 · Deadline March 1Educational scholarships of up to $7,500 per school year from a foundation in Kerrville, Texas; contact the foundation for an application. Scholarship deadline March 1.
• McPherson Church of Christ ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students who participate in the McPherson Church of Christ to attend a college affiliated with the church.
• MCSF Children of the Fallen Scholarship$7,500 · Deadline March 1Guaranteed $7,500 a year for four years for eligible children of fallen Marines and Navy corpsmen/chaplains serving with Marines; income limit waived.
• MC USA Scholarship for BIPOC StudentsUp to $4,000 · Deadline April 1Up to $4,000 for Black, Indigenous and students of color active in a Mennonite Church USA congregation and admitted to an MC USA-affiliated college, university or seminary.
• MDNA Scholarship~$1,935 · Deadline VariesScholarships for college, graduate or vocational students who are children of employees of Machinery Dealers National Association member companies; 31 were awarded in the latest year.
• Meagan's Legacy Student Volunteer Scholarship~$1,694 · Deadline VariesScholarships for high school and college students who are selected (by essay and volunteer record) for a volunteer program and earn awards based on their volunteer hours and work.
• Meeting Street Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for qualified individuals from the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund of the Beemok Family Foundation in Charleston, South Carolina; applications are accepted online only.
• Melanie Foundation Scholarship~$2,583 · Deadline March 5Scholarships for students enrolled in an accredited graduate program in the mental health field in the United States. Apply by March 5 with a CV, transcripts, two reference letters (one from a mental health professional) and an essay; see the foundation website.
• Mellinger Scholarship FundDeadline MarchScholarships administered by Ephrata National Bank (Ephrata, Pennsylvania) under the scholarship committee's guidelines. The application can be completed online; due the last school day of March.
• Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline January 31Scholarships of $5,000 for employees of NRCA (roofing association) contractor and supplier members, their spouses and dependent children, who are pursuing careers in roofing or building construction including architecture and engineering; applications go to Scholarship Management Services by January 31.
• MENTE Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesEducation scholarships picked by a committee and awarded at the annual MENTE Summit, a mentorship program promoting higher education and healthy masculinity.
• Mentorschip ScholarshipDeadline VariesA nonprofit that runs scholarship access and mentoring programs aimed at helping students graduate debt-free. The filing gives no eligibility details; see the website.
• Merchants Exchange Scholarship~$2,500College scholarships of about $2,500 for students studying international trade and transportation, from the Portland, Oregon Merchants Exchange scholarship fund; six were awarded in the latest year.
• Merendino Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesFinancial assistance for U.S. residents working in the craft alcohol industries (fine wine, craft beer, distilled spirits) to complete educational, experiential or professional certification programs that advance their careers; apply on the foundation's form with an essay and third-party verification of industry experience. Awards are made quarterly. No awards were reported in the latest filing.
• Merkel Memorial Scholarship~$5,600 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the Merkel Memorial Scholarship Endowment with no stated restrictions; about 5 awards a year. Apply online through the Center for Scholarship Administration, which posts the deadline.
• Merle and Olive Gilliand Scholarship Foundation~$8,144Scholarships administered by Scholarship America for PNC; eligibility, deadlines and the application are on the program website.
• Merle E. Gilliand Scholarship FundDeadline VariesA scholarship administered by Scholarship America with no restrictions stated in the filing; contact Scholarship America for the application.
• Merle Loessin Memorial Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline February 3A scholarship administered by the Center for Scholarship Administration; apply online at csascholars.org by February 1, where eligibility details are posted.
• Merry Family/MGM Memorial Scholarship$2,500 · Deadline September 1One $2,500 award through the HYFA fall application for pre-veterinary or veterinary school students.
• Mesarg Educational Trust~$2,901 · Deadline December 31Scholarships from a Danbury, Connecticut educational trust with no stated restrictions; about eight awards a year. Apply on plain paper by December 31.
• MES State Scholarship Fund~$1,500Engineering scholarships from the Mississippi Engineering Society for high school seniors interested in engineering and for current undergraduate and graduate engineering students; about five awards a year.
• Metal Service Center Institute Scholarships~$1,196 · Deadline VariesScholarships for deserving high school seniors from a Metal Service Center Institute chapter based in Tampa, FL.
• MetGCSA Foundation Scholarship$1,000–2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,000 to $2,500 for college students studying turf and golf course management; eighteen were awarded in the latest year by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association foundation.
• Metropolitan Black Bar Association ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students in college, law school or graduate school from the Friends of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association (New York), including the four Honorable George Bundy Smith scholarships.
• Metropolitan Leadership Institute ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for graduating high school students and community college students in the Kansas City area, paid to their institutions. The application includes an essay and a recommendation from a school and a community leader.
• M & G Henderson Scholarship FundDeadline VariesNeed-based scholarships for graduates of Rye High School; apply by letter to the trustee, BNY Mellon.
• Michael Aiello Memorial Agricultural ScholarshipDeadline VariesA memorial scholarship for students majoring in agriculture, from a Hollister, California foundation. Apply electronically or in person; no deadline.
• Michael D. Richardson Foundation Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $2,000 a year for up to four years for college-bound students, with up to eight new recipients a year; apply with a personal statement, FAFSA, high school transcript, college acceptance letter and community service hours.
• Michael G. Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship~$5,000Scholarships for young people interested in public service, from a Langhorne, Pennsylvania memorial foundation that also supports local first responders; two awards averaging $5,000 were made last year.
• Michael G. (Tink) Sims ScholarshipTraining and education scholarships for volunteer fire-rescue personnel, including a high school senior volunteer; based in Goochland, Virginia.
• Michael James Jackson Foundation ScholarshipScholarship awards for Black, Indigenous and People of Color in the brewing and distilling trades, open both to those starting their careers and those continuing their education.
• Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family Foundation Scholarship~$24,185 · Deadline VariesCollege tuition scholarships for residents of the foundation's low- and mid-income housing communities (listed on the HUD tenant eligibility certification) whose household income is within the county low/mid income limits and who have at least a 2.0 GPA. Apply anytime with transcripts, proof of college acceptance, three references and an essay.
• Michael J. Miller Scholarship (AAMI Foundation)~$3,000Scholarships for students pursuing an education in healthcare technology management, from the AAMI Foundation; last year 16 awards of $3,000 were made.
• Michael Lynch Memorial FoundationDeadline VariesEducation assistance for children of firefighters, fallen or active, and for children of other victims of the September 11 attacks.
• Michael Matteoli Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for people pursuing careers in agriculture or the mechanical field. Six were awarded in the latest year.
• Michael 'Mikey' Garrett Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for people pursuing a career in emergency medical services, from a Clarksburg, West Virginia memorial fund.
• Michael Nix Arts ScholarshipDeadline May 1A scholarship for students accepted to an institution of higher learning, from a fund in Lexington, Alabama; apply by May 1.
• Michael P. Daly Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesMemorial scholarship fund based in Overland Park, Kansas that awarded $25,000 to students in its latest filing; eligibility and application details are on its website.
• Michael P. Quinn Scholarship FundCollege scholarships from the Michael P. Quinn Scholarship Fund (Charlestown, Massachusetts); see the website for eligibility and how to apply.
• Michael P. Rossi Scholarship Fund~$1,000 · Deadline December 15Small scholarship with no restrictions; apply with name, address, age and financial need by December 15.
• Michael Sennett Count On Me ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships, tutoring and test preparation for economically disadvantaged high school students who reflect the Count On Me core values; one scholarship was awarded in the latest year.
• Michael S. Schisler Scholarship~$4,716Financial assistance for college students with financial need, academic achievement and a heart for service who are enrolled at a school affiliated with the National Christian College Athletic Association; six awards averaging about $4,700 were made last year.
• Michele Mitchell ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for high school graduates, plus mentoring and tutoring, from a West New York, New Jersey fund; six recipients were funded in the year reported.
• Michelle's Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship funds for tuition, textbooks and other education expenses from a Key West, Florida foundation. Submit a typewritten application describing the educational purpose; no deadline.
• Michels Scholarship Fund~$5,263Post-secondary scholarships for employees of Michels Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and their children; formal application required. About 19 awards a year.
• Michigan Dental Association Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for students in dental school, awarded through a formal application reviewed by a committee of the Michigan Dental Association Foundation.
• Michigan Future Foundation ScholarshipScholarships and grants encouraging careers in the independent insurance agency system, from a Michigan foundation; eight recipients last year.
• Michigan Laborers Scholarship~$1,000Scholarships of about $1,000 for eligible students attending an accredited vocational school, technical school or two- or four-year college, from the Michigan Laborers scholarship fund in Lansing; 41 were awarded in the latest year. The filing does not spell out who is eligible.
• Michigan Shores Club Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for college, vocational, language or citizenship training for employees of the Michigan Shores Club (Wilmette, Illinois) and their spouses and children; 13 students received awards in 2024.
• Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foundation ScholarshipDeadline April 30Scholarship for U.S.-citizen college sophomores and juniors majoring in business with a finance or economics concentration at a four-year college; apply by email by April 30.
• Mi Doctora Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students who have overcome major personal hardships, including the loss of one or both parents, pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in the natural or agricultural sciences. Application details are not in the filing.
• Mid-South Institute of Food Technologists Scholarship~$2,000Scholarships of $2,000 for college students in the Mid-South region pursuing degrees in food science related fields; last year all awards went to Mississippi State University students.
• Midstream America Scholarship~$3,033 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the Midstream America association fund for the benefit of its sponsors and members; 15 awards averaging about $3,000 in the latest filing.
• Midwest Showmen's Foundation ScholarshipScholarships and financial assistance from the Midwest Showmen's Association foundation, connected to the amusement industry; 19 were given in the latest year. See the association website.
• Mike Grace Memorial Scholarship Fund~$3,000Scholarships recognizing students with high achievement in vocational education, from a Franklin, Tennessee memorial fund with an application process; about eight awards a year.
• Mike Muth Basketball Scholarship~$1,554 · Deadline April 30Scholarship for high school seniors who played high school basketball for at least two years and meet the fund bylaws; apply by April 30 (Williamston, South Carolina). Seven awards last year averaging about $1,550.
• Mike Weber Sr. Memorial Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for high school students from a foundation that also supports cancer causes. See the website for details.
• Millat Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for people who cannot afford educational or training programs without help, from a Lilburn, Georgia foundation.
• Ming Chen Foundation Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for study in ophthalmology, applied for online with no set deadline; two $3,000 awards were made in the latest year.
• Minnesota Surveyors & Engineers Scholarship FundScholarships for civil engineering and land surveying students, paid to the student's institution.
• Miriam A. Bechtel Scholarship~$3,810Scholarships administered by Scholarship America for PNC Bank; eligibility, deadlines and the application are on the program website.
• Miriam E. Alsobrooks Educational Scholarship~$6,500 · Deadline November 30Scholarship for graduates of Marlboro County High School with at least a 2.0 GPA, with preference for applicants whose father is deceased; apply through Scholarship Administration with a transcript, essay, honors, Student Aid Report and W-9 by November 30. One $6,500 award last year.
• Miss America Scholarship ProgramDeadline VariesTuition-only scholarships for young women who compete as Miss America delegates at the local, state or national level. Open to U.S. citizens aged 14 to 28.
• Mission228 Scholarship~$10,000 · Deadline VariesPeoria, Arizona foundation that awarded two $10,000 scholarships last year; applications may be submitted in any form with whatever information the applicant thinks relevant.
• Missionary and Pastors Dependents GrantDeadline VariesLeTourneau University grant for dependents of missionaries and pastors.
• MissionSquare Retirement Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for surviving spouses and children of local and state government employees (education, healthcare, nonprofit, public safety and others) who died in service; awards are administered through Scholarship America, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and Concerns of Police Survivors. 43 recipients last year.
• MOAA Cape Canaveral Chapter College Scholarships~$7,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships from the Cape Canaveral chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. See the website for who qualifies.
• MOAA Chattanooga Chapter Ray Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline April 15College tuition scholarships from the Chattanooga chapter of the Military Officers Association of America for students enrolling in a college ROTC program. Apply with a transcript, SAT/ACT scores and recommendation letters; the 2024 deadline was April 15.
• MOAA Education Assistance ProgramDeadline March 1Mix of scholarships and interest-free loans for full-time undergraduates 24 and under who are children of officers or of active-duty or retired enlisted members; one application matches students to funds.
• Moira the Dreamer FoundationDeadline VariesSmall school-tuition grants from a Leander, Texas foundation; apply with a detailed request that breaks down expenses and amounts, with terms agreed case by case.
• MO-KAN-NE Educational Opportunity Association Scholarships~$1,182 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska chapter of the Educational Opportunity Association, which serves income-eligible, first-generation, underrepresented, disabled and veteran students pursuing college or graduate school; eleven were awarded in the latest year.
• Molari Family Charitable Fund Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesA scholarship from a Walpole, Massachusetts family fund; application details are available on request by email. One $2,000 award was made in the latest year.
• Monroe Foundation Tuition Assistance~$2,216Tuition assistance for students who qualify for college but need more financial help to pursue or resume their education, with emphasis on underserved and veteran students; about 37 awards a year.
• Monsignor Eugene Yennock Foundation Tuition AssistanceDeadline VariesTuition assistance grants from a Cicero, New York foundation, requested by a letter of application. The filing lists no eligibility restrictions or deadline.
• Mo Pie U ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege tuition scholarships for children who have lost a parent to cancer; request the application from the Richmond, Texas organization, which accepts applications annually.
• Morehead-Cain ScholarshipDeadline October 15Full four-year merit scholarship with summer enrichment at UNC-Chapel Hill. Students are nominated by their school or, if not at a nominating school, through UNC Early Action admission (October 15).
• Morey & Helen Miller Scholarship~$11,176 · Deadline April 26Scholarships for members of the graduating senior class of Rockville High School who have been accepted to a college or university; 17 awards last year. Apply by April 26 through Bank of America.
• Morgan and Mary G. Hand Scholarship~$1,518 · Deadline April 1Scholarships awarded on need, academic performance and a personal interview; any application format is accepted, due April 1.
• Morris Family Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for high school students in Jackson County school districts 6, 35, 91 and 9, and for community college students majoring in technical or vocational programs. Apply with a written essay or application.
• Morristown Emergency Medical Services Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesAwards of about $2,000 for students pursuing degrees in health or community care, from the Morristown, New Jersey emergency medical services memorial foundation; apply online with a tuition statement and transcripts, with one deadline in summer and one in winter.
• Morty Frank Memorial Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline VariesCollege tuition scholarships for deserving high school seniors, with continuing awards for prior recipients; 16 students were funded in the latest year.
• Moses Terrell Scholarship~$1,000College scholarships and high school awards of about $1,000 for academically excellent students in disadvantaged communities; 14 students received awards in the latest year from this Evergreen Park, Illinois charity.
• Motorola Enhanced Scholarship InitiativeDeadline VariesLarger (sometimes full) scholarships for family members of fallen firefighters who major in a STEM subject or public safety.
• MRAA Educational Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for educational programs that teach recreational marine industry skills, from the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas.
• Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship ProgramDeadline RollingArmy Emergency Relief aid for Army spouses without a four-year degree pursuing a first undergraduate degree or technical certification; apply any time, reapply yearly.
• MSO Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for students taking online college-level ministry training through Ministry Studies Online to prepare for Christian ministry (kids, youth or global missions).
• MSPE Western Chapter ScholarshipsScholarships and loans for qualified engineering students from the Western Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, based in Kansas City.
• MSRA Scholarship FoundationEducational scholarships for members of the Minnesota Street Rod Association and their family members.
• Mu Chapter Foundation~$3,346 · Deadline VariesScholarships for undergraduate members of the Mu Chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity in Seattle; eight were awarded in the latest year.
• Mu Lambda Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship program of the Mu Lambda Foundation in Washington, DC. The filing gives no eligibility details; see the foundation website.
• Munoz Family ScholarshipDeadline VariesSupplemental first-year grants for students entering a four-year college or university, from a La Jolla, California foundation focused on diversity in education.
• Mustard Seed Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesTuition scholarships for active Catholic middle-class families who are struggling to send their children to Catholic schools (Toledo, Ohio area foundation).
• MWACA Technicians of Tomorrow ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students and industry professionals pursuing careers or training in the automotive service industry, from the Midwest Auto Care Alliance educational foundation in Kansas City.
• MWE Scholarship~$34,038 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the MWE Scholarship Fund in Grand Forks, North Dakota; apply through its website with your name, address and school. No stated restrictions or deadline; nine large awards were made in the latest year.
• Myers Charitable Trust Medical Scholarship~$15,000 · Deadline RollingScholarships for students attending or accepted to a program leading to a degree in medicine; apply on the trust's form through Wells Fargo Bank at any time.
• Myrna M. Johnson Memorial ScholarshipDeadline April 15A small scholarship toward higher-education expenses, with preference for students studying music, art or nursing. Applications are available on request from First Mid Wealth Management in Mattoon, Illinois.
• My Sisters KeeperUp to $5,000 · Deadline RollingEmergency financial assistance or educational support of generally up to $5,000 for people who show need, from a West Orange, New Jersey foundation. No formal application; contact the foundation directly or by referral with proof of need.