Nationwide scholarships: N

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

• NABA Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships from the NABA (National Association of Black Accountants) foundation, whose mission is closing the Black wealth gap through education and careers. About 250 scholarships were awarded in the latest year; eligibility is on the website.
• NABA Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for active NABA student members preparing for accounting, finance and business careers (student membership is free).
• NAEMT EMS ScholarshipsUp to $5,000 · Deadline September 15For active NAEMT members advancing in EMS: up to $500 to become an EMT, up to $5,000 for EMTs becoming paramedics, up to $2,000 for paramedics.
• NAEMT Foundation EMR/EMT ScholarshipsUp to $1,000 · Deadline VariesUp to $1,000 toward an EMS course to become an Emergency Medical Responder or EMT, plus a year of NAEMT student membership.
• NAFB Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships plus a paid trip to the NAFB convention for students pursuing careers in agricultural communications and broadcasting.
• NAHJ ScholarshipsDeadline December 28Scholarships for students pursuing journalism careers at four-year or community colleges in the U.S. and Puerto Rico with a 2.8 GPA or better.
• NALP Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for students entering the landscape industry from the National Association of Landscape Professionals Foundation; applications go through an online portal and are judged by industry panels. About 82 one-time awards a year.
• Nancy Kataja Memorial Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesMemorial scholarship of $5,000 per year for four years of post-secondary education, from a family trust in Henniker, New Hampshire; apply with a narrative application. No stated restrictions or deadline.
• Nancy Larson College Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline November 1Scholarship for students pursuing a degree in elementary education; eight awards last year. Apply by November 1 with the foundation form and a 500-word essay on why you want to teach.
• NAON Foundation ScholarshipScholarships and grants from the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Foundation for individuals pursuing orthopaedic nursing.
• NAPABA Law Foundation Scholarships~$4,389Scholarships, fellowships and moot court awards for law students from the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association's foundation, which works to advance legal access for Asian Pacific Americans.
• NASA College Scholarship~$2,078 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for full-time science and engineering students who are dependents of current or retired NASA employees or reimbursable detailees (or of such employees who died in the line of duty); 32 were awarded in the latest year.
• NASRA Foundation College Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline April 15College scholarship grants of about $2,500 from a San Ramon, California foundation; the application form, eligibility details and the May 1 deadline are on its website.
• NATAS Foundation Scholarship~$10,000 · Deadline VariesSeven major scholarships each year for high school seniors planning a bachelor's degree in communication with a focus on the television industry, from the foundation of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
• NATAS Southeast Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for college students preparing for careers in television, journalism and digital media, from the Southeast chapter foundation of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Atlanta).
• NATAS Upper Midwest Emmy ScholarshipsDeadline VariesCollege scholarships to advance the art and science of television, from the Upper Midwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
• Nathan Herzog Scholarship Foundation~$5,000 · Deadline May 1A $5,000 scholarship awarded by a family foundation in Argyle, Texas; application due May 1.
• National Association of Black Suppliers Scholarship FundScholarships for high-achieving African American students pursuing automotive-related studies. See the fund website for applications.
• National Association of Veterans Upward Bound ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for veterans from the National Association of Veterans Upward Bound Project; seven were awarded in the year reported.
• National Black Prosecutors Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships, fellowships and mentorship for law students who want to serve their communities as prosecutors.
• National Collegiate Cancer Foundation ScholarshipDeadline May 22Scholarships for cancer survivors or current patients ages 18-35 (or 17 if starting college that fall) who continue their education during or after treatment.
• National Cyber ScholarshipScholarships to fund degree-level study for students with a talent for cybersecurity, identified through the foundation's talent-discovery competitions and training programs.
• National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) FellowshipDeadline October 30Three-year fellowship paying full tuition, fees and a stipend for students starting Ph.D. study in science and engineering fields important to defense. No service obligation.
• National Free Flight Society ScholarshipScholarships from the National Free Flight Society, a model-aviation organization, for qualifying students. See the society's website for details.
• National Funeral Directors and Morticians ScholarshipScholarships for mortician (funeral service) students; the fund is based in Fort Pierce, Florida.
• National Health Service Corps ScholarshipDeadline April 16 · Service-for-aid programPays tuition, fees, other costs and a monthly stipend for students training in primary care medicine, dentistry, nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife or physician assistant programs, who then work in a shortage area.
• National HEP-CAMP Association ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships and internships for financially needy migrant and minority students, from the association of High School Equivalency Program and College Assistance Migrant Program sites.
• National Honor Society ScholarshipDeadline November 20About $2 million in scholarships to 600 National Honor Society seniors each year; top 25 finalists get a trip to Washington, D.C.
• National Latin Exam Scholarships$2,000 · Deadline February 15 · Homeschoolers welcomeUp to 15 $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors who earn gold medals on advanced levels of the National Latin Exam and continue Latin or Greek in college. The exam serves homeschooled students too.
• National Merit Scholarship ProgramDeadline Usually October · Competition · Homeschoolers welcomeAcademic competition entered by taking the PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade; top scorers can advance to receive National Merit, corporate-sponsored or college-sponsored scholarships. Homeschooled students enter by arranging to take the PSAT/NMSQT at a local high school.
• National Pharmaceutical Association Foundation Scholarship~$1,193 · Deadline VariesScholarships for pharmacy students from minority and underserved backgrounds who are members of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association; 42 awards last year averaging about $1,200.
• National Press Photographers Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships and grants for students of photojournalism and visual storytelling, including the Bob Baxter and Bob East scholarships ($2,000 each); recipients must certify enrollment at their university.
• National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation Scholarships~$650Scholarships for students in the equine community, from the charitable foundation of the National Snaffle Bit Association. Applicants complete an application; approved funds are paid to the school.
• National Speech & Debate Tournament ScholarshipsDeadline Varies · CompetitionMore than $100,000 in scholarships awarded to competitors at the National Speech & Debate Tournament.
• National Swine Registry Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for young people pursuing careers in the livestock industry, especially swine production; winners are chosen by judges.
• Native American Scholarship FundDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships for Native American students from a Stockton, California fund that also supports cultural programs.
• Native Forward Scholars Fund Scholarships~$7,407Scholarships and student support for American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees; nearly 1,500 awards were made in the latest year.
• Native Women Scholars ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for deserving Native women, paid to their colleges; to date recipients have been members of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. At least 20 were awarded in 2024.
• Natural Refrigeration Foundation Scholarship~$4,634College scholarships from the Natural Refrigeration Foundation, the charitable arm of the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration, to develop talent for the natural refrigeration industry; about 19 awards a year, and scholars attend the annual IIAR conference.
• Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship~$4,797Scholarships for members of the naval rotary-wing community (active duty, veterans) and their dependents pursuing higher education; last year 15 awards went to students in aerospace and engineering.
• Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)Deadline Rolling · Service-for-aid programNavy scholarship for medical, dental, optometry, physician assistant and clinical psychology students covering tuition, fees and a monthly stipend, followed by service as a Navy officer.
• Navy League Foundation Scholarship~$1,250Scholarships for members and families of the U.S. sea services (Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine), paid to the college financial aid office; 40 were awarded last year.
• Navy Seabee Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline April 15Two-year, four-year and career/technical scholarships for children and grandchildren (under 23) of Seabees and Navy Civil Engineer Corps officers.
• Navy Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship~$4,481Undergraduate scholarships for children, grandchildren and spouses of qualifying Navy Supply Corps officers (active, reserve, retired or prior service) and Supply enlisted members (active, reserve or retired), for study at an accredited two- or four-year school; about 40 awards a year.
• NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation Scholarships$2,000+ · Deadline March 6Scholarships starting at $2,000 for college, trade school students and apprentices in construction-related programs.
• NBAA Charities ScholarshipsDeadline VariesNearly $100,000 a year in tuition awards for students and training awards for professionals headed into business aviation careers; several programs with separate deadlines.
• NBDF Scholarships for the Bleeding Disorders CommunityDeadline VariesA listing of scholarships from the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (formerly National Hemophilia Foundation) and partners for people affected by bleeding disorders.
• NBMBAA Dallas Chapter ScholarshipsDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students from the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the National Black MBA Association.
• NBNA Scholarships$1,000+ · Deadline March 15Scholarships starting at $1,000 for NBNA member nursing students at all levels, from LPN to doctorate, awarded at the annual conference.
• NCGA Graduate Student Scholarship$2,500 · Deadline VariesTwo $2,500 scholarships for NCGA-member graduate students in agricultural fields that benefit corn production.
• NCGA Research Ambassador Program$2,500 · Deadline Varies$2,500 award plus conference travel for student NCGA members doing research relevant to corn production.
• NCGA Technical School/Community College Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline January 31Five $1,000 scholarships for NCGA members or their children at technical schools or community colleges in agriculture, mechanical, construction, engineering or aviation programs.
• NCGA William C. Berg Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship$1,500 · Deadline VariesFive $1,500 scholarships (with BASF) for undergraduate NCGA members in any field of study.
• NCPA Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships in varying amounts for full-time students at accredited US pharmacy schools, judged on accomplishments and academic achievement. About 60 scholarships and awards were made in the latest year.
• NCSEA Foundation Diversity Scholarship~$3,136 · Deadline VariesScholarships that promote diversity in structural engineering for post-secondary students.
• Neal Martin Christensen Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship application offered by a Butler, Pennsylvania foundation that mainly makes education grants; no restrictions or deadline are stated.
• Needham September 11th Scholarship Fund~$6,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for survivors of 9/11 victims and of service members lost in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and for children of rescue workers disabled by 9/11; applicants show college acceptance, grades and family income.
• Nellie Carman Scholarship~$10,289 · Deadline March 1Scholarships applied for through a high school counselor by March 1; the filing refers to attached eligibility rules not included here. Nine awards were made in the latest year.
• Nellie Stone Johnson ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for minority students, from a St. Paul, Minnesota program; about $39,650 was paid to recipients in the latest year.
• NESA Eagle Scout ScholarshipsUp to $50,000 · Deadline February 1Scholarships for Eagle Scouts who are NESA members, from senior year of high school through junior year of college; top awards up to $50,000 over four years.
• Nestle ScholarshipDeadline March 22College scholarships for dependent children of Nestle employees, administered by Scholarship America; apply online by March 22.
• New Beginnings ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students at Taylor College who show academic excellence and financial need, supporting skills-based career training.
• New England Inns and Resorts Association ScholarshipScholarships for students accepted at tax-exempt colleges and enrolled in hospitality, tourism or similar programs, from the New England Inns and Resorts Association fund; each scholarship has its own criteria.
• Newe Numa ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship program based in Elko, Nevada and administered through Scholarship America; eligibility, deadlines and the application are on the Scholarship America "NA Education" page.
• New Jersey Amusement Association ScholarshipScholarships awarded by the New Jersey Amusement Association; see its website for eligibility and how to apply.
• New Jersey Motor Truck Association Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline May 31Up to three $1,000 scholarships a year for study at an accredited institution. Application forms are mailed to NJMTA member businesses; submit with a school transcript by May 31.
• New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for students at Rutgers (Cook College) or another turf program who have completed at least one year, are committed to a turfgrass career, and have turf work or research experience.
• New Nankai Foundation ScholarshipDeadline RollingSupport for a small number of students pursuing higher education in the United States, based on need and potential, with no geographic or school restrictions. There is no formal application: an educator, coach or community leader recommends the student with a statement of achievements, goals and financial need; requests are considered as funds become available.
• New Orphan Asylum Scholarship Foundation~$4,137 · Deadline VariesOne-time scholarships paid directly to the school, from a Cincinnati foundation. Separate forms are completed by the student and school personnel; call the foundation. Apply 90 days before the start of the term.
• New Star Scholarship Foundation~$1,416 · Deadline VariesScholarships for high school and college students based on academic achievement, financial need, personal strength and leadership potential.
• NFB Scholarship Program$10,000 · Deadline March 31Thirty $10,000 merit scholarships for legally blind students (including high school seniors) enrolled full-time in U.S. college degree programs; finalists attend the NFB national convention.
• NHA Foundation College Bound ScholarsDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for alumni of National Heritage Academies schools through the foundation's College Bound Scholars program.
• NH Food Industries Education Foundation Scholarship~$1,485 · Deadline MayScholarships from the New Hampshire grocers' association foundation; about 51 awards last year. Complete the application form each May.
• NIADA Foundation ScholarshipScholarships from the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Foundation; five were awarded in the latest year. See the foundation website.
• NIAF Scholarship ProgramDeadline March 1Scholarship program of the National Italian American Foundation for Italian American students.
• Nicholas Rossomando 9/11 Memorial Scholarship$1,500 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarship for a student from Port Richmond High School.
• Nichols Foundation Scholarship~$3,200 · Deadline VariesScholarships from a family foundation in Bellville, Texas; individuals apply on the foundation's preprinted form with no set deadline. Five were awarded in the latest year.
• Nick Berg Memorial Fund ScholarshipA higher-education scholarship from a memorial fund in Downingtown, Pennsylvania; see nickberg.org.
• Nick Nichols Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesFinancial help with higher education for children and grandchildren of IRS employees who are NTEU Chapter 20 members in good standing. Four scholarships were awarded in 2024.
• Nicole "Nikki" D. Scott Scholarship FundDeadline VariesMemorial scholarships for qualifying students from a fund based in Chestnut Ridge, New York; eligibility details are on its website.
• Nielsen Scholarship FundDeadline VariesSmall scholarships for graduates of the fund's designated school who have been accepted to education beyond high school; requirements come from the contact in Spearman, Texas.
• Nightingale Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesSix scholarship programs for nursing students enrolled at Nightingale College, aimed at underserved and underrepresented students. Twenty-five students were funded in the latest year.
• NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)Up to $20,000 · Deadline April 7 · Service-for-aid programScholarship for undergraduates with exceptional financial need planning biomedical research careers; scholars do summer internships and later work at NIH for each year funded.
• Niman Ranch Next Generation Scholarship~$4,295 · Deadline VariesUndergraduate scholarships for children of ranchers and other agricultural workers studying any field that supports careers in the rural economy; 57 awards averaging about $4,300 last year.
• Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship FundDeadline VariesHouston-based fund that raises money for scholarships for underserved high school and college students. The filing gives no application details.
• Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund Scholarship~$1,575Scholarships for Southeast Asian American students (Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, and some Burmese) from underserved communities pursuing higher education; each year the board picks a region with a large Southeast Asian community and a local committee selects recipients. 44 awards last year.
• NLHA Education Fund ScholarshipEducation grants and scholarships for low-income residents of federally assisted rental housing owned, managed or administered by NLHA (National Leased Housing Association) members; 38 were awarded in the latest year.
• NLN Foundation for Nursing Education Scholarship~$7,840 · Deadline VariesScholarships supporting nursing education, from the foundation of the National League for Nursing; 14 were awarded in the latest year.
• NMCRS Education Assistance$500–3,000 · Deadline Varies · GrantNeed-based grants of $500-$3,000 and interest-free loans up to $4,000 for children (under 23) and spouses of active-duty, retired or deceased Sailors and Marines.
• Noble Symond Golub & Lelia J. Golub Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline May 1Scholarship administered by the Aleppo Shriners with no stated restrictions; 17 awards last year. Submit the trust's form with transcript and a letter on your background, plans and activities by May 1 before starting college.
• Nolan Moore Memorial Education ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing careers in the printing and graphics industry.
• Norman A. Mordue Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesFund building an endowment for college scholarships for Elmira-area high school students, possibly also graduate students.
• Norman H. and Mary T. Lutz Trust ScholarshipDeadline March 4A scholarship for current students or graduates of Albright College who are pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree and have a 3.0 GPA; apply through CSA by March 4.
• North American Jat Charities ScholarshipScholarships from North American Jat Charities in Freehold, New Jersey; 87 students received scholarships in the latest year. See the website for eligibility.
• North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters Scholarships~$2,041Student scholarships for families of union members of the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters; about 49 awards a year.
• North Central Texas College Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarship grants for students at North Central Texas College, reviewed twice a year.
• Northeast Catholic Alumni Memorial Scholarship~$4,211Tuition assistance grants for children and grandchildren of dues-paying members of the Northeast Catholic Alumni Association (Philadelphia); about 110 awards a year, paid to the school each semester.
• Northeast Maritime Institute Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing higher education in maritime fields, from the Northeast Maritime Institute Foundation in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
• Northern California Education Foundation ScholarshipGrants and scholarships for pharmacy, medical and health science students; seven were awarded in the latest year. See ncef-ca.org.
• Northern California Laborers Scholarship Foundation~$4,269Educational scholarships for children of members of unions affiliated with the Northern California Laborers; about 156 awards a year, paid to the school.
• Northern California Minority Junior Golf Scholarship AssociationCollege scholarships for minority students from a Sacramento junior golf scholarship association.
• Northwest Bancorp Charitable Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesHigher-education scholarships for Northwest Bank employees and their families; contact the foundation for forms. Applications are reviewed quarterly.
• Northwest Hope Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesHigher-education scholarships funded by an annual golf tournament, from a foundation in Tigard, Oregon; $15,334 was awarded in the latest year. See the website for details.
• Norwegian Children's Home Association ScholarshipDeadline March 16Scholarships for students with at least 25% Norwegian ancestry or a significant Norwegian affiliation, based on academic merit and financial need. Apply in writing by March 16 for the following school year.
• Norwegian Commercial Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships based on need and/or academic ability for Americans of Norwegian descent, Norwegians, and others interested in promoting cultural ties between Scandinavia and the United States.
• NROTC National Scholarship (Navy and Marine Corps)Deadline January 31 · Service-for-aid program · Homeschoolers welcomeNavy and Marine Corps scholarship paying full tuition and fees, a book stipend and a monthly allowance at NROTC colleges, in exchange for active-duty service as an officer. High school students apply for the four-year award.
• NSA Scholarship Foundation~$2,000Scholarships of $2,000 for college students pursuing accounting careers, from the National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation; four named awards in the latest year.
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)~$37,000 · Deadline October 19Three years of support for research-based master's and doctoral students in NSF-supported STEM fields. College seniors and first-year graduate students can apply.
• NSHSS Foundation Scholarships~$1,564 · Deadline VariesAcademic scholarships for underrepresented minority students enrolled in STEM, business, economics or public policy programs at U.S. universities.
• NSLS Foundation Scholarships~$1,444 · Deadline VariesAwards and scholarships from the foundation of the National Society of Leadership and Success; 108 awards averaging about $1,400 last year, granted on set criteria by a board committee.
• Nsoro Educational Foundation Scholarship~$2,629Scholarships and mentoring for foster children pursuing education; about 200 scholarships averaging $2,600 were awarded in the latest year by this Atlanta foundation.
• NTHS ASE Scholarship$500 · Deadline April 30One $500 scholarship for a National Technical Honor Society member, offered with ASE (automotive service excellence).
• NTHS Build Your Future Scholarship$2,000 · Deadline April 1Five $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors and postsecondary NTHS members committed to construction careers.
• NTHS FFA Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline January 15Three $1,000 scholarships for students who are members of both NTHS and FFA.
• NTHS HOSA Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline April 15Seven $1,000 scholarships for NTHS members who are also HOSA (future health professionals) members, such as students heading into nursing assistant or EMT work.
• NTHS Jon H. Poteat Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline May 1275 scholarships of $1,000 for active National Technical Honor Society members in career and technical education.
• NTHS SkillsUSA Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline April 15Four $1,000 scholarships for students who are members of both NTHS and SkillsUSA.
• NTLAPA Charitable Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students in medical and other health care professions, from a foundation in Frisco, Texas; $10,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• NUCA of Rhode Island ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for college and university students, awarded on objective criteria by the National Utility Contractors Association of Rhode Island scholarship fund.
• Nueva Esperanza ScholarsDeadline VariesUniversity scholarships for a small group of scholars selected for their community leadership, from a women's empowerment and community development organization; six were funded in the year reported.
• Nu Pi Lambda ScholarshipDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships (at least three a year) for students who complete the foundation's college preparatory program.
• Nurse Corps Scholarship ProgramDeadline Varies · Service-for-aid programPays tuition, fees and other costs plus a monthly stipend for nursing students, who then work at a facility with a critical nursing shortage.
• Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarships~$2,000Scholarships for students pursuing careers in manufacturing, from the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association foundation.
• NVMA Centennial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships from the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association for the study of veterinary medicine.
• NYC Dance Alliance Foundation Scholarships~$2,119Scholarships supporting the education of young dancers.
• NYFWA Journalism Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline VariesJournalism scholarships from the New York Financial Writers' Association, funded by its annual Financial Follies show; three $3,000 awards last year.
• NYPD Honor Legion ScholarshipScholarships for children of deceased police officers, based on financial need, academic achievement and potential, and community service.
• NYPD Lieutenants Benevolent Association Scholarship FundScholarship fund of the NYPD Lieutenants Benevolent Association; about 56 students received awards last year. The filing does not spell out eligibility; see the website.
• NYSA-ILA Scholarship FundDeadline VariesCollege funds for eligible NYSA-ILA plan participants (longshore workers) and their dependents.
• NYSFAAA Scholarship~$1,500Educational scholarships from the New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association; five awards last year. See the website for eligibility.
• NYWICI Foundation Scholarships~$6,982 · Deadline VariesScholarships from New York Women in Communications for students studying communications, chosen on academics, leadership, school and community involvement, work experience and a statement of goals.