Nationwide scholarships: S

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

• Saab Family Foundation Scholarships~$7,231 · Deadline October 15Scholarships and grants from a family foundation focused on education, youth, and low-income individuals. Apply with information about yourself, the reason for the request, and a budget; deadline October 15.
• SABANY Fund Public Interest Fellowship$2,000–6,000Public interest fellowship grants of $2,000 to $6,000 for law students, from the South Asian Bar Association of New York fund.
• Sagewood Residents' Foundation Scholarship~$5,332 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the residents' foundation of Sagewood in Phoenix, Arizona; 61 were awarded in the latest year after applications and interviews with the scholarship committee.
• Sal Gargiulo Local 12 Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline December 7College scholarship for dependents of active, deceased, disabled or retired Local 12 members. Apply with the scholarship application and transcript by December 7.
• SAME New York City Post Scholarship~$500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing a career in engineering or related sciences, paid directly to the student after application review.
• Samuel Robinson AwardUp to $2,000 · Deadline Varies · CompetitionAward of up to $2,000 for juniors and seniors at a PC(USA)-related college who memorize and recite all 107 questions and answers of the Westminster Shorter Catechism.
• Sander Cohen Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship fund supporting spouses, life partners, children and stepchildren of firefighters honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
• San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association Scholarship Fund~$1,808Scholarships for deserving law school students from the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association; about 39 awards a year.
• Sandra and Clarence Mabry ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for disadvantaged children from a San Antonio, Texas scholarship corporation.
• Sanitation Officers Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for family members of members of the Sanitation Officers Association (New York City).
• Santa Ana Country Club Employee Scholarship~$7,067 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for Santa Ana Country Club (California) employees and their children, based on academic accomplishment, ambition and need; applicants are interviewed. Fifteen awards totaling about $106,000 last year.
• San Yeh Charity and Education Corporation ScholarshipsScholarships and leadership awards for high school and college students who need financial support, from a Virginia foundation that also supports Chinese schools.
• San Yu Alumni Education Foundation Scholarship~$2,132 · Deadline VariesNeed-based scholarships for students attending college in the United States, funded by the North America San Yu Alumni Association; 19 awards last year averaging about $2,100. See the website for details.
• SAR Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest$200–10,000 · Deadline February 15 · CompetitionScholarship contest for Eagle Scouts under 19, entered through SAR chapters; national first place $10,000, with awards down to 15th place.
• Sara's Wish Foundation ScholarshipSmall scholarships supporting students in study-abroad and international humanitarian programs, from a foundation that also promotes travel safety.
• SAR High School Essay ContestDeadline March 15 · Competition · Homeschoolers welcomeEssay contest (800-1,200 words) on the American Revolution for students in grades 9-12, entered through a local SAR chapter. Open to U.S. citizens and legal residents in home, public, parochial or private schools.
• SAR Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest$3,000–8,000 · Deadline May 15 · Competition · Homeschoolers welcomeSpeech contest on the American Revolution or founding documents for grades 9-12, including homeschool students; national prizes of $8,000, $5,000 and $3,000.
• SAR Sgt. Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure ContestDeadline Varies · Competition · Homeschoolers welcomeBrochure contest on American Revolution history for middle school students, open to school, C.A.R. and homeschooled entrants; chapter, state and national prizes.
• SAR Youth Video Contest$500–1,750 · Deadline February 15 · CompetitionVideo contest on the American Revolution for students in grades 6-12, entered through SAR chapters; national first place $1,750 and second place $500.
• Sasso Scholarship Fund~$1,667 · Deadline June 1Scholarship for graduating seniors who will attend college, applied for by written request to the school superintendent (Connecticut) by June 1; three awards last year.
• Sausalito Rotary Educational Scholarship Fund~$2,915Educational and vocational scholarships from the Sausalito, California Rotary; about ten awards a year.
• Savannah Erwin Memorial Scholarship~$5,000Memorial scholarship for young adults seeking a medical career, from a Corona, California fund; one $5,000 award was made in the latest year.
• Sawyer Scholarship Foundation~$6,667 · Deadline May 15Academic scholarships for graduates of the former Delaware Valley Central School; written applications are due May 15 each year.
• SBA Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for dependents of active and retired New York City police officers who reached the rank of sergeant, from the Sergeants Benevolent Association.
• Schaffner Masonic Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline December 31Educational scholarships from a Masonic foundation in Sparta, Illinois, requested by letter before the end of the calendar year; 19 awards of about $1,000 were made in the latest year.
• Schmidt Community Fund ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships for public school students chosen by a selection committee on scholastic performance and financial hardship, from a Traverse City, Michigan family fund.
• ScholarCHIPS Scholarship~$1,503 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships, book awards, mentoring and peer support for children of incarcerated parents; 63 scholarships were awarded in the latest year.
• ScholarMatch Scholarship~$2,902 · Deadline VariesScholarships and college coaching for underserved first-generation students from low-income backgrounds working toward a bachelor's degree; 316 scholarships were given in the latest year.
• Scholars Forward Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesSmall scholarships to reduce financial burdens for students from underserved communities who want to pursue advanced learning.
• Scholarship AmericaNational organization that administers scholarship programs for companies and foundations, the Dream Award for students with financial need, and the Dollars for Scholars network of local community scholarship chapters. Search its website for programs.
• Scholarship Foundation of Sheffield Scholarship~$5,750 · Deadline June 30Scholarships with no stated restrictions from a foundation in Sheffield, Alabama; apply by handwritten or typed application by June 30. Sixteen awards last year averaging about $5,750.
• Scholarship Fund of D. Cole Phelps$1,000 · Deadline February 28$1,000 scholarships for high school students, applied for with a transcript, two recommendation letters and an application. No grants were paid in the latest year.
• Scholarship Fund of the Worcester District Medical SocietyScholarships for medical students, from a Worcester, Massachusetts fund. The filing gives no application details.
• Scholarship Opportunities for SuccessScholarships for women age 18 or older who are US citizens, have financial need, and show they are likely to succeed in their academic goals; many recipients have overcome major hardships. Based in Columbus, Ohio.
• Scholarships for Lutheran LaywomenDeadline April 30Women of the ELCA scholarships for Lutheran women studying for a career other than ordained ministry.
• Scholarships for Military Children$2,000 · Deadline VariesAt least one $2,000 scholarship at each military commissary that receives eligible applications, for children of service members, retirees and deceased members.
• Scholarships Fund for WomenDeadline VariesScholarships for women to attend colleges and universities, from a Tehachapi, California fund.
• ScholarSHPEDeadline February 16SHPE's scholarship program for high school, undergraduate and graduate students in STEM, part of its mission to bring more Hispanics into STEM.
• Scholastic Art & Writing Awards$500–12,500 · Deadline Varies · CompetitionArt and writing competition for students in grades 7-12; national medalists can win scholarships, including portfolio awards of up to $12,500 for seniors.
• SchoolHouse Connection Youth Leadership & Scholarship ProgramDeadline VariesScholarships with ongoing financial help, case management and peer support for students who have experienced homelessness.
• Schwab-Rosenhouse Memorial Foundation Scholarship~$2,306 · Deadline FebruaryCollege scholarships from a Sacramento memorial foundation, administered by Applyists; about 119 awards a year. The deadline is typically in February; eligibility details are in the foundation's application materials.
• Schweiger Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesAnnual scholarships for students pursuing careers in construction and construction-related fields.
• Science Ambassador ScholarshipDeadline December 14Scholarship for women undergraduates pursuing degrees in science, engineering or math, funded by Cards Against Humanity; applicants submit a video on a scientific topic of their choice. Applications open in the fall and are due in early December; U.S. citizenship is not required.
• Science National Honor Society ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating high school seniors to advance the study of science, from the Science National Honor Society.
• SC Johnson Employee Dependent ScholarshipDeadline January 15Scholarships only for dependents of SC Johnson employees pursuing a post-secondary degree or certification; each program has its own application form, administered through Scholarship America.
• Scott H. Pomerleau ScholarshipHigher-education assistance for students on high school swimming and diving teams and Junior Olympic swimmers (Framingham, Massachusetts sponsor).
• Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarship~$10,957 · Deadline VariesScholarships for undergraduate and advanced degrees from the Scottish Rite Foundation in Washington, DC; 24 general scholarships were awarded last year averaging about $11,000. See the website for eligibility.
• Scottish Rite Supreme Council Education & Charity Fund Scholarship~$1,401Scholarship grants and tuition assistance for children and grandchildren of Scottish Rite (Northern Masonic Jurisdiction) members; 387 awards last year.
• Scott & Kim Verplank Foundation Scholarship~$4,141Academic college scholarships for students with Type 1 diabetes, paid to the college on the student's behalf; about 32 awards a year.
• Screaming Eagle Foundation Scholarship~$2,697 · Deadline VariesScholarships for descendants of veterans of the 101st Airborne Division, and for children of 101st soldiers injured, wounded or killed in the Global War on Terrorism.
• Scripps National Spelling BeeDeadline January 29 · Competition · Homeschoolers welcomeSpelling competition that starts with enrolled school bees and advances through regional bees to the national finals, where top finishers win cash prizes. Homeschool associations, groups and co-ops can enroll like any school.
• SDMS Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships and educational grants for members of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography studying in the field of sonography.
• Sean D. Biggs Memorial Foundation Study Abroad ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships to support students' study abroad programs, from an Overland Park, Kansas memorial foundation that also funds cancer initiatives.
• Sears Scholarship Fund~$1,000 · Deadline AprilA scholarship for high school graduates in ROTC who are attending a college or university, from the New River chapter of MOAA. Apply with essays and a recommendation letter from an ROTC officer, by late April.
• Seattle Scottish Highland Games ScholarshipDeadline VariesSmall scholarships for young people furthering their expertise in Scottish and Celtic culture, history, arts, music, dance or Gaelic.
• SEE Education Foundation Scholarships~$3,619Scholarships for students studying explosives engineering and related fields, paid directly to the school, from the International Society of Explosives Engineers education foundation.
• Segal AmeriCorps Education AwardUp to $7,395 · Deadline Rolling · Service-for-aid programPeople who finish a term of AmeriCorps service earn an education award they can use for college, trade school or to repay qualified student loans. It is paid to the school or lender and must be used within seven years.
• SEIU Local 1 Scholarship FundUp to $10,000Scholarships for eligible high school seniors from SEIU Local 1 member families (Chicago-based union) who are attending two- or four-year colleges. The top award in 2024 was $10,000, with other awards under $5,000.
• SEIU Local 74 Cemetery Workers ScholarshipScholarship benefits for eligible participants of the SEIU Local 74 cemetery workers scholarship plan (New York).
• Sejong Scholarship Foundation of AmericaScholarship awards for highly qualified students with financial need; see ssfa.org for details.
• Selden M. Daniels Memorial Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships awarded on the basis of a written letter explaining why you should be chosen for financial assistance; no other restrictions stated.
• SEMA Memorial Scholarship~$2,228 · Deadline VariesScholarships (and loan forgiveness) for students headed for automotive-industry careers, enrolled in high schools, colleges, universities or vocational schools in the U.S.; about 87 scholarships a year averaging $2,200, paid to the school.
• SEMA Memorial Scholarship FundDeadline Usually JanuaryScholarships for students preparing for careers in the automotive aftermarket and specialty equipment industry, plus student loan forgiveness for industry professionals.
• Sentinels of Freedom ScholarshipSupport packages (housing, living and mentoring support, and graduation grants) for veterans with severe, permanent duty-related physical disabilities suffered since September 11, 2001 who are pursuing education and self-sufficiency. Awards are decided by the board after reviewing an application.
• Sertoma Scholarship for the Hard of Hearing or DeafDeadline March 31For students with at least 40 dB bilateral hearing loss pursuing a full-time bachelor's degree at a U.S. college; minimum 3.2 unweighted GPA.
• Seth Morris 911 Heroes FoundationDeadline VariesFoundation in Sarasota, Florida that makes several large awards each year. Its application asks personal and financial questions and is available on request; the filing does not say who is eligible.
• Sexson Memorial Music ScholarshipDeadline April 15A scholarship for students enrolled in the music field, administered by First Mid Wealth Management in Mattoon, Illinois; application on request, deadline April 15. No grants were reported in the latest filing.
• SFM Foundation ScholarshipsPost-secondary scholarships for children of parents who were killed or seriously disabled in work-related accidents or by work-related diseases; paid directly to the school.
• Sgt. Christopher Hrbek ScholarshipA memorial scholarship fund based in Westwood, New Jersey. Eligibility is not described in the filing; details are on the scholarship page of the website.
• Sgt. Steven J. DeLuzio Memorial Scholarship~$2,000Scholarships from a memorial fund honoring Sgt. Steven J. DeLuzio; last year two $2,000 awards were made. Eligibility is not described in the filing; see the website.
• Shackleton Family Scholarship Fund~$7,500 · Deadline MarchCollege scholarships for students of theatre, arts, music or architecture, administered through the Branch County Community Foundation (Coldwater, Michigan); packets due in March.
• Shade Foundation ScholarshipDeadline February 1Education scholarship from a small Texas family foundation. Apply with an essay on why you should receive it.
• Shane Pierce Ag ScholarshipAgricultural scholarship grants from a memorial fund in Troy, Kansas.
• Shannon E. Collins Foundation Scholarship~$6,250 · Deadline August 1Two educational scholarships each school year, chosen by a selection committee; submit a written application with your educational history by August 1.
• Shannon School for Girls ScholarshipScholarship grants for daughters of Episcopal clergymen, from a Wilmington, Delaware trust.
• Sharp Scholarship Fund~$1,583 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for high school graduates who are parishioners of Our Heavenly Father Catholic Church, earn A and B grades, and enroll for at least 12 hours. Requires an essay on an assigned topic.
• Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund~$1,077Scholarships and support services for students facing socio-economic hardship to attend post-secondary institutions; 308 students received awards last year, chosen by the foundation's admissions committee and paid to the school.
• Shawn Reeder Memorial ScholarshipDeadline April 1College scholarship for a Pomperaug High School (Connecticut) graduate who swims. Use the school's standard scholarship application; due April 1.
• Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for members of the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) international association and individuals in their immediate families.
• Sheet Metal Workers' International Scholarship~$6,480 · Deadline VariesScholarships for members of the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers union (SMART) and members of their families; 25 were awarded in the latest year.
• Sheet Metal Workers Local 100 Scholarship~$6,600 · Deadline VariesScholarships for children of Sheet Metal Workers Local 100 members (Suitland, Maryland); 33 were awarded last year averaging about $6,600.
• Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Scholarship FundScholarships for spouses and dependent children of active and retired members in good standing of Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Local Union No. 19 (Philadelphia).
• Sheila Allen Memorial Fund ScholarshipDeadline VariesA scholarship for female high school seniors who are going on to college.
• Sheilah A. Doyle Foundation ScholarshipCollege, vocational, or technical school scholarships for young people whose parent, legal guardian, or sibling was a victim of homicide.
• Sherri Gilkerson Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesA yearly scholarship for students at accredited post-secondary schools who have shown interest in reined cow horse horsemanship and are (or whose immediate family are) members of the National Reined Cow Horse Association. Nine students were funded in 2024.
• SheTech Breaking Barriers Scholarship$1,000–1,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,000 to $1,500 for college students from SheTech, a Long Beach, California community that encourages girls and women toward STEM, construction and other non-traditional careers; seven awards last year.
• ShineOnCass Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,000 for high school juniors who actively volunteer in their community; recipients keep giving at least 80 volunteer hours a year collectively to stay in the program.
• Shirin Shakir Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for underprivileged students seeking college or graduate education in the United States.
• Shirley and Billy Weir Scholarship~$19,738 · Deadline MarchA Columbus, Georgia scholarship fund that pays college tuition for a handful of students each year. Applications are on the fund's own forms and are due the first Wednesday in March.
• Shootin' for ScholarshipsDeadline VariesSpring Branch, Texas nonprofit that raises money for vocational school scholarships.
• SHPE Scholarship Program~$3,751Scholarships from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers for undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering or math at qualified institutions; over 400 awards a year through a formal application with transcripts.
• Shroyer Scholarship~$4,895 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students who achieve and keep at least a 2.0 GPA; contact First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors in Muncie, Indiana for the application.
• Shuqiao Excellence AwardDeadline VariesScholarships for Asian students pursuing education in psychology, psychiatry and related mental health fields, from a Sammamish, Washington award fund; see the website.
• Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students in sixteen southeastern states pursuing a career in horticulture, chosen competitively on academics, determination, interest in the industry and financial need; twelve $2,000 awards last year.
• Sidney B. Williams Jr. Scholar ProgramDeadline VariesScholarships and internships for diverse students pursuing careers in intellectual property law in the United States, from the Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law; 33 scholar awards plus $10,000 cohort scholarships last year.
• Sid Richardson Memorial Fund ScholarshipDeadline March 15Scholarships for direct descendants of current or retired employees with 3+ years of full-time service at qualifying employers. Request an application on the website between December 15 and March 15.
• Sigma Alpha Sorority Educational Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesGrants and scholarships helping women in agriculture (Sigma Alpha sorority) achieve educational and career goals.
• Sigma Chi Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for Sigma Chi members, granted on the recommendation of the member's chapter house corporation and subject to each chapter's GPA requirements.
• Sigma Delta Tau Foundation Scholarships~$896Educational scholarships for college students awarded by the Sigma Delta Tau sorority foundation, selected by a scholarship committee from applications.
• Sigma Gamma Rho National Education Fund ScholarshipsScholarships and leadership development from the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority National Education Fund; see the website for programs and eligibility.
• Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation Scholarships~$598 · Deadline VariesScholarships for tuition, books and room and board for Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity members at campuses nationwide, based on academics, chapter leadership, service and financial need; 845 awards last year averaging about $600.
• Signa ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for high school students from the Signa Scholarship Foundation in Oakton, Virginia; $9,000 was paid to individuals in the latest year.
• Silas Kyle Sims Foundation Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline April 1Scholarship for U.S. citizens who are graduating high school seniors or graduated within the past two years; apply on the preprinted form by April 1.
• Simmons Memorial Foundation ScholarshipDeadline MayCollege scholarships for students from rural communities who belong to historically disenfranchised groups. Apply in May with an application, teacher recommendation, transcript, SAT scores, two college acceptance letters and an essay. No grants were paid in the latest year.
• Simon Guggenheim Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline March 1Scholarships from the Simon Guggenheim Scholarship Fund, administered by the Center for Scholarship Administration; about 20 awards a year. Requirements and the application are on the CSA website; due March 1.
• Simon ScholarsA scholarship program of the Ronald M. Simon Family Foundation; eligibility, application, and deadlines are published only on the Simon Scholars website.
• SIMOO ScholarshipsEducation scholarships from SIMOO Scholarships in Aubrey, Texas; the filing gives no details, so see the website.
• Simpson Scholars Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline February 15Scholarship administered by Scholarship Administration (csascholars.org), where the requirements are posted; a packet can also be requested by mail. Applications are due February 15; eleven $2,000 awards last year.
• Sinfonia Educational Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for collegiate members of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the music fraternity, offered through its educational foundation. The foundation recently redesigned its application process.
• SIOP Foundation Scholarships and AwardsScholarships and research awards for students and professionals in industrial-organizational psychology; recipients submit a research summary and spending report.
• Sittig Foundation Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline June 30Scholarship for students majoring in education, from a Grinnell, Iowa foundation; applications are due June 30.
• SkillED Nation Path to Pro ScholarshipDeadline RollingHome Depot Foundation scholarships for anyone pursuing skilled trades training at a trade college or postsecondary program; applications accepted year-round.
• SkillsUSA Hope Fund$500–2,500 · Deadline Rolling · GrantEmergency help ($500-$2,500) for current SkillsUSA student members facing a financial or personal crisis; a state director or advisor applies for the student.
• Sky Soldiers Foundation ScholarshipsEducational scholarships for veterans and families of the Sky Soldiers (paratrooper) community, alongside support for wounded service members and families of paratroopers killed on active duty.
• SMA Foundation ScholarshipAn educational scholarship program from the Southwest Movers Association foundation in Austin, Texas, connected to the moving industry; $29,600 was awarded in the latest year. See the website for eligibility.
• SMART Scholarship-for-Service ProgramDeadline December 4 · Service-for-aid programFull-tuition STEM scholarship with a living stipend, internships and a guaranteed civilian job at a Defense facility after graduation, one year of work for each year of funding.
• SMART TD Auxiliary Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline March 31Scholarships of $1,000 for relatives of SMART Transportation Division (UTU) Auxiliary members who are at least high school seniors, under 25, and enrolled full time at an accredited college with at least a 2.0 GPA; applications are accepted January 1 to March 31 for the fall semester. 45 awards last year.
• SME Education Foundation Scholarships$2,500–20,000 · Deadline February 1More than 60 merit and need-based scholarships of $2,500-$20,000 for graduating seniors and college students in manufacturing and engineering associate or bachelor's programs.
• SMMA Fund Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline April 11Scholarships for high school seniors from selected high schools (list on smmafund.org) who plan to study architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, interior design, or allied professions at an accredited nonprofit institution in the US. Apply online by April 11.
• Soaring Flight Education Association ScholarshipUp to $1,000Glider flight training scholarships of up to $1,000 for teens and young adults ages 14 to 24, covering initial and advanced training, solo flights and flight tests; based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
• SOBA Scholarship Fund$1,000–1,500 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of $1,000 or $1,500 for members of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Police Superior Officers Benevolent Association (New York) who are entering or continuing college.
• Social Lites Scholarship Fund$1,000–4,000Scholarships for deserving students from the Social Lites, a San Bernardino, California organization; recent awards ranged from $1,000 to $4,000.
• Society Awards Scholarship~$8,000 · Deadline May 22Scholarship for graduating high school seniors who are NAACP members, US citizens or residents, with a 3.0 GPA, accepted to an accredited US college and interested in a visual or performing arts career (film, theatre, fashion, photography, design, dance, music, journalism); apply through the NAACP portal between March 3 and April 11.
• Society for the Advancement of Manufacturing Scholarship~$2,662 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students in manufacturing or engineering degree programs, from a Wichita, Kansas society. Applicants submit an application, college transcript, a recommendation letter and a letter describing their needs and goals.
• Society for the Increase of the Ministry ScholarshipScholarships for seminarians studying for ministry within the Episcopal Church.
• Society of Experimental Test Pilots Scholarship~$3,512 · Deadline VariesScholarships and educational assistance for children of Society of Experimental Test Pilots members, with emphasis on children of deceased and disabled members; over 100 students a year receive awards averaging about $3,500.
• Society of Vacuum Coaters Foundation Scholarships~$2,500Scholarships (including the J.A. Woollam and technician scholarships) for students in vacuum coating and thin-film related fields, paid directly to the university.
• Sojourner Educational Foundation ScholarshipDeadline May 31Scholarship program of a Snyder, Texas foundation with no stated restrictions; mail an application by May 31.
• Soldier Strong ScholarshipDeadline VariesHigher-education scholarship from Soldier Strong, a Stamford, Connecticut nonprofit supporting returning service members and veterans; one was awarded in the latest year.
• Sommer Foundation Scholarship~$4,125College scholarships for high school seniors who have experienced the death of a parent and still performed in an exemplary way through high school.
• SommFoundation Scholarships~$889 · Deadline VariesScholarships for wine, spirits and beverage service professionals taking coursework toward Master Sommelier and related credentials.
• Sonlight College Scholarships$1,000–5,000 · Deadline December 2 · Homeschoolers welcomeFour-year college scholarships for homeschoolers whose families used at least five full Sonlight history/Bible/literature programs; judged on academics or on mission-mindedness.
• Sophisticated Gents of Florida ScholarshipsStudent scholarship grants from the Sophisticated Gents of Florida; 28 were awarded in the latest year.
• South Asian American Association Scholarships$7,000 · Deadline VariesHigher-education scholarships of $7,000 for students in science and technology fields.
• Southern California Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Council ScholarshipDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships restricted to immediate family members of council members. Fifteen were awarded in the latest year.
• Special Forces Scholarship FundMerit-based post-secondary scholarships for daughters and sons of current and veteran U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers.
• Special Needs Private School Scholarships$2,500–8,550 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarships that let children with special needs attend a private (K-12) school; funds are paid to the school. Seven awards were made last year.
• Special Operations Warrior Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCovers college costs (tuition, books, fees, housing, transportation and a laptop) plus preschool and private K-12 aid for surviving children of special operations personnel killed in the line of duty and children of Medal of Honor recipients.
• Speedy Memorial Foundation Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for children of law enforcement officers pursuing higher education.
• Spencer Educational Foundation Scholarship~$6,906 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students preparing for careers in risk management and insurance; 101 were awarded last year averaging about $6,900. Each program has its own application reviewed by a committee.
• Spencer Wilson ScholarshipScholarships for employees who work in a country club environment, from a Glenwood, Maryland foundation.
• Sprinkler Fitters Local 483 Scholarship~$3,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $3,500 for children of members of Sprinkler Fitters Local 483 (Hayward, California); 18 awards last year.
• Stacey Elizabeth Mayer Foundation Scholarships~$3,128 · Deadline VariesEducation scholarships from a family foundation in Hartland, Wisconsin; call the foundation for application details.
• Stadium Managers Scholarship~$3,050 · Deadline VariesScholarships for full-time undergraduate juniors and above or graduate students preparing for a career in stadium management, who have stadium-related work experience, community service and financial need.
• Stamps Scholars Program$20,000–98,000 · Deadline VariesMerit awards of $20,000 to $98,000 a year at partner colleges; most students are considered automatically when they apply for admission by the school's scholarship deadline.
• Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship FundAcademic scholarships for female students; six awards were made last year.
• St. Anthony Scholarship FoundationScholarships awarded for study at the University of Mississippi.
• Star Bright Foundation Scholarship~$600 · Deadline January 8Scholarships administered by the Center for Scholarship Administration; eligibility details and the application are on the CSA website, due January 8.
• Starbucks College Achievement PlanDeadline Rolling · Service-for-aid programEligible Starbucks employees get 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first bachelor's degree online through Arizona State University, choosing from 180+ programs.
• Stauble Scholarship FundDeadline January 31Scholarship administered through Scholarship America (St. Peter, Minnesota); eligibility is in an attachment not included in the filing. Deadline January 31; no awards were reported last year.
• Steamfitters Local 420 Scholarship Fund$2,250–3,000Post-high school scholarships for selected dependent children of eligible Steamfitters Local Union 420 members (Philadelphia); recent awards were $2,250 to $3,000.
• Stegall Charitable Educational Foundation Scholarship~$1,545 · Deadline VariesEducation scholarships from a Murfreesboro, Tennessee foundation; the application form, deadline and eligibility are on its website. 55 were awarded in the latest year.
• Stegall Seminary Scholarship Endowment~$4,371Educational assistance for seminary students based on financial need, from a Montgomery, Alabama endowment; about 75 awards a year, plus Holy Land study tours for a few students.
• Stella H. Oaks Foundation Scholarship~$2,884 · Deadline VariesScholarships for single mothers pursuing education or skills training so they can enter the workforce; about 280 awards were made last year, paid to the school.
• Step Forward Scholarship (Governors Club)~$5,535 · Deadline May 1Scholarships for employees of Governors Club (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) and their legal dependents, through written applications in February-March and in-depth interviews in May-June; 28 awards averaging about $5,500 last year.
• Stephanie Marie Burgos Scholarship~$500A $500-per-year scholarship (up to four years) for a high school senior with an enthusiasm for the fine and communication arts who has experienced adversity and has financial need. One student is selected each spring.
• Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational FundDeadline VariesScholarships, tuition reimbursements and grants for women pursuing post-secondary education, run by the American Business Women's Association. Details are on the fund's website.
• Stephen E. Pocztowski Memorial ScholarshipScholarships for student children and grandchildren of members of Teamsters Local 705 (Chicago).
• Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship$10,000 · Deadline October 20For students ages 5 to 25 who are leading efforts against hunger in their communities; national scholars receive a $10,000 scholarship plus a $5,000 grant for their hunger charity.
• Stephenson-Perona Athletic ScholarshipDeadline May 1An athletic scholarship from a Fairfield, Texas foundation; eligibility is spelled out on the application form. Apply by May 1 of the current school year.
• Stephen T. Marchello ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for young people who are cancer survivors, from a Centennial, Colorado foundation.
• Steve Francis Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for at-risk youth from the Steve Francis Foundation in Houston, which also runs community activities and holiday meal programs.
• Steven M Perez Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for children of families affected by leukemia and related cancers, from a Long Island, New York foundation; $26,500 awarded in the latest year.
• Steward Ag Foundation ScholarshipGrants and scholarships for children of minority farmworkers pursuing education after high school; about $52,700 was awarded in the latest year by the Walnut Grove, California foundation.
• St. Louis Carpenters District Council ScholarshipDeadline VariesPost-secondary scholarships for dependents of members in good standing of the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council.
• Stockholm Junior Water Prize (U.S.)Deadline April 15 · CompetitionScience competition for high school students (grades 9-12, age 15+) with a water-related research project; state winners go on to the national competition.
• Stokes Scholarship Trust~$12,400 · Deadline July 1Scholarship trust (Alstead, New Hampshire area) that made five awards last year. Eligibility and the form are in an attachment not included in the filing; applications are due July 1.
• Stone Circle Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship with no stated restrictions from a Blacksburg, Virginia foundation; send name, contact details, age, school and an essay. Deadlines vary and no grants were paid in the latest year.
• Structural Engineers Foundation ScholarshipsMerit-based tuition scholarships and research grants for undergraduate and graduate students in structural engineering programs, from the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois foundation.
• Stubbs Music ScholarshipsDeadline VariesMusic scholarships for students in grades K-12; most awards are based on financial need and the rest on merit.
• Stuck at Prom Scholarship ContestUp to $10,000 · Deadline Varies · CompetitionContest to design and wear a prom outfit made from Duck Tape; winners chosen with public voting receive scholarships of up to $10,000.
• Student Financial Aid Association ScholarshipsScholarships for college and trade school students with high unmet financial need, judged on academic record and SAT or ACT scores, with emphasis on teaching, music, sciences, nursing and building trades; based in Evansville, Indiana.
• Students Without Mothers Scholarship~$1,176 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for college-bound high school students who have lost their mother to death or other circumstances.
• Sullivan University System Scholarships~$1,570Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students at any division of the Sullivan University System, based on academic ability and financial need, with strong preference for economically disadvantaged and minority applicants.
• Sun Coast Law Enforcement Charities ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for members of Sun Coast Law Enforcement Charities and their families in the law enforcement community.
• Sunset Ridge Country Club (SRCC) Scholarship Fund~$6,167Tuition and educational-expense scholarships for eligible employees and caddies of Sunset Ridge Country Club in Northfield, Illinois, based on need, academic achievement and citizenship.
• Supernova Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for college students with a special interest in the Latino community who are dedicated to raising awareness of health issues, from a San Jose, California foundation.
• Supportability Awards~$1,163Monetary awards for high school seniors who graduated despite major obstacles, from an Irvine, California organization.
• Support Education Foundation Scholarship~$2,320 · Deadline VariesStudent scholarships from the foundation of Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (Maryland) for members of the education community; about 50 awards last year.
• Support Our Scholars (SOS)A scholarship and mentoring program for college-bound women that covers tuition, books, housing and stipends through an undergraduate degree; scholars must keep a 3.0 GPA and work with a mentor.
• Surefire Trust ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for post-secondary or K-12 education for students who show academic ability and financial need at a reputable school. Application forms are available on written request.
• Surveying Education Foundation of Texas ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students studying the art and science of surveying, from a Texas surveying education foundation.
• Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA, Chapter 35)Deadline Rolling · GrantMonthly VA education payments for spouses and children of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled from service, died in service or from a service-connected cause, or are missing or captured.
• Susan Satriano Memorial ScholarshipDeadline April 30College scholarships for students facing hardship because of their own cancer-related illness or the cancer illness or death of an immediate family member. Submit a written summary of need and the relationship to the cancer patient by April 30.
• Susan Terry Foley Memorial ScholarshipUp to $3,000 · Deadline December 31Scholarships of up to $3,000 a year for employees of Delaware Valley Comfort at Home LLC with at least nine months of continuous full- or part-time service; submit a written, signed application by December 31.
• SVI Scholarship Fund~$4,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating high school seniors, from a fund in Elburn, Illinois; apply in writing.
• SWAPA Scholarship Fund~$6,461 · Deadline VariesScholarships for dependents of deceased or disabled members of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association and of SWAPA employees; 17 were awarded in the latest year.
• SWE ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for women studying engineering, engineering technology or computer science, including awards for incoming first-year students (high school seniors) and for continuing undergraduate and graduate students.
• Switzer Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for students from the Bureau Valley Community Unit School District and the former Walnut Community School District. Request the application from the bank contact.
• SWR Institute Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for students pursuing education in the sealant, waterproofing and restoration field, from the industry institute's foundation in Kansas City.
• Sylvester Memorial FundDeadline VariesEducational grants from a Norwell, Massachusetts fund; 13 last year. Apply with a personal letter describing your request; no deadline or restrictions stated.
• SYP Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducation assistance with no stated eligibility limits; apply in writing explaining why you need the scholarship or financial help.