Applying for scholarships and financial aid is an essential part of the college planning process. While many students may receive merit scholarships, all students may receive financial aid based on family income and resources. Seniors and their families should become informed about scholarship opportunities and financial aid (including but not limited to, the process for application at individual colleges and universities).

• Consult college/university websites for scholarship information…not all scholarships will come through the Scholarship Newsletter.
• Be aware of all deadlines…are they “postmarked” deadlines or “received by” deadlines??
• Additional FREE scholarship searches: www.fastweb.com, www.finaid.org, https://studentscholarships.org/
• Remember to look for scholarships offered at businesses you frequent, employers of parents or relatives, and scholarships exclusive to the college you are wanting to attend.

Equitable Foundation has established the Equitable Excellence Scholarship® Program program to assist high school seniors and current undergraduates who are planning to continue their education at a two- or four-year college in the United States by Fall 2025.

Applicants to the Equitable Excellence Scholarship® Program Scholarship Program must:

• Be current high school seniors and current undergraduates in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
• Demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in your community by encouraging others to pursue higher education.
• Be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their achievements along with photographs for use in program promotion and information.
• Have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Deadline December 18th

he Bruce Miller and Dean LaVigne Trustee Scholarship provides financial assistance to undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll at Penn State, who have a demonstrated need for funds to meet their necessary college expenses and who have demonstrated an interest in advocating for or contributing to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community.

Eligibility:

• All undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll at Penn State
• Pell Grant eligible or demonstration of financial need (must have a FAFSA on file)
• Demonstration or anticipation of advocating for or contributing to the LGBT community
• Preference is given to students in good academic standing

We are excited to share that we have opened the application for the Stef Ripple Do Your Best Scholarship, aimed at supporting students who have been impacted by ovarian cancer.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Ovarian cancer has had an impact on the applicant's life. This includes warriors themselves or the family and friends of teal warriors.
• The applicant must be attending a 2- or 4-year college, university, trade, or technical school for the semester in which they apply.
• The applicant must be a Maryland resident, although they are not required to attend a Maryland-based school.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Scholarship Deadline: March 1st

For more information and to apply, please direct students to stefripple.org/scholarship

AFCEA

2024-2025 STEM Scholarship Award

Who: This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who want to pursue a STEM education followed by a career in Defense, Intelligence Community, or Homeland Security.

What: Each scholarship is an award of $3,000 for each year of a four-year academic education totaling $12,000. This scholarship can be used to achieve education goals at the accredited school of their choice (except for military institutions) anywhere in the nation. All Merit Scholarships are STEM based. This is for a full-time student attending an accredited four-year institution. Multiple STEM scholarships are available.

DUE BY: January 15th

Scholarship Description

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship is dedicated to helping deserving students achieve their dream of a college education. Having awarded 620 scholarships to date, these scholarships have supported students across the United States in prestigious institutions like Auburn, Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, and many more. The Foundation's goal is to empower students to excel in their educational pursuits and inspire them to support others in the future.

Scholarship Details

• Application Opening: December 1
• Application Deadline: February 8

Scholarships for Scholars is a non-profit corporation established to reward scholastic excellence in Anne Arundel County granting scholarships to qualified graduating high school students.

The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is offering scholarships to high school seniors or those currently enrolled in a two or four year higher education program, with plans to pursue a career in agriculture. This doesn’t have to mean you’re planning to be a farmer – this also includes food scientists, veterinarians, ag teachers, or maybe even a Farm Credit loan officer!

The agriculture industry is evolving at a rapid pace, with more career paths than ever before. To help you launch your career in the industry, the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is awarding at least 20 academic scholarships, valued at up to $10,000!

Yes, you read that correctly – you could receive $10,000 to help you pursue your dream of working in agriculture!

Not sure if you fit the bill? There’s more to agriculture than farming.

DEADLINE January 3rd

“At AASuccess, we teach students the power of giving back. This year’s YouthCon theme, Act with Impact, challenges you to take meaningful actions that create lasting positive change. Imagine you have $300 to turn your ideas into reality: how would you use it to make a significant difference in your community, the world, o the lives of others? More importantly, how can your actions inspire your peers to join you in creating change?”

Timeline

12/01/24: 2025 YouthCon Application officially launched

1/12/25: Essay and online application closes

2/08/25: Release Essay results

3/01/25: Oral Presentation (must be able to attend in-person)

3/08/25: Release final results

06-07/25: Summer Internship

8/09/25: Award Ceremony/Gala

Sean Carroll is a physicist, philosopher, and host of the Mindscape podcast. Mindscape is dedicated to the idea that the quest to understand our world, from a wide variety of angles, is one of the most important of all human activities.

The Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship was created to provide financial support for those who are looking to pursue higher education to understand how the world works.

This scholarship is open to all students who have a deep curiosity in studying the universe for its own sake—whether that be pursuing studies in physics, philosophy, biology, mathematics, literature, or any other field that seeks better understanding of our existence—and will seek to lift up those from underrepresented communities in those fields, and first-generation college students.

DUE BY December 31

he AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship was created in 2022 to encourage young women to study aerospace engineering and pursue a career in the aerospace defense industry. The scholarship is named for Marillyn Hewson, former chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation. She joined Lockheed Martin in 1983 as an industrial engineer. During her career she held leadership positions across the corporation, including president and chief operating officer; executive vice president of Lockheed Martin’s Electronic Systems business area; president of Lockheed Martin Systems Integration; executive vice president of Global Sustainment for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.

Made possible by donations from the Hewson Family Foundation and Lockheed Martin, the scholarship awards one $10,000 scholarship to a female high school senior and one $10,000 scholarship to a female university student who are intending or pursuing an engineering major at a college or university in the United States or one of its territories.

AIAA is awarding one $10,000 scholarship to a female high school senior who is intending to pursue an engineering major at a college or university in the United States or one of its territories.

Applications open 1 September and close on 31 December at 2359 hrs ET. For questions, email studentprogram@aiaa.org.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education. Our 2025 Application process has begun. If you or a student is interested, please share our 2025 application flyer.

Due by January 9

Technology Concept Group International (TCGi) Foundation is dedicated to connecting black women to meaningful opportunities in technology and computing. Through our work, we aim to diversify the next generation of technology leaders. The TCGi Foundation Scholarship Fund facilitates partnerships with key stakeholders to increase the visibility and representation of black women pursuing degrees in computing.

The Mission of the TCGI Foundation is to connect black women to opportunities in technology.

TCGi Scholarship Committee will award $2,500 per semester to a Black woman who will be attending a two or four-year institution. If enrolled in a 4-year institution the scholarship can amount to $10,000. Scholarship funds will be awarded to the student upon evidence of registration at an accredited higher education institution.

DEADLINE March 7, 2025

he State of Maryland Delegate Scholarship is offered by the local State Delegates to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a post-secondary credential full-time (12+ credits per semester) or part-time (6-11 credits per semester) at a two-year or four-year Maryland college, university or private career school. Applicants may be current high school seniors, current or prospective full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate degree students or current or prospective private career school enrollees. Current or prospective students should contact their local delegates for instructions on how to apply. Applicants must complete the FAFSA by March 1st (or the MSFAA if ineligible for federal tuition but eligible for in-state tuition). All in-state majors are eligible. Dollar amounts for this scholarship will vary.