All qualifying seniors may qualify for the Betty Bradbury Vail Scholarship. The winning recipient will receive $2000.

To apply for the scholarship, applicants must:

1. Attend an accredited college or university in teh United States and major in Political Science, History, Government or Economics

2. Be a citizen of the United States

3. Need financial assistance

4. Return FOUR sets of documentation, which include the following:

• Application
• Official Transcript
• Letter of recommendation from guidance counselor or teacher
• Letter of recommendation from a civic or community leader, (may be a religious leader)
• Two letters of personal recommendation, (may be a neighbor or employer)

The four sets of material must be sent to the Sponsoring DAR Chapter , postmarked on or before Friday, January 3, 2025. *There will not be any exceptions to this deadline.

The universe is extraordinarily complex, but it is also understandable. It is crucially important that we support young people who are passionate about working to understand it better.

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.

If you would like to contribute to this scholarship and aid in supporting a young brilliant mind’s education, Sean Carroll will personally match every contribution until the total of $10,000 is reached.

Scholarship recipients will receive $10,000, to be put toward the tuition cost of an undergraduate degree. If sufficient funds are raised, more than one winner will be selected, or the remaining funds will carry over to support scholarships in subsequent years.

How to Apply:

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DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2024

Who Can Apply

All high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Please note: Not everyone is eligible for this scholarship. Niche sponsored scholarships and sweepstakes are for people with US citizenship or a valid Visa/US passport only.

How It Works

The $5,000 Get Accepted to College Scholarship is an easy scholarship with no essay required! Only one entry allowed per person. The winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche's e-newsletter and on the Scholarship Winners page.

How to Apply:

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DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2024

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.

Who is eligible to apply?

To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:

• Be a graduating, minority high school senior
• Be a United States citizen
• Present evidence of financial need
• Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
• Submit an official SAT and/or ACT test exam score from junior or senior year*
• Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university
• Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.

Application Components

The online Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship application includes:

• One recommendation
• Demographics
• High school information including an unofficial high school transcript
• College plans
• Test scores (AP, IB, PSAT, ACT, or SAT) optional
• Activities and distinctions
• Household information
• Four essays

How to Apply:

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DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2025

There are two requirements for applicants:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date.
• Applicants must submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals.
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Applicants have until Jan. 15 to write an essay of not more than 550 words explaining their career, academic and/or vocational goals and how they plan to achieve those goals. For more information, read our scholarship FAQ.

Local judging

American Mensa’s local chapters assemble judging teams of at least three members to review the applications. The essays are judged on content and also grammar, organization, and craftsmanship. The Local Scholarship Chair refers the best local essays to the Regional Scholarship Chair for review.

Regional judging

At the regional level, the process is repeated. The regional chair arranges for all of the essays referred from local chapters to be judged a second time. Regional judges rank the local winners and nominate the best essays for regional and national awards. These essays are then forwarded to the National Scholarship Chairs.

National judging

Finally, the National Scholarship Chairs conduct additional rounds of judging to select the regional and national winners. Each applicant can receive only one Mensa Foundation scholarship per year; therefore, the winners are chosen beginning at the highest dollar amounts. The next highest scores receive awards of the next lower amounts, and so on until all the winners are chosen based on the judges’ scores.

The final list of scholarship winners is presented to the Mensa Foundation Board of Trustees, who certify the winners. Winners are notified by mail and given instructions for claiming their award. They are required to submit proof of registration in a degree program during the following academic year as well as proof of U.S. citizenship. After the verification is received, the checks are written and students receive the funds to help them pursue their education.

How to Apply:

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DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2025

The Sons of Norway Foundation awards approximately 25 scholarships to promising students each year and promotes cultural exchange and support education to help students prepare the next generation of workers.

All scholarships are open for application starting October 1. Deadlines vary so please check the information on each scholarship.

Domestic Scholarships

• Astrid G. Cates Vocational Scholarship
• Dan and Betty Rude Scholarship
• King Olav V Norwegian-American Heritage Scholarship
• Myrtle Beinhauer Fund
• Nancy Lorraine Jensen Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Orel and Marie Winjum Memorial Scholarship
• District 4 Scholarship
• Bernt Anker Scholarship
• Sissel and Roger Espeland Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Elaine Nelson Scholarship
• Nordkap Lodge Scholarship
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International Scholarships

• Douglas Warne – Rolf & Wenche Eng Scholarship
• Helen Tronvold Norwegian Folk High School Scholarship
• Lund Fund Scholarship
• Oslo International Summer School Scholarship

How to Apply:

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DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2025

Now more than ever, our nation needs skilled public servants. By contributing to the greater good, public servants have the ability to effect change and improve the lives of others through their work. We understand that the current job market may be encouraging you to pursue high-compensation digital jobs, but we want to remind you of the importance of public service careers. Public service careers offer the opportunity to serve your community, make a meaningful impact, and find fulfillment in your work. They also provide job security and stability, with diverse opportunities in various fields.

Students interested in careers such as teaching, law enforcement, and public health are not only badly needed, but represent the true American spirit of contribution to their fellow citizens. This line of work requires meticulous study, sacrifice, and altruism to create meaningful change. It is essential that talented, interested students understand the importance of public service and the role they can play in shaping our nation’s
future.

As a way to help encourage the next generation of public servants throughout the nation, our law firm is proud to announce a scholarship opportunity open to eligible students nationwide.

This scholarship aims to incentivize students to enter public service careers and make the difference that is needed. Our hope is the 2025 American Public Service Scholarship’s financial assistance can help kick-start that process and encourage students to brainstorm their potential career pathways in public service.

This $1,000 scholarship award will be granted to two students who best exemplify what it means to be a public servant and answer the essay prompt to demonstrate their commitment to helping others. Be sure to outline your career aspirations, motivations, and how you will contribute as a public servant.

With our longstanding relationship with the College of the Desert, California State University Bakersfield, and the University of California Riverside, we want to encourage students from these universities to apply.

Eligibility

• This scholarship is open to high school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students who are legal residents in one of the 50 US states or the District of Columbia
• The applicant must be enrolled in a vocational program or two to four-year post-secondary institution for the 2025 Fall semester
• Employees of Walter Clark Legal Group, their family members, and those living in the same household as those individuals (whether related or not) are not eligible to apply
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall standing to be eligible

Application Requirements

• Candidates must submit a 750 – 1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Detail your efforts and aspirations to help your community as a public servant. Describe what experiences inspired you to choose this path and how you plan to make a difference.
• Candidates must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
• Candidates must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to the college or university they plan to attend.

How to Apply:

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DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2025

The Law Firm of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., a Dallas legal practice, has been providing knowledgeable and compassionate legal representation to victims of personal injury and wrongful death for 30 years.

Attorney Andrews’ experience as a personal injury lawyer has granted him a unique perspective on the importance of community. We need our communities today more than ever, and Attorney Andrews is taking this opportunity to recognize students who have sacrificed their time and energy to give back to their communities through acts of service.

The Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. now offers one scholarship worth $2,500 to undergraduate students who have made a substantial impact in their community through volunteer work.

Who Is Eligible?

Before applying for the Community Impact Scholarship, please make sure that you meet all of our requirements. Eligible applicants must:

• Demonstrate active involvement in community service
• Exhibit strong leadership qualities
• Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher
• Be an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university. We are not accepting applications from incoming or current graduate students at this time.
• Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• Be at least 18 years of age when you submit your application. This requirement supersedes the language below the digital application stating the 16 years of age limit.

How to Apply:

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DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Foundation 649 is a 501c3 that discovers and empowers young, talented Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are actively elevating and serving their communities across the country

The Foundation 649 Scholarship is a grant of $4,000 over the course of 4 years that can be applied to college tuition and expenses. To maintain eligibility each year, there will be a brief check-in and renewal process at the end of each school year.

Details

• Five recipients will be selected
• Each recipient will receive an award of $4,000 USD spread over 4 years
• The award must be renewed each year to receive successive funds (details to come)
• Application deadline is March 1, 2025
• 10 entrants will be selected as finalists for video call interviews by March 31, 2025
• Recipients are announced by April 15, 2025

Requirements

• Be a degree-seeking, full-time student enrolling in a U.S. accredited university in Fall 2025 as a Freshman or transferring from a community college
• Identify as Asian American / Pacific Islander
• Have a track record of involvement and interest in AAPI communities, issues, or causes
• Have demonstrated financial need for the scholarship
• Be a US citizen, resident or foreign national

Application
The application consists of a questionnaire and a short essay (1000 word maximum). Creativity is welcome - alternate media will also be accepted in place of the essay if the applicant chooses (e.g. film, photography, etc.). If you are selected as a recipient, with your permission, we plan to share your submission with our audiences.

In addition, applicants should provide the FAFSA SAR (student aid report) that show their EFC (expected family contribution). If you are unable to provide this document, please provide substitute documentation (W-2, 1099, or other tax documents) and elaborate in the financial aid section.

Questions? Please contact us at team@foundation649.com.

Recognizing the value of education and the benefits it brings to the Coast Guard Family, the Coast Guard Exchange (CGX) Scholarship Program was established to provide additional financial resources to dependent children of Coast Guard personnel embarking on undergraduate college/university studies. Annually a $2,000 scholarship is awarded to the outstanding applicants on a one-time basis.

The number of scholarships granted each year depends on available funding. Coast Guard Exchange System (CGX) Scholarship Program, CSCINST 1780 provides amplifying information on the program and application process.

Eligibility

The Program provides scholarships to students who are dependents of Coast Guard active duty, reserve, and military retired members, current civilian NAF and APF employees, and current Coast Guard Auxiliarists that meet the following eligibility requirements:

The applicant must be in the last year of high school or homeschooling and scheduled to graduate and attend college full-time during the subsequent year. Those who have already graduated are not eligible to apply. Students must plan to attend an accredited college or university for undergraduate studies. Scholarships will not be awarded for participation in nonacademic and/or certified programs. Students accepting appointments to USAFA, USNA, USMA, USCGA, or USMMA are not eligible.

Award Criteria

CGX scholarships are awarded based upon academic achievement, accomplishments, interests, participation, and demonstrated leadership in both school-oriented and community/volunteer activities.

How to Apply:

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DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Each year NPVA offers merit-based scholarships for students who are committed to volunteering and making a difference in their communities. Our scholarships are open to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled part-time or full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Vocational/technical, two-year, four-year, or graduate institutions are eligible.
• Be a high school junior or senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
• Have a grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 system
• Recipients must provide an official transcript confirming their reported GPA and proof of enrollment

How to Apply:

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DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Rumba Meats, part of the Cargill family of brands, helps the Hispanic community celebrate their culture and preserve their heritage through food. Through a partnership with United States Hispanic Leadership Institute, Rumba is awarding 25 post-secondary academic scholarships of $1,000 each and helping empower today’s Hispanic youth to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Scholarship Requirements

• Must be a high school senior graduating in the Spring of 2025
• Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories
• Students must verify full-time enrollment status for the 2025/2026 academic school year before scholarship disbursement
• Non-U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented).
• Applicants must demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
• Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
• At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• After being notified that they have been chosen to receive the scholarship, the recipient must submit a two-minute video articulating how their Hispanic heritage has influenced their life and how they plan to preserve it.

Essays

• Background –Describe your family history (parents/guardian, siblings), life and/or work experiences that have influenced you. What is your most significant achievement? Did you overcome any obstacles or challenges? If so, how? (500-1,000 words)
• Your Heritage and You – How has your Hispanic heritage influenced how you live your life? What impact has it had on your leadership aspirations? How will your heritage influence how you will serve your community in the future? What do you see as some of the most important Hispanic contributions to the United States? (500-1,000 words)
• OPTIONAL: What else would you like to share with us that is relevant to your application being selected for this scholarship? (Not required)

How to Apply:

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DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Since 1931, the Elks National Foundation has helped students recognize their academic dreams. Each year, we award more than $3 million in college scholarships to at least 850 outstanding, service-minded high school seniors. Once you're an Elks scholar, you're family.

Eligibility:

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

Awards:

• The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2025 competition.
• Male and female students compete separately.
• Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.

How to Apply:

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DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.

RBSP competitively awards 20-25 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth.

Recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. Since the Program’s inception in 1996, 634 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars.

Applicants for the Ron Brown Scholarship MUST be Black/African American, US citizens or permanent residents, and a current high school senior at the time of their application.

To create an application, click the Begin/Continue Your Application button to get started. Please save your process before exiting your application to ensure you are able to return to your application where you left off.

To return to an application that has already been started, click the Begin/Continue Your Application button to sign in. You will receive an access code via email that will allow you to continue your application.

For questions, please reach out to the Ron Brown Scholar Program office at (434) 964-1588 or at info@ronbrown.org. Because of the high call volume we receive during this time, please check the FAQ page before contacting the office.

To learn more about the history of our program, feel free to explore the About Us page online.

RON BROWN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program provided you meet the following requirements:

• Must be Black/African American.
• Must excel academically.
• Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
• Must participate in community service activities.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
• Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.

How to Apply:

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DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2024

Lamber Goodnow Injury Lawyers (an award-winning personal injury law firm serving Phoenix, Denver & Chicago) awards several academic scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in a range of programs and schools.

College Scholarship (Two $1,000 Scholarship Awards)-

Each year, Lamber Goodnow Injury Lawyers awards two scholarships to innovative and highly creative high school and college students. We seek essay submissions from students who are creative thinkers and problem solvers. Whether you are a star in your local community, an aspiring leader, a tech whiz, an engineer or a creative writer, we want to hear from you.

Creative thought, motivation and execution are important to us. Innovation is just as important in the legal process as it is in the rest of life. To make progress and improve upon our circumstances and surroundings, we must be willing to take risks that can influence and drive positive change. We want to support students who buck the trend, think outside of the box and deliver on this concept in everyday life and in school.

How to Apply:

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DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2024

DECA’s scholarship program provides over $200,000 in scholarships to high school and college DECA members at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) each year. DECA Inc. administers the program based on guidelines set by the donor. DECA scholarships are strictly merit-based.

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

How to Apply:

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DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2025

Equitable Foundation has a renewed focus to recognize students who demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in their school, local community, or work activities. The next application period will open in the fall of 2024. Please check back then to learn more about our 2025 Equitable Excellence Scholarship® program.

In alignment with Equitable’s own mission of helping people achieve financial security so that they can face the future with confidence, the Equitable Excellence Scholarship® places an emphasis on empowering students’ future plans so that they can continue to have positive impacts in their community.

To support students throughout their academic journeys, Equitable will provide 100 $5,000 annual scholarships that will be renewed to award recipients each academic year for four years, for a total of $20,000 per recipient. The company will also award 100 one-time $2,500 scholarships that can help students to underwrite immediate costs associated with higher education such as tuition, books or room and board.

Eligibility

We’re committed to students who show potential. Those with the courage to pursue what’s possible; display strength in managing challenges; share wisdom with others. The Equitable Excellence Scholarship® is our promise to those individuals dedicated to achieving their dreams.

• Be a current high school senior that resides 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 school, community, or work activities.
• Be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their plans or achievements along with photographs for use in Program promotion/information.
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

To learn more, visit

https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/equitableexcellence/.

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients “regardless of nationality” with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Applicants must graduate from a high school located in the United States.

Eligible high schools include public, private, charter, magnet, and STEM schools. The Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars have attended 637 colleges and universities located in 49 states and the District of Columbia.

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2024

$5,000 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES SCHOLARSHIP

Growing up with a disability comes with ample challenges that can beset one’s dreams of attaining a higher education. The Platta Law Firm represents everyday people that develop disabilities as a result of unfortunate accidents.

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to high-achieving students who meet two key criteria:

1. Medical record of disability.
2. Applicant must be an enrolled student at an accredited college, university, or high school in the United States.

By submitting an application, you agree you have read our Terms & Conditions.

All entries must be submitted by November 15th, 2024.