Scholarships

Introduction The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro invests in students who live in Greensboro and elsewhere in Guilford County by providing scholarship funding and career-readiness programs. Our offerings are designed to help learners continue their education, strengthen their skills, and reach long-term academic and professional goals. Scholarships We administer a variety of scholarship awards that recognize academic and athletic accomplishment, address financial need, encourage specific fields of study, and cultivate future community leaders. Award sizes vary from one-time grants of $1,000 up to renewable scholarships of $10,000 per year for up to four years. Workforce initiatives In collaboration with local...

Avance Clinical is launching a new worldwide program to support women and minority groups who are pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Targeting the Life Sciences sector, this initiative offers financial support, practical industry experience, and opportunities for international exposure to help build a more diverse and inclusive pipeline of talent for the life sciences industry. The scholarship is offered under the Avance Diversity in STEM Award. Program overview - Financial assistance: monetary support to help recipients continue their STEM education. - Practical experience: work placements or hands-on industry projects that give real-world exposure to life sciences...

We are pleased to announce that the Marines’ Memorial Scholarship Program application portal will open on January 14, 2026. For the 2026–27 academic year the program will distribute more than $150,000 in scholarships. This initiative supports outstanding students who reflect our mission: “Honoring the Heroes of the Past by Serving the Leaders of the Future.” A central focus of the program is financial need; awards are intended for highly capable, committed, and deserving students working toward their educational objectives. Eligibility and selection are based on the following requirements and materials: - Academic record (Unofficial transcript; upload as a .PDF) -...

Overview This annual scholarship, sponsored by Mitchell 1, is awarded at the NACAT Conference and Awards Dinner. It recognizes one outstanding U.S. or Canadian student — either a high school senior or a college student — for scholastic excellence in automotive technology/auto shop repair. Scholarship award - Prize: $2,500 scholarship plus a separate $500 check. - Travel: Round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations for the winner and one guest to attend the NACAT conference. Primary eligibility (Mitchell 1 scholarship) Applicants must: - Be a current student majoring in automotive technology or auto shop repair coursework; - Have a nomination from their...

Purpose This scholarship program provides financial assistance to students preparing for careers in homebuilding and related trades. Eligibility Applicants may include any student pursuing work in the home building industry or associated trades. Immediate family members of HBA of Iowa builder or associate members are also eligible. While the fund is primarily aimed at college-age individuals (generally 18–25 years old), eligibility is not strictly limited to that age range. Award Amount and Use of Funds Each selected recipient may receive up to $1,000. Several recipients may be chosen each year. Award payments will be made directly to the recipient’s educational...

Overview Since 2004 the Federation’s College Scholarship Program has distributed more than $7 million in awards, helping thousands of students attend accredited nonprofit colleges and universities. Each year the program typically grants about 70 scholarships, with total annual funding near $400,000. Available Scholarships and Eligibility - There are 16 distinct scholarship opportunities awarded on the basis of merit and/or financial need. - Most awards are intended for Jewish students who are permanent residents of one of the nine Bay Area counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Marin, Napa, or Sonoma. - The majority of scholarships...

Overview Below are scholarship and grant opportunities with eligibility and award details preserved as originally provided. Colonel Aaron Burgstein Memorial Scholarship - Award: $1,000 each year. - Eligible recipients: Minor dependents of Active, Guard, Reserve, veteran, or retired members of any U.S. military service branch. - Purpose: For students enrolled in an accredited college or university. Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship - Award: $3,000. - Eligible recipients: USAF or USSF personnel serving on Active Duty, in the Guard, or in the Reserve. - Purpose: For those working toward a master’s degree in a non-technical discipline. Lt. Col. Romeo and Josephine...

Award range: $1,500–$5,000 Overview: Financial awards are available for advanced undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies focused on light and lighting. Applicants working on significant projects or thesis research about lighting may receive additional priority. Who is eligible: - Junior (third-year) or senior (fourth-year) undergraduate students studying subjects centered on lighting. - Graduate students whose coursework or research is focused on lighting. - Applicants undertaking specific lighting-related projects, with extra consideration given to graduate students developing a thesis on light or lighting. Relevant fields: Programs in lighting architecture, electrical engineering, interior design, theater, film/TV, lighting design, vision science, or other...

Overview This scholarship may be applied to either undergraduate or graduate degree programs. Applicants must inform NTUA promptly of any changes to the information submitted on their application. Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following: 1) Educational status — one of the following: - High school graduate, or expecting to graduate high school by the date you enroll in college/university; or - Holder of (or expecting to receive) a high-school equivalency certificate by the date you enroll; or - Currently enrolled in college/university with the required cumulative GPA (see item 4). 2) Field of study —...

Introduction The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) offers scholarships to students preparing for careers in retail and related hospitality or trade fields—whether as owners, managers, or employees. In 2025, the Scholarship Committee awarded grants to five students, with award amounts ranging from $2,750 to $3,700. Since the program began in 1992, SDRA has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships. How to Apply A digital application can be downloaded by clicking the blue button at the top of this page. Paper applications are usually available from the financial aid offices at most South Dakota universities and technical colleges, and SDRA will...

The attorneys of Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, P.A. are committed to improving the lives of our clients and supporting the communities across North Carolina. In support of that mission, we are proud to open our 2026 scholarship essay contest to help qualified North Carolina students with college costs. We understand how important a college education is for building a rewarding career in the 21st century, and we are pleased to contribute. The contest winners will be awarded a combined total of $3,000 in scholarships. Eligibility - To enter the essay contest, applicants must be residents of North Carolina, be...

Overview We are offering $5,000 scholarships to students from the Greater Houston area who are high school seniors, college freshmen, or college sophomores and intend to major in a STEaM-related field in college. Eligibility - Applicants must live in the Greater Houston area. - Open to high school seniors, college freshmen, and college sophomores. - Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0. - Must plan to pursue a degree in a STEM or accounting discipline (STEaM fields). - Must be enrolled in a two- to five-year college or university by Fall 2026. - Prior Alliant scholarship recipients are not eligible. - Students who...