Poverty Is Not a Choice Scholarship
$3,000
Overview
The PINC Scholarship (named for the documentary Poverty Is Not a Choice) honors the film that won the Mayor’s Choice Award at the Lincoln Mayor’s Arts Awards in June 2016. Produced by nine high school and college students and broadcast on NET TV, the film shares stories about children living in poverty. The donor intends this scholarship for an applicant who has been directly affected by poverty, would otherwise be unable to attend college, and will benefit from focused study in an art or music discipline.
Eligibility
- Must be a senior or graduate of a public or private...
Overview
The PINC Scholarship (named for the documentary Poverty Is Not a Choice) honors the film that won the Mayor’s Choice Award at the Lincoln Mayor’s Arts Awards in June 2016. Produced by nine high school and college students and broadcast on NET TV, the film shares stories about children living in poverty. The donor intends this scholarship for an applicant who has been directly affected by poverty, would otherwise be unable to attend college, and will benefit from focused study in an art or music discipline.
Eligibility
- Must be a senior or graduate of a public or private...
Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarships
$5,000
Overview
Five scholarships will be awarded to exceptional students who will be entering their third year of medical school and who have shown leadership in advancing equal opportunity in medical education and improving access to quality health care. Nominees should have a proven record of leading efforts to meet the educational, societal, and health care needs of underserved communities within the United States.
Award details
- Each award carries a $5,000 scholarship.
- Awardees must accept their scholarship in person at Learn Serve Lead 2026: The AAMC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA. (AAMC will cover travel and registration expenses.)
Eligibility...
Overview
Five scholarships will be awarded to exceptional students who will be entering their third year of medical school and who have shown leadership in advancing equal opportunity in medical education and improving access to quality health care. Nominees should have a proven record of leading efforts to meet the educational, societal, and health care needs of underserved communities within the United States.
Award details
- Each award carries a $5,000 scholarship.
- Awardees must accept their scholarship in person at Learn Serve Lead 2026: The AAMC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA. (AAMC will cover travel and registration expenses.)
Eligibility...
James F. Reville Scholarship
$3,000
Overview
Each year two awards of $3,000 are made to college students pursuing careers connected to intellectual or other developmental disabilities. The prize is intended for individuals planning to work in fields such as behavioral sciences, social work, healthcare administration and management, psychology, or other related disciplines.
Award and Disbursement
- Amount: $3,000 per scholarship (two awarded annually).
- Payment schedule: Funds are distributed as $1,500 each semester for any academic year the recipient remains enrolled full-time.
- Claim period: Scholarship funds must be claimed within four years from the date the award is issued.
Who May Apply
Applicants must...
Overview
Each year two awards of $3,000 are made to college students pursuing careers connected to intellectual or other developmental disabilities. The prize is intended for individuals planning to work in fields such as behavioral sciences, social work, healthcare administration and management, psychology, or other related disciplines.
Award and Disbursement
- Amount: $3,000 per scholarship (two awarded annually).
- Payment schedule: Funds are distributed as $1,500 each semester for any academic year the recipient remains enrolled full-time.
- Claim period: Scholarship funds must be claimed within four years from the date the award is issued.
Who May Apply
Applicants must...
Arthur W. Pense Scholarship
$3,000
Each year, The Arc New York grants scholarships and honors to individuals pursuing studies in special education, physical or occupational therapy, or other areas connected to intellectual and developmental disabilities—along with those who demonstrate exceptional dedication to advancing this field.
Scholarship specifics
- Award amount: $3,000 per recipient, granted annually to full-time Chapter employees who are continuing their education with the intent to contribute to services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Disbursement: The award is paid in two equal installments of $1,500, one installment per semester.
- Claim period: Funds must be used within four years from...
Each year, The Arc New York grants scholarships and honors to individuals pursuing studies in special education, physical or occupational therapy, or other areas connected to intellectual and developmental disabilities—along with those who demonstrate exceptional dedication to advancing this field.
Scholarship specifics
- Award amount: $3,000 per recipient, granted annually to full-time Chapter employees who are continuing their education with the intent to contribute to services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Disbursement: The award is paid in two equal installments of $1,500, one installment per semester.
- Claim period: Funds must be used within four years from...
Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Now celebrating its 25th year, the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference is an immersive, five-day summer program for 51 high school juniors — one student chosen from each state plus the District of Columbia — who live by the motto “Dream. Dare. Do.” If you’re drawn to journalism or multimedia storytelling, this opportunity is designed for you.
Program overview
Selected students will travel to Washington, D.C., for an exclusive, no-cost experience where they will tour newsrooms, meet leading journalists and digital storytellers, build connections with peers from across the country, and explore the nation’s capital.
What the...
Introduction
Now celebrating its 25th year, the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference is an immersive, five-day summer program for 51 high school juniors — one student chosen from each state plus the District of Columbia — who live by the motto “Dream. Dare. Do.” If you’re drawn to journalism or multimedia storytelling, this opportunity is designed for you.
Program overview
Selected students will travel to Washington, D.C., for an exclusive, no-cost experience where they will tour newsrooms, meet leading journalists and digital storytellers, build connections with peers from across the country, and explore the nation’s capital.
What the...
Alaska Bar Association Law School Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
The Alaska Bar Association awards scholarships to law students who have demonstrated connections to Alaska and who plan to return to the state within two years after graduating. Awards are available only to students currently in their first or second year of law school.
Eligibility
- Current 1L or 2L law students.
- Demonstrated ties to Alaska.
- Intention to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.
Deadline
All applications must be submitted to the Alaska Bar Association by March 1.
Required application materials
Each submission must include:
- A fully completed application form.
- Official proof of...
Overview
The Alaska Bar Association awards scholarships to law students who have demonstrated connections to Alaska and who plan to return to the state within two years after graduating. Awards are available only to students currently in their first or second year of law school.
Eligibility
- Current 1L or 2L law students.
- Demonstrated ties to Alaska.
- Intention to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.
Deadline
All applications must be submitted to the Alaska Bar Association by March 1.
Required application materials
Each submission must include:
- A fully completed application form.
- Official proof of...
Cancer Pathways Teen Writing Scholarship
$1,000
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, our national Teen Writing Contest welcomes high school students to tell their stories about living with cancer—whether it’s their own diagnosis or that of someone close to them.
The 2026 Teen Writing Contest is now accepting entries.
Eligibility & entry requirements
- Who may enter: Students in grades 9–12 who live in the United States and have been impacted by cancer.
- Length: Submissions must be no longer than 1,500 words.
- Format limits: Poems, works of fiction, and essays about pets are not eligible.
- Originality: Entries must be the contestant’s own original...
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, our national Teen Writing Contest welcomes high school students to tell their stories about living with cancer—whether it’s their own diagnosis or that of someone close to them.
The 2026 Teen Writing Contest is now accepting entries.
Eligibility & entry requirements
- Who may enter: Students in grades 9–12 who live in the United States and have been impacted by cancer.
- Length: Submissions must be no longer than 1,500 words.
- Format limits: Poems, works of fiction, and essays about pets are not eligible.
- Originality: Entries must be the contestant’s own original...
Mary V. Gaver Scholarship
$3,000
Overview
This annual $3,000 scholarship supports students enrolled in an ALA‑accredited Master’s program who are specializing in youth services. The award is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens or permanent residents and was established in 2001 to commemorate a former ALA president and Rutgers University professor who made significant contributions to library youth services.
Key dates and frequency
- Frequency: Annual
- Application window: September 1 through March 1 each year
- Next deadline: March 1, 2026
How to apply
Apply using the single online application managed by the ALA Scholarship Program (this one application covers all ALA scholarships). Be...
Overview
This annual $3,000 scholarship supports students enrolled in an ALA‑accredited Master’s program who are specializing in youth services. The award is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens or permanent residents and was established in 2001 to commemorate a former ALA president and Rutgers University professor who made significant contributions to library youth services.
Key dates and frequency
- Frequency: Annual
- Application window: September 1 through March 1 each year
- Next deadline: March 1, 2026
How to apply
Apply using the single online application managed by the ALA Scholarship Program (this one application covers all ALA scholarships). Be...
Duke Award Scholarship
$15,000
Overview
Eligible students may receive $1,500 per semester if enrolled full-time, or $750 per semester if enrolled part-time. The award supports a wide range of trade and technical education, including but not limited to automotive technology, plumbing, electronics, construction, diesel technology, cybersecurity, and many other computer and technical programs.
Key details and limits
- Awards are intended for current term enrollment in qualifying technical or trade programs.
- Recipients can combine this scholarship with other awards over the course of their studies; however, total support cannot exceed the equivalent of four semesters of full-time funding or eight semesters of part-time...
Overview
Eligible students may receive $1,500 per semester if enrolled full-time, or $750 per semester if enrolled part-time. The award supports a wide range of trade and technical education, including but not limited to automotive technology, plumbing, electronics, construction, diesel technology, cybersecurity, and many other computer and technical programs.
Key details and limits
- Awards are intended for current term enrollment in qualifying technical or trade programs.
- Recipients can combine this scholarship with other awards over the course of their studies; however, total support cannot exceed the equivalent of four semesters of full-time funding or eight semesters of part-time...
Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship
$3,000
Open to ALA employees or library support staff who are enrolled in an MLS program accredited by the ALA.
About
- Year established: 2000
- Award: An annual $3,000 scholarship granted to an ALA staff member or library support worker who is a U.S. or Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident, and who is pursuing an MLS at an ALA-accredited institution.
- Namesake: Dedicated in honor of a longtime ALA staff member (served 1944–1991) who acted as secretariat for the ALA Council and the Executive Board.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the ALA Scholarship Program’s single online application....
Open to ALA employees or library support staff who are enrolled in an MLS program accredited by the ALA.
About
- Year established: 2000
- Award: An annual $3,000 scholarship granted to an ALA staff member or library support worker who is a U.S. or Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident, and who is pursuing an MLS at an ALA-accredited institution.
- Namesake: Dedicated in honor of a longtime ALA staff member (served 1944–1991) who acted as secretariat for the ALA Council and the Executive Board.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the ALA Scholarship Program’s single online application....
Edward C. Bryant Scholarship
$2,500
Introduction
In 1995 Westat created the Edward C. Bryant Scholarship Trust Fund to commemorate its cofounder and chair emeritus, Edward C. Bryant, and to provide financial support for a student pursuing graduate study. Westat, an employee-owned statistical firm founded in 1961, expanded under Bryant’s leadership into a leading statistical research organization serving federal, state, and local governments, as well as private businesses and foundations.
Award
A single recipient is chosen each year for the Bryant Scholarship. The award carries a $2,500 cash prize.
Eligibility
- Students enrolled in graduate programs at U.S. or international institutions may apply.
- Applicants currently...
Introduction
In 1995 Westat created the Edward C. Bryant Scholarship Trust Fund to commemorate its cofounder and chair emeritus, Edward C. Bryant, and to provide financial support for a student pursuing graduate study. Westat, an employee-owned statistical firm founded in 1961, expanded under Bryant’s leadership into a leading statistical research organization serving federal, state, and local governments, as well as private businesses and foundations.
Award
A single recipient is chosen each year for the Bryant Scholarship. The award carries a $2,500 cash prize.
Eligibility
- Students enrolled in graduate programs at U.S. or international institutions may apply.
- Applicants currently...
Engebretson Foundation Scholarship
$10,000
The Engebretson Foundation is seeking a high school senior to receive a one-year scholarship of $10,000.00 per semester.
Eligibility requirements
- Currently a graduating senior from a U.S. high school.
- Intend to enroll at a four‑year college or university.
- Demonstrate financial need sufficient to require assistance to attend a four‑year college.
- Earned a composite ACT score of 28 or higher, or a minimum SAT score of 1240.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 and/or rank in the top 5% of the graduating class.
- Have filed for federal student aid and received the Student...
The Engebretson Foundation is seeking a high school senior to receive a one-year scholarship of $10,000.00 per semester.
Eligibility requirements
- Currently a graduating senior from a U.S. high school.
- Intend to enroll at a four‑year college or university.
- Demonstrate financial need sufficient to require assistance to attend a four‑year college.
- Earned a composite ACT score of 28 or higher, or a minimum SAT score of 1240.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 and/or rank in the top 5% of the graduating class.
- Have filed for federal student aid and received the Student...
