Scholarships

Every year, the Sons of Norway Foundation presents around 25 scholarships to deserving students, fostering cultural exchange and supporting education to equip the future workforce.Applications for all scholarships commence on October 1. The deadlines differ, so it's crucial to review the details for each scholarship.Completing the scholarship application requires time and consideration, so ensure you allocate sufficient time. You have the option to save your application drafts and revisit them when you're ready.National ScholarshipsAstrid G. Cates Vocational School ScholarshipBernt Anker ScholarshipDan and Betty Rude ScholarshipDistrict Four ScholarshipDistrict Six ScholarshipElaine Nelson ScholarshipKing Olav V Norwegian-American Heritage ScholarshipMyrtle Beinhauer ScholarshipNancy Lorraine Jensen...

Sertoma’s Scholarship for the Hard of Hearing or Deaf has been the premier award for students who are deaf or hard of hearing since it began in 1994. The scholarship is open to graduating high school students and current undergraduates who are entering or continuing work toward a four-year bachelor’s degree in any field. Eligibility requirements - Documented bilateral hearing loss of at least 40 dB, confirmed on an audiogram using SRT and PTA measurements. - U.S. citizenship is required. - Enrollment must be full-time in a bachelor’s program at a college or university located in the United States. (Graduate...

Ron Brown Scholar Program (RBSP) — Overview The Ron Brown Scholarship celebrates the legacy of Ronald H. Brown by supporting higher education for intellectually talented, community-focused African American students. Each year the Ron Brown Scholar Program (RBSP) competitively selects 20 recipients for a renewable four-year award totaling $40,000 ($10,000 per year). Awards are aimed at high school seniors who are financially disadvantaged and who show a strong commitment to the four pillars central to Brown’s mission: public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship, and global citizenship — all in service of uplifting people across races, cultures, and ethnicities. Scholarship funds may...

Overview Thanks to the generosity of anonymous donors, The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) awards a total of $50,000 in college scholarships each year to U.S. high school seniors who have actively promoted veganism within their schools and/or local communities. A vegetarian does not eat meat, fish, or poultry; a vegan is a vegetarian who also avoids other animal products such as dairy and eggs. Award amounts - One scholarship of $10,000 - Six scholarships of $5,000 each - Additional runner-up prizes Eligibility - Applicants must be graduating from high school in SPRING 2026. - Applicants must be U.S. high school...

Overview The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship seeks to recognize emerging leaders working in the environment, Tribal public policy, and health care sectors. Candidates are selected through a highly competitive process: students must first win their institution’s internal competition before being reviewed by the Udall Foundation. Recipients are required to participate in a multiday Scholar Orientation as a condition of accepting the award. Award information For 2026, the Foundation expects to grant 55 scholarships, each worth $7,000. Purpose and legacy The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship commemorates Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall, honoring their influential contributions to Native American self-governance, improvements in...

The AAPT Board of Directors offers scholarships for future high school physics teachers. These scholarships, supported by an endowment funded by Barbara Lotze, are available only to U.S. citizens attending U.S. schools.Undergraduate students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. Successful applicants receive a stipend of up to $3,000 and a complimentary AAPT Student Membership for one year. The scholarship may be granted to an individual for each of four years.Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Teachers....

At CCTA, we believe in the power of education. We recognize that the future of agriculture lies not only in our hands but also in the hands of our young farmers and industry professionals. It is with immense pleasure that CCTA offers scholarships to deserving high school and college students. These scholarships are funded through donations and proceeds from our annual conference.Applications for scholarships for the Spring 2026 or Fall 2026 semesters must be submitted by Dec. 1, 2025. All applications and necessary attachments should be sent to Joni Mitchek at coordinator@highplainsnotill.com or posted to CCTA at 23929 County Road...

Program purpose The National Scholarship Program seeks to honor graduating high school seniors for scholastic excellence, help cover costs as they pursue baccalaureate degrees in financial/resource management, and strengthen scholarship efforts at the local chapter level. Eligibility - Must be a graduating high school senior in the latter half of the senior year, or a high school graduate no more than ten months prior to the application deadline. Previous national scholarship recipients may be eligible for continued support. - Must plan to enter a course of study directly related to financial or resource management (examples include business administration, economics, accounting,...

Overview Equitable Foundation is launching the Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program to support current high school seniors who intend to begin undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States by Fall 2026. Who May Apply Applicants must: - Be enrolled as high school seniors and reside in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. - Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. college or university for the upcoming academic year. - Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. - Demonstrate...

Introduction Since 1994, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) has distributed more than $1.625 million in scholarships and internships to students from underrepresented communities. A signature award, the Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders, honors Hispanic students who demonstrate the same dedication to servant leadership exemplified by Dr. Andrade. Eligibility - Must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited two- or four-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories. - Applicants must show documented financial need. - At least one parent or guardian must be of Hispanic ancestry. - Non-U.S. citizens,...

Introduction The NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) supports the development of a skilled workforce for the construction industry by funding higher education and certified training. The construction sector includes a wide range of professions—skilled trades, project management, office and administrative roles, legal and financial services, insurance, and business ownership—and NFSF seeks to help students entering any of these fields. Scholarship awards and support Each year NFSF distributes more than $250,000 in scholarships to students enrolled in construction-related programs. Individual awards begin at $1,000. In addition to national awards, some local NAWIC chapters offer their own scholarships. For questions about eligibility...

The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition in STEM is an ideal platform for K-12 students in the U.S and Canada to hone their critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills, either virtually or in person.Who Can Participate?The following criteria must be met by all student participants:Participants must be citizens of the United States or Canada, residing within these countries, U.S. Territories, or attending a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school abroad. They must be full-time students in a public, private, parochial, virtual school, or home school.Participants must be 21 years old or younger.Employees of the National Science Teaching Association, NSTA board members,...