Scholarships

Overview Below are the details for the Anne Ford Scholarship and the Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship, including award amounts, eligibility, and the application deadline. Anne Ford Scholarship - Award: $10,000 total, distributed as $2,500 per year for four years. - Who it’s for: Graduating high school seniors who will begin a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the upcoming fall semester. - Eligibility requirement: Applicants must have a documented learning disability (LD). Students who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in addition to a learning disability are encouraged to apply. - Timeline: Applications are open now and will be considered on...

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...

Introduction Founded in 1955 through a trust established by the late Aubrey Lee Brooks, the Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors from a 14-county region of North Carolina. Central administration of the Brooks Foundation scholarship program is handled by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Eligibility - Be a graduating high school senior and a permanent resident of one of the following North Carolina counties: Alamance, Bertie, Caswell, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Swain, or Warren. - Intend to enroll for the first time as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate at...

Introduction The DeMayo Law Offices Arrive Alive Scholarship is an annual program offering local high school seniors the chance to receive a $5,000 college scholarship. The deadline for 2025 entries is Monday, March 24, 2025. Eligible local high schools will also receive the scholarship application by mail. Award details and service area This year the firm will distribute a total of $50,000 in scholarships—ten $5,000 awards—to students who live and attend school in counties served by DeMayo Law Offices. Participating counties include: Mecklenburg, Gaston, Catawba, Union (NC), Cabarrus, Cleveland, Lincoln, Rowan, Caldwell, Stanly, Iredell, Alexander, Burke, Robeson, Scotland, Richmond, Anson,...

Introduction Below are the eligibility rules and application requirements for each scholarship category. All programs apply to students at accredited four-year colleges/universities and accredited two-year community colleges or technical schools, unless otherwise noted. Category I — Financial Need (Undergraduate only) - Eligible institutions: accredited four-year universities/colleges and accredited two-year community colleges/technical schools. - Selection criteria: academic achievement combined with demonstrated financial need. - Enrollment requirement: applicant must be either enrolled full-time or have an active application to one of the institutions above. Funds will be disbursed only after full-time enrollment is confirmed. - Financial documentation: submit a copy of the...

Kansas Horse Council Foundation Scholarship — 2026 Award Year Thank you for your interest in the Kansas Horse Council Foundation Scholarship. Please download the correct application form from our website before applying. 2026 Essay Question Describe a particular horse that has made a meaningful difference in your life. What lessons did that relationship teach you, and in what ways has it influenced who you are today? Eligibility and application requirements - Current membership: You must be a member in good standing of the Kansas Horse Council. - Horse industry involvement: You should have a background in equine-related activities (examples include...

Intro The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) provides annual scholarships specifically for women studying accounting. Programs are available for students at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, with awards intended to reduce financial barriers, promote professional advancement, and encourage women to pursue accounting careers. Application period Applications open each January and the window closes March 30 for all EFWA scholarships. Associate degree-level — general eligibility All associate-level awards require that applicants: - Are women - Demonstrate financial need - Are enrolled in a business degree program (preference given to those concentrating in accounting) - Attend an accredited...

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,...

AMVETS Undergraduate Scholarship — Overview AMVETS awards scholarships of up to $12,000 to eligible Veterans or active-duty members of the U.S. military, including National Guard and Reserve personnel, who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Graduate-level study is not eligible (NO POST GRADS). Who may apply (Eligibility) - U.S. citizen. - Honorably discharged (or general under honorable conditions) Veteran, or current active-duty service member, including National Guard and Reserves. - Must satisfy AMVETS/FAFSA criteria for a “regular student.” - Enrolled in, or accepted to, an eligible bachelor’s degree program at an accredited four-year college or university (undergraduate study only). - Demonstrate...

Overview The General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD) administers a scholarship program for graduating high school seniors who can trace lineage to a Mayflower passenger and who plan to enroll in either a four-year college/university or a two-year community college. In 2024 GSMD introduced an additional Native American Scholarship specifically for graduating seniors who can document descent from a Native American ancestor. Application timeline - The 2025 scholarship application period is closed. - The 2026 application window will be open from January 5 through March 2. Scholarships awarded GSMD will award three high-school-senior scholarships in the amounts of $6,000, $5,000,...

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...