Scholarships

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...

Introduction To address the rising demand for technical and financial professionals and the persistent underrepresentation of Black talent in STEaM fields, alliant and the alliant Black Collaborative have launched a scholarship program. It aims to encourage Black students beginning their college journeys to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or accounting and to help develop the next generation of leaders. Eligibility - Must be a Black student who is a high school senior or a college freshman or sophomore residing in the Greater Houston Area. - Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0. - Must be enrolled at a two- to five-year...

Introduction The Fallen Soldiers Memorial Scholarship Fund was created on April 12, 2014, to honor deceased members and to continue their legacy of supporting education and scholarships. Purpose and Awards Each year the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Northern Virginia (BSMC of Northern VA) will grant three academic scholarships to qualified applicants. Awards are available to college‑bound high school seniors or to current students who are accepted and enrolled in an accredited four‑year college or university, a two‑year community college, or an accredited vocational school. Scholarships are granted annually as long as applicants meet the stated requirements. Application period and...

Introduction The Dr. Frank G. Jenkins Scholarship invites applications from college-bound high school seniors residing in the Northern Virginia area. Named for Dr. Jenkins — a retired school administrator with more than 30 years of leadership across several school districts — the award recognizes students who have demonstrated notable leadership during their high school years. Award The Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation, Inc. (NVKAF) will grant a $1,000 scholarship in Dr. Jenkins’s name. Eligibility and Requirements - Applicant must be a high school senior from the Northern Virginia area who plans to enroll in college. - Minimum cumulative GPA of...

Kappa Foundation of Gainesville-Manassas (KFGM) believes education opens doors and changes lives. Through our yearly scholarship program, we invest in the academic and personal development of local youth. Whether you are finishing high school and preparing for college or are a middle- or high-school student growing as a leader and artist, we encourage you to review the opportunities below and consider applying. Who is eligible - Applicants must meet the grade-level, residency, GPA, and other specific criteria listed for each award. - Scholarships are intended for students in the Gainesville–Manassas/DMV area and Northern Virginia as noted in each description. -...

Introduction The Phyllis Wheatley Board of Directors established its Scholarship Program as a complement to the annual Mid-Summer Soirée — an event first introduced in the 1940s by former executive director Dr. Dorothy I. Height. Talent Showcase In 2017 the Board added a Talent Showcase to give Washington, D.C. youth a stage to display their creative abilities and compete for scholarship awards. Performances and entries can include, but are not limited to, vocal music, visual arts, spoken word or poetry, dramatic readings, dance, and projects in innovative technology. Who is eligible The scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors...