GCSAA Legacy Awards
$1,500
Overview
The GCSAA Legacy Awards offer $1,500 scholarships to help children and grandchildren of GCSAA members pursue higher education.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a high school senior or currently enrolled at an institution of higher learning.
- A parent or grandparent of the applicant must have been an active GCSAA member in one of these classifications — Class A, B, C, EM, A‑Retired, B‑Retired, or AA — for at least five consecutive years.
- Previous recipients are eligible to apply again after sitting out one year.
- More than one student from the same family may receive an award...
Overview
The GCSAA Legacy Awards offer $1,500 scholarships to help children and grandchildren of GCSAA members pursue higher education.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a high school senior or currently enrolled at an institution of higher learning.
- A parent or grandparent of the applicant must have been an active GCSAA member in one of these classifications — Class A, B, C, EM, A‑Retired, B‑Retired, or AA — for at least five consecutive years.
- Previous recipients are eligible to apply again after sitting out one year.
- More than one student from the same family may receive an award...
NEEBC Scholaship Program
$5,000
Introduction
The NEEBC Scholarship was created to support the Council’s mission of expanding knowledge and education for individuals working in—or preparing for careers in—Human Resources, Employee Benefits, and Total Rewards. Since the program began in 1990, NEEBC has awarded a total of $218,000 to deserving students.
Awards
Each year NEEBC provides merit-based scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at accredited public or private colleges and universities in New England. Awards may be granted for up to $4,000 per recipient. Applications are assessed on the completed application form and essay, academic record (GPA and transcript), professional or academic references, and...
Introduction
The NEEBC Scholarship was created to support the Council’s mission of expanding knowledge and education for individuals working in—or preparing for careers in—Human Resources, Employee Benefits, and Total Rewards. Since the program began in 1990, NEEBC has awarded a total of $218,000 to deserving students.
Awards
Each year NEEBC provides merit-based scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at accredited public or private colleges and universities in New England. Awards may be granted for up to $4,000 per recipient. Applications are assessed on the completed application form and essay, academic record (GPA and transcript), professional or academic references, and...
Bryon Riesch Scholarship
$4,000
Intro
Each year, at least two scholarships of $1,000 to $4,000 will be awarded to support post–high school education. Eligible recipients are persons with spinal cord injuries or spinal cord–related disabilities, or the child of such a person. Awards are made annually.
Deadline
All application materials must be received by 6/12/2026.
Who may apply (mandatory requirements)
All of the following conditions must be satisfied for an application to be considered:
- Applicant is a person with a spinal cord injury or a disorder that directly affects the spinal cord, or is the child of such a person. Priority will be...
Intro
Each year, at least two scholarships of $1,000 to $4,000 will be awarded to support post–high school education. Eligible recipients are persons with spinal cord injuries or spinal cord–related disabilities, or the child of such a person. Awards are made annually.
Deadline
All application materials must be received by 6/12/2026.
Who may apply (mandatory requirements)
All of the following conditions must be satisfied for an application to be considered:
- Applicant is a person with a spinal cord injury or a disorder that directly affects the spinal cord, or is the child of such a person. Priority will be...
Microsoft Disability Scholarship
$20,000
Overview The Seattle Foundation, together with the Disability at Microsoft Inclusion Network, funds a scholarship for current high school seniors who intend to continue their education at college or a vocational-technical program in the United States. The award supports study in specified majors and emphasizes interest in technology, leadership, and demonstrated financial need. Who may apply (Eligibility) Applicants must: - Be a current high school senior. - Plan to be enrolled full‑time or half‑time at an accredited U.S. two‑year or four‑year college/university or an accredited U.S. vocational-technical school for the coming academic year. - Be pursuing a major in one...
Overview The Seattle Foundation, together with the Disability at Microsoft Inclusion Network, funds a scholarship for current high school seniors who intend to continue their education at college or a vocational-technical program in the United States. The award supports study in specified majors and emphasizes interest in technology, leadership, and demonstrated financial need. Who may apply (Eligibility) Applicants must: - Be a current high school senior. - Plan to be enrolled full‑time or half‑time at an accredited U.S. two‑year or four‑year college/university or an accredited U.S. vocational-technical school for the coming academic year. - Be pursuing a major in one...
HIMSS Scholarships
$2,500
The Maryland chapter of the Health Information Management Systems Society (MDHIMSS) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Student Scholarship Program. MDHIMSS will award two scholarships of $2,500 each to students pursuing education in healthcare information technology–related fields. These awards honor academic achievement, dedication to improving healthcare, and promise as future leaders in health information management and systems.
Eligibility
- Must be a Maryland resident.
- Enrolled in a healthcare-related program at an accredited college or university.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Previous recipients of an MDHIMSS scholarship are not eligible.
Award Benefits
Each scholarship recipient will receive:...
The Maryland chapter of the Health Information Management Systems Society (MDHIMSS) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Student Scholarship Program. MDHIMSS will award two scholarships of $2,500 each to students pursuing education in healthcare information technology–related fields. These awards honor academic achievement, dedication to improving healthcare, and promise as future leaders in health information management and systems.
Eligibility
- Must be a Maryland resident.
- Enrolled in a healthcare-related program at an accredited college or university.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Previous recipients of an MDHIMSS scholarship are not eligible.
Award Benefits
Each scholarship recipient will receive:...
Chairmans College Scholarship
$5,500
PPEF Overview
PPEF is a charitable, nonprofit educational foundation that provides college scholarships to students whose parents work in the promotional products industry or who themselves are employed by a company in the industry. Since its founding in 1989, PPEF has distributed $4,003,500 in scholarship funds to 2,138 students. In 2025 alone, PPEF awarded $335,000 in scholarships to 180 recipients, including 32 renewal recipients.
Eligibility and general rules
- Scholarships are open to full-time employees of the promotional products industry and to their dependent children.
- Awards are for undergraduate study only.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA...
PPEF Overview
PPEF is a charitable, nonprofit educational foundation that provides college scholarships to students whose parents work in the promotional products industry or who themselves are employed by a company in the industry. Since its founding in 1989, PPEF has distributed $4,003,500 in scholarship funds to 2,138 students. In 2025 alone, PPEF awarded $335,000 in scholarships to 180 recipients, including 32 renewal recipients.
Eligibility and general rules
- Scholarships are open to full-time employees of the promotional products industry and to their dependent children.
- Awards are for undergraduate study only.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA...
Paul S. Mills Scholarship
$1,000
Overview — Paul S. Mills Scholarship
History and purpose
The Paul S. Mills Scholarship was established in 1984 and honors Paul Mills, who served as the Society of FSP’s second executive vice president. From its founding through 2012, these awards recognized FSP members for their service and encouraged ongoing professional education. In 2013 the board of trustees revised the program to focus on students working toward degrees in financial services, with an emphasis on helping those with demonstrated financial need who might otherwise be unable to complete their studies.
Program growth and impact
Since its start, the program’s visibility and...
Overview — Paul S. Mills Scholarship
History and purpose
The Paul S. Mills Scholarship was established in 1984 and honors Paul Mills, who served as the Society of FSP’s second executive vice president. From its founding through 2012, these awards recognized FSP members for their service and encouraged ongoing professional education. In 2013 the board of trustees revised the program to focus on students working toward degrees in financial services, with an emphasis on helping those with demonstrated financial need who might otherwise be unable to complete their studies.
Program growth and impact
Since its start, the program’s visibility and...
Project Yellow Light Scholarships
$8,000
Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship is a creative scholarship contest with a clear purpose: to inspire safer driving habits among your peers. As an applicant, your role is to produce work that persuades fellow students to avoid distracted driving.
Eligibility
- Open to students in the high school and college categories.
Prizes and deadlines
- Video competition: Each category’s winning entry receives an $8,000 scholarship. Videos must be submitted by April 1.
- Billboard competition: Each category’s winning design earns a $2,000 scholarship. Billboard entries are due March 1.
- Radio competition: Each category’s winning audio spot receives a $2,000...
Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship is a creative scholarship contest with a clear purpose: to inspire safer driving habits among your peers. As an applicant, your role is to produce work that persuades fellow students to avoid distracted driving.
Eligibility
- Open to students in the high school and college categories.
Prizes and deadlines
- Video competition: Each category’s winning entry receives an $8,000 scholarship. Videos must be submitted by April 1.
- Billboard competition: Each category’s winning design earns a $2,000 scholarship. Billboard entries are due March 1.
- Radio competition: Each category’s winning audio spot receives a $2,000...
Joe DiPietro Scholarship
$1,500
Overview
The Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship was created in 2003 to honor Joe DiPietro, a well-known Portland businessman and longtime Portland Water District (PWD) trustee. Joe served on the PWD Board from 1988 until 2003 and owned DiPietro’s Sandwich Shop on Cumberland Avenue in Portland. Deeply involved in his community, he supported youth, families, and education and volunteered with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, and the Lions Club.
Purpose
This scholarship supports a student who lives within the Portland Water District service area and is preparing for a career related to...
Overview
The Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship was created in 2003 to honor Joe DiPietro, a well-known Portland businessman and longtime Portland Water District (PWD) trustee. Joe served on the PWD Board from 1988 until 2003 and owned DiPietro’s Sandwich Shop on Cumberland Avenue in Portland. Deeply involved in his community, he supported youth, families, and education and volunteered with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, and the Lions Club.
Purpose
This scholarship supports a student who lives within the Portland Water District service area and is preparing for a career related to...
Beinecke Scholarship
$35,000
Introduction
Each year the Beinecke Scholarship invites roughly 145 colleges and universities to submit a single nominee; up to 20 new scholarships are awarded annually. If your institution is participating and you are interested in being considered, get in touch with your campus liaison to learn the school’s process and internal timeline.
Key Deadlines and Submission Instructions
- Campus liaisons must compile all nomination documents into one PDF and send that file to the Beinecke Scholarship Program Director by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the final Friday in March.
- In addition, nominated students must email a copy of the Financial...
Introduction
Each year the Beinecke Scholarship invites roughly 145 colleges and universities to submit a single nominee; up to 20 new scholarships are awarded annually. If your institution is participating and you are interested in being considered, get in touch with your campus liaison to learn the school’s process and internal timeline.
Key Deadlines and Submission Instructions
- Campus liaisons must compile all nomination documents into one PDF and send that file to the Beinecke Scholarship Program Director by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the final Friday in March.
- In addition, nominated students must email a copy of the Financial...
Green Scholarship
$10,000
Overview
- The Green Award for students entering as first-year undergraduates in fall 2026 provides up to $2,500 annually for a maximum of four consecutive years.
Check eligibility
- Use the Net Price Calculator to determine preliminary eligibility for merit-based aid, including this scholarship.
Application and consideration deadlines
- For fullest scholarship consideration, submit your undergraduate admission application — including all transcripts and any optional test scores — by December 1, 2025.
- The final date to be considered for this award is April 1, 2026.
Award terms
- The scholarship applies to fall and winter semesters only and is...
Overview
- The Green Award for students entering as first-year undergraduates in fall 2026 provides up to $2,500 annually for a maximum of four consecutive years.
Check eligibility
- Use the Net Price Calculator to determine preliminary eligibility for merit-based aid, including this scholarship.
Application and consideration deadlines
- For fullest scholarship consideration, submit your undergraduate admission application — including all transcripts and any optional test scores — by December 1, 2025.
- The final date to be considered for this award is April 1, 2026.
Award terms
- The scholarship applies to fall and winter semesters only and is...
LeadMN Leadership Scholarship
$1,250
Introduction
The LeadMN Leadership Scholarship recognizes up-and-coming student leaders for both their academic performance and their dedication to serving others. Recipients have contributed to their communities in many ways — for example, mentoring Head Start children, coordinating youth groups, or volunteering as interpreters.
Award amount and timeline
- Award: $1,250 per recipient.
- Frequency: Awarded in both the fall and spring semesters.
- Fall application window: opens January 1 and closes April 1 at 11:59 PM.
- Spring application window: opens July 1 and closes November 1 at 11:59 PM.
Eligibility (who may apply)
To be considered for the scholarship...
Introduction
The LeadMN Leadership Scholarship recognizes up-and-coming student leaders for both their academic performance and their dedication to serving others. Recipients have contributed to their communities in many ways — for example, mentoring Head Start children, coordinating youth groups, or volunteering as interpreters.
Award amount and timeline
- Award: $1,250 per recipient.
- Frequency: Awarded in both the fall and spring semesters.
- Fall application window: opens January 1 and closes April 1 at 11:59 PM.
- Spring application window: opens July 1 and closes November 1 at 11:59 PM.
Eligibility (who may apply)
To be considered for the scholarship...
