Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship
$12,000
Overview
The Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship provides annual awards to Louisiana students pursuing degrees in forestry, wildlife, or marine science at a public college or university in Louisiana. Undergraduate recipients receive $2,000 per year; graduate recipients receive $3,000 per year. A student may receive up to $12,000 in total support, covering as much as three years at the undergraduate level and two years at the graduate level.
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or an eligible non‑citizen; if required, be registered with Selective Service.
- Have been a Louisiana resident for at least one year prior to July...
Overview
The Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship provides annual awards to Louisiana students pursuing degrees in forestry, wildlife, or marine science at a public college or university in Louisiana. Undergraduate recipients receive $2,000 per year; graduate recipients receive $3,000 per year. A student may receive up to $12,000 in total support, covering as much as three years at the undergraduate level and two years at the graduate level.
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or an eligible non‑citizen; if required, be registered with Selective Service.
- Have been a Louisiana resident for at least one year prior to July...
Glen Armentor Pay-It-Forward Scholarship
$10,000
Overview
Glenn Armentor was raised in a large family of ten children by parents who did not speak English and grew up in poverty. Thanks to the generosity and encouragement of others, his path shifted from what might have been a lifetime spent in courtrooms to becoming an attorney. To honor the support he received, he created the Glenn Armentor “Pay-It-Forward” Scholarship Program, which awards one $10,000 scholarship each year to a deserving, at-risk high school student from the local community to help them begin college and change their future. A neutral panel of community leaders selects recipients based on...
Overview
Glenn Armentor was raised in a large family of ten children by parents who did not speak English and grew up in poverty. Thanks to the generosity and encouragement of others, his path shifted from what might have been a lifetime spent in courtrooms to becoming an attorney. To honor the support he received, he created the Glenn Armentor “Pay-It-Forward” Scholarship Program, which awards one $10,000 scholarship each year to a deserving, at-risk high school student from the local community to help them begin college and change their future. A neutral panel of community leaders selects recipients based on...
Louisiana Sheriffs' Educational Scholarship Program
$1,000
Overview and Eligibility
The scholarship is open without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, or national origin. Applicants must be permanent residents of a Louisiana parish, must intend to use the scholarship at a Louisiana institution of higher education, and must plan to enroll as full-time undergraduate students. Immediate family members of the Sheriff are not eligible to apply; however, family members of employees of the Sheriff’s Office may apply.
Review Committee
The Sheriff may appoint a review committee composed of nonpartisan citizens, or may choose to work with parish school personnel to form the committee. The...
Overview and Eligibility
The scholarship is open without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, or national origin. Applicants must be permanent residents of a Louisiana parish, must intend to use the scholarship at a Louisiana institution of higher education, and must plan to enroll as full-time undergraduate students. Immediate family members of the Sheriff are not eligible to apply; however, family members of employees of the Sheriff’s Office may apply.
Review Committee
The Sheriff may appoint a review committee composed of nonpartisan citizens, or may choose to work with parish school personnel to form the committee. The...
SLEMCO Scholarships
$2,000
Overview
Each year SLEMCO awards $40,000 in college scholarships. Twenty winners receive $2,000 apiece. These scholarships are distributed by random drawing and are available to SLEMCO members for themselves or for their dependent children.
2025 status and 2026 timeline
The application period and selection process for the 2025 scholarships have concluded. The next application cycle opens on February 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted from February 1, 2026 through May (2026). All applicants—or the SLEMCO member who sponsors them—must attend the annual meeting scheduled for June 13, 2026.
Eligibility and qualifications
- Applicants must be SLEMCO members or dependent children...
Overview
Each year SLEMCO awards $40,000 in college scholarships. Twenty winners receive $2,000 apiece. These scholarships are distributed by random drawing and are available to SLEMCO members for themselves or for their dependent children.
2025 status and 2026 timeline
The application period and selection process for the 2025 scholarships have concluded. The next application cycle opens on February 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted from February 1, 2026 through May (2026). All applicants—or the SLEMCO member who sponsors them—must attend the annual meeting scheduled for June 13, 2026.
Eligibility and qualifications
- Applicants must be SLEMCO members or dependent children...
Texas Big Game Scholarships
$3,000
Overview
A total of nine scholarships are awarded each year: one winner from each of the eight TBGA regions plus a single statewide top scholarship. Applicants must be pursuing majors in agriculture and/or natural resources.
Who may apply
Eligible candidates include graduating high school seniors and students who will be entering college as freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Participation in the Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA) is not required to apply; however, applicants who have submitted entries to the Texas Big Game Awards will receive an additional preference point during the review.
How winners are chosen
Applications are assessed using a...
Overview
A total of nine scholarships are awarded each year: one winner from each of the eight TBGA regions plus a single statewide top scholarship. Applicants must be pursuing majors in agriculture and/or natural resources.
Who may apply
Eligible candidates include graduating high school seniors and students who will be entering college as freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Participation in the Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA) is not required to apply; however, applicants who have submitted entries to the Texas Big Game Awards will receive an additional preference point during the review.
How winners are chosen
Applications are assessed using a...
Texas Conditional Grant Program
$8,000
Overview
The Conditional Grant Program supports eligible students enrolled in engineering programs or in operational business disciplines approved by TxDOT. Awards are available to students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in Texas—both public and private. Recipients may receive up to $4,000 per semester (maximum $8,000 per academic year), with actual award amounts determined by demonstrated financial need.
How to apply
Review the eligibility criteria below. If you meet the requirements, you are encouraged to submit an application. Application instructions and a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document are provided to assist applicants.
Important deadline: Applications must be received by April...
Overview
The Conditional Grant Program supports eligible students enrolled in engineering programs or in operational business disciplines approved by TxDOT. Awards are available to students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in Texas—both public and private. Recipients may receive up to $4,000 per semester (maximum $8,000 per academic year), with actual award amounts determined by demonstrated financial need.
How to apply
Review the eligibility criteria below. If you meet the requirements, you are encouraged to submit an application. Application instructions and a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document are provided to assist applicants.
Important deadline: Applications must be received by April...
Marquardt Scholarship
$3,000
Introduction
Union membership helps families secure better opportunities for the future. AFSCME members and their families can apply for annual scholarships offered through AFSCME Council 31 to support their educational goals.
About the Larry Marquardt Scholarship
The Larry Marquardt Scholarship commemorates Larry Marquardt, the first executive director of AFSCME Council 31, who served until his death in 1980 and devoted his life to organizing and improving conditions for working people. Council 31 maintains this fund to provide financial assistance for higher education to members and their children.
Award amount
Three scholarships of $3,000 each are granted each academic year.
Who...
Introduction
Union membership helps families secure better opportunities for the future. AFSCME members and their families can apply for annual scholarships offered through AFSCME Council 31 to support their educational goals.
About the Larry Marquardt Scholarship
The Larry Marquardt Scholarship commemorates Larry Marquardt, the first executive director of AFSCME Council 31, who served until his death in 1980 and devoted his life to organizing and improving conditions for working people. Council 31 maintains this fund to provide financial assistance for higher education to members and their children.
Award amount
Three scholarships of $3,000 each are granted each academic year.
Who...
Les Best Scholarship
$2,000
Intro
The Les Best Scholarship Program offers financial support to OCSEA members and their family members pursuing postsecondary education. Each academic year, the program distributes a total of $12,000 in awards. Applications are accepted annually from January 1 through April 30.
How to apply
All application materials must be received by April 30. Submit the items below as part of your packet:
- A fully completed and signed Les Best Scholarship application.
- An official acceptance letter showing admission to a union apprenticeship, a vocational/trade school, or an accredited college or university for undergraduate study.
- A 500–1,000 word essay...
Intro
The Les Best Scholarship Program offers financial support to OCSEA members and their family members pursuing postsecondary education. Each academic year, the program distributes a total of $12,000 in awards. Applications are accepted annually from January 1 through April 30.
How to apply
All application materials must be received by April 30. Submit the items below as part of your packet:
- A fully completed and signed Les Best Scholarship application.
- An official acceptance letter showing admission to a union apprenticeship, a vocational/trade school, or an accredited college or university for undergraduate study.
- A 500–1,000 word essay...
Council 2 Scholarships
$20,000
Introduction
The Washington State Council of County & City Employees (WSCCCE / Council 2) awards a set of scholarships each year. Each scholarship application contains the specific rules and instructions applicants must follow to be considered. Note: the “Statement of Required Facts” is used only by Council 2 to verify eligibility and is not provided to the Scholarship Committee.
Eligibility
These awards are open to high school seniors and college undergraduate students who are dependents of, or under the legal guardianship of, a local union member in good standing with WSCCCE (including qualifying non-association members in good standing).
Scholarship awards...
Introduction
The Washington State Council of County & City Employees (WSCCCE / Council 2) awards a set of scholarships each year. Each scholarship application contains the specific rules and instructions applicants must follow to be considered. Note: the “Statement of Required Facts” is used only by Council 2 to verify eligibility and is not provided to the Scholarship Committee.
Eligibility
These awards are open to high school seniors and college undergraduate students who are dependents of, or under the legal guardianship of, a local union member in good standing with WSCCCE (including qualifying non-association members in good standing).
Scholarship awards...
Wisconsin Culinary & Hospitality Scholarship
$2,250
The WRA Education Foundation provides roughly $25,000 in scholarships each year to students planning careers in foodservice and related areas. These awards are financed through the Foundation’s Endowment Fund.
2026–2027 Scholarship Application: Now accepting submissions!
Eligibility (minimum requirements)
- Must be a resident of Wisconsin.
- Intending to pursue post-secondary studies in disciplines connected to the restaurant and hospitality sector, for example: Culinary Arts, Baking, Hospitality Management, Food Science, or Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
- Must be accepted to and enrolled in a nationally accredited post-secondary institution with at least 6 credits.
- Application must be complete and include...
The WRA Education Foundation provides roughly $25,000 in scholarships each year to students planning careers in foodservice and related areas. These awards are financed through the Foundation’s Endowment Fund.
2026–2027 Scholarship Application: Now accepting submissions!
Eligibility (minimum requirements)
- Must be a resident of Wisconsin.
- Intending to pursue post-secondary studies in disciplines connected to the restaurant and hospitality sector, for example: Culinary Arts, Baking, Hospitality Management, Food Science, or Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
- Must be accepted to and enrolled in a nationally accredited post-secondary institution with at least 6 credits.
- Application must be complete and include...
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Scholarships
$5,000
Start your engineering journey with support from ASME. Overview ASME offers scholarships specifically for graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue engineering studies. These awards target students entering mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology programs. Recipients must begin full-time study in an ABET-accredited* (or substantially equivalent**) program no later than the fall term immediately following their high school graduation. Scholarships cover the first year of study only and are not renewable. Who is eligible - Graduating high school seniors intending to enroll full-time in a mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology program. - Enrollment must be in an ABET-accredited*...
Start your engineering journey with support from ASME. Overview ASME offers scholarships specifically for graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue engineering studies. These awards target students entering mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology programs. Recipients must begin full-time study in an ABET-accredited* (or substantially equivalent**) program no later than the fall term immediately following their high school graduation. Scholarships cover the first year of study only and are not renewable. Who is eligible - Graduating high school seniors intending to enroll full-time in a mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology program. - Enrollment must be in an ABET-accredited*...
Dam Safety Scholarship Program
$20,000
Introduction
The ASDSO Dam Safety Scholarship Program, created in 1992, supports the development of technically skilled professionals needed to meet the Association’s mission. Since its inception, ASDSO has awarded more than 50 scholarships totaling over $280,000 (as of 2025). ASDSO is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Undergraduate Scholarship Program.
Who is eligible
- U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
- Full-time undergraduate students enrolled as juniors or seniors during the 2025/2026 academic year in an accredited civil engineering program or another field ASDSO deems related.
- Students must show interest in pursuing a career in hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical engineering,...
Introduction
The ASDSO Dam Safety Scholarship Program, created in 1992, supports the development of technically skilled professionals needed to meet the Association’s mission. Since its inception, ASDSO has awarded more than 50 scholarships totaling over $280,000 (as of 2025). ASDSO is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Undergraduate Scholarship Program.
Who is eligible
- U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
- Full-time undergraduate students enrolled as juniors or seniors during the 2025/2026 academic year in an accredited civil engineering program or another field ASDSO deems related.
- Students must show interest in pursuing a career in hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical engineering,...
