4-H Youth In Action Scholarships
$5,000
2027 4‑H Youth in Action — Application Details (Rewritten)
Overview
The Youth in Action application window is open now and will close on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The program spotlights 4‑H youth leaders who are driving positive change in their communities. All applicants — and their 4‑H educators — will be eligible for media, interview, and storytelling training led by National 4‑H professionals. Apply to gain access to this exclusive registration opportunity.
Program summary
The 4‑H Youth in Action program elevates the leadership and personal stories of 4‑H members who are making measurable community impact. Winners...
2027 4‑H Youth in Action — Application Details (Rewritten)
Overview
The Youth in Action application window is open now and will close on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The program spotlights 4‑H youth leaders who are driving positive change in their communities. All applicants — and their 4‑H educators — will be eligible for media, interview, and storytelling training led by National 4‑H professionals. Apply to gain access to this exclusive registration opportunity.
Program summary
The 4‑H Youth in Action program elevates the leadership and personal stories of 4‑H members who are making measurable community impact. Winners...
Joe Beirne Scholarship
$4,000
CWA Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarships — 2026–2027
Overview
- Sixteen partial college scholarships, each valued at $4,000, are available for the 2026–2027 academic year. Recipients are selected by lottery. Scholarship awards are renewable for a second year at the same amount, provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress. Students enrolled part time (fewer than 12 credits) will receive one-half of the award.
Who is eligible
- Current Communications Workers of America (CWA) members and their spouses, children and grandchildren may apply. Eligibility also extends to dependents of laid-off, retired, or deceased CWA members.
- Applicants must be high school graduates...
CWA Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarships — 2026–2027
Overview
- Sixteen partial college scholarships, each valued at $4,000, are available for the 2026–2027 academic year. Recipients are selected by lottery. Scholarship awards are renewable for a second year at the same amount, provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress. Students enrolled part time (fewer than 12 credits) will receive one-half of the award.
Who is eligible
- Current Communications Workers of America (CWA) members and their spouses, children and grandchildren may apply. Eligibility also extends to dependents of laid-off, retired, or deceased CWA members.
- Applicants must be high school graduates...
NPC Foundation Scholarships
$1,000
Introduction
The National Panhellenic Conference Foundation awards scholarships each year to exceptional Panhellenic women. The general application window typically opens in early December and closes in mid-March. For 2026 the application is open now — you can apply here. The final deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. Eastern on March 9, 2026. Scholarship recipients are announced in mid-to-late June, and awarded funds are paid at the start of the fall term.
Eligibility overview
Individual scholarships have their own eligibility criteria (membership in an NPC organization, academic standing, leadership or service experience, residency or campus restrictions, etc.). Read each award’s requirements...
Introduction
The National Panhellenic Conference Foundation awards scholarships each year to exceptional Panhellenic women. The general application window typically opens in early December and closes in mid-March. For 2026 the application is open now — you can apply here. The final deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. Eastern on March 9, 2026. Scholarship recipients are announced in mid-to-late June, and awarded funds are paid at the start of the fall term.
Eligibility overview
Individual scholarships have their own eligibility criteria (membership in an NPC organization, academic standing, leadership or service experience, residency or campus restrictions, etc.). Read each award’s requirements...
STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program
$20,000
Introduction The STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program is an initiative of The Actuarial Foundation designed to expand access for students strong in mathematics who are interested in actuarial careers. Selected scholars receive a $20,000 scholarship paid as $5,000 per year over four years, along with actuarial mentorship, exam study resources, hands-on in-person and virtual programming, exposure to internship and industry opportunities, and ongoing support throughout college. What the award includes - $20,000 total scholarship, disbursed as $5,000 each year for four years - Mentorship from professional actuaries - Resources to support actuarial exam preparation - Immersive experiences delivered both in-person...
Introduction The STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program is an initiative of The Actuarial Foundation designed to expand access for students strong in mathematics who are interested in actuarial careers. Selected scholars receive a $20,000 scholarship paid as $5,000 per year over four years, along with actuarial mentorship, exam study resources, hands-on in-person and virtual programming, exposure to internship and industry opportunities, and ongoing support throughout college. What the award includes - $20,000 total scholarship, disbursed as $5,000 each year for four years - Mentorship from professional actuaries - Resources to support actuarial exam preparation - Immersive experiences delivered both in-person...
Mayflower Scholarship
$6,000
Overview The General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD) offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors who can document Mayflower descent and plan to enroll in either a four-year college or a two-year community college. For 2024, GSMD has also introduced a Native American Scholarship for seniors who can verify descent from a Native American ancestor. Scholarship Awards GSMD will present three High School Senior scholarships in these amounts: $6,000, $5,000, and $4,000. In addition, a Mary Chilton Winslow Scholarship of $2,400 will be awarded. All awards are intended for graduating high school seniors who are Mayflower descendants and who will...
Overview The General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD) offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors who can document Mayflower descent and plan to enroll in either a four-year college or a two-year community college. For 2024, GSMD has also introduced a Native American Scholarship for seniors who can verify descent from a Native American ancestor. Scholarship Awards GSMD will present three High School Senior scholarships in these amounts: $6,000, $5,000, and $4,000. In addition, a Mary Chilton Winslow Scholarship of $2,400 will be awarded. All awards are intended for graduating high school seniors who are Mayflower descendants and who will...
National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
$1,000
Each year, NPVA awards merit-based scholarships to students who have demonstrated dedication to volunteering and positive community impact. Scholarships are available to those pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Eligibility Criteria To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following: - Be currently enrolled or intending to enroll (part-time or full-time) at an accredited U.S. institution. Eligible schools include vocational/technical programs, two-year colleges, four-year colleges, and graduate programs. - Be a high school junior or senior, an undergraduate student, or a graduate student. - Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. - If selected as a...
Each year, NPVA awards merit-based scholarships to students who have demonstrated dedication to volunteering and positive community impact. Scholarships are available to those pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Eligibility Criteria To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following: - Be currently enrolled or intending to enroll (part-time or full-time) at an accredited U.S. institution. Eligible schools include vocational/technical programs, two-year colleges, four-year colleges, and graduate programs. - Be a high school junior or senior, an undergraduate student, or a graduate student. - Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. - If selected as a...
AIWA Scholarship Awards
$2,000
AIWA’s scholarship program honors the memory of loved ones through donor-funded awards that support and recognize promising young women as they prepare for professional careers. Since the first endowment—The Agnes Missirian Scholarship—was created in 1997, AIWA has granted more than 200 scholarships to full‑time female students of Armenian heritage enrolled at accredited colleges and universities worldwide. Awards are determined by a combination of financial need and academic achievement and are paid from long-term endowments and donor contributions.
Eligibility
- Female of Armenian descent
- Full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university (domestic or international)
- Entering the 3rd or...
AIWA’s scholarship program honors the memory of loved ones through donor-funded awards that support and recognize promising young women as they prepare for professional careers. Since the first endowment—The Agnes Missirian Scholarship—was created in 1997, AIWA has granted more than 200 scholarships to full‑time female students of Armenian heritage enrolled at accredited colleges and universities worldwide. Awards are determined by a combination of financial need and academic achievement and are paid from long-term endowments and donor contributions.
Eligibility
- Female of Armenian descent
- Full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university (domestic or international)
- Entering the 3rd or...
OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship
$2,000
Introduction
Since 1999, the OCA-UPS® Gold Mountain Scholarship has provided financial support to first-generation high school students pursuing college. The program’s name evokes a period when many immigrants viewed the United States as a “mountain” of opportunity for themselves and their families. Recipients often carry not only their own college aspirations but also the hopes of parents and extended family.
Award and Timeline
- Award amount: $2,000 (one-time, non-renewable) to each selected scholar.
- Recipient payment: If chosen, the scholarship will be disbursed directly to the student via ACH or PayPal (paper checks are available upon request). The award is...
Introduction
Since 1999, the OCA-UPS® Gold Mountain Scholarship has provided financial support to first-generation high school students pursuing college. The program’s name evokes a period when many immigrants viewed the United States as a “mountain” of opportunity for themselves and their families. Recipients often carry not only their own college aspirations but also the hopes of parents and extended family.
Award and Timeline
- Award amount: $2,000 (one-time, non-renewable) to each selected scholar.
- Recipient payment: If chosen, the scholarship will be disbursed directly to the student via ACH or PayPal (paper checks are available upon request). The award is...
Upakar Foundation Scholarships
$10,000
Congratulations on taking steps to advance your education and career. Upakar is dedicated to helping members of the Indian American community reach their academic and professional goals through financial support.
Award amounts
- For scholars selected beginning in 2025:
- University track: $10,000 total paid over four years ($2,500 per year), or
- Community college track: $2,000 total over two years ($1,000 per year). Community college recipients may later receive a university award of $5,000 over two years ($2,500 per year) upon transfer.
- For scholars selected through 2024:
- University track: $8,000 total paid over four years ($2,000 per...
Congratulations on taking steps to advance your education and career. Upakar is dedicated to helping members of the Indian American community reach their academic and professional goals through financial support.
Award amounts
- For scholars selected beginning in 2025:
- University track: $10,000 total paid over four years ($2,500 per year), or
- Community college track: $2,000 total over two years ($1,000 per year). Community college recipients may later receive a university award of $5,000 over two years ($2,500 per year) upon transfer.
- For scholars selected through 2024:
- University track: $8,000 total paid over four years ($2,000 per...
Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship
$2,500
Each spring, the Elizabeth & Patrick Nash Foundation awards academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to support individuals with cystic fibrosis who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizens diagnosed with cystic fibrosis who are current students or incoming students at an accredited college or university located in the United States (undergraduate or graduate level).
Required Application Materials
- Completed application form
- One-page personal statement describing your educational and career goals
- A teacher’s letter of recommendation
- Documentation confirming a cystic fibrosis diagnosis
- Official academic transcript
- An itemized statement from the educational...
Each spring, the Elizabeth & Patrick Nash Foundation awards academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to support individuals with cystic fibrosis who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizens diagnosed with cystic fibrosis who are current students or incoming students at an accredited college or university located in the United States (undergraduate or graduate level).
Required Application Materials
- Completed application form
- One-page personal statement describing your educational and career goals
- A teacher’s letter of recommendation
- Documentation confirming a cystic fibrosis diagnosis
- Official academic transcript
- An itemized statement from the educational...
PM Legacy Scholarship
$2,000
Overview Forty-five recipients will each receive a PM Legacy Scholarship award of $2,000. Selections are made by reviewing applicants’ academic record, leadership potential, involvement in extracurricular or community activities, submitted essays, and letters of recommendation. Eligibility and Required Materials To be considered, applicants must meet the following conditions and submit the listed documents: - Residency/Institution: Be a resident of — or enrolled at a college/university in — Pennsylvania, Georgia, or the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (DMV), OR be attending a recognized HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). - Enrollment status: Be entering or currently enrolled in an accredited college or...
Overview Forty-five recipients will each receive a PM Legacy Scholarship award of $2,000. Selections are made by reviewing applicants’ academic record, leadership potential, involvement in extracurricular or community activities, submitted essays, and letters of recommendation. Eligibility and Required Materials To be considered, applicants must meet the following conditions and submit the listed documents: - Residency/Institution: Be a resident of — or enrolled at a college/university in — Pennsylvania, Georgia, or the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (DMV), OR be attending a recognized HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). - Enrollment status: Be entering or currently enrolled in an accredited college or...
Eye-Bank Young Ambassador Scholarship
$3,000
Introduction The Eye-Bank honors exceptional students with the Young Ambassador Scholarship in Memory of Christopher Nordquist. This annual $3,000 award, funded by private donations made to The Eye-Bank in Christopher’s memory, recognizes a student who advances awareness of eye, organ and tissue donation. Christopher was two years old when he passed away and his corneas were donated — a decision his mother, Andrea Nordquist, has shared widely to highlight the positive impact of donation. Christopher served as one of The Eye-Bank’s earliest Young Ambassadors; this scholarship continues his legacy by supporting education and encouraging others to consider the life-changing gift...
Introduction The Eye-Bank honors exceptional students with the Young Ambassador Scholarship in Memory of Christopher Nordquist. This annual $3,000 award, funded by private donations made to The Eye-Bank in Christopher’s memory, recognizes a student who advances awareness of eye, organ and tissue donation. Christopher was two years old when he passed away and his corneas were donated — a decision his mother, Andrea Nordquist, has shared widely to highlight the positive impact of donation. Christopher served as one of The Eye-Bank’s earliest Young Ambassadors; this scholarship continues his legacy by supporting education and encouraging others to consider the life-changing gift...
