These 89 open scholarships list a top award of $1,000 to $4,999, based on the amount each sponsor publishes on its official page. The next deadline is Nov 15, 2026. Ranges are placed by their top amount, and many awards go to only a few winners, so read the rules on each official page.
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Up to $2,000 · EagleRidge Legacy Fund · High school senior, trade student or adult
Applicants 17+ attending or applying to an accredited school in North Dakota or Minnesota who are pursuing a construction trade (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, diesel, heavy equipment, masonry and more) or are the child of a trades worker.
Round 1 due Nov 15, 2026 (Spring 2027 funds); Round 2 due Mar 15, 2027 (Fall 2027). Apply by emailing documents.
$4,000 · Carpenters Local 45 Scholarship Fund (administered by Scholarship America) · High school senior / undergraduate
Dependents of current Carpenters Local 45 members who are high school seniors, graduates or undergraduates enrolling full-time at a two- or four-year college or vocational-technical school, with at least a 2.0 GPA.
$2,500 (two awards) · SNMMI Technologist Section · Nuclear medicine technology students
African American, Native American, Hispanic, Asian American or Pacific Islander students in an entry-level associate or bachelor's nuclear medicine technologist program, 2.5+ GPA, financial need, U.S. residency and SNMMI-TS membership (free for students).
2027 award: application window Oct 15 – Nov 20, 2026 (per the SNMMI-TS 2027 award table).
$2,500 (five awards) · Professional Beauty Association / Moroccanoil · Cosmetology student
U.S. citizens 18 or older enrolled in a cosmetology program at an independent cosmetology school (not affiliated with a product brand) that leads to a cosmetology license. Proof of enrollment, costs and expenses may be required.
2026 application deadline Nov 30, 2026 (online at probeauty.org/scholarships).
$1,000 · Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) · Undergraduate / graduate / adult learner / credential
Active-duty service members, veterans, spouses of service members and children of service members working toward degrees, certificates or licenses at a CCME member institution (confirm your school is a member). Includes Joe King, Loretta Cornett Huff, Veteran, Workforce Credentials and Military Child scholarships.
2027 application period Sept 21 – Dec 6, 2026 (submit by midnight PST).
$2,500 · Alabama Power Foundation (administered by Scholarship America) · High school senior
Alabama high school seniors living in an Alabama Power service-territory county (not Colbert, DeKalb, Jackson, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, Morgan or Pike) who will enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational-technical school.
$100 to $3,500, based on financial need · New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · High school senior or adult learner
New Hampshire students enrolling in a certificate, license or industry-recognized credential program or a two-year/associate degree program; FAFSA SAI documentation required.
Open enrollment through Friday, Dec 11, 2026, 5 p.m. ET for certificate/credential and two-year programs; four-year students under 24 use the spring deadline.
$1,000 (invested until high school graduation) · Carson Scholars Fund · Grades 4–11
Students in grades 4–11 at accredited U.S. schools with a 3.75+ GPA who actively serve their communities. Students must be nominated by an educator at their school.
Your school must submit the nomination form by Dec 16, 2026; nominated students finish the full application by Jan 13, 2027.
$1,000 (multiple awards) · American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) · High school senior
U.S. citizens or legal residents who are high school seniors (home-schooled seniors included) planning to attend college or trade school; you read about fire sprinklers and answer quiz questions instead of writing an essay.
Entries accepted Sept 1 – Dec 31, 2026. No GPA or income requirements.
$2,000 a year, renewable for up to four years (10 awards) · American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) · High school senior
Graduating high school seniors whose parent, legal guardian or financially responsible grandparent is a full dues-paying AFSCME member; must enroll full-time at a four-year school or a two-year school that transfers credits. Any field of study; test-optional.
2027 application available now; must be postmarked by Dec 31.
$2,500 (two awarded per year) · SDMS Foundation (Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography) · Sonography program students
Diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound) or cardiovascular technology students accepted to or enrolled in a CAAHEP-accredited U.S. program. Must be a current SDMS member; essays and FAFSA Student Aid Report required.
Dec 31 deadline covers expenses Jan 1–Jun 30; next deadline Jun 30, 2027.
$2,000 each (fifteen awards in 2027) · UFCW Local 951 · College / trade student
Eligible UFCW 951 members and their spouses, children or grandchildren (under 25) attending a college, university, community college or recognized trade school.
$1,000 (13 awards: one per eligible high school plus one home-school award) · West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) · High school senior
2027 high school graduates from an eligible school in WFEC's four-county service area in Florida's Panhandle (or home-schooled students living there) whose parent or guardian is a WFEC member on the co-op's distribution lines. Usable at any accredited college, university, vocational or technical school.
Apply by 5 p.m., Jan 21, 2027 (application plus a 500–1,000-word essay).
$2,500 (ten awards) · Bandera Electric Cooperative · High school senior / college student
Graduating high school and home-school seniors and college students whose parent or guardian is a Bandera Electric Cooperative member in Texas; based on need, an essay and activities.
Applications opened Sept 15, 2026; deadline Jan 31, 2027.
$1,000 (PT) or $500 (PTA), plus APTA/IPTA membership renewal · Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation · PT and PTA students
Current APTA Illinois student members in the second year of a physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) program. Essays and two letters of recommendation.
$1,000 to $4,000 (one-time) · Union Plus Education Foundation (Union Privilege, founded by the AFL-CIO) · Any
Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and dependent children, entering or attending an accredited college, community college, technical or trade school (undergraduate or graduate).
Complete applications due 11:59 p.m. EST, Jan 31, 2027; one year of continuous union membership required by May 31, 2027.
$2,500 (multiple awards) · National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation · High school senior / college / technical
High school seniors and students at community colleges, technical colleges and universities pursuing studies related to fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics).
Applications due Feb 1, 2027, 11:59 p.m. CT; recommendation letters by Feb 8, 2027.
$3,000 · Oncology Nursing Foundation · Undergraduate (RN to BSN)
Registered nurses with a commitment to oncology who are enrolled in, accepted to or have applied to a CCNE or NLN-CNEA accredited bachelor of nursing program for 2027–28.
Applications open Sept 15, 2026 and are due Feb 1, 2027.
$1,500 · Women's Army Corps Veterans' Association – Army Women United (WACVA-AWU) · High school senior / college-bound student
College-bound student who has a female relative who served in the U.S. Army. Based on academic excellence and leadership shown through extracurricular activities and community service.
Applications must be received or postmarked by Feb 2, 2027.
$2,000 (500 awards for 2027–28) · Fisher House Foundation / Defense Commissary Agency · High school senior / college student
Unmarried dependent children under 23 with a valid USID card whose sponsor is active duty, reserve/guard, retired or deceased (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force). Full-time undergraduate study; 3.0+ GPA for high school applicants, 2.5+ for college. 500-word essay.
2027–28 application opens Dec 9, 2026 and closes Feb 10, 2027 at 9:00 p.m. MST.
$4,000 (four-year college) or $2,000 (two-year college) · Office of the Alabama State Treasurer (CollegeCounts 529) · High school senior / first-year college student
Alabama residents and U.S. citizens who are high school seniors or first-time college freshmen with financial need, at least a 2.75 GPA and an ACT of 29 or below (no ACT needed for two-year schools), enrolling at an eligible Alabama institution.
Application period opens Dec 1, 2026 and closes Feb 15, 2027 (the FAQ lists Feb 28; plan for Feb 15).
Up to $1,500 per quarter or $2,250 per semester for up to 6 years, plus career support · Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) · High school senior / undergraduate
Washington students pursuing an eligible STEM or health care bachelor's degree at an eligible public or private college or university in Washington state.
Application opens Jan 13, 2027; deadline Feb 25, 2027 at 9 p.m. PST; notifications April 21, 2027.
$1,250 per year, renewable up to three more years · Delaware Higher Education Office (Delaware Department of Education) · High school senior
Delaware high school seniors with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA and a 1290+ SAT (or ACT equivalent) enrolling full-time in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited institution.
Applications open Dec 1, 2026; due 4:30 p.m. Feb 26, 2027.
Up to $2,500 a year ($10,000 lifetime) · Think GREAT Foundation · Military spouses
Spouses of military service members and veterans (married during the time of service) who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited program; 3.0 GPA to keep receiving awards.
Applications open Jan 1 and are accepted until Feb 28 each year; the 2027 round reopens January 2027.
Up to $2,500 (MLS), $2,000 (MLT), $3,000 (graduate) · American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) · Medical laboratory students
ASCLS members who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents in their final year of a NAACLS-accredited medical laboratory science (MLS), medical laboratory technician (MLT / lab tech), histotechnology or cytotechnology program, or in a related graduate program.
$2,000 (five awards, one per division) · American Legion Auxiliary · Adult learner
Non-traditional students pursuing training in a certified, trade, professional or technical program, or a two- or four-year degree (see ALA rules for membership requirements).
$2,500 (four awards) · First New York Federal Credit Union · High school senior
Graduating high school seniors who are First New York FCU members in good standing, plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college and are active volunteers; transcript and 250-word essay required.
Applications due March 1, 2027; checks presented at the 2027 annual meeting.
Up to $1,500 (community college) to up to $10,000 (lineworker/trade); several awards · IBEW Local Union 1245 · High school senior / college / trade student
Children, grandchildren or spouses of IBEW Local 1245 members or retiree club members in good standing; separate veteran's scholarship for members who are veterans. Covers trade school, community college or university.
Mailed application packets must be postmarked by Monday, March 1, 2027; includes a 500-word essay and two recommendation letters.
$3,000 (16 awards, two per district; paid $1,500 per semester) · Navopache Electric Cooperative (NEC) · High school senior
Graduating seniors (including home-schooled and online students) living in one of NEC's board districts in eastern Arizona and western New Mexico, whose parent or guardian has an active NEC account in the same district. Usable at universities, colleges, junior colleges or vocational schools within four school-year terms.
2027 scholarship application deadline March 1, 2027.
$2,000 (at least 19 awards) · Powder River Energy Corporation / Foundation · High school senior / college student
Graduating seniors from 14 high schools in PRECorp's service territory and qualifying college students whose parents or guardians are PRECorp members receiving its electric service, attending or planning to attend a two-year, four-year or vocational-technical school.
Application deadline March 1, 2027 (separate high school and college applications).
$1,500 (two awards); state winner advances to an ESA national competition for $14,000 or $5,000 · Wisconsin Security Association (WISA) · High school senior
Graduating Wisconsin high school seniors whose parent is a full-time, active member of a Wisconsin police or fire department.
2027 applications start Dec 1, 2026; deadline Monday, March 1, 2027.
Up to $3,000 per year · West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (CFWV) · High school senior / undergraduate
West Virginia residents (12+ months) who are degree-seeking undergraduates in an eligible STEM program, show financial need, and agree to work full-time in a qualifying STEM field in WV one year per year of funding (health care does not count). Repayable if the work requirement isn't met.
Apply at cfwv.com/WVSTEM from Oct 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027; FAFSA required.
$2,000 Jim Stacie Memorial Scholarship and six $1,500 scholarships · Fibre Federal Credit Union · High school senior / undergraduate / adult learner
Fibre Federal or TLC members attending any accredited college or university in 2027–28; any field of study. Based on academics, activities, financial circumstances and the application (leadership also counts for the Stacie award).
Applications must be received by 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2027.
$1,000–$3,000 for one year (8 awards, including the $1,500 John Casey Scholarship) · The American Legion, Department of New Jersey · High school senior
Class of 2027 high school (including vo-tech) seniors who are descendants of a current (or member at death) American Legion, Department of New Jersey member; the John Casey award requires a combat-wounded forebear. Judged on character, Americanism/service, leadership, scholarship and need.
Applications must reach Department headquarters by March 15, 2027; judging March 21, 2027.
$1,000 the first year at a qualifying campus, more on renewal · Montana University System · High school senior
Montana residents graduating from a Montana-accredited high school with a 3.25 GPA and 4 years of college-prep math and 3 of science, declaring a qualifying STEM or healthcare major for a first certificate, associate or bachelor's degree and enrolling full-time the fall after graduation.
Application deadline March 15, 2027 via Award Montana.
$2,000–$3,000 · UNICO Foundation · High school / college
Mostly for residents of states with UNICO chapters (CA, CT, DE, FL, IL, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WI); the Southern Italy Scholarship is open to all 50 states.
$1,250 (two awards) · Northern Rhode Island Board of REALTORS · High school senior / college student
High school seniors (or students with one year of college remaining) in the Northern Rhode Island area; based on scholastic achievement, leadership and need.
$2,000 (Scholarship for Excellence or Operation Round Up Technical Scholarship) · Comanche Electric Cooperative (CECA) · High school senior / college student
Dependents of active CECA members who live full-time in a home powered by CECA (Texas). The technical scholarship supports trade/technical programs; college students must be full time. 300–500 word essay.
Submit the online application by Friday, April 2, 2027, 11:59 p.m.
$1,000 to $2,000 · Society of Women Engineers – Golden Gate Section · High school senior / community college
Bay Area high school seniors and community college students who identify as women or another underrepresented gender, live or attend school within the Golden Gate Section boundaries, and plan to pursue an undergraduate engineering or computer science degree at an accredited university.
Applications open Dec 1, 2026; deadline Friday, April 9, 2027.
Up to $4,000 per year for four years ($16,000 total) · Matteson Scholarship (Southeastern Iowa) · High school senior / college / adult / trade
Students and working adults living in Lee, Des Moines or Henry County, Iowa, studying agriculture, health/medical sciences, nursing, engineering, information technology or a trade.
2027 first-time application opens Jan 11, 2027 and closes April 12, 2027 (renewals Dec 1, 2026 – March 1, 2027).
$3,000 (four awards) · BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation (with the Maine Community Foundation) · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate / adult learner
Maine women with financial need. Four awards: a high school senior/GED recipient, a woman in her second year or later of college, a woman enrolled in or returning to college or training (graduate study gets special consideration), and a Career Advancement award for women 30 or older returning to school full- or part-time.
Applications accepted beginning Jan 1, 2027; deadline April 15, 2027.
$2,000 (ten essay-based and two video-based awards) · The Credit Union Foundation of MD | DC · High school senior / undergraduate / trade school
College- and trade-school-bound credit union members (credit unions in Maryland, D.C. and Delaware served by the Foundation). 2027 essay topic is on structuring a personal finance course; the video is 60 seconds.
Applications due 11:59 p.m., April 15, 2027; winners announced June 2027. You may apply in both the essay and video categories.
Up to $2,500 a year, renewable once (up to $5,000) · Graybar (administered by the St. Louis Community Foundation) · High school senior / trade student
Graduating seniors or high school graduates/GED holders with a 2.5+ GPA and financial need, enrolling full time in a nonprofit community college, trade school or apprenticeship program in the U.S. for construction trades (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal, welding, telecom and more). Open nationwide.
Next round runs Jan 11, 2027 through April 15, 2027.
$2,500 (two awards) · Professional Beauty Association / Green Circle Salons · Cosmetology/barbering student
Cosmetology or barbering students 18 or older enrolled in a U.S. or Canadian program that leads to a cosmetology or barbering license, with financial need. Continuing-education students and people who already hold an industry license are not eligible.
PBA lists the application deadline as April 15, 2027.
Up to $1,500 per quarter · Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) · High school senior or adult
Washington students pursuing eligible associate degrees, certificates or apprenticeships in high-demand fields at eligible Washington community or technical colleges.
Fall 2027–28 application opens March 17, 2027 and closes April 15, 2027.
$500–$3,000 per academic year (need-based) · Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society · College / trade school student or military spouse
Children (under 23) and spouses of active-duty, retired or qualifying deceased Sailors and Marines. Career & technical education, associate, bachelor's or master's programs. Based on cost of attendance and FAFSA SAI.
Applications for 2027–28 accepted Feb 16 – Apr 16, 2027.
$1,000 per year for two years (two awards in 2027) · The American Legion, Department of Michigan · High school senior / trade student
Michigan residents ages 17–21 pursuing a skilled trade through post-high school training, an apprenticeship or a two-year degree; veteran descendants preferred but not required.
Application and materials must be received by April 23, 2027.
Students age 18+ accepted into or enrolled in CNS Driver Training Center CDL training (Lititz, PA) who don't already hold a CDL and meet DOT requirements.
Application deadline April 30, 2027. Paid toward tuition, not cash.
Up to $1,850 per year ($925 per semester) · Kansas Board of Regents · High school senior / college student
Need-based aid for Kansas first-generation college students and/or dependents of Kansas teachers and paraprofessionals working on a first undergraduate degree; priority to graduating high school seniors.
Apply online at sfa.kansasregents.gov; annual deadline May 1.
Up to $1,000 plus AARC Congress travel · American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF) · Respiratory therapy students
Undergraduates in an accredited respiratory care / respiratory therapy program with a 3.0+ GPA. Requires an original referenced paper on respiratory care and faculty and physician recommendations. Preference to minority students.
Up to $1,000 plus AARC Congress travel · American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF) · Respiratory therapy students
Students in an accredited respiratory care / respiratory therapy program with a 3.0+ GPA; open to all states with preference for Georgia and South Carolina. Requires a referenced paper and recommendations.
$2,500 (300 awards) · Horatio Alger Association · High school senior or graduate (under 35)
U.S. citizens under 35 who finish high school (or equivalent) by July 1, have household income of $100,000 or less, and enroll in a certificate, diploma or associate program at a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school.
Application window Mar 15 – Jun 15, 2027 with rolling selection; may stay open until all awards are made. Join the interest list now.
Up to $2,500 per academic year · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid · High school senior
Mississippi residents (one year before high school completion) entering college with at least a 3.5 high school GPA and the required ACT score, enrolling full-time at an eligible Mississippi college.
2027–28 Mississippi Aid Application (MAAPP) open Oct 1, 2026 – Sept 15, 2027; supporting documents due Oct 15, 2027.
$250 to $1,000 · American Dental Assistants Association and DANB / DALE Foundation · Dental assisting students and professionals
Current ADAA student members (dental assisting students) or professional members. Reimburses an eligible education activity you're already enrolled in. Past DANB/DALE scholarship recipients aren't eligible.
The 2026 round closed Oct 23, 2026; 2027 dates not yet posted.
$4,000 (veteran, spouse and child/grandchild awards); two $12,000 AMVETS + WD-40 skilled-trades awards · AMVETS National Headquarters · Veteran / military family
Veterans and active-duty, Guard and Reserve members, their spouses or widows, and their children or grandchildren; the WD-40 award is for veterans entering construction skilled trades.
Applications are currently closed; next cycle dates not yet posted.
Up to $3,000 per program · Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) · High school senior or adult
Arkansas high school, home school or GED graduates (or out-of-state graduates living in Arkansas for the last year) enrolling in high-demand workforce training in advanced manufacturing, construction trades, healthcare, IT, or logistics/transportation.
Rolling: apply at least 30 days before your class start date. Can't be combined with Academic Challenge.
$3,200 per award year ($1,600 per semester) · Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) · Adult learners (21+)
Louisiana adults (new applicants must be at least 21) enrolling in short-term credential or associate programs aligned to high-demand, high-wage occupations in Louisiana's workforce priorities.
Applications for 2026–27 are open through the academic year; funding is first-come, first-billed, so apply early.
Up to $4,000 · Department of Defense / Military OneSource · Military spouse / adult learner
Spouses of active-duty, National Guard and reserve component service members (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force) on qualifying Title 10 orders, pursuing a license, certification or associate degree for employment.
Ongoing program; apply through SpouseWorks before you enroll.