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$5,000 · L'Occitane Foundation (administered by Scholarship America) · Adult learner / employee
Active L'Occitane retail employees in the U.S. or Canada with 12+ months of continuous employment averaging 15 hours a week, enrolling full- or part-time at a two- or four-year college or trade/vocational school.
Up to $90,000 over two years (tuition up to $10,000 per semester plus stipend) · Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans · Graduate
Immigrants and children of immigrants, 30 or younger at the deadline, starting or continuing graduate school in the U.S. (naturalized citizens, green card holders, refugees/asylees, DACA recipients and others; see eligibility).
2027 application deadline Oct 29, 2026, 2 p.m. ET. No exceptions.
Tuition and required fees plus a monthly stipend · U.S. Department of Defense · Graduate
U.S. citizens or nationals pursuing graduate study in science and engineering disciplines of military importance (check eligibility on the NDSEG site).
FY2027 application period Aug 3 – Oct 30, 2026, 5 p.m. ET.
Up to five years of support: stipend plus full tuition equivalent (valued at up to $250,000) · Fannie and John Hertz Foundation · Graduate (PhD)
College seniors, gap-year applicants and graduate students pursuing a PhD in the applied sciences, engineering or mathematics (fellows make a non-binding commitment to make their skills available to the U.S. in national emergencies).
2027 application closes Oct 30, 2026; finalists named February 2027, awards announced May 2027.
$2,500 to $5,000 · Capacity LLC (administered by Scholarship America) · High school senior / undergraduate
Dependent children, age 25 and under, of full-time Capacity LLC team members with at least one year of employment; high school seniors, graduates or current undergraduates enrolling full-time.
Last-dollar scholarship toward community college costs after other gift aid · Nevada Legislature / Nevada community colleges (CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC) · High school senior
Nevada high school seniors (Class of 2027) who will enroll in at least 12 credits in an associate degree program at a Nevada community college.
Class of 2027: apply Aug 1 – Oct 31, 2026, then finish later steps (support form by Mar 1, FAFSA by Apr 1, 2027). Missing any step ends eligibility.
$500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100) · mikeroweWORKS Foundation · High school senior or graduate
U.S. citizens who are high school seniors or graduates enrolling in an approved skilled-trade program of two years or less at an accredited school (welding, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction, automotive, diesel, aviation, commercial driving, LPN/associate nursing, cosmetology and more). Must sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and submit a video.
Awarded four times a year (deadlines Apr 30, Jun 30, Aug 30, Oct 31). If you miss one, apply for the next round.
$5,000 scholarships; $10,000 fellowships plus paid travel to two ACI conventions (about 50 awards) · American Concrete Institute (ACI) Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate
Full-time undergraduate and graduate students in concrete-related degree programs; fellowship applicants must attend an accredited school in the U.S. or Canada.
Applications for 2027–28 are open; close Nov 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
$3,750 per year for up to two years (up to $7,500) · AGC Education and Research Foundation · Graduate
Graduate students in construction management or construction-related engineering programs preparing for construction careers (see AGC graduate criteria).
Up to $2,500 per year · AGC Education and Research Foundation · Undergraduate
Full-time rising college sophomores and juniors (or rising seniors in five-year programs), plus two-year students transferring to a four-year program, pursuing a B.S. in construction management or construction-related engineering at an ABET or ACCE accredited program, who want a construction career. High school seniors are not eligible.
2027–28 application and all materials due by midnight ET Nov 1, 2026.
Varies (based on available funds and number of qualified applicants) · Alamo Chapter, Military Intelligence Corps Association (MICA) · High school senior / undergraduate / spouse
Spouses and dependent children (with a valid military dependent ID) of Military Intelligence active duty, National Guard or Army Reserve soldiers, retired MI personnel and Gold Star MI families; priority to those in the Joint Base San Antonio area. High school seniors and undergraduates need a 2.5 GPA, 30 volunteer hours and a 200-word essay; full-tuition scholarship holders are ineligible.
2027–28 applications must be submitted by midnight, Nov 1, 2026.
Last-dollar: covers tuition and mandatory fees not covered by other gift aid · Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) · High school senior
Tennessee high school seniors (Class of 2027) planning to attend an eligible Tennessee community college, technical college (TCAT) or other eligible institution offering an associate degree program.
Class of 2027 application due Nov 2, 2026; FAFSA by Apr 1, 2027, mandatory meeting and 16 community-service hours also required.
Up to $25,000 · Chick-fil-A (administered by Scholarship America) · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate
Applicants 18 or older by July 15, 2027, living in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada, who are high school seniors, college undergraduates or graduate students planning full-time study in 2027–28 at a two- or four-year college or vocational-technical school. Open to the public, not only Chick-fil-A employees.
Full tuition and fees plus a stipend (at least $8,000/yr for MS, $16,000/yr for PhD from the university) and paid summer internships · The GEM Consortium (National GEM Consortium) · Graduate
Undergraduate seniors, current graduate students and post-bacc graduates pursuing an MS or PhD in eligible engineering and science disciplines, with at least a 2.8 GPA, who agree to intern two summers with a sponsoring GEM employer.
Application due 11:59 p.m. ET on the second Friday in November (Nov 13, 2026); recommendations by the same date.
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.
Cash awards at the club, region and finalist levels (amounts vary) · Soroptimist International of the Americas · Adult learners (women heads of household)
Women who are the primary financial providers for themselves and their dependents, who are attending school or a training program while supporting their family.
2027 applications open Aug 1 and are due Nov 15, 2026; awards presented in spring 2027.
$500 (five student awards and five licensed-professional awards) · Pro Beauty Association / Milady · Cosmetology student or licensed professional
Beauty and wellness students in good standing or working licensed professionals (cosmetology, nails and related fields) who hold the Milady RISE Certification in Client Well-Being & Safety.
Application deadline Nov 15, 2026; funds must be used within six months.
$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.
$10,000 · Hydraflow (administered by Scholarship America) · High school senior / undergraduate
Dependent children or grandchildren, age 26 and under, of full-time Hydraflow employees with at least one year of employment; high school seniors, graduates or current undergraduates.
$12,000 · Community Foundation of Louisville · High school senior
Students recognized for academic achievement and leadership who will attend a nonprofit accredited four-year bachelor's program (see the foundation's fund criteria).
Varies by fund (more than 250 scholarship funds) · Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate / trade school
Open to the public, with preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry as permitted by law. Undergraduate, graduate and some vocational/certificate students at recognized accredited schools; some funds require Hawai‘i residency or financial need. Service-academy students are ineligible starting 2027–28.
2027–28 application opened Oct 1, 2026 and is due Dec 1, 2026; recommendation letters, essays and other documents due Jan 15, 2027.
$40,000 ($10,000 per year for four years); 20 awards · Ron Brown Scholar Program · High school senior
Black/African American high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, excel academically, show leadership and community service, and have financial need; for four-year colleges.
Final application deadline Dec 1; transcripts and counselor recommendation letters due Dec 15. Three ~500-word essays.
$500 to $12,500 (national scholarships and special awards) · Alliance for Young Artists & Writers · High school student
Teens who enter work in the 2027 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards through their region; entries can be considered for national scholarships and special awards (some require a written statement or a theme).
2027 Awards open for entries; regional deadlines start Dec 1, 2026 and run as late as Jan 4, 2027 depending on region (check your region's page).
Full tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance, book allowance and paid summer internships · U.S. Department of Defense (DoD SMART) · Undergraduate / graduate
Bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. students in STEM fields who commit to becoming Department of Defense civilian employees after graduation.
2027 application due Dec 4, 2026 (5 p.m. ET); finalists notified in April 2027. Requires post-graduation civilian DoD employment.
$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.
$18,000 unrestricted cash award plus leadership training and network grants · Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation · Graduate
Graduate students in the U.S. and U.S. territories whose career goals focus on environmental improvement and who show leadership and commitment to social equity (science, policy, justice, health, economics, planning, business, law and more).
Applications for 2027 fellowships are open; close Monday, Dec 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
$5,000 (one California award and one Nevada award) · Bonnie Fang Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate nursing student
Full-time undergraduate or graduate nursing students attending an in-person program (not online or hybrid) with at least one year left, who meet the foundation's California or Nevada residency rules.
Application open Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
$1,000 to $60,000 · Burger King Foundation · High school senior or employee/family
Deserving graduating high school seniors, plus Burger King employees and their families, continuing their education; full requirements are on the Scholarship America application portal.
2027–28 cycle open Oct 15 – Dec 15, 2026; apply through the Scholarship America portal (burgerking.scholarsapply.org).
Varies (more than $487,000 awarded to 71 students in 2026) · EAA Aviation Foundation · High school or adult
EAA members or members of a local EAA chapter, at least 16 by March 1, 2027, who are citizens or residents of the U.S. or Canada (or eligible to study there), pursuing flight training or post-secondary aviation education.
Applications due Dec 16, 2026; scholarships awarded March 1, 2027. Late or incomplete applications are not accepted.
$5,000 per year, renewable up to four years ($20,000 total) · Equitable Foundation · High school senior
Public high school seniors in the 50 states, DC or Puerto Rico with financial need who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. college; selection weighs ambition, drive and community impact.
Up to $10,000 (three awards) · San Diego Foundation / Kyoto Symposium Organization / Inamori Foundation · High school senior
San Diego County graduating seniors (public, private or parochial high schools) with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA who will enroll full-time at an accredited four-year U.S. university.
Application opens Oct 28 and closes Monday, Dec 28, 2026. Top winners must attend the March 9, 2027 gala.
$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.
$250 to $14,000 · AOPA Foundation · High school or adult
Current AOPA members who are U.S. residents pursuing flight training or an aviation career, including aviation maintenance pathways.
Fall application period Oct 1 – Dec 31, 11:59 p.m. ET (decisions by Apr 15); spring period Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2027. One application matches you to every scholarship you qualify for.
College tuition scholarship at Oklahoma public colleges (partial tuition at private schools and career-tech programs) · Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education · High school (8th–12th grade)
Oklahoma students from qualifying families (AGI up to $60,000–$80,000 depending on number of dependents) who apply by Dec 31 of their senior year and meet the program's grade and conduct requirements.
Apply any time in grades 8–11 or by Dec 31 of senior year; income limits start at $60,000 AGI.
$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.
$45,000 annual stipend plus tuition and fees · U.S. Department of Energy (administered by the Krell Institute) · Graduate (PhD)
Senior undergraduates and first-year graduate students planning full-time PhD study in computational science, engineering or math/computer science (see CSGF eligibility rules).
Applications for the 2027–28 incoming class due Thursday, Jan 7, 2027, 5 p.m. CT (transcripts and reference letters by the same date).
Up to $15,000 for 2027–28 (81 need-based awards) · Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Enterprise Mobility Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate
Students attending one of TMCF's member schools (publicly supported HBCUs, historically Black community colleges, predominantly Black institutions, and medical and law schools); need-based.
Application opened Aug 3, 2026; closes Jan 8, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET.
Tuition and general mandatory fees for qualifying certificate and associate programs · Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) · High school senior or adult
Arkansas high school graduates (or residents of the last three years) without an associate degree who enroll in a STEM or state/regional high-demand certificate or associate program at an Arkansas public institution.
Spring deadline Jan 10, 2027; fall deadline July 1. First-come, first-served; FAFSA required.
Varies · NBAA Charities · Aviation maintenance student or new A&P
U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are students at an FAA Part 147 school or newly certificated A&P mechanics. Requires an essay, resume, recommendation letter and transcript.
Opens Oct 6, 2026; complete package due Jan 10, 2027 (11 pm ET).
Up to $5,000 per year · Florida Elks Youth Camp and Florida State Elks Association · High school senior / college student
Graduating Florida high school or home-schooled seniors planning to attend college, and students currently enrolled at an accredited American college, university or community college (see Florida Elks rules).
2027 application open since Sept 1, 2026; due Jan 15, 2027.
$8,000 (one-time) · Lea County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) Education Foundation · High school senior
Active LCEC members or dependents of members, 19 or younger, living in a county LCEC serves in southeastern New Mexico or West Texas, who are graduating seniors (or GED/homeschool equivalent) and will enroll full-time in an undergraduate program at an accredited U.S. college, university or trade school (including online). One recommendation letter required.
Terms on LCEC's page say applications must be received by close of business Friday, Jan 15, 2027 (by mail or in person; no postmarks). Part of the page still shows last year's date, so confirm with LCEC.
$500 to $120,000 (multiyear awards) · J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation · High school senior
Alabama residents graduating from an Alabama high school (homeschool accepted) with at least a C+ average who plan to attend an in-state Alabama college.
2026–27 application open now; due Jan 15, 2027, 11:59 p.m. CT. A new community college transfer scholarship opens January 2027.
$7,500 (limited $5,000 awards); full-time master's awards are $10,000 · Spencer Educational Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate
Undergraduate and master's students physically studying in the U.S. or Canada who are interested in risk management and insurance careers (risk/insurance, actuarial, business, finance or IT majors preferred).
2027 application opened Oct 1, 2026; deadline Jan 15, 2027. Awardees notified around May 21.
$5,000 (forty awards) · Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Texas) · High school senior
High school seniors in TCEC member households pursuing a degree or certification at an accredited university, college, junior college or technical 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.
$10,000 awarded in total each year · Central Florida Marine Corps Foundation · Military / family / JROTC
Central Florida residents who are active, reserve or honorably/medically discharged Marines or FMF Corpsmen, or their children, grandchildren or spouses, plus USMC JROTC cadets, attending an accredited college or technical/vocational school.
2027 applications open Dec 1, 2026; deadline Jan 31, 2027 (email the completed PDF).
Varies by scholarship · National Society Daughters of the American Revolution · High school / college
Multiple scholarships for high school, undergraduate and graduate students across many fields; DAR affiliation not required for most. Portal opens Nov 1, 2026.
Up to $9,500 per academic year for two years, plus a paid 10-week NOAA summer internship ($700/week) · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) · Undergraduate (sophomore)
U.S. citizens who are full-time second-year students in a four-year program (third-year in a five-year program) or community college/transfer students applying to a four-year school, with at least a 3.0 GPA and a declared major supporting NOAA's mission (ocean, environmental, biological and atmospheric sciences, math, engineering, computer science, physical and social sciences, teacher education and more).
2027 application open through Jan 31, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET; recipients notified in April.
Varies by fund · Scioto Foundation · High school senior / college student
Students from Scioto, Adams, Pike, Jackson and Lawrence Counties, Ohio, and Greenup and Lewis Counties, Kentucky, pursuing undergraduate, medical or architecture degrees.
Application opens Nov 1, 2026 and closes Sunday, Jan 31, 2027 for 2027–28.
$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.
PTA members graduating from a California high school between Jan 1 and June 30, 2027, who are headed to an accredited college, university, trade or technical school; recognizes volunteer service in schools and communities.
2027 application opens November 2026; deadline Feb 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m.
Varies by fund (many $2,500 awards) · Central Indiana Community Foundation (with Hamilton County CF, Indianapolis Foundation, Women's Foundation of Indiana) · High school senior / college student
Students from eligible Central Indiana counties and school districts (Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison and more); each fund has its own criteria.
Most applications open Nov 2, 2026 through Feb 1, 2027; a few funds have other dates.
Varies by fund · Community Foundation of Sarasota County · High school senior / college / trade student
Students under 24 who live in Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto or Charlotte County, Florida, or graduated from a high school there, heading to college, vocational school or a certification program.
Traditional application opens Dec 1, 2026 and closes Feb 1, 2027; some funds have other dates.
Varies by fund · Hawaii Community Foundation · High school senior / college / trade student
Hawaii students pursuing college or university degrees or career and technical education at a community college; one application for HCF's many scholarship funds.
2027–28 application opens Dec 1, 2026; apply by Feb 1, 2027, 4 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time.
Minimums of $3,000 to $4,500 depending on the award · Kiwanis Children's Fund · High school senior
Members in good standing of Key Club International (some awards also have state or GPA rules, such as the Indiana-only Linda Canaday award); Circle K awards are separate.
Applications posted Nov 1, 2026; due Feb 1, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET.
Varies by scholarship · The Kosciuszko Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate
American students of Polish descent in undergraduate or graduate programs at U.S. colleges and universities; one application is reviewed for every KF tuition scholarship you qualify for.
2027–28 single application due Feb 1, 2027 (11:59 p.m. EST); recommendation letters due Feb 15, 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.
$10,000 one-year to $50,000 four-year (Lawrence S. and Mabel Cooke Scholarships) and other merit awards · National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) · High school senior / college student
Eagle Scouts who show service to community and Scouting (financial need may be considered).
Portal open Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027; Eagle board of review must be on or before Jan 24, 2027. Awards announced June 10, 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.
Varies (80+ scholarships each year) · Greater Hartford Gives Foundation (formerly Hartford Foundation for Public Giving) · High school senior / college student
Greater Hartford, Connecticut students; one Universal Application covers 80+ scholarships with their own criteria.
Applications accepted from Dec 15, 2026; deadline Feb 2, 2027.
Members: $2,000 per academic year; members' children: $1,000 per academic year (college) · International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) · High school senior or adult
Active IAM members and children of active or retired IAM members (two years of continuous good-standing membership) entering college or a vocational/technical school; full- or part-time.
2027 competition open Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 5, 2027; winners announced May 4, 2027.
$500 to $6,000 per year · Jimmy Rane Foundation · High school senior
High school seniors no older than 20 on Aug 1, 2027, living in AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV or DC; financial need is a major factor.
Application opens Dec 1, 2026; application and materials due Feb 5, 2027 (recommendations by Feb 10). No late applications.
$2,500–$10,000 · Mountain Parks Electric (Colorado) · High school senior or continuing student
Students in Mountain Parks Electric's service area seeking trade-school training or a career in the electric industry (lineworker, electrician, engineering, GIS and more).
All MPE scholarship categories are due Feb 5, 2027.
Varies (more than $800,000 awarded each year) · Boreal Waters Community Foundation · High school senior / college / adult
Students of all ages in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin (high school seniors, college students and adult learners) heading to a college, university, community or technical college.
Applications open Dec 1, 2026; deadline Feb 9, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Notifications by April 30, 2027.
Varies by scholarship · Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) · High school senior / college / trade student
Vermont residents (unless a scholarship says otherwise) attending college or training in 2027–28; one application covers the VSAC-assisted scholarships you list.
Unified Scholarship Application and documents must be submitted or postmarked by Feb 10, 2027 for 2027–28.
Up to full tuition, fees, books and supplies (examples up to $23,000) · Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), funded by the Vermont Legislature · Trade student or adult
Vermont or non-Vermont residents with financial need enrolled in industry-recognized training for building, mechanical, industrial or medical trades, emergency services and energy fields, who plan to work in Vermont after training.
Funding is limited; Unified Scholarship Applications postmarked by Feb 10, 2027 are considered first, in order received. Requires working full-time in Vermont one year per year funded.
$5,000 per year for up to four years (up to $20,000) · Employee Ownership Foundation (The ESOP Association) · High school senior / undergraduate
Dependents of employee-owners, and employee-owners age 22 and under, at ESOP companies that are corporate members of The ESOP Association in good standing.
Application period Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 12, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET.
Varies · Jeannette Rankin Foundation · Adult learners (women 35+)
Low-income women age 35 or older pursuing technical or vocational education, a first associate degree or a first bachelor's degree at an accredited nonprofit U.S. school.
Application and both recommendation letters due Feb 12, 2027.
$2,000 to $7,500 · American Council of the Blind (ACB) · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate / technical
Legally blind entering freshmen, undergraduates, graduate students and technical college students at U.S. schools; most awards require a 3.0 GPA. Must be full-time, or part-time while working at least 32 hours a week, and involved in school and community.
Applications for 2027–28 accepted online Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027.
Varies (the Foundation awarded $214,500 to 114 students in 2025–26) · American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate / adult learner
College students whose programs of study are related to, or will support, the environmental health and safety (EHS) field. ASSP membership is preferred but not required.
Applications accepted Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027.
$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).
Varies by fund (50+ scholarship funds) · The Community Foundation (Fredericksburg, VA) · High school senior
Graduating high school seniors attending school in Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George or Caroline County or the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia, pursuing college or career, trade, technical or certification programs.
Portal opens Dec 1, 2026; deadline Feb 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Up to $5,000 · Connex Foundation · High school senior, trade student or adult
High school seniors, college and graduate students, adult re-entry, career/technical and veteran students in the U.S. or Canada pursuing licensed skilled trades (electrical, plumbing, welding, HVAC/R), construction management or facilities management.
Deadline 11:59 p.m. CT, Monday, Feb 15, 2027; decisions after May 15, 2027.
$10,000 (25 awards) · Horatio Alger Association (funded by T. Denny Sanford) · High school senior
U.S. high school seniors who are U.S. citizens committed to earning a bachelor's at Arizona State University right after high school, with financial need, a 2.5+ GPA and perseverance in overcoming adversity.
Senior application period Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027.
At least $1,000 · Tall Clubs International Foundation · High school senior
High school seniors under 21 in the U.S. or Canada who meet TCI's height minimums (5'10" for women, 6'2" for men) and will enter their first year full-time at an accredited college, university, trade, technical or career school. Club membership not required.
2027 online submissions open Jan 1, 2027; student applications due Monday, Feb 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. PST; recommendations due Feb 28, 2027.
Varies by fund (one application matches you to 50+ funds) · Truman Heartland Community Foundation · High school senior / college / trade student
High school seniors, current college and graduate students and students pursuing technical certifications in the foundation's local service area; each fund has its own criteria (school attended, field of study, community ties, need or service).
Opens Dec 1, 2026; due Feb 15, 2027. Some funds need separate applications.
Up to $25,000 per year for up to two years · Call to Action Foundation (Maverik / Big West Oil) · High school senior / community college
Students pursuing an associate degree at a nonprofit, regionally accredited public college in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Nevada or Utah who meet the financial-need and GPA criteria.
Applications accepted Jan 1 – Feb 19, 2027, 5 p.m. MST. FAFSA required.
Varies by fund (one application for 140+ scholarships) · Greater Worcester Community Foundation · High school senior / undergraduate / adult learner
Mostly for high school seniors living in the 60 cities and towns of Worcester County, Mass., who will enroll full-time in a two- or four-year degree program; some funds are for current college students, adults seeking a first bachelor's degree and non-Worcester County residents.
2027 application opens Dec 1, 2026 and closes Feb 23, 2027; decisions in early May 2027.
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.
Full tuition, required fees, room, board and books at the University of Delaware (renewable; one award per year) · 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) who enroll full-time at the University of Delaware.
Applications open Dec 1, 2026; due 4:30 p.m. Feb 26, 2027. FAFSA must be filed before the deadline.
$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.
$500 (plus six $1,000 awards) · Georgia Mining Foundation · High school senior
Georgia high school seniors from any Georgia county who are accepted to and will attend an accredited Georgia college or university and have completed the required math/science courses.
Application packets must be postmarked by Feb 26, 2027.
Full tuition, required fees, room, board and books at Delaware State University (renewable; one award per year) · 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 1000+ SAT (or ACT equivalent) who enroll full-time at Delaware State University.
Applications open Dec 1, 2026; due 4:30 p.m. Feb 26, 2027. FAFSA must be filed before the deadline.
Varies (the section awards about $15,000 a year) · Society of Women Engineers – Santa Clara Valley Section · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate / re-entry
High school seniors, college and graduate students who identify as female, pursuing a full-time BS or MS in engineering or computer science at an ABET/CSAB-accredited school, with a permanent address or school in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, south San Mateo or south Alameda counties.
FY27 application open now; due Feb 28, 2027 via Jotform; reference forms due March 21, 2027.
$2,500 to $8,000 per student per year (more than $300,000 available) · American Library Association (ALA) · Graduate / adult learner
Students enrolled in (or entering) an ALA-accredited master's program in library and information science or school library media; awards include children's, public, youth and federal librarianship, new media, library automation, and scholarships for people of color, people with disabilities and library workers without an MLS. School library applicants must attend a program meeting ALA/CAEP guidelines.
2027 application opened in September 2026; deadline March 1, 2027.
District awards from $1,000 · American Welding Society Foundation · High school senior or college/trade student
Welding students in each AWS district/section area, including those in certificate and vocational welding programs. Funds cover tuition, fees, books, supplies and required equipment.
Same Dec 1 – Mar 1 window as National Scholarships; section awards are selected May–July.
$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).
Tuition, mandatory fees, room and board up to $10,000 per year (up to $40,000 over 4 years) · Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) · High school senior
Arkansas graduating high school seniors with a 32 ACT composite/superscore or 1410 SAT and a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
Annual deadline March 1; apply in ADHE's SAMS portal and file the FAFSA.
Varies (90+ scholarships) · Community Foundation of Louisville · High school senior / college / trade / graduate
Graduating high school seniors, current and returning college students, trade/vocational students and graduate students in the Louisville area; one application matches you to every fund you qualify for.
Varies (over $95,000 awarded; e.g., up to five $2,000 awards) · Community Foundation of South Lake County · High school senior / college / trade student
Students in the South Lake County, Florida community applying to the foundation's college and technical scholarships.
Most portal scholarships open Dec 1, 2026 – March 1, 2027; technical scholarships Oct 1, 2026 – March 1, 2027; scholars program closes Jan 15, 2027.
$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 $23,000 in total financial assistance (including paid professional development) · Golden Apple Foundation · High school senior / undergraduate
Illinois high school seniors and eligible college students preparing to become teachers in Illinois, with a commitment to teach in qualifying Illinois schools.
Priority deadline Dec 1, 2026; final deadline March 1, 2027.
Varies by fund (almost $700,000 awarded each year) · Grand Rapids Community Foundation · High school senior / college / graduate
Students with a West Michigan connection (live there now or did in the past) heading to college, career training or graduate school; one application matches you to the funds you fit.
General application opens Dec 1, 2026 and closes March 1, 2027.
$25,000 (105 awards) · Horatio Alger Association · High school junior
Full-time U.S. high school juniors who are U.S. citizens with at least a 2.0 GPA, critical financial need (family AGI of $100,000 or less), community service, and perseverance in overcoming adversity; for a bachelor's degree.
Junior application period Dec 1, 2026 – March 1, 2027.
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.
Last-dollar scholarship toward tuition and required costs after other aid · Kansas Board of Regents · High school senior or adult
Kansas students in eligible two-year degree and certificate programs in high-demand fields (bachelor's degrees don't qualify), with family household income up to $100,000 for a family of one or two and higher limits for larger families.
Spring 2027 application deadline March 1, 2027 (fall deadline Oct 1). First-come, first-served; may close early. Recipients agree to live and work in Kansas for two years after finishing.
$200 to $14,086 (2026–27 range) · Maryland Higher Education Commission / Maryland state delegates · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate
Maryland residents attending eligible Maryland colleges (or approved out-of-state programs); each of Maryland's delegates picks recipients in their district.
File the FAFSA or MSFAA by March 1, then follow your delegate's own application rules and date.
$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.
Varies by scholarship (one application for many OSAC-administered scholarships) · Oregon Student Aid / Office of Student Access and Completion (HECC) · High school senior / college / trade student
Oregon students (high school seniors, college, graduate and trade students) applying for privately funded scholarships administered by OSAC; each scholarship has its own criteria.
Application opens Nov 1, 2026. Early Bird deadline Feb 15, 2027 (extra funding consideration); final deadline March 1, 2027.
Varies by fund · Texas Exes (Ex-Students' Association of The University of Texas) · High school senior / undergraduate / transfer
High school seniors applying to UT Austin and current or transfer UT Austin students; one general application considers you for every Texas Exes scholarship you qualify for (many for underrepresented, first-generation or regional students).
Entering freshmen: application open since Sept 1, due March 1, 2027, 11:59 p.m. CT. Current and transfer students: Jan 1 – March 1, 2027.
Up to $10,000 per year (about 25 awards) · West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (CFWV) · High school senior
West Virginia high school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA and minimum ACT/SAT scores who will study to teach math, science, elementary or special education and agree to teach in a WV public school critical-need area for five years (or repay).
Preliminary application due March 1, 2027 (opens Oct 1, 2026); FAFSA by April 15, 2027.
$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 $5,500 per year (or tuition and mandatory fees, whichever is less) · West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (CFWV) · High school senior
West Virginia residents with at least a 3.0 high school GPA who meet the ACT/SAT minimums and attend an eligible West Virginia college.
2027 PROMISE application (opens Oct 1, 2026) and the 2027–28 FAFSA are both due March 1, 2027. Apply even if you haven't hit the test score yet.
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.
Varies (nearly 200 scholarships, a few multiyear) · Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation · High school senior / college / trade student
Students in the Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation service region at any education level, attending any type of school (some funds are for Cal Poly Humboldt or College of the Redwoods).
2027 Universal Application period Jan 15 – March 2, 2027. FAFSA/CADAA not required.
College sophomores/juniors committed to the environment, or Native American/Alaska Native students in tribal public policy or health care. Requires campus nomination.
Faculty reps must register students by Mar 3; campus deadlines earlier
Varies by fund (150+ scholarships) · Foundation For The Carolinas (FFTC) · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate / adult learner
High school seniors, graduate students and non-traditional students; each of the 150+ funds sets its own criteria (many are for students in the Charlotte region of North and South Carolina).
2027–28 application cycle opens Dec 1, 2026 and runs through March 5, 2027.
From $2,000 (over $600,000 a year) · NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation · High school senior, trade student or apprentice
Students in construction-related programs, including craft/trade training, apprenticeships, community college and technical school. High school seniors are eligible.
Applications accepted at nfsf.nawic.org from September through March 6 for the following school year.
$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.
Varies (amount not listed) · Navy Supply Corps Foundation · High school senior / college student / spouse
Spouses, children or grandchildren of living or deceased regular, retired, reserve or prior-service Navy Supply Corps officers, and spouses or children of active or retired enlisted members with a supply rating (AK, SK, MS/CS, SH, DK, LI, PC, LS), attending an accredited two- or four-year school.
2027–28 applications accepted Dec 1, 2026 – Friday, March 12, 2027; instructions changed significantly this year.
Varies by fund (about $1 million to 400 students last year; many awards $1,000–$3,000) · Sacramento Region Community Foundation · High school senior / college / trade student
Students in the Sacramento region (including El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties) heading to college, vocational school or career training; each fund has its own criteria.
Most scholarships open Jan 4, 2027 and close March 12, 2027. One general application recommends the funds you fit.
$5,000 to $10,000 · AICPA Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate
Outstanding accounting students working toward CPA licensure (AICPA student affiliate login required).
2027–28 funding application open Dec 1, 2026 through March 15, 2027 (one Legacy Scholarships application covers all AICPA Foundation awards you qualify for).
$1,500 to $5,000 per year · Dolphin Scholarship Foundation · High school senior / college / spouse
Children, stepchildren and spouses of current or former members of the U.S. Navy submarine force or those who served in submarine support activities, in high school or college.
Eligibility deadline Feb 15, 2027; full application deadline March 15, 2027.
$1,000 to $20,000 (named awards) · Navy League Foundation · High school senior / college student
Children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of current or former members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine (and Naval Sea Cadets); some named awards are limited to fields such as engineering.
$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.
Up to $8,000 · AAUW (American Association of University Women) · Adult learners (women)
Women enrolled in an accredited certificate or training program preparing for fields where women are underrepresented, including STEM, architecture and engineering, and other fields with gender gaps in participation or leadership.
Summer/Fall 2027 cycle opens Jan 27, 2027 (9 a.m. ET); deadline March 18, 2027 at 5 p.m. ET.
Up to $7,500 for one term · Minnesota Office of Higher Education · Undergraduate / graduate
Minnesota student teachers completing a 12-week or longer student teaching experience toward a Tier 3 license who intend to teach in a license shortage area or are from an underrepresented group (see OHE's two grant types).
Spring 2027 student teaching: priority deadline Nov 16, 2026; application cutoff March 19, 2027.
$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.
$5,000 (medical, dentistry, pharmacy and other health awards) · Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) · Undergraduate / graduate / professional
Students living in the U.S. and attending a U.S.-accredited institution in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health and related fields; each award has its own qualifications. Past IMANA recipients are not eligible.
Submission deadline March 30, 2027; reviews April–June.
One scholarship (lineman program) · Ozarks Electric Cooperative · High school senior or recent graduate
High school seniors and graduates (up to two years out) from high schools in Ozarks Electric's service territory, for the Arkansas State University–Newport High Voltage Lineman Technology program.
$1,000–$5,000 · University of the Aftermarket Foundation · High school senior or college/trade student
Students (including high school seniors) entering or enrolled in automotive, collision, heavy-duty/diesel or related technician and aftermarket programs.
Accepting applications Sept 16, 2026 – March 31, 2027. One application covers many sponsor scholarships.
Varies (e.g., $2,500 Gogo scholarship) · Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation · High school senior or college/trade student
High school seniors and college students planning to attend or attending an accredited avionics or aircraft maintenance program, with at least a 2.5 GPA.
One online application is considered for all student scholarships; submit by midnight April 1, 2027. Awards are for fall 2027 or spring 2028.
Up to $5,646 for 2027–28 · Iowa Department of Education (Iowa College Aid) · High school senior / college student
Iowa students attending an eligible Iowa college or university; priority groups include former foster youth.
File the FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid Application by April 1, 2027. Priority for students who aged out of foster care or the State Training School and students adopted from Iowa foster care.
Varies (over $137,000 awarded since 2000) · Home Builders Institute (HBI) / Future Builders of America · High school / trade student
Members of Future Builders of America chapters pursuing construction-industry education or training and planning to work in construction after graduation.
Applications go to FBA chapters in January; 2027 applications due April 1, 2027.
Set after Jan 1, 2027 (2025 recipients received $1,500) · Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters (UBC) · College student
Full-time post-secondary students who have finished a full-time semester and whose parent or guardian is a member in good standing of a participating UBC local in the NMRCC area (MN, ND, SD, WI). Short essay required.
Varies (Texas FFA awards about $2.4 million a year in scholarships) · Texas FFA Association / Texas FFA Foundation · High school senior / college
Texas FFA members (SAT/ACT requirement remains in place).
2027 applications open Jan 1, 2027 in the Texas FFA roster system; area deadlines run April 1–19, 2027 (Area 6 TBD), so check your area. State interviews June 4, 2027.
$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.
$2,000 to $6,300 · Navy Seabee Foundation · High school senior / college / trade student
Children and grandchildren of active, reserve, retired or honorably discharged Seabees and others who served with the Naval Construction Force (sponsor must be a parent or grandparent), attending colleges, universities or technical schools.
Application season runs Jan 1 – April 15 each year (2027: April 15). Apply online.
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.
$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.
Up to $15,000 for 2027–28 (60 need-based awards) · Thurgood Marshall College Fund and McDonald's · Undergraduate / graduate
Students attending one of TMCF's member schools (publicly supported HBCUs, historically Black community colleges, predominantly Black institutions, and medical and law schools); need-based.
Application opened Aug 3, 2026; closes April 23, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET.
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.
Varies · AHRI Rees Scholarship Foundation · Trade/technical school student
Students enrolled in an HVACR or water-heating training program at an institutionally accredited school. Requires a 500-word essay, two recommendation letters and transcripts. Separate veterans' and Florida programs are available.
Accepts applications year-round with two review deadlines: May 1 (fall semester) and Sept 1 (spring semester).
$5,000 a year, renewable for up to four years ($20,000 total) · Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund (LIUNA New England) · High school senior / undergraduate / adult learner
New England Laborers, their spouses and their children (not grandchildren, nieces or nephews); the member must be in good standing with a LIUNA local in CT, ME, MA, NH, RI or VT. Full-time study at an accredited college, university or technical school; based on academics, financial need, activities and essays.
2027 application due May 1, 2027 (mailed applications only); awards announced in July.
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.
Varies by fund · Maine Community Foundation · High school senior / college / trade student
Maine students attending colleges, universities and trade or technical schools; dozens of named funds, each with its own criteria (field, school, need, foster-care experience and more).
MaineCF lists May 1 as the deadline for most statewide funds; a few funds have other dates.
Need-based, up to $6,000 (or your unmet need, whichever is less) · Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) · Trade/technical school student
Pennsylvania students enrolled in approved PA-TIP career and technical programs in energy, health, advanced materials and diversified manufacturing, or agriculture and food production.
2026–27 deadline May 1 (FAFSA plus PA-TIP Student Application). Prior recipients may be renewed automatically.
Varies (80 awards in 2026) · PHCC Educational Foundation · High school senior, trade student or apprentice
Legal U.S. residents studying plumbing or HVACR, including apprentices in PHCC-approved plumbing or HVACR apprentice programs and students in related trade/technical programs.
2027 application opens in January; all materials due May 1.
$6,700 first year; $7,500 in years 2–4 ($10,000 with the STEM enhancement) · South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) · High school senior
South Carolina high school seniors who meet Palmetto Fellows academic requirements (SAT/ACT, GPA and class rank) and enroll full-time at an eligible South Carolina two- or four-year college.
Class of 2027 early application deadline May 1, 2027; late deadline July 15. Applications start through your school counselor.
Award amount announced by July 1, 2027 · Delaware Higher Education Office (Delaware Department of Education) · High school senior / undergraduate
Delaware residents enrolled full-time in a bachelor's degree program at a Delaware public or private college in a major tied to one of Delaware's in-demand career fields (for example accounting and eligible business concentrations).
Applications open Dec 1, 2026; due 4:30 p.m. May 17, 2027 (FAFSA by the deadline).
Award amount announced by July 1, 2027 · Delaware Higher Education Office (Delaware Department of Education) · High school senior / undergraduate
Full-time undergraduates at a Delaware public or private college preparing to teach in a Delaware teacher-shortage area (such as early childhood special education or world languages).
Applications open Dec 1, 2026; due 4:30 p.m. May 17, 2027.
Varies ($450,000 awarded over the last five years) · North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC) · High school senior / college / trade student
Members of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, and their dependents, planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational program. Part-time students should check the committee's eligibility rules.
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2027.
$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.
Named awards including $5,000 and $3,500 · Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan Charitable & Educational Foundation · Trade student / young adult
Applicants ages 18–25 pursuing a residential construction career as a direct hire, through post-high school trades training, or in a two-year construction program; Southeastern Michigan applicants preferred.
Application and documents must be received by June 16, 2027.
Up to $7,000 per year (Level 1), $5,250 (Level 2) or $3,500 (Level 3); up to $28,000 total · Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education · High school senior / college student
Alaska high school graduates who meet the APS curriculum and GPA or test-score requirements and enroll in at least 12 credits at a participating Alaska college or career program.
Submit the FAFSA (or the APS Alternative Application) by the June 30 priority deadline for the year you attend (June 30, 2027 for 2026–27), and again each year.
Covers the remaining gap between federal/state grants and tuition plus qualified fees · Iowa Department of Education (Iowa College Aid) · High school senior or adult
Iowa residents who recently finished an Iowa high school diploma, homeschool or HSED, or adults 20 and older, enrolled at least part-time in an eligible high-demand certificate, diploma or associate degree program.
FAFSA deadline for the 2026–27 school year is June 30, 2027.
Tuition, mandatory fees, room and board up to $5,000 per year (up to $20,000 over 4 years) · Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) · High school senior
Arkansas high school seniors graduating with a Diploma of Distinction or an associate degree earned in high school, plus the top-scoring Academic Challenge applicant in counties without a Governor's Distinguished Scholar.
Annual deadline July 1; FAFSA required. Apply in ADHE's SAMS portal.
In-state tuition, housing and mandatory fees at eligible Arkansas institutions · Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) · Military/first-responder dependents and spouses
Dependents and spouses of Arkansans killed or missing in action, POWs, Medal of Honor or Purple Heart recipients, or permanently and totally disabled through military service; also families of law enforcement officers, firefighters and other public servants killed or disabled in the line of duty.
Annual deadline July 1. Apply in ADHE's SAMS portal.
Florida Academic Scholars: 100% of tuition and applicable fees at public institutions; Medallion Scholars: 75% (100% for associate programs); set per-credit amounts at private colleges · Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance · High school senior
Florida high school graduates (2027 graduation between Sept 1, 2026 and Aug 31, 2027) who meet the GPA, test score and volunteer or paid-work hour requirements for an award level.
2027 graduates must submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) by Aug 31, 2027. No exceptions.
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.
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$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 $20,000 (children of the fallen); up to $5,000 (children of post-9/11 veterans with a 50%+ VA disability rating) · The American Legion · High school senior / college student
Children of U.S. military members who died on active duty on or after Sept 11, 2001, and children of post-9/11 veterans with a combined VA disability rating of 50% or higher; need-based.
The 2026 deadline was March 25, 2026; the 2027 date is not posted yet.
$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.
Varies by year and applicant pool · Army Emergency Relief · High school senior / college student
Children (under 24) of Army Soldiers who are active duty, retired, medically retired, deceased, or AGR/Title 10 reserve, listed in DEERS; first undergraduate degree or first technical certification. Trade schools accepted. FAFSA required.
Annual window; the 2026–27 cycle ran Jan 1–Apr 1, 2026. Check the official page for the 2027–28 dates.
Children of the fallen: $30,000 over four years; children of the wounded: up to $40,000 over four years ($2,500–$10,000 per year) · Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation · High school senior / college student
Children or stepchildren of active-duty, reserve or honorably discharged veteran U.S. Marines (or Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains or Religious Program Specialists who served with Marine units), with a minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA and family AGI of $134,000 or less (2025 tax year).
The 2027–28 application opens Jan 1, 2027; the closing date is posted when it opens.
$10,000 (thirty merit-based scholarships) · National Federation of the Blind (NFB) · Undergraduate / graduate
Blind students pursuing postsecondary academic and professional goals; awards are based on academic excellence, community service and leadership.
The 2027 application opens in December 2026; NFB has not yet posted the closing date. Finalists are announced in spring and attend the July national convention.
$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.
Awarded once per academic year; the 2027–28 application window hasn't been announced yet.
Award varies (income-based; combined family income up to $60,000) · New Mexico Higher Education Department · High school senior
New Mexico residents who graduated from a New Mexico high school in the top 5% of their class or scored 25 ACT / 1140 SAT, enrolling full-time as undergraduates at an eligible New Mexico college before age 21, with combined family income up to $60,000.
No statewide deadline: apply through the financial aid office of the New Mexico college you'll attend.
Average $10,000 per academic year (amount varies by need) · Pat Tillman Foundation · Veteran / service member / military spouse
U.S. military service members, veterans and military spouses pursuing undergraduate, graduate or professional degrees who show leadership and commitment to service.
Applications open December 1 each year; the closing date varies (window can run November–February). Check the official page for the 2027 deadline.
Up to $5,000 · SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) · High school senior or college/trade student
U.S. or Canadian citizens who are high school seniors or 18+, passionate about the automotive aftermarket, enrolling in college or a post-secondary career/tech school; loan forgiveness for recent grads with $2,000+ in student loans.
2027 applications open Jan 1, 2027; the 2026 deadline was Apr 3, 2026 and the 2027 closing date isn't posted yet.
$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 December 2026; closing date not yet published (the 2026–27 cycle closed Feb 11, 2026).
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.
Typically $500 to $5,000 · National Military Family Association · Military spouse
Spouses of members of the 8 Uniformed Services (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, USPHS and NOAA Corps) pursuing education or professional credentials.
Rolling application; awards made in quarterly rounds. Apply any time on the NMFA site.
Varies by year and applicant pool · Army Emergency Relief · Military spouse / adult learner
Spouses of eligible Army Soldiers without a four-year degree, pursuing a first undergraduate degree or first technical certification. Trade schools accepted.
Year-round applications (no deadline); re-apply every year.
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.
36 scholarships close in the next 30 days. The next one is L'Occitane Foundation Employee Scholarship Program on Oct 29, 2026.
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