Scholarships

Description **Purpose:** The Future Leaders Scholarship identifies and supports high school student-athletes who demonstrate leadership potential and intent to continue their education. Administered by the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation in partnership with Bay State Games, the program spotlights young leaders emerging from school, sport, and community involvement. The scholarship is competitive and seeks candidates who combine academic achievement with extracurricular and community service commitments. Selection emphasizes traits that predict success in business, education, and community leadership. Key takeaways: - Targets high school student-athletes with leadership potential. - Administered by the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation / Bay State Games. - Focus...

Description **Program overview** The Rhode Island Independent Contractors and Associates (RIICA) Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to the families and members of RIICA. The Board of Directors has named one of the program’s scholarships the Neil Sullivan Memorial Scholarship in honor of a longtime member. The program specifies that awards will be issued prior to July 31, 2026. Key takeaways - Administered by RIICA to support members, spouses, children, and grandchildren. - Includes the Neil Sullivan Memorial Scholarship. - Awards to be distributed by July 31, 2026. Eligibility **Who may apply** Eligible applicants include children and grandchildren of RIICA members,...

Description **What the scholarship is** The UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship, administered by NBAA Charities, supports undergraduate students in aviation-related programs at UAA- and NBAA-member institutions. Each year the program funds up to five recipients with awards of at least $1,000 each. Awards are distributed for one academic year and are sent as checks payable to the recipient’s school. Recipients must apply award funds within the specified timeframe or risk forfeiture. Key takeaways - Awards target undergraduate students pursuing aviation-related curricula at UAA/NBAA member schools. - Up to five recipients are selected annually. - Awards are for one academic...

DESCRIPTION The Able Flight Flight Training Scholarship provides intensive Sport Pilot training to people with physical disabilities who are committed to changing their lives through aviation. The scholarship funds structured ground and flight instruction leading to a Sport Pilot certificate and includes support services and accommodations as needed. It is intended for serious candidates who plan to complete a full training program rather than a short recreational experience. **Key takeaways:** - Scholarship supports Sport Pilot training for people with physical disabilities. - Includes structured ground and flight instruction. - Designed for committed, career-minded or life-changing applicants. ELIGIBILITY Applicants must meet...

Overview The SECU Foundation funds a two-year scholarship initiative to support students enrolled in the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). Backed by members of State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU), the program reflects the credit union’s commitment to “People Helping People” and to strengthening communities across North Carolina. Award details - A total of 116 scholarships are available, each worth up to $5,000. - Every North Carolina community college will be allocated two scholarships each academic year. - Awards are paid in two installments per academic year: $1,250 for the fall term and $1,250 for the spring term, up to...

Overview The Journalism Education Association offers up to two scholarships of $1,000 each to students preparing to teach scholastic journalism. Eligibility Applicants must be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled in a program that prepares them to teach at the secondary-school level. Current secondary-school journalism teachers who are pursuing a degree to enhance their journalism-teaching skills are also eligible. Application requirements Applicants must submit a completed application that includes: - A 250-word statement describing why they want to teach high school journalism. - Responses to the three questions found at the bottom of the application form. - Two letters...

Introduction The Kansas State Scholarship helps Kansas high school seniors who are designated as State Scholars and demonstrate financial need. The award targets students in roughly the top 40–50% of Kansas high school graduates who earn State Scholar status during their senior year. Eligibility To be eligible to apply, during your senior year at a Kansas high school you must have: - received confirmation that you completed the Kansas Scholars Curriculum (a certificate or notification); and - been designated a Kansas State Scholar by the Kansas Board of Regents (a designation letter or notification). Designation is determined using an index...

Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program — Overview The Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program offers need-based awards to Minnesota resident students. Eligible undergraduate recipients may receive up to $4,000 per academic year; eligible graduate students may receive up to $6,000 per academic year. A fact sheet describing the scholarship is available online. Who is eligible Scholarships are open to applicants who meet all of the following: - Have at least one-quarter American Indian ancestry, or are an enrolled member or citizen of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or a Canadian First Nation. - Are residents of Minnesota. - Have applied for other...

Intro The AIS Scholarship supports undergraduate Native American and Alaska Native students by providing financial assistance to attend and complete college. Awards are determined based on demonstrated need for the term requested and are disbursed directly to the student’s school. Applicants must have a personal email account to register and apply. Eligibility To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following: - Be enrolled or planning to enroll as a matriculated undergraduate student at an accredited college, university, or junior college in the United States (incoming freshmen who have been accepted are eligible). - Attend an accredited institution. If...

Introduction Since 1999 the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ has mobilized tens of thousands of young volunteers worldwide to participate in conservation and environmental cleanup efforts. Review previous Apprentice Ecologist Award projects for inspiration and ideas for your own stewardship activity. Program goals - Promote youth leadership by involving young people in hands-on conservation and cleanup efforts. - Enable youth to strengthen both environmental and social health in their communities. - Enhance habitat and living conditions for residents and wildlife through education, advocacy, and practical action. Who may apply - Open to high school juniors (Class of 2027) and seniors (Class of...

Description The Hansen Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships are competitive awards administered by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation to support students from northwest Kansas pursuing four‑year degrees at accredited Kansas colleges and universities. The program emphasizes leadership, character, and academic preparedness and is one of several scholarship tracks run by the Foundation. Administration includes qualifying testing, interviews for selected applicants, and annual evaluation of recipients. Key takeaways - Competitive scholarship program for students from northwest Kansas. - Supports students attending accredited four‑year Kansas institutions. - Involves qualifying tests, interviews, and annual recipient review. History of the award The Dane G. Hansen...

Overview The Geoscience Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, and Accessibility (IDEA) Scholarship supports women from historically underserved or marginalized backgrounds who are pursuing undergraduate studies and careers in the Earth Sciences/Geosciences. Research consistently shows that geoscience fields are among the least diverse within STEM; this scholarship seeks to help change that and increase representation in the future geoscience workforce. What we mean by “Geoscience” For the purposes of this scholarship, “Geoscience” refers to academic programs and study in areas such as: Geology, Geochemistry, Geodynamics, Geophysics, Economic/Mining Geology and Energy Resources, Engineering Geology, Environmental Geology, Geoarchaeology, Geobiology, Geoscience Education, Geoinformatics, Historical Geology, Hydrogeology,...