NACA Scholarships
$5,000
The NACA Foundation offers numerous scholarships that are available to undergraduate students on an annual basis. Scholarship nominations are solicited each year. However, awards will only be made when the specific scholarship fund is above the designated minimum established. Undergraduate scholarship applications typically open in August and are due by Nov. 30 each year, but some scholarships' deadlines vary.Alan Davis Scholarship (all regions)Harris Goldberg Memorial Scholarship (all regions)Markley Scholarship (NACA Central)The Scholarship for Student Leaders in Northeast region (NACA Northeast)The Joseph D. Giamapapa Scholarship for Student Leaders in Mid America & Mid Atlantic regions (NACA Mid America & Mid Atlantic)The...
The NACA Foundation offers numerous scholarships that are available to undergraduate students on an annual basis. Scholarship nominations are solicited each year. However, awards will only be made when the specific scholarship fund is above the designated minimum established. Undergraduate scholarship applications typically open in August and are due by Nov. 30 each year, but some scholarships' deadlines vary.Alan Davis Scholarship (all regions)Harris Goldberg Memorial Scholarship (all regions)Markley Scholarship (NACA Central)The Scholarship for Student Leaders in Northeast region (NACA Northeast)The Joseph D. Giamapapa Scholarship for Student Leaders in Mid America & Mid Atlantic regions (NACA Mid America & Mid Atlantic)The...
SUVCW Scholarships
$2,500
Overview
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War award two scholarships each year, each worth $2,500 for tuition and books. These scholarships are available to high school seniors and current college students of any gender, provided the recipient is enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university before December 31 of the year the award is issued.
Eligibility and expectations
- Applicants must show a history of achievement in academics and community involvement (see page 4).
- Letters of recommendation should speak to the applicant’s sincere interest in, and positive attitude toward, pursuing college-level study.
Required application materials...
Overview
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War award two scholarships each year, each worth $2,500 for tuition and books. These scholarships are available to high school seniors and current college students of any gender, provided the recipient is enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university before December 31 of the year the award is issued.
Eligibility and expectations
- Applicants must show a history of achievement in academics and community involvement (see page 4).
- Letters of recommendation should speak to the applicant’s sincere interest in, and positive attitude toward, pursuing college-level study.
Required application materials...
Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship
$15,000
Intro
The Tailhook Educational Foundation (TEF) is accepting scholarship applications for its 2025 awards. The application period opens at 1200 NOON PT on Monday, 16 December 2024 and closes at 1200 NOON PT on Monday, 17 February 2025.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school graduate and a child or grandchild of a current or former Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer (NFO), or aircrewman.
- Alternatively, eligible applicants include children or grandchildren of personnel who served aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
- Must have been accepted for undergraduate study at an accredited college or university.
Future application window (example)...
Intro
The Tailhook Educational Foundation (TEF) is accepting scholarship applications for its 2025 awards. The application period opens at 1200 NOON PT on Monday, 16 December 2024 and closes at 1200 NOON PT on Monday, 17 February 2025.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school graduate and a child or grandchild of a current or former Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer (NFO), or aircrewman.
- Alternatively, eligible applicants include children or grandchildren of personnel who served aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
- Must have been accepted for undergraduate study at an accredited college or university.
Future application window (example)...
United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarships
$2,000
Introduction
The United States JCI Senate Foundation is offering scholarship awards to graduating U.S. high school seniors who will continue their education. Awards of $1,500 or $2,000 will be granted to students matriculating at an accredited post-secondary college or university in the United States. Graduating seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited vocational, technical, or trade school program are eligible for $1,000 scholarships. The Foundation decides annually how many scholarships to grant; for 2026, fifty (50) scholarships will be awarded. All grants must be applied toward educational expenses for the first year of full-time study immediately following high school...
Introduction
The United States JCI Senate Foundation is offering scholarship awards to graduating U.S. high school seniors who will continue their education. Awards of $1,500 or $2,000 will be granted to students matriculating at an accredited post-secondary college or university in the United States. Graduating seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited vocational, technical, or trade school program are eligible for $1,000 scholarships. The Foundation decides annually how many scholarships to grant; for 2026, fifty (50) scholarships will be awarded. All grants must be applied toward educational expenses for the first year of full-time study immediately following high school...
Women's Overseas Service League Scholarships for Women
$1,000
Overview
Scholarship recipients are selected at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee of the Women’s Overseas Service League Board of Directors. Awards typically range from $500.00 to $1,000.00 per year. A recipient may be eligible to receive the award for a second year provided she continues to meet the progress and reporting expectations described in the scholarship award criteria.
Who may apply
Awards are offered to women who meet all of the following:
- Demonstrate a clear commitment to advancing careers in the military or other public service fields.
- Have shown that commitment through relevant life or work experiences....
Overview
Scholarship recipients are selected at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee of the Women’s Overseas Service League Board of Directors. Awards typically range from $500.00 to $1,000.00 per year. A recipient may be eligible to receive the award for a second year provided she continues to meet the progress and reporting expectations described in the scholarship award criteria.
Who may apply
Awards are offered to women who meet all of the following:
- Demonstrate a clear commitment to advancing careers in the military or other public service fields.
- Have shown that commitment through relevant life or work experiences....
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
$12,500
Eligibility - Who can enter: Registered undergraduate students enrolled full time at accredited, four-year colleges or universities in the United States during the Spring 2026 semester may submit an entry to the 2026 contest. - Study abroad: If you will be studying abroad in Spring 2026 you remain eligible provided you are officially registered full time at your U.S. home institution. Who is not eligible (these applicants cannot enter): - Anyone not enrolled in college during the Spring 2026 semester, including high school students. - Students attending two-year institutions. - Students enrolled in associate degree or community college programs. -...
Eligibility - Who can enter: Registered undergraduate students enrolled full time at accredited, four-year colleges or universities in the United States during the Spring 2026 semester may submit an entry to the 2026 contest. - Study abroad: If you will be studying abroad in Spring 2026 you remain eligible provided you are officially registered full time at your U.S. home institution. Who is not eligible (these applicants cannot enter): - Anyone not enrolled in college during the Spring 2026 semester, including high school students. - Students attending two-year institutions. - Students enrolled in associate degree or community college programs. -...
GIA Excellence in Student Design Awards
$12,000
In 1993, the IHA initiated the Student Design Competition with the aim of injecting new and innovative ideas into the housewares industry from top student designers. The competition also serves as a platform to inspire young talents to explore career opportunities in the housewares sector. Now in its 33rd year, the IHA competition stands out in the U.S. as the longest-standing, industry-backed, merit-based recognition scheme for industrial design students.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAThe competition is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing industrial design in any degree-offering institution across North America and other countries. Students graduating in Spring 2025 are also eligible,...
In 1993, the IHA initiated the Student Design Competition with the aim of injecting new and innovative ideas into the housewares industry from top student designers. The competition also serves as a platform to inspire young talents to explore career opportunities in the housewares sector. Now in its 33rd year, the IHA competition stands out in the U.S. as the longest-standing, industry-backed, merit-based recognition scheme for industrial design students.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAThe competition is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing industrial design in any degree-offering institution across North America and other countries. Students graduating in Spring 2025 are also eligible,...
Scholarship For Journalism Diversity
$20,000
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Overview
The Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo awards $5,000 for one academic year to support students who intend to enter the field of journalism and who will contribute to greater diversity in American newsrooms. The scholarship honors Julie Schoo, the former executive director of the National Press Club Journalism Institute. Recipients may have their award renewed for up to three additional years, making the maximum cumulative support $20,000 toward educational expenses.
Who may apply
- Current high school seniors applying to an accredited college...
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Overview
The Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo awards $5,000 for one academic year to support students who intend to enter the field of journalism and who will contribute to greater diversity in American newsrooms. The scholarship honors Julie Schoo, the former executive director of the National Press Club Journalism Institute. Recipients may have their award renewed for up to three additional years, making the maximum cumulative support $20,000 toward educational expenses.
Who may apply
- Current high school seniors applying to an accredited college...
David and Catherine Thompson Space Technology Scholarship
$10,000
Introduction
The AIAA Foundation awards annual scholarships and graduate prizes to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in science or engineering to invest in the next generation of aerospace professionals. Over the last 20 years the Foundation has granted more than 1,300 scholarships and graduate awards to students at over 150 colleges and universities worldwide. Undergraduate scholarships are offered to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors each year, while the Graduate Awards Program recognizes graduate students conducting outstanding research in the air and space sciences.
Application overview
- Applications are accepted only through the online portal between 15 October and 31...
Introduction
The AIAA Foundation awards annual scholarships and graduate prizes to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in science or engineering to invest in the next generation of aerospace professionals. Over the last 20 years the Foundation has granted more than 1,300 scholarships and graduate awards to students at over 150 colleges and universities worldwide. Undergraduate scholarships are offered to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors each year, while the Graduate Awards Program recognizes graduate students conducting outstanding research in the air and space sciences.
Application overview
- Applications are accepted only through the online portal between 15 October and 31...
Digital Avionics Scholarships
$10,000
The AIAA Foundation provides scholarships to undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior years through its Undergraduate Scholarships Program. These scholarships can be renewed annually until the recipient graduates.Additionally, the AIAA Foundation recognizes the exceptional research of graduate students in the air and space sciences through its Graduate Awards Program.Applications for both the Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Awards must be submitted online. Applicants can apply for a maximum of three scholarships or awards. The application form requires you to specify your top choice for an award, as well as two additional awards you'd like to be considered for. It's...
The AIAA Foundation provides scholarships to undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior years through its Undergraduate Scholarships Program. These scholarships can be renewed annually until the recipient graduates.Additionally, the AIAA Foundation recognizes the exceptional research of graduate students in the air and space sciences through its Graduate Awards Program.Applications for both the Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Awards must be submitted online. Applicants can apply for a maximum of three scholarships or awards. The application form requires you to specify your top choice for an award, as well as two additional awards you'd like to be considered for. It's...
AFDO Scholarships
$2,500
Introduction
In 1981, the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) used surplus funds from the 75th Anniversary celebration of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to create a scholarship program. From that fund the George M. Burditt Scholarship and the Betsy B. Woodward Scholarship were established, each providing $2,500 annually to a deserving student entering their third year of college in the United States. A third $2,500 award, the Denise C. Rooney Scholarship, was added in June 2008 and is also presented annually to a qualified student entering their third year of undergraduate study in the U.S.
Eligibility
Applicants...
Introduction
In 1981, the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) used surplus funds from the 75th Anniversary celebration of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to create a scholarship program. From that fund the George M. Burditt Scholarship and the Betsy B. Woodward Scholarship were established, each providing $2,500 annually to a deserving student entering their third year of college in the United States. A third $2,500 award, the Denise C. Rooney Scholarship, was added in June 2008 and is also presented annually to a qualified student entering their third year of undergraduate study in the U.S.
Eligibility
Applicants...
CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship
$1,500
The Beef Industry Scholarship was established in 1989 through the Live Cattle Futures Contract at the CME Group. The National Cattlemen’s Foundation, together with the CME Group, continue to invest in the future of the cattle sector by recognizing exceptional young people in the beef community. Each year, ten scholarships of $1,500.00 are awarded to students planning careers in the beef industry.
Eligible fields of study include education, communications, production, research, or any other academic or vocational area connected to the beef industry. The program seeks to identify and encourage promising, thoughtful students who are likely to become future leaders...
The Beef Industry Scholarship was established in 1989 through the Live Cattle Futures Contract at the CME Group. The National Cattlemen’s Foundation, together with the CME Group, continue to invest in the future of the cattle sector by recognizing exceptional young people in the beef community. Each year, ten scholarships of $1,500.00 are awarded to students planning careers in the beef industry.
Eligible fields of study include education, communications, production, research, or any other academic or vocational area connected to the beef industry. The program seeks to identify and encourage promising, thoughtful students who are likely to become future leaders...
