Fran Bera Scholarship
$12,000
The Fran Bera Scholarship is a tribute to the late matriarch of our San Diego Chapter, a respected FAA Designated Examiner, test pilot, aircraft saleswoman, and a record-breaking air racing legend who logged over 20,000 general aviation hours. Fran's impressive 69-year tenure with the Ninety-Nines was the seventh longest in the organization's history. She was a staunch supporter of female pilots, particularly those still in training. In line with her wishes, this scholarship is designed to support a committed and active member of the 99s in obtaining her Private Pilot certificate.This scholarship offers up to $12,000 to aid the recipient...
The Fran Bera Scholarship is a tribute to the late matriarch of our San Diego Chapter, a respected FAA Designated Examiner, test pilot, aircraft saleswoman, and a record-breaking air racing legend who logged over 20,000 general aviation hours. Fran's impressive 69-year tenure with the Ninety-Nines was the seventh longest in the organization's history. She was a staunch supporter of female pilots, particularly those still in training. In line with her wishes, this scholarship is designed to support a committed and active member of the 99s in obtaining her Private Pilot certificate.This scholarship offers up to $12,000 to aid the recipient...
Jazz at the Ballroom Scholarship
$1,000
Thank you for your interest in the JAZZ AT THE BALLROOM scholarship. JAZZ AT THE BALLROOM is a California nonprofit organization committed to advancing jazz education across the state and ensuring the continued vitality of the jazz art form. We present concerts in a variety of venues—primarily in California—featuring renowned jazz artists from around the world. In support of our educational mission, we are awarding scholarships to talented student jazz musicians who live and study in California. Three scholarships will be granted to promising young jazz instrumentalists to assist with their continued jazz studies. The application and eligibility details are...
Thank you for your interest in the JAZZ AT THE BALLROOM scholarship. JAZZ AT THE BALLROOM is a California nonprofit organization committed to advancing jazz education across the state and ensuring the continued vitality of the jazz art form. We present concerts in a variety of venues—primarily in California—featuring renowned jazz artists from around the world. In support of our educational mission, we are awarding scholarships to talented student jazz musicians who live and study in California. Three scholarships will be granted to promising young jazz instrumentalists to assist with their continued jazz studies. The application and eligibility details are...
MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
The MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes students who have shown dedication to pursuing careers in the health and human services sector.
Award amount and number
MSSA will grant two (2) undergraduate scholarships, each worth $2,000.
Who is eligible
Only applications that satisfy every eligibility requirement will be considered. Applicants must:
- Hold active MSSA membership and maintain that membership for the duration of the award period. Student membership is free; details are available on the MSSA website.
- Be enrolled in an accredited degree program at a nonprofit college or university.
- Be declared in a major related to health...
Overview
The MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes students who have shown dedication to pursuing careers in the health and human services sector.
Award amount and number
MSSA will grant two (2) undergraduate scholarships, each worth $2,000.
Who is eligible
Only applications that satisfy every eligibility requirement will be considered. Applicants must:
- Hold active MSSA membership and maintain that membership for the duration of the award period. Student membership is free; details are available on the MSSA website.
- Be enrolled in an accredited degree program at a nonprofit college or university.
- Be declared in a major related to health...
Kochhar & Co. Scholarship
$1,000
In 2011, Biki Kochhar, a Chartered Professional Accountant from Canada, established Kochhar & Co. Chartered Professional Accountant. The firm began with a modest office and a single employee. Kochhar & Co. primarily serves owner-managed corporations in the Okanagan Valley and operates offices in downtown Kelowna and Penticton.Qualification Criteria:For a student to qualify for the "Kochhar & Co. Scholarship", they must:Enroll in a college or university on a full-time or part-time basis by September 2026 at the latest.Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.Submit a response to the essay question before 11:59 PM EST on...
In 2011, Biki Kochhar, a Chartered Professional Accountant from Canada, established Kochhar & Co. Chartered Professional Accountant. The firm began with a modest office and a single employee. Kochhar & Co. primarily serves owner-managed corporations in the Okanagan Valley and operates offices in downtown Kelowna and Penticton.Qualification Criteria:For a student to qualify for the "Kochhar & Co. Scholarship", they must:Enroll in a college or university on a full-time or part-time basis by September 2026 at the latest.Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.Submit a response to the essay question before 11:59 PM EST on...
Dolly Parton Songwriters Award
$20,000
Overview The Dolly Parton Songwriters Award is a yearly, nationwide contest aimed at emerging songwriters. Winners receive grant funding that can be used broadly to advance a music career — for example, tuition, lessons, instrument purchases, studio or recording expenses, or other professional costs (funding is not limited to tuition). Initial endowments for the award include a lead gift from Rusty Gaston of Sony Music Publishing and an additional contribution from country star Luke Combs. History and Prize Originally launched in 2015 by BMI as the Nashville Songwriting Scholarship to mark BMI’s 75th anniversary, the program was later retooled and...
Overview The Dolly Parton Songwriters Award is a yearly, nationwide contest aimed at emerging songwriters. Winners receive grant funding that can be used broadly to advance a music career — for example, tuition, lessons, instrument purchases, studio or recording expenses, or other professional costs (funding is not limited to tuition). Initial endowments for the award include a lead gift from Rusty Gaston of Sony Music Publishing and an additional contribution from country star Luke Combs. History and Prize Originally launched in 2015 by BMI as the Nashville Songwriting Scholarship to mark BMI’s 75th anniversary, the program was later retooled and...
Pence Contractors Diversity in Leadership Scholarship
$10,000
Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) oversees one of the nation’s largest private scholarship programs, distributing thousands of awards each year. Our funds back a broad range of fields, interests, and student situations — from recent high school graduates to undergraduates, graduate students, and adults returning to school for career training or advancement. At the heart of every OCF scholarship is the conviction that post‑secondary education is a critical investment in Oregon’s future.
Pence Contractors Diversity in Leadership Scholarship — Application
Scholarship Purpose
This award is intended to help students from underrepresented backgrounds pursue construction engineering management degrees in Oregon or otherwise...
Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) oversees one of the nation’s largest private scholarship programs, distributing thousands of awards each year. Our funds back a broad range of fields, interests, and student situations — from recent high school graduates to undergraduates, graduate students, and adults returning to school for career training or advancement. At the heart of every OCF scholarship is the conviction that post‑secondary education is a critical investment in Oregon’s future.
Pence Contractors Diversity in Leadership Scholarship — Application
Scholarship Purpose
This award is intended to help students from underrepresented backgrounds pursue construction engineering management degrees in Oregon or otherwise...
Anne Veseth Memorial Scholarship Fund
$2,800
Introduction
This scholarship is open to students preparing to begin or already enrolled in undergraduate study in Idaho. Read the eligibility requirements and application steps below carefully before submitting.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a graduating high school senior or a current undergraduate student.
- Intend to attend or be currently enrolled full-time at a public or private two- or four-year college or university located in Idaho.
- Be planning to major in Fire Ecology or Auto Mechanics, OR be a current Wildland Firefighter enrolled in any college major.
- Have at least a 2.5...
Introduction
This scholarship is open to students preparing to begin or already enrolled in undergraduate study in Idaho. Read the eligibility requirements and application steps below carefully before submitting.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a graduating high school senior or a current undergraduate student.
- Intend to attend or be currently enrolled full-time at a public or private two- or four-year college or university located in Idaho.
- Be planning to major in Fire Ecology or Auto Mechanics, OR be a current Wildland Firefighter enrolled in any college major.
- Have at least a 2.5...
Larry J. May Hospitality Management Scholarship Fund
$6,000
Overview
This scholarship is available to Idaho residents pursuing education or training in hospitality fields. Awards emphasize a candidate’s commitment to furthering their education and evidence of personal achievement through extracurricular involvement, leadership, and/or work history rather than primarily by GPA.
Eligibility
- Must be a resident of Idaho.
- Enrolled (full-time or part-time) in a hospitality-related program at an accredited public or private college or university. Both students seeking a degree and those pursuing a certificate may apply.
- Examples of eligible program areas include (but are not limited to): hotel/lodging, culinary/restaurant, entertainment/golf club, resort management, and travel/tourism.
-...
Overview
This scholarship is available to Idaho residents pursuing education or training in hospitality fields. Awards emphasize a candidate’s commitment to furthering their education and evidence of personal achievement through extracurricular involvement, leadership, and/or work history rather than primarily by GPA.
Eligibility
- Must be a resident of Idaho.
- Enrolled (full-time or part-time) in a hospitality-related program at an accredited public or private college or university. Both students seeking a degree and those pursuing a certificate may apply.
- Examples of eligible program areas include (but are not limited to): hotel/lodging, culinary/restaurant, entertainment/golf club, resort management, and travel/tourism.
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Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship
$10,000
Introduction
The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and students currently enrolled in two- or four‑year postsecondary programs who intend to work in the agricultural sector — this can include careers beyond farming such as food science, veterinary medicine, agricultural education, or roles like a Farm Credit loan officer. Recipients may be granted this scholarship up to four times.
Who is eligible
- Academic status: High school seniors or students already enrolled in a two‑ or four‑year college program who plan to pursue an agricultural...
Introduction
The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and students currently enrolled in two- or four‑year postsecondary programs who intend to work in the agricultural sector — this can include careers beyond farming such as food science, veterinary medicine, agricultural education, or roles like a Farm Credit loan officer. Recipients may be granted this scholarship up to four times.
Who is eligible
- Academic status: High school seniors or students already enrolled in a two‑ or four‑year college program who plan to pursue an agricultural...
Delaware Student Ethics Scholarship
$2,500
Overview The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Delaware awards scholarships to Delaware high school seniors who demonstrate strong ethical character through leadership, community service, personal integrity, and academic achievement. The BBB Education Foundation administers and manages this scholarship program. Who is eligible - Current high school students who will be seniors during the 2025–2026 school year. - Residents of the State of Delaware. - Applicants must intend to pursue further education at an accredited college or university. - This award is not based on financial need. - Immediate family members of BBB staff and BBB Board members are ineligible. Key...
Overview The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Delaware awards scholarships to Delaware high school seniors who demonstrate strong ethical character through leadership, community service, personal integrity, and academic achievement. The BBB Education Foundation administers and manages this scholarship program. Who is eligible - Current high school students who will be seniors during the 2025–2026 school year. - Residents of the State of Delaware. - Applicants must intend to pursue further education at an accredited college or university. - This award is not based on financial need. - Immediate family members of BBB staff and BBB Board members are ineligible. Key...
Christopher K. Smith Memorial Future Teacher Scholarship
$4,000
Overview Duty-free lunch periods are now a standard element in nearly every DSEA-negotiated collective bargaining agreement, but that wasn’t always the case. In 1969 a social studies teacher rallied his peers to press for this contractual right, launching DSEA’s initial organized member lobbying effort and changing working conditions for Delaware educators. History The teacher who led that campaign was Christopher K. Smith. Smith taught in the Georgetown and Colonial School Districts and later served two terms as Delaware’s representative on the NEA Board of Directors. He died unexpectedly in 1989. To honor his contributions to public education and union advocacy,...
Overview Duty-free lunch periods are now a standard element in nearly every DSEA-negotiated collective bargaining agreement, but that wasn’t always the case. In 1969 a social studies teacher rallied his peers to press for this contractual right, launching DSEA’s initial organized member lobbying effort and changing working conditions for Delaware educators. History The teacher who led that campaign was Christopher K. Smith. Smith taught in the Georgetown and Colonial School Districts and later served two terms as Delaware’s representative on the NEA Board of Directors. He died unexpectedly in 1989. To honor his contributions to public education and union advocacy,...
Frederick Douglass Scholarship
$10,000
Introduction
The Frederick Douglass Scholarship (FDS) is a competitive, merit-based award offered by the University of Maryland to outstanding transfer students coming from Maryland community colleges. The scholarship honors the legacy of Frederick Douglass—abolitionist, suffragist, writer, and advocate for social change—and supports academically strong students who demonstrate leadership and promise. Each year, 30 full-tuition and 15 partial-tuition awards are granted following a selective review and interview process.
Timeline and contact
Applications must be submitted no later than March 1 by 5:00 p.m. Candidates chosen for further consideration will be invited to interview in late March or early April. Scholarship winners...
Introduction
The Frederick Douglass Scholarship (FDS) is a competitive, merit-based award offered by the University of Maryland to outstanding transfer students coming from Maryland community colleges. The scholarship honors the legacy of Frederick Douglass—abolitionist, suffragist, writer, and advocate for social change—and supports academically strong students who demonstrate leadership and promise. Each year, 30 full-tuition and 15 partial-tuition awards are granted following a selective review and interview process.
Timeline and contact
Applications must be submitted no later than March 1 by 5:00 p.m. Candidates chosen for further consideration will be invited to interview in late March or early April. Scholarship winners...
