Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship
$5,000
Thunen Memorial Scholarship — Overview and Requirements
Award amount
- $1,000 to $5,000 per recipient.
Purpose and timing
- Funds are intended to support students pursuing education and careers in lighting. Deadline for consideration for the fall term: April 30. (Example: an application submitted by April 30, 2025 would make any awarded funds available for the 2025–2026 fall school year.)
Who is eligible
- Full‑time third- or fourth‑year undergraduate students (junior or senior level) studying lighting-related subjects.
- Graduate students engaged in lighting-focused study. Graduate applicants should be working on a lighting-centered project or thesis as part of their degree...
Thunen Memorial Scholarship — Overview and Requirements
Award amount
- $1,000 to $5,000 per recipient.
Purpose and timing
- Funds are intended to support students pursuing education and careers in lighting. Deadline for consideration for the fall term: April 30. (Example: an application submitted by April 30, 2025 would make any awarded funds available for the 2025–2026 fall school year.)
Who is eligible
- Full‑time third- or fourth‑year undergraduate students (junior or senior level) studying lighting-related subjects.
- Graduate students engaged in lighting-focused study. Graduate applicants should be working on a lighting-centered project or thesis as part of their degree...
Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship
$10,000
Award — Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship
About Jennifer
"Hope is truly the best of things, and Twisted Pink continues to fuel my hope and the hope of all of us living with metastatic breast cancer." — Jennifer Alderman (September 29, 1975 – May 28, 2021)
Jennifer was first treated for Stage II breast cancer in 2009 and experienced a metastatic recurrence (Stage IV) in 2013. Her highest priority throughout her illness was being present for her children—Casey, Connor, and Riley. Jennifer loved watching their athletic events, traveling, and attending concerts. A founding patient advocate for Twisted Pink, she devoted...
Award — Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship
About Jennifer
"Hope is truly the best of things, and Twisted Pink continues to fuel my hope and the hope of all of us living with metastatic breast cancer." — Jennifer Alderman (September 29, 1975 – May 28, 2021)
Jennifer was first treated for Stage II breast cancer in 2009 and experienced a metastatic recurrence (Stage IV) in 2013. Her highest priority throughout her illness was being present for her children—Casey, Connor, and Riley. Jennifer loved watching their athletic events, traveling, and attending concerts. A founding patient advocate for Twisted Pink, she devoted...
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...
NATAS College/Graduate Scholarships
$6,000
Overview
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS supports students throughout our region. Through the Foundation of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS (a 501(c)(3) organization), we award up to $36,000 in scholarships each year. In addition to college and high-school award programs, the Chapter runs an active Junior Board composed of students and emerging professionals.
Important deadline
Regular application deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Who is eligible
You may apply if all of the following are true:
- You are enrolled at an accredited college or university located within the Chapter’s ADI (area of dominant influence) for the television markets listed below,...
Overview
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS supports students throughout our region. Through the Foundation of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS (a 501(c)(3) organization), we award up to $36,000 in scholarships each year. In addition to college and high-school award programs, the Chapter runs an active Junior Board composed of students and emerging professionals.
Important deadline
Regular application deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Who is eligible
You may apply if all of the following are true:
- You are enrolled at an accredited college or university located within the Chapter’s ADI (area of dominant influence) for the television markets listed below,...
CDGA Foundation Veteran Scholarship
$5,000
Introduction
The CDGA Foundation Scholarship & Grant Program is funded by generous annual contributors and legacy donations from individuals and volunteer organizations who have chosen to entrust their legacy of service through golf to the Chicago District Golf Association. For details about establishing a named scholarship or creating a legacy fund with the CDGA Foundation, please reach out to our Development Team.
Overview for 2026
The CDGA and CDGA Foundation will offer the following scholarships and grant opportunities in 2026:
- CDGA UVS Swing Club Veteran Scholarship
- Intended for dependents of veterans, including dependents of veterans who are deceased...
Introduction
The CDGA Foundation Scholarship & Grant Program is funded by generous annual contributors and legacy donations from individuals and volunteer organizations who have chosen to entrust their legacy of service through golf to the Chicago District Golf Association. For details about establishing a named scholarship or creating a legacy fund with the CDGA Foundation, please reach out to our Development Team.
Overview for 2026
The CDGA and CDGA Foundation will offer the following scholarships and grant opportunities in 2026:
- CDGA UVS Swing Club Veteran Scholarship
- Intended for dependents of veterans, including dependents of veterans who are deceased...
PACIM Rog Endowment Fund Award
$2,000
Introduction
The Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM) has created an endowed fund in memory of one of its founding members, Chester Rog. Through this fund PACIM offers annual stipends—up to $2,000 total—to individuals or groups pursuing professional development in the Polish language, arts, or culture, whether locally or abroad. Recipients are expected to apply their learning and experience to support and promote Polish heritage in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Who is eligible
- Applicants should be of Polish or Polish-American background, or otherwise demonstrate a strong affinity for Poland and its cultural traditions.
- Applicants must show active involvement...
Introduction
The Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM) has created an endowed fund in memory of one of its founding members, Chester Rog. Through this fund PACIM offers annual stipends—up to $2,000 total—to individuals or groups pursuing professional development in the Polish language, arts, or culture, whether locally or abroad. Recipients are expected to apply their learning and experience to support and promote Polish heritage in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Who is eligible
- Applicants should be of Polish or Polish-American background, or otherwise demonstrate a strong affinity for Poland and its cultural traditions.
- Applicants must show active involvement...
NATAS High School Scholarships
$2,500
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences plans to award between one and four scholarships of $2,500 each for the 2026–27 academic year. These awards are intended for high school seniors who will be entering college in Fall 2026.
Deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Purpose
These scholarships were created by the Chapter Board to support and encourage talented high school seniors who are preparing to attend post-secondary institutions and who intend to pursue careers in the television industry.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a high school senior graduating in Spring...
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences plans to award between one and four scholarships of $2,500 each for the 2026–27 academic year. These awards are intended for high school seniors who will be entering college in Fall 2026.
Deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Purpose
These scholarships were created by the Chapter Board to support and encourage talented high school seniors who are preparing to attend post-secondary institutions and who intend to pursue careers in the television industry.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a high school senior graduating in Spring...
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...
Oregon Sheep Growers Association Memorial Scholarship
$1,500
Overview:
The Oregon Sheep Growers Association (OSGA) provides a scholarship of up to $1,500.00 to support students pursuing education in agriculture-related fields and to encourage involvement in Oregon’s sheep industry. Funds are intended to help cover direct educational costs, including tuition, textbooks, and academic fees.
Eligibility:
- Must be a resident of Oregon. Attendance at an Oregon college or university is not required.
- Must have completed at least one year of college (sophomore standing or higher).
- Must be enrolled in, or planning to pursue, an agriculture-related major, agricultural sciences, or pre-veterinary medicine, and demonstrate a career interest in...
Overview:
The Oregon Sheep Growers Association (OSGA) provides a scholarship of up to $1,500.00 to support students pursuing education in agriculture-related fields and to encourage involvement in Oregon’s sheep industry. Funds are intended to help cover direct educational costs, including tuition, textbooks, and academic fees.
Eligibility:
- Must be a resident of Oregon. Attendance at an Oregon college or university is not required.
- Must have completed at least one year of college (sophomore standing or higher).
- Must be enrolled in, or planning to pursue, an agriculture-related major, agricultural sciences, or pre-veterinary medicine, and demonstrate a career interest in...
Oregon Association of Nurseries Scholarships
$3,000
Introduction
The ONF provides scholarships for students pursuing careers in ornamental horticulture and related disciplines. There are 21 distinct awards funded by individual donors and OAN chapters to help develop the next generation of green industry professionals. The ONF scholarship committee selects recipients each spring. Applications are judged on career goals in horticulture, academic performance, and financial need.
Who is eligible
Students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture or closely related fields are eligible to apply. A full list of available scholarships is posted on our List of Scholarships page. When you submit an application, it will be reviewed...
Introduction
The ONF provides scholarships for students pursuing careers in ornamental horticulture and related disciplines. There are 21 distinct awards funded by individual donors and OAN chapters to help develop the next generation of green industry professionals. The ONF scholarship committee selects recipients each spring. Applications are judged on career goals in horticulture, academic performance, and financial need.
Who is eligible
Students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture or closely related fields are eligible to apply. A full list of available scholarships is posted on our List of Scholarships page. When you submit an application, it will be reviewed...
North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship Fund
$1,450
Introductory summary
The North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (NDVMA) Scholarship Fund was created in September 1997 to support North Dakota students who are pursuing careers in veterinary medicine and to strengthen veterinary education within the state. Applications are accepted each year from January 15 through June 15. In 2025, the Fund awarded fourteen scholarships, each ranging from $750 to $1,450.
How to apply
- Application window: any time between January 15 and June 15.
- Final deadline (postmark): June 15, 2026.
- Online application: go to NDCF.net → select “Scholarships” under the Receive tab → scroll to Statewide Scholarships →...
Introductory summary
The North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (NDVMA) Scholarship Fund was created in September 1997 to support North Dakota students who are pursuing careers in veterinary medicine and to strengthen veterinary education within the state. Applications are accepted each year from January 15 through June 15. In 2025, the Fund awarded fourteen scholarships, each ranging from $750 to $1,450.
How to apply
- Application window: any time between January 15 and June 15.
- Final deadline (postmark): June 15, 2026.
- Online application: go to NDCF.net → select “Scholarships” under the Receive tab → scroll to Statewide Scholarships →...
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...
