Scholarship Guidance
Rusty Cohen Legacy Scholarship Fund
$20,000
The Rusty Cohen Legacy Scholarship Fund was created to honor Rusty Cohen, leader of Magid Glove & Safety, who passed away in 2020.  The Fund aims to address the shortage of new safety professionals and support young adults looking to complete college.Rusty was generous, smart, and funny.  He listened carefully, remembered details about everyone's lives, and tried to make the world a little warmer each day.  Rusty spent nearly 50 years helping companies keep their workers safe.  He also worked hard to support young people who wanted to graduate from college.The Rusty Cohen Legacy Scholarship will ensure young leaders from...
Deadline
Feb 25, 2025
AAUW Minneapolis Branch Scholarships
$16,000
Annually, the Scholarship Fund of the Minneapolis Branch of AAUW offers four, four-year scholarships to young women graduating from any Minneapolis Public High School with a GPA of at least 3.0, a documented financial need, and with the goal of attaining a Baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution. Applicants should show demonstrated ability in college-level coursework (i.e. IB, AP, PSEO, CIS, etc.).In 2024, scholarship recipients will receive $4,000 annually. If the scholar is a student in good academic standing at her college or university, the scholarship will be renewed each of the following three years. The maximum that each scholar...
Deadline
Feb 21, 2025
Forest County Potawatomi Scholarships
$10,000
Since 1999, the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation has been supporting our communities by assisting and enabling their efforts towards self-improvement.  However, we know there is more we can do and that our communities have a real need to create a more educated and skilled workforce, and to make education and training more affordable.To help address this overwhelming need found in communities throughout Wisconsin, the Forest County Potawatomi Community and its Foundation created a scholarship program for Wisconsin residents. Three different scholarship opportunities are available for any Wisconsin resident seeking to enroll in one of Wisconsin’s accredited Educational Institutes.$5,000 Chief Simon...
Deadline
Feb 20, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Scholarship
$6,000
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program encourages Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students to become educators, school nurses, school counselors or school therapists and to promote professional growth for BIPOC teachers and Education Support Professionals (ESP) members.A complete application consists of an online application and two recommendation forms.The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program encourages Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students to become educators, school nurses, school counselors, or school therapists and to promote professional growth for BIPOC educators and Education Support Professionals (ESP) members.Scholarship Eligibility and CriteriaEligibility:  To be eligible, the applicant...
Deadline
Feb 21, 2025
Crain Scholarship Program
$5,000
For students showing academic excellence, extracurricular activities and a commitment to the community.BackgroundThis program was established in 1987 in memory of Dr. R. Carter Crain and Mildred E. Crain, through Mrs. Crain's will. The purpose of the scholarship is to enable high school graduates to pursue courses of study that they would otherwise be unable to follow due to limited financial means. The selection committee looks for academic promise, documented perseverance in activities outside the classroom, the quality of the personal statement and personal characteristics such as honesty, good judgment and commitment to serving the community. Eligible students will apply...
Deadline
Feb 25, 2025
Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship
$5,000
The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship was established in memory of Police Chief Harold "Hal" Johnson to provide financial support to students who plan to pursue a career in police work, corrections or other criminal justice fields. This scholarship honors Hal's 29-year law enforcement career, which began in Sacramento, California, in 1955. He chose his career after serving honorably as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Hal rose through the ranks swiftly to become one of the youngest Police Captains in Southern California. In 1970, Hal was selected as the Police Chief for the Town of Los Gatos,...
Deadline
Feb 25, 2025
HMSA Kaimana Scholarships
$5,000
The HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program honors high school seniors and their schools for excellence in academics, athletics, community service, healthy activities, and sportsmanship.HMSA Kaimana Scholarships?The HMSA Kaimana Scholarships reward students who not only shine in the classroom and athletics, but also in their communities through volunteer work. Recipients can use their scholarships to pay for higher education, including tuition, books, computers, and room and board. For those planning to participate in collegiate sports, scholarship use is subject to National Collegiate Athletic Association rules and regulations.Eligible students must:Graduate from a Hawaii high school in 2025.Have a GPA of 2.75...
Deadline
Feb 21, 2025
Jo Caldwell Meyer Merit-Based Scholarship
$5,000
A treasured community leader and member of WCA for 24 years, Jo Caldwell Meyer was the national executive secretary of Theta Sigma Phi, the professional society for women in communication, and predecessor to Women Communicators of Austin. Jo began her work at the University of Texas School of Journalism as an administrative assistant and served as an executive assistant of the College of Communication until she retired in 1965. Jo passed away on December 27, 2001 at the age of 91. Our organization dedicated the scholarship in her name in the spring of 2002.To be considered for the WCA Jo...
Deadline
Feb 21, 2025
Greater Worcester Community Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
Founded in 1978, the Greater Worcester Community Foundation's scholarship program has become the largest source of scholarship support for students from the Worcester County area.We work with donors to create scholarship funds that support college-bound high school graduates. Since its founding in 1978:140 funds have been created9,943 awards have been distributed$14.8 million grantedThe majority of our scholarships are awarded to current high school seniors who live in the 60 cities and towns that make up Worcester County. Applicants should intend to enroll full-time in an undergraduate two or four-year degree program at an accredited college or university. However, exceptions do...
Deadline
Feb 21, 2025
CFSA General Scholarship
$2,000
We believe a thriving community depends on supporting the educational aspirations of students to help ensure they have every opportunity to become future leaders in a talented and skilled workforce. Scholarships and awards at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona are as unique and diverse as the donors who establish them. These programs are made possible by the generosity of donors who want to support students in need of financial assistance to achieve their dreams.Scholarship applications are open through Monday, February 24, 2025!Applicant Criteria Eligibility RequirementsBaseline eligibility for most scholarships through CFSA will include the following requirements:Applicant must have a...
Deadline
Feb 24, 2025
William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship
$2,000
Each year, the Chicago Federation of Labor awards 10 William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships to high school seniors, five to the winners of the Academic Competition, and five to the winners of the Random Drawing. Applicants must choose to enter either the Random Drawing or Academic Competition for the William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship.Students are not eligible to enter both categories. APPLICANTS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER BOTH CATEGORIES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.We will begin accepting applications in December 2024, with a deadline of February 21, 2025. ELIGIBILITYThe applicant must be a senior in high school and graduating in the springEither the applicant or...
Deadline
Feb 21, 2025
Curry Award for Girls and Young Women
$1,000
For young women who have undergone unusual hardships to remain in school.BackgroundThis fund was established by Eleanor Williams Curry, an active civic leader on the Peninsula. Scholarships are awarded to young women who are self-motivated, need financial support and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles. Young women who have dropped out of school for reasons beyond their control, or have undergone unusual hardships to remain in school are encouraged to apply. The selection committee also considers circumstances related to possible ethnic or racial discrimination, physical disability or the choice of a nontraditional area of study.Eligibility RequirementsYoung woman aged 18 to...
Deadline
Feb 25, 2025
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Students: 56,366
Tuition: $22,467
University of Central Florida is a Public institution located in Orlando, FL. The school has approximately 56366 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $47,674. The...
Exam Scores
ACT: 27
SAT: 1249
Texas A & M University-College Station
College Station, TX
Students: 52,568
Tuition: $36,606
Texas A & M University-College Station is a Public institution located in College Station, TX. The school has approximately 52568 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school...
Exam Scores
ACT: 28
SAT: 1277
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Students: 45,364
Tuition: $21,310
Liberty University is a Private nonprofit institution located in Lynchburg, VA. The school has approximately 45364 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $45,801. The average...
Exam Scores
ACT: 24
SAT: 1157
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH
Students: 44,853
Tuition: $29,696
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a Public institution located in Columbus, OH. The school has approximately 44853 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $80,387. The...
Exam Scores
ACT: 29
SAT: 1359
Arizona State University-Tempe
Tempe, AZ
Students: 42,181
Tuition: $27,372
Arizona State University-Tempe is a Public institution located in Tempe, AZ. The school has approximately 42181 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $56,366. The average...
Exam Scores
ACT: 26
SAT: 1219
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Students: 41,834
Tuition: $18,954
Florida International University is a Public institution located in Miami, FL. The school has approximately 41834 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $34,024. The average...
Exam Scores
ACT: 25
SAT: 1172
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
Students: 40,553
Tuition: $33,664
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a Public institution located in University Park, PA. The school has approximately 40553 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $82,495....
Exam Scores
ACT: 28
SAT: 1189
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Students: 39,965
Tuition: $36,744
The University of Texas at Austin is a Public institution located in Austin, TX. The school has approximately 39965 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is...
Exam Scores
ACT: 30
SAT: 1359
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Students: 38,770
Tuition: $39,406
Michigan State University is a Public institution located in East Lansing, MI. The school has approximately 38770 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $89,133. The...
Exam Scores
ACT: 26
SAT: 1220
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Students: 35,985
Tuition: $22,066
University of Houston is a Public institution located in Houston, TX. The school has approximately 35985 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $49,662. The average...
Exam Scores
ACT: 25
SAT: 1202