Scholarships

Introduction Below are the eligibility rules and application requirements for each scholarship category. All programs apply to students at accredited four-year colleges/universities and accredited two-year community colleges or technical schools, unless otherwise noted. Category I — Financial Need (Undergraduate only) - Eligible institutions: accredited four-year universities/colleges and accredited two-year community colleges/technical schools. - Selection criteria: academic achievement combined with demonstrated financial need. - Enrollment requirement: applicant must be either enrolled full-time or have an active application to one of the institutions above. Funds will be disbursed only after full-time enrollment is confirmed. - Financial documentation: submit a copy of the...

Kansas Horse Council Foundation Scholarship — 2026 Award Year Thank you for your interest in the Kansas Horse Council Foundation Scholarship. Please download the correct application form from our website before applying. 2026 Essay Question Describe a particular horse that has made a meaningful difference in your life. What lessons did that relationship teach you, and in what ways has it influenced who you are today? Eligibility and application requirements - Current membership: You must be a member in good standing of the Kansas Horse Council. - Horse industry involvement: You should have a background in equine-related activities (examples include...

Intro The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) provides annual scholarships specifically for women studying accounting. Programs are available for students at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, with awards intended to reduce financial barriers, promote professional advancement, and encourage women to pursue accounting careers. Application period Applications open each January and the window closes March 30 for all EFWA scholarships. Associate degree-level — general eligibility All associate-level awards require that applicants: - Are women - Demonstrate financial need - Are enrolled in a business degree program (preference given to those concentrating in accounting) - Attend an accredited...

Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship — Summary and Requirements Overview - The Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship supports students enrolled in Kansas Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) programs. Recipients agree to a service commitment in Kansas: one year of nursing employment for each year of scholarship funding received. New awardees must sign a promissory note with the State of Kansas. Key Deadlines - FAFSA: complete and submit by April 1 (priority). - State of Kansas Student Aid Application: submit online at sfa.kansasregents.gov by May 1 (priority date). Eligibility - Must be accepted into an approved Kansas LPN or RN...

Program purpose The National Scholarship Program seeks to honor graduating high school seniors for scholastic excellence, help cover costs as they pursue baccalaureate degrees in financial/resource management, and strengthen scholarship efforts at the local chapter level. Eligibility - Must be a graduating high school senior in the latter half of the senior year, or a high school graduate no more than ten months prior to the application deadline. Previous national scholarship recipients may be eligible for continued support. - Must plan to enter a course of study directly related to financial or resource management (examples include business administration, economics, accounting,...

AMVETS Undergraduate Scholarship — Overview AMVETS awards scholarships of up to $12,000 to eligible Veterans or active-duty members of the U.S. military, including National Guard and Reserve personnel, who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Graduate-level study is not eligible (NO POST GRADS). Who may apply (Eligibility) - U.S. citizen. - Honorably discharged (or general under honorable conditions) Veteran, or current active-duty service member, including National Guard and Reserves. - Must satisfy AMVETS/FAFSA criteria for a “regular student.” - Enrolled in, or accepted to, an eligible bachelor’s degree program at an accredited four-year college or university (undergraduate study only). - Demonstrate...

Overview The General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD) administers a scholarship program for graduating high school seniors who can trace lineage to a Mayflower passenger and who plan to enroll in either a four-year college/university or a two-year community college. In 2024 GSMD introduced an additional Native American Scholarship specifically for graduating seniors who can document descent from a Native American ancestor. Application timeline - The 2025 scholarship application period is closed. - The 2026 application window will be open from January 5 through March 2. Scholarships awarded GSMD will award three high-school-senior scholarships in the amounts of $6,000, $5,000,...

Introduction The NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) supports the development of a skilled workforce for the construction industry by funding higher education and certified training. The construction sector includes a wide range of professions—skilled trades, project management, office and administrative roles, legal and financial services, insurance, and business ownership—and NFSF seeks to help students entering any of these fields. Scholarship awards and support Each year NFSF distributes more than $250,000 in scholarships to students enrolled in construction-related programs. Individual awards begin at $1,000. In addition to national awards, some local NAWIC chapters offer their own scholarships. For questions about eligibility...

Overview The Sachs Foundation offers undergraduate scholarships to Colorado high school seniors who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Awards typically range from $10,000 to $12,500 per year, paid evenly each term, and may be renewed for up to four years—resulting in a maximum cumulative award between $40,000 and $50,000. Funds may be used at any accredited college or university where the recipient is enrolled full-time. Who Should Apply Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements: - Be a Black high school senior. - Have been a full-time resident of Colorado for at least three years. (Residency resulting from military...

Overview The Sachs Foundation Graduate Scholarship supports former Undergraduate Sachs Scholarship recipients who are entering or currently enrolled in graduate studies. Eligible applicants must have completed — or expect to complete — their bachelor’s degree within the three years prior to application. Award Recipients may receive $10,000 per year. Scholarships can be renewed for up to four years, depending on the length and requirements of the chosen graduate program. Who may apply This scholarship is open only to individuals who previously held an Undergraduate Sachs Scholarship and who will have, or have had, their undergraduate degree awarded within the last...

Overview The SEE THE FUTURE Fund provides scholarships to Colorado residents who are blind or visually impaired. Contributions from ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, staff members, corporations, educators, foundations and other supporters make this program possible. Awards are granted on the basis of scholastic achievement, involvement in school and community service, and demonstrated financial need. Up to $42,000 in scholarships may be distributed. A likely breakdown is: one $12,000 four‑year award, one $10,000 four‑year award, one $8,000 four‑year award, and three $4,000 two‑year awards, though the Selection Committee will set the final number and amounts. In addition to these primary awards, other...

Introduction The North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association (NCNLA) manages an endowed scholarship program to financially support qualified students enrolled in horticulture, landscape design, or related green-industry degree programs at institutions in North Carolina. Oversight and administration of the program are the responsibility of the NCNLA Scholarship Committee. Scholarships Offered - NCNLA Scholarship: Established in 2021 to expand financial support for students studying within North Carolina. - Robert E. Cagle Memorial Scholarship: Created in 2016 to honor Robert E. Cagle, founder of Greenthumb Nursery in Ether, NC. Mr. Cagle was a long-standing NCNLA member who helped coordinate an annual industry...