Stepping-Stone Scholarship
$16,000
Overview / Background
Founded in 2008, the Stepping-Stone Scholarship was created to help promising young people from Knox and Laurel counties in Kentucky (including Barbourville) access higher education opportunities.
Award Amount
Recipients receive $4,000 per academic year, renewable for up to four years.
Who is eligible
- First-time college entrants only: this includes graduating high school seniors and adults who are enrolling in college for the first time.
- Must reside in Knox County or Laurel County, Kentucky (Barbourville residents are included).
- U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Plan to enroll as a full-time...
Overview / Background
Founded in 2008, the Stepping-Stone Scholarship was created to help promising young people from Knox and Laurel counties in Kentucky (including Barbourville) access higher education opportunities.
Award Amount
Recipients receive $4,000 per academic year, renewable for up to four years.
Who is eligible
- First-time college entrants only: this includes graduating high school seniors and adults who are enrolling in college for the first time.
- Must reside in Knox County or Laurel County, Kentucky (Barbourville residents are included).
- U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Plan to enroll as a full-time...
Jack F. and Edith Updyke Harmon Scholarship
$60,000
Overview
The Jack F. and Edith Updyke Harmon Scholarship was created in 2007 by Edith Updyke Harmon to honor the memory of her husband, Jack. It supports students from several high schools serving the Bristol (TN and VA), Blountville (TN), and Bland (VA) areas.
Award
Recipients receive $15,000 each year for up to four years of undergraduate study.
Who is eligible
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who demonstrate financial need and have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Eligible high schools are:
- Tennessee High School (Bristol, TN)
- West Ridge High School (Blountville, TN)
- Virginia...
Overview
The Jack F. and Edith Updyke Harmon Scholarship was created in 2007 by Edith Updyke Harmon to honor the memory of her husband, Jack. It supports students from several high schools serving the Bristol (TN and VA), Blountville (TN), and Bland (VA) areas.
Award
Recipients receive $15,000 each year for up to four years of undergraduate study.
Who is eligible
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who demonstrate financial need and have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Eligible high schools are:
- Tennessee High School (Bristol, TN)
- West Ridge High School (Blountville, TN)
- Virginia...
Miller Vicars Scholarship
$2,300
Introduction
Founded in 2003 through the East Tennessee Foundation by the friends and family of J.C. “Rip” Miller and John Vicars, this scholarship honors two community leaders who prioritized encouraging others. Miller and Vicars each dedicated their careers to coaching and education in the region.
Scholarship Award
One-year award of $2,300.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating seniors from Gate City High School, Rye Cove High School, or Twin Springs High School who reside in Scott County, Virginia.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, demonstrate financial need, and intend to enroll as full-time college students.
How to Apply
Complete the East...
Introduction
Founded in 2003 through the East Tennessee Foundation by the friends and family of J.C. “Rip” Miller and John Vicars, this scholarship honors two community leaders who prioritized encouraging others. Miller and Vicars each dedicated their careers to coaching and education in the region.
Scholarship Award
One-year award of $2,300.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating seniors from Gate City High School, Rye Cove High School, or Twin Springs High School who reside in Scott County, Virginia.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, demonstrate financial need, and intend to enroll as full-time college students.
How to Apply
Complete the East...
DAV Scholarships
$30,000
Overview
Volunteer service is central to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) mission of helping veterans enjoy higher-quality, more fulfilling lives. Whether serving at VA medical centers or helping veterans in their hometowns, DAV volunteers play a meaningful role in improving outcomes for those who served.
Scholarship summary
This college scholarship is available to volunteers who are age 21 or younger and who have completed at least 100 volunteer hours credited through DAV or the DAV Auxiliary. Applicants must submit an essay describing what volunteering for veterans means to them. Nominations are welcome from anyone, including the student/applicant.
Eligibility
- Applicant...
Overview
Volunteer service is central to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) mission of helping veterans enjoy higher-quality, more fulfilling lives. Whether serving at VA medical centers or helping veterans in their hometowns, DAV volunteers play a meaningful role in improving outcomes for those who served.
Scholarship summary
This college scholarship is available to volunteers who are age 21 or younger and who have completed at least 100 volunteer hours credited through DAV or the DAV Auxiliary. Applicants must submit an essay describing what volunteering for veterans means to them. Nominations are welcome from anyone, including the student/applicant.
Eligibility
- Applicant...
FSU College of Business Undergraduate Scholarships
$10,000
Overview
Each year the College of Business Scholarship Committee awards multiple scholarships to upper-division business students (rising juniors and seniors). Scholarships are granted for the academic year and cover both the fall and spring terms. Awards require recipients to be enrolled full time for the entire award period.
Eligibility
- Must be an upper-division business major by the end of the spring semester in which you submit your application (rising juniors and seniors).
- Must maintain full-time enrollment throughout the award period.
Application and Award Details
- One application will automatically be used to evaluate you for all scholarships for...
Overview
Each year the College of Business Scholarship Committee awards multiple scholarships to upper-division business students (rising juniors and seniors). Scholarships are granted for the academic year and cover both the fall and spring terms. Awards require recipients to be enrolled full time for the entire award period.
Eligibility
- Must be an upper-division business major by the end of the spring semester in which you submit your application (rising juniors and seniors).
- Must maintain full-time enrollment throughout the award period.
Application and Award Details
- One application will automatically be used to evaluate you for all scholarships for...
Herman M. Holloway, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
$29,344
Overview
This merit-based scholarship is intended for graduating high school seniors who intend to enroll at Delaware State University.
Who is eligible
- Current high school seniors with an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- A combined SAT score of at least 1000 (or the comparable ACT score).
- Plan to enroll as a full-time student at Delaware State University.
- Must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the application deadline.
Award details
- Covers full tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus housing, meal plan, and textbooks at Delaware State University.
- The scholarship may be...
Overview
This merit-based scholarship is intended for graduating high school seniors who intend to enroll at Delaware State University.
Who is eligible
- Current high school seniors with an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- A combined SAT score of at least 1000 (or the comparable ACT score).
- Plan to enroll as a full-time student at Delaware State University.
- Must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the application deadline.
Award details
- Covers full tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus housing, meal plan, and textbooks at Delaware State University.
- The scholarship may be...
University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents Presidential Scholarship
$22,000
Overview
The Upper-level Scholarship Programs are competitive awards created to honor the academic achievement and documented community contributions of degree-seeking students who enter UH Mānoa as transfer students. The two scholarships included in this program are:
- Presidential Scholarship (reserved for Hawaiʻi residents)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship (open to applicants of any residency)
These awards are granted at the beginning of the recipient’s Mānoa degree program and are intended to help fund up to two years of enrollment while the student works toward finishing their degree. Scholarship funds are applied directly to the student’s educational costs.
Who should apply (Eligibility)...
Overview
The Upper-level Scholarship Programs are competitive awards created to honor the academic achievement and documented community contributions of degree-seeking students who enter UH Mānoa as transfer students. The two scholarships included in this program are:
- Presidential Scholarship (reserved for Hawaiʻi residents)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship (open to applicants of any residency)
These awards are granted at the beginning of the recipient’s Mānoa degree program and are intended to help fund up to two years of enrollment while the student works toward finishing their degree. Scholarship funds are applied directly to the student’s educational costs.
Who should apply (Eligibility)...
ASGC Fellowships and Scholarships
$1,500
Purpose
The Undergraduate Scholarship program aims to motivate students to prepare for careers in professional aerospace-related fields and to involve the next generation of the STEM workforce in basic and/or applied research tied to NASA activities.
Program Summary
The Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC), a member of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, funds competitive undergraduate scholarships for students pursuing STEM degrees that align with NASA’s Mission Directorates. The program supports hands-on, NASA-relevant research (including projects with commercial space partners or work related to the ISS U.S. National Lab) that is supervised by a faculty mentor.
Research Commitment...
Purpose
The Undergraduate Scholarship program aims to motivate students to prepare for careers in professional aerospace-related fields and to involve the next generation of the STEM workforce in basic and/or applied research tied to NASA activities.
Program Summary
The Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC), a member of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, funds competitive undergraduate scholarships for students pursuing STEM degrees that align with NASA’s Mission Directorates. The program supports hands-on, NASA-relevant research (including projects with commercial space partners or work related to the ISS U.S. National Lab) that is supervised by a faculty mentor.
Research Commitment...
Center for Architecture Design Scholarship
$5,000
Introduction
Supported by the Center for Architecture in partnership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), this scholarship provides merit-based funding to students pursuing their first professional degree in architecture or a related design discipline at an accredited New York State institution. Selection emphasizes strong academic achievement combined with demonstrated financial need, which will be assessed according to the nominating school’s Financial Aid Officer guidelines.
Award
One or more scholarships of up to $5,000 will be granted.
Purpose
To assist deserving students working toward their first professional degree in architecture, design, engineering, planning, or related fields at accredited programs located...
Introduction
Supported by the Center for Architecture in partnership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), this scholarship provides merit-based funding to students pursuing their first professional degree in architecture or a related design discipline at an accredited New York State institution. Selection emphasizes strong academic achievement combined with demonstrated financial need, which will be assessed according to the nominating school’s Financial Aid Officer guidelines.
Award
One or more scholarships of up to $5,000 will be granted.
Purpose
To assist deserving students working toward their first professional degree in architecture, design, engineering, planning, or related fields at accredited programs located...
MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge
$20,000
Each year the actual real-world problem is revealed only when participants sign in during Challenge weekend — the exact prompt is not disclosed beforehand.
Key features
- Fully online event (entirely internet-based)
- No cost to register or participate (no registration/participation fees)
- Work can be completed on a flexible schedule during the competition
Eligibility
- U.S. high school juniors and seniors, and sixth form students in England and Wales, may enter.
Awards
- Scholarship prizes for the top teams total more than $100,000.
Registration
- Sign up at no charge by February 20, 2026.
Each year the actual real-world problem is revealed only when participants sign in during Challenge weekend — the exact prompt is not disclosed beforehand.
Key features
- Fully online event (entirely internet-based)
- No cost to register or participate (no registration/participation fees)
- Work can be completed on a flexible schedule during the competition
Eligibility
- U.S. high school juniors and seniors, and sixth form students in England and Wales, may enter.
Awards
- Scholarship prizes for the top teams total more than $100,000.
Registration
- Sign up at no charge by February 20, 2026.
Beyond The Boroughs National Scholarship
$20,000
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Application window
- Applications are accepted annually from January 15 through March 15.
Award information
- Selected scholars may receive up to $20,000 total, distributed as $5,000 per year for four years.
Who may apply
- This scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who demonstrate financial need and have been accepted to an accredited college or university.
How to prepare a strong application
Beyond The Boroughs receives many submissions each year, so putting together a careful, complete application will boost your chances. Use the guidance below to...
Start your college journey with Beyond The Boroughs
Application window
- Applications are accepted annually from January 15 through March 15.
Award information
- Selected scholars may receive up to $20,000 total, distributed as $5,000 per year for four years.
Who may apply
- This scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who demonstrate financial need and have been accepted to an accredited college or university.
How to prepare a strong application
Beyond The Boroughs receives many submissions each year, so putting together a careful, complete application will boost your chances. Use the guidance below to...
Life Lessons Scholarship Program
$15,000
College costs are a heavy burden for many American families — and the loss of a parent with little or no life insurance can make paying for higher education far more difficult. Life insurance serves as a critical financial safety net, yet over 100 million Americans lack coverage and most who do carry far less than is generally recommended.
To honor the resilience of young people who have faced this hardship, Life Happens runs the annual Life Lessons Scholarship Program for current college students and college-bound high school seniors. Eligible applicants submit essays or videos describing how a parent’s death...
College costs are a heavy burden for many American families — and the loss of a parent with little or no life insurance can make paying for higher education far more difficult. Life insurance serves as a critical financial safety net, yet over 100 million Americans lack coverage and most who do carry far less than is generally recommended.
To honor the resilience of young people who have faced this hardship, Life Happens runs the annual Life Lessons Scholarship Program for current college students and college-bound high school seniors. Eligible applicants submit essays or videos describing how a parent’s death...
