Scholarships

Overview As digital tools continue to transform workplaces, concerns about worker privacy, equal treatment, and civil liberties have taken on greater urgency. Motivated by a commitment to defend employee rights and promote fairness, Erkel Law, P.C. created the 2026 Employee Civil Rights in the Digital Age Scholarship. This $1,000 award asks students to analyze how technological developments—such as AI-driven hiring systems, employee monitoring, and workforce data analytics—affect employee civil rights. Applicants should identify current issues and recommend practical remedies or policy changes that would better protect privacy, ensure fairness, and uphold employees’ legal protections in an increasingly tech-centered workplace. Eligibility...

Introduction Barbieri Law Firm believes courage fuels effective advocacy. The Barbieri Bloom Scholarship recognizes emerging members of the legal community who have shown notable bravery, integrity, and compassion early in their careers. One recipient will receive $1,000 to help cover education-related expenses. Eligibility Applicants should meet all of the following criteria: - Be a current law student, a pre-law student, or an individual planning to begin studies at an accredited law school in the United States for the Fall 2026 semester. - Have demonstrated courage, advocacy, or leadership that produced a meaningful impact in their personal life, academic pursuits, or...

Introduction A stable financial future often starts with a strong education. Earning a college degree typically increases earning potential and helps you move closer to long-term goals for yourself and your family. Scholarship overview The Foundation provides grant funding to help individuals pursue a degree of their choice at an accredited institution. The total number of awards and the size of each scholarship vary annually based on fundraising results. Scholarships are at least $1,000.00 per recipient per year. Students who continue to satisfy the eligibility requirements may apply for renewal in subsequent years. Selection process Awards are made primarily on...

Introduction Tom LoCasale embodied the best of humanity and made a positive difference in the lives of those around him. He believed that a fulfilling, healthy, and productive life is built from a toolbox of skills and was continually focused on self-improvement. Through his involvement with golf, Tom cultivated patience, perseverance, and strong character. For many years he volunteered with First Tee, sharing the game and its life lessons with young people. Purpose of the scholarship This scholarship commemorates Tom LoCasale by providing financial support to students who have gained meaningful life skills through playing golf. Who may apply Any...

Award range: $1,500–$5,000 Overview: Financial awards are available for advanced undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies focused on light and lighting. Applicants working on significant projects or thesis research about lighting may receive additional priority. Who is eligible: - Junior (third-year) or senior (fourth-year) undergraduate students studying subjects centered on lighting. - Graduate students whose coursework or research is focused on lighting. - Applicants undertaking specific lighting-related projects, with extra consideration given to graduate students developing a thesis on light or lighting. Relevant fields: Programs in lighting architecture, electrical engineering, interior design, theater, film/TV, lighting design, vision science, or other...

Overview This scholarship may be applied to either undergraduate or graduate degree programs. Applicants must inform NTUA promptly of any changes to the information submitted on their application. Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following: 1) Educational status — one of the following: - High school graduate, or expecting to graduate high school by the date you enroll in college/university; or - Holder of (or expecting to receive) a high-school equivalency certificate by the date you enroll; or - Currently enrolled in college/university with the required cumulative GPA (see item 4). 2) Field of study —...

Introduction The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) offers scholarships to students preparing for careers in retail and related hospitality or trade fields—whether as owners, managers, or employees. In 2025, the Scholarship Committee awarded grants to five students, with award amounts ranging from $2,750 to $3,700. Since the program began in 1992, SDRA has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships. How to Apply A digital application can be downloaded by clicking the blue button at the top of this page. Paper applications are usually available from the financial aid offices at most South Dakota universities and technical colleges, and SDRA will...

The attorneys of Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, P.A. are committed to improving the lives of our clients and supporting the communities across North Carolina. In support of that mission, we are proud to open our 2026 scholarship essay contest to help qualified North Carolina students with college costs. We understand how important a college education is for building a rewarding career in the 21st century, and we are pleased to contribute. The contest winners will be awarded a combined total of $3,000 in scholarships. Eligibility - To enter the essay contest, applicants must be residents of North Carolina, be...

Overview We are offering $5,000 scholarships to students from the Greater Houston area who are high school seniors, college freshmen, or college sophomores and intend to major in a STEaM-related field in college. Eligibility - Applicants must live in the Greater Houston area. - Open to high school seniors, college freshmen, and college sophomores. - Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0. - Must plan to pursue a degree in a STEM or accounting discipline (STEaM fields). - Must be enrolled in a two- to five-year college or university by Fall 2026. - Prior Alliant scholarship recipients are not eligible. - Students who...

Introduction To address the rising demand for technical and financial professionals and the persistent underrepresentation of Black talent in STEaM fields, alliant and the alliant Black Collaborative have launched a scholarship program. It aims to encourage Black students beginning their college journeys to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or accounting and to help develop the next generation of leaders. Eligibility - Must be a Black student who is a high school senior or a college freshman or sophomore residing in the Greater Houston Area. - Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0. - Must be enrolled at a two- to five-year...

Introduction The Fallen Soldiers Memorial Scholarship Fund was created on April 12, 2014, to honor deceased members and to continue their legacy of supporting education and scholarships. Purpose and Awards Each year the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Northern Virginia (BSMC of Northern VA) will grant three academic scholarships to qualified applicants. Awards are available to college‑bound high school seniors or to current students who are accepted and enrolled in an accredited four‑year college or university, a two‑year community college, or an accredited vocational school. Scholarships are granted annually as long as applicants meet the stated requirements. Application period and...

Introduction The Dr. Frank G. Jenkins Scholarship invites applications from college-bound high school seniors residing in the Northern Virginia area. Named for Dr. Jenkins — a retired school administrator with more than 30 years of leadership across several school districts — the award recognizes students who have demonstrated notable leadership during their high school years. Award The Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation, Inc. (NVKAF) will grant a $1,000 scholarship in Dr. Jenkins’s name. Eligibility and Requirements - Applicant must be a high school senior from the Northern Virginia area who plans to enroll in college. - Minimum cumulative GPA of...