Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarships For Women

Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarships For Women Educators awards up to 30 scholarships a year for women pursuing advanced degrees, including Master's and Ph.D. The scholarships are for women educators who want to continue their professional growth in the field of education.

The scholarships are named after women who have made significant contributions in the area of education. Examples include Annie Webb Blanton for whom a scholarship was established in 1939. She held three degrees, including a Doctor of Philosophy from Cornell, taught at North Texas State University and the University of Texas, became the first woman president of the Texas State Teachers Association and ran for Congress after completing her position as state superintendent of public instruction.

ExploraVision Science Competition

ExploraVision Science Competition is open to all students in grades K-12. All applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada to be eligible.

Eligible students in grades K-12 can enter the competition by submitting a project that explores what technology does. Applicants must work in a group of two, three or four students. Each team must select a technology that is present in the home, school and/or community.

Just Porter Backpack Scholarship

Just Porter Backpack Scholarship is open to legal residents of the U.S. who are 18 years old or older and enrolled in college. Scholarship awards are made in the Spring and Fall.

Applicants can be either part-time or full-time students attending a junior college, vocational school, or other accredited college or university. Students must be enrolled in school and taking at least 6 hours of courses.

Latinos in Technology Scholarship

Latinos in Technology Scholarship is for undergraduates only who are of Latino or Hispanic origin. Eligible candidates must be pursuing degrees in the STEM fields of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.

Applicants must be graduates of a high school in the Greater Silicon Valley, which includes Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County; Fremont, Newark, and Union City in Alameda County and Scotts Valley in Santa Cruz County. Preference will be given to San Mateo and Santa Clara County high school graduates.

Youth On Course Scholarship

Youth On Course Scholarship is for high school seniors attending a Northern California high school who plan to enroll as a full-time student at a four-year college or university. The scholarship is both need- and merit-based.

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above in order to qualify. They must also be seniors at a high school in Northern California who plan to enroll in college in the Fall.

Student Caregiver Scholarship

Student Caregiver Scholarship is open to students who are currently attending a U.S. accredited college or university. In order to be eligible, applicants must be students who are attending college and caring for an older adult at the same time.

To apply, eligible students must submit either a 1,500-word essay or 2-minute video that describes their experience in being a college student who is also caring for an older person who is a relative. Students who will be freshmen in college must describe their experience in caring for an older relative while attending high school.

The LGMD Awareness Scholarship

The LGMD Awareness Scholarship offers two scholarship categories, merit-based and social media based. Eligible students are those who teach others about Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophies (LGMDs).

Two merit-based scholarships are awarded to current or former high school/college students between the ages of 17-30, who are enrolled or will be enrolled in a 2 year college, 4 year college or university, graduate school, law school, medical school or vocational school. All schools must be accredited U.S. institutions. Applicants must teach at least 25 people, including family or friends 15 years of age or older about Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophies (LGMDs).

The Unigo $10K Scholarship

The Unigo $10K Scholarship is open to undergraduate students only. Applicants must be 13 years of age or older and be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia.

Applicants must be currently enrolled, or enroll no later than the fall of 2021, in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Students may apply for the scholarship by submitting a 250-words or less essay on the subject: "What’s the biggest challenge facing college students today and how can it be addressed?"

Boren Fellowships

Boren Fellowships are open to college students who are pursuing their masters and doctoral degrees. Eligible students are U.S. graduate students who are interested in studying abroad.

Applicants must have an interest in studying in countries that are important to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Students must also agree to work for the U.S. government for one year following graduation.

AES Engineering Scholarship

AES Engineering Scholarship is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary education institution. Students do not have to major in engineering to be eligible.

There is no minimum grade point average required. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of character and evaluated by the essays that are submitted by students. Interested students can apply by submitting a 500-1000 word essay that answers two questions:When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?

Scholarship Detective Launch Scholarship

Scholarship Detective Launch Scholarship is open to any current student. Applicants must be permanent residents of the United States. Applicants may enter the scholarship once during any 7 day period.

To apply, students just need to fill out an application. The application will include required information about GPA, current or intended major. Applicants must also include a 140-character that explains how they will use the scholarship.

Grandparents Gone Wired Scholarship

Grandparents Gone Wired Scholarship is open to high school students who are interested in teaching older adults how to text. One student will be selected to win a scholarship for college.

Students may enter by first helping either their own grandparents or older adults in their community to use technology. They can reach older adults at senior centers, nursing facilities, retirement communities, places of worship, and other locations. After teaching adults about technology, applicants can apply online for a scholarship through Grandparents Gone Wired by sending a photo of themselves with their older adult using the technology.

SMART Scholarship

SMART Scholarship program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled in a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or are awaiting admission. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time accredited program leading to a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Scholarships are full scholarships that pay full tuition and education-related fees.

No Essay Scholarship

No Essay Scholarship is open to all students who are planning on enrolling in college within the next 12 months. Applicants can include high school students, current college students, and working individuals who need financial assistance going back to school.

Applicants can include people living outside the U.S. as long as they are U.S. citizens. Winners are chosen at random. Scholarship recipients can use the money to help pay for tuition, housing, books, computers, or any education-related expenses.

Addiction Story Scholarship

Addiction Story Scholarship is open to students 18 years old or older whose lives have been affected by addiction. Applicants must be either currently enrolled or within 6 months of enrolling in a post-education institution.

Entries must be original work submitted by the student. Submissions must share personal stories about addiction. It can include either a personal addiction or the addiction of someone else whose struggle changed their life.

Eiffel Scholarships in France for International Students

Eiffel Scholarships in France for International Students is open to students interested in pursuing their Masters or PhD degree in France. The scholarship program is for candidates of non-French nationality.

Applicants must be no more than 30 if pursuing a Masters degree, and no more than 35 if pursuing a PhD. The scholarship includes a monthly maintenance allowance and a monthly stipend to help defray costs. The program also covers various other expenses including international return trip, social security cover, and cultural activities. Some scholarship recipients may also receive an additional housing allowance.

Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest

Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest is open to high school juniors or seniors. Students enter the competition by writing an essay on one of five selected topics.

The scholarship contest is offered every year to help high school students earn a scholarship award that can be used toward their higher education. Five scholarships are awarded every year. In addition, scholarship recipients receive a Signet Classics library for their school.

The George Snow Scholarship Fund

The George Snow Scholarship Fund offers need-based scholarships to high school seniors attending certain schools in Florida. Eligible students applying for these scholarships can attend any accredited college, university, vocational/technical school anywhere in the country and major in any subject.

Eligible schools include: Palm Beach County High Schools, Blanche Ely and Pompano Beach High Schools in Northern Broward County, including home-schooled students who will be attending a high school in Palm Beach County or Blanche Ely and Pompano Beach High Schools in Northern Broward County. Also eligible for scholarships are women who live in Miami/Dade County, Broward County and Palm Beach County who want to obtain a degree in Technology and Engineering.

National Press Club Scholarship for Journalism Diversity

National Press Club Scholarship for Journalism Diversity is open to high school seniors who are preparing to enter college and major in journalism. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher with a career goal to become a journalist and bring diversity to the field of journalism in the U.S.

This is a very prestigious scholarship offered by The National Press Club, the leading professional organization for journalists. The purpose of the scholarship is to ensure that promising future journalists will bring diversity to American journalism.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Youth of the Year Scholarship

Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Youth of the Year Scholarship is open to teens age 14 to 18. The scholarship is sponsored by local Boys & Girls Clubs of America throughout the country.

Applicants must first compete in their home state. Youth of the Month winners are selected by local clubs and then proceed to state competitions. State winners each receive scholarships and then advance to regional competitions. Regional winners receive an additional college scholarship, renewable for four years. A total of 6 youths, including five regional winners and one military winner, will advance to the National Youth of the Year competition for a chance at an additional scholarship that is renewable up to four years.

Archibald Rutledge Scholarship Program

Archibald Rutledge Scholarship Program is open to twelfth-grade students who are enrolled in a public school in South Carolina. Five scholarships are awarded every year in creative writing, dance, music, theater, or visual arts.

Eligible students must be seniors in a public school in South Carolina and plan to attend a college or university in South Carolina. Candidates enter the competition by submitting an original work in one of 5 areas, including creative writing, dance, music, theater, or visual arts. In theater, for example, an entry would consist of an original short, one-act play of 8-15 minutes. Creative writing would be in the form of a sonnet, lyric, or narrative poem.

Center for Alcohol Policy Essay Contest

The Center for Alcohol Policy Essay Contest is open to all persons over the age of 18. Applicants may enter the competition by submitting an essay on a topic related to prohibition.

Three awards are given every year and include a first, second and third prize winner. Applicants can include students over the age of 18, as well as members of the general public. The topic changes every year but is always related to the subject of prohibition.

The RMHC / HACER Scholarship

The RMHC / HACER Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. Eligible students must plan to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school full time.

Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.7 to be eligible for a scholarship. They must also be legal U.S. residents under the age of 21.

NCAC Youth Free Expression Film Contest

NCAC Youth Free Expression Film Contest is open to high school students age 19 and under. Students can enter the contest by submitting a film that expresses their belief in their First Amendment rights and the issue of Free Speech.

All entries are judged by writers, actors, and filmmakers and evaluated based on content, artistic and technical merit, and creativity. Films can be documentaries, animation, experimental, satire, fictional narrative, or music and must be four minutes or less. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships For New Americans

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships For New Americans awards 30 fellowships each year to students who are new Americans. The fellowships are for students who are new Americans, under the age of 31, and already hold a bachelor's degree or will be a college senior in good academic standing.

The fellowship is designed to help candidates who have already demonstrated a commitment to achievement and a capacity for accomplishment. Applicants must plan to pursue or already be enrolled in a graduate program. They must be full-time students in order to be eligible.

The Engebretson Scholarship Foundation

The Engebretson Scholarship Foundation Scholarships are for high school students with excellent academic and leadership accomplishments. The scholarship is renewable annually up to four years.

Students who meet all criteria for a Engebretson Scholarship may continue to receive the award until they have earned a baccalaureate degree, or four (4) years. They must maintain their grade point level in order to continue to qualify for scholarships. The scholarship may be used at any accredited four-year college or university approved by the Engebretson Foundation.

Air Force Aid Society Grant and Scholarship

Air Force Aid Society Grant and Scholarship is open to all dependent children of active duty, retired and deceased U.S. Air Force members; and spouses of active duty and deceased members. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school full time.

Eligible students must have a GPA of 2.0 or above in order to apply. Awards are not automatically renewed; students must re-apply and maintain their eligibility status in order to be eligible each year.

AWG Lone Star Rising Career Scholarship

AWG Lone Star Rising Career Scholarship is open to female college freshmen, college sophomores, college juniors or college seniors. The scholarship is for women who intend to enter or reenter the workforce in a geoscience-related field within the next two years.

Applicants can be either non-traditional students or those who are currently not in the workforce but have previous work experience in a geoscience-related field with a career goal to reenter the workforce. Candidates must be citizens of the United States; they do not need to live in Texas or be members of the Association For Women Geoscientists (AWG) to apply.

Adobe Foundation Creativity Scholarships

Adobe Foundation Creativity Scholarships are awarded to college students who are young filmmakers, social entrepreneurs and artists. The purpose of the scholarships is to recognize a candidate’s strong academic performance, leadership, global awareness and creativity.

Applicants must be enrolled in an academic program in some creative field. They must be participants in the Adobe Youth Voices. Candidates may choose to attend any accredited university, college, or institution that grants certification. Scholarships can be renewed up to four years.

The Nashville Songwriting Scholarship

The Nashville Songwriting Scholarship is open to all aspiring country music songwriters nationwide. The annual competition consists of creating the best original song in any one of several select song categories.

Eligible candidates must be full-time or part-time students attending a U.S. college or university. They must be between the ages of 17-24. One scholarship will be awarded to the best original song in one of the following categories: Americana, blues, bluegrass, contemporary Christian, country, folk, and roots.

State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program

The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors who plan to attend college, technical, or vocational school and have financial need. The scholarship is intended to help students who may not qualify for other scholarships.

Graduating seniors who have a GPA of 2.5 to 3.2 may apply. Applicants must plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate and must also demonstrate financial need. The purpose of the scholarship is to help students who otherwise might not be able to attend college. Ideal candidates will also be leaders and volunteers in their communities.

Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship

Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship is open to under-represented students pursing an undergraduate course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree. Eligible students include Black (Not of Hispanic Origin), Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Majors that are eligible for a scholarship include geology, geophysics or physics; chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, petroleum, geological, or geophysical engineering. Candidates must be full-time students in their sophomore, junior or senior year of college. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.20 or above in order to be eligible.

David Brodsky, Russell Schofield and MSI Scholarship Program

David Brodsky, Russell Schofield and MSI Scholarship Program is open to American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) members throughout the U.S. who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree from a U.S. accredited college, university, vocational or technical school.

Applicants must be pursuing a program in business administration, accounting, or other course of study that would make an impact on the moving and storage industry. All candidates must be sponsored by a moving and storage company, van line, van line agent or supplier to the moving and storage industry.

Leadership 1000 Scholarship

Leadership 1000 Scholarship awards scholarships each year to deserving students who are attending or plan to attend an eligible four-year college or university in the state of Washington. The purpose of the scholarship is to help low-income students in Washington state.

The scholarship is funded by donors, including individuals, foundations and businesses. Students currently attending a community or technical college will also be considered if they are transferring to an eligible four-year college or university. Applicants must be Washington state residents, have a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher, and be freshman, sophomores, or juniors.

Foot Locker Foundation/ United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarship

The Foot Locker Foundation provides support for educational and sports programs across the country that equip children and young adults with the necessary tools to achieve their goals and be successful in life.

Continuing in its efforts to serve in the community, Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. has partnered with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to fund this scholarship program for students attending or planning to attend a UNCF member college or university. All undergraduate classifications (freshman, sophomore, juniors and seniors) will be considered.

The Irene S. Wischer Education Foundation Scholarship

The Irene S. Wischer Education Foundation Scholarship is available to outstanding Texas students who plan to attend or are attending accredited undergraduate colleges and universities, graduate schools, and vocational/technical and trade schools.

The scholarship is based on academics and financial need. It is renewable up to four years of school. The amount awarded is dependent on financial need and number of years in school. All applicants must be U.S. citizens and have lived in Texas for at least 12 months prior to applying for the scholarship.

The Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship

The Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship is open to high school seniors interested in pursuing careers in the field of journalism. Eligible students must plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university and major in journalism.

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above in order to apply. The scholarship is a one-time award and not renewable. One scholarship is awarded each year.

Microsoft STEM Scholarship

Microsoft STEM Scholarship is offered to students who pursue studies in Computer Science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields. The scholarship is for under-represented students.

Under-represented students includes women, minority students (African-American, Hispanic or Native American etc.) or students with disabilities. Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and must be enrolled in a four-year college or university full-time. They must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics.

The Carson Scholars Fund

The Carson Scholars Fund is open to students grade 4 through 11 who have strong humanitarian qualities. Students must be nominated by their schools. New scholars receive a college scholarship, and previous winners are eligible to reapply every year for Carson Scholar Recognition annually.

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher on the following subjects: English/Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Languages. Scholarship candidates must be enrolled full-time at a four-year accredited college or university within the United States. Scholarship money may be deferred and paid to the school up to 3 years following high school graduation.

CIA-FIRST Arts & Sciences Merit Scholarship

CIA-FIRST Arts & Sciences Merit Scholarship is open to culinary students interested in pursuing a career in the food industry. Eligible students include qualifying students who enroll in the Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, New York campus.

Qualifying students must be working towards a bachelor's degree program in culinary science at CIA. Students must first compete in FIRST Robotics Competitions and FIRST Tech Challenges.

UNCF/Sprint Scholars Program (Freshmen)

UNCF/Sprint Scholars Program (Freshmen) is offered to current freshmen attending a United Negro College Fund (UNCF) member college or university. Although open to all qualifying students, special consideration is given to students living in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must be U.S. citizens. They must be of African American descent attending a four-year UNCF college or university full-time.

Rhythm Nations/ Janet Jackson Endowed Scholarship

The Rhythm Nations/ Janet Jackson Endowed Scholarship is open to students who are currently enrolled at United Negro College Fund (UNCF) member institutions, and are majoring in Communications, Education, English, Fine Arts, Journalism, Mass Communications, Mass Media Arts, Music, Photography/Video, TV Production, and/or Visual Arts.

New York Times College Scholarship Program

The New York Times College Scholarship Program provides scholarships for up to eight New York City high school seniors each year. The scholarships include a four-year college scholarship, mentoring and a summer internship.

The scholarship is for promising high school students in the top 10 percent of their class who are currently attending a public, parochial or private school in New York City. Students are selected based on their academic achievement, financial need, commitment to their community and demonstrated success in overcoming obstacles.

Pension Real Estate Association Scholarship Program

Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) Scholarship Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring or concentrating in real estate. College sophomores, juniors or seniors and graduate level students may apply.

Applicants must be attending an accredited four-year college or university full-time; they may attend a college of their choice. Recipients receive a scholarship and a one-on-one mentoring experience with a real estate industry professional.

Jill Scott's Blues Babe Foundation Scholarship Program

The Blues Babe Foundation Scholarship Program is open to current undergraduate students who are pursuing careers in the writing arts. Recipients must be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university of the student's choice.

The program was created by three-time GRAMMY award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott. The Blues Babe Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to assisting students in underserved communities by providing opportunities that foster a spirit of leadership and academic excellence.

J.P. Morgan Chase & Company "Launching Leaders" Scholarship Program

The J.P. Morgan Chase & Company "Launching Leaders" Scholarship Program is open to top undergraduate minority students, and combines a scholarship with an internship experience.

Applicants must be college sophomores and juniors who are Black, Hispanic or Native American students. Candidates who are interested in a career in financial services and have a minimum GPA of 3.2 may apply, but students from all majors may apply. Scholarship recipients are invited to accept a summer internship in Investment Banking, Investor Services, Public Finance, Research, Risk, Sales & Trading, or Treasury Services.

Amazon Student Scholarship

Amazon Student Scholarship is open to high school students who plan to attend college full-time. Students must plan to enter college in the Fall immediately after graduating from high school.

This scholarship is based on merit, community service and leadership experience. Students who have good academic credentials and who have been active volunteers within their communities as well as participating in extracurricular activities are encouraged to apply.

The Presidential Diversity Scholarship

The Presidential Diversity Scholarship is available to first-year students who attend St. Lawrence University as well as students who transfer to Saint Lawrence. All applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above, and they must have a strong commitment to racial and ethnic diversity.

Students of African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic American or Native American heritage, as well as students of other races who support racial and ethnic diversity, may apply. The scholarship is renewable for all four years of college, making it a full-tuition scholarship.

Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship

Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants may apply by submitting a short message about technology addiction and its negative effects.

The scholarship is sponsored by Digital Responsibility, a California-based company started by a group of Silicon Valley tech employees. The mission of the company is to make young people aware of the dangers of technology addiction and teach them how to use technology responsibly. The company is located in Santa Clara, California.

Chegg Summer Scholarship

Chegg Summer Scholarship is open to all high school students and students who are currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. Students may compete for a scholarship by submitting their response to a one-question essay.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old. The contest is open to students in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Entries will be judged by original content and creativity in answering the question.