Jerry Malloy Negro Baseball League Scholarship

SABR's Jerry Malloy Negro Baseball League Scholarship is open to high school seniors who plan to attend college and work towards a college degree. Two scholarships will be awarded to the students who write the most compelling essay on a topic pertaining to Negro League baseball.

Eligible students must have a grade point average of 2.5 by the end of their junior year in high school. They may apply for the scholarship in their senior year provided they plan to attend a U.S. accredited college or university.

AAAA Foundation’s LeCount R. and Jewel W. Davis Scholarship

The Association of African American Financial Advisors (AAAA) Foundation’s LeCount R. and Jewel W. Davis Scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving African American undergraduate students who are enrolled full-time at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) CFP Board-Registered Program.

Eligible students must be pursuing a career in financial planning, a rising junior or senior, and have a strong academic record with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicants who are active in community service and shows exceptional leadership potential have higher chances.

Thurgood Marshall/ MillerCoors National Scholarship

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and MillerCoors are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of the 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network.

The TMCF/ MillerCoors Scholarship is open to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selected scholars will receive a one-year scholarship for the academic school year, which can be used to cover the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus room and board and required textbooks purchased from member schools.

Project Yellow Light Scholarship

Project Yellow Light is open to high school juniors and seniors, and undergraduate college students. Applicants may receive a scholarship by submitting a video on the dangers of distracted driving.

Project Yellow Light is a scholarship fund that was created in 2007 in honor of a young man named Hunter Garner from Fredericksburg, Virginia, who died in a car accident at the age of 16. The scholarship was created by his parents and sister to remember Hunter and help students across the nation, regardless of grades or athletic ability, to attend college.

Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship

The Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to high school students as well as undergraduate students entering college for the first time. The purpose of the scholarship is to help under-served students who may not be eligible for other scholarships.

Students who have either graduated from high school or earned their G.E.D. may apply. Minimum grade point average is 2.0. Students must have a strong desire to go to college and earn their degree. Students must also have a desire to give back to their communities.

Jesse Jackson's PUSH Excel Scholarship Program

PUSH Excel Scholarship Program awards a number of scholarships each year to deserving students who plan to attend college but do not have the resources to pay for tuition. Each scholarship is open to students who meet the requirements.

Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Fellows Scholarships are awarded to high school students with a grade point average of 3.0 or above. Applications will be judged on academic performance and a 500 word essay describing obstacles they have overcome in order to pursue their education goals. The Cirilo McSween Scholarship is awarded to students who are majoring in business. They must be currently enrolled in college and have a grade point average of 3.0 or above.

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Scholarships

HOSA Scholarships are offered each year to students who are pursuing careers in the health industry. Students who are members of the Health Occupations Students of America may apply.

Eligible students must be enrolled in a health science education program and planning to attend a four-year college or community college. Applications will be judged on academic ability as well as activities in HOSA and community and volunteer work.

Kraft General Foods Scholarship

Kraft General Foods Scholarship is for female high school seniors through college seniors who are interested in careers in skilled trades or manufacturing technology. Applicants must be women and/or minorities who reside in Michigan.

Applicants must be pursuing careers in the construction trades, science technologies, engineering-related fields, and mechanic and repair technologies. The scholarship is for residents of Calhoun County, Michigan, who are interested in skilled trades or manufacturing technology careers. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be women and/or minorities.

Executive Women International Scholarship Program

Executive Women International Scholarship Program offers scholarships to both male and female outstanding high school seniors who plan to pursue a four-year college degree program. Scholarships are based on academics, extracurricular activities, leadership and communication skills.

Students must be U.S. citizens, high school seniors, and entering college as full-time students. The purpose of the scholarship is to support the higher education goals of outstanding students who will be leaders of the future.

Discover Student Loans Scholarship Program

The Discover Student Loans Scholarship Program (previous known as the Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program) is sponsored by Discover Financial Services. Since 1991, they have donated over $12 million in scholarship money to help more than 5,000 students receive financial support to attend college.

Via the new program, Discover will give away scholarships to 40 students at $1,000 each for the academic year. These scholarships can be used to help pay for the cost of college attendance, including tuition, housing and books, at accredited, non-profit, four-year colleges and universities in the United States. No transaction or loan application is necessary to enter or win. Applying for a student loan will not increase the chances of winning.

Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) Diversity Scholarships

To encourage greater diversity amongst its developer community, Apple is offering scholarships to provide students and developers the opportunity to attend their annual Worldwide Developers Conference which is usually held in San Francisco, California.

The scholarships are open to students and members or alumni of the STEM organizations Apple has selected, and are available to those over the age of 13. In addition, unlike regular WWDC attendees, these scholarship recipients won’t have to be a member of one of Apple’s paid developer programs. However, interested student developers will have to do more than just submit an application.

Voya Unsung Heroes Awards Program

Voya Unsung Heroes Awards Program awards grants to educators of grades K-12 who use new teaching methods and techniques to improve learning. Qualified applicants include full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, or classified staff.

Educators may enter by submitting a description of the project they want to pursue. Projects must have the ability to influence students in a positive way and are judged by their innovative method, creativity, and quality. One hundred educators are chosen annually to receive a grant that will help fund their class projects. Three final recipients are then selected to receive additional funding.

Chattanooga Hamilton County Retired Teachers Association (CHCRTA) Scholarship

The Chattanooga Hamilton County Retired Teachers Association (CHCRTA) Scholarship assists students who want to pursue a future in teaching. Ms. Sharon Vandagriff, the president of CHCRTA, said, "Providing scholarships for future teachers is one of the most important things we do. We can have a positive impact on education by attracting highly talented individuals into the teaching profession."

In this regard, they are accepting applications to four different scholarships. Each have different qualifying criteria. It includes:

BHW Scholarship For Women

BHW Scholarship For Women is open to women who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). One scholarship is awarded every year to a deserving female student.

Applicants may apply by submitting a photo and completing a 500-800 word essay on either their favorite app, or an essay about a time an app played a significant role in improving their day. Applications open in January each year, close in April, and the winner is announced on May 1st.

NBNA Scholarship Program For Black Nurses

The NBNA Scholarship Program offers 14 scholarships each year to students pursuing a career in nursing who are members of the National Black Nurses Association, Inc. The scholarships are based on merit and financial need.

Eligible students must be enrolled full-time at a two-year or four-year college or university pursuing a Bachelors, Associate, or L.P.N. degree with at least one year of school remaining. Applicants need to be active in student nursing activities as well as African-American activities in the community. Scholastic achievement is important.

Beyond The Dream Foundation Scholarships

Beyond The Dream Foundation Scholarships are open to African-American young men who are graduating from high schools in the Mid-Hudson New York and Danbury (CT), areas. Candidates are chosen for their high moral character, community involvement, and academic achievement.

Each year the Beyond the Dream Foundation awards between $3500 - $10,000 in scholarships to young men from the Mid-Hudson New York and Danbury (CT), communities. Two scholarships are available:

Kaiser Permanente Asian Association (KPAA) Scholarships

Kaiser Permanente Asian Association (KPAA) Scholarships are open to high school seniors who either attend high school or reside in the Northern California Kaiser Permanente service area. Up to 7 scholarships are awarded every year.

Candidates must have potential as future leaders and also demonstrate involvement in activities that bring benefit to an Asian community. High school students of any ethnicity may apply.

Teacher.org "Inspire Our Future" Scholarship

Teacher.org "Inspire Our Future" Scholarship is open to students at least 18 years of age who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must major in an education-related field. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply.

Approved majors for this scholarship include:
Child Development Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate)
Early Childhood Education Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate)
Bachelor's in Education Degree
Master's in Education Degree
Doctorate in Education Degree
Educational Leadership Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate)
Secondary Education Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate)
Special Education Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate)
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship

Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship is open to undergraduate juniors and seniors, and graduate students, who are majoring in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or a well-defined computer related field of engineering.

Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or above and be full-time students attending an accredited college or university. Students must be members of the IEEE Computer Society and active student volunteer leaders in student branches or chapters of IEEE.

Armenian International Women's Association (AIWA) Scholarships

Armenian International Women's Association (AIWA) Scholarships are open to female students of Armenian descent who are attending accredited colleges or universities. Applicants must be full-time female students.

Candidates must be entering either their junior or senior year of undergraduate college, or graduate students. The scholarship is based on financial need as well as merit. Four different scholarships are available. A total of up to 25 students are chosen to receive scholarships every year.