UPSES Scholarships
$1,000
Description
**Purpose and scope**
The UPSES Scholarship supports students of Portuguese descent in San Diego County who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to continuing their education. One award is granted each cycle to a qualifying applicant pursuing higher education at an accredited institution or approved career program. The scholarship emphasizes ties to the Portuguese community and encourages recipients to remain active in local cultural and civic life.
Key takeaways:
- Single annual scholarship for students of Portuguese descent in San Diego County.
- Recognizes academics, leadership, and community involvement.
- Intended for students pursuing postsecondary or...
Description
**Purpose and scope**
The UPSES Scholarship supports students of Portuguese descent in San Diego County who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to continuing their education. One award is granted each cycle to a qualifying applicant pursuing higher education at an accredited institution or approved career program. The scholarship emphasizes ties to the Portuguese community and encourages recipients to remain active in local cultural and civic life.
Key takeaways:
- Single annual scholarship for students of Portuguese descent in San Diego County.
- Recognizes academics, leadership, and community involvement.
- Intended for students pursuing postsecondary or...
Andrew A. Lindberg Memorial Foundation Scholarship
$2,500
Andrew A. Lindberg Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund Overview The Andrew A. Lindberg Memorial Foundation created this scholarship in 2014 to support rural Minnesota high school seniors who plan to continue their education after graduation. Andrew Lindberg grew up on a family farm in the Red River Valley of northwestern Minnesota. Applicants should describe their personal background and explain how those experiences have influenced their future academic and career goals. We applaud your intention to pursue further education. Scholarship details - Award: $2,500 per year. - Renewal: The award may be renewed for up to five years if the recipient maintains...
Andrew A. Lindberg Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund Overview The Andrew A. Lindberg Memorial Foundation created this scholarship in 2014 to support rural Minnesota high school seniors who plan to continue their education after graduation. Andrew Lindberg grew up on a family farm in the Red River Valley of northwestern Minnesota. Applicants should describe their personal background and explain how those experiences have influenced their future academic and career goals. We applaud your intention to pursue further education. Scholarship details - Award: $2,500 per year. - Renewal: The award may be renewed for up to five years if the recipient maintains...
Connecticut Talent Assistance Cooperative Scholarship
$1,000
Description The CONNTAC, Inc. Scholarship recognizes participants who have overcome barriers in pursuit of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. It is a targeted program designed to offset postsecondary costs and to support students who are advancing toward college credentials. The award is administered by the Connecticut Talent Assistance Cooperative (CONNTAC) and is discretionary in amount and distribution. This section summarizes the scholarship’s purpose and scope without outlining eligibility specifics. - Key takeaways: - Honors students who have surmounted obstacles to pursue A.A. or B.A. degrees. - Administered by CONNTAC, Inc. - Intended as a financial support to help with postsecondary...
Description The CONNTAC, Inc. Scholarship recognizes participants who have overcome barriers in pursuit of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. It is a targeted program designed to offset postsecondary costs and to support students who are advancing toward college credentials. The award is administered by the Connecticut Talent Assistance Cooperative (CONNTAC) and is discretionary in amount and distribution. This section summarizes the scholarship’s purpose and scope without outlining eligibility specifics. - Key takeaways: - Honors students who have surmounted obstacles to pursue A.A. or B.A. degrees. - Administered by CONNTAC, Inc. - Intended as a financial support to help with postsecondary...
Sandi Fuqua Scholarship
$2,500
Introduction
Sandi Fuqua was a cherished member of the Whitley Law Firm family for more than 26 years until her passing in 2020 from Gerstmann–Straussler–Scheinker disease. Her warm presence, memorable laugh, and fierce spirit—especially when facing down insurance claims adjusters—left a lasting impact on colleagues and clients alike. In her honor, Whitley Law Firm has established the Sandi Fuqua Scholarship.
Scholarship overview
- Award: $2,500
- Purpose: To support a high-achieving undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates meaningful involvement and service within their community, reflecting Sandi’s commitment to people and place.
- Eligible applicants may be incoming or current college...
Introduction
Sandi Fuqua was a cherished member of the Whitley Law Firm family for more than 26 years until her passing in 2020 from Gerstmann–Straussler–Scheinker disease. Her warm presence, memorable laugh, and fierce spirit—especially when facing down insurance claims adjusters—left a lasting impact on colleagues and clients alike. In her honor, Whitley Law Firm has established the Sandi Fuqua Scholarship.
Scholarship overview
- Award: $2,500
- Purpose: To support a high-achieving undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates meaningful involvement and service within their community, reflecting Sandi’s commitment to people and place.
- Eligible applicants may be incoming or current college...
Fighting the Nursing Shortage Scholarship
$2,000
Introduction
Schenk Nursing Home Abuse Law is offering the Fighting the Nursing Shortage scholarship: a $2,000 award for a student who thoughtfully addresses how COVID-19 and current nursing shortages have affected the healthcare system. Applicants must submit a short video responding to the prompt below. All application materials must be complete and received by July 31, 2026.
Who may apply
This scholarship is open to students who are pursuing or plan to pursue a nursing degree and who meet the following conditions:
- Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college, university, or graduate program in the United States
-...
Introduction
Schenk Nursing Home Abuse Law is offering the Fighting the Nursing Shortage scholarship: a $2,000 award for a student who thoughtfully addresses how COVID-19 and current nursing shortages have affected the healthcare system. Applicants must submit a short video responding to the prompt below. All application materials must be complete and received by July 31, 2026.
Who may apply
This scholarship is open to students who are pursuing or plan to pursue a nursing degree and who meet the following conditions:
- Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college, university, or graduate program in the United States
-...
RonranGlee Literary Scholarship
$2,000
Description
**What the scholarship supports**
Close reading is an analytical skill that uncovers deeper meanings beneath a text’s surface, and this scholarship is built to reward students who practice that skill as part of their academic work. It recognizes close reading as a method for getting more value from college courses and for cultivating interpretive insight. The award’s purpose is to encourage learners to invest time and intellectual energy into careful reading and interpretation. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate how close reading shapes their learning and thinking.
Key takeaways
- Focuses on the practice and value of close reading....
Description
**What the scholarship supports**
Close reading is an analytical skill that uncovers deeper meanings beneath a text’s surface, and this scholarship is built to reward students who practice that skill as part of their academic work. It recognizes close reading as a method for getting more value from college courses and for cultivating interpretive insight. The award’s purpose is to encourage learners to invest time and intellectual energy into careful reading and interpretation. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate how close reading shapes their learning and thinking.
Key takeaways
- Focuses on the practice and value of close reading....
South Dakota Bankers Foundation Scholarship
$4,000
Introduction
The South Dakota Bankers Foundation awards scholarships to help build the state’s banking workforce and support the Foundation’s mission of developing banking professionals in South Dakota.
Eligibility and candidate selection
- Participating banks must choose a student who is either a South Dakota college sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student, or a second-year student at a South Dakota technical college, and who intends to pursue employment in a banking or financial services organization. Eligible fields of study include, but are not limited to, finance, business, information technology, human resources, marketing, and related areas, provided the student plans a career in...
Introduction
The South Dakota Bankers Foundation awards scholarships to help build the state’s banking workforce and support the Foundation’s mission of developing banking professionals in South Dakota.
Eligibility and candidate selection
- Participating banks must choose a student who is either a South Dakota college sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student, or a second-year student at a South Dakota technical college, and who intends to pursue employment in a banking or financial services organization. Eligible fields of study include, but are not limited to, finance, business, information technology, human resources, marketing, and related areas, provided the student plans a career in...
Blue Water Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The Blue Water Scholarship Fund supports students pursuing U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) license programs at one of the five State Maritime Academies. Below are the qualifications and policies applicants must understand before applying.
Eligibility
- The application must be completed and submitted by the student applicant personally — parents or guardians should not fill it out for them.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Candidates must be enrolled in a program that leads to a USCG license at one of these state maritime academies: California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, or Texas. Programs that do not include the USCG...
Introduction
The Blue Water Scholarship Fund supports students pursuing U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) license programs at one of the five State Maritime Academies. Below are the qualifications and policies applicants must understand before applying.
Eligibility
- The application must be completed and submitted by the student applicant personally — parents or guardians should not fill it out for them.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Candidates must be enrolled in a program that leads to a USCG license at one of these state maritime academies: California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, or Texas. Programs that do not include the USCG...
Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship
$2,500
Description
**Purpose**
The Sacramento Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship supports Greater Sacramento LGBTQ+ students and their allies in pursuing post-secondary education or vocational training. The award aims to motivate applicants to enroll in and complete a degree or certificate that advances their academic and career goals. It is regionally focused and intended to reduce financial barriers for historically underserved applicants.
Key takeaways:
- Supports LGBTQ+ and allied students in Greater Sacramento.
- Funds intended for degree or vocational certificate completion.
- Focused on reducing financial barriers to education.
Eligibility
**Who may apply**
The scholarship is open to LGBTQ+ individuals and students...
Description
**Purpose**
The Sacramento Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship supports Greater Sacramento LGBTQ+ students and their allies in pursuing post-secondary education or vocational training. The award aims to motivate applicants to enroll in and complete a degree or certificate that advances their academic and career goals. It is regionally focused and intended to reduce financial barriers for historically underserved applicants.
Key takeaways:
- Supports LGBTQ+ and allied students in Greater Sacramento.
- Funds intended for degree or vocational certificate completion.
- Focused on reducing financial barriers to education.
Eligibility
**Who may apply**
The scholarship is open to LGBTQ+ individuals and students...
NECA Scholarship
$1,500
I. PurposeThe NECA Scholarship Program is designed with the explicit aim of offering financial support to deserving Navajo students in their pursuit of higher education. Our hope is that these students will go on to become valuable contributors to the Navajo Nation. The scholarship amount awarded is $1,500 per term.II. Checklist for Scholarship RecipientsProvide your official e-transcript.Submit a progress report. This should detail what you've learned from your courses or projects, any community service, club activities, outreach programs, etc., and should be addressed to the NECA board of directors.Ensure that your transcript and progress report are submitted at the end...
I. PurposeThe NECA Scholarship Program is designed with the explicit aim of offering financial support to deserving Navajo students in their pursuit of higher education. Our hope is that these students will go on to become valuable contributors to the Navajo Nation. The scholarship amount awarded is $1,500 per term.II. Checklist for Scholarship RecipientsProvide your official e-transcript.Submit a progress report. This should detail what you've learned from your courses or projects, any community service, club activities, outreach programs, etc., and should be addressed to the NECA board of directors.Ensure that your transcript and progress report are submitted at the end...
LaVelle Mullennex Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The LaVelle Mullennex Memorial Scholarship was created to honor one of the founders of NALS of Oregon and her commitment to excellence in legal education. It provides financial awards to students who are preparing for careers as non-attorney legal support professionals.
Who is eligible
The scholarship is intended for students pursuing education or training for roles that support attorneys, including (but not limited to) legal secretaries, legal assistants, paralegals, law office administrative staff, court reporters, and court personnel.
Applications and award timing
Fund, Inc. continually accepts applications from eligible students throughout the year. Recipients are selected once annually, with...
Introduction
The LaVelle Mullennex Memorial Scholarship was created to honor one of the founders of NALS of Oregon and her commitment to excellence in legal education. It provides financial awards to students who are preparing for careers as non-attorney legal support professionals.
Who is eligible
The scholarship is intended for students pursuing education or training for roles that support attorneys, including (but not limited to) legal secretaries, legal assistants, paralegals, law office administrative staff, court reporters, and court personnel.
Applications and award timing
Fund, Inc. continually accepts applications from eligible students throughout the year. Recipients are selected once annually, with...
Caleb Scholars Program
$5,000
Thank you for your interest in the Caleb Scholars Program. Our application window is currently closed, and we select Scholars once per year. We appreciate your dedication to strengthening Inuit leadership and conservation.
Key dates
- Next application cycle: Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 academic year
- Application opens: May 2026
- Questions: calebscholars@kawerak.org
How to prepare
Review the sections below—Eligibility, Application Checklist, Essay prompts, and Expectations—to prepare a competitive submission.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Caleb Scholars Program (CSP), applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be of Alaskan Inuit heritage within the CSP service area —...
Thank you for your interest in the Caleb Scholars Program. Our application window is currently closed, and we select Scholars once per year. We appreciate your dedication to strengthening Inuit leadership and conservation.
Key dates
- Next application cycle: Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 academic year
- Application opens: May 2026
- Questions: calebscholars@kawerak.org
How to prepare
Review the sections below—Eligibility, Application Checklist, Essay prompts, and Expectations—to prepare a competitive submission.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Caleb Scholars Program (CSP), applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be of Alaskan Inuit heritage within the CSP service area —...
