Perseverance Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Schwartz Injury Law is committed to helping people move forward after life-altering events. Based in Orland Park, our personal injury practice represents victims of major car accidents, medical malpractice, and other catastrophic injuries. We admire the resilience our clients demonstrate and recognize that legal help is just one part of their recovery. To support students who have shown similar perseverance, we are offering the $1,000 Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship for the Fall 2026 semester.
Who may apply
To be considered, applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited U.S. college or university for the Fall...
Introduction
Schwartz Injury Law is committed to helping people move forward after life-altering events. Based in Orland Park, our personal injury practice represents victims of major car accidents, medical malpractice, and other catastrophic injuries. We admire the resilience our clients demonstrate and recognize that legal help is just one part of their recovery. To support students who have shown similar perseverance, we are offering the $1,000 Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship for the Fall 2026 semester.
Who may apply
To be considered, applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited U.S. college or university for the Fall...
Christensen Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship
$2,500
Intro / Context
Distracted, impaired, and alcohol-related driving continue to take thousands of lives each year, with young drivers especially at risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving in 2023 led to more than 3,000 fatalities and an estimated 289,000 injuries across the United States. These figures represent real people — teens, parents, friends, and entire communities altered by a single avoidable moment of inattention.
Why this matters to us
At Christensen Law, we have firsthand experience with the long-term consequences of these crashes. We have represented clients whose lives were changed when a driver...
Intro / Context
Distracted, impaired, and alcohol-related driving continue to take thousands of lives each year, with young drivers especially at risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving in 2023 led to more than 3,000 fatalities and an estimated 289,000 injuries across the United States. These figures represent real people — teens, parents, friends, and entire communities altered by a single avoidable moment of inattention.
Why this matters to us
At Christensen Law, we have firsthand experience with the long-term consequences of these crashes. We have represented clients whose lives were changed when a driver...
#ScienceSaves Video Scholarship
$10,000
ENTRY DEADLINE: 11:59pm (local time), Monday, May 4, 2026 Intro We want a story — not grades, not resumes, just a genuine moment that shows why science matters. Tell us, in your words and visuals, how science has shaped your life or the life of someone you know. Move us. Challenge us. Make us see science through your perspective. What to Submit - Produce a short video 20–30 seconds long that answers either “What has science done for me?” or “What has science done for someone I know?” - Use whatever media best conveys your story: original footage, photos, voiceover,...
ENTRY DEADLINE: 11:59pm (local time), Monday, May 4, 2026 Intro We want a story — not grades, not resumes, just a genuine moment that shows why science matters. Tell us, in your words and visuals, how science has shaped your life or the life of someone you know. Move us. Challenge us. Make us see science through your perspective. What to Submit - Produce a short video 20–30 seconds long that answers either “What has science done for me?” or “What has science done for someone I know?” - Use whatever media best conveys your story: original footage, photos, voiceover,...
Herbert Roback Scholarship
$7,500
Introduction Herbert Roback, who devoted 34 years to public service, was widely admired for encouraging promising students to pursue careers in government. In his honor, family and friends created the Herbert Roback Scholarship Fund to continue his efforts supporting future public servants. The fund is managed by the National Academy of Public Administration, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of which Mr. Roback was a distinguished Fellow. Award Each year the Academy grants one scholarship, up to $7,500, to a graduate student who is either currently enrolled in or has been admitted to a full-time, accredited master’s program in public administration, public...
Introduction Herbert Roback, who devoted 34 years to public service, was widely admired for encouraging promising students to pursue careers in government. In his honor, family and friends created the Herbert Roback Scholarship Fund to continue his efforts supporting future public servants. The fund is managed by the National Academy of Public Administration, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of which Mr. Roback was a distinguished Fellow. Award Each year the Academy grants one scholarship, up to $7,500, to a graduate student who is either currently enrolled in or has been admitted to a full-time, accredited master’s program in public administration, public...
Tang Scholarship
$60,000
Intro
In 2007 Mr. Edward C. Tang created this scholarship to support Asian and Pacific Islander (API) students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) in pursuing post‑secondary education. The award is intended to enable LGBT youth to pursue their academic goals without shame. Each year up to four outstanding recipients may be chosen, with combined awards of up to $100,000. Awards may be paid out over as many as four years and are renewable for up to three additional years (for a total maximum of four years) provided recipients meet the annual renewal criteria.
Eligibility
To be...
Intro
In 2007 Mr. Edward C. Tang created this scholarship to support Asian and Pacific Islander (API) students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) in pursuing post‑secondary education. The award is intended to enable LGBT youth to pursue their academic goals without shame. Each year up to four outstanding recipients may be chosen, with combined awards of up to $100,000. Awards may be paid out over as many as four years and are renewable for up to three additional years (for a total maximum of four years) provided recipients meet the annual renewal criteria.
Eligibility
To be...
AAUW Reading Branch Graduate Scholarship
$2,000
Introduction
Please assemble and submit a complete application packet to be considered for the scholarship. Your packet must be mailed so that it is postmarked by May 30.
Required documents
- A fully completed, typed application form (you may fill it out online and then print it).
- Your school transcript.
- A copy of your most recent (previous year’s) tax return.
- Two signed letters of recommendation written by faculty members from your previous educational institution; each letter should be enclosed in a sealed envelope.
Important notes
- Verification of acceptance into an educational program will be required before...
Introduction
Please assemble and submit a complete application packet to be considered for the scholarship. Your packet must be mailed so that it is postmarked by May 30.
Required documents
- A fully completed, typed application form (you may fill it out online and then print it).
- Your school transcript.
- A copy of your most recent (previous year’s) tax return.
- Two signed letters of recommendation written by faculty members from your previous educational institution; each letter should be enclosed in a sealed envelope.
Important notes
- Verification of acceptance into an educational program will be required before...
Community Council of Idaho Hispanic Scholarship
$1,000
Community Council of Idaho is offering a one-time scholarship award of $1,000 to nine students. The scholarship is intended for low-income high school seniors or Idaho residents who will be entering college for the first time.
Eligibility
- Open to low-income high school students or first-time, college-bound Idahoans.
- Nine recipients will each receive a single $1,000 award.
Essay prompt
Write a one-page essay describing your educational and career objectives. Explain what motivates your choice of career, how you arrived at that decision, and any experiences that shaped your path. Include information about current community involvement and describe how you...
Community Council of Idaho is offering a one-time scholarship award of $1,000 to nine students. The scholarship is intended for low-income high school seniors or Idaho residents who will be entering college for the first time.
Eligibility
- Open to low-income high school students or first-time, college-bound Idahoans.
- Nine recipients will each receive a single $1,000 award.
Essay prompt
Write a one-page essay describing your educational and career objectives. Explain what motivates your choice of career, how you arrived at that decision, and any experiences that shaped your path. Include information about current community involvement and describe how you...
Environmental Studies/Natural Science Scholarship Program
$2,000
Overview
Four scholarships of $2,000 each are awarded annually by the Friends of Volo Bog: two for students entering college to study environmental or natural sciences, and two for students already enrolled in college who are pursuing an environmental or natural science degree.
Eligibility
- Entering college applicants:
- Must be a permanent Illinois resident.
- Must attend high school in one of these counties: Lake, McHenry, Kane, Cook, DuPage, Kendall, or Will.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the first three years of high school.
- Must plan to enroll in a college or...
Overview
Four scholarships of $2,000 each are awarded annually by the Friends of Volo Bog: two for students entering college to study environmental or natural sciences, and two for students already enrolled in college who are pursuing an environmental or natural science degree.
Eligibility
- Entering college applicants:
- Must be a permanent Illinois resident.
- Must attend high school in one of these counties: Lake, McHenry, Kane, Cook, DuPage, Kendall, or Will.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the first three years of high school.
- Must plan to enroll in a college or...
Jewish Community Foundation College Scholarships
$3,000
College Scholarship Program — Jewish Community Foundation
Overview
The Jewish Community Foundation awards nearly $100,000 each year in college and graduate school scholarships funded by individual donors. Each donor establishes the terms for their fund, but all share the objective of helping students with academic promise and limited financial means pursue higher education. Scholarships may be used toward tuition, fees, room and board.
Award amounts
Individual awards typically range from $1,000 to $3,000.
Who is eligible
Before applying, confirm that you meet the basic requirements below. Individual scholarship funds may add additional conditions (for example, preferred fields of study or...
College Scholarship Program — Jewish Community Foundation
Overview
The Jewish Community Foundation awards nearly $100,000 each year in college and graduate school scholarships funded by individual donors. Each donor establishes the terms for their fund, but all share the objective of helping students with academic promise and limited financial means pursue higher education. Scholarships may be used toward tuition, fees, room and board.
Award amounts
Individual awards typically range from $1,000 to $3,000.
Who is eligible
Before applying, confirm that you meet the basic requirements below. Individual scholarship funds may add additional conditions (for example, preferred fields of study or...
Safe Water Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The Outreach Committee is committed to investing in the next generation of total water professionals by awarding scholarships to students who are pursuing post-secondary education and intend to build careers in the water industry.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
- Enrollment: Applicants must be currently enrolled at a college or university in a post‑secondary program leading to a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree.
- Career focus: Candidates should be enrolled in or actively considering a career in a water-related field.
- Application content: Complete the online application in full, including the required sections titled Goals, Interest in Field, and Leadership....
Introduction
The Outreach Committee is committed to investing in the next generation of total water professionals by awarding scholarships to students who are pursuing post-secondary education and intend to build careers in the water industry.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
- Enrollment: Applicants must be currently enrolled at a college or university in a post‑secondary program leading to a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree.
- Career focus: Candidates should be enrolled in or actively considering a career in a water-related field.
- Application content: Complete the online application in full, including the required sections titled Goals, Interest in Field, and Leadership....
Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship
$1,000
About the firm
Newland & Newland, LLP is an Arlington Heights personal injury law practice dedicated to representing accident victims and their families throughout Cook County and nearby communities. We are committed to serving our local area and supporting fellow members of the legal profession.
Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship
To help single-parent households access higher education, the firm is awarding the Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship. For Fall 2026 we will grant one $1,000 scholarship to a single parent or to a child of a single parent who is pursuing studies that lead toward a career in...
About the firm
Newland & Newland, LLP is an Arlington Heights personal injury law practice dedicated to representing accident victims and their families throughout Cook County and nearby communities. We are committed to serving our local area and supporting fellow members of the legal profession.
Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship
To help single-parent households access higher education, the firm is awarding the Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship. For Fall 2026 we will grant one $1,000 scholarship to a single parent or to a child of a single parent who is pursuing studies that lead toward a career in...
American Bus Association Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
Overview
The ABA Foundation Scholarship Program funds students across eight named award tracks: ABA Member Scholarship; Motorcoach & Tour Scholarship; Academic Merit Scholarship; Driving the Future Scholarship; Diversity Scholarship; Peter L. Picknelly Honorary Scholarship; Ron Cornell Memorial Scholarship; and the Tony Orlando Yellow Ribbon Scholarship. Eligibility rules differ by award — see each category below for specific requirements.
Important dates
- Application opens: December 2, 2025
- Application deadline: April 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PST
- Selection notifications: June 2026
- Award funds issued: August 2026
General notes
- Membership status referenced in some categories is measured as of February...
Overview
The ABA Foundation Scholarship Program funds students across eight named award tracks: ABA Member Scholarship; Motorcoach & Tour Scholarship; Academic Merit Scholarship; Driving the Future Scholarship; Diversity Scholarship; Peter L. Picknelly Honorary Scholarship; Ron Cornell Memorial Scholarship; and the Tony Orlando Yellow Ribbon Scholarship. Eligibility rules differ by award — see each category below for specific requirements.
Important dates
- Application opens: December 2, 2025
- Application deadline: April 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PST
- Selection notifications: June 2026
- Award funds issued: August 2026
General notes
- Membership status referenced in some categories is measured as of February...
