Upakar Foundation Scholarships
$10,000
Congratulations on taking steps to advance your education and career. Upakar is dedicated to helping members of the Indian American community reach their academic and professional goals through financial support.
Award amounts
- For scholars selected beginning in 2025:
- University track: $10,000 total paid over four years ($2,500 per year), or
- Community college track: $2,000 total over two years ($1,000 per year). Community college recipients may later receive a university award of $5,000 over two years ($2,500 per year) upon transfer.
- For scholars selected through 2024:
- University track: $8,000 total paid over four years ($2,000 per...
Congratulations on taking steps to advance your education and career. Upakar is dedicated to helping members of the Indian American community reach their academic and professional goals through financial support.
Award amounts
- For scholars selected beginning in 2025:
- University track: $10,000 total paid over four years ($2,500 per year), or
- Community college track: $2,000 total over two years ($1,000 per year). Community college recipients may later receive a university award of $5,000 over two years ($2,500 per year) upon transfer.
- For scholars selected through 2024:
- University track: $8,000 total paid over four years ($2,000 per...
Kevin Child Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Kevin Child, who was born in the late 1960s and died of AIDS-related complications in 1989—one month before he would have completed college—left a lasting mark on his family and community. To honor his memory and to recognize the educational obstacles faced by people living with hemophilia, the Child family created the Kevin Child Scholarship in 1990. The scholarship provides a $1,000 award to support U.S. students with hemophilia A or B as they pursue post-secondary education.
Who may apply
- Applicants must be diagnosed with hemophilia A or hemophilia B.
- Eligible candidates include high school seniors planning...
Introduction
Kevin Child, who was born in the late 1960s and died of AIDS-related complications in 1989—one month before he would have completed college—left a lasting mark on his family and community. To honor his memory and to recognize the educational obstacles faced by people living with hemophilia, the Child family created the Kevin Child Scholarship in 1990. The scholarship provides a $1,000 award to support U.S. students with hemophilia A or B as they pursue post-secondary education.
Who may apply
- Applicants must be diagnosed with hemophilia A or hemophilia B.
- Eligible candidates include high school seniors planning...
Barbara Caras Memorial Scholarship for Film Studies
$2,000
Overview
Barbara Caras, a longtime advocate for high-quality film entertainment, is honored through this scholarship. Created in her memory, the award supports students from the local community who are pursuing film-related studies.
Eligibility
- Must reside in Sarasota County or Manatee County, Florida
- Must have completed at least one full academic year at an accredited college in Florida
- Must be currently majoring in one of the following areas: Film, Computer Animation, Creative Writing, Motion Design, or Illustration
- Must submit at least one sample of creative work with the application
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of...
Overview
Barbara Caras, a longtime advocate for high-quality film entertainment, is honored through this scholarship. Created in her memory, the award supports students from the local community who are pursuing film-related studies.
Eligibility
- Must reside in Sarasota County or Manatee County, Florida
- Must have completed at least one full academic year at an accredited college in Florida
- Must be currently majoring in one of the following areas: Film, Computer Animation, Creative Writing, Motion Design, or Illustration
- Must submit at least one sample of creative work with the application
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of...
Eye-Bank Young Ambassador Scholarship
$3,000
Young Ambassador Scholarship — In Memory of Christopher Nordquist
Overview
The Eye-Bank presents the Young Ambassador Scholarship in memory of Christopher Nordquist to honor exceptional students and promote awareness of eye donation. Funded by private gifts made in Christopher’s name, the annual $3,000 scholarship supports an eligible student’s continuing education. Christopher was two years old when he passed away; his corneas were donated, and his story — shared by his mother, Andrea Nordquist — helped make him one of The Eye-Bank’s first Young Ambassadors. This scholarship aims to inspire young people to continue their education and to spread the life-changing...
Young Ambassador Scholarship — In Memory of Christopher Nordquist
Overview
The Eye-Bank presents the Young Ambassador Scholarship in memory of Christopher Nordquist to honor exceptional students and promote awareness of eye donation. Funded by private gifts made in Christopher’s name, the annual $3,000 scholarship supports an eligible student’s continuing education. Christopher was two years old when he passed away; his corneas were donated, and his story — shared by his mother, Andrea Nordquist — helped make him one of The Eye-Bank’s first Young Ambassadors. This scholarship aims to inspire young people to continue their education and to spread the life-changing...
Fair Inheritance Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Hackard Law is pleased to introduce the Fair Inheritance Scholarship, a new award inviting students across the country to engage with the complexities of inheritance and estate disputes. We encourage applicants to consider how fairness should guide the division of assets, how courts should respond to contested or problematic wills, and how the law can better reflect the human issues that underlie estate conflicts. Our firm hopes this scholarship will help reduce financial barriers and support students in pursuing their academic goals.
Application window
We will accept applications through May 31, 2026. The scholarship recipient will be selected during...
Introduction
Hackard Law is pleased to introduce the Fair Inheritance Scholarship, a new award inviting students across the country to engage with the complexities of inheritance and estate disputes. We encourage applicants to consider how fairness should guide the division of assets, how courts should respond to contested or problematic wills, and how the law can better reflect the human issues that underlie estate conflicts. Our firm hopes this scholarship will help reduce financial barriers and support students in pursuing their academic goals.
Application window
We will accept applications through May 31, 2026. The scholarship recipient will be selected during...
Women's Southern Golf Association Scholarship
$18,000
Overview
The Women’s Southern Golf Association (WSGA) sponsors a scholarship fund to help qualified young women who live in the 15 southern states or the District of Columbia pursue up to four years of undergraduate study. The award favors students who play golf or have an interest in the game.
Scholarship amount and renewal
- For the current year, the scholarship will be $4,500, with a commitment of $4,500 for each of the next three undergraduate years (maximum of four years total).
- Continued funding each year is contingent on an annual review of the recipient’s academic performance, ongoing interest...
Overview
The Women’s Southern Golf Association (WSGA) sponsors a scholarship fund to help qualified young women who live in the 15 southern states or the District of Columbia pursue up to four years of undergraduate study. The award favors students who play golf or have an interest in the game.
Scholarship amount and renewal
- For the current year, the scholarship will be $4,500, with a commitment of $4,500 for each of the next three undergraduate years (maximum of four years total).
- Continued funding each year is contingent on an annual review of the recipient’s academic performance, ongoing interest...
Morgan McGee Scholarship
$2,000
Introduction
The Morgan McGee Scholarship Fund was created to honor Morgan’s memory and to support Idaho students living with epilepsy as they pursue further education and personal growth. This award is available to high school seniors and college students who have epilepsy and who are either enrolled in or planning to attend a higher education program in Idaho. Applicants pursuing degrees or certificates at universities, trade schools, vocational programs, or technical institutes in Idaho are all eligible.
Deadline
Applications are open now and must be fully completed and submitted by June 12, 2026. All required materials must be included by...
Introduction
The Morgan McGee Scholarship Fund was created to honor Morgan’s memory and to support Idaho students living with epilepsy as they pursue further education and personal growth. This award is available to high school seniors and college students who have epilepsy and who are either enrolled in or planning to attend a higher education program in Idaho. Applicants pursuing degrees or certificates at universities, trade schools, vocational programs, or technical institutes in Idaho are all eligible.
Deadline
Applications are open now and must be fully completed and submitted by June 12, 2026. All required materials must be included by...
Shapers of Society Scholarship
$1,000
The Law Offices of Gerstenfield & Demirji, PC is proud to sponsor the $1,000 Shapers of Society Scholarship for undergraduate students in the social sciences who see education as a force for meaningful change. Our firm’s commitment to law extends beyond litigation—we invest in people and communities. By supporting college students who aspire to build a more equitable and forward-looking society, we aim to help develop tomorrow’s leaders. Eligibility Please review the following requirements before applying: - Must be an undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States for the Fall 2026 term. - Must...
The Law Offices of Gerstenfield & Demirji, PC is proud to sponsor the $1,000 Shapers of Society Scholarship for undergraduate students in the social sciences who see education as a force for meaningful change. Our firm’s commitment to law extends beyond litigation—we invest in people and communities. By supporting college students who aspire to build a more equitable and forward-looking society, we aim to help develop tomorrow’s leaders. Eligibility Please review the following requirements before applying: - Must be an undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States for the Fall 2026 term. - Must...
Texas Medical Excellence Scholarship
$2,500
Introduction
The Texas Medical Excellence Scholarship was established by Fort Worth plastic surgeon Dr. Emily J. Kirby to help, uplift, and motivate students in Texas who are pursuing medical education. One $2,500 award is available to qualifying Texas medical students.
How the Award May Be Used
The scholarship is intended to offset tuition and educational costs. Acceptable uses include, but are not limited to, textbooks; study supplies (paper, pens, notebooks, etc.); required technology; campus meal plans; housing; and transportation expenses.
Payment and Tax Responsibility
The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient as a cash award. The winner is...
Introduction
The Texas Medical Excellence Scholarship was established by Fort Worth plastic surgeon Dr. Emily J. Kirby to help, uplift, and motivate students in Texas who are pursuing medical education. One $2,500 award is available to qualifying Texas medical students.
How the Award May Be Used
The scholarship is intended to offset tuition and educational costs. Acceptable uses include, but are not limited to, textbooks; study supplies (paper, pens, notebooks, etc.); required technology; campus meal plans; housing; and transportation expenses.
Payment and Tax Responsibility
The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient as a cash award. The winner is...
Faith Based College Scholarship
$2,000
The Christian Connector presents a range of scholarship lotteries for Christian/Faith Based higher education institutions. All services provided by The Christian Connector are completely free of charge!Who Can Apply:The Faith Based College Scholarship is open to current high school students (from the classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, or 2029) who are considering enrolling in a Christian/Faith Based college or university.Overview:The Christian Connector serves as a comprehensive resource for obtaining free information from Faith Based higher education institutions. Filling out the free information request form is akin to participating in a Christian/Faith Based college fair from the comfort of your own...
The Christian Connector presents a range of scholarship lotteries for Christian/Faith Based higher education institutions. All services provided by The Christian Connector are completely free of charge!Who Can Apply:The Faith Based College Scholarship is open to current high school students (from the classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, or 2029) who are considering enrolling in a Christian/Faith Based college or university.Overview:The Christian Connector serves as a comprehensive resource for obtaining free information from Faith Based higher education institutions. Filling out the free information request form is akin to participating in a Christian/Faith Based college fair from the comfort of your own...
Electronics Division Lewis C. Hoffman Scholarship
$2,000
Electronics Division — Lewis C. Hoffman Scholarship
Overview
The Electronics Division is accepting applications for the Lewis C. Hoffman Scholarship, a $2,000 tuition award intended to foster academic interest and achievement among undergraduate students studying ceramics or materials science and engineering.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be classified as a junior or senior and have accumulated at least 80 semester credits (or the equivalent in quarter credits) by the time they submit their application.
- The recipient must still be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at the time the award is issued (October).
Selection criteria
The recipient will be chosen...
Electronics Division — Lewis C. Hoffman Scholarship
Overview
The Electronics Division is accepting applications for the Lewis C. Hoffman Scholarship, a $2,000 tuition award intended to foster academic interest and achievement among undergraduate students studying ceramics or materials science and engineering.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be classified as a junior or senior and have accumulated at least 80 semester credits (or the equivalent in quarter credits) by the time they submit their application.
- The recipient must still be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at the time the award is issued (October).
Selection criteria
The recipient will be chosen...
CCST Scholarships
$1,000
Introduction Members of the Career Colleges & Schools of Texas (CCST) fund a $1,000 scholarship intended for graduating high school seniors. These scholarships recognize that a four-year university is not the right path for every student. CCST member institutions offer many career-focused programs—examples include accounting, industrial trades, electronics, cosmetology, automotive technology, and medical technology—so students can find programs aligned with their goals. CCST member schools are state-approved and uphold established educational and ethical standards; depending on the program, students may earn either a diploma or an Associate’s Degree. Who decides and why High school counselors are entrusted to select the...
Introduction Members of the Career Colleges & Schools of Texas (CCST) fund a $1,000 scholarship intended for graduating high school seniors. These scholarships recognize that a four-year university is not the right path for every student. CCST member institutions offer many career-focused programs—examples include accounting, industrial trades, electronics, cosmetology, automotive technology, and medical technology—so students can find programs aligned with their goals. CCST member schools are state-approved and uphold established educational and ethical standards; depending on the program, students may earn either a diploma or an Associate’s Degree. Who decides and why High school counselors are entrusted to select the...
