Joe Beirne Scholarship
$4,000
CWA Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarships — 2026–2027
Overview
- Sixteen partial college scholarships, each valued at $4,000, are available for the 2026–2027 academic year. Recipients are selected by lottery. Scholarship awards are renewable for a second year at the same amount, provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress. Students enrolled part time (fewer than 12 credits) will receive one-half of the award.
Who is eligible
- Current Communications Workers of America (CWA) members and their spouses, children and grandchildren may apply. Eligibility also extends to dependents of laid-off, retired, or deceased CWA members.
- Applicants must be high school graduates...
CWA Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarships — 2026–2027
Overview
- Sixteen partial college scholarships, each valued at $4,000, are available for the 2026–2027 academic year. Recipients are selected by lottery. Scholarship awards are renewable for a second year at the same amount, provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress. Students enrolled part time (fewer than 12 credits) will receive one-half of the award.
Who is eligible
- Current Communications Workers of America (CWA) members and their spouses, children and grandchildren may apply. Eligibility also extends to dependents of laid-off, retired, or deceased CWA members.
- Applicants must be high school graduates...
AIWA Scholarship Awards
$2,000
AIWA’s scholarship program honors the memory of loved ones through donor-funded awards that support and recognize promising young women as they prepare for professional careers. Since the first endowment—The Agnes Missirian Scholarship—was created in 1997, AIWA has granted more than 200 scholarships to full‑time female students of Armenian heritage enrolled at accredited colleges and universities worldwide. Awards are determined by a combination of financial need and academic achievement and are paid from long-term endowments and donor contributions.
Eligibility
- Female of Armenian descent
- Full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university (domestic or international)
- Entering the 3rd or...
AIWA’s scholarship program honors the memory of loved ones through donor-funded awards that support and recognize promising young women as they prepare for professional careers. Since the first endowment—The Agnes Missirian Scholarship—was created in 1997, AIWA has granted more than 200 scholarships to full‑time female students of Armenian heritage enrolled at accredited colleges and universities worldwide. Awards are determined by a combination of financial need and academic achievement and are paid from long-term endowments and donor contributions.
Eligibility
- Female of Armenian descent
- Full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university (domestic or international)
- Entering the 3rd or...
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...
Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship
$2,500
Introduction
Each spring the Elizabeth & Patrick Nash Foundation provides academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to help individuals with cystic fibrosis pursue undergraduate and graduate study.
Who is eligible
- Must be a U.S. citizen living with cystic fibrosis.
- Must be an entering or currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university based in the United States.
Required application materials
- Completed application form
- One-page essay describing your future goals
- Letter of recommendation from a teacher
- Documentation confirming a cystic fibrosis diagnosis
- Academic transcript
- Itemized statement of tuition...
Introduction
Each spring the Elizabeth & Patrick Nash Foundation provides academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to help individuals with cystic fibrosis pursue undergraduate and graduate study.
Who is eligible
- Must be a U.S. citizen living with cystic fibrosis.
- Must be an entering or currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university based in the United States.
Required application materials
- Completed application form
- One-page essay describing your future goals
- Letter of recommendation from a teacher
- Documentation confirming a cystic fibrosis diagnosis
- Academic transcript
- Itemized statement of tuition...
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
Introduction The Eye-Bank honors exceptional students with the Young Ambassador Scholarship in Memory of Christopher Nordquist. This annual $3,000 award, funded by private donations made to The Eye-Bank in Christopher’s memory, recognizes a student who advances awareness of eye, organ and tissue donation. Christopher was two years old when he passed away and his corneas were donated — a decision his mother, Andrea Nordquist, has shared widely to highlight the positive impact of donation. Christopher served as one of The Eye-Bank’s earliest Young Ambassadors; this scholarship continues his legacy by supporting education and encouraging others to consider the life-changing gift...
Introduction The Eye-Bank honors exceptional students with the Young Ambassador Scholarship in Memory of Christopher Nordquist. This annual $3,000 award, funded by private donations made to The Eye-Bank in Christopher’s memory, recognizes a student who advances awareness of eye, organ and tissue donation. Christopher was two years old when he passed away and his corneas were donated — a decision his mother, Andrea Nordquist, has shared widely to highlight the positive impact of donation. Christopher served as one of The Eye-Bank’s earliest Young Ambassadors; this scholarship continues his legacy by supporting education and encouraging others to consider the life-changing gift...
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
Contact: For questions about this scholarship, email hologolf@aol.com.
How to apply
- Complete the application in full. Applications should be typed or printed legibly.
- Provide two recommendation letters from members of your high school staff.
- Submit your SAT scores (Math and Verbal) and/or ACT results. Remove your Social Security number from all paperwork and transcripts before sending.
- Include an official high school transcript.
- Attach a recent headshot photograph.
- Add a financial statement, signed by a parent or guardian (use the attached form).
- Mail the completed application and all supporting materials so they arrive by...
Contact: For questions about this scholarship, email hologolf@aol.com.
How to apply
- Complete the application in full. Applications should be typed or printed legibly.
- Provide two recommendation letters from members of your high school staff.
- Submit your SAT scores (Math and Verbal) and/or ACT results. Remove your Social Security number from all paperwork and transcripts before sending.
- Include an official high school transcript.
- Attach a recent headshot photograph.
- Add a financial statement, signed by a parent or guardian (use the attached form).
- Mail the completed application and all supporting materials so they arrive by...
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...
Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program
$5,000
The Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program honors the legacy of Maj. Gen. James Joseph Ursano. After 33 years of military service, he retired from active duty on July 1, 1976; his last post was Director of Management in the Office of the Chief of Staff, Department of the Army. On the same date he was appointed Director of Army Emergency Relief (AER), a role he held for a decade. Ursano died in 1996, and the AER Scholarship for Dependent Children was subsequently renamed the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program to recognize his long commitment to Soldiers and their...
The Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program honors the legacy of Maj. Gen. James Joseph Ursano. After 33 years of military service, he retired from active duty on July 1, 1976; his last post was Director of Management in the Office of the Chief of Staff, Department of the Army. On the same date he was appointed Director of Army Emergency Relief (AER), a role he held for a decade. Ursano died in 1996, and the AER Scholarship for Dependent Children was subsequently renamed the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program to recognize his long commitment to Soldiers and their...
