Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarships
$2,000
For more than forty years—dating back to 1980—CCAPW has offered both financial aid and mentoring to young women of Asian and Pacific Islander descent pursuing higher education. Our scholarships extend beyond one-time assistance; they represent a sustained commitment to developing leaders, strengthening communities, and creating positive change across generations.
Since 1980, CCAPW has distributed in excess of $400,000 in scholarship funds to women and girls across the Central Valley. Many recipients have come from refugee or low-income households and have been the first in their families to attend college. Alumni have gone on to careers as educators, healthcare professionals, artists,...
For more than forty years—dating back to 1980—CCAPW has offered both financial aid and mentoring to young women of Asian and Pacific Islander descent pursuing higher education. Our scholarships extend beyond one-time assistance; they represent a sustained commitment to developing leaders, strengthening communities, and creating positive change across generations.
Since 1980, CCAPW has distributed in excess of $400,000 in scholarship funds to women and girls across the Central Valley. Many recipients have come from refugee or low-income households and have been the first in their families to attend college. Alumni have gone on to careers as educators, healthcare professionals, artists,...
McDonough Scholarship
$4,000
Overview
The Richard D. McDonough Scholarship Foundation is a New Hampshire-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that awards financial assistance to eligible students who work at golf facilities in New Hampshire. Grants are available to full-time students enrolled in undergraduate programs (through the bachelor’s degree) or in accredited vocational/trade programs. Scholarships may be renewed annually for up to four years while a student is completing a bachelor’s degree. An application must be filed for each academic year a student seeks support.
Purpose and selection criteria
The Foundation’s awards prioritize applicants who show financial need, academic success, and strong character. To allow the...
Overview
The Richard D. McDonough Scholarship Foundation is a New Hampshire-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that awards financial assistance to eligible students who work at golf facilities in New Hampshire. Grants are available to full-time students enrolled in undergraduate programs (through the bachelor’s degree) or in accredited vocational/trade programs. Scholarships may be renewed annually for up to four years while a student is completing a bachelor’s degree. An application must be filed for each academic year a student seeks support.
Purpose and selection criteria
The Foundation’s awards prioritize applicants who show financial need, academic success, and strong character. To allow the...
Circle City Classic Scholarships
$5,000
Apply Now — 2026–2027 School Year Scholarship
This scholarship prioritizes applicants who demonstrate financial need and those who are the first in their immediate family to attend college. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee and awards will be determined from the information provided on the application. Funding for the scholarships comes from proceeds of the Circle City Classic Football Game, and award payments will be issued once recipients are enrolled full-time in an eligible post-secondary program.
Eligibility requirements
- Be a high school senior or currently enrolled undergraduate student.
- Be a resident of Indiana.
- Hold a...
Apply Now — 2026–2027 School Year Scholarship
This scholarship prioritizes applicants who demonstrate financial need and those who are the first in their immediate family to attend college. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee and awards will be determined from the information provided on the application. Funding for the scholarships comes from proceeds of the Circle City Classic Football Game, and award payments will be issued once recipients are enrolled full-time in an eligible post-secondary program.
Eligibility requirements
- Be a high school senior or currently enrolled undergraduate student.
- Be a resident of Indiana.
- Hold a...
Kids’ Chance of Nebraska Scholarships
$5,000
Overview Kids’ Chance of Nebraska (KCNE) awards college scholarships to children of Nebraska workers who were seriously or fatally injured on the job. The number of scholarships granted each year depends on the funds available. Application periods and deadlines KCNE opens its application portal twice a year — in the Fall and in the Winter. The Winter 2026 application deadline was January 15, 2026. The portal will reopen after Spring Break on April 1, 2026, and the next submission deadline is July 30, 2026. Who is eligible - High school graduates, GED holders, or high school students in good standing...
Overview Kids’ Chance of Nebraska (KCNE) awards college scholarships to children of Nebraska workers who were seriously or fatally injured on the job. The number of scholarships granted each year depends on the funds available. Application periods and deadlines KCNE opens its application portal twice a year — in the Fall and in the Winter. The Winter 2026 application deadline was January 15, 2026. The portal will reopen after Spring Break on April 1, 2026, and the next submission deadline is July 30, 2026. Who is eligible - High school graduates, GED holders, or high school students in good standing...
Bernard Zuckerman Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The New Jersey Council of the Blind (NJCB) is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of people who are blind or have low vision throughout New Jersey. Through advocacy, education, and community-building activities, NJCB offers resources, networking, and programs designed to increase independence and broaden opportunities. The organization also supports academic advancement by awarding scholarships to students who are blind or visually impaired pursuing further education.
Scholarship benefits
- A $1,000 cash award
- Complimentary first-year membership in the NJCB
- Public acknowledgement in NJCB’s quarterly newsletter and on the council’s Facebook page and website
Eligibility
Applicants...
Introduction
The New Jersey Council of the Blind (NJCB) is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of people who are blind or have low vision throughout New Jersey. Through advocacy, education, and community-building activities, NJCB offers resources, networking, and programs designed to increase independence and broaden opportunities. The organization also supports academic advancement by awarding scholarships to students who are blind or visually impaired pursuing further education.
Scholarship benefits
- A $1,000 cash award
- Complimentary first-year membership in the NJCB
- Public acknowledgement in NJCB’s quarterly newsletter and on the council’s Facebook page and website
Eligibility
Applicants...
Virgil L Strickler Youth Reserve Program Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
The Ohio Expositions Commission created a scholarship program to honor outstanding young people in Ohio and to support those who wish to continue their education. These awards are available to participants in the Ohio State Fair and are intended to help students pursue undergraduate study at accredited institutions.
Purpose
The scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance to high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates who will be enrolled in an undergraduate program in any field at an accredited college or university.
General provision
The Scholarship Committee retains the right to withhold any award if no applicant meets the...
Overview
The Ohio Expositions Commission created a scholarship program to honor outstanding young people in Ohio and to support those who wish to continue their education. These awards are available to participants in the Ohio State Fair and are intended to help students pursue undergraduate study at accredited institutions.
Purpose
The scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance to high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates who will be enrolled in an undergraduate program in any field at an accredited college or university.
General provision
The Scholarship Committee retains the right to withhold any award if no applicant meets the...
Manchester Garden Club Annual Scholarship
$2,000
Introduction
For 2026, the Manchester Garden Club in partnership with Perennial Planters will offer a single annual scholarship of $2,000 to support further study in horticulture, conservation, or related fields.
Who may apply
- One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior, a current college student, or an adult who intends to continue their education in one of the approved subject areas.
- Applicants must be residents of Connecticut.
- Candidates must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a degree or certificate program located in Connecticut.
- High school seniors, college students, and adult...
Introduction
For 2026, the Manchester Garden Club in partnership with Perennial Planters will offer a single annual scholarship of $2,000 to support further study in horticulture, conservation, or related fields.
Who may apply
- One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior, a current college student, or an adult who intends to continue their education in one of the approved subject areas.
- Applicants must be residents of Connecticut.
- Candidates must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a degree or certificate program located in Connecticut.
- High school seniors, college students, and adult...
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
$2,000
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) is a not-for-profit advocacy organization focused on enhancing the quality of life for African American women and girls and supporting the broader Black community. The Oakland Bay Area Chapter advances this mission through educational initiatives, programs targeted at girls and women, and a range of scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship details — Oakland Bay Area Chapter (OBAC)
- The OBAC awards financial assistance to female students from Bay Area schools who are enrolled in four-year universities, junior colleges, community colleges, or vocational/trade programs.
- Applications are welcome from both undergraduate and graduate applicants who...
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) is a not-for-profit advocacy organization focused on enhancing the quality of life for African American women and girls and supporting the broader Black community. The Oakland Bay Area Chapter advances this mission through educational initiatives, programs targeted at girls and women, and a range of scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship details — Oakland Bay Area Chapter (OBAC)
- The OBAC awards financial assistance to female students from Bay Area schools who are enrolled in four-year universities, junior colleges, community colleges, or vocational/trade programs.
- Applications are welcome from both undergraduate and graduate applicants who...
Shasta Chapter Annual Plant Biology Scholarship
$2,000
Mission
Protect California’s indigenous plant species and their habitats now and for future generations by supporting science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Shasta Chapter CNPS scholarship, applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a community college or attending high school located in Shasta, Siskiyou, Modoc, or Lassen counties, or in the greater Weaverville/Hayfork portion of Trinity County.
- Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (equivalent to a B average).
- Have been accepted to a four-year college or university for the 2026–2027 academic year and plan to pursue a career in Plant Biology.
Preferred...
Mission
Protect California’s indigenous plant species and their habitats now and for future generations by supporting science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Shasta Chapter CNPS scholarship, applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a community college or attending high school located in Shasta, Siskiyou, Modoc, or Lassen counties, or in the greater Weaverville/Hayfork portion of Trinity County.
- Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (equivalent to a B average).
- Have been accepted to a four-year college or university for the 2026–2027 academic year and plan to pursue a career in Plant Biology.
Preferred...
UMC New England Conference Scholarship
$1,000
Each year the New England Conference Scholarship Committee invites applications from adults and recent high school graduates who plan to pursue undergraduate study at an accredited two‑ or four‑year college, university, or technical/trade school.
Applicants must be members of the United Methodist Church and may submit an application annually up until they have completed their undergraduate degree.
Eligibility (applicants must meet all of the following):
- Be a member of a United Methodist congregation located within the geographic boundaries of the New England Conference
- Have graduated from high school
- Be seeking financial support for education beyond high school...
Each year the New England Conference Scholarship Committee invites applications from adults and recent high school graduates who plan to pursue undergraduate study at an accredited two‑ or four‑year college, university, or technical/trade school.
Applicants must be members of the United Methodist Church and may submit an application annually up until they have completed their undergraduate degree.
Eligibility (applicants must meet all of the following):
- Be a member of a United Methodist congregation located within the geographic boundaries of the New England Conference
- Have graduated from high school
- Be seeking financial support for education beyond high school...
Jane Loring Jones Scholarship
$1,500
History
The Jane Loring Jones Scholarship Fund was established on Sept. 28, 1953 by the women of the Amoma Sunday School Class of Broadway Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado, together with her son, Norwood Loring Jones, and his family. Jane Loring Jones devoted 32 years to Broadway Baptist Church as a teacher and counselor. The scholarship continues her lifelong commitment to assisting consecrated Christian young women to pursue further education and to prepare for roles of Christian leadership in the home, church, and community.
In 1954 the American Baptist Women of Colorado (ABWM) adopted the Jane Loring Jones Scholarship Fund...
History
The Jane Loring Jones Scholarship Fund was established on Sept. 28, 1953 by the women of the Amoma Sunday School Class of Broadway Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado, together with her son, Norwood Loring Jones, and his family. Jane Loring Jones devoted 32 years to Broadway Baptist Church as a teacher and counselor. The scholarship continues her lifelong commitment to assisting consecrated Christian young women to pursue further education and to prepare for roles of Christian leadership in the home, church, and community.
In 1954 the American Baptist Women of Colorado (ABWM) adopted the Jane Loring Jones Scholarship Fund...
Schweiger Memorial Scholarship
$15,000
Introduction / History In 1999, Advanced American Construction established the Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund following the untimely deaths of Forrest and Konrad Schweiger. Advanced American Construction is a full-service general contractor that delivers heavy civil, marine, industrial, diving, and engineering services to public and private clients throughout the western United States. Purpose and Award Information The Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund supports the educational and career advancement of exemplary college undergraduates, trade school/apprenticeship students, and military veterans pursuing careers in the construction industry. Awards have been made up to $15,000, and recipients may be considered for the scholarship in subsequent years...
Introduction / History In 1999, Advanced American Construction established the Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund following the untimely deaths of Forrest and Konrad Schweiger. Advanced American Construction is a full-service general contractor that delivers heavy civil, marine, industrial, diving, and engineering services to public and private clients throughout the western United States. Purpose and Award Information The Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund supports the educational and career advancement of exemplary college undergraduates, trade school/apprenticeship students, and military veterans pursuing careers in the construction industry. Awards have been made up to $15,000, and recipients may be considered for the scholarship in subsequent years...
