Scholarships

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is pleased to announce that Jonathan Paul of North Carolina has claimed the national title in the 2025 Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest. Jonathan earned the championship after competing against sixteen other state winners. Eligibility and progression The contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12, whether enrolled in public, parochial, or private schools, or educated at home at the equivalent grade levels. Competitors begin at the local SAR chapter level; successful entrants may move on to state competitions and then to the national finals, where...

Overview - The scholarship application period opens in late February and the deadline to apply is May 1. - Award amounts range from $500 up to $6,000. Eligibility - You must be an undergraduate enrolled in an accredited program of two years or longer focused on golf or turfgrass management. Students who will graduate in spring 2026 are not eligible. - Applicants must have finished at least the first year of study (a minimum of 24 credit hours or the equivalent) in a program related to golf course management. - Applicants must hold a GCSAA student membership. - Children of...

Purpose This scholarship is intended to financially assist college or university students who are preparing for careers as secondary school mathematics teachers (grades 7–12). Sponsor Texas Instruments Demana-Waits Fund Who this supports Students preparing to teach mathematics at the 7–12 level. Award amount Up to $10,000 per recipient. Type of award Individual Tax information Scholarship proceeds may be taxable or non-taxable under IRS rules. Recipients are responsible for reporting any taxable portion and for paying any related taxes. For guidance, see IRS Publication 970, “Tax Benefits for Education,” or consult a tax advisor. Eligibility - Applicants should be completing their...

Introduction The John W. Luttrell Scholarship, administered by Children’s Cancer Network, provides annual financial awards to childhood cancer survivors and their immediate family members whose lives and higher-education plans were affected by childhood cancer. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition and books for post–high-school education, including but not limited to bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree programs, community colleges, and trade schools. Awards are paid directly to the recipient’s school on the student’s behalf and typically range from about $500 to $2,500. History Created in 2005, the John W. Luttrell Scholarship was funded initially through donations made in memory of...

The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community, providing practical resources, and influencing policy so people with learning and attention differences can thrive. Each year NCLD recognizes students and leaders through scholarships and awards that honor achievements and advance more equitable opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities and ADHD. Eligibility (general) - Applicant must be a graduating high school senior. - Enrollment in an eligible postsecondary program must begin in the fall following graduation. - A documented learning disability (LD) is required. Applicants who have ADHD in addition to a documented LD are encouraged...

Introduction Below are the eligibility rules and application requirements for each scholarship category. All programs apply to students at accredited four-year colleges/universities and accredited two-year community colleges or technical schools, unless otherwise noted. Category I — Financial Need (Undergraduate only) - Eligible institutions: accredited four-year universities/colleges and accredited two-year community colleges/technical schools. - Selection criteria: academic achievement combined with demonstrated financial need. - Enrollment requirement: applicant must be either enrolled full-time or have an active application to one of the institutions above. Funds will be disbursed only after full-time enrollment is confirmed. - Financial documentation: submit a copy of the...

Overview The Journalism Education Association offers up to two scholarships of $1,000 each to students preparing to teach scholastic journalism. Eligibility Applicants must be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled in a program that prepares them to teach at the secondary-school level. Current secondary-school journalism teachers who are pursuing a degree to enhance their journalism-teaching skills are also eligible. Application requirements Applicants must submit a completed application that includes: - A 250-word statement describing why they want to teach high school journalism. - Responses to the three questions found at the bottom of the application form. - Two letters...

Overview The Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship supports students enrolled in LPN or RN programs who commit to practicing nursing in Kansas after graduation. Award recipients execute a promissory note with the State of Kansas obligating them to work in the state for one year for each year of scholarship funding received. Applicants who obtain a sponsor in a USDA Rural Opportunity Zone may receive a larger award; sponsorship is optional. Who is eligible - Applicants must be accepted into a Kansas nursing program (pre-nursing applicants are not eligible for funding). - Students already holding a degree but who have not...

Introduction The Kansas State Scholarship helps Kansas high school seniors who are designated as State Scholars and demonstrate financial need. The award targets students in roughly the top 40–50% of Kansas high school graduates who earn State Scholar status during their senior year. Eligibility To be eligible to apply, during your senior year at a Kansas high school you must have: - received confirmation that you completed the Kansas Scholars Curriculum (a certificate or notification); and - been designated a Kansas State Scholar by the Kansas Board of Regents (a designation letter or notification). Designation is determined using an index...

AMVETS Undergraduate Scholarship — Overview AMVETS awards scholarships of up to $12,000 to eligible Veterans or active-duty members of the U.S. military, including National Guard and Reserve personnel, who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Graduate-level study is not eligible (NO POST GRADS). Who may apply (Eligibility) - U.S. citizen. - Honorably discharged (or general under honorable conditions) Veteran, or current active-duty service member, including National Guard and Reserves. - Must satisfy AMVETS/FAFSA criteria for a “regular student.” - Enrolled in, or accepted to, an eligible bachelor’s degree program at an accredited four-year college or university (undergraduate study only). - Demonstrate...

Introduction The North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association (NCNLA) manages an endowed scholarship program to support students pursuing degrees in horticulture, landscape design, or related green-industry fields at institutions in North Carolina. The NCNLA Scholarship Committee oversees the administration and award process. Scholarships Offered - NCNLA Scholarship: Created in 2021 to expand financial support for qualified North Carolina students. - Robert E. Cagle Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2016 to honor Robert E. Cagle, founder of Greenthumb Nursery in Ether, NC. Mr. Cagle was a long-standing NCNLA member who helped organize an annual golf event for industry colleagues; that event, now...

Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program — Overview The Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program offers need-based awards to Minnesota resident students. Eligible undergraduate recipients may receive up to $4,000 per academic year; eligible graduate students may receive up to $6,000 per academic year. A fact sheet describing the scholarship is available online. Who is eligible Scholarships are open to applicants who meet all of the following: - Have at least one-quarter American Indian ancestry, or are an enrolled member or citizen of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or a Canadian First Nation. - Are residents of Minnesota. - Have applied for other...