Scholarships

Overview The LFS Smith Scholarship provides renewable awards, up to $15,000 per year, for students who will attend a 4-year university or a trade school. Because the award can be used for expenses beyond traditional tuition, books, and housing, it is among the more flexible and distinctive scholarships available nationwide. Purpose The Smith Scholarship exists to enable Nebraska’s graduating seniors from underrepresented backgrounds who face financial barriers to pursue post‑secondary education. Ideal candidates demonstrate academic promise, leadership, goal‑oriented perseverance, and a desire to make a positive impact in their communities. Key Dates - Application period: October 1, 2025 – February...

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 The ACEC California Scholarship Foundation awards annual scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to students studying engineering and land surveying at California colleges. For the 2026–2027 (26‑27) academic year, the Foundation will distribute up to $100,000 in scholarships. In addition, some applicants who attend school, live, or list a hometown in Riverside/San Bernardino, Orange County, Los Angeles, or San Diego may be eligible for additional chapter awards totaling as much as $50,000 from local ACEC California chapters. Applying to the ACEC California Scholarship also provides access to other opportunities through the ACEC Research Institute Scholarship Portal. Who is eligible...

Introduction Since its founding in 1948, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has provided more than $30.7 million in scholarships to students. Application timeline The online scholarship application will open on November 15 (this is two weeks later than originally scheduled) and will close on January 20 at 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Applicants will be informed of award decisions in May. About the scholarship program The Community Foundation’s Scholarship Program is made up of many individual scholarship funds established by donors. Each donor sets the award requirements for their fund, and all donor...

INTRODUCTION The INKAS “Rising Star” Scholarship recognizes exceptional post-secondary students who are studying engineering or business-related programs and who demonstrate promise to influence the future of security, manufacturing, and corporate operations. Submissions will be assessed by the INKAS Scholarship Committee using criteria including structure, clarity, creativity, relevance to INKAS’s sector, and forward-looking vision. AWARD One winner from each scholarship category will receive a $2,500.00 CAD award. Awards will be presented by INKAS CEO David Khazanski and Chairwoman Margarita Simkin. SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES 1) Engineering & Technology Scholarship For students enrolled in engineering programs with interests in security, manufacturing, and technological development....

Introduction We provide scholarships to support LGBTQ+ students who are building leadership in their lives, families, workplaces, fields of study, home communities, and social justice movements. Our aim is to direct funds toward students who face the greatest need and who are actively contributing to the well-being and equity of their communities. Scholarship Priorities We give priority to LGBTQ+ student leaders whose experiences and attributes align with our mission to advance justice and reduce barriers. In particular, we focus on applicants who demonstrate some or all of the following: - A proven commitment to promoting justice and improving community well-being,...

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 American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) provides yearly scholarships for students pursuing forensic science-related degrees, subject to Board of Directors approval. Awards are typically $1,000 each; however, the total number of scholarships and the exact award amounts are set each year depending on available funding. Who is eligible - Must be enrolled at an accredited university as either: - a junior (third-year undergraduate) in a baccalaureate program, or - a first-year graduate student. - Degree programs eligible include forensic science, forensic chemistry, forensic biology, or a natural science degree with a forensic science concentration. - Applicants from...

Introductory overview Founded in 2004 by the ASLA Council of Fellows, this scholarship supports talented students who face financial barriers to completing a professional landscape architecture degree. Its goals are to: 1) provide financial assistance to promising students with unmet need; 2) encourage participation in landscape architecture among economically disadvantaged and under‑represented groups; and 3) strengthen the field by fostering greater diversity within the profession. Award details Each year one $10,000 scholarship is awarded, and up to three additional runner‑up awards of $5,000 each may be granted. Preference is given to applicants who are from under‑represented populations and/or demonstrate financial...

Overview SPIE offers scholarships for Student Members worldwide who are studying optics- or photonics-related subjects. Eligible applicants include students in high school (pre-university/secondary), community and technical colleges, and undergraduate and graduate university programs. Award amounts and allowable uses Awards range from US $3,000 up to US $11,000. Funds may be applied to tuition and fees as well as course-related costs such as required books, supplies, and equipment. Single application, multiple opportunities A single application is considered for many different SPIE scholarships, for example: - SPIE D.J. Lovell Scholarship — US $11,000 Sponsored by SPIE in memory of long‑time member D....

Required materials - Completed online scholarship application plus these supporting items: - A one-page essay of approximately 500 words. - A current unofficial transcript. (If you are a college freshman, submit both your high school and college transcripts.) - The addendum (signature) page from this application, signed by the student and a parent or guardian. All supporting documents — including the essay, transcripts, letters of recommendation (if applicable) and the signed addendum — must be in English to be accepted. Files may be uploaded through the application portal or sent electronically to Jean McClure. Submission rules and confidentiality - Incomplete...

Introduction The Pat Tillman Foundation spotlights outstanding service members, veterans, and military spouses and prepares them to lead in public and private life. Through academic awards, continuous leadership training, and an international peer network, the Foundation equips recipients to continue a life of service beyond self. 2026 Application Window Applications for the 2026 Tillman Scholars class are open. Submit your application by February 1, 2026, at 23:59 PT. What the Fellowship Provides Each year the Foundation selects up to 60 Tillman Scholars. The award can offset tuition, books, and living costs and also includes: - Leadership development programs - Mentorship...