Scholarships

Overview The Golden Apple Scholars Program in Illinois offers teacher preparation and tuition-support for motivated high school seniors and college students (freshmen and sophomores) who intend to become highly effective educators in Illinois “schools-of-need.” The program readies candidates to succeed immediately and long-term in demanding classroom settings. Application deadline: March 1, 2026. Program Benefits - Up to $23,000 in total financial support for college, which includes paid professional development - Significant hands-on classroom experience - Instruction and coaching from award-winning teachers and expert partners - Academic and social-emotional supports - Assistance with job placement - Mentoring during the first years...

Overview The 2026 KACo Presidential Scholarship will be awarded to a student from the home county of the serving KACo president, Union County Judge/Executive Adam O'Nan. One recipient will receive $4,000 per year, renewable for up to four years or until the beneficiary completes an undergraduate degree. Eligibility - Applicants must be permanent residents of Union County and be enrolled in school within Union County. - A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. - Scholarship recipients must plan to enroll, in the fall immediately following graduation, at an in-state college or university or at a two-year technical college. Selection...

Qualification Criteria:Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program at a qualifying institution, with the aim of obtaining a Maryland professional teacher's certificate.Candidates must commit to serving as a public school or public prekindergarten teacher in the State after completing their studies. They must work in a high-needs school (as identified by MSDE), or in a grade level or content area where there is a shortage of qualified educators.Both full-time and part-time enrollment at a qualifying institution is acceptable, as long as the course of study leads to a Maryland professional teacher's certificate.There is...

Overview The MUS Honor Scholarship (MUSHS) is a renewable award available for up to four years. When used at an eligible campus, it covers the recipient’s tuition (it does not pay mandatory or class fees — students should contact their college for a list of excluded fees). At a Montana four-year campus the scholarship’s typical value is about $5,000 per year, or roughly $20,000 over four years. The Board of Regents plans to offer up to 200 MUS Honor Scholarships each year, subject to continued program funding. Awards are made in accordance with the MUSHS Eligibility and Criteria Procedures. Who...

Program overview The Montana STEM/Healthcare Scholarship supports Montana high school seniors who plan to pursue postsecondary education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or healthcare fields. Its purpose is to encourage students to prepare for, enroll in, and complete STEM or healthcare credentials and to increase the number of degree-holders working in Montana. Award details This scholarship is available to graduating seniors from high schools accredited by the Montana Board of Public Education. Recipients who continue to satisfy all program conditions may receive awards over four years as follows: $1,000 in year one, $1,500 in year two, $1,500 in year three,...

Overview This scholarship provides financial support to students pursuing technical and trade-focused programs. Eligible recipients are awarded $1,500 per semester for full-time enrollment or $750 per semester for part-time enrollment. Programs that commonly qualify include, but are not limited to, automotive technology, plumbing, electronics, construction, diesel technology, cybersecurity, and many other computer and technical fields. More details are available in the Gianforte Trade and Technology Scholarship Fact Sheet. Key points - Awards: $1,500 per semester (full-time) or $750 per semester (part-time). - Eligible program areas: technical and trade programs such as automotive technology, plumbing, electronics, construction, diesel technology, cybersecurity, and...

Introduction This scholarship honors the memory of Cody Blue Pilkington by supporting North Carolina students pursuing studies in engineering, science, or mathematics at NC State University. The award seeks applicants who reflect Cody’s commitment to learning, service, and healthy living. Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following: - Be a resident of North Carolina. - Be at least 18 years old. - Be preparing to enter either the freshman or sophomore year at North Carolina State University in an engineering, science, or mathematics program. - Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 (or an equivalent if the grading scale...

Overview This scholarship honors the legacy of Loomis and Rose Peebles by supporting African American high school seniors from Wake or Durham counties who have demonstrated resilience in the face of hardship and have financial need. Recipients are expected to enroll at one of the following institutions: NC State University, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Greensboro, UNC Asheville, UNC Wilmington, UNC Charlotte, UNC Pembroke, East Carolina University, Davidson College, Elon University, or Duke University. Eligibility - Must be an African American graduating high school senior from Wake County or Durham County. - Demonstrated financial need. - Evidence of having overcome adversity....

Overview This scholarship is intended for graduating high school seniors from specified North Carolina counties who intend to enroll at North Carolina State University and pursue a degree in a STEM field. Eligibility - Must be a graduating high school senior. - Residence requirement: live in a Tier 1 county as designated by the State of North Carolina, or in Wake, Durham, or Chatham counties. - Academic plan: intend to enroll at North Carolina State University and major in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics. Deadline Applications must be submitted by March 3, 2026. How to apply Complete and submit the...

Overview This annual scholarship seeks to motivate students — and their families — to imagine greater possibilities for their future. Applicants who understand and reflect the values and legacy of Roger Williams are especially encouraged to apply. About Roger Williams Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island, rose from modest beginnings and credited education with shaping his beliefs and public life. He played a central role in establishing the principle of separation of church and state adopted by the nation and helped create the “lively experiment” that became Rhode Island. His commitments and ideals remain highly relevant today. (Further information...

The scholarship offers awards to residents of Ocean State Media’s demographic market area who demonstrate promise of a successful career in the fields of journalism and/or media.Scholarship Award DetailsEstablished by Rhode Island PBS in 2017, the Ocean State Media Scholarship offers awards to residents of the station’s demographic market area who demonstrate promise of a successful career in the fields of journalism and/or media. Awards of up to $15,000 will be awarded annually and are renewable for an additional three years.The application opens in January each year and must be submitted along with all required documents by the deadline below...

Introduction The Robert G. and Joyce Andrew College Scholarship Fund is an annual, need-based award for students who graduated from Rhode Island high schools and are pursuing undergraduate study at select institutions in the state. Established by the late Bob and Joyce Andrew to respond to the rising cost of higher education, the fund enables qualifying Rhode Island graduates to receive financial support for up to four years of college. The Andrews’ contribution— the largest gift ever designated specifically for scholarships in the Foundation’s history—was created to honor their values and to benefit future generations. Eligible applicants - Current high...