Outside Scholarships

Students are strongly encouraged to pursue scholarships from outside the university. Your home community and the Internet can be great potential sources for a scholarship. Also, do not stop applying for scholarships once you have been enrolled at Shenandoah University. Outside scholarship opportunities will continue to become available throughout your academic career.

If you receive scholarships from outside of Shenandoah University, please make our office aware by reporting them by selecting the “Report/View Outside Awards” tab from the menu in Hornet Hub.

Students are encouraged to apply to outside scholarships with alternative emails, unless otherwise required. Some outside scholarships will use the email that you submit for marketing purposes.

Search for outside scholarships:

AFSA
Bold.org
Chegg Scholarships
Discover
Fastweb.com
FinAid.org
Globalscholarships.com
Scholarships.com
Scholly
Tuition Funding Sources
United Methodist Church Affiliated Scholarships:
- United Methodist Higher Education Foundation
- General Board of Higher Education & Ministry, United Methodist Church
Scholarship Scams – Important information to consider when searching for scholarships
Best Scholarship Websites for Students

Additional Graduate Student opportunities:

ABAProgramsOnline.com – dedicated to helping aspiring BCBAs navigate graduate school and state licensure.
Graduate Assistantships at Shenandoah University
Graduate Scholarships & Tuition Discounts
SallieMae.com/GradScholarships

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) aid opportunities:

Health Resources & Service Administration (HRSA) Scholarship Programs:
- Nurse Corps Scholarship Program (Nurse Corps SP)
- Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP)
- National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program (NHSC SP)

Health Resources & Service Administration (HRSA) Loan Repayment Programs:
- Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (Nurse Corps LRP)
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program

Outside scholarship opportunities sent to Shenandoah University*:

_{*Shenandoah University is not the funding entity for these scholarships, nor is the University a part of the selection process. The Office of Financial Aid will add outside scholarships to a student’s award once the scholarship has been reported in Hornet Hub. Payment from an outside scholarship is processed by Hornet Central.}

TAP Foundation Scholarship

Virginia Department of Health – Nursing Scholarship Programs

Variety of scholarships
Check the website frequently for new available scholarships
Application Period: February 1st, 2024 – April 1st, 2024
Virginia Nursing Scholarship Programs

Philanthropic Education Organization Scholarships

Variety of scholarships
Applicant must be female
Application deadlines vary
Philanthropic Education Organization

Physical Therapy Scholarships

Variety of scholarships
Offered to students pursuing a physical therapy degree
List of scholarships can be found here – Physical Therapy Scholarships

Study.com Student Scholarships

Variety of scholarships
Scholarships are developed for students who have been historically underrepresented in education
Application deadlines vary
Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application

Best Colleges Scholarships for Black and African American Students

Variety of scholarships
Application deadlines vary
Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application

Scholarships & Online Resources for Registered Nursing (RN) Students

Variety of scholarships
Application deadlines vary
Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry – Scholarship Programs

Variety of scholarships
Applicant must be an active, full member of the United Methodist Church for at least a year
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application

Employment BOOST Scholarship

Two quarterly scholarships of $1,000 each
Must be enrolled in an eligible college or university
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6
Essay (500-1,000 words)
Deadlines vary – Application

Laura Bassi Scholarship

$8,000 scholarship awarded three times a year
Award is split between Graduate and Undergraduate students
Must complete application and submit a resume
Deadlines as well as application can be found here – Application

College Scholarships & Resources for Military Veterans

Various Scholarships
Students should reference scholarships for requirements
Deadlines as well as application can be found here – Application

BIPOC Student Scholarships

Various scholarships
Students should reference scholarships for requirements
Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application

Lee, Gober and Reyna Injury Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
Essay (2 page maximum)
Applicant must be in good academic standing
Application deadline is July 1st (Fall) & December 1st (Spring) – Application

Wordtips.com Tips for Funding College

Various scholarships
Scholarships for women, LGBTQIA+, black college students, Hispanic and Latino/a students, Daca and undocumented students.
Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application

January Deadlines

JobTest.org Diverse Abilities Quarterly Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship awarded Quarterly
Available to current, full-time students at an accredited two-year or four-year American university or college
Open to all students who live with a disability
Short Essay (see site for details)
Applications are due January 1st, 2024– Application

Bihm Law Form LLC Conflict Conqueror Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Available to students who were incoming freshman for the 2023 fall
Must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA
Essay (500 words)
Applications are due January 1st, 2024– Application

Woolroom Scholarship

$1,500 scholarship awarded biannually
Available to current, full-time students at an accredited two-year or four-year American university or college
Essay (500 words maximum) or video (2 minutes maximum)
Applications are due January 5, 2024– Application

The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6
Must be enrolled at an accredited university or college for the Spring 2024 semester
Essay (about 1,000 words)
Application deadline is January 8th, 2024 – Application

Elite Lawyer Scholarship

$1,000 biannual scholarship
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for Spring 2024
Must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Application deadline is January 10th, 2024 – Application

WPS Neurodiversity Scholarship

$2,500 scholarship
Must be enrolled in any two- or four-year American university or college
Awarded to students with identified neurodivergence, such as autism, ADHD, or other learning disability
Must be majoring in programs that support career paths in clinician, educator, special educator, school psychologist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, or school administrator.
Application deadline is January 10th, 2024 – Application

WPS Scholarship for Student Diversity

$2,500 scholarship
Must be enrolled in any two- or four-year American university or college
Awarded to students with unique experiences and perspectives related to the diverse aspects of their identity (Defined as race, religion, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, language, disability, etc.)
Must be majoring in programs that support career paths in clinician, educator, special educator, school psychologist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, or school administrator.
Application deadline is January 10th, 2024 – Application

February Deadlines

ADHDAdvisors.org’s Quarterly Mental Health Scholarship for Women

$500 scholarship
Short Essay (see details on website)
Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduates
Awarded to all women who prioritize their mental health while attending school
Application deadline is February 1st, 2023 – Application

Empowering Motherhood Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Short Essay (400-600 words)
Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students
Must be a mother and hold U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residency
Application deadline is February 1st, 2023 – Application

The Cyrus Artisan Rugs Scholarship Grant

$500 scholarship
Must be currently enrolled, or about to enroll, in an interior design or similar course or must be a high school graduate planning to study interior design or a related course in college or university during the Spring of 2023
Must be in good academic standing with current educational institution
Essay (500 words minimum)
Application deadline is February 8th, 2024 – Application

The Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. Community Impact Scholarship

$2,500 scholarship
Must demonstrate active involvement in community service and exhibit strong leadership qualities
Applicant must have an cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
Must be an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Essay (1,000 words)
Application deadline is February 13th, 2024 – Application

Attorney Marketing Network Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Essay (500-1000 words)
Enrolled at the undergraduate level
Studying Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering
Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or equivalent).
Application deadline is February 15th, 2024 – Application

The Blossom Law “Caregiver” Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
Scholarship available to both undergraduate & graduate program students
Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
Application deadline is February 19th, 2024 – Application

Fawell & Fawell Out-of-State Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
Must be enrolled in or accepted at a college or university that is located in a state that you did not attend high school or other than where their parents currently lived
Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 as of the most recently completed semester
Must be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident
Application deadline is February 19th, 2024 – Application

Marsala Law Group Lifelong Hobby Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Scholarships available to both undergraduate or graduate program students
Applicant must be enrolled an accredited college or university for the Spring 2023 semester
Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
Application deadline is February 26th, 2024 – Application

March Deadlines

Community Health Ambassador Scholarship for Nursing Students

$1,000 scholarship awarded
Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in nursing
Open to all high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students
Must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Essay (400-600 words)
Application deadline is March 1st, 2024 – Application

Gregory M. Rada Scholarship for Helping Veterans

$1,000 scholarship awarded
Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program
Applicant should demonstrate a strong interest in the advocacy for veterans and their families
Essay (1,000 word maximum)
Application deadline is March 1st, 2024 – Application

The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship awarded annually
Applicant must be a current or aspiring law student
Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited college or university within the US as an undergraduate or graduate student.
Essay (1,000 words maximum) or 5-minute Video Essay
Application deadline is March 5th, 2024 – Application

Leadership Excellence Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship awarded
Applicant must be a member of university Greek life OR honors program
Applicant achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in their most recently completed academic semester
Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited college or university within the US as an undergraduate student.
Essay (1,000 words maximum) or 4-minute Video Essay
Application deadline is March 12th, 2024 – Application

Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship

$2,500 scholarship
Essay (500-1,000 words)
Applicant must have achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in recent semester
Applicant must have a need for financial assistance, with an annual household income of less than $75,000.
Application Deadline is March 20th, 2024 – Application

Dylan’s Journey Memorial Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Essay (400-600 words)
Available to current high school, undergraduate, or graduate students
Open to students who struggle with Neurofibromatosis (NF) and/or a learning disability (ADHD, Dyslexia, etc.)
Application Deadline is March 21st, 2024 – Application

Boom & Bucket’s Student Scholarship Program

$1,000 scholarship awarded annually
Essay (500+ words) or 2-minute Video Essay
Must be citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
Must be admitted and studying at an accredited trade school or university in the U.S. or Canada.
Application deadline is March 31st, 2024 – Application

Realcozy Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Must be U.S. citizen
Anticipating completion of high school diploma at time of application or already in possession of high school diploma/ GED
Planning to or already currently pursuing a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
Applicant must have an accumulative GPA of 3.00
Short video (5 minute max)
Application deadline is March 31st, 2024 – Application

Equal Opportunity Scholarship

$1,000 in scholarships available ($500 to each winner)
No Essay required
Applicant must have an accumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students
Application deadline is March 31st, 2024 – Application

April Deadlines

Learner’s Annual Online Learning Innovator Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Applicants must use online platforms, tools, and resources to further learning and knowledge application
Open to all high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students
Must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Essay (400-600 words)
Application deadline is April 1st, 2024 – Application

Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship

$500 scholarship
Applicants must be a student of a military family (at least one parent has served in the U.S. military at some point).
Open to all high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students
Must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Essay (400-600 words)
Application deadline is April 1st, 2024 – Application

KCR’s 2023-2024 Equity Research Scholarship

$6,500 in scholarships available
Essay (details on application)
Applicants must be a bonafide student of any accredited college or university in the United States of America.
Application deadline is April 30th, 2024 – Application

What To Do In Scholarship

$2,000 scholarship
Essay (500+ words)
Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree seeking program at an accredited college or university.
Application deadline is April 30th, 2024 – Application

May Deadlines

Sandstone Care Scholarship

$5,000 scholarship awarded
Aimed to help students who have dealt with substance use/mental health struggles
Must be a high school student or enrolled at an accredited college, university, or trade school
Application deadline is May 1st, 2024 – Application

CodeWizardsHQ Educational Scholarship

$2,500 scholarship awarded
Must be a high school senior or incoming freshman
Must have an accumulative GPA of 3.5
Open to U.S. and Canada residents
Priority to STEM majors
Essay (600 max) and optional video (less than 2 minutes)
Application deadline is May 1st, 2024 – Application

Live it Up’s Quarterly Women in Healthcare Scholarship

$500 scholarship
Applicant must be a women pursuing a degree in the health care field (public health, medicine, healthcare administration, nursing, etc.)
Open to all high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students
Must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Application deadline is May 1st, 2024 – Application

Sustainable Business Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship awarded
Applicant must be pursuing or planning to pursue a business or business related major (business management, marketing, finance, accounting, etc.).
Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students.
Must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Essay (400 words)
Application deadline is May 1st, Annually – Application

Scholarship for Visual Art Students

$5,000 scholarship awarded annually
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.9
Available to students studying visual arts as a major and wish to develop a professional career in this field
Application deadline is May 15th, 2024 – Application

Sprak Design Scholarship Program for Medical Excellence

$5,000 scholarship awarded annually
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.9
Student must be enrolled full-time in a health/medical program – see application for full details
Application deadline is May 15th, 2024 – Application

Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys Students in Need Scholarship

$2,000 scholarship
Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the 2024 spring semester
Must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen
Applicant must be pursuing a degree in pre-law or humanities (such as government, philosophy, or english)
Applicant must have an annual family income under $50,000
Video prompt (1-2 minutes)
Application deadline is May 20th, 2024 – Application

Kanoski Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
Essay (1,000 words)
Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or be a high school senior who will be starting college or university in Fall 2024
Current overall GPA of at least 3.0
Application deadline is May 29th, 2023 – Application

SL Chapman Champions of Justice Award

$1,000 scholarship
Aim toward students who are interested in or already pursuing a career in personal injury law
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and in good academic standing
Student must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate, graduate, and professional program
Essay (1,000 words maximum)
Application deadline is May 31st, 2024 – Application

Extra Space “There’s Space for Everyone” Scholarship

$3,000 scholarship
Student must be attending an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program
Essay (500 – 800 words maximum)
Application submissions are open April 1st – May 31st, 2024 – Application

John L. Calhoun Memorial Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to bettering others’ lives
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Student must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate, graduate, and professional program
Essay (1,000-1,500 words)
Application deadline is May 31st, 2024 – Application

Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, P.C. Defending Justice Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
Student must be a high school senior or enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate, graduate, and professional program
Applicant must be planning to pursue a law degree
Essay (1,000 words maximum)
Application deadline is May 31st, 2024 – Application

June Deadlines

Moving Forward Scholarship

$2,500 scholarship
Must be at least 17 years of age and hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
Applicant must have a criminal history (Felony and Misdemeanor offenses, not infractions or minor traffic violations) and are trying to change their life for the better.
Applicant must be an undergraduate student attending an accredited college or university within the United States
Essay (500-800 words)
Application is open June 5th, 2024 – Application

William Griggs Memorial Scholarship for Science and Math

$2,500 scholarship
Must be a high school senior or a two- or four-year undergraduate student
Open to women pursuing science and math
Essay (400-600 words)
Application is open June 20th, 2024 – Application

Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Scholarship

$2,500 scholarship
Applicant must be completing their degree or program by spring 2024
Must have an accumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Must be enrolled full- or part-time at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program
Video Statement (2 minutes)
Application is open June 28th, 2024 – Application

Citizen Scholarships Sweepstakes

$55,000 in scholarship
Must be at least 16 years of age or older
Open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students
No essay required
Application is open June 30th, 2024 – Application

Rudy Webster Family & Community Scholarship

$1,500 scholarship
Must be at least 17 years of age or older
Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student or in the final year of high school
Essay (500 words minimum)
Application is open January 1st – June 30th, 2024 – Application

Personal Accountability Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Must have an cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program; or a high school senior
Must be dedicated to the idea of spreading personal accountability
Essay (1,000 words max)
Application deadline June 30th, 2024 – Application

Learner Math Lover Scholarship

$500 scholarship
Applicants must love math
Open to all high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students
Must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Essay (200-400 words)
Application deadline June 30th, 2024 – Application

Learner Calculus Scholarship

$500 scholarship
Applicants must be studying the STEM field
Open to all high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students
Must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Essay (400-6000 words)
Application deadline June 30th, 2024 – Application

July Deadlines

VNutrition & Wellness’ Annual LGBT+ Vitality Scholarship

$500 scholarship
Applicant must identify as LGBTQ+
Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students
Essay (400-600 words)
Application deadline is July 1st, 2024 – Application

Learner’s Annual Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship

$500 scholarship
Applicant must be a person of color majoring in a STEM degree
Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students
Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Essay (400-600 words)
Application deadline is July 1st, 2024 – Application

Learner’s Annual Mental Health Empowerment Scholarship

$500 scholarship
Applicant must be a student who faces mental health challenges and/or advocates for mental health awareness
Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students
Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Essay (400-600 words)
Application deadline is July 1st, 2024 – Application

Scholarship Institute’s Annual Women’s Leadership Scholarship

$500 scholarship
Applicant must identify as a female
Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students
Essay (400-600 words)
Application deadline is July 1st, 2024 – Application

ASAP Finance Student Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Must be at least 18 years of age or older
Currently enrolled in high school, full- or part-time college, or trade school
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.6
Essay (600 words minimum)
Application deadline is July 15th, 2024 – Application

SupplementalRelief.com Health & Wellness Scholarship

$500 scholarship awarded annually
Must be at least 18 years old and enrolled in a full-time graduated or undergraduate program at an accredited learning institution
Essay (1,000 words minimum)
Application deadline is July 31st, 2024 – Application

Norris Injury Law Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Must be enrolled or accepted at an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program
Applicant should demonstrate a strong interest in the legal industry, journalism, and/or supporting free speech
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above
Essay (1,000 words maximum)
Application deadline is July 31st, 2024 – Application

August Scholarships

The Dangers of Texting and Driving Scholarship Contest

$1,000 scholarship awarded annually
Applicants must be either an out-going senior in high school or currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or university at the start of the fall 2024 semester
Essay (500 words)
Application deadline is August 2, 2023 – Application

Pheabs Scholarship Program

$2,000 scholarship awarded annually
Essay (500-800 words maximum)
Applicants must be currently enrolled or be enrolling in an accredited college or university in the U.S.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Application deadline is August 7 (Annually) – Application

Yee Law Group, PC Business and Community Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Essay (1,000 words maximum)
Applicants must be currently enrolled or be enrolling in an accredited college or university in the U.S.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Application deadline is August 31st, 2024 – Application

September Scholarships

The CollegeMonk Scholarship

$2,000 scholarship
Must be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university
For applicants under 18 years of age, you will be required to have parental permission
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Essay (1,000 words minimum)
Application deadline is September 30th, 2024 – Application

December Scholarships

The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship offered biannually
Essay (500-1,000 words)
Minimum cumulative GPA is at least 2.5
Must be a U.S. military Veteran, a current service member in the U.S. military, or the child of a Veteran or current service members
Application deadline is December 6th, 2023 – Application

Justice in Family Law Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Essay (500-1,500 words maximum)
Must be citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
Applicants must be enrolled (or will be) in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or J.D. program for Spring 2024.
Application deadline is December 11th, 2023 – Application

DACA Dreamer Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Video Essay
Applicant must be a DACA recipient
Applicant must have 3.5 GPA or higher
Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college/university for the Spring 2024 semester.
Application deadline is December 11th, 2023 – Application

Healthcare Professionals Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Essay (one page, 500 words maximum)
Must be citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
Applicants must enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program through at least Fall 2023.
Application deadline is December 13th, 2023 – Application

Burress Injury Law Underdog Scholarships

Scholarships range from $2,500 to $5,000 and are awarded biannually
Must be a U.S. citizen
Available to high school graduates and current college students
Must demonstrate record of community or volunteer service
Application deadline is December 13th, 2023– Application

Science Fiction Become Science Fact Scholarship

$1,000 in scholarships available ($500 to each winner)
Open to low-income students who are pursuing STEM or medicine
Available to high school graduates and current college students
Essay (400-600 words)
Application deadline is December 14th, 2023– Application

SixSurgery Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
500 word essay or 2 minute video essay presentation
Applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate program related to medicine or healthcare at an accredited college or university within the United States or Canada.
Application deadline is December 15th, 2023 – Application

Learning Beyond Borders: A Ling Scholarship

$1,000 and $500 scholarship
Essay (700-1,000 words) or Video Essay (5-7 minutes)
Applicant must be a rising sophomore or above at an approved 4-year university
Applicant must be enrolled in a study abroad program by application deadline
Application deadline is December 15th, 2023 – Application

Law Offices of Clayborne, Loos & Sabers LLP – Legal Focus Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship awarded
Applicant must be a junior or senior in high school, or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in the United States
Applicant must possess an interest in studying U.S. Law
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Essay (1,000 words maximum)
Application deadline is December 15th, 2023 – Application

A Second Chance: How my Accident Changed my Goals for the Future

$2,500 scholarship awarded
Applicant must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in the United States
Applicant must have lived through a traumatic car accident and can document their experience
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Essay (500-1,000 words)
Application deadline is December 15th, 2023 – Application

Fasig/Brooks “Come Back Stronger” Scholarship

$2,500 scholarship awarded
Applicant must be an incoming or current student at an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in the United States
Applicant must have experienced a life-altering obstacle (injury, illness, losing a loved one, or any other major event)
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Video (3-5 minutes)
Application deadline is December 15th, 2023 – Application

Children of Injured Workers Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
Applicant must have a parent that has been affected by a work-related injury
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Essay (500-1,000 words)
Application deadline is December 20th, 2023 – Application

Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
Must be at least 17 years of age and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Applicant must have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher as of the last completed academic semester
Essay (800 words max)
Application deadline is December 28th, 2023 – Application

Organic Life Start Empower Scholarship

$500 scholarship awarded biannually
Must be a US Citizen or permanent legal resident
Must be in their final year of high-school, or enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate degree program at a US-based higher education institution
Short essay (at least one paragraph)
Application deadline is December 31st, 2023 – Application

PolyShot Scholarship Program

$1200 scholarship awarded biannually
Must be a 18 years old and a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid student visa
Must be currently enrolled or accepted in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S University, college, or school
Open to students studying engineering, product management, welding, advanced manufacturing, and other related studies
Short essay (300 words)
Application deadline is December 31st, 2023 – Application

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Must be a US Citizen or permanent legal resident
Open to 9th-12th grade high school, undergraduate, and graduate students including adult students
Short essay (see website for details)
Application deadline is December 31st, 2023 – Application

iShooter Scholarship

$500 scholarship
Must be enrolled in an accredited high school, college, or university in the U.S.
Essay (500-700 words)
Application deadline is December 31st, 2023 – Application

Ward & Ward Law Firm Community Activist Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program; or a high school senior
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better
Applicant should have strong interest in the legal industry or journalism
Essay (1,000 words maximum)
Application deadline is December 31st, 2023 – Application

Instant Checkmate’s Law and Legal Studies Scholarship

$2,500 scholarship
Must be enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university
Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law, political science, criminal justice, or paralegal studies
Essay (750 words) or video essay
Application deadline is December 31st, 2023 – Application

Nelson Scholarship

$1,500 scholarship
Must be a high school senior or enrolled at an accredited college or university for at least one full calendar year
Essay (500 words) or video essay
Application deadline is December 31st, 2023 – Application

Orchard’s Scholarship for Women of Color in STEM

$3,000 in scholarships available
Must be a high school senior or enrolled at an accredited college or university with an interest or declared major/program in STEM
Must have an accumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Essay (400-800 words)
Application deadline is December 31st, 2023 – Application

Bronx Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition Scholarship

$500 scholarship
Open to both graduate/law school students and undergraduate students seeking to go to law school in the future.
Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate- or graduate-level program in the United States
Essay (see application for details)
Application deadline is December 31st, Annually – Application

Smart Borrowing Scholarship Sweepstakes

$1,500 scholarship
Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in the United States
Must be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. States
Application deadline is December 31st, 2023 – Application

Opocar The Visionaries of Tomorrow Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and seeking an undergraduate degree, on a full-time basis
Must be at least 18 years of age
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Applicant must be working on an innovative project that makes a positive difference (i.e. developing an app, building a robot, creating a website, etc.) Project should be related to curriculum the applicant is majoring in, or planning to.
Essay (500 max)
Application deadline is December 31st, 2023 – Application