UMSA Foundation Scholarship Program
$3,000
Introduction
The UMSA Foundation has established a scholarship program to further its work in cross-disciplinary education and collaboration. In addition to supporting organizations and professionals in security and risk fields, the Foundation is committed to investing in education. These scholarships provide financial support to help develop future leaders and strengthen our industries.
Available Awards
- Four (4) scholarships of $3,000 each
- Eight (8) scholarships of $1,000 each
Awards are intended for students in either undergraduate or graduate programs. Applicants may submit applications for more than one eligible field.
Eligible Fields of Study (applicants may apply in multiple)
- Business...
Introduction
The UMSA Foundation has established a scholarship program to further its work in cross-disciplinary education and collaboration. In addition to supporting organizations and professionals in security and risk fields, the Foundation is committed to investing in education. These scholarships provide financial support to help develop future leaders and strengthen our industries.
Available Awards
- Four (4) scholarships of $3,000 each
- Eight (8) scholarships of $1,000 each
Awards are intended for students in either undergraduate or graduate programs. Applicants may submit applications for more than one eligible field.
Eligible Fields of Study (applicants may apply in multiple)
- Business...
PFUND Foundation Scholarship
$3,000
Overview
PFund’s scholarship program awards financial support to LGBTQ+ students from the Upper Midwest at any stage of their education.
Program timeline
The 2025 application cycle is closed. Applications will reopen in January 2026. PFund accepts scholarship applications once per year.
Who can apply
To be eligible for a PFund scholarship, applicants must:
- Self-identify as LGBTQ+.
- Be at least 17 years old on or before June 1, 2026.
- Live in or attend school in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, or the Native Nations within those states.
- Be enrolled in or admitted to a GED...
Overview
PFund’s scholarship program awards financial support to LGBTQ+ students from the Upper Midwest at any stage of their education.
Program timeline
The 2025 application cycle is closed. Applications will reopen in January 2026. PFund accepts scholarship applications once per year.
Who can apply
To be eligible for a PFund scholarship, applicants must:
- Self-identify as LGBTQ+.
- Be at least 17 years old on or before June 1, 2026.
- Live in or attend school in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, or the Native Nations within those states.
- Be enrolled in or admitted to a GED...
Kochhar & Co. Scholarship
$1,000
In 2011, Biki Kochhar, a Chartered Professional Accountant from Canada, established Kochhar & Co. Chartered Professional Accountant. The firm began with a modest office and a single employee. Kochhar & Co. primarily serves owner-managed corporations in the Okanagan Valley and operates offices in downtown Kelowna and Penticton.Qualification Criteria:For a student to qualify for the "Kochhar & Co. Scholarship", they must:Enroll in a college or university on a full-time or part-time basis by September 2026 at the latest.Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.Submit a response to the essay question before 11:59 PM EST on...
In 2011, Biki Kochhar, a Chartered Professional Accountant from Canada, established Kochhar & Co. Chartered Professional Accountant. The firm began with a modest office and a single employee. Kochhar & Co. primarily serves owner-managed corporations in the Okanagan Valley and operates offices in downtown Kelowna and Penticton.Qualification Criteria:For a student to qualify for the "Kochhar & Co. Scholarship", they must:Enroll in a college or university on a full-time or part-time basis by September 2026 at the latest.Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.Submit a response to the essay question before 11:59 PM EST on...
Dolly Parton Songwriters Award
$20,000
Overview The Dolly Parton Songwriters Award is a yearly, nationwide contest aimed at emerging songwriters. Winners receive grant funding that can be used broadly to advance a music career — for example, tuition, lessons, instrument purchases, studio or recording expenses, or other professional costs (funding is not limited to tuition). Initial endowments for the award include a lead gift from Rusty Gaston of Sony Music Publishing and an additional contribution from country star Luke Combs. History and Prize Originally launched in 2015 by BMI as the Nashville Songwriting Scholarship to mark BMI’s 75th anniversary, the program was later retooled and...
Overview The Dolly Parton Songwriters Award is a yearly, nationwide contest aimed at emerging songwriters. Winners receive grant funding that can be used broadly to advance a music career — for example, tuition, lessons, instrument purchases, studio or recording expenses, or other professional costs (funding is not limited to tuition). Initial endowments for the award include a lead gift from Rusty Gaston of Sony Music Publishing and an additional contribution from country star Luke Combs. History and Prize Originally launched in 2015 by BMI as the Nashville Songwriting Scholarship to mark BMI’s 75th anniversary, the program was later retooled and...
Pence Contractors Diversity in Leadership Scholarship
$10,000
Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) oversees one of the nation’s largest private scholarship programs, distributing thousands of awards each year. Our funds back a broad range of fields, interests, and student situations — from recent high school graduates to undergraduates, graduate students, and adults returning to school for career training or advancement. At the heart of every OCF scholarship is the conviction that post‑secondary education is a critical investment in Oregon’s future.
Pence Contractors Diversity in Leadership Scholarship — Application
Scholarship Purpose
This award is intended to help students from underrepresented backgrounds pursue construction engineering management degrees in Oregon or otherwise...
Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) oversees one of the nation’s largest private scholarship programs, distributing thousands of awards each year. Our funds back a broad range of fields, interests, and student situations — from recent high school graduates to undergraduates, graduate students, and adults returning to school for career training or advancement. At the heart of every OCF scholarship is the conviction that post‑secondary education is a critical investment in Oregon’s future.
Pence Contractors Diversity in Leadership Scholarship — Application
Scholarship Purpose
This award is intended to help students from underrepresented backgrounds pursue construction engineering management degrees in Oregon or otherwise...
Anne Veseth Memorial Scholarship Fund
$2,800
Introduction This scholarship is open to students preparing to begin or already enrolled in undergraduate study in Idaho. Read the eligibility requirements and application steps below carefully before submitting. Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following: - Be a graduating high school senior or a current undergraduate student. - Intend to attend or be currently enrolled full-time at a public or private two- or four-year college or university located in Idaho. - Be planning to major in Fire Ecology or Auto Mechanics, OR be a current Wildland Firefighter enrolled in any college major. - Have at least a 2.5...
Introduction This scholarship is open to students preparing to begin or already enrolled in undergraduate study in Idaho. Read the eligibility requirements and application steps below carefully before submitting. Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following: - Be a graduating high school senior or a current undergraduate student. - Intend to attend or be currently enrolled full-time at a public or private two- or four-year college or university located in Idaho. - Be planning to major in Fire Ecology or Auto Mechanics, OR be a current Wildland Firefighter enrolled in any college major. - Have at least a 2.5...
Larry J. May Hospitality Management Scholarship Fund
$6,000
Overview
This scholarship is available to Idaho residents pursuing education or training in hospitality fields. Awards emphasize a candidate’s commitment to furthering their education and evidence of personal achievement through extracurricular involvement, leadership, and/or work history rather than primarily by GPA.
Eligibility
- Must be a resident of Idaho.
- Enrolled (full-time or part-time) in a hospitality-related program at an accredited public or private college or university. Both students seeking a degree and those pursuing a certificate may apply.
- Examples of eligible program areas include (but are not limited to): hotel/lodging, culinary/restaurant, entertainment/golf club, resort management, and travel/tourism.
-...
Overview
This scholarship is available to Idaho residents pursuing education or training in hospitality fields. Awards emphasize a candidate’s commitment to furthering their education and evidence of personal achievement through extracurricular involvement, leadership, and/or work history rather than primarily by GPA.
Eligibility
- Must be a resident of Idaho.
- Enrolled (full-time or part-time) in a hospitality-related program at an accredited public or private college or university. Both students seeking a degree and those pursuing a certificate may apply.
- Examples of eligible program areas include (but are not limited to): hotel/lodging, culinary/restaurant, entertainment/golf club, resort management, and travel/tourism.
-...
Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship
$10,000
Introduction
The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and students currently enrolled in two- or four‑year postsecondary programs who intend to work in the agricultural sector — this can include careers beyond farming such as food science, veterinary medicine, agricultural education, or roles like a Farm Credit loan officer. Recipients may be granted this scholarship up to four times.
Who is eligible
- Academic status: High school seniors or students already enrolled in a two‑ or four‑year college program who plan to pursue an agricultural...
Introduction
The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and students currently enrolled in two- or four‑year postsecondary programs who intend to work in the agricultural sector — this can include careers beyond farming such as food science, veterinary medicine, agricultural education, or roles like a Farm Credit loan officer. Recipients may be granted this scholarship up to four times.
Who is eligible
- Academic status: High school seniors or students already enrolled in a two‑ or four‑year college program who plan to pursue an agricultural...
Delaware Student Ethics Scholarship
$2,500
Overview The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Delaware awards scholarships to Delaware high school seniors who demonstrate strong ethical character through leadership, community service, personal integrity, and academic achievement. The BBB Education Foundation administers and manages this scholarship program. Who is eligible - Current high school students who will be seniors during the 2025–2026 school year. - Residents of the State of Delaware. - Applicants must intend to pursue further education at an accredited college or university. - This award is not based on financial need. - Immediate family members of BBB staff and BBB Board members are ineligible. Key...
Overview The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Delaware awards scholarships to Delaware high school seniors who demonstrate strong ethical character through leadership, community service, personal integrity, and academic achievement. The BBB Education Foundation administers and manages this scholarship program. Who is eligible - Current high school students who will be seniors during the 2025–2026 school year. - Residents of the State of Delaware. - Applicants must intend to pursue further education at an accredited college or university. - This award is not based on financial need. - Immediate family members of BBB staff and BBB Board members are ineligible. Key...
Christopher K. Smith Memorial Future Teacher Scholarship
$4,000
Overview Duty-free lunch periods are now a standard element in nearly every DSEA-negotiated collective bargaining agreement, but that wasn’t always the case. In 1969 a social studies teacher rallied his peers to press for this contractual right, launching DSEA’s initial organized member lobbying effort and changing working conditions for Delaware educators. History The teacher who led that campaign was Christopher K. Smith. Smith taught in the Georgetown and Colonial School Districts and later served two terms as Delaware’s representative on the NEA Board of Directors. He died unexpectedly in 1989. To honor his contributions to public education and union advocacy,...
Overview Duty-free lunch periods are now a standard element in nearly every DSEA-negotiated collective bargaining agreement, but that wasn’t always the case. In 1969 a social studies teacher rallied his peers to press for this contractual right, launching DSEA’s initial organized member lobbying effort and changing working conditions for Delaware educators. History The teacher who led that campaign was Christopher K. Smith. Smith taught in the Georgetown and Colonial School Districts and later served two terms as Delaware’s representative on the NEA Board of Directors. He died unexpectedly in 1989. To honor his contributions to public education and union advocacy,...
Frederick Douglass Scholarship
$10,000
Introduction
The Frederick Douglass Scholarship (FDS) is a competitive, merit-based award offered by the University of Maryland to outstanding transfer students coming from Maryland community colleges. The scholarship honors the legacy of Frederick Douglass—abolitionist, suffragist, writer, and advocate for social change—and supports academically strong students who demonstrate leadership and promise. Each year, 30 full-tuition and 15 partial-tuition awards are granted following a selective review and interview process.
Timeline and contact
Applications must be submitted no later than March 1 by 5:00 p.m. Candidates chosen for further consideration will be invited to interview in late March or early April. Scholarship winners...
Introduction
The Frederick Douglass Scholarship (FDS) is a competitive, merit-based award offered by the University of Maryland to outstanding transfer students coming from Maryland community colleges. The scholarship honors the legacy of Frederick Douglass—abolitionist, suffragist, writer, and advocate for social change—and supports academically strong students who demonstrate leadership and promise. Each year, 30 full-tuition and 15 partial-tuition awards are granted following a selective review and interview process.
Timeline and contact
Applications must be submitted no later than March 1 by 5:00 p.m. Candidates chosen for further consideration will be invited to interview in late March or early April. Scholarship winners...
Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
The Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships were created by the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland (MD ASBO) to provide financial support to Maryland residents who need assistance to pursue a college education. These awards are intended for undergraduate students preparing for careers in school business or education at an accredited institution within Maryland. Dwight P. Jacobus served as MD ASBO’s first Executive Director.
Number of Awards
Up to five scholarships may be granted each year. At least one award will be reserved for a student enrolled in an approved teacher certification program.
Selection Criteria
MD ASBO selects recipients...
Overview
The Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships were created by the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland (MD ASBO) to provide financial support to Maryland residents who need assistance to pursue a college education. These awards are intended for undergraduate students preparing for careers in school business or education at an accredited institution within Maryland. Dwight P. Jacobus served as MD ASBO’s first Executive Director.
Number of Awards
Up to five scholarships may be granted each year. At least one award will be reserved for a student enrolled in an approved teacher certification program.
Selection Criteria
MD ASBO selects recipients...
