Mayflower Scholarship
$6,000
Overview The General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD) offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors who can document Mayflower descent and plan to enroll in either a four-year college or a two-year community college. For 2024, GSMD has also introduced a Native American Scholarship for seniors who can verify descent from a Native American ancestor. Scholarship Awards GSMD will present three High School Senior scholarships in these amounts: $6,000, $5,000, and $4,000. In addition, a Mary Chilton Winslow Scholarship of $2,400 will be awarded. All awards are intended for graduating high school seniors who are Mayflower descendants and who will...
Overview The General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD) offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors who can document Mayflower descent and plan to enroll in either a four-year college or a two-year community college. For 2024, GSMD has also introduced a Native American Scholarship for seniors who can verify descent from a Native American ancestor. Scholarship Awards GSMD will present three High School Senior scholarships in these amounts: $6,000, $5,000, and $4,000. In addition, a Mary Chilton Winslow Scholarship of $2,400 will be awarded. All awards are intended for graduating high school seniors who are Mayflower descendants and who will...
National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
$1,000
Each year, NPVA awards merit-based scholarships to students who have demonstrated dedication to volunteering and positive community impact. Scholarships are available to those pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Eligibility Criteria To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following: - Be currently enrolled or intending to enroll (part-time or full-time) at an accredited U.S. institution. Eligible schools include vocational/technical programs, two-year colleges, four-year colleges, and graduate programs. - Be a high school junior or senior, an undergraduate student, or a graduate student. - Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. - If selected as a...
Each year, NPVA awards merit-based scholarships to students who have demonstrated dedication to volunteering and positive community impact. Scholarships are available to those pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Eligibility Criteria To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following: - Be currently enrolled or intending to enroll (part-time or full-time) at an accredited U.S. institution. Eligible schools include vocational/technical programs, two-year colleges, four-year colleges, and graduate programs. - Be a high school junior or senior, an undergraduate student, or a graduate student. - Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. - If selected as a...
OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship
$2,000
Introduction
Since 1999, the OCA‑UPS® Gold Mountain Scholarship has aided first‑generation high school students pursuing higher education. The program’s name evokes a period when many immigrants viewed the United States as a “mountain of golden opportunities.” Recipients pursue college dreams that represent not only their own aspirations but those of their families as well.
Current Award Cycle
- Scholarship amount: $2,000 (one‑time, non‑renewable) per recipient.
- Payment: Awards are disbursed directly to recipients via ACH or PayPal (paper checks available by request). The scholarship is taxable income; recipients will be required to complete a W‑9 and must report the award...
Introduction
Since 1999, the OCA‑UPS® Gold Mountain Scholarship has aided first‑generation high school students pursuing higher education. The program’s name evokes a period when many immigrants viewed the United States as a “mountain of golden opportunities.” Recipients pursue college dreams that represent not only their own aspirations but those of their families as well.
Current Award Cycle
- Scholarship amount: $2,000 (one‑time, non‑renewable) per recipient.
- Payment: Awards are disbursed directly to recipients via ACH or PayPal (paper checks available by request). The scholarship is taxable income; recipients will be required to complete a W‑9 and must report the award...
Upakar Foundation Scholarships
$10,000
Congratulations on taking steps to advance your education and career. Upakar is dedicated to helping members of the Indian American community reach their academic and professional goals through financial support.
Award amounts
- For scholars selected beginning in 2025:
- University track: $10,000 total paid over four years ($2,500 per year), or
- Community college track: $2,000 total over two years ($1,000 per year). Community college recipients may later receive a university award of $5,000 over two years ($2,500 per year) upon transfer.
- For scholars selected through 2024:
- University track: $8,000 total paid over four years ($2,000 per...
Congratulations on taking steps to advance your education and career. Upakar is dedicated to helping members of the Indian American community reach their academic and professional goals through financial support.
Award amounts
- For scholars selected beginning in 2025:
- University track: $10,000 total paid over four years ($2,500 per year), or
- Community college track: $2,000 total over two years ($1,000 per year). Community college recipients may later receive a university award of $5,000 over two years ($2,500 per year) upon transfer.
- For scholars selected through 2024:
- University track: $8,000 total paid over four years ($2,000 per...
Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship
$2,500
Each spring, the Elizabeth & Patrick Nash Foundation awards academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to support individuals with cystic fibrosis who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizens diagnosed with cystic fibrosis who are current students or incoming students at an accredited college or university located in the United States (undergraduate or graduate level).
Required Application Materials
- Completed application form
- One-page personal statement describing your educational and career goals
- A teacher’s letter of recommendation
- Documentation confirming a cystic fibrosis diagnosis
- Official academic transcript
- An itemized statement from the educational...
Each spring, the Elizabeth & Patrick Nash Foundation awards academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to support individuals with cystic fibrosis who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizens diagnosed with cystic fibrosis who are current students or incoming students at an accredited college or university located in the United States (undergraduate or graduate level).
Required Application Materials
- Completed application form
- One-page personal statement describing your educational and career goals
- A teacher’s letter of recommendation
- Documentation confirming a cystic fibrosis diagnosis
- Official academic transcript
- An itemized statement from the educational...
PM Legacy Scholarship
$2,000
Overview Forty-five recipients will each receive a PM Legacy Scholarship award of $2,000. Selections are made by reviewing applicants’ academic record, leadership potential, involvement in extracurricular or community activities, submitted essays, and letters of recommendation. Eligibility and Required Materials To be considered, applicants must meet the following conditions and submit the listed documents: - Residency/Institution: Be a resident of — or enrolled at a college/university in — Pennsylvania, Georgia, or the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (DMV), OR be attending a recognized HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). - Enrollment status: Be entering or currently enrolled in an accredited college or...
Overview Forty-five recipients will each receive a PM Legacy Scholarship award of $2,000. Selections are made by reviewing applicants’ academic record, leadership potential, involvement in extracurricular or community activities, submitted essays, and letters of recommendation. Eligibility and Required Materials To be considered, applicants must meet the following conditions and submit the listed documents: - Residency/Institution: Be a resident of — or enrolled at a college/university in — Pennsylvania, Georgia, or the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (DMV), OR be attending a recognized HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). - Enrollment status: Be entering or currently enrolled in an accredited college or...
Avoiding Probate Pitfalls Scholarship
$1,000
Alden Law is pleased to present the Estate Planning Essentials: Avoiding Probate Pitfalls Scholarship — a $1,000 award designed for students who recognize the importance of estate planning for personal financial security and family stability.
Overview
Estate planning is an important part of financial preparation at any life stage. Proactively arranging how assets will be distributed and who will manage affairs in the event of incapacity helps provide peace of mind and can prevent the delays and expenses commonly associated with probate. This scholarship asks students to examine and explain how estate-planning tools—such as trusts, joint ownership arrangements, and beneficiary...
Alden Law is pleased to present the Estate Planning Essentials: Avoiding Probate Pitfalls Scholarship — a $1,000 award designed for students who recognize the importance of estate planning for personal financial security and family stability.
Overview
Estate planning is an important part of financial preparation at any life stage. Proactively arranging how assets will be distributed and who will manage affairs in the event of incapacity helps provide peace of mind and can prevent the delays and expenses commonly associated with probate. This scholarship asks students to examine and explain how estate-planning tools—such as trusts, joint ownership arrangements, and beneficiary...
Billy and Bobby Stevens Scholarship
$12,000
Introduction
The Billy and Bobby Stevens Fund was created through the wills of Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Stevens to honor the memory of Billy and Bobby Stevens.
Purpose
This fund provides undergraduate scholarships to students from Bibb, Houston, Crawford, Twiggs, Jones, Peach, or Monroe counties who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduate of an accredited high school located in one of these counties: Bibb, Houston, Crawford, Twiggs, Jones, Peach, or Monroe.
- High school cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 is required; recipients must also maintain a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.5 to...
Introduction
The Billy and Bobby Stevens Fund was created through the wills of Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Stevens to honor the memory of Billy and Bobby Stevens.
Purpose
This fund provides undergraduate scholarships to students from Bibb, Houston, Crawford, Twiggs, Jones, Peach, or Monroe counties who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduate of an accredited high school located in one of these counties: Bibb, Houston, Crawford, Twiggs, Jones, Peach, or Monroe.
- High school cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 is required; recipients must also maintain a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.5 to...
Carol and Jonathan Price Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship
$1,000
The Carol and Jonathan Price Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship
Overview
The Bedford County Arts Council awards an annual $1,000 scholarship to a deserving high school senior who intends to pursue a college degree in the arts. This award supports studies in Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Music, Theatrical Arts, or Dance.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be high school seniors attending any high school in Bedford County, Tennessee.
- Candidates who are not residents of Bedford County, TN will not be considered.
- Applicants must plan to enroll in a post-secondary program leading to a degree in one of the specified artistic...
The Carol and Jonathan Price Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship
Overview
The Bedford County Arts Council awards an annual $1,000 scholarship to a deserving high school senior who intends to pursue a college degree in the arts. This award supports studies in Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Music, Theatrical Arts, or Dance.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be high school seniors attending any high school in Bedford County, Tennessee.
- Candidates who are not residents of Bedford County, TN will not be considered.
- Applicants must plan to enroll in a post-secondary program leading to a degree in one of the specified artistic...
Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
The Doan Foundation funds scholarships that cultivate artistic talent and advance creative leadership among young people from underserved communities. These awards are intended for students who show strong commitment to the arts and a drive to create positive social impact through their creative work.
Eligibility
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a current high school senior living in Southern California.
- Plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical institution to pursue an Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, or a professional certificate.
- Be preparing for a career in an arts-related...
Overview
The Doan Foundation funds scholarships that cultivate artistic talent and advance creative leadership among young people from underserved communities. These awards are intended for students who show strong commitment to the arts and a drive to create positive social impact through their creative work.
Eligibility
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a current high school senior living in Southern California.
- Plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical institution to pursue an Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, or a professional certificate.
- Be preparing for a career in an arts-related...
Anchor Scholarship Foundation’s Administered Scholarships
$6,000
Intro
The Anchor Scholarship Foundation administers a number of donor-supported awards that carry additional, specific eligibility conditions. Some are restricted by field of study (for example, STEM), others by geographic residence or relationship to a particular ship or association. Below are the administered scholarships, with their main criteria, award amounts, and funding sources.
General eligibility note
All recipients must satisfy the Anchor Scholarship Foundation’s application requirements.
T. NASH BROADDUS DECO SCHOLARSHIP
- Award: Two scholarships each year, up to $6,000 per recipient.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be a child dependent of an active-duty, enlisted U.S. Navy Surface Forces sailor.
-...
Intro
The Anchor Scholarship Foundation administers a number of donor-supported awards that carry additional, specific eligibility conditions. Some are restricted by field of study (for example, STEM), others by geographic residence or relationship to a particular ship or association. Below are the administered scholarships, with their main criteria, award amounts, and funding sources.
General eligibility note
All recipients must satisfy the Anchor Scholarship Foundation’s application requirements.
T. NASH BROADDUS DECO SCHOLARSHIP
- Award: Two scholarships each year, up to $6,000 per recipient.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be a child dependent of an active-duty, enlisted U.S. Navy Surface Forces sailor.
-...
Anchor Scholarship Foundation Endowed Scholarships
$20,000
Anchor Scholarship Foundation administers seven endowed scholarships, each governed by specific eligibility rules and award amounts. Below is a concise summary of each fund, its endowment source and size, the annual or renewable award, and who may apply.
1) RAYTHEON–ZUMWALT SCHOLARSHIP
- Award: $20,000 total, paid as $5,000 per year for up to four years.
- Endowment: Raytheon provided a $125,000 endowment to underwrite a renewable scholarship.
- Purpose: Supports students pursuing a four‑year degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be dependent children (high school seniors) of a U.S. Navy Surface Force service...
Anchor Scholarship Foundation administers seven endowed scholarships, each governed by specific eligibility rules and award amounts. Below is a concise summary of each fund, its endowment source and size, the annual or renewable award, and who may apply.
1) RAYTHEON–ZUMWALT SCHOLARSHIP
- Award: $20,000 total, paid as $5,000 per year for up to four years.
- Endowment: Raytheon provided a $125,000 endowment to underwrite a renewable scholarship.
- Purpose: Supports students pursuing a four‑year degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be dependent children (high school seniors) of a U.S. Navy Surface Force service...
