Scholarships for College Sophomores

The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship offers a total of $56,000 to 25 undergraduate students.

The Network of Executive Women in Hospitality, Diversity in Hospitality Scholars Program offers a $5,000- scholarship for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This scholarship is for first-generation high school graduate students planning to enroll at a public university in Arizona. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

The National Institute for Labor Relations Research (NILRR) offers the Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship of $1,000 to an undergraduate or graduate student to further their education.

The Porter Fleming Literary Competition grants the amount of $7,000 to 12 individuals who exhibit skill in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or one-act playwriting.

Eligible students of African origin, pursuing a Ph.D. or Th.D. program in theology, theological studies, or biblical studies, can apply for the $25,000 program.

Minnesota Masonic Charities annually offers the Minnesota Masonic Charities Signature Scholarships of $6,000 to six high school seniors/graduates to pursue higher education at a college or university.

The Coolidge Scholarship is an award that covers all expenses of a four-year study program in any field. Students apply for the scholarship while they are high school juniors.

Courageous Persuaders Video Contest

Courageous Persuaders offers scholarships to high school students, who demonstrate strong persuasive skills through 30-second video submission, to encourage them to enroll in an undergraduate degree program.

The Georgia HOPE Scholarship offers educational funds of $20,000 to $60,000 to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in an eligible college or university in Georgia annually.

Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) awards high school graduates and undergraduate students Georgia Hope Zell Miller Scholarship of $20,000 to $60,000 to financially support their education.

The Louisiana Legislature offers the TOPS Teach Awards, ranging from $20,000 to $60,000, to high school senior and graduate students to pursue education-related degrees at a public Louisiana post-secondary institution.

The Louisiana Legislature offers the TOPS Opportunity Award to high school senior and graduate students to pursue undergraduate degrees in education at a public Louisiana college or university.

Annually, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) awards the Kentucky-Tennessee Section One AWWA Operator Scholarship of $1,000 to two Kentucky-based water works operators, each, to support them through their education.

The Rustic Pathways Global Perspectives Scholarship is a $1,000 award for students attending a college or university in the United States.

Annually, Goldman Sachs awards from $10,000 to $15,000 each to Black, Hispanic, and Native American college and undergraduate students through the Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence program.

The Arkansas Chamber Singers offers the Arkansas Chamber Singers Vocal/Choral Music Scholarship of $2,000 to two graduating high school seniors in Arkansas to pursue undergraduate music studies.

Six high school students receive a $1000- scholarship each from the MIT THINK Scholars Program to further their education.

American Legion Oratorical Contest

Write and perform a speech about the U.S. Constitution to win up to $25,000.

The Volkswagen Group of America offers HBCU juniors summer internships and $11,500 merit-based scholarships.

Annually, the American Water Works Association presents the Hawaii Section One AWWA Operator Scholarship to two Hawaii-based waterworks operators to support them through their education.

Outstanding African American students have the chance to receive $40,000.

Polanki offers College Achievement Awards to undergraduate and graduate students of Polish culture and language, every year. Applicants must be either a Wisconsin residents or attending a Wisconsin college.

The Live Más Scholarship is for Taco Bell employees and non-employees who are looking to improve their communities or are pursuing higher education.

Students at HBCUs can apply for up to $5,000 in awards each academic year to pursue programs related to environmental science, clean energy, and climate policy at EESI-accredited institutions.