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Dorrance Scholarship Program

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
October 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 9, 2027
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$12,000
1 Award Winner
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$2,500
24 Award Winners

Western Arts & Culture Scholarship

The Western Art & Culture Scholarship targets Northern Nevada high school graduates with proven skills and appreciation for their chosen area of art and culture.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate
Application Open Date
October 27, 2026
Application Deadline
February 9, 2027
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$2,500
24 Award Winners
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$3,000
1 Award Winner

Byron Bird Graduate Scholarship

The Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants (KSCPA) offers the Byron Bird Graduate Scholarship to one accounting graduate student in Kansas to complete their postgraduate studies.

Eligible Grades
Graduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 10, 2027
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$3,000
1 Award Winner
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$2,500
1 Award Winner

John J. Killian Scholarship

The Kansas Society of CPAs Educational Foundation offers the John J. Killian Scholarship to full-time college junior students majoring in accounting enrolled at independent Kansas colleges or universities.

Eligible Grades
College Junior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 10, 2027
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$2,500
1 Award Winner
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$2,500
1 Award Winner

Mary Ellen Kirkpatrick Leadership Scholarship

KSCPA offers the Mary Ellen Kirkpatrick Leadership Scholarship to one college junior with accounting majors in Kansas to complete their undergraduate degree program. Applicants must be Kansas residents.

Eligible Grades
College Junior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 10, 2027
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$2,500
1 Award Winner
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$1,000–$2,500
20 Award Winners

Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship

The Reno Rodeo Foundation offers the Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship, ranging from $1,000 to $2,500, to Nevada high school graduate students to pursue higher education of their choice.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
October 21, 2026
Application Deadline
February 10, 2027
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$1,000–$2,500
20 Award Winners
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$1,000
1 Award Winner

Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship

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.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
September 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 10, 2027
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$1,000
1 Award Winner
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$250–$1,000
12 Award Winners

Porter Fleming Literary Competition

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 Grades
All
Application Open Date
August 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 13, 2027
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$250–$1,000
12 Award Winners
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$20,000–$60,000
1 Award Winner

USDA 1890 National Scholars Program

Every year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) partners with 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities to offer up to 36 National Scholars Program awards to current or incoming students.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 15, 2027
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$20,000–$60,000
1 Award Winner
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$25,000
16 Award Winners

FTE Fellowships for Doctoral Students of African Descent

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.

Eligible Grades
Graduate
Application Open Date
September 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 15, 2027
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$25,000
16 Award Winners
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$6,000
6 Award Winners

Minnesota Masonic Charities Signature Scholarship

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – High School Graduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 15, 2027
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$6,000
6 Award Winners
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$1,000–$5,000
1 Award Winner

Steve Wagner Scholarship

The American Council of Engineering offers the Steve Wagner Scholarship to high school seniors in Michigan who wish to study civil engineering at any accredited college or university in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 15, 2027
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$1,000–$5,000
1 Award Winner
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$500–$1,000
4 Award Winners

KYPTA Scholarships

KYPTA Scholarships are awarded to four students who wish to acquire an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the educational field at any post-secondary institution in Kentucky.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 15, 2027
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$500–$1,000
4 Award Winners
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$500
1 Award Winner

Wyoming Auctioneers Association Scholarship

The Wyoming Auctioneers Association is awarding a $500- scholarship to deserving students to develop and further their knowledge and understanding of the auction industry.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 15, 2027
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$500
1 Award Winner
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$20,000–$30,000
3 Award Winners

The Coolidge Scholarship

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Junior
Application Open Date
September 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 23, 2027
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$20,000–$30,000
3 Award Winners
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$3,000–$6,000
3 Award Winners

AMS Minority Scholarships

The grant is divided into two $3,000- stipends for your freshman and sophomore years.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 24, 2027
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$3,000–$6,000
3 Award Winners
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$250–$3,000
15 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
October 1, 2026
Application Deadline
March 10, 2027
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$250–$3,000
15 Award Winners
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$3,000
1 Award Winner

Stephen T. Kugle Scholarship

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers offers this scholarship to undergraduate students enrolled in an ABET-accredited, or substantially equivalent, engineering degree program at public universities in District E states.

Eligible Grades
College Junior – College Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2026
Application Deadline
March 15, 2026
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$3,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,000–$2,000
1 Award Winner

Hawaii Promise Scholarship

The University of Hawaii Community College offers the Hawaii Promise Scholarship of up to $2,000 to deserving undergraduate Native Hawaiian students to further their education. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
December 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$1,000–$2,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,000
1 Award Winner

Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship

The scholarship is an effort to help eradicate the menace of cyberbullying by getting young students involved in championing the cause with their innovative ideas.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 20, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$1,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,000–$8,000
1 Award Winner

Stephen W. Cavanaugh Scholarship

Stephen W. Cavanaugh Scholarship Program, funded by Baton Rouge Area Foundation, offers a scholarship, ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 for undergraduate students in an insurance-related major.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
December 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 20, 2026
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$1,000–$8,000
1 Award Winner
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$4,500–$9,000
1 Award Winner

USU Resident First-Year Scholar Scholarship

Utah State University (USU) offers the Resident First-Year Scholar Scholarship to first-year students pursuing undergraduate studies of their choice. Applicants must be residents of Utah.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
December 2, 2026
Application Deadline
August 1, 2026
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$4,500–$9,000
1 Award Winner
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$7,200
1 Award Winner

USU Resident First-Year Deans Scholarship

Utah State University (USU) offers the Resident First-Year Deans Scholarship of up to $7,200, to first-year students pursuing undergraduate studies of their choice. Applicants must be residents of Utah.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
December 2, 2026
Application Deadline
August 1, 2026
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$7,200
1 Award Winner
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$25,347
4 Award Winners

Bright Futures Scholarship

The Bright Futures Scholarship of up to $25,347 is awarded annually to four students who need financial assistance of good in Florida to further their education and pursue an undergraduate degree.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
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$25,347
4 Award Winners
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$11,500
1 Award Winner

VWGoA/UNCF Corporate Scholars

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

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
November 3, 2026
Application Deadline
January 4, 2027
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$11,500
1 Award Winner