SAA Native American Scholarships
$10,000
Introduction and history
The Native American Scholarships Endowment Fund was created in 1988 to promote cooperative relationships and constructive engagement between archaeologists and Indigenous communities. Beginning in 1998, the fund’s earnings have been used to underwrite the Arthur C. Parker Scholarship. In 2009, two additional scholarships were added to provide support for undergraduate and graduate archaeological study.
Sources of support
Scholarship monies are generated through private donations, proceeds from a silent auction held at the SAA Annual Meeting, and outside grants.
Available awards
1) SAA Arthur C. Parker Scholarship for Archaeological Training for Native Americans
- Purpose: To support archaeological...
Introduction and history
The Native American Scholarships Endowment Fund was created in 1988 to promote cooperative relationships and constructive engagement between archaeologists and Indigenous communities. Beginning in 1998, the fund’s earnings have been used to underwrite the Arthur C. Parker Scholarship. In 2009, two additional scholarships were added to provide support for undergraduate and graduate archaeological study.
Sources of support
Scholarship monies are generated through private donations, proceeds from a silent auction held at the SAA Annual Meeting, and outside grants.
Available awards
1) SAA Arthur C. Parker Scholarship for Archaeological Training for Native Americans
- Purpose: To support archaeological...
California State PTA Scholarships
$500
Continue your education after high school — California State PTA offers scholarships to support that next step.
Overview
- The application window for the 2026 Graduating High School Senior Scholarships will reopen in the fall.
- Applicants will be notified of award decisions in March or early April.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be PTA members and be graduating from a California high school between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year.
Available awards
1. Volunteer Service Scholarship
- Recognizes graduating seniors for volunteer work in their schools and communities.
- Funds may be used to...
Continue your education after high school — California State PTA offers scholarships to support that next step.
Overview
- The application window for the 2026 Graduating High School Senior Scholarships will reopen in the fall.
- Applicants will be notified of award decisions in March or early April.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be PTA members and be graduating from a California high school between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year.
Available awards
1. Volunteer Service Scholarship
- Recognizes graduating seniors for volunteer work in their schools and communities.
- Funds may be used to...
NGC College Scholarships
$4,000
Introduction
The National Garden Clubs (NGC) offers annual one-year scholarships to support students pursuing careers connected to gardening, horticulture, landscape design, floral design, and related environmental fields. Below are the program details, eligibility requirements, selection process, funding procedures, and application instructions.
Details of the Award
- Each year the total number and value of scholarships is determined by NGC. Up to 45 scholarships are available annually, with individual awards of up to $4,000.
- One-year awards are offered to juniors, seniors and graduate students. Sophomores may apply early for consideration for their junior year.
- Equal opportunity is provided to...
Introduction
The National Garden Clubs (NGC) offers annual one-year scholarships to support students pursuing careers connected to gardening, horticulture, landscape design, floral design, and related environmental fields. Below are the program details, eligibility requirements, selection process, funding procedures, and application instructions.
Details of the Award
- Each year the total number and value of scholarships is determined by NGC. Up to 45 scholarships are available annually, with individual awards of up to $4,000.
- One-year awards are offered to juniors, seniors and graduate students. Sophomores may apply early for consideration for their junior year.
- Equal opportunity is provided to...
Profile in Courage High School Awards
$10,000
Eligibility - Open to students in the United States who are enrolled in grades 9–12 at public, private, parochial, or home schools. - U.S. students under age 20 who are enrolled in high school correspondence or GED programs in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories are eligible. - U.S. citizens attending schools overseas may enter. - Previous contest winners and finalists may not enter. - Employees of the contest sponsors and their immediate family members are not eligible. Key dates and formatting rules - Submission deadline: January 12, 2026, by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard...
Eligibility - Open to students in the United States who are enrolled in grades 9–12 at public, private, parochial, or home schools. - U.S. students under age 20 who are enrolled in high school correspondence or GED programs in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories are eligible. - U.S. citizens attending schools overseas may enter. - Previous contest winners and finalists may not enter. - Employees of the contest sponsors and their immediate family members are not eligible. Key dates and formatting rules - Submission deadline: January 12, 2026, by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard...
Young American Creative Patriotic Scholarship
$10,000
Overview
Each year the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest draws more than 4,000 high school artists from around the country. Launched in 1979, the program was created to spotlight emerging young artists and to promote patriotic expression among youth. This particular contest is for two-dimensional artwork only. (There is a separate 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest for three-dimensional work; current national/state winners for that contest are available from the VFW Auxiliary.)
Eligibility
- Students must be in grades 9–12 as of the March 31 entry deadline. Eligible students include those enrolled in public, private or parochial high schools,...
Overview
Each year the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest draws more than 4,000 high school artists from around the country. Launched in 1979, the program was created to spotlight emerging young artists and to promote patriotic expression among youth. This particular contest is for two-dimensional artwork only. (There is a separate 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest for three-dimensional work; current national/state winners for that contest are available from the VFW Auxiliary.)
Eligibility
- Students must be in grades 9–12 as of the March 31 entry deadline. Eligible students include those enrolled in public, private or parochial high schools,...
Barry Goldwater Scholarships
$70,000
Subject: 2026 Goldwater Scholarship — Information for Campus Representatives and Student Applicants
Dear Goldwater Campus Representatives and Prospective Applicants,
The Goldwater Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 competition on September 2, 2025. Institutional nominations will be due no later than January 30, 2026. We expect to award approximately 400–450 new scholars in the 2026 cycle.
Purpose and eligible applicants
- The Goldwater Scholarship supports talented college sophomores and juniors who plan to pursue research careers in science, engineering, or mathematics by providing recognition and financial assistance.
- Eligible nominees must be current college sophomores or...
Subject: 2026 Goldwater Scholarship — Information for Campus Representatives and Student Applicants
Dear Goldwater Campus Representatives and Prospective Applicants,
The Goldwater Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 competition on September 2, 2025. Institutional nominations will be due no later than January 30, 2026. We expect to award approximately 400–450 new scholars in the 2026 cycle.
Purpose and eligible applicants
- The Goldwater Scholarship supports talented college sophomores and juniors who plan to pursue research careers in science, engineering, or mathematics by providing recognition and financial assistance.
- Eligible nominees must be current college sophomores or...
ASM Undergraduate Scholarships
$10,000
Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities
Overview
ASM’s Undergraduate Scholarship Program supports students pursuing studies in metallurgy, materials science, and closely related engineering fields. The program is managed by the ASM Action in Education Committee and is governed by the application rules below. Application materials must be submitted by February 28.
Available Scholarships
- George A. Roberts Scholarships — Up to seven awards of $6,000 each. Founded in 1995 through a gift from Dr. George A. Roberts, former ASM president and retired Teledyne CEO, to promote education in materials science and engineering.
- Lucille & Charles A. Wert Scholarship — One-year tuition award...
Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities
Overview
ASM’s Undergraduate Scholarship Program supports students pursuing studies in metallurgy, materials science, and closely related engineering fields. The program is managed by the ASM Action in Education Committee and is governed by the application rules below. Application materials must be submitted by February 28.
Available Scholarships
- George A. Roberts Scholarships — Up to seven awards of $6,000 each. Founded in 1995 through a gift from Dr. George A. Roberts, former ASM president and retired Teledyne CEO, to promote education in materials science and engineering.
- Lucille & Charles A. Wert Scholarship — One-year tuition award...
Dell Scholars Program
$20,000
Introduction
The Dell Scholars program is designed to help students complete their bachelor’s degrees and begin their careers. Each year the program selects 500 students from across the United States and provides financial support, academic advising, career coaching, and ongoing guidance from a team of dedicated professionals.
Eligibility
To apply, you must meet all of the following:
- Be a high school senior who is taking part in an approved college‑readiness program.
- Intend to enroll full time at an accredited four‑year college or university immediately after high school.
- Be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.
- Have a...
Introduction
The Dell Scholars program is designed to help students complete their bachelor’s degrees and begin their careers. Each year the program selects 500 students from across the United States and provides financial support, academic advising, career coaching, and ongoing guidance from a team of dedicated professionals.
Eligibility
To apply, you must meet all of the following:
- Be a high school senior who is taking part in an approved college‑readiness program.
- Intend to enroll full time at an accredited four‑year college or university immediately after high school.
- Be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.
- Have a...
American Society of Naval Engineers Scholarships
$4,000
Introduction
The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) launched its scholarship program in 1979 to advance the naval engineering profession and encourage students to pursue careers in the field. Since that time, ASNE has granted hundreds of scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students committed to studying naval engineering.
Why naval engineering?
While naval engineering draws on longstanding traditions, it has continuously evolved through demands for greater power and efficiency, the integration of advanced technologies, and changing national security and warfare requirements. Today the discipline encompasses most engineering specialties applied to naval systems, making it a challenging, rewarding, and high-demand career...
Introduction
The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) launched its scholarship program in 1979 to advance the naval engineering profession and encourage students to pursue careers in the field. Since that time, ASNE has granted hundreds of scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students committed to studying naval engineering.
Why naval engineering?
While naval engineering draws on longstanding traditions, it has continuously evolved through demands for greater power and efficiency, the integration of advanced technologies, and changing national security and warfare requirements. Today the discipline encompasses most engineering specialties applied to naval systems, making it a challenging, rewarding, and high-demand career...
Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship
$5,000
Introduction
The family of Bernard Kilgore has established a memorial scholarship with the New Jersey Press Foundation to honor his legacy. Each year the Foundation will present a $5,000 scholarship to the New Jersey High School Journalist of the Year, selected through a competition run by the Garden State Scholastic Press Association (GSSPA).
Award overview and announcement
- Prize: $5,000 annual scholarship.
- Selected through: GSSPA’s statewide competition.
- Announcement: winner revealed at the Spring Advisers’ Conference.
- Payment: the $5,000 check is issued after the recipient supplies GSSPA with a copy of the college acceptance letter for the institution...
Introduction
The family of Bernard Kilgore has established a memorial scholarship with the New Jersey Press Foundation to honor his legacy. Each year the Foundation will present a $5,000 scholarship to the New Jersey High School Journalist of the Year, selected through a competition run by the Garden State Scholastic Press Association (GSSPA).
Award overview and announcement
- Prize: $5,000 annual scholarship.
- Selected through: GSSPA’s statewide competition.
- Announcement: winner revealed at the Spring Advisers’ Conference.
- Payment: the $5,000 check is issued after the recipient supplies GSSPA with a copy of the college acceptance letter for the institution...
Sister Rita Jeanne Scholarships
$3,000
Introduction
The Sister Rita Jeanne Abicht Scholarships honor JEA’s longtime treasurer and recognize the nation’s top high school journalists. The competition begins at the state level; each state’s Journalist of the Year winner may advance to the national round. National recipients are announced at the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. JEA sends scholarship awards directly to the recipient’s college or university account: $4,000 to the top winner and $1,200 each to up to five finalists.
Eligibility and entry route
- Contest entrants must first compete and win at their state’s JOY (Journalist of the Year) competition. Check your...
Introduction
The Sister Rita Jeanne Abicht Scholarships honor JEA’s longtime treasurer and recognize the nation’s top high school journalists. The competition begins at the state level; each state’s Journalist of the Year winner may advance to the national round. National recipients are announced at the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. JEA sends scholarship awards directly to the recipient’s college or university account: $4,000 to the top winner and $1,200 each to up to five finalists.
Eligibility and entry route
- Contest entrants must first compete and win at their state’s JOY (Journalist of the Year) competition. Check your...
SEG Scholarships
$10,000
Overview
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) offers scholarships to support university study in geophysics and related geosciences worldwide. Aimed at recruiting exceptional high school and college students, these awards recognize academic excellence and a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in applied geophysics and related fields.
Support and award sizes
Donations from SEG supporters make these opportunities possible. Depending on sponsor contributions, scholarship amounts vary from US$500 up to US$10,000 per academic year, with the mean award near US$2,800. The quantity of scholarships each cycle is determined largely by the number and level of donor gifts. SEG scholarships have...
Overview
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) offers scholarships to support university study in geophysics and related geosciences worldwide. Aimed at recruiting exceptional high school and college students, these awards recognize academic excellence and a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in applied geophysics and related fields.
Support and award sizes
Donations from SEG supporters make these opportunities possible. Depending on sponsor contributions, scholarship amounts vary from US$500 up to US$10,000 per academic year, with the mean award near US$2,800. The quantity of scholarships each cycle is determined largely by the number and level of donor gifts. SEG scholarships have...
