Scholarships

Intro Each year the Navy Wives Clubs of America, Inc. (NWCA) awards nine scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. These are outright grants — recipients are not required to repay the funds. Eligibility Applicants must be the spouse, child, grandchild, or great‑grandchild of an enlisted (E‑1 through E‑9) member of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. Eligible service status includes active duty, retired, or deceased service members (widow/widower). Requirements - Demonstrated financial need is required. - Minimum scholastic average of 2.5 GPA. - Acceptance to an accredited educational institution (proof of admission required). Additional information Details about specific...

Association for Women Geoscientists — Winifred Goldring Award Overview The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) invites applications for the Winifred Goldring Award. The prize includes $2,000 and membership in both the Paleontological Society and AWG for the duration of the recipient’s current degree program. This award honors Winifred Goldring, a trailblazing paleontologist who was appointed State Paleontologist of New York in 1939 and became the first female president of the Paleontological Society in 1949. Funding for the award was generously provided by David Watkins and Mary Anne Holmes. Key deadlines and timeline - Application packet and all required materials must...

Introduction The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) invites applications for the Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology Award. This prize includes a $1,000 cash award plus memberships in both the Paleontological Society and AWG for the duration of the recipient’s academic enrollment. The award recognizes an outstanding female undergraduate preparing for a career in paleontology. This competition is made possible through generous donations from David Watkins and Mary Anne Holmes. Key dates and contact - Complete application packet (single PDF) and recommendation letter(s) must be submitted no later than April 30th. Late submissions will not be considered. - Send application materials and...

The Navy Supply Corps Foundation will open its Scholarship application period for the 2026–2027 academic year from December 1, 2025 through March 13, 2026. Overview - The Foundation’s Scholarship Program—originally the reason the Foundation was formed about thirty years ago—offers financial support for college to qualifying members of the Supply Corps community. Awards are available to high school seniors, undergraduate students at two- or four-year institutions, students enrolled at accredited community colleges or technical schools, and to spouses. Who may apply - Eligible applicants include children, grandchildren, or spouses of qualifying Supply Corps officers (living or deceased), and children or...

Legacy Scholarship for Undergraduate Students Award amount: $4,000 Application window: February 15 – April 15, 2026 Overview Offered yearly, the Legacy Scholarship for Undergraduate Students honors academic excellence and creative achievement. The award supports undergraduate interior design students and is funded through the generous support of the Dora Brahms Fund, Mabelle Wilhelmina Boldt Fund, Yale R. Burge Fund, Raymond Kennedy Fund, Ethel Siegelman Fund, and Alan Lucas Fund. Eligibility Applicants must be undergraduate juniors or seniors enrolled in an accredited interior design program of at least three years’ duration. Required Application Materials - Design portfolio (8–12 pages) showcasing projects that...

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Overview The Foundation offers a variety of scholarships and dues-assistance programs for AFWA members and students pursuing careers in accounting and finance. Below are the available awards, eligibility notes, and application links. Scholarships and Assistance for AFWA Members - Certification Scholarship — Download Online Application - Provides support for the exam fees of AFWA members taking one of these credentials: CPA, CFP, CFE, CIA, CMA, or CVA. - Applicants are individuals who have recently completed and passed all parts of the applicable exam. - Disaster Relief Dues Reimbursement — Download Online Application - Helps committed AFWA members cover...

Overview This scholarship, granted on the basis of academic excellence, supports undergraduate and graduate students who are focused on — or have shown a clear interest in — real estate appraisal and/or valuation. The scholarship is offered annually. Award - Amount: $1,500 (applied to tuition only) Deadline - Application materials must be received by April 1. Who may apply - Students majoring in real estate appraisal, land economics, real estate, or closely related fields, with a demonstrated interest in appraisal and/or valuation. - Class standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master’s candidate, or Doctoral candidate. - Enrolled (full- or part-time) at a...

Overview The American Bar Association (ABA) annually funds the Legal Opportunity Scholarship to support incoming first-year law students and to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession. The award provides $15,000 in financial support paid over the recipient’s three years of law school to 20–25 incoming students each year. Since the program began, more than 400 students nationwide have received this scholarship. How to apply The application window for the 2026 ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship (for students beginning law school in fall 2026) opens on February 1, 2026. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 P.M. Central Time on...

Overview and Eligibility This scholarship program supports students with disabilities who are residents of California or Hawaii and U.S. citizens. Applicants must have a physical, neurological, visual, hearing impairment, and/or a speech-language disorder. Candidates should be seniors in high school, high school graduates, or have passed the GED or CHSPE, and intend to pursue an undergraduate credential at an accredited four-year college, community college, or licensed vocational school. Demonstration of financial need is required. Award Details - All awards are contingent upon verification of school enrollment, submission of an official financial aid document, and compliance with the scholarship’s policies and...

Intro This scholarship is awarded annually to support students working toward a Master of Library Science (MLS) with a focus on public library services at an ALA-accredited institution. Eligible applicants are U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Award amount and note The listing includes two amounts: an initial description names a $4,000 award, while the detailed entry states the scholarship is $5,000. (Please verify the current award figure with the ALA Scholarship Program before applying.) Frequency and important date - Frequency: Annual - Next application deadline: March 1, 2026 - Application period each year: September 1 through March 1...

Introduction The Honorable William Conner Writing Competition honors outstanding legal scholarship produced by law students and is presented each year at the NYIPLA Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner. Awards and Deadline The first-place entry will receive a $3,000 cash prize; the runner-up will receive $2,000. All submissions must be received by March 6, 2026. Eligibility 1. Entrants must be currently enrolled in a J.D. or LL.M. program (day or evening) at an accredited United States law school, with an expected graduation date later than March 6, 2026. Subject Matter 2. Papers must address intellectual property law—examples include patents, trademarks, copyrights,...

Overview Launched in 2023, the AHLA Foundation’s Student Travel Scholarship Program (also called the Industry Travel Program) provides financial support that enables hospitality juniors, seniors, and graduate students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to attend leading industry events—such as the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, FORWARD Conference, The Lodging Conference (TLC), and The Hospitality Show (THS). The initiative aims to create fair access to industry leaders, professional networking, and career-development opportunities that help shape students’ futures in hospitality. Application and Eligibility - You must submit a completed application to be considered. Incomplete applications will not...