Dayton Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
2026 Scholarship Notice
The ScholarshipCONNECT application for the 2026–27 academic year is now available. Submit your completed application by March 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Overview and timeline
- ScholarshipCONNECTSM opens each year in mid-December. Applications are due at the beginning of March; awards are announced across April, May and June. Scholarship checks are sent in July directly to the schools attended by the recipients.
Who may apply
- Eligible applicants include graduating high school seniors and students already enrolled in college who live in the Greater Dayton area of Ohio. The eligible counties are Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Preble...
2026 Scholarship Notice
The ScholarshipCONNECT application for the 2026–27 academic year is now available. Submit your completed application by March 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Overview and timeline
- ScholarshipCONNECTSM opens each year in mid-December. Applications are due at the beginning of March; awards are announced across April, May and June. Scholarship checks are sent in July directly to the schools attended by the recipients.
Who may apply
- Eligible applicants include graduating high school seniors and students already enrolled in college who live in the Greater Dayton area of Ohio. The eligible counties are Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Preble...
Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Scholarships
$7,000
More than 70 scholarship openings
Overview
- A variety of scholarships are available to students who live in the Richmond area as well as other locations throughout Virginia.
- Each award was created by a caring individual, family, or organization intent on helping high school students, recent graduates, and adult learners continue their education.
- We distribute in excess of $500,000 each year to support local students pursuing college and other higher-education programs.
- Eligibility requirements and required application materials differ from one scholarship to another. Review the details for each scholarship you are matched with to confirm you meet...
More than 70 scholarship openings
Overview
- A variety of scholarships are available to students who live in the Richmond area as well as other locations throughout Virginia.
- Each award was created by a caring individual, family, or organization intent on helping high school students, recent graduates, and adult learners continue their education.
- We distribute in excess of $500,000 each year to support local students pursuing college and other higher-education programs.
- Eligibility requirements and required application materials differ from one scholarship to another. Review the details for each scholarship you are matched with to confirm you meet...
Iowa Elks Vocational Grants
$1,500
The Elks National Foundation exists to support Elks in strengthening their communities. We carry out that commitment by directing resources into the towns and neighborhoods where Elks live and serve.
Since 1931 the Foundation has helped students pursue their educational goals. Each year we distribute more than $4.6 million in college scholarships, assisting at least 800 high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement and a commitment to service.
2026 Iowa Elks Vocational Grants
Overview
The Iowa State Elks Association will award twenty (20) Vocational Grants of $1,500 each to individuals enrolled in or planning to attend an accredited vocational or...
The Elks National Foundation exists to support Elks in strengthening their communities. We carry out that commitment by directing resources into the towns and neighborhoods where Elks live and serve.
Since 1931 the Foundation has helped students pursue their educational goals. Each year we distribute more than $4.6 million in college scholarships, assisting at least 800 high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement and a commitment to service.
2026 Iowa Elks Vocational Grants
Overview
The Iowa State Elks Association will award twenty (20) Vocational Grants of $1,500 each to individuals enrolled in or planning to attend an accredited vocational or...
WROF Premier Scholarship Awards Program
$3,000
Introduction
The Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation (WROF), Inc. is pleased to open the 2026–2027 WROF, Inc. Premier Scholarship Awards. Thanks to an additional generous contribution from Rural Mutual Insurance, this year’s program will fund two extra awards. WROF, Inc. will award seven scholarships of $3,000 each to rural Wisconsin high school seniors who plan to pursue post-secondary education within Wisconsin and intend to return to rural Wisconsin after completing their studies. The online application will be accessible on this page beginning Monday, January 5, 2026, and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Selection
Recipients will be...
Introduction
The Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation (WROF), Inc. is pleased to open the 2026–2027 WROF, Inc. Premier Scholarship Awards. Thanks to an additional generous contribution from Rural Mutual Insurance, this year’s program will fund two extra awards. WROF, Inc. will award seven scholarships of $3,000 each to rural Wisconsin high school seniors who plan to pursue post-secondary education within Wisconsin and intend to return to rural Wisconsin after completing their studies. The online application will be accessible on this page beginning Monday, January 5, 2026, and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Selection
Recipients will be...
Central Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships
$10,000
Intro
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have distributed millions of dollars to help students pursue their academic goals at high schools, colleges, and universities across the country.
Overview of Opportunities
With a single general application, high school seniors and current college students may be considered for more than 200 scholarship awards available through our program.
How Matching Works
After creating an account in our scholarship portal, new applicants begin by completing the general application. An eligibility quiz will then identify which scholarships you meet the criteria for; the system automatically narrows the list to only those awards...
Intro
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have distributed millions of dollars to help students pursue their academic goals at high schools, colleges, and universities across the country.
Overview of Opportunities
With a single general application, high school seniors and current college students may be considered for more than 200 scholarship awards available through our program.
How Matching Works
After creating an account in our scholarship portal, new applicants begin by completing the general application. An eligibility quiz will then identify which scholarships you meet the criteria for; the system automatically narrows the list to only those awards...
Tulsa Community Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
Overview:
Tulsa Community Foundation manages more than forty scholarship funds that serve students both in the local area and nationwide. Collectively, these funds award roughly $20 million each year to support students enrolled in institutions of higher learning. Each scholarship’s terms are set by the donor or donor group, so award rules and priorities differ across funds.
Eligibility and recipients:
Because donors define the selection criteria, eligibility requirements vary widely and reflect the different purposes behind each gift. Each year TCF distributes awards that help hundreds of students cover educational costs at colleges, universities, vocational-technical programs, and primary and secondary...
Overview:
Tulsa Community Foundation manages more than forty scholarship funds that serve students both in the local area and nationwide. Collectively, these funds award roughly $20 million each year to support students enrolled in institutions of higher learning. Each scholarship’s terms are set by the donor or donor group, so award rules and priorities differ across funds.
Eligibility and recipients:
Because donors define the selection criteria, eligibility requirements vary widely and reflect the different purposes behind each gift. Each year TCF distributes awards that help hundreds of students cover educational costs at colleges, universities, vocational-technical programs, and primary and secondary...
California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundation Scholarship
$8,000
Introduction
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program. A minimum of six scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors graduating in 2026. Recipients may pursue any field of study. Download and complete the application to apply.
Scholarship awards
- Four‑year campus (University of California or California State University applicant): $8,000
- Two‑year campus (any California community college applicant): $2,000
Application deadline: All materials must be received by midnight, Friday, February 27, 2026.
Who is eligible (general CAWG Foundation scholarships)
- Must be a high school senior graduating in 2026. Students...
Introduction
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program. A minimum of six scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors graduating in 2026. Recipients may pursue any field of study. Download and complete the application to apply.
Scholarship awards
- Four‑year campus (University of California or California State University applicant): $8,000
- Two‑year campus (any California community college applicant): $2,000
Application deadline: All materials must be received by midnight, Friday, February 27, 2026.
Who is eligible (general CAWG Foundation scholarships)
- Must be a high school senior graduating in 2026. Students...
Community Foundation of the Verdugos Scholarships
$6,000
The Community Foundation of the Verdugos administers multiple scholarship funds established by generous donors—some who have passed on and others who continue to support students—intended to help young people further their education and career goals.
Eligibility details for individual scholarships
- “Big Man Fritsche” Scholarship — In honor of Leonard Fritsche, a longtime Glendale and La Crescenta resident nicknamed “The Big Man.” Open to students who live in the Verdugo Region (Burbank, Glendale, and the foothill communities of Sunland, Tujunga, La Crescenta, La Cañada‑Flintridge, Montrose, and Verdugo City) and who are graduating from a public or private high school in...
The Community Foundation of the Verdugos administers multiple scholarship funds established by generous donors—some who have passed on and others who continue to support students—intended to help young people further their education and career goals.
Eligibility details for individual scholarships
- “Big Man Fritsche” Scholarship — In honor of Leonard Fritsche, a longtime Glendale and La Crescenta resident nicknamed “The Big Man.” Open to students who live in the Verdugo Region (Burbank, Glendale, and the foothill communities of Sunland, Tujunga, La Crescenta, La Cañada‑Flintridge, Montrose, and Verdugo City) and who are graduating from a public or private high school in...
Berkeley Bay Area Alumnae Scholarships
$3,000
Introduction
The Berkeley Bay Area Alumnae Chapter (BBAAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private community-service organization composed of college-educated African American women. BBAAC is offering scholarships to college-bound high school seniors of African/African American descent who attend high schools in Alameda County, California. Preference is given to students planning to enroll in four-year colleges or universities; however, applicants who intend to begin at a community college and later transfer to a four-year institution will also be considered. Awards are intended to supplement other sources of financial aid and will vary depending on available funding.
Award Amount
Scholarship...
Introduction
The Berkeley Bay Area Alumnae Chapter (BBAAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private community-service organization composed of college-educated African American women. BBAAC is offering scholarships to college-bound high school seniors of African/African American descent who attend high schools in Alameda County, California. Preference is given to students planning to enroll in four-year colleges or universities; however, applicants who intend to begin at a community college and later transfer to a four-year institution will also be considered. Awards are intended to supplement other sources of financial aid and will vary depending on available funding.
Award Amount
Scholarship...
Folsom Concert Association Scholarships
$5,000
Intro The Folsom Concert Association offers Performing Arts Scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend college or a junior college and pursue careers in the performing arts. Eligible pathways include vocal or instrumental music, theatre or film acting, technical and production roles in theatre/film/music, theatre business, dance, or preparing to teach in any of these disciplines. 2026 Scholarship Program — Applications Open Applications for the 2026 Performing Arts Scholarships are now being accepted. Review the qualifications and application instructions below before applying. Complete the 2026 application by the deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026. Awards will be announced in...
Intro The Folsom Concert Association offers Performing Arts Scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend college or a junior college and pursue careers in the performing arts. Eligible pathways include vocal or instrumental music, theatre or film acting, technical and production roles in theatre/film/music, theatre business, dance, or preparing to teach in any of these disciplines. 2026 Scholarship Program — Applications Open Applications for the 2026 Performing Arts Scholarships are now being accepted. Review the qualifications and application instructions below before applying. Complete the 2026 application by the deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026. Awards will be announced in...
Robert G. Porter Scholarship
$20,000
Introduction / History The Illinois Federation of Teachers created the Robert G. Porter Scholarship to pay tribute to Robert G. Porter, a longtime educator and labor leader. Porter began his career teaching civics in East St. Louis, Illinois, and served as treasurer of the East St. Louis Federation of Teachers, Local 1220. In 1960 he joined AFT national staff in Chicago as an aide to AFT President Carl Megel and played a key role in organizing and chartering numerous AFT locals across Illinois, helping build the strong IFT that today represents more than 100,000 members. Porter was AFT Secretary-Treasurer from...
Introduction / History The Illinois Federation of Teachers created the Robert G. Porter Scholarship to pay tribute to Robert G. Porter, a longtime educator and labor leader. Porter began his career teaching civics in East St. Louis, Illinois, and served as treasurer of the East St. Louis Federation of Teachers, Local 1220. In 1960 he joined AFT national staff in Chicago as an aide to AFT President Carl Megel and played a key role in organizing and chartering numerous AFT locals across Illinois, helping build the strong IFT that today represents more than 100,000 members. Porter was AFT Secretary-Treasurer from...
Iowa Communications Alliance Scholarship
$2,500
Introduction
The Iowa Communications Alliance (ICA) seeks to support students from Iowa’s rural communities by offering financial aid to pursue postsecondary education and encouraging graduates to remain in rural Iowa. ICA is awarding two scholarships of $2,500 each to qualified applicants.
Who may apply
To be eligible, applicants must meet every item below:
- Be either a graduating high school senior or a current full‑time undergraduate student who will continue undergraduate studies in the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Have a parent, grandparent, or guardian who is currently employed by or serving as a director of — or be a current...
Introduction
The Iowa Communications Alliance (ICA) seeks to support students from Iowa’s rural communities by offering financial aid to pursue postsecondary education and encouraging graduates to remain in rural Iowa. ICA is awarding two scholarships of $2,500 each to qualified applicants.
Who may apply
To be eligible, applicants must meet every item below:
- Be either a graduating high school senior or a current full‑time undergraduate student who will continue undergraduate studies in the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Have a parent, grandparent, or guardian who is currently employed by or serving as a director of — or be a current...
