Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship
$50,000
Introduction
Gordon A. Rich devoted his life, energy and resources to improving the circumstances of people with limited means and opportunities. The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation (GAR) exists to continue that work by awarding scholarships to promising students who also demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility
To be considered for a GAR scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a dependent child of a full‑time employee currently working in the financial services industry. Eligible employers include commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerages, insurance companies, fund and asset managers, credit card and consumer finance companies, and other similar financial...
Introduction
Gordon A. Rich devoted his life, energy and resources to improving the circumstances of people with limited means and opportunities. The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation (GAR) exists to continue that work by awarding scholarships to promising students who also demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility
To be considered for a GAR scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a dependent child of a full‑time employee currently working in the financial services industry. Eligible employers include commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerages, insurance companies, fund and asset managers, credit card and consumer finance companies, and other similar financial...
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
$10,000
Overview
The Youth Awards were launched in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering their 27th year, the program recognizes outstanding high school seniors for strong academic performance and meaningful community impact. Award categories include Community Service, Engineering, Green Sustainability and Technology, with additional categories added over the course of the awards season.
Prizes and Recognition
In each category, Gold, Silver and Bronze honorees are chosen. Each recipient is awarded a one-time grant that can be used to support college expenses or to fund a community service project addressing a social issue. Selected students are honored in virtual ceremonies...
Overview
The Youth Awards were launched in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering their 27th year, the program recognizes outstanding high school seniors for strong academic performance and meaningful community impact. Award categories include Community Service, Engineering, Green Sustainability and Technology, with additional categories added over the course of the awards season.
Prizes and Recognition
In each category, Gold, Silver and Bronze honorees are chosen. Each recipient is awarded a one-time grant that can be used to support college expenses or to fund a community service project addressing a social issue. Selected students are honored in virtual ceremonies...
May Firm lnjury Scholarship
$1,000
At the May Firm, we recognize the significance of education and the challenges that come with financing it in today's world. Our founder, Robert May, was the first in his family to go to college. He is deeply grateful for the chance he had to earn his undergraduate degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before proceeding to law school. As we are all aware, the expense of pursuing higher education continues to escalate, often placing students in a difficult position, both emotionally and financially.
Our mission is to aid students in achieving higher education and alleviate some of the...
At the May Firm, we recognize the significance of education and the challenges that come with financing it in today's world. Our founder, Robert May, was the first in his family to go to college. He is deeply grateful for the chance he had to earn his undergraduate degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before proceeding to law school. As we are all aware, the expense of pursuing higher education continues to escalate, often placing students in a difficult position, both emotionally and financially.
Our mission is to aid students in achieving higher education and alleviate some of the...
Peter Kong-ming New Award
$3,000
The Society for Applied Anthropology annually hosts the Peter Kong-ming New Student Research Competition to recognize exceptional student studies in applied behavioral and social sciences. This esteemed award pays tribute to Peter Kong-ming New, a revered medical sociologist-anthropologist and past SfAA president, whose efforts were concentrated on using the social sciences to tackle pressing health care and human service issues.His family continues to preserve his memory by backing this competition, which cultivates the upcoming crop of applied social science researchers. The contest rewards the top student papers on a research project connected to health care or human services, mirroring his...
The Society for Applied Anthropology annually hosts the Peter Kong-ming New Student Research Competition to recognize exceptional student studies in applied behavioral and social sciences. This esteemed award pays tribute to Peter Kong-ming New, a revered medical sociologist-anthropologist and past SfAA president, whose efforts were concentrated on using the social sciences to tackle pressing health care and human service issues.His family continues to preserve his memory by backing this competition, which cultivates the upcoming crop of applied social science researchers. The contest rewards the top student papers on a research project connected to health care or human services, mirroring his...
Dyslexia/Auditory Processing Disorder Scholarship
$1,000
Since 2013, Gemm Learning has been offering a scholarship for undergraduate students in the US/Canada who are living with dyslexia and/or auditory processing disorder.Overcoming the hurdles posed by dyslexia and/or auditory processing disorder to secure a college admission requires tenacity and strength of character. The Gemm Learning Dyslexia/APD scholarship is designed to acknowledge and reward this determination.The application procedure is straightforward. We invite you to share your personal journey in the form of an essay titled either "Living With Dyslexia" or "Living With Auditory Processing Disorder". Your essay should provide an educational or inspirational perspective, offering a unique understanding of...
Since 2013, Gemm Learning has been offering a scholarship for undergraduate students in the US/Canada who are living with dyslexia and/or auditory processing disorder.Overcoming the hurdles posed by dyslexia and/or auditory processing disorder to secure a college admission requires tenacity and strength of character. The Gemm Learning Dyslexia/APD scholarship is designed to acknowledge and reward this determination.The application procedure is straightforward. We invite you to share your personal journey in the form of an essay titled either "Living With Dyslexia" or "Living With Auditory Processing Disorder". Your essay should provide an educational or inspirational perspective, offering a unique understanding of...
Christophers Annual Video Contest for College Students
$2,000
Overview
College students are invited to produce a short film or video (no longer than 5 minutes) that effectively communicates The Christophers’ mission and its conviction that “One Person Can Make a Difference.” Submissions may use any genre or shooting approach but must be uploaded via the online submission portal.
Eligibility
- Open to students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate courses (full- or part-time) at any time between September 2025 and May 2026.
Entry requirements and rules
- Deadline for entries: February 15, 2026.
- Videos must interpret some variation of the theme “One Person Can Make a Difference.”
-...
Overview
College students are invited to produce a short film or video (no longer than 5 minutes) that effectively communicates The Christophers’ mission and its conviction that “One Person Can Make a Difference.” Submissions may use any genre or shooting approach but must be uploaded via the online submission portal.
Eligibility
- Open to students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate courses (full- or part-time) at any time between September 2025 and May 2026.
Entry requirements and rules
- Deadline for entries: February 15, 2026.
- Videos must interpret some variation of the theme “One Person Can Make a Difference.”
-...
Texas Beginning Teacher Scholarship
$750
The First-Year Teacher Scholarship is designed to financially aid the beneficiary in acquiring classroom materials. Starting from August 15, 2025, interested individuals can obtain an application form from the TRTF website. It is crucial that all applications are fully submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 09, 2026, as late submissions will not be entertained.The scholarship winners will be unveiled on Friday, February 27, 2026. The successful applicants will be informed via email, and their names will be published on the TRTF website and Facebook page.Since its inception in 2008, TRTF has granted over $225,000 in scholarships.Procedure for Applying for...
The First-Year Teacher Scholarship is designed to financially aid the beneficiary in acquiring classroom materials. Starting from August 15, 2025, interested individuals can obtain an application form from the TRTF website. It is crucial that all applications are fully submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 09, 2026, as late submissions will not be entertained.The scholarship winners will be unveiled on Friday, February 27, 2026. The successful applicants will be informed via email, and their names will be published on the TRTF website and Facebook page.Since its inception in 2008, TRTF has granted over $225,000 in scholarships.Procedure for Applying for...
Automotive Women's Association Scholarships
$5,000
About AWAF Scholarships
The Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation (AWAF) centers its work on scholarship support as part of its mission to advance women’s careers in the automotive and mobility sectors. As a professional organization, AWAF is committed to helping women enter and grow within these industries.
Who is considered
Scholarships are intended for women who are citizens of North America and who have a sincere interest in pursuing or advancing careers in automotive, mobility, or related fields. While AWAF members and their family members are encouraged to apply, applicants do not need to be affiliated with AWAF to be considered....
About AWAF Scholarships
The Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation (AWAF) centers its work on scholarship support as part of its mission to advance women’s careers in the automotive and mobility sectors. As a professional organization, AWAF is committed to helping women enter and grow within these industries.
Who is considered
Scholarships are intended for women who are citizens of North America and who have a sincere interest in pursuing or advancing careers in automotive, mobility, or related fields. While AWAF members and their family members are encouraged to apply, applicants do not need to be affiliated with AWAF to be considered....
Thiel Fellowship
$200,000
The Thiel Fellowship, established in 2011 by tech entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel, is a two-year initiative designed for young innovators eager to create new things. Instead of attending college, Thiel Fellows are given a $100,000 grant and access to the Thiel Foundation's network of founders, investors, and scientists. What does the Fellowship entail? The Thiel Fellowship offers a $200,000 grant over two years to young individuals who prefer innovation over traditional classroom learning. How is the grant distributed? The grant of $200,000 is disbursed over a two-year period. The Thiel Foundation does not claim any equity in your venture....
The Thiel Fellowship, established in 2011 by tech entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel, is a two-year initiative designed for young innovators eager to create new things. Instead of attending college, Thiel Fellows are given a $100,000 grant and access to the Thiel Foundation's network of founders, investors, and scientists. What does the Fellowship entail? The Thiel Fellowship offers a $200,000 grant over two years to young individuals who prefer innovation over traditional classroom learning. How is the grant distributed? The grant of $200,000 is disbursed over a two-year period. The Thiel Foundation does not claim any equity in your venture....
Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships
$3,000
Eligibility criteria for these scholarships include: You should either be a child of an active AIST Parent Member from the AIST Midwest Member Chapter or an AIST Student Member via the Material Advantage Student Program, attending a university within the Midwest Member Chapter region. You should be either currently enrolled or intending to enroll in a university for the upcoming fall semester at an accredited North American College or University, pursuing full-time undergraduate studies. For the application process, you are required to submit the following in pdf format: - An up-to-date resume detailing your work experience and any extracurricular activities,...
Eligibility criteria for these scholarships include: You should either be a child of an active AIST Parent Member from the AIST Midwest Member Chapter or an AIST Student Member via the Material Advantage Student Program, attending a university within the Midwest Member Chapter region. You should be either currently enrolled or intending to enroll in a university for the upcoming fall semester at an accredited North American College or University, pursuing full-time undergraduate studies. For the application process, you are required to submit the following in pdf format: - An up-to-date resume detailing your work experience and any extracurricular activities,...
Luigi Wewege Foundation Scholarship
$1,500
The Luigi Wewege Foundation scholarship was created with the belief that everyone who has a desire to attend college or university should. Research shows that this has not been the case, due to higher education becoming increasingly more expensive over the last several decades. Although by answering a simple essay question, applicants will have an opportunity to be granted a $1,500 academic scholarship. The foundation committee will select a winner by the end of December every year and there will only be one winner who will receive this amount towards their higher education expenses in each year.EligibilityThe following people are...
The Luigi Wewege Foundation scholarship was created with the belief that everyone who has a desire to attend college or university should. Research shows that this has not been the case, due to higher education becoming increasingly more expensive over the last several decades. Although by answering a simple essay question, applicants will have an opportunity to be granted a $1,500 academic scholarship. The foundation committee will select a winner by the end of December every year and there will only be one winner who will receive this amount towards their higher education expenses in each year.EligibilityThe following people are...
Tennessee IAI Scholarship
$500
If you are a student of an accredited college or university, full or part time, undergraduate or graduate students who is taking courses in order to pursue a career in the various phases of the science of identification or the law enforcement field and are interested in becoming a student member of the TNIAI, please visit the Membership section of the website to apply.ScholarshipsThe TN IAI awards a $500 scholarship for full-time or $250 for part-time students each semester. We have a summer scholarship as well for $250. Deadline for Summer and Fall is May 1st. Deadline for Spring is...
If you are a student of an accredited college or university, full or part time, undergraduate or graduate students who is taking courses in order to pursue a career in the various phases of the science of identification or the law enforcement field and are interested in becoming a student member of the TNIAI, please visit the Membership section of the website to apply.ScholarshipsThe TN IAI awards a $500 scholarship for full-time or $250 for part-time students each semester. We have a summer scholarship as well for $250. Deadline for Summer and Fall is May 1st. Deadline for Spring is...
