Scholarships for Military Children
$2,000
Introduction
The Scholarships for Military Children recognizes the sacrifices and service of military families and highlights the commissary’s role within the military community. Funded through private contributions, the program awards college scholarships each year at commissaries operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide.
Application timeline and notification
The online application window for the 2026–2027 academic year opens December 10, 2025, and closes February 11, 2026. Award recipients will be informed by U.S. mail on or about May 15, 2026. Because of the large number of submissions, applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
Award summary for 2026–2027
For...
Introduction
The Scholarships for Military Children recognizes the sacrifices and service of military families and highlights the commissary’s role within the military community. Funded through private contributions, the program awards college scholarships each year at commissaries operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide.
Application timeline and notification
The online application window for the 2026–2027 academic year opens December 10, 2025, and closes February 11, 2026. Award recipients will be informed by U.S. mail on or about May 15, 2026. Because of the large number of submissions, applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
Award summary for 2026–2027
For...
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
$40,000
Overview
This scholarship is intended for students who are children or stepchildren of Marines (or certain Navy personnel who served with Marines). Applicants must meet academic, financial, and enrollment criteria and must turn in a fully completed application and all required supporting documents by the posted deadline.
Who is eligible
- Be the child or stepchild of one of the following:
- A U.S. Marine who is active duty, in the Reserve, or a veteran.
- A U.S. Marine who was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.
- A U.S. Navy Corpsman, Navy Chaplain, or Religious Program Specialist...
Overview
This scholarship is intended for students who are children or stepchildren of Marines (or certain Navy personnel who served with Marines). Applicants must meet academic, financial, and enrollment criteria and must turn in a fully completed application and all required supporting documents by the posted deadline.
Who is eligible
- Be the child or stepchild of one of the following:
- A U.S. Marine who is active duty, in the Reserve, or a veteran.
- A U.S. Marine who was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.
- A U.S. Navy Corpsman, Navy Chaplain, or Religious Program Specialist...
Treacy Foundation Scholarship
$12,000
Intro
The Treacy Foundation offers need-based scholarships for Montana residents who are entering college as freshmen or sophomores and who have accumulated no more than 60 college degree credits. Awards are intended for students beginning their undergraduate studies (not for trade schools or for juniors, seniors, or graduate students).
Award details
- Amount: $3,500.00 per year.
- Renewal: The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years (a maximum of four years total) if the recipient requests renewal each year.
- School choice: Recipients may use the award at any accredited college or university of their choosing.
Selection...
Intro
The Treacy Foundation offers need-based scholarships for Montana residents who are entering college as freshmen or sophomores and who have accumulated no more than 60 college degree credits. Awards are intended for students beginning their undergraduate studies (not for trade schools or for juniors, seniors, or graduate students).
Award details
- Amount: $3,500.00 per year.
- Renewal: The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years (a maximum of four years total) if the recipient requests renewal each year.
- School choice: Recipients may use the award at any accredited college or university of their choosing.
Selection...
Gallery Collection's Greeting Card Scholarship
$10,000
SPONSOR
The Contest is sponsored by Prudent Publishing Company, Inc. / The Gallery Collection, located at 400 North Frontage Road, Landing, NJ 07850 (the “Sponsor”).
ELIGIBILITY
1. Entry is limited to students who are enrolled in a high school, college, or university program at the time of the Contest and whose program leads to the awarding of a diploma or degree.
2. Entrants must be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, or residents of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico. International students...
SPONSOR
The Contest is sponsored by Prudent Publishing Company, Inc. / The Gallery Collection, located at 400 North Frontage Road, Landing, NJ 07850 (the “Sponsor”).
ELIGIBILITY
1. Entry is limited to students who are enrolled in a high school, college, or university program at the time of the Contest and whose program leads to the awarding of a diploma or degree.
2. Entrants must be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, or residents of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico. International students...
JonCade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship
$3,000
Overview
This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll at a college, university, community college, or technical school in Louisiana. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Retention Requirement
If awarded, recipients must enroll full-time (a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester) and maintain a semester GPA of 3.0 or higher to keep the scholarship.
How to Apply — Required Materials (initial submission)
All applicants must submit the following items. Photocopies of the application form are acceptable.
- Completed official application form.
- Official high school transcript.
- Recent, appropriate photo....
Overview
This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll at a college, university, community college, or technical school in Louisiana. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Retention Requirement
If awarded, recipients must enroll full-time (a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester) and maintain a semester GPA of 3.0 or higher to keep the scholarship.
How to Apply — Required Materials (initial submission)
All applicants must submit the following items. Photocopies of the application form are acceptable.
- Completed official application form.
- Official high school transcript.
- Recent, appropriate photo....
Louisiana Sheriffs' Educational Scholarship Program
$1,000
Overview and Eligibility
The scholarship is open without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, or national origin. Applicants must be permanent residents of a Louisiana parish, must intend to use the scholarship at a Louisiana institution of higher education, and must plan to enroll as full-time undergraduate students. Immediate family members of the Sheriff are not eligible to apply; however, family members of employees of the Sheriff’s Office may apply.
Review Committee
The Sheriff may appoint a review committee composed of nonpartisan citizens, or may choose to work with parish school personnel to form the committee. The...
Overview and Eligibility
The scholarship is open without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, or national origin. Applicants must be permanent residents of a Louisiana parish, must intend to use the scholarship at a Louisiana institution of higher education, and must plan to enroll as full-time undergraduate students. Immediate family members of the Sheriff are not eligible to apply; however, family members of employees of the Sheriff’s Office may apply.
Review Committee
The Sheriff may appoint a review committee composed of nonpartisan citizens, or may choose to work with parish school personnel to form the committee. The...
Texas Big Game Scholarships
$3,000
Overview
A total of nine scholarships are awarded each year: one winner from each of the eight TBGA regions plus a single statewide top scholarship. Applicants must be pursuing majors in agriculture and/or natural resources.
Who may apply
Eligible candidates include graduating high school seniors and students who will be entering college as freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Participation in the Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA) is not required to apply; however, applicants who have submitted entries to the Texas Big Game Awards will receive an additional preference point during the review.
How winners are chosen
Applications are assessed using a...
Overview
A total of nine scholarships are awarded each year: one winner from each of the eight TBGA regions plus a single statewide top scholarship. Applicants must be pursuing majors in agriculture and/or natural resources.
Who may apply
Eligible candidates include graduating high school seniors and students who will be entering college as freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Participation in the Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA) is not required to apply; however, applicants who have submitted entries to the Texas Big Game Awards will receive an additional preference point during the review.
How winners are chosen
Applications are assessed using a...
Texas Conditional Grant Program
$8,000
Overview
The Conditional Grant Program supports eligible students enrolled in engineering programs or in operational business disciplines approved by TxDOT. Awards are available to students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in Texas—both public and private. Recipients may receive up to $4,000 per semester (maximum $8,000 per academic year), with actual award amounts determined by demonstrated financial need.
How to apply
Review the eligibility criteria below. If you meet the requirements, you are encouraged to submit an application. Application instructions and a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document are provided to assist applicants.
Important deadline: Applications must be received by April...
Overview
The Conditional Grant Program supports eligible students enrolled in engineering programs or in operational business disciplines approved by TxDOT. Awards are available to students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in Texas—both public and private. Recipients may receive up to $4,000 per semester (maximum $8,000 per academic year), with actual award amounts determined by demonstrated financial need.
How to apply
Review the eligibility criteria below. If you meet the requirements, you are encouraged to submit an application. Application instructions and a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document are provided to assist applicants.
Important deadline: Applications must be received by April...
HGA Dendel Scholarship
$4,000
Introduction
The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. (HGA) provides two undergraduate/graduate scholarships — the HGA Scholarship and the Dendel Scholarship — for students enrolled in accredited fiber-arts programs in the United States and Canada. These awards support advanced study in fiber arts, including textile research, textile history, and textile conservation. Selection is based on artistic and technical excellence and/or distinguished scholarship in textiles; awards are not made on the basis of financial need. Annually, scholarship awards total $4,000 or more for the academic year.
HGA Scholarship
The HGA Scholarship is designated for use toward tuition only. Applicants should apply under...
Introduction
The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. (HGA) provides two undergraduate/graduate scholarships — the HGA Scholarship and the Dendel Scholarship — for students enrolled in accredited fiber-arts programs in the United States and Canada. These awards support advanced study in fiber arts, including textile research, textile history, and textile conservation. Selection is based on artistic and technical excellence and/or distinguished scholarship in textiles; awards are not made on the basis of financial need. Annually, scholarship awards total $4,000 or more for the academic year.
HGA Scholarship
The HGA Scholarship is designated for use toward tuition only. Applicants should apply under...
Marquardt Scholarship
$3,000
Introduction
Union membership helps families secure better opportunities for the future. AFSCME members and their families can apply for annual scholarships offered through AFSCME Council 31 to support their educational goals.
About the Larry Marquardt Scholarship
The Larry Marquardt Scholarship commemorates Larry Marquardt, the first executive director of AFSCME Council 31, who served until his death in 1980 and devoted his life to organizing and improving conditions for working people. Council 31 maintains this fund to provide financial assistance for higher education to members and their children.
Award amount
Three scholarships of $3,000 each are granted each academic year.
Who...
Introduction
Union membership helps families secure better opportunities for the future. AFSCME members and their families can apply for annual scholarships offered through AFSCME Council 31 to support their educational goals.
About the Larry Marquardt Scholarship
The Larry Marquardt Scholarship commemorates Larry Marquardt, the first executive director of AFSCME Council 31, who served until his death in 1980 and devoted his life to organizing and improving conditions for working people. Council 31 maintains this fund to provide financial assistance for higher education to members and their children.
Award amount
Three scholarships of $3,000 each are granted each academic year.
Who...
William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship
$2,000
Introduction
Each year the Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) presents ten William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships of $2,000 each. Five awards are reserved for winners of the Academic Competition and five are awarded through a Random Drawing. Applicants must select either the Academic Competition or the Random Drawing; entering both categories will disqualify the student from both. The scholarship was renamed in 1985 in honor of William A. Lee, the CFL’s longest-serving president, who dedicated more than 60 years to labor and community service, including 38 years with the CFL.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Deadline: All materials must be...
Introduction
Each year the Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) presents ten William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships of $2,000 each. Five awards are reserved for winners of the Academic Competition and five are awarded through a Random Drawing. Applicants must select either the Academic Competition or the Random Drawing; entering both categories will disqualify the student from both. The scholarship was renamed in 1985 in honor of William A. Lee, the CFL’s longest-serving president, who dedicated more than 60 years to labor and community service, including 38 years with the CFL.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Deadline: All materials must be...
Les Best Scholarship
$2,000
Intro
The Les Best Scholarship Program offers financial support to OCSEA members and their family members pursuing postsecondary education. Each academic year, the program distributes a total of $12,000 in awards. Applications are accepted annually from January 1 through April 30.
How to apply
All application materials must be received by April 30. Submit the items below as part of your packet:
- A fully completed and signed Les Best Scholarship application.
- An official acceptance letter showing admission to a union apprenticeship, a vocational/trade school, or an accredited college or university for undergraduate study.
- A 500–1,000 word essay...
Intro
The Les Best Scholarship Program offers financial support to OCSEA members and their family members pursuing postsecondary education. Each academic year, the program distributes a total of $12,000 in awards. Applications are accepted annually from January 1 through April 30.
How to apply
All application materials must be received by April 30. Submit the items below as part of your packet:
- A fully completed and signed Les Best Scholarship application.
- An official acceptance letter showing admission to a union apprenticeship, a vocational/trade school, or an accredited college or university for undergraduate study.
- A 500–1,000 word essay...
