eQuality Scholarships
$6,000
Introduction
For more than 35 years eQuality Scholarship Collaborative has supported and developed student leaders. By 2025 the organization’s total scholarship awards exceeded $2,200,000.
Purpose
eQuality provides scholarships to recognize and support students from northern and central California who have contributed service to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.
Eligibility
Generally, applicants will fall into one of these groups:
- Residents of northern or central California who have completed, or expect to complete, high school or its equivalent between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2026.
- Residents of northern or central California who have completed, or expect...
Introduction
For more than 35 years eQuality Scholarship Collaborative has supported and developed student leaders. By 2025 the organization’s total scholarship awards exceeded $2,200,000.
Purpose
eQuality provides scholarships to recognize and support students from northern and central California who have contributed service to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.
Eligibility
Generally, applicants will fall into one of these groups:
- Residents of northern or central California who have completed, or expect to complete, high school or its equivalent between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2026.
- Residents of northern or central California who have completed, or expect...
Kansas Peace Officers Association Scholarships
$1,000
Applications must be postmarked by March 31.
Overview
The Kansas Police Officers Association (KPOA) Scholarship supports students who are children or dependents* of active KPOA members and who are pursuing postsecondary education at an accredited institution in Kansas. Awards are granted according to the eligibility and submission requirements below.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be a high school senior or a current college student and must be the child or dependent* of an active KPOA member. (“Dependent” follows the IRS definition: either a qualifying child or a qualifying relative of the taxpayer.)
- Applicant must plan to attend an accredited...
Applications must be postmarked by March 31.
Overview
The Kansas Police Officers Association (KPOA) Scholarship supports students who are children or dependents* of active KPOA members and who are pursuing postsecondary education at an accredited institution in Kansas. Awards are granted according to the eligibility and submission requirements below.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be a high school senior or a current college student and must be the child or dependent* of an active KPOA member. (“Dependent” follows the IRS definition: either a qualifying child or a qualifying relative of the taxpayer.)
- Applicant must plan to attend an accredited...
SUVCW Scholarships
$2,500
Overview
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War award two scholarships each year, each worth $2,500 for tuition and books. These scholarships are available to high school seniors and current college students of any gender, provided the recipient is enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university before December 31 of the year the award is issued.
Eligibility and expectations
- Applicants must show a history of achievement in academics and community involvement (see page 4).
- Letters of recommendation should speak to the applicant’s sincere interest in, and positive attitude toward, pursuing college-level study.
Required application materials...
Overview
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War award two scholarships each year, each worth $2,500 for tuition and books. These scholarships are available to high school seniors and current college students of any gender, provided the recipient is enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university before December 31 of the year the award is issued.
Eligibility and expectations
- Applicants must show a history of achievement in academics and community involvement (see page 4).
- Letters of recommendation should speak to the applicant’s sincere interest in, and positive attitude toward, pursuing college-level study.
Required application materials...
Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship
$20,000
Each year TEF distributes more than 100 scholarships, with the typical award exceeding $4,600 and the largest scholarship capped at $20,000 per year. Many of these grants support students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs. All TEF awards are intended to help undergraduate students with a Naval Aviation family background pursue higher education.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school graduate.
- Must be the child or grandchild of a current or former Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer, or aircrewman, OR the child or grandchild of someone who served aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
- Must...
Each year TEF distributes more than 100 scholarships, with the typical award exceeding $4,600 and the largest scholarship capped at $20,000 per year. Many of these grants support students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs. All TEF awards are intended to help undergraduate students with a Naval Aviation family background pursue higher education.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school graduate.
- Must be the child or grandchild of a current or former Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer, or aircrewman, OR the child or grandchild of someone who served aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
- Must...
Women Marines Association Scholarship Program
$5,000
Overview The WMA Scholarship Committee awards multiple scholarships each year. The number and size of awards depend on investment earnings (available funds) and the specific criteria for each scholarship. Every complete application received within the official application window by an eligible applicant will be reviewed. Important dates and general rules - Application period: 1 February – 31 March each year. - Any application or supporting materials postmarked after 31 March will not be considered. - Applicants must reapply each year; awards do not automatically renew. - All applicants must have a sponsor who is a current WMA member in good...
Overview The WMA Scholarship Committee awards multiple scholarships each year. The number and size of awards depend on investment earnings (available funds) and the specific criteria for each scholarship. Every complete application received within the official application window by an eligible applicant will be reviewed. Important dates and general rules - Application period: 1 February – 31 March each year. - Any application or supporting materials postmarked after 31 March will not be considered. - Applicants must reapply each year; awards do not automatically renew. - All applicants must have a sponsor who is a current WMA member in good...
Women's Overseas Service League Scholarships for Women
$1,000
Overview
Scholarship recipients are selected at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee of the Women’s Overseas Service League Board of Directors. Awards typically range from $500.00 to $1,000.00 per year. A recipient may be eligible to receive the award for a second year provided she continues to meet the progress and reporting expectations described in the scholarship award criteria.
Who may apply
Awards are offered to women who meet all of the following:
- Demonstrate a clear commitment to advancing careers in the military or other public service fields.
- Have shown that commitment through relevant life or work experiences....
Overview
Scholarship recipients are selected at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee of the Women’s Overseas Service League Board of Directors. Awards typically range from $500.00 to $1,000.00 per year. A recipient may be eligible to receive the award for a second year provided she continues to meet the progress and reporting expectations described in the scholarship award criteria.
Who may apply
Awards are offered to women who meet all of the following:
- Demonstrate a clear commitment to advancing careers in the military or other public service fields.
- Have shown that commitment through relevant life or work experiences....
WWGF Foundation Scholarships
$20,000
Introduction
The Women’s Western Golf Foundation (WWGF) was created in 1971 by the Women’s Western Golf Association to encourage greater female involvement in golf and to support deserving undergraduate women through scholarship assistance.
History and purpose
Also in 1971, the WWGF established a charitable trust to collect and distribute funds aimed at promoting women’s academic success and strengthening intercollegiate women’s golf programs by:
- Awarding academic scholarships to deserving female students who are involved in golf (note: golfing skill or competitive excellence is not a selection requirement).
- Providing financial support to colleges and universities that have underfunded women’s golf...
Introduction
The Women’s Western Golf Foundation (WWGF) was created in 1971 by the Women’s Western Golf Association to encourage greater female involvement in golf and to support deserving undergraduate women through scholarship assistance.
History and purpose
Also in 1971, the WWGF established a charitable trust to collect and distribute funds aimed at promoting women’s academic success and strengthening intercollegiate women’s golf programs by:
- Awarding academic scholarships to deserving female students who are involved in golf (note: golfing skill or competitive excellence is not a selection requirement).
- Providing financial support to colleges and universities that have underfunded women’s golf...
National Speaking Association Scholarships
$5,000
Introduction
This year the NSA Foundation (NSAF) will award as many as six scholarships of $5,000 each. These awards support students with demonstrated public-speaking ability or those planning to pursue a career that relies on public speaking. Since 1989 the Foundation has been granting scholarships annually; to date it has distributed more than $500,000 to help students reach their educational goals while encouraging service to the communities where they study, work and live.
Eligibility
To be considered for a 2026 NSAF scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a full-time student as defined by your college or university,...
Introduction
This year the NSA Foundation (NSAF) will award as many as six scholarships of $5,000 each. These awards support students with demonstrated public-speaking ability or those planning to pursue a career that relies on public speaking. Since 1989 the Foundation has been granting scholarships annually; to date it has distributed more than $500,000 to help students reach their educational goals while encouraging service to the communities where they study, work and live.
Eligibility
To be considered for a 2026 NSAF scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a full-time student as defined by your college or university,...
Finlandia Foundatoin Scholarships
$3,000
Thank you for your interest in Finlandia Foundation National’s scholarship opportunities. Each year FFN provides financial awards to support post‑secondary education and also offers a dedicated scholarship for law students in the United States and Finland.
Important dates
- The application window opens November 1, 2025.
- All applications and required supporting materials must be received by 11:59 P.M. PST on FEBRUARY 1, 2026.
- Applicants will be notified of decisions by mail in mid‑April.
- Awards are evaluated in the spring and are intended to fund the recipient’s following fall or spring term. Scholarship funds are sent after FFN...
Thank you for your interest in Finlandia Foundation National’s scholarship opportunities. Each year FFN provides financial awards to support post‑secondary education and also offers a dedicated scholarship for law students in the United States and Finland.
Important dates
- The application window opens November 1, 2025.
- All applications and required supporting materials must be received by 11:59 P.M. PST on FEBRUARY 1, 2026.
- Applicants will be notified of decisions by mail in mid‑April.
- Awards are evaluated in the spring and are intended to fund the recipient’s following fall or spring term. Scholarship funds are sent after FFN...
National Italian American Foundation Scholarships
$12,000
Overview
Since its establishment, the National Italian American Foundation has distributed over $10,000,000 in scholarship aid, made possible by the support of the Italian American community. Each year NIAF manages close to 200 individual scholarships, with awards ranging from $2,500 up to $12,000, available to Italian American students pursuing a wide array of academic fields.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for NIAF scholarship awards, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Maintain a current NIAF membership. Memberships remain active for one year from the registration date and are non-refundable. A student may use the membership of a parent, guardian, or...
Overview
Since its establishment, the National Italian American Foundation has distributed over $10,000,000 in scholarship aid, made possible by the support of the Italian American community. Each year NIAF manages close to 200 individual scholarships, with awards ranging from $2,500 up to $12,000, available to Italian American students pursuing a wide array of academic fields.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for NIAF scholarship awards, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Maintain a current NIAF membership. Memberships remain active for one year from the registration date and are non-refundable. A student may use the membership of a parent, guardian, or...
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
$12,500
Eligibility - Who can enter: Registered undergraduate students enrolled full time at accredited, four-year colleges or universities in the United States during the Spring 2026 semester may submit an entry to the 2026 contest. - Study abroad: If you will be studying abroad in Spring 2026 you remain eligible provided you are officially registered full time at your U.S. home institution. Who is not eligible (these applicants cannot enter): - Anyone not enrolled in college during the Spring 2026 semester, including high school students. - Students attending two-year institutions. - Students enrolled in associate degree or community college programs. -...
Eligibility - Who can enter: Registered undergraduate students enrolled full time at accredited, four-year colleges or universities in the United States during the Spring 2026 semester may submit an entry to the 2026 contest. - Study abroad: If you will be studying abroad in Spring 2026 you remain eligible provided you are officially registered full time at your U.S. home institution. Who is not eligible (these applicants cannot enter): - Anyone not enrolled in college during the Spring 2026 semester, including high school students. - Students attending two-year institutions. - Students enrolled in associate degree or community college programs. -...
Hawaii Ukulele College Scholarships
$2,000
About the scholarship
This award is provided by Ukulele Festival Hawaii, a nonprofit established in 2004. The organization’s mission is to raise public appreciation for the ukulele as an instrument capable of virtuoso performance and to support Hawai‘i’s arts and culture through education, college scholarships, and the free annual Ukulele Festivals.
Award amount
$2,000
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating high school senior who resides in Hawaii.
- Must have been accepted to an accredited college or university.
- Must demonstrate a genuine passion for the ukulele.
- Must exhibit good character and a record of meaningful community service.
Application...
About the scholarship
This award is provided by Ukulele Festival Hawaii, a nonprofit established in 2004. The organization’s mission is to raise public appreciation for the ukulele as an instrument capable of virtuoso performance and to support Hawai‘i’s arts and culture through education, college scholarships, and the free annual Ukulele Festivals.
Award amount
$2,000
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating high school senior who resides in Hawaii.
- Must have been accepted to an accredited college or university.
- Must demonstrate a genuine passion for the ukulele.
- Must exhibit good character and a record of meaningful community service.
Application...
