Susan Howard Community Service Award
$5,000
Purpose The Susan Howard Community Service Award recognizes academically strong young people from low-income families in Texas or the United Kingdom who have shown initiative and leadership by creating, launching, or organizing community service efforts that benefit and inspire others. Background and overview Susan Howard served as President of BAFTX for nine years and led the organization with commitment and vision through 2017, helping it grow into a thriving organization. The Susan Howard Community Service Award was established in her memory to celebrate youth who, like her, are dedicated to serving and strengthening their communities. Award focus This prize honors...
Purpose The Susan Howard Community Service Award recognizes academically strong young people from low-income families in Texas or the United Kingdom who have shown initiative and leadership by creating, launching, or organizing community service efforts that benefit and inspire others. Background and overview Susan Howard served as President of BAFTX for nine years and led the organization with commitment and vision through 2017, helping it grow into a thriving organization. The Susan Howard Community Service Award was established in her memory to celebrate youth who, like her, are dedicated to serving and strengthening their communities. Award focus This prize honors...
BPW Triangle Scholarships
$1,500
Introduction
BPW/Triangle awards annual scholarships to support women pursuing academic and professional excellence. The 2026 scholarship cycle is now open. These awards are intended for women of integrity who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to supporting and advocating for other women. Please read all instructions thoroughly before submitting your application. Deadline: March 16, 2026.
Scholarships Available
- $1,500 Dr. Lois E. Frazier Scholarship — merit-based (minimum GPA: 3.5)
- $1,500 Mary Edith Fox Scholarship — need-based (minimum GPA: 2.5)
You are encouraged to also apply separately to the North Carolina BPW Scholarship (state-level awards available). For other opportunities, see...
Introduction
BPW/Triangle awards annual scholarships to support women pursuing academic and professional excellence. The 2026 scholarship cycle is now open. These awards are intended for women of integrity who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to supporting and advocating for other women. Please read all instructions thoroughly before submitting your application. Deadline: March 16, 2026.
Scholarships Available
- $1,500 Dr. Lois E. Frazier Scholarship — merit-based (minimum GPA: 3.5)
- $1,500 Mary Edith Fox Scholarship — need-based (minimum GPA: 2.5)
You are encouraged to also apply separately to the North Carolina BPW Scholarship (state-level awards available). For other opportunities, see...
Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship
$3,000
Overview
The Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship (FKMS) commemorates Florence Hill Kidder, the first president of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina. This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at a post-secondary institution located in North Carolina.
Awards and Eligibility
- Six scholarships will be granted for the year:
- First place: $3,000
- Second place: $1,000
- Third place: $800
- Three fourth-place awards: $400 each
- Awards are one-time only and cannot be renewed.
- Applicants must be high school seniors intending to enroll...
Overview
The Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship (FKMS) commemorates Florence Hill Kidder, the first president of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina. This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at a post-secondary institution located in North Carolina.
Awards and Eligibility
- Six scholarships will be granted for the year:
- First place: $3,000
- Second place: $1,000
- Third place: $800
- Three fourth-place awards: $400 each
- Awards are one-time only and cannot be renewed.
- Applicants must be high school seniors intending to enroll...
Golden LEAF Scholarship Program
$14,000
Overview
The Golden LEAF Colleges & Universities Scholarship supports current North Carolina high school seniors and students transferring from North Carolina community colleges who come from designated rural counties. Awards are made possible by a Golden LEAF Foundation grant to the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Eligible recipients must be North Carolina residents for tuition purposes, plan to enroll full-time at a participating North Carolina public or private college/university, show financial need, and indicate an intention to return to a rural North Carolina community after graduation.
Who is eligible
- Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and...
Overview
The Golden LEAF Colleges & Universities Scholarship supports current North Carolina high school seniors and students transferring from North Carolina community colleges who come from designated rural counties. Awards are made possible by a Golden LEAF Foundation grant to the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Eligible recipients must be North Carolina residents for tuition purposes, plan to enroll full-time at a participating North Carolina public or private college/university, show financial need, and indicate an intention to return to a rural North Carolina community after graduation.
Who is eligible
- Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and...
Intoxalock Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship
$3,000
At Intoxalock, our overall mission is to ensure safer roads for all by preventing drunk driving. Whether our ignition interlock devices are being used to fulfill a mandatory legal requirement or as an additional measure to help prevent drunk driving, the main goal is the same. Ignition interlock devices help separate drinking from driving and are effective at cutting down the number of alcohol-related traffic injuries and fatalities.In an effort to expand our message of drunk driving prevention, we are happy to offer our $3,000 Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship to an individual who is currently attending, or has been accepted...
At Intoxalock, our overall mission is to ensure safer roads for all by preventing drunk driving. Whether our ignition interlock devices are being used to fulfill a mandatory legal requirement or as an additional measure to help prevent drunk driving, the main goal is the same. Ignition interlock devices help separate drinking from driving and are effective at cutting down the number of alcohol-related traffic injuries and fatalities.In an effort to expand our message of drunk driving prevention, we are happy to offer our $3,000 Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship to an individual who is currently attending, or has been accepted...
Mary Doctor Performing Arts Scholarship
$40,000
Overview
The Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Fund was created to honor Mary Doctor — a respected Charlotte-area entrepreneur and devoted advocate for youth and the Blumenthal Arts community. Each year, at the Committee’s discretion, as many as two graduating high school seniors from the Charlotte region may be awarded scholarships of up to $40,000 each.
Key dates
- 2026 application deadline: March 18, 2026
- Applicants will be advised of finalist status no later than Friday, April 3, 2025.
- Finalist auditions/presentations: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Stage Door Theater, Charlotte, NC) — attendance is required to remain eligible.
-...
Overview
The Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Fund was created to honor Mary Doctor — a respected Charlotte-area entrepreneur and devoted advocate for youth and the Blumenthal Arts community. Each year, at the Committee’s discretion, as many as two graduating high school seniors from the Charlotte region may be awarded scholarships of up to $40,000 each.
Key dates
- 2026 application deadline: March 18, 2026
- Applicants will be advised of finalist status no later than Friday, April 3, 2025.
- Finalist auditions/presentations: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Stage Door Theater, Charlotte, NC) — attendance is required to remain eligible.
-...
Santa Cruz County Community Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
The following outlines the eligibility criteria for various scholarships, as determined by the generous benefactors who have made these opportunities possible. The scholarships vary in value and can be either one-time or renewable. Please note that the award amounts may fluctuate annually.Santa Cruz County Scholarship EndowmentCommunity benefactors have made one or more scholarships available (amounts differ) to graduating high school seniors from any Santa Cruz County school or students at Cabrillo College. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or relevant work experience in their chosen career field and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship can be used at any accredited...
The following outlines the eligibility criteria for various scholarships, as determined by the generous benefactors who have made these opportunities possible. The scholarships vary in value and can be either one-time or renewable. Please note that the award amounts may fluctuate annually.Santa Cruz County Scholarship EndowmentCommunity benefactors have made one or more scholarships available (amounts differ) to graduating high school seniors from any Santa Cruz County school or students at Cabrillo College. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or relevant work experience in their chosen career field and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship can be used at any accredited...
Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships
$25,000
Overview
The Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships, funded by the Godbold Foundation, Inc. (Tierra Verde, FL), provide up to $25,000 per recipient spread over four years of in-state undergraduate study at a public university in the student’s home state (Florida, South Carolina, or North Carolina). Ten awards are made each year.
Application window
December 1 to March 4.
Who this program is for
- Current high school seniors who reside in one of the eligible geographic areas: Pinellas or Hillsborough counties (Tampa Bay area), FL; the cities of Florence or Marion, SC; or Avery County, NC.
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents....
Overview
The Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships, funded by the Godbold Foundation, Inc. (Tierra Verde, FL), provide up to $25,000 per recipient spread over four years of in-state undergraduate study at a public university in the student’s home state (Florida, South Carolina, or North Carolina). Ten awards are made each year.
Application window
December 1 to March 4.
Who this program is for
- Current high school seniors who reside in one of the eligible geographic areas: Pinellas or Hillsborough counties (Tampa Bay area), FL; the cities of Florence or Marion, SC; or Avery County, NC.
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents....
Akron Community Foundation Scholarship
$500
Important dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final determinations announced: April 15
Overview
Created in 2017 by the Akron Community Foundation (ACF), an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, this scholarship is intended to help graduating high school seniors continue their education at an accredited college or university.
Purpose
To provide financial support to graduating seniors who plan to enroll in post-secondary education at an accredited college or university.
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors from Akron-Westfield High School (Akron, IA)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Active participation...
Important dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final determinations announced: April 15
Overview
Created in 2017 by the Akron Community Foundation (ACF), an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, this scholarship is intended to help graduating high school seniors continue their education at an accredited college or university.
Purpose
To provide financial support to graduating seniors who plan to enroll in post-secondary education at an accredited college or university.
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors from Akron-Westfield High School (Akron, IA)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Active participation...
Boyle Nursing Studies Scholarship
$500
Important dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline: February 1 (materials must be received by this date)
- Final determinations announced: April 15
Overview
The Boyle Endowment for Nursing Studies supports local students pursuing careers in nursing or nursing home administration. The fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa, and was created in 2001 by Boyle Companies to encourage community-level study in the nursing field.
Who may apply
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolled at a school in one of the following communities: Creston, Onawa, Rock Rapids, or Shenandoah, Iowa; or...
Important dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline: February 1 (materials must be received by this date)
- Final determinations announced: April 15
Overview
The Boyle Endowment for Nursing Studies supports local students pursuing careers in nursing or nursing home administration. The fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa, and was created in 2001 by Boyle Companies to encourage community-level study in the nursing field.
Who may apply
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolled at a school in one of the following communities: Creston, Onawa, Rock Rapids, or Shenandoah, Iowa; or...
Duane and Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship
$500
Key Dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final decisions announced: April 15
Background
The Duane & Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship Fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Family and friends created the fund in 2009 to support local students.
Purpose
This scholarship exists to help graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School continue their education beyond high school.
Who is eligible
- Graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School
- Participation in school‑sponsored athletics for...
Key Dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final decisions announced: April 15
Background
The Duane & Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship Fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Family and friends created the fund in 2009 to support local students.
Purpose
This scholarship exists to help graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School continue their education beyond high school.
Who is eligible
- Graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School
- Participation in school‑sponsored athletics for...
Flight Crew United 232 Scholarship
$2,500
Application timeline
- Application available: November 1
- Submission deadline: February 1 (application must be received by this date)
- Final award decisions announced: April 15
Background
This scholarship was created by the flight crew of United Flight 232 to honor and thank the people of Siouxland for their heroic rescue and recovery efforts following the July 19, 1989 United Airlines Flight 232 accident.
Purpose
The fund supports graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue postsecondary training that prepares them for careers in the medical or health sciences.
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors attending a high...
Application timeline
- Application available: November 1
- Submission deadline: February 1 (application must be received by this date)
- Final award decisions announced: April 15
Background
This scholarship was created by the flight crew of United Flight 232 to honor and thank the people of Siouxland for their heroic rescue and recovery efforts following the July 19, 1989 United Airlines Flight 232 accident.
Purpose
The fund supports graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue postsecondary training that prepares them for careers in the medical or health sciences.
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors attending a high...
