Georgia Thespian Scholarships
$2,500
Overview
Each year Georgia Thespians awards a total of $26,500 in college scholarships to thirteen graduating senior Thespians. The awards recognize achievement across performance, technical craft, leadership, service, innovation, and commitment to theatre education.
Selection notes
Where indicated, recipients are chosen based on materials such as troupe resumes, interviews, auditions, portfolios, and outline resumes of roles/positions held during high school. Special provisions apply to the Theatre Education scholarship (see below).
Scholarships
- Gerald Ray Horne Scholarship — $2,500
- Presented to a well-rounded Thespian who models the qualities of Ray Horne’s career as a director and state leader: service, talent,...
Overview
Each year Georgia Thespians awards a total of $26,500 in college scholarships to thirteen graduating senior Thespians. The awards recognize achievement across performance, technical craft, leadership, service, innovation, and commitment to theatre education.
Selection notes
Where indicated, recipients are chosen based on materials such as troupe resumes, interviews, auditions, portfolios, and outline resumes of roles/positions held during high school. Special provisions apply to the Theatre Education scholarship (see below).
Scholarships
- Gerald Ray Horne Scholarship — $2,500
- Presented to a well-rounded Thespian who models the qualities of Ray Horne’s career as a director and state leader: service, talent,...
Kennedy Center VSA Young Soloists Award
$2,000
Each year the VSA International Young Musicians Award recognizes exceptional young performers with disabilities from around the world. The competition welcomes soloists and small ensembles working in any style or instrument — classical, jazz, Hip Hop, rock, and more. Eligibility - Disability: The program uses a broad understanding of disability that includes visible physical and sensory conditions as well as less visible diagnoses such as anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness or pain, PTSD, dyslexia, neurodivergence, and similar lived experiences. Applicants may refer to definitions tied to the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act for guidance. - Age: Applicants must be between 14...
Each year the VSA International Young Musicians Award recognizes exceptional young performers with disabilities from around the world. The competition welcomes soloists and small ensembles working in any style or instrument — classical, jazz, Hip Hop, rock, and more. Eligibility - Disability: The program uses a broad understanding of disability that includes visible physical and sensory conditions as well as less visible diagnoses such as anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness or pain, PTSD, dyslexia, neurodivergence, and similar lived experiences. Applicants may refer to definitions tied to the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act for guidance. - Age: Applicants must be between 14...
Virginia DAR Scholarships
$2,500
Eligibility
- You must be a senior enrolled in an accredited Virginia high school or a Virginia homeschool program.
- You must intend to pursue further education at a Virginia college or university.
- You must plan to earn an undergraduate degree in a field other than nursing.
- Applicants who are entering a Virginia community college transfer pathway that leads to a four‑year degree are eligible.
Required Materials (submit in the exact order shown; do not use paper clips or staples)
All items must be placed in one envelope.
1. Signed DAR Scholarship Cover Sheet (applicant’s signature required).
2....
Eligibility
- You must be a senior enrolled in an accredited Virginia high school or a Virginia homeschool program.
- You must intend to pursue further education at a Virginia college or university.
- You must plan to earn an undergraduate degree in a field other than nursing.
- Applicants who are entering a Virginia community college transfer pathway that leads to a four‑year degree are eligible.
Required Materials (submit in the exact order shown; do not use paper clips or staples)
All items must be placed in one envelope.
1. Signed DAR Scholarship Cover Sheet (applicant’s signature required).
2....
Virginia DAR Nursing Scholarship
$2,500
Requirements for the Applicant:The applicant must be a senior student from a recognized Virginia high school or home school program.The applicant should have plans to further their education at a certified Virginia nursing school.Applicants who are applying to a Virginia community college transition program that leads to a four-year nursing degree are also eligible to apply.Submission Requirements for the Applicant (Avoid using paper clips or staples):The applicant's signature should be on the DAR Scholarship Application Cover Sheet.Submission of the Virginia DAR Nursing Scholarship Application is required.High school grade transcripts should be included (can be submitted in a sealed envelope).The applicant...
Requirements for the Applicant:The applicant must be a senior student from a recognized Virginia high school or home school program.The applicant should have plans to further their education at a certified Virginia nursing school.Applicants who are applying to a Virginia community college transition program that leads to a four-year nursing degree are also eligible to apply.Submission Requirements for the Applicant (Avoid using paper clips or staples):The applicant's signature should be on the DAR Scholarship Application Cover Sheet.Submission of the Virginia DAR Nursing Scholarship Application is required.High school grade transcripts should be included (can be submitted in a sealed envelope).The applicant...
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program
$20,000
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is an initiative aimed at elevating the standard of education in Indiana, promoting the positive impact of Indiana community foundations, and fostering collaboration among Lilly Endowment Community Scholars and state leaders to enhance Indiana's quality of life.The Endowment recognizes the crucial role of education in the personal, civic, and economic prosperity of Indiana's residents and communities. The program's objective is to inspire some of Indiana's brightest students to pursue higher education within the state and ultimately establish their careers in Indiana.The Independent Colleges of Indiana administers the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program, with substantial...
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is an initiative aimed at elevating the standard of education in Indiana, promoting the positive impact of Indiana community foundations, and fostering collaboration among Lilly Endowment Community Scholars and state leaders to enhance Indiana's quality of life.The Endowment recognizes the crucial role of education in the personal, civic, and economic prosperity of Indiana's residents and communities. The program's objective is to inspire some of Indiana's brightest students to pursue higher education within the state and ultimately establish their careers in Indiana.The Independent Colleges of Indiana administers the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program, with substantial...
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
$5,000
We are delighted to announce the yearly National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards, aimed at students who will be completing their final year of high school in 2026 and are aspiring to pursue careers in government service. Applicants for the scholarship must be U.S. citizens. The Foundation's Trustees and Members, recognizing the historical significance of the event at Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, firmly believe that the continued advancement of our nation depends on the dedication and thorough training of our youth to take up the mantle of government service in the future.We invite all interested students to submit...
We are delighted to announce the yearly National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards, aimed at students who will be completing their final year of high school in 2026 and are aspiring to pursue careers in government service. Applicants for the scholarship must be U.S. citizens. The Foundation's Trustees and Members, recognizing the historical significance of the event at Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, firmly believe that the continued advancement of our nation depends on the dedication and thorough training of our youth to take up the mantle of government service in the future.We invite all interested students to submit...
Tennessee Ned McWherter Scholars Program
$24,000
Introduction
The Ned McWherter Scholars Program supports academically outstanding Tennessee high school graduates who plan to pursue their college education at an eligible institution in Tennessee.
Award details
- Amount: $6,000 per academic year — split evenly as $3,000 from the State of Tennessee and $3,000 from the college or university the student attends.
- The college’s $3,000 match may be an existing campus-based aid award that is already part of the student’s financial aid package, provided it imposes no work or service obligation.
- Payments are issued in equal installments each term during the academic year.
- Funds are...
Introduction
The Ned McWherter Scholars Program supports academically outstanding Tennessee high school graduates who plan to pursue their college education at an eligible institution in Tennessee.
Award details
- Amount: $6,000 per academic year — split evenly as $3,000 from the State of Tennessee and $3,000 from the college or university the student attends.
- The college’s $3,000 match may be an existing campus-based aid award that is already part of the student’s financial aid package, provided it imposes no work or service obligation.
- Payments are issued in equal installments each term during the academic year.
- Funds are...
Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin College Freshman Scholarships
$3,000
Introduction
Since 1981 the Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin (EFW) has supported exceptional high school students who plan to pursue engineering as a profession. Funded by the Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers (WSPE), the foundation provides annual scholarships that recognize academic performance, community service, extracurricular involvement, and demonstrated financial need.
Namesake
The Louis C. Geiger Scholarship honors Louis C. Geiger, who served as WSPE President in 1968 and played a key role in advancing the engineering profession and the High School Students Awards Program.
Scholarships Offered
- EFW College Freshman Scholarships (for current high school seniors)
- The Engineering Foundation of...
Introduction
Since 1981 the Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin (EFW) has supported exceptional high school students who plan to pursue engineering as a profession. Funded by the Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers (WSPE), the foundation provides annual scholarships that recognize academic performance, community service, extracurricular involvement, and demonstrated financial need.
Namesake
The Louis C. Geiger Scholarship honors Louis C. Geiger, who served as WSPE President in 1968 and played a key role in advancing the engineering profession and the High School Students Awards Program.
Scholarships Offered
- EFW College Freshman Scholarships (for current high school seniors)
- The Engineering Foundation of...
Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
The Shell Technical Scholarship provides financial support and career development opportunities to graduating high school seniors who show an interest in the energy sector and strong ability in math and science. The program is intended to help develop future engineering and geoscience talent.
Award
Shell will fund up to 20 one-year scholarships of $2,500 each. Awards are for graduating high school seniors who will enroll in approved engineering or geoscience programs at universities designated by Shell.
Purpose
This scholarship aligns with Shell’s efforts to build a qualified pipeline of engineers and geoscientists. Developing workforce capability in these disciplines is...
Overview
The Shell Technical Scholarship provides financial support and career development opportunities to graduating high school seniors who show an interest in the energy sector and strong ability in math and science. The program is intended to help develop future engineering and geoscience talent.
Award
Shell will fund up to 20 one-year scholarships of $2,500 each. Awards are for graduating high school seniors who will enroll in approved engineering or geoscience programs at universities designated by Shell.
Purpose
This scholarship aligns with Shell’s efforts to build a qualified pipeline of engineers and geoscientists. Developing workforce capability in these disciplines is...
Truman D. Picard Scholarship
$4,000
INTRODUCTION
The Truman D. Picard Scholarship supports Native American students who are pursuing postsecondary study in Natural Resources, with a strong preference for those whose coursework or degree focuses on Forest Resource management. Awards intended for students in Forestry or Wildland Fire programs are higher; the $4,000 amount is reserved for applicants accepted to or enrolled in Forestry or Fire degree programs at the college or graduate level.
AWARDS
- $3,000 — College students studying Natural Resources (number of awards varies by year)
- $4,000 — College students enrolled in Forestry or Fire programs
- $3,000 — Graduate students, and...
INTRODUCTION
The Truman D. Picard Scholarship supports Native American students who are pursuing postsecondary study in Natural Resources, with a strong preference for those whose coursework or degree focuses on Forest Resource management. Awards intended for students in Forestry or Wildland Fire programs are higher; the $4,000 amount is reserved for applicants accepted to or enrolled in Forestry or Fire degree programs at the college or graduate level.
AWARDS
- $3,000 — College students studying Natural Resources (number of awards varies by year)
- $4,000 — College students enrolled in Forestry or Fire programs
- $3,000 — Graduate students, and...
GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
$40,000
The 2026 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program application is currently open. Applications must be submitted by January 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Eligibility
All applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship through activities in their community, school, or workplace.
- Intend to enroll full time in an undergraduate program at an accredited four‑year college or university in the United States for the entire 2026–2027 academic year.
- Be citizens of the United States.
- Maintain strong academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or an equivalent).
- Be current U.S....
The 2026 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program application is currently open. Applications must be submitted by January 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Eligibility
All applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship through activities in their community, school, or workplace.
- Intend to enroll full time in an undergraduate program at an accredited four‑year college or university in the United States for the entire 2026–2027 academic year.
- Be citizens of the United States.
- Maintain strong academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or an equivalent).
- Be current U.S....
San Francisco Achievers Scholarship
$12,000
Intro
The San Francisco Achievers (SFA) Scholar Success Program is a key part of our Culture of Continuation initiative, focused on increasing college access and completion for African American young men in the city. We created this program in response to the persistent enrollment and graduation gaps that disproportionately affect this group.
The problem
College attainment for African American men in San Francisco remains low: only 36% have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher. By comparison, 63% of White men and 79% of Asian men hold a bachelor’s degree or higher — gaps of 27 and 43 percentage points, respectively....
Intro
The San Francisco Achievers (SFA) Scholar Success Program is a key part of our Culture of Continuation initiative, focused on increasing college access and completion for African American young men in the city. We created this program in response to the persistent enrollment and graduation gaps that disproportionately affect this group.
The problem
College attainment for African American men in San Francisco remains low: only 36% have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher. By comparison, 63% of White men and 79% of Asian men hold a bachelor’s degree or higher — gaps of 27 and 43 percentage points, respectively....
