NC People Helping People Scholarship
$10,000
Program overview
The SECU Foundation created the People Helping People Scholarship as a four-year award to support graduating public high school students across North Carolina in pursuing college. The Foundation is committed to community advancement and the People Helping People philosophy. Each of the state’s 115 Local Education Agencies (LEAs)/school districts is allocated at least one scholarship intended for a senior who will attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina System.
Purpose
While academic performance is acknowledged, the People Helping People Scholarship primarily honors students who demonstrate leadership, integrity, and sustained community involvement.
Eligibility...
Program overview
The SECU Foundation created the People Helping People Scholarship as a four-year award to support graduating public high school students across North Carolina in pursuing college. The Foundation is committed to community advancement and the People Helping People philosophy. Each of the state’s 115 Local Education Agencies (LEAs)/school districts is allocated at least one scholarship intended for a senior who will attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina System.
Purpose
While academic performance is acknowledged, the People Helping People Scholarship primarily honors students who demonstrate leadership, integrity, and sustained community involvement.
Eligibility...
Anthem High School Essay Contest
$3,500
Anthem — Ayn Rand’s stark novella about a future in which the very concept of “I” has vanished — is the focus of an annual student essay competition. Quick headline: Win Up to $3,000 (see prize breakdown below) Who can enter - Open to students in grades 8–12. What the contest is - A yearly essay competition centered on Anthem. Each year there is a single submission window. Important deadline - Submit your entry by April 30, 2026, 11:59 PM Pacific Time. How to enter - Log in to the contest dashboard and answer the assigned prompts. Each response must...
Anthem — Ayn Rand’s stark novella about a future in which the very concept of “I” has vanished — is the focus of an annual student essay competition. Quick headline: Win Up to $3,000 (see prize breakdown below) Who can enter - Open to students in grades 8–12. What the contest is - A yearly essay competition centered on Anthem. Each year there is a single submission window. Important deadline - Submit your entry by April 30, 2026, 11:59 PM Pacific Time. How to enter - Log in to the contest dashboard and answer the assigned prompts. Each response must...
Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Michael McCready describes himself first and foremost as a family man. Because he is closely involved in his children’s lives, he has witnessed firsthand how damaging cyberbullying can be to young people, their friends, and their peers. Unlike in-person bullying, online harassment can follow kids around the clock. With ubiquitous access to devices and social networks at increasingly younger ages, cyberbullying can strike at any hour across many platforms and reach audiences far beyond a child’s neighborhood. Increasing public awareness is one way everyone can work to prevent these harms. To support that effort, the personal injury attorneys at...
Introduction
Michael McCready describes himself first and foremost as a family man. Because he is closely involved in his children’s lives, he has witnessed firsthand how damaging cyberbullying can be to young people, their friends, and their peers. Unlike in-person bullying, online harassment can follow kids around the clock. With ubiquitous access to devices and social networks at increasingly younger ages, cyberbullying can strike at any hour across many platforms and reach audiences far beyond a child’s neighborhood. Increasing public awareness is one way everyone can work to prevent these harms. To support that effort, the personal injury attorneys at...
Mega Bank Scholarship Program
$1,000
Five $1,000 scholarships available for high school seniors
Planning to enroll as full-time, degree-seeking students in the fall of 2026
Mega Bank seeks to help young people living within its service areas achieve their higher education goals by offering financial support to incoming college students.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior living in Los Angeles County or Orange County, California.
- Intend to begin as a first-year, full-time student in the fall of 2026 at either a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or a California community college. (If chosen, recipients will need to provide an official college acceptance letter for...
Five $1,000 scholarships available for high school seniors
Planning to enroll as full-time, degree-seeking students in the fall of 2026
Mega Bank seeks to help young people living within its service areas achieve their higher education goals by offering financial support to incoming college students.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior living in Los Angeles County or Orange County, California.
- Intend to begin as a first-year, full-time student in the fall of 2026 at either a U.S.-accredited four-year college/university or a California community college. (If chosen, recipients will need to provide an official college acceptance letter for...
California LGBTQ Safety in Schools Scholarships
$2,500
Overview
The LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program — renamed in 2009 to honor CTA educator and member Guy DeRosa — exists to advance human and civil rights by helping make public schools safer and more welcoming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning+ (LGBTQ+) students and staff. Guy DeRosa was a lifelong champion of civil and human rights and an outspoken supporter of LGBTQ+ issues.
History and Governance
- The program was renamed in 2009 in memory of Guy DeRosa.
- Administrative authority: The Grant and Scholarship Committee evaluates all applications submitted in response to the program...
Overview
The LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program — renamed in 2009 to honor CTA educator and member Guy DeRosa — exists to advance human and civil rights by helping make public schools safer and more welcoming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning+ (LGBTQ+) students and staff. Guy DeRosa was a lifelong champion of civil and human rights and an outspoken supporter of LGBTQ+ issues.
History and Governance
- The program was renamed in 2009 in memory of Guy DeRosa.
- Administrative authority: The Grant and Scholarship Committee evaluates all applications submitted in response to the program...
Wisconsin Public Service Technical College Scholarships
$750
Overview
This scholarship assists graduating high school seniors with costs to continue their education at select Wisconsin Technical Colleges. Awardees may pursue either a one-year technical diploma or a two-year associate degree program at an eligible institution.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be the son or daughter of a WPS customer whose primary residence is within the WPS service area.
- Be a high school senior graduating in the current academic year.
- Have applied to one of the following technical colleges:
- Fox Valley Technical College
- Lakeshore Technical College
- Northcentral Technical College
-...
Overview
This scholarship assists graduating high school seniors with costs to continue their education at select Wisconsin Technical Colleges. Awardees may pursue either a one-year technical diploma or a two-year associate degree program at an eligible institution.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be the son or daughter of a WPS customer whose primary residence is within the WPS service area.
- Be a high school senior graduating in the current academic year.
- Have applied to one of the following technical colleges:
- Fox Valley Technical College
- Lakeshore Technical College
- Northcentral Technical College
-...
Michigan AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship
$500
Introduction
The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary provides scholarship opportunities for sons, daughters, or grandchildren of members as well as for members of the Ladies Auxiliary themselves. Donations can also be made in memory of a departed member or to commemorate milestones such as birthdays, anniversaries, or promotions. Students are encouraged to apply for every scholarship for which they qualify.
Available Scholarships
- Youth Scholarship
- Nursing Scholarship
- Career Scholarship
Fundraising Project Ideas
Examples of past or suggested projects include Walk-a-Thons, Bike-a-Thons, and Silent Auctions.
Who We Are
We are mothers, wives, widows, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, step-daughters, and granddaughters of AMVETS,...
Introduction
The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary provides scholarship opportunities for sons, daughters, or grandchildren of members as well as for members of the Ladies Auxiliary themselves. Donations can also be made in memory of a departed member or to commemorate milestones such as birthdays, anniversaries, or promotions. Students are encouraged to apply for every scholarship for which they qualify.
Available Scholarships
- Youth Scholarship
- Nursing Scholarship
- Career Scholarship
Fundraising Project Ideas
Examples of past or suggested projects include Walk-a-Thons, Bike-a-Thons, and Silent Auctions.
Who We Are
We are mothers, wives, widows, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, step-daughters, and granddaughters of AMVETS,...
Michigan Nurses Foundation Scholarship
$1,000
Founded in 2000, the Michigan Nurses Foundation (MNF) promotes nursing and nursing education by providing scholarships, funding nursing research, and offering assistance to nurses recovering from substance use disorders or mental health conditions.
Eligibility (minimum requirements)
- Must be currently enrolled at a Michigan college or school of nursing.
- Must be in good academic standing and showing steady progress toward completing a degree or certificate.
Application process and requirements
- Every applicant must submit a complete application and meet all stated requirements to be considered. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed.
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Founded in 2000, the Michigan Nurses Foundation (MNF) promotes nursing and nursing education by providing scholarships, funding nursing research, and offering assistance to nurses recovering from substance use disorders or mental health conditions.
Eligibility (minimum requirements)
- Must be currently enrolled at a Michigan college or school of nursing.
- Must be in good academic standing and showing steady progress toward completing a degree or certificate.
Application process and requirements
- Every applicant must submit a complete application and meet all stated requirements to be considered. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed.
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Greater than Gatsby Annual Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Greater Than Gatsby created an annual scholarship as part of a new initiative to support the next generation of visual artists and content creators. Founded in 2012, Greater Than Gatsby is now recognized as a leading producer of professional, high-quality Lightroom presets and Photoshop actions. Each year two winners will receive $1,000 USD apiece to assist with tuition and other qualified academic expenses at an accredited, nonprofit college, university, or vocational/technical school in the United States.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be recently accepted high‑school students (accepted to a U.S. accredited school), current undergraduate students, or graduate students enrolled at...
Introduction
Greater Than Gatsby created an annual scholarship as part of a new initiative to support the next generation of visual artists and content creators. Founded in 2012, Greater Than Gatsby is now recognized as a leading producer of professional, high-quality Lightroom presets and Photoshop actions. Each year two winners will receive $1,000 USD apiece to assist with tuition and other qualified academic expenses at an accredited, nonprofit college, university, or vocational/technical school in the United States.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be recently accepted high‑school students (accepted to a U.S. accredited school), current undergraduate students, or graduate students enrolled at...
Photographer.org Academic Scholarships
$1,000
Introduction
Photographer.org is a contemporary photography organization that helps people connect with local photographers. Each year Photographer.org offers two Academic Scholarships of $1,000 each to assist with tuition and educational expenses at accredited, non-profit colleges, universities, or vocational/technical schools in the United States.
Who may apply (Eligibility)
- Applicants must be one of the following:
- A high school student who has recently been accepted to a U.S. postsecondary institution, or
- An undergraduate student, or
- A graduate student,
enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited institution in the United States.
- If selected as a winner, you...
Introduction
Photographer.org is a contemporary photography organization that helps people connect with local photographers. Each year Photographer.org offers two Academic Scholarships of $1,000 each to assist with tuition and educational expenses at accredited, non-profit colleges, universities, or vocational/technical schools in the United States.
Who may apply (Eligibility)
- Applicants must be one of the following:
- A high school student who has recently been accepted to a U.S. postsecondary institution, or
- An undergraduate student, or
- A graduate student,
enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited institution in the United States.
- If selected as a winner, you...
First Responders Scholarship
$1,000
McCraw Law Group announces the First Responders Scholarship, a $1,000 award for a student who demonstrates a distinctive appreciation for and perspective on first responders. These men and women face traumatic injuries and intense emotional strain while serving on the front lines, and too often their sacrifices and emotional needs go unrecognized.
First responders answer calls for help regardless of time, location, or danger—running toward emergencies during natural disasters, fires, and acts of violence when others are fleeing. Their work requires constant sacrifice, impacting not only the responders themselves but also their families and friends. Some make the ultimate sacrifice...
McCraw Law Group announces the First Responders Scholarship, a $1,000 award for a student who demonstrates a distinctive appreciation for and perspective on first responders. These men and women face traumatic injuries and intense emotional strain while serving on the front lines, and too often their sacrifices and emotional needs go unrecognized.
First responders answer calls for help regardless of time, location, or danger—running toward emergencies during natural disasters, fires, and acts of violence when others are fleeing. Their work requires constant sacrifice, impacting not only the responders themselves but also their families and friends. Some make the ultimate sacrifice...
Elder Abuse and Neglect Scholarship
$1,000
Elder abuse and neglect are increasing concerns in our communities. Educating the public about the warning signs and symptoms is a key step toward preventing these harmful acts.
Scholarship overview
- Peck Law Group is offering a $1,000 scholarship to support students who produce original educational content about elder abuse and neglect. Video submissions are encouraged because they are engaging, easy to watch, and highly shareable, helping the message reach more people across California and the United States.
- In addition to the $1,000 scholarship, entrants who complete the social media challenge can earn an extra $400.
The challenge
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Elder abuse and neglect are increasing concerns in our communities. Educating the public about the warning signs and symptoms is a key step toward preventing these harmful acts.
Scholarship overview
- Peck Law Group is offering a $1,000 scholarship to support students who produce original educational content about elder abuse and neglect. Video submissions are encouraged because they are engaging, easy to watch, and highly shareable, helping the message reach more people across California and the United States.
- In addition to the $1,000 scholarship, entrants who complete the social media challenge can earn an extra $400.
The challenge
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