Scholarships

Overview The Geoscience Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, and Accessibility (IDEA) Scholarship supports women from historically underserved or marginalized backgrounds who are pursuing undergraduate studies and careers in the Earth Sciences/Geosciences. Research consistently shows that geoscience fields are among the least diverse within STEM; this scholarship seeks to help change that and increase representation in the future geoscience workforce. What we mean by “Geoscience” For the purposes of this scholarship, “Geoscience” refers to academic programs and study in areas such as: Geology, Geochemistry, Geodynamics, Geophysics, Economic/Mining Geology and Energy Resources, Engineering Geology, Environmental Geology, Geoarchaeology, Geobiology, Geoscience Education, Geoinformatics, Historical Geology, Hydrogeology,...

Overview The American Association of Geographers (AAG) administers a national scholarship program for students enrolled at U.S. community colleges and other two‑year institutions who intend to transfer and continue their studies as geography majors. The awards are supported by Darrel Hess, author of McKnight’s Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation (Pearson). Each scholarship provides $1,500 to be used for educational expenses and winners also receive a formal certificate of merit. The recipients will be publicly announced at the AAG Annual Meeting. Award amount and number Each scholarship is $1,500. Typically two $1,500 scholarships are awarded, although the selection committee may award...

TYLENOL Future Care Scholarship — 2026 Program Overview DESCRIPTION **Purpose** The TYLENOL Future Care Scholarship is an annual program that supports students pursuing careers in healthcare. For more than 30 years the award has funded trainees committed to patient care, reinforcing a longstanding pledge to the next generation of clinicians. The program awards one-time scholarships to graduate-level students entering medical, nursing, or pharmacy programs with the aim of reducing financial barriers to professional training. Key takeaways - Established annual scholarship supporting health-care careers for 30+ years. - Focused on students training to actively treat patients (medicine, nursing, pharmacy). - Awards...

Description The Odenza Marketing Scholarship is a merit-based award aimed at supporting young people who plan to continue post-secondary studies. It targets applicants with an interest in marketing and related fields, and it requires submission of short essays as part of the selection process. The program is administered online and the winner is posted publicly on the scholarship website after the selection is completed. This section summarizes what the scholarship is and how it is presented to applicants. - Merit-based scholarship for students pursuing post-secondary education - Application and selection are handled online - Winner is announced publicly on the...

Description L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is a long-established competition for emerging writers of science fiction and fantasy. It offers newcomers an opportunity to have short fiction evaluated by established professionals and to reach a broad readership. The contest emphasizes discovery and career development rather than commercial entry fees or rights acquisition. Entrants remain the owners of their work and submit without charge. Key takeaways: - Focused on new and emerging writers in SF, fantasy, and light horror. - Judging conducted by established professional authors. - Free to enter; entrants retain publication rights. - Emphasizes discovery and...

Description **Purpose — Encourage and teach new illustrators** The contest is designed to help aspiring science fiction and fantasy illustrators develop and gain recognition by rewarding work that interprets narrative material. Rather than celebrating genre-themed art alone, the competition evaluates how effectively an image distills a story’s essence and provokes curiosity about the underlying narrative. Entrants are encouraged to study short science fiction and fantasy stories and use those narratives as inspiration for their illustrations. Key takeaways - The contest rewards illustrations that convey a story, not just genre motifs. - Emphasis is on evocative, narrative-driven imagery. - Entrants are...

Description **Purpose and scope** The Chief Manuelito Scholarship recognizes academically strong Navajo students entering post-secondary education. It provides funds to reduce direct educational costs while honoring a Navajo leader who promoted both education and cultural preservation. The program targets students who meet academic and course-specific requirements and supports enrollment at accredited colleges and universities. Administrative details, including application procedures and term-to-term requirements, are managed by the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance (ONNSFA). Key takeaways: - Scholarship supports Navajo students attending accredited post-secondary institutions. - Focus is on high academic achievement and cultural course requirements. - Administered and...

Description **Purpose** The Podiatric Scholarship Program funds podiatric medical students to increase the number of podiatric physicians serving underserved communities across Illinois. It is administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and links financial support to a post-graduate service obligation. Recipients must ultimately practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Illinois for a year for each year of scholarship received. The program uses a loan-for-service model: scholarship funds are forgiven when the service obligation is completed. Key takeaways: - Program goal: expand podiatric care in underserved Illinois communities. - Administered by IDPH with a service-for-funding requirement. -...

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...

Overview State Grants provide financial assistance to Minnesota students from low- and moderate-income households to help cover college costs at qualifying Minnesota institutions. Who is eligible - Minnesota residents who are either high school graduates (or hold an equivalent credential) or are at least 17 years old. - Undergraduates enrolled for a minimum of three credits at one of more than 130 eligible Minnesota colleges or universities. Who is not eligible - Applicants who are in default on a federal student loan or who are more than 30 days delinquent on child support owed to a public agency are ineligible...

Description **Purpose and scope:** This scholarship supports students who will be beginning or continuing postsecondary study in the fall term of 2027. It is intended to help eligible candidates access college or university-level education. The program’s public materials focus on a single cohort year (Fall 2027) rather than an ongoing rolling award cycle. Details about the awarding organization or selection criteria beyond basic eligibility are not provided here. Key takeaways: - Designed for students entering or enrolled for Fall 2027. - Intended to provide financial or merit support (specifics not listed). - Public materials emphasize a single-year cohort. - Sponsor...

The Florida Stormwater Association Educational Foundation (FSAEF) awards a competitive annual scholarship to support graduate students who are advancing stormwater management. Recipients receive registration and hotel lodging for the FSA Winter Conference plus a monetary award of no less than $2,000. The scholarship recognizes candidates who combine strong academic performance, professional potential, and a demonstrated focus on stormwater topics such as water quality, stormwater infrastructure, or stormwater finance. Eligibility - Must be a graduate student enrolled at a college or university in Florida. - Pursuing a graduate degree in engineering, the natural sciences, public administration, or a closely related discipline....