Scholarships

Description **Purpose and focus** The #LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship provides targeted financial support and visibility for Asian American students pursuing careers in fashion or graphic design. It is a program designed to advance emerging creative talent while honoring the spirit of its namesake. The scholarship emphasizes both artistic work and academic commitment, encouraging applicants to demonstrate creative excellence alongside leadership and community engagement. Key takeaways: - Supports students majoring in fashion or graphic design. - Aims to promote Asian American creative talent. - Evaluates both artistic submissions and academic/leadership credentials. History of the Award **Origin and dedication** The scholarship was established...

Description The Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship supports Asian American students pursuing majors in the performing or visual arts, journalism, or mass communications by providing financial assistance and promotional visibility. The program targets students who intend to continue formal, full‑time study at U.S. accredited institutions and aims to help offset tuition and related educational costs. The scholarship emphasizes both artistic/academic achievement and service or leadership in the community. - Purpose: Financial support and promotion for Asian American students in arts and media fields - Target audience: Students pursuing visual/performing arts, journalism, or mass communications majors - Study level: High school...

Overview The Bria T. Chism Foundation created a scholarship fund through the POISE Foundation in June 2021. The scholarship’s purpose is to offer financial support to nursing students who are pursuing interests in oncology or hematologic (blood-related) conditions. Eligibility Applicants must meet the following requirements: - Be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (school, college, or university) located within a 50-mile radius of Kansas City, Missouri. - Maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. - Students from minority backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. Award At least one scholarship of $500 will be granted each year. How to apply...

Important: This scholarship is intended only for eligible students who intend to accept employment with the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) after graduation. It is not meant solely as financial aid. Application instructions - Print clearly or type your responses. - The application must include an original (handwritten) signature. Photocopies of the form are acceptable, but any application submitted with a reproduced or photocopied signature will be disqualified. - All supporting documents must be submitted in their original form and attached to the application. Incomplete submissions or missing original documents will not be reviewed. - Do not send materials...

Description **What the scholarship is and why it matters** Metal Supermarkets is expanding its support for the next generation of skilled trades professionals through a dedicated scholarship program. The initiative targets students pursuing trade careers that sustain critical industries and infrastructure across North America. The scholarship responds to a growing workforce gap in the trades: significant shortages in welding and other skilled roles threaten capacity as many experienced workers retire. This program aims to help recruit and retain talent entering trade education and training. Key takeaways: - Designed to support students pursuing skilled trades in North America. - Focused on...

Description **Overview** The Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship supports Asian American students who are pursuing careers in entrepreneurship while enrolled in U.S. education programs. It recognizes students at the high school and post-secondary levels who demonstrate entrepreneurial initiative and leadership. The award is intended to encourage the development of small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures among Asian American communities. Key takeaways: - Supports Asian American students focused on entrepreneurship. - Open to high school and post-secondary students. - Emphasizes entrepreneurial initiative and leadership. Eligibility **General Eligibility** Applicants must meet specific demographic, academic, and enrollment criteria to qualify. Eligible applicants must be...

Introduction Our Second‑Career Scholarship supports people changing careers to become licensed funeral directors. Each award is $1,500. Up to four scholarships are distributed each year—normally two in the Spring cycle (awarded in late June) and two in the Fall cycle (awarded in late December/early January). Eligibility — before you begin At the start of the online application you must complete the Eligibility Questionnaire to confirm you meet all requirements below: - You are actively enrolled (either part‑time or full‑time, in‑person or online) in a Mortuary Science program accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE). - You are...

Description **Program overview**: The Sheep Heritage Foundation Memorial Scholarship, administered by the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI), supports graduate-level research that advances the U.S. sheep industry, including lamb and wool production. The award targets projects that generate practical knowledge or innovations benefitting producers, processors, or the broader wool and lamb supply chains. This section summarizes the scholarship’s purpose and sponsoring organization. Key takeaways - Administered by the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI). - Supports graduate research that advances the U.S. sheep industry. - Focus areas include lamb and wool production, animal science, economics, and related fields. Eligibility **Who may apply**:...

Introduction Since 1994 the Washington Map Society has awarded a prize in memory of the late Dr. Walter W. Ristow—former chief of the Geography & Map Division at the Library of Congress and a co‑founder and first president of the Washington Map Society—to recognize outstanding scholarship in the history of cartography. The award The winning entrant receives: - $1,500 in cash - a three‑year membership in the Washington Map Society - publication of the winning essay in The Portolan, the Society’s journal At the judges’ discretion one or more additional papers may receive Honorable Mention. Who is eligible Applicants may...

Prize overview The Association for Queer Anthropology (AQA) annually awards the Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize to an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student for exceptional anthropological work that either 1) focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender topics, or 2) offers a critical examination of sexualities and genders in a broader sense. The prize carries a $500 cash award. Eligibility - Open to undergraduate and graduate students in any of the four fields of anthropology. - Submitted work must have been completed while the entrant was actively enrolled as a student. - Both written papers and visual media (for example,...

Description The National Videogame Museum (NVM) runs a scholarship program that supports the next generation of videogame and technology professionals. The program is intended for high school graduates and undergraduate students pursuing careers in gaming or technology-related fields. There are five distinct scholarships with targeted eligibility criteria and geographic restrictions. These awards combine the museum’s mission of preserving the industry’s past with a goal of investing in its future workforce. Key takeaways: - Scholarships target students entering videogame or technology-related careers. - Eligible applicants include recent high school graduates and undergraduates. - Five separate scholarships are available under the NVM...

Description **Purpose and scope** The Soil and Water Conservation Scholarship recognizes and encourages students pursuing careers in soil and water conservation by providing financial support and mentorship incentives. It targets students at critical career-decision points to help reverse declining numbers of professionals in the field. The award is funded by the Soil and Water Management & Conservation Division through the Agronomic Science Foundation and is administered by SSSA. Its intent is to both reward promise and stimulate continued engagement in conservation careers. Key takeaways - Encourages students to pursue careers in soil and water conservation. - Funded by the Soil...