Sheep Heritage Foundation Memorial Scholarship
$3,000
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**:...
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**:...
Dr. Walter W. Ristow Prize
$1,500
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...
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...
Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize
$500
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,...
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,...
National Videogame Museum Scholarship
$1,000
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
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...
Soil and Water Conservation Scholarship
$3,500
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...
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...
UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship
$12,000
Introduction The UFCW exists to unite workers in pursuit of improved lives and expanded opportunity. In support of that mission, each year the UFCW Charity Foundation awards scholarships—each worth up to $12,000 total—to eligible UFCW members or their unmarried dependents who are under age 20. Employees of the UFCW (officers and staff) and their immediate family members are excluded from eligibility. Past recipients have pursued careers across fields such as public service, medicine, law, business, and education. Many former winners later served the union as staff, organizers, and community advocates, helping further UFCW goals. Eligibility - Applicants must be either:...
Introduction The UFCW exists to unite workers in pursuit of improved lives and expanded opportunity. In support of that mission, each year the UFCW Charity Foundation awards scholarships—each worth up to $12,000 total—to eligible UFCW members or their unmarried dependents who are under age 20. Employees of the UFCW (officers and staff) and their immediate family members are excluded from eligibility. Past recipients have pursued careers across fields such as public service, medicine, law, business, and education. Many former winners later served the union as staff, organizers, and community advocates, helping further UFCW goals. Eligibility - Applicants must be either:...
Dr. Joseph L. Henry Freshman/First Year Scholarship
$2,000
About the scholarship
The Dr. Joseph L. Henry Scholarship commemorates the life and work of Dr. Joseph L. Henry (May 2, 1924 – October 11, 2011), a distinguished figure in dental education who led both Howard University College of Dentistry and Harvard School of Dental Medicine. A consistent valedictorian throughout his studies, Dr. Henry completed his undergraduate degree at Xavier University, earned his dental degree from Howard University, and obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois — all by age 26. For more on his career and contributions, please consult available online resources.
Award overview
Each year up to...
About the scholarship
The Dr. Joseph L. Henry Scholarship commemorates the life and work of Dr. Joseph L. Henry (May 2, 1924 – October 11, 2011), a distinguished figure in dental education who led both Howard University College of Dentistry and Harvard School of Dental Medicine. A consistent valedictorian throughout his studies, Dr. Henry completed his undergraduate degree at Xavier University, earned his dental degree from Howard University, and obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois — all by age 26. For more on his career and contributions, please consult available online resources.
Award overview
Each year up to...
Collegiate Inventors Competition
$10,000
Overview
The Collegiate Inventors Competition, administered by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, is a nationwide contest that honors and rewards original innovations, discoveries and research created by college and university students together with their faculty advisers. Launched in 1990, the program aims to encourage students across all disciplines to pursue inventive activity.
Eligible submissions
The competition accepts entries from any field. While submissions often come from science, engineering, mathematics and technology disciplines, creativity and invention from any academic area are welcome.
Entry requirements
- Every entry must be the original idea and work product of the student(s) and their...
Overview
The Collegiate Inventors Competition, administered by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, is a nationwide contest that honors and rewards original innovations, discoveries and research created by college and university students together with their faculty advisers. Launched in 1990, the program aims to encourage students across all disciplines to pursue inventive activity.
Eligible submissions
The competition accepts entries from any field. While submissions often come from science, engineering, mathematics and technology disciplines, creativity and invention from any academic area are welcome.
Entry requirements
- Every entry must be the original idea and work product of the student(s) and their...
Paumanauke Native American Indian Scholarship
$500
Intro
The Paumanauke Native American Indian Scholarship is supported by Paumanauke Native American Festival, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Its purpose is to promote and support the continued education of Native American students.
Eligibility
Applicants must be tribally enrolled Native American Indians and be enrolled full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution — including colleges and universities — to be considered.
Award details
Each year, qualified applicants may receive a scholarship of $500 (Five Hundred Dollars). Up to six awards are granted annually.
Application guidance
We strongly encourage early submission and include as much relevant documentation as possible to help the selection...
Intro
The Paumanauke Native American Indian Scholarship is supported by Paumanauke Native American Festival, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Its purpose is to promote and support the continued education of Native American students.
Eligibility
Applicants must be tribally enrolled Native American Indians and be enrolled full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution — including colleges and universities — to be considered.
Award details
Each year, qualified applicants may receive a scholarship of $500 (Five Hundred Dollars). Up to six awards are granted annually.
Application guidance
We strongly encourage early submission and include as much relevant documentation as possible to help the selection...
Terry Bryant College Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
Attorney Terry Bryant and his firm are offering their annual college scholarship to one U.S. high school senior. The award is intended to help with the costs of beginning college and to encourage young people to create messages that promote safer streets. The scholarship winner will receive $2,500 to assist with tuition, books, housing, or other educational expenses.
Prompt
Create a short video (maximum 60 seconds) that answers this question:
If you could spend up to one minute with your younger self when you first began high school, what advice would you give about staying safe on city streets...
Overview
Attorney Terry Bryant and his firm are offering their annual college scholarship to one U.S. high school senior. The award is intended to help with the costs of beginning college and to encourage young people to create messages that promote safer streets. The scholarship winner will receive $2,500 to assist with tuition, books, housing, or other educational expenses.
Prompt
Create a short video (maximum 60 seconds) that answers this question:
If you could spend up to one minute with your younger self when you first began high school, what advice would you give about staying safe on city streets...
WHVACR Scholarship Program
$5,000
Congratulations — you’ve chosen a great career path! Opportunities for women in HVACR continue to expand. With industry forecasts citing a large wave of retirements in the near future (over one-third of the U.S. workforce projected to retire within five years) and an estimated need for about 86,000 new HVACR professionals over the next five years, Women in HVACR (WHVACR) is committed to helping close that gap by supporting qualified, deserving candidates.
2026 Scholarships
- WHVACR is pleased to increase our 2026 scholarship program to six awards of $5,000 each.
Who is eligible
Scholarships are open to women pursuing education...
Congratulations — you’ve chosen a great career path! Opportunities for women in HVACR continue to expand. With industry forecasts citing a large wave of retirements in the near future (over one-third of the U.S. workforce projected to retire within five years) and an estimated need for about 86,000 new HVACR professionals over the next five years, Women in HVACR (WHVACR) is committed to helping close that gap by supporting qualified, deserving candidates.
2026 Scholarships
- WHVACR is pleased to increase our 2026 scholarship program to six awards of $5,000 each.
Who is eligible
Scholarships are open to women pursuing education...
Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship
$4,000
Description **What the Traub‑Dicker Rainbow Scholarship is** The Traub‑Dicker Rainbow Scholarship (TDRS) is a targeted, single‑award program that supports lesbians pursuing higher education. It is administered through the Stonewall Community Foundation as part of its scholarship portfolio. The scholarship is intended for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including students graduating high school who plan to enroll in college. The award aims to increase access to postsecondary education for its intended community. Key takeaways: - Supports lesbians pursuing higher education. - Open to undergraduate and graduate students, including recent high‑school graduates planning to enroll. - Part of Stonewall Community...
Description **What the Traub‑Dicker Rainbow Scholarship is** The Traub‑Dicker Rainbow Scholarship (TDRS) is a targeted, single‑award program that supports lesbians pursuing higher education. It is administered through the Stonewall Community Foundation as part of its scholarship portfolio. The scholarship is intended for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including students graduating high school who plan to enroll in college. The award aims to increase access to postsecondary education for its intended community. Key takeaways: - Supports lesbians pursuing higher education. - Open to undergraduate and graduate students, including recent high‑school graduates planning to enroll. - Part of Stonewall Community...
