Scholarships for High School and College Students

Austin Community Foundation administers more than 60 scholarships, each with its own eligibility and award criteria. To simplify the process, we use a single, consolidated application: complete it once and the system will identify the scholarships you qualify for. Eligibility - Scholarship requirements differ by fund. Your single application will be used to determine which awards you meet. 2026 timeline - Application opens: January 15 - Application(s) due: March 25 (by 11:59 p.m. CT) - Review period: April 15–30 - Award notifications and regret letters sent: Week of May 15 - Deadline to accept or defer awards: June 30 -...

Overview The Kent Community Foundation administers a variety of scholarships to help students pursue postsecondary education across many fields. These awards are intended primarily for students who have graduated from the Kent School District and cover study at two- or four-year colleges, as well as vocational, technical, and trade programs. Online application process All scholarship applications are handled through our online system. Applicants create an account and build a profile where they can save drafts and submit completed applications. The portal also lets you request recommendation letters and upload transcripts electronically. After completing the short eligibility quiz, the system will...

The High Desert Community Foundation manages a number of annual scholarship funds, each carrying its own eligibility requirements. Below is a concise summary of the scholarships currently administered and the qualifications associated with each. - Clarence Muirhead Scholarship — Open to AVHS students who have competed in cross country. - Florence Lindberg Memorial Scholarship — Applicant must live in Adelanto. - H.O. Bud Biggs Memorial Scholarship — Applicant should be actively engaged in the High Desert community. - HDCF Board Choice Scholarship — Award determined by the HDCF board (no additional criteria listed). - Kathleen N. Lento Memorial Scholarship Fund...

Introduction The PADRE (Pediatrics–Adolescent Diabetes Research and Education) Foundation offers a scholarship program for students living with Type 1 diabetes who are planning to pursue postsecondary education. These awards recognize young people who are engaged in the diabetes community (including PADRE activities), demonstrate strong academic performance, participate in community or extracurricular activities, and have shown resilience in managing life with Type 1 diabetes. Awards are merit-based; financial need is not a criterion for the main scholarship program. Award details - Amount: Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000. - Eligible entry term: For students who will be entering their first year...

Introduction The Indiana Golf Foundation, established in 1994, exists to protect and advance the game of golf across Indiana. It brought the preexisting Indiana Junior Golf Program—originally founded in 1987—into its organizational structure, allowing the junior program to expand further. In 1996 the Foundation launched a scholarship initiative to help financially support students who had been active participants in the Indiana Junior Golf Program. Scholarship overview The scholarship is intended for students with a history in the Indiana Junior Golf Program and recognizes academic achievement, personal character consistent with golf’s values, and, when applicable, financial need. Eligibility and selection criteria...

Introduction Each year the Beinecke Scholarship invites roughly 145 colleges and universities to submit a single nominee; up to 20 new scholarships are awarded annually. If your institution is participating and you are interested in being considered, get in touch with your campus liaison to learn the school’s process and internal timeline. Key Deadlines and Submission Instructions - Campus liaisons must compile all nomination documents into one PDF and send that file to the Beinecke Scholarship Program Director by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the final Friday in March. - In addition, nominated students must email a copy of the Financial...

Purpose This scholarship supports the mission of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) by providing financial assistance to graduating high school seniors who intend to pursue a career in chemical engineering. The award recognizes strong academic achievement as well as involvement in school and community activities. It is not awarded solely on the basis of financial need; rather, it targets students who have shown excellence in core academic subjects and who are likely to succeed in a chemical engineering degree program. Eligibility - Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from the Mid-Michigan tri-city area or an adjacent...

Introduction The Taylor Huth Memorial Scholarship was created by family and friends of Benjamin Taylor Huth to honor Taylor’s enthusiasm for life. The fund supports local students who have shown resilience while living with epilepsy and who are committed to pursuing higher education. Award details - One-year scholarship of $2,000. - Intended for outstanding local students who: have faced or are facing the challenges of epilepsy, have demonstrated academic success, have participated in activities outside the classroom or served their community, and who show a strong intention to take full advantage of college or graduate study. Who is eligible You...

Heather McNamara Leadership and Blood Donation Advocacy Scholarship Overview The Heather McNamara Leadership and Blood Donation Advocacy Scholarship celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and community service in support of the New York Blood Center (NYBC). It was created to honor Heather McNamara, a devoted friend of NYBC and a passionate champion for blood donation. Heather was a blood transfusion recipient throughout her courageous fight with cancer; she frequently participated in NYBC activities and shared her experience with local media to encourage others to give. This award recognizes students who follow her example by actively promoting the life-saving importance...

New for 2026: the Foundation’s Board of Directors will award two scholarships of $30,000 each to support college expenses for selected high school seniors. The scholarship amount will be paid out over the recipient’s four years of undergraduate study. Applications for the 2026 awards are now open. Submit your application by Friday, March 27, 2026. Eligibility To be considered applicants must satisfy ALL of the following: - Be a high school senior at the time the application is submitted. - Hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. - Be a permanent resident of one of...

Caltrans District 6 (Central Region) announces the 20th Annual Caltrans Scholarships for 2026. Seniors graduating from high schools in Fresno, Madera, Kings, Kern, or Tulare counties are invited to apply. Scholarship awards - Eleven (11) scholarships will be awarded, each worth $1,500. - Eight (8) Caltrans District 6 / Central Region Transportation Scholarships — open to graduating high school students planning to pursue a transportation-related career; each recipient will receive $1,500. - Three (3) Caltrans District 6 / Central Region Employee Family Scholarships — reserved for graduating high school students who are related to a current, former, or retired Caltrans...

Introduction Since its founding, AAUW San Ramon has supported women and girls in pursuing higher education. The branch raises funds for scholarships for local high school seniors and for the Renaissance Scholars program at California State University, East Bay. Since 1983, AAUW San Ramon has awarded scholarships to more than 200 young women. 2026 Scholarship Award For 2026, AAUW San Ramon will once again award $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school girls who plan to enroll at an accredited college or university in Fall 2026. Eligibility - Must identify as female and be either a resident of San Ramon or...