Scholarships for High School and College Students

Orchard is now accepting applications for our second annual Scholarship for Women of Color in STEM.In May 2022, Orchard announced that a first-generation high school senior had received an inaugural scholarship of $2,500 to subsidize educational costs of a neuroscience degree from Barnard College.This year, Orchard will award scholarships of $500, $1,000 and $2,500 to three eligible and deserving students.This scholarship is part of Orchard’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. One of our goals as a company is to encourage diversity within our industry and to find ways to make a difference outside of our organization.EligibilityThis scholarship is available to...

The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois program is a teacher preparation and tuition assistance program for high school seniors and freshman and sophomore Illinois college students who have the determination and drive to be highly effective teachers in Illinois schools-of-need. We prepare aspiring teachers for immediate and lasting success in the most challenging teaching environments.Scholars Receive:Up to $23,000 in total financial assistance for college, inclusive of paid Scholar InstitutesExtensive classroom teaching experienceAcademic and social-emotional supportJob placement assistanceMentoring from our award-winning teaching facultyGolden Apple Scholars Program Eligibility RequirementsEntry PointsHigh school Class of 2023College Freshmen and Sophomores at Partner Universities in IllinoisCommunity...

This scholarship is for students who recognize the value of a strong community, and are always on the lookout for ways to help their friends and strengthen their community. It will be awarded to a student who has invited many friends to join Bold.org.To invite a friend, visit your Invite Friends page on the Bold.org dashboard to copy your unique invite code and text it to your friends. For each friend who creates a profile, your chances of winning the Community Scholarship go up.Like many of our currently available no-essay scholarship opportunities, this scholarship will favor students who apply earlier-who...

The Golden Apple Scholars of New Mexico Program is a teacher preparation program for high school seniors and freshman and sophomore New Mexico college students who have the determination and drive to be highly effective teachers in New Mexico schools. We prepare aspiring teachers for immediate and lasting success in the most challenging teaching environments.Scholars Receive:A robust support network of peers – future New Mexico teachers with whom Scholars build relationshipsPaid summer professional development each summer of an undergraduate experience including:Hands-on instruction from award-winning teachersExperience teaching and leading in their own communitiesAcademic and social-emotional supportJob placement assistanceMentoring from our award-winning...

​​The Teaching Fellows for​ Maryland Scholarship is awarded to students who pledge to work as public school or public prekindergarten teachers in Maryland upon completion of their studies at schools that have at least 50% of the students in the school eligible for free or reduced-price meals (FRPM).Who May Apply?Applicants who are enrolled or plan to enroll at an eligible institution in an undergraduate or graduate program.Applicants seeking to change careers to pursue a course of study or program in an academic discipline leading to a Maryland professional teacher's certificate.Applicants must agree to work as public school or public prekindergarten...

Through her education and career experience, Shirley Miller Carpenter has developed a strong belief in the power of education and in the potential of every individual. She understands that students face many challenges in seeking a college degree. To that end, she established this scholarship to encourage students from her hometown to believe in themselves, imagine possibilities, and work toward making those possibilities into a reality.Math and science have been Shirley Miller Carpenter’s favorite subjects since she was a student herself. Shirley attended Syracuse Elementary and Racine High schools, taking classes required for college prep, despite not knowing how she...

Jennifer Webb-Cook was a teacher who spent her entire 30-year career in the Clark County School District. She was also a single mom, raising her son, Jami, by herself. He went on to attend Stanford on a full football scholarship. Even though his tuition and official expenses were covered, he was on his own when it came to getting the basic things he needed to start college.Jennifer died in September, 2021, from COVID. In memory of Jennifer Webb-Cook and in honor of the sacrifices she made for her son, the Jennifer Webb-Cook Gameplan Scholarship will support a student athlete who...

The Press Club of Long Island awards multiple scholarships annually that are presented at PCLI Media Awards dinner.COLLEGE JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPA $1,000 scholarship for outstanding college journalists who either attend a Long Island college or live on Long Island and attend college elsewhere. Nomination letters that detail the candidate’s qualifications must be submitted by the student’s adviser, editor, station manager or professor. Nominations must include three samples of the candidate’s work and a brief essay by the nominee on his/her goals in journalism.LEARNING DISABILITY JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPEligibility is limited to college students or high school seniors in or entering a college journalism...

Pamela Branchini was a lover of the arts and was passionate about music, visual arts, design, and decor.Pamela had a generous spirit and was always striving to support and encourage those she worked with as well as the artists and performers she helped produced concerts and events. Pamela used her life to create beautiful events for all to enjoy and made a positive impact on everyone she met.This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pamela Branchini by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the fine arts.Any student in Nevada who is or will be pursuing a higher education...

This scholarship is to honor Ken Burnett and his deep love of animals. Ken is admired by for his quiet strength that has always supported our family. He has had a long support of having cats, despite their physical conditions, and actively contributing to animal organizations. This scholarship is to give back to others in his honor and support his caring of animals.Any high school senior or undergraduate student of African American or Caribbean descent who is studying animal science, zoology, or biology may apply for this scholarship, but students who have experience in animal advocacy or animal care will...

D’Andre J. Brown was a beloved husband and father who passed away too soon after a battle with cancer.As a result, D’Andre’s children have had to persevere through the loss of their father while pursuing their studies. Many other students are held back by hardship, whether this comes in the form of homelessness, illness, or losing a loved one.This scholarship aims to honor the life of D’Andre J. Brown by supporting students who have overcome adversity or hardship in their lives.Any high school senior in California who has at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship.To apply, tell...

The Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA), the Atlantic Affiliate of USA Hockey,  is honored to offer a scholarship in memory of Daniel Triano to a student who plans to continue their education beyond high school and who is a member of USA Hockey Officiating in the AAHA.A one thousand dollar ($1,000) non-renewable scholarship is available, to a high school senior who is registered with USA Hockey and is an active on ice official in the AAHA.SELECTION CRITERIAApplicants must be high school seniors who are current USA Hockey registered officials (for a minimum of two seasons) without regard to race, sex,...