Dayton Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
$5,000
2026 Scholarship Notice
The ScholarshipCONNECT application for the 2026–27 academic year is now available. Submit your completed application by March 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Overview and timeline
- ScholarshipCONNECTSM opens each year in mid-December. Applications are due at the beginning of March; awards are announced across April, May and June. Scholarship checks are sent in July directly to the schools attended by the recipients.
Who may apply
- Eligible applicants include graduating high school seniors and students already enrolled in college who live in the Greater Dayton area of Ohio. The eligible counties are Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Preble...
College Now Scholarships
$5,000
$5,000
Overview
College Now provides scholarship support for high school students who work with College Now advisors, as well as for adult learners. Donations from a variety of supporters fund these awards according to donor preferences. Our staff reviews each applicant’s eligibility against available scholarships and strives to award each student as many qualifying scholarships as possible.
Why it matters
These need-based, renewable awards help mitigate rising higher-education costs and respond to growing financial pressures faced by students. College Now’s efforts have a measurable effect:
- $9 million distributed each year
- Approximately 3,500 students and adult learners receive scholarships annually...
Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships
$20,000
$20,000
Overview
Wayne County Community Foundation administers scholarships for graduating high school seniors, students continuing college, and non-traditional learners. Because individual donors establish and shape each award, eligibility and selection standards differ from scholarship to scholarship—no two awards are identical.
Who should apply
Eligible applicants include graduating high school seniors, current college students pursuing further education, and non-traditional students. Each scholarship has its own requirements set by the donor, so review any supplemental criteria when prompted.
How to apply
Applications are accepted annually through our Online Scholarship Portal between December 15 and March 15. Submitting a single application will automatically place...
Central Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships
$10,000
$10,000
Intro
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have distributed millions of dollars to help students pursue their academic goals at high schools, colleges, and universities across the country.
Overview of Opportunities
With a single general application, high school seniors and current college students may be considered for more than 200 scholarship awards available through our program.
How Matching Works
After creating an account in our scholarship portal, new applicants begin by completing the general application. An eligibility quiz will then identify which scholarships you meet the criteria for; the system automatically narrows the list to only those awards...
Stan & Thelma Plumlee Scholarship
$5,000
$5,000
Overview
Up to four (4) scholarships will be awarded in 2026 through the Factory-Built Home Industry.
- Two (2) awards of $2,500 each are designated for students enrolled in trade school certification programs.
- Two (2) awards of $5,000 each are reserved for students pursuing degree programs.
- Eligible applicants must be seeking a certification or degree that directly supports the construction industry.
Why advanced trade training matters
Recent projections show the construction industry will need about 439,000 net new workers in 2025 to meet expected demand, and roughly 499,000 new workers in 2026 as spending increases with anticipated lower...
Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Scholarships
$7,000
$7,000
More than 70 scholarship openings
Overview
- A variety of scholarships are available to students who live in the Richmond area as well as other locations throughout Virginia.
- Each award was created by a caring individual, family, or organization intent on helping high school students, recent graduates, and adult learners continue their education.
- We distribute in excess of $500,000 each year to support local students pursuing college and other higher-education programs.
- Eligibility requirements and required application materials differ from one scholarship to another. Review the details for each scholarship you are matched with to confirm you meet...
Mat-Su Health Foundation Academic Scholarships
$9,000
$9,000
Introduction
This scholarship supports studies in select fields at accredited colleges or universities. Below are the eligibility rules, who may not apply, deadlines, and the documents first-time applicants must submit.
Eligible programs
Applicants enrolled in or pursuing diploma, undergraduate, or graduate degrees in any of the following areas at an accredited institution are eligible:
- Early childhood education
- Special education
- Physical education
- Healthcare
- Human services
- Nonprofit management
Who may apply
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be eligible to receive Federal Student Aid
- Have been a resident of the Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Borough for at least...
NANBPWC National Scholarship
$5,000
$5,000
Introduction
This opportunity is open to African American students who are completing high school and plan to pursue further education. Below are the qualifications and the materials you must submit to be considered.
Eligibility
- African American students who are graduating from high school.
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, as of February 1st.
Application materials (required)
- Unofficial high school transcript.
- One letter of recommendation.
- One headshot photograph (not an action photo or a selfie).
- A 300-word essay responding to the prompt: “Explain...
Cameron and Virginia Dye Scholarship
$5,000
$5,000
About the Dye Scholarship
The Cameron and Virginia Dye Scholarship Fund awards college aid to graduates of Arlington Public Schools who plan to enroll in degree programs at accredited universities in the United States. Established by long-time Arlington residents Cameron and Virginia Dye, the fund reflects their commitment to supporting young people. The scholarship is intended to help capable students facing financial need and values academic performance, involvement in school activities, and community service.
Award Details
- Number and amount: In 2026, up to three one-time awards of $5,000 each will be granted.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
- Must be...
Louise Lightner Jamison Scholarship
$2,000
$2,000
Overview
The Louise Lightner Jamison Scholarship Fund supports Prince William County high school seniors planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in education. Preference is given to applicants who live in the Haymarket and Gainesville areas. The fund honors Louise Lightner Jamison—sister of Helen Ray—who devoted 42 years to educating young children in the Haymarket community. Recipients are chosen with attention to academic performance as well as involvement in community and extracurricular activities.
Award Amount
- Up to two scholarships will be awarded, each worth as much as $2,000.
Eligibility and Preferred Focus
- Graduating high school seniors who are residents...
Elizabeth Koury Scholarship
$20,000
$20,000
Intro
The Elizabeth Koury Scholarship was created to honor exceptional high school seniors from Northern Virginia who intend to pursue careers in medicine. It supports undergraduate students who exhibit strong moral character and a commitment to bettering others’ lives through medical work, helping cover college costs for those who might otherwise struggle to afford higher education.
Award Amount and Renewal
- Amount: $5,000 annually for up to four years, totaling $20,000 per recipient.
- Renewal: Continued payments depend on maintaining full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university and remaining in good academic standing.
- Number of awards: Two scholarships...
AFA National Scholarships
$3,200
$3,200
Overview
This scholarship opportunity is for students pursuing studies related to food, agriculture or natural resources in the United States. Awards support both graduating high school seniors and undergraduates and include conference access as described below.
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate students
- Enrolled in (or planning to enroll in) a U.S.-based, agriculture- or food-related degree program at a four-year institution, or intending to complete a four-year degree
- Age 17–25 at the time of the AFA Leaders Conference
- Recommended minimum GPA: 2.5
- Demonstrated interest in food, agriculture and/or natural resources and...
Agronomy Scholarships
$1,500
$1,500
Overview
For nearly 30 years our scholarship program has helped numerous deserving high school and college students pursue majors and careers in agriculture-related fields.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating Kansas high school senior, or a current undergraduate enrolled at a Kansas 4-year university, community college, or votechnical school.
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated self-starting initiative
- Strong academic record
- Positive involvement and citizenship within school and community
- Clear motivation to continue education
Scholarships available
- Five KARA Scholarships — $2,500 each ($1,250 per semester)
- One Jim Lee Memorial Scholarship — $1,000 ($500 per semester)
- One Steve...
Kansas Grain and Feed Association Scholarships
$1,500
$1,500
Since 1976 our scholarship program has helped numerous deserving high school and college students secure the financial support needed to pursue their academic and career goals.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating high school senior from Kansas.
- Demonstrate initiative, strong academic achievement, positive involvement in school and community, and a clear commitment to continuing education.
- Intend to enroll at a Kansas institution — this may be a four-year university, a community college, or a technical school.
Available Awards
- 18 KGFA Scholarships at $1,500 each (paid as $750 per semester).
- 1 Dub and Inez Johnson Memorial Scholarship...
AAUW St. Paul Branch College Scholarships
$16,000
$16,000
St. Paul College Club Inc. AAUW Scholarship — Application Information
The St. Paul College Club Inc. AAUW Scholarship is awarded each year to female students graduating from high schools in the St. Paul area who intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The scholarship provides $4,000 per year, is renewable for up to four years, and is unrestricted—recipients may use the funds for tuition, living expenses, books, or other education-related costs.
Who is eligible
- Graduating female students from St. Paul-area high schools planning to continue their education toward a bachelor’s degree.
Documents and materials you will need to submit
-...
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Students: 5,360
Tuition: $52,948
Students: 5,360
Case Western Reserve University is a private nonprofit institution located in Cleveland, OH. The school has approximately 5360 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $109,858. The average age of students entering Case Western Reserve University is 20. The most popular programs at the Case Western Reserve University are: Engineering (30%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (11%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (10%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (10%) and Social Sciences (8%).
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
Students: 1,610
Tuition: $55,020
Students: 1,610
Kenyon College is a private nonprofit institution located in Gambier, OH. The school has approximately 1610 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $137,788. The average age of students entering Kenyon College is 19. The most popular programs at the Kenyon College are: Social Sciences (25%), English Language And Literature (17%), Visual And Performing Arts (12%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (10%) and Psychology (8%).
Denison University
Granville, OH
Students: 2,253
Tuition: $56,680
Students: 2,253
Denison University is a private nonprofit institution located in Granville, OH. The school has approximately 2253 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $103,917. The average age of students entering Denison University is 19. The most popular programs at the Denison University are: Social Sciences (22%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (13%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (11%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (10%) and Psychology (9%).
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA
Students: 901
Tuition: $56,862
Students: 901
California Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Pasadena, CA. The school has approximately 901 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $74,239. The average age of students entering California Institute of Technology is 19. The most popular programs at the California Institute of Technology are: Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (35%), Engineering (26%), Physical Sciences (24%), Mathematics And Statistics (8%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (7%).
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Students: 4,360
Tuition: $53,450
Students: 4,360
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Cambridge, MA. The school has approximately 4360 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $86,739. The average age of students entering Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 19. The most popular programs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are: Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (36%), Engineering (33%), Physical Sciences (9%), Mathematics And Statistics (7%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (6%).
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Students: 7,010
Tuition: $60,552
Students: 7,010
University of Chicago is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, IL. The school has approximately 7010 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $100,617. The average age of students entering University of Chicago is 20. The most popular programs at the University of Chicago are: Social Sciences (34%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (12%), Mathematics And Statistics (10%), Physical Sciences (7%) and Public Administration And Social Service Professions (7%).
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA
Students: 827
Tuition: $58,660
Students: 827
Harvey Mudd College is a private nonprofit institution located in Claremont, CA. The school has approximately 827 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $123,784. The average age of students entering Harvey Mudd College is 19. The most popular programs at the Harvey Mudd College are: Engineering (33%), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (25%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (23%), Physical Sciences (8%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (8%).
Rice University
Houston, TX
Students: 4,052
Tuition: $51,107
Students: 4,052
Rice University is a private nonprofit institution located in Houston, TX. The school has approximately 4052 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $84,484. The average age of students entering Rice University is 20. The most popular programs at the Rice University are: Engineering (17%), Social Sciences (13%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (12%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (12%) and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (9%).
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Students: 5,752
Tuition: $54,160
Students: 5,752
Johns Hopkins University is a private nonprofit institution located in Baltimore, MD. The school has approximately 5752 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $104,768. The average age of students entering Johns Hopkins University is 21. The most popular programs at the Johns Hopkins University are: Engineering (21%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (20%), Social Sciences (13%), Health Professions And Related Programs (10%) and Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (7%).
Duke University
Durham, NC
Students: 6,650
Tuition: $57,633
Students: 6,650
Duke University is a private nonprofit institution located in Durham, NC. The school has approximately 6650 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $95,583. The average age of students entering Duke University is 21. The most popular programs at the Duke University are: Social Sciences (18%), Engineering (15%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (14%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (12%) and Public Administration And Social Service Professions (11%).
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA
Students: 290
Tuition: $57,356
Students: 290
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is a private nonprofit institution located in Needham, MA. The school has approximately 290 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $107,676. The average age of students entering Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is 20. The most popular programs at the Franklin W Olin College of Engineering are: Engineering (100%), .