Scholarships for High School and College Students

Are you a college junior, senior, or graduate student studying environmental science or a related environmental discipline — or do you know someone who is? The Land Conservancy of New Jersey awards scholarships to students working toward degrees in environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, park administration, and similar fields. Program background The Land Conservancy of New Jersey runs the largest environmental scholarship program in the state. The effort began in 1983 with the Russell W. Myers Scholarship and expanded in 2005 with the addition of the Rogers Family Scholarship. Since then, TLCNJ has continued to invest in the next...

Deadline and submission Applicants for the Drive Smart, Live Safe Scholarship: How Students Can Help Prevent Drunk Driving in Their Communities must submit their completed applications by April 1, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be reviewed. Selection timeline and contact policy After the application window closes, Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas’ scholarship selection committee may take up to three months to choose the recipient. During this period, neither applicants nor their family members should contact Bezhari Law about application status—the firm is unable to provide updates. Notification and updates Because the committee cannot respond individually to...

Overview Haque Law, a Houston-based personal injury firm, is launching the Wings of Expression scholarship to back emerging student artists as they pursue higher education. The award includes a $2,500 scholarship plus $500 for art supplies. The program asks applicants to design a wing-themed mural that encourages people to pose for photos and conveys an uplifting message. The selected student will paint their winning mural on an eight-foot by six-foot wall in Houston, and Haque Law will document and share the painting process on social media. Deadline All applications must be received by April 1, 2026. Who may apply -...

Interested in a challenging, well-paid trade with strong benefits? Consider becoming an electrical lineworker. Overview Electricity powers nearly every aspect of modern life, and trained lineworkers make sure that power gets to homes, businesses and critical facilities. Lineworkers perform vital, hands-on work for the electric utility sector and enjoy careers that are both demanding and rewarding. What lineworkers do Lineworkers carry out a wide range of tasks in many settings. Duties can include climbing utility poles or working from aerial lifts on lines 25 to 200 feet above ground, constructing substations many miles away, or digging trenches to lay underground...

Intro The Ethel Price Heckman Bland Music Award honors students from the greater Tidewater region who demonstrate strong musical understanding and willingly contribute their talents to the community. Applicants do not have to plan a college major in Music or Music Education — musical paths vary, and all are welcome to apply. Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following requirements: - Reside in rural southeast Virginia, including one of these localities: Suffolk, Sussex, Surry, Isle of Wight, or Southampton counties. - Be on track to graduate from high school in the current calendar year and carry a cumulative GPA...

Overview Since 1990 the New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (NEC-ISA) has supported students studying arboriculture, urban forestry, and closely related disciplines through annual scholarships. The awards aim to foster interest in shade and ornamental trees, honor academic achievement, and provide financial assistance. Scholarship Awards Each year NEC-ISA presents two scholarships of $2,500 apiece. Awardees are encouraged to participate in the arboriculture profession and receive complimentary registration to the Chapter’s annual conference, one night’s lodging, and two banquet tickets for a guest. Eligibility Applicants must meet one of the following residency/enrollment criteria: - Be enrolled full-time at...

About the program For more than a century, JFSA’s College Financial Aid Program has supported students in pursuing higher education regardless of their financial background. The program is designed to reduce reliance on loans and to help lessen post-graduation student debt. Types of aid and award amounts - Awards are made competitively to applicants who meet the stated requirements. Some scholarships may be renewable; grants are awarded based on demonstrated need; in limited situations loans may also be offered. - Awards vary from $800 up to $12,500, depending on each scholarship’s specific criteria. - Depending on the scholarship’s terms, funds...

Overview and application window - Students may submit scholarship applications from January 1 through April 1 each year. Awards range from $600 up to $2,500. Applicants must be graduates of a North Dakota high school. Below are the available scholarships administered through North Dakota Dollars for Scholars, with amounts, eligibility criteria, preferences, and GPA requirements. General eligibility notes - Unless otherwise specified, applicants should meet the GPA minimums listed for each award. Some scholarships require full-time enrollment. Several awards give preference based on high school, field of study, military affiliation, financial need, or community service. Read each description carefully for...

College can be out of reach for many due to cost. To help remove that barrier, the Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED) Scholarship was launched in 2005 to provide tuition-free college for eligible students. In 2021 the program was broadened (often called SEED+) so Delaware residents of any age can pursue an academic degree or a workforce training certificate at Delaware Technical Community College (Delaware Tech). What the SEED Scholarship covers - Tuition for eligible programs at Delaware Tech, including associate degrees, diplomas, credit certificates, bachelor’s-degree coursework, and workforce training programs. - Tuition support may be used for up to...

Overview The Maryland Education and Training Voucher (ETV) is a federally funded, state-run initiative that offers financial aid plus academic and supportive services to young people who have exited foster care and are enrolled in approved colleges, universities, or vocational training programs. Application opening dates - Academic Year 2025–2026 — Applications open April 1, 2025 - Academic Year 2026–2027 — Applications open April 1, 2026 Who is eligible You may apply if you are a current or former foster youth who meets at least one of the following conditions: - You will remain in foster care through your 18th birthday...

The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a unique opportunity that doesn't require an essay and will be granted to the candidate who exhibits the most audacious profile. The application process is quick and easy, taking less than 2 minutes to complete.We define boldness not by "superiority" or "great achievements". Instead, we believe that boldness is characterized by being:SincereResoluteInspirationalThe scholarship will be given to the student who best embodies these traits in their profile.Additionally, this scholarship is distinctive in its preference for students who apply early, demonstrating their boldness by taking initiative and not delaying.

Douglas J.J. Peters Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship (VAIC) — Summary and Application Guide Overview The VAIC scholarship provides financial support to U.S. uniformed service members who served in the Afghanistan or Iraq conflicts and to certain family members (son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, or spouse) who are pursuing postsecondary education at an eligible Maryland institution. Important dates - Application opens for the 2025–2026 academic year: April 15, 2025. - Application closes for the 2025–2026 academic year: April 1, 2026. - Notification: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. No fixed notification date is published; applicants should submit all...