Paul S. Mills Scholarship
$1,000
Overview — Paul S. Mills Scholarship
History and purpose
The Paul S. Mills Scholarship was established in 1984 and honors Paul Mills, who served as the Society of FSP’s second executive vice president. From its founding through 2012, these awards recognized FSP members for their service and encouraged ongoing professional education. In 2013 the board of trustees revised the program to focus on students working toward degrees in financial services, with an emphasis on helping those with demonstrated financial need who might otherwise be unable to complete their studies.
Program growth and impact
Since its start, the program’s visibility and...
Overview — Paul S. Mills Scholarship
History and purpose
The Paul S. Mills Scholarship was established in 1984 and honors Paul Mills, who served as the Society of FSP’s second executive vice president. From its founding through 2012, these awards recognized FSP members for their service and encouraged ongoing professional education. In 2013 the board of trustees revised the program to focus on students working toward degrees in financial services, with an emphasis on helping those with demonstrated financial need who might otherwise be unable to complete their studies.
Program growth and impact
Since its start, the program’s visibility and...
Project Yellow Light Scholarships
$8,000
Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship is a creative scholarship contest with a clear purpose: to inspire safer driving habits among your peers. As an applicant, your role is to produce work that persuades fellow students to avoid distracted driving.
Eligibility
- Open to students in the high school and college categories.
Prizes and deadlines
- Video competition: Each category’s winning entry receives an $8,000 scholarship. Videos must be submitted by April 1.
- Billboard competition: Each category’s winning design earns a $2,000 scholarship. Billboard entries are due March 1.
- Radio competition: Each category’s winning audio spot receives a $2,000...
Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship is a creative scholarship contest with a clear purpose: to inspire safer driving habits among your peers. As an applicant, your role is to produce work that persuades fellow students to avoid distracted driving.
Eligibility
- Open to students in the high school and college categories.
Prizes and deadlines
- Video competition: Each category’s winning entry receives an $8,000 scholarship. Videos must be submitted by April 1.
- Billboard competition: Each category’s winning design earns a $2,000 scholarship. Billboard entries are due March 1.
- Radio competition: Each category’s winning audio spot receives a $2,000...
Joe DiPietro Scholarship
$1,500
Overview
The Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship was created in 2003 to honor Joe DiPietro, a well-known Portland businessman and longtime Portland Water District (PWD) trustee. Joe served on the PWD Board from 1988 until 2003 and owned DiPietro’s Sandwich Shop on Cumberland Avenue in Portland. Deeply involved in his community, he supported youth, families, and education and volunteered with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, and the Lions Club.
Purpose
This scholarship supports a student who lives within the Portland Water District service area and is preparing for a career related to...
Overview
The Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship was created in 2003 to honor Joe DiPietro, a well-known Portland businessman and longtime Portland Water District (PWD) trustee. Joe served on the PWD Board from 1988 until 2003 and owned DiPietro’s Sandwich Shop on Cumberland Avenue in Portland. Deeply involved in his community, he supported youth, families, and education and volunteered with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, and the Lions Club.
Purpose
This scholarship supports a student who lives within the Portland Water District service area and is preparing for a career related to...
Beinecke Scholarship
$35,000
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...
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...
Mitchell Scholarship
$10,000
Overview The Mitchell Scholarship application window opens December 1, 2025, and closes March 1, 2026. Each Mitchell Scholar receives a $10,000 college award, distributed in four equal annual payments of $2,500, plus access to a variety of no-cost programs, resources, and additional funding opportunities during and after college. For the coming cycle, the Mitchell Institute will provide 200 college scholarships across the state — guaranteeing at least one award to a graduating student from every Maine public high school who intends to enroll in a two- or four-year college in fall 2026. Who is eligible - Must be a full-time...
Overview The Mitchell Scholarship application window opens December 1, 2025, and closes March 1, 2026. Each Mitchell Scholar receives a $10,000 college award, distributed in four equal annual payments of $2,500, plus access to a variety of no-cost programs, resources, and additional funding opportunities during and after college. For the coming cycle, the Mitchell Institute will provide 200 college scholarships across the state — guaranteeing at least one award to a graduating student from every Maine public high school who intends to enroll in a two- or four-year college in fall 2026. Who is eligible - Must be a full-time...
Green Scholarship
$10,000
Overview
- The Green Award for students entering as first-year undergraduates in fall 2026 provides up to $2,500 annually for a maximum of four consecutive years.
Check eligibility
- Use the Net Price Calculator to determine preliminary eligibility for merit-based aid, including this scholarship.
Application and consideration deadlines
- For fullest scholarship consideration, submit your undergraduate admission application — including all transcripts and any optional test scores — by December 1, 2025.
- The final date to be considered for this award is April 1, 2026.
Award terms
- The scholarship applies to fall and winter semesters only and is...
Overview
- The Green Award for students entering as first-year undergraduates in fall 2026 provides up to $2,500 annually for a maximum of four consecutive years.
Check eligibility
- Use the Net Price Calculator to determine preliminary eligibility for merit-based aid, including this scholarship.
Application and consideration deadlines
- For fullest scholarship consideration, submit your undergraduate admission application — including all transcripts and any optional test scores — by December 1, 2025.
- The final date to be considered for this award is April 1, 2026.
Award terms
- The scholarship applies to fall and winter semesters only and is...
LeadMN Leadership Scholarship
$1,250
Introduction
The LeadMN Leadership Scholarship recognizes up-and-coming student leaders for both their academic performance and their dedication to serving others. Recipients have contributed to their communities in many ways — for example, mentoring Head Start children, coordinating youth groups, or volunteering as interpreters.
Award amount and timeline
- Award: $1,250 per recipient.
- Frequency: Awarded in both the fall and spring semesters.
- Fall application window: opens January 1 and closes April 1 at 11:59 PM.
- Spring application window: opens July 1 and closes November 1 at 11:59 PM.
Eligibility (who may apply)
To be considered for the scholarship...
Introduction
The LeadMN Leadership Scholarship recognizes up-and-coming student leaders for both their academic performance and their dedication to serving others. Recipients have contributed to their communities in many ways — for example, mentoring Head Start children, coordinating youth groups, or volunteering as interpreters.
Award amount and timeline
- Award: $1,250 per recipient.
- Frequency: Awarded in both the fall and spring semesters.
- Fall application window: opens January 1 and closes April 1 at 11:59 PM.
- Spring application window: opens July 1 and closes November 1 at 11:59 PM.
Eligibility (who may apply)
To be considered for the scholarship...
Joyce and Tom Scanlan Scholarships
$3,000
Introduction
The National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota is now accepting applications for the 2026 Joyce and Tom Scanlan Scholarship Program, open to eligible Minnesota students. The application deadline is April 15, 2026.
Scholarship Awards and Opportunities
- Two scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded.
- Each scholarship recipient will be sponsored to attend the National Federation of the Blind’s Annual Convention, July 3–8, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Travel and convention expenses will be covered.
- Winners are also required to attend the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota’s state convention in the fall (date and location...
Introduction
The National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota is now accepting applications for the 2026 Joyce and Tom Scanlan Scholarship Program, open to eligible Minnesota students. The application deadline is April 15, 2026.
Scholarship Awards and Opportunities
- Two scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded.
- Each scholarship recipient will be sponsored to attend the National Federation of the Blind’s Annual Convention, July 3–8, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Travel and convention expenses will be covered.
- Winners are also required to attend the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota’s state convention in the fall (date and location...
Agronomy Scholarships
$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...
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...
Gulf Coast Section Annual Scholarship
$8,000
Overview
- Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will be accepted beginning December 1, 2025.
- The application deadline is Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
About the SPE Gulf Coast Section (GCS) Scholarship
- The SPE GCS Scholarship supports students preparing for careers in the energy industry.
- Awards are renewable for up to four years, providing $2,000 per semester ($4,000 per academic year).
- Continuation after the initial year requires meeting specific criteria (including GPA, full-time enrollment, and continued major); full details are available upon request.
Application structure and required completion
- The application is organized into...
Overview
- Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will be accepted beginning December 1, 2025.
- The application deadline is Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
About the SPE Gulf Coast Section (GCS) Scholarship
- The SPE GCS Scholarship supports students preparing for careers in the energy industry.
- Awards are renewable for up to four years, providing $2,000 per semester ($4,000 per academic year).
- Continuation after the initial year requires meeting specific criteria (including GPA, full-time enrollment, and continued major); full details are available upon request.
Application structure and required completion
- The application is organized into...
Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship
$20,000
Overview
The Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship, funded by the SPE Foundation, supports an exceptional student who plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering. The award provides USD 5,000 per year, renewable for up to four undergraduate years.
Eligibility (merit-based)
- Awardees are generally among the top 3% of their class and score in the top 3% on standardized tests.
- Intend to enroll in an accredited undergraduate petroleum engineering program in your country or region.
- Agree to join SPE when you become eligible for membership.
- Comply with the SPE sanction policy.
- Complete the required online...
Overview
The Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship, funded by the SPE Foundation, supports an exceptional student who plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering. The award provides USD 5,000 per year, renewable for up to four undergraduate years.
Eligibility (merit-based)
- Awardees are generally among the top 3% of their class and score in the top 3% on standardized tests.
- Intend to enroll in an accredited undergraduate petroleum engineering program in your country or region.
- Agree to join SPE when you become eligible for membership.
- Comply with the SPE sanction policy.
- Complete the required online...
Alaska Section Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
The Alaska Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is offering scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year to qualified students. Awards are for one academic year; recipients who still meet eligibility may reapply each year by submitting a new application and transcript.
Who is eligible
- Graduating Alaska high school seniors: Must plan to enroll full-time at an accredited university for the Fall 2026 semester in a degree program leading to an undergraduate engineering or earth sciences degree (examples: petroleum, chemical, mechanical, electrical, environmental, civil). The program must be STEM-related, and the student should intend to pursue employment...
Overview
The Alaska Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is offering scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year to qualified students. Awards are for one academic year; recipients who still meet eligibility may reapply each year by submitting a new application and transcript.
Who is eligible
- Graduating Alaska high school seniors: Must plan to enroll full-time at an accredited university for the Fall 2026 semester in a degree program leading to an undergraduate engineering or earth sciences degree (examples: petroleum, chemical, mechanical, electrical, environmental, civil). The program must be STEM-related, and the student should intend to pursue employment...
