Young Women in Public Affairs Award
$5,000
Overview
Zonta’s Young Women in Leadership Award (previously called the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) honors young women aged 16–19 who have shown leadership ability and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and aims to encourage continued involvement in public and political life.
History and impact
Since the program began in 1990, Zonta has presented 1,165 awards, distributing a total of US$1,858,750 to 993 recipients from 60 countries.
Program structure and prizes
The initiative is administered at three levels: Zonta club, district and international. Zonta International provides 37 international awards, each worth US$5,000. Each district may nominate...
Overview
Zonta’s Young Women in Leadership Award (previously called the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) honors young women aged 16–19 who have shown leadership ability and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and aims to encourage continued involvement in public and political life.
History and impact
Since the program began in 1990, Zonta has presented 1,165 awards, distributing a total of US$1,858,750 to 993 recipients from 60 countries.
Program structure and prizes
The initiative is administered at three levels: Zonta club, district and international. Zonta International provides 37 international awards, each worth US$5,000. Each district may nominate...
Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship
$10,000
Award — Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship
About Jennifer
"Hope is truly the best of things, and Twisted Pink continues to fuel my hope and the hope of all of us living with metastatic breast cancer." — Jennifer Alderman (September 29, 1975 – May 28, 2021)
Jennifer was first treated for Stage II breast cancer in 2009 and experienced a metastatic recurrence (Stage IV) in 2013. Her highest priority throughout her illness was being present for her children—Casey, Connor, and Riley. Jennifer loved watching their athletic events, traveling, and attending concerts. A founding patient advocate for Twisted Pink, she devoted...
Award — Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship
About Jennifer
"Hope is truly the best of things, and Twisted Pink continues to fuel my hope and the hope of all of us living with metastatic breast cancer." — Jennifer Alderman (September 29, 1975 – May 28, 2021)
Jennifer was first treated for Stage II breast cancer in 2009 and experienced a metastatic recurrence (Stage IV) in 2013. Her highest priority throughout her illness was being present for her children—Casey, Connor, and Riley. Jennifer loved watching their athletic events, traveling, and attending concerts. A founding patient advocate for Twisted Pink, she devoted...
Bird Dog Foundation College Scholarship
$2,000
The Bird Dog Foundation presents two annual programs for students and young adults: a K–12 Youth Art Contest and a College Scholarship Essay Contest. Both events are popular in the region and attract many entries each year. All activities are hosted at the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, TN.
Youth Art Contest (Grades K–12)
- Overview: The Foundation’s yearly Youth Art Contest draws hundreds of submissions from local schools and home-school students. It is open to enrolled and home-schooled students in kindergarten through 12th grade who live or attend school within a 75-mile radius of the National Bird...
The Bird Dog Foundation presents two annual programs for students and young adults: a K–12 Youth Art Contest and a College Scholarship Essay Contest. Both events are popular in the region and attract many entries each year. All activities are hosted at the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, TN.
Youth Art Contest (Grades K–12)
- Overview: The Foundation’s yearly Youth Art Contest draws hundreds of submissions from local schools and home-school students. It is open to enrolled and home-schooled students in kindergarten through 12th grade who live or attend school within a 75-mile radius of the National Bird...
Southeast Member Chapter Gene Suave Scholarship
$3,500
Purpose
The Southeast Chapter awards financial assistance to a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student in the Southeast Chapter area who is preparing for a career in engineering or the sciences. The grant may be applied toward full- or part-time study at any accredited college or university.
Available Scholarships
- Southeast Member Chapter Systems Group Scholarship — one (1) award of US$2,500 for one academic year.
- Gene Suave Scholarship — one (1) award of US$3,500 for one academic year.
Who May Apply
Applicants should be pursuing a career in engineering, the sciences, or related fields connected to...
Purpose
The Southeast Chapter awards financial assistance to a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student in the Southeast Chapter area who is preparing for a career in engineering or the sciences. The grant may be applied toward full- or part-time study at any accredited college or university.
Available Scholarships
- Southeast Member Chapter Systems Group Scholarship — one (1) award of US$2,500 for one academic year.
- Gene Suave Scholarship — one (1) award of US$3,500 for one academic year.
Who May Apply
Applicants should be pursuing a career in engineering, the sciences, or related fields connected to...
Elaine Chapin Scholarships
$1,000
Application period
- Applications are accepted annually from November 1 through April 30. (The application form may be downloaded at any time.)
Award summary
- The Elaine Chapin family has established this scholarship to award several scholarships each academic year, each worth up to $1,000. Selected students will be notified prior to June 1. Disbursement to the recipient’s school requires submission of proof of enrollment and proof of residency.
Who may apply
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an accredited college, university, vocational, or technical school in the United States.
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Application period
- Applications are accepted annually from November 1 through April 30. (The application form may be downloaded at any time.)
Award summary
- The Elaine Chapin family has established this scholarship to award several scholarships each academic year, each worth up to $1,000. Selected students will be notified prior to June 1. Disbursement to the recipient’s school requires submission of proof of enrollment and proof of residency.
Who may apply
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an accredited college, university, vocational, or technical school in the United States.
-...
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
$500
Eligibility for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
Introductory summary:
To qualify for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship, applicants must meet age, academic, residency, and submission requirements listed below. The essay prompt is available on the application page and must be completed by the stated deadline.
Who is eligible:
- Age: You must be between 17 and 24 years old as of September 1, 2026.
- Essay: Provide a response to the essay question shown on the application page and submit it before the deadline of May 1, 2026.
- Academic standing: Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Residency: Be...
Eligibility for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
Introductory summary:
To qualify for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship, applicants must meet age, academic, residency, and submission requirements listed below. The essay prompt is available on the application page and must be completed by the stated deadline.
Who is eligible:
- Age: You must be between 17 and 24 years old as of September 1, 2026.
- Essay: Provide a response to the essay question shown on the application page and submit it before the deadline of May 1, 2026.
- Academic standing: Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Residency: Be...
Women's Southern Golf Association Scholarship
$18,000
Overview
The Women’s Southern Golf Association (WSGA) sponsors a scholarship fund to help qualified young women who live in the 15 southern states or the District of Columbia pursue up to four years of undergraduate study. The award favors students who play golf or have an interest in the game.
Scholarship amount and renewal
- For the current year, the scholarship will be $4,500, with a commitment of $4,500 for each of the next three undergraduate years (maximum of four years total).
- Continued funding each year is contingent on an annual review of the recipient’s academic performance, ongoing interest...
Overview
The Women’s Southern Golf Association (WSGA) sponsors a scholarship fund to help qualified young women who live in the 15 southern states or the District of Columbia pursue up to four years of undergraduate study. The award favors students who play golf or have an interest in the game.
Scholarship amount and renewal
- For the current year, the scholarship will be $4,500, with a commitment of $4,500 for each of the next three undergraduate years (maximum of four years total).
- Continued funding each year is contingent on an annual review of the recipient’s academic performance, ongoing interest...
Got a Spine Scholarship
$500
Eligibility Criteria for the "Got a Spine Scholarship" by Arctic Chiropractic:
To qualify for the Arctic Chiropractic's "Got a Spine Scholarship", the following conditions must be met by the student:
1) The student must be enrolled in a college or university by October 2026.
2) By October 2026, the student must be attending the college or university on a full-time basis.
3) The student must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.
4) The student must be a resident of either the United States or Canada.
5) By October 2026, the student...
Eligibility Criteria for the "Got a Spine Scholarship" by Arctic Chiropractic:
To qualify for the Arctic Chiropractic's "Got a Spine Scholarship", the following conditions must be met by the student:
1) The student must be enrolled in a college or university by October 2026.
2) By October 2026, the student must be attending the college or university on a full-time basis.
3) The student must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.
4) The student must be a resident of either the United States or Canada.
5) By October 2026, the student...
Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship
$2,000
About the scholarship
This award honors the late Sidney B. Meadows, a widely respected leader in horticulture who was celebrated for his humanitarian contributions to the industry. Meadows was a strong advocate for student support, convinced that investing in education was essential to sustaining and advancing all segments of horticulture. His commitment has helped fund scholarships for many students each year, and with ongoing contributions, additional deserving applicants will continue to benefit.
Eligibility
1. Enrollment: Applicant must be enrolled full time, in good academic standing, in an accredited four-year college or university program in ornamental horticulture or a closely related...
About the scholarship
This award honors the late Sidney B. Meadows, a widely respected leader in horticulture who was celebrated for his humanitarian contributions to the industry. Meadows was a strong advocate for student support, convinced that investing in education was essential to sustaining and advancing all segments of horticulture. His commitment has helped fund scholarships for many students each year, and with ongoing contributions, additional deserving applicants will continue to benefit.
Eligibility
1. Enrollment: Applicant must be enrolled full time, in good academic standing, in an accredited four-year college or university program in ornamental horticulture or a closely related...
Stuck at Prom Scholarship
$10,000
Introduction Duck Brand is marking the 26th anniversary of its Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest, and you’re invited to join the celebration. More than 8,500 students have crafted unique promwear from Duck Brand tapes in past contests — now it’s your turn to design something eye-catching and compete for scholarship awards. How the contest works — three simple steps 1) Create Design and wear original prom attire made with Duck Brand duct tape and/or Duck Brand crafting tape. Be sure to capture the moment with a high-resolution photograph. Refer to the official rules for full specifications. 2) Submit Complete the...
Introduction Duck Brand is marking the 26th anniversary of its Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest, and you’re invited to join the celebration. More than 8,500 students have crafted unique promwear from Duck Brand tapes in past contests — now it’s your turn to design something eye-catching and compete for scholarship awards. How the contest works — three simple steps 1) Create Design and wear original prom attire made with Duck Brand duct tape and/or Duck Brand crafting tape. Be sure to capture the moment with a high-resolution photograph. Refer to the official rules for full specifications. 2) Submit Complete the...
Hearts for Community Service
$5,000
A 2022 study from the Pell Institute and PennAHEAD highlights that the rising cost of college imposes severe, long-term hardships on low-income students and students of color. While higher education can still be a pathway to improved economic mobility for many first-generation and low-income learners, the report warns that it frequently saddles them with crippling debt. Warrick Dunn Charities’ Hearts for Community Service Scholarship aims to reduce the financial strain of pursuing post-secondary education and to support students who use community volunteerism as a springboard toward higher-paying careers, economic security, and improved quality of life for themselves and future generations....
A 2022 study from the Pell Institute and PennAHEAD highlights that the rising cost of college imposes severe, long-term hardships on low-income students and students of color. While higher education can still be a pathway to improved economic mobility for many first-generation and low-income learners, the report warns that it frequently saddles them with crippling debt. Warrick Dunn Charities’ Hearts for Community Service Scholarship aims to reduce the financial strain of pursuing post-secondary education and to support students who use community volunteerism as a springboard toward higher-paying careers, economic security, and improved quality of life for themselves and future generations....