Scholarships for College Students
DoD SMART Scholarship Program
The DoD SMART Scholarship Program is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a technical degree in one of the 21 STEM disciplines, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be able to participate in summer internships and willing to accept postgraduate employment at the Department of Defense to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this full - tuition award will also receive an annual stipend of $30,000 to $46,000. Deadline: 12/5/25Award Amount: Full - Tuition
Fall 2025 Fastweb Invite a Friend Sweepstakes
The Fastweb Invite a Friend Sweepstakes is open to registered Fastweb members who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and who are at least sixteen (16) years of age. You must log into your Fastweb account to obtain your personal referral link. For each person who registers for Fastweb via your personal referral link during the Promotion Period, you and your referral will be entered as a pair into the current drawing. Deadline: 12/31/25Award Amount: $1,000
InspireCraft Scholarship
The InspireCraft Scholarship is available to students who are at least 18 years of age. You must demonstrate an interest in arts, crafts, decoration, or a related field of study to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 12/31/25Award Amount: $500
Grind Naturally Growing Excellence Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Deadline: 1/5/26 Available to: High School & College Students The Grind Naturally Growing Excellence Scholarship is available to high school, college, and graduate students. To be eligible, you must demonstrate a commitment to healthy eating or wellness, and submit a 200 – word essay on the following prompt: "Describe a specific moment in your life when you realized the importance of healthy eating. How did this realization change your eating habits, and what steps have you taken to promote healthier eating within your home, school or community? How do you plan to continue advocating for better nutrition and wellness as you pursue your education and career?"Elie Wiesel Prize In Ethics Essay Contest
The Elie Wiesel Prize In Ethics Essay Contest is open to full - time undergraduate students attending four - year institutions. To be considered, you must articulate with clarity an ethical issue that you have encountered, and analyze what it has taught you about ethics and yourself. Deadline: 1/20/26Award Amount: $1,000 - $10,000
Union Plus Scholarship
The Union Plus Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must be a current or retired member of a participating union, or the spouse or dependent child of a member to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 1/31/26Award Amount: $500 - $4,000
Truman Scholars Program
The Truman Scholars Program is open to full - time college juniors who plan to attend graduate school in pursuit of a career in public service. Recipients of this award are required to attend Truman Scholars Leadership Week in Liberty, MO. Deadline: 2/3/26Award Amount: $30,000
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and full - time college freshmen and sophomores. To be considered, you must demonstrate financial need and exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills, and community involvement. You must also be a resident of the District of Columbia, Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia. Deadline: 2/6/26Award Amount: $500 - $5,000
Stossel in the Classroom Video Contest
The Stossel in the Classroom Video Contest is open to middle school, high school, and college undergraduate students. You must create a one - to three - minute video on one of four topics to be considered for this award. Deadline: 3/13/26Award Amount: $200 - $2,500
Debt.com Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship Applicants
The Debt.com Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship Applicants is available to students who are in the process of applying for scholarships. You must apply for as many scholarships as you can, you don't have to win, but you do have to prove that you applied to be considered for this scholarship. A short statement that answers the following questions must also be submitted: "Why do you need our $1,000 cash? What are your plans in life? How did you feel applying for all those other scholarships? Did you learn anything from that? Did you win any?" Deadline: 4/1/26Award Amount: $1,000
Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship is available to undergraduate students. You must demonstrate a record of academic achievement, qualities of leadership, a commitment to public service, and financial need to be considered for this award. Deadline: 4/1/26Award Amount: $3,000
Frame My Future Scholarship Contest
The Frame My Future Scholarship Contest is open to full - time undergraduate and graduate students. To enter, you must create and upload a 30 - second video from TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube showing how you plan to "Frame Your Future" and why you will frame your degree. Deadline: 4/15/26Award Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
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