Scholarship Spotlight
Find your next scholarship, start with what fits you!
Whether you’re exploring a career, continuing your education, or looking for a shorter application, there are several ways to start your search. Take a look across all categories and review each opportunity’s requirements, some scholarships fit into more than one category, and you may qualify for more than you think!
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General Scholarships
Awards across different majors and interests, with individual eligibility requirements.
Americans United Student Contest
Scholarship Details: Video (1-2 minutes)
Deadline: November 8
Award Amount: $500, $1,000 & $1,500, 3 awards total
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to high school students and undergraduate students attending any 2- or 4-year college or university (including trade & technical schools).
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The Scholarship for Tomorrow’s Entrepreneur
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: November 15
Award Amount: $2,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to any graduating high school senior, college freshman or sophomore who owns and operates his/her own small business, or has put together a business plan to start a business while in college with a 3.5 or higher GPA.
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Zipit’s Future of Connectivity Scholarship
Scholarship Details: Essay, proof of enrollment
Deadline: November 27
Award Amount: $2,500
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to Undergraduate and graduate students attending a U.S. college or university may apply; high school seniors accepted to a U.S. college for the next semester may also apply. Students in computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, IT management, network systems administration, software application development, business administration, and marketing are encouraged, but the official FAQ confirms students in other fields may apply.
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editing.services Scholarship
Scholarship Details: Essay, 300 words or less
Deadline: November 29
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to students who are enrolled or about to enrolled in a college, university, or trade school
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Balance Mental Health Group Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: November 30
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility Snapshot: For one high school senior or college student who demonstrates a sincere passion for mental health and a desire to make a lasting difference.
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2026 Safe Cycling Scholarship
Scholarship Details: 700-1,000 word essay, resume & transcript
Deadline: November 30
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to any current US high school senior, college student, or graduate student residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. There is a preference for students in Texas, but all eligible students are welcome to apply.
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In the Driver’s Seat Scholarship
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: November 30
Award Amount: $500, multiple winners
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to currently enrolled high school, college, or university students (including two-year or four-year institutions).
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The CAPTRUST Scholarship
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: December 1
Award Amount: $2,000, 5 awards total
Eligibility Snapshot: Applicants must be incoming freshman, freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior students. All students must be actively enrolled pursuing an undergraduate’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.7.
View Scholarship Details →Easy Apply Scholarships
Explore scholarships with fewer application requirements and short responses, or no written response at all. Check each scholarship’s eligibility and full requirements before applying.
A Better Financial Future Scholarship
Scholarship Details: Contest entry
Deadline: November 30
Award Amount: $2,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to U.S. residents age 17 or older.
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Aaliyah Lee Scholarship
Scholarship Details: 150-word maximum essay
Deadline: November 30
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Applicants may be high school juniors or seniors, undergraduate students, or graduate students, and must be enrolled or plan to enroll part-time or full-time at an accredited U.S. vocational/technical, two-year, four-year, or graduate institution.
View Scholarship Details →Healthcare Scholarships
Awards for eligible students in nursing, allied health, medical, dental, mental health, and other healthcare programs.
Lamber-Goodnow Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship Details: Essay, transcript
Deadline: December 1
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to a driven and compassionate future nurse to help offset educational costs.
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Black Health Equity Scholarship
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: December 1
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: To be eligible for this scholarship, your field leads to health work: nursing, medicine, public health, mental and behavioral health, allied health, midwifery or doula training, health administration, or a related field.
View Scholarship Details →STEM Scholarships
Opportunities for students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math.
SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship
Scholarship Details: Essay, transcript
Deadline: November 30
Award Amount: $2,500, 3 awards
Eligibility Snapshot: To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria: Be a college sophomore – senior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) that can be supported by an unofficial college transcript, Pursuing a degree in one of the following fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
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The Alex Clug Scholarship
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: December 1
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to students pursuing graduate or undergraduate studies at any accredited college or university in the United States, for students in STEM fields — including health, medical and nursing.
View Scholarship Details →Law Scholarships
Opportunities with specific legal studies or law school eligibility requirements.
Justice in Family Law Scholarship
Scholarship Details: Essay, transcript
Deadline: November 30
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open a current or aspiring law student who wants to bring positive change to family law practice and policy and has a 2.5 GPA or higher.
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Lawbamba Law Student Scholarship
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: December 1
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to any student currently enrolled full- or part-time at an accredited US law school (JD or LLM candidates).
View Scholarship Details →Scholarships for Women
Explore awards supporting women across a range of fields and student levels.
All-American Pest Control STEAM Trailblazer Scholarship
Scholarship Details: A one-page (minimum) essay or video (2-3 minutes), resume, transcript & at least one (1) letter of recommendation
Deadline: November 30
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Applicants must be female and be currently enrolled as high school seniors or college/trade school students
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A Case for Women Scholarship
Scholarship Details: YouTube video or essay
Deadline: December 1
Award Amount: $2,500 for essay & $2,500 for video
Eligibility Snapshot: You must be accepted to a US-based accredited 4-year college for any field of study (political science, women’s studies, pre-law, or something related to social justice preferred).
View Scholarship Details →Scholarships for BIPOC Students
Each award has its own criteria. Review the specific eligible communities and any additional requirements.
Ron Brown Scholar Program Scholarship
Scholarship Details: Essay, transcript, references, financial need
Deadline: December 1
Award Amount: $40,000 ($10,000/year for 4 years)
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to African American high school seniors who are US citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, community service, and financial need.
View Scholarship Details →Graduate Student Scholarships
Funding opportunities for eligible graduate and professional students.
Boster Bio Scholarships for Scientists of Excellence
Scholarship Details: References, essay, transcript
Deadline: November 30
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to to a graduate student (master’s or PhD) currently conducting research in a biology or related lab.
View Scholarship Details →Career & Technical Scholarships
Awards for eligible students pursuing trade schools, certificates, and technical training.
American Welding Society Foundation Welder Training Scholars
Scholarship Details: Application, references
Deadline: November 30
Award Amount: $2,500
Eligibility Snapshot: For students seeking welder training in a certificate program less than two years in length through a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training
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