SEMA Memorial Scholarships
$5,000
Each year SEMA awards scholarships to help students cover college tuition. Applicants from any academic or technical background that can lead to a career in the automotive industry are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
1. Be a high school senior or at least 18 years old at the time the application is submitted.
2. Hold U.S. or Canadian citizenship (note: permanent or legal residents are not eligible).
3. Show a genuine interest in the automotive hobby and a commitment to an automotive career.
4. Be an incoming freshman or currently enrolled at a college, university, or post-secondary career and technical school...
Each year SEMA awards scholarships to help students cover college tuition. Applicants from any academic or technical background that can lead to a career in the automotive industry are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
1. Be a high school senior or at least 18 years old at the time the application is submitted.
2. Hold U.S. or Canadian citizenship (note: permanent or legal residents are not eligible).
3. Show a genuine interest in the automotive hobby and a commitment to an automotive career.
4. Be an incoming freshman or currently enrolled at a college, university, or post-secondary career and technical school...
American Foreign Service Association Scholarship
$5,000
Introduction
The AFSA Scholarship Program awards college support to children of American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) members whose parents are or were Foreign Service employees. The program distributes financial aid scholarships for undergraduates and presents graduating high school seniors with academic merit awards, art merit awards, and a community service award. These activities are funded entirely through gifts and bequests from the Foreign Service community—no AFSA membership dues are used. Since its inception, AFSA has awarded nearly $7.4 million to more than 3,000 young people.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be the children of Foreign Service employees whose parent(s)...
Introduction
The AFSA Scholarship Program awards college support to children of American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) members whose parents are or were Foreign Service employees. The program distributes financial aid scholarships for undergraduates and presents graduating high school seniors with academic merit awards, art merit awards, and a community service award. These activities are funded entirely through gifts and bequests from the Foreign Service community—no AFSA membership dues are used. Since its inception, AFSA has awarded nearly $7.4 million to more than 3,000 young people.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be the children of Foreign Service employees whose parent(s)...
Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest
$1,500
Fraser Institute 2026 Student Essay Contest — Now accepting submissions! Overview The Fraser Institute’s annual Student Essay Contest for 2026 is open. This competition encourages students to engage in economic debate around current events and public policy. Winners gain the rare opportunity to have their work peer-reviewed and published early in their academic careers, and the top five entries receive cash awards. Theme (2026) “What would the Essential Scholars say about Canadian economic prosperity today?” Background and purpose After recent years marked by inflation and wider economic uncertainty, questions about Canada’s prosperity remain front and centre. Debates range from how...
Fraser Institute 2026 Student Essay Contest — Now accepting submissions! Overview The Fraser Institute’s annual Student Essay Contest for 2026 is open. This competition encourages students to engage in economic debate around current events and public policy. Winners gain the rare opportunity to have their work peer-reviewed and published early in their academic careers, and the top five entries receive cash awards. Theme (2026) “What would the Essential Scholars say about Canadian economic prosperity today?” Background and purpose After recent years marked by inflation and wider economic uncertainty, questions about Canada’s prosperity remain front and centre. Debates range from how...
Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
$2,500
Introduction
At Optimist International, our guiding principles emphasize the transformational impact of hope, positive thinking, and purposeful action. These values direct our efforts to empower young people and strengthen youth communities. For the 2025–2026 school year, the contest theme is: "The Moment I Realized I Belonged - My Definition of Community."
Eligibility
- Who may enter: Young people educated in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean. This includes students through and including grade 12 in the U.S. and Canada, CEGEP students in Québec, and grade 13 students in the Caribbean.
- Hearing requirement: Applicants must provide an audiogram performed...
Introduction
At Optimist International, our guiding principles emphasize the transformational impact of hope, positive thinking, and purposeful action. These values direct our efforts to empower young people and strengthen youth communities. For the 2025–2026 school year, the contest theme is: "The Moment I Realized I Belonged - My Definition of Community."
Eligibility
- Who may enter: Young people educated in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean. This includes students through and including grade 12 in the U.S. and Canada, CEGEP students in Québec, and grade 13 students in the Caribbean.
- Hearing requirement: Applicants must provide an audiogram performed...
Frame My Future Scholarship
$5,000
Eligibility
To enter Church Hill Classics’ Frame My Future Scholarship Contest for 2026, you must meet all of the following:
- Plan to enroll as a full-time student at a U.S. college or university for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Be a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia; APO/FPO addresses are accepted. (Residents of Puerto Rico and other U.S. Territories are not eligible.)
- Not be an employee of Church Hill Classics or diplomaframe.com, or of their parent, subsidiary, or affiliated companies. Also ineligible are employees of any advertising or promotion agencies,...
Eligibility
To enter Church Hill Classics’ Frame My Future Scholarship Contest for 2026, you must meet all of the following:
- Plan to enroll as a full-time student at a U.S. college or university for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Be a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia; APO/FPO addresses are accepted. (Residents of Puerto Rico and other U.S. Territories are not eligible.)
- Not be an employee of Church Hill Classics or diplomaframe.com, or of their parent, subsidiary, or affiliated companies. Also ineligible are employees of any advertising or promotion agencies,...
Second Chance Scholarship Contest
$1,000
Overview
This scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who hold a high school diploma, GED, or an equivalent credential. Recipients must begin studies at an accredited college, university, or vocational/trade school in the United States in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
Key points
- Five $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year.
- Funds are paid directly to the winner’s school and must be used for tuition or course materials (books).
- No GPA or household income limits apply.
- Immediate family members of AFSA staff or members of AFSA’s national board are not eligible.
- Previous...
Overview
This scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who hold a high school diploma, GED, or an equivalent credential. Recipients must begin studies at an accredited college, university, or vocational/trade school in the United States in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
Key points
- Five $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year.
- Funds are paid directly to the winner’s school and must be used for tuition or course materials (books).
- No GPA or household income limits apply.
- Immediate family members of AFSA staff or members of AFSA’s national board are not eligible.
- Previous...
SparkForce Scholarship
$3,500
Introduction To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet the program’s academic and enrollment standards and submit the required materials by the stated deadline. Eligibility - Be actively working toward a degree or certificate in one of the program’s approved fields of study. - Be currently enrolled in—or have plans to enroll in—a manufacturing-related course of study for the semester for which the award is requested. - Meet the credit-hour requirement: either full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours) or part-time enrollment (minimum 6 credit hours) combined with employment. - Satisfy the minimum GPA standard: at least 2.5 on a 4.0...
Introduction To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet the program’s academic and enrollment standards and submit the required materials by the stated deadline. Eligibility - Be actively working toward a degree or certificate in one of the program’s approved fields of study. - Be currently enrolled in—or have plans to enroll in—a manufacturing-related course of study for the semester for which the award is requested. - Meet the credit-hour requirement: either full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours) or part-time enrollment (minimum 6 credit hours) combined with employment. - Satisfy the minimum GPA standard: at least 2.5 on a 4.0...
Ennes Scholarships
$3,000
Introduction
Each year the Ennes Educational Foundation Trust awards scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in the technical side of broadcasting. Awards may be applied toward tuition, on-campus room and board, or required textbooks at accredited post-secondary schools, or toward other technical training programs that have been approved by the Scholarship Committee. While applicants who belong to SBE will receive preferential consideration, all otherwise qualified candidates — including graduating high school seniors — are welcome to apply.
Available scholarships
- John H. Battison SBE Founder’s Scholarship (open to all applicants)
- Harold E. Ennes Scholarship (open to all applicants)
- Robert...
Introduction
Each year the Ennes Educational Foundation Trust awards scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in the technical side of broadcasting. Awards may be applied toward tuition, on-campus room and board, or required textbooks at accredited post-secondary schools, or toward other technical training programs that have been approved by the Scholarship Committee. While applicants who belong to SBE will receive preferential consideration, all otherwise qualified candidates — including graduating high school seniors — are welcome to apply.
Available scholarships
- John H. Battison SBE Founder’s Scholarship (open to all applicants)
- Harold E. Ennes Scholarship (open to all applicants)
- Robert...
Community Bankers Association of Georgia Hester Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship was established to support deserving high school seniors beginning their first year of college while promoting the value of community banking. Each year the CBA awards four scholarships of $1,000 each.
Who is eligible
- Open to all Georgia high school seniors who plan to enroll as full-time students in a Georgia university, college, or technical institute (program length of two years or more) for the fall semester of 2025, immediately following high school graduation.
Application requirements
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be sponsored by a local community bank.
- Submit...
Introduction
The Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship was established to support deserving high school seniors beginning their first year of college while promoting the value of community banking. Each year the CBA awards four scholarships of $1,000 each.
Who is eligible
- Open to all Georgia high school seniors who plan to enroll as full-time students in a Georgia university, college, or technical institute (program length of two years or more) for the fall semester of 2025, immediately following high school graduation.
Application requirements
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be sponsored by a local community bank.
- Submit...
Georgia Business Aviation Association Scholarships
$5,000
Scholarship Opportunities
- Aviation Maintenance Technology — Awards up to $2,000 each. Recipients in this category will receive a $2,000 scholarship plus a $1,000 Snap-on Tools certificate.
- Professional Pilot — Awards up to $5,000 each for students preparing for careers as professional pilots.
- Other Aviation Disciplines — Awards up to $3,000 for students studying related fields such as Aviation Operations, Aviation Management, Aeronautical Engineering, or other aviation-related majors.
GBAA Mission
The Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA) exists to support companies in Georgia that use aircraft to conduct their business. The organization seeks to improve operational efficiency and safety,...
Scholarship Opportunities
- Aviation Maintenance Technology — Awards up to $2,000 each. Recipients in this category will receive a $2,000 scholarship plus a $1,000 Snap-on Tools certificate.
- Professional Pilot — Awards up to $5,000 each for students preparing for careers as professional pilots.
- Other Aviation Disciplines — Awards up to $3,000 for students studying related fields such as Aviation Operations, Aviation Management, Aeronautical Engineering, or other aviation-related majors.
GBAA Mission
The Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA) exists to support companies in Georgia that use aircraft to conduct their business. The organization seeks to improve operational efficiency and safety,...
Iowa Robert D. Blue Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction This scholarship is available to Iowa residents who intend to enroll at an Iowa college or university for the coming academic year and who have not previously received the Robert D. Blue Scholarship. Eligible applicants include current high school seniors as well as students already attending a postsecondary institution. All applications must be submitted through the online application system. The annual submission deadline is May 10. Eligibility - Must be a resident of Iowa. - Planning to attend an in-state college or university during the upcoming school year. - May be a high school senior or already enrolled in...
Introduction This scholarship is available to Iowa residents who intend to enroll at an Iowa college or university for the coming academic year and who have not previously received the Robert D. Blue Scholarship. Eligible applicants include current high school seniors as well as students already attending a postsecondary institution. All applications must be submitted through the online application system. The annual submission deadline is May 10. Eligibility - Must be a resident of Iowa. - Planning to attend an in-state college or university during the upcoming school year. - May be a high school senior or already enrolled in...
Epps Scholarship Fund
$2,000
Introduction
The Epps Scholarship Fund, established by attorneys Willie and Mischa Epps at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, provides financial support to Missouri high school seniors planning to pursue a legal career. The fund honors Dr. Willie James Epps, Sr. and Dr. Barbara Bacon Epps—both raised in rural, impoverished, segregated Mississippi—who overcame significant obstacles to become the first members of their families to attend college. Each earned a Ph.D. in education and taught at schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. They taught their children that faith and education are the foundation for success; both children later became licensed attorneys and...
Introduction
The Epps Scholarship Fund, established by attorneys Willie and Mischa Epps at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, provides financial support to Missouri high school seniors planning to pursue a legal career. The fund honors Dr. Willie James Epps, Sr. and Dr. Barbara Bacon Epps—both raised in rural, impoverished, segregated Mississippi—who overcame significant obstacles to become the first members of their families to attend college. Each earned a Ph.D. in education and taught at schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. They taught their children that faith and education are the foundation for success; both children later became licensed attorneys and...
