NSPS Scholarships
$5,000
Applicants who are eligible must reside in or be enrolled in an educational institution within the United States or its territories, in accordance with the specific criteria outlined in our Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s) with our benefactors.GUIDELINES FOR FILLING OUT THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONEnsure that the application is filled out either by typing or by writing in a clear and legible manner. Only fully completed applications that are signed and accompanied by all necessary documents will be taken into consideration. The following items should be included with the filled-out application form.Official copies of your Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 transcripts.Three original...
Applicants who are eligible must reside in or be enrolled in an educational institution within the United States or its territories, in accordance with the specific criteria outlined in our Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s) with our benefactors.GUIDELINES FOR FILLING OUT THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONEnsure that the application is filled out either by typing or by writing in a clear and legible manner. Only fully completed applications that are signed and accompanied by all necessary documents will be taken into consideration. The following items should be included with the filled-out application form.Official copies of your Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 transcripts.Three original...
Madison Award for Academic Excellence
$10,000
The Madison Awards for Academic Excellence are merit-based recognitions that honor a wide range of achievements and potential. The responsibility of selecting recipients, who have shown academic success in a specific field of study and potential contribution to the university, lies with the academic colleges and departments.The award covers 75% of the in-state tuition and comprehensive fees for the year the student enters JMU.How to ApplyStudents' applications for admission to JMU will be automatically considered for the Madison Awards for Academic Excellence, eliminating the need for a separate application. However, students are advised to visit the Madison Scholarships Hub and...
The Madison Awards for Academic Excellence are merit-based recognitions that honor a wide range of achievements and potential. The responsibility of selecting recipients, who have shown academic success in a specific field of study and potential contribution to the university, lies with the academic colleges and departments.The award covers 75% of the in-state tuition and comprehensive fees for the year the student enters JMU.How to ApplyStudents' applications for admission to JMU will be automatically considered for the Madison Awards for Academic Excellence, eliminating the need for a separate application. However, students are advised to visit the Madison Scholarships Hub and...
Doris Karlik Local Scholarships
$1,000
Equity and opportunity for women and girls are central to AAUW’s purpose nationally and within our branch. Through our branch Charitable Foundation, we award the Doris Karlik Local Scholarships to women of Palm Beach County who are beginning or continuing undergraduate study. We also select and sponsor a local student to attend AAUW’s annual National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) in Maryland. Scholarship recipients and the NCCWSL designee are recognized at our annual installation dinner in May.
Scholarship details
- Award amounts: $500 to $1,000.
- Application fee: none.
- Next application deadline (all materials must be postmarked...
Equity and opportunity for women and girls are central to AAUW’s purpose nationally and within our branch. Through our branch Charitable Foundation, we award the Doris Karlik Local Scholarships to women of Palm Beach County who are beginning or continuing undergraduate study. We also select and sponsor a local student to attend AAUW’s annual National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) in Maryland. Scholarship recipients and the NCCWSL designee are recognized at our annual installation dinner in May.
Scholarship details
- Award amounts: $500 to $1,000.
- Application fee: none.
- Next application deadline (all materials must be postmarked...
Illinois Anita Ritzler Scholarship
$1,000
Palos-Orland Area AAUW — Anita Ritzler Scholarship
Overview
The Palos Orland branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) funds the Anita Ritzler Scholarship to support women aged 40 and older who are pursuing education at Moraine Valley. Award funds may be applied toward tuition, required fees, and textbooks at Moraine Valley Community College.
Award Amount
$1,000
Who May Apply
- Female students who are at least 40 years old.
- Must be currently enrolled at Moraine Valley Community College.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
Academic and Enrollment Requirements
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must be registered...
Palos-Orland Area AAUW — Anita Ritzler Scholarship
Overview
The Palos Orland branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) funds the Anita Ritzler Scholarship to support women aged 40 and older who are pursuing education at Moraine Valley. Award funds may be applied toward tuition, required fees, and textbooks at Moraine Valley Community College.
Award Amount
$1,000
Who May Apply
- Female students who are at least 40 years old.
- Must be currently enrolled at Moraine Valley Community College.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
Academic and Enrollment Requirements
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must be registered...
AAUW Minneapolis Branch Scholarships
$16,000
Introduction
Each year the Scholarship Fund of the Minneapolis Branch of AAUW provides four-year college scholarships to women graduating from Minneapolis public high schools. Awards are intended for students who plan to earn a Baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university and who demonstrate both financial need and academic readiness for college-level work.
Eligibility
- Graduate of any Minneapolis Public High School
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrated financial need
- Intention to pursue a Baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution
- Evidence of success in college-level coursework (for example: IB, AP, PSEO, CIS, etc.)
Award details...
Introduction
Each year the Scholarship Fund of the Minneapolis Branch of AAUW provides four-year college scholarships to women graduating from Minneapolis public high schools. Awards are intended for students who plan to earn a Baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university and who demonstrate both financial need and academic readiness for college-level work.
Eligibility
- Graduate of any Minneapolis Public High School
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrated financial need
- Intention to pursue a Baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution
- Evidence of success in college-level coursework (for example: IB, AP, PSEO, CIS, etc.)
Award details...
AAUW Carlisle Higher Education Scholarship
$2,000
AAUW Carlisle Branch supports women’s educational advancement and awards at least one $2,000 Higher Education Scholarship each year to a woman from Cumberland County or Perry County who is currently enrolled at an institution of higher learning. Recipients have come from a variety of backgrounds, including non-traditional students, women in doctoral programs, students pursuing associate or nursing credentials, and those in bachelor’s degree programs.
Eligibility (required)
- Be a woman who has lived in Cumberland County, PA or Perry County, PA for a minimum of one year.
- Have completed at least one year of college-level coursework (minimum 24 credits)....
AAUW Carlisle Branch supports women’s educational advancement and awards at least one $2,000 Higher Education Scholarship each year to a woman from Cumberland County or Perry County who is currently enrolled at an institution of higher learning. Recipients have come from a variety of backgrounds, including non-traditional students, women in doctoral programs, students pursuing associate or nursing credentials, and those in bachelor’s degree programs.
Eligibility (required)
- Be a woman who has lived in Cumberland County, PA or Perry County, PA for a minimum of one year.
- Have completed at least one year of college-level coursework (minimum 24 credits)....
Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship
$60,000
Introduction
Gordon A. Rich devoted much of his life to assisting individuals with limited means and opportunities, contributing time, energy, and resources to improve their circumstances. The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation (GAR) was established to continue his philanthropic legacy.
Eligibility and Applicant Requirements
- Applicants must be the dependent children of full‑time employees working in the financial services sector. Qualifying employers include commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerages, insurance firms, fund and asset managers, credit card and finance companies, and similar financial businesses as determined by the Foundation. The sponsoring employee must currently be employed and have at least...
Introduction
Gordon A. Rich devoted much of his life to assisting individuals with limited means and opportunities, contributing time, energy, and resources to improve their circumstances. The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation (GAR) was established to continue his philanthropic legacy.
Eligibility and Applicant Requirements
- Applicants must be the dependent children of full‑time employees working in the financial services sector. Qualifying employers include commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerages, insurance firms, fund and asset managers, credit card and finance companies, and similar financial businesses as determined by the Foundation. The sponsoring employee must currently be employed and have at least...
Review It Scholarship
$1,000
Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu are renowned philanthropists who passionately back a wide range of organizations including: Children Mending Hearts, Cedars Sinai, the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Children's Action Network, GenArt, AVIVA, Project Angel Food, Center Dance Arts, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Obesity, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Help for Orphans, the American Red Cross, P.S. Arts, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Art of Elysium, Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, Children's Action Network and the Music Center.Eligibility Criteria for StudentsThe Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu "Review It" Scholarship has the following eligibility...
Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu are renowned philanthropists who passionately back a wide range of organizations including: Children Mending Hearts, Cedars Sinai, the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Children's Action Network, GenArt, AVIVA, Project Angel Food, Center Dance Arts, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Obesity, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Help for Orphans, the American Red Cross, P.S. Arts, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Art of Elysium, Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, Children's Action Network and the Music Center.Eligibility Criteria for StudentsThe Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu "Review It" Scholarship has the following eligibility...
May Firm lnjury Scholarship
$1,000
At the May Firm, we recognize the significance of education and the challenges that come with financing it in today's world. Our founder, Robert May, was the first in his family to go to college. He is deeply grateful for the chance he had to earn his undergraduate degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before proceeding to law school. As we are all aware, the expense of pursuing higher education continues to escalate, often placing students in a difficult position, both emotionally and financially.
Our mission is to aid students in achieving higher education and alleviate some of the...
At the May Firm, we recognize the significance of education and the challenges that come with financing it in today's world. Our founder, Robert May, was the first in his family to go to college. He is deeply grateful for the chance he had to earn his undergraduate degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before proceeding to law school. As we are all aware, the expense of pursuing higher education continues to escalate, often placing students in a difficult position, both emotionally and financially.
Our mission is to aid students in achieving higher education and alleviate some of the...
Mensa US Scholarship
$2,500
Intro
The Mensa Foundation distributes more than $200,000 in scholarships each year to help students around the globe meet their academic and career objectives. Awards are granted on the basis of a single written submission: a 550-word (or shorter) essay that explains your academic and professional aims and shows how your life experiences will help you reach them.
Eligibility
Open to students worldwide who plan to pursue accredited education during the 2025–26 academic year. (If selected, you will be required to provide proof of enrollment or intent to enroll.)
Application timeline
- Opens: September 15, 2025
- Closes: January 15,...
Intro
The Mensa Foundation distributes more than $200,000 in scholarships each year to help students around the globe meet their academic and career objectives. Awards are granted on the basis of a single written submission: a 550-word (or shorter) essay that explains your academic and professional aims and shows how your life experiences will help you reach them.
Eligibility
Open to students worldwide who plan to pursue accredited education during the 2025–26 academic year. (If selected, you will be required to provide proof of enrollment or intent to enroll.)
Application timeline
- Opens: September 15, 2025
- Closes: January 15,...
Directing Change Student Film Scholarship
$1,000
Intro / Who this is for The Directing Change Film Contest invites youth ages 12–25 to use filmmaking and storytelling to raise awareness about mental health, suicide prevention, substance use, and other important topics affecting their communities. Eligibility and ownership basics - Participants must be between 12 and 25 years old. - All entries become co-owned with the contest organizers when release forms are signed. You retain the right to use your work, and we may also display submissions (for example, on the contest website and social media). - If a participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian...
Intro / Who this is for The Directing Change Film Contest invites youth ages 12–25 to use filmmaking and storytelling to raise awareness about mental health, suicide prevention, substance use, and other important topics affecting their communities. Eligibility and ownership basics - Participants must be between 12 and 25 years old. - All entries become co-owned with the contest organizers when release forms are signed. You retain the right to use your work, and we may also display submissions (for example, on the contest website and social media). - If a participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian...
Christophers Annual Video Contest for College Students
$2,000
Overview
College students are invited to produce a short film or video (maximum running time: 5 minutes) that communicates The Christophers’ mission and its conviction that a single individual can make a meaningful difference. Submissions may use any genre or visual approach but must be uploaded through the online submission system.
Who is eligible
- Must be enrolled in and attending undergraduate or graduate coursework (full- or part-time) at some point between September 2025 and May 2026.
Key deadlines and announcement
- Submission deadline: February 15, 2026.
- Winners will be announced on May 1, 2026.
- Follow @thechristophersnyc on...
Overview
College students are invited to produce a short film or video (maximum running time: 5 minutes) that communicates The Christophers’ mission and its conviction that a single individual can make a meaningful difference. Submissions may use any genre or visual approach but must be uploaded through the online submission system.
Who is eligible
- Must be enrolled in and attending undergraduate or graduate coursework (full- or part-time) at some point between September 2025 and May 2026.
Key deadlines and announcement
- Submission deadline: February 15, 2026.
- Winners will be announced on May 1, 2026.
- Follow @thechristophersnyc on...
